1To Alexander Hamilton from William Heth, 23 November 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Sickness, loss of Clerks—but more especially, the close attention which I have been obligd to pay to the preparing of my last quarters accounts, has prevented me til now, from complying with the order of the Senate enclosed by you the 31st. August last. The low wages at which, I have hitherto employd my Clerks, has induced me to subjoin a note to my statement of emoluments, which, I hope will...
2To Alexander Hamilton from David Ross, 23 November 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I am obliged to you for gratifying my request by sending me a Copy of Co. Mercers letter and of the Certificates of Mr. Hill and Mr. Crawford as it gives me an opportunity of removing any improper impressions that may be made on those who are unacquainted with all the circumstances. It was taken for granted Co Mercer would deny his charges if ever he should be seriously called on to support...
3Tobias Lear to Thomas Jefferson, 23 November 1792 (Washington Papers)
T. Lear has the honor to transmit to the Secretary of State the Commissions which were sent to the President for his signature, which they have received. T. Lear begs leave to observe that in the Commission of Mr Joy, it is expressed: “He demanding and receiving no Fees or Perquisites” —which appears to be contrary to the fourth Section of the Act passed during the last Session of Congress,...
4Henry Knox to Tobias Lear, 23 November 1792 (Washington Papers)
Please to submit the enclosed letters from M. Genl Wayne to the President of the United States. When he shall have perused them, I pray they may be returned, with any remarks he may think proper, as I must answer them this day. Yours sincerely, ALS , DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW . “Your letters of the 14 and 16 instant,” Knox wrote Wayne on 24 Nov., “have been received and submitted to the president”...
5Tobias Lear to Henry Knox, 23 November 1792 (Washington Papers)
T. Lear has the honor to return to the Secretary of War the two letters from Major General Wayne, with their enclosures, which have been submitted to the President, whose remarks thereon are herewith enclosed. ALS (letterpress copy), DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW . Lear wrote over his original date of 22 Nov. on the letterpress copy to change it to 23 November. Lear’s docket reads “23d Nov. 1792,” and...
6Enclosure: Washington’s Observations on General Wayne’s Letters, 23 November 1792 (Washington Papers)
Observations On Majr Genl Waynes letter of the 14th Instt It is unfortunate, & very extraordinary, that he should have suspended h⟨is⟩ opinion with respect to the disposition of the Army for the Winter, from a vague report of Mr H—⟨s⟩—declaration concerning the Western Posts. If this had been founded, he oug⟨ht⟩ to have looked for it from a better source, ⟨or⟩ to have disregarded it...
7To George Washington from Warner Mifflin, 23 November 1792 (Washington Papers)
“He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God”—2d Sam: 23.3. Having for a long time felt my mind impressed with a religious engagement on your account, and a belief that if measures are not taken to redress the wrongs, and alleviate the sufferings and oppression of the African race in these states, the Almighty will manifest his displeasure in a more conspicuous manner than...
8To George Washington from Alexander White, 23 November 1792 (Washington Papers)
A. White having received the enclosed from his Friend General Wood, could devise no method so effectual to inform the President of General Martins wishes and merits as by communicating the letter of General Wood. AL , DLC:GW . The enclosed letter from James Wood, lieutenant governor of Virginia, to Virginia congressman White has not been identified. General Martin is probably Joseph Martin, a...
9From James Madison to James Madison, Sr., 23 November 1792 (Madison Papers)
I have sent by a Vessel just sailed a small cask of port wine—a few Glass & plate wares with some knives & forks and two or three Books for Fanny. They are addressed to Mr. Anderson. Among the Books are two translations of Telemachus. One was bought before that in 2 vol: which is the proper one for her use could be met with. The supernumerary one which is the best for the English reader may be...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Leacock, 2[3] November 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
My being at the Pot ash works of Richd. Johns (on business) when Mr. Jefferson came there, to make some Enquiery respecting the manufactury of Pot and pearl-ash, (and, Expressing an intention of beginning the business in the forests of Virginia, where he purposed having the timber Cut down and burnt in the open air,) I considered it my duty to speak a few words on the occasion, having once...