112151To Thomas Jefferson from John Taylor, 25 March 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr: Martin, for whom I solicited you to obtain a patent for a thrashing machine, has made several important improvements upon the model forwarded to you, and therefore wishes the taking out of a patent may be postponed, until his application can be so amended, as that it may include these improvements. For this End I will very shortly take the liberty of inclosing you the proper papers,...
112152From Thomas Jefferson to John Wickham, 25 March 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
In fixing with you on the epoch of July 1. for the annual paiment of my instalments to the representatives of Cary & co. I had a view to my tobacco which I have heretofore sold in April or May, payable July 1. for some time past however, and especially by my sales of the last year, it has appeared, that the most advantageous time is not till September, and especially when sold at this place...
112153To John Adams from Tristram Dalton, 26 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
I would not have so soon again trespassed upon Your important Moments, did not the publick coincide with my private interest, on the present occasion. Both of them connected I hope will plead my Excuse. In your serious Message to Congress of the 19th Instant, I observe that, among other measures to prepare for the Worst, You have recommended “replenishing our Arsenals, establishing Founderies,...
112154To John Adams from Noah Webster, 26 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
I had the honor of your letter of a late date covering one from Dr Tufts, which has furnished me with some very useful facts; & for which I must beg leave to communicate to you & to him my most respectful Acknowlegements— If I could obtain similar facts from the year 1700, I should be well fortified with American proof of the general principles that govern Epidemics; as it is, I have proof...
112155[Diary entry: 26 March 1798] (Washington Papers)
26. Morning—Clear—Wind at No. Wt. & Mer. 40. Afternoon wind shifted to So. W. & lowered. Mer. 50 at Night 51 hight.
112156To Thomas Jefferson from Joel Barlow, 26 March 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
Notwithstanding I wrote you a few days ago by Mr. Lee I cannot omit this occasion to inform you that two of your commissioners, Pinckney & Marshall, are in all probability to leave this country in a few days, in consequence of an intimation from this Government. The message from the Minister Talleyrand was nearly in the following words: “If the American Government wishes to negotiate, it is...
112157To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Gwin, 26 March 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
The great attention your Excellancy has paid to My Universal quadrant and the trouble you have taken in writing to Virginia does Me honour beyond Expression and fully Convinces me of the great desire you have to encourage aney Usefull discoveries. Mr. Maddisons letter I have carefully examined but I find you did not give him aney directions Respecting the elevation of the Needle but I wish him...
112158To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 26 March 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
Capt. Potter with the nail rods Molasses and seeds did not arrive here until the day before yesterday. I have this day sent up the seeds by a Waggon, & two Tons of the nail rod by a boat; the balance, and the Molasses, I expect to send tomorrow. I have been endeavouring agreeably to your request to procure business for Mr. Lewis—but have not yet heard of any place; if I should, I will give you...
112159To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 26 March 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 8. was the last with which I was favd. from you. The resolution of the French govt. to seize British manufactures is a severe stroke on the dry-goods traders, and all connected with them wh. comprehends the great mass of our people. On my part I wish they were permanently prohibited by law since I am satisfied the effect wod. be salutary to the general interests of America. But...
112160Abigail Adams to Mary Smith Cranch, 27 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
I received yesterday your kind Letter of March 19 th . I expect a Letter every week if you have nothing else to say, but as Sterns observes, “how the Shadows Lengthen, as the sun declines” and this may be applied to the well as the natural System. as we descend the Hill of Life, our gay and vissonary prospect vanish, and what gilded our meridian days, our Zenith of Life, as the Shadows...
112161From John Adams to United States Senate, 27 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
I nominate Griffith John McRee Esqr. of North Carolina to be Collector for the District of Wilmington in that State, in the Place of James Read Esqr DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
112162From Alexander Hamilton to Timothy Pickering, 27 March 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
I have this moment received your two favours of the 25th. I am delighted with their contents; but it is impossible for me to reply particularly to them so as to reach you tomorrow as you desire. I will therefore confine myself to one point. I am against going immediately into alliance with Great Britain. It is my opinion that her interest will ensure us her cooperation, to the extent of her...
112163To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 27 March 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Mount Vernon, March 27, 1798. Letter not found. ] “List of Letters from G—— Washington to General Hamilton,” Columbia University Libraries.
112164[Diary entry: 27 March 1798] (Washington Papers)
27. Morning—Clear & pleasant with but little Wind from So. Wt. Mer. 46. Wind more westerly afterwards clear & still very pleasant and warm. Mer. at 53 at Night & 56 at highest. Mr. Charles Carroll Jun. & Mr. Willm. Lee came to dinner. Charles Carroll, Jr. (b. 1775), of Homewood, was the son of Charles Carroll of Carrollton. His attentions to Nelly Custis at an Alexandria ball the previous...
112165From George Washington to William Hartshorne, 27 March 1798 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to William Hartshorne, 27 Mar. 1798. On 27 Mar. Hartshorne wrote GW : “Thy favor of this date I recd.”
112166From George Washington to James McHenry, 27 March 1798 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of——came safe, and in due time; for the information contained in it I thank you; your request was immediately complied with, as every one of a similar nature shall be. A Report is circulated in Alexandria and its vicinity, transmitted (it is said) in private letters from Philadelphia, that a correspondence has been discovered, or more properly, letters have been intercepted from...
112167From George Washington to Miles Smith, 27 March 1798 (Washington Papers)
A few days ago I was favoured with the receipt of a letter from William Strickland Esqr. of York in England; which, as it was introductory of you, to me, I presume it must have passed through your hands. It would have afforded me much pleasure if you had been the bearer of that letter; and if at any time, business or inclination should induce you to make a tour into this State (Virginia) I...
112168From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Liston, 27 March 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his respects to mr Liston & asks the favor of the passport for his friend Thomas Kanberg of whom he spoke to him yesterday. he is a native of the North of Europe, (perhaps of Germany) has been known to Th:J. these twenty years in America, is of a most excellent character stands in no relation whatever to any of the belligerent powers, as to whom Th:J. is not afraid to be...
112169From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Patterson, 27 March 179[8] (Jefferson Papers)
In the lifetime of mr Rittenhouse I communicated to him the description of the mouldboard of a plough which I had constructed, and supposed to be what we might term the mould-board of least resistance . I asked not only his opinion but that he would submit it to you also. after he had considered it, he gave me his own opinion that it was demonstrably what I had supposed, and I think he said he...
112170[Diary entry: 28 March 1798] (Washington Papers)
28. Morning clear & calm—Mer. 42—So. East afterwards. 53 at Night & 56 at highest. Mr. Carroll & Mr. Lee went away after breakfast & the family here went to dine with Mr. Nichols.
112171To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin H. Latrobe, 28 March 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
I should have taken the liberty to deliver to you the enclosed letter from Mr. Randolph immediately on my arrival two days ago, had he not told me, that he has therein done me the favor to recommend me to you, with a view to interest your kind offices for me in an application I had intended to make to the Executive of the United States, during my stay at Philadelphia.—I had understood that it...
112172To John Adams from Judith Sargent Stevens Murray, 29 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
Your attachment to your Country is not, in the calculations of reason, considered as problematical; and this attachment, giving you a paternal interest in all those individuals that constitute the Community; may possibly , induce you in some moment of leisure to take a cursory view of the pages of the Gleaner. In this hope they are now presented, and while I have need of the shield of...
112173[Diary entry: 29 March 1798] (Washington Papers)
29. Morning—heavy without wind. Mer. 50. Clear afternoon & Calm. Mer. 53, greatest 54.
112174To George Washington from Judith Sargent Murray, 29 March 1798 (Washington Papers)
Emboldened by your past condescension, I presume to hope that the Gleaner may possibly occupy a proportion of those moments of relaxation from more important contemplations, which, (such is the constitution of humanity) are indispensably requisite, even to the most luminous, and persevering intellect. One copy of the Gleaner, will accompany this letter, as a Candidate for your attention; and...
112175To James Madison from John Dawson, 29 March 1798 (Madison Papers)
I have recievd your favour & attended immediately to its contents. We are now in committee of the whole on the president’s message of the 19th. Int., on which three resolutions which I presume you have seen, have been brought forward & I believe will be agreed to—it certainly will be highly important to collect the sentiments of the people, & forward them as soon as possible. New England...
112176To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 29 March 1798 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you last on the 21st. Your’s of the 12th. therein acknoleged is the last recd. The measure I suggested in mine of adjourning for consultation with their constituents was not brought forward; but on Tuesday 3. resolutions were moved which you will see in the public papers. They were offered in committee to prevent their being suppressed by the previous question, & in the commee. on the...
112177To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Ledyard, 29 [March] 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
After waiting a long time for further materials, the Travels of my kinsman are now prepared for the Press. The honor which you did me to hand me his Letters to you for publication, & the great respect with which he speaks of you in other Letters of this Compilation, make all the direct authority I have to transmit herewith several Subscription Proposals with the hope that it may be convenient...
112178From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 29 March 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you last on the 21st. your’s of the 12th. therein acknoleged is the last recd. the measure I suggested in mine of adjourning for consultation with their constituents was not brought forward; but on Tuesday 3. resolutions were moved which you will see in the public papers . they were offered in committee to prevent their being suppressed by the previous question, & in the commee on the...
112179To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Patterson, 29 March 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
The drawings, model, and description of your mold-board of least resistance , which you have been pleased to submit to my inspection, and which I had not seen before, I have now examined with much attention and pleasure; and do not hesitate in giving it my approbation, if that can be thought of any consequence after the one it has already received from Mr. Rittenhouse. The doctrine of...
112180From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 29 March 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
My last to you was of the 22d. inst. & on the same day I recieved yours of the 12th. I have in mr Lott’s hands something short of 200. Doll. should either the objects of horses or corn require this, be so good as to call on mr Lott for it, who will not need from you a formal order signed by me. he may be also informed that the order of Mar. 13. for 93.33 D given Richardson & notified to mr...
112181Enclosure: David Redick to John Fenno, 29 March 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
In Porcupines Gazatte of yesterday a letter Addressed to Mr Luther Martin by Frances Corbin, declares that on the Subject of Mr Martins charge against Mr Jefferson, he and the public are Satisfied; and that Mr Jefferson will be bound to render Satisfaction &c. I am of opinion that Mr Corbin has too hastily found himself Satisfied. I am a resident of the Ohio Country and have been Conversant in...
112182Abigail Adams to William Smith, 30 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
I fully unite with you in sentiment, that much ill Blood and warmth of Passion is excited by Town meeting Government. the Merchants who are most interested ought to be left free to Arm or not as they please. You cannot conceive what Mischief will result to our Country from the inteference of People, who can have only a partial view of subjects of this nature; I will tell you Sir, that the...
112183From John Adams to Tristram Dalton, 30 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
I am as much in debt in the Litterary and Epistolary way, as our princes of modern speculation are in their pursuits; and I suppose for similar reasons, vz: want a Method in accuracy of account, no œconomy, and undertaking more than I am able of managing; to you I am indebted for three late Letters at least— The character drawn in the first and alluded to in the second, has always been civil...
112184Account with Robert H. Dunkin, [30 March 1798] (Hamilton Papers)
Upon an Order of R H Dunkin & Wife dated the 14 of March for £384.10 NYC—I have paid Mrs. Watkins 936 Dollars & 25 Cents this being the sum actually received by me on her account. ADS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Dunkin (or Duncan) was a Philadelphia attorney and notary public. This is a reference to the case of Elisha Lamoreux v Robert Henry Duncan and Elizabeth his wife . On...
112185The Stand No. I, [30 March 1798] (Hamilton Papers)
The enlightened friend of America never saw greater occasion of disquietude than at the present juncture. Our nation, thro its official organs, has been treated with studied contempt and systematic insult; essential rights of the country are perseveringly violated, and its independence and liberty eventually threatened, by the most flagitious, despotic and vindictive government that ever...
112186From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Dayton, [30 March 1798] (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 25th gave me much pleasure. The communication respecting certain papers is sufficient till we meet. Our coincidence in opinion on public affairs was anticipated. Yet I am glad to hear it from yourself. I preferred the idea of a “ suspension of the Treaties” because it is a cooler and less unpopular mode of doing the same thing as to consider them as at an end. No declaration...
112187[Diary entry: 30 March 1798] (Washington Papers)
30. Morning tolerably clear Wind abt. South Mer. 49. Clear & warm all day, wind in the same place. Mer. 64 at Night & 67 at highest. Doctr. Flood dined here.
112188To George Washington from Edmund Jennings Lee, 30 March 1798 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Edmund Jennings Lee, 30 Mar. 1798. On 5 April GW wrote Lee : “Your letter of the 30th Ulto was presented to me yesterday.”
112189From George Washington to Thomas Marshall, 30 March 1798 (Washington Papers)
General Spotswood, in my behalf, has requested Mr Short to purchase a small piece of land (from a Mr Hite) adjoining one of the tracts I hold on Rough Creek, in the State of Kentucky; and wch, it is said, would add much to the value of mine. Should this purchase take place, and a good & sufficient conveyance thereof be made, & duly executed to your satisfaction, I hereby authorise you to draw...
112190From George Washington to Alexander Spotswood, 30 March 1798 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 23d instant only got to hand last night—and whether this reply to it may reach you in time, is questionable. Your suggestion I have adopted; and you will perceive by the enclosed letter to Colo. Marshall, left open for your perusal—sealing—and forwarding, that I have authorised that Gentleman in case Mr Short should make the purchase from Mr Hite, to draw upon me at Sixty...
112191To Thomas Jefferson from Louis of Parma, 30 March 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
I received about two months ago yours dated the 23d. of May 1797. I pray you to be well persuaded of my greatefull acknowledgement, and for the many other motives I am so much indebted to you for. In the first place, for the complaisance and great pains you were pleased to take to procure means of gratifying my desire, afterwards for the just picture you make of the state of things and...
112192From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Patterson, 30 March 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
I am much obliged by your letter of yesterday. tho’ I possess Emerson’s fluxions at home, & it was the book I used at College, yet it had escaped me that he had treated the question of the best form of a body for removing an obstacle in a single direction. that of the wedge offered itself so readily as the best, that I did not think of questioning it. nor does it now occur to me on what...
112193Abigail Adams to Mary Smith Cranch, 31 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
I write you a few lines this morning merely to inclose a Letter which I will thank you to cover and forward to Atkinson. I have not time to write this morning to Atkinson. inclosed I sent you a specimin of the Manners Religion & politeness of one of the 44 Gentlemen, Who can come and Eat of my Bread, & drink of my Wine one whom the Virginians consider as a Paragon of politeness whom they have...
112194Cotton Tufts to Abigail Adams, 31 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
In my last I enclosed a rough Plan of the proposed Addition to the Wood House, that Plan will exhibit to You an Idea of the lower Room; since then I have found, that it will not be much more expensive, to take the Roof off from the Wood house & Library and erect a new one over them, than to proceed in the Way that was projected. I have accordingly orderd it to be framd in this Way; upon this...
112195[Marcellus No. I and No. II], [31 March 1798] (Hamilton Papers)
Gazette of the United States, and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser , March 31, 1798. On April 5, 1798, Thomas Jefferson wrote to James Madison: “You will see in Fenno two numbers of a paper signed Marcellus. They promise much mischief, and are ascribed, without any difference of opinion, to Hamilton” ( Ford, Writings of Jefferson Paul Leicester Ford, ed., The Writings of Thomas Jefferson (New...
112196To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 31 March 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
I learned with great Satisfaction that altho you had experienced much fatigue in your Journey, you arrived in perfect health and found my Dear Eliza and the Children so. After a fortnights confinement to my bed room I am so well recovered as to return to the hall,—the wounds in my leg are on the point of being healed. The inner bark of the London or Bass wood was applied on Sunday last and in...
112197To Alexander Hamilton from Henry A. Williams, 31 March 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, March 31, 1798. “I am again necessitated to write you from this gloomy place (Viz. the Goal) where a trifling sum … holds me. You will therefore I hope excuse me for Troubling you and as Imediately as possible take the Necessary Steps to Recover that Money.…” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. When he was not in jail, Williams was a grocer at 102 Broad Street in New York...
112198[Diary entry: 31 March 1798] (Washington Papers)
31. Morning—Hazy & a little cloudy. Wind pretty fresh from South. Mer. 58. Clear afterwards—Wd. same place. Mer. 65 at Night 68 at highest. A Mr. Fevot—a French Gentleman recomd. by Count de Rochambeau dined here & a Mr. Freeman Member in Congress from N. Hamps. came in the afternoon & returned. Paul Ferdinand Fevot (b. 1756) was born in Lausanne, Switzerland, the son of Jean Samuel Fevot....
112199To George Washington from Uvedale Price, 31 March 1798 (Washington Papers)
The subject of the work which I have taken the liberty of sending to you, may possibly have engaged but little of your attention, occupied as you have been with affairs of the highest importance; yet still, whatever relates to the pleasures which arise from visible objects, & from all their various characters, combinations, & effects, cannot be foreign to a cultivated mind. The best title...
112200From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Patterson, 31 March 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
I return you Emerson with thanks. it has suggested a qualification of the expression in my letter , which had supposed the [wedge] the form offering least resistance to the rising sod.—I did at f[irst], as you do now, consider this mould board as a twisted plane. but a little reflection convinced me, as it will you, that it is not, and that it would be impossible to twist a board into that...