121Memorial from Edmond Charles Genet, 27 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Soussigné Ministre plenipotentiaire de la Republique Française a l’honneur d’informer Monsieur le Secretaire d’etat Jefferson que le Citoyen Gedeon Henfield né à Salem officier à bord du Corsaire de la République Française le Citoyen Genet a été arreté et mis en prison en vertu, dit-on, d’un mandat de l’alderman Baker de cette ville qui l’accuse d’avoir enfreint, en s’embarquant à bord du...
122To Thomas Jefferson from Edmond Charles Genet, 23 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Seule contre des hordes innombrables de tyrans et d’ésclaves qui menacent sa liberté naissante, la nation francoise seroit en droit de reclamer les obligations qu’imposent aux Etats unis les traités qu’ils ont contractés avec elle et qu’elle a cimentés de son sang; mais forte de la grandeur de ses moyens et de la puissance de ses principes non moins redoutables à ses énnemis que les armes...
123Enclosure: Edmond Charles Genet to George Washington, 13 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Chargé de deffendre dans cette partie du monde les intérets et les droits du peuple français, comme vous l’etes vous même de maintenir ceux du peuple americain, J’ai juré à mon païs et Je me suis promis à moi même qu’aucune convenance privée qu’aucun motif qui serait etranger au bien général ne m’arreterait dans la marche que Je me suis tracée. J’ai mis dans ma conduite cette energie et cette...
124To Thomas Jefferson from Edmond Charles Genet, 15 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Citoyen Hauterive Consul de la République à New-York vient de m’informer qu’il s’est élevé entre lui et le Gouvernement de l’Etat dans lequel il réside à l’occasion de la Frégate l’Embuscade, une discussion sur un point de droit. Il s’agit de savoir si dans un port neutre un vaisseau armé doit laisser une trêve de 24. heures aux batimens ennemis pour en sortir. Le Citoyen Hauterive reçût a...
125To Thomas Jefferson from Edmond Charles Genet, 26 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
La lettre que vous m’avez fait l’honneur de m’écrire depuis le départ de Mr. le Président des Etats unis renferme des dispositions dignes de votre sagesse et des sentimens qui vous caracterisent. L’arrangement que vous proposez, Monsieur, nous convient à tous égards; je le communiquerai aux Consuls et Vice Consuls de la République, et, en leur recommandant de s’y conformer, je joindrai aux...
126To Thomas Jefferson from Edmond Charles Genet, 22 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Les discussions sont courtes quand on saisit les affaires par leurs véritables principes. Expliquons nous en Republicains; ne nous abaissons pas au niveau de l’ancienne politique par des subtilités diplomatiques; soyons aussi francs dans nos ouvertures, dans nos declarations, que le sont nos deux Nations dans leurs affections et par cette marche simple et loyale allons au but par la voie la...
127Translation: From Edmond Charles Genet, 22 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The Executive council of the French republic has learnt through my predecessor, the citizen Ternant, the readiness with which the government of the US. of A. attended to the facilitation of the purchases which that minister was charged to make in the US. on account of the French republic, as also the acquittal of the draughts of the colonies for which imperious circumstances obliged it to...
128Translation, 23 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Single against innumerable hordes of tyrants and slaves who menace her rising liberty, the French nation would have a right to reclaim the obligations imposed on the US. by the treaties she has contracted with them and which she has cemented with her blood: but strong in the greatness of her means, and of the power of her principles not less redoutable to her enemies than the victorious arms...
129To Thomas Jefferson from Lucas Gibbes and Alexander S. Glass, 8 July 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Lucas Gibbs and A: S: Glass In part Owners of the Cargo of the Sloop Betsy lately Captured by a French Privatier called Citizen Genet, Captn. Johannes and brought into Baltimore; as well for themselves as on behalf of the owners of the Said Sloop and of the Residue of the Cargo beg to declare and Show that Houseman & Mashiler & Mason & Hordman of the Island St: Bartholomew Subjects to the King...
130To Thomas Jefferson from George Gilmer, 6 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor inclosing the paper with Madns. observations, I much thank you for, and had trespassed on you long since, but finding no incident worth observation laid it by till the present moment, when I can inform you of an incident that reflects an evidence of my still retaining some small degree of my former elasticity Lucy having on the 25th. Inst. blessed me with a fine girl and is now...
131To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Gilmor and Samuel Sterett, 29 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
We received Your letter of the 22d. inst. and took the earliest opportunity of communicating it to the Agent of the two Ships destined for France. He assures us that it is not designed to load Merchandize of any sort or description on board of them, nor do we solicit protection for any thing, except the Vessels, the Passengers and what may be properly called their Baggage. If more is found on...
132To Thomas Jefferson from Grand & Cie., 25 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Son Excellence l’Honorable Monsieur Hamilton Sécrétaire de la Trésorerie, nous ayant demandé la Suite du Compte des Etats-Unis qui étoit ci devant Sous votre direction, ainsi que la Spécification des articles qui composent le débit de ce Compte et de celui qui a précédé; nous avons, Monsieur, l’honneur de vous informer que nous lui addressons aujourd’hui la Suite de ce Compte, pour Solde...
133To Thomas Jefferson from Grand & Cie., 24 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Le paquet par lequel nous avons l’honneur de vous addresser les duplicats de nos lettres du 25e. May dernier étant dejà cacheté, nous avons celui de joindre ici une copie des Titres à l’appui du Compte des Etatsunis, pareille à celle que nous avons eu l’honneur d’envoyer à Monsieur Hamilton. Nous n’avions pas eu l’idée de joindre cette copie à notre premier paquet, nous le faisons aujourdhui...
134To Thomas Jefferson from Grand & Cie., 25 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Nous avons l’honneur de vous addresser aujourd’hui le relevé du Compte de l’Etat de Virginie, la copie de celui des États-Unis et l’extrait du Compte qui étoit Sous votre nom particulier; nous avons aussi, Monsieur, l’honneur de vous faire part que nous portons le débit de votre Compte à celui des États Unis, que nous addressons à Son Excellence Monsieur Hamilton, le tout Soumis à votre...
135To Thomas Jefferson from John Tayloe Griffin, 16 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
You will perhaps think me an interested person who never solicited the honor of a correspondence with you until I had a favor to ask, but I hope my present unfortunate situation will be my excuse. I wish most earnestly to return to Virga. and fully intended to have accompanied my friend Mr. Randolph, who offered me a seat in his carriage, but was unluckily prevented by the want of money, nor...
136To Thomas Jefferson from Dennis Griffith, 31 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been engaged for almost two years past in measuring all the principal Waters and Public Roads in the State of Maryland and am laying down a Map thereof: upon measuring the Sea coast very carefully from the line which divides Delaware and Maryland, (the Latitude of which has been, I believe, very accurately ascertained by Messrs. Mason and Dixon) to the place where we were shewn as the...
137Memorandum from Stephen Hallet, 11 July 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Methode usité a paris pour la Preparation et l’employ du Plâtre 1° La Pierre se Brule sur la Carriere par un feu Constant de 12 a 18 heures selon quelle est plus ou moins dure. 2° elle est ensuite Battue et reduite en poudre et Se transporte au Batiment dans des Sacs: la on le passe dans une Claye ou Pannier, le plus Gros et le moins Cuit qui reste dans le pannier est battu de nouveau pour...
138To Thomas Jefferson from Parry Hall, 25 July 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Parry Hall incloses a Proof Sheet of the Notes on Virginia ; which, with the gratest Respect, and a high sense of Obligation, he lays before the Honble. Mr. Jefferson. RC ( MHi ); addressed: “Honble. Mr. Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as received 25 July 1793. Despite printing a proof sheet , which has not been found, Hall went no further in republishing TJ’s notes on Virginia ( Benjamin Rush to...
139To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 5 July [1793] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his Compliments to the Secretary of State—requests to be informed, if it will be convenient to him to meet the Secretary at War and Mr. H. to day at twelve oClock. If it will, they will be at that hour at Mr. Jefferson’s office. RC ( DLC ); partially dated; endorsed by TJ as received 5 July 1793 and so recorded in SJL .
140I. Alexander Hamilton’s Outline for the Letter of Recall, [ca. 2 August 1793] (Jefferson Papers)
I Discussion of the points in controversy I fitting out privateers—1 as it stands on the general law of Nations—2 upon the Treaties Right of […] { ☞ Inlistment of our Citizens as connected with it with reference to his observations. II Exercise of consular Jurisdiction— I as it stands on general law of Nations II Upon treaties III Upon the principles of France herself—see
141To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 24 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to inform you that the Collectors have been furnished with all the Sea letters that have been received from Your Department, And that a demand exists at several of the Custom Houses for more. With great respect, I have the honor to be, Sir, your Obedt Servt. RC ( NNP ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Hamilton; at foot of text: “The Secretary of State”; endorsed by TJ as received...
142To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 26 August [1793] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his Compliments to Mr. Jefferson informs him that he has abandonned the intention of sending Mr. Little on being satisfied that the business may as well be confided to the Capt. of the Sloop. The Sloops name is the Hannah. The Capts. William Culver. The letter for our Consul at Havre is all that is now wanting to complete. RC ( DLC ); partially dated; with apparently...
143IV. Alexander Hamilton’s Draft Report on the American Debt to France, with Jefferson’s Commentary, [5 June 1793] (Jefferson Papers)
The Secy. of the Treasury, to whom were referred by the President of the US. sundry documents communicated by the Min. Plenipy. of the Republic of France, respectfully makes the following report thereupon. The object of the communication appears to be to engage the US. to enter into arrangements for discharging the residue of the debt which they owe to France by an anticipated payment of the...
144Rules on Neutrality, 3 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
1. The original arming and equipping of vessels in the ports of the United States by any of the belligerent parties, for military service offensive or defensive, is deemed unlawful. 2. Equipments of merchant vessels by either of the belligerent parties in the ports of the United States, purely for the accommodation of them as such, is deemed lawful. 3. Equipments in the ports of the United...
145I. Alexander Hamilton’s Questions for the Supreme Court, [ca. 18 July 1793] (Jefferson Papers)
I Do the Treaties between the United States and France give to France or her Citizens a right , when at War with a Power with whom the UStates are at peace, to fit out originally, in and from the Ports of the UStates, vessels armed for War, with or without commission? Agreed x II If they give such a right Does it extend to all manner of armed vessels or to particular kinds only? If the...
146VIII. Alexander Hamilton’s Report on the American Debt to France, 8 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury to whom was referred a Communication from the Minister Plenipotentiary of the Republic of France, on the subject of the Debts of the United States to France, respectfully makes thereupon the following Report. The object of this communication is to engage the United States to enter into an arrangement for discharging the residue of the debt which they owe to...
147Enclosure: Alexander Hamilton’s Report on a New Foreign Loan, 15 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of the treasury in obedience to the order of the President of the US. of the 6th. inst. respectfully makes the following report. The statement herewith transmitted, marked A. shews in the Credit side thereof, the amount of the fund arising from foreign loans transferred to the US. amounting to 2,965,643.47 D. and, on the Debet side thereof, the amount of the sums which have been...
148To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, [13] May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to transmit, for the information of the Secretary of State, the Copy of a letter of the 23rd. of April last from the Collector of the District of Nantucket to the Register of the Treasury. Copies of the declarations on the Registers, therein referred to, are also transmitted. RC ( DLC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Hamilton; endorsed by TJ as...
149Cabinet Opinions on Edmond Charles Genet, 23 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
At meetings of the heads of departments and the Attorney General at the President’s on the 1st. and 2d. of Aug. 1793. On a review of the whole of Mr. Genet’s correspondence and conduct, it was unanimously agreed that a letter should be written to the Minister of the US. at Paris, stating the same to him, resuming the points of difference which had arisen between the government of the US. and...
150To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 13 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury proposes to the Secretary of State a Meeting of the Trustees of the Sinking Fund at the Office of the Secy. of State the day after tomorrow twelve oClock. If convenient to him he will please to give notice accordingly to The Atty. General. If the Sy. of the Treasury hears nothing to the contrary he will attend of course. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 13...