1To George Washington from John Davidson, 2 July 1789 (Washington Papers)
As Naval Officer of the Port of Annapolis, being the third District in this State, I feel myself embarrassed in making this Application to your Excellency, but if the experience gained in thirty odd years practice can qualify me for the Office I can truly vouch for it, and hope it will not be deemed Arrogance in me to superadd that amongst the first Acts of Governor Johnson’s Administration...
2To Alexander Hamilton from John Davidson, 24 September 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Annapolis, September 24, 1789. On October 3, 1789, Hamilton wrote to Davidson acknowledging the receipt of Davidson’s “letter of the 24th of last month.” Letter not found. ] Davidson was collector of customs at Annapolis.
3To Alexander Hamilton from John Davidson, 24 November 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Annapolis, November 24, 1789. On December 8, 1789, Hamilton wrote to Davidson : “I have duly received your letter of the 24th of November.” Letter not found. ]
4To Alexander Hamilton from John Davidson, 2 January 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Annapolis, January 2, 1790. On January 22, 1790, Hamilton wrote to Davidson : “I am favored with your letter of the 2d Instant.” Letter not found. ]
5To Alexander Hamilton from John Davidson, 10 November 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Annapolis, November 10, 1790. On November 17, 1790, Hamilton wrote to Davidson : “I have received your letter of the 10th. instant.” Letter not found. ] Davidson was collector of customs at Annapolis.
6To Alexander Hamilton from John Davidson, 27 December 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Annapolis, December 27, 1791. On January 9, 1792, Hamilton wrote to Davidson : “I have recieved your letter of the 27th ultimo.” Letter not found. ] Davidson was collector of customs at Annapolis.
7To Alexander Hamilton from John Davidson, 18 August 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I have always with cheerfulness obeyed your Mandates, and to keep up a proper Republican System, I have in my turn to request that you will be pleased to obey mine; it goes to your providing Funds for the improvement of an high eligible Lot in our Presidents City convenient to his House, over which you may look as to position only, which I mean to convey to you in Fee, on Condition that you...
8To Alexander Hamilton from John A. Davidson, 20 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to report Agreeable to your orders of the 9th. of September last; Since my Appointment in the 1st. Regiment I have waited orders to join my Regiment. Secondly. I was settling my private Affairs, thirdly I was seized with a bilious fever, which lasted me a considerable Time as the Physicians certificate enclosed will show—Now I have recovered. I wait for Cumberland River &...