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[Document, 1793 April 09]

21. [Document, 1793 April 09]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 09, 1793
  • Summary: Although they previously were of the opinion that the minister from France should be received, is it not wise to reconsider whether the reception should not be with qualifications? Death of French King will give rise to a regency, which may send a min...
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[Document, 1793 April 09]

22. [Document, 1793 April 09]

[Document, 1793 November 27]

23. [Document, 1793 November 27]

[Document, 1793 November 29]

24. [Document, 1793 November 29]

[Document, 1794 April 28]

25. [Document, 1794 April 28]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 28, 1794
  • Summary: On engaging a ship to take him to London. Should decide soon as it will difficult to procure suitable ship if embargo is lifted. Wonders if passport from French Minister would protect an enemy ship from seizure. Also, foresees difficulties if John Jay...
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[Document, 1794 June 04]

26. [Document, 1794 June 04]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 04, 1794
  • Summary: Congressional session has proven more profitable than he expected. Thinks passion of additional revenue acts particularly important. Of interest to John Jay, the passage of laws for punishment of violations of neutrality acts. Executive and Judiciary ...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1794 May 06]

27. [Document, 1794 May 06]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 06, 1794
  • Summary: Because of lack of leisure to confer with Jay concerning Britain, he takes opportunity to reduce his thoughts to writing. First, it is necessary that any indemnification for British maritime depredations be substantial, and not merely nominal. If soli...
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[Document, 1794 September 17]

28. [Document, 1794 September 17]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 17, 1794
  • Summary: He is happy that the discord and oppression in Europe does not extend to America, and that he has the pleasure of introducing a victim of this oppression, Monsieur de Rochefoucauld Liancourt, former President of the French National Assembly.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1798 April 24]

29. [Document, 1798 April 24]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 24, 1798
  • Summary: His personal situation makes it impossible for him to accept a public post, although he is impressed by the confidence Jay has shown in him. Will consider and make inquiries concerning a possible appointee to the vacant Senate seat.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1798 August 27]

30. [Document, 1798 August 27]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 27, 1798
  • Summary: There are apprehensions that because of the petitions of militia officers, the persons named to the new companies will not be appointed. Hopes this is groundless as far as John Jay is concerned, since the ordinary militia officers cannot on military p...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1798 November 19]

31. [Document, 1798 November 19]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 19, 1798
  • Summary: He understands that a survey of the harbor fortifications has been completed. However he does not seem to have received any word concerning consultations had with professional engineers. He does not feel himself qualified to pass judgment unless such ...
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Document, 1798 November 19

32. Document, 1798 November 19

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1798 November 19
  • Summary: ALS. Inspector General Alexander Hamilton writes to Governor of New York John Jay about the importance of engineers in planning the defense of New York against possible attack duing the threat of war between the United States a...
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[Document, 1798 November 8]

33. [Document, 1798 November 8]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 8, 1798
  • Summary: Believes that there has been misrepresentation to Jay in case of the Attorney General: "[E]very construction should in such a case be admitted against an unfavorable conclusion, else every man must expect contamination from the very touch of public mo...
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[Document, 1798 October 29]

34. [Document, 1798 October 29]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 29, 1798
  • Summary: In accordance with a letter he received from President Adams, he is ready to concert with John Jay in regard to the harbor fortifications.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1798 October 29]

35. [Document, 1798 October 29]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 29, 1798
  • Summary: In accordance with a letter he received from President Adams, he is ready to concert with John Jay in regard to the harbor fortifications.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1798 September 08]

36. [Document, 1798 September 08]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 08, 1798
  • Summary: Refers to John Jay's letter of 30 August respecting the defense of the ports. A charge "of this kind would ... be unpleasant" as likely to involve ill-natured and foolish criticism. However, he will not decline the trust if the Governor thinks proper ...
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[Document, 1798 September 17]

37. [Document, 1798 September 17]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 17, 1798
  • Summary: Applications for the vacant position of Notary have been made by James Ingles, Jr., and William Coleman. Ingles' "worth and situation both conspire to recommend him strongly." Coleman is a man of "conspicuous talents" and is "well worth cultivating."
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1799 February 12]

38. [Document, 1799 February 12]

[Document, 1799 July 29]

39. [Document, 1799 July 29]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 29, 1799
  • Summary: Progress on fortifications is slow; the limited sums available make fortification of the channel between Governor's and Long Island the only useful activity to date.
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1799 July 29]

40. [Document, 1799 July 29]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 29, 1799
  • Summary: May New York state funds be used for fortifications of New York harbor contemplated by the War Department. Details as to locations of forts.
  • Number of Images: 1