6961To Alexander Hamilton from Alexander Macomb, 13 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I take the Liberty of enclosing you an order of Mr Udney Hay to receive the Sum allowed to Mr. Simon Frazer of Quebec upon Mr Hay’s petition in his behalf which I learn is 400 Ds. and I will take kind your forwarding it to me as soon as possible, as an opportunity for Quebec offers in the course of the ensuing week, to which place I wish to Remit it. I have just rec’d a Letter dated 27 feby...
6962To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Whipple, 13 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Portsmouth [ New Hampshire ] April 13, 1793 . Writes concerning “a Small Seizure in this district of one bag of Cocoa and four bags of Coffee.” Discusses the details of the case. Asks for “instructions on this matter.” LC , RG 36, Collector of Customs at Portsmouth, Letters Sent, 1792–1793, Vol. 4, National Archives; copy, RG 56, Letters from the Collector at Portsmouth, National Archives....
6963To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 14 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Though exceedingly mortified and hurt at Mr. Perry’s being refused that inspectorship I did not once think of blaming you. I ascribed it to the peculiarity of your situation and the enmity of those who were near you, originating in the part that gentleman had taken against them. The Tilghmans I believe influenced Coxe. Coxe made the thing an object and you had those of greater magnitude to...
6964To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Knox, [15 April 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, April 15, 1793. On April 18, 1793, Hamilton wrote to Knox : “The requests contained in your letter of the 15 of April have been complied with.” Letter not found. ]
6965From Alexander Hamilton to Nicholas Low, [15 April 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the inclosed rather because I promised you I would think of the subject than because I expect that the result of so little thinking on my part in a case in which I know much more serious reflection will have been bestowed. Take it however for so much as it may be worth. I have many reasons to think that Hall & Mort may be parted with without inconvenience to the Society. I doubted...
6966From Alexander Hamilton to the President and Directors of the Bank of New York, [15 April 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, April 15, 1793. The catalogue description of this letter reads: “Notifying them that the bank’s notes would not be received by port collectors.” Letter not found. ] LS , sold by Swann Galleries, February 26, 1943, Lot 42. This letter may be incorrectly dated in the dealer’s catalogue, for in “Treasury Department Circular to the Collectors of the Customs,” February 21, 1792 , H...
6967To Alexander Hamilton from Jeremiah Olney, 15 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the Honour to acquaint you that the Suit commenced against me by Mr. Edward Dexter in the Case of the Brigantine Neptune, was taken up and argued before the Superior Court in this Town on Saturday afternoon the 13th Instant and continued untill 9 o’Clock in the Evening, when Mr. Howell Counsel for the Plaintiff moved for an adjournment of the Cause untill the next Term to be held here...
6968To Alexander Hamilton from Isaac Holmes, [16 April 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Charleston, South Carolina, April 16, 1793. On May 10, 1793, Hamilton wrote to Edmund Randolph and referred to a letter “of the 16th of April from the Collector of the District of Charlestown.” Letter not found. ]
6969From Alexander Hamilton to John Kean, 17 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
A warrant lately issued for money for the Quarter Master’s department 40000 Dollars which Mr. Hodgsdon will receive by a Check from the Treasurer as usual. He is instructed to receive & forward the money in Post Notes of the Bank . I mention this that in case contrary to instruction, he may call for specie, you may be able to state your knowlege of the arrangement & refer it to me. I have some...
6970From Alexander Hamilton to Nathaniel Appleton, 18 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, April 18, 1793. Letter listed in dealer’s catalogue. Letter not found. ] LS , sold by Birchs’s Sons, March, 1893, Lot 1627.
6971To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 18 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, April 18, 1793. On May 22, 1793, Hamilton wrote to George Washington : “The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to transmit to the President of the UStates a communication of the 18 of April, from the Commissioner of the Revenue.” Letter not found. ]
6972To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Hodgdon, [18 April 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, April 18, 1793. On April 20, 1793, Hamilton wrote to Hodgdon and referred to “your letter of the 18 inst.” Letter not found. ]
6973From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Knox, 18 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
The requests contained in your letter of the 15 of April have been complied with. There are two points arising out of the Estimate of the Qr. Master General, which you transmitted, to which I beg leave to call your attention. One Item of Expenditure in the estimate is 450 Pack-Horses. It has been noticed to me by the Accounting Officers of the Treasury, that there appear to have been already...
6974To Alexander Hamilton from Tobias Lear, 18 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
T. Lear has the honor to return to the Secretary of the Treasury the Contract made with Abijah Woodward to superintend the building of the Light-House on Bald Head, which is approved of by the President. T. L. has likewise enclosed a memorandum of such letters &c. as are in the possession of the President relative to loans &c agreeably to the wish of the Secretary. AL , Hamilton Papers,...
6975To Alexander Hamilton from Jeremiah Olney, 18 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I have been honored with your Letter of 2nd. Instant on the Subject of Exportation permits; from the Tenor of which it appears, that your construction of the law is similar to mine; and that the want of more full information has led you to conceive my practice to be erroneous. To form, therefore, a right judgement of the Case, it is Necessary you should know, that for lading of Merchandize...
6976To Alexander Hamilton from Jean Baptiste de Ternant, 18 April [1793] (Hamilton Papers)
Le M. f. previent le S. d. la t. des E. U. qu’il a donné à Conyngham Nesbit et compe. deux mandats dont un de 40624 Doll. 33/00 à vue faisant le reliqua du payement echu au 15 du present et l’autre de 9980 Dol. 28/00 payable au lr. de may prochain. T. LC , Arch. des Aff. Etr., Corr. Pol., Etats-Unis Transcripts or photostats from the French Foreign Office deposited in the Library of Congress....
6977George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Henry Knox, and Edmund Randolph, 18 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
The posture of affairs in Europe, particularly between France and Great Britain, places the United States in a delicate situation; and requires much consideration of the measures which will be proper for them to observe in the War betwn. those Powers. With a view to forming a general plan of conduct for the Executive, I have stated and enclosed sundry questions to be considered preparatory to...
6978Enclosure: [Questions in Preparation for a Meeting], 18 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Question I. Shall a proclamation issue for the purpose of preventing interferences of the Citizens of the United States in the War between France & Great Britain &ca? Shall it contain a declaration of Neutrality or not? What shall it contain? Questn. II. Shall a Minister from the Republic of France be received? Questn. III. If received shall it be absolutely or with qualifications; and if with...
6979Cabinet Meeting. Opinion on a Proclamation of Neutrality and on Receiving the French Minister, [19 April 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
At a meeting of the heads of departments & the Attorney general at the President’s Apr. 19. 1793. by special summons to consider of several questions previously communicated to them in writing by the President. Qu. I. Shall a Proclamation issue &c.? (see the questions) agreed by all that a Proclamation shall issue, forbidding our citizens to take part in any hostilities on the seas with or...
6980From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 20 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I think it will be proper for you to address the inquiry concerning the public buildings alluded to in you letter of the 18 inst to the Secretary at war, as I presume they have been built for the use of that Department. This will put the matter in a regular train of consultation between the Secretary at war and myself. I am Sir Yr Obedt Servt Df , Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford....
6981To Alexander Hamilton from Stephen Higginson, 21 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
The Event of a general War in Europe may give rise to some Questions which the Collectors will think necessary to be referred to you for decision. I will state a case that may soon arise. A Cargo of Sugars may be sent here from Hispaniola for Sale in an American Vessel. I may buy it & want to send it to market in the same Vessel without unlading or being at additional expence. But an Entry &...
6982From Alexander Hamilton to John Hopkins, 21 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, April 21, 1793. On April 29, 1793, Hopkins wrote to Hamilton : “In compliance with your letter of the 21st of April.” Letter not found. ]
6983From Alexander Hamilton to Tench Coxe, [22 April 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
The President is of opinion that it will be adviseable to close the purchase & to extend it to a years supply taking due precaution as to preservation &c. ALS , RG 26, “Segregated” Lighthouse Records, Hamilton, National Archives. This letter is attached to “A Note of a contract for two parcels of oil for the use of the light Houses of the United States, made by Thomas Randall of New York with...
6984To Alexander Hamilton from Jeremiah Olney, 22 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Providence, April 22, 1793. “As it may, in some measure, affect arrangements made at the Treasury, on the probable amount of the Revenue for twelve or Eighteen Months hence, I take leave to inform you, that the difficulty of paying Duties, owing to the scarcity of Specie, has induced the Owners of Two or Three Ships, expected here this Season from the East Indies, to forward Orders to such...
6985To Alexander Hamilton from Jeremiah Olney, 22 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
By the last Post I acknowledged the receipt of your confidential, and very Friendly Letter of the 2nd Instant, and I embrace the first leisure moment to express my Gratitude, and return my sincere Thanks for the kindness of the motives which prompted you to write it. Your flattering approbation of my official Conduct in general, and the intimation you have been pleased to give of the great...
6986To Alexander Hamilton from Wilhem and Jan Willink, Nicholaas and Jacob Van Staphorst, and Nicholas Hubbard, 22 April … (Hamilton Papers)
[ Amsterdam, April 22, 1793. On August 12, 1793, Hamilton wrote to Willink, Van Staphorst, and Hubbard : “I have lately the pleasure of your letters of the 22d of April and first of may.” Letter of April 22 not found. ]
6987From Alexander Hamilton to Tobias Lear, 23 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] April 23, 1793 . Asks “whether Mr Lee’s resignation was purely voluntary on his part, or was occasioned by any circumstance dissatisfactory to the President.” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Charles Lee, collector of customs at Alexandria, Virginia. See Lee to H, April 12, 1793 .
6988To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Jefferson, 24 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, April 24, 1793. Requests a warrant “for the sum of six hundred fifty one Dollars, sixty seven Cents, the Balance of the appropriation for my office, to be applied to defray its contingent expenses.” LS , letterpress copy, Thomas Jefferson Papers, Library of Congress; LC , RG 59, Domestic Letters, Vol. V, National Archives.
6989To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus King, 24 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Averse to any connexion with the war beyound what may be permitted by the laws of strict neutrality, we are pleased to see the Proclamation. I have no precedents with which to compare it, but I could have wished to have seen in some part of it the word “Neutrality,” which every one would have understood and felt the force of. Having anxiously considered the point respecting which we conversed...
6990To Alexander Hamilton from William Loughton Smith, 24 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Allow an old acquaintance to interrupt for a few minutes your attention & to divert it from the great affairs of State to a hasty Epistle written from the back woods. Availing myself of a little repose at this place after a long & fatiguing Journey, I have determined to give you some account of the Situation in which I found affairs on my arrival in the State because I conceived the Detail...