3211From Timothy Pickering to Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., 27 June 1795 (Washington Papers)
Mr Dandridge will be pleased, at a convenient time, to lay the inclosed letter before the President. The writer, David Campbell, of the southwestern territory, begged it might be presented; otherwise The Secretary of War would not have troubled the President with its perusal. It contains merely an eulogy on Governor Blount, as the writer says “in energetic strains.” He aims at the poetic...
3212Henry Knox to Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., 29 January 1794 (Washington Papers)
Please to submit the papers herein enclosed to the President of the United States—Those marked with red Ink have been copied to be presented to Congress with the message to morrow —The letter to General Pickens being a private letter seems upon further consideration not proper to be submitted —Governor Blounts letter of the 27. December and the enclosures have not been copied they being...
3213Augustine Jaquelin Smith to Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., 23 February 1796 (Washington Papers)
The President of the United States in his advertisement of sundry lands has referred persons desirous of becoming purchasers to you for information. I should be glad to know whether his Lands on the Kanhawa are as yet undisposed of, what are the prices of the several tracts, & whether the whole taken together would not be sold on lower terms than separately Your answer sir may perhaps lead to...
3214George Taylor, Jr., to Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., 5 September 1793 (Washington Papers)
G. Taylor Jr presents his respectful Compliments to Mr Dandridge—and informs him that Mr Jefferson desired the Commissions to be filled up agreeably to the Presidents desire on the day the present ones should determine, which will be on the 26 of the present month. This has accordingly been done having all been commissioned on that day in 1789. Will Mr Dandridge be so obliging as to send 100...
3215From George Washington to John Dandridge, 11 July 1796 (Washington Papers)
I have received, at this plac⟨e,⟩ your letter of the 23d Ulto; but long after the date of it. whether occasioned by neglect in the Post Offices, or by its having made a journey to Philadelphia & back, I know not. With respect to the Negroes—Frederick, George, Burwell & Pleasant—I have no objection to your taking them with you to your new habitation; Provided you can arrange matters with your...
3216From George Washington to John Dandridge, 2 October 1791 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 6th ultimo found me at this place—but not until it had travelled to Philadelphia and back again. As I never entertained a suspicion of your having any intention to impose upon me by a misrepresentation of the assets of your Father’s estate—So you and your good Mother may rest assured that I have no disposition to contribute to her distresses by withdrawing from her the use...
3217From George Washington to John Dandridge, 28 May 1795 (Washington Papers)
Whereas John Dandridge Esquire of New Kent County, Virginia, has made known to me that he can advantageously dispose of a young negro man called Anderson belonging to me & now in possession of said Dandridge, I hereby give my approbation to, & ratify any sale which he the said Dandridge may think proper to make on my behalf of said negro Anderson. DS (letterpress copy), DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW ....
3218From George Washington to William Darke, 7 April 1791 (Washington Papers)
A second necessity having arisen for my troubling you on the subject of officering the Virginia battalion of levies, I again beg leave to request your assistance therein. I had written to Major Powell, who lives about six miles from Alexandria, informing him of his appointment to the majority of the battalion, and requesting to see him at Mount-Vernon immediately—but he has not appeared nor...
3219From George Washington to William Darke, 9 August 1791 (Washington Papers)
(Private) Dear Sir, Philadelphia August 9. 1791. I have received your letter of the 24 ult. —Regarding its contents, altho’ relating to objects of public import, as private communication, I shall reply to, and remark upon them, with that candor which my personal esteem, and my public wishes strongly enjoin. I need not tell you that my regret is seriously excited by learning that any cause of...
3220From George Washington to William Darke, 4 April 1791 (Washington Papers)
The purport of this letter is to request your service in a matter of immediate importance to the United States—my knowledge of your public dispositions assures me that it will receive your ready attention. I shall premise its object by informing you that in pursuance of an act of the last session of Congress an additional military force consisting of one regular regiment, two regiments of...
3221From Alexander Hamilton to John Daves, 25 March 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, March 25, 1794. “The enclosed is a Copy of a letter which has been received from the Surveyor of Beaufort in the District of New Bern. I request to be informed what steps have been taken in regard to the seizure alluded to by the Surveyor.” Copy, RG 56, Letters to the Collector at New Bern, National Archives; LC , RG 56, Letters to Collectors at Small Ports, “Set G,”...
3222From Alexander Hamilton to John Daves, 21 June 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, June 21, 1792. Requests “enquiries concerning fit Characters to serve as second and third Mates, in the Revenue Cutter on the North Carolina station.” Copy, RG 56, Letters to the Collector at New Bern, National Archives; copy, RG 26, Revenue Cutter Service Letters Sent, Vol. “O,” National Archives; copy, Letters to Collectors at Small Ports, “Set G,” National Archives.
3223From Alexander Hamilton to John Daves, 12 June 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, June 12, 1794. “I duly received your letter of the 12th. of April respecting the seizure of the Schooner Delight. When the affair shall be determined I shall be glad to be particularly informed of the final issue.…” Copy, RG 56, Letters to the Collector at New Bern, National Archives; copy, RG 56, Letters to Collectors at Small Ports, “Set G,” National Archives.
3224From Alexander Hamilton to John Daves, 9 March 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, March 9, 1792. “You will receive by the first Vessel, for North Carolina from this Port the several articles for the use of the Revenue Cutter, which you desire.…” Copy, RG 56, Letters to the Collector at New Bern, National Archives; copy, RG 26, Lighthouse Letters Received, Revenue Cutter Service Letters Sent, Vol. “O,” National Archives; copy, RG 56, Letters to...
3225From Alexander Hamilton to John Daves, 18 March 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
The President of the United States may have occasion to direct one of the Gentlemen of his family to apply to you for Cash, in exchange for notes of the Bank of North America, in the course of a tour which he intends to make thro’ the Southern States. Should any such application be made, you will immediately furnish the money for the notes, which the President may desire to have exchanged, out...
3226From Alexander Hamilton to John Daves, 13 December 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, December 13, 1790. “I learn from your letter of the 7th. of October, that you have sent for a set of Scales & Weights, and that you have determined to rent a store for the Public Use, as also to build a scale house. Some of these things you will perceive by consulting the Acts of Congress cannot be lawfully done without Permission first obtained. Before I authorize you to...
3227From Alexander Hamilton to John Daves, 1 October 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, October 1, 1792. “I enclose you a letter for Captn Cooke. … I have … concluded to alter the station of the Revenue Cutter from New Bern to Wilmington. The Collector of that port will of course have to perform the duties which were heretofore committed to you relative to the Said Cutter.” Copy, RG 56, Letters to the Collector at New Bern, National Archives; LC , RG 26,...
3228From Alexander Hamilton to John Davidson, 9 January 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have recieved your letter of the 27th ultimo inclosing four paid draughts of the Treasurer No 1662 1663, 1664 and 1665, amounting together one thousand eight hundred Dollars. These draughts being directed to Tench Francis Cashier of the Bank of North America, they been taken up by you in an informal way, which being a deviation from the rules of the Treasury must be avoided in future. My...
3229From Alexander Hamilton to John Davidson, 3 October 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, October 3, 1789. Acknowledges receipt of Davidson’s “letter of the 24th of last month.” Sends directions for filing of surety bond. States that privileges to ships of the United States are to be extended to Rhode Island and North Carolina vessels until January 15, 1790. Copy, RG 56, Letters to Collectors at Small Ports, “Set G,” National Archives; copy, RG 56, Letters to...
3230From Alexander Hamilton to John Davidson, 17 November 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, November 17, 1790. “I have recieved your letter of the 10th. instant.… The late Collection Law specifies, that a certain per centage shall be allowed to Collectors on all sums by them recieved and paid into the Treasury. You cannot therefore charge commisions upon monies recieved under it which have not been so disposed of.…” Copy, RG 56, Letters to and from the Collectors...
3231From Alexander Hamilton to John Davidson, 7 June 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, June 7, 1790. “The case you State of the importers of Salt per the Ship Murcury, William Jessop, Master is very unfortunate. On considering the Circumstances of the Case however, & examining the Laws it does not appear that the Legislature have deposited any where the power of relieveing an importer, who has met with a disaster after securing, & ascertaining the Duty by...
3232From Alexander Hamilton to John Davidson, 22 January 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, January 22, 1790. “I am favored with your letter of the 2d Instant Enclosing a Bank Note for Fifty Dollars; all the Remittances which you make in future must be sent … to the Treasurer of the United States.…” Copy, RG 56, Letters to and from the Collectors at Bridgetown and Annapolis, National Archives; copy, RG 56, Letters to Collectors at Small Ports, “Set G,” National...
3233From Alexander Hamilton to John Davidson, 18 June 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
It has been stated to me by the principal clerk of the Comptrollers Office, that on examining your accounts from October 1st to December 31st 1790 it appears that you have collected from American coasting vessels under twenty tons burthen the sum of two Dollars and forty cents. The collection of this sum being as I conceive unauthorized by law, and contrary to my circular instruction of Nov 30...
3234From Alexander Hamilton to John Davidson, 13 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, April 13, 1793. “… I shall regret your final determination to resign at the same time, that I should be wanting in candour were I to hold out to you the probability of any material increase of your present official emoluments. Yet it is expected that the subject of compensations at large will engage the consideration of the Legislature at their next session, and it is...
3235From Alexander Hamilton to John Davidson, 1 October 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, October 1, 1791. “By a circular instruction of March 30 1790 you have been directed to transmit all paid draughts of the Treasurer to this office. A deviation from this rule has taken place in your remitting draughts to the Treasurer. You will in future adhere to the Instruction.” Copy, RG 56, Letters to and from the Collectors at Bridgetown and Annapolis, National...
3236From Alexander Hamilton to John Davidson, 8 December 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, December 8, 1789. “I have duly received your letter of the 24th of November and thank you for the information it contains.…” Copy, RG 56, Letters to and from the Collectors at Bridgetown and Annapolis, National Archives; copy, RG 56, Letters to Collectors at Small Ports, “Set G,” National Archives. Letter not found.
3237From Thomas Jefferson to Nicholas Davies, 6 August 1794 (Jefferson Papers)
I received by Mr. Poindexter your favor of July 21 . with copies of your will and deed of trust . A twenty years abandonment of the practice and study of law, has really disqualified me from giving opinions on questions of law, which merit confidence. Nevertheless, to shew my desire to oblige you, I have given my best attentions to your papers. Mr. Poindexter informs me that you wish by the...
3238From Thomas Jefferson to William Davies, 11 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly received your favor of Nov. 20. The paper of which you desire a copy not being in my office, I have inclosed you an authentic printed copy: authentic, I say, because by the public printer and by order of the House of Representatives. Of the difficulties of the business in which you were engaged here I have been fully sensible; and I have no doubt that your most zealous and assiduous...
3239From Thomas Jefferson to Augustine Davis, 15 September 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I shall be very glad if we can get the matter of the two cross posts arranged while I am here which will be till the 10th. of Octob. It has occurred that there might be a saving were you to make the same post do for both as far as Columbia, and there branch off through Charlottesville on the North and New London on the South. I shall be glad to hear from you from time to time on the subject...
3240From Thomas Jefferson to Augustine Davis, 24 July 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
The necessity of establishing a communication from Richmond into the upper parts of Virginia induced me to ask from the late postmaster-general a plan for establishing cross posts consistently with law. He has furnished me with the inclosed deed, by which you will percieve that certain covenants are to be entered into between the future postmaster general and an undertaker, in such a way as...
3241From Alexander Hamilton to Augustine Davis, 8 May 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, May 8, 1794. On May 19, 1794, Edward Carrington wrote to Hamilton : “Yours of the 8th. Instant covering a letter for Mr. Augustine Davis … was recd.” Letter not found. ]
3242From James Madison to John Dawson, 24 June 1790 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 24 June 1790. Acknowledged in Dawson to JM, 4 July 1790 . JM has attended to Dawson’s business with Nathaniel Twining.
3243From James Madison to John Dawson, 15 January 1794 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 15 January 1794. Acknowledged in Dawson to JM, 23 Jan. 1794 . Mentions two causes of opposition to JM’s resolutions on commercial discrimination.
3244From James Madison to John Dawson, ca. 16 February 1794 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. Ca. 16 February 1794. Acknowledged in Dawson to JM, 25 Feb. 1794 . Reports that the House of Representatives on 5 Feb. postponed consideration of JM’s commercial discrimination resolutions until the first Monday in March.
3245From 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...
3246From James Madison to John Dawson, 31 December 1793 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 31 December 1793. Acknowledged in Dawson to JM, 20 Jan. 1794 . Discusses the proposed naval force against Algerine corsairs and probably mentions the resolutions on commercial discrimination that JM plans to present to the House of Representatives.
3247From James Madison to John Dawson, 31 January 1790 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 31 January 1790. Acknowledged in Dawson to JM, 26 Feb. and 14 Mar. 1790 . Says the official reports of Hamilton and Knox have led to a variety of reactions.
3248Tobias Lear to Jonathan Dayton, 9 November 1792 (Washington Papers)
In reply to your letter of this date, the President of the United States directs me to inform you, that he is ready to do, at any time, whatever may depend on him towards completing the “grant and conveyance of certain lands to John Cleves Symmes and his associates,” in conformity to An Act of the Legislature passed during the last session of Congress. But as the President understands that...
3249From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Dayton, [30 March 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
Some advices are just received from England which add to the favourable complexion of affairs. I wish much to see you for half an hour before you go to Congress. You will find me at the Office. Yrs. truly ALS , Joseph Hopkinson Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
3250From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Dayton, 4 January 1796 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, January 4, 1796. On January 15, 1796, Dayton wrote to Hamilton : “Your letter of the 4th is before me.” Letter not found. ] Dayton, a veteran of the American Revolution, had served in the New Jersey Assembly in 1786, 1787, and 1790 and was a Federalist member of the House of Representatives from 1791 to 1799. Dayton was Speaker of the House from March 4, 1795, to March 3, 1799.
3251Enclosure: Theodore Sedgwick to Jonathan Dayton, [19 November 1796] (Hamilton Papers)
Last evening, my dear sir, I had the pleasure to receive your favours of the 12th. & 13th. insts. accept for them and for your friendly congratulation on my appointment to a seat in the senate, my sincere acknowledgments. Believe me, that event, however grateful to my friends, is not pleasing to me. I preferred a seat in the house to any public station whatever, but I had firmly decided to...
3252From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Dayton, 9 June 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
I duly received your letter of the 3d. of June. I have written to Mr. Ludlow directing that either Mr. Martin or himself would come forward with the Map. On the subject of a certain office I can with truth assure you that no person can occur, who on the score of qualifications and merit, will appear to me better intitled than yourself; and that I shall take pleasure in mentioning you in this...
3253From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Dayton, [1 February 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
I want to have with you a free & confidential conversation on a point very important to us all. Will you do me the favour to take with me tomorrow a family Dinner at two oClock? Or if this is not convenient will you give me leave to call at your Lodgings tomorrow Evening six oClock? Yrs. truly ALS , Joseph Hopkinson Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. A veteran of the...
3254From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Dayton, 6 June 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, June 6, 1791. “My determination on the subject mentioned in your letter of the first instant is still suspended on the answer of the Attorney General, which has not yet been given.” Letter not found. ] ALS , sold at Anderson Galleries, April 28, 1915, Lot 162. Letter not found. Text taken from extract of letter in Adrian H. Joline, Catalogue of Autographs and Portraits of...
3255From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Dayton, 13 August 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Some skirmishing having begun in the Gazette of the U States respecting Mr. Freneau’s receiving a salary from Government —I mentioned in conversation with a Friend all that I knew of the matter, and among other things, but without naming you, the information you had given me concerning Mr. Madison’s negotiation with Freneau. Upon this he founded a very pointed attack upon Mr Freneau & Mr....
3256From George Washington to Francis Deakins and Benjamin Jones, 22 December 1792 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Francis Deakins and Benjamin Jones, c.22 Dec. 1792. Tobias Lear wrote to William Deakins, Jr., on this date: “The President of the United States directs me to transmit the enclosed letter to you, and beg the favor of your forwarding it to your brother Colo. Frs Deakins and Mr Jones, by the first safe opportunity that may offer after it gets to your hands” ( DLC:GW ).
3257George Washington and John Francis Mercer to Francis Deakins and Benjamin W. Jones, 8 December 1792 (Washington Papers)
Since the Letter which we addressed to you, requesting your valuation of a certain tract of Land in Montgomery County, another arrangement has taken place with regard thereto. It is now agreed that the price of seven dollars per acre shall be fixed & the whole tract divided into two equal parts, with respect to quantity, quality & value. In giving effect to this agreement, we must still rely...
3258From George Washington to Francis Deakins, 1 July 1794 (Washington Papers)
The letter with which you were pleased to favor me, dated the 12th Ulto I received at George Town on my way to this place. I am much obliged to you for your ready compliance with my request, and for the trouble you have taken to examine into the trespasses which have been committed on my part of Woodstock manner. The footing on which you have placed the collection & deposit of the Rents, on my...
3259From George Washington to Francis Deakins and Benjamin Jones, 8 August 1792 (Washington Papers)
You are requested to fix a valuation on that part of Woodstock Manor in Montgomery County which shall be assigned as the part of Mrs Sophia Mercer, as soon as convenient to you; & should there be no division take place within three months from this date between the Legatees of the late Mr Thos Sprigg, you are requested to form your Estimate on the average value of the whole tract—in affixing a...
3260From George Washington to William Deakins, Jr., 1 June 1794 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 23d instt I have received & thank you for your kind attention to the trees which were imported for my use in the Peggy, particularly for your having sent them to Mount Vernon—although I fear the season was too far advanced to entertain much hope of their living. The purport of the enclosed which I pray you to forward by a safe conveyance, is to ask the favor of your Brother...