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19 February 1804
Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804)
to unknown re: protecting independent judiciary, trial of judges; attacking Burr
"It is an axiom with me that he will be the most dangerous chief that Jacobism can have."
GLC06019
6 March 1814
Wilson, John (1777-1848)
to Aaron Hobart
Discusses his efforts to obtain a presidential appointment to an unspecified post for Hobart.
GLC06313.04.033
1796/06/12
Washington, George (1732-1799)
to David Humphreys re: defending actions as president, longing for retirement
Marked private by Washington. Written to his former secretary, towards the end of his second administration, concerning his perseverance despite attacks upon him. "...the Gazette (which I presume will accompany the dispatches) will give you a...
GLC06434
17 August 1788
to Comte de Moustier re: possibilities of increased trade with France
Discusses tobacco, wool, etc. Washington comments on the good sense of trading with France, the "Maritime Genius of this Country", and his hope that the new national government may strengthen America's ties to France. Published in: Fitzpatrick...
GLC03273
25 May 1789
to Comte de Moustier re: rejecting his claim to deal directly with Washington
Written as President, to the French Minister to the US. Moustier wished to bypass the cabinet in negotiating a commercial treaty. Published in: Fitzpatrick, Writings of GW, 30: 333-35.
GLC03278
01 November 1790
to Comte de Moustier re: progress of US under constitution & hopes for France
Written as President. Published in: Fitzgerald, Writings of GW, 31: 141-42.
GLC03279
2 May 1789
Fenno, John (1751-1798)
Gazette of the United States. [No. 6 (May 2, 1789)]
Includes a description of George Washington's 30 April 1789 inauguration as the first President of the United States, held in New York City, with a printing of his Inaugural Address (page 3). Contains a column on the political state of America, and...
GLC03518
1793/05/06
to Nathaniel Appleton re: attachment of stocks in the loan office
Addressed to Appleton as Commissioner of Loans, Boston.
GLC07794
01/30/1801
Adams, John (1735-1826)
to James Hillhouse re: notifying Senators of special session
GLC07813
1809/08/22
Madison, James (1751-1836)
to Representatives re: reply to representatives of Michigan Territory
GLC07817
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