7851To George Washington from Henry Knox, 9 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to submit to your consideration a letter from Doctor White who has come forward from the Southwestern Territory to solicit protection for Mero district. Governor Blount has a power to order the Militia of the said district into service at the expence of the United States in proportion to the danger. But the inhabitants request something further, the protection of permanent...
7852From George Washington to James Monroe, 9 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
In reply to your letter of yesterday, I can assure you with the utmost truth, that I have no other object in nominating men to offices than to fill them with such characters as, in my judgment, or (when they are unknown to me) from such information as I can obtain from others, are best qualified to answer the purposes of their appointment. Having given you this assurance, I request, if you are...
7853To George Washington from William Pearce, 9 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from William Pearce, 9 April 1794. GW wrote Pearce on 13 April that “your letter of the 9th instt (which with the weekly reports) have been duly received.”
7854To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 9 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
Among my first reflections upon the two letters, which you did me the honor of shewing to me yesterday and the day before, I could not forget, that they produced a degree of delicacy to myself. The authors of them are of the number of my friends; and one is closely connected with me by other considerations. However, I did not rest long upon any idea of this kind; being persuaded, that after my...
7855To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 9 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor of inclosing for your consideration the request of Mr Philip Mark to be appointed consul of the United States in the Germanic Empire. His recommendations are also forwarded, and will be found to be satisfactory. As before an office is instituted, it ought to be seen to promise public utility, I have inquired into the effect of the establishment solicited. The benefits...
7856From John Jay to Sarah Livingston Jay, 9 April 1794 (Jay Papers)
The last thing I did at Trenton was to write a few Lines to you, which you have doubtless rec d .—I arrived here on monday Even g . and Yesterday dined with the Presid t — M rs : Washington made very friendly Enquiries about You and the children— The Question of war or peace seems to be as much in Suspence here as in NYork when I left you. I am rather inclined to think that peace will...
7857To John Adams from N. Olive, 8 April 1794 (Adams Papers)
J’etois porteur d’une Lettre pour vous de mes amis Messr. Grand & Cie. de Paris que je gardois depuis mon arrivée ici, en Novembre dernier, avec ma famille, attendant l’occasion d’avoir l’honneur de vous la remettre; J’ai eu celui de rencontrer Monsieur Votre fils chez Monsieur Le Baron de Steuben, Je lui ai remis cette lettre pour qu’il ait la bonté de vous la faire passer & J’apprendrai avec...
7858To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 8 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, April 8, 1794. “I have the honor to request of you a warrant for nine hundred Dollars intended to make a payment to the undertaker of the Iron work of the two Lighthouse Lanterns at Bald Head & Savannah.” LC , RG 26, Lighthouse Letters, Vol. I, National Archives. The “undertaker” was Samuel Wheeler of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania ( D , RG 26, Lighthouse...
7859To Alexander Hamilton from William Ellery, 8 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Just after I had recd. the Resoln. laying an Embargo I was informed that there were in this Port two vessels which were cleared out at Providence for foreign Ports. I desired the Surveyor to inform the masters of them that they were under an Embargo, and must not proceed on their voyages. He did same. They waited upon me. I read the Act to them, told them that they might return to Providence;...
7860To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, [8 April 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
Annexed to your Statemen⟨t⟩ of “Principles and course of Procee⟨d⟩ings” I have given the certificat⟨e⟩ required. I am yours always ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. For background to this letter, see the introductory note to H to Frederick A. C. Muhlenberg, December 16, 1793 . See also H to the Select Committee Appointed to Examine the Treasury Department, March 24, 1794 ; H to...
7861To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, [8 April 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
I cannot charge my memory with all the particulars, which have passed between us, relative to the disposition of the money borrowed. Your letters, however, and my answer, which you refer to in the foregoing statement, and have lately reminded me of, speak for themselves, and stand in no need of explanation. As to verbal communications, I am satisfied, that many were made by you to me on this...
7862From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 8 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I have analised the declaration which you have been pleased to make upon the copy of the paper of the first instant delivered by me to the committee of Inquiry into the state of the Treasury Department —and find, with regret, that the terms used are such as will enable those, who are disposed to construe every thing to my disadvantage, to affirm “That the Declaration of The President has...
7863To George Washington from James Duane, 8 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
Be pleased to accept my most thankful acknowledgments for the honor done me by your favor of the twenty third of March, the concern you are pleased to express for my ill State of health, and your benevolent wishes for my recovery—They are fresh proofs of the Attention with which you have always had the goodness to distinguish me, and which I shall not cease to remember with the utmost...
7864From George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, 8 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
Annexed to your Statemen⟨t⟩ of “Principles and course of Proce⟨ed⟩ings” I have given the certificat⟨e⟩ required. I am yours always ALS , DLC : Hamilton Papers. For Hamilton’s “Report on Principles and Course of Proceeding with Regard to the Disposition of the Moneys Borrowed Abroad by Virtue of the Acts of the Fourth and Twelfth of August, 1790, as to the Point of Authority,” of 1 April 1794,...
7865From George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, 8 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
I cannot charge my memory with all the particulars which have passed between us, relative to the disposition of the money borrowed. Your letters, however, and my answer; which you refer to in the foregoing statement, and have lately reminded me of, speak for themselves, and stand in need of no explanation. As to verbal communications, I am satisfied, that many were made by you to me on this...
7866To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 8 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have analised the declaration which you have been pleased to make upon the copy of the paper of the first instant delivered by me to the Committee of Inquiry into the state of the Treasury Department—and find, with regret, that the terms used are such as will enable those, who are disposed to construe every thing to my disadvantage, to affirm “That the Declaration of The President has...
7867To George Washington from Henry Knox, 8 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to enclose, the copy of a letter, just received from the Governor of Maryland, dated the 3rd instant, and submit to your consideration, whether any measures ought to be taken respecting the defence of the harbor at Annapolis. I am Sir, Most Respectfully Your obedt: Servt: LS , DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW . The letter to Knox from Thomas Sim Lee, written “In Council, Annapolis” on 3...
7868From George Washington to James McHenry, 8 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
(Private) Dear Sir, Philadelphia 8th April 1794 Your private letters of the 31st of March & 3d instt have been duly received. Although it is a rare, if not an entire new thing with me, to answer letters applying for appointments, yet from motives of esteem & regard, & our former connexion in public life, I shall acknowledge the receipt of yours on this head; although I can say nothing more on...
7869To George Washington from James Monroe, 8 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
Having casually heard that it was requested by many of Col. Hamilton’s political associates, that you would nominate him as Envoy to the Court of Great Britain, and as I should deem such a measure not only injurious to the public interest, but also especially so to your own, I have taken the liberty to express that sentiment to you & likewise to observe farther, that in case it is your wish I...
7870To Alexander Hamilton from Angelica Church, [1–7 April 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
You will have the pleasure to receive this letter by Dr. Priestly, a man dear to virtue and to science. Without the advantage and satisfaction of his acquaintance, I revere him for his works, and take a particular interest that he should be well received in America. That happy country which seems reserved by Providence as an Assylum from the crimes and persecutions which make Europe the pity...
7871John Adams to Abigail Adams, 7 April 1794 (Adams Papers)
Your favour of the 28 th. Ult. arrived this morning. before this time I hope you have received your furniture. We are Still endeavouring to preserve Peace. But one moves a Series of commercial Regulations, another a Sequestration of Debts, a third to prohibit all Intercourse with Britain, a fourth to issue Letters of Mark against Algerines, all tending to excite suspicions in Britain that We...
7872To John Adams from Henry Marchant, 7 April 1794 (Adams Papers)
I return you my sincere Thanks for the Honor of Your Letter of the 21 of Feby.—Since that Time the Clouds have gathered and thickened fast.—Amidst it all, I thought I could in some measure account for the Spoiliation of Our Commerce, and all the unjustifiable Conduct of Britons, without absolutely presuming They meant War at any Rate, unless we joined the Genl. Combination against France.—But...
7873To Alexander Hamilton from Andrew Dunscomb, 7 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Richmond, April 7, 1794. “If in the course of events the National Honor of America should call for the exertions of her Citizens, and should my feeble efforts be wanting, I would beg to observe that those rights annexed to our existence would induce me to give my ready Aid to the Commands of my Country: but as to the choice of an Appointment, it must rest upon the opinion of others.… If … my...
7874Report on a Representation from the State of Kentucky, [7 April 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
[To the Speaker of the House of Representatives] The Secretary of the Treasury to whom was referred, by an order of the House of Representatives of the 24th of January last a Representation from the Legislature of the State of Kentucky concerning the expences of certain expeditions carried on against the Indians, since the 1st. day of January 1785, respectfully makes the following Report...
7875From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [7 April 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his respects to the President and has the honor to transmit a resolution of the Committee of Inquiry into the state of the Treasury Department, of the 5. instant which came to his hand this morning, together with the paper to which it relates. The Committee meet again tomorrow Evening. Monday April 7. 1794 LC , George Washington Papers, Library of...
7876To George Washington from George Clinton, 7 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
I had the honor of receiving your Letter of the 31st Ultimo a few Days ago—Could I have had reason to suppose that the Authenticity of Lord Dorchester’s Speech to the Indians would have been doubted by any I presume I might have procured at the Time the most unquestionable Testimony respecting it. A Deputation from the St Regis Indians arrived at Albany some Time in the Month of February—Their...
7877To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 7 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his respects to the President and has the honor to transmit a resolution of the Comittee of Inquiry into the state of the Treasury Department, of the 5. instant which came to his hand this morning, together with the paper to which it relates. The Committee meet again tomorrow Evening. LB , DLC:GW . The enclosed resolve of 5 April, signed by Abraham...
7878To George Washington from Carl Andreas Kierrulf, 7 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
Some time ago I took the Liberty To present to Your Excellency in Your quality as a Citizen and Chief magistrate of the United States a Petition and Some memoirs annexed thereto, respecting the deserved and undeserved Distress heaped on me by the fury of Despotism, flattering myself, to obtain thereby a Resolution agreeable to my Wishes. Your Excellency caused my Papers to be returned to me by...
7879To George Washington from Henry Knox, 7 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to submit to your consideration, the propriety of embarking a detachment of recruits, of about fifty, now in this place, either for Charleston, or Georgia; in order to guard the batteries, for the present, which are to be erected upon the Sea coast of those States. I am Sir, Most respectfully, Your obedient Servant. LS , DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW . On the erection of coastal...
7880From George Washington to Henry Knox, 7 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
If the number of recruits in the Atlantic States, can afford a detachment of fifty men to the southward without too great an exposure of more important objects, it will accord with my opinion that that number should be sent thither. And they may be designated for Charleston or Savannah, as shall appear most eligible to you from the information that is to be obtained. Yours &c. Df , DLC:GW ; LB...
7881To George Washington from Henry Knox, 7 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to submit to your consideration the opinion of the Attorney General upon the act of the legislature of Pennsylvania for securing the trade, peace and safety of the port of Philadelphia, and defending the Western frontiers of the Commonwealth. I am Sir, Most respectfully, Your obedient Servant LS , DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW . Knox wrote Attorney General William Bradford on 31 March...
7882Joseph Robinson’s Affidavit, 7 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
This day settled with John Steele Esqr. and reced. from him Thirty pounds in full satisfaction and payments of all accompts, debts, dues, notes, bonds, bills, or dealings whatsoever, but particularly in full for, and in discharge of a certain paper now in the hands of John Haywood Esqr. purporting to be an obligation upon George Washington late of Virginia, and John Steele, which said...
7883To George Washington from Robert Rutherford, 7 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
I address you with reluctance, with unease that you are too often beset, while the momentous Concerns of your Very important trust are pressing. Soon after Coming to this place, I saw a letter to Colo. Parker from Mr D. Bedenger at Norfolk in which he says “I have been informed that Mr Fitzsimmons in presence of Majr Frazier of Pittsburgh and in public Company declared that a Certain Mr...
7884To George Washington from John Wanton, 7 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
Much has been said concerning the detention of the Schooner, Bayonne, Thomas Greene Master, from St Johns, Nova Scotia. I wish to give your Excellency as just account of the transaction as I can nearly recollect, at 10 oClock A.M. the 1st day of April, arrived here the Schooner Bayonne as abovemention’d. and the Custom house boat went onboard her & brought her Register on Shore, & deliver’d to...
7885From James Madison to James Madison, Sr., 7 April 1794 (Madison Papers)
Being reminded by your late letters of your certificates and the power of attorney to draw the interest, I have searched thro’ all my papers without being able to find either of them. I shall make another search, but it occurs to me that I may have carried these papers to Virga. & omitted to bring them back, and I have a faint impression of this sort on my memory. Be so good as to look among...
7886To James Madison from John Dawson, 7 April 1794 (Madison Papers)
The last mail brought us no letters from Philadelphia, which is matter of much surprise as the news-papers came, & of much regret as most people are exceedingly anxious to know the determination of congress on the several very important subjects now before them. The January packet which I find has arriv’d, brings the instructions of the B. King to the commanders of armd vessels of the 8th....
7887To James Madison from Alexander White, 7 April 1794 (Madison Papers)
When I consider the momentous struggle in which you are acting—I feel a reluctance to intrude, and yet cannot avoid expressing my regret that I had no intelligence from you by last Post. Public Prints however informed me of two important facts which had not before been fully authenticated the resolution of Congress for laying an Embargo, and the British Kings instructions rescinding those of...
7888From James Madison to John Dawson, 7 April 1794 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 7 April 1794. Acknowledged in Dawson to JM, 14 Apr. 1794 ; mentioned in JM to Jefferson, 14 Apr. 1794 . Encloses newspapers with accounts of the diplomatic correspondence that Washington submitted to Congress on 4 Apr. Asks Dawson to have JM’s letters to Jefferson taken out of the Richmond post office and forwarded privately to Monticello, since the mail has ceased to move...
7889To George Washington from John Nicholas, 6 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
In a crisis like the present nothing can require apology which may proceed from patriotism. The object of my letter may perhaps induce a suspicion that I am governed by party views, but when I disclaim the influence of numbers I may expect so far to escape imputation as to leave my opinions in their just force—I claim your attention from the motive which determined me to make this address...
7890From George Washington to William Pearce, 6 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
Your letter & Reports of the 1st instant I have received, and am glad to find by the first that you have got your family safe to Mount Vernon; as, unquestionably, it will be a satisfaction to you to have them along with you. Change of Air may, and I hope will, restore your eldest daughter to health again. I had no doubt but that the late capture of our Vessels by the British Cruisers, followed...
7891To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 6 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
I conclude from what you observed yesterday, that in the nomination of an envoy extraordinary to London, you prefer some statement more special, than is customary in nominations. I beg leave therefore to present to you a short review of the subject; that you may determine, whether the occurrences in the legislature are ripe for such a statement. I believe, that I was among the first, if not...
7892John Adams to Abigail Adams, 5 April 1794 (Adams Papers)
The Weather is cooler And the Minds of Men are calmed by the inclosed Communication. But A Sourd Party will plunge Us if possible. The most uncandid; the most hypocritical Part is acted to take Us in.— Protestations against War by those who are pushing every Thing that can force War, are not the Worst. The southern Men have Art enough to dupe northern ones to bring forwards measures, that the...
7893John Adams to John Quincy Adams, 5 April 1794 (Adams Papers)
The Old Debtors to British subjects, united with the over Zealous Friends of France and the Democratical societies of our principal Cities, are urging a sequestration of Things in Action: and as I know you are not inattentive to any question of public Law, I have inclosed you some minutes of Authorities and I wish you to look into all others relative to this subject. I have not Grotius here,...
7894To Alexander Hamilton from Abraham Baldwin, 5 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Resolved, that it would be satisfactory to the Committee, that the paper submitted to them, April 1st 1794, by the Secy. of the Treasury, respecting the point of authority, under which, monies borrowed abroad, have been drawn to the United States, should be presented to the President of the United States; and that the Secretary should obtain from him, such declaration concerning the same, as...
7895Edmund Randolph to William Bradford, Alexander Hamilton, and Henry Knox, 5 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of State has the honor of inclosing for the consideration of the Secretaries of the Treasury and of War and the Attorney General of the United States, the papers in the case of the British Ship William, a prize to a French vessel of war. The Secretary of State is of opinion, that it is not proved, that she was taken within the protection of our Coasts, and therefore that she...
7896From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [5 April 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his respects to The President & encloses the draft of a passport for the vessel of Mr. Fitzsimons which he understands the President had agreed to give. Mr Fitzsimons states that there will be on board, 8 barrels bread, 3 bbls Beef, 1 bbl pork & 1 barrel hams. All the articles but the last are understood to be intended for the subsistence of such of our...
7897To George Washington from Burgess Ball, 5 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
The Clover Seed & Chocolate Shells came safe to Hand yesterday —I recd yours of the 23d ult. on the same day, wherein you seem to despond abt the Buckwheat; but I’m happy now to inform you that, with 98. Bush: which went off today, I have deliver’d 454½ Bush:, which I hope is in full time for sowing—The Ball: of 44½ Bush. shall be sent down in the Course of the running of the Fish; and, as I...
7898To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 5 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his respects to the President & encloses the draft of a Passport for the vessel of Mr Fitzsimons which he understands the President had agreed to give. Mr Fitzsimons states that there will be on board, 8 barrels bread, 3 bbls Beef, 1 bbl Pork & 1 barrel hams. all the articles but the last are understood to be intended for the subsistence of such of our...
7899To George Washington from Henry Knox, 5 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
I beg leave respectfully to submit as my opinion that General Chapin should be authorised to offer Captain Brant, an Annuity for life, a sum not less than One thousand nor more than one thousand five hundred Dollars, agreable to the tenor of the letter herewith submitted to General Chapin. If this letter sir should receive your approbation Captain Williamson will undertake to deliver it...
7900To George Washington from John Francis Mercer, 5 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have been delayd unexpectedly in the receit of Money which I had a right to expect here, & am now called home by an express giving me very disagreable news from my family I therefore enclose you the order on Mr Jones for one half the Rents of 92 & 93 & consider myself engaged that they shall produce you 56£ V⟨iga⟩ Cur., & Interest or be liable therefor. I am respectfully Yr Ob. hle Ser. ALS...