106261Charles Adams to Abigail Adams, 27 September 1795 (Adams Papers)
Your favor of the 19 th instant I have received I thank you for your congratulations upon an event which has united me to the woman of my affections Your kind invitation shall be accepted as soon as I can leave my business for a few weeks how soon this may happen I cannot tell, nor can I flatter myself it can be in a short time. Since our marriage we have been at a house the Colonel has bought...
106262[Diary entry: 27 September 1795] (Washington Papers)
27. Raing. till noon, with high wind from No. Et. & So. Et.
106263From George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 27 September 1795 (Washington Papers)
Your private letter of the 21st instant, did not reach me until yesterday. A late letter of mine to you, will have fixed the Directorship of the Mint upon Mr Boudinot —The application therefore of Majr Jackson, however fit he may have been for the Office, is too late. But besides the reasons assigned in your letter against such an appointment at present, I should have preferred a character...
106264From George Washington to Edmund Randolph, 27 September 1795 (Washington Papers)
I have lately received three letters from you: two bearing date the 15th instant; the other the 21st. One of the former came to hand the 19th, the other the 21st —and the latter yesterday. Your signature as Secretary of State to the ratification of the Treaty having been given on the 14th of August —and your resignation not taking place until the 19th it became necessary, in order to be...
106265Abigail Adams to John Quincy Adams, [ca. 28 September 1795] (Adams Papers)
Mr J Quincy calld upon me Yesterday to let me know that a vessel of mr Higginsons was going to Amsterdam. I wrote by Way of Hamburgh both to you and your Brother about ten Days since. I have not much to say at present, because I dare not say much least some characters which are now criminated might be injured, when we would wish to find them Innocent. Time must Develope. the sudden Resignation...
106266[Diary entry: 28 September 1795] (Washington Papers)
28. Clear & warm—wind Wester[ly].
106267From George Washington to Edward Carrington, 28 September 1795 (Washington Papers)
Wishing to fill the office of Attorney General of the United States with a gentleman of acknowledged abilities; and of the best disposition to promote the welfare of this country; permit me to ask you (confidentially) if Colo. Innes would, in all respects, do for such an appointment? That he possesses great natural endowments, I have always understood; and that he is a friend to the ⟨general...
106268From George Washington to George Lewis, 28 September 1795 (Washington Papers)
General Lee (who went from hence on wednesday last) informed me that you intended being here, so soon as you should hear of my return from Philadelphia: of this event, he, probably, may have informed you; but not that I shall set out for the latter place (with my family) towards the latter end of next week. If you mean therefore to favor us with a visit, it must be before that time as my...
106269From George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 28 September 1795 (Washington Papers)
Two letters from you, dated the 21st instant, and one of the 23d, came to Alexandria by the Post on Friday. I will immediately set on foot an enquiry relative to the prospect of obtaining the lands sufficient for an Arsenal at the confluence of the Rivers Potomac & Shenandoah. From what I have heard of this site, and partly from what I know of it, it must be the most eligable spot on the whole...
106270To George Washington from Timothy Pickering, 28 September 1795 (Washington Papers)
I have in some measure anticipated your wishes of information relative to General Wayne’s treaty: and now have the pleasure to inclose a copy received yesterday evening, with an extract from his letter of the 9th ulto being all that he says on the subject. He has obtained more land than was expected. The chiefs who signed the treaty are not numerous: but I observe among them the names of Blue...
106271To George Washington from Timothy Pickering, 28 September 1795 (Washington Papers)
I received your letter of the 23d, last Saturday, and immediately wrote to Mr Boudinot to communicate your ideas expressed in the first paragraph of it. By to-morrow’s post I will acknowledge Mr Kinlock’s letter; altho’ as you observe, the case of his nephew appears to be remediless. The French letter is from an Emigrant residing at Lausanne in Switzerland, “who has remained faithful to his...
106272To George Washington from Andrew Van Bibber, 28 September 1795 (Washington Papers)
I have been informed that you possess and hold for sale a tract of Land, situated near the mouth of North River in Glo’ster County. Supposing that in case you cannot sell it satisfactorily, you might be disposed to exchange it for like property, more conveniently situated—I am induced to propose an exchange of a Plantation which I possess in King William County, between the Mattapony and...
106273To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Harrison, 28 September 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
Having lately received and examined the Accounts of Mr. Grand, Banker at Paris, I have extracted from them such Charges as appear proper against you; a Statement of which I now do myself the honor to transmit for your Inspection; and on which I should be glad to receive any observations you may find necessary. Besides the Amount of this statement Mr. Grand charges the United States with Livrs....
106274[Diary entry: 29 September 1795] (Washington Papers)
29. Wind at No. Wt. & cool.
106275To George Washington from Thomas Newton, Jr., 29 September 1795 (Washington Papers)
I Received your favor of the 23d by what I can learn at present the property of the Dismal S. Co. is increasing very fast in value, they are now on a right plan of gettg shingles & Timber & have purchased a valuable mill on Deep creek which you’l know by name of Rotherys, now call’d Smiths, this property must be of great value in some short day, it lies near the canal ½ mile, from which it...
106276To George Washington from Westmoreland County, Va., Citizens, c.29 September 1795 (Washington Papers)
At a Meeting of the Inhabitants of the County of Westmoreland, Convened in Consequence of Written invitations Circulated Through the County for the purpose of Taking the Opinion of the people on the Treaty lately Conclu[d]ed between the United States and the Brittish Nation. Joseph Pierce Esqr. Senior Majestrate in the Chair—The Treaty was Read, and after Some Explainations of its Object and...
106277From Thomas Jefferson to William Alexander, 29 September 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
According to the desire expressed in your note by Dr. Currie I have now lodged at Colo. Bell’s in Charlottesville 3. casks of nails to be forwarded to Staunton to the care of Gamble & Grattan by any waggon which may be passing, or to be delivered or otherwise disposed of at your order. The contents of the casks, and cost carried to your debet are noted below. As it is impossible to make casks...
106278From Alexander Hamilton to Noah Webster, Junior, [30 September 1795–1798] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his Compliments to Mr. Webster requests the favour of him to strike off & send him in the course of the day thirty Copies of the Inclosed Letter, with his account of the Cost. AL , inserted in a grangerized edition of George Shea, Illustrated Life of Alexander Hamilton (New York, 1877), Columbia University Libraries. Webster, the famous lexicographer, was a native of...
106279[Diary entry: 30 September 1795] (Washington Papers)
30. Do. in same place but warmer.
106280To George Washington from Thomas Newton, Jr., 30 September 1795 (Washington Papers)
I now inclose you Mr I. Sexton state of the D.S. Co. as far as I cou’d obtain it whch I think may be depended on, I am very certain it is in a flourishing way, as the Company are punctual in paying the subscription, of 20 Shares to the canal, which will also be very valuable when finished, these shares alone I shou’d think worth if the Canal was at work at least 200£ the subscription is only...
106281To George Washington from Timothy Pickering, 30 September 1795 (Washington Papers)
The letter from Judge Walton covering the proceedings of the meeting at Augusta against the late treaty with Great Britain, were to have been transmitted in my 1ast: they are now inclosed. I have acknowledged the receipt of the letter and proceedings, seeing they were addrerssed to the Department of State, to be laid before you. Mr Wolcott concurs with me in opinion that they are not necessary...
106282To George Washington from Timothy Pickering, 30 September 1795 (Washington Papers)
Two vessels are to sail for England this week—one, as intended, to-morrow, and one on Thursday: by each a set of the dispatches for Mr Pinckney will be forwarded. Supposing that the Chevalier de Freire would be apprized of opportunities for Lisbon, I applied to him. Such direct conveyances rarely occur: He generally sends his letters to the care of his correspondent at Falmouth. I expressed to...
106283To George Washington from “Portius,” 30 September 1795 (Washington Papers)
30 Sept. 1795. When the war with Great Britain ended, “the people in general had not formed just notions of representative government” and faced “disunion” and discontent with the confederation system. But the American mind remained uncorrupted. When the Continental army disbanded, GW declared he would not accept a government office. No doubt he meant America had no office worthy of his...
106284To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 30 September 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you two letters from St. Yldefonso under the dates of the 2d. and 3d. of this month—the first was sent to Mr. Yznardi to be forwarded directly to you—the second was sent by duplicate under cover to the Sec. of State. My stay at St. Yldefonso was prolonged until within these few days contrary to my expectation when I last wrote to you. During this time I have recieved the duplicate and...
106285[October 1795 (1)] (Washington Papers)
1. Little or no wind & very pleasant. 2. Wind Easterly—clear & pleasant. 3. Do. Southerly & warm. 4. Do. Do. Do. 5. Do. Easterly good deal of Rai[n]. 6. Do. N. Wt. clear cooler. 7. Do. Do. and still cool. 8. Do. Do. and cold. 9. Do. Easterly. 10. Do. Lowering & a little R.
106286[Diary entry: 1 October 1795] (Washington Papers)
1. Little or no wind & very pleasant.
106287To George Washington from “An Observer,” 1 October 1795 (Washington Papers)
Your wisdom and patriotism have been trumpeted forth by your admirers, till a kind of belief of their transcendant magnitude was forced on the minds of your fellow citizens, and till it was hardly safe to offer a modest doubt whether you were not the first of men. You have, however, unfortunately for yourself and ungratefully and cruelly for your country, silenced your advocates and deceived...
106288To George Washington from Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 1 October 1795 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed papers are respectfully submitted to the consideration of the President; in consequence of which certain new appointments appear to be necessary. A Letter from John Ross Collector of Burlington District New Jersey dated July 2nd 1795, tendering his resignation on the 30th of September 1795. The person recommended is Mr Moses Kempton who from what I have been able to learn is a fit...
106289From Thomas Jefferson to Bushrod Washington, 1 October 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
Some months ago a subpoena in Chancery at the suit of Mr. Banks was served on me as former governor of Virginia , calling on me and others not named [but I suppose the Counsellors of that day] to appear &c. Presuming it was for some act done on behalf of the commonwealth I wrote to the governor to know whether I must defend, or whether the executive would not undertake it for the Commonwealth,...
106290[Diary entry: 2 October 1795] (Washington Papers)
2. Wind Easterly—clear & pleasant.