3301An Account of the Receipts and Expenditures of the United States, for the Year 1792, [18 December 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
Stated in pursuance of the standing order of the House of Representatives of the United States, passed on the thirtieth day of December, 1791, of which the following is a copy. In the House of Representatives of the United States, Friday the 30th of December, 1791. Resolved , That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury to lay before the House of Representatives, on the fourth...
3302Enclosure: [Monies Received into the Treasury], [18 December 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
A Summary Statement of Monies Received into the Treasury of the United States, in the Year 1792. From the Collectors of Imports and Tonnage, Agreeably to the Preceding Statement: On warrants passed to the credit of the respective collectors in the year 1791, which are included in the treasurers accounts for the year 1792. 86,025.42 On warrants included in the treasurers accounts for the year...
3303Enclosure: [Expenditures], 15 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
For Discharging Warrants Issued by the Late Board of Treasury. 1792, October 12. To Henry Knox, assignee of Michael Hillegas, for the amount of a warrant No. 485, dated the 9th, May 1789, drawn by the late board of Treasury on William Imlay receiver of continental taxes for the state of Connecticut, Warrant No. 2156 33.33 Payments for the Support of the Civil List. To the President of the...
3304Treasury Department Circular to the Collectors of the Customs, 18 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
It has been made a question whether by the sixth section of the Act entitled “An Act for raising a farther sum of money for the protection of the frontiers and for other purposes therein mentioned,” the allowance to one fishing vessel is still restricted to the sum of one hundred and seventy Dollars for one season, as prescribed by the preceding Act concerning fisheries of the United States...
3305From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Bland Lee, [19–27 December 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
I believe it would be adviseable to confine the provision to Loan Office Certificates & final settlements. They may be thus described “Cer[ti]ficates of unsubscribed debt commonly called Loan Office Certificates, and final settlements.” With regard to Register’s Certificates as well as those issued under the Funding Act the existing practice of the Treasury affords the desired relief. The...
3306Report on Estimates for the Year 1794, 21 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully reports to the House of Representatives the Estimates herewith sent marked A, B & C. The first relating to the civil list (or the expenditure for the Support of Government during the Year 1794) including the incidental and Contingent expenses of the several Departments and Officers, Amounting to, Dollars 397,201. 6 The second relating to certain...
3307Enclosure A: [Estimate of the Expenditure for the Civil List of the United States for the Year 1794], 20 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Estimate of the Expenditure for the Civil List of the United States, Together with the Incidental and Contingent Expenses of the Several Departments and Offices, for the Year 1794. For compensation to the President of the United States 25,000. That of the Vice President 5,000. 30,000. Compensation to the Chief Justice 4,000. do. of five associate Judges, at 3,500 dollars ⅌ annum,...
3308Enclosure B: [Estimate for Deficiencies for the Support of the Civil List Establishment], 20 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
An Additional Estimate, for Making Good Deficiencies for the Support of the Civil List Establishment, for Aiding the Fund Appropriated for the Payment of Certain Officers of the Courts, Jurors and Witnesses, for the Support of Light-Houses, and for Other Purposes. To Make Good Deficiencies for the Support of the Civil List for the Year 1793. Extra Clerk hire, in the Office of the Secretary of...
3309Enclosure C: [Estimate of Expenses of War Department, 1794], 14 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Estimate of the Expenses of the War Department, for the Year One Thousand, Seven Hundred and Ninety Four. The Legion of the United States Pay. General Staff—to wit. Dollars per Month 1 Major General at 166 1,992. 2 Brigadier-Generals 104 2,496. 1 Major Commandant of Artillery 55 660. 1 Major of Dragoons
3310Enclosure D: [Statement of Revenue and Appropriations], 18 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Statement of the Revenue of the United States, and Appropriations Charged Thereon, to the End of the Year 1793. Revenue. Dollars Cents Proceeds of duties on Imports and Tonnage, and of fines, penalties and forfeitures, from the Commencement of the present Government, to the 31st. of December 1791. 6,534,263.84 —of duties on Spirits distilled within the United States for a half year, ending the...
3311Enclosure E: [Net Amount of Duties on Imports and Tonnage], 2 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Abstract of the Net Amount of Duties on Imports and Tonnage, Which Have Accrued in the United States, During the First and Second Quarters of the Year 1793. States. 1st Qr. ending 31st March, 1793. Dolls. Cents. 2d Qr. ending 30th June. Dolls. Cents. Total amount. Dolls. Cents. New-Hampshire 26,393.26 26,393.26 Massachusetts 7,823.52¾ 340,621. 5¾ 348,444,58½ Rhode-Island 1,665.52 67,078.93
3312Enclosure F: [State of Monies Transferred to the United States], 21 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Dr. State of Monies Transferred to the United States, Out of the Proceeds of Foreign Loans Cr Dollars Cents Dollars Cents To this Sum paid to France for the Use of St. Domingo 726,020. By this Sum drawn by the Treasurer on the Commissioners in “ payment to France of 3 Millions of Livres pursuant to an Agreement with M. Ternant 544,500. Dollars Amsterdam Florins 5,649,621.2.8 = 2,305,769.13...
3313Enclosure G: [Particular Statement of the Application of 5169 Dollars], 10 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
A Particular Statement of the Application of 5169 Dollars, Granted by an Act Making Certain Appropriations Therein Mentioned, Passed the 28th. of February, 1793, (Included in Appropriation of 1,589,044⁷²⁄₁₀₀ Dollars) for the Purpose of Discharging Such Demands on the United States, Not Otherwise Provided for, As Shall Have Been Ascertained and Admitted, in Due Course of Settlement, at the...
3314From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, [23 December 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his Respects to The Secretary of State requests he will favour him with copies of all his communications to Mr. Genet in answer to applications concerning the Debt. They will be necessary to complete a Report on his last. Mr. Hamilton having acted from his knowlege of them in some instances without having them before him. AL , Thomas Jefferson Papers,...
3315From Alexander Hamilton to Philip Schuyler, 23 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I herewith transmit you a list of Indian goods, intended to be presented to the Six Nations for the services rendered by them to the United States, in the late attempt to make peace with the hostile Indians. Considering that it may be precarious, on account of the season being so far advanced, to have the goods shipped from New York, and judging that the articles may be equally as well...
3316From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 23 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, December 23, 1793. Submits “a communication from the Commissioner of the Revenue of the 18 inst: enclosing a provisional Contract for the Stakage of Neus River in North Carolina; the ratification whereof appears to be for the interest of the Ud. States.” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. For background to this letter, see H to Washington, August 23, 1793...
3317From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 23 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to submit to the consideration of the President a communication from the Commissioner of the revenue, dated the 18th of December respecting Mr. James Collins, Inspector of the Revenue for Survey No: 2 of the District of Pennsylvania. It has at length become certain (what has been for some time feared) that Mr. Collins is incapable of executing the...
3318From Alexander Hamilton to Isaac Hazlehurst, 26 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
On a review of the Papers which you furnished me respecting the Sloop Hannah, I observe no charge for Insurance. Concluding therefore that none was made upon her, I request that you will be good enough to take the further trouble of having it done. The errand she went upon need not be declared. Some inconvenience might still arise from its being known, that this particular vessel was the...
3319From Alexander Hamilton to Philip Schuyler, 26 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, December 26, 1793. On January 5, 1794, Schuyler wrote to Hamilton : “nor are we without apprehension on your Account, from what you say in Your letter of the 26th. ult:” Letter not found. ]
3320From Alexander Hamilton to Philip Schuyler, 26 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
It being intended to establish immediately a recruiting rendezvous at Albany, I take the liberty to request you, to engage a Person who will furnish the necessary Supplies; informing me of what has been done. The rations to be supplied are to consist of the following Articles Vizt— 1 lb of Bread or flour 1 lb of beef or ¾ lb of pork ½ jill of Rum, brandy or Whiskey 1 Quart of Salt { per...
3321From Alexander Hamilton to Angelica Church, 27 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I embrace this opportunity, My Dear Friend, by Mr. Marshall, to tell you that my health which had suffered a severe shock by an attack of the malignant disease lately prevalent here is now almost completely restored. The last vestige of it has been a nervous derangement; but this has nearly yielded to Regimen, a certain degree of exercise and a resolution to overcome it. The political...
3322From Alexander Hamilton to William Ellery, 28 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, December 28, 1793. On January 14, 1794, Ellery wrote to Hamilton : “I am much obliged by … your letter of the 28th of the last month.” Letter not found. ]
3323From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Knox, 28 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, December 28, 1793. On December 30, 1793, Hamilton wrote to Knox and referred to “My Letter of the 28 instant.” Letter not found. ]
3324From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Knox, 30 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I am content that the Post of Fort Franklin be supplied with Whiskey for the time mentioned in Major Craigs letter on the account of the Contractors and upon the terms mentioned. My Letter of the 28 instant marks out generally the plan to be pursued with regard to the supply of the army with Whiskey. You will perceive that the places of Deposit are Forts Washington Steuben & that lately...
3325From Alexander Hamilton to William Ellery, 31 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, December 31, 1793. On February 10, 1794, Ellery wrote to Hamilton : “I recd. your letter of the 31st. of Dece. last.” Letter not found. ]
3326From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Willing, 31 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, December 31, 1793. “The Secretary [of the Treasury] in a report to the House of Representatives of the 21st. December 1793, submitted a proposition for making provision for the second instalment. None having been made, he by a Letter to the Bank of the 31st. December 1793, informed that the Legislature not having yet had leisure to provide for the second instalment of the two...
3327List of French Distressed Persons, [1793] (Hamilton Papers)
1 Madame Le Grand with two Children lives near the little Market at the house of Mr. Peter French Hatter in the greatest Indigence 2 Madame Gauvin second street North No. 83 with three Children equally destitute 3 Madame Demarie blind with a daughter who is a widow and a little Child No. 19 Cedar Street in dreadful distress 4 Madame Noel 7 Children and an orphan of whom she took charge....
3328On the Rise of a War Party, [1793] (Hamilton Papers)
Every new political occurrence renders it more and more apparent, that there is a description of men in this country, continually on the Watch to defame and if possible to convulse the Government of the UStates. No important measure of that government from whatever quarter it proceeds, can escape their malevolent vigilance. Tis a consolation, however, that by overacting their part, they betray...
3329Articles of Agreement Between Alexander Hamilton and Robert Elliot and Elie Williams, 1 January 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, January 1, 1794. “… This Indenture witnesseth, that … Alexander Hamilton, for and on behalf of the United States of America, and … Robert Elliott and Elie Williams for themselves, their Heirs Executors and Administrators have mutually covenanted and agreed … as follows: First, that the parties of the second part … shall supply, and issue as many Rations to consist of the articles...
3330From Alexander Hamilton to Tench Coxe, [1 January 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
What regulations have been made by France since the commencement of the present Revolution including the Constituent Assembly with regard to the following articles— Flour, Tobacco Rice, Wood, Salted Fish, Fish Oil, Pot & Pearl Ash, Beef & Pork, Indigo, Live Animals What was the situation of these two Articles in France prior to the Revolution. Their situation in the West Indies ⟨is⟩ known....
3331From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [4 January 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury, to whom was referred, by the President of the United States a Letter from the Minister of the French Republic to the Secretary of State, dated the 21st instant, respectfully makes the following, Report. The Minister observes, that it results from the report of the Secretary of the Treasy. that upon an accidental error, the interests of the French republic and the...
3332From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 5 January 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 26 of December is received. The sum you mention per Month appears high for the object. From a calculation made here it is concluded, that Two thousand five hundred Dollars would be a large allowance upon an œconomical arrangement. If the French Minister should express to the Government a desire that this sum per Month should be furnished for such a purpose, I take it for...
3333Proposed Presidential Message to Congress Concerning Revocation of Edmond Charles Genet’s Diplomatic Status, [6–13 … (Hamilton Papers)
Since the application, which was made to the Government of France, for the Recall of its present Minister, that Minister has furnished new and material causes of dissatisfaction with his Conduct. But these occasions of offence have hitherto passed without particular notice; in the hope that it would not be long before the arrival of an order of Recall would terminate the embarrassment—and in...
3334Report on Domestic and Foreign Tonnage for the Years 1789, 1790, 1791, and 1792, [7 January 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to the Order of the House of Representatives of the 3d. instant, Respectfully Reports. The Statements A & B herewith transmitted. The Statement A exhibits a comparative view of the Domestic and Foreign Tonnage, aggregately taken, according to the inward Entries at the several Custom-Houses, with an extension to the year 1789, as far as that was embraced...
3335Report on the Actual Tonnage Employed Between the United States and Foreign Countries for a Year Ending the 30th of … (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully reports to the House of Representatives a Statement of the actual Tonnage employed between the United States and Foreign Countries for a year ending the 30th of September 1792, which is the statement that remained to be reported of those required by their order of the 3d instant. Copy, RG 233, Reports of the Secretary of the Treasury, 1784–1795, Vol....
3336From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 13 January 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, January 13, 1794. “… applications similar to yours of the 11th instant should pass through the office of the Secretary at war—whence they will come to the Treasury.…” LS , Columbia University Libraries. Letter not found. This letter is endorsed “Answer’d.” Letter not found.
3337From Alexander Hamilton to William Rawle, 13 January 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed you will find the Copy of a letter of the 4. instant from the Comptroller of the Treasury. The subject of it is particularly interesting to the public Credit. I request that you will adopt such prompt and efficacious measures as you shall deem advisable to bring the point of the liability of public Stock to attachment to a determination in the Court of the U States. Haveing heretofore...
3338Report on the Petition of Daniel Parker, [13 January 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury to whom was referred by the House of Representatives the Memorial of Daniel Parker, respectfully makes thereupon the following Report. The Suggestions contained in the Memorial do not appear to be of a nature to call for a readjustment of the Account. The probability of peace within the Year was an event to have been calculated upon on both Sides in forming the...
3339[Speech by William Loughton Smith], [13 January 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
Annals of Congress The Debates and Proceedings of the Congress of the United States; with an Appendix, Containing Important State Papers and Public Documents, and All the Laws of a Public Nature (Washington, 1834–1849). , IV, 174–209. John C. Hamilton states that Smith’s speech “was from the pen of Hamilton as appears from his autographed draft” ( Hamilton, History John C. Hamilton, Life of...
3340Cabinet Meeting. Opinion on Writing to the King of Prussia Concerning the Marquis de Lafayette, [14 January 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
At a meeting of the heads of departments at the President’s, on the fourteenth day of January 1794. It was propounded by the President, whether in consideration of the eminent services of M. de la Fayette, to the U. S. and his present sufferings, it be not adviseable for the President, in a private , and unofficial character, to address to the King of Prussia a letter, requesting his release...
3341From Alexander Hamilton to Joshua Clayton, 14 January 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, January 14, 1794. The dealer’s catalogue description of this letter reads as follows: “Relative to public accounts and the sums paid over to the several states.” Letter not found. ] LS , sold at American Art Association, December 7, 1921, Lot 310. Clayton was governor of Delaware.
3342From Alexander Hamilton to Nathaniel Appleton, 15 January 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Treasury Department, January 15, 1794. The dealer’s catalogue description of this letter reads as follows: “relative to the payment of pensions ‘under such regulations as shall have been prescribed by the Secretary of War.’” Letter not found. ] ALS , sold at Anderson Galleries, April 20, 1918, Lot 116. Appleton was commissioner of loans for Massachusetts.
3343From Alexander Hamilton to Abijah Hammond, 16 January 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, January 16, 1794. On January 21, 1794, Hammond wrote to Hamilton : “Your letter of the 16th. I have received.” Letter not found. ] Hammond was a New York City merchant and a director of both the Bank of New York and the Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures.
3344From Alexander Hamilton to Edmund Randolph, 16 January 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, January 16, 1794. On January 18, 1794, Randolph acknowledged the receipt of Hamilton’s “letter of the 16th. instant.” Letter not found. ]
3345Report on the Accounts of the Commissioners of Loans of Their Payment for Clerk Hire and Stationery, [16 January 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting herewith the general Statement required by the House of Representatives, pursuant to their resolution of the 10th. instant, and to be with perfect respect Sir, Your most obedient Servant Copy, RG 233, Reports of the Secretary of the Treasury, 1784–1795, Vol. IV, National Archives. Journal of the House , I Journal of the House of Representatives of the United...
3346From Alexander Hamilton to Andrew Dunscomb, 17 January 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, January 17, 1794. On January 26, 1794, Dunscomb wrote to Hamilton : “Your friendly favor of the 17th Inst. I recd. ⅌ last post.” Letter not found. ] Dunscomb, a former resident of New York City, had moved to Richmond in the winter of 1791. He had served the government in several clerical capacities during the American Revolution. After the Revolution he was a clerk in the...
3347Cabinet Meeting. Opinion on a Presidential Message to Congress on the Recall of Edmond Charles Genet, [19 January 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
For the correction of Colo. H. & Genl K. Having already laid before you a letter of the 16th. of August 1793, from the secretary of State to our minister at Paris, stating the conduct, and urging the recal of the minister plenipotentiary of the republic of France; I now communicate to you, that his conduct has been unequivocally disapproved; and that the strongest assurances have been given,...
3348From Alexander Hamilton to Frederick A. C. Muhlenberg, 20 January 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to transmit to the House of Representatives the Copy of a Letter to me from the Commissioner of the Revenue, on the Subject of a Return required by an Order of the House of March last, respecting the Revenue arising from Spirits distilled within the United States and from Stills. This Letter explains certain obstacles which still postpone a compliance with that Order,...
3349From Alexander Hamilton to William Rawle, 20 January 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
In answer to your letter of the 18th. instant, received this day, I observe, that I wish it to be considered whether a proceeding cannot be instituted in some Court of the United States on behalf of the United States in the nature of a Bill of Interpleader, bringing all the parties interested before the Court to contest their respective rights and consequently the validity of the attachment....
3350From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 20 January 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to send herewith a letter to me from the Comissioner of the revenue of the 17 of August 1793; relating to the then state of execution of the laws laying a duty on spirits distilled within the United States, and on Stills, which was directed with the ultimate view of laying before you the information which it contains. You will perceive that upon the whole the execution of the...