1To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 6 April 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, April 6, 1790. On May 1, 1790, Hamilton wrote to Coxe : “Yours of the 6th of the same month also came to hand.” Letter not found. ]
2To Alexander Hamilton from Elbridge Gerry, Rufus King, George Mathews, Lambert Cadwalader, James Jackson, and John … (Hamilton Papers)
The Subscribers appointed on the part of Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Burke to consider whether there was an honorable Ground of accomodation between the parties in respect to certain Expressions made use of by Mr. Burke in the house of Representatives on Wednesday last, relatively to an Eulogium pronounced by Mr. Hamilton on general Green on the 4th. of July last, having inquired into the...
3To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Lincoln, 6 April 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Boston, April 6, 1790. “I have just now had with me Mr. Thomas, son of the late General Thomas, whose Mother has the care of Light house at Plymouth. When she was first appointed to that trust he was a minor otherwise he probably would have had the appointment himself. He is a Young Gentleman of a good character and I think is a fair candidate for the appointment under the United States. I...
4To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Pickering, 6 April 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Last evening a gentleman called on me to inform me of Mr. Duer’s resignation; and to urge me to apply for the vacant office. Having since reflected on a variety of circumstances which would render the office eligible, I have concluded to make known to you my willingness to take it, if you, who know me perfectly well, think I can give you the aid you would wish for and expect in an assistant....
5Treasury Department Circular to the Collectors of the Customs in Georgia Except Savannah, 6 April 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to desire that you will remit all monies, which you may now have on hand, or hereafter receive on account of the Customs, to John Habersham, Esquire Collector for the port of Savannah, taking duplicate receipts for the same, one of which to be transmitted to my Office, and the other to be retained by you. This mode of payment you will continue till otherwise directed by me. I am, Sir,...
6To Alexander Hamilton from Otho H. Williams, 6 April 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Baltimore, April 6, 1790. “The Brigantine Providence, Arnold Briggs, from Rhode Island, arrived at this port the 22d. February last with a large variegated Cargo, Among the rest thirtytwo Casks of New England rum—an article subject to duty, from Rhode Island, if Manufactured there; and the contrary is not pretended.… A deduction of ten Per Cent was allowed from the duties on the Cargo.… But...
7[Diary entry: 6 April 1790] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 6th. Sat for Mr. Savage, at the request of the Vice-President, to have my Portrait drawn for him. The Company at the Levee to day was thin. The day was bad. The portrait for which GW sat today was painted by Edward Savage for John Adams and hung by the Adamses in their home in Quincy, Mass. (see EISEN Gustavus A. Eisen. Portraits of Washington . 3 vols. New York, 1932. , 2:458).
8To George Washington from Ferdinando Fairfax, 6 April 1790 (Washington Papers)
Being informed that William Vans Esq. of Salem (a friend of mine) has received an appointmt from the General Court of Massachusetts, as Collector of the Excise for the South District of the County of Essex in that State, and that it is expected that Congress will take that branch of Revenue into their own hands; I take the Liberty of mentioning this appointmt to you, and (as it is probable his...
9To George Washington from Henry Knox, 6 April 1790 (Washington Papers)
In consequence of your instructions, I have directed Captains Burbeck’s and Savage’s companies of artillery, and Captain Smith’s company of infantry, to be embarked, at the Garrison of West Point, on board of vessels, in order to be transported to Georgia, and I expect they will arrive at this city, and be in readiness to proceed to sea, by the 9th instant. All the said companies are to act as...
10From George Washington to Louis XVI, 6 April 1790 (Washington Papers)
Very great and good Friend and Ally As the Time limited for the Duration of Mr Jefferson’s Residence in Quality of our Minister plenipotentiary near your Majesty will shortly expire, and the public Interests require that he should undertake other Functions, we have directed him to take Leave of your Majesty, and to assure you of our Friendship and sincere Desire to preserve and strengthen the...