1To John Adams from Pseudonym: "Verax", 5 September 1798 (Adams Papers)
Some more Enclosures without any addittionall Comments—But fearfull I may be deem’d Intrusive or Impertinent—I know not that I will again trouble you. But yet if I conceiv’d they were in the Smallest degree interesting to you Sir—I would most Cheerfully continue my Communications—To a Man Whose Character, I Honor & Revere . But have in my hidden name, I may ever find that out, is uncertain! &...
2To John Adams from Samuel B. Malcom, 5 September 1798 (Adams Papers)
I yesterday had the honor of receiving your communication of the 28th Ulto. advising me of the appointment of your Nephew Mr. Shaw as my successor in the Capacity of Private Secrety. The flattering testimony you have given me of the discharge of my duties while in your family, be assured Sir I consider as an additional evidence of that friendly regard which has taught me to Value your Esteem...
3To John Adams from William Tudor, Sr., 5 September 1798 (Adams Papers)
Last Evening at a Meeting of the Boston Marine Society , an address (Copy of which I inclose) to the President of the united States was unanimously & with Enthusiasm, voted to be presented to you, & a Committee of seven Members directed to wait upon you with it. The Committee have desired me to acquaint you that they propose going to Quincy on Friday to execute their Commission provided it...
4To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Judah, 5 September 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
London, September 5, 1798. “I find by private & public Intelligence that my Country … is determined to defend her claims against an insidious Foe.… I have been in Europe about two years …; from the connections I have both here, and on the Continent, I trust that I could procure on the lowest terms, any quantity of Arms &c. that our Government may want.…” ALS , marked “Duplicate,” Hamilton...
5From John Adams to James McHenry, 5 September 1798 (Adams Papers)
The inclosed Letters from Fisher Ames, John Allen and Nathaniel Smith and John Allen, recommending Characters for Commissions in the Army, deserve our particular attention. I accordingly recommend them to yours. You know the Writers and their great Worth and Merit. I have the Honor to be / Sir your most humble Servant DLC : James McHenry Papers.
6To George Washington from Lafayette, 5 September 1798 (Washington Papers)
I Have Had some time Ago the pleasure to write you a letter the duplicate of which shall Accompany this —The intelligence Has Since Come to Us of your Having Accepted the Command of the Armies—But you will Not be the less pleased to hear of the dispositions to a fair Reconciliation on the part of the French directory which I Hope will be Reciprocated By the American Governement—To what I took...
7[Diary entry: 5 September 1798] (Washington Papers)
5. Morning clear & Cool—Afternoon clouds, & a light shower. Mer. at in the Morning 62 at Night. Genl. Marshall & Mr. B. Washington went to a dinner in Alexa. given to the former by the Citizen’s there & returned. dinner in alexa. : “Every preparation and arrangement for the day was elegant and patriotic. The dinner was served in the best style, and the good humor and conviviality of the...