2121To John Adams from James McHenry, 5 September 1797 (Adams Papers)
The recent death of Doctor Way has left the office of treasurer of the mint vacant, to which Mr John Knap a native of Maryland, but for some time an inhabitant of Philadelphia wishes to be appointed. This gentleman some time since produced to me recommendations from the Governor of Maryland, the Chancellor and one or two private gentlemen of that State in whom I have confidence, which bore...
2122To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 29 September 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
On Saturday Mr Van Vechtnen Advised me that no Notice had been given by Mr Ogden to Jacob R Van Rensselaer that Special bail had been filed in the Suit of John R. V. Rensselaer Against Stephen Schuyler & Henry J V Rensselaer. in Conformity to Mr Ogdens directions to My Brother, I became Special Bail, and immediately Advised Mr Ogden thereof and that the bail price was filed. on Saturday last,...
2123[Diary entry: 23 October 1797] (Washington Papers)
23. Very clear & pleasant—M. 56. Went with the family to dine with Mr. Potts in Alexandria.
2124Circular on Recruiting Service, [18–19 February 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
The recruiting service, as connected with the duties of Inspector General, has been committed by the Department of War to my superintendence. It is expected that it will shortly commence for the additional troops which are intended to be raised. [Two Regiments of Infantry are] assigned to Massachusettes. It is conceived to be expedient that for the purpose of recruiting them the state shall be...
2125From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 24 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, May 24, 1799. “… I shall confer with Col Smith on the subject of his Major and communicate the result.… I am of opinion that the hat ought to be delivered with its furniture complete. It will often be no easy matter for the Officers to supply a deficiency; and it is one of those instances in which œconomy will be likely to disgust by the air of excessive parsimony. Will it not be...
2126To George Washington from John C. Ogden, 12 February 1799 (Washington Papers)
It is painful to trouble a man whom I have so long revered with these letters—But Oliver Wolcott whom you honored with a place, has cast me into prison for a small sum due honestly to him. The suit is pushed for two causes—One to defeat my hopes and expectations of the place of collector of the customs in New Haven. He wishes to have it given to Eli⟨zur⟩ Goodrich—Brother to the member of...
2127To Thomas Jefferson from Volney, 19 July 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Surlendemain de Votre départ, le propriétaire du Vaisseau qui réunissait Mes Convenances s’etant decidé à Ne point l’expedier, je me decidai de mon côté à quitter philadelphie, et depuis cinq à Six jours je respire dans la Ville-campagne d’où je Vous ecris un air peut-etre aussi chaud Mais plus pur. Il N’est plus question de la fievre. Vous M’avez demandé Mon plan de Marche, le Voici. Le...
2128From Thomas Jefferson to Tadeusz Kosciuszko, 25 February 1799 (Jefferson Papers)
Since writing my letter of the 21st. mr Niemcewicz has put into my hands the inclosed memorandum, reminding you of a sum of 400. Dollars in the hands of Wannerquist banker of Stockholm, intended for your aid de camp Fischer, but never delivered him, & therefore subject to your order. it also mentions a turning machine in the hands of mr Munford at New York partner of Gahn, worth as he supposes...
2129From John Adams to Stephen Moore, 26 September 1798 (Adams Papers)
An Address from Seven thousand two hundred and Ninety four Men, a Number Sufficient to compose a respectable Army, giving Assurance of their Approbation of Public Measures, and their Determination as Men and Soldiers to Support them, with their Lives and Fortunes, must be a pleasing Appearance to every Lover of his Country. There is no Part of the Union from which, such Sentiments could be...
2130[Diary entry: 10 June 1798] (Washington Papers)
10. Morning—Wind pretty fresh from No. Et. but clear—Mer. 70. Very lowering in the Evening—Mer. 66. Doctr. Stuart returned, & Mr. Lear dined here.