1From John Adams to Jonathan Trumbull, Jr., 21 May 1798 (Adams Papers)
An Address, so affectionate, and respectful, carries with it, a dignity and authority, which is the more honorable to me, as it comes from a Legislature, which although not in the habit of interfering in the administration of the general Government, has exhibited an uniform affection, for the National Constitution, and an undeviating respect to the Laws, and constituted authorities. There can...
2From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Trumbull, 19 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have been favoured with your letter of the 10th. instant— In consequence of it, I have communicated to the Secy. of War, your recommendation of Mr. Mason as a Cadet in the 13th. Regt. of Infantry with my support. I shall speedily write to you on the subject of the Soldier, deserter from Niagara— With great esteem & respect I have the honor to be Sir yr. obedt. Servt. ( LS , Connecticut State...
I feel myself gratified by the frank & friendly Letter of the 4 ult. w[hic] h . accompanied your official Communication of the Resolutions of your Legislature for amiably settling the Gore Controversy. Every Consideration both of a personal and public nature, will always urge me to promote the best understanding between your State and this; and to discourage whatever might give just Cause of...
4From George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, Jr., 6 February 1799 (Washington Papers)
By the Ship Nancy from London, just arrived at Alexandria, I have received four copies of the Prints of the Deaths of Montgomery & Warren (the number of setts I presume I subscribed for)—sent me by your Brother. It is my wish to make him a remittance agreeably to the terms of the Subscription; but having taken no copy of it, and not being able to recollect what is to pay, must be my apology...
5From George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, Jr., 30 August 1799 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 10th instant came duly to hand. It gave me pleasure to find by the contents of it, that your sentiments respecting the comprehensive project of Colo. Trumbull, coincided with those I had expressed to him. A very different state of Politics must obtain in this Country, and more unanimity prevail in our Public councils than is the case at present, ’ere such a measure could be...
6From George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, Jr., 21 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of the 22d Ulto got to my hands yesterday, only. It came safe, and without any apparent marks of violence; but whence the length of its passage, I am unable to inform you. To you, and to your brother Colo. Jno. Trumbull, I feel much indebted for the full, frank, and interesting communication of the political sentiments contained in both your letters. The project of the latter is...