301To John Adams from James McHenry, 25 May 1799 (Adams Papers)
I have been honoured with your letter dated the 18th inst. and have in conformity with your desire transmitted commissions to the several gentlemen therein named: vz. To Ths. Denny A Captains, to Nathan Felton a first Lieutenants and to Enoch Flagg a second Lieutenants. With the greatest respect, I have the honour to be, Sir, / your most obt. St. MHi : Adams Papers.
302To John Adams from William Hindman, 28 July 1800 (Adams Papers)
If timely enough in my Application, I shall esteem it a particular Favor, if You would be kind enough to confer on Mr: Archibald Campbell of Baltimore the Marshall’s Office of Maryland, vacant by the Death of Mr: Greybell—Mr: Campbell is fully qualified to discharge the Duties of the Office.— I am / with the highest Respect / Yr: very hble Servt MHi : Adams Papers.
303From Alexander Hamilton to John Adams, 29 October 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
I shall with pleasure obey the command contained in your letter of the 17th instant and shall accordingly inform the Governor that I am ready to proceed in the execution of the measure. With perfect respect & esteem I have the honor to be Sir Yr obed servant ALS , Adams Family Papers, deposited in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston; ADf , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
304To John Adams from Elbridge Gerry, 8 August 1798 (Adams Papers)
I propose to embark for the United States this day, & have only a moment to inform you that Mr Skipwith will transmit you from Paris the letters which passed between the minister of foreign affairs & myself, just before my departure from that city— The aspect of affairs between the two republicks is very pacific at present on this side the Atlantick; God grant it may be so on my arrival the...
305To John Adams from Uzal Ogden, 11 February 1800 (Adams Papers)
I send you, & post, two Discourses, occasioned by the Death of General Washington, which I have taken the liberty to inscribe to you, and hope your Goodness will pardon this Freedom. It will afford me great Satisfaction, if the Discourses shall be honored with your approbation. With great Esteem and Respect, I am, / Sir, / Your most obedient, hble Servant MHi : Adams Papers.
306To John Adams from Timothy Pickering, 20 August 1798 (Adams Papers)
I have the honor to inclose a pamphlet containing copies of letters written from Paris to Dr. Priestly; & to be with great respect, / your most obt. servt. MHi : Adams Papers.
307To John Adams from James McHenry, 18 July 1799 (Adams Papers)
I have the honour to submit the inclosed list of names of candidates recommended to fill vacancies in the 6th Regiment, and to be with the greatest respect, / Sir / Your most obt. / & hble St. MHi : Adams Papers.
308To John Adams from Benjamin Stoddert, 5 September 1799 (Adams Papers)
Having no Blank Commissions and Warrants with yr Signature on hand, I do myself the honor to enclose forty of each for your signature— I have the honor to be with / the greatest respect & esteem, / sir, your most obed hbl servant MHi : Adams Papers.
309To John Adams from Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 2 November 1799 (Adams Papers)
I have the Honour to enclose a Letter from Mr. Harper recommending Mr. Cook to be the District Judge of Maryland.... I agree with Mr. Harper, that whoever may be appointed the residence of the Judge ought to be in Baltimore. I have the honour to be with / great respect / Sir, / your obedt. Sert. MHi : Adams Papers.
310To John Adams from Baron Blumenstein, 25 January 1799 (Adams Papers)
J’ai l’honneur de prier votre Excellence de faire parvenir à Monsieur le Président des états unis la lettre cy jointe je l’ai mise sous cachet volánt que j’ose la prier de fermer après avoir pris connaissance de son contenu. j’espere que votre Excellence voudra bien envisager cette demarche comme l’éffet de l’interet qu’inspirent les habitans des états unis à tout homme fait pour sentir le...
311To John Adams from Timothy Pickering, 8 August 1798 (Adams Papers)
The inclosed letter from Huberd Rees of Claremont County, So. Carolina, I received to-day, and with great pleasure forward it, with the address from the people of that county to You and both Houses of Congress expressing such just sentiments of the “perfidious” French Republic, and of duty towards their own country. I have the honor to be / most respectfully / sir, your obt. servant MHi :...
312To John Adams from Mr. Halsey, 25 August 1797 (Adams Papers)
Mr. Halsey and Mr. Bissell from Connecticut take the Liberty to present their respectfull Compliments to the President of the United States; and request an Interview of a few Minutes of Time upon Business of Importance to themselves, and their Constituents; and should be happy to know whether, and when it would be agreable. MHi : Adams Papers.
313To John Adams from Andrew Barrall, 3 June 1797 (Adams Papers)
In Closed you will find my Commission as supervisor of the UNS for the aforesaid District. having had the Honour to hold—haveing for Sumtime past Notifide my Intentions to Resigne I have now come to a full determonation in testamoney there of I have thaught proper to forward the Commission which I hope you will pleas to Accept I am Sir / Your Most obediant & Very / Humble Servent MHi : Adams...
314To John Adams from William Griffith, 13 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
I take the liberty of requesting your Excel lencys acceptance of the inclosed address to the Citizens of Burlington on the 22d. of feby. last:— I could not have offered an apology for this upon any other subject; but I persuade myself feeblest attempt to honor the memory of General Washington, will be received with pleasure, by his most distinguished friend Co-patriot, and successor: I am sir,...
315To John Adams from Timothy Pickering, 27 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
This morning I received a letter from Callohill Memis (an officer of our revolution war) covering the inclosed address, which he desired me to present to you, from the Inhabitants of Bedford County in Virginia. I am with great respect, / sir,your obt. servt. MHi : Adams Papers.
316From Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, 17 January 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his respects to the President of the US. and will have the honor of waiting on him to dinner on Thursday next RC (Gary Hendershott, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1992); addressed: “The President of the US.” Not recorded in SJL .
317To John Adams from Sebastian Bauman, 29 May 1797 (Adams Papers)
I have taken the liberty to inclose to you a pamphlet containing a statement of the cause of the resignation of all the Officers of the Regiment of Artillery of the City and County of New York, which I had the honor to Command and which I hope will do away any unfavourable impressions our proceedings may have made in the mind of the Public— I am Sir, / with great Respect / your Obedt. and very...
318To John Adams from John Bryan, 25 January 1799 (Adams Papers)
As you are in the Office of President of the U: S: I make bold to Address you (as I look upon you as a father) one of your Children—With the following Petion—which Humbly Sheweth—That yr. Petr: on the 2nd Day of Jany—1777 in the town of Suffolk—Nansemond County Virga—Enlisted for 3 yrs—with Captn. John Gregory of the 15th V: Rt—Light Infantry—Commanded by Colo James Innis—During the sd—term. I...
319To John Adams from Nathaniel Chipman, 17 February 1801 (Adams Papers)
I find there will be a vacancy in the office of judge for the district of Vermont—permit me sir to say that I should think myself honored by an appointment to that office if you should think proper to nominate me—I hope sir you will find in the present situation nothing improper in this direct application.— I am sir with the / highest respect your / most obedient servant MHi : Adams Papers.
320To John Adams from John Wendell, 6 June 1800 (Adams Papers)
Permit me, My much esteemed Sir, to ask but a few moments of your important Time, to read a Letter from a warm but an unknown Friend,— whose opinion of your Wisdom is formed upon the Judgement of your quondom Friend and Patron, my beloved uncle The Honble; Edmund Quincy late of Boston and Father to the late Governor Hancocks Widow; many years past I made him a Visit, a few minutes after you...
321To John Adams from James McHenry, 22 April 1799 (Adams Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you the Copy of a letter from General Macpherson dated the 18 April & which was received on the 20. instant and also a Copy of my answer thereto— I have the honor to be / with the greatest respect / Your obedient Servant MHi : Adams Papers.
322To John Adams from James McHenry, 23 May 1800 (Adams Papers)
The Secretary of War respectfully submits the enclosed Draught of a Letter to General William Shepherd, General Warham Parks, and Justine Ely Esquire, and the Documents connected therewith to the President of the United States, for his Determination & Orders. MHi : Adams Papers.
323To John Adams from Benjamin Stoddert, 18 June 1799 (Adams Papers)
I do myself the honor to enclose a sett of warrants, corresponding with those you were pleased to sign for the officers of the Portsmouth— Mr. Shaw will be so good as to furnish the dates of such Commns. & Warrants, as you may sign & issue I have the honor to be, / with the highest respect & Esteem / sir Yr Most Obed. Servt. MHi : Adams Papers.
324To John Adams from James McHenry, 22 August 1798 (Adams Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a patriotic address from the Brigadier general, and field officers of the third Brigade of Maryland Militia with a letter which accompanied the same from Brigadier General J. Swann, to the Secretary of War. The characters of most of the Gentlemen who have signed this address are known to me to be valuable and influential. I am, Sir, with the / Sincerest attachment...
325To John Adams from Timothy Pickering, 9 September 1799 (Adams Papers)
I have the honor to inclose the opinions of the attorney general and heads of departments on the petitions of John Fries and others, insurgents in Bucks and Northampton Counties in Pennsylvania; that no pardon should now be granted, nor any answer given. I am revising the draught of instructions for the envoys to France, and making the alterations which have been agreed on: I expect to...
326To John Adams from James McHenry, 12 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
In the hurry of copying my letter of the 2d. instant, which I had the honor of delivering to you yesterday, I find an error escaped my notice, in the 22d. page 14th. line from the top—the word four being inserted instead of the word six —which was intended. I am Sir / with the greatest respect / your most obedient / humble servant DLC : James McHenry Papers.
327To John Adams from Elbridge Gerry, 26 September 1799 (Adams Papers)
If an answer to the letter, which Your Excellency proposed to write to Mr Pickering on my concerns, is received, I will do myself the honor of waiting on You at any time which may best suit your convenience. Mrs Gerry unites with me in best respects to yourself & Lady, & be assured I remain, Dear Sir, with every sentiment / of attachment, Your / most obedt & very / huml Sert. MHi : Adams Papers.
328To John Adams from Timothy Pickering, 9 May 1799 (Adams Papers)
I have this morning been honoured with your letter of the 1st; and am happy that the measures & plans taken in concert with Mr. Liston & Genl. Maitland relative to St. Domingo have met with your approbation. One of the papers, No. 7. being my letter to Mr. King, inclosed in mine to you of April 23d, I shall be obliged by your returning, as I have no other copy; and the original was sent to Mr....
329To John Adams from Akin J. Harrison, Jr., 28 January 1800 (Adams Papers)
Permit us in the humble movement of Artists to present you with a specimen of Engraving, done in remembrance of our late illustrious and most Amiable General Washington. His Virtues which we greatly revere, will we trust be a recommendation for your acceptance of it: we therefore particularly request, that you will set no value upon the print except in an estimate of the great, and good man,...
330To John Adams from Timothy Pickering, 8 April 1799 (Adams Papers)
I have the honor to inclose copies of Mr. Kings letters of the 10th & 16th of January last, with the inclosure in the former; and to be with great respect, / your most obt. servant MHi : Adams Papers.
331To John Adams from James McHenry, 24 August 1799 (Adams Papers)
The fever threatening this City with similar ravages to what took place in the years 1793, 1797 & 1798 has induced to the measure of removing the offices to Trenton where I expect to be on Monday next. Altho’ the personal inconveniences attending upon this removal are very great, I lament it yet more on a public account. With the greatest respect, I / have the honour to be, Sir, / Your most ob...
332To 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,...
333To John Adams from Benjamin Stoddert, 7 June 1800 (Adams Papers)
All the papers of both the War & Navy Departments are packed up for removal, & will proceed towards Washington, on monday—I mean to set out with my Family early on monday morning, & hope to arrive at Geo. Town, on Saturday the 14th.— I have the honor to be / with great respect / & esteem sir Yr. most / Obed. Serv. MHi : Adams Papers.
334To John Adams from William Vans Murray, 14 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
If an Embargo is laid here it is contrary to the wishes of 110. 382. 1260. I have had an interview this moment, and received 472. 1591. 921. 672. 948. 418. 1508. 464. 1218. one was laid it 1480. 463. 351. 1546. 1398. 1261. 432. 227. 1586. 464. 1308. 1326. 1546. 799. 1245. 1589. 536. 142. 227. To you Sir I hope and believe that I shall not apply in vain that measures of vigour may not be...
335To John Adams from David Jackson, 4 September 1797 (Adams Papers)
By this days mail I have no doubt you will be informed that Doctr Nicholas Way died yesterday, supposed of the contagious fever now prevalent in this City— By the death of this gentleman, the office of Treasr of the Mint becomes vacant—If you think I am qualified to fill that office, I will thank you for the appointment—with much regard I remain / Sir / your Obdt Servt DLC : Papers of George...
336To John Adams from James McHenry, 18 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
I have the honor to submit, the enclosed papers Nos. 1. to 4 inclusive relative to my proceedings at New-York. I am Sir / with the greatest respect / your most obedient / humble servant. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
337To John Adams from John Harris, 25 September 1800 (Adams Papers)
The petition of John Harris, humbly sheweth, that he is owner of about seven acres of land lying south on Charles River, with flats before the same, which together with sundry other parcels of land in Charlestown, has lately been chosen by the agent for the United States, as the most eligible spot whereon to establish a Dock &d Navy yard.—That the said agent professing to have exercised...
338To John Adams from Francis Dana, 29 October 1798 (Adams Papers)
I do myself the honor of transmiting you the enclosed Address from the Grand Jury of the County of Bristol. If you will send that together with your answer and or cover to me, I will take care they shall be published together; which was the request of the Grand Jury to me, and forward the answer under your hand to the Foreman. I am Sir with the greatest respect / your much obliged friend &...
339To John Adams from Benjamin Stoddert, 3 July 1799 (Adams Papers)
I have this Day sent on to Capt Talbott, his Instructions, to proceed to Norfolk—where he will join Capt Barry & receive further orders.— Capt Barry sailed yesterday—the Delaware will be out next Tuesday, & the Scammel about the same time. I have the honor to be / with the highest respect & esteem / sir Yr most obed Servt. MHi : Adams Papers.
340To John Adams from Benjamin Lincoln, 30 September 1799 (Adams Papers)
Monies recd. by the President of the U. S. from Benjn. Lincoln Collector at Boston. 1799 April 12. P. recd of this date—being the amt. due to Presdt. for his compensation to 4 Mar: 1799 Ds. 6,000 June 5. P. recd. of this date 2,000 Augt. 23. P. ditto—Co 2000 Sept: 25. P. ditto—Co 2000 30.
341To 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, &...
342To John Adams from David Leonard Barnes, 12 July 1799 (Adams Papers)
The merit of the inclosed Oration deliver’d by the learned & eloquent President of the College in this place, will I trust be a sufficient apology for the liberty taken in transmitting it by Your most Obedient / And very Humble Servant MHi : Adams Papers.
343To John Adams from Benjamin Stoddert, 28 August 1799 (Adams Papers)
I do myself the honor to enclose a letter to Capt Sever, covering Warrants for John Lee, Samuel Folson, John Varnum, Saml. W. Cushing, Thomas Homan, Henry Wadsworth, & Woodward, to be Midshipmen in the Navy:. which will require your signature, should you think fit that the Appointments should be made. They are all wanted for the Congress & have been selected & recommended by Capt. Sever. I...
344To John Adams from Benjamin Stoddert, 28 March 1799 (Adams Papers)
The Committee for building the Ship at Boston, recommend in strong terms, Mr Haswell to be Lieutenant—and as they express impatience to know early whether they can be gratified, I have taken the liberty to enclose a commission for him, under cover to Mr Jones. If you Sir, think proper to appoint Mr Haswell, the letter for Mr Jones may go on to him—otherwise, returned to me. I have the honor to...
345To John Adams from James Simons, 13 October 1800 (Adams Papers)
Equally influenced by sentiments of sincere and affectionate gratitude to you for the distinguished mark of your confidence in appointing me the Collector of the Customs for this Port, as from a just sense of your faithful and beneficial services to your Country, I have been induced to publish the small pamphlet which I now do myself the honor to enclose you. While it demonstrates the benefits...
346To John Adams from Richard Stanford, 18 February 1801 (Adams Papers)
Permit me to say that I consider Saml. Johnston, Esq. of N. C. at present a circuit judge of the State, an eligible character to fill the like office under our newly organized Federal system— That State has, indeed, at various times of his life made th him the object of its first honours, &, so far as I have understood, he has always acquitted himself with general approbation. If then, Sir,...
347To John Adams from Jabez Fisher, 23 November 1799 (Adams Papers)
I am personally acquainted with Doct James Man & know that for many years he has been a respectable practitioner of Physic & Surgery in Wrentham & several of the neigh b ouring Towns—Therefore conceive that due credit may with safety be paid to his recommendation of Doct Elias Hawes as Surgeon to the 5th: Regt in the permanent Army MHi : Adams Papers.
348To John Adams from James McHenry, 1 February 1799 (Adams Papers)
Inclosed is a letter intended for General Wilkinson, and draught of a reply to the Chickasaw Chiefs. I did myself the honour to wait upon you with them, but not finding you at home, I beg Gen Wilkinsons letter may be returned if approved, in time to put it into the mail which closes at sun down. With the greatest respect / I have the honour to be Sir / your most ob. st. MHi : Adams Papers.
349To John Adams from Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 27 October 1797 (Adams Papers)
I feel a sincere pleasure in representing to the President, that the Citizens are returning to their Homes;—the City resumes its usual appearance, & by the beginning of the next Week I believe most of the Houses will be opened, as usual. I hope to have the pleasure of paying my respects to yourself and family, some day the next Week. No news of much importance has been recd. by the William...
350To John Adams from Benjamin Stoddert, 29 July 1799 (Adams Papers)
I do myself the honor to enclose a letter from Capt Perry, on the Havanna station—It appears from this letter—as well as letters from the Consul to the Secy of State, that our Vessels are freedy admitted into the Havanna, except when they go from British ports—and the behaviour of the Govr. to Perry was something more than polite. I have the honor to be / with the highest respect / & esteem...