271To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 10 May 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
Since I wrote you last I have recd. a reconveyance for eleven tracts of the land formerly Church & Coxe’s & sold to Wheelen Miller & Co—taken out by lot or draught. The deed was made to Mr. Church in consequence of our law being repeated, which gives foreigners a right to hold lands in Pennsa. & before your letter about Mr. Anthony appeared. If it be not agreeable to have the title so the deed...
272To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 9 July 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Among the papers which I had the honor to present to You, several suggestions in regard to the compensations to the Inspectors of the Revenue for ports will be observed. When the directions of the Legislature in regard to foreign distilled Spirits, wines and teas are considered it will be perceived, that the duties of the port Inspectors of the Revenue, and those of the Inspectors of the...
273To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, [20 May 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
I understand from Mrs. Hamilton that you do not expect to return from Newark for several days from which I conclude that you mean to make a complete arrangement of the Business of the Manufacturing Society. I am heartily glad of this tho I could have wished you were returned as I have gone thro the preparation of all the instructions, forms &ca. which are rendered necessary by the Alterations...
274To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, [6 May 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
The bill relative to the debt having passed thro the House I hope an handsome conclusion will be made to the business of the Departments. I should not have troubled you again upon [it], but that I am well informed that a Member of the Senate, who opposed the bill in its present Shape said a week ago that “the whole of the Treasury clauses except the Compensations would be struck out in the...
275To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 25 June 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
The inclosed paper A contains a list of the articles which it will be expedient to import from Europe without delay for the naval armament. A ship the Pigou is expected to sail for London on the 28th instant. Considerations relative to certainty and to secrecy if the state of things in Europe should require it, appears to recommend the confiding the direction of the business to our Minister in...
276To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 16 December 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
A few days ago I forwarded to you, per post, a “state of our navigation,” which I presume you have received. I have the honour to transmit you in this inclosure some notes upon two subjects, one of them of great importance, that may be useful when arranging our affairs with France and Spain. The rough draughts of these papers were made a few weeks before I received your letter, and I then...
277To Alexander Hamilton from Matthew Clarkson, 19 January 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, January 19, 1795. “Your Letter of the 15th. Inst. met me last Saturday at this place on my return from Poughkeepsie. The offer of the Office of Commissioner of Loans by the President of the United States demands my warmest acknowledgments & meets my ⟨accept⟩ance provided the appointment can be deferred untill the 27th. Inst. To you Sir I will detail my reasons for wishing the...
278Enclosure: [From Tenche Coxe], [25 July 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
In pursuance of the powers and authorities vested in me by the Acts of Congress (of the 3d. of March 1791. and the Eighth of May 1792.) relative to the duties on distilled spirits and to the collection thereof, the following alterations and additions to the arrangement of Officers and distribution of compensations made on the 15. day of March 1791. are hereby adopted and established. 1st. The...