1Alexander J. Dallas to Alexander Hamilton, Henry Knox, and Thomas Jefferson, 27 June 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, June 27, 1791. “In Obedience to the directions of the Governor, I have the honor to present to you, a Copy of the Laws of this Commonwealth, passed at the last Sessions of the General Assembly.” LC , Division of Public Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg.
2To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander J. Dallas, 11 July 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The Governor being absent upon Public business, I take the liberty of inclosing for your information a representation, made by the Father and Master of an Apprentice boy, named George Allison, who, it seems, has entered on board the Little Democrat (formerly the Little Sarah) a French armed vessel. I am, with great respect & esteem, Sir, Yr. most obed Serv Dft ( PHarH : Executive...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander J. Dallas, 4 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
In a Supplement to the Daily Advertiser (a Gazette published in New York) dated the 2d. of December 1793, I find the following assertion , under the signatures of Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Knox: “That such of [the] particulars mentioned (in a statement made by Mr. [Jay] and Mr. King) as respect Mr. Jefferson, including the information to him from Mr. Dallas of Mr. Genet’s having [said], that he...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander J. Dallas, 17 July 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
A suit is depending in one of our Courts, between the Executors of George Croghan, and the Executors of Benjamin Hammet, in which it will, probably, be necessary, on the part of the Plaintiffs, to produce, or account for the loss of, certain Bills of Lading, for a quantity of silver, which Col. Croghan sent from America, to Mr. Hammet in England, in the year 1767. Samuel Wharton (formerly a...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander J. Dallas, 21 July 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
From the tenor of your obliging answer to my letter of the 17h. instant, I fear I have expressed myself inaccurately. Mr. Wharton does not state, in his deposition, that the silver was deposited with Dr. Franklin but the Bills of Lading for the silver. Pardon the trouble of this explanation; and be assured of the sincere respect and attachment, with which I am, Sir, Yr. mo. Hble Serv. RC ( DLC...
6Opinion of Alexander J. Dallas, 13 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Can a Prohibition issue from a Federal to a State Court? 1. The judicial authority of the United States, can only be exercised in such Courts, upon such subjects, and in such manner, as the Acts of Congress prescribe, under the limitations contained in the Constitution. 2. The judicial authority of the United States is sometimes exclusive of the judicial authority of the individual States,...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander J. Dallas, 5 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Complying with your request, I transmit to you exemplifications of the Judgments against the Lowries; and return the papers, that accompanied your letter of the 27th. Ult. I have the honor to be, Sir, Yr. mo. obed Sert. DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and Recommendation.