2281To John Adams from Turell Tufts, 7 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
The Letter herewith transmitted has been Sometime written, and laying by me waiting for a safe conveyance—I feel a diffidence in transmitting some Sentiments to you which I find are so freely & confidently expressed—and an honor in being allowed the liberty.—I however cannot forbear relating with some Self complacency—the pains the General has taken to get introduced to me. He came with Capt...
2282To John Adams from Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 7 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
Agreeably to the direction of the President of the United States—The Secretary of the Treasury, has the honor of transmitting for his consideration—two Official Statements; One of them exhibiting a view of the payments made at the Treasury on account of the President’s compensation to the 3d of March 1800—inclusive—the other in relation to the expenditure of the Sum appropriated for his...
2283To Alexander Hamilton from William R. Davie, 7 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter with its inclosures were duly received. I have sent you the État militaire de la République Française for the present year. We hear nothing from the U States. The campaign had not opened on the Rhine the second of this month; all is, as yet, tranquil here. I am with the most sincere respect and esteem Your mo obt ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. For Davie’s mission to...
2284General Orders, 7 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Returns are immediately to be made to the Deputy Quarter Master General or persons acting as such for all arms and accoutrements wanting, and Camp Equipage & Utensils necessary to enable the twelve additional Regiments of Infantry and the two Battalions of Artillery commanded by Majors Tousard and Hoops, to take the field. The Regimental and Brigade Returns will be signed by the Quarter...
2285From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 7 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I shall doublly bear in mind the Intimation of Mrs. Adams—and shall take great pleasure in fulfilling her wish if there shall be occurrences which shall render it not incompatible with the good of the Service. On the disposition of the troops for the ensuring summer I shall ere long make you an official communication. Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of...
2286From Alexander Hamilton to Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 7 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I thank you for the disposition shown to accommodate Mr. Robertson. When I saw him some days ago, he hoped that the matter would be placed upon the footing which was indicated. I would readily comply with the wish of Mr. Evans was I sure that it would not be a breach of propriety towards Mr. Madison. But if my memory does not deceive me there was a sort of understanding between us that there...
2287To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 7 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the ——— ultimo enclosing the Commission of Samuel Flagg Junr. a first Lieutenant in the fourteenth regiment of Infantry—You will be pleased to cause it to be notified to Mr. Flagg that his resignation has been accepted—and inform me of the time he retires from the regiment. I enclose you a letter from Daniel Jones soliciting the discharge of Henry Fonnemore, his...
2288To Alexander Hamilton from John H. Buell, 7 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
By the last Mail I was honored with yours of the 22nd. of March Enclosing a Copy of your Letter to the Secretary of War, by whom this charge has been exhibited I do not know—Had they first called on me for an explanation I think it would have been treating the matter with more delicacy, and if I had not given such an explanation as would been satisfactory then to have taken other steps—Altho...
2289To Alexander Hamilton from John W. Livingston, Jr., 7 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor of reporting myself present. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2290To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Hodgdon, 7 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 29th. Ulto. The reason of my proposing to substitute three pairs of Shoes such as can be had for one Dollar a pair and a pair of Soles, instead of four which is the law allowance and which cost only Eighty Cents a pair is, that it appears to me that the cost of the latter would in the mode proposed be abundantly sufficient to Keep the soldier well shod for...
2291To Alexander Hamilton from William Brickell, 7 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I observe, in the 13th section of an Act of Congress, for the better organizing the Troops &c. and approved the 3d Mar: 1799. That to every Brigade an Inspector shall be appointed. I am induced to solicit you for that appointment; in the Southern Brigade. Shou’d my request meet your approbation; I hope and flatter my self—that my Conduct will bear honorable testimony of the High–trust as well,...
2292From Thomas Jefferson to Philip Norborne Nicholas, 7 April 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Feb. 2. came to hand Feb. 11. and I put off the acknoleging it, till I could forward to you some pamphlets on a subject very interesting to all the states, and containing views which I am anxious should be generally exhibited. in a former collection of tracts published by mr Cooper were two papers on Political arithmetic. he was printing a 2d edition of the whole, & was prevailed...
2293From Thomas Jefferson to George Wythe, 7 April 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved in due time your favor of Feb. 22. and shall with pleasure assist mr Marshall in the negociation with mr Lowndes, whenever desired either by mr Marshall or our executive. I wrote you a troublesome letter sometime ago, and now propose some additiments to it. it is with vast reluctance I do it, and would not do it, if books could furnish the information I want. but these are minutiae...
2294Enclosure: Queries on Parliamentary Procedure, [7 April 1800] (Jefferson Papers)
When a motion is made to strike out a paragraph, section, or even the whole bill from the word ‘whereas,’ and to insert something else in lieu thereof, it is understood that the friends of the paragraph, motion, or bill have first a right to amend & make it as perfect as they can, before the question is put for striking out. suppose the question is then put on striking out, & that it passes in...
2295To Alexander Hamilton from John H. Buell, 6 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
It was my Intention that Lieut Richmon should have went to New York before this, but Capt. McClaries Muster and Pay Roll and Recruiting Accts. did not Arrive untill last Evening, the Rods a cross the Mountains are almost impossable the Snow at this time is three feet Deep, I have directed Capts. Bissell and McClary to march with there Recruits and to Leave one Serjt. at each of there...
2296To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 6 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed I have the honor of presenting Capt. Pattersons Letter of resignation his particular situation, and the distress it will cause to Mrs. Patterson should he not obtain permission to retire from Service, will no doubt have their full weight on your mind, These and Circumstances connected, with the general situation of affairs, and his candid declaration that his continuance in service,...
2297To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 6 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed is a Letter delivered by Capt. White of the 12th. you will notice it, to be, the resignation of Tobias V. Cuyler. I have the Honor to be, with respect Sir, Your most Obedt Humble Servt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2298From Thomas Jefferson to Mary Jefferson Eppes, 6 April 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
I have at length, my ever dear Maria, recieved by mr Eppes’s letter of Mar. 24. the welcome news of your recovery. welcome indeed to me, who have past a long season of inexpressible anxiety for you: and the more so as written accounts can hardly give one an exact idea of the situation of a sick person. I wish I were able now to leave this place & join you. but we do not count on rising till...
2299To John Adams from Jedidiah Morse, 5 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
The bearer of this, Aaron Putnam Esq, is the gentleman names to you, as a suitable candidate for the office of Superintendant of the Dock & Navy yard, should such an establishment be made in this harbour. He goes on to the seat of government by the unanimous voice of this town, as their agent to represent their wishes, & to state their proposals, relative to the erection of a Dock &c. in this...
2300To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 5 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Mrs. Adams at her drawing room yesterday evening took occasion to mention to me, that she had understood, one of the regiments now in Jersey were to be removed to Rhode Island, perhaps to assist in completing the fortifications, that if so, and it did not break in upon any fixed disposition of the force, it would give her great pleasure could it be the Regiment commanded by Lt. Col. Smith....
2301From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 5 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 28th. ultimo. I approve of your reasons, & the plan you propose, for the disposition of the fifth sixth and seventh Regiments. Captain Ingersoll & Captain McClellan will proceed to join you as soon as Capt. Huger, who is hourly expected, shall arrive with his company from the Southward. Major Tousard I believe will be employed, in the Eastern Quarter, by the...
2302To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 5 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed I have the honor of Submitting to your consideration the alterations of the plan for the formation of a Regiment for Exercise or Battle, forwarded in your Letter of the 26th ulto, you will observe that I am decidedly of opinion, we should fix our firm reliance on the well organised Battalions—the Brilliant dashes and light touches of advanced, Light Infantry—will not answer our...
2303To Alexander Hamilton from David C. DeForest, 5 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Lieut. Col. Comg. Rice informs me it was his understanding, that no Officer, appointed to fill a vacancy in the twelve Regiments &c, was to take Rank of any one previously appointed—and that the Rank of his Regiment, had been established on that principle—but, by the establishment of Relative Rank in the 15th. Regiment, as communicated by Col Hunewell, I am superceded by Lieut A. Hunt who was...
2304From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 5 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I — send you a letter which I have just received from Lieutenant Ross—His request is to be complied with, and Lieutenant Hosack is to proceed to Albany You will take measures accordingly ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2305From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 5 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 2d. inst. has been received— It was not intended that the rule The Rule that officers should not be separated from their corps, to which you refer should was not meant to extend to Officers who might be appointed to the General Staff—Lt. McCall can therefore continue to exercise the duties of his station without being transferred W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown,...
2306To Alexander Hamilton from Jared Brooks, 5 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I presented the Secretary of War with an account of expences inevitably incurred on my tour to Staunton, Lynchburgh and Fredricksburgh, which I left to his discression—the Secry of War informed me, that, he required the assistance of a Certificate from you, agreeably to the second Article of the Regulations respecting extra allowances, before he could concur the Account— having been obliged to...
2307Abigail Adams to Hannah Phillips Cushing, 4 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
I received Your obliging favour dated march 28 th upon the 2 of this Month. it gave me great pleasure to learn that you had such fine Roads and agreable weather for Your journey I was daily rejoicing in it; for I was the more attentive to it upon your account. I knew not where you had taken up Your residence, or I should have written to you. I found you from my Sister that you had not past...
2308Abigail Adams to Cotton Tufts, 4 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
I have this moment received yours of the 26 th of March with respect to m r Porter I should be loth to part with him for the Sake of a few dollors, and as he has been upon the place so long, & is accustomed to it, and I have great confidence in his & Mrs Porters Honesty and integrity, I will consent to give him that sum for Seven Months, but pray that to avoid envy, he would keep the terms to...
2309To Alexander Hamilton from Mahlon Ford, 4 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Fort Norfolk [ Virginia ] April 4, 1800 . “… such a picture of destruction, I never saw at any post, when I took the Command—and in endeavouring to remedy it I have affronted the late Commanding Officer, who was Capt Blackburn (who knows nothing about Military Matters and never will, as he says himself, he only serves for the lo[a]ves and Fishes) in such a manner, that I was reduced, either to...
2310To Alexander Hamilton from Robert Gamble, 4 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Richmond, April 4, 1800. Requests that Hamilton grant to his son, “John G. Gamble—a Youth at Princeton College—just entering his 20th year … the favor of introductory letters to Gentlemen Who may reside on the route” to Boston. States that his son “had the honor of being in Genl. Marshalls family during his Embassy to France.” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Gamble, a veteran of...
2311To Alexander Hamilton from Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 4 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
As you feel interested in favr. of any reasonable indulgence to Mr. Robertson, I think proper to inform you, that the propositions made by Colo. Burr & reduced to writing by him in my presence were agreed to &—that with the exception of Mr. R. there appears to be no sincere desire to come to an explanation—we have lost two years, in fruitless negotiations. Mr. Robertson appeared to be...
2312To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 4 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The Bearer Justus Cadwell the soldier of the 13th. whose place was proposed to be supplied Abner Chapel, having rejoined his regiment upon the expiration of his furlough, I have concluded it would furnish you with an opportunity of carrying your intentions promptly into effect by giving him a pass-port to Head Quarters— He will of course deliver this Letter, & not doubting but you have...
2313From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 4 April 1800 (Madison Papers)
Your favor by Mr. Trist was duly handed to me, since which I have recd. the report on imports under your cover, & yesterday your favor of the 25 Ult: accompanied with the pamphlet & Mr. Nicholas’s motion on the Electoral Bill, which appears to be so fair & pertinent, that a rejection of it in favor of any other modification proposed, must fix a new brand on the authors. The spirit manifested...
2314To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 4 April 1800 (Madison Papers)
Christopher Mcpherson, better known as mr. Ross’s man Kitt, proposing to go to Charlottesville direct, I shall put into his care a packet of books & a letter left in my room for you by somebody, while I was out, without information as to the quarter from whence they come. I observe them addressed to the care of Governor Monroe. I suppose Kitt will carry on the letter; but as he goes in the...
2315From Thomas Jefferson to Peter Carr, 4 April 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Ross’s Kitt setting out for Charlottesville where he has a cause to be tried with James Ross, and apprehending personal danger from him, has asked me to interest some person to ensure him the protection of the laws. I assured him every one would see that protection extended to him, however as he intreated it, I promised to write to yourself, mr Randolph & Colo. Bell to have an eye to him....
2316Deposition of John Gibson, 4 April 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
Before me the Subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared John Gibson Esqr. an associate Judge of same County, who Being duly sworn deposeth and Saith that he traded with the Shawanese and other tribes of Indians then setled on the Siota in the year 1773, and in the Beginning of the year 1774, and that in the Month of April of the same year, he left the same...
2317From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 4 April 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
Christopher Mc.pherson, better known as mr Ross’s man Kitt, proposing to go to Charlottesville direct, I shall put into his care a packet of books & a letter left in my room for you by somebody, while I was out, without information as to the quarter from whence they come. I observe them addressed to the care of Governor Monroe. I suppose Kitt will carry on the letter; but as he goes in the...
2318To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 4 April 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor by Mr. Trist was duly handed to me, since which I have recd. the report on imports under your cover, & yesterday your favor of the 25 Ult: accompanied with the pamphlet & Mr. Nicholas’s motion on the Electoral Bill, which appears to be so fair & pertinent, that a rejection of it in favor of any other modification proposed, must fix a new brand on the Authors. The spirit manifested...
2319From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 4 April 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you last on the 31st. of Mar. since which I have recieved G. Jefferson’s of Mar. 22. acknoleging the reciept of the last 470. D. making 1870. D. in all.—Mr. Ross’s Kitt setting out for Charlottesville where he has a cause to be tried with James Ross, and apprehending from him some personal assault, has asked me to interest some person to ensure him the protection of the laws. I have...
2320Mary Smith Cranch to Abigail Adams, 3 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
you have not told me that the Lady in the undress who was presented at your Drawing Room had been connected with a Frenchman—but I suspect She had. I know not where else she could have got her impudence. a Shameless woman is a horrid sight. The frightful wigs the Ladies Wear here & cover up their own beautiful ringlets is an evidence of a great want of tast, but we are not yet so lost to every...
2321From John Adams to Benjamin Dewitt, 3 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
I have received & read with great pleasure, your ingenious & instructive memoir on the Onondaga salt springs, & salt manufactories in the western part of the S t ate of N York. I thank you for this valuable present which I shall transmit to the American academy of Arts & sciences at Boston I am Sir with great esteem your very humble sert MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
2322From John Adams to Benjamin Dewitt, 3 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
I received yesterday the letter you did me the honor to write me on the 20th of March in the character of Secretary of the society, for the promotion of Agriculture arts and manufactures. I pray you, Sir, to present me with great respect & esteem to the society, and my hearty thanks for the honor they have been pleased to confer upon me by their unanimous election of me, to be an honorary...
2323To Alexander Hamilton from Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 3 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
In my last I forwarded to you an arrangement proposed by Colo Butler for the completion of his regiment, and the sending on Detachments to Genl: Wilkinson. By the last post I received your favour of the 17th. enclosing me an arrangement in some respects different, which Shall be obeyed. I enclose you now a sketch how I understand the arrangement, made by you is to be carried into execution;...
2324To Alexander Hamilton from Nathan Rice, 3 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor of receiving your favour of the 22d. Ulo., intimating the acceptance of Lieut Springs resignation. Doctor Barron began to render medical assistance at this post the second day of Decer. last. The enclosed letter and certificate I received from the frend of a Soldier in my regiment. The man was inlisted by Lieut Spring who has resignd. I have written to him for a Statement of...
2325From Alexander Hamilton to James Wilkinson, 3 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
It is my wish that Captain Richard Sparks of the third regiment should be with that part of it which is to be stationed on the Ohio—If this can be effected, consistently with the good of the service, you will take Measures for the purpose— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2326To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 3 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the Duplicate of your letter of the 5th ultimo to General Wilkinson which has been forwarded. in the instruction I received from that General I have been Directed to send all my letters for him after the 1st of April to the war office which has been Done, Copy of which I have the honor to inclose I have the honor to be Sir with Very great Respect your Most...
2327From John Adams to United States Senate, 2 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
I nominate the following List of Promotions and Appointments in the Army of the United State s Promotions and Appointments in the Army of the United States Chaplains. Israel Evans ... Massachusetts. Andrew Hunter ... New Jersey William Hill ... Virginia First Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers Lieut. James Sterret ... Captain... vice Demlar deceased. "
2328From John Adams to United States Senate, 2 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
I nominate Richard Wall Esqr. of Georgia to be naval officer for the port & district of Savannah in the place of Lach. McIntosh Esqr. resigned. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
2329To John Adams from James McHenry, 2 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
I find myself indespenssibly compelled, altho’ with the most perfect deference and respect, to represent, that the greatest embarrassments and impediments, in conducting the business of, and well grounded complaints against, the Department of Government, with which I have the honour to be charged, have been occasioned by delays occurring in the office of the accounting officer, or refusals, to...
2330To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 2 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Union Brigade [ Scotch Plains, New Jersey ] April 2, 1800 . “I have been honoured by your Letter of the 27th. ulto.… The communications you wish made in the public papers, shall receive my earliest attention.” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.