201To John Adams from Isaac Shelby, 23 December 1795 (Adams Papers)
A Resolution of the Legislature of this State, passed on the 21 Inst. directs, “that the Governor shall transmit to the Senate of the United States, a Memorial Respecting Humphrey Marshall, a Senator from this State, in the Congress of the United States.” I now have the honor of complying with that Resolution by inclosing the said Memorial, together with those Numbers of the Kentucky Gazette...
202To John Adams from John Brown Cutting, 17 July 1790 (Adams Papers)
I embrace the opportunity afforded me by a vessel that sails to day for Philadelphia to send you some newspapers and to tell You that the condition of the american seamen here claims the immediate attention of the Government of the United States. In the absence of any person invested with consular or ministerial authority from Congress—I cou’d not endure to see my fellow citizens first...
203To John Adams from Henry Knox, 18 December 1793 (Adams Papers)
In pursuance of directions from the President of the United States, I have the honor to submit to the Senate, further information relatively to the Southwestern frontiers. I have the honor to be, with great respect, your obedient servant, Printed Source--American State Papers. 38 vols. (Washington, D.C.: Gales and Seaton, 1831-61)..
204To John Adams from Thomas Pinckney, 25 November 1794 (Adams Papers)
I inclose to you a letter received under Cover from Colo: Humphreys and with it another for Baron Munchhausen which you will oblige me by forwarding by Post to its Address. I am with sincere regard / My dear Sir / truly yours MBBS : Colburn Autograph Collection Additions.
205From Alexander Hamilton to John Adams, [23 June 1791–1794] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton will have the honor of Dineing with the Vice President on the 30th. of June agreeably to his Obliging invitation. D , in unidentified handwriting, Hull Collection, Smithsonian Institution.
206To John Adams from James McHenry, 22 March 1796 (Adams Papers)
I have the honour to transmit you herewith a statement of the claims four Invalid Pension Applicants, which were forwarded to this office by the Judge of the District Court for the District of Virginia. The evidences to support these claims have been taken after the expiration of the "Act to regulate the claims to Invalid Pensions." I submit them to Congress together with copies of two letters...
His Catholic Majesty’s Commissioners request the favor of the Vice President of the U.S. Company to Dine on Saturday the 5th. Jany next at 4 oClock The favor of an Answer is desired MQA .
208To John Adams from Elias Boudinot, 5 February 1795 (Adams Papers)
Altho’ previous led for a considerable Time, I did not take my Seat in Congress till July 1781 & Continued therein till November 1784—from a faint Remembrance of hearing the protection given to Capt. Cook talked of, either in Congress or among the Members in private Conversation, I have retained the Idea, that the magnanimity of the Measure was generally approved— MHi : Adams Papers.
209To John Adams from United States House of Representatives, 3 March 1791 (Adams Papers)
The House of Representatives have agreed shortly to adjourn to 6 o’clock this evening. Printed Source--Senate Journal.
210To John Adams from United States House of Representatives, 3 March 1791 (Adams Papers)
The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed several enrolled bills, I am directed to bring them to the Senate, for the signature of the Vice President. The House of Representatives have passed a bill, entitled “An act for the relief of David Cook,” in which they desire the concurrence of the Senate. Printed Source--Senate Journal.
211To John Adams from Benjamin Chew, Sr., 19 February 1793 (Adams Papers)
Mr. Chew requests the Honor of Mr. The Vice Presdt. of the United States his Company to Dinner on Tuesday the 19th of February the at 4—o’clock. Apology. The favor of an answer is desired. MHi : Adams Papers.
212To John Adams from Samuel Meredith, 28 November 1794 (Adams Papers)
My Specie Account for the quarter ending the 30th. June, and my War Department Account to the 30th. of September last having passed the Offices, permit me, through you to lay them before the Honorable the Senate, and to assure you that I am Sir / With perfect Respect / Your most obedient Servant DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
213To John Adams from James McAlpin, 4 August 1794 (Adams Papers)
To James Mc:Alpin Jr To 2 ¾ yds fine flanall 6/ 0 .16-6 " trimmings & Macking Vest & draws. 7— £ 1- 3-6 Philada 4th Augt 94 Recd payment in full MHi : Adams Papers.
214To John Adams from United States House of Representatives, 3 March 1791 (Adams Papers)
The House of Representatives have passed a bill, entitled “An act for carrying into effect the convention between his Most Christian Majesty and the United States;” in which they desire the concurrence of the Senate. Printed Source--Senate Journal.
215To John Adams from United States House of Representatives, 3 March 1791 (Adams Papers)
The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed an enrolled resolve, I am directed to bring it to the Senate for the signature of the Vice President. The President of the United States has notified the House of Representatives that he has this day approved and signed several acts which originated in that House; a list of which I am directed to bring to the Senate. Printed...
216To John Adams from Jeremy Belknap, 24 July 1795 (Adams Papers)
The enclosed was left with me by Mr Ledlie to be sent to you, He did not receive it till after he had made his visit to you. I have recd another letter from Mr Tucker of Williamsburg stating the difficulties attending the emancipation of the blacks in Virginia and requesting my advice—The letter is now not in my hands or I would enclose it, When I get it again I will send it to you & shall be...
217To John Adams from John Quincy Adams, 16 February 1797 (Adams Papers)
Since I wrote you last I have been in constant expectation of seeing General Pinckney here, and in hopes that from conversation with him, I might have some new circumstances of interesting information to communicate to you. My letters from Paris mention that he was to leave that place on the 2d: of this month.—Some accident must have delayed him as he has not yet reached this place. As soon as...
218To John Adams from James McHenry, 20 February 1797 (Adams Papers)
I have the honour to transmit you herewith, a list of Invalid-Pension-Applicants—who have been re-examined by Physicians, agreably to a Resolve of Congress of the 18th of April 1796. I am with great respect / Sir / your obedient servant. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
219To John Adams from Alexander Hamilton, 27 February 1793 (Adams Papers)
I have the honor to transmit herewith at as early a period, as the possession of the necessary returns, have enabled me, sundry statements of the salaries, fees, emoluments, &c of persons holding civil offices under the United States, pursuant to an order of the Senate of the 7th of May last, and to be / with perfect Respect / & Esteem, / Sir / Your Obedt Servt DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S....
220To John Adams from John Quincy Adams, 3 December 1794 (Adams Papers)
I enclose herewith a letter from Mr: Dumas, which he requested me to transmit. The old Gentleman’s health appears to be very good, and he looks not older than he did when you saw him last. But oppression has had its proverbial effect upon him, and he can write think nor talk about any thing but representative democracy and Joel Barlow. Last Week at Leyden I saw our old friend professor Luzac,...
221To John Adams from John Quincy Adams, 14 April 1796 (Adams Papers)
You will see by the official papers published in the "Times" of the 11th: instt: which I enclose to you by this opportunity that the Government of this Country have at length thought proper to communicate to the other Governments of Europe, and to publish to the world the result of their late steps towards a negotiation with France.—The notes of Mr: Wickham and of Mr: Barthelemi, may serve as...
222John Quincy Adams to John Adams, 5 January 1794 (Adams Papers)
I must apologize for not having answered before this your last Letter; but your conjectures with respect to Columbus were not without foundation, and what with politics and Law, what with public and private discussion, I have scarcely had a moment that I could call my own to perform my duties to you.— Columbus has been attacked in the Chronicle by a writer under the signature of Americanus,...
223To John Adams from the Selectmen of Boston, 1 July 1793 (Adams Papers)
The Selectmen present their most respectful Compliments to the Vice President of the United States and ask the honor of his Company at the Visitation of the public Schools on Monday the 2 of July Inst.— The Company proceed from the Selectmens Chamber at 8. o’Clock in the Morning, and dine at Faneuil Hall at 2. o’Clock.— MHi : Adams Papers.
224To John Adams from George Washington, 3 March 1791 (Adams Papers)
The President of the United States has this day approved and signed the following acts: “An act to amend an act for establishing the temporary and permanent seat of the government of the United States;” and “An act making an appropriation for the purpose therein mentioned.” Printed Source--Senate Journal.
225To John Adams from Samuel Meredith, 8 January 1796 (Adams Papers)
My Specie Account for the quarter ending the 30th: September 1795 having passed the Offices permit me, through you, to lay it before the Honorable the Senate, and to assure you that / I am Sir / Your very humble servant DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
226To John Adams from Alexander Hamilton, 28 February 1793 (Adams Papers)
I have the honor to transmit to you a return of the Exports of the United States for one Year ending on the 30th: day of September 1792, exhibiting the Quantity of the various Articles thereof exported to the home dominions, and to the Colonial Dominions of all the foreign Nations with whom the United States have commercial intercourse.— I have the honor to be, / With perfect Respect, / Sir— /...
227To John Adams from François D’Ivernois, 4 October 1794 (Adams Papers)
J’ai l’honneur de vous adresser ici une 4e continuation de l’historique des convulsions toujours croissantes de la malheureuse Geneve. sa lecture suffira pour vous faire comprendre combien est praticable et pressant l’établissement que j’ai proposé à l’amérique en faveur de mes malheureux compatriotes, et que je viens recommander de nouveau à votre protection & à votre appui. J’ai l’honneur...
228John Quincy Adams to John Adams, 26 May 1794 (Adams Papers)
M r: Dorr obtained a passage in the vessel with M r: Jay, and M r: Jones, had an opportunity to go from Newport, so that they had no occasion to make the application to Congress, in behalf of which I requested your favour. I drew another petition some time since, for the manufacturers of snuff and tobacco in this Town, making representations against the tax proposed upon those articles. I know...
229To John Adams from John Quincy Adams, 9 November 1794 (Adams Papers)
Under the present circumstances of affairs in this Country, I did not think it prudent to make any unnecessary delay in England, and accordingly left London on the 28th: of last month. Our passage to Helvoet was short though not agreeable; the packet being very much crowded with passengers. We were only three days from London to this place. I had been told in England, that I should perceive...
230To John Adams from Henry Knox, 22 January 1794 (Adams Papers)
Communications relative to the Southwestern frontiers having been laid before Congress, the President of the United States has directed me to submit to the Senate, further information just received from James Seagrove, of his having restored peace between the United States and the Creek nation of Indians. I have the honor to be, with great respect, your obedient servant,. Printed...
231To John Adams from George Washington, 3 March 1791 (Adams Papers)
The President of the United States has this day approved and signed the following acts which originated in the Senate: “An act to continue in force the act therein mentioned, and to make further provision for the payment of pensions to invalids, and for the support of light-houses, beacons, buoys, and public piers;” and “An act for granting lands to the inhabitants and settlers at Vincennes,...
232To John Adams from Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 25 January 1796 (Adams Papers)
I have the honor to transmit herewith a Letter from the Commissioner of the Revenue dated the 23d instant, with the Statement of the Exports of the United States therein mentioned. I have the honor to be / with perfect respect / Sir / Your Obedient Servant DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
233To John Adams from John Quincy Adams, 31 August 1795 (Adams Papers)
The total defeat of the Emigrants who had effected a descent in Britanny, as mentioned in my last Letter, and the Peace between France and Spain signed at Basle on the 22d: of July, and since ratified by both parties are events of such consequence that they will be fully known in America, before this letter can reach you. It is scarcely possible that any interesting intelligence should be...
We dare Recommend to your Goodness, our new Establishment in this city. a man who Seeks So carefully about the happiness of his native country, a man who by his works fixs his pride to Instruct his countrymen, owes perhaps a parcel of Benevolence to one enterprise directed towards human felicity. We are with the utmost respect / Sir / of your Excellency / the very obedient & very humble /...
235To John Adams from Henry Knox, 5 January 1793 (Adams Papers)
In obedience to the order of the President of the United States, I have the honor to submit to the Senate, a message of the Cornplanter, and New Arrow, to Major General Wayne of the 8th ultimo—The Subject of indian affairs being under the consideration of Congres, the President has conceived it proper, that they should be possessed of the message now submitted. I have the honor to be, / Sir, /...
236To John Adams from Joseph Bloomfield, 27 January 1794 (Adams Papers)
Agreably to an Order of the Convention of Delegates, from the Abolition Societys formed in the United States: I do myself the honor, of transmitting to You, Sir, the enclosed Memorial and Petition; and request the same, may be laid before the honorable the Senate of the United States. I cannot add to the respect with which, I am, / Your obedient Servant DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
237To John Adams from Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 26 February 1795 (Adams Papers)
I have the honour to transmit a Return of the exports of the United States, for the year ending the 30th of September 1794; with a Letter relative thereto from the Commissioner of the Revenue, of this date. I have the honour to be / with perfect respect, / Sir / Your Obedient Servant DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
238To John Adams from Thomas Jefferson, 9 December 1791 (Adams Papers)
The inclosed information relative to ransom & peace with the Algerines, being newly come to hand, I take the liberty of communicating it to you, & through you to the Senate. it concurs in some facts and opinions with what we had before learnt. thro other channels, and differs in some others, so as, on the whole, to leave us still in considerable uncertainty as to interesting points. I have the...
239To John Adams from John Quincy Adams, 23 February 1797 (Adams Papers)
General Pinckney and his family have arrived at Amsterdam; but as I have not seen him I presume he did not pass through this place. On the other hand Mr: Monroe has arrived in Paris, upon his return from his tour through this Country.—What was the cause of Mr. Pinckney’s being ordered to leave France is yet unknown.—But the conduct of the french Government and its dependents, at the same time...
240To John Adams from Henry Knox, 19 December 1794 (Adams Papers)
I am instructed by the President of the United States, to submit to the Senate, the Communications from Governor Blount of the Territory of the United States South West of the Ohio which accompany this Letter.— I have the honor to be / sir / with great respect / Your mo: obedt: servt. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
241John Quincy Adams to John Adams, 28 June 1789 (Adams Papers)
It has not been altogether from a neglect of my duties that I have hitherto omitted writing you; from situation as well as from inclination, I have been in a great measure secluded from such political information, as might afford you any entertainment, and from a proper modesty, I thought it best to forbear transmitting, any insignificant details concerning my own person.— Even now the same...
242To John Adams from Samuel Adams, Sr., 10 October 1793 (Adams Papers)
The Lieut. Governour presents his respects to the Vice President of the United States, and requests his attendance at the funeral of the late Governour Hancock, which will proceed from his Mansion House on Monday next at 2 oClock P.M.— MHi : Adams Papers.
243To John Adams from John Brown Cutting, 3 June 1790 (Adams Papers)
I inclosed You a few days ago a parcel of printed papers some of which I conceived might contain interesting intelligence especially if the dispute between Britain & Spain shoud terminate in hostilities, as in such an event the government of the United States woud at least be involved in discussions of considerable importance to our country with one or both of those nations. Among the rest you...
244To John Adams from Henry Knox, 21 January 1793 (Adams Papers)
I have the honor respectfully to submit to the Senate, a report on the petition of Lewis Garanger I am Sir, / with great respect, / Your most obedt: Servt: DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
245To John Adams from N. Olive, 7 May 1794 (Adams Papers)
Depuis la lettre que j’ai eû l’honneur de vous écrire le per. de ce moi par laqu’elle je vous priois de me confier le plan original de fregatte que j’ai offert au Senat des Etats-unis pour en faire tirer un copie dont j’ai besoin; j’ai trouvé quelqu’un qui a bien voulu se charger de là faire faire très promptement. Je vous prie donc, Monsieur, de remettre ce plan au porteur qui vous le fera...
246To John Adams from United States House of Representatives, 1 March 1791 (Adams Papers)
The Speaker of the House of Representatives has signed several enrolled bills, which I am directed to bring to the Senate for the signature of the Vice President. Printed Source--Senate Journal.
247To John Adams from Timothy Pickering, 25 February 1797 (Adams Papers)
I inclose the form of the summons by Mr. Jefferson on the former occasion, to the Senators to attend on the 4th of March, and that which would seem to me proper on the present occasion; and by the favour of you to make any alterations that shall appear best; also to fill the blank for the hour of assembling at the Senate Chamber. With great respect / your obt. servt MHi : Adams Papers.
248To John Adams from John Quincy Adams, 21 December 1794 (Adams Papers)
I hear of a vessel to sail in two or three days from the Texel, and cannot lose any opportunity to write you directly from hence at this time; as the severity of the season will in all probability soon close the rivers and suspend the expedition of any more vessels for a month or two. But I have nothing very material to say. In my letters as well to the Secretary of State (which I am afraid...
249John Quincy Adams to John Adams, 8 December 1792 (Adams Papers)
Our Electors met in this town on Wednesday last, and their Votes for President and Vice-President were unanimous this was generally expected here, and the event is supposed to have been nearly if not wholly the same in all the New-England States— New-York it is imagined was unanimous for M r: Clinton as V.P. their Electors are chosen by their legislature, where their Governor has a bare...
250To John Adams from Benjamin Vaughan, 20 February 1794 (Adams Papers)
Public men naturally take an interest in each other, which heightened in favor of unmerited misfortune. This double motive leads me to be assured of your friendship to M. Talleyrand (late Bishop of Autun), whom it is only necessary that I should name to you, & assure you of his private character being as interesting as his public one. I am, dear sir, with respectful compliments to yourself &...