1951From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 7 May 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of Apr. 26 . came to hand the 2d. inst. we have recieved information, not absolutely to be relied on, that our envoys are arrived at Paris and were recieved with peculiar favor. I have seen a letter from a person there of the best information dated in January that the dispositions of the present government were so favorable that a carte blanche would be given to our envoys & that it...
1952To Thomas Jefferson from William Thornton, 7 May 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of your favor of the 23d Ultimo. by Mr Barnes, whose short stay here prevented me from enjoying the gratification of shewing such attentions as I could wish, independent of your friendly recommendation, to which I shall at all times be exceedingly happy to pay particular respect.—Though I believe he is not unfavourably impressed with the Situation & appearance of our new City,...
1953To John Adams from James McHenry, 6 May 1800 (Adams Papers)
I have the honour to request, that I may be permitted to resign the office of Secretary of the Department of war, and that my resignation be accepted, to take place on the first day of June next. Explanations may be desired of some parts of the business of the War Department, while under my direction, which I shall be very ready to give, and can more conveniently do so by continuing in an...
1954To John Adams from James McHenry, 6 May 1800 (Adams Papers)
Conformably to your directions, I requested, and had an interview, with Mr. Waln this morning and communicated to him, that if it would suit Mr. Whelen best, on account of his family and connections to hold an agency in the branch of the Purveyor at Philadelphia, at a salary from 1000 to 1200 Dollars per annum, in preference to the Principal office which would require the removal of his family...
1955To John Adams from Timothy Pickering, 6 May 1800 (Adams Papers)
The Secretary of State has the honor to inclose Mr. Rawles’ resignation of the office of Attorney of the United States for the district of Pennsylvania . MHi : Adams Papers.
1956To John Adams from Anne-Louis de Tousard, 6 May 1800 (Adams Papers)
Before I enter on the subject for which I have the honor of calling the attention of Your Excellency, I must apologize and ask your indulgence for intruding upon your far more important occupations. I trust, if any thing is amiss in this step, you will, by no means, attribute it to a want of respect; but rather excuse the Feelings of an Officer who, since the year 1765, has been brought up to...
1957From John Adams to United States Senate, 6 May 1800 (Adams Papers)
I nominate Jared Ingersol Esqr. of Pensylvania to be Attorney of the United States for the District of Pensylvania in the place of William Rawle Esqr. who has resigned DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
1958From Alexander Hamilton to Nathan Rice, 6 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the twenty fourth of April. At present things will continue as they are, a guard continuing to be furnished from the Artillerists at New Port. It is not improbable that the brigade under your command will be removed to Rhode Island before long. In that case the Artillerists will be releived agreeably to Major Jackson’s request. With great consideration I am Sir...
1959From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 6 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
As the Troops at the Scotch Plains, may be encamped during the summer you will look out for a convenient place for the purpose, agreeably to a conversation held between us on the Subject— With great consideration I am Sir yr. ob. Servt. ( LS , Lloyd W. Smith Collection, Morristown National Historical Park, Morristown, New Jersey; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers,...
1960From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 6 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The resignations of Lieutenants Noyce and Hinman are accepted—Their pay and emoluments will cease on the fifteenth instant. I have received your letter of the second instant relative to the inoculation of the troops— As the hot season is near at hand, and as the men will be so much debilitated by the disease as to be unfit for exercise for some time, I would prefer their not being inoculated,...
1961From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Anthony, 6 May 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
I hereby acknolege to have received from mr Anthony two sets of mr Trumbul’s prints of Bunker’s hill and the death of Montgomery, and to have paid him twenty eight dollars for them. if I possess any original subscription reciept it shall be returned; and if I did not then pay a moiety of the subscription (on which subject I cannot say a word by memory) I promise to pay it. RC ( CtY ). Joseph...
1962To Thomas Jefferson from Pierre Samuel Du Pont de Nemours, 6 May 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
Je vais à présent m’occuper du travail que vous m’avez imposé. Je voudrais que ce pût être d’une maniere digne de vous et de l’importance du sujet. Mais je n’ôse l’esperer. un plan d’éducation qui ne commence pas par les petites ecoles est ce qu’on appelle en France une charrue devant les boeufs . Mon ami Pusy vous remettra cette Lettre; il est digne de toute votre estime; et dans la multitude...
1963Abigail Adams to Mary Smith Cranch, 5 May 1800 (Adams Papers)
after I had closed my Letter Yesterday, I received Yours of the 28th. the Garden seeds are in a small Wooden Box in the garret Chamber over the best Chamber, made for the purpose of Securing them from the mice. the Box is locked and Mrs Porter has the Key, tho she may have forgotten it, it is a long Box unpainted I should like much to have a passage to the Kitchin from the entry; my intention...
1964From John Adams to James McHenry, 5 May 1800 (Adams Papers)
I have read with attention, and duly considered, your letter of the 1st. of this month, and all the papers inclosed with it, and am of opinion that the public interest, and service requires that the proposed site and Ore be purchased at the best terms, which can be obtained, and a National Foundry for casting Cannon, shot and shells established, and I authorize you, in conjunction with the...
1965From John Adams to John Russell, 5 May 1800 (Adams Papers)
I have, this morning received, your favour of the 28th. of April, with the volume of Washingtons political Legacies. For this instance, of your polite Attention and for this elegant present, which does honor to american Printing, I pray you to Accept of my best thanks. I am Sir Gentlemen, with much esteem your obliged and obedient / Servant MHi : Edward Everett Papers.
1966To John Adams from William Cooper, 5 May 1800 (Adams Papers)
Wm. Cooper Esq. member of Congress, requests that his son Richard Fenimore Cooper Esqr. may be appointed Agent to explore the copper mine on Lake Superior, and report; agreeably to the Resolution of Congress. Judge Lawrence knows R. F. Cooper, who is a lawyer, intelligent, and very fit for the Agency. Mr. Cooper says his son is 26 years old. A young man recommended by the Assayer of the Mint,...
1967To John Adams from John Knapp, 5 May 1800 (Adams Papers)
I again take the liberty to solicit an appointment under Your Administration, as it is presumable a number of Vacancies will take place, on the removal of the Government here— I did myself the honor to address Your Excellency, on the death of Doctor Way in September 1797, accompanied with a letter from the Secretary at War, respecting the Office of Treasurer of the Mint then Vacant, which I am...
1968To John Adams from Samuel Lyman, 5 May 1800 (Adams Papers)
We take the liberty to nominate to you, William Ely of Springfield in Massachusetts, as a proper & suitable Character for the Office of Judge of the Indiana Territory—Mr. Ely is about thirty four years old, he has had a public and liberal Education; and has been regularly educated and admited to the practice of the Law, and is reputable in his profession—he is a man of Integrity, Industry, &...
1969Election by the Adjourned General Meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati, 5 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, May 5, 1800. “On Motion, The meeting proceeded to the election of a President General to supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of General Washington, when Major General Alexander Hamilton was unanimously chosen President General.…” “Journals of the Cincinnati, 1784–1787, Vol. I,” 102, Library of Congress.
1970To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 5 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose you two letters from E. B. Dayton to his brother the senator. It would seem, from the representations made to me, and these letters, that the demands of Col. Smith greatly distract the contractor; that he is kept in a state of uncertainty how long any orders requiring the issue of fresh or salt provisions is to be continued, that consequently it is out of his power to make...
1971From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 5 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have given orders to the two Brigades under the command of Colonels Smith and Rice to prepare for encamping. Returns of the articles wanting for this purpose have been called for and will soon be completed. It is hoped that Mr Hodgsdon will be provided for meeting the requisition of the Deputy Quarter Master General without delay. It is now time to decide what shall be the disposition of...
1972From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 5 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to transmit you the copy of a letter of the 4th instant from Col Taylor. It presents a picture of which the similitude has too frequently come under my observation. I must be permitted to observe that nothing can be more injurious to the service than that pecuniary embarrassment should be occasioned to officers, in reference to services duly performed and expenditures...
1973From Alexander Hamilton to William Miller, 5 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a letter I have received from Benjamin Wells formerly an Excise officer in the Western parts of Pennsylvania. I would be much obliged to you if you would state to me the items in the charges to which Mr Wells refers, and the reasoning of the Treasury on the subject. Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Wells to H, April 29, 1800 .
1974From Alexander Hamilton to Vicomte de Noailles, 5 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I observe that the French Regulations as well as those of several other countries adopt a fixed measure for the pace ( pas ) without regard to the velocity, which in the French code is two feet French . As the measures differ in different European establishments, I have been causing experiments to be made in order to discover if practicable, a standard in nature relatively to the medium sise...
1975To Alexander Hamilton from Nathan Rice, 5 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
By the regulations for the recruiting service the Soldiers were not allowed to possess any articles of clothing except those furnished by Government. Those not being all of the best quality, when received; can not reasonably be supposed to be at this time in the most perfect order. The appearance of my Regiment in this respect, altho not greatly inferior to others, makes but a shabby figure....
1976From Alexander Hamilton to Nathan Rice, 5 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the twenty first of April. I intend to make it a general rule that discharges of soldiers be founded on the certificate of the Inspector and Surgeon approved by the Commanding officer. When the cases you speak of come to me in that form I shall be ready to act upon them. The subject of double rations has been so often matter of communication with the S of War...
1977To Alexander Hamilton from Theodore Sedgwick, 5 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, May 5, 1800. On May 8, 1800, Hamilton wrote to Sedgwick: “I thank you … for your letter of the 5th instant.” Letter not found. ]
1978From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 5 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the enclosed affidavits You will be pleased to make enquiry without delay into the case to which they refer, and report to me. W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1979From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 5 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a copy of a letter from Major Tousarde. I think this It is probable that this officer can now be employed in superintend with more advantage to the public in superintending the fortification of this harbour, than in any other occupation service. As And as he is the oldest officer of Engineers, except Col. Burbeck now in the Western country, there is a propriety in his being...
1980From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 5 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Col. Rice mentions to me, in a letter of the twenty first of April, that he had that day informed Lieutenant Flagg of the acceptance of his resignation. Enclosed is an extract from Col. Rice’s letter on the subject of double rations— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1981From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 5 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a letter from Captain Ths. Chandler to Col. Rice relative to a resignation of his Commission— Upon reviewing my files for December I do not find any letter on the subject— From the circumstances stated you will, I presume, think it proper to accept the resignation—I would thank you to inform me without delay, of the Decision in the case ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How,...
1982From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 5 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the second instant, and have directed the Adjutant General to prepare and forward the charges against Lieutenant Dwight. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1983To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 5 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 2d. instant enclosing the resignations of Lieutenants Noyes and Hinman of the 13 Regiment of Infantry— You will be pleased to inform them that their resignations have been accepted, and that their pay and emoluments will cease on the 15th. instant. I am Sir with great respect Your obed servant ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1984To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 5 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The Gentleman to whom the within letter is addressed was in March 1799. appointed a Second Lieutenant in the first regiment of Infantry. No information of his acceptance or non acceptance has been received at this Office. It appears that he was recommended by you and Mr. Egbert Benson. Be pleased to have this letter conveyed to him I am Sir Your obed servant ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Libary of...
1985To Alexander Hamilton from John Adlum, 5 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The situation of my private affairs is so interesting at this time, that I am compelled to solicit leave to retire from the service—and as general opinion anticipates a speedy dissolution of the army. I hope that my voluntary resignation will produce no injury or inconvenience to the publick—If my request can be granted, I shall always hold my self prepared to obey your commands, should my...
1986To John Jay from Theophilus Parsons, 5 May 1800 (Jay Papers)
The Rev d . M r . Andrews of this town, intending to visit Albany, during a Journey he is now contemplating, I have taken the Liberty to trouble you with a line by him, containing a short statement of the political sentiments of Massachusetts, at the present moment, as our public papers will not give a correct view of them. Opinions, formed from the general appearance of our papers, in favour...
1987To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, [before 5 May 1800] (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed is nearly correct—our Majorities are Something larger than there Stated— Our Three Senators for this district are undoubtedly elected—The Victory is complete and the Manner of it highly honorable—On the part of the Republicans there has been no indecency, no unfairness, no personal abuse—on the other Side, the influence and authority of Office have openly perverted and prostituted...
1988Abigail Adams to Abigail Adams Smith, 4 May 1800 (Adams Papers)
I have not written you for several days, you will easily suppose my time much occupied by having Mrs Johnson, & now our Boston friends here and making preparation to go away. Mrs Johnson will go tomorrow or Tuesday. Mrs Smith on Friday. Thursday will be my last public dinner. Mr & Mrs Stevens can tell you what a crow’d we had on friday evening. The rooms and entry were full, and so hot as to...
1989From Alexander Hamilton to Theodore Sedgwick, [4 May 1800] (Hamilton Papers)
You have heard of the loss of our Election in the City of New York. This renders it too probable that the Electors of President for this State will be Antifœderal. If so, the policy which I was desirous of pursuing at the last Election is now recommended by motives of additional urgency. To support Adams & Pinckney , equally, is the only thing that can possibly save us from the fangs of...
1990To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Taylor, 4 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
It is with extreem reluctance that I trouble you with the following statement, respecting moneys expended for Public service by the officers of the 13 Regiment, whilst on the Recruiting service; and the delay, and embarrassment, they meet with in getting those accounts allowed, by not knowing where to apply for a settlement—In July last Genl. Huntington, (Agent for the War department,)...
1991To James Madison from John Dawson, 4 May 1800 (Madison Papers)
The republic is safe. Our ticket has succeeded in the city of N. York by a majority of about four hundred—Burr is in for Orange—accounts from other parts of that state are equally favourable—we may count on a majority of thirty in their legislature; & there is good ground to believe the N. Jersey will exhibit the same spirit which her neighbour has done, nor do I think that the Senate of this...
1992To Thomas Jefferson from Tench Coxe, 4 May 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor to receive a copy of your evidences relative to the murders of the family of Logan. They are touching to humanity and must wound the feelings of every man concerned for the honest fame of this Country. As they regard the question between you and Mr. Martin, I cannot suppose that any man will expose himself to the censure which must attend one who would pretend to blame you? I...
1993Abigail Adams to Mary Smith Cranch, 3 May 1800 (Adams Papers)
I think You have been exercised in Deeds of Charity to that poor forlorn Man who would once have said, is thy Servant a Dog, that he should become a living prey to worms, or what is worse? He is a most striking instance of Indolence; and having no stimulous to action! none of those tender endearing ties of wife, child, sister, or Brother.— Indolence created first an apathy—and apathy crept on...
1994From John Adams to Roberts & Co. Davy, 3 May 1800 (Adams Papers)
I have received your note of the first of this month with a box of the nicest segars I ever saw. I thank you Gentlemen for this polite attention and elegant present and am your obliged humble servant. MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
1995To John Adams from Oliver Bowen, 3 May 1800 (Adams Papers)
You have thaught proper to remove me from Office, it is presumed to have been on good information.—You have been imposed on, I am materially injured in reputation which to me, I have alwaise considered the most valuable Jewel Jewell in life. I have been tryed on sundry charge which I presume are such as you have thaught proper to dismiss me on, I am honourably acquitted by my country. I have...
1996To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 3 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
George Purcell of Captain Bishops — 2d Regt Ar & Egs applies for a discharge on the ground —— unfit for service from having had his arm broke and Shoulder — dislocated; He offers in his place William Stevenson— — Genet Certifies of Purcell that “there is no striking appearance —— when Examining the part, but in walking appears to have his — shoulder depressed, he could not detect the source of...
1997To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 3 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 1st. Inst. enclosing a duplicate of yours to Capt. Hyde of the 11th. April Ulto. relative to his accounts. I have delivered this letter to Mr. Hyde, who informed me that he received the original, but had been so unwell as to be unable to write an answer. Since I wrote you on the subject I find that Mr. Hyde made a partial settlement of his accounts at the...
1998From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 3 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Capt Pierson The Sy of War informs me that he has ordered Pierson Green of C. Henry’s company, on a certificate of Doctor Gillaspy, to be discharged the service You will inform C. Henry accordingly ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1999From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 3 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a letter from Doctor Hubbard offering requesting that his resignation may be accepted I would thank you to inform me without delay of the decision in his case— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2000From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 3 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Oliver Emerson Cadet acknowledges the receipt of his discharge of the twenty eighth of April— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).