52801To George Washington from William Gordon, 17 August 1793 (Washington Papers)
The renewed choice of your Excellency to the Presidentship was what I expected; & I was much pleased, when looking over the Gazette of the United States, it appeared that the vote of every elector was in your favor. When the war commenced between G. Britain & France, I was repeatedly asked, What part will the Americans take? I always answered—I apprehend they will observe a strict neutrality;...
52802To George Washington from William Gordon, 8 March 1784 (Washington Papers)
It afforded me peculiar pleasure to learn, how your Excellency had secured your public character by your manner of retiring to the private walk of domestick happiness, after having been, in the hands of the Supreme Governor, a glorious instrument of establishing the rights of the American States. Your name will be mentioned with honor by all historians, whether Whigs or Tories: but my prayer...
52803To George Washington from William Gordon, 29 August 1796 (Washington Papers)
The most cordial congratulations attend your Excellency on your firm & successful conduct during the last Session. The United States are as much indebted to you for the same, as for procuring them a treaty with Great Britain; truly & greatly advantageous, though it may not equal the sanguine wishes of many; still infinitely preferable to a rupture, which would have ruined multitudes, benefited...
52804To Benjamin Franklin from William Gordon, 4 February 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I must pray you, amidst the multiplicity of important business that is continually crowding in upon you, to pay an attention to the enclosed (of consequence to Mr Parker) so far as to forward it by a speedy & safe conveyance. It relates entirely to his ship. Mr Deane has been imprudently making a bustle, & spreading uneasiness. His publication in the...
52805To George Washington from William Gordon, 26 September 1785 (Washington Papers)
I hope your tour has proved satisfactory, & that the obstructions in the river are not invincible, but that the expence of removing them, will be far short of the advantage. The memoirs furnish me with some circumstances, to which I was before a stranger. But in certain places the colouring is too strong. It did not require the bold judgment of a most experienced general to relinquish the...
52806To George Washington from William Gordon, 6 January 1777 (Washington Papers)
The letter sent you the last month was brought forward by a report of the enemy’s having retreated from Brunswick by water to Amboy. This is built upon authentic intelligence received the last saturday. Having made my acknowledgments to the God of hosts, I now thank & congratulate your Excellency, for & on the success of our army the last thursday sennight. The enemy will from hence see, that...
52807To John Adams from William Gordon, 10 May 1783 (Adams Papers)
From what D r Holten writes me in his of the 16 th ult I suspect You will be upon your passage home: however there is a chance of the contrary, therefore venture sending by the present conveyance from Providence to London. You are to have other letters from Braintree &c &c by the same channel; & yet this possibly may be first rec d , for which reason I mention your family & friends being well;...
52808To George Washington from William Gordon, 20 January 1787 (Washington Papers)
I take the opportunity of a vessel for Boston, that so I may send in the speediest way some seeds which I procured from a gentlewoman of my acquaintance at Ipswich, where I was first settled & remained thirteen years. I have likewise added some seed of the rocket double larkspur, which I saw in blow the last year, & was much pleased with on account of their beauty. I am yet unsettled, which...
52809To Alexander Hamilton from William Gordon, 25 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Upon my return home from a visit on the monday evening I received yours without a date. However common the principle may be, on which you urge me. to an immediate direct & explicit answer , as tho’ the least hesitation or reserve might give room for conjectures, which it can be neither your wish nor mine to excite —it is certainly a false one. In many cases a gentleman may receive information...
52810To George Washington from William Gordon, 6 September 1787 (Washington Papers)
I rejoice to find that your Lady has of late been troubled less than formerly with the bilious cholick. May She be wholly freed from it, & all prescriptions become unnecessary! Thank you for your kind wishes, they are still needful. No settlement has yet offered. I am going on with my History, & toward the latter end of next month shall begin printing. Health & strength permitting, shall...
52811To George Washington from William Gordon, 16 February 1786 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday I recd from Boston the box with the shrubs. They look as well as I could expect, & am greatly obliged to you for them. How far the severe frosts may have damaged them, must be left to the approaching spring to discover. I have some thoughts of taking a number of them with me to London. Should Providence fix me in that spot or neighbourhood, shall endeavour to furnish your garden &...
52812To George Washington from William Gordon, 5 March 1777 (Washington Papers)
The movements of the Post not having gained a thorough establishment, notwithstanding Mr Hazard’s having been employed in regulating them, your very obliging favour of Jany was not received in due time. I should be wanting as a friend, a member of the community, a son of liberty, & a disciple of Jesus, was I not to be constantly mindful of your Excellency. What can I do less than remember you,...
52813To John Adams from William Gordon, 1 May 1776 (Adams Papers)
It is almost too late to congratulate you upon our regaining Boston; but I may give you joy of our not having as yet relost it. We ought by this time to have had the harbour fortified so strongly, that a fleet could not have ventured in to have insulted the town, without paying dear for it: but there has been strange not-doings. You will ask me, who is to blame? Should I answer without...
52814To George Washington from William Gordon, 9 January 1778 (Washington Papers)
Monsr Le Baron De Steuben beg’d that I would make him the bearer of a few letters to some of my friends. Being in Boston the last week, learning that he had the best of recommendations, had been by some means neglected so as not to meet with the civilities that might justly be expected, & that he felt strongly the disappointment of the expectations he had formed of the manners of the people in...
52815To George Washington from William Gordon, 25 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
I cannot omit the opportunity, Col. Henley’s return to the camp gives me, of congratulating your Excellency on the late glorious news from France. (I sent you the last thursday sennight the conversation that passed between me & Genl Burgoyne the 1st instant.) Dr Cooper had a letter from Dr Franklin which he shewed me, & from that I gather’d that He & I together had no small hand in forwarding...
52816To George Washington from William Gordon, 30 August 1784 (Washington Papers)
Your obliging letter of the 10th instt was recd the last thursday. With the greatest pleasure I read of the health & welfare of Self & family. I was glad, that the Boston Paper came regularly; & that you may be perfectly satisfied with its continuance, inform You that it costs me nothing being admitted to the benefit of clergy—that the very covers which save my using my own paper when I write...
52817To Benjamin Franklin from William Gordon, 26 February 1777 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania After having finished the enclosed I alterd my design, and concluded upon sending it under cover to you, with request that you would forward it to Great Britain by a safe conveyance: if by the post via Holland, it may be best to put it under cover directed by an unknown hand, as the ministerial harpies at the London post office may have acquainted...
52818To George Washington from William Gordon, 31 January 1791 (Washington Papers)
A sincere desire of promoting the good of the United States, & not merely my own concerns, will, I trust, prove a sufficient apology for the interruption I am now giving your Excellency. Your country I apprehend has the advantage of Europe, for the erection of particular towns, by reason of the several great falls to be met with in the American rivers. The papers have announced the...
52819Enclosure: William Gordon to George Washington, [1 March 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
The last week I was designing to send You a friendly letter, without introducing into it any of my own concerns: but Col Henly calling upon me on the saturday afternoon, with a most extraordinary letter from Col Hamilton hath reduced me to the necessity of altering my plan. In some stations moral character is of little importance, but in mine it is next to All; & like female honour must be...
52820To George Washington from William Gordon, 7 March 1794 (Washington Papers)
Your benevolence is so well established, that no apology is needful for my introducing to your notice, my friend the Revd Mr Hickman, who prefers living in a land of real liberty to remaining in his native country, where there is little of it, though great boastings about it. Being at Cambridge the beginning of the week, a gentleman of my acquaintance, Mr Flower, who has published upon the...
52821William F. Gordon to Thomas Jefferson, 22 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I fear it will not be in my power to attend to your business with M r Michie sooner than Thursday in the next week . Orange Court commences on Monday next and is a quarterly term, where my presence is necessarily necessary to the interest of many—if it could be postponed untill thursday I should be pleased. However so sincere is my zeal to serve you that should any other day be fixed on I will...
52822William F. Gordon to Thomas Jefferson, 15 October 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure to inform you that the Judge this morning gave his opinion in your case of a Forcible entry & detainer v Michie in which the Inquest of the Jury was considered as sufficient on which to issue a warrant of restitution , and that the Justices acted legally in awarding restitution and in refusing the Traverse tendered by Michie , which put nothing in issue—The Case was argued...
52823To Thomas Jefferson from Christopher Gore, 4 January 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I now enclose you, all the copies that can be obtain’d of those proceedings, on the motion of Pagan for a new trial in his cause with Hooper, which took place, after the representation of the British Consul, to the legislature of Massachusetts. I regret that any of the papers shou’d be missing; and have endeavord, by application to the several justices of the court, to find those which are...
52824To Alexander Hamilton from Christopher Gore, 20 April 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
I have hitherto delayed answering the letter, you did me the honor to write under date 28 Febry, in hopes of being able to obtain such information on the subject as woud be agreeable to you, & afford a reasonable expectation of an adoption, by the government, of your propositions respecting the unsubscribed debt. But I am sorely mortified to find that many from whom you had a right to expect...
52825To James Madison from Christopher Gore, 20 October 1802 (Madison Papers)
Every thing here announces that in the minds of the administration the peace cannot be of long duration. This Government, probably alarmed at what it considered a new evidence of the disposition of France to assume the command of all the Nations of Europe, and apprehensive of her succeeding in another important step towards the attainment of this end, has, it is believed, resolved to resist...
52826To James Madison from Christopher Gore, 26 November 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Christopher Gore. 26 November 1805, Boston. “Since making the Statement herewith enclosed, the Underwriters find themselves called upon to represent a new Cause of Complaint, founded on a still further Extension of the Principle, before remarked on, and which is now made the Ground of condemning Property, going to Europe, merely because it was imported into the United States, & exported...
52827To Thomas Jefferson from Christopher Gore, 21 October 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I submitted to the grand jury for this district, a bill against Mr. Duplaine, for resisting and obstructing the Depy. marshal, in the execution of a writ, issuing from the Circuit Court of the United States. In addition to the evidence already transmitted to you, in my letter of the 10th. ult., a witness swore before the jury that he saw written orders, signd by Duplaine, commanding the...
52828To John Jay from Christopher Gore, 12 January 1802 (Jay Papers)
I have the pleasure to inform you, that on the 8 th . instant M r King, on the part of our Government, concluded & executed a Convention with Lord Hawkesbury, on the part of the British, by which the 6 th article of the treaty of Amity &c is abolished, except so far as relates to the execution of the 7 th . In full satisfaction of all its provisions, the U. States are to pay a definite Sum of...
52829To James Madison from Christopher Gore, 30 November 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Christopher Gore. 30 November 1805, Boston. “In making up the packet containing the Statement of the Ship Indus’s case, which I had the honour to transmit to you by post 27th: instant; the enclosed documents were omitted—viz Copy of the sentence of the Vice Admiralty Court at Halifax—copy of the Master’s protest—copy of a letter from James Stewart Esqr: proctor.” RC and enclosures ( DNA...
52830To John Adams from Christopher Gore, 23 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
The British Government having directed their Commissioners to decline any further attendance on the Board, appointed to execute the 7th article of the Treaty of Amity, Commerce, & Navigation between the United States and his Britannic Majesty, until the Obstacles, which have impeded the Progress of that under the 6th should be removed; and the only mode suggested for the Removal of said...
52831To Thomas Jefferson from Christopher Gore, 1 January 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I receiv’d your favor of the 13th. on the 24 ulto, and immediately applied for a compleat copy of the case of Pagan & Hooper. The inclosed contains such a copy of all the proceedings, prior to the representation by his Britannic majesty’s Consul, alluded to in Mr. Hammond’s memorial. On the reference of the Legislature of Massachusetts, by their resolve, to the Sup. Jud. Crt., Mr. Hooper...
52832To Thomas Jefferson from Christopher Gore, 10 September 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday morning I receiv’d your favor of the 2d. instant, and this day preferr’d a complaint to Judge Lowell against Mr. Duplaine for wilfully and Knowingly opposing and obstructing the Deputy Marshal in an attempt to serve and execute a writ of the United States. This complaint was supported by the oaths of several witnesses. Mr. Duplaine was arrested, and brought before the judge who has...
52833To Thomas Jefferson from Christopher Gore, 23 November 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I, yesterday, receiv’d your favor of the 10th. inst. with the inclosed order, of the President. Shoud any case happen, where an interference shall be necessary, on my part, to effect the purpose of the order, I will endeavor to comply with its direction, in the manner pointed out in your letter. I am, Sir, with great respect, your obed servt RC ( DNA : RG 59, MLR ); at foot of text: “Thomas...
52834To Alexander Hamilton from Christopher Gore, 27 February 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The present crisis in the Affairs of the United States cannot fail to engage the attention of all, who are interested either in their Fate, or that of civil Society in any quarter of the Globe. Feeling in common with my fellow citizens the importance of our present conduct, and not seeing in the publications which have yet reach’d us, a display, according to my comprehension, of the true cause...
52835To John Adams from Christopher Gore, 8 August 1800 (Adams Papers)
I am desired, by Monsieur Saladin, to forward the inclosed for your perusal. It was written, & published the last winter, but its contents being disagreeable to the Government, the Sale was suppressd. Among the various, & extraordinary events, which take place in the present War, that of the Resistance of a Danish Convoy to a search, seem’d to be of some significance; especially, as this...
52836To James Madison from Christopher Gore, 1 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
Shortly after writing you under date 4 June, I received the original of your Letter of the 6th. April, and also the Documents therein stated to have been sent, in support of the claim of the Government of the United States on that of Great Britain, for what the former had paid, beyond its proportion, towards the expences of the late Board at Philadelphia. In consequence whereof application was...
52837To John Jay from Christopher Gore, 13 November 1797 (Jay Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your friendly letter of June last— Since that time you have doubtless heard, how far our board has progressed, in the business of their commission. There is little prospect of our doing much more in relation to claims, on the Brit. Govt, until next April; when the term of 18 M[onth]s, limited, by the article, for the reception of complaints,...
52838To James Madison from Christopher Gore, 18 November 1805 (Madison Papers)
The ship Indus, David Myrick master, was taken by his Britannic Majesty’s Ship the Cambrian, Captain John P. Beresford, in Latitude 31.30 North & Longitude 61.56 West, & sent to Halifax, where she & all the property on board, belonging to the owners, Master & Supercargo, were condemn’d on the ground, as is said, of the illegality of the trade, which she was prosecuting at the time of the...
52839To Thomas Jefferson from Christopher Gore, 27 September 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
On the last of August, I receiv’d your favor of the 12th of the same month, requesting information of such proceedings as had taken place, in the state of Massachusetts, since the treaty with Great Britain, which might be consider’d, by that nation, as infractions thereof; and likewise a complete collection of all the printed laws of this State. None of the laws, enacted before the revolution,...
52840To James Madison from Christopher Gore, 6 October 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your several Letters to Mr. King, under the following dates viz. 8 June. 20. 23. 23. & 26. of July, and 23. of August, the latter by Mr. Brent; all of which came to hand since his absence from this place: that of June 8. covering Commission and Instructions to this Gentleman to adjust whatever remains to be decided in relation to the boundaries...
52841To James Madison from Christopher Gore and William Pinkney, 17 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 February 1802, London. Gore and Pinkney enclose copy of the minutes of the 15 Feb. proceedings of the reassembled Board of Commissioners. Board wishes to have Cabot and Glennie continue their services as assessors. They believe Glennie will “act as heretofore,” but since Cabot went to America “at a time when the functions of the Board were suspended, with our consent, and with the...
52842To Alexander Hamilton from Christopher Gore, 20 September 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
Be pleas’d to accept my sincere acknowledgments for the politeness and attention, you discover’d in rectifying the mistake made in a conversation with mr Badcock. To lie under the imputation of acting in a character different from the one I assum’d was painful—to be consider’d in this light by one whose reputation is the boast of America was the most distressing of all circumstances that coud...
52843To James Madison from Christopher Gore, 4 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
Your Letter of the 6th. April last came to hand on the 26th. instant, a few days after the departure of Mr. King, who you will have learnt, not conceiving it to be the intention of the President, did not name any Chargé d’affaires on leaving this Court. Perceiving, however, from the Estimate of Expences that it was possible several months might elapse before the arrival of a minister I thought...
52844To John Adams from Christopher Gore, 27 May 1800 (Adams Papers)
I think it probable that my stay in this Country will not be protracted beyond the 10th June, & finding that you have gone to Washington, I fear I shall not have the honor of again paying my personal respects, before my return to Europe. Should you incline to commit to my charge letters for your son, or any other person, I will endeavour to convey them in safety, & shall esteem myself honourd...
52845To John Jay from Christopher Gore, 26 September 1796 (Jay Papers)
Since my arrival in this country, your letters have procured me many civilities & attentions— From the Lord Chancellor I have received very markt & pleasing attention— And both he, & Lady Loughborough are very particular, in their enquiries after your health & happiness— You will have learnt before this reaches you, that your late Secretary is the fifth commissioner— After it was understood...
52846To Thomas Jefferson from Christopher Gore, 15 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I receiv’d your favor of the 29th. ult. on the 14. instant, and immediately communicated to Consul Dannery, the intentions of Government toward him, and my own desire to comply with such their intentions—to which he replied this day. I take the liberty to enclose you copy of my letter, and his answer—and am, sir, with the greatest respect your most obed. servt RC ( DNA : RG 59, MLR ); at foot...
52847To James Madison from Christopher Gore and William Pinkney, 28 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
The unavoidable Expences of the Board of Commissioners to which we belong make it necessary that the two Governments should from time to time be required to furnish as heretofore the means of defraying them; and as it would greatly embarrass the proceedings of the Board, and materially retard the so much to be desired Conclusion of its Labours if the arrangements which it is presumed the...
52848To James Madison from Christopher Gore and William Pinkney, 24 April 1802 (Madison Papers)
We have the Honor to transmit herewith enclosed a Copy of a List lately prepared by us of the American Claims depending before our Board, in which the actual State of each Claim in reference to the judicial Remedy, and of course to the extraordinary Title to Redress under the Treaty is explained. To render this List perfectly intelligible it may be proper, after so long a suspension of our...
52849To John Jay from Christopher Gore, 24 October 1796 (Jay Papers)
I have the pleasure to inform you, that we have begun our operations, under the treaty with this country— It is impossible to prophecy, with any certainty, what will be the temper, and disposition, with which some points will be met. To decide causes, that have been determined by the Lords Commissioners of appeal, & perhaps reverse their decisions, will affect the sensibility of some men— To...
52850To James Madison from Christopher Gore and William Pinkney, 15 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
We have the Honor to transmit herewith enclosed an alphabetical List of 467 Awards made in 300 Cases by the Board of Commissioners under the Seventh Article of the British Treaty, amounting in the whole to the Sum of £1,083,990.3.8 Sterling. This List comprehends all the Awards against the British Government executed since our re-assembling in February 1802. and will be found to exhibit so...