301From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [17 April 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secy. of the Treasury presents his respects to the President of the U.S. & encloses herewith a draft of a passport, requested by mr Hammond for a vessel intended by him to be dispatched to Halifax, and which the Secretary understood from the Secy. of State was to be granted by the President. LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. See Edmund Randolph to H, April 16, 1794 .
302From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [18 April 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his respects to the President. The enclosed permit has been prepared on the intimation of the Secretary of State, for the Spanish Commissioners. The Secretary is not informed whether the doubt on the subject of mr Hammond’s application was removed. The return of the enclosed will be considered as the evidence that it was. LC , George Washington Papers,...
303From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 19 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] April 19, 1794 . “The Secretary of the Treasury … encloses herewith the draft of a passport for the Sloop Dove, for the President’s signature.…” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. On April 19, 1794, Washington “signed a passport for the Sloop Dove, Capt. Friend Dale, to proceed from Newbury port in ballast, to any of the West India Islands” ( JPP “Journal of...
304From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 19 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received a letter of this date from Mr. Dandridge transmitting me two letters to you, one from Governor Mifflin, the other from John Wanton, and desiring that if any measures should be necessary to be taken relative to them, they should be reported to you. With regard to the communication from Govr. Mifflin, the subject of it will be put in a train of examination and the result will be...
305From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 21 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I lately communicated to you a letter from our Commissioners at Amsterdam announcing the undertaking of a Loan on account of the U. States for three millions of Florins. I submit the following application of that loan as the one which appears to me most conducive to the good of the public service. One million of Florins to be appropriated to the payment of an instalment of an equal sum of the...
306From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [23 April 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his respects to The President. In compliance with the desire expressed by him, Mr. H has made a memorandum of certain points for consideration in preparing instructions for Mr. Jay, which are herewith sent. LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. For information on John Jay’s appointment as special envoy to Great Britain, see the introductory note to H to...
307From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [23 April 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, April 23, 1794 ] “The Secretary of the Treasury … has the honor to transmit sundry drafts of passports in cases which have been handed to him for that purpose by the Secretary of State.…” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. See Edmund Randolph to H, April 19, 1794 .
308From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 23 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
When I wrote my letter of the 21st instant I had intirely forgotten the existence of your two instructions of the 8 of Augt., owing probably to the effect upon my memory of my sickness which soon after ensued. I only recollected that the loan had been authorised by me pursuant to your special direction, and I conceived that the subject of it’s disposition was wholly open. I regret this...
309From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 25 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I beg leave by way of explanation to submit the grounds of my opinion, that the President may vary his instructions of the 8th of August last in reference to the application of the last loan obtained in Holland. A summary of the preceding transactions will serve to throw light upon the subject. The President by his Commission of the 28 of August 1790, gave full power to the Secretary of the...
310From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 25 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] April 25, 1794 . “The Secretary of the Treasury presents his respects to The President & sends a letter to him from Captn. Cochran.…” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. This letter has not been found. It may have been from Robert Cochran, captain of the South Carolina revenue cutter.
311From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 25 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] April 25, 1794 . “The Secretary of the Treasury … encloses the drafts of two passports for the President’s signature. One for the Schooner Commerce, now in this port; and the other for the Schooner Eagle at Baltimore. Colo. Smith of Baltimore has applied, thro’ the Secry. of State, for a passport for a small vessel (name & Captain not known) to be sent to Bermuda in ballast.…”...
312From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 25 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] April 25, 1794 . “The Secretary of the Treasury … has the honor to transmit a Memorial from Colo. Weissenfelt, which came enclosed to him.” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Frederick Weissenfels of New York had been a colonel during the American Revolution. In an earlier memorial and letter to Washington, Weissenfels had requested an appointment in the...
313From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 26 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] April 26, 1794 . Encloses “the draft of a passport for the American sloop Eliza, now in this port, bound for St. Domingo with passengers, for the President’s signature.” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. See H to Washington, second letter of April 25, 1794, note 2 .
314From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 28 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I should not advise a present reference to the Legislature on the subject of the application of the loan; as under the circumstances of that body at this moment much debate would probably ensue and perhaps no decision. I am the less induced to advise this step; as the expedient itself will be hereafter practicable, if it shall appear to be necessary. It will be some time before the proceeds of...
315From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 29 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] April 29, 1794 . “The Secretary of the Treasury … encloses the draft of a passport for a schooner called the Eliza of New York, for the President’s signature. The application which accompanies it, comes from a number of French Emigrants now in New York.…” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
316From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 30 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] April 30, 1794 . Encloses “the draft of a passport for the President’s signature intended for the Ship Hope, now at Charleston.…” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
317From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 30 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed I have the honor to send you the translation of a letter from Mr. Fauchet, of the 21st instant. The arrangements of the Treasury have been taken so as to correspond with the epochs of promised payment. But I entertain no doubt that I can facilitate an arrangement between the Bank & Mr. Fauchet which will accomplish in substance the object of his letter. I did not think it proper,...
318From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 1 May 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to send herewith drafts of sundry passports for vessels to go with passengers to St. Domingo; but I begin to suspect that this is, or may be made a cover for carrying on mercantile speculations contrary to the true spirit of the Embargo, & in a manner liable to great inconveniency. It is easy to see that specie to a vast amount may be sent in such vessels to purchase West...
319From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [2 May 179[4]] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor of enclosing herewith the draft of a Passport for the President’s signature intended for the brigantine Lily, now at Baltimore. The case was here before the Secretary’s letter of yesterday was sent to the President, and was overlooked. LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. See H to George Washington, May 1, 1794 ; H to Otho H. Williams,...
320From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 3 May 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed are copies of a Letter of mine of the 25 ultimo to the Attorney General and of his answer. Concurring entirely in opinion with that officer, I am led to bring the subject under the eye of the President only from the reflection that a foreign Government is concerned in the question and unless I receive a direction to the contrary, I shall act in conformity with that opinion. I am urged...
321From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 3 May 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, May 3, 1794. Encloses “a letter from the Commissioner of the Revenue of the 30th of April, with his opinion that it is adviseable to confirm the purchase of Oil to which it relates.” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Tench Coxe to H, April 30, 1794 . Washington approved this purchase on May 3, 1794 ( JPP “Journal of the Proceedings of the President,”...
322From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 5 May 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
It appears to be the desire of the writers of the enclosed Letter, that it should be laid before you, for your direction, which I accordingly do. I think the Embargo will operate upon the case, notwithstanding the ultimate destination of the vessel. With perfect respect &c. LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. The enclosed letter was probably that of Reed and Forde to H, April...
323From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [5 May 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his respects to The President. Mr. Talleyrand De Perigord formerly Bishop D’Autun, who the President is probably informed, lately arrived here informs Mr. Hamilton that he has a letter of Introduction to The President from Lord Landsdown and asks how & when he can present it. Mr. Hamilton promised him to enquire to day—but on account of the President’s deafness this...
324From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 9 May 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
The enclosed letter from Mr. Hammond of the 6th instant was transmitted to me by the Secretary of State with a request that after satisfying myself of the step proper to be taken, I would communicate it to you & notify your determination to Mr. Hammond. The copy herewith sent of a letter from Mr. Rawle, exhibits the facts, which appear in the case; and reasoning from them, the conclusion is,...
325From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [12 May 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his respects to the President & sends the enclosed for his decision —submitting his opinion that it is not adviseable to grant the permission requested. This case is not precisely within the rule already adopted as a general one. LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. The enclosure was a letter which Jean Antoine Joseph Fauchet wrote to...
326From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 15 May 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, May 15, 1794. Transmits “for the President’s signature, the draft of a passport upon application from the French Minister.…” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. See Edmund Randolph to H, May 15, 1794 .
327From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 27 May 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I some time since communicated an intention to withdraw from the office I hold, towards the close of the present session. This I should now put in execution, but for the events, which have lately accumulated, of a nature to render the prospect of the continuance of our peace in a considerable degree precarious. I do not perceive, that I could voluntarily quit my post at such a juncture,...
328From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 27 May 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
In answer to the enquiry you have been pleased to make, I have the honor to inform you that nothing has been yet done upon the first section of the Act of the 20th of March last, which appropriates a million of dollars, to defray any expenses that may be incurred in relation to the intercourse between the United States and foreign nations; authorising the President if necessary to borrow the...
329From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 4 June 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to reply to your Letter of the 29th. of May, on the subject of the million of dollars granted by the Act of the 20 of March last. As a day or two must determine the question of the fund, and will probably produce the requisite disposition concerning it—measures may be taken provisionally on that supposition. I therefore send here with the draft of a power for making the loan...
330From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 4 June 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Upon receipt of the communication to you from the Governor of Pennsylvania of the 18 of April last, I put that letter and the papers attending it into the hands of the Commissioner of the Revenue to examine into the suggestions made & report to me concerning them. The result is contained in a letter from that Officer dated the 25 of April, (which hurry of business put out of sight) and which...