181To George Washington from Timothy Pickering, 29 January 1796 (Washington Papers)
On the petition of John Etienne Guenet —The Secretary of State respectfully reports to the President of the United States That as soon as he received the petition, he obtained a copy of Mr Guenet’s conviction and enquired into the circumstances of his case, and was thence induced to think him not entitled to the pardon he so earnestly solicits. To be the advocate of Mercy is far more grateful...
182To George Washington from Timothy Pickering, 30 January 1796 (Washington Papers)
It being too late personally to wait on the President, Colonel Pickering respectfully informs That a Committee of Congress on the Military Establishment have wished a communication of the ideas of Colo. Pickering on that subject. The Comtee deemed it improper to ask those of the President; at the same time it seemed apparent that they would be glad to know them. The Committee proposed to meet...
183To George Washington from Timothy Pickering, 2 February 1796 (Washington Papers)
At the request of the Chairman of the Committee on the bill for regulating trade with the Indian Tribes, I furnished him with a copy of Governor Blount’s letter mentioning the intended intrusions on the Cherokee lands; and also with a copy of the Attorney General’s letter to me on that subject. The chairman called upon me last evening, and suggested, that if the President officially...
184To George Washington from Timothy Pickering, 6 February 1796 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of State respectfully lays before the President a letter & inclosure received to-day from the Governor of Virginia, by which it appears that he has given orders to detain the vessels destined to export the horses purchased by the British in Virginia. Seeing the Executive of that state entertains such erroneous ideas on the subject, it seemed to the Secretary expedient to transmit...
185To George Washington from Timothy Pickering, 12 February 1796 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of State has the honor to lay before the President the translations of two letters from Mr Skjoldebrand at Algiers to Colo. Humphreys, part of the packet received with the treaty. Also the draught of a letter to Mrs Bradford, which if approved, the Secretary will send by to-morrow’s post. AL , DNA : RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters; LB , DNA : RG 59, GW’s Correspondence with His...
186To George Washington from Timothy Pickering, 15 February 1796 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of State respectfully lays before the President of the United States, the letter of resignation of Mr Benjamin Joy, late consul of the United States at Calcutta; and the recommendations of Mr William James Miller late of Philadelphia, now established at Calcutta, as a fit person to succeed Mr Joy in the Consulate. In addition to the testimonies inclosed in favour of Mr Miller,...
187To George Washington from Timothy Pickering, 18 February 1796 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of State has the honor to request the approbation of the President of the United States, of the purchase of copper made by the Director of the mint, agreeably to the inclosed account, amounting to three thousand two hundred & fifty one dollars & seven cents—being nearly 2½ cents per pound cheaper than the preceeding purchase. ALS , DNA : RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters; LB , DNA :...
188To George Washington from Timothy Pickering, 23 February 1796 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of State respectfully requests the President of the United States to grant his order on the Secretary of the Treasury, to pay to the Secretary of State fourteen hundred and ninety eight dollars and eighty four cents to enable him to take up a bill of exchange dated August 11th 1795, drawn by Fisher & Darrell of Antigua on Thomas Fitzsimons Esqr. Chairman of the Committee of...
189To George Washington from Timothy Pickering, 1 March 1796 (Washington Papers)
I have the great satisfaction to inform you that Mr Lear has purchased the lands at the junction of the Potowmac & Shenandoah, on the original terms. His letter, which I have just received, is inclosed. I take liberty to inclose also my letter to Mr Lear to make the purchase; and am with the greatest respect sir your obt servant ALS , DNA : RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters; LB , DNA : RG 59, GW’s...
190To George Washington from Timothy Pickering, 1 March 1796 (Washington Papers)
The Director of the Mint has presented the inclosed statement to show at what rate he can probably import ten tons of sheet copper for the mint. He can purchase no more here and all that has been purchased has been coined. The rate of exchange being extremely favourable at this moment, he wishes to obtain your approbation of his estimate to enable him to obtain from the Treasury the sum...