1To Alexander Hamilton from William Seton, 6 February 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have delayed answering your very kind Letter of the 24th till I could have a more ⟨detailed⟩ knowledge of what was going on. Col Duer tells me he has however written you in the mean while. Every Interest is rushing by the phalanx of opposition with our Legislature to grant them a Charter —and it is impossible yet to judge whether they will carry their point or not. The Committee have...
It is my wish that you transmit to this office a return of the public property, exclusive of cash and bonds, in the hands of all the officers of the customs in your district, that is to say, the scales, weights, boats, &c. which may be in the hands or charge of any officer of the customs, from the Collector to the Inspector or Inspectors. This return it will be fit that you also transmit with...
3To George Washington from Pierre L’Enfant, 6 February 1792 (Washington Papers)
having already Communicated to you thro’ Mr Jefferson some papers relating to the late transaction of the Commissioners in the new City, I take the liberty to address to you here Inclosed Copies of serverals others which I but lately obtained & which I conceive proper also to submit to your Consideration. the Injury done to Mr Roberdeau to the Commissary & to other people acting under him &...
4Tobias Lear to Hercules Mulligan, 6 February 1792 (Washington Papers)
Philadelphia, 6 Feb. 1792. “The President is desirous of getting some black mole skin, like that of which you made him a pair of breeches when he was in New York—and not being able to procure any in this City he has directed me to request, if there is any in N. York, that you will be so good as to get and send to him as much as will three pair breeches; the amount of which shall be remitted to...
5To George Washington from Francis Wade, 6 February 1792 (Washington Papers)
The Indian war having become a subject of much Controversy, that some men have catched at it to make themselves appear conspicuous by their writings, and oppositions thereto, permit me Sir altho an unlettered man, to drop a few hints to yourself, in preference, to publishing them to the world, also a few reasons for my presumption in intruding on your patience, and my Conjectures, in...
6To James Madison from Henry Lee, 6 February 1792 (Madison Papers)
I have your letter of the 29h. Frenau’s Gazette you mention has not reached me, nor indeed have I for two mails got any papers from him. This precariousness in the reception of his paper will cramp the circulation of it. For which I am exceedingly sorry as it is rising fast into reputation. Innes is so pleased with the attention of the editor to political matters and to the independence...
7Bounty Payments for Cod Fisheries, [6 February] 1792 (Madison Papers)
On 3 February 1792 the Committee of the Whole began consideration of the bill for encouragement of the cod fisheries. As passed by the Senate, the first section of the bill replaced the existing drawback (of the import duty on salt) to exporters of salted fish with a new one based on tonnage to owners of fishing vessels. Debate on 6 February centered on the advantage which the bill bestowed on...
8From Thomas Jefferson to Richard Harrison, 6 February 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
On examining the papers of Mr. Short I find he has made the following draughts on my account on Messrs. Willinks V. Staphorsts & Hubard, to wit. ƒ 1790. Aug. 21. for 2200– 0 } banco. 2203– 1 Sep. 22. for 1328–17 Dec. 30. for 2199– 5 Besides these I drew on advice with the Secretary of the Treasury Aug. 4. 1790. for 4036-florins courant. These I believe constitute the whole of the credits of...