1John Adams to Abigail Adams, 11 March 1799 (Adams Papers)
I cannot Say when I shall be able to sett out. But I shall loose no time here. When the Public Business is in such a state that I can leave it, I shall go, be the Roads as they may.— I expect bad travelling all the Way. Truxton has indeed taken the Insurgent. But We have a silly Insurgence in Northampton County in this state, which will detain me, I suppose, some days This state is not a moral...
2Points Receiving the President’s Assent, 11 March 1799 (Adams Papers)
Points which, on the 11th of March, 1799, received the President’s assent, as ultimata . 1. That France should stipulate to indemnify the citizens of the United States for the spoliations committed on their commerce by the armed vessels and citizens of France, and by the adjudication of her courts in prize causes. 2. That as the vessels of the United States were not bound by treaty to have on...
3To John Adams from William Hunt, 11 March 1799 (Adams Papers)
Impressed with lively emotions of gratitude, for the nomination of my Son Charles as an Ensign in the Army of the United States; I could wish, if possible, to have him transposed to one of the perminent Regiments, if at any time the goverment should see fit to disband the new raised troops, that his remaining in service may be more sure, as he is desireous of the Army. I hope that I shall not...
4To John Adams from Judith Sargent Stevens Murray, 11 March 1799 (Adams Papers)
Glowing with gratitude for your last condescending favour, it is beyond my ability to preserve that respectful silence, which would, perhaps, best become me. Accept, Sire, such thanks as are proper for me to give, and for you to receive: and may that august Executive, who hath delegated to you a portion of his authority, long preserve you, in your illustrious career, and continue you a rich,...
5To Alexander Hamilton from Chevalier de Colbert, [11 March 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, March 11, 1799. ] Encloses documents to support his claim to lands granted Comte d’Estaing in Georgia. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. This letter is written in French. For background to this letter, see Colbert to H, March 9, 1799 .
6To Alexander Hamilton from Charles W. Hare, 11 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I received your letter enclosing a copy of the General Orders appointing me Judge Advocate of the Court Martial whereof Col. Moore is President on Friday. The honor conferred upon me by this appointment, I shall ever gratefully remember, and no exertions on my part shall be spared to execute it’s duties with propriety. I readily consent to the depositions of the Witnesses in Dr Osborne’s case...
7To Alexander Hamilton from John T. Gilman, 11 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your Letter of 18th. Ulto., with One Inclosed, came to hand the 7th. Instt.—am at loss to know why it has been so long on the way as I usually Receive Letters from New-York in about Seven days—as it was necessary to make some Enquiry’s could not answer it until this time— Capt. Dunham’s Residence is One hundred Miles distant from this place—he could not consult the other Capts. with Facility...
8To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 11 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In compliance with your wishes expressed in your Letter of the 18th. Ulto. I have the honor of presenting a General return of the State of New York, with the Counties and Towns divided into two Grand-Divisions and Ten Sub-Divissions, specifying the beats of each Company recruiting for The Regiment . I shall be happy to find, that it meets with your approbation, and that the detention of your...
9[Diary entry: 11 March 1799] (Washington Papers)
11. Mer. at 32 in the Morning and Wind at No. Wt. Afterwards So. Et. & very lowering. Mer. 34 at Night.
10To George Washington from Timothy Pickering, 11 March 1799 (Washington Papers)
(Confidential) Sir, Philadelphia March 11.1799 I have been honored with your letter of the 3d. The business to which it relates will I believe be put on a footing to produce less mischief than was apprehended—a footing far beyond my hopes. I have this morning received the two letters inclosed for Mr Lear and J. Dandridge Esqr. I mention in confidence, what I this morning received from Mr King,...