American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-06-05

put the petitioner into the proper channel for fav
! ing them examined and adjusted. To all letters Q
this sort, whether he could return favorable an
swcr or rot and however humble rank in life tn
writer might sustain, he never failed TO reply IN
condescendng and friendly manner.
Among the letters demanding particular atten
ton, while he was President, are those OF a pri
vate and confidential nature, to our Ministers
broad-Governeur Morris, Plnckney. Jay, Monroe
King; and those to the members OF the Cabinet
Jefferson, Hamilton, Randolph. Pickering, Knox
during his absences at Mount Vernon. and whil'
he was OF the Western expedition. caused by the
instruction in Pennsylvania. Morris was II
France at the first movements OF the Revolution
and the correspondence with him goes largely into
discussion of principles and events then shelving
themselves in that county. But IN all the pa
pers lett by Washington. there is nothing which
can be read with more satisfaction than his private
correspondence with Mr.. Jay, while the British
Treaty was in agitation and progress. Such a
flame did that instrument kindle in the nation,
when it was promulgated. that. even at the pres
ent day. it is almost impossible to touch upon it,
without stirring up some of the slumberlng embers
of party. Could the private letters of Washing
ton and Jay have been exhibited in broad day light
To the public. when the Treaty was laid before the
senate. there would have been but one loud and
undivided voice. as to the motives Of these men.
their unsuied patriotism ana ardent efforts Tor the
best interests OF the country, whatever might have
een thoug ht oil any features in the Treaty Itself.
In fine, take it upon me to say, without quahf-
cation, that among the mass of Washinston's pri-
vatc and confidential papers, pertaining to the
stormy seasons Of his Administration, there is no
record that breads the light. none that would, in
the smallest degree. detract from the brightness Of
4 = IL h. hntp In oaply II
sessions between Hamilton and Jefferson. he en-
dcavorcd to soothe and qnell for lie was sincere
friend to them both lie gave every facility to
Randolph that he could possibly claim or desire.
for making full and tait ,ndca'ion; aud IN all
times OF trial and excitement. he maintained dig
nity, irmness. and comp0sure, which. at the same
time they proved the integrity 81 his heart, Gained
the troubled elements Of party, and reared the pill
lars of Government on sOlld aud durable founda-
ton.
IN addition 10 the volumes OF letters just men
toned. as pertaining to the period OF the 'residen.
cY. there are fourteen other volumes. III which are
recorded the transactions Of the President with
ungress and The Heads Of tie Departments, ami
which consist Of letters that passed between him
and the sc, rctaries, on special subjects also,
linions. repurs, and intelligence. from the Score
iaues Among other records, is private journal
ArA by the President in which his official aci>
md intercourse with Che Departments dali
noted down.
AIter Washington lad again retired from the
Genes Of public station his letters we're still nu-
nervous and important 10 the end Of hi, life. e-pc
Tally those written to President Adams, Picker.
ny. Hamilton, Pinckncy, Knox. and McHcnry, on
the concerns Of the provisional army Nor wef
his old correspondents forgotten or neglected Al
tins period. also. he wrote on agricultural subjects.
and gave minute instructions in writing to his
FOR the cultivation Of his farms
have only TO add. that, besides the papers h:th-
rrto mentioned there are three volumes of address
,es received by HIM at different times from States
Cities, Towns, Religious societies. Colleges, Acad
emies, Masonic Lodges. Benevolent Institutions
Civil, Political, and Military Associations, and
,thcr corporate bodies without number. Some Of
If these were sent from Europe. They are al
methodically recorded, together With the answer,
to them, and the originals are for the most part
preserved.
Having thus presented you with brief sketch
u General Wa>hngton's papers, they are nov
ound at Mount Vernon, shall defer to another
etcr an exposition Of the method. by which 1
propose to arrange and prepare them for the press
Meantime, | am Sir, &c.
JARED SPARKS.
Hon. losEPM SToRy.