Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Gouverneur Morris, 18 May 1794
From: Morris, Gouverneur
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Sainport [France] 18. May 1794.
My dear Sir

In the list I sent you of payments made by our Bankers here I did not include the Sum of bf. 5997. paid by the Bankers at Amsterdam on the 12. April 1793 and which at the then agio of 1½ p % amounted to f. 6086.19. as you will find by their account being for No. 26. in your list sent me amounting to livres 13327.14.10 equal to Dollars 2468. 1.
The party to whom this payment was made writes me thus on the 18. of last month. “according to your advice I have wrote by duplicate in Sepr. last to Mr. Hamilton Secretary of the Treasury for the payment of the principal Sum due to me upon Certificate of Congress. I wrote again in January and lastly in the beginning of march. To all these I have had no answer and cannot imagine what can be the Reasons of it unless perhaps the answer should have been directed to you. Be so obliging I pray you Sir as to let me know if you have heard any thing of that affair since the Time of our Correspondence last year. You know that I have lost my Certificate but that is no Reason I hope why I should lose the money also.” This letter which was forwarded by Mr. Pinckney I have just received and shall reply thro him that I am persuaded the letters to you or your answers must have miscarried.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Edward Carrington, 19 May 1794
From: Carrington, Edward
To: Hamilton, Alexander

District of Virga. RichmondMay 19. 1794
Sir,

Yours of the 8th. Instant covering a letter for Mr. Augustine Davis the post Master at this place was recd. two posts ago, and was instantly delivered to himself by my own hands.
Yours of the same date directing that the Expences incurred in forwarding your letters of the 26th March & 18th April to sundry Collectors of the Customs in this district, are to constitute charges against the public has also been received. I do not however understand you that I am, in the present situation of the Vouchers, to debit the amount in my Revenue Accounts, but that my Acct. for the expenditures is to be specially audited & passed at the Treasury, as that of any other individual would, for a like service. You will therefore receive inclosed the Acct. with the Necessary Vouchers.
Having, in mine of the 18th of March, made you a communication concerning the requisition of Mr. Hopkins for about 15000 dols. for the Int. of the public debt becoming due on the 1st apl. it occurs now that it is at least not improper, to inform you, that he afterwards reduced the requisition to 11400. This now has been for some time paid, and you will no longer consider the sums appearing on my weekly reports, as destined to that demand.
I am very respectfully   Sir   Your most Ob st

Ed CarringtonSupr D.V.
A. Hamilton Esq


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Isaac Holmes, 19 May 1794
From: Holmes, Isaac
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Charleston, South Carolina, May 19, 1794. On June 17, 1794, Hamilton wrote to Holmes: “I have received your letter of the 19th of may with its inclosures.” Letter not found.]


Title: List of Names From Whence to Take a Minister for France, [19 May 1794]
From: Knox, Henry
To: Washington, George

[Philadelphia, May 19, 1794]

Georgia
Nathaniel Pendleton (District Judge)

Baldwin

S Carolina
J Rutlege

E Rutlege

CC Pinkney

Pinkney (late Governor)

North Carolina

Virginia
T. Jefferson

J Madison

Mc. Clurgh
}
Principles as to FR unknown

J Marshall

E Randolph

Henry Lee

Maryland
Governor Johnson
}
ditto

James McHenry

Syms Lee

Delaware
Paca

Pennsylvania
Thomas Mifflin

W. Bingham

Franklin (absent)

Bradford (Atty General)

Ingersol

New Jersey

New York
G. Clinton

Connecticut
Humphreys

Massachusetts
N Hampshire

Charles Jarvis

James Sullivan

E Gerry


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 20 May 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, May 20, 1794. Requests “a Warrant for eight hundred Dollars for the purpose of paying the balance due to the Coppersmith for his work on the Bald head Lantern, and to make a further payment to the Blacksmith.”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Daves, 20 May 1794
From: Daves, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

New Bern [North Carolina] May 20, 1794. “Agreeable to your letter dated April 3rd. I have appointed John Wallace Agent for Imploying workmen supplying materials &c for the fortifications to be erected at Ocacoke.…


Title: Account with Denis F. Donnant, [23 May 1794]
From: Hamilton, Alexander,Donnant, Denis F.
To:

[Philadelphia, May 23, 1794]

Mr. Hamilton Dr. to Denis f Donnant from the 17th february 1794. Philadelphia.

2 monts & better tuition  of the french language
}
6 dol.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 23 May 1794
From: Washington, George
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Philadelphia] May 23, 1794. “Pay to the Director of the Mint of the U. States, four hundred dollars; to be applied to the purposes of that Establishment.”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Wilhem and Jan Willink, Nicholaas and Jacob Van Staphorst, and Nicholas Hubbard, 23 May 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Willink, Wilhem,Willink, Jan,Van Staphorst, Nicholaas,Van Staphorst, Jacob,Hubbard, Nicholas

[Philadelphia, May 23, 1794. On July 15, 1794, Willink, Van Staphorst, and Hubbard wrote to Hamilton: “We have received your esteemed favor of 23 May.” Letter not found.]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 24 May 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, May 24, 1794. “I have the honor to communicate to you an offer to build a house for the keeper of the Light house on Plumb Island.… I have no particular grounds on which to form an opinion of the reasonableness of these proposals, except that Genl Lincoln has not expressed any opinion unfavorable to them.…”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, [24 May 1794]
From: Washington, George
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Philadelphia, May 24, 1794]

The Secretary of State informs me, that as the intercourse with Europe will be opened on Monday it is expedient that an arrangement should be made concerning the million of dollars directed to be borrowed for foreign purposes. I wish therefore to know, whether any steps have been taken upon the subject; and if not, that the loan should be set on foot in order that a proper disposition may be made of the money.
Philadelphia the 24 May 1794.Go. Washington


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Otho H. Williams, 26 May 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Williams, Otho H.

[Philadelphia, May 26, 1794. On June 5, 1794, Williams wrote to Hamilton: “I can … answer your letter of the 26th Ultimo.” Letter not found.]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from George Wray, 26 May 1794
From: Wray, George
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Hampton, Virginia, May 26, 1794. On June 24, 1794, Hamilton wrote to George Washington and referred to “The inclosed Letter from the Collector of Hampton of the 26th. of May.” Letter not found.]


Title: Enclosure: Jean Antoine Joseph Fauchet to Edmund Randolph, [25 May 1794]
From: Fauchet, Jean Antoine Joseph
To: Randolph, Edmund

Philadelphie, le 6 Prairial, l’an 2me. &c &c.

Je Suis chargé par le Conseil Exécutif de la République française de notifier au Gouvernement des Etats-unis, le décrét de la Convention Nationale dont j’ai l’honneur de joindre ici copie. Ce décrét en conservant à nos vaisseaux le Pavillon tricolor, n’a fait qu’en chasser l’alliage de Monarchie qu’on y avait lainé Subsister; ces restes d’un régime honteux ne méritent plus de déparer par leur voisinage le Signe de notre régénération.
Je vous prie, Monsieur, de donner les ordres nécessaires pour que ce nouveau Pavillon Soit reconnu dans vos parts.

Jh. Fauchet


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Seton, 27 May 1794
From: Seton, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[New York, May 27, 1794. On June 16, 1794, Seton wrote to Hamilton: “On the 27 & 28th of last month I took the liberty of writing you an official and private Letter.” Letter of May 27 not found.]


Title: Treasury Department Circular to the Collectors of the Customs of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York, 27 May 1794
From: Treasury Department,Hamilton, Alexander
To: Collectors of the Customs of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York

Treasury Department, May 27, 1794
Sir

In conformity with the opinion of the Attorney General I have to inform you that the addition of 20 ⅌ Cent made to the allowance to Fishing Vessels by the act of May 2nd 1792 is to extend as well to the limitation of 170 Dollars contained in the act of the 16th of February preceeding as to the specific rates of allowance, that is to say, the limitation is now Two hundred and four Dollars instead of one hundred and seventy Dollars.
A temporary absence of the Comptroller occasions the direct communication of the above opinion from this office.
With consideration


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 27 May 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Washington, George

Treasury Departmt. May 27. 1794.
Sir,

In answer to the enquiry you have been pleased to make, I have the honor to inform you that nothing has been yet done upon the first section of the Act of the 20th of March last, which appropriates a million of dollars, to defray any expenses that may be incurred in relation to the intercourse between the United States and foreign nations; authorising the President if necessary to borrow the whole or any part of that sum.
I should before this have brought that subject under the consideration of the President, but for the following reasons—
The Act directs that the sum in question shall be paid out of any monies which may be in the Treasury, not otherwise appropriated—but refers to no time as the criterion of such unappropriated monies. To understand monies as synonimous with funds, which was no doubt meant, as has been the frequent language of appropriation Laws—and to attach the appropriation upon the funds, which at the time of passing the Act were not otherwise appropriated, would materially endanger the adequateness of the funds for satisfying the appropriations for the War Department for the present year, which happens to have received the signature of the President one day later.
To act therefore upon the law in this sense would essentially embarrass that more urgent part of the public service which respects our military operations & would no doubt contravene the intention of the Legislature.
It is well understood, that this intention was to postpone the object in question to a future provision, & accordingly the Committee of ways and means have had a special reference to it in the new taxes proposed.
To construe the law according to this intention, it is necessary to wait for such further provision—for there would be no fund that could be relied upon as the basis of the loan to be obtained.
When this provision shall be made, it will remain for the President to determine, whether he will upon contingency incur the expense to the United states of borrowing the entire sum at once, or whether he will subdivide it, or wait a further development of circumstances respecting the probability of a call for the money before any operation is made.
But though I could not recommend an attempt to borrow the entire sum as the business is now situated; yet if there be any particular call for a part of it I presume arrangements may be adopted which will procure it.
With perfect respect &c.

Alex. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Nourse, 28 May 1794
From: Nourse, Joseph
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Register’s Office, May 28, 1794. “I … Enclose the papers you directed me to prepare vizt. An Estimate for an additional Appropriation, And A statement of the payments made from the fund of 10.000 Dollars granted by Act of the 26 March 1790 for the Contingent Expences of Government.”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Jean Antoine Joseph Fauchet, (29 May 1794)
From: Fauchet, Jean Antoine Joseph
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Philade. Le 10 Prèréal l’an 3ede la rep. (29 mai 1794)
Monsieur.

Un négociant français chargé dans les Etats Unis d’opérations commerciales pour le compte de la Republique, se trouve avoir pour environ 400,000 livres tournois de pièces d’argent de 30 et de 15 sols. La Banque de Baltimore, se refuse à les lui échanger par la raison qu’une telle affluence de pièces étrangeres de titre nouveau et de coupe nouvelle, serait incommode au Public. Il n’y a d’autre moyen de tirer parti de ces pièces que de les Envoyer à la Monnoye des E.U. Je vous prie de m’indiquer quelle est la plus prompte marche à suivre, et si vous pouvies ouvrir provisoirement un credit pour la même valeur au Cn. Gernon, sur la Banque qui ci Baltimore est liée d’intérêts avec les Etats Unis. J’ai assuré d’avance le Citoyen Gernon du succès de ma démarche auprès de vous, et je serai très reconnaissant si vous voules bien terminer les arrangemens à prendre de manière à ce que par le courrier de lundi, je lui fasse parvenir le crédit qu’il desire et qui lui est necessaire pour terminer promptement des opérations majeures.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, [29 May 1794]
From: Washington, George
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Philadelphia, May 29, 1794]
Sir,

As the million of dollars, granted by the Act of the 20th of march, last, was certainly for the objects in Algiers, I was anxious that some steps should be taken concerning the money. But as you represent in your letter of the 27th instant, that this cannot be done yet, you will inform me when you shall find that it can be done; and in the mean time, I wish to know, whether some provisions could not be made for borrowing it if an opening should hereafter appear for a treaty with Algiers, and for the redemption of our unhappy fellow-citizens there.

Philada. 29. May 1794
Geo: Washington


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, [29 May 1794]
From: Washington, George
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Philadelphia, May 29, 1794]
Sir,

The communication, which you made to me sometime ago, of your intention to resign, and to which you refer in your letter of the 27th. instant (received yesterday afternoon) I always considered as depending upon events.
Of course nothing has been done by me to render your continuance in office inconvenient or ineligible. On the contrary, I am pleased that you have determined to remain at your Post until the clouds over our affairs, which have come on so fast of late, shall be dispersed.
Philadelphia May 29th. 1794Go: Washington


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Jean Antoine Joseph Fauchet, 31 May 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Fauchet, Jean Antoine Joseph

Treasury DepartmentMay 31st 1794
Sir

The sum of 400,000 livres tournois mentioned in the letter which you have done me the honor to write me, is more considerable than I understood it to be, when you spoke of it to me personally the other day.
All that is legally in my power concerning it is to facilitate its reception and exchange at the Mint. If it shall be sent to Philadelphia and deposited at the Mint, there shall be an option either to receive immediately the equivalent in current money, with a deduction of one half per Cent, or to receive back the proceeds in coin weight for weight of fine silver, which it is calculated may be ready at the end of seven or Eight weeks.
I do not command the necessary sum of money on public account at Baltimore to establish there the credit which is desired, and it is not in the course of the operations of the Bank to furnish such a credit. But the expedient pointed out will in a short time produce the effect desired.
With respect I have the honor to be Sir   Your obedient humble servant.

Alex Hamilton
The Minister Plenipotentiaryof the French Republic.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Edmund Randolph, 31 May 1794
From: Randolph, Edmund
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Philadelphia, May 31, 1794. “I do myself the honor of inclosing to you Mr. Rittenhouse’s answer upon the coinage of the French Silver. You know the state of the Treasury, and can better judge, whether the advance of the money can be injurious to our own calls. If not, I conceive it to be too small a favor to hesitate about.”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Edmund Randolph, 31 May 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Randolph, Edmund

Treasury Department, May 31. 1794.
Sir

Pursuant to the arrangement agreed upon between us in conversation I have instructed the Treasurer to remit to Mr. Pinckney bills for 60,449 current guilders and 8 Stivers being according to the computed par of Exchange the amount of the sum allowed to Major General La Fayette by the Act of Congress of the 27th of March 1794. These bills are drawn upon our Commissioners at Amsterdam and will be forwarded to Mr. Pinckney in triplicates by the earliest opportunities.
It will remain for you to instruct him concerning the application of them to the use of Mons. La Fayette.
You will recollect that this being the whole amount of what is allowed, it is requisite to replace out of the Bills the sums which have been heretofore advanced for the use of that Gentleman. As far as I am informed, these sums have been furnished by our Commissioners upon the orders of Mr. Governeur Morris and Mr. Pinckney.
Mr. Pinckney ought therefore so to order the matter as that the Commissioners may retain out of the bills now remitted a sufficient sum to reimburse former advances crediting the proper account to which those advances may have been carried with the sum retained to replace them. This is necessary towards giving the business its due course in the forms of this Department.
You will please also to request Mr. Pinckney to forward by triplicates an acknowledgment of the bills according to the form at foot.
With respect & esteem   I am, Sir,   Your Obedt. Servt.

Alexander Hamilton

Received London of Samuel Meredith Esquire Treasurer the sum of Twenty four thousand four hundred and twenty four Dollars in bills upon Messrs. Wilhem & Jan Willink & Nicholas & Jacob van Staphorst & Hubbard for sixty thousand four hundred forty nine current Guilders and eight Stivers being for the use of Major General La Fayette.
The Secretary of State


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to the Directors of the Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures, May–June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Directors of the Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures

[Philadelphia, May–June, 1794. The minutes for the Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures for July 1, 1794, read as follows: “Upon reading a letter from Alexr Hamilton Esqr stating that a Suit had been commenced against him by Mr J Mort on account of some Engagement that he had entered into on behalf of the Society, Resolved that the Deputy Governour be authorised to defend the said Suit & Substitute the Society as Defendant in the place of the said Alexander Hamilton if any Arrangements can be made for that purpose.” Letter not found.]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Ellery, 2 June 1794
From: Ellery, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Newport [Rhode Island] June 2, 1794. “In my letter to you of the 5th. of May last I Inclosed a letter of request to me from Gibbs & Channing and now inclose a similar application from Thomas Dennis. These Gentlemen wish you would favour me with as early a reply as possible. Their cases are alike.…”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Jeremiah Olney, 2 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Olney, Jeremiah

Treasury DepartmentJune 2d. 1794
Sir

An application has been made to me on behalf of Messrs. Philip & Zach Allen of Providence for some document in lieu of a Register to authenticate their property in the Ship Abigail now in that Port and bound for the East Indies. It is represented that she is a French bottom which has been purchased by them since the commencement of the present war. My answer has been that sea-letters might be obtained upon application to you and due proof of property. Those you are competent to grant pursuant to your instructions of the 20th of May 1793 and they are the only documents which the Government can give; though I entertain a serious doubt whether any thing will cover a vessel purchased of a belligerent party after the commencement of a War, a doubt which I have no objection to its being mentioned to the parties concerned.
With consideration & esteem   I am Sir   Your obedient serv

A Hamilton

P.S. It may be of some use to have the proofs of property given by the Owners made out formally & certified by you as the basis of the sea letters. To this I have no objection if desired.

The Collector of Providence


Title: Report on Abstract of Exports for One Year Ending September 30, 1793, 2 June 1794
From: Treasury Department,Hamilton, Alexander
To: Speaker of the House of Representatives

Treasury DepartmentJune 2d 1794.[Communicated on june 3, 1794]
[To the Speaker of the House of Representatives]
Sir,

I have the honor to transmit herewith for the information of the House of Representatives, a general Abstract of the Exports of the United States for one Year, ending on the 30th of September, 1793. Annexed thereto are two summary Statements for the same period; the first exhibiting the Value of the Exports from each State, and the second presenting a View of the exportation to all the foreign Dominions, with whom the United States, maintain a commercial intercourse.
With perfect respect   I have the honor to be   Sir, your most obedient Servant

A: Hamilton
The HonorableThe Speaker of the House of Representatives.


Title: Report on Sums for Which a Further Appropriation Is Requisite, [2 June 1794]
From: Treasury Department,Hamilton, Alexander,Nourse, Joseph
To:

[Philadelphia, June 2, 1794Communicated on June 3, 1794]
[To the Speaker of the House of Representatives]

The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully reports to the House of Representatives.
An Estimate of certain Sums amounting together to Seven hundred and fifteen thousand, Six hundred and ten dollars and 87 Cents, for which a further Appropriation is requisite.
The Appropriations already made leave no reliance on any funds for that purpose except those which may arise from such additional revenues as shall have been established during the present Session of Congress, and it is essential that power should be given to anticipate their product by Loan.
The Secretary adds a Statement of the Application, as far as it has proceeded, of the Sum of 10,000 dollars appropriated under the direction of the President, for defraying the contingent Charges of Government, under an Act of the 26th. of March 1790.
There is a further Charge upon this fund which will absorb a considerable part of the residue, which, not having been adjusted at the Treasury, does not appear in the Statement.
It remains for the consideration of the House, whether a similar provision of a further Sum is not adviseable, and whether an extension of the Scale may not be recommended by the present posture of Affairs.
All which is respectfully submitted

Alexander HamiltonSecy. of the Treasury
Treasury DepartmentJune 2nd 1794.

An Estimate of the Sums which require to be appropriated in Addition to those provided for during the present Session.
To carry into Effect the Act to provide a Naval Armament.

For the Cost of the Armament to be provided including Six Months Stores and provisions, and three Months pay to the Officers and Seamen as estimated by the Committee of the House of Representatives for a Naval force of 216 guns
600,000.

As the Act provides for 248 Guns, the proportionate Increase is added of
88,888.88

688,888.88

For the payment of Lieut. Colo. Tousard, in pursuance of the Act allowing him an equivalent for his Pension for Life

3,600.

For the Salary of the Officer to be employed (under the direction of the Department of War) to superintend the receiving, safe keeping and Distribution of the Military Stores of the United States, ⅌ Act passed 2nd. April 1794—Estimate for Seven Months at 125 Dollars ⅌ Month

875.

The Secretary of State estimates in addition for his Department for the Year 1794 For Office Rent from 15th. May 1794, inclusive
140.

For one Clerk at 500 dollars ⅌ Annum, from 23d. April 1794, inclusive
344.78

484.78

The Secretary of War estimates

For the payment of Capt: John Ingliss of the late North Carolina Line, his Subsistence from 1st January 1782 to 30th April 1783

108.91

For defraying the Expenses of the several Loan Offices, for Stationary and Clerk hire for the Year 1794

The Act making Appropriations for the Support of Government for the Year 1794 provides “for defraying the Expenses of the several Loan Offices, for Stationary and Clerk hire, from 1st March to 31st. December 1793, being for a period of ten Months the Sum of 17,377 75/100 Dollars.”

Upon an Estimate for 12 Months vizt.—From 1st. January 1794 to 31st. December following there would be required

20,853.30

The Clerk of the House of Representatives estimates

For the payment of the Assistant Doorkeeper and for the Services of the Clerk employed by the Committee of Enquiry, And also for Extra Service of a Clerk in his Office

800.

Dollars
715,610.87

Treasury Department.Register’s Office. 28th May 1794.
Joseph Nourse Regr.


Title: Enclosure: Appropriation of Ten Thosand Dollars for the Purpose of Defraying the Contingent Charges of Government, 27 May 1794
From: Treasury Department,Nourse, Joseph
To:

Appropriation Of Ten Thousand Dollars for the Purpose of Defraying the Contingent  Charges of Government, by the Act of 26. March 1790.

Dr.

Cr.

1794.

1793.

Januy. 3d.
To Warrant No. 3322 in favor of Bartholemew Dandridge being for so much paid by Edward Carrington to Andrew Beedles for carrying a Packet of Dispatches from the President of the United States to Mr. Jefferson, 16th. October 1793
13.33
Decemr. 31.
By Balance unexpended as ⅌ certified Account rendered under this date, and lay’d before Congress
8,154.50

Feby. 11.
To Warrant No. 3402 in favor of James Crawford, Assignee of John Halsey Assignee of Jacob Dohrman and Company Agents for Edward Church, being the Amount of a Bill of Exchange, Lisbon 19th. October 1793, drawn by Edward Church on the Secretary of State for the United States in favour of Jacob Dohrman and Company, for one hundred and fifty Pounds Sterling at the current Exchange upon London at the day of Acceptance and which the President of the United States has ordered to be paid out of the fund appropriated for the contingent expenses of Government, the rate of Exchange having been first ascertained to be 176 ⅌ cent at the time of Acceptance
704.

March 7.
To Warrant No. 3447, in favour of Francis Malbone, Attorney for Edward Trowbridge Ellery, Clerk of the District and Circuit Courts in the District of Rhode-Island, for Eighteen Dollars and 66/100, being for a Screw press and frame procured by the said Clerk for the Use of the District and Circuit Courts in the District of Rhode Island, and which is to be paid out of the fund &ca.
18.66

April 16.
To Warrant No. 3593, in favour of Nathaniel C. Higginson, Agent appointed by the President of the United States, to proceed to the British West India Islands &ca
5,000.

May 27.
To Balance unexpended subject to the Orders of the President of the United States
2,418.51

Dollars
8,154 50

Dollars
8,154 50

By Balance unexpended, subject to the Orders of the President of the United States Drs. Drs.
2,418.51

The said balance will be required to discharge an Account of Expences incurred by the Cutter which was dispatched by the President of the United States to Europe.

Treasury DepartmentRegister’s Office, 27th. May 1794.Joseph Nourse Regr.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Wilhem and Jan Willink, Nicholaas and Jacob Van Staphorst, and Nicholas Hubbard, 2 June 1794
From: Willink, Wilhem,Willink, Jan,Van Staphorst, Nicholaas,Van Staphorst, Jacob,Hubbard, Nicholas
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Amsterdam 2 June 1794
Sir!

We had the pleasure to address you the 13 Ultimo, and are since deprived of your esteemed favors.
The Draft of the Bank of the United States upon us No. 463 to the order of Sl. Meredith Esq. Treasurer f. 100000.–.– has reached us, and been placed to the Credit of the United–States, whose Account Current with us up to 31 May last, You have inclosed; The Balance thereon due by us Holld. Cy. f 1442654.17.8 We transfer to their credit in a new Account.
We have the pleasure to announce you, that we have pushed the undertaking for the Loan of

1 January last, so far as—
f 2667000.–.–

And thus there remain unengaged, but
"   333000.–.–

To compleat the whole Sum of—
f 3000000.–.–

We cannot help reverting with inexpressible Satisfaction, to the Resolution We took to launch this Loan upon the Market, at the only critical Moment success could have attended it, while that Success has been so necessary, to insure the punctual Discharge of the Engagements of the United States in Holland for some time to come, at a Period when Circumstances do not justify our holding out to you, any hopes of succeeding soon to effect a New Negotiation, and that it may become difficult with you, to make in time and securely, the needful Remittances, to preserve here unsullied, the needful Remittances, to preserve here unsullied, the Credit of your Government.
We are respectfully Sir!   Your most obedient and humble Servants

Wilhem & Jan WillinkN & J. Van Staphorst & Hubbard
Triplicate
Alexander Hamilton Esqr.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Halsted, 3 June 1794
From: Halsted, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Perth Amboy, New Jersey, June 3, 1794. On June 19, 1794, Oliver Wolcott, Jr., wrote to Halsted: “Your Letter of the 3d. instant has been by the Secy of the Treasury referred to this office.” Letter not found.]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 4 June 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, June 4, 1794. States that “the business of live Oak and cedar is in a state of maturity for decision.”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 4 June 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, June 4, 1794. “The enclosed contract between Wm. Allibone and M: Vanduzen is transmitted for the purpose of submission to the President. I am satisfied that a more favorable contract cannot be effected, with a workman equally to be relied on for fidelity, care & ability.…”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John Jay, 4 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Jay, John

Philadelphia June 4th1794
My Dear Sir

The session of Congress is about to close much better than I expected. All mischievous measures have been prevented and several good ones have been established. Among these additional provisions of revenue & some of force are not the least important.
But as more immediately connected with the objects of your mission you will learn with satisfaction that the bill which had passed the senate before you left this for punishing and preventing practices contrary to neutrality has become a law, with only one material alteration, the rejection of the clause which forbade the selling of prizes. I now consider the Executive and the Judiciary as armed with adequate means of repressing the fitting out of Privateers, the taking commissions, or inlisting in foreign service, the unauthorised undertaking of military expeditions &c.
At Charlestown some considerable irregularities have lately happened. But means have been taken and are in train which will no doubt arrest their progress & correct the evil.
I believe it would be useful for you to collect and communicate exact information with regard to the usage of Europe as to permitting the sale of prizes in neutral countries. If this should be clearly against the toleration of the practice, the Executive might still perhaps disembarrass itself.
Men’s minds have gotten over the irritation by which they were some time since possessed, and if G Britain is disposed to justice peace and conciliation the two countries may still arrive at a better understanding than has for some time subsisted between them. Is there not a crisis which she ought not to suffer to pass without laying a solid foundation for future harmony? I think there is. Adieu My Dear Sir. Not knowing how far any press of business on the Department of State might delay its communicating I thought a few hasty lines would not be unacceptable.
Yrs truly

A Hamilton
John Jay Esqr. Chief Justice


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Pinckney, 4 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Pinckney, Thomas

(Private)
Philadelphia June 4th. 1794.
My dear Sir,

The Secretary of State will have informed you of a Remittance lately made to you by the Treasurer for the Use of the Marquis La Fayette.
While it is not doubted that you will use all due Circumspection to guard against its Misapplication, I think it proper to mention to you that in Consideration of the Difficulties which may attend the peculiar Situation of the Marquis, the Treasury will be disposed to make due Allowances for Relaxations in the ordinary and strict course of proceeding. Mrs. Hamilton joins in best Wishes for Mrs. P. yourself and Family.
Believe me always with the truest Esteem and Regard   Dr Sir, Your obedt. Servt.

A. Hamilton

PS.   This will be delivered to you by Mr. Cadignan whose Zeal for the Service of the Marquis makes him a second time cross the Atlantic.

_____ Pinckney Esqr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Jeremiah Wadsworth, 4 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Wadsworth, Jeremiah

Philadelphia June 4th1794
Dear Sir

A press of business has prevented my replying sooner to your late letter on the subject of certain concerns between Mr. Church & yourself.

Your arrangement with Governor Mifflin appears to me in every sense prudent and proper.
It certainly will be adviseable by the additional loan you mention to Mr. Seymour to secure the debt he now owes to Mr. Church & yourself by a mortgage if one cannot be obtained from him without it and if the security is competent to the whole. In this and in other cases in which a mortgage is necessary I approve of the idea of its being taken in your name; but it will be well for you to notify me by a line of the several cases in which that shall be done.
With true esteem & affection   Yrs. always,

A Hamilton
Jeremiah Wadsworth Esqr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 4 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Washington, George

Treasury Dept. June 4th. 1794.
Sir,

Upon receipt of the communication to you from the Governor of Pennsylvania of the 18 of April last, I put that letter and the papers attending it into the hands of the Commissioner of the Revenue to examine into the suggestions made & report to me concerning them.
The result is contained in a letter from that Officer dated the 25 of April, (which hurry of business put out of sight) and which is now communicated only for the information of the President, as the case does not seem to require any particular reply to the Governor, nor any act upon the subject—and the exhibition to him of the picture, which I believe is justly drawn of the conduct of Mr. Addison & others, would perhaps only excite useless irritation.
The removal of either of the officers objected to, after the persecution they have suffered and the perseverance they have displayed, would be a hazardous step—and a suspicion is warranted by the conduct of the parties that it may have been recommended with an insidious view. Experience however may better explain in a little time whether any concession on that point will be expedient—in which case some means of indemnifying the officer or officers who should be removed would be demanded both by justice & policy.
With perfect respect &c.

Alexander Hamilton


Title: [An Act Laying Duties Upon Carriages for the Conveyance of Persons], [5 June 1794]
From:
To:

[Philadelphia, June 5, 1794]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Otho H. Williams, 5 June 1794
From: Williams, Otho H.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Custom House BaltimoreJune 5th 1794
Sir,

A desperate state of ill health has for a considerable time detached me from the duties of my Office as Collector, but it fortunately happened, upon the receipt of the law laying the Embargo on the 28th of March, that I was able to attend to its immediate execution; I can therefore the more fully of my own knowledge answer your letter of the 26th Ultimo.
All the Vessels belonging to the French Fleet, including the Merchantmen, had cleared out by the 25th of March. They leasurly fell down the river and by the morning of the 28th were actually departed from the district, all except two, I believe, the Ships Bouillon and L’Ardent, which were under way, in sight of, and following the Fleet.
Upon receipt of the Law laying the Embargo I stationed a Detachment of Volunteer Artillery at the entrance of the Harbour with orders to prevent all Vessels destined for foreign ports from departing; And, conceiving that it would be a more ample execution of the law to restrain all those also which might be found within the limits of the district, I immediately ordered the Revenue Cutter to cruise for that purpose.
Inclosed is the report of the Master of the Cutter of the 29th of March which will make up the sum of all the evidence I can give you upon this occasion.
It may be remarked that the Ship Anthony Mangin and the Ship Charles Prince of Hess which cleared out on the 24th & 25th of March, and others which cleared out thereafter did not depart in time, and were consequently detained.
This is probably the last Official letter I shall be able to write to you, at least, for some time. I can however afford you the satisfaction of being informed that Mr Christopher Richmond has excepted the Office of Deputy Collector: and I hope that the publick confidence in him, will be as great as my own.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William Ellery, 7 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ellery, William

[Philadelphia, June 7, 1794. “… The goods may be relanded under the direction of the Custom house, previous to departure, and may be reladen for exportation in another vessel; the regulations prescribed being observed on the last as on the first lading.” Letter not found.]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, [7 June 1794]
From: Washington, George
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Philadelphia, June 7, 1794]
Sir,

I approve of the plan proposed in your letter of the 4 inst. namely, that a power for making a loan of 800,000 dollars be lodged in Holland, to be used at the time specified in that letter. When the business of Algiers is arranged, it will be seen, whether it be proper to give the premium of two per cent for an engagement to have the loan ready when it is wanted. The remaining 200,000 dollars may be reserved for the other purposes of foreign intercourse.
I presume that the power, which you design for Mr. Adams, will be of the same kind with that formerly given to his predecessor Mr. Short. I wish you to have the two powers prepared in conformity with this letter.
Philadelphia June the 7. 1794. Geo: Washington


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Nathaniel Chipman, 9 [June] 1794
From: Chipman, Nathaniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Rutland, Vt. [June] 9, 1794.
Dear Sir,

You have, undoubtedly, noticed the proceedings of the Democratic Society in the county of Chittenden, in this state. I find they have been published with great avidity in New York and Philadelphia. The founder of that society, and sole author of their late proceedings, perhaps you are apprized, is not an inhabitant of this state, but resides, generally in the city of New York. What could have induced that gentleman to call in the aid of my name or my writings, in support of such proceedings, is best known to himself. If you have not read the work from which the quotations are made, you might be led, from the detached sentences there cited, to believe that it contains the principles of anarchy instead of the principles of government—principles wholly subversive of a representative democracy. If you give yourself the trouble of reading the passages there cited, in their connection, you will find that they have been brought in by the head and shoulders, and with the strength of a Hercules, as a comic writer observes on a like occasion. I have, indeed, in treating of a representative democracy, asserted that “an interest in the approbation of the people, and a strong sense of accountability to them, in all official conduct is the greatest, or rather the only effectual security against abuses in those who exercise the powers of government.”
I have further said, that “to render the public sentiment a more rational and more powerful check upon every department, it is essentially necessary that there be in the constitution of every free state an effectual provision for the dissemination of useful knowledge.” That “in a republic, by which is intended a representative democracy, the powers of government are supported, not by force, but by the sentiments of the people;” that “it is necessary to cultivate a sentiment of attachment to the government.”
I still believe these sentiments to be just, not in theory only but in practice. Yet I cannot discover that they express, or even remotely imply an approbation of self-created societies and clubs, formed for the purpose of censuring the proceedings of governments in transitu, of anticipating the deliberations of constitutional bodies, or dictating the measures which those bodies ought to pursue.
If, sir, you will have the patience to read so long a letter, I will give you my reasons for believing such societies to be not only useless, but dangerous. Simple democracies, in which the people assemble in a body to enact laws, and decide upon public measures, have, from the earliest ages, exhibited scenes of turbulence, violence and fluctuation, beyond any other kind of government. No government has been able to exist under this form for any length of time. Experience has evinced that the people, collected in a body are impatient of discussion, and incapable of reasoning, but they are highly susceptible of passions. To these the more artful direct their whole attention; by these every decision in the numerous and heterogeneous assemblies of the people at large is irresistibly influenced. In a simple democracy there can be no fixed constitution, everything is liable to be changed by the frenzy of the moment, or the influence of a popular faction. In such a government, when all are immediate actors, no accountability can exist; consequently in no government have there been instances of a more flagrant violation of rights, or a tyranny more cruel and remediless than those which have been frequently exercised over a minority of the citizens or against an unpopular individual.
Such is not the government under which we live. Our national government and the governments of the several states are representative democracies. This kind of government is calculated to give a permanent security to all the essential rights of man, life, liberty and property, the equal right of acquisition and enjoyment in a just compromise with the rights of all which a simple democracy does not. It is designed in its constitution to provide equally against the tyranny of the few and the tyranny of the many.
The people have endeavored to place their delegated rulers in a constant state of accountability. This is the hinge on which American liberty turns. That the most perfect freedom of deliberation might be secured, the members of the legislature are, in their public conduct, made accountable only to the sentiments of the people by the interest which they have in the approbation of their constituents. The executive is made accountable to the public sentiment, and is further amenable to a constitutional tribunal for every violation of trust.
The powers and duties of the several departments are, in many instances, limited by the laws of the constitution, by which the people have said, thus far shall ye go and no farther. Many things are left to their integrity and discretion to act for the best good of the nation.

Congress are, from their situation, furnished with the necessary information relative to the present state of things as they may affect the nation, whether internally or externally. All this is in their debates, handed out and circulated among the people, together with all the reasons for and against any measure that could be suggested by the most mature deliberation. By these means the people have in their power sufficient information to judge calmly and rationally of the measures which have from time to time been adopted. Proceeding in this way, I am persuaded that a representative democracy may secure the most civil and political happiness of any of the kinds of government which have yet existed. Such is the state of things, that knowledge in the complicated affairs of civil society comes not by intuition. The means of information, and frequently diligent investigations, are necessary. The knowledge of the people will follow, but can rarely precede a public discussion. They will generally approve or disapprove with judgment, but, in debating, are exposed to all the rashness of ignorance, passion and prejudice.
Our self-created societies and clubs, as it appears to me, have a tendency, directly or indirectly, to introduce into the measures of government all the precipitation, all the heat and ungovernable passions of a simple democracy.
Have we reason to believe that these self-pronounced dictators have a freer access to the means of information, that they have been able, more fully, to comprehend the present circumstances, the principles, and reasons which ought to direct public measures, than those to whom the people have confided that task, or even than their more peaceable and quiet fellow-citizens? Certainly they have given us no unequivocal proof of either. Their professed design has been to promote political knowledge, but whenever they have established themselves, they have assumed a dictatorial style in their resolves. When any man or body of men have refused their dictates, or presumed to differ from their opinion, no length of meritorious services, no virtue or integrity of character, have been proof against their bold proscriptions. Like the demagogues of simple democracy, they have appealed wholly to the passions and jealousies of the people. They have assumed to speak the sentiments of the people, though, in point of numbers, they are certainly a very inconsiderable minority. If their assertions have so far imposed on the national government, as to direct their measures, it is worse than the evils of a simple democracy. It is an engine to govern the majority by a minor faction. Nothing of this kind can happen in an assembly of the people at large. Is it, sir, supposed that the measures of congress have, in their present session, been influenced by means of these societies? I should be very unwilling to believe that the American government, which I had supposed to be an improvement upon the wisdom of ages, had so soon submitted to the control of a few self-authorized oligarchs.
If, however, these societies are unable to dictate measures to the national government, they will still have a very pernicious effect. When once, though under the thickest clouds of ignorance, they have prejudged a measure, and assumed to dictate it, unless they have more candor than most men, their prejudices will rarely come to any light of conviction. This, as far as their influence extends, will, in a great degree, prevent the happy effect of the wisest and best measures. It is, perhaps, of as much importance, in general, that the people should see and acknowledge the measures of government to be wise and good, as that they should be really wise and good. If there is a failure in either respect, they will not secure the happiness of the people.
It is of great consequence that the people, with the means of information, should cultivate a disposition to judge with coolness and impartiality, and that legislators should endeavor to render the reason of their measures plain and intelligible to the common sense of mankind.
I know it is frequently said that, in a republic, it is necessary to the maintenance of liberty, that the people should be jealous of their rulers. But I have never been able to persuade myself, that, to be a good republican, a man must imbibe prejudices which is the necessary consequence of jealousy. That, certainly, is an unfortunate situation, which renders candor dangerous, or jealousy a species of virtue. In no government are rulers held more strictly and generally accountable, than in one representative democracy. Their continuance in place depends constantly on a faithful discharge of their trust.
Ought we not, then, for a suspicious jealousy to substitute a manly and rational confidence? This, by no means, implies a supine inattention to public men or measures, but it admits candor in the examination. If jealousy be a republican virtue, if it be necessary to excite suspicions among the people, to render them watchful of their liberties, it must be acknowledged that the democratic societies have, in this respect, great merit. They will not, surely, think that the people ought to exempt them from suspicions and jealousies because they are self-existent. Until their time shall come, they may, on these principles, justify any of the most violent and ill-grounded invectives against the members of the federal government, as purely intended to keep alive among the people a necessary jealousy, a wholesome distrust of rulers. If, by these means, the people should be deprived of all the present blessings of government, and the nation plunged into a long series of calamities, they have only to say, all this is the glorious price of liberty. They need not blush for their virulent censures of the executive of the federal government, for an opposition to the measures of a foreign minister—those measures which were disapproved by his nation, and for which he was recalled with pointed marks of disgrace. Notwithstanding what has been observed, I do not mean to insinuate that such associations as our democratic societies are to be animadverted upon by laws, or restrained by the constitution: the exercise of such a power would be more dangerous to liberty than the associations themselves. They must be left to rise or fall solely by the good sense of the people. Nor would I insinuate that it can never be expedient for the people to assemble to petition for a redress of grievances, whether constitutional or legislative. But it would be well if the petitions and representations of the people, unless when they come from known corporate bodies, were always to be signed individually, that it might be known how far they are expressive of the public sentiment. When they come forward from voluntary societies, there is often a deception. It is not known whether they embrace ten or ten thousand individuals.
From these observations you will be convinced that I am no friend to such societies, and that my name ought not to have been brought forward, as one who favored their principles.
I am, Sir, yours, &c.

N. Chipman.
Alexander Hamilton, Esq.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 9 June 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, June 9, 1794. “Measures having been taken to carry into effect the several acts of Congress lately passed for the purposes of erecting and placing Beacons & Buoys in the ports & Harbours therein recited; you will be pleased to direct the adequate remittances of money for the purposes of defraying the expenses arising thereon.…”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William Ellery, 9 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ellery, William

[Philadelphia, June 9, 1794. On June 30, 1794, Ellery wrote to Hamilton and referred to “Your letter of the 9th of this month.” Letter not found.]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Edmund Randolph, 9 June 1794
From: Randolph, Edmund
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Philadelphia] June 9, 1794. States that the persons “interested in the Ship William, being very importunate, E R is again obliged to beg the favor of Mr. H to transmit the papers together with his opinion concerning that vessel.”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 9 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Washington, George

Treasy. Dept. June 9. 1794.
Sir,

I have the honor to send here with sundry papers which relate to the Petition of William Martin & contain full information on the subject. Upon the whole as Mr. Martin is undoubtedly an innocent sufferer, I incline to the opinion that a pardon may be adviseable which would operate to remit one half the penalty incurred.
With perfect respect &c.

A Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Otho H. Williams, 9 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Williams, Otho H.

Treasury Department June 9th 1794
Sir

In consequence of a Statement made to me by Mr Samuel Dodge, Agent for procuring materials &c. for the fortification, I have directed the Treasurer to remit you the further sum of 1700 Dollars in bills upon you, payable to you or your order, which you will endorse to the agent in proportion to the further progress of expenditure, agreeably to my instructions of the 3d of April last.
I should be sorry to give you any trouble in your present indisposition that could be avoided. But it will be satisfactory to me, if you will only name a Person to act in your behalf: This appears to be a necessary measure, which would tend to relieve you in some degree in your present situation, and by means of which, instructions from hence might also be complied with.
I am Sir, with great consideration   Your obedient Servant

A Hamilton
Otho H. Williams Esqr.Collector Baltimore


Title: George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, Henry Knox, and Edmund Randolph, [10 June 1794]
From: Washington, George
To: Hamilton, Alexander,Knox, Henry,Randolph, Edmund

[Philadelphia, June 10, 1794]

It is my wish to set off for Mount Vernon on Monday next. With some inconvenience to myself, it might be delayed until Wednesday; beyond which the purposes of my journey would, in a great measure, be defeated by further delay. I therefore desire that everything which requires my attention in your Department previous to my absence, may be laid before me with as much promptitude as the case will admit of.
Philadelphia June 10. 1794.Go: Washington


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 10 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Washington, George

Treasury Dept. June 10 1794.
Sir,

I have the honor of submitting herewith to the President the draft of a power to borrow One million of dollars, by virtue of the Act passed the 9 instant, intitled “an Act making appropriations for certain purposes therein expressed.”
I need only observe, as to the necessity of making the loan, that the objects for which the Act provides will call for immediate expenditures and that the funds contemplated will only accrue from revenues to be collected in future.
With perfect respect,   I have the honor to be &c

A. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Bartholomew Dandridge, 11 June 1794
From: Dandridge, Bartholomew
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Philadelphia] June 11, 1794. “By the President’s order B. Dandridge has the honor to request the Secretary of the Treasury to prepare the proper form of a power to authorise him to carry into effect the ‘Act providing for the payment of the second instalment due on a Loan made of the Bank of the United States.’”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Monroe, 11 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Monroe, James

Philadelphia, June 11. 1794
Dear Sir

I send you the paper which Mrs. De Talleyrand & De Beaumez were to hand you through me. You observe they have foreborne to insert any but females. The object, I am sure, will interest your good offices, as far as shall consist with your situation & with propriety. I confirm to you what they say on the subject of money. With good wishes, consideration, & esteem I remain, Sir
Your obed ser

A Hamilton
Mr. Monroe


Title: Enclosure, [11 June 1794]
From:
To: Monroe, James

Mr de Talleyrand and Mr de Beaumez have their Relations in France; none of whom have been accused. But they are arrested as having been heretofore Nobles, without any other suspicion as to their private characters. If they were under accusation, Mr de Talleyrand and Mr de Beaumez would not entreat the interest of Mr Monroe in their favour.
As suspicions to which men are liable, may be of more serious consequences in a time of revolution than at other times; and as it would probably not be convenient for Mr Monroe to protect persons who, in the eyes of some Individuals only, might be subject to suspicion—Messrs de Talleyrand and de Beaumez will not ask the good offices of Mr Monroe in behalf of men. The intercession is solicited for Females only; and at a time when the delicate situation of Mr Monroe can be no obstacle to what his generosity would lead him to do; since by virtue of the Decree passed on the Report of Mr St. Just, Persons of that class which were anciently privileged, and now under arrest, will be relieved from Prison, to be transported. Mr Monroe is therefore requested to use all the means which his prudence and humanity shall suggest, for the embarkation of some Persons hereafter mentioned, on board of some American Vessel, which he will point out, in order to rejoin their relations, who, unwilling to stay in countries at war with France, are come to America to settle.

Madam Briois
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Prisoners at Arras—perhaps transferred to Amiens

Madelle de Beaumez

Madam de Perigord,
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arrested at Paris

Madam de Luynes,

Madam de Montmorency,

Madam de Laval—arrested at Bolbec, Department of the lower seine.
Madam de Damas Marillac—arrested at Chatillon upon the seine.
Mr Monroe is requested to advance the necessary travelling expences to the port of embarkation. Mr Hamilton has permitted that Mr Monroe may draw upon him for the reimboursement of those advances.
Mr de Talleyrand and Mr de Beaumez are persuaded, from the known character of Mr Monroe, that after having attended to the more important Duties of his station, he will cheerfully oblige, and attach to him by the strongest ties of gratitude, two Persons who love liberty, and who will always love their country.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 11 June 1794
From: Washington, George
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Philadelphia, June 11, 1794. On July 2, 1794, in an original power to Wilhem and Jan Willink, Nicholaas and Jacob Van Staphorst, and Nicholas Hubbard, Hamilton stated: “Whereas the President of the United States of America … hath been pleased by a Certain Commission or Warrant under his hand bearing date the eleventh of June 1794 to Authorise and empower the Secretary of the Treasury for the time being, by himself or any other Person or Persons to borrow on behalf of the United States, within the said States or elsewhere, the whole or any part of the said Sum of One Million of Dollars … and to make or cause to be made for that purpose such Contract or Contracts as shall be necessary and for the interest of the said States.” Washington’s “power” to Hamilton has not been found.]


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 11 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Washington, George

Treasury Department, June 11, 1794. “The second instalment on the loan of two millions of Dollars, made of the Bank of the United States, having become due in the month of December last, I have the honor to request that you will be pleased to authorise me, to carry into effect an Act of Congress passed this Session, entitled, ‘an Act providing for the payment of the second instalment due on a loan made of the Bank of the United States.’”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 11 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Washington, George

Treasury Department, June 11, 1794 “I have the honor to communicate a letter of the 19 of May from the Collector of Charleston with it’s enclosures—which announce a very exceptionable & dangerous interference, by certain Citizens of that place, with the Government, Treaties, and lawful authorities of the UStates.…”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John Daves, 12 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Daves, John

Treasury Department, June 12, 1794. “I duly received your letter of the 12th. of April respecting the seizure of the Schooner Delight. When the affair shall be determined I shall be glad to be particularly informed of the final issue.…”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Lindsay, 12 June 1794
From: Lindsay, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Norfolk, Virginia, June 12, 1794. On June 21, 1794, Hamilton wrote to Lindsay: “Your letter of the 12th instant has been duly received.” Letter not found.]


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Monroe, 12 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Monroe, James

Philadelphia,June 12. 1794

The obtaining of Information concerning the point, to which these Papers relate, is of material importance to this Department and to the public service & as such is particularly recommended to the attention of Mr. Monroe. The late Secretary of State wrote to Mr. Morris on the subject but I know not whether the papers got to hand.

Alex Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Nourse, 12 June 1794
From: Nourse, Joseph
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury DepartmentRegisters Office 12th. June 1794
Sir.

Provision having been made by law passed the last Session for the payment of Interest on the unsubscribed or registered debt for the current year, I am to request that the sum of Three Thousand Six hundred and seventy four Dollars, twenty seven cents, may be issued from the Treasury of the United States upon a warrant to be drawn in favor of John Kean Esqr. Cashier of the Bank of the United States, fore the purpose of paying the Interest on the said Debt, which accrued in the first quarter of the present year. I have the Honor to be
Sir, with the greatest respect   Your Most Obed. & most humble Servt.
HonorableAlexander Hamilton EsquireSecretary of the Treasury


Title: Treasury Department Circular to the Supervisors of the Revenue, 12 June 1794
From: Treasury Department,Hamilton, Alexander
To: Supervisors of the Revenue

Treasury DepartmentJune 12th 1794
Sir

The Public service having required at certain times to call upon the Supervisors to perform duties, not immediately connected with their office, I have to inform you that in cases in which you shall have been requested to perform services not relative to the Revenues under your supervision and which involve a disbursement of money you will be allowed one ⅌ Cent on the sums disbursed for such services, This regulation to commence with the instructions respecting the recruiting service, namely from the 26th November 1792.
But if in any instance you should have occasion for the assistance of other agents the Compensation to them, if no special allowance be made, must come out of this Commission.
I am with great consideration &c

Alex Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 13 June 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, June 13, 1794. “In consequence of an application from Mr. Tench Francis I have the honor to request that a warrant may issue in his favor for twenty five thousand dollars.…”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Lincoln, 14 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Lincoln, Benjamin

Treasury Department, June 14, 1794. “Your letter of the 21st of January last in the hurry of business got out of view. The instruction therein requested, respecting the Schooner Flora and Schooner Greyhound is however no more required; the appraisements of those Vessels and Cargoes having been since received. It appears that the money you lodged in the branch Bank of New York on account of the expenditures relating to the Indian treaty, has been passed to your credit by Warrant receipted by the Treasurer.…”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [14 June 1794]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Washington, George

[Philadelphia, June 14, 1794]

The Secretary of the Treasury presents his respects to the President. He had thought that the appointment of a Supervisor for Pennsylvania might without inconvenience be deferred ’till the return of the President, & therefore deferred mentioning it. But on more particular reflection as a new revenue year commences with the first of July, he believes it would be of use to accelerate the appointment.
The persons who have more particularly occurred to the enquiries of the Secretary (and his enquiries have been particular & extensive) are General Hand, now an Inspector, Colo Henry Miller of York County, Charles Biddle of this City, Colo. Francis Nichols, M. Clarkson mayor & Major Lenox.
General Hand from situation wou’d claim particular consideration. But the Secretary with much esteem for that Gentleman on all personal accounts is obliged in duty to say that he has been so materially defective in the execution of his present office as to forbid an assurance that the superior one would be executed by him with due attention & exertion. And it is of vast consequence to the revenue & to the Government that no mistake should be committed in the present choice.
Of the persons named, Colo. Miller, all circumstances considered, has the judgment of the Secretary in his favour. All agree that he is a man of good character of friendly dispositions to the Government & Laws of the UStates—of industry, exertion, address & distinguished firmness—of adequate, tho’ not superior ability, and most likely of any man on whom equal dependence can be placed, to have weight in the most refractory scene of this State. He is also a man of decent property unembarrassed. Among those who warmly recommend him is Mr. Ross, Senator of this State, who lives in one of the most western Counties.
Mr. Biddle has many things in his favor. Perhaps he has more ability than any of the persons named, and no doubts are entertained of his firmness, activity or attention. His connections and influence are principally among the malcontents. But most persons who have been consulted entertain an unfavorable impression of his political principles, & think there is not full assurance that he would not sacrifice the duties of his station & the intersts of the Government to party considerations. He was named by the Democratic Society vice President, which he has it seems neither accepted nor publicly disavowed. Several attach an idea of cunning & duplicity to the character. One good judge of characters thinks favorably of his principles & that reliance may be placed. But the result of a comprehensive enquiry is that there would be hazard in the appointment and the case is believed to be one in which nothing ought to be hazarded.
Colo. Nichols & Major Lenox stand nearly on a level—both men of adequate understanding, honorable characters some property, undoubted firmness, & probable exertion, but on the last point there is greater assurance of Major Lenox. But neither of these gentlemen seem to have that extensive notoriety & popularity of character which is desirable to assist the progress of disagreeable laws. In this particular Mr. Miller or Mr. Biddle has greatly the advantage.
Mr. Clarkson has several things in his favor, perhaps rather more ability that most of the other persons. But he wants bodily activity, which may be a point of consequence & he is said to be much embarrassed in his circumstances.
The Secretary has committed these remarks to writting, not wishing to intrude on the President today, & desirous of placing the subject immediately before him.
If he should conclude on the person before he leaves town it is requested that he would leave a Commission signed but not completed in order that it may be previously ascertained whether Mr. Miller will accept.
Sunday June 14 1794.
Among the persons who have been consulted is the Attorney General. He gave a preference to Mr. Miller. His knowledge of State characters is diffusive & accurate. Mr. Miller was lately a very promising candidate for the place of Senator in the Senate of the UStates.


Title: Cabinet Decision. Rules for Departure from United States Ports of Belligerent Nations, [16 June 1794]
From: Bradford, William,Hamilton, Alexander,Knox, Henry
To:

[Philadelphia, June 16, 1794]

When any Vessel, whether of war or merchandize, public or private, belonging to any belligerent nation, shall depart from the United States, beyond the jurisdictional line of the United States, on the Ocean; and a Vessel of War whether public or private, belonging to another of the belligerent nations, being adverse, shall at the time of the departure of the first mentioned vessel, be within such jurisdictional line, the last mentioned Vessel of war shall not sail beyond such jurisdictional line, until the expiration of twenty-four hours, after the departure of the first mentioned Vessel.
If any vessel of war belonging to a belligerent nation shall sail, contrary to the foregoing rule, she shall be deemed to have violated the laws of nations, and the government of the United States will take measures for causing to be restored any prize, taken by her, and brought within the power of the United States.
This Rule shall commence forthwith and shall be notified to all the foreign Ministers, residing near the United States.

Approved June 16th. 1794
Wm. Bradford,A. Hamilton,H. Knox.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Tench Coxe, 16 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Coxe, Tench

[Philadelphia] June 16, 1794. “Mr. Hamilton requests to see Mr. Coxe at Eleven this forenoon.”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Bartholomew Dandridge, [16 June 1794]
From: Dandridge, Bartholomew
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Philadelphia, June 16, 1794]

By the Presidents order Bw. Dandridge transmits to the Secretary of the Treasury a Commission signed by the President, but not completed, for the Supervisor of Pennsylvania. The President thinks it should be known with certainty that Col Miller will accept, before his name is inserted.
Bw. Dandridge returns the papers relative to the Collector of York. The President is [of] opinion that his conduct has made it necessary that he should be superceded; & wishes the Secretary to make enquiry for a proper character to take his place.
16 June 1794.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Ellery, 16 June 1794
From: Ellery, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Newport, Rhode Island] June 16, 1794. “The Ship Fair American Benjamin Lee master bound from China to Newyork arrived here on the 12th of this month without a Manifest. I do not consider the Invoice exhibited a true copy of which goes with this Petition to be a manifest and thereby the master in my opinion has subjected himself to the Penalty in such case imposed by Law. He has petitioned the District Judge, and his Petition, with a Statement thereto annexed I am informed will be transmitted to you by this Post. I have read the Petition, and have no reason to doubt the truth of the allegations therein contained. Be pleased to make as early a decision on this case as may be convenient.…”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Ellery, 16 June 1794
From: Ellery, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Newport, Rhode Island] June 16, 1794. “I acknowledge the receipt on the 13th of this month of your Circular letter of the 28th. of the last month.… I have also received your letter by Mr. Malbone respectg. the Applicatn. of Messrs. Gibbs and Channing.”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Knox, 16 June 1794
From: Knox, Henry
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Philadelphia, June 16, 1794. On July 29, 1794, Tench Coxe wrote to Henry Knox: “I have this moment received your letter to the secy of the Treasy of the 28th inst: … It refers to one of yours to him of the 16th ult upon the subject of other rendezvous.” Letter of June 16 not found.]


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Lincoln, 16 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Lincoln, Benjamin

Treasury Department June 16th 1794
Sir

I duly received your letter of the 19th of march last, containing an explanation of the affair between the officers of the Customs and the british Consul.
Though I thought it proper to notice the circumstance, I was beforehand persuaded that what has been done did not proceed from any culpable motive. I still however am of opinion that the hint of public resentment ought to have been avoided in point of propriety.
With great consideration   I am Sir   Your ⟨obedient servant⟩
Benjamin Lincoln EsqrCollectorBosto⟨n⟩


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to David Rittenhouse, 16 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Rittenhouse, David

[Philadelphia, June 16, 1794. On June 20, 1794, Rittenhouse wrote to Hamilton: “On receiving yours of the 16th.” Letter not found.]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Seton, 16 June 1794
From: Seton, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

New York 16 June 1794
My Dear sir

On the 27 & 28th of last month I took the liberty of writing you an official and private Letter, the former enclosing the accounts respecting the dispatching Mr. Jay, and the latter more particularly requesting the Character of a William Acres who says he formerly lived with you.
I am ashamed and chagrined to trespass upon your time which I know to be so fully occupied with affairs of the first importance but my importunities you must attribute to the indulgence you have always shewn me, & I hope and trust you will not blame me for presuming a little thereon. The truth is that the Owners of the Ship Ohio, press me to get the freight paid & I have promised them to put you in mind of it. As to Wm. Acres I gave him the berth he sollicited in the Bank, from a conviction that had there been any thing bad in his Character, you would have warnd me at all events. The Operations for Mr. Church being concluded, I have nothing further to say on that head.
Perhaps you may have heard of my resigning the Cashiership of the Bank of New York. Some alteration in my Connections & property in Europe made it necessary either to sacrifice that or my mercantil establishment—the latter is so vastly more valuable to my very large family that it admitted of no hesitation, the two combined were incompatable, and therefore I am arranging to quit in a day or two. My Assistant Mr. Charles Wilkes whom you know is appointed in my stead, and the Institution will be as faithfully conducted and as honorably supported by him as ever it has been. I have recommended to him to write to you expressing his wish (which I know to be really so) to make himself usefull to you in every way that you can desire, & allow me to take the priviledge of friendship in requsting your kind attention to him. You will find him to be as I have a thorough true Man.
Before I quit the subject of the Bank allow me merely to ask (for I have not the least idea of pressing) whether it is likely the Government will allow any Commission for the Stock I purchased. If it has not been allowed to others, I have certainly no right to expect it—if it has, I am certain you will not let me be forgot. I shall in a few days dash into Commerce under the firm of Seton Maitland & Co., in which, as well my individual capacity you will ever find me ready & willing to receive & obey your Commands, & I trust the change of my Situation will never lessen your Confidence. It never shall my endeavours to evince the respect and esteem with which I am
My Dear Sir   Your Obliged Obed Sert

Wm Seton
Alexr. Hamilton Esqre


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Francis Corbin, 17 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Corbin, Francis

[Philadelphia, June 17, 1794. On July 20, 1794, Corbin wrote to Hamilton and referred to “your favor of the 17th: of June.” Letter not found.]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Stephen Higginson, 17 June 1794
From: Higginson, Stephen
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Boston June 17, 1794
Dr Sir

Mr. Cabot has mentioned to me that Mr. Cox was enquiring relative to our Trade to Sweeden & intimated that Government wanted to get from thence a parcel of Copper & Iron. I have two Vessels now going to Gottenburg & will import any articles that may be wanted at the same advance or benefit as I shall get upon common Iron, if the articles can be got ready in time to come in them. Should the Articles wanted not be prepared in time for these Vessels things may be prepared to come by some later Ones.
We have this day Letters from Jamaica informing us that the packet with the orders of Jany 8 arrived there may 8th, in consequence of which all our Vessels were liberated. Two of the masters whose Vessels were released write thus to their Owners, & Letters from a good house there gives the same information.
I congratulate you upon the report relative to your Department. Master Giles must feel, I think, very much mortified; & his Constituents can not be gratified at seeing him placed so far in the back ground. I rejoice to find that Congress are ⟨up⟩ & that their Session has closed so much better than there was reason to apprehend at some periods.
With Sentiments of respect I am Sir your   very hum Serv

Stephen Higginson


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Lee, 17 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Lee, Henry

[Philadelphia, June 17, 1794. On the back of a letter which Lee wrote to Hamilton on March 6, 1794, Hamilton wrote: “Answered June 17th.” Letter not found.]


Title: Edmund Randolph to William Bradford, Alexander Hamilton, and Henry Knox, [17 June 1794]
From: Randolph, Edmund
To: Bradford, William,Hamilton, Alexander,Knox, Henry

[Philadelphia, June 17, 1794]

The Secretary of State has the honor of informing the Secretaries of the Treasury and of war and the Attorney General, that subscriptions have been carried on in Boston and Norfolk, and the monies, arising therefrom have been tendered to the President for the relief of the Unhappy Citizens of the United States now in captivity in Algiers. Sometime ago the Citizens of Philadelphia were in motion upon a like occasion; and propounded to the President thro’ the Secretary of State, how far such measures might interfere with the operations of Government, and whether the Government desired these exertions. The answer was, that the steps, pursued by the President, were not to be disclosed on such an application, and that the money of individuals being at their own disposal, the President did not mean to check them in the subscribing of it, as they should think proper. It is suggested therefore, that the substance of the answer to Boston and Norfolk be, that the only connection, which the executive can have with the Algerine subject, is that, which is required by Law; and that it possesses no authority to appropriate private money to such objects.
June 17. 1794.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Edmund Randolph, [17 June 1794]
From: Randolph, Edmund
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Philadelphia, June 17, 1794]

E. Randolph has the honor of inclosing to the Secretary of the Treasury all the papers, which General Knox admits himself to possess, respecting the Ship William. E. R. intreats Colo. Hamilton to forward his opinion, together with the other papers; as he is hourly invaded by those, who are interested for the French Captors.
June 17th. 1794.


Title: Treasury Department Circular to the Collectors of the Customs, 17 June 1794
From: Treasury Department,Hamilton, Alexander
To: Collectors of the Customs

Treasury Department June 17th. 1794.
Sir,

I send you herewith an Act of the last session of Congress, entitled, “An Act in addition to the Act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States.”
This Act is relative to objects which have been already committed to your attention by my letter of the 4th, of August 1793; serving to invigorate the means of repressing practices which are as contrary to good order as dangerous to the National Peace.
Much from your situation must depend on your vigilance. Your zeal in the part confided to you is counted upon. I am sure the expectation will not be disappointed.
With great consideration   I am Sir,   Your obedient Servant

A Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Edmund Randolph, 18 June 1794
From: Randolph, Edmund
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Philadelphia] June 18, 1794. Encloses “a note from the Chief Clerk in the Department of State explanatory of the delay in the publication of the laws, which the Secretary of the Treasury intimated to him the other day.”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Bush, 19 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Bush, George

Treasury Department.June 19th. 1794.
Sir

Hurry of business prevented an earlier reply to your letter of the 31st. of March last.
You say the name of the Brig Florida being erased from her stern, you presume, she is liable to a penalty. But you will find a penalty expressly declared by the 3d section of the Registering Act. As I have more than once noticed on your part doubts about express and definite provisions in the laws, I am compelled to observe that this indicates a want of careful and studious attention to the laws which are to regulate your official conduct, and to request of you, that you will exert yourself to remedy this deficiency which is due as well to your reputation as to the public service.
I am Sir with consideration   Your Obedient Servant

A Hamilton.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Nathaniel Gorham, 19 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Gorham, Nathaniel

Treasury Department June 19th 1794
Sir,

It being intended to station Officers upon the recruiting Service at Portland, Salem, Boston, and Worcester, I have to request that you will enter into contract with any person or persons, who may be disposed to furnish the rations, Quartermasters articles, and medical assistance required for that service, at the most reasonable rate.
You will be governed by my letter to you of the 26th of November 1792, as to the regulations under which the service is to be performed, advising me of the particulars, as soon as you shall have made the provision requested.
I am Sir with great Consideration   Your Obedient Servant

A Hamilton
The Supervisor of Massachusetts


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Lincoln, 19 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Lincoln, Benjamin

Treasury Department, June 19, 1794. “I have to request that the draft of the Collector of York mentioned in your letter of the 21st. of march last may be paid, as in other cases of fishing bounties.”


Title: Treasury Department Circular to the Collectors of the Customs, 19 June 1794
From: Treasury Department,Hamilton, Alexander
To: Collectors of the Customs

Treasury DepartmentJune 19th 1794
Sir

I have concluded to request that all repairs necessary for keeping the Revenue Cutter in about the same condition in which it was originally fitted may henceforth be directed by you, without special reference to the Treasury.
In giving this instruction however, I must particularly recommend to guard against what may be deemed an habitual disposition in masters of Vessels, to extend equipments and expences beyond what is really necessary.
It is my wish that you will endeavour to ascertain with precission, at what rate per ration, a comfortable supply for the seamen of the Cutter can be effected. To this end a careful inquiry of some œconomical and prudent Ship Owners; as to the manner in which Seamen in merchant vessels are supplied may be a useful guide as from it the average expence may be reduced to a rate per day—and what that rate shall be found to be, must be allowed.
This instruction though made circular is however not to interfere with any contract which may now exist and whereby the Cutter under your agency is comfortably and reasonably supplied.
With great consideration   I am sir   your obedient servant

A Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 20 June 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, June 20, 1794. “A purchase of salt Petre was effected on the 13. instant at Providence at 18 Drs. ⅌ lb for a quantity amounting to about 22 Tons. This with the commission will be near 9000 Dollars. The whole is payable in 15 days from the 13th. at the bank of Providence.…”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Knox, 20 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Knox, Henry

Treasury DepartmentJune 20. 1794.
Sir,

A Commissary of Stores having been appointed, it is necessary to fulfil the main object of that appointment that a very regular system of accountability should be established. As the accounts of the expenditures of money are connected with the subject I submit to you whether it will not be adviseable to instruct Mr. Hodgdon to concert with the Comptroller of the Treasury a plan for regulating that accountability so as to afford the requisite information to both departments.
With great respect   I have the honor to be Sir   Your obedient servant

A Hamilton
The Secretary for theDepartment of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Otho H. Williams, 20 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Williams, Otho H.

Treasury DepartmentJune 20th 1794
Sir

The house of Zacharia Coopman & Co. has made application to me for an abatement of interest upon their Bonds which have been lately put in suit. There are certain equitable considerations, which dispose me, as far as shall be found right to attend to this application. But before any decision is taken, I wish to be particularly informed of the circumstances of the respective suits: of the delays which have ensued, and of any other matters which may be proper to influence the consideration.
I will add, that if the principal of their bonds shall have been satisfied, the suspension of payment of the interest till further direction from me is not to be an obstacle to future credits for duties.
With consideration   I am Sir, Your Obedt. servant.

A Hamilton
The Collector of Baltimore


Title: Henry Knox to Thomas Mifflin, [21 June 1794]
From: Knox, Henry
To: Mifflin, Thomas

[Philadelphia, June 21, 1794]
Sir

Your Excellency’s letter to The President dated the 14th instant (which has been opened pursuant to general directions) was only delivered to Mr. Dandrige his Secy on the 17th at three oClock. The departure of The President for Mount Vernon on the morning of that day prevents my being able to reply to it at this time under his immediate direction.
But antecedent communications with the President on the transactions to which your letter relates, and my immediate agency in the matter put it [in] my power to offer some explanatory observations; which I shall do in a spirit that will accord with what I know to be a primary rule of conduct on his part—the steady cultivation of harmony and cordiality between the Officers of the General and particular Governments.
With regard to that sentence in my letter of the 14th, which has been particularly adverted to, and which is in these words “It will be happy indeed if the circumstances which have already occurred shall not be found to have matured the evil beyond the possibility of a Remedy”—it will I hope be sufficient to say, that it was a mere general reflection on the probable or possible tendency of the circumstances which had occurred, without intention to pass an opinion on the motives to or reasons for the measures which had been pursued by the Government of Pensylvania either in a legislative or Executive capacity. Among the circumstances alluded to was the unfortunate coincidence of the murder of one of the Indians of the six nations; an ingredient which was noticed in my letter of the 24th of May. Suffer me to add, to avoid the inference of having acquiesced in the suggestion, that there is no evidence in possession of this Government, which establishes the fact of a previously hostile disposition of the six Nations.
Your Excellency appears to lay stress on the lateness of the communication of the President’s opinion as to the expediency of ⟨suspending the⟩ proposed establishment. In proportion to the validity of the considerations, which support the right of the Commonwealth of Pensylvania to project and make that establishment, was the delicacy of an interference by the Executive of the UStates. Whatever may have been the anticipations entertained of the effect of the measure—the situation seemed to require that an opinion should [be] deferred till the progress of the experiment had produced some indication of probable consequences. When this happened, the opinion was given. Had it been given sooner, might it not have been deemed premature?
The rights of Pensylvania in this case and the obligations which are urged to exist on the part of the UStates in relation to them would be improperly made a question. But the fundamental principles of society and the practice of all political communities frequently concur in postponing the enjoyment of a particular right or interest of a part of a nation to considerations or urgency respecting the safety or welfare of the whole Nation. The propriety then of a temporary suspension in the present instance must depend on the weight of the reasons which dictate it.
The discussion how far the requisition or advice of the Executive of the UStates can justify such a suspension, under the circumstances of the laws of Pensylvania, is rendered the more absolutely useless by Your Excellys. determination that, whatever may be the result, the establishment of Presque Isle will be suspended, until The President shall have varied the opinion which has been delivered. No arguments, I am persuaded, can be necessary to satisfy you that when he saw or thought he saw in a measure of a particular state consequences endangering important interests of the Union he discharged a duty in declaring to the Executive of that State an opinion that it was adviseable to suspend the execution of the measure.
The President of the UStates cannot fail to do justice to the disposition which has produced the determination you have announced to comply with his opinion.
With great respect   I have the honor to be   Your Excellency’s Most Obedient serv


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William Lindsay, 21 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Lindsay, William

T. D. June 21th 1794
Sir

Your letter of the 12th instant has been duly received.
What you mention about the Ship Scorpion induces me to request that you will inform me particularly, what was the precise position of that vessel, when the intelligence of the embargo arrived, and what were the circumstances subsequent thereto. It has been alleged that something like a forcible extrication of her took place. I wish to be informed how far there is any truth in this, and what happened on the occasion. I hope your reply will be precise & circumstantial.
I am with great consideration   Sir   Your obedt Servt.

William Lindsay Esqr.Collr Norfolk


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Jean Antoine Joseph Fauchet, 22 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Fauchet, Jean Antoine Joseph

Philadelphia, June 22, 1794. Transmits “to the Minister Plenipotentiary of the French Republic the result of the assay which has been made at the Mint pursuant to his request.”


Title: Opinion on Compensation for Captured Vessels, [22 June 1794]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To:

[Philadelphia, June 22, 1794]

I am not willing to give a pretext for not doing us justice by the appearance of carelessness or indifference as to the fulfilment of our engagements. I continue to think that the idea of a special instruction to Mr: Jay is proper, because it is an evidence of our being in earnest, because as Mr: Jay’s mission was produced by circumstances subsequent to the communication to Congress, that communication can be no objection to embracing the subject in his mission especially as bearing a near affinity to the primary objects of it—because though his general powers are competent it is proper he should know the sense and desire of the Government in this particular—and the specification as already observed has great value as a proof of sincerity.
I fear to be retrogade in our means of inspiring confidence in all the parties as to the sincerity of our original professions.
I think we have lately lost ground.

A. Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 22 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Washington, George

Private
Philadelphia June 22. 1794
Sir

The Secretary of State in referring to you the question of the answer to be given to Mr. Hammond concerning compensation for certain captured vessels will I presume transmit to you the opinions of the other Gentlemen as well as his own.

Besides the reasons hastily sketched in the memorandums given to the Secretary of State—there is one of a delicate nature which I did not think fit to put on a paper which might become a public document but which I think ought to be submitted to your consideration.
Though the form of only giving the opinion of the President that it was incumbent upon the UStates to make compensation in the case has been used—yet between nation & nation this is equivalent to a virtual engagement that compensation will be made—and we were all sensible in advising the President to give that opinion (which advice was unanimous) that a non compliance with it would be a serious commitment of the character of the Nation the Government and the President. Indeed if the Legislature should not do its part, under such circumstances, it would necessarily give birth to considerations very embarrassing to the delicacy of the President.
In such a posture of things is it not adviseable to narrow the obstacles to a right issue of the business? If Mr. Jay is instructed to insert a formal stipulation in a general arrangement, the senate only will have to concur. If provision is to be made by law, both houses must concur. The difference is easily seen. And it is a case where the point of honor is too materially concerned, not to dictate the expediency of leaving as little hazard as possible upon the issue. It is impossible that any question can arise about the propriety of giving this course to the business. When we are demanding compensation for our captured vessels & goods it is the simplest thing in the world to stipulate compensation for those of great Britain, which we acknowlege to have been unlawfully made within our territory or by the use of our means. It is also with me a material consideration that the coupling this with the other objects of Mr. Jay’s negotiation may tend to disembarrass in future. If the compensation we seek fails, it may be a good answer to the claim on the other side that they were endeavoured without success to be made a subject of reciprocial stipulation. I speak with reference to the Individuals concerned.
I may be perhaps too nice. But this is one of those questions in which ideas of sincerity good faith and honor, in a relation which must always engage my particular solicitude, press my judgment to a course of proceeding which is calculated to dispel all doubt.
With perfect respect   I have the honor to be,   Sir   Your most obedient servant

A Hamilton
The President of the UStates


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 23 June 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, June 23, 1794. “The purchase of Indian Supplies made on the 18th inst. by N. Hoffman & Co. for distribution by Genl Chapin amounts to £681. 4. 10. N. York Currency. Being made, as they represent for Cash, they are anxious for an immediate remittance of the money.…”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Edmund Randolph, 23 June 1794
From: Randolph, Edmund
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Philadelphia] June 23, 1794. “E. Randolph presents his compliments to Col. Hamilton, and having this moment received his Note, respecting the French crowns, posterior to 1st Jany 1792 he has sent to the Director of the Mint, in order to have an interview upon the subject, and to communicate to Colonel Hamilton the result.”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Edmund Randolph, 23 June 1794
From: Randolph, Edmund
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Philadelphia, June 23d. 1794.
Sir,

The report, which appeared in the Newspapers the other day, from a Committee to the Senate, on the Bill for advancing money to the French minister, has given me considerable uneasiness. I have no doubt, that the result was well considered, and is accurate. But some of the intermediate circumstances were probably unknown to the Committee, and therefore not stated. What I chiefly allude to, is, that, the account between the United States and the French Republic being unliquidated, the advances made were of a complexion less strong, than the report has spread over the affair. I am persuaded, that in the hunger of Mr. Hammond for peccadillos, which may swell some future manifesto, this paper has been prepared for transmission to England. Having no object more truly at heart, than peace with Great Britain, I wish, that Mr. Jay should be ready to encounter the intelligence, which goes from this side of the water, at the moment of its arrival. I must therefore, request the favor of you, to furnish me, as soon as you can, with all the mitigations, which really appertain to the case.
I have the honor, Sir, to be,   with great respect and esteem   Yo. mo. ob. serv.

Edm: Randolph


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Edmund Randolph, 23 June 1794
From: Randolph, Edmund
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Philadelphia 23d June 1794
Sir,

The director of the Mint is now with me, and has undertaken to endeavour to procure a proper number of French Crowns, posterior to the 1st. Januy 1792 for the purpose of having them assayed according to the Act of 9th February 1793. Lest he should fail in his attempt to procure samples, I must beg the favor of you to forward to him any you may possess.
As to the security offered by Mr. Albion Cox, assayer of the Mint, I can say but little either from my own knowledge, or the information of Mr. Rittenhouse; but it is, an unquestionable fact, that it would embarrass the operations of the Mint, if Mr. Cox were now to be thrown out of office.
Mr. Rittenhouse informs me that the Mint is ready to proceed to the coinage of the money concerning which you lately wrote me.
I have the honor, Sir, to be   with great respect and consideration Your mo. obedt. Serv.

Edm. Randolph


Title: Treasury Department Circular to the Collectors of the Customs, 23 June 1794
From: Treasury Department,Hamilton, Alexander
To: Collectors of the Customs

Treasury DepartmentJune 23d 1794
Sir

It being highly expedient that the Marshall should be immediately charged on the Books of the Treasury with the monies which you might advance to him in pursuance of my letter to you of the 2nd of July 1793 I have to request that the receipts for all payments already made, or made by you hereafter to the said Marshall may be immediately transmitted to this Office.
I am with consideration   sir   your obedient servant

A Hamilton