851To George Washington from the Commissioners for the Federal District, 30 June 1791 (Washington Papers)
Turning our attention to Day to the Circumstances of the Carrollsburgh and hamburgh Lots, we are not free from apprehensions of difficulties in Settling with some of the Proprietors—Many of the Proprietors of the Carrollsburgh Lots have signed an Engagement to give up one half their Land on having the other half assigned them as near their original Situation as the new laying out will...
852To George Washington from the Commissioners for the Federal District, 14 April 1791 (Washington Papers)
We take the Liberty to inclose you a rough Plat of the lands between the Eastern Branch and Rock Creek with several different back lines, and a copy of an Entry of this Day in our proceedings, which will perhaps Sufficiently explain our present Circumstances—But as the inclosed Letter was addressed to us with a view of its being laid before you, we also send that and a Copy of the Written...
853To George Washington from the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, 16 January 1794 (Washington Papers)
At a Meeting of the Vice President & President of the Senate, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury Philadelphia Jan: 16. 1794. Resolved, That the two last dividends of Interest on the several species of Stock standing on the books of the Treasury to the credit of the Trustees of the Sinking fund, and of Saml Meredith in trust for the United States, be applied to the purchase...
854Report from the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, 9 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
At a Meeting of the Commissioners of the Sinking fund, mentioned in the Act making provision for the reduction of the public debt, at the Senate Chamber, April 9. 1794. Present, The Vice-President of the United States, The Secretary of the Treasury, The Secretary of State, The Attorney General. A report from Joseph Nourse, register of the Treasury, was read, stating that the dividend of...
855To George Washington from Thomas Hollis Condy, 21 June 1789 (Washington Papers)
It is with diffidence that I address your Excellency, but having had the honor of serving in the late Army under your command I feel a confidence in support of my design. Observing in the doings of the Federal Legislature that Kennebunk (the place of my residence) is made a port of delivery, I am induced to solicit the appointment which may be necessary for the prosecution of the business,...
856To George Washington from Benjamin Contee, 9 June 1790 (Washington Papers)
Being informed you are about to fill up your nominations of Consuls for the United States, I beg leave to mention Alexander Contee; who has requested my application in his behalf, for the consulship at the port of London. Delicacy forbids my saying much of a Brother, and might restrain me likewise from doing him Justice; But I persuade myself that if your appointment for the above po⟨r⟩t is...
857To George Washington from Benjamin Contee, 3 March 1791 (Washington Papers)
Major Benjamin Brookes has ⟨bound⟩ me to make application in his behalf for an Appointment under the “Act” for repealing the duties “on spiritieous liquors, & laying others in their stead &c.” commonly called the Excise Law. This Gent. resides in upper Marlbro’ in Prince Georges County, Mary land, I believe he has merited well of his country heretofore, & I doubt not but that he will be...
858To George Washington from the Continental Army Veterans, 21 December 1790 (Washington Papers)
A Person who had the Satisfaction of Serving as a Soldier (during the last War) under yr Excellency’s Command—begs leave for himself and his late Soldiers to address yr Excellency on a Subject which nearly concerns us—(Viz.) The plan for the Regulation of the Militia which we understand is now before Congress. Our Humble request is that yr Excellency would be pleased to use your Influence that...
859To George Washington from David Cook, 30 June 1789 (Washington Papers)
The Memorial of David Cook late Captain of Artillery in the Armies of the United States. Most respectfully sheweth That your Memorialist was early actuated from Principle of Patriotism to take an active part in the defence of these States, being determin’d to support them at the risk of life, and domestic ease, in which service he continued until the dangerours wound he received at the...
860To George Washington from John Cooke, 28 March 1791 (Washington Papers)
Tipperary, Ireland, 28 March 1791. “Understanding that the regulations of weights and measures is one of the objects of your Exellency’s councils at present, and humbly expecting that the enclos’d invention may be instrumental in effecting that end,” takes the liberty of laying it “at your Excellency’s feet.” ALS , DNA : RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters. Thomas Jefferson endorsed the address...
861To George Washington from William Cooke, 29 October 1795 (Washington Papers)
In the Prussian dominions during the life, of the late illustrious Monarch of that Kingdom, the meanest Vassal, or Peasant, had the priviledge, of approa⟨ch⟩ing their Monarch, either by Memorial, or in person, & making known to him their distress in case they were injur⟨ed⟩ or oppressed by a fellow Citizen, and almost in all Cases, He caused immediate Justice to be done. All mankind, Sir,...
862To George Washington from Johnson Cook, 1 October 1796 (Washington Papers)
I bless god that the pen is given to man to Convey his Ideas to whom he will god for Ever be blessed that has Lengthened out your life to do So much good for your Country I was rejoyced to se the Close of the last war when your army was disbanded but Sorry to part with so many once strangers to Me but had become my brothers acquaintences fellow sufferers and united into one family but Above...
863To George Washington from James Coor, 7 January 1790 (Washington Papers)
The state of North Carolina having Acceeded to the General Government of the United States I am told it becomes my duty to Acquaint You that I have acted at this place as a Naval Officer for port Beauford in this state for many years. And also to mention that If agreeable to Your Excellency and the Authority which may have such Appointments I should wish to be Continued as Naval Officer for...
864To George Washington from Robert Coram, 5 March 1791 (Washington Papers)
I take the liberty herewith to request your acceptance of a Small Pamphlet which I have wrote on the Subject of Education I wrote it chiefly with a design of being useful to my country, which I hope will in some measure apologize for the errors you may find in it. I have the honor to be &c. your Excellencys most obedt humble Servant ALS , DLC:GW . Robert Coram (1761–1796) was born in England...
865To George Washington from Francis Corbin, 20 February 1794 (Washington Papers)
The office of Collector on this River—(Rappohannock) I am told, is vacant. A desire to introduce to the public service a man of long tried worth is the best apology I can make to you, who are in the habit of rewarding merit, for my requesting your patronage of Mr George Turner. He is desirous to supply the vacancy—and he is competent, in Ev’ry way, to the discharge of his Duties should he be...
866To George Washington from Cormeille, Sr., 3 January 1794 (Washington Papers)
Si Galbaud était coupable voudrait-il paraître devant ses juges? cette reflection peut-elle échaper a l’homme juste. Galbaud a écrit le 23 xbre 1793. à monsieur genet, malheureusement ministre de la republique française, pour lui demande⟨r⟩ son passage pour france. il s’est, de suite, rendu chès monsieur hauterive, malheureusement consul de la republique française, pour y constater sa demande;...
867To George Washington from George Cornell, 10 September 1789 (Washington Papers)
The Memorial of George Cornell of Portsmouth On Rhode Island—Your Excellency Humble Memorialist is the first of all this State that yet appears To Congratulate your Excellency Too the Appointment of Their President—and he Thinks Himself forever Happy Now under Your Excellencys Reign and Good Government, and To whome with a faithfull heart he wishes Long life and all Happiness—and your...
868To George Washington from Cornplanter, 28 February 1797 (Washington Papers)
Speech of the Cornplanter to General Washington. “ Father : I thank the great spirit for protecting us through the Various paths which we have trod since I was last at this place —As I am told you are about to retire from public business, I have come to pay my last address to you as the great Chief of the fifteen fires, and am happy to find that I have arriv’d here in time to address you once...
869To George Washington from Jean Paul Coste, 24 November 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to propose to you a telegraph, the use of which under present circumstances, may be of the greatest service to the United States of America. It may be used for transmitting any orders from the North to the South in the most accurate manner, and with such speed as to be almost incredible, as a trial will show. I pledge myself (And I do not think that I venture too much) to send...
870To George Washington from Solomon Cotton, Jr., 1 August 1796 (Washington Papers)
In confidence of your indulgence towards whatever is conducive to the public good, you are now addressed by a young man, with all that respect and veneration, due to your revered character; who intreats your acceptance of the Volume accompanying this letter. That you may enjoy all the happiness this life will admit of, & be received hereafter into the immortal temple of the most High is the...
871To George Washington from John Coulter, 23 December 1790 (Washington Papers)
In the probability that Congress will enact a general Quarantine Law this session & that a Health Officer or Visiting Physician will be appointed for this Port; I beg leave to offer myself for your Excellency’s Approbation. I am one of the Oldest Practitionors in this Town, & my Residence being at the Point, is a Situation most suitable for exercising the Duties of such an Office. My public...
872To George Washington from John Coverdale, 28 February 1795 (Washington Papers)
By the various reports which have been lately circulated in the public prints concerning the yellow-fever having raged with such violence in America and the West-Indies —I take the liberty of addressing your excellency with a few ideas I have lately collected on the subject, relative to the asswaging of it’s further progress. When the contagion is first seen to break out in any town or village...
873To George Washington from Christopher Cowper, 25 August 1794 (Washington Papers)
By direction of Mr John Cowper of Gates County No. Carolina, I beg leave to enclose you four hundred & fifty dollars in Bank Notes ⅌ List at foot, which be pleas’d to pass to the credit of his bond granted to Mr John Lewis of Fredericksburg and assignd you; the receipt thereof please to acknowledge —the balance to make one hundred & forty pounds Virginia Currency shall transmit you the first...
874To George Washington from Christopher Cowper, 18 July 1794 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from Christopher Cowper, 18 July 1794. On 30 July, GW wrote John Cowper : "By saturday’s post I received a Letter from Mr Christopher Cowper, dated the 18 Instant."
875To George Washington from John Cowper, 23 June 1794 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from John Cowper, 23 June 1794. On 30 July, GW wrote to Cowper : "By saturday’s post I received a Letter from Mr Christopher Cowper, dated the 18 Instant, enclosing one from you of the 23d of June."
876To George Washington from John Cowper, 20 Aug. 1793 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from John Cowper, 20 Aug. 1794. GW wrote Cowper on 4 Sept. , "Your letter of the 20th Ulto . . . came to my hands by tuesdays post."
877To George Washington from Tench Coxe, 28 July 1794 (Washington Papers)
The present state of affairs appearing to require great circumspection, and the Secretary of the Treasury continuing to be absent, I have the honor, respectfully, to inclose to you a short communication, which it seemed proper for me to make to Inspector Nevill on Saturday last. I detained it till the usual time of closing the mail that I might the better consider its contents, and supposing...
878To George Washington from Tench Coxe, 5 November 1794 (Washington Papers)
Mr T. Coxe presents his most respectful compliments to General Washington and has the honor to request his acceptance of a recent publication concerning the Affairs of the United States. He begs leave to remark, that this work contains his reflected opinions upon many of the greater operations of this country & government. He trusts that the General will excuse this observation in the present...
879To George Washington from Tench Coxe, 14 June 1796 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to inclose to you a translation of a letter lately received by me from Genl Rochambeau, the younger. During his late residence in Philadelphia, he often manifested to me a concern for the preservation of harmony between the two countries; and just before his departure he expressed some apprehensions of the reverse, at least so far as feelings were concerned, on the side of...
880To George Washington from Tench Coxe, 11 May 1792 (Washington Papers)
Having been informed by the Secretary of the Treasury, that you had been pleased to confide to me the office of the Commissioner of the Revenue, I should have deemed it my duty immediately to have waited on you for the purpose of expressing my grateful sense of the honor confered upon me, and of respectfully informing you of my chearful obedience to your commands in this and every service in...
881To George Washington from Tench Coxe, 25 July 1794 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury being absent from the seat of Government, I do myself the honor, respectfully, to transmit to you the inclosed letter. I refrain from any remarks upon its contents except that I suppose the word in the third page, which is covered by the seal to be " Militia ." With perfect respect, I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedt, & most humble Servant LB , DNA : RG...
882To George Washington from Tench Coxe, 31 January 1795 (Washington Papers)
I trust you will believe my solemn assurance of you, that a very powerful sense of duty has impelled me to the Communication, which I have now the honor to make to you. As it will be perceived, that it is one of those cases in which an obedience to that sense may produce inconveniencies, I address you, Sir, as much in confidence as you may conceive the nature of the case to admit. The enclosed...
883To George Washington from Isaac Craig, 8 March 1796 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 13th Ultimo Enclosing an Advertisemt of Your Lands has been received and the Advertisement agreeable to your directions insetred in the Pittsburg Gazette & Posted up at Several of the most public places of that Town, also at Browns Ville on the Monongahale & at Union Town & Washington &c. A part of Your Lands on the Ohio I have seen & am thereby convinced it is of the first...
884To George Washington from James Craik, 15 June 1793 (Washington Papers)
It is painful to communicate dissagreeable intelligence, but I am induced by a regard to your Intrest, and the earnest request of Mr Whitting your Manager to give you immediate information of his Situation—His Complaints which for sometime past, have been doubtful as to their Issue, have at last assumed a more certain Character and are hastening fast to a termination—He is now labouring under...
885To George Washington from James Craik, 18 November 1791 (Washington Papers)
Your very kind and freindly Letter of the 16th came to hand late this Evening, And the Mail being ready to close, I have only time to return you my Sincere thanks for it—I shall see Mr Harrison to morrow who at present is out of Town, And by the Ensuing Post you may expect his determination respecting the Office you are pleased to propose for him, which I hope will not be too late—Mrs Craik &...
886To George Washington from James Craik, 3 February 1790 (Washington Papers)
Since the receipt of your favour of the 8th Septr nothing has occurred to justify my breaking in upon your necessary engagements by an Epistolary Communication—Tho a Correspondence with those we Esteem and adore is one of the greatest pleasures, yet have I every gratification that I can expect from the public Prints. by them am I dayly informed, how deservedly you retain that high place in the...
887To George Washington from James Craik, 31 August 1791 (Washington Papers)
I am very Sorry to inform you that I was honoured with yours of the 14th Inst. only last night, not being in the habit of sending to the Post Office, The Post Master did not choose to give himself the trouble to send it, or to inform me such a letter was there, tho I might have expected such a favour from him—In answer to your request with regard to my very Worthy freind the Major. I am sorry...
888To George Washington from James Craik, 29 April 1795 (Washington Papers)
In Answer to your favour of yesterday I have taken Some pains to inform myself of the Character of the Person alluded to in it—Colo. Hooe who has dealt with him to the Amount of at least Twenty thousand Pounds, says he has always found him Strictly honest and punctual in his dealings—What his property is I cannot say, but not many days ago in conversation with him I could discover that he and...
889To George Washington from James Craik, 24 August 1789 (Washington Papers)
after a long and anxious solicitude on Account of your late indisposition, permit me to tender my Sincere congratulations for your happy recovery —Among your numberless Correspondents, and at a time when every pen has been bussy in inquiring for your health, the Anxiety of an old friend thus expressed might have been somewhat troublesome, as it might seem to induce the necessity of a literary...
890To George Washington from James Craik, 6 March 1793 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from James Craik, Sr., 6 Mar. 1793. In his letter of 17 Mar. to Frances Bassett Washington, GW mentioned “a letter which I received from Doctr Craik—dated the 6th inst.”
891To George Washington from William Craik, 13 March 1791 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from William Craik, 13 Mar. 1791. In Ledger B General Ledger B, 1772–1793. Library of Congress, George Washington Papers, Series 5, Financial Papers. , p. 325, GW noted under 14 Mar. 1791 that he had paid £25.11 to William Craik “sent him by his Servt to defray expenses incured in securing vacant land in Maryland as required by his Letter of the 13th Inst.” The vacant land...
892To George Washington from Josiah Crane, June 1789 (Washington Papers)
The Memorial of Josiah Crane Respectfully Sheweth. That your Memorialist previous to the Late war with Great Britain was a Citizen and Inhabitant of New York. That a few years before its Commencment, he went abroad to transact business in the mercantile Line. That at the commencement of it, he was a resident in the Island of St Thomas, in the Danish West Indies, where he Continued untill his...
893To George Washington from Archibald Crary, 2 February 1790 (Washington Papers)
East Greenwich State of Rhodeisland Sir Feby 2 1790 The undoubted Prospect we now [have] that this State will recognize the Federal Government at the meeting of the Convention the first Monday of March next induces me to trouble your Excellency at this time. I have had the honor to be imployed eithe[r] in civil or mililitary service of my Country from the commencement of the lat[e] war with...
894To George Washington from Nathan Crocker, 9 August 1796 (Washington Papers)
The Petition of Nathan Crocker of the Town of Wilmington in the State aforesaid Mariner. Respectfully Sheweth That Your Petitioner is a natural born Citizen of the United States, that he has been a Sailor upwards of thirty Years, twenty of which he has been a Master; that he serv’d his Country through the whole of the American War, and mostly on board United States Ships of War—that since the...
895To George Washington from Robert Crooke, 3 June 1790 (Washington Papers)
I had the honor of being appointed by this State, to the office of Collector of Impost for the county of Newport, in the year 1783, and continued in said office with general approbation until the year 1787, and gave full satisfaction to the public; but was removed therefrom by a change in administration, for the sole cause of my disapproving of their opposition, to the new constitution, and...
896To George Washington from Stephen Cross, 25 November 1793 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed is A Coppy of my last letter to the Secretary of the Treasury and his answer thereto, since which I have waited more than a year but have receiv’d nothing ferther from him, and Concluding that in the Multiplisity of Buisness he has forgoten boath me and his promis. Therefore I now take the liberty of addressing your Excelency, requesting your attention and reconsideration of my Case I...
897To George Washington from François Crouin, 1 March 1790 (Washington Papers)
In the momentous occupations of your Excellency for the general happiness of America I fear to intrude the voice of an old Soldier who claims the compensations of his Services, but as the compassionate Soul of your Excellency unbends itself by particular acts of benevolence & justice, I am emboldened to recall to his mind that I had the honor to present myself at his lodgings in his passage...
898To George Washington from Clement Cruttwell, 1 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
By the will of the late Dr Wilson Prebendary of westminster & Rector of S. Stephens Walbrook in London I was directed to transmit to your Excellency a Copy of his Fathers Works the Venerable Bishop of Sodor & Man; and the English Bible in which are contained the notes of that good Bishop. I have yet delayed to fulfill the desire of my mind that I might at the same have the honour of requesting...
899Enclosure: Resolutions from Culpeper County, Virginia, Citizens, 21 October 1793 (Washington Papers)
At a meeting of the Yeomanry of Culpeper County, at the Courthouse on Monday the 21st day of October 1793. the following resolutions were adopted. Resolved 1st That all attempts to Subvert the federal Government or violate its principals ought to be firmly and vigorously resisted. 2. That a continuation of the union between France and America is necessary to the existance of the liberties of...
900To George Washington from John Noble Cumming, 9 July 1789 (Washington Papers)
Being persuaded by my Friends and many of the Citizens of this State, to offer myself as a Candidate for the Marshals Office of the District of New Jersey the establishment of which seems to be in Contemplation by the Judiciary Bill now before the Honourable the Congress of the United States. I take the liberty of addressing you Sir on this Occasion. Having spent my Youth after leaving...