1271To John Adams from Elias Boudinot, 5 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
The Director of the Mint, begs leave for the Information of Government, respectfully to export That during the past Year, there have been issued from the Mint, the several Species of Coin particularly mentioned in the enclosed Returns, amounting in Value to 194,605 Dollars in Gold Coins, 63,156, 45/100 Dollars in Silver Coins, and 9,990, 34/100 Dollars in copper Coins, making up the whole...
1272From John Adams to John Murray Forbes, 6 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
I received in season, and with pleasure your Letter of the 12th of January I must avow that upon the first publication of Mr: Munroe’s Work, I was much hurt at that levity with which So many Americans, and among them some of respectable character, had taken an open part against the Executive authority of their own Country Government especially when that authority was exercised, by a Character...
1273To John Adams from John Sevier, 6 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
In a letter of this day from the Honorable David Campbell esquire, one of the Judges of the Superior courts of law and equity in this state, he complains that on the third Instant about ten O Clock at night, on his own premises, and not within the indian line, he was arrested by two of Colonel Butlers Officers, and conducted a prisoner to his cantonment there detained until the next day before...
1274To John Adams from Jean Payen de Boisneuf, 6 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
Les maux qu’ont éprouvés les habitants des Colonies françoises, les Ministres des Autels, les cy-devant Nobles & autres, ont été si grands quils pourroient se persuader que la Justice N’habite plus sur la terre, si Dieu lui même N’avoit dit Cherchez et vous trouverez. C’est dans le Cœur de Celui qui par le Choix d’une Nation entierre a été Jugé digne d’occuper la premiere place que je dois la...
1275From John Adams to United States Senate, 7 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
I nominate Thomas Appleton of Massachusetts, to be Consul of the United States at Leghorn, in the Place of Phillip Felicchy, Superseeded DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
1276From John Adams to United States Senate, 8 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
I nominate Return Jonathan Meigs Junior, of Mariettta Esqr to be one of the Judges of the Territory of the United States, Northwest of the River Ohio, in the place of George Turner Esqr resigned. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
1277To John Adams from Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 8 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully repo rts to the President of the United States. That on the 28th. of August 1797, the inclosed Return was recd. by the Secy. by which it appears that the sum of seven thousand four hundred & seventy eight Dollars & fifty nine Cents, of public money remained in the hands of Joshua Wentworth Supervisor of the Revenue for the District of New Hamshire on...
1278From John Adams to United States Senate, 9 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
I nominate William Hazard Wigg Esqr of South Carolina, to be Collector of the District of Beaufort in that State, and Inspector of the Revenue for that Port, in the place of John Grayson Esqr deceased. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
1279To John Adams from Joseph Hall Fleming, 9 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
Although unknown to you, yet Possessing a very high opinion of your Integrity Wisdom & Patriotism & knowing you to be a firm inlightened Federalist & great statesman. I Present you with the loan of a Pamphlet of Essays, written by an Honest Scotch Clergyman Mr Young—a Book which I am sure will contribute much to your satisfaction as it has to mine. I would have presented it as a Gift only I...
1280To John Adams from George Richards Minot, 9 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
The enclosed volume of a continuation of Massachusetts History, is introduced more abruptly to your notice, than I intended it should have been. The dedication being official, is less the subject of apology on this account, than the matter itself, of which your knowledge is so great, that I flattered myself with an opportunity of opening my design to you in person, previous to my publication....
1281To John Adams from Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 9 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasy respectfully reports to the President of the U. States. That the Legislature of North Carolina having in the month of Decer. last, renewed their Cession of the jurisdiction of four Acres of Land on Cape Hatteras for the erection & accomodation of a Light House and little difficulty being apprehended about the purchase of the private right of Soil any where near that...
1282From John Adams to United States Congress, 12 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
In obedience to the Law, I now present to both Houses of Congress, my annual account of Expenditures from the Contingent Fund during the year 1797. by which it appears, that on the first of January last there remained in the Treasury a Balance of Fifteen thousand, four hundred, and ninety four dollars and twenty four Cents, Subject to future dispositions of Government. DNA : RG 46—Records of...
1283From John Adams to United States Senate, 12 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
I nominate Robert Rowan Esquire, of Fayetteville in North Carolina, to be Commissioner of Loans for that State in the Place of William Skinner Esqr deceased. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
1284To John Adams from Tristram Dalton, 12 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
Sensible how important every Moment of your time must be, I will rely upon the intention of my present Address to You as an Excuse for this Intrusion— You have been pleased to express a wish that I would give You any information that I judged worthy of Notice—Very few incidents in this quarter are so, especially relative to public Movements— If being impossible for You to be ascertained of the...
1285To John Adams from Stephen D. Kingston, 12 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
The honor of the Company of the President of the United States his Lady and Family is requested to a Ball at Oillers Hotel on Thursday 22d. Instant in honor of the Birth of George Washington MHi : Adams Papers.
1286From John Adams to United States Senate, 14 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
I nominate Nathaniel Rogers Esquire of New Hampshire to be Supervisor of the Revenue for that District in the Place of Joshua Wentworth dismissed DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
1287From John Adams to Benjamin Smith Barton, 15 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
I have received the elegant Present you sent me of your “New Views of the origin of the Tribes and Nations of America” printed on excellent paper in a beautiful Type. Accept Sir, my best thanks for your obliging attention to me. I have read the work with that rapidity which a multiplicity of affairs allowed me, and think it Very curious. It has received my regrets for the loss of my friend...
1288To John Adams from James McHenry, 15 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
In obedience to the request of the President the Secry. of War respectfully submits the following observations, on the subject of his reference of the 24th of Jany. ulto. It is an undoubted fact, that there is a very general indisposition to war in the minds of the people of the Untied States, and that there is a considerable part of them still peculiarly averse to a war with the French...
1289To John Adams from Timothy Pickering, 16 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
The Secretary of State respectfully presents, as directed, the annexed papers, exhibiting, pursuant to a resolve of the House of Representatives of the first instant, “a statement of the losses recovered by the citizens of the United States, under the treaty made with Great Britain;” and, as far as he possesses information, “specifying those cases which have actually been decided in the court...
1290To John Adams from Timothy Pickering, 17 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
In pursuance of an Act of Congress, passed on the third of March 1797, entitled “An Act authorizing an expenditure, and making an appropriation for the prosecution of the claims of certain citizens of the United States, for property captured by the belligerent powers,” I have the honor to lay before you an account of the expenditures in that service in London , and of the reimbursements...
1291To John Adams from Robert Worrall, 17 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
In giving you this line and Informing you of my being in the Architectral, and Building Branch, and having had a greate deal of Experiance in the Bridge Business, and having Viewed the Breaking up of the Frost in your Rivers, prooveing to me what the Bridges have to Contend with, therefore Haveing made this part of the Science, my Practice, and Study for the last Thirty years, has Enabled me...
1292From John Adams to United States House of Representatives, 18 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
In the report of the Secretary of State, and the documents herewith transmitted, will be found such information as is in our possession, of the losses recovered by the citizens of the United States, under the treaty made with Great Britain, which are now presented to the House of Representatives in compliance with their request, in their resolution of the first of this month. Printed...
1293From John Adams to United States Congress, 19 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
In the Report of the Secretary of State, and the documents, herewith transmitted, will be found such information as is in our possession, of the losses recovered by the citizens of the United States, under the treaty made with Great Britain, which are now presented to the House of Representatives, in compliannce with their request, in their resolution of the first of this month. DNA : RG...
1294From John Adams to United States Congress, 20 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
In obedience to the Law of the United States of the third of March 1797, entitled “an Act authorizing an expenditure, and making an appropriation, for the prosecution of the Claims of certain Citizens of the United States for property captured by the Belligerent Powers,” I submit to Congress the account exhibited to me, by the Secretary of State, with his report of the seventeenth of this...
1295To John Adams from Timothy Pickering, 21 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
The inclosed is an extract of a private letter which I have just recd. from Mr. Higginson, & which I hasten to communicate to the President. MHi : Adams Papers.
1296To John Adams from Morgan J. Rhees, 21 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
Your known philanthropy and attachment to Christianity, emboldens me to present for your perusal the address and constitution of a society whose objects are to mitigate the miseries & augment the happiness of mankind. As the success of such an undertaking depends, in a great measure, on the support of liberal, intelligent and influential characters; the patronage of the President of the U.S....
1297From John Adams to United States Senate, 21 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
Having received the original treaty concluded between the United States and the Government of Tunis, I lay it before the Senate of the United States, whether they advise and consent to its ratification. Printed Source--American State Papers. 38 vols. (Washington, D.C.: Gales and Seaton, 1831-61)..
1298To John Adams from Mr. Ross, 23 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
Mr. Ross presents his most Respectful compliments to the Secretary of State and begs leave to recall to his recollection the name and character of Colo. John Steel of Richmond in Virginia, who lost his place in the council of that state on account of his Federalism, and who is every way well qualified for an Indian Commission—Mr. Ross can also assure the Secretary that Colo. Steel will accept...
1299From John Adams to United States Congress, 23 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
The inclosed memorial from the commissioners appointed under an act of the United States entitled “An act for establishing the temporary and permanent seat of the Government of the United States,” representing the situation and circumstances of the city of Washington, I take this opportunity to present to both Houses of the Legislature and recommend to their consideration. Alexander White,...
1300To John Adams from James Wilkinson, 24 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
I have received the enestimable Letter, which you condescended to write to me on the 4th of the present month—I am oppressed by your goodness to me, & I fail of utterance, adequate to my sensibilities.— Bound to you by duty, by principle, by patriotism, by gratitude, and all the subordinate Interests & attachments of the human Mind, what can be so grateful to my Heart & my Head as your...
1301From John Adams to United Brethren, 24 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
Know ye, that in pursuance of an act of the Congress of the United States, passed on the 1st day of June, 1796 entitled “An act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the Society of United Brethren for propagating the Gospel among the Heathen,” there is granted to the said society a tract or parcel of land lying on both sides of the Muskingum, containing four...
1302To John Adams from Alexandre-François-Auguste de Grasse-Rouville, comte de, marquis de Tilly Grasse, 24 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
Your Predecessor George Washington Granted to me little While ago after my arrival in this Country a place of Sub Engeneer in this State Which Employment give to me two dollars and an half per Day, I have filled till this Day the duty of this charge With activity as much Zeal, that my Duties Gave me Leave, I received my allowance till october the first, of the Last year but Since, thougt I...
1303From John Adams to United States Senate, 26 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
I nominate William Maubray Esqr. of Georgia to be Collector for the Port and district of St: Marys, in the place of James Seagrove Esqr. who has resigned DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
1304To John Adams from John Vaughan, 26 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
M Vaughan presents his respectful Compts to the President of the United States; & informs him that upon reexamining the Packet, he has found inside of one of the letters, a line from a Mr Robson dated Charleston who informs that he receivd the letters in Porto Rico—Mr Mason was passenger in the Ellis from London &, taken into that Port—Several letters of Introduction for N York were enclosed...
1305To John Adams from Antonio C. de Poggi, 27 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
Proofs of the Death Montgomery &ca Rich gilt Frames, Glasses &c 6 = 6 = Packing Case = 8 = 6 CtY : Trumbull Papers.
1306From John Adams to George Richards Minot, 28 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
I have received your Kind Letter of the 9th of this Month, with its elegant Companions, the first Volume of your Continuation of the History of the Province of Massachusetts Bay from the year 1748—for this Valuable present, the printing and binding of which the rapid improvement of the Arts in this Country, I pray you to Accept my thanks— I have read the Work with great pleasure. The Style of...
1307From John Adams to Eliphalet Fitch, 2 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
I have so often been tardy and negligent, in answering your obliging Letters, that my Date will not surprize you, though I tell you it is intended to Answer your favour of May 24. 1797. I rejoice to see in every Part of your Letter, the Style, the matter and even the hand Writing such evident Marks of perfect health and joyous Spirits. Your Congratulations on my Advancement are very friendly....
1308From John Adams to Rev. James Wilson, 2 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
I have received your obliging Letter of the 12th of January, and have read the Essay inclosed in it It is an ingenious thing, but in its fundamental principles resembles so much a number of Experiments, which have been made both in Europe and America and not only failed, but involved a train of public and private Evils, that it Cannot be adopted—I return it to you, Sir, with my thanks for the...
1309From John Adams to United States Congress, 5 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
The first dispaches from our Envoys Extraordinary, since their arrival at Paris, were received at the secretary of states office at a late hour the last evening—They are all in a character, which will require some days to be decyphered, except the last, which is dated the 8th of January 1798—The contents of this Letter, are of so much importance to be immediately made known to Congress, and to...
1310To John Adams from Joseph Anderson, 5 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
Impress’d with the highest veneration and Respect for your Charactr, and knowing it to be a duty injoin’d on your high and dignify’d appointments, to Support the Constitution and the Laws; It is with great pain, that we now adress you, on the Subject of an infringement of them; in an instance , Momentous and alarming . By last post, we receiv’d letters from the Governor of the State of...
1311From John Adams to John Sevier, 6 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
I have received the Letter, you did me the honour to write me, on the 6th of February last. It is very certain, I have never given any orders, that will warrant or justify any proceedure, despotic or inimical to the Liberties of our Citizens but on the Contrary was entirely uninformed, untill I received your Letter, that any transaction of the kind you describe, had been practised or...
1312To John Adams from John Trumbull, 6 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
I have at length the Satisfaction of informing you that my two Plates of American Subjects are finished, and in a Style perfectly satisfactory to me:—I had hopes of sending out their impressions to my subscribers by this Convoy, but it has been impossible to print a sufficient number to deliver to all, and as I can make no distinctions, I must Suffer the whole to wait the next Convoy, when...
1313To John Adams from Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 6 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully transmits to the President a Warrant for Three thousand Dollars, and requests that the President would be pleased to sign the Recd. on the back of the Warrant, in lieu of that signed by Cotton Tufts Esqr. for an equal amount paid by Genl. Lincoln, which it is proposed to leave in the Presidents hands. MHi : Adams Papers.
1314From John Adams to United States Senate, 8 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
I nominate the following Gentlemen to be Officers in the navy of the United States Viz For the Frigate, United States David Ross of Pennsylvania first Lieutenant John Mullowny of Pensylvania Second Do. James Barron of Virginia third Do. Charles Stewart of Pennsylva: fourth Do William McRea of Virginia first Lieutenant of Marines George Gillaspie of New York
1315To John Adams from Charles Lee, 8 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
I have taken into my most serious consideration the important subjects contained in your letter of the 24th. of January last. The opinions I am about to give are predicated upon the supposition that the Legislature of France has passed a decree conformably to the advice of the directory in their message of the 4th. of January last relative to the Commerce of Neutral nations, and that our...
1316To John Adams from Francis Daly, 10 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
Since the federal Administration are at last convinced of the bad policy of employing their Enemies in executive Offices, by the many instances lately seen of Men eating the public bread, and receiving the pay of the united states, at the same time Opposing its Government, and reviling its Measures. I am induced to offer my service in any vacant place in one of the public offices, as Clerk,...
1317To John Adams from Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 10 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
The Secy of the Treasy respectfully submits to the Prest. of the US. the following Report. On the 19th of August 1796 information was recd. by the Secretary, by a Letter dated July 26th 1796, from James Read Collector for the District of Wilmington in North Carolina that a French Privateer had arrived at Wilmington on the 14th. of July with two British Prizes with valuable Cargoes, consisting...
1318From John Adams to United States Senate, 12 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
Insinuations having been repeatedly made, in the name of the Court of Sweden, of an inclination to renew the connection, between the United States, and that power, I sent in the recess of the Senate to our Minister at Berlin, a full power, to negotiate that business with such alterations, as might be agreeable to both parties; but as that Commission, if not renewed with the Advice and consent...
1319From John Adams to United States Senate, 12 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
I nominate Samuel Winslow Esquire of Massachusetts to be Surveyor and Inspector of the Revenue for the port of Thomaston in the district of Waldoborough, in that State, in the place of Thomas Vose Esqr: resigned DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
1320From John Adams to Noah Webster, 13 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
The inclosed Letter from Dr Tufts I received, to day. In my former Letter to you I was mistaken in the month.—Instead of July it was may 1761 that the Cold and Fever prevailed of which my Father died. NN .