26301To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 21 June 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you my dear Sir, I thank you sincerely for your letter . The Moment requires free communication among those who adhere to the principles of our Revolution. The Conduct of some individuals of the Treaty Majority has disappointed me a good deal. That of the executive something also, but much less. From the insidious professions Which were made in Feby. and March I had been led to hope...
26302Aaron Burr’s Instructions to William P. Van Ness, [22–23 June 1804] (Hamilton Papers)
⟨–⟩ of withdrawing the Letter. Impossible unless in lieu of it I should send a Challenge vid. the Hypothesis the defiance a. b. so uncommunicative that p. s. did not till now know his impressions of a H. letter, except by Conjecture. No 7 a. b. far from conceiving that rivalship authorises a latitude not otherwise justifiable, always feels greater delicacy in such cases & would think it...
26303To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 4 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The information contained in Mr Kirby’s letter , appearing to appertain more to you than to me, I take the liberty to enclose it for your perusal— With great respect & attachment RC ( PPAmP : Feinstone Collection); at foot of text: “Th. Jefferson President of the U.S.”; endorsed by TJ. Recorded in SJL as received 6 June. Enclosure: Ephraim Kirby to Burr, Hartford, 24 May 1801, reporting on the...
26304To James Madison from Aaron Burr, 21 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
I was well acquainted with Major Gibbs during the late revolution. He was a punctual, attentive officer and has at all times been deemed a Man of integrity and honor. It has been suggested to me that, in Case of Vacancy, the office of Marshall would be acceptable to him. I should suppose him to be competent to the discharge of the duties of that office with reputation to himself and to the...
26305To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, [10 March 1805] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Burr having just now been informed that Mr Jefferson proposes to leave the City this Day, presents respectful Compliments & Requests to know his determination, if any has been made, with Respect to Dr Browne ; as it may materially influence the movements of that Gentleman— RC ( DNA : RG 59, AOC ); partially dated; endorsed by TJ as a letter of 10 Mch. 1805 received that day and “Browne...
26306To George Washington from Aaron Burr, 13 March 1792 (Washington Papers)
An Opinion has for sometime prevailed that peace with the Indians is attainable; That the War has arisen from a belief: that this Government seek to disposses them of their Lands, and will cease whenever these misapprehensions are removed. Unfortunately it does not appear that we have since the commencement of hostilities conveyed to them any direct assurances of our wishes and designs towards...
26307To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 4 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed belongs properly to you. The writer is now representative in Congress and was many Years member of the Senate of the U.S. I have no personal knowledge of the persons Named. Some time since, I gave you my opinion against the expediency of appointing [Davis] to the office of Supervisor—Hence I learn it has been inferred as his competency or fitness to discharge the duties of Naval...
26308To James Madison from Aaron Burr, 14 October 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 October 1802, New York. “My Stepson Mr Prevost now recorder of this City, will have the honor to present you this. I take the liberty to ask, that you will present him to the President and the favor of your attentions to him during his residence in Washington.” RC (owned by Charles M. Storey, Boston, Mass., 1961). 1 p.
26309To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 26 December 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
after detaining the enclosed for several days in hopes of a safe private conveyance, I hazard it by Mail under Cover to Captn. Duncanson , a name less calculated to excite curiosity than that of T.J.—The post office in this City is kept by a Man of strict honor and integrity—Nothing is to apprehended here. how you are in Washington I know not— We still hope that you have the Vote of your...
26310To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 25 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
A very respectable republican character of R. Island, has desired me to suggest to you that it would in his opinion be politic to appoint Mr. How[ell] (late Commissr. on the St. Croix line) district atty. Next to Ho[wel]l, he recommends Nathl. S[ear]le—I am inclined to believe that the recommendation is discreet & the designation, Judicious; but you have probably, at hand, the means of further...
26311To Benjamin Franklin from Aaron Burr, 20 March 1753 (Franklin Papers)
Letterbook copy: Andover-Newton Theological Seminary Your Febry. 28. with the enclos’d Letters was very acceptable. I am sorry we [are] not provid’d with Instruments to observe the approaching Transit of Mercury. But have long since been determined to be ready for Venus 1769. By Mr. Evans’s Advice I wrote to one Mr. Adams’s in London sending a Catalogue of Instruments for a philosophical...
26312To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 23 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Several Valuable Men, of our friends in this City who are much attached to Mr. K[eteltas], have requested that I would, in this Way, make him Known to you: a duty which I perform with pleasure. William Ke[teltas] is the son of a Clergyman , now deceased, who was eminent for his piety and learning and for his zeal and uniform attachment to the principles of our revolution . on the british...
26313Aaron Burr to William P. Van Ness, [9 July 1804] (Hamilton Papers)
I should with regret pass over another Day. It is left however to your discretion. If the Fort is agreed on, it will [be] impossible to make an early business without fatigue. What you shall do will be satisfactory to me—except an early Morning hour. I have no predilection for time. From 7 to 12 is the least pleasant—but anything so we but get on. If you go out, leave a line for me with your...
26314Aaron Burr to William P. Van Ness, [25 June 1804] (Hamilton Papers)
I am disappointed of my ride. If xxx should propose to charge you with any verbal message, you may reply, that being authorised for a particular purpose, you cannot so far exceed your power and assume upon your self as to present to your principal an overture for negociation on a new basis—that you consider the negociation in which you engaged, as concluded and that it would be highly improper...
26315To George Washington from Lieutenant Colonel Aaron Burr, 10 March 1779 (Washington Papers)
The Recovery of my Health encouraged me to accept the Command of these Posts during the Winter Season, which, if any is with me a Season of Health—The Undertaking has again convinced me that my Constitution is no longer equal to the Severities of active Service—the reduced State of the Regiment and Abundance of Officers in that Line, were additional Inducements with me to leave the Army—I did...
26316To James Madison from Aaron Burr, 16 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
On the 20th. Apl. I wrote you a few lines respecting Mr John Pintard —be pleased to distinguish between John Pintard and John M. Pintard. Since that date He (J. P.) has returned from New Orleans, where he has passed some Months. He will probably be able to give you better accounts of that Country that [ sic ] any person with whom you will have an opportunity to converse with. He must be...
26317From William Marshall to Thomas Jefferson, 13 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The president of the United States of America. To Thomas Jefferson, Robert Smith, Henry Dearborne or either of them who may have the papers—hereinafter mentioned or any of them within his or their keeping or power. You are hereby commanded to appear before the Judges of the circuit court of the United States, for the fifth circuit, in the Virginia District in the city of Richmond, at the Court...
26318To John Jay from Aaron Burr, 23 February 1801 (Jay Papers)
In Case M r Morris should not be ^re-^^appointed Sheriff, the name of John Stagg Jun r . will, among others, be offered to your Consideration. I have understood that Major Stagg was introduced into the War department through your patronage and recommendation: The manner in which he left it appears from the letter contained in the Second page of the paper which I take the liberty to enclose. He...
26319Aaron Burr to William P. Van Ness, [26 June 1804] (Hamilton Papers)
The last propn. of gen H. is a worse libel than even the letter of Dr C & throughout manifests a disposition to evade. A “letter properly adapted”—Who is to judge of this—Mr B. will judge for himself & thinks his two letters very properly adapted & having expressed himself definitively on that point he is surprized to find it again brought in question. “any particular instance of dishonorable...
26320To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 15 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Pursuant to an order of the Senate I have the honor to transmit to you the Resolution & Certificate herewith enclosed and it is with great pleasure that I avail myself of the occasion to congratulate you on your re-election by a Majority which testifies how justly your fellow-citizens have appreciated your talents and the Merits of your administration I pray you to receive the assurance of the...
26321Statement by Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, [5 July 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
We the Subscribers do certify that Col Ebenezer Stevens was together with ourselves appointed by the Citizens of this City a Committee to devise and cause to be erected fortifications for its immediate Defence—that Col Stevens in the course of the execution of this trust was charged with a particular superintendence of the execution of the works and with a variety of details which occasioned...
26322Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and Ebenezer Stevens to James McHenry, [14 June 1798] (Hamilton Papers)
We have carefully attended to the subjects presented to our consideration, by your note of yesterday and now offer to you the result of our reflections. The idea of a succession of batteries from the Hook, to the City, very naturally occurs in contemplating the defence of this port, and doubtless has advantages. It would present dangers in the approach which may be expected to have...
26323To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Burrall, 8 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Note of the 6th Inst: The letter it enclosed was for Messrs Keller & Forman ; merchants in this City; to whom I delivered it immediately on receipt of the same.—They inform’d me that your former letter was by them received and that they had omitted to answer it.— I am Sir with great respect your humble servant RC ( MHi ); at foot of text:...
26324Charles Burrall to Thomas Jefferson, 6 March 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of the removal of M r Granger , there will be many efforts made to remove the subordinate officers in our Dep t especially where their offices are worth having, and already have individuals began to practice their insiduous arts to obtain mine—From, your personal knowledge of me, and from an opinion entertained by myself, that your sentiments have been favorable to me I have...
26325To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Burrall, 19 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have thought it my duty to acquaint you with an unpleasant circumstance that appeared at my office on Monday last. By the Southern Mail of that day I received a packet addressed “Baltimore Md” which contained an open letter from you to the Secretary of the Navy and a packet for the Secretary of the Treasury.—It occurred to me that there had been a omission in the address, or that they had...
26326To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Burrall, 20 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Note of the 10th Inst, covering two letters, one for Mr Skipwith, & the other for Mr Barnet both of which I forwarded by the Brig Henry, Capt Sherman that sailed on the 12th Inst for Bourdeaux. There being no prospect of a conveyance direct for Havre, I thought it advisable to send both letters by Capt Sherman.— I am Sir with great respect...
26327Charles Burrall to Thomas Jefferson, 22 March 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 16 th Ins t and to assure you that although the favorable sentiments you have expressed of my character and conduct, would at all times have been highly gratifying to my feelings, yet that they are peculiarly so at this period, when I have been so unjustly assailed; and indeed Sir, that I want language to express to you, the...
26328To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Burrall, 5 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day received a bundle of Fruit Trees from Lancaster for you which I shall forward by one of the Stages tomorrow morning. They are well secured and have arrived here without any injury whatever and I flatter myself you will receive them in like good order at W City.—The Driver of the Stage will be directed to leave them at your Home as he passes through W City, but in case he should...
26329Charles Burrall to Thomas Jefferson, [7 March 1814] (Jefferson Papers)
Since writing my letter of yesterday an insiduous piece has appeared against me in the Whig , which I enclose— It contains many unfounded suggestions to my prejudice, altho it tacitly admits that I have done my duty with correctness & impartiality—I have loaned to government more money than I could make by my office in Six years, and of six people employed in my office there is but one, a poor...
26330To George Washington from Charles Burrall, 15 May 1793 (Washington Papers)
I think it my duty in the absence of the Postmaster General to inform you that Thomas Sloss Gantt who was imprisoned in Baltimor⟨e⟩ on a charge of robbing the Mail, has lately made his escape under such circumstances as to excite a suspicion, that the means of securing him hav⟨e⟩ been voluntarily neglected. I have the honor to enclose for your perusal a copy of the correspondence between the...
26331To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Burrall, 13 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 11th Inst. enclosing a letter for Mr. Nicholson which I delivered to him early this morning— I am Sir with the highest respect your obedient Servant MHi : Coolidge Collection.
26332To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Burrall, 24 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to inform you that Mr. Dawson sailed from this port on Sunday about 2 OClock PM, and yesterday I received a letter in the mail from Washington City addressed to him in your hand writing. Previous to his sailing he requested me to forward all letters that might arrive at my office for him to Hampton in Virginia—I have therefore returned your letter in the mail of this day...
26333To George Washington from Charles Burrall, 6 January 1795 (Washington Papers)
The office of Postmaster General being vacated by Colo. Pickerings late removal to the War Department, permit me in the most respectful manner to offer myself as a candidate to supply the vacancy. Confiding implicitly in your disposition to do justice to every individual, as well as your vigilance to promote the public service I should not have troubled you with a direct application, but from...
26334To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Burrall, 1 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, April 1, 1793. On April 4, 1793, Hamilton wrote to Burrall and acknowledged receipt of “your letter of the 1st instant.” Letter not found. ]
26335To George Washington from Jonathan Burrall, 26 May 1789 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Jonathan Burrall, 26 May 1789. Burrall wrote to David Humphreys, 6 Aug. 1789: “I had the honor of addressing to the President of United States of the 26th of May last.”
26336To George Washington from Jonathan Burrall, August 1789 (Washington Papers)
Having offered myself as a candidate for the Office of Auditor of Accounts in the Treasury Dept, I beg leave to lay before you the inclosed testimonials of my qualifications, and offer to your consideration the following facts and observations. Conscious of having faithfully and diligently executed the duties of the several important Offices I have held in the Treasury Dept. since the year...
26337To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Burrall, 26 March 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
In the absence of the Postmaster General I have received your letter respecting a Balance due from the Estate of Edwd Davies late Depy. Postmaster in Savannah. The situation in which the late P. M. G. left his business, makes it peculiarly necessary, in my opinion, that he should be called upon for a settlement of his Accounts. There are balances due from his Deputies to the Amount of 15,000...
26338To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Burrall, 28 February 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, February 28, 1793. On March 2, 1793, Hamilton wrote to Burrall and referred to “your letter of the 28th ulto.” Letter not found. ] Burrall was cashier of the New York branch of the Bank of the United States.
26339Enclosure No. 1: [Sales of Government Bills on Amsterdam], 12 January 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Sales of Government Bills on Amsterdam, at the Office of Discount and Deposit in New York. Vizt, 225,000 Guilders @ 36⁴⁄₁₁ Ninetieths of a Dollar ⅌ Guilder, on a Credit of Six Months, With Interest for the Last Four Months. When sold. To whom sold. Amount in Guilders Amount in Dollars. When paid Amount of Interest. Sums paid. April 25th. Rowlett & Corp. 162,000
26340To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Burrall, [25 January 1796] (Hamilton Papers)
Our practice is to demand payment of Notes which fall due on the 4th. July, the day before, as in case of Sundays and Christmas days. This practice has prevailed in this Office and at the New York Bank from their first establishment. Yours respectfully ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Burrall was the cashier of the New York Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United...
26341To George Washington from George Burr, 22 May 1781 (Washington Papers)
We have it from good Authority that Thomas Langley Collier of Fairfield is Under the Sentence of Death by a Court Martial of Your Excellency’s Appointment for crimes Committed within and against this and the United States We do not Undertake to call in Question the Propriety of this Proceeding, nor do we pretend to say any Thing to justify the Conduct of the Man we Suppose him to be Unfriendly...
26342To James Madison from James Burrill, Jr., and Gold S. Silliman, 10 November 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 November 1810, Newport, Rhode Island. “In compliance with the request of a number of the gentlemen of the Bar of this State, we have the honor to transmit to you the enclosed resolutions.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Robbins”). RC 1 p. Enclosure (2 pp.) is a set of resolutions recommending Asher Robbins for the Supreme Court seat vacated by the death of...
26343To George Washington from Eden Burroughs, 24 December 1779 (Washington Papers)
THESE wait on your Excellency, to inform, that while Col. Hazen’s regiment remained at Coos, Lieut. Crowley, an officer of the train, meeting with my son, a young lad, of the age of fourteen years, persuaded him to inlist into his company; with some difficulty I obtained his release from that inlistment: But the young lad having his mind inflamed, by many fair promises and airy encouragements,...
26344To George Washington from Newburgh Burroughs, 22 May 1797 (Washington Papers)
I am encouraged to address this letter to you, not only from the great & amiable Character which the Universe allows you, but also from your being acquainted with the transaction concerning which I take the liberty to trouble you. You may recollect a Correspondence which Mrs Bomford had the honor of holding with you about sixteen Years ago, in consequence of some kindnesses she shewed to a Mrs...
26345To Thomas Jefferson from Nathan Burrowes, 30 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Excuse this intrusion. In addressing this scrol to you, And my presumption in aspiring to a situation which from my obscurity and abilities—I can scarcely hope for—I trust you will excuse this liberty— I asure you I am actuated by the dictates of an honest heart, deaply impres’d with a sense of your eminent Virtues and Patriotism— I wrote a letter about a year ago of nearly the same purports...
26346To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Burrowes, 2 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
As a tribute of respect to your merits as a Friend of the People, & a promoter of the useful arts, I beg your acceptance of a Patent Saddle the construction of which I hope you will be pleased with, it is sent on by the stage this day directed to the care of Mr. Barnes. I am Sir Respectfully yours. RC ( DLC ); addressed: “Thomas Jefferson vice President of the United States Washington”;...
26347To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Burrowes, 21 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your highly esteemed favor of the 12 Inst which demands my greateful acknowledgments. It is impossible not to admit the propriety of your reasons for not accepting the Saddle as a present Thay did not however occur to me in time or I Should not given you the trouble of Stating them I have thearefore made out the bill at thirty five Dollars & presented it to Mr Richards who...
26348To Alexander Hamilton from William Ward Burrows, 25 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
It becomes necessary that the Letter which I received from Judge Peters, and which I sent to you for your Perusal, should now be exhibited. I request the Favor of you to return it by the next Post. I have the honor to be Yr. obedt Servt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). In the left margin, there is an "X" mark beside the line beginning "sent to you for your Perusal..." and an "X"...
26349To Alexander Hamilton from William Ward Burrows, 27 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I shall be oblig’d to you if you will permit Lt. Reynolds who will be the Bearer of this to recruit 100 Men out of your Camp. As it is for the publick Good, and some Advantage to the Men themselves, I hope he will meet with your protection. I never got an answer to two letters which I wrote to the Person, about whom, we corresponded, when you were at New York, nor any kind of acknowledgement...
26350To George Washington from Thaddeus Burr, 27 July 1789 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Thaddeus Burr, 27 July 1789. Burr wrote to GW 1 Jan. 1791: “I find by perusing a Copy of a letter addressed to you the 27th July 1789 . . .”