1Mary Smith Cranch to Abigail Adams, 11 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
My fears are all alive. cousin Thomas wrote mr Cranch that his Mother was not so well as she had been. I have observ’d many threatnings for some weeks past, many cares upon the mind some perplexities—all to be revolv’d when the Head is laid upon the Pillow added to the Rhumaick affections which march generally produces— surely here are causes enough to make me fear that sickness is the cause...
2From John Adams to Thomas Johnson, Jr., 11 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
I received this morning your favor of the 8th, from Georgetown with all the pleasure that we usually receive from seeing the face of an old friend, long esteemed, respected, & beloved. I envy you however that vivacity of youth with which you write and even that firm & steady hand, which appears in every character. For my own part I see no immediate prospect of an awfull crisis more terrifying,...
3To John Adams from Timothy Pickering, 11 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
The Secretary of State has the honor to lay before the President sundry recommendations of Joseph Forman of Baltimore to be appointed a Consul in France. Mr. Lloyd, Senator from Maryland, knowing that the Consulate of Rotterdam is vacant, by the death of John Baeldemaker, informs that that place would be accepted my Mr. Forman, and solicited that the nomination might be made. MHi : Adams Papers.
4To Alexander Hamilton from John Jay, 11 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Benjn. Cornwell and John Coles both of Schoharie, privates in capt. Andrew Whites Compy. of the 12 Regt. have just been with me, and with much Indignation complain of their officers. Cornwell says that he was enlisted by Lt. Tobias B. Cuyler or Schuyler (I am not certain which) about last new Year—that he was promised 12 Dollrs. Bounty on arriving at the place of Rendevous, Stillwater—that he...
5To Alexander Hamilton from Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 11 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I duly received your favour of the 27th Ultimo. The enclosed copy of a letter from me to Coll. Josiah Parker of Congress will shew you the present situation of Capt. Blackburn. From his (Coll. P’s) letter you will find an application made to me relative to Capn. Sparkes and my reference to you. I remain with great respect & esteem your most obedt. Servt. LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of...
6From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 11 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 29th of March with it’s enclosure, and have Captain George Demler being dead I can not say what ought to be done in respect to the ballance due from in this case relative I have written to Lt. Hyde requesting him to state to me the causes which have retarded a the settlement of his Accounts. You may rely be assured I shall omit no measures that may be...
7From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 11 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a copy of a letter which I have just received from Colonel Ogden—Your attention has been heretofore called to the subject of it, but I — think it proper again to submit to you my ideas— When vacancies happen the Officers next in order are entitled to fill them—Delay in promoting such Officers is a violation of their right—It is calculated also to impress upon their minds a most...
8From Alexander Hamilton to John Wheelock, 11 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have been honored with your letter of the second ultimo instant. It gives me pleasure, from the interests you take in the success of Captain Dunham, to inform you that, he has been appo received the appointment of Brigade Major Inspector which is the equivalent of the one you mention— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
9From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 11 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
A recruiting party was, some time since, established under at Salisbury in N Carolina under the direction of Captain Bird It appears from the representations that have been made to me that this party is to destitute of the service has not proceeded from the want of Clothing. You will therefore have a sufficient quantity forwarded for a complete company—This is to be in addition to the Clothing...
10To Alexander Hamilton from John H. Buell, 11 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
By this days mail I have Recd. yours of the 29th. March—as I had before order’d Capt. Bissell to march Yesterday with his Recruits for this Place and Capt McClary is Immediately on Receiving the order which I sent him; I was at a Stand whether to Let them come on, or to order Bissell to Return and McClary to holt at Westminster, I Took the opinion of Govenr. Tichenor, who was Clearly of...