1Conversation with George Hammond, [7 March–2 April 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
Since I last had the honor of addressing your Lordship, I have had several conversations with Mr Hamilton on the subject of the probable conduct which this government may be induced to observe in the case of a war between Great Britain and France, of the commencement of which we have indeed received here some vague information, though through uncertain channels. From the uniform tenor of these...
2To George Washington from Henry Dufouer, 7 March 1793 (Washington Papers)
Having been informed that a supervisor for the District of New York is not at present fixed on I take the liberty of addressing you for that appointment. The Secretary of the Treasury is acquainted with my conduct character & abilities in that line, to whom I beg leave to refer you. I have the honor to be sir Your most Obedt Servant ALS , DLC:GW . “N. York March 7” is stamped on the cover....
3To George Washington from Jacob Johnson, 7 March 1793 (Washington Papers)
I am one of the Sufferers—In the late Wars—Living on the Waters of the Susquehannah—Exposd to the Invasion of the Western Enemies—A Party of Indians and Tories under the Command of the (Indn Colo.) John Butler to the No. of Seven or Eight hundred came down upon us —At which Time my House was burnt & all in it consumed—My flocks & herds killd or carried off—all my Labor’s lost—The whole Loss...
4To George Washington from James Keith, 7 March 1793 (Washington Papers)
A few days ago Colo. Hooe delivered me your Excellencys letter, which had been sent under Cover to him. Since the Receipt of it, I have made Enquiry, whether the Defendants have taken any Steps to procure an Injunction: I cannot learn that any thing has been done in that way as yet. When the Actions were tried at the May District Court, the Defendants again brought forward the plea formerly...
5From George Washington to Robert Lewis, 7 March 1793 (Washington Papers)
I have received your letters of the 4th & 9th of Jany in answer to mine of the 23d of Decr. I would not have you seek— at least apparently —Major Harrison; but if you should, or could conveniently fall in with him soon, and without forcing the conversation, talk to him again on the Subject of his land adjoining me, & extract any thing farther from him on the subject thereof that might be...
6Tobias Lear to Thomas Lowrey and Abraham Hunt, 7 March 1793 (Washington Papers)
The President wishes to procure a Studhorse, to put to such mares as may not prove with foal by the Jacks—& to try Mares with that may be brought to the Jacks; as well as to ascertain, after they have been put, whether they are satisfied or not—for it some times happens that they will refuse the Jack, when they will not a Horse. Conceiving that you may know of, or have an opportunity of...
7To George Washington from James McHenry, 7 March 1793 (Washington Papers)
Fayetteville, Md., 7 Mar. 1793. Wrote that “Mr Wallace the gentleman who is to deliver this letter, has resided lately in Baltimore. . . . He has been a captain in the British army and served in this country till the reduction of York Town where he was made prisoner, and some time after by your indulgence permitted to return to his friends on parole. I have understood that previous to his...
8John Stagg, Jr., to Tobias Lear, 7 March 1793 (Washington Papers)
Please to submit to the President of the United States, the enclosed letter from Capt: Wm Buchanan dated 6th instant, offering his resignation. Yours most respectfully. ALS , DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW . Maryland native William Buchanan had served as a captain in the army since 1791. Although his letter to Secretary of War Henry Knox has not been identified, GW’s executive journal states that...
9From George Washington to Frances Bassett Washington, 7 March 1793 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Frances Bassett Washington, 7 Mar. 1793. Frances Bassett Washington wrote GW on 28 Mar. , “I have had the happiness to receive your favors of the 7th & 11th instants.”
10From Thomas Jefferson to Moses Cox, 7 March 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Ogden informs me you propose to rent your house near Gray’s ferry the ensuing season, that the rent last year was £30. and he supposed would still be the same. As the time it might suit me to occupy a house in the country might be longer or shorter according to circumstances, the price is of consequence, because even a low price may by shortness of time become a high one. If therefore you...