Title: To George Washington from John Jay, 23 June 1794
From: Jay, John
To: Washington, George

               private
               Dear SirLondon 23 June 1794
               on Sunday the 15th of this month I arrived here. the next Day I made Inquiries for Mr Lear, and was informed that he had gone to Liverpool to embark for america. I asked whether it was probable that Letters sent by the post would find him still there—the answer was, that it was highly improbable. under these Circumstances & well knowing the jealous Attention now paid to Letters passing thru the post office, I thought it most adviseable to forbear making the Experiment, and to return that Letter to You.

               My letter of this Date to Mr Randolph contains an exact Account of the present State of the affairs of my mission here.  I shall be disappointed if no good should result. as yet the Minister stands entirely uncommitted. From some light Circumstances I incline to believe that our mercantile Injuries will be redressed, but how, or how far, I cannot conjecture. My next Conference will doubtless place Things in more particular, and in clearer points of view.
               Doctr Gordon has Information which he relies upon, that the Posts will not be surrendered, and he authorizes me to tell you so in Confidence—His Information does not make so strong an Impression on my mind as it does on his—it merits attention, but in my opinion is not conclusive.
               The observations I have hitherto made induce me to believe that the war with France is popular; and that a War with us would be unpopular. The word Jacobin is here a Term of Reproach, & used as such among the common people—They who wish the Reform of this Government do I apprehend wish a certain Degree of Success to the present french Cause, not because they like it, but because they think such Success would promote their favorite Objects. I often hear Gentlemen converse on these Subjects, but think it prudent to be reserved—as to their internal Parties and Divisions, I make it a Rule to remain silent.
               Your administration is greatly commended. The Idea entertained by some of applying private Debts to compensate public Injuries, alarms and disgusts, and empairs Credit. I am anxious to have it in my power to communicate something decisive. as yet I am entirely satisfied with the minister—I ought to add, that Mr Pinckney’s Conduct relative to me, corresponds with my Ideas of Delicacy and propriety. with perfect Respect Esteem and Attachment I am Dear Sir your obliged and obedt Servt

                  John Jay

                  P.S. The enclosed Copies of a note of the 19th Inst: from Lord Grenville and of my answer, afford Indications of his present Temper, that will not escape you.  It is always useful to communicate such papers, but seldom useful to publish them.  publications unnecessarily and frequently made naturally encrease Reserve and Circumspection to such a Degree, as in real measure to exclude Confidence and Conversation, and to confine negociation to the slow and wary mode of written

                     Communications—written too under the Impression & Expectation of publication.


Title: To George Washington from Burgess Ball, 24 June 1794
From: Ball, Burgess
To: Washington, George

                  Dear sir,
                  Leesburg [Va.] 24th of June 1794.

               I am happy to hear you are again at Mount Vernon, and hope you are still in health.

               My Health for a considerable time (many Months) has been in a delicate situation indeed, but, I thank God, I think I am now gaining flesh & Strength again—From 184 lbs. I was reduced to 147—a loss of 37 lbs. in a frame not very corpolent. The immense quantity of rains, cloudy and disagreeable Weather, not only has occasion’d much sickness, but I fear will cause the Crops of wheat &c. to be very short—I thank God my Crop at present is much better than I cou’d have expected—I have cut my Early wheat & from the 9 Bush: I sow’d, I hope to make 120—And, from abt 140 of the wh[i]t[e] wheat that I sow’d I hope to make at least 1500—I fear your Crop is much injured, as I’ve hear’d it is generally the Case in Fairfax. We have just retur’d from Colo. Washingtons where we were abt 14 days—The Old Gent. is very hearty, & keeps himself generally quite Cool—I recommended it to him to amuse himself with reading, and he is very desireous to get a proper readg Glass, which he thinks he cou’d use with advantage, but Spectacles he says he has often tryed without any. we have moved to our own Land, in a Dutch House 20 feet square without any fire place, to which we are puttg a Shed, & shall put a Chimny for a temporary convenience, as we’ve not yet fix’d on the Spott to build upon. Immediately after Harvest I intend settg abt buildg a Tilt mill (or Tilt Hammer) wch is a small kind of a Forge for makg Tools of all kinds, and which from every Information, is profitable.
               I have for some time had a thought of writing to you, to begg you wd be so good as to endeavour to find out some clever Man as a Manager for that Bussiness, which I thought perhaps you wd readily do from Mr Robt Morris, or some Gent. who may have the same kind of Works. Colo. Nathl Burwell of Frederick County has one of those Mills, & advises me to have one—He & his Manager (who works constant) go halvs, that is, the Mill being all in Order for Bussiness, all the other Hands employed and all Expences of every denomination are jointly paid & the profits afterwards equally divided—This I wd readily also do, and, if it’s not trespassing too much on your goodness and time, I wd begg the liberty of requestg you to endeavour to send me a proper Manager as soon as possible. I have a valuable Streem of Water, & am exceedingly anxious to put some Improvements on it, which if I cannot myself carry on properly, I may rent to great profit; and which in Case of Death (which no Person can

                  be exempted from!) will render the situation of my Family more easy & comfortable.
               As another Improvement on my Streem, I intend also immediately to fix up a good Distillery—The Main Mill Seat, at the Mouth of the run, I mean not to interfere with, but wd be willg to lett it for a length of time to a Person who wd return it well improved with proper Mills, as a Compensation for the time. This I’m told is often done with valuable Situations, & I’m sure mine is one. I hope you’ll excuse my thus troubling you. Fanny joins in every good Wish for you & yours, & I am Dr sir Yr Affect. Hbe set

                  B. Ball


Title: To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 24 June 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Washington, George

                  Sir,
                  Treasy Dept June 24th 1794.

               The inclosed Letter from the Collector of Hampton, of the 26th of May, shews that the necessity of appointing a successor to that Officer has at length become absolute, & suggests some names for consideration.
               Another letter from mister Carrington of 19th of December last suggests another name.  The enquiry was made of Mister Carrington with your permission, but with cautious guards against commitment, which he mentions having observed.
               The papers from the office which have been under the management of Mister Smith, tho’ they are not of a nature to decide much concerning his ability, owing to the little business done in that scene, have been in good order. And the post Master General who in consequence of the circumstance mentioned in mister Smith’s letter (herewith also sent) has been consulted, says, that he was well recommended to him, and has conducted his business in that station with regularity.
               But my experience of the invariable judiciousness of Mister Carrington’s recommendations, induces me to have great

                  confidence in the eligibility of the character he has named. Perhaps further lights where you are will assist the nomination of a proper successor. With perfect respect &c.

                  A. Hamilton


Title: To George Washington from Henry Lee, 24 June 1794
From: Lee, Henry
To: Washington, George

                  My dear President.
                  alexa. [Va.] 24th June 94.

               I consider myself very fortunate in arriving here at the same time that you did as I shall have the unexpected pleasure of seeing you.
               Presuming that your stay will be short & knowing how much you will be engaged in your farm business, I beg leave to ask what day this week will be most convenient for you to be seeen & to present the most sincere respects of your devoted & affec: friend

                  Henry Lee

                  I have just heard of the death of Col. Lee of Chantilly which took place on the 19th inst.


Title: From George Washington to Henry Knox, 25 June 1794
From: Washington, George
To: Knox, Henry

               (Private)
               Dear SirMount Vernon 25th June 1794.
               Your letter of the 18th instt came to me by the Post wch arrived in Alexandria on Monday evening.  It is not more unusual

                  than it is difficult to account for the motives wch induce Gov. M——’s either to antedate or to detain after they are written the letters which I receive from him.  That there is design in it, admits of little doubt in my mind.
               The publication respecting Genl Wayne, which you will find in the enclosed Paper taken from the Martinsburgh gazette is very unpleasant; it is said to be the production of one Glen, or Lynn a resigned Officer; but which, or whether either, of these is the name Doctr Craik who gave it to me, was not sure.  I am at a loss to decide what notice ought to be taken of such a publication—something however, on public & private acct seems to require that he should not be left ignorant of the accusations charged—You will consider the case well and act accordingly.
               Going from the Federal City (on Sunday morning) to view the Locks, & Canal at the little Falls of Potomac my horse, whose feet had got very tender from the journey blundered & continued blundering until by violent exertions on my part to save him & myself from falling among the Rocks, I got such a wrench in my back as to prevent m<e> from mounting a horse without pain, of course it has deprived me, in a great degree, of the accomplishment of the purpos. of my visit to this place—Whether it will retard my return a few days longer than I had allotted is more than I am able, at this moment, to decide; it shall not if I can avoid it without injuring myself. I am—Your Affecte

                  Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to James Monroe, 25 June 1794
From: Washington, George
To: Monroe, James

                  Dear Sir,
                  Mount Vernon 25 June 1794

               I expected to have put the enclosed into your hands at Baltimore, on my way to this place; but you had left it in the morning of the day I got there.
               I now beg leave to trouble you with the delivery—or the forwarding of it.
               I hope you & Mrs Monroe have had a pleasant passage, and are well.  My best respects attend her, and I am Dear Sir Your Obedt & Very Hble Serv.

                  Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to Edmund Randolph, 25 June 1794
From: Washington, George
To: Randolph, Edmund

               (Private)
               Dear SirMount Vernon June 25th 1794.
               Monday’s Post brought me your letter of the 18th instant, with its enclosures.
               The Minister of his Britanic Majesty seems more disposed to be captious than conciliatory. Whether it proceeds from his ideas of policy—the advice of his councellers—or a natural petulance of temper, remains to be developed.
               The enclosed letter from a Mr Reuben Harvey, is similar to one I recd from him some time ago, and which I either gave, or intended to give, to you. Do, as shall appear to you right with them.
               I shall endeavor to be back by the time I allotted before I left Philadelphia, if I am able—but an exertion, to save my horse and self from falling among rocks at the lower Falls of the Potomac (whither I went on Sunday morning to see the Canal & Locks) has wrenched my back in such a manner as to prevent my riding—and, hitherto, has defeated the purposes for which I came home. My stay here will only be until I can ride with ease & safety, whether I accomplish my own business or not. I am sincerely and Affectionately Yrs

                  Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to Martha Washington, 25 June 1794 [letter not found]
From: Washington, George
To: Martha Washington

Letter not found: to Martha Washington, 25 June 1794. Martha Washington wrote Frances Bassett Washington on 30 June: "I have been so unhappy about the Presidt that I did not know what to do with myself—he tells me in his letter of wednesday that he is better" (CGlF).


Title: To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 26 June 1794
From: Randolph, Edmund
To: Washington, George

                     Sir
                     Philadelphia June 26. 1794.

                  I do myself the honor of inclosing to you a letter from Mr Fauchet, my answer, and my letter to Mr Gore, relative to the prosecution against Mr Juteau, chancellor of the Consulate of the French Republic in Boston.  I trust, that the harshness of the proceeding will be found not to have been premeditated, and to be no more, than what the forms of the courts in Massachusetts dictated. I have the honor, sir, to be with the highest respect and attachment yr mo. ob. serv.

                     Edm: Randolph.


Title: Enclosure I: Jean-Antoine-Joseph Fauchet to Edmund Randolph, 18 June 1794
From: Fauchet, Jean-Antoine-Joseph
To: Randolph, Edmund

                  (Translation)
                  Sir,Philadelphia 30 Prairial2 year of the French Republicone & indivisible. (18. June 1794)
                  I have this moment received a letter from the Consul of the French Republic, at Boston, informing me that his suspicions relative to the conduct of Mr Gore have been realised—notwithstanding the opinion of the attornies, notwithstanding the opinion of C. Sullivan, notwithstanding even the opinion of the Judges, as is pretended, he has obliged the Chancellor Juteau, to appear at the Bar, and has read publicly the letter of the President, as hitherto the parliament of France has caused to be read, pardons granted by the Despot.

                  This conduct, Sir, you have assured me, is contrary to the intentions of the President. It is impossible for me not to be fully persuaded of it; but I with freedom avow to you, that I am sensibly moved at the judiciary haughtiness, and indecent partiality of a man whose functions require a perfect impassibility. I should have preferred the mode of pursuing, of pleading, to this manner of stopping the suits. That which I had proposed myself, and which seemed to me to be agreeable to the Government of the U.S. was to stifle every thing that might countenance the idea, that any division existed between the representatives of the two nations—that their respective principles should be brought in question.
                  The scandalous publicity given to my proceedings, to that of the President, tends only to produce a contrary effect to that which we had both expected; one still more serious is produced, that of leaving under the weight of accusation an innocent man, who had obeyed superiour orders which he could not avoid following. If the proceedings had been continued, his crime might reasonably have been thrown on the public functionary whom he was not permitted to disobey, whereas by this manner of terminating the proceedings, he appears to have been guilty when in fact he has only fulfilled his duty, and he is now charged with a crime not his own, although that crime may not have been punished. I expect Sir, from the Government, Justice for this malevolence, so contrary to its wishes, and I expect it with so much the more confidence, as I have proved to it invariably, how much my own desire, and that of the People I represent, is to repair the injustices which shall have been committed towards it by the conduct of the agents of the french Republic. accept my esteem

                     Jh Fauchet


Title: Edmund Randolph to Benjamin Rush, 24 June 1794
From: Randolph, Edmund
To: Rush, Benjamin

               26 June 1794. Encloses Heinrich Matthias Marcard’s letter to GW of 5 Aug. 1793, which GW gave to Randolph "with a request that I should answer it."  As Marcard’s letter takes "distinguished notice" of Rush and "opens the way for some other pen, than an official one," to respond, Randolph asks Rush to reply to the letter.


Title: Edmund Randolph to John Wilcocks, Jr., 26 June 1794
From: Randolph, Edmund
To: Wilcocks, John Jr.

               26 June 1794. At GW’s request, replies to Wilcocks’s letter to GW of 29 June 1793. Although always happy "to assist a stranger who meditates a settlement in our country," Randolph will not "attempt to give" Wilcocks "a direction in favor of any place."  Rather, he assures him that "in the wide extent of the United States there may be found a variety of soil and climate, and perhaps even of manners, suited to almost any taste."  Wilcocks should come to the United States, where he "will obtain every information, which may be necessary for your accommodation."


Title: From George Washington to Thomas Johnson, 27 June 1794
From: Washington, George
To: Johnson, Thomas

                  Dear Sir,
                  Mount Vernon 27th June 1794.

               I regret not having met you at the Federal City, on my way home; and was concerned for the cause of the disappointment.
               I have made no choice yet of persons to supply the places of yourself & Doctr Stuart, as Commissioners; nor, in truth, do I know on whom to fix for this purpose, at this stage of the business, & under present circumstances.
               Mr Greenleaf gave me some reasons to believe that you were about to become a resident of the Federal City. I was pleased therewith; because it created a hope (if this should happen) that you might find it convenient to remain in your present office; and because experience has shewn the expediency of the Commissioners, or one of them at least, residing on the spot.
               It is too much, I am satisfied, to expect such attendance & services as they have rendered for their present allowance; nor was it ever intended, by me, to impose so much on them for such compensation. My ideas (as my letters to all, or some of the Gentlemen will prove) always were, that it was the part of a Superintendant to perform what has been done by the Commissioners themselves. But I see a greater difficulty since the trials that have been made than I did before, in getting a man adequate to this business; and therefore some change in the system seems indispensible.
               I cannot, however, think of making any material change in it without placing it at the option of yourself & Doctor Stuart to avail yourselves thereof; altho’ he seems resolved from the last conversation I had with him, against continuing at any rate; but suggested an idea which strikes me, at first sight, favorably, if the law (which I have not by me to consult, nor would wish to bring before Congress for amendment) would justify the measure.  It is, that one of the Commissioners (who should be obliged to reside in the City) shall be the acting person; and be well paid for his superintendance and the particular attention he shall give to the business. That at stated periods, or as occasion might require, the other two, whether of the City or Country, should attend, and be compensated by the day, or otherwise, according to the trouble, or extent of their services. In this case the funds might afford adequate compensation for actual services.

                  And in this case also, it would be gratifying to me, and I dare say to others, if you would be the resident Commissioner, & Superintendant.
               I see but one thing that can be suggested as an objection to such a plan, and that is blending the Offices of Commissioner and Superintendant in the same person; but I can see many advantages that would result from it in the hands of a competent character, on the spot.
               If this plan cannot be adopted, some other & better allowance than the present must be made to the three; all, or some of whom, must reside in the City. But to allow £600 pr annum to each, is more, I conceive, than would meet approbation, although it might not be more than they deserved.
               I would thank you for your full & candid sentiments upon the several parts of this letter, and as soon as convenient. If I am able, from the wrench I got at the lower falls on sunday last, to travel, I shall set off for Philadelphia on thursday next—you will be pleased therefore to direct to me here, or there, according to the time you may receive this letter. With much esteem & regard I am—Dear Sir Yr Most Obedt & Affece

                  Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to Charles Lee, 27 June 1794
From: Washington, George
To: Lee, Charles

                  Dear Sir
                  Mount Vernon June 27th 1794

               If you will be so good as to let me know what I am indebted to you on acct of Colvills Estate—or any other—I will pay the money before I return, or leave the same for my manager to do. I am—Dr Sir Your obedt Servt

                  Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to Edmund Randolph, 27 June 1794
From: Washington, George
To: Randolph, Edmund

                  Sir,
                  Mount Vernon June 27th 1794

               I have duly recd your several Letters of the 20th 21st & 22d instt, with their enclosures. The only matter which seems to require my immediate attention is contained in the last of them.
               I am not disposed under my present view of the case, to inform Mr Hammond that Our Envoy at the Court of London shall be specially instructed on the point of compensation, for British vessels captured by French Priv[atee]rs, contrary to the rules which have been established by this Govt as the general Powers of the sd Envoy extends to, & embrace this object. <But wo>uld it be amiss to let him <know infor>mally & verbally that Mr Jays Powers go to this, as well as to other cases. I well remember the precaution I used to prevent any further commitment of the Executive on this head than a mere expression of his opinion as to the expediency of the measure. This having been complied with in the communication to Congress of the 5th of Decr the matter had better remain, in my opinion, upon the ground it now stands until things are a little more developed. In the mean time, some such written Official answer as you have suggested (softened as it can well bear) might be given to Mr Hammond.

                  Go. Washington


Title: To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 27 June 1794
From: Randolph, Edmund
To: Washington, George

                  Philadelphia June 27. 1794

               E. Randolph has the honor of informing the President, that he has disposed of all the private letters, which he put into his hands to be answered, except the inclosed to Allen.  The reason for omitting this is endorsed on the cover.


Title: To George Washington from Harriot Washington, 27 June 1794
From: Washington, Harriot
To: Washington, George

                  Fredericksburg [Va.] June 27th 1794

               I wrote a letter to my Honord Uncle some time ago, and mentioned in it that I was very much in want of some summer dresses, and should be much obliged to My dear Uncle if he would either send them or send Aunt Lewis the money to purchase them, I hope you will excuse my importuning you with a letter on the same subject, as I concluded by my not receiving an answer from you, that my letter had either been mislaid or it had never reached your hand’s.
               Mrs Paine from Philadelphia pass’d through this town about a fortnight ago, and by her I received an invitation from Brother George to return with her and spend the summer and fall, she is to be in this town next week I thought it better to write to you in the meanwhile to know if you approved of it, I am very anxious to see them but if My dear Uncle has any objection to it, I will not go, Aunt Lewis has had the Ague and fever all the summer, and has some thought’s of going to Berkley herself but it would be impossible she could carry all of us. We have heard of your arrival at Mount Vernon and it has given us great pleasure to hear you are very well.
               Aunt Lewis join’s me in love to you and Cousin Washington.  I am Honor’d Uncle Your affectionate Neice

                  Harriot Washington

                  P.S. Aunt Lewis desired me to tell you that she hoped you had better luck with your wheat than she has or anyone in this neighbourhood for we have had so much rain that the wheat is not worth cutting.

                  H.W.


Title: To George Washington from David Humphreys, 28 June 1794
From: Humphreys, David
To: Washington, George

                  My dear Sir.
                  Lisbon June 28th 1794

               By every opportunity which has occurred, I have endeavoured to keep you informed of the great events taking place in Europe, through the medium of my correspondence with the Secretary of State. While affairs have been growing every day more & more interesting and critical, I have had many conversations with the public Agents of Denmark & Sweden (who alone seem to be disposed to oppose resistance to the maritime aggressions of England) on the subject of mutual defense & assistance, in case our several nations should ul[t]imately be forced to take a part in the present war. At the same time I gave them to understand, that my observations were merely those of a private Person, and not in an official character: but that common sense must point out what was reciprocally beneficial. The Agents of those Nations here, I know have written to their Courts on the subject. The Convention entered into between those two Courts is a great step.  They seem (in spite of predictions to the contrary on account of supposed jealousies) to see & pursue their true interests. From the apparent firmness & wisdom of the Duke Regent of Sweden much is to be expected. Nor will the councils of Denmark be unenlightened, weak or impolitic, so long as the Comte Bernstorff (the present Minister) shall be at the head of them. All concur in giving the highest testimony to his integrity, ability & popolarity.  The combined fleet of those two nations is ready for Sea. I cannot help thinking that a hearty concurrence between the neutral Powers would have a powerful influence on the actual political state of Europe; that such a coalition would either prevent them from being driven involuntarily into hostility; or in all events enable them to support by arms

                  their rights (which have been grossly insulted) as independent nations. In this point of view, I have perhaps considered such a junction in common Cause as more practicable & more important than many others have done; and have endeavoured accordingly as an individual to contribute whatever might be in my power to pave the way for the accomplishment of such a combination. At least, it is no improbable event, that, under their mediation, a general Peace may ultimately be established, when all parties are sufficiently tired of war, to think of negociating. G. Britain is the only Power among the Allies, that seems in any condition to prosecute the war much longer, and, notwithstanding her immense private resources and the late splendid action at Sea, it will be found, I believe, that the war will become more & more unpopular until its termination. The British Ministry seem indeed to be playing a desperate game, & there is no calculating how it will end.
               Kosciusko is by the last accounts going on well. I dread however the result from the formidable force that will be opposed to the Poles. Unanimity is every thing. If they hold out this Campaign, I trust the Insurrection will terminate in Independence. There is no estimating the efforts of Liberty, urged by Desparation.
               This letter will be delivered to you by Captn Heysell, commander of a Danish Ship, who is lately from France and appears to be an intelligent & respectable man; and as such I recommend him to your protection—he may also be able to give you some informations.
               With the best & purest wishes for the health & happiness of yourself, Mrs Washington, & all that are most dear to you, I have the honour to be, with every grateful sentiment, My dear & respected Sir, Your most affectionate friend & humble Servant

                  D. Humphreys

                  P.S. I enclose a Copy of Lord Howes’s official letter, respecting the naval action of the 1st inst.—we have no farther particulars to be depended upon.


Title: To George Washington from Thomas Johnson, 28 June 1794
From: Johnson, Thomas
To: Washington, George

                  sir.
                  Washington 28 June 1794.

               Disappointed by Mr Greenleafs not coming and tired of staying here I had wrote to you Yesterday by Doct. Stuart who will have the pleasure of seeing you, and we were just seperating this Morning when I received your Letter of Yesterday.
               I have long thought it unlucky that the Act of Congress made it necessary to appoint three Comrs—they cannot all act in the Detail with the decision and expedition necessary, even if they all resided on the spot; and though, I believe, a much better Agent than the last might be got, none I suspect of sufficient Weight to be really useful would accept the Employment. As the Act now stands neither of the Comrs can have greater or less power

                  than another; but as amongst themselves I think there would be no impropriety in arranging that one should be more actively concerned than the others—his Orders it is true would not be imperative but he might see to the Execution of Things resolved on, propose many and even prepare some for Confirmation and his Requests to those employed in the Service would perhaps be more attended to than our Orders are now—The state of Things now shows that the Eyes of one or more of the Comrs should be on the Work every Day and perhaps best at uncertain Hours for the Work does not go on with the Vigour it ought.
               Your desire to retain me as principal gives me pleasure in this that it evinces the Satisfaction you have in my Endeavours to be useful: but before I went so far as to mention with Doctr Stuart 600£ a Year as a moderate Compensation to each Commissioner who could and would do his Duty my Resolution was finally taken, and I do not know of any Event which would induce me to stand the Mark of Calumny and gross Abuse as I have done for near three Years past. Sincerely do I wish there was a greater Plenty of Men for Choice who could and would do better; one of the Commissioners ought to have legal Knowledge deeper than the meer Surface or else be no Lawyer at all—I do not suppose that every Thing which has past through my Hands will be free from Cavil but I have the satisfaction that we have had fewer Disputes on them than might have been expected under all Circumstances—I begg you sir that I may be discharged by the first of August and I am the more earnest in this Request because of my having openly said on several Occasions that I should not act longer.
               I always have pleasure in meeting you: Circumstances would not allow it on your way to Mount Vernon and I despair of seeing you on your way to Philadelphia—Doctr Stuart will inform you of the Substance of a serious Conversa. we have had on levelling Streets and allowing Areas to be cut out of them.
               I shall be glad to hear of your setting out for Philadelphia at the Time you design—recovered perfectly from the Accident you met with. and remain sir, with the truest Respect, Your affectionate Servant,

                  Th. Johnson


Title: To George Washington from Israel Shreve, 29 June 1794
From: Shreve, Israel
To: Washington, George

                  Dear Sir,
                  Fayette County Pennsylvania 29th June 1794

               A few days ago Mr Samuel Jackson of Redstone Informed me that Last Winter your Excellency offered your tract of Land (whereon I Live) Commonly Called Washingtons Bottom Containing Sixteen hundred forty four Acres and a Quarter for Sale, at thirty Shillings ⅌ Acre One third the Purchace Money In hand paid, the Residue, On Interest untill paid.
               If Mr Jacksons <In>formation was right, and the Said Lands Still for Sale at that price, I would Wish to purchace It, And Engage to make the first payment the first day of April Next, and Give Bond and the Land In Security with Interest from that time untill paid, a few Lines from your Excellency with Information about the Matter will be Gratefully receivd, And Acknowledged as an Honour done me, If the Said Lands Is not Sold and yet to be Disposed of at the above Mentioned price, I desire the refusal of It upon this My promise to preform My offer, and where your Excellency Expects to be the first of September next, when I will Endeavour to Wate upon you, to Close the Bargan and Enter into the propper Writeings &c., My Lease will End the first day of April Next, and as I am on the Land It will Suit me to Buy almost better than any other person.
               A Letter Directed to me, by the post to Pittsburgh will come Directly to me. I am with unfeigned Respect your Excellencys Most Obedient, Servant,

                  Israel Shreve


Title: From George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, 30 June 1794
From: Washington, George
To: Hamilton, Alexander

                  Sir,
                  Mount Vernon June 30. 1794.

               Your Letter of the 24th instant, covering the resignation of the Collector of Hampton, and a letter from Colo. Carrington recommending a successor to that office, came to hand by the last post.
               As Govr Lee is (I believe) yet in Alexandria, I will suspend my choice in hopes of deriving some aid from his information on this head; as he has lately been a good deal in the neighbourhood of Hampton. I do it too, because I expect to commence my journey for Philadelphia on Thursday next, & because I hope no inconvenience in the interim will result from the delay.
               Further communications from your department may be suspended until my return to Philada, especially as I am not determined as to my rout—wishing to travel the smoothest road.
               You have said nothing respecting a Successor to the Collector of York.  This matter, in order that equal justice may be measured to all, is necessary.

                  Go. Washington


Title: To George Washington from David Humphreys, 30 June 1794
From: Humphreys, David
To: Washington, George

               (Secret & confidential)
               My dear Sir.Lisbon June 30th 1794.
               Before this shall arrive, you will probably have received information from Mr Pinckney, that a new Treaty has some time since been concluded in London, between G. Britain & Portugal. I

                  knew that such a measure was attempted a year ago by the British Minister here, without effect. The above-mentioned Treaty, negociated by Lord Grenville & Don John de Almeida (the Portuguese Minister in London) must have been known in London much sooner than here, for it was not until yesterday that I could obtain a sight of it.
               The Treaty in question, is not in name offensive & defensive, although it is nearly so in reality. For this purpose, it required little more than to renew the different clauses which are to be found in the ancient Treaties between the two nations. But there are some articles expressed in terms so offensive to the existing Government of France, as to give sufficient ground for the declaration of war on their part, whensoever the policy of that Country shall decide, that it will be more convenient to be in hostility than at peace with Portugal.
               At a time when so many contingencies may prevent letters from reaching their destination, it might be imprudent, if not unprofitable, to speak largely of the Partizans of G. Britain in this Country, or the particular influence by which this negociation was carried on. Suffice it to say, that It occasioned warm debates in council when concluded; that the Minister of Marine by whose nephew it was negotiated was the great supporter of it; that he is the strongest advocate for a connection with G. Britain & [being] very old can not live long; that the more liberal part of the nation & particularly the youth <illegible> at that humiliationg connection. The prince observe principal part of the Ministry seem not to have firmness enough to resist measures which they do not fully approve. If Great B. meets with bad success Portugal will shew its strong hatred: If not, it negitive become more a province than it has been.
               If this Treaty should result in a war it would be generally considered here as the most disadvantageous event which could happen to the Country The usual System of procrastination, indecision, & postponing has on former occasions been of infinite use in keeping the nation out of war. They grew rich during the American war. Their prosperity has been continually encreasing during the present war.
               Two days ago, I had an interview with the Secry of State for foreign affairs—In the course of conversation he told me, that the Court of London was satisfied with what this Court had

                  done interrupting the Truce with Algiers.  Upon my putting him in mind of my Memorial of the 8th of March, he said, that circumstances had hitherto prevented an answer from being given, that the Chev[alie]r Freire had actually (after much difficulty) engaged a vessel to carry him to the U.S., that after having in consequence of his arrival had some preliminary informations, he (the Minister of State) should be very ready & happy to take the subject up, and that, in the mean time, he could assure me of the good dispositions & sincere desires of his Court to meet those of the U.S. in strengthening the ties & forming the most friendly connections between the two Countries.  I report nearly the expressions, in order, that, by comparing facts & observations a judgment may be formed.
               To day or to morrow, a Portuguese fleet of four Ships of the Line, one frigate & two Brigs is to sail, destiny unknown, but probably part or all for England.
               Admiral Melvil with the Dutch fleet is still here waiting for orders.
               I entreat you will be persuaded, that I shall use my utmost endeavours to comply with your wishes as expressed in the letter of the Secry of State of May 10th.  With the purest sentiments of veneration & esteem, I have the honour to be, My dear Sir Your most faithful friend & devoted Servant

                  D. Humphreys

                  N.B. The Cypher is that which was received by Mr Barclay at Cadiz Decr 24. 1792. That is, the Cypher for Algerine Affairs.  One of your Secretaries, by borrowing the Key or Counterpart from Mr Randolph, can readily decypher the figures. I should have addressed that part to the Secry of State, but that by being deposited in his office it might be open to the inspection of many.


Title: To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 30 June 1794
From: Randolph, Edmund
To: Washington, George

                  Sir
                  Philadelphia June 30. 1794.

               I had the honor of receiving Your letter from Mount Vernon of the 24th instant.
               The accident, which befel you, had been the subject of much anxious inquiry; and I was very happy to be able to say, that it was not of a serious magnitude. Lest, however, your zeal for public duty should induce you to commence your return sooner than may suit your ease, I can assure you from the departments of war and of state, that there is no call of the least urgency for your return. General Knox, who is too much afflicted with the Rheumatism to write by this mail, informs me, that there is nothing new by the western mail.
               Cooper’s vessel, of which you have heard so much, is ordered by Mr Fauchet to be absolutely dismantled. General Knox has sent down Capt. Dale to see the busines<s> done; and authorizes me to say, that in the arrangement of the execution of the dismantling, Mr Fauchet manifested great cordiality, and liberality.  Mr Hammond will, I suppose, be vexed, that we have done, what ought to be done without affording opportunity for his gnawing. He will be surprized to hear it.
               Mr Adams is not yet arrived.
               I am employed in our foreign correspondence, which presents so large a field of matter, that with the many interruptions from current business, I am afraid, that I shall not get thro’ it before your return. I have the honor, sir, to be with the highest respect and sincere attachment yr mo. ob. serv.

                  Edm: Randolph


Title: From George Washington to Francis Deakins, 1 July 1794
From: Washington, George
To: Deakins, Francis

                  Sir
                  Mount Vernon July 1st 1794.

               The letter with which you were pleased to favor me, dated the 12th Ulto I received at George Town on my way to this place.
               I am much obliged to you for your ready compliance with my request, and for the trouble you have taken to examine into the trespasses which have been committed on my part of Woodstock manner. The footing on which you have placed the collection & deposit of the Rents, on my behalf, is very agreeable to me; & I thank you for the assurance that you will have an eye to my interest in your neighbourhood.
               I should greatly prefer the cultivation of Wheat to Tobacco, on those Lands; & I should have thought myself happy in having such a tenant as Mr Oneil; but it is long, since I have formed a fixed resolution never to let land to any one who does not live on it; but adjoining thereto because from experience I have found in all these cases that my land has always been pressed hard to save their own; and of the improvements which it ought to receive from the stock, Litter &ca it has been robbed for the benefit of the other. I mean by no means to suggest that this would be the case with Mr Oneil; but to shew the principle on wch my resolution has been founded. Besides, it might be inconvenient perhaps to the Tenants that are on the land to be dispossessed. With great esteem, I am Sir Yr most Obedt Servt

                  Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to Burgess Ball, 2 July 1794 [letter not found]
From: Washington, George
To: Burgess Ball

Letter not found: to Burgess Ball, 2 July 1794. A cover addressed in GW’s writing to "Colo. Burgess Ball near Leesburgh" and docketed "2d July 1794" was owned (1993) by Christopher Wilson, Arlington, Va. Ball’s letter to GW of 15 July acknowledges the receipt of a letter that has not been found.


Title: To George Washington from "Christain Charity", 2 July 1794
From: “Christain Charity”
To: Washington, George

                  Sir
                  Carlile the 2d of July 94

               you are now in The Decline of Life and Lived To See Some Remarkable Events and you have now Time to Consider your own Transactions That you may Give an Account of all The Good you have Done and How you have Employd your Talents I hope Sir you will Take Some Pity on The Two Poor Children Belonging to Late French King and Prevail with The Present Ruling Power to Show them Some Respect if you Sir or any man in America has Gaind any thing by your Independance it is To the Late French King you are Indebted and in Gratitude you are Bound To Asist his Children Consider Sir what a Reverse of Fortune That Family has Experiencd and how Cruelly they are Treated and as a man and a Christian Prevail with them if you can To accomadate matters that Peace and Tranquility may be Establishd and Employ your Latter Days in acts of Charity and if you Take my advise you will Have your Reward Hereafter.

                  Christain Charity


Title: From George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, 2 July 1794
From: Washington, George
To: Hamilton, Alexander

                  Dear Sir,
                  Mount Vernon July 2d 1794

               Your private letter of the 22d of June came duly to hand, and for the opinion contained it, I thank you. I always feel sincere gratification from the frankness, and unreserved advice of my friends, whether it coincides with my own sentiments or not.
               As Congress, to whom the matter was referred, did not (from causes unknown to me) think proper to take up the subject of compensation for British vessels, captured by the proscribed Privateers of France; and as this is one of the subjects committed to Mr Jays negotiation, or at least within his powers, I do not feel disposed to make any further, or more pointed declaration to Mr Hammond on this head, at this time. My understanding of the original communication of this business to that Gentleman, differs very widely from your interpretation of it.  It is well known to the late Secretary of State, that more than once, I pointedly desired that the expression might be so guarded as to convey nothing more than an opinion of the Executive. This, it may be said (and I think) ought to have been, confirmed by the Legislature; but the fact is otherwise: and although the usage of other Nations may be opposed to this practice; the difference may result from the difference between their Constitutions and ours, & from the prerogative of their Executives. The powers of the Executive of the U. States are more definite, & better understood perhaps than those of almost any other Country; and my aim has been, & will continue to be, neither to stretch, nor relax from them in any instance whatever, unless imperious circumstances shd render the measure indispensible.
               Under this view of the Subject, unless the case was more urgent than I think it, the matter (as it respects Mr Hammond) had better I conceive remain on the footing it now stands; although I have no objection, as I had written to the Secretary of State (before I had received your private letter) that he might be informed informally, & verbally, that the negotiation of this, as well as other matters was transmitted to his own Court.  With sincere esteem & regard I am Dear Sir Your Affectionate

                  Go: Wash<ington>


Title: From George Washington to Edmund Randolph, 2 July 1794
From: Washington, George
To: Randolph, Edmund

                  Sir,
                  Mount Vernon July 2d 1794

               The Commission for the Postmaster General, is signed and returned. The other for the Marshall of the District of North Carolina is also signed & forwarded by Post.
               Tomorrow I commence my journey for the Seat of the Governmt.

                  Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 2 July 1794
From: Randolph, Edmund
To: Washington, George

                  (Private)
                  Philada July 2. 1794

               E. Randolph has the honor of enclosing to the President a letter from Jacob Wray, of Hampton in Virginia, which is intelligible in no part of it, but what relates to a case belonging to the President.


Title: To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 2 July 1794
From: Randolph, Edmund
To: Washington, George

                  Sir
                  Philadelphia July 2. 1794.

               The expression in the opinion of the secretary of the treasury, to which you refer in your favor of the 27th ultimo, appears to me to amount to this: that we have lost ground in not being able to give as strong proofs of our neutrality now, as we were some time ago. No doubt he alluded principally to the rejection of the clause, sent from the senate to the house of representatives, for prohibiting the sale of prizes; and the general predilection discovered by that house in favor of the French nation.
               The day before yesterday I heard by accident that the vessel, for which Mr Fauchet had obtained a passport, was captured and carried into Bermuda, with one hundred and fifty barrels of powder on board. I immediately wrote to Mr Fauchet, and am hourly expecting his answer.  I also wrote to Mr Fitzsimmons, who was supposed to be able to assist me with information, and who has promised it.  The day after, that is, yesterday morning, Mr Hammond gave me information of the affair; and I returned for answer, that I had been pursuing the inquiry, and would notify to him the result.
               I expect to be able to inform you by the next mail of the opinions of the gentlemen upon the propriety of sending powers to some American in Europe, who may go to Denmark and Copenhagen, to mature a concert of our navy with theirs for the defence of neutral rights on the sea. But it is proposed, that nothing be done in this matter, unless Mr Jay approve; and therefore the powers are intended to be submitted to his discretion.
               Colo. Hamilton and myself have revived the loan for Algiers, and he will I presume submit the plan to your consideration without delay.
               General Knox was yesterday said to be confined to his bed with the Rheumatism. I have the honor, sir, to be with the highest respect and attachment yr mo. ob. serv.

                  Edm: Randolph


Title: To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 4 July 1794
From: Randolph, Edmund
To: Washington, George

                  Philadelphia July 4. 1794.

               The Secretary of State has the honor of reporting to the President of the U.S. upon such of the laws of the last session of congress, as were not published at the time of the former report.
               No. 34.   for the relief of persons imprisoned for debt.
               35   Next annual meeting of congress.
               36.   Extending the time of loans.
               37.   for paying the interest of the balances to the States.
               38.   Compensating Arthur St Clair.
               39.   Lewis Dubois.
               40.   Payment to Bank.   President to apply 200,000 dolls. of foreign loans.
               41.   Laying Embargoes.   Eventual power to President.
               42.   Drawback & Credit.
               43.   Credit.
               44.   John Robbe.
               45.   Duties upon Carriages.
               46.   Building of Gallies.   Eventual power to President.
               47    Commissioners of loans.
               48.   Duties on licences.
               49.   Duties on Spirits.   President to appoint supervisors & inspectors.
               50.   Punishment of crimes.   President to execute 7th and 8th Sections.
               51.   Duties on Sugar & Snuff.
               52.   Provision for frontiers.   President may increase rations.

               53.   Jabez Rogers.
               54.   Additional duties.
               55.   Additional allowance to Clerks.
               56.   Robert Forsyth’s family.
               57.   Invalids.
               58.   Useful arts.
               59.   Lighthouses & Beacons.
               60.   Nicholas Rieb.
               61.   Health-officer for Baltimore.
               62.   Patents to Virginia line.   Eventual power to President.
               63.   Appropriations.   may borrow 1,292,137 dols. 38/100.
               64.   District courts.
               65.   Duties on auction.
               of these several Laws the President is to have an agency in the following.
               No. 40.   Secretary of the Treasury.
               49.   Secretary of the Treasury.
               52.   War department.
               63.   Secretary of Treasury.
               Note! the eventual powers are not here considered, as they call for no immediate exertion, of this denomination are No. 41. 46. 62—No. 46 is supposed not to require immediate action for what has already passed.   No. 50. is extremely important and requires very particular attention from the President as to the manner of deputing the power.


Title: To George Washington from John Sinclair, 5 July 1794
From: Sinclair, John
To: Washington, George

                  Sir
                  Whitehall—London. 5 July 1794.

               I beg to recommend, the bearer William Strickland Esqr., a Gentleman of considerable property in yorkshire, and an honorary member of the Board of agriculture, to your Excellency’s attention.  He will have the pleasure of communicating to you, the progress we have made in ascertaining the present state of the husbandry of this country, and the means of its improvement. This great undertaking will soon be completed, and, I flatter myself will be not a little serviceable to america, as well as to Great Britain. I hope soon to have the pleasure of sending a complete set of our Reports.  With great truth & regard believe me your Excellency’s very faithful humble Servant

                  John Sinclair


Title: To George Washington from Ferdinando Fairfax, 6 July 1794
From: Fairfax, Ferdinando
To: Washington, George

                  Sir,
                  George town [Md.] July 6th 1794.

               This is not intended as one of the many troublesome applications which are daily presented to you—but merely as a suggestion, to be used in such manner, as your judgment, upon further inquiry, shall direct.
               Doctor William Thornton whose attachment to the principles & spirit of our Government and the manners of our citizens, has led him to prefer this country, even with the sacrifice of considerable pecuniary interest, being desirous of fixing himself in the neighbrhood of the city of Washington, wou’d willingly accept of some appointment in w’ch his talents might contribute to the Public Advantage by advancing the growth or Prosperity of the City. It is not at his request or desire that I write this letter, nor is it to be considered as an application, either direct or indirect from him: But knowing that 2 of the present Commissioners intend shortly to resign, and supposing that some difficulties will occur, first to find out such men as are capable of acting in that Capacity, and then to know whether they wou’d chuse to accept an appointment, I am induced to inform you that I have heard this gentleman express a wish to be serviceable, either in this office or in any other respecting the City, w’ch might be advantageous to the Public, and at the same time not unbecoming his Character & Situation in Life.
               From a pretty good acquaintance with him, as well as from general repute, I believe him to possess uncommon Talents, and to have cultivated particularly those Branches of Science which are most useful in this business—and, what is of equal or perhaps more consequence, to have a large share of Public Spirit, and great integrity.
               He has a Plan of a National University, which appears to deserve attention, and w’ch, at some convenient time, he is desirous of submitting to your Consideration.
               When I began this Letter I intended to have said very little—perhaps I have said too much, but hope the subject and the

                  Motives will excuse this Trouble from Sir Your most respectful and most humble Servant

                  Ferdno Fairfax


Title: To George Washington from Lawrence Augustine Washington, 7 July 1794
From: Washington, Lawrence Augustine
To: Washington, George

                  Respected Sir
                  Philadelphia 7th July 1794

               The peculiarity of my situation at present, is such, as to produce a desire to leave this place. I find that, from a cause, which I do not pretend to justify, the worst construction is placed on all my actions. That things which would otherwise, be looked upon,

                  as indifferent, are construed into faults. Having often learnt from your own mouth, that your expenses here, vastly exceed the compensation allowed President, & knowing that I have hitherto been an additional charge to you. Being told, that you do not intend in future, to advance any more money in my behalf. The expensiveness of the place & the difficulty of getting regular remittances from Berkeley to discharge those debts which I must necessarily contract by continuing here. The full persuasion, that exclusively of the few advantages, which this place affords, I can, with the knowledge which I have already acquired of the Law, pursue the study of it, nearly as profitably in Berkeley, as here. All these circumstances combined, have caused me to determine, with your permission, to leave the city.
               For your care & attention to my education, from my infancy to this time, I offer my warmest & most unfeigned thanks. Believe me Sir, I am impressed with the deepest & most lively sense of gratitude, for the numberless obligations under which your kindness, has laid me. I never excelled in professions of gratitude & respect, Therefore I shall not attempt it now. I shall only say that I feel more than I could possibly describe.
               I have written to my Brother, to send me on money to discharge the remaining debts which I owe here, & to bear my expenses to Berkeley.  Until that arives, I shall beg the protection of your roof. I am respected Sir Your obliged & affectione Nephew

                  Law: A. Washington


Title: To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 8 July 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Washington, George

                  Sir,
                  Treasury Department July 8. 1794

               From communications with the Secretary of State, in your absence, it would appear expedient to place the powers in Holland for making a Loan for the purpose of the Algierine-negotiation earlier than may be practicable, if the Minister resident there is to be the agent.  Under this view of the subject, I request your

                  instruction whether the power shall be sent to our Commissioners at Amsterdam instead of that Minister as has been contemplated.  With the most perfect respect, &c.

                  A. Hamilton


Title: To George Washington from Henry Knox, 9 July 1794
From: Knox, Henry
To: Washington, George

                     Sir.
                     War department, July 9th 1794.

                  I have the honor to submit to your consideration the following papers.
                  Letter from James Seagrove—4th June 1794.
                  Letter from Israel Chapin—7 June 1794—recd this day—
                  Narrative of Mr Ewing enclosed in Israel Chapin’s letter of the 12th June 1794—
                  Depositions of Peter Tuttle and Charles Evans.
                  Letter from Governor Mifflin, 14th June 1794, to the President of the United States—The copy of a letter from the Secretary of

                     War in answer thereto, dated 21st June 1794 and the reply of the Governor of 24th June 1794—
                  Draft of a letter to Drs Anderson and Pollock.
                  Letter from Robert Elliot—22d June 1794—supposed to be written to General Otho H. Williams of Baltimore—recd July 5. 1794.
                  I have the honor to be, with the greatest respect, Sir, Your most obedt Servt

                     H. Knox


Title: Enclosure: James Seagrove to Henry Knox, 4 June 1794
From: Seagrove, James
To: Knox, Henry

                     Sir
                     Savannah [Ga.] 4th June 1794

                  Since I had the honor of writing you on the 28th ultimo by Capt. Skelly, his Excellency the Governor of Georgia arrived here. I have been frequently with him since his being in town, and have conversed freely and at large on the outrageous conduct of the people of this country. I should feel a sincere pleasure in being able to inform you that any measures have been taken by this government to bring to justice the offenders in the late wanton attacks on the Creek Indians, in order to remove the disgrace which hath been brought on this state, and the consequences that may be expected—but I am sorry to say that there does not appear the most distant hope of anything of the kind being done or any exertions made to check the licentious lawless spirit of a certain class of the citizens of this state.
                  I have always given you my opinion of these people with candor and truth, and what I have predicted I have reason to believe you will shortly come to pass. It is now reduced to a certainty that a very considerable body of the people in the upper part of Georgia have associated for the purpose of setting up an independent government for themselves, on the territory belonging to the Creek Indians. A constitution for this new government is already framed, and the terms of settlement all fixed, and which is to be put into operation without delay. The land on which they are to begin their settlement is that lying between the Oconee & Flint Rivers, and below the Apalachee. Old General Clarke appears to be at their head. I made free to ask Governor Matthews

                     if he was acquainted with this very extraordinary business. He told me that he was, and he knew it to be absolutely true, and that he had forbid it, but did not believe any attention would be paid to his order. He tells me that he has seen part of their plan and under the hand of General Clarke. They commence by erecting six strong forts from the Oconee to the Oakmulgee, at the distance of ten miles apart, and as their numbers encrease they are to extend their territory.  Thus Sir, you see the strides those lawless men are taking. what will be the consequence or where it will end I will <not p>retend to determine, but I cannot help thinking that there is a premeditated plan formed by designing men in the southern states to involve the general government in a war at all events be it ever so disgraceful or unfavorable.
                  This conduct of the Georgians will give our neighbours the Spaniards a favorable opening to work on the passions of the Indians and whatever may be the professions of the Court of <Sp>ain toward the United States, that of their Govern<or>s of the Floridas and their Indian Agents are hostile toward us. Having lately seen publications (in consequence of declarations from the Court of Spain) which hold out the appearance of friendship with that Court toward our country, I am impelled to give it as my humble opinion that the same is not sincere so far as respects Indian matters. In order to support this belief of mine I have now enclosed you, the substance of the Governor of New Orleans late call on the Creeks Chickasaws and Cherokees—and I do not hesitate to add, that had it not been for the opposition I gave to his application, and also that of the Governor of St Augustine, they would long since have had the Indians at war on Georgia, as well as on all the western settlements. The talks which I had the honor to inclose you which was sent by <the> Creek nation to these Governors will confirm what I here assert of application having been made to the savages.  It is true that those Governors did it under pretence of opposition to the people said to be assembling under french authority in different states. but Sir those Governors well know that the savages who they should send to war on the frontier of any part of the United States, neither could nor would discriminate between persons of such description and the peaceable well disposed American citizen. On this principle I opposed the application and the talks alluded to proves my success. Since my last letter to you another

                     Creek Indian has been killed on the Oconee by the Georgians.  I have not to add at present more than that I am sir.


Title: From George Washington to Thomas McKean, 9 July 1794
From: Washington, George
To: McKean, Thomas

                  9 July ’94.

               The President of the United States presents his compliments to Chief Justice McKean; thanks him for the kind enquiry respecting his health. The President will be at home tomorrow at twelve o’Clock, at which time he will be happy to see The Chief Justice & Doct. Priestly.


Title: To George Washington from William Pearce, 9 July 1794 [letter not found]
From: Pearce, William
To: Washington, George

Letter not found: from William Pearce, 9 July 1794. On 13 July, GW wrote Pearce: "Your letter of the 9th, with the Reports of the preceeding week came to my hands yesterday."


Title: To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 9 July 1794
From: Randolph, Edmund
To: Washington, George

                  Philadelphia July 9. 1794

               The secretary of state has the honor of inclosing to the President of the U.S. the opinions of the secretary of the treasury and of the attorney-general, upon the propriety of intrusting to Mr Jay eventual powers for some minister, who may concert

                  with Denmark and Sweden a proper arrangement for the defence of neutral rights. Those gentlemen, as well as the secretary of war are against the measure.  Unless therefore the President sees the subject, as strongly as it is impressed upon the mind of the secretary of state; he will probably let it rest for the present. The following observations are intended as answers to the objections, which have been made by the other gentlemen.
               1. The powers are not proposed to be delivered at all events; but only at the discretion of Mr Jay, who is already required to sound.  He can decide on the necessity of putting them into action. And why should a lesser confidence be witheld from him, in whom an immensely greater is placed?  Why was the power of sounding the ministers of those courts delegated to him, if a good opening was not to be seized?  What better opening can present itself, than a determined spirit of hostility in Great Britain, which, I presume, is the only condition upon which Mr Jay would be instructed to deliver the powers to the agent?  Much time would be saved; especially as the project has already assumed shape from the treaty between Denmark & Sweden.
               2. It is therefore to be considered, what are the advantages and what the dangers, in case G. Britain should be resolved on hostility?
               The advantages are expected to be these:
               1. The Algerines will be inevitably turned upon us by Great Britain. Our little fleet in their cruises against them will probably be little able to make head against England if she is determined to crush it. But situations are easily conceived in which a full cooperation with the two northern powers may produce a better effect, more security and perhaps less expence to our ships, whether we contemplate the Algerines alone, or the British in conjunction with them.
               2. If Spain, disgusted with England, or driven by necessity, should be inclined to make peace with France, she will feel a greater inclination to detach herself from England, when she finds that America is to cooperate.
               3. If any Stress could be laid upon the honor of Russia, she too ought to be expected to come into the defence of neutrality. But this honor has probably too little influence; and therefore the accession of Russia, as it might be produced by the Union with America, can be counted upon, only a distant possibility.

               4. G. Britain holds most of the islands. To what island, unless it be Danish or Swedish can our cruisers resort for occasional aids; and what an immense loss it will be, if we should omit to obtain every possible succour for our private ships of war, which are the only but a powerful substitute for our feeble navy?
               5. Denmark and Sweden, when acting relatively to themselves only may be induced to cease from hostility against G. Britain; and indeed to content themselves with something short of war. Ought we not therefore to endeavour to prevent such a relaxation—we, who ought to multiply the enemies of our enemy?
               6. But after all this is the main consideration:
               G. Britain would have made war against us long ago, if it had not been for the successes of the French. If we go to war with G. Britain, we must still hope, that the French will be successful; because among many other reasons, we shall be relieved, in proportion as the French occupy her forces and her money. Now France has great expectations of succours of provisions from the vessels of Denmark, & Sweden. Without them, what may not be the consequence?  Every encouragement therefore, which we can afford to those nations, by associating our private and public ships of war, will bind them faster; as they will readily anticipate the havoc, which we shall commit on British commerce.
               As to the dangers of the measure proposed.
               1. We are under no obligation to entangle ourselves with Denmark and Sweden further than may relate to the war; and if the terms offered by them be unacceptable, let them not be accepted.
               2. If war should have actually taken place between the two northern powers and England, before fresh instructions could reach Mr Jay; still the instructions may be so worded, as to avoid the assumption of power, apprehended by the attorney-general: And he forgets, that the minister is not proposed to be sent on to the northern courts unless there appears to be a determined spirit of hostility in G. Britain against the U.S.
               3. To be sure, if G. Britain should discriminate in our favor, either openly or secretly, it would be improper to form a league against her. But then Mr Jay will not deliver the powers, if she also makes compensation. Suppose the discrimination should be established in future; and no compensation be offered for past depredations. Even then, ought congress to be in a capacity

                  of deciding on the aid, which they may expect, if they should be involved in a war from measures for procuring satisfaction to their plundered citizens.

                  Edm: Randolph.


Title: To George Washington from the Commissioners for the District of Columbia, 10 July 1794
From: Commissioners for the District of Columbia
To: Washington, George

                  Sir,
                  Washington 10th July 1794.

               We have come to an agreement with Mr Greenleaf by which he will be accomodated, and the public participate in a Loan negociating in Holland in his name—the inclosed copy will let you into the particulars, one of which, that the paper which gives the legal title in the 1000 Lots the public part of the Mortgage, is to remain till Bills are drawn and the money deposited agreeable to our Order, on which we communicate with the Secretary of the Treasury thinking this money transaction will give him little Trouble—the Effects of expending 300,000£ on public and private Buildings in the City must be so certain, and extensive that our motives cannot be mistaken.
               On recurring to the Conditions published, it may be doubtful whether the Commissioners have not the power of dispensing with the 7th Article—we have prepared and inclose a new Regulation permitting a limitted incroachment on the Streets, and if it meets your Ideas wish your signature of approbation So that the Act may be valid let the power reside where it may.
               We have had Intercourse with Mr Greenleaf about Drains, and expect he will have a conversation with you on the subject—None can be more strongly impressed than we are of the propriety and importance of entering on this Business early, and on a large Scale, but we know we have not the Funds and are not clear that we have the Power to make such an application.  We have the Honor to be with the greatest respect your mo. obedt Servts

                  Th. Johnson
                  Dd Stuart
                  Danl Carroll


Title: To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 10 July 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Washington, George

                  Treasury Department July 10—1794.

               The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits to the President of the U. States a Communication from the Commissioner of the Revenue of yesterday, transmitting a provisional contract for oil for the use of the Light houses—with his opinion that a ratification of the contract will consist with the interest of the United States.

                  A. Hamilton.


Title: To George Washington from Harriot Washington, 10 July 1794
From: Washington, Harriot
To: Washington, George

                  Fredericksburg [Va.] July 10, 1794

               I now take up my pen to return my most grateful thank’s my Honor’d Uncle, for his letter and the money he was so obleiging as to send me, you may rely on it that I will not purchase any

                  thing I am not in want of, and Aunt Lewis shall be a jud[g]e of that.
               We were very much distress’d to hear of the accident you met with, on your way to Mt Vernon but hope my dear Uncle has entirely recovered before this.  Aunt Lewis’s family has been very sick all the summer and still continue’s to be so.
               Aunt Lewis join’s me in love to you and Aunt Washington. I am my Honor’d Uncle Your affectionate Neice.

                  Harriot Washington


Title: To George Washington from Daniel Carroll, 11 July 1794
From: Carroll, Daniel
To: Washington, George

                  Sir,
                  City of Washington July 11th 1794

               I communicated the Conversation I was honord with at Bladensburgh to Messrs Johnson & Stuart, & have it not in my power to say any thing material on the subject respecting their Successors—We have appointed to meet the 27th Instant, & I find they expect their Commissions to expire by the 1st of Augt. It woud have a pleasing circumstance to me, and advantageous to the public, that the Gentln who are to succeed them cou’d be attending during the few days we may be together, but that probably is not to be expected—Messrs Johnson & Stuart have said that they will meet the Commissioners at some convenient time, & give every explanation & information in their power.
               Govr Lee of Maryland calld on me yesterday, & put a letter into my hands which he had receivd from Mr Potts—The Contents in general are that he intends to resign his seat in the Senate of the United States—It is probable you may have receivd some information on this Subject, & of his desire, that if a vacancy shoud happen soon expected from the very reduc’d State of the Naval Officer in Baltimore, that he might be considerd—You I believe, Sr, possess a full knowledge of the meritts of this Gentleman, It is at the request of Govr Lee, & from the very great esteem I have for Mr Potts myself that I venture to join in recommending so meritorious a Character—I informd Gov. Lee that probably a Gentln of abilities in the Law might be considerd by you as most

                  proper to Succeed Mr Johnson, & askd him whether there woud be a chance of Mr Potts serving as a Commissioner & residing in the City—he answerd that he (Mr Potts) had a large family & that it might depend on considerations necessary in consequence thereof.
               Govr Lee likewise, wishd me if I was about writing to you, to introduce another Subject respecting Mr Chase—"He thinks his conduct on some late & interesting occasions has great meritt, & that his Services might be relied on upon honorable & constitutionable ground that in justice to him he must say that he thinks he acted upon Sound & patriotic principles, & firmly believd that his setteld and stedfast resolution is never to abandon them, & thinks that he is a warm supporter of order & good Government, & that I will oblige him by speaking of him as Such to you"—I candidly told Govr Lee that I would mention the above as Solely from him—he said that what he mentiond was not with a view to any particular matter.
               I did not think it proper to mention to Mr Lee any thing on the subject of our conversation respecting him. I have the honor to be with great respect, Sir, your Mo. Obet & very Hble Servt

                  Danl Carroll


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

                  July 11. 1794.

               The Secretary of the Treasury presents his respects to the President. the state of health of his little boy & the situation of Mrs Hamilton in consequence of it, oblige him to request the

                  President to excuse him from attending the interview with the Indians today & also to ask the President’s permission to make an excursion into the country for a few days to try the effect of exercise & change of air upon the Child.

                  Arrangements will be made that the business of the Department may suffer no interruption in the mean time.


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

               (Private)
               Dear Sir,Philadelphia July 11th 1794
               I am sorry to hear that your little son continues indisposed, and wish you to carry him into the Country for a few days, if it is conceived that exercise & Change of Air will be of Service to him.
               Before you go, or as soon after as convenient, I should be glad to receive your opinion in writing, on the Kentucky & Georgia business, both of which have been communicated to you by the Secretaries of State & of War—or one of them—according to the information I have received.
               I sincerely wish that the excursion you propose may have the desired effect—I am Dr Sir Your Affecte Servt

                  Go: Washington

                  P.S. Have you draughted any answer yet to the Letter of the Marquis of Lansdown to me, introductory of the Bishop of Autun?


Title: To George Washington from Henry Knox, 11 July 1794
From: Knox, Henry
To: Washington, George

                     Sir.
                     War department. July 11 1794

                  I submit to your consideration a draft of a Speech to the Chickasaw Indians.  I have the honor to be Sir, with the highest respect, Your obedient Servt

                     H. Knox


Title: Enclosure: To the Chiefs and Warriors of the Chickasaw Nation, 11 July 1794
From: Washington, George
To: Chickasaw Nation

                     My Children.
                     [Philadelphia] July. 11th 1794

                  I thank the great Spirit that I have the opportunity of taking you by the hand in this City, and that you are all in good health after so great a Journey.

                  I have long desired to see you and I have caused you to be invited to make this visit, and I thank you for performing it—I love the Chickasaws and it will always afford me sincere satisfaction, to be instrumental to their happiness in any way or manner. I hope means may be devised which will hold out to them all the blessings of civilized life.
                  The Conduct exhibited by some of you two years ago in joining the Army North West of the Ohio and the party of your Warriors at present acting with that Army are considered by me as the strongest evidence of your friendship.  The hostile tribes North West of the Ohio have been deaf to the voice of reason and of peace Nothing seems to be left but to punish them severely and make them feel the effects of their folly. Efforts for this purpose are making and if the Chickasaws choose to join their arms with ours every just encouragement shall be given them for that purpose. I do not invite to this measure but if it should be the desire of your nation the United States will defray all the expences upon a liberal scale.
                  I do not intend at this time to go into any particular business. Any thing you may have to say upon that head you will communicate to the Secretary of War who will report the same to me.
                  I shall direct him to furnish you with Goods for your nation, your families and yourselves.
                  If you wish to go further and see the City of New York he will make arrangements for your accomodation.
                  Any of your boys who are desirous of learning to read write and manage a farm shall be taken care of at the public expence and returned to you at any time you shall desire it.
                  I have no more to add at this time excepting that you will consider yourselves as at home and take comfort accordingly.


Title: To George Washington from Henry Knox, 12 July 1794
From: Knox, Henry
To: Washington, George

                  Sir
                  War department July 12th 1794

               Before the definitive step is taken for the reappointment of Captain Lee I beg leave to submit to your view the proceedings of the Court Martial on his Case—It appears that all the Officers who composed the Court signed the petition for his restoration.  With perfect respect I have the honor to be Your obedient Servant.

                  H. Knox secy of war


Title: To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 13 July 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Washington, George

                  Sir
                  Treasury Department July 13th 1794

               I have considered the two subjects upon which you desired my opinion as maturely as my situation has permitted.
               With regard to the proceedings on Kentuke, I perceive nothing that can with propriety or utility be done; unless the Attorney General on full and careful examination should be of opinion

                  that they furnish indictable matter, in which case I should think it very material that prosecutions against the ostensible & leading characters should be instituted.
               With regard to the affair in Georgia the following course presents itself as eligible.
               1 To urge the Governor of Georgia to employ effecaciously all the means in his power (that of military coertion if necessary not excepted) to prevent the establishment supposed to be meditated, referring him to the late Act of Congress & informing him that the expence will be borne by the U. States.  The Commanding officer of the Troops of the U. States to be directed to cooperate.
               2 To apprise the Creek Nation of the information which has been received, and to assure them, that the U. States will cooperate with them to prevent the intrusion in the first instance & afterwards to dispossess the Intruders. It may perhaps be made a consideration for urging them to run the line of the last Treaty.
               3 To mention the matter informally to the Spanish Commissioners expressing the disapprobation of the Government and its intention to exert all the means in its power to frustrate the enterprise. I have the honor to be with the highest respect Sir Your most Obedient & humble servant

                  A. Hamilton


Title: To George Washington from William Bradford, 14 July 1794
From: Bradford, William
To: Washington, George

                  [c.14 July 1794]

               The Attorney General, agreeably to the directions of the President, has considered the late communication from Georgia and the resolves of the persons assembled at Lexington on the 24th of May last, and has now the honor to report to the president his opinion thereon.
               It appears by Mr Seagrove’s letter that a combination has been formed by a number of persons in Georgia, for the purpose of making a settlement on the Indian lands between the Oconee and Flint Rivers, and there to erect a new and independant state; and to support these measures by forming a chain of strong forts from the Oconee to the Oakmulgee.
               The Attorney General is of opinion that such a combination is an offence against the United States, and little short of a conspiracy to levy war against the government thereof. The measures contemplated by the combination would, at least, be an offence against the act of Congress of the 1st March 1793, which prohibits any settlement on lands belonging to any indian tribe—in contravention of the Treaty of New York which solemnly guaranties those lands to the Creek Nation—and in violation of the Constitution of the United States which declares that no new state shall be formed within the jurisdiction of any other state without the consent of the Legislature of the state concerned as well as of Congress.  Besides, even to hold a fort in the manner contemplated and against the express command of the President of the United States would be an overt act of High Treason. Such an offence therefore, being in contemplation, it seems to be the duty of the Executive to use the most vigorous means in his power to prevent it—and to remove all persons who shall presume to make a settlement on the lands guaranteed by the Treaty of New-York.
               As to the means most proper to be adopted for these purposes the Attorney General apprehends that the following course might be advisable,
               First, To issue a proclamation stating the nature of the information received—the obligation of the United states to suppress such unwarrantable measures & to protect the Creek Nation in the possession of their lands—warning all persons against

                  engaging in such unlawful conspiracies and making known that the most efficient means in the power of the Executive will be adopted to prevent and remove any incroachments on these indian lands.
               Second. To communicate to the Governor of Georgia the determination of the president & to call upon him to cooperate with the Executive of the United States, by using all the means in his power to suppress this combination and to prevent any movements in pursuance of it.
               Third, To give directions to the district Attorney of Georgia, to cause General Clarke and all other persons who may appear, by affidavits duly taken, to have been active in forming or promoting this unlawful combination, to be arrested & to give security to appear and answer at the circuit Court; and in the mean time to keep the peace and be of their good behaivour.
               Fourthly, To give instructions, properly guarded, to the officer commanding the Troops stationed on the Frontiers of Georgia to oppose by all the peaceable means in his power any incroachment on the Lands guaranteed by the Treaty of New York and if peaceable means be ineffectual, to use, after due notice, such other means as he may find absolutely necessary and competent to that object. How far the force at present stationed there may be equal to this object the Attorney General cannot determine but if it be small, that circumstance may provoke resistance & unless it can be reinforced so as to overawe all attempts to make forcible intrusions, he apprehends the instructions had better be omitted.
               Fifthly. If the encroachment & settlement be actually made, & especially if forts be erected in the manner suggested, the Attorney General conceives it will be proper immediatly to detach a corps from the South Carolina Militia or other military force, to remove all intruders from the Lands & to assist in apprehending & bringing the offenders to Justice. Previous to their attempting to remove these persons by force, it might be prudent to order, by proclamation, All such intruders to retire from the lands forthwith as in case of refusal they would answer the same at their peril. Considering the great distance of that part of the U.S. from the seat of Government provisional authority & instructions might be given to some prudent & active officer to order out & march the militia to the frontier of Georgia, as soon

                  as certain information was given him of the incroachment & settlements being made: & a proclamation made by him, would, it is apprehended be sufficient notice to the wrongdoers.
               The Attorney General however has doubts whether the Letter of Mr Seagrove does of itself sufficiently ascertain the fact of the Combination so as to make it advisable to issue a proclamation at present. He therefore submits to the President the propriety of immediately communicating the information received to the Governor of Georgia and of learning from him what Evidence of this Combination he is in possession of, & what measures have been taken by him to suppress it.
               On the subject of the Kentuckey resolves, the Attorney General apprehends that no formal notice should be taken of them at present, unless for the purpose of directing a prosecution. They are clearly libellous in some parts of them, tending to excite sedition & disaffection to the Government; and therefore are indictable. But, generally speaking, publications of this nature are best counteracted by silence and contempt. They perish when left to themselves, but have been frequently made important by a public prosecution, especially, if the prosecution be unsuccessful. In the present disposition of the people of that state, it is conceived, that an attempt to prosecute the authors of those resolves would do more mischief than good.
               The measure formerly recommended of stating the conduct of the government of the United States with respect to their Claims to a free Navigation on the Missisippi, and giving such information respecting the pending negociation as could with propriety be communicated, will probably have, if it has not already had, a favorable effect in dispelling the public discontent in the Western Country. Whether the Letter of the Secretary of State to the Governor of Kentuckey was communicated to the people of that state before it was published by order of Congress does not appear: it is apprehended at least that it was not generally known on the 24th of May when the meeting was held.  The message from the President which communicated it to Congress bears date on the 20th of that month. If, upon a full consideration of that letter, it is thought that any further information can be properly given the Attorney General apprehends that it may be advantageously conveyed thro’ the same channel.
               He has too slight an acquaintance with the history of the

                  pending negociation with Spain to give any decisive opinion respecting the propriety of putting a early close to it: but if it were possible to know definitely what is to be expected from the Court of Spain, so as to be able to communicate the result of the whole negociation to Congress in the course of their next Session, the Attorney General, from his present view of the subject, conceives that every measure proper to procure that determination, should be adopted. All which is respectfully submitted.

                  Wm Bradford.


Title: From George Washington to Henry Knox, 14 July 1794
From: Washington, George
To: Knox, Henry

                  Sir.
                  Philadelphia July 14th 1794

               I have given the proceedings of the Court Martial in the case of Captn Willm A. Lee—and the Petition which accompanied it to have him restored—an attentive perusal.
               The judgment of the Court is, in my opinion, well supported

                  by evidence (except in the article of nonconformity with the order of arrest; in this, the explanation of an expression of Captn Campbell may have led him into the error he committed, that it afforded the pretext, is obvious).
               On an abstract view of this case, I should feel no disposition (on account of the inebrity, and the high handed proceeding towds the centinal which are proved) to alleviate the mortification felt by Captn Lee on acct of his dismission, by a re-appointment of him in some other Corps. But when I consider his former services, and the time he has been in the present army. The interest which the Officers thereof (who have the best means of becoming acquainted with his merits) have taken in this affair. That the sentence under which he is smarting may be a warning to him in future. And that (though not alone sufficient) his connections are most respectable, & are made unhappy by his present disgrace; these considerations combined, induced me to give him the Company of Artillery become vacant by the non-acceptance of —— Williamson, and I desire the Commission may be prepared accordingly.

                  Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from Henry Knox, 14 July 1794
From: Knox, Henry
To: Washington, George

                  Sir.
                  War department, July 14 1794.

               I have the honor to submit, for your information, a letter just received from Governor Moultrie dated the 30th ultimo; and also one from the honorable Pierce Butler containing another strong recommendation, of highly respectable characters, of Captain Michael Kaltizen—for an office not known to the laws—He may be made the keeper of the intended Arsenal at Columbia.  I am Sir, Most respectfully, Your very humble Servt

                  H. Knox secy of war


Title: To George Washington from Henry Knox, 14 July 1794
From: Knox, Henry
To: Washington, George

                  sir
                  8 oClock P.M. 14 July 1794

               I have the honor to submit a letter from General Chapin just received by Express from Pittsburg, and what was dated at Fort La Beuf 26th June, There are two enclosures the first of which are the proceedings of the six nations at Buffaloe Creek, and the other an Answer of Capt. Denny and Mr Ellicot.  I have the honor to be with perfect respect sir your obedien<t> Servant

                  H. Knox


Title: To George Washington from Burgess Ball, 15 July 1794
From: Ball, Burgess
To: Washington, George

                  Dear sir,
                  Bigg Spring [Va.] 15th July—94

               I recd yours in Answer to mine respecting a Manager for a Tilt Hammer, and, if I finally conclude on erecting one, (of which I begin now to be a little doubtful) I will trouble you with an advertisement for the Philada & N: York papers.
               Mr Crow, one of your Overseers, being in this Neighbourhood looking for a Place, has today applyed to me, and, from a recommendation which he shew’d me from Mr Pearce, I’m inclined to think he will suit me; but, I wish’d not to say anything conclusive to him ’till I shou’d write to you on the Subject. I have this year been extremely injured by having a Man who was not qualifyed, and am very desireous of getting one, who understands Farming, and who will manage Negroes to Advantage—As this Man intends to move, if you think he will suit me, I will gladly employ him—I have put him off for the present, and shall be much obliged to you if you’ll write me immediately, if you can have so much leasure, as I cannot determine him ’till I hear from you.
               I thank God I continue to mend in health and my Family are all pretty well, so that we hope this place will not be so sickly as

                  we apprehended. Fanny joins in best respects to Mrs Washington and yourself, & I am Dear sir Yr Affect. Hbe servt

                  B. Ball


Title: To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 15 July 1794
From: Mifflin, Thomas
To: Washington, George

                  Sir.
                  Philadelphia, 15th July 1794.

               I have the honor to transmit, for your information, copies of the various documents which I have received by Express from Genl Gibson, stating, among other things, the proceedings of a Council, held at Fort Le Bœuf on the 26th ulto, between Capn Denny and Mr Ellicot, and a deputation from the Six Nations in the presence of Genl Chapin.
               The requisition which has been made on this occasion, for the abandonment of a great portion of the territory of the State, is so extravagant, that we must suppose it to proceed from the instigation of a policy more hostile to the United States, than can reasonably be ascribed to the natural arrogance or enmity of the Indians themselves. It is a circumstance, indeed, additionally mortifying, that no attempt was made, even to conceal the source from which the insult came: Mr Johnston the British Agent, attended the Council.
               It will be obvious to you, Sir, that it is not in my power to authorise a compliance with the requisition, or to treat upon the subject. My duty calls upon me to execute the laws; and, in doing so, it will be incumbent on me to maintain not only the public claim of jurisdiction, but the private rights of property, throughout the State, against invasion and outrage. For that important purpose, I shall exert all the legal authority of my office: and I take this opportunity to request the co-operation of the General Government, as far as its Federal obligations will extend.
               The suspension of the Presqu’-Isle establishment, has probably increased our difficulties; but after the information, which

                  has just been received, I conceive that the essential interests of the State, the safety of its Citizens, and the preservation of its property, [are] involved in the immediate prosecution of our object and I trust, that you will now find reason to concur in that opinion. I am, with perfect respect, Sir, Your Excellency’s Mo’t Obed: Servt

                  Tho. Mifflin