1To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 1 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
Mr Dalton informed me yesterday, that, not being pressed as to time before monday next, he would consider himself as the treasurer of the mint, until Saturday night. He would then deliver up his charge to the director; who would have no difficulty in executing the little business, which might occur for a few days, and would very readily agree to undertake it. Mr Rittenhouse, not being in town,...
2To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 1 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
I am of opinion, that a passport ought to be granted for the above vessel, on condition, that she take any freight of provisions, which the owners of the vessels, detained at Bourdeaux ma<y> choose to put on board for their use. ADS , DNA : RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters. This note was written on a letter of 1 May addressed to Randolph from Philadelphia merchants Reed & Forde: "We have a ship at...
3To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 4 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor of sending to you a copy of the instructions as they were first drawn and submitted to Mr Jay and Colo. Hamilton. My conversations and reflection will probably make several changes in them: but the outlines being there, I think it best to bring the subject before you, as early as possible. In particular, I have notes concerning the commercial treaty; which I shall draw...
4To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 5 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
E. Randolph has the honor of informing the President, that General Knox and Mr Bradford have been notified by him personally; and that General Knox promised to notify Colo. Hamilton. E. Randolph will wait on the President at ½ after 11 o’clock. AL , DNA : RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters. The date is taken from the docket on the letter.
5To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 6 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
The secretaries of the treasury and war department being of opinion, that it is constitutional and expedient to impower Mr Jay to conclude a treaty of commerce with Great Britain, the powers are drawn, conformably with these ideas. But as they entertain sentiments, different from mine, and have committed them to paper, permit me to assign a few of the most operative reasons on my mind. 1. To...
6To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 8 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
We were so late in getting here last night, that I had not an opportunity of putting this letter into the mail. However, it is not of consequence enough to regret; as it only contains the message for the letter of Governor Fenner, Mr Pinckney’s memorial, and my answer. "To the two houses "Having forwarded to you on the 15 day of April last the copy of a letter from the Minister Plenipotentiary...
7Cabinet Opinion, 13 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
At a meeting of the heads of the departments and the attorney General, at the house of the President, of the United States, the subject of affording an auxiliary force to Major General Wayne for the purpose of enabling him to make a vigorous and offensive campaign against the hostile Indians being considered, it is advised, that he be authorised, to call for two thousand mounted volunteers...
8To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 14 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
The secretary of state has the honor of returning to the President the letters from Mr Morris and Mr Livingston A memorandum is taken for an inquiry to be made into the subject of the former; and it seems very plain, that Mr L——n has left an opening to be asked again. If the President thinks proper to repeat his application, perhaps a good mode of introduction would be, to say to him, that it...
9To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 15 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of State has the honor of submitting to the President the draft of a letter to the different foreign ministers, resident here; except Mr Hammond, to whose court Mr Jay is charged. It is written with a view to quicken the redress of our suffering citizens, by saving the time, which a formal negotiation will require. If indeed a formal negotiation should at last be necessary; even...
10To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 15 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor of inclosing to you some very afflicting letters from M. de la Fayette to his intimate friends in Europe. They are accompanied by a letter from Tollendal, addressed to you, which shews the reason of their being sent. Many of them are in French; and I will have them translated, if you should not think, that those, which are in English, and in the same unhappy strain, would...
11To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 15 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of State begs the favor of the President to cast his eye over the inclosed draft of a letter, intended for Govr Sinclair, and Mr Sergeant respectively; and to signify his pleasure thereon. AL , DNA : RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters. The letter is docketed, "From the Secy of State 15 May 1794." A copy of Randolph’s proposed letter of this date to Arthur St. Clair was entered into the...
12To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 19 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor of handing to you the following names, for consideration, as successors to Mr Morris; without however undertaking to say by any means, that I could recommend all of them. Edward Rutledge South Carolina James Innes Virginia William Paca Maryland Govr Mifflin Pennsylvania Governor Lee Virginia Colo. Hamilton, General Knox and Mr Bradford either have or will furnish their...
13To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 20 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of State has the honor of informing the President of the United States, that Mr Van Berckel, Resident of the United Netherlands here, has this moment announced to the Secretary in form his marriage with Madam Bacler de L’eval. The main object of this annunciation being, that it may [b]e communicated to the President, and the public; a short note is sent for the latter purpose to...
14To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 22 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of state has the honor of submitting the inclosed letter from the director of the mint to the consideration of the President. AL , DNA : RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters; LB , DNA : RG 59, GW’s Correspondence with His Secretaries of State.
15To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 22 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of state has the honor of sending to the President Mr Hammond’s reply, this moment received, and the letter of the 29th of April to which he refers. The President will be so good, as to let the Secretary have the papers, as early in the morning as may be convenient; to have them copied on the supposition of their being proper for congress; and to prepare a short answer as to...
16To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 22 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
E. Randolph has the honor of returning to the President, the list, which was yesterday put into his hands; and at the same time incloses a letter from Mr Frelinghuysen as to Mr Burr—In a conversation with Mr Madison, his opinion appears to be decided, that the constitution does not incapicate Mr Burr; and that he is a proper person —An objection seems to be ready in the mouth of some for young...
17To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 23 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of state has the honor of transmitting the papers and message; taking at the same time the liberty of suggesting the propriety of instructing Mr Dandridge to inform the Speaker and Vice President, that this and the Secretary’s letter of yesterday are not in confidence. Otherwise, they will be concealed under the confidential message of yesterday from the public eye. To both...
18To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 26 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
The secretary of state has the honor of informing the President, that Mr Adams is of opinion, that his son will and ought to accept the appointment; and that he himself will advise him to accept it. Mr Monroe assents to the nomination of himself. The inclosed is a draft of the message, which was mentioned to the President this morning. AL , DNA : RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters; LB , DNA : RG 59,...
19To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 28 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
May 28. 1794. The Secretary of State has the honor of informing the President, that the most respectable merchants here recommend Joseph Wilson, as Consul for Dublin; he being a man, who has lived in Philadelphia for many years; and holds considerable property in the city. Connyngham and Nesbitt are satisfied, that a consul cannot be in any respect necessary at Rouen at this time; as the trade...
20To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 31 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of state has the honor of informing the President of the United States, that, having already accounted to him for the sum of thirteen thousand, two hundred dollars, destined for the relief of such of the exiles from St Domingo, as resided in the United States, he has offered the remaining eighteen hundred dollars, as follows: six hundred to Pennsylvania, which have been accepted:...
21To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 5 June 1794 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of State has the honor of reporting to the President of the United States upon the Laws of the present session of Congress, That the following are memoranda of all the Laws yet printed. 1. The alteration of the flag. 2. The relief of the Inhabitants of St Domingo—what remains to be executed is to obtain a credit with the French Republic; with which Mr Monroe will be charged. 3....
22To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 20 June 1794 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor of inclosing to you a copy of the rule (no. 1.), prescribed to hostile vessels, sailing from our ports, and of my letter (no. 2) to the different foreign ministers. Mr Hammond was of course addressed; and he returned an answer (no. 3). I immediately replied as in no. 4; and this morning he wrote to me again, as in no. 5. From the whole texture of his correspondence, he...
23Enclosure II: Edmund Randolph to Foreign Ministers, 18 June 1794 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor of enclosing to you the determination of the President of the United States, as to the sailing of the vessels of War of any of the belligerent Nations from the United States. The rule being reasonable in itself, and conformable to the law of nations, is now transmitted to you, with a hope, that you will cause it to be promulgated among the Ships of War, whether public or...
24Enclosure IV: Edmund Randolph to George Hammond, 19 June 1794 (Washington Papers)
I am this moment honored by your letter of yesterday’s date, acknowledging the receipt of the Rule adopted by the President of the United States, for regulating the sailing of the vessels of nations hostile to each other. It is true Sir, that on the 27th of February last, I received your letter of the 25th of the same month; in which you express yourself in general terms thus—"Particular...
25Enclosure VI: Edmund Randolph to Thomas Newton, Jr., 19 June 1794 (Washington Papers)
I am to acknowledge the receipt of your letter to the President of the United States, communicating the collection of a sum of money for the relief of our Captive brethren in Algiers. The sensibility, displayed by those, who have contributed, is intitled to great respect. But notwithstanding the interest, which the President takes in the fate and happiness of our suffering fellow citizens, he...
26Enclosure VII: Edmund Randolph to Perez Morton, 19 June 1794 (Washington Papers)
It is impossible to recollect the sufferings of our captive brethren in algiers, without feeling a high respect for the exertions, made by the manager of the Boston Theatre, for their relief. But however great the interest may be, which the President of the United States takes in their fate and happiness, he is of opinion, that he ought to decline any other agency upon the occasion, than what...
27To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 21 June 1794 (Washington Papers)
I was this morning honored by your letter of the 19th instant from Baltimore. Mr Adams’s commission was completed, before you left this city. Having notified his appointment to him, I yesterday received a letter from him, dated at Boston on the 14th instant. He accepts, and will set out for Philadelphia about the 24th or 26th of this mon[th]. Hence it is certain, that he will be here on your...
28To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 22 June 1794 (Washington Papers)
I did myself the honor of writing to you yesterday and the day before. It has since become necessary, to decide the case of the ship William, of Glasgow, which was said to have been captured by a French cruizer, within the protection of our coast. But the evidence having been deemed by us all incompetent to establish the fact, both the French and English Ministers have been informed, that she...
29To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 25 June 1794 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor of inclosing to you a copy of a letter from Mr G. Morris, dated March 7. 1794; concerning the Algerine business. Immediately upon receiving it, I sent a copy to Colo. Hamilton, requesting him to prepare the money, voted by congress; in order that a plan might be concerted, to give effect to the object, and prevent Mr Humphries from clashing with Mr Morris. Mr Morris has...
30To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 26 June 1794 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor of inclosing to you a letter from Mr Fauchet, my answer, and my letter to Mr Gore, relative to the prosecution against Mr Juteau, chancellor of the Consulate of the French Republic in Boston. I trust, that the harshness of the proceeding will be found not to have been premeditated, and to be no more, than what the forms of the courts in Massachusetts dictated. I have the...