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COLLECTIONS
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Committee of publication,
ROGER WOLCOTT.
SAMUEL F. McCLEARY.
A. LAWRENCE LOWELL.
CHARLES C. SMITH.
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COLLECTIONS
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
SIXTH SERIES.— VOL. VIII.
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CONTENTS.
PAGE
Officers of the Society, elected April 11, 1895 . . . vii
Resident Members viii
Honorary and Corresponding Members x
Members Deceased xii
Preface xiii
Historical Index to the Pickering Papers 3
OFFICERS
OF THE
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY,
Elected April 11, 1895.
CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS, LL.D Lincoln.
JUSTIN WINSOR, LL.D Cambridge.
Hon. SAMUEL A. GREEN, M.D Boston.
Iletorbing ISecretarg.
Rev. EDWARD J. YOUNG, D.D Waltham.
Corresjjonoing SSetretarg.
WILLIAM W. GOODWIN, D.C.L Cambridge.
€xtmnxtx.
CHARLES C. SMITH, A.M Boston.
librarian.
Hon. SAMUEL A. GREEN, M.D Boston.
Cabinet- Jieefler.
SAMUEL F. McCLEARY, A.M Brookline.
fetuttbe Committee of % Cotmtil.
Hon. JOHN D. WASHBURN, LL.B Worcester.
Rev. EDMUND F. SLAFTER, D.D Boston.
ARTHUR LORD, A.B Plymouth.
EDWARD L. PIERCE, LL.D Milton.
Hon. STEPHEN SALISBURY, A.M. . . . . . . . Worcester.
[vii]
RESIDENT MEMBERS.
AT THE DATE OF THE PRINTING OF THIS BOOK, IN THE ORDER OF
THEIR ELECTION.
1844.
Rev. Lucius R. Paige, D.D.
1860.
Hon. Samuel A. Green, M.D.
Charles Eliot Norton, LL.D.
3861.
Rev. Edward E. Hale, D.D
Hon. Horace Gray, LL.D.
Rev. Edwards A. Park, LL.D.
1863.
William H. Whitmore, A.M.
1864.
Hon. William C. Endicott, LL.D.
1865.
Josiah P. Quincy, A.M.
Samuel Eliot, LL.D.
1866.
Henry G. Denny, A.M.
1887.
Charles C. Smith, A.M.
Hon. George S. Hale, A.M.
1869.
William S. Appleton, A.M.
Hon. Theodore Lyman, LL.D.
1871.
Abner C. Goodell, Jr., A.M.
Edward D. Harris, Esq.
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1873.
Hon. Mellen Chamberlain, LL.D.
Winslow Warren, LL.B.
Charles W. Eliot, LL.D.
1875.
Charles F. Dunbar, LL.D.
Charles Francis Adams, LL.D.
William P. Upham, A.B.
1876.
Hon. William Everett, LL.D.
George B. Chase, A.M.
Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge, LL.D.
1877.
John T. Morse, Jr., A.B.
Justin Winsor, LL.D.
J. Elliot Cabot, LL.D.
1878.
Henry Lee, A.M.
Gamaliel Bradford, A.B.
Rev. Edward J. Young, D.D.
Hon. John Lowell, LL.D.
1879.
William W. Greenough, A.B.
Robert C. Winthrop, Jr., A.M.
Henry W. Haynes, A.M.
1880.
Thomas W. Higginson, A.M.
Rev. Edward G. Porter, A.M.
John C. Ropes, LL.B.
RESIDENT MEMBERS.
IX
1881.
Rev. Henry F. Jenks, A.M.
Horace E. Scudder, A.B.
Rev. Edmund F. Slafter, D.D.
Hon. Stephen Salisbury, A.M.
Johu T. Hassam, A.M.
Rev. Alexander McKenzie, D.D.
1882.
Arthur Lord, A.B.
Arthur B. Ellis, LL.B.
Clement Hugh Hill, A.M.
Frederick W. Putnam, A.M.
James M. Bugbee, Esq.
Hon. John D. Washburn, LL.B.
Rev. Egbert C. Smyth, D.D.
1883.
Francis A. Walker, LL.D.
Rev. Arthur L. Perry, LL.D.
1884.
Hon. John E. Sanford, A.M.
Uriel H. Crocker, LL.B.
Hon. Martin Brimmer, A.B.
Hon. Roger Wolcott, LL.B.
William G. Russell, LL.D.
Edward Channing, Ph.D.
1886.
Samuel F. McCleary, A.M.
William W. Goodwin, D.C.L.
Hon. George F. Hoar, LL.D.
Rev. Alexander V. G. Allen, D.D.
1887.
Charles G. Loring. A.M.
Solomon Lincoln, A.M.
Edwin P. Seaver, A.M.
1889.
Albert B. Hart, Ph.D.
Thornton K. Lothrop, LL.B.
George O. Shattuck, LL.B.
James B. Thayer, LL.D.
Hon. Henry S. Nourse, A.M.
1890.
Henry Fitz-Gilbert Waters, A.M.
Hon. William S. Shurtleff, A.M.
Abbott Lawrence Lowell, LL.B.
1891.
Benjamin M. Watson, A.B.
Rev. Samuel E. Herrick, D.D.
Hon. Oliver W. Holmes, LL.D.
Henry P. Walcott, M.D.
1892.
John Fiske, LL.D.
George S. Merriam, A.M.
1893.
Edward L. Pierce, LL.D.
Hon. Charles R. Codrnan, LL.B.
Barrett Wendell, A.B.
James F. Rhodes, LL.D.
1894.
Hon. Edward F. Johnson, LL.B.
Hon. Walbridge A. Field, LL.D.
Henry W.Taft, A.M.
Rt. Rev. William Lawrence, D.D.
William R. Thayer, A.M.
1895.
Rev. Morton Dexter, A.M.
Hon. T. Jefferson Coolidge, A.M.
Hon. William W. Crapo, LL.D.
HONORARY OR CORRESPONDING
MEMBERS,
ELECTED UNDER THE ORIGINAL ACT OF INCORPORATION, 1794, IN THE ORDER
OF THEIR ELECTION.
J. Hammond Trumbull, LL.D. | Rev. William S. Southgate, D.D.
HONORARY MEMBERS,
ELECTED SINCE THE PASSAGE OF THE ACT OF 1857.
David Masson, LL.D.
Rt. Rev. William Stubbs, D.D.
Hon. William M. Evarts, LL.D.
Theodor Mommsen.
Marquis de Rochambeau.
William E. H. Lecky, LL.D.
Ernst Curtius.
Hon. Carl Schurz, LL.D.
CORRESPONDING MEMBERS,
ELECTED SINCE THE PASSAGE OF THE ACT OF 1857.
Hon. William H. Trescot.
Goldwin Smith, D.C.L.
Hon- John Meredith Read, A.M.
Joseph Jackson Howard, LL.D.
Charles J. Stille, LL.D.
M. Jules Marcou.
Charles J. Hoadly, LL.D.
John Foster Kirk, LL.D.
Hon. Manning F. Force, LL.B.
Samuel Rawson Gardiner, LL.D.
Hon. John Bigelow, LL.D.
Henry Charles Lea, LL.D.
Hubert H. Bancroft, A.M.
Rev. Richard S. Storrs, LL.D.
M. Gustave Yapereau.
John Austin Stevens, A.B.
Joseph F. Loubat, LL.D.
Charles H. Hart, LL.B.
Rev. Moses Coit Tyler, LL.D.
Hermann von Hoist, Ph.D.
Franklin B. Dexter, A.M.
John M. Brown, A.M.
Hon. Andrew D. White, LL.D.
George W. Ranck, Esq.
James M. Le Moine, Esq.
Rt. Hon. Sir George O. Trevelyan,
Bart., D.C.L.
Henry Adams, A.B.
Julius Dexter, A.B.
Rev. Henry M. Baird, D.D.
Hon. William Wirt Henry.
Vicomte d'Haussonville.
Rt. Hon. James Bryce, D.C.L.
Rev. Charles R. Weld, B.D.
Herbert B. Adams, Ph.D.
Signor Cornelio Desimoni.
Hon. Jabez L. M. Curry, LL.D.
Amos Perry, LL.D.
Horatio Hale, A.M.
Hon. William A. Courtenay.
Rt. Rev. Mandeil Creighton, LL.D.
John Andrew Doyle, M.A.
Abbe Henry Raymond Casgrain,
Litt.D.
Alexander Brown, Esq.
John Nicholas Brown, Esq.
Capt. Alfred T. Mahan, D.C.L.
Hon. Jacob D. Cox, LL.D.
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MEMBERS DECEASED.
Members who have died since the last volume of the Collections was issued, March 27,
1894, arranged in the order of their election, and with date of death.
Resident.
Hon. Robert C. Winthrop, LL.D. Nov. 16, 1894.
Rev. George E. Ellis, LL.D Dec. 20, 1894.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, D.C.L Oct. 7, 1894.
Hon. Leverett Saltonstall, A.M Apr. 15, 1895.
Hon. E. Rockwood Hoar, LL.D Jan. 31, 1895.
Edward J. Lowell, A.M . May 11, 1894.
Hon. Lincoln F. Brigham, LL.D Feb. 27, 1895.
Rev. Octavius B. Frothingham, A.M Nov. 27, 1895.
Hamilton Andrews Hill, LL.D Apr. 27, 1895.
Honorary.
James Anthony Froude, M. A Oct. 20, 1894.
Rt. Rev. Lord A. C. Hervey, D.D June 9, 1894.
S. A. R. le Comte de Paris Sept. 8, 1894.
Sir John Robert Seeley, LL.D Jan. 13, 1895.
Corresponding.
William Noel Sainsbury, Esq Mar. 9, 1895.
George Ticknor Curtis, A.B. . Mar. 28, 1894.
M. Pierre Margry May 27. 1894.
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PREFACE.
T^HE Pickering Papers, which form the largest and most
important collection of manuscripts connected with the
history of the Federalist party as yet open to historical stu-
dents, were given to the Massachusetts Historical Society in
1869, in accordance with the provisions of an unexecuted will
of Octavius Pickering, the last surviving son of Colonel Timo-
thy Pickering. The collection is comprised in eighteen vol-
umes of letters from Colonel Pickering, twenty two volumes of
letters to him, and eighteen volumes of miscellaneous docu-
ments. These volumes were used by Mr. Octavius Pickering
in the preparation of a Life of his father, of which only the
irst volume had been published at his death in 1868. Sub-
equently they were placed in the hands of Mr. Charles W.
Jpham, by whom the memoir was completed ; and after
he publication of the fourth and last volume of the wTork
;hey were delivered to this Society. They are numbered
consecutively from 5 to 62, both inclusive, — four volumes of
mvate and family papers having been retained for the fam-
ly. Besides these volumes, there are a bound volume con-
aining pamphlet copies of Colonel Pickering's Letter to
governor Sullivan, his subsequent Correspondence with Gov-
rnor Sullivan, and his Letters to the People of the United
tates, each with manuscript additions ; two large scrap-books
f newspaper cuttings; six volumes of indexes prepared by
XIV PREFACE.
Mr. Octavius Pickering ; and a small volume of memorandl
for use in the preparation of the Life of Colonel Pickerim
Some unbound papers relating to agricultural subjects wer
deposited with the Essex Agricultural Society, of whiJ
Colonel Pickering was the founder and first President, othe
unbound papers of local interest and duplicates of matter i
the bound volumes were placed in the Essex Institute, an:
the remaining unbound manuscripts were returned to tb
family. A large number of official letters from Washingtoi
Hamilton, and other persons, amassed by Colonel Pickerin
while Quartermaster-General of the American Army, an
which did not form a part of this collection, was purchased I
Munich, Germany, in 1873, by the United States governme
and deposited in the national archives.
Several years elapsed after these important papers we|
received by the Society before it was thought desirable
make a further publication from them, in view of the copio
extracts given by Mr. Octavius Pickering and Mr. Uphan
but in March, 1882, a committee, consisting of Messrs. Lod«
Morse, and Haynes, was appointed to prepare and print
selection of the manuscripts. A considerable mass of lette
was selected and copied under their direction ; but vario
circumstances delayed final action on their part, and in Ap
1887, they reported, through the Recording Secretary, tb
it was inexpedient to proceed with the publication, and ask
to be discharged. Their report was accepted, and the co
mittee was discharged. A new committee was then appoint
consisting of Messrs. Edward J. Lowell, Roger Wolcott, a
Samuel F. McCleary, to consider what further action shoi
be taken. In March, 1888, the committee reported tha
was expedient to have a complete index of names and si
jects prepared and printed. Such an index was accordin
made under their direction by Miss Harriet E. Green,
jHin
PKEFACE. XV
experienced and thoroughly competent person. In Decem-
ber, 1890, Mr. Lowell, in behalf of the committee, reported
that a card catalogue, numbering more than twelve thousand
cards, had been completed, and was ready for the press.
"An abstract of every letter is given," Mr. Lowell stated,
"with an entry under every important subject alluded to
therein. By this means, the student, wherever situated, will
be able to tell at a glance with whom Colonel Pickering cor-
responded, and what was said on both sides ; or, from another
point of view7, whether any given subject of importance is
► mentioned in the Pickering Papers, what is said about it, and
by whom. Study of the original manuscripts will then be neces-
sary only for purposes of amplification and verification. Your
Committee believes that such an index as this will be very use-
ful to American scholars, will largely increase the value of the
Pickering Papers, and wTill contribute to the honorable repu-
tation of this Society." At that time the available funds of
the Society were needed for other publications, and it was
not practicable to begin the work of printing until after the
completion of the second volume of the Belcher Papers. In
the meantime, Miss Green, who had become connected with
8 the Library of the University of California, died at Oakland,
in that State, June 25, 1893 ; and the Committee was also
deprived by death of its chairman, Mr. Lowell, who had from
fhe first taken great interest in the work, and who died May
ill, 1894, just wThen it was possible to begin the work of
printing the calendar. The vacancy in the Committee was
filled by the appointment of Mr. A. Lawrence Lowell ; and
Mr. Smitli was also added in accordance with the By-Laws.
Miss Green had done her work so well that her removal to
rpalifornia and her death cannot have affected materially the
/alue of her labors for this Society ; but the Committee has
lensibly felt the loss of its late chairman.
XVI PREFACE.
Besides the index now printed, a further index was pre-i
pared, which was described by Mr. Lowell in his report as
follows : " There are in the Pickering Papers a great manyi
names mentioned but briefly and incidentally, or appearing;
in lists of members of military companies, in pay-rolls, peti-
tions, etc. It was not thought best to include these in the! I
general index. We owe, however, to the diligence of Miv|
McCleary a complete separate index of them all. This index,
contains about eleven thousand cards, giving the full name
of all persons mentioned in the fifty-eight volumes, with the |
exception, sometimes, of those which appear in the general J
index. The value of such a work to genealogists and biog-|
raphers is obvious. The lists being authentic, and in many!
cases official, may be compared, in their utility, to parish anc
probate registers. By them the doings and the whereabouts
at given dates, of the persons mentioned, may be fixed with
certainty." It is expected that this index will also b
printed at some future period.
In the following index the names of persons by whom
letters were written are printed in small capitals, names o
persons to whom letters were addressed are in italics, anq
names of persons referred to and subjects about which some
thing is said are in lower-case Roman type. Volume*
cited are designated by figures with a heavy face, and pagi
or folios by figures of the common face. Where, however
manuscripts are arranged in series, as is the case with th<
Old Congress Papers, the number of the volume, in commor
type, comes immediately after the heavy-faced type, whicl
in those cases denotes the series. The cross-references whicl
appear in brackets at the end of some of the entries are, fo
the most part, from the notes of Mr. Octavius Pickering, an<
show where the original letter or another copy may be found
or where there is a reference to the subject-matter of th*
PREFACE. XV'ii
letter. They are all to well known and easily accessible
works, — such as Sparks' s Life and Writings of Washington,
and his Correspondence of the American Revolution ; the
American State Papers, published by Lowrie and Clarke, by
Gales and Seaton, and by Thomas B. Wait; the Life and
Works of John Adams ; Life and Works of Fisher Ames ;
Works of Alexander Hamilton ; Gibbs's Administrations of
Washington and Adams ; Hildreth's History of the United
States ; and the Pennsylvania Archives. There are also ref-
erences to the great manuscript collections of Washington's
letters, and of the Papers of the Old Congress, in the State
Department at Washington, and to the Massachusetts Archives,
in the State House in Boston. Most of the letters are either
the originals or press copies, — the word "copy" signifying
that it is a hand-written copy, and in these cases, with few
exceptions, the original will be found in Washington.
A brief enumeration of some of the more important dates
and events in the life of Colonel Pickering is added for the
convenience of persons who use this index. Timothy Pick-
ering was born in Salem, Mass., July 17, 1745, and graduated
at Harvard College in 1763. He was married, April 8, 1776,
to Rebecca White, who died August 14, 1828, — less than
six months before his own death. By her he had ten chil-
dren,— the eight eldest, sons, and two daughters, twins. Only
three sons and one daughter survived their father. In Feb-
ruary, 1775, he was elected Colonel of the First Regiment of
Militia in Essex County ; and on receiving news of the skir-
mish at Lexington he marched with his regiment as far as
Medford. In the following year he raised a volunteer regi-
ment, and served at their head until their term expired. In
the spring of 1777 he was offered, and after some hesitation
accepted, the appointment of Adjutant-General of the Amer-
ican Army, wThich position he held until the following Janu-
XV111 PREFACE.
ary. In November, 1777, he was elected a member of the
Board of War, of which he was made President. In August,
1780, he was appointed Quartermaster-General of the army,
it being understood that he was to continue a member of the
Board of War, but without salary while he held his new
office. He remained at the head of the Quartermaster's
Department until the office was abolished, in July, 1785.
He then formed a business partnership with his friend Samuel
Hodgdon, who had been one of his deputies, and not long
afterward he determined to settle on some wild lands which
he had bought in the Wyoming Valley in Pennsylvania.
Here he became involved in the disputes between the rival
claimants under grants from Pennsylvania and Connecticut ;
and in June, 1788, he was forcibly abducted from his own
house. He was kept a prisoner for about three weeks,
and then released. In August, 1791, he was appointed by
President Washington Postmaster-General of the United
States. While holding this office he was sent on a mission
to the Western Indians, and succeeded in negotiating a treaty
with the Six Nations. In January, 1795, he was made Sec-
retary of War. On the resignation of Edmund Randolph, in
August of that year, he was appointed Acting Secretary of
State, and for several months discharged the duties of both
offices. When Congress met in December, he was induced
to accept a permanent appointment as head of the State
Department. In this office he continued until May, 1800,
when he was summarily dismissed by President Adams, who
had determined to reconstruct his Cabinet. After a short
experience as a backwoodsman in Pennsylvania, he finally
returned to Massachusetts in November, 1801. In 1802 he
was appointed Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas
for Essex County, which office he held until the re-arrange-
ment of the judicial system of Massachusetts in 1811. In
PREFACE. XIX
1803 he was elected to the United States Senate, to fill a
vacancy caused by the resignation of D wight Foster ; and
two years later he was re-elected for the full term of six
years, at the expiration of which time he was succeeded by
a Democrat. In 1812, however, he was elected to the United
States House of Representatives from the Essex north dis-
trict by an overwhelming majority ; and in 1814, the State
having been re-districted, he was elected from the Essex
south district by a scarcely less emphatic expression of public
confidence. In four of the nine towns in the district he had
every vote, and in another town he had every vote but one.
At the end of this term he retired from Congress ; but he
was afterward for one year a member of the Executive Coun-
cil of Massachusetts. In May, 1818, he finally retired from
public life. He died in Salem, January 29, 1829.
For the use of the steel plate from which the frontispiece
to this volume was printed, the Society is indebted to the
courtesy of Mr. Henry Pickering, of Boston, a grandson of
Colonel Pickering.
For the Committee,
Charles C. Smith.
Boston, December 18, 1895.
HISTORICAL INDEX
TO
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
HISTORICAL INDEX
TO
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Abbot, Benjamin and Nathan, of White-
I haven, Pa. Aug. 4, 1788. Depositions
i in regard to the abduction of Col. P.
at Wyoming and the shooting of Joseph
; Dudley by a party of militia. 58, 79, 80.
Abbott, James, of Detroit, Mich. Nov.
13, 1807. Requesting Col. P.'s sup-
port in the ratification by the Senate of
his nomination as Receiver of public
monevs for the Land Office at Detroit.
• 43, 113.
Abbott, James. Recommendation of, as
! Receiver of public moneys for the Land
; Office at Detroit. (S. Griswold et al.)
I 43, 109.
•Abeele, Henry, son of Cornplanter, a
Seneca chief. May 19, 1795. Letter
| from Woodbury, N. J., expressing his
I intention to learn something : a request
, for books and a watch, and proposal to
» come to Philadelphia. 62, 229.
Abeele, Henry. July 1, 1795. In answer
, to a letter dated June 19, Col. P.'s
I young friend was not cool enough when
: he wrote it to write wisely ; he should
I have considered that Col. P., over-
l burdened with public business, might
I forget his request, which was the case ;
I advice to consider his best interests,
I and change the determination expressed
I in his letter. 62, 232.
fAi)eele, Henry. Arrangements for; edu-
I cation of (C. Storer), 59, 219, 222,
[ 233 ; to, 220 ; account of his expenses
| on the mission to the Western Indians,
60, 197 ; his character and education
J (Rev. A. Hunter), 62, 204.
foMoDER, John J. Dec. 22, 1788.
Deposition concerning the design of
John Franklin, Dr. Hamilton, and
others of the Susquehanna Company to
erect a new State within the limits of
Pennsylvania, and resist the authority
of Penn. by force. 58, 160.
AcModer, John J. Attempts of, to excite
sedition in Wyoming, 1787. (O. Gore)
57, 233.
Accountant, province of an. (/. Adams)
7, 523.
Adams, Calvin, of Wyoming, Pa. Aug.
19, 1788. Deposition as to disappro-
bation expressed by Stephen Jenkins of
the plan of taking Col. P. prisoner. 58,
109.
Adams, Charles. July 25, 1798. Sudden
departure of President Adams for
Quincy ; forwards commissions to be
signed ; the manner of his departure
indicates that the knowledge of his jour-
ney should not be communicated. 37,
317 [copy].
Adams, John, 2d President of the U. S.,
1735-1826. July 24, 1775. To James
Warren, Speaker of Mass. House of
Representatives. Silly cast given to the
proceedings of Congress by John Dick-
inson; energetic action which should
have been taken against the friends of
British government ; questions as to
public affairs in Massachusetts. 5, 29.
[Sp. W. 2, 499] [copy].
1790. Extract from a letter to
Dr. Price, to the effect that no man
is corrected by the blunders and ex-
ample of his father, and that every gene-
ration must make its own mistakes. 53,
205 [copy].
Mar. 14, 1797. Questions as to
6
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Adams, John
sioners under 6th article of the treaty
of 1794. 7, 97.
^- — Aug. 19, 1797. Appointment of J.
Read as U. S. agent. 7, 107.
Aug. 21, 1797. Col. Moultrie's
offer to convey land in Georgia to the
U. S. 7, 108.
r Aug. 24, 1797. Letters brought
by Gen. Kosciuscko, and reports of
peace with Tunis. 7, 114.
Aug. 26, 1797. Affairs on the
Mississippi and treachery of Spanish
officials. 7, 124.
Sept. 5, 1797- Yellow fever in
Philadelphia, and death of Dr. Way ;
candidates for Treasurership of Mint.
7, 157, 158.
Sept. 7, 1797. Candidates for
Treasurership of Mint ; yellow fever in
Philadelphia. 7, 165.
Sept. 9, 1797. Candidates for
Treasurership of Mint : Mr. Huger, Dr.
Conover, Mr. Caldwell, Rev. J. Arm-
strong. 7, 167.
Sept. 12, 1797. Capt. Nichols a
candidate for Treasurership of Mint.
7, 180.
Sept. 14, 1797. Communications
from J. Q. Adams at London, and W.
V. Murray in Holland. 7, 186.
Sept. 16, 1797. Enclosing speech
of Pastoret, in the French Council of
500, on relations with the U. S., and
applications for Treasurership of Mint.
7, 187, 188.
Sept. 19, 1797. Dr. James Hall
recommended as Treasurer of Mint ; en-
closes anonymous answer to Pastoret's
speech, written by some Frenchman,
"at once weak and insolent"; affairs
on the Mississippi. 7, 202.
Sept. 21, 1797. Spanish attempts
to entice the Indians out of U. S. terri-
tory ; recommendation of Dr. J. Hall as
Treasurer of the Mint. 7, 211.
Oct. 7, 1797. Decrease of yellow
fever in Philadelphia ; American vessels
released in St. Domingo; schemes of
Santhonax for seizing on the govern-
ment of the island. 7, 277.
Oct. 9, 1797. Information from
the Mississippi in a letter from D. W.
Coxe ; decrease of yellow fever in Phila-
delphia. 7, 282.
— Oct. 16, 1797. Decrease of yellow
fever ; circulars sent to governors on
' the amendment to the Constitution re-
specting the suability of States. 7, 314.
— Oct. 19, 1797. Letter from Chev,
de Yrujo accusing Ellicott and Pope
of exciting the insurrection at the
Natchez ; publication of P.'s letter to
Chev. de Yrujo. 7, 342.
— Oct. 23, 1797. News from Eu-
rope; arrival of Mr. Smith and Mr.
Bulkeley in Portugal ; reports of peace
between France and Portugal, and of a
cession of territory in Brazil ; rumor of
the defeat of Lord Nelson at Teneriffe ;
Mr. Murray's account of the breach of
faith of French officials in the first ne-
gotiations with Portugal ; suspension of
intercourse by Holland with Portugal,
and retaliation by Portugal ; account of
dictation of a constitution to Holland by
France ; Gen. Pinckney's satisfaction
with the special commission ; distribu-
tion of Col. P.'s letter of Jan. 16, and
good effect produced thereby ; Major
Mountflorence's account of disposition
of members of the French legislature
toward a reconciliation with the U. S. ;
acquittal of the ship Juliana, of Balti-
more, at Havre, and reversal of the
decree by French tribunal ; report from
the Natchez that the military posts were
given up and the boundary line begun
upon. 37, 243 [copy].
— Oct. 28, 1797. Safety of assem-
bling Congress at Philadelphia ; cordial
reception of Thomas B. Adams by the
Directory and Talleyrand ; improved dis-
position of France toward the U. S. ;
J. Q. Adams's mission to Prussia. 7,
383.
— Oct. 30, 1797. Acknowledges re-
ceipt of letters ; is preparing papers to
be laid before Congress. 7, 389.
— Nov. 2, 1797. Matters to be laid
before Congress; proceedings of com-
missioners on the northeastern boun-
dary of the U. S. under the 5th article
of the British treaty of 1794; proceed-
ings of the commissioners under 6th and
7th articles of said treaty; articles of
the late treaty with Spain ; French
spoliations on American commerce ;
measures for relief of American seamen.
7, 428.
HISTOEICAL INDEX.
Dec. 7, 1797. Difference of opin-
ion between the Secretary of War and
the accountant of the war department ;
province of the accountant. 7, 523.
Dec. 18, 1797. Opinion on the
complaint of the Secretary of the Treas-
ury against Tench Coxe, Com'r of the
Revenue. 7, 550.
Dec. 28, 1797, Jan. 5, 1798. On
the ratifications by States of the amend-
ment to the Constitution relating to the
suability of States. 7, 655 • 8, 30.
pr- Feb. 17, 1798. With accounts of
expenditures in prosecuting in London
claims for captured vessels. 8, 142.
July 25, 1798 Sending commis-
sions for com'rs of Land Tax to be
signed. 9, 104.
July 26, 1798. Commissions for
armed vessels to be signed. 9, 106.
Aug. 3,1798. Death of Col. Innes,
commissioner on the 6th article of the
British treaty; address of people of
N. W. Territory ; letters from Mr. Gerry
in Paris. 9, 140.
Aug. 4, 1798. About Hon. Sam'l
Sitgreaves as successor to Col. Innes
for com'r on 6th article of British treaty ;
Mr. McDonald all in all on the other
side ; Theophilus Parsons and Fisher
Ames also proposed. 11, 562.
Aug. 4, 1798. Sending letters
from Mr. Gerry. 9, 146. Yellow fever
appearing in Philadelphia. 147.
Aug. 7, 1798. With pardon of
John Scotchler for signature. 9, 155.
Aug. 8, 1798. With address from
Claremont Co., S. C. 9. 156.
Aug. 8, 1798. Suggesting calling
into service Gens. Hamilton and Knox
to assist the Sec'y of War in increasing
artillery and stores. 9, 157*
Aug. 18, 1798. Public offices re-
moved to Trenton on account of yellow
fever ; will forward the President's an-
swers to addresses from N. W. Terri-
tory; case of brig Sta. Rosalia; permit
to clear not to be granted ; letters from
Mr. King in Europe ; instructions and
despatches to envoys published and ap-
proved in Europe ; Directory more
conciliatory ; European affairs. 9, 181,
181^; 37,' 3:9.
Aug. 21, 1798. Packet sent from
England by Pedro Josef Caro; en-
closes translation of Mr. C.'s letter, 9,
205.
Aug. 23, 1798. Enclosing ad-
dresses from Lancaster, Pa., and letters
from J. Q. Adams in Berlin. 9, 217.
Aug. 28, 1798. The alien referred
to in the letter sent by the President
ought to be sent out of the country;
defect in the alien law; Mr. J. Q.
Adams's suggestion as to a contingent
stipulation respecting neutral ships in
the Swedish treaty. 37, 325 [copy J.
Sept. 6, 1798. Report of C. Hum-
phrey, messenger, concerning Gen. C.
C. Pinckney ; death of Judge Wilson of
the Supreme Court. 9, 286.
Sept. 7, 1798. Address to the
President from the Hawkins troop of
horse ; letters received from J. Q.
Adams ; application of Dr. Rush for
the vacant seat in the Supreme Court
for his brother. 9, 288.
Sept. 11, 1798. Draught of a let-
ter (not sent) giving opinion of cabinet
officers on the question of priority of
appointment of Gens. Hamilton and
Knox. 9, 298. [Bi. 3, 426.]
Sept. 11, 1798. Mr. Gerry at
Paris, June 26, waiting for the ultima-
tum of the Directory ; Gen. Pinckney
at Lyons ; proposed mission of Dupont
de Nemours for colonizing the upper
Mississippi. 37, 335 [copy].
Sept. 14, 1798. Mr/Listoir's let-
ter concerning the guns formerly belong-
ing to South Carolina, now at Halifax ;
recommends a frigate being sent for
them ; probable that Great Britain will
relinquish all claim to them. 37, 336
[copy].
Sept. 15, 1 798. Cession of Castle
Island, Boston, to the U. S. ; rumored
arrival of a French Consul-General. 9,
328 ; rumor explained, 345.
Sept. 19, 1798. List of letters for-
warded to Quincy. 9, 349.
Sept. 20, 1798. High qualifications
of Bushrod Washington, Esq., for Judge
of the U. S. Supreme Court. 37, 338.
Sept. 21, 1798. Copy of extract
from Gen. Marshall's letter to Col. P.,
of Sept. 15, detailing circumstances of
dinner given by Talleyrand, where Mr.
Gerry and X, Y, and Z met. 23, 152.
Sept. 22, 1798. Condition to be
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Adams, John (continued).
required in case of vessels carrying
French persons out of the U. S., that
collectors should ascertaiu that such ves-
sels are not calculated for being made
into privateers. 37, 341 [copy].
Sept. 24, 1793. Letters from Mr.
J. Q. Adams in Berlin ; propositions
made by the Swedish minister to Mr.
Pinckney in 1793 were noticed by the
government at that time ; correspon-
dence with the Governor of Georgia ;
apprehensive that Capt. Nicholson's cap-
ture of the Niger was a blunder ; hope
there may not be grievous complaints of
plundering. 37, 342 [copy].
Sept. 29, 1798. From Geo. Cabot,
on the question of seniority of Major-
Generals ; inconsistency of observing
Revolutionary rank ; Gen. Knox stirred
up by other people ; no comparison be-
tween him and Hamilton. 23, 161.
Oct. 3,. 1798. Letters for J. Q.
Adams sent for approval ; letters re-
ceived from Mr. Murray ; arrival of Mr.
Rutledge, Gen. Pinckney's secretary ;
Mr. Gerry in England ; Gen. Pinckney
at Bordeaux ; fleets in the Mediter-
ranean. 37, 348 [copy].
Oct. 4, 1798. With letter from
Hon. Theo. Foster ; Gen. Collot and
some- other foreigners should be ex-
pelled the country. 9, 426.
Oct. 5, 1798. Instructions con-
cerning licenses to carry away French
passengers shall be forwarded to collect-
ors ; Gen. Marshall declines seat in
Supreme Court; Judge Washington to
be commissioned in his place. 37, 351
[copy],
Oct. 6, 1798. Letter from American
consul at Gibraltar; British and French
fleets ; report of Mr. Gamble concern-
ing public feeling in West Virginia and
Tennessee ; satisfactory treaty with the
Indians pending. 37, 352 [copy].
Oct. 11, 1798. Requesting decision
m regard to sending out of the country
Gen. Collot and other aliens considered
dangerous. 9, 453.
Oct. 13, 1798. Gen. Pinckney em-
barked the middle of August for New
York ; embargo taken off American
ships ; Madame de Lafayette in Paris ;
37, 356 [copy].
Oct. 15, 1798. With letters from
Mr. J. Q. Adams at Berlin ; arrival of
Gen. Pinckney ; pamphlet on the con-
duct of the French in Switzerland
[Lavater's ?J. 37, 357 [copy].
Oct. 18, 1798. On the question of
Gen. Pinckney's waiting upon the Presi-
dent at Quincy ; the arret of the taking
off the embargo on American ships a
fresh insult to the U. S. 12, 199.
Oct. 19, 1798. Requesting infor-
mation as to date of Judge Wilson's
death. 12, 202.
Oct. 20, 1798. Satisfaction at the
President's approval of P.'s letter to the
freeholders of Prince Edward County ;
Hauteval's statement to Col. Trumbull
that the bribe and loan demanded by
the French Directory were indispensable
to a peace. 12, 203.
Oct. 20, 1798. From E. Gerry.
Attempt to explain his alleged breach of
trust, and to refute Mr. Pickering's
statements. 9, 489 ; 23, 247.
Oct, 22, 1798. With Address from
Glynn County, Ga. ; pipe of wine im-
ported for Mr. A. by H. Hill. 12, 208.
Nov. 5, 1798. Reasons for declin-
ing to publish Mr. Gerry's letter to
the President; Mr. G.'s duplicity and
treachery good grounds of impeachment,
9, 565. [Ad. 8, 616.]
Nov. 5, 1798. On the questions
to be submitted to Congress; relations
with France ; Mr. Gerry's conduct ;
continuance of defensive measures ; the
St. Croix boundary; line to be run
between the United States and Florida.
9, 567.
Nov. 27, 1798. Matters to be
laid before Congress in the President's
message ; relations with France ; expedi-
ency of vigorous preparations for war
with France, without declaring it ; St.
Croix boundary ; relations with Spain.
9, 659.
Dec. 11, 1798. Transmitting Mr.
Gerry's letter of Oct 20 and Gen. Mar-
shall's journal of proceedings of com-i
missioners to France. 10, 37.
Jan. 18, 1799. Defending the por-,1
tions of Report on French affairs relat-i
ing to Mr. Gerry, struck out by Presi-j
dent Adams. 10, 245.
Mar. 1, 1799. With list of nom
HISTORICAL INDEX.
9
inations for the Council of the N. W.
Territory, and lists of armed vessels, for
the information of Congress. 10, 429.
Mar. 19, 1799. In regard to
despatches for St. Domingo seized on
board ship Minerva at Charleston; James
Reid a candidate for consulship at Can-
ton. 10, 493.
Mar. 30, 1799. Birth of a grand-
daughter to the Queen of Portugal ; de-
parture from the U. S. of the Chev de
Freire, Portuguese Minister; march of
troops to Northampton County, Pa.
10, 528.
Apr. 4, 1799. Arrival of Gen.
Maitland and Col. Grant, on business
of St. Domingo; departure of military
force for Northampton County. 10,
565.
Apr. 5, 1799. Views of Great
Britain on restraints to be imposed on
commerce with St. Domingo ; Mr. Liston
and Gen. Maitland invested with full
power ; object of imposing any restraint
to guard against the poison of French
principle among the blacks. 37, 405
[copy].
Apr. 12, 1799. Recommending
that Mr. Evan Jones be appointed Con-
sul at New Orleans. 10, 546 ; 37, 407.
Apr. 17, 1799. Commission for
Mr. Jones, Consul at New Orleans ;
guns formerly taken from South Caro-
lina given back by British government ;
conferences with Gen. Maitland and Col.
Grant respecting St. Domingo. 10,
594.
Apr. 23, 1799. Arrangements com-
pleted with regard to St. Domingo ;
satisfactory conference with Mr. Liston
and Gen. Maitland. 37, 408 [copy].
Apr. 30, 1799. Patrick Henry de-
clines appointment of envoy to France.
10, 647.
May 6, 1799. With draught of
instructions to Mr. King for negotiating
a treaty with Russia; opinion of the
Cabinet that it is expedient to suspend
the proposed negotiations with Turkey,
with reasons ; Mr. Pollock resigned the
consulship at New Orleans, and Mr.
Jones appointed. 37, 412 [copy].
May 9, 1799. Acknowledgment
of Mr. A.'s approval of arrangements
for Si. Domingo. 11, 67.
May 10, 1799. Request for ex-
equaturs for British consuls in New
England and the Carolinas ; conviction
of John Fries the Pennsylvania insur-
gent ; unanimity of the verdict ; an ex-
ample should be made of him to secure
future obedience to the laws. 37, 417.
[Ad. 8, 643] [copy].
May 15, 1799. One of the persons
accused of murder on the Hermione
arrested at Charleston; question of de-
livering him up to British authorities;
is inclined to think he should be given
up ; reasons for opinion ; Gov. Davie of
North Carolina to retain his office for
the 'present. 37, 419 [copy].
May 18, 1799. Mr. King's in-
structions for treaty with Russia ; arrival
of armed vessels at Algiers ; Mr. Lewis's
motion for a new trial in case of John
Fries has prevailed, to the surprise and
chagrin of many. 11, 110.
May 21, 1799. Advices from
Algiers ; settlement of accounts between
the U. S. and the Dey. 11, 132.
May 21, 1799. Transmitting ac-
counts of conduct of D. Hawley, consul
at Havana; his unfitness for the posi-
tion. 11, 133.
May 29, 1799. With letters from
Dr. Stevens ; in regard to opening the
ports of St. Domingo. 37, 425 [copy].
May 30, June 1, 1799. Forward-
ing letters of Gen. Toussaint; proclama-
tion for renewing commerce with St.
Domingo to be prepared. 11, 180, 192.
June 4, 1799. Proposing John
Morton as successor to D. Hawley, con-
sul at Havana ; charges against Hawley
confirmed. 11, 216.
June 7, 1799. Report on affairs
of St. Domingo ; Cabinet opinion on Dr.
Stevens's despatches. 37, 42S [copy].
June 12, 1799. In regard to al-
leged offence of Capts. Mugford and
Laskey, in breaking open letters of Gov.
DowHeswell of the Bahamas; no legal
evidence ; and it is not so uncommon
an offence for English officers to break
the seals of American letters. 37, 433
[copy].
June 12, 1799. In regard to re-
newal of commercial intercourse with the
Isle of France. 37, 434 [copy].
■ June 18, 1799. Mr. Morton as
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Adams, John {continued).
consul at Havana; to be accredited as
U. S. agent if not received as consul;
Mr. Yznardy's conduct and devotion to
the interests of the U. S. deserving all
praise. 11, 302.
June 22, 1799. Two ports in St.
Domingo open to trade from U. S. and
Jamaica ; Col. Grant not allowed to re-
main openly as British agent. 11, 315.
June 24, 1799. In regard to the
time of opening the St. Domingo ports
by proclamation. 37, 440 [copy].
June 26, 1799. With form of exe-
quatur for Mr. Barclay, British consul-
general for Eastern States. 11, 327.
June 27, 1799. Method of dis-
tributing the President's proclamations
for the renewal of commercial inter-
course with St. Domingo. 11, 328, 329.
June 29, 1799. Gov. Davie's ac-
ceptance of commission of envoy to
France. 11, 342.
June 29, 1799. Formal appoint-
ment of Wm. Savage as U. S. agent at
Jamaica. 11, 343.
July 5, 1799. Reports of Indian
depredations in the Northwest Territory
unfounded ; peaceable disposition of the
Creeks. 11, 391.
■ July 10, 1799. Draught of pardon
for John Scotchler. 11, 413.
July 11, 1799. Practices of Jacob
Lewis, formerly consul at the Isle of
Prance. 11, 414.
July 11, 1799. S. S. Cooper rec-
ommended as U. S. agent in place of
Lewis. 11, 416.
July 12, 1799. Noise made by the
Aurora, and by persons devoted to
Prance about some harmless letters of
Mr. Liston to the Governor of Canada ;
Mr. L. has given Col. P. the originals,
which shall be sent to President Adams.
11, 417.
July 13, 1799. Enclosing pam-
phlet ree'd from Hamburg ; J. Q. Adams
and treaty with Prussia ; Indian affairs ;
speech of Mcthlogy and false statements
concerning Col. Hawkins; Mr. Seagrove
and Mr. Barnard. 11, 429, 430.
July 13, 1799. With letters from
Mr. Liston; intercepting of his letters
an outrage on the British government
which should be noticed. 11 433.
July 18, 1799. Proclamation for
opening the ports of St. Domingo to be
delivered to British cruisers ; Dr. Ste-
vens's mistake as to ports. 11, 447.
July 24, 1799. In regard to slander
on President Adams in the Aurora;
paper to be given to Mr. Rawle for an
action for libel ; history of Wm. Duane
the editor. 11, 487-
July 29, 1799. Mr. W. V. Mur-
ray's letter, acknowledging his appoint-
ment as commissioner to treat with
France; encloses letter to Talleyrand,
with information of the appointment.
11, 508.
July 30, 1799. Enclosing Mr. R.
King's letter about negotiations with
Russia and Turkey. 11, 511.
Aug. 1, 1799. In regard to com-
mission of J. E. C. Schultze, Prussian
consul at Baltimore. 11, 518.
Aug. 1, 1799. Enclosing Aurora
of July 12, 1799, containing seditious
address by T. Cooper; Dr. Priestley's
meddlesome conduct ; false information
concerning Gen. Serrurier ; Gen. Collot
and M. Letombe ; alien law a dead
letter ; Duane, of the Aurora, prosecuted
for libel on the President. 11, 524
[Ad. 9, 5].
Aug. 23, 1799. Instructions for
envoys to France preparing; alarm of
yellow fever increasing in Philadelphia.
11, 647.
Sept. 6, 1799. Enclosing copy of
treaty concluded with Prussia by J. Q.
Adams. 12, 70.
Sept. 9, 1799. Opinion of the
Attorney- General and heads of depart-
ments that no pardon should be granted
to John Fries and others, Pennsylvania
insurgents. 12, 35 [Ad. 9, 21].
Sept. 10, 1799. Forwards draught of
instructions to envoys to France. 12, 36.
Sept. 11, 1799.' Removal of public
offices to Trenton on account of yellow
fever ; remarks on the instructions to
envoys to France ; another explosion in
Paris expected ; expediency of suspend-
ing mission until a more settled condi-
tion. 12, 37 [Ad. 9, 23].
Sept. 24, 1799. In reference to
the President's proposal to come to
Trenton for consultation on the proposed
suspension of the French mission; de-
HISTORICAL INDEX.
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sirability of such a step, and of a personal
interview with Judge Ellsworth and Gov.
Davie. 12, 108 [Ad. 9, 36].
— Nov. 5, 1799. Inquiry from the
King of Denmark made through Mr.
It. King, whether a Danish Consul-
General would be agreeable to the U. S.
12, 307 [copy].
— Nov. 20, 1799. Matters relating
to the State Department, for the Presi-
dent's message ; renewal of intercourse
with St. Domingo ; answer to application
for renewal from Guadeloupe ; second
mission to Erance ; dissolution of com-
missions on the 6th and 7th articles of
the British treaty ; insurrection in Penn-
sylvania ; obstructions to running Flo-
rida boundary line. 12, 359.
— Dec. 17, 1799. Observations on
the abuse of his official powers by John
Marsden Pintard, consul at Madeira,
and recommendation that he be removed
from office. 12, 463.
— Jan. 2, 1S00. Recommendation of
certain allowances to Mr. Sitgreaves, on
his going to London as Com'r on the 6th
article of the British treaty; and that
D. Lenox, U. S. agent in London, be
allowed an increase of salary. 13, 8.
— Jan. 17, 1800. Enclosing letters
from Barbary States and asking the
President's decision on the present of
jewels demanded by the Bey of Tunis.
13, 84.
— Jan. 30, 1800.
Marion Lamar as
13, 143.
— Feb. 20, 1800.
Recommending Mr.
consul at Madeira.
Mr. Liston's appli-
cation for restoration of three American
vessels, rescued from British captors,
and his project of a mutual delivery of
deserters ; the latter entirely inadmis-
sible. 13, 205. [Wait 5, 268.]
— Feb. 20, 1800. Application for a
nolle prosequi in case of Robert Fisher.
13 211.
— Mar. 21, 1800. Report of the
Secretaries of State and War on a new
road through land of the Cherokees in
Tennessee. 13, 302.
— Mar. 29, 1800. Opinion on the
application for a nolle prosequi in the
case of Capt. Levin Jones, charged with
murder; that the application should
not be granted. 13, 335.
May 9, 1800. Opinion signed by
the five Cabinet officers, that it is ex-
pedient and for the interest of the U. S.
to discontinue restrictions on commercial
intercourse with Hispaniola (St. Do-
mingo). 13, 492.
May 10, 1800. Submitting letter
of W. H. Harrison, nominating various
persons for offices in the N. W. Territory.
13, 496.
May 12, 1800. With documents
relative to calumnies propagated by
Jacob Mayer against Dr Stevens ; evi-
dence sufficient to vindicate Dr. S. and
prove Mr. M. unworthy of any public
office. 38, 17 [copy].
May 12, 1800. " Mr. Jacob Mayer's
slanders against Dr. Stevens, and insin-
uations against the President and Secre-
taries. 38, 19, 21 [copy].
May 12, 1800. Co'l. P. declines to
resign his office as requested by Mr.
Adams. 13, 499. [Bi. 3, 487.]
Aug. 2, 1822. Requesting an ac-
count of the facts attending the drawing
up the Declaration of Independence,
and the amount of credit to be given to
Jefferson as the author. 15, 280 ; 50,
167.
Aug. 13, 1822. Thanks for infor-
mation concerning the Declaration of
Independence; Mr. Leonard, not J.
Sewall, the author of the letters of Mas-
sachusettensis. 15, 282.
Adams, John. Arrives from Europe, 1779,
with good news (/. dickering), 5, 121 ;
letter of reproof received by him from
Chancellor Livingston for signing the
treaty of 1783 without the advice and
consent of France (/. Jay), 14, 256 ;
(J. Wagner), 270 , his firm and decided
tone respecting France, 1797 (R.King),
6, 315 ; debates on his address of May
15, 1797 (W. V. Murray), 37, 184;
his war preparations discouraged by Con-
gress (/. /. U. Rkarch), 6, 399; lays
despatches of envoys before Congress,
1798 (W. V. Murray), 8, 307; author-
ized to adopt defensive measures against
France (/. Q. Adams), 323 ; confidence
in his policy toward France restored by
despatches of envoys (W. Smith), 32S ;
his forbearance towaid France (/. Se-
vier), 471 ; spurious letter from, in a
Richmond paper (E. Carrington), 9, 99 ;
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Adams, John (continued).
nomination of Col. Smith for Adjutant-
General negatived by the Senate (/.
Jay), 72; (G. Washington), 269; (T.
Williams), 13, 513 ; mistaken ideas in re-
gard to the Major-Generals (G. Washing-
ton), 9, 267, 309; (G. Cabot), 358;
estimate of (G. Washington), 270; his
dislike of Hamilton (R. King), 238 ; 47,
128; 55, 208, 240; letter of remon-
strance from Cabinet officers on his
nomination of Knox for senior major-
general (G. Washington), 9, 339 ; yields
and confirms Washington's nomination
of Hamilton (B. Goodhue), 435 ; con-
tends for Knox's "legal right" to the
office (G. Washington), 309; libellous
letter on, by Mr. Clopton (E. Carring-
ton), 9, 512 ; calumnies respecting his
undue attachment to England (■/. Hen-
dricks), 395 ; his weakness for E. Gerry
(G. Cabot), 614; high opinion of J.
Marshall (G. Cabot), 615; leaves Phila-
delphia for Quincy in great press of offi-
cial business (R. King), 10, 477 ; idea in
his address to Congress of sending
another minister to France much to be
regretted (W. V. Murray), 39; (G.
Cabot), 317; nominates W V. Murray
(R. King), 394 ; account of the visit
of remonstrance of the Senate committee
on the nomination (R. Stockton), 31,
366 ; (J. Ross), 373 ; account of a
stormy interview with him (B. Good-
hue), 26, 142 ; his Cabinet ignorant
of and disgusted at the nomination
(G. Cabot), 10, 401; his character and
the confidence of the Federalists gone
(G. Cabot), 402 ; satirized in Porcu-
pine's Gazette, and bepraised by the
Aurora (G. Cabot), 402 ; galled by the
Aurora's praise (G. Cabot), 302; his
nomination of a minister to France de-
feats the mission to Russia and Turkey
(G. Washington), 404; dissatisfaction
and regret of the country (R. King),
406 ; inconsistency of his private speech
and public action (R. King), 453;
(S. Higginson), 25, 234, approves ar-
rangements made in his absence for
. renewing intercourse with St. Domingo
(R. King), 11, 65 ; the true cause of
the country less in jeopardy under Jef-
ferson than under him (D. Humphreys),
166 ; errors in his reasoning concerning
the mission to France, 1799 (G. Washing-
ton), 12, 270; (R. King), 315; his
reasons for deciding on it without con-
sultation with his Cabinet as recited by
Judge Ellsworth (G. Washington), 270;
orders mission to proceed {B. Goodhue),
258; (G. Cabot), 261; his prediction
that the French Republic would last
seven years from 1799 against that of
W. V. Murray that it would not last
six mouths (G. Cabot), 261; (R.
King), 315 ; imagines that the second
mission would not succeed, and that
he should declare war (F. Ames),
365 ; (S. Higginson), 25, 109 ; part of
his message relating to the mission re-
ceived with marked disapprobation by
the Senate (O. Ellsworth), 13, 24; the
mission the result of intrigue with Dem-
ocratic leaders (W. Grosvenor), 14, 432;
(R. Stockton), 30, 264; to, 15, 267;
(J. Ross), 31, 265 ; to, 15, 268 ; (C.
Carroll), 16, 304; removal of Col.
Pickering from office, 26, 110; (D.
Humphreys), 11, 165 ; supposed reasons
for the removal, 46, 73, 85 ; (T. Wil-
liams), 13, 514 ; (C C. Pinckney), 520;
(/. Pickering, Jr.), 531 ; (/. Ross),
14, 321 ; attributed to an agreement
with Democratic leaders to secure his
own election, 54, 242 ; (B. Goodhue),
13, 526 ; (/. Bickering, Jr.), 539 ; (W.
Smith), 532 a; (R. King), 534a; (S.
P. Gardner), 551; (/. Wagner), 29,
331 ; (T. C. Bowie), 43, 297 ; supposi-
tion confirmed by Mr. Gunn and another
Virginian (R. King), 13, 534 a; copy
of certificate (H. Kimball), 26, 365^;
(T. C. Bowie), 14, 293; (S. Chase),
14, 325; (J. Ross), 29, 413; to,
14, 321 ; (R. H. Goldsborough), 31,
265 ; history of his action in pardoning
the condemned Pennsylvanian insurgents
(/. Pickering, Jr.), 13, 542 ; (C. Gore),
548; (S. P. Gardner), 551; his inor-
dinate vanity (T. Williams), 13, 515,;!
517 ; facts, sentiments and prophecies
concerning (T. Williams), 38, 24 ; (C. C
Pinckney), 13, 515, 520 ; his letters to
the Boston Patriot (J. McHenry),
29, 417 ; (S. Chase), 14, 325 ; Judge
Chase's contempt for him (S. Chase), jj
29, 332 ; remarks on his correspondence
with Cunningham (J. Lowell), 15, 310,
315 : remarks on, after his death (S.
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HISTORICAL INDEX.
Gile), 16, 123 ; on his letter to E. Gerry
against the order of the Cincinnati
(/. Marshall), 329 ; Gov. Hutchinson's
estimate of his character (C Carroll),
30 S ; (/• Marshall), 329 ; his affecta-
tion of believing in the Essex Junto as an
oligarchical faction (S. Higginson), 26,
15 ; his vanity, and jealousy and envy
of Washington (C. Carroll), 28, 439 ;
(G. Cabot), 38, 34 ; wanting in sincerity
(£. Cabot), 35 ; his repulse of Gen.
H. Lee and others who tried to persuade
him of the perfidy of Democratic leaders
and his delusion respecting Jefferson
(H. Lee), 29, 395 ; (T. Sm), 30, 331.
(See also Cunningham correspondence.)
Anecdotes of intercourse with, and cor-
respondence in regard to the framing
of the Declaration of Independence,
50, 158 ; Adams and Jefferson and their
eulogists, 220 ; their dissensions and
reconciliation, 47, 17 ; 52, 119 ; com-
pared with Cicero, 255 ; remarks on his
Discourses on Davila, 52, 40 ; the
story of Col. P. having been removed
from office for suppressing despatches
originated by him (J. Pickering, Jr.),
38, 156 ; secret of his dislike of Wash-
ington and Hamilton, 51, 163 ; remarks
on, 46, 73, 85, 220, 228; account of
his letter to Tench Coxe, expressing
fears of British influence in the govern-
ment, 1792, 53, 214; queries and re-
marks suggested by his letters to the
Boston Patriot, 1808, 54, 129, 130,
251 ; account given by Mr. Bailey of
Maryland of his being waited on by a
Democratic committee in 1799 who
promised not to oppose his re-election
on condition of his sending another peace
mission to Prance and dismissing Pick-
ering and McHenry, 55, 170; his
remark to Samuel Ewing concerning
Democrats, 55, 208 ; objections of Par-
sons, Cabot, and Hisrginson to his elec-
tion, 208 ; calls Washington a great
man, because he could keep his mouth
shut, 221 ; displeasure expressed to Dr.
Gray, at being mentioned as on a level
with Washington, 222.
Adams, John Quincy, 6th President of
the U. S., 1767-1848. Nov. 15, 1795.
Mr. Randolph's resignation and letter
of vindication ; popular meetings against
the treaty ; pacification of Indian tribes ;
affairs in Prance, Holland, and England ;
discontents and bread riots in England.
20, 96. [Bi. 3, 207-]
Dec. 22, 1795. Political affairs in
England; French and Dutch affairs;
account of the selfish commercial policy
of Great Britain; ultimate triumph of
American system, with perseverance.
20, 118.
Sept. 25, 1798. To J. Adams.
Mr. Gerry charmed with the words of
the Directory and duped by their pro-
fessions ; has neither spirit nor penetra-
tion to cope with them. 54, 29 [copy].
Mar. 11, 1804. In regard to state-
ment which he was requested to make
of the circumstances of the proceedings
for impeachment of Judge Pickering of
New Hampshire. 27, 85.
Adams, John Quincy. Aug. 25, 1795.
Instructions iu regard to the exchange
of ratifications of the treaty with Great
Britain. 35, 217, 221 [copy] [Bi. 3,
243.]
Sept. 10, 1795. Treaty with Great
Britain and course taken by E. Ran-
dolph. 6, 110. [Bi. 3, 200.]
Sept. 12, 1795. Transmitting pa-
pers relating to the affair of Capt. Home
and the Africa, with instructions to de-
mand reparation; affair of the Hermi-
one. 35, 254.
Nov. 23, 1795. Matter of regula-
tions concerning the giving of passports ;
can wait until a Secretary of State is
appointed ; Mr. Parish, consul at Ham-
burg. 35, 317 [copy].
Jan. 15, 1796. Explaining reasons
why Mr. A.'s orders from Mr. Randolph
the late Secretary of State to repair to
London to negotiate certain articles of
the British treaty are now revoked ; Col.
P.'s nomination to the State department ;
Mr. Pinckney's return from Madrid.
36, 5 [copy].
June 11, 1796. Mr. A. appointed
U. S. minister to Portugal, but desired
to remain a short time longer at the
Hague on account of the necessity for
Col. Humphrey's stay at Lisbon to at-
tend to affairs with Algiers. 36, 112
[copy].
Sept. 3, 1796. Mr. A.'s interesting
communications acknowledged ; hopes
in future to be a more punctual corre-
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Adams, John Quincy (continued}.
spondent ; gives reasons for inattention,
in the burden of care of two Cabinet
offices at once. 36, 223 [copy].
Sept. 28, 1796. Mr. Van Polanen,
the new minister from Holland ; the
President unprepared to direct any defi-
nite negotiations at present; desires
that the good dispositions of the U. S.
may be manifested to the Dutch Re-
public. 36, 261 [copy].
Nov. 26, 1796. Answers to ques-
tions contained in Mr. A.'s letters ; can
see no foundation for complaint of
merchants in the American trade on
account of the prohibition of exporting
certain articles ; conduct to be pursued
toward the new government of Holland ;
the Wilmington Packet; advances to
M. de Lafayette ; M. Adet's letter of
complaint. 36, 301 [copy].
Dec. 9, 1796. Affectionate and re-
spectful reception of Gen. Washington's
address to the people of the U. S. in
State Legislatures ; indignation excited
by the decree of the Directory and the
insulting language of M. Adet ; Adams
and Pinckney chosen in New Jersey for
President and Vice-President. 36, 318
[copy].
Jan. 17, 1797. M. Adet's letter of
complaint and the threatening measures
of the French government rendered ne-
cessary an exhaustive review of the
transactions of the U. S. to be laid
before Congress, and set forth in a letter
to Gen. Pinckney ; hopes of its and his
success in vindicating the U. S. govern-
ment ; depredations in the West Indies ;
Adams and Jefferson elected. 37, 3
[copy].
Feb. 17, 1797. With commission,
etc., asU. S. minister to Portugal; in
regard to introducing American flour
into Portugal and extending our com-
mercial relations with that country;
request to examine the possibility of
opening a trade with Brazil; consular
fees; consulate at Lisbon; Mr. A.'s
salary and outfit ; Col. Humphreys to
continue Barbary negotiations. 37, 43
[copy].
Feb. 18, 1797. Claim of Condy 8r.
Co. for the Wilmington Packet ; claim
nearly hopeless, but a just one and ought
not to be abandoned ; N. Rousselet to be
commissioned consul at Demerara ; com-
plaints of Dutch government through
Mr. Van Polanen instigated by the
French ; hopes of peace in Europe. 37,
46 [copy].
Mar. 15, 1797. Desirability of Mr.
A.'s remaining at the Hague until his
successor arrives ; Mr. W. V. Murray
appointed; reports that Lord Malmes-
bury had left Paris and that the Direc-
tory refused to receive Gen. Pinckney ;
continued depredations by the French
in the West Indies; their villauy and
rapacity only surpassed by the African
barbarians. 37, 82 [copy].
Apr. 8, 1797. The subjugation of
the Dutch Republic to France excites
regret, but no surprise ; the resentment
of France against the U. S. probably
arises from our opposition to their treat-
ing us in the same way ; they endeavor
now by their depredations on our com-
merce to do by terror what they could
not do by flattery; men in important
situations here affect to apologize for
their atrocities ; uprightness of our gov-
ernment. 37, 106 [copy].
May 16, 1797. With the Pre-
sident's speech at the extraordinary ses-
sion of Congress ; hopes its firmness
will excite a corresponding sentiment
among the people ; the session to be
extremely interesting. 37, 160 [copv]
[Bi. 3, 370].
May 27, 1797. Mr. A. nominated
minister to the court of Berlin ; doubts
of some senators as to the necessity of
extending our diplomatic relations ; ad-
vice to delay his voyage to Lisbon ;
reports of Congress on French spolia-
tions and the refusal to receive Gen.
Pinckney; Mr Adams's remarks con-
cerning Holland. 37, 171 [copy].
July 15, 1797- Appointment as
minister to Berlin; refusal of Spaniards
to surrender military posts on the Mis-
sissippi. 6, 422.
Nov. 25, 1797. President's speech ;
relations with France ; affairs on the i
Mississippi ; correspondence with Chev.
de Yrujo. 7, 464.
Mar. 17, 1798. French assump- ;
tion and rapacity. 8, 206.
Mar. 17, 1798. Death of Fred- i
HISTORICAL INDEX.
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erick William II. of Prussia ; congratu-
lations to be offered bis successor ; Mr.
A. appointed commissioner to negotiate
a treaty with Sweden ; news from the
envoys ; no hope of their being received ;
anxiety for the facts to be laid before
Congress, that they may see the necessity
of defensive measures ; Mississippi forts
to be evacuated ; letters and newspapers.
37, 277 [copy].
Apr. 10, 1798. Publication of de-
spatches from envoys to Prance ; change
in public sentiment ; Federal majorities.
8, 323.
- — Apr. 20, 1798. Alterations to be
made in treaties with Sweden and
Prussia ; not prepared as yet to return
an answer to Mr. Maisonneuve. 37, 296.
May 7, 1798. Preparations for de-
fence ; arming of merchant vessels ;
increase of army. 8, 421.
May 26, 1798. Death of Prederick
William II. of Prussia; P. W. Lutze
appointed consul at Stettin ; muskets to
be purchased in Germany for U. S. 8,
483.
May 28, 1798. Count Haugwitz'
plan of combining against England, in-
expedient; Prance only restrained by
England; U. S. navy; audacity of
French privateers ; mischievous influ-
ence of opposition in Congress. 8,
481.
July 9, 1798. Privateers fitting
out ; preparations for war. 9, 20.
July 14, 1798. Direct tax imposed
by Congress ; rising of Congress ; change
of public sentiment in the West in re-
gard to Prance. 9, 39. [Bi. 3, 380.]
July 16, 1798. Acceptance of com-
mand of the army by Gen. Washington.
9, 52.
Nov. 6, 1798. United States not
anxious to renew treaties with Prussia
and Sweden; St. Croix boundary line
fixed ; boundary line between U. S. and
Plorida begun. 9, 580.
Dec. 12, 1798. No necessity or
disposition to introduce foreign officers
into our service, especially Prenchmen ;
disappointment and disgust caused by
Prench artillery instructors ; remark-
able change of political opinion in the
Southern States ; Federalist majorities.
37, 369 [copy].
■ Peb. 1, 1799. Report on relations
with Prance ; probability and advantages
of independence of St. Domingo; in-
crease of the navy. 10, 304.
Mar. 7, 1799. Increase of army
and navy by Congress ; retaliatory meas-
ures for arret treating American seamen
as pirates ; nomination of envoys to
Prance; battle between the Constella-
tion and Insurgent; Toussaint and St.
Domingo. 10, 456.
— - Apr. 24, 1799. Insurrection in
Northumberland County, Penn. ; coasts
of U. S. cleared of Prench privateers;
capture and refitting of the Insurgent;
regulations of Great Britain and the
U. S. for commerce with St. Domingo.
10, 632.
May 7, 1799. Draughts on Bird,
Savage and Bird ; Federalist majorities ;
war declared by France against Austria
and Tuscany. 11, 51.
June 3, 1799. Transmitting copy
of Mr. King's instructions for the treaty
with Russia ; instructions to concur with
Prussia and Sweden in the article of
contraband of war; arrangements with
St. Domingo. 11, 202.
Aug. 6, 1799. Negotiations with
Prussia satisfactorily concluded; battle
in St. Domingo ; secession of American
commissioners on 6th article of the
British treaty. 11, 567.
Oct. 4, 1799. Copy of treaty
with Prussia received ; divisions in the
board of commissioners on claims of
British subjects ; suspension of mission
to Prance. 12, 147.
Oct, 14, 1799 Advices from
Europe ; landing of the English in Hol-
land and surrender of the Dutch; defeat
and death of Joubert; American prop-
erty respected at Leghorn, by Gen.
Miolis, a Revolutionary officer. 12, 176.
Jan. 7, 1800. Death of Gen.
Washington and funeral honors ; com-
mand of army devolving on Hamilton ;
motion to disband the new regiments ;
instructions to Mr. King concerning ex-
planatory article in British treaty ; war
in St. Domingo. 13, 33.
Peb. 28, 1800. Mr. Paleski to take
charge of ratified treaty with Prussia;
Swedish Consul to administer Prussian
affairs. 13, 229.
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
John Quincy (continued).
Apr. 21, 1800. Letter of recom-
mendation of Bernard Smith, jr. 13,
301.
Mar. 10, 1804. Judge Pickering
of N. H. to be condemned unheard;
suggestion that all Senators, who desire
to bear testimony against this mockery
of justice, should subscribe a fair state-
ment of the case ; request to Mr. A.
to draw up such a statement. 14, 105-
Adams, John Quincy. Appointed to the
Prussian mission (/ Adams), 7, 385 ;
(S. Williams), 37, 175 ; opinion on the
conduct of Trance toward the U. S. in
1797 (£. Washington), 37, 108 ; free-
dom of expression in his letters con-
cerning the Dutch government (W. V.
Murray), 7, 241 ; 37, 167 ; complained
of by them (R. Van Polanen), 8, 305 ;
valuable letter on European affairs, 1795
(S. Higginson), 20, 32; misrepresen-
tations of Virginia politicians coucerning
his allowance for outfit (W, B. Grove),
10, 384; contends for the right of the
U. S. to send consuls to Dutch colonies
(W. V. Murray), 12, 5 ; goaded by
Jeffersonians into voting against the
constitutional amendment of 1803 (B.
Goodhue), 14, 66 ; criticisms of his opin-
ions on the constitutional amendment
relating to the choice of President and
the Louisiana purchase (S. Higginson),
14, 81 ; (T. Williams), 38, 63 ; incon-
sistencies in regard to embargo bill (G.
Cabot), 207; 55, 249; extraordinary
expressions of confidence in Jefferson
(T. Williams), 38, 122 ; compared to a
kite without a tail (S. Higginson), 27,
57 ; criticisms of his letter to H. G. Otis
to counteract Col. P.'s letter to Gov.
Sullivan on the embargo (C. G. Cabot),
28, 287 ; (G. Cabot), 289 ; (T. Wil-
liams), 292; 55, 244; his report on
the trial of Senator John Smith of Ohio
seriously disapproved (W. Rawle), 28,
143 ; (R. King), 145 ; a violent attack
on law courts and judicial proceedings
(./. Hopkinson), 158; a glaring and
dangerous attack on the best parts of
the Constitution (R. Peters), 193 ; his
unwarrantable insinuations against Judge
Marshall (T. Williams), 134 ; his aspi-
rations to the Presidency, and Chief
Justice Parsons's comparison of the two
Adamses (C F. Mercer), 15, 277 ; (/.
Marshall), 355 ; circumstances of his
nomination to the Russian mission (i.
Harris), 298 ; message nominating him,
54, 191; "the banished Aristides "
(W. Coleman), 15, 355; pamphlet of
Servius Sulpitius criticising his Fourth
of July oration, 1821 (W. Coleman), 15,
409 ; message on the Panama mission
an excellent state paper (E. H. Mills),
16, 118 ; unprincipled and a hypocrite
(W. Coleman), 32, 117 ; bitter temper
and political apostasy (E. Baylies), 32,
407 ; to, 16, 244 ; question of his being a
freemason (E. Baldwin), 32, 345 ; (P.
Van Coetlandt), 354 ; to, 16, 291 ;
(J. Bartlett), 32, 366 ; (T. Lyman,
Jr.), 362 ; to, 16, 261 ; approval of his
Presidential acts ( W. Coleman), 16, 208 ;
essays signed Publicola in answer to T.
Paine written by him, 53, 207 ; his mis-
take in regard to the colonial trade with
England, 46, 351 ; comparison with Jack-
son as a Presidential candidate, 47, 108 ;
(Z. Williams), 16, 247; withdrawal of
confidence in, by W. B. Giles, 46, 185 ;
animosity toward Great Britain, 353;
remarks on his relations with Henry
Clay, 47, 99 ; 50, 208 ; his support of
the embargo ; article in reply to Patriot
[cutting from Salem Gazette, Sept. 24,
1824], 55, 226^ ; his talents much over-
rated, 227 ; reasons for his being taken
up by the Democratic party, 241;
remarks on his Appendix to new ed. of
letter to H. G. Otis, 49, 246; notes
on his Review of Ames's works, 55,
315.
Adams, Samuel, pseud. ? [the Revolu-
tionary leader died in 1803]. July 23,
1808. Information concerning the ne-
gotiation of the peace of 1783. [Copy
from the N. Y. American Citizen.] 54,
149. Authorship of the article attri-
buted by Thos. Johnson to John Adams.
29, 107.
Adams, Samuel, Gov. Hutchinson's com-
parison of him with John Adams (C.
Carroll). 16, 308.
Adams, S. and /., Wilmington, Del. May
7, 1799. Printing Laws of U. S. 11,
55.
Adams, Thos. B., son of President John
Adams. Cordial reception by the Di-
rectory (/. Adams), 7, 383; action in
HISTORICAL IXDEX.
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regard to the change of government in
the Netherlands approved, 1796 (67.
Washing ton). 36, 161.
Adams §• Loring, Boston. Apr. 24, 1798.
Case of ship Circumnavigator. 8, 379.
Feb. 13, 1799. Answer to applica-
tion for certificates in case of brig John
and Sally. 10, 3 S3.
Mar. 30, 1799. Passports of W.
R. and C. W. Apthorp ; role d'equipage
absolutely not necessary to American
vessels. 10, 529.
Adams, polacca, condemned by Judge
Keesall at Bermuda on the pretext that
she was commanded by a British subject
(R. King). 12, 137.
Adams County, Mississippi Territory, pre-
sentment of grievances by the grand jury
of, 1799, 54, 51; observations on (W.
Sargent). 24, 364.
Addison, Alexander, of Kentucky. Nov.
22, 1798. Packages of his Charge on
Liberty of Speech for distribution;
Jacobinism in Kentucky, fostered by
Israel's Herald of Freedom ; false im-
pressions given the people. 23, 322.
Addison, Alexander. Nov. 30, 1798. His
Charge on Liberty of Speech and the
Press to be distributed ; Chauvet's and
Lavater's pamphlets. 9, 673.
— Dec. 28, 1798. Distribution of
pamphlets and papers. 10, 142.
Address to the People of the U. S., notes
and memoranda for. 51, 377.
Addresses to. the people of the U. S. on
the conduct of the past and present ad-
ministrations, 1811. 48, 72 ; 49, 1.
Adelaide, Spanish schooner, capture of, by
a British privateer (Chev. de Trujo).
12, 121, 158.
\det. Pierre Axtoixe, French minister
to the U. S., 1763-1832. Jan. 1, 1796.
To President Washington. With the
national flag of France, presented by the
Convention to the U. S. [In French ]
41, 267.
Jan. 30, 1797. To Silas Hathaway.
Inquiry as to Mr. H.'s personal knowl-
edge of the bearer of a certain letter.
«., 340.
Mar. 30, 1797. Certificate of ac-
knowledgment of the services of Col.
David McLane. 41, 342.
idet, Pierre A., Minister of France. Aug.
25, 1795. All proper reparation has
been demanded for the outrage "by Capt.
Home on M. Fauchet; the corvette
Cassius must await the decision of the
U. S. courts, as a vessel illegally armed
and equipped within the jurisdiction of
the U. S. ; engagements with France
not weakened by treaty with Great
Britain. 35, 220 [copy J.
Sept. 14, 1795. Mr. J. Sinclair's
claim on the French Government for
flour delivered by him ; M. Letombc's
evasions. 35, 260.
Sept. 17, 1795. Requesting his
interposition in the case of the American
brig Olio, condemned at Aux Cayes.
35, 263.
Oct. 12, 1795. Requesting infor-
mation as to order, said to have been
given by the government of France,
condemning neutral vessels carrying pro-
visions to ports of her enemies. 35,
296 [copy].
Jan. 4, 1796. Proceedings on the
occasion of the presentation of the na-
tional colors of France to the U. S. 36,
1 [copy].
Apr. 7, 1796. Imprisonment of
Henry Alexander in St. Domingo ;
thanks for M. Adet's past intercession,
and request for farther assistance. 36,
44 [copy].
June 2, 1796. In regard to com-
plaints against Mr. Parish, U. S. Consul
at Hamburg ; defence of Mr. P.'s char-
acter and explanation of his transactions ;
to maintain the proper impartiality, how-
ever, the President has determined to
appoint another consul. 36, 77 [copy].
June 17, 1796. In view of the late
capture of an American vessel by a
French privateer, Mr. R. King requests
an open letter to French naval com-
manders to protect his vesse'l on her
voyage to England. 36, 120 [copy].
Nov. 8, 1796. In regard to French
captures in the West Indies ; requests
information as to the footing on which
American commerce is to stand with
France ; arbitrary nature of captures.
36, 293 [copy].
Nov. 19, 1796. Acknowledging
Mr. A.'s note of complaints against the
U. S. Government ; although Mr. A.
considers his ministerial function sus-
pended, Col. P. sends him an answer to
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Adet, Pierre A. {continued).
his note respecting French prizes taken
into Charleston, etc. 36, 297 [copy].
Adet, Pierre A. Members of Congress
bribed by him for early information of
British treaty of 1795 (67. Washington),
9, 521 ; 37, 503 ; unsatisfactory answers
concerning the capture of the Mount
Vernon by the Flying Fish (G. Wash-
ington), 20, 240, 285 ; private negotia-
tions with citizens of Kentucky (H.
Marshall), 423 ; his letter containing
complaints against the U. S. (R. Troup),
21, 17 ; (C. C. Pinckney), 36, 288,
304; (/. Q.Adams), 301; impropriety
of his publication of his note to Col. P.
in the Aurora (C C. Pinckney), 36, 288;
(/. Q. Adams), 301 ; attempt to excite
insurrection in Canada (R. King), 37,
190; {A. Fllicott), 222.
Adjutant-General, Col. P. appointed to
office of, 1777 (G. Washington), 17,
18, 21 ; to, 5, 45, general order con-
cerning, 56, 138 ; great labor and ex-
pense of office (A. Scammell), 17, 86,
1G6; accounts of disbursements by Col.
P. as, 56, 140, 157; private account
as, 168.
Adlum, John. June 26, 1791. Is au-
thorized by the surveyor-general of Penn-
sylvania to execute a warrant of survey
of land granted to Cornplanter; expected
to meet him at the treaty ; as he will
not be there, requests Col. P. to settle
with him the time at which the survey
shall be made. 61, 238.
Aug. and Sept. 1794. Extracts of
letters to Gen. Wilkins containing infor-
mation given him by Cornplanter con-
cerning a probable outbreak of hostilities
from the Six Nations. 62, 87 [news-
paper cutting].
Admiralty Court, Col. P.'s acceptance of
office of Judge of, 1775 {Council of
Mass. Bay), 5, 28 ; libels in (/. Picker- _
ing), 41 ; act concerning fitting out of '
armed vessels (W. Sever), 33.
Africa, frigate, outrages committed by, 1795
(P. Bond), 6, 108; escape of Medusa
from (G. Washington), 20, 45, 54.
{Src also Home, Capt. R.)
Agriculture, collection of miscellaneous pa-
pers on subjects connected with, 45;
teaching of, in schools and colleges (S.
• Phillips, Jr.), 19, 319; 53, 189;
state of, in Pennsylvania and New Jer-
sey, 1779, 5, 120; Dr. Moyes's lec-
tures on a rural academy, 53, 171.
Akin, James, an artist. Oct. 31, 1805.
Drawing made by him of Col. P. ;
wishes to engrave and publish ; presents
for Col. P.'s little daughters ; descrip-
tion of mammoth vegetables; request
for recommendation to Mr. T. Parsons,
to assist him in lawsuit [with E. M.
Blunt]. 43, 68.
Nov. 1805. Letter in vindication
of himself from the slanders of persecu-
tors m Newburyport. 43, 69.
Jan. 2, 1806. Complaints of being
misunderstood by Col. P. 53, 72.
Akin, James. Nov. 5, 8, 1805. Letters
of friendly advice about his affairs, re-
commending modesty and industry. 14,
135, 136.
Alcock, Mansel. Apr. 1, 1778. Avarice
and selfishness of persons owning provi-
sions ; attempt of the Derbys to deprive
of
commissions.
17,
small privateers
133.
Alert, brig, claim on Spain for condemna-
tion of (P. Dodge). 11, 332.
Alexander, William, of Baltimore. Feb.
5, 1816. Soliciting Col. P.'s attention
to the case of Dr. Smith and a vaccina-
tion law ; the Chesapeake and Delaware
Canal. 31, 25.
Alexander, William. Apr. 28, 1816. Dr.
Smith and vaccination ; Congress has no
constitutional power to grant money in
such a case. 15, 119.
Algiers, Dey of, frigate Crescent built for
him (T. Newman), 41, 320, 334; to,
7, 130, 266, 423, 580; (T Thompson),
207, 263, 279, 305, 418, 439, 444, 452,
470, 500, 549; (T Francis), 308, 458;
(D. Humphreys), 396; (O. Wolcott),
174, 275 ; (S'. Hodgdon), 209 ; (-/ Bar-
lore), 37, 151 ; her dimensions (</. Mc-
Henry), 36, 145 ; guns cast for her|
(S. Hughes), 1, 129 ; (— Da Costa),,
154, 274; 8, 218; (O. Wolcott), 7,|
155, 250; (T Francis), 160, 164, 308,
572; 8, 207; (J. McHenry), 7, 195 ;|
(T. Thompson), 263, 305, 418; moneyi
sent to him (P. R. Ballon), 565, 580;'
(T. Newman), 567 ; (T. Thompson), 568 ;|
(R. O'Brien), 577, 664; 8, 1, 38;'
(R. King), 5; (D. Humphreys), 181;
vessels purchased and built for him
HISTORICAL INDEX.
19
(J). Humphreys), 6, 443; 7, 396, 675 ;
(0. Wolcott), 322 ; (T. Francis), 571,
573 ; vessels loading for him (T.
Francis), 9, 433, 479 ; (/. Humphrey),
450, 505 ; armed vessels received by him
(/. Adams), 11, 110; accepted by him
instead of annual payments (R. King),
172; negotiations with him (G. Wash-
ington), 20, 303 ; treaty of peace con-
cluded with him, 1795 (B. Humphreys),
36, 7 ; unavoidable delays in execution
of it {the same), 46 ; articles stipulated
to be delivered to him (T. Francis),
250 ; (R. O'Brien), 42, 147.
Ali, Dr. Ibrahim Adam Ben, recommenda-
tion of (Major D. Zeigler), 24, 177-
Alien Act, President's warrant to U. S.
marshals uuder. 54, 1.
Alien and Sedition Acts, passed July, 179S
(W. V. Murray), 9, 25; Judge Mar-
shall's objections to them (B. Goodhue),
9, 553; (T. Sedgwick), 570; violent
opposition to them in Virginia and Ken-
tucky (D. Humphreys), 10, 378; (W.
Smith), 533; (R. King), 37, 370; de-
fect in (/. Adams), 37, 325 ; a dead
letter (/. Adams), 11, 527.
Alien passenger reports (/. Sands), 9,
110 ; (C. C. Brown), 322.
Aliens, certificates of citizenship (P.
Moore), 9, 550 ; returns of naturalization
(Jos. Clay), 13, 109 ; act for expulsion of
dangerous aliens (R. King), 9, 19 ; (/.
Adams), 453 ; returns (J/. Brown),
10, 151 ; danger of their holding com-
missions in the militia in case of war
(J. Hoge), 22, 246.
Al'egiance and expatriation (J. Tend all),
30, 208 ; (J. Marshall), 266.
Allen, E. W., of Newburyport, Mass.
Mar. 25, 1811. Application to be al-
lowed to publish Col. P.'s address to
the people of the IT. S. in Newburvport.
14, 333. [Bi. 4, 191.]
dtten, E. W. Mar. 26, 1811. Inexpedi-
dient to publish the first nos. of Address
to the people on the administration,
being merely introductory ; the next will
be published in Massachusetts. 14,
33 i.
Allen, Ebenezer. July 4, 1791. Offer-
ing his services to take charge of any
business connected with the Indians ;
as having two daughters of Seneca blood.
61, 246.
Allen, Ebenezer, questions concerning the
title to land conveyed to his children by
the Senecas ; and right of R. Morris to
convey the same (J. B. Mower), 31,
251 ; to, 162 ; discussion concerning
deed of land given by the Senecas to his
two Indian daughters, 60, 112; (G.
Washington), 61, 113 ; speech of Caya-
shota concerning him, 251 ; account
given by Farmer's Brother of the terms
of the grant to his children, 255 ; Col.
P.'s reasons for ratifying the assignment
with copy of ratification (H. Knox),
267.
Allen, Gen. Ethan, 1737-1789. June 4,
1777- Extract from a letter, while a
prisoner on Long Island, alluding to the
death of his son. 39, 136 [copy].
Oct. 27, 1785. To Z. Butler, John
Franklin and others of Wyoming. No-
tice that Gen. A. has espoused the cause
of the Connecticut settlers against Penn-
sylvania, and intends to settle in Wy-
oming; recommends adding to their
numbers and strength, and preparation
for defence of their rights. 57, 28,
[copy].
Franklin, John, and Jenkins,
John. Sept. 12, 1786. Address to the
inhabitants of Pennsylvania, in defence of
the claim of Connecticut to Wyoming
lands and remonstrating against the un-
just action of Pennsylvania. 57, 29
[broadsidej.
Allen, Gen. Ethan. Aug. 24, 1782. Anx-
iety concerning the circumstances at the
close of the war of an officer with a
family; requests Gen. Allen's friendly
interposition to obtain a grant of land
in Vermont ; gives account of military
services; encloses copy of petition to
Vermont legislature. 34, 34. [Bi. 1,
370.]
Allen, Gen. Ethan. Concerned with mem-
bers of the Susquehanna Company in the
design of erecting an independent State
in Pennsylvania (J. J. AcModer). 58,
160.
Allen, Gen. Ira, brother of Ethan, 175i—
1814. Jan. 26, 1805. Representations
concerning his claim on Great Britain
for the cargo of arms of ship Olive
Branch. 43, 42.
Feb. 18, 1805. In regard to the
book concerning the Olive Branch, and
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Allen, Gen Ira (continued).
claim on Great Britaiu for the cargo of
the same. 43, 58.
Allen, Gen. Ira. Swindling land transac-
tions of (R. King), 6, 259 ; taken in
the Olive Branch by the British with a
cargo of arms said to be for Vermont
{I. Tiehenor), 37, 91 ; (R. King), 103 ;
187 ; (A. Mlicott), 222.
Allen, John. Sept. 7, 1799. From J.
Wagner. Selectmen's certificate wanted
for Joseph de Grace, an impressed sea-
man. 12, 31.
Alliance with Great Britain, idea held up
as a scarecrow to the people (G. Wash-
ington). 9, 523.
Al sop, Richard. Sept. 10, 1798. Sending
communication relating to boundaries of
Georgia and Florida. 9, 293.
Amelia Island, Florida, negotiations and
conditions offered for surrender of, 1812,
55, 23 ; articles of capitulation, 30.
America, ship, condemned by British Ad-
miralty Court for being commanded by a
British subject (S. Williams). 9, 230.
American, An, of Wilmington, Del. ?
May 29, 1808. Admiration of Col. P.'s
letter to Gov. Sullivan ; proposes, as a
solution of the difficulty with Great Bri-
tain concerning deserters, that both
American and English seamen should be
branded on the shoulder. 43, 175.
American Academy of Sciences, meetings
of (J. Pickering), 18, 91 ; (S. Phil-
lips, Jr.), 238.
American citizens, claims of, against Great
Britain, France, and Spain (/. Adams).
7, 428.
American Colonization Society, Circular.
Nov. 1819, 44, 211; report of commit-
tee on memorial of, 55, 363.
American commerce, damage to, from bel-
ligerent cruisers, 1797 (R. W. Fox),
7, 403 ; (C. C. Pinckney), 644 ; 8, 48 ;
(S. Scwatl), 7, 582 ; 8, 56; not relieved,
nor intended to be relieved, by the arret
of July 13, 1798 (R. Leblanc),10, 649;
unwarrantable increase of depredations
on, by British cruisers (R. King), 11,
57; 12, 3; (E. Stevens), 10; great irri-
tation produced by (R. King), 138 ; 37,
373 ; unequal state of, with that of Great
Britain, 1816, 15, 130; considerations
on, witli British colonies, 31, 128, 134,
137, 141.
"American Farmer" [J. Lowell], praise
of letters of (J. Wagner). 29, 17.
American seamen, correspondence of the
Secretary of State in regard to impress-
ment of, 1791-1793 (T. Jefferson),
41, 134-149 ; British impressment of,
1796 (P. Bond), 36, 36, 38 ; (B. Lin-
coln), 37; (Collectors of Customs), 39;
(T. Pinckney), 54; British impressment
of, 1798, 6, 393; (D. Lenox), 402;
orders of Earl St. Vincent concerning
(R. King), 8, 68 ; (Capt. T. Elphin-
stone), 69; reports to Congress con-
cerning, 8, 168 ; certificates for (D.
Lenox), 7, 249; (N. Webster), 416;
(W. Savage) 11, 74; success of D.
Lenox in procuring release of (D. Lenox),
9, 232; forms for registering (W. Rey-
nolds), 7, 330; (S. Hussey), 9, 220;
in distress and measures for their relief
(W. Matey), 7, 75; (J. Adams), 86,
429 ; (0. Wolcott), 216, 273 ; (C. C.
Pinckney), 318 ; (H. Craig), 325 ; (S.
Hodgdon), 351; (/. Yznardy), 407;
(S. Sewall), 586; (H. G. Otis), 8, 47;
(H. Geddes), 268 ; (C Humphrey), 277;
(D. Lenox), 330; (/. Parker), 553;
(D. Haioley), 607; (Governor of Porto
Rico), 9, 28 ; (W. Savage), 11, 20, 74;
(R.King), 173; instructions to agent
in England (/. Trumbull), 36, 100;
(D. Lenox), 37, 87 ; in West Indies (S.
Talbot), 102; request for co-operation
of British minister (R. Liston), 131 ;
cruel treatment of, by Sir H. Parker
(R. Liston), 7, 68; (S. Talbot), 82;
(H. Craig), 8, 470; (W. Savage), 11, j
20 ; list of, detained on board British
ships, 1799, 11, 100 ; number unre-
leased greatly exaggerated (/. Burrill),
14, 428 ; imprisoned at Orleans and
Versailles, list of, 1798 (W. V. Mur>\
ray), 22, 266 ; French decree for putting
them to death, when found in British
vessels (J. Wagner), 29, 109 ; propor-
tion of, to foreigners in our merchant
service, 1815 (N. Bowditch), 30, 415;
shipping of, on board French privateers i
(/. Parker), 8, 553, 554 ; necessity of!
passports for (O. Wolcott), 12, 316;
Gen. Smith's bill for protection of, de-!
servedly rejected (R. King), 14, 100;!
alarm excited by bill (T. Fitzsimons),;!
27, 47; attempts at arrangement with;
Great Britain for protection of (R'ij
HISTORICAL INDEX.
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King), 27, 79, 81, 83 ; 29, 73 ; observa-
tions on their protection and relief in
foreign ports {E. Livingston), 37, 36.
American shipmasters, cruelty of {R. Harri-
son), 6, 368; {R. King), 9, 597;
negligence of, in allowing men to ship
without passports (0. Wolcott), 12, 316.
American Society of United Irishmen {W.
Cobbett). 8,105.
American vessels, provision by government
for trials in cases of captures of (C. C.
Pinckney), 7, 31S ; (/. Yznardy), 407 ;
(/. Adams), 428}; 8, 142; (S. Wil-
liams), 9, 6] ; (H. G. Otis), 8, 47; cap-
tures of, by belligerent powers {S. Sewall),
7, 582; 8, 56; (C. C Pinckney), 7,
644 ; 8, 48 ; only safety in arming (/. Sf
T. Lamb), 8, 185 ; (f.Q. Adams), 206 ;
restrictions on arming removed (/. Q.
Adams), 421; carrying provisions to
Trance, captures of (W. A. Deas), 35,
262 ; (S. Bayard), 300 ; condemnation
of, on pretext that they carried British
goods (W. Smith), 8, 174; (W. V.
Murray), 272 ; demand of Directory for
Trench consul's certificates for {0. Wol-
cott), 7, 327 ; refusal to guard by certi-
ficates (F. G. Wichelhausen), 8, 521;
obliged to carry out French passengers
to French ports in order to bring back
merchandise, 1798 (-/. Habersham), 9,
514; (G\ Latimer), 526; (/. Donati),
530 ; cleared for French ports to carry
passengers, and sold for privateers (B,
Lincoln), 9, 374 ; (0. Byrd), 440 ; (/.
Sands), 413; (/. Morton), 12, 349;
French decree for taking off embargo
from, in French ports, 1798 (T. Pinch-
ney), 9, 455; (/. Adams), 12, 200;
copy of decree (W. V. Murray), 23,
103 ; condemnations of, because com-
manded by British subjects (S. Wil-
liams), 9, "230; (T. Eldred), 296; list
of, detained at St. Nicholas Mole, Apr.
1798 (P. Odlin), 8, 283 ; list of cap-
tures of, by beiligerent powers, 1809 (G.
Evans), 29, 204; captured by British
and recaptured by crews, British claims
. for (R. King), 38, 9.
» Americanisms, remarks on, 1800 (J. Pick-
ering, Jr ), 42, 230 ; instanced by John
Randolph, 46, 28. [Bi. 4, 478-]
•Ames, Fisher, of Massachusetts, 1758-
1808. Oct. 4, 1797. Delight with P.'s
letter to Chev. de Yrujo ; effect in
Europe ; satisfaction that the U. S. is
fast becoming really independent of
foreigners, and that French influence is
weakened. 21, 285.
June 4, 1798. Strength of the
Government; Congress far behind the
people ; necessity of active measures to
keep enthusiasm alive ; Federalism tri-
umphant in Massachusetts ; a strong
address to the President contemplated.
22, 1S9.
July, 1798. Account of Fourth of
July dinner in Dedham, Mass., and ad-
dress to the President ; proof of the
rapid decline of Gallicism where it was
strongest ; Dedham clergymen and rep-
resentative. 22, 256. [Ames 1, 231.]
July 10, 1798. Congress following
too slowly in the steps of the people ;
hopes that the friendly profligacy of the
French will kick them into courage ;
puts great dependence on French vio-
lence and arrogance ; best measures to
be adopted ; the responsibility of declar-
ing war may be avoided by enacting all
its consequences one by one ; wage war,
but call it self-defence, and we should
need no negotiation to restore peace.
22, 278. [Ames 1, 232.]
Nov. 22, 1798. Col. P.'s answer
to the Address from Prince Edward Co. ;
popular appreciation of it ; necessity for
Congress remaining energetic; Jacobin
arguments for inaction ; liberty pole
raised in Dedham. 23, 325. [Ames 1,
241.]
Feb. 6, 1799. Letter introducing
Mr. Edward Dowse, " his near neighbor
and esteemed friend." 24, 57.
Mar. 12, 1799. Thanks for French
seeds sent him ; the President's conduct
wonderful to understand, and reasons
can only be imagined; some energy in
the Senate and safety in public opinion ;
Great Britain fighting our battles with
her own. 24,171. [Ames 1, 253.]
Oct. 19, 1799. Mr. A. cannot com-
pose himself when he thinks of the con-
sequence of the President's error ; Fed-
eralists already beginning to divide
upon it, and Jacobins raising their dis-
graced heads ; its effect on relations
with England, and the means which will
probably be used to curry fa\or with
the people ; Mr. A. hopes that the good
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Ames, Fisher (continued).
men at the helm will not give up their
post; and hopes in the real virtue and
discernment of the President; confi-
dence in public opinion ; Gov. Gill's
Thanksgiving proclamation ; a proposi-
tion at Harvard College to make Picker-
ing and Gerry Doctors of Laws crushed
by Mr. A. himself; absurdity of yoking
the two names together. 25, 244
[Ames 1, 257-]
Nov. 5, 1799. The mission to
Prance ; not vindicated by even one
reason offered to the public ; gloomy
consequences to be apprehended ; and
measures to be taken. 25, 271. [Ames
1, 260.]
Nov. 23, 1799. Considerations on
the effect of the mission to France in
producing a war with England at the
best time for her and the worst for us ;
a vote of censure in the House the best
means of counteracting it; urgency of
the case. 25, 286. [Ames 1, 269.']
Feb. 22, 1800. Enclosing copy of
his oration on Washington. 26, 32.
Jan. 27, 1804. To S. Higginson.
Col. P.'s letter worthy of him and char-
acteristically descriptive of J. Q. Adams ;
the Jacobins and the Louisiana treaty.
27, 60.
Apr. 28, 1804. Thanks for Moore's
pamphlet [on preserving butter by ice ?];
on packing butter in ice for market;
his health good-for-nothing, but if Ja-
cobinism makes haste, he may yet live to
be hanged ; lamentations of some friends
over the state of the country and that
nothing can be done ; nothing should be
done rashly, but we should all be ready to
take advantage of what political fortune
may bring up ; popular ignorance of the
public danger. 27, 91.
Oct. 26, 1805. On various agricul-
tural questions ; pigs and cows. 27,142.
Nov. 27, 1805. In regard to late
condemnations by the British; although
a great loser himself in insurance, is
compelled against his will, to think the.
British may be in the right, in point of
principle ; arguments in support of this
opinion. 27, 150. [Ames, ed. 1809, p.
490.]
Dec. 2, 1805. Meeting of Boston
merchants on letter from T. Fitzsimons
[on recent condemnations in British ad-
miralty courts ?] ; Mr. Cabot appointed
one of a committee to present a memo-
rial to Congress ; approves of meetings
of merchants ; a body neither admired
nor cherished by our government ; likes
to see them take their place as a part of
the people ; such men as James Lloyd
and T. H. Perkins cannot fail to impose
respect on the Sam Smiths of Congress.
27, 156. [Ames 1, 342.]
Jan. 28, 1806. Consideration of
the right of France to order the cessa-
tion of trade with St. Domingo. 27,
185. [Ames, 1809, p. 498; 1, 350.]
— Feb. 1, 1806. Requesting P.'s in-
fluence in establishing a mail route over
the Dedham and Hartford turnpike. 27,
192. [Ames 1, 357-]
— Feb. 14, 1806. Infinitely dejected
with the state of Europe, as well as of
our own country; French ascendency;
Russia and the British navy the only
obstacles to universal monarchy ; FYench
mode of warfare ; danger of Great
Britain. 27, 219. [Ames 1, 361.]
— Feb. 24, 1806. Request to procure
for him grafts of the Swaar apple. 27,
237-
— Mar. 3, 1806. Rumor of capitu-
lation of Russia and Austria ; universal
monarchy would be as much felt at
Washington as at Berlin ; gloomy pros-
pect for the future ; hopes that our
folly will be as impotent as our spirit or
our wisdom. 27, 242. [Ames 1, 366.]
— Mar. 10, 1806. Gratitude for Col.
P.'s letters ; cowardice and ignorance of
the administration ; its unspeakable ser-
vility in the St. Domingo business ; its
swagger toward Great Britain ; discords
of Democratic leaders ; John Randolph ;
squabbles in Liberty's family ; mischiefs
likely to arise from Mr. Jefferson's pas-
sion for increase of territory ; respect
for Mr. Bayard's merit and talents ; the
troublesome district of Maine ; hopes of
Gov. Strong's re-election. 27, 251.
— Mar. 21, 1806. Pamphlets re-
ceived ; will take counsel with Mr. Cabot
on the use to be made of them ; time
for action by Federalists; John Ran-
dolph ; divisions among Jacobins will
not advance the cause of right. 27,
280. [Ames 1, 373.]
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Dec. 22, 1806. Forefathers' Day;
Mr. Jefferson's objection to preparations
for defence. 27, 336. [Ames 1, 380.]
. Jan. 1, 1S07- Suspension of the
Non-intercourse Act ; fools in Congress
instructed to boast that Great Britain
has yielded to this tremendous weapon ;
Great Britain more afraid of our hostility
than she need be; U. S. will not fight
until there is no danger ; inactivity of
Federalists ; much may be done by rep-
etition. 28, 1. [Ames 1, 381.]
Jan. 12, 1807. Tendency of a
republic toward licentiousness ; Mr. Jef-
ferson's inefficiency ; his policy to keep
himself in office ; the conquering power
of France in case of an invasion; de-
fensive measures proper to be taken.
28, 9. [Ames 1, 385.]
Feb. 4, 1807. Burr's scheme;
nothing in it but rebellion, without
plausible pretexts ; public apathy ; pros-
pect of French dominion; article in
the Repertory, calculated to rouse the
people ; Mr. Cabot's idea of Great Brit-
ain; gloomy prospects. 28,26. [Ames
1, 394.]
Nov. 6, 1807. Thanks for intel-
ligence ; is in the habit of thinking Col.
P.'s comments better than the text ;
absurd stuff about Great Britain and
France in Federalist newspapers ; pros-
pects of democracy. 28, 67. [Ames
1, 397]
Ames, Fisher. Oct. 24, 1799. Pleasure
felt by Col. P. in receiving letters from
Mr. A. ; departure of the envoys to
France; prospective evils arising from
the mission ; effect of it on President
Adams's re-election ; absurdity of Har-
vard College's giving Col. P. the degree
of LL.D. 12, 275.
Nov. 20, 1799. Erroneous report
in circulation, that the King of England
had ordered American men of war to be
detained and searched ; American men
of war have the same right to search
British ships ; the outrage on the Balti-
more caused by Capt. Phillips's want of
sense and spirit. 12, 364.
Mar. 17, 1800. Mr. A.'s oration
on Gen. Washington received ; a copy
sent Mrs. Washington ; difficult task of
eulogizing him justly. 13, 278.
; Feb. 14, 1805. Votes for Presi-
dent counted; 162 for the worst man
in the nation, and- 14 for two of the
best; John Randolph's rude and in-
solent speech on the judiciary ; observa-
tions on capillary action ; Judge Chase's
opinion in the trial of Fries egregiously
misrepresented. 38, 97-
Oct. 16, 1805. Inquiries on various
agricultural subjects. 14, 132.
Dec. 28, 1805. On the conduct of
Great Britain to neutral nations ; ob-
servations on Jenkinson's work of 1757.
38, 101.
[This letter is unfinished ; probably
a draught, re-written to the same person,
on f. 102.]
Dec. 29, 1805. Observations on
Mr. A.'s letters of Nov. 27 and Dec. 2,
and on Jenkinson's work on the conduct
of Great Britain toward neutral nations ;
Mr. Monroe entirely incompetent to his
negotiation ; M r. Jefferson's visionary
confidence m the efficacy of his instruc-
tions. 38, 102.
Feb. 1, 1806. Memorial of Balti-
more merchants ; the struggle of Great
Britain against the power of France ;
her navy the only shield of defence
against France and a French invasion ;
inadequacy of militia against the veteran
army of France ; insufficiency of our
Revolutionary militia; the so-called
militia of Morgan and Sumter were in
reality veterans ; picture of the state of
England if a French force should be
landed. 14, 142. [Bi. 4, 107.]
Feb. 2, 1806. On the conse-
quences of an invasion of England and
afterward North America by Bonaparte ;
in case of a war with Spain the U. S.
completely surrounded; folly of quar-
relling with England, and of England's
distressing our commerce ; measures of
Congress ; insolent letter of Chev. de
Yrujo ; memorial of the merchants ; dis-
honest and pusillanimous conduct of
the President. 38, 102J.
Feb. 19, 1806. Probability of the
St. Domingo bill, with all its follies,
passing the Senate and being opposed
in the House ; absurdity of Mr. Mason's
proposition of procuring the portraits
of Washington, Adams, and Jefferson ;
mistaken liberality of Federalist gentle-
men toward a set of miscreants ; ineligi-
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Ames, Fisher {continued).
bility of Prof. Pearson as president of
Harvard College ; letters to Mr. Cabot.
38, 103.
Mar. 11, 1806. Account of the
conduct of the administration in regard
to their " land-bargains " ; the acquisi-
tion of Florida and Louisiana; attacks
on Jefferson by John Randolph of Roa-
noke. 14, 152.
Mar. 11, 1806. On Mr. Arm-
strong's nomination as commissioner to
negotiate our differences with Spain ;
sending scions of the Swaar apple. 14,
152 f.
Mar. 21, 1806. The ex-bashaw
of Tripoli shamefully betrayed; Mr.
Lear mistook the circumstances ; Lear's
reputed treachery toward Washington;
Gen. Miranda's project apparently fa-
vored by Jefferson ; Col. Smith super-
seded. 'l4, 153.
Apr. 1, 1806. Randolph's phi-
lippics against Jefferson ; injunction of
secrecy taken off in regard to the money
asked for the purchase of Florida;
political hypocrisy of Jefferson. 14,
155J.
Apr. 2, 1806. Secret proceedings
of Congress on the subject of Florida no
longer secret ; Federalists in the House
take little part in the public debates,
preferring rather to have their enemies
knock their heads together, than by
interfering to unite them ; opinions of
Messrs. A. [Adams ?] and Bayard ; Mr.
Bayard not invincibly correct; account
of his course in regard to Mr. Gallatin's
bill respecting evidence in land cases.
14, 156.
Apr. 7, 1806. Has made arrange-
ments for sending him scions of the
Swaar apple ; John Randolph's motion
in the House, that the confidential mes-
sage of the President be made public ;
embarrassment of the Jeffersonians ; Mr.
Adams comes out a zealous defender of
Lear in regard to the peace with Tripoli,
and denies the claim of Hamet Bashaw ;
Mr. Plumer of New Hampshire, his
contemptible character. 14, 156J.
Ames, Fisher, J. Q. Adams's review of his
works, malignant, envious, and malicious
(R. King), 15, 342 ; (/. Roberts), 427 ;
compared with Demosthenes, 47, 200;
his speech on Madison's Commercial
Resolutions, 1794, 209.
Amet, Dr., his exorbitant demands for
services, and his dishonesty (S. Catha-
lan). 37, 57 ; 7, 379.
Ami des Loix, Parisian newspaper, Feb.
11, 1799, insolence of (W. V. Murray).
24, 88.
Amicus, of Portland, Me. Apr. 21, 1811.
• Begging Col. P. to continue his Letters
to the American people. 43, 324.
Amory, Jonathan, his claim on France for
capture of ship Pomona (D. Humphreys).
8, 349.
Amsterdam, trick of bankers in, at the
expense of Gouverneur Morris (G.
Morris). 29, 131.
Anarchists in Massachusetts, 1789 (J.
Pickering). 19, 162.
Anatomical wax figures, Dr. Chovett's
(/. Lowell), 5, 372 ; Catalogue of (A.
Chovett), 40, 168.
Ancient and Hon. Artillery Co., curious
toasts at dinner of, 1800 (0. Gore). 13,
548.
Anderson, Judge Joseph, a constant op-
poser of Government and French sym-
pathizer (A. Campbell), 8, 461 ; Col.
P.'s speech in answer to him, on the
embargo, Dec. 1, 1808. 48, 43.
Anderson, Wm. P Apr. 10, 1798. Ap-
pointment as District Attorney for Ten-
nessee. 8, 322.
Andover, description of Col. Wood's farm
at (S. P. Gardner). 42, 278, 280.
Andre, Major John, honorable and un-
blemished character of (R. Peters),
31, 166 ; in regard to the capture and
execution of (B, Tallmadge), 31, 393 ;
to, 15, 142.
Andrew, John, commission as 2d lieut.,
1776. 56,90,
Andrews, Asa, and others, of Ipswich,
Mass. Dec. 9, 1807. Requesting Col.
P.'s assistance in obtaining a grant
for erecting beacons and buoys at the
entrance of Ipswich River. 43, 125.
Andrews, Asa. Dec 2, 1828. On a new
road in Hamilton and Ipswich, and a
bridge at Dodge's Mills. 16, 288.
Andrews, Henry. Aug. 7, 1792. Re-
ceipt for money paid him by Col. P. in
behalf of Henry Darroch. 41, 79.
Andrews, Henry, and Lawyer, C. March
14, 1799. Instructions for distributing j
HISTORICAL INDEX.
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proclamations relating to insurrection
in Northampton County, Penn. 10,
481.
Andrews, Jonathan. Oct. 31, 1775.
Receipt for money (£48. 9. 6) paid him
by T. P. for guns. 56, 39.
Andrews, Mr., accidental shooting of (S.
M. Otis). 17, 231.
Andrews 8f Ward. Feb. 5, Feb. 21,
Sept. 6, 1779, Jan. 20, May 8, 17S0.
Prize accounts. 5, 133, 137, 139, 146,
155.
Anonymous. May 16, 1799. Remarks
on the trade of the U. S. with New
Orleans ; the necessity of a custom
house at the Natchez ; mischief to be
apprehended if the French obtain a
footing in Louisiana, and expediency
of the U, S. taking possession of New
Orleans. 42, 164.
Oct. 23, 1799. Letter warning
Americans against putting confidence in
any European nation ; the Anti-Jacobin ;
hostile feeling in England against the
U. S. ; Americans warned to prepare
for war ; France and England equally
hostile at heart. 42, 209.
Jan. 1800 ? Thoughts on govern-
ment ; the corruption of that of France
and advantages of an alliance between
the U. S. and England. 42, 219.
Anspach, Peter. Apr 1, 1785. Account
with the U. S. 56, 314, 424, 426,
May 16, 1785. Memorial to Con-
gress to indemnify him for depreciation
' of his pay while serving under Gen.
Mifflin, Q. M. G. 40. 160.
May 21, 1785. About his memorial
to Congress in regard to claim for
pay while serving under Gen. Mifflin,
Q.*M. G. 40,158.
June 3, 1785. Thanks for Col.
P.'s letter and certificate ; desires money
in Col. P.'s hands may be reserved to
pay for lands in New York ; proposes
to present, two lots to the little Pennsyl-
vanian [Col. P.'s son Timothy]. 40,
166.
June 4, 1786. Col. Forman's
forage dues ; board of commissioners to
examine staff accounts reduced to two ;
recommends that account be laid before
them as soon as possible ; specie certi-
ficates issued by Mr. Fisher ; Mr. Par-
sell's account. 40, 191.
Mar. 26, 1787. Inquiry about
balance due the late Mr. Demler. 40,
197.
May 15, 1787. Will come to Phi-
ladelphia as soon as possible; regrets
not knowing Col. P.'s stay was to be
so short; will endeavor to have accounts
ready for him ; has no more objection
now to working on Sunday than he had
during the war. 40, 201.
June, 1787. Memorandum and
inventory of books and papers belonging
to Q. M. G. department. 40, 211.
June 29, 1787. Recommending
Mr. Dill's case ; land lots in New York ;
begging that Col. P. will always call on
him for assistance. 40, 214.
Apr. 17, 1788. Accounts and busi-
ness. 40, 242.
May 19, 1788. To S. Hodgdon.
Accounts. 40, 246.
Sept, 21 , Oct. 13, 1788. Accounts ;
his marriage. 40, 262, 266.
Oct. 14, 1788. Mr. Wolfe's ac-
counts. 40, 270.
Dec. 10, 1788. Accounts; John
and Tim. Pickering, Jr. 40, 271.
Jan. 19, 1789. To S. Hodgdon.
Request to examine Col. P.'s papers for
returns of brigade quartermasters. 40,
279.
Jan. 30, 1789. Accounts 40,281.
Feb. 6, 1789. Col. Hughes's ac-
counts destroyed ; his former refusal to
render accounts makes him an object of
suspicion ; Col P.'s presence Or order
necessary for the settlement of his own.
40, 284.
Feb. 27, 1789. To Board of Treas-
ury. Requesting grant of money, in the
name of Col. P., to enable accounts of
Q. M. G. department to be settled. 40,
287.
March 2, 1789. To S. Hodgdon.
Col. P.'s accounts. 40, 288.
Mar. 5,1789. Accounts ; different
form cc letter from Col. P. required by
Treasury Board before money can be
granted to settle accounts ; suggestions
as to handwriting of T. P., Jr 40, 290.
Mar. 22, 1789. To S. Hodgdon.
Confusion in Col. P.'s accounts ; hopes
with Major H.'s assistance to explain
discrepancies; Col. P.'s confidence in
men too great, with regard to cash
26
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Anspach, Peter (continued).
payments ; fortunate for him that Major
H. and others are honest men and still
living; his method of keeping cash
transactions too loose; necessity for
exactitude. 40, 294.
May 18, 1789. Business with
Treasury Board ; desires a new letter
from Col. P. when the Board is con-
firmed by new government ; Col. Pettit's
embarrassments. 40, 300.
July 14, 1789. Has heard that Col.
P. will be appointed Secretary of the
Treasury ; excellence of such an ap-
pointment; Major Hodgdon's accounts;
money due from the State of Massachu-
setts to Col. P. 40, 309.
Oct. 6, 1789. Difficulty of settling
Col. P.'s accounts because no new com-
missioner has been appointed ; hopes of
obtaining necessary sums from Mr.
Hamilton, the new Secretary of the
Treasury ; no case on record like Col.
P.'s, who used money properly due to
himself to maintain the public credit.
40, 315.
Dec. 5, 1789. To A. Hamilton,
Secretary of the Treasury. With state-
ment of debts due from Q. M. G. depart-
ment ; debts contracted by Col. Hughes.
40, 320.
Dec. 16, 1789. With copies of
letters to the Board of Treasury and Mr.
Hamilton respecting Col. P.'s accounts.
40, 321.
Dec. 31, 1789. Accounts and
claims on Col. Hughes. 40, 323.
Mar. 11, 1790. To S. Hodgdon.
Is glad that his sentiments with regard
to the public accounts agree with Mr.
H.'s ; considers it no fraud to look
out for what is due to oneself from gov-
ernment money. 40, 327. [Noted in
pencil, "This letter requires explana-
tion." It probably refers to Col. P.'s
practice of paying away money due to
himself to save the public credit]
Apr. 8, 1790. To S. Hodgdon.
Requesting that Major H.'s accounts
may be sent directly to the auditor's
office for examination, in order that time
may be obtained to arrange Col. P.'s
for a final settlement. 40, 333.
Aug. 13, 1790. Money granted by
Congress for paying claims on Col. P.'s
department ; method of satisfying claims.
40, 346.
Sept. 9, 1790. Col. P.'s accounts
and their settlement. 40, 348.
Oct. 23, 1790. To S. Hodgdon.
Request to forward letters and money
to Col. P. 40, 354.
Feb. 26, 1791. Desire that Col.
P. may obtain a government appoint-
ment ; accounts and reflections on the
conduct of Mr. Wolcott, the Treasury
auditor in regard to specie certificates ;
his own plans for business. 41, 8.
July 11, 1791. Appointment to
meet Col. P. in New York ; request to
obtain explicit statement from auditor
as to questions he wishes to have an-
swered ; Mr. Wolcott made up of equi-
vocations. 41, 17.
Aug. 13, 1791. Desire to see Col.
P. in New York ; information given Col.
Hamilton in regard to specie certificates.
41, 19.
Oct. 23, Nov. 5, 1791. Accounts.
41, 30, 31.
Feb. 12, 1792. In regard to papers
and accounts relating to damages to for-
feited estates in New York, sent Col. P.
41, 46.
Peb. 21, 1792. With letters to
members of Congress ; judgment against
U. Mitchell, for wintering Col. P.'s bay
mare in 1780. 41, 49.
Mar. 20, 1792. Asking for infor-
mation as to the fate of letters and peti-
tions sent to Congress ; money due on
his own claim. 41, 58.
Apr. 10, 1792. With copy of peti-
tion to Congress on the subject of specie
certificates ; business failures in New
York ; Mr. Duer. 41, 68.
Aug. 29, 1792. In regard to un-
settled accounts of officers of Q. M. G.
department, and money due them on
specie certificates ; miserable equivoca-
tions and suspicions of fraud in the
Treasury department ; copy of R. Mor-
ris's circular to receivers of taxes.
41, 82.
Aug., 1792. With extracts from
letters from O. Wolcott in regard to
Col. P.'s expressed opinion on interest of
specie certificates ; discrepancy between
these statements and Col. P.'s rules
while in office of Q. M. G. 41, 89. '
HISTORICAL INDEX.
27
Sept. 28, 1792. About money
returned to Col. P. by Col. Miles, who
was not credited for the same ; claims
of Capt. Palmer and Mr. Yan Ranst.
41, 96.
Dec. 18, 1792. Mistake in charge
against Col. Miles ; claimants kept out
of their dues lor want of clerks in the
Treasury; his own claims; hopes of a
favorable report on Col. P.'s petition.
41, 101.
Jan. 5, 1793. With extract of
letter from C. Meng regarding specie
certificates issued by Mr. Tyson; de-
monstration of the obligation of the
present Congress to redeem the engage-
ments of the old one ; incumbent on Col.
P. to take all steps to afford relief to
holders of certificates signed by him.
41, 105.
Jan. 17, 1793. Requesting that
certain certificates may be lodged in
Comptroller's office ; objection to having
his accounts settled on certain estimates,
and to a fixed rule being pursued in all
cases. 41, 107.
Mar. 22, 1793. Claims of the
Blairs and Capt. Van Heer ; reasons for
questioning Van Heer's claim; specie
certificates. 41, 120.
Apr. 30, 1793. Great partiality in
Treasury department in payment of
specie claims ; request to Col. P. to
accompany Capt. Graham to the public
offices and endeavor to obtain payment
for Mr. Anspach. 41, 132.
Feb. 26, 1794. Accounts of Q.
M. G. department ; frivolous excuses of
Treasury office for nonpayment of old
claims; the Limitation Act. 41, 145.
Anspach, Peter. Dec. 28, 1780. Orders
for transporting flour to West Point.
33, 299. [Wash. Let. 44, 324] [copy.]
May 26, 1785. With certificate to
support Mr. A.'s petition to Congress
for services. 34, 311.
Apr. 7, 1787. Accounts; just
setting off for Wyoming. 35, 16.
Feb. 26, 1788. In regard to settle-
ment of Q. M. G. accounts. 35, 37.
Oct. 8, 1788. Accounts; Col.
Hay's, business ; Mr. A.'s marriage ;
Mrs. P.'s visit to Salem. 35, 48.
Jan. 30, 1789. Accounts. 5,402.
Jan. 9, 1 790. Business of Q. M. G.
department; Col. P.'s amazement at so
large a sum being due to himself. 35,
83.
Mar. 31, 1790. Request to deliver
papers relating to Q. M. G. department
to Mr. Wolcott, auditor of the Treasury.
35, 87.
Aug. 28, 1790. Best mode of pay-
ment to creditors of Q. M. G. depart-
ment; thanks for Mr. A.'s attention to
the business. 35, 93.
May 4, 1791. Accounts. 35, 122.
Mar. 26, 1792. Col. P.'s petition
to Congress for payment of claims on
Mr. A.'s department. 35, 149.
Nov. 8, 1792. Accounts; Col.
Miles and Capt. Palmer ; conference with
the Secretary of the Treasury as to the
more expeditious despatch of business.
35, 163.
Sept. 27, 1796, Jan. 26, Apr. 19,
1797. Request for account-books of Q.
M. G. department. 6, 231, 237, 262.
Oct. 26, 1799. Requesting Mr. A.
to deliver books, accounts, etc. of the
Q. M. G. department to J. Edwards.
12, 281.
Anspach, Peter, account of unfunded cer-
tificates belonging to him, 53, 216;
certificate as to balance due him by U. S.,
56, 429.
Anthony, Joseph, & Co., of Philadelphia.
July 19, 1797- To Tench Francis.
Will carry a shipload of freight to
Algiers for the U. S. for $11,000. 41,
365.
Anthony, Joseph, 8f Co. Sept. 5, 1797.
Col. P. regrets the delay of ship New-
port for Algiers ; the primage shall be
determined by referees, and their award
paid. 7, 152.
Appeals, costs of, in cases of British spo-
liations, borne by U- S. (R. King),
36, 284 ; (O. Wolcott), 37, 29 ; to be
deducted from sums recovered (JS.
Bayard), 177 ; injustice of the short
period allowed to prosecute (R. King),
37, 248.
Appian Way, considerations on an, from
Lake Erie to the Hudson (S. Preston).
44, 132.
Applet on, Nathaniel, of Boston. May 13,
1780. Order for payment of drafts on
Mr. A. as Commissioner of the Loan
Office. 5, 159.
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Appleton, Nathaniel (continued).
Nov. 30, 1791. In regard to the
proposed removal of Mr. Hastings from
the Boston Post-office. 6, 45.
Appleton, Thomas, consul at Leghorn.
Dec. 20, 1799. Acknowledging. Mr.
A.'s letters from Leghorn ; death of Gen.
Washington. 37, 446 [copy].
Apr. 24, 1800. Thanks for im-
portant political information. 13, 419.
Arbuckle, John. Oct. 22, 1795. Direc-
tions for forwarding a keg of garden
seeds to Gov. Simcoe, at Niagara. 6,
143.
Argonaut, ship, capture and detention of,
by British (A. Butler), 6, 326; (E.
Hazard), 11, 474 ; (R. King), 37, 131 ;
parallel case of the Niger (R. King), 11,
477.
" Aristides," seditious address by, in a
Kentucky newspaper, urging separation
from the Union in case of a rupture with
France (W. Rawle). 25, 22.
Armand, Col. Charles Trefin, Marquis
de la Rouaire, 1751-1793. Sept. 1,
1778. Complaining of his men being
persuaded to desert, and requesting Col.
P.'s assistance in having him transferred.
17, 212.
Armand, Col. Charles, his disinterested
zeal and activity (Council of Mass. Bay),
33, 200 ; his valuable services and re-
quest for his promotion (Board of
War), 273.
Armed neutrality, Convention of (J. Jay),
21, 179; to, 6, 406.
Armed private vessels, bonds and commis-
sions for (B. Lincoln), 9, 92 ; sent
abroad to be distributed (R. King), 62 ;
(W. $ T. Walter), 141; large number
fitted out, 1798 (/. Maury), 10, 313;
regulations concerning (./. Simons), 524 ;
surprising number and force of, com-
missioned in England (S. Williams), 11,
197 ; should not imitate men of war (B.
Sloddert), 13, 465; list of, Jan. 22^
1799, 54, 34; in regard to right of
search of (A Hamilton), 6, 263.
Ar mislead, B. D. July 3, 1798. Answer
to application for employment. 9, 5.
Arms, bills and papers, relating to the
supply of, to Salem troops, 1775, 56,
38-51; and gunpowder imported by J.
Oster [Astor?], sensational story con-
cerning (/. Sands), 7, 270; (R. Liston),
288 ; imported for State of Pennsylvania
(R. King), 493; (T. Mifflin), 8, 457;
for Virginia (W. V. Murray), 7, 670;
(/. Dawson), 8, 343 ; manufactories of,
increasiug in the U. S., 1799 (R. King),
10, 331, 624 ; and ammunition, cannot
be exported from the U. S. to St. Do-
mingo (E. Stevens), 12, 11.
Armstrong, Rev. James F. Oct. 12, 1797.
Answer to application for office of Treas-
urer of Mint. 7, 297.
Armstrong, Rev. James P., recommended
for office of Treasurer of Mint (/.
Adams). 7, 168.
Armstrong, Gen. John. 1758-1843.
March, 1783. Anonymous addresses to
the officers of the American army, called
the Newburgh Addresses. 34, 124
[copy].
Mar. 12, 1805. To J. Monroe.
Attitude of the French government
toward the relations of the U. S. with
Spain ; no indemnity for captures is to
be hoped for ; France will take part with
Spain in the event of a rupture with the
U. S. 54, 293.
Nov. 24, 1808. To J. Madison,
Sec. of State. Mr. Shore's arrival in
Paris; his appointment kept secret by
his own wish; Gen. A. has informed
the Russian minister ; great satisfaction
expressed by the latter ; a courier sent
to Russia to modify M. Daschkoff's
appointment, that a minister of equal
rank to the American minister to Russia
may be sent. 54, 193 [copy].
Jan. 20, 1820. Letter signed John
Montgars, stating the writer's intention
to write the military and political history
of the U. S., and asking for information
with respect to the famous Newburgh
letters. 31, 295. [Bi. 1, 408.]
July 24, 1825. Gen. A. is pre-
vented by illness from answering Col.
P.'s letter of July 15 ; will answer as
soon as possible and give the required
explanations. 32, 160.
Oct, 6, 1825. Explaining Gen. A.'s
motives for writing the letter signed John
Montgars; the Newburgh Addresses
and the Harvie letter. 32, 171. [Bi.
1, 421-427.]
Sept. 25, 1827. Gen. A. regrets
that Col. P. should have been prevented
from calling on him ; Mr. Jefferson's
HISTORICAL INDEX.
29
policy with regard to the purchase of
Western territory extended no farther
than to the acquisition of West Florida,
and Louisiana east of the Mississippi ;
refers to instructions given Livingston
and Monroe; is impatient to see Mr.
Sparks's Washington papers; asks for
copy of the Review of the Cunningham
Correspondence. 32, 308.
Armstrong, Gen. John {John Montgars).
Jan. 29, 1820. Col. P. has received a
letter from a person signing himself
John Montgars ; as Col. P. knows no
such person, he cannot answer the in-
quiries contained therein. 15, 206.
July 15, 1825. Col. P. alludes to
the letter signed John Montgars ; Gen.
A.'s authorship of the Newburgh let-
ters ; inquiry when his civil and mili-
tary history is to appear. 16, 46. [Bi.
1,415.]
Sept. 15, 1827. Evidence that no
such letter as that asserted to have
been written by Mr. Harvie to Gen.
Washington was ever received by him ;
Mr. Biddle's extravagant eulogy on Jef-
ferson ; account of the cession of Lou-
isiana; inquiry as to Gen. Armstrong's
meaning in a certain letter from Paris.
16, 215.
Oct. 24, 1827. The cession of
Louisiana ; Col. P.'s opinion of Wash-
ington, as expressed in his Review. 16,
218.
Armstrong, Gen. John, his misconduct
and responsibility in case of ship New
Jersey (Nicklen & Griffith), 27, 247,
253; 43, 76; his intrigue with Talley-
rand for the purchase of Florida (J.
Smith), 43, 253; letter to him from
M. de Champagny, 1808, making it a
condition of the restoration of American
property captured at Leghorn, that the
U. S. should join the coalition against
England (W.' Cooke), 28, 244; his
accusations against the administration
of dishonest treatment, 1813 (R. G.
Harper), 15, 25; his nomination as
minister to Prance and unprincipled
character (T. Fitzsimons), 27, 246;
his authorship of the Review of John-
son's Life of Gen. Greene and the New-
burgh Letters (Wm. Johnson), 32,
153; to, 15, 303; 16, 22. 44; (J.
Brooks), 32, 17 ; opinion of his attempt
to draw Col. P. into correspondence
(J. Lowell), 31, 335.
Army, movements and condition of, 1777-
1781 (/. Pickering), 5, 39, 57, 63,
64, 71, 75, 124, 216; (A. Scammell),
17, 86, 92, 148 ; (S. Carlton), 94 ; dis-
banding of (H. Gates), 313 ; destitution
of, 1782 (J. Pickering), 34, 38 ; state
of, in numbers, Sept., 1777,56,156;
Dec. 2, 1777, 161 ; Dec. 31, 167; sketch
of order of encampment of Sept. 24,
1780, 210 ; order of brigading at West
Point, June, 1781, 250; strength of,
June, 1781, 257; Sept., 1781, 262;
strength of, Oct, 1781, 56, 265 ; order
of movement of, in bateaux, Aug, 1782,
305; strength of, Nov. 1, 1782, 317;
plan and dispositions for hutting, 1782-
83, 390 ; list of general and field
officers of, 404, 405 ; dissatisfaction of,
at the measures of Congress reducing the
number of officers, 1778 (A. Scammell),
17, 219 ; suffering of, for want of pro-
visions, 1779-80 (Elias Boudinot),
18, 5 ; needs and patience of, and indif-
ference of citizens to, 1781 (R. Peters),
5, 203 ; Gen. Washington's orders to
halt the, on its march to Philipsburgh,
N. Y, 1781 (G. Washington), 33, 393;
reasons against moving it southward,
Oct, 1782 (/). Cobb), 34, 44; disgust
of, 1783, at being dismissed without
money and without thanks (S. Hodgdoii),
34, 207, 212; distress for want of pay
(/. Pickering), 215 ; of 1798, observa-
tions on the, 52, 304 ; list of general
officers for provisional, 1798, 54, 26;
measures for increase of 1798 (JV. V-
Murray), 8, 420 ; (G. Matthews), 428 ;
(R. King), 9, 20; (D. Humphreys),
46 ; uselessness of a provisional (A.
Hamilton), 8, 539; plan of (A.Hamil-
ton), 21, 11 ; observations on the report
of the Secretary of War [J. C. Calhoun]
on reducing, 1818, 55, 169; resolutions
for reducing, 327 ; peace establishment,
328-335.
Army officers, Circular in regard to peti-
tioning Congress for further compensa-
tion for them (W. Hull), 19, 266;
project of settling a new State by. See
Ohio.
Arndt, John, of Easton, Pa. Jan. 7,
1804. Thanks for Mr. Tracy's speech;
its reasoning was only throwing pearls
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Arndt, John (continued).
before swine ; absurdity of the prevail-
ing party ; slaveholders are looked upon
by the sovereign majority as guardians
of the rights of man, while the Eastern
representatives, of no class but freemen,
are denounced as aristocrats, aud hostile
to the liberties of the people; petition
for further information; Mr. A. him-
self is denounced as a political heretic.
27, 9.
Arnold, Gen. Benedict, 1741-1801.
June 4, 1778. Protection for schooner
Charming Nancy. 53, 104 [copy].
Arnold, Gen. Benedict. Aug. 28, 1780.
Impossible as yet to supply any of the
stores asked for by Gen. A. ; no money
in the treasury for any purpose whatever ;
specie certificates authorized, but not
yet ready ; Col. P. is not yet in com-
mand of the magazines ; thanks for hint
about ox-teams best adapted to the
work. 33, 287 [copy; Wash. Let. 41,
148].
Arnold, Gen. Benedict, employed in puri-
fying Philadelphia after the British (R.
Peters), 17, 173; his ravages in Vir-
ginia in 1781 (R. Peters), 18, 71;
his talents and military capacity (/.
Pickering), 5, 59 ; complaint against
him, by Council of Penn. for part takeu
by him in a prize case (N. Nichols), 5,
134 ; Wadsworth's account of his early
dishonesty (B. Tallmadge), 15, 285 ;
Marbois' history of his treason, 284 ;
attempt of Serg. Champe to arrest him,
51, 263 ; remarks on his treachery and
character, 52, 189; his expedition in
Chesapeake Bay, 52, 194 ; remarks on
the adage " De mortuis nil nisi bonum,"
as applied to him. 55, 241.
Arnold, Thomas, of Providence, R. I
Jan. 7, 1807. Observations on the salt
manufacture of the U. S , and the danger
oi" taking off the duty on imported salt.
43, 98.
Arnold, Welcome, of Providence, R. I.
Mar. 20, 1793. Giving the substance
of the letter written by himself and
other commissioners to the executive of
Pennsylvania, after the Trenton decree
of 1782, earnestly recommending a law
to quiet and confirm the Connecticut
settlers in the possession of Wvomin"-
lands. 58, 321.
Arnold, Welcome, and others, Com-
missioners. See Whipple, William
AND OTHERS.
Arrowsmith's map of the U. S., bettei
than any in America (/. Pickering, Jr.).
11, 28.
Articles of Confederation, remarks on
46, 421.
Artillery, general return of the, Dec. 2
1777, 56, 162; Dec. 22, 164; resolu
tion of Congress in regard to artificers
of, Mar. 29, 1781, 39, 260 ; want oi
instruction in officers of (H. Knox), 9
136 ; considerations on their claim foi
half pay, 10, 289; 37, 384; arrange
ments for, 1798, urgently needed (/
Adams), 9, 157.
Ashley, Lodowick. Mar. 16, 1812
Summons to the commandant of Ameli;
Island, Don Justo Lopez, to join in put
ting the island under U. S. protection
or to deliver it up under certain condi
tions ; the responsibility of the resull
of a refusal will rest with Don Justo
55, 23 [copy].
Mar. 17, 1812. To Don Juste
Lopez. Gen. Mathews will meet Dor
Justo at Bell's River ; in case Gen. M
should refuse to accept of a cession o
Amelia Island but from the patriots
Mr. A. requests that commissioners mai
have full authority to surrender it t(
them ; conditions offered on the 16tl
will be complied with. 55, 27 [copy]
Mar. 17, 1812. To Messrs. Yongi
and Atkinson, commissioners, from tin
commandant of Amelia Island. Th<
equivocal and evasive conduct of th<
commissioners has put an end to nego
tiation; order to notify the inhabitant:
of the island that A. is about to land oi
it, and no quarter will be given to thosi
who resist. 55, 29 [copy].
and others. Mar. 26, 1812. To Doi
Juan Jose Estrada, governor of St
Augustine. Summons to surrender St
Augustine to commissioners chosen b;
the armed body calling themselves pat
riots. 55, 33 [copy].
Ashton, Jacob. Oct, 31, 1816. Witl
vote of the convention of delegates fo
the Essex South District; regrettinj
Col. P.'s determination to decline re
election to Congress. 31, 117.
Ashton, Jacob. Oct. 29, 1816. Lette
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to the electors of Essex South District,
declining to be candidate for re-election
to Congress. 38, 216 ; 49, 198. [News-
paper cuttings] [Bi. 4, 276]
Assassination and suicide, remarks on.
46, 424.
Atonement, observations on the doctrine
of (P. Wing ate). 17, 1.
Atwood, Anthony. Aug 24, 1798. De-
position in regard to the' landing of a
French privateersman at Little Egg
Harbor, N. J. 42, 70.
Augur for boring gun-barrels (E. Chap-
man). 12, 32.
Augusta, Ga., public meeting at, against the
treaty of 1795 (G. Walton), 6, 137; (G.
Washington), 20, 64, 68 ; to, 6, 138.
Auldjo, Thos., U. S. consul at Cowes, Eng.
June 7, 1798. Notice of payment of
expenditures for relief of American sea-
men. 8, 528.
Apr. 22, 1799. Mr. A.'s account
of expenses for relief of American sea-
men. 10, 617-
Aueaumut, Hendrick, a Stockbridge
chief, called Capt. Hendrick. June 19,
1791. Notice of the expected arrival
at the Council of the Oneidas, Tusca-
roras, and Muhheconnuk or Stockbridge
Indians. 61, 234.
June 20, 1791. Speech delivered
at the treaty at Newtown Point, offering
his services to negotiate a peace with
the Western Indians. 60, 70 ; 61, 236.
July 2, 1791. Request for rum
and tobacco for himself and companions.
61, 241.
July 8, 1791. Offer to go on a
peace mission to the Western Indians,
and desiring to be made known to Gen.
St. Clair. 60. 88 [copy].
Feb. 18, 1792. Has been waiting
at Genesee according to Col. P.'s re-
quest ; will give him a full account of
his journey westward on his arrival in
Philadelphia ; neither the Niagara people
nor Brant are friends ; Mr. Kirkland
has too much charity for Brant ; hopes
Mr. K. will not put too much confidence
in the Five Nations, and that Col P. will
reserve his opinion. 62, 4.
Dec. 11,1792. Account of negotia-
tions for peace with the Western Indians
in the summer of 1792. 59, 26.
■ Narratives of journeys to Niagara
to negotiate between the U. S. and
the Western Indians, 1791, 1792. 59,
8,18.
Feb. 24, 1793. Measures neces-
sary for the prosperity of the business
of the U. S. with the Indians ; Col. P.
must be one of the peace commissioners,
and a Quaker another; strings of wam-
pum to be sent to the Seven Nations of
Canada, to strengthen their minds. 59,
56.
Feb. 28, 1793. Request for guns
for his four companions in Philadelphia.
59, 57-
— ■ — Mar. 6, 1793. Letter introducing
David Fowler and his son, New England
Indians of Oneida. 59, 60.
Aug. 6, 1793. Request for sup-
plies, money and wampum to be used at
the Indian Council at the Miami Rapids.
59, 201.
Aug. 6, 1793. Account of trans-
actions at the Indian Council at Miami
Rapids ; unfriendly and foolish messages
not sent by chiefs, but by Brant and Col.
McKee ; the chiefs indignant ; disposi-
tion for peace growing; Gen. Wayne's
advance the great obstacle ; hopes that
the commissioners will shortly be in-
vited to come. 59, 203.
Jan. 30, 1794. Request for com-
pensation for his companions on his
Western journey ; obstructions to peace
with Western tribes made by British
agents ; the complaints of Oneidas
against Rev. Mr. Kirkland well founded ;
appeal made by them to the Society for
propagating the Gospel among the In-
dians. 62, 84.
Oct. 7, 1794. Petition for further
compensation for services, and for saw
and grist mills for Stockbridge Indians.
62, 89.
. Dec. 11, 1794. Regret at not see-
ine Col. P., that he might acquaint him
with the state of the Stockbridge nation,
which no white man is able to do ; will
send Col. P. his journal giving account
of the conduct of McKee and the hostile
Indians ; request for assistance in ob-
taining further compensation and to be
made acquainted with the accusations
against him and the names of his ac-
cusers ; guns promised his companions.
62, 123.
32
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Aupaumut, Hendrick {continued}.
Dec. 15, 1794. Speech at a coun-
cil at New Stockbridge, congratulating
Col. P. on the success of his negotiations
with the Six Nations, and suggesting
arrangements for the benefit of the
Stockbridge Indians ; petition in regard
to land taken by New York. 62, 112.
Jan. 10, 1795. Drunkenness the
great cause of the degeneracy of the
Indians; meeting held with Oneida
chiefs on the subject of a petition to the
government to stop the sale of liquor.
62, 202.
Mar. 18, 1795. Appeal for assist-
ance in obtaining money. 62, 224.
Mar. 21, 1796. Troublesome and
dangerous characters of John Konkapot
and his brothers ; caution against them ;
petition against the sale of liquor ; desire
to be recompensed for services to the
U. S. 62, 244.
Dec. 29, 1808. Business of his
tribe accomplished by him in Washing-
ton ; attempts made to interfere with
the annuity paid them ; requests Col.
P.'s advice. 43, 234.
Aupaumut, Hendrick. July 11, 1791.
Thanks for Capt. Hendrick's friendly
speech, which shall all be laid before
the President, and for proof of attach-
ment in his offer to go on a mission to
the Western Indians. 60, 95 ; 61,
236.
June 4, 1793. Instructions from
Col. P. for negotiations with the West-
ern Indians, preliminary to the treaty to
be held at Sandusky. 60, 145 [copy].
Aug. 17, 1793. Announcement
of the failure of negotiations with the
Western Indians for peace ; return home
of the commissioners; names of Indian
tribes subscribed to their letter; sends
copies of all letters, to be read to the
Six Nations. 59, 209.
Aupaumut, Hendrick, inquiry concerning
MS. written by him and account of him
(B. H. Coates), 32, 201 ; to, 16, 116;
questions to him, and his answers, rela-
tive to his negotiations with Western
Indians, 1792, 59, 38 ; questions asked
by him in regard to the measures of the
U. S. toward the Western Indians, 49 ;
his honest and useful conduct (H. Knox),
51; his expenses on his mission, 52;
his speech at Newtown Point, June 20,
1791, 60, 70 ; his questions and answers
respecting his Western mission, 89 ; Rev.
S. Kirkland's high opinion of him, 76 ;
[S. Kirkland], 61, 200; letter of rec-
ommendation to Gen. St. Clair, 60, 89 ;
great deterioration in his character (S.
Kirkland), 62, 47 ; (I. Chapin), 49 ;
his dishonest conduct to his companions
(Jacob, a Stockbridge Indian), 51; (S.
Kirkland), 52; abstract of his speech
at New Stockbridge, Dec, 1794, 116 ;
Col. P.'s answer, 118 ; his endeavors
to secure to his tribe the land on the
Wabash River given them by the Mau-
mees (J. Sergeant, 1815), 30, 384.
Aurora (Philadelphia newspaper), 800
copies of, subscribed for by M. Fauchet,
and paid for ' by French government, for
distribution in France, 1795 (S. Roche-
fontaine), 20, 109 ; publication of
Chevalier de Yrujo's offensive letter in
(D. Humphrey), 7, 519 ; libels on Col. P.
in (/. Clarke), 8, 85 ; (G. Washington),
21, 25; to, 8, 90; view of Talleyrand in
{A. Hamilton), 8, 311; Talleyrand's
letter to the envoys published in (/.
Pickering, Jr.), 577 ; publication of Mr.
Liston's letters in (R. Liston), 9, 35 ;
praise by, galling to President Adams
(G. Cabot), 10, 402; slaver of praise
from, mortifying to a man of feeling
(G. Washington), 404; views of its
editor and patrons better promoted by
insinuations and hints than by telling
the whole truth (/. Adams), 11, 417;
Jan. 24, 1798, libellous article on Col.
P. in (B. F. Bache), 37, 264; deposi-
tion of T. Wotherspoon in regard to,
54, 18 ; July 24, 1799, libellous articles
on government in (W. Rawle), 11,
486; (/. Adams), 487; July 12, 1799,
Thos. Cooper's mischievous address in
(/. Adams), 11, 524; remarks on false
and slanderous statements in (G. Wash-
ington, 1796), 20, 275 ; a paper in
which the most infamous lies are dissem-
inated (E. Bronson, 1809), 29, 15;
stories in, in regard to Pickering's and
McHenry's dismission from office (R.
King), 13, 534 a ; its opposition to
Federal measures a mere speculation,
47, 232.
Aurora, ship, outrage on, by frigate
Latona, 1799 (R. King), 10, ±85.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
33
Austin, James Trecothick, 1784-1870.
Dec. 4, 1824. To Leverett Saltonstall.
Request to procure from Col. P. a sigbt
of Judge Marshall's manuscript Journal ;
Mr. A. is about to write a life of El-
bridge Gerry. 15, 439.
Jan. 24, 1825. To L. Saltonstall.
Mr. A. wishes to be allowed by Col. P.
to take home Gen. Marshall's Journal
for his own information ; promises that
any extracts made for publication shall
be"submitted to Col. P. 16, 8.
Austria, treaty with Naples, 1798 (/.
Marshall), 9, 425 ; war declared by
France against, 1799 (/. Q. Adams),
11, 51 ; consequences of an advance by,
on Switzerland and Italy, 1799 (JV.
Smith), 11, 382.
Authority and power, remarks on, as illus-
trated by Mr. Jefferson. 52, 50.
Avery, John, Jr., Secretary of Massachu-
setts. Apr. 10, 1793. With attested
copy of the letter written by Gov. Bow-
doin of Mass. to the President of Penn-
sylvania, during Shays's insurrection in
1787. 58, 329.
B.
Babcock, Adam, of Boston. June 23,
1798. Has applied to the British min-
ister for a letter to the Governor-Gen-
eral of India requesting permission for
Mr. B.'s ship to bring home a cargo of
saltpetre from Bengal. 8, 596.
Bache, Benjamin Franklin, editor of the
Aurora, 1769-98. Jan. 25, 1798. Ealse
statement in the Aurora concerning fees
received in State department for pass-
ports. 37, 264. [Bi. 3, 310.]
3ache, Benjamin Franklin, a confidential
friend of Monroe, and notoriously hostile
to the government (E. Carrington), 7,
530 ; his opposition to the government
a business speculation (J. Marshall),
29, 426; dies of yellow fever, 1798
(T. Williams), 9, 315.
Backhouse, Thomas. Jan. 28, 1813.
Declaration concerning his imprisonment
and ill treatment at Fernandina by Capt.
Massias, U. S. A. 55, 44 [copy].
Jackls, Andrew, of New York, Dec. 28.
1792. Request for payment of note
given for supplies furnished Indians
returning from the treaty at Newtown
I Point. 62, 64.
pacot, Thomas Wright, recommendations
for Charleston, S. C, post-office (S
Gardner), 19, 217 ; (J. Gardner),
| 221 ; to, 6, 40 ; (D. De Saussure et
«/.), 19, 223.
acri and Busmah, Jews of Barbary, exor-
bitant claims of, on the U. S., 1798
(R. O'Brien), 10, 120; (W. Eaton),
155; {W. Smith), 374; supplies sent
them on account, 1797 (T. Francis), 7,
472.
Bailey, Cyrel, an impressed seaman, citizen-
ship of (R. Liston), 7, 268.
Bailey, Thomas M., of Accomac. Aug.
25, 1813. Impropriety and inexpedi-
ency of publishing private conversations
between gentlemen ; never had any con-
fidential conversation with Mr. Madison ;
his remark about the embargo; the
enemy increasing their fleet daily ; thinks
they will attack Baltimore or Washing-
ton. 30, 151.
Bailey, Thomas M. Aug. 16, 1813. Re-
quests account of a conversation with
Mr. Madison, in which the latter men-
tioned astonishing consequences which
would have ensued from the embargo
bill in subjugating Great Britain. 14,
427.
Bailey, Thomas M. Account of Pres-
ident Adams's bargain with the Demo-
crats in 1799 for a re-election, 55,
170 ; his account of finding the bust of
Hamilton at Monticello, and Mr. Jeffer-
son's claim of friendship with H., 55,
268.
Baldesque, Joseph, of Germantown, Pa.
Mav 23, 1787. About a wagon for Col.
P. " 19, 101.
Dec. 28, 1793. Apology for offence.
6, 80. [Bi. 3, 16.]
Baldesque, Joseph. Dec. 30, 1793. Ac-
ceptance of apologv. 6, 79. [Bi. 3,
16.]
Baldesque, Joseph, balance received from.
53, 214.
Baldwin, Abraham, M. C. from Georgia,
1754-1807. Feb. 27, 1SQ0. Appoint-
ment for meeting of Commissioners of
34
THE PICKERING PAPERS,
Baldwin, Abraham {continued).
State of Georgia with Commissioners of
the U. S. 13, 223.
Baldwin, E. Mar. 21, 1828. To Pierre
Yau Cortlandt. Efforts of Mr. Adams's
friends to make use of the anti-masonic
excitement to ensure his re-election by
denying that he is a mason ; evidence to
the contrary ; request to find out the
truth from gentlemen in Boston. 32,
345.
Baldwin, Col. Loammt, civil engineer,
1780-1838. Feb. 20, 1828. Dr. Cow-
drey not willing to talk much about Tri-
poli affairs ; will make a business of
questioning him if Col. P. wishes it.
32, 325.
May 28, 1828. Dr. Cowdrey's
account of the circumstances of the
treaty of Tripoli in 1805. 32, 374.
Baldwin, Loammi. Jan, 29, 1828. Re-
questing Col. B. to obtain some informa-
tion in regard to the circumstances of
the treaty with the Bashaw of Tripoli,
made by Tobias Lear in 1805, from Dr.
Cowdrey of Norfolk, who was at that
time in Tripoli. 16, 236.
Apr. 12, 1828. Account of the
circumstances of the treaty with Tripoli
made by Tobias Lear, and reasons for
suspecting that the money paid by the
U. S. was for Lear's own benefit; re-
quest for information from Dr. Cowdrey.
16, 277.
Baldwin, Waterman. Sept. 12, 1791.
Friendly message from Cornplanter to
Col. P. ; account of the murder of Darius
Mead, and Capt. Bull, an Indian. 61,
271.
Ball, Joseph. Nov. 11, 1795. To Oliver
Wolcott. Ideas on an arrangement by
which the U. S. may give security in
the cases of vessels captured by British
privateers. 20, 90.
Ballard, Lt. Col. Robert. Jan. 6,1778.
Air. Hughes can have an inquiry, but
must wait for Col. B.'s witnesses. 17,
68.
Baltimore, sloop of war, outrage on, by
Capt. Loring, R. N. (R. King), 10,
178, 269; 11, 170; (R. Lislon), 37,
378 ; all owing to Capt. Phillips's want
of sense and spirit (F. Ames), 12, 364.
Baltimore, Md., yellow fever in, 1797
(./. Marshall), 7, 244; repulse of the
British from, 1814, not due to any gen
eralship (/. Stickney), 44, 93; expenses
of a journey from Salem to, and back
1820, 55, 173.
Baltimore American, all libels in, on gov
emment to be proceeded against by
U. S. Att'y (Z. Hollingsworth, 1799)
11,603; Sept. 5, 1799, abusive para
graph from, in regard to appointment
of T. P. Jr. as a midshipman, 42, 190.
Baltimore Whig, Aug. 3, 1809, cutting
from, containing libel against Col. P.,
38, 157 ; of July 14, 1809, signed Z. Z,
160 ; 49, 242 ; contradiction of, in issue
of May 20, 1812, 160 ; suit against (R
G. Harper), 29, 164, 169 ; to, 14, 240
(/. Wagner), 241.
Bambridge, , Dep. Marshal, New York
Sept. 28, 1797. Allowance of Marshal';
charges. 7, 232.
Bancroft, Capt. Thomas, of Salem:
Feb. 26, 1804. Bills reported to Con
gress purporting to be for the protectior
of American seamen ; alarm producec
by them among the merchants of Massa-
chusetts; inquiry whether they are likeh
to pass, as in that case his voyage woulc
be changed from Europe to India. 43
26.
Banister, Andrew, of Schoharie, N. Y
Feb. 9, 1809. Regrets of an old Revo
lutionary soldier that the liberties fough
for by them must be sported away b;
designing men ; admiration of Col. P
talents and services ; dangers of ci1
war ; " we are able to expose our vital
and jugarler veins in defence of our con
stitution." 43, 2 1-3.
Banister, Andrew. Feb. 24, 1809. Ac
knowledgment of letter ; old Revolu
tionary soldiers like the writer are \\o\
called old British tories ; resistance
the Northern States ; evils and decef
tions of the embargo; dangers of extrs
vagant devotion to one man ; one who ha
no private character cannot be truste
in public life : undeserved popularity c
Jefferson. 14. 232.
Banister, W. B., of Newburyport. Jul
6, 1813. Asking for public document
for the Newburyport Athenaeum. 44, 5!
Bank, bill for establishing a national, 181
(/. Lotvell), 15, 91 ; (J. Robertson'
30, 349 ; 31, 94 ; (G. Evans), 31, 62
observations on Mr. Dallas's plan of
HISTORICAL INDEX.
35
national (G. Morris), 44, 141 ; bill to
set apart the bonus of a national, as a
fund for internal improvements, 55,
138.
Bank of England, statement of condition
of, 1793-97, 53, 336; stock of, owned
by Maryland. See Maryland.
Bank of the United States, memorial for a
renewal of charter, 1811 (S. Chase), 14,
306 ; refuses checks of Philadelphia col-
lector, Mar. 30, 1810 (G. Taylor, Jr.),
29, 315 ; observations on, and embarrass-
ment caused by uncertainty in regard to
it (J. Robertson), 386; request to
Mass. representatives to oppose renewal
of charter, 1811 (Mass. Gen. Court),
43, 318 ; bill for renewing the charter
of, 1811, draught of Col. P.'s speech on,
52, 233 ; notes of debate on memorial
of, 1811, 54, 231; amendments to bill,
236; losses of, 1827, 50, 218.
(Banking svstem, defects of, in the U. S.
1819 (L. Cheves). 31, 287.
Banks, general observations on, 50, 140;
52, 305 ; in Massachusetts, general
statement of, 1816, 55, 123.
Banks, Sir Joseph, remarks on (G. W.
Featherstonhaugh), 32, 221; to, 16,
, 127.
Banks, Wm., of Middletown, Conn. Aug.
1 20, 1798. From J. Wagner. Request
for certificate of citizenship, in order to.
1 obtain a patent. 9, 199.
panning, R., collector at Oxford, Pa. ?
Aug. 19, 1799. From J. Wagner. Doc-
uments about John Eason, an impressed
seaman. 11, 632
*3arbaczy, Col. of the Leshler Hussars,
I evidence in his letters to the Archduke
| Charles concerning the murder of the
I French envoys at Rastadt, 1799 (W. R.
I Davie) 12, 16.
parbary States, instructions to consuls in,
J from' Secretary of State, 1798, 10, 153;
heavy expenses of U. S. on account of,
(G Clarke), 10, 115; (R. King), 36,
284, 285 ; estimate of expenses of
treaties with (R. G. Harper), 10, 504 ;
payments to (O. Wolcotf), 7, 217, 562;
(D. Humphreys), 254, 395 ; (R. King),
400; (R. O'Brien), 577; in regard to
consuls in {I). Humphreys), 398 ; con-
suls not to engage in trade {W. Eaton),
13, 62 ; observations on dealings of U. S.
with (R. O'Brien), 44, 129; account
of negotiations with (D. Humphreys),
20, 196; to, 36, 313 ; (J. Barlow), 36,
306 ; determined resistance to their ex-
actions advocated (W. Eaton), 42, 234;
made by Portugal (W. Eaton), 42, 235 ;
to, 13, 175 ; most successfully treated
by a 64-gun ship {W. Eaton), 13, 175 ;
instructions from Mr. Madison, when
Secretary of State, to offer a yearly trib-
ute to the potentates of (J. Madison),
14, 37-
Barbary wheat and sheep brought home
by Capt. Geddes (H. Geddes), 12, 131 ;
(W. Eaton), 13, 61.
Barbault, Royer, a deputy to Paris from
St. Domingo. Aug. 18, 1798. To
— Genty. Straitened means of St. Do-
mingo deputies ; some assistance essen-
tial. 42, 79 [copy].
Barber, William, Com'r of accounts of
N. Y. Dec. 23, 1785. Claim for wood,
&c, on Verplanck's Point. 18, 306.
Feb. 26, 1787. Claims of Ellisons
for timber and fuel. 19, 91.
Barbour, James, Secretary of War 1775-
1842. Sept. 19, 1826. On a militia
system and uniform. 16, 156.
Barclay, Thomas, Adj. -Gen. of Nova Sco-
tia, 1753-1830. July 9, 1799. Author-
ity to act as British consul-general for
the Eastern States. 11, 405.
Mar. 15, 1800. Request to for-
ward letters to Jamaica by H. M. S.
Hind. 13, 274.
Barclay, Thomas, appointment as British
consul-general for the Eastern States
(/. Adams). 11, 327.
Baring, Alexander, 1st Baron Ashburton,
approval of his pamphlet on the existing
commercial relations between Great Brit-
ain and the U. S. (R. King), 28, 296;
(G. Cabot), 305 ; (R. Peters). 307.
Barker, John, Mayor of Philadelphia, his
story respecting Col. P.'s treatment of
impressed American seamen in Phila-
delphia (R. Peters), 29, 99; to, 14,
228.
Barlow, Joel, 1754-1812. Mar., 1798.
To Abraham Baldwin. Copy of a letter
accounting for the course of the French
Directory toward the U. S. in 1797.
29, 55.
Apr. 12, 1799. To Dr. Hopkins
of Hartford, Conn., sending pamphlet
[on Mr. Adams's administration] for
1 A flQ^M
36
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Barlow, Joel {continued).
publication ; Mr. B. is independent of
the opinion of Americans ; his senti-
ments only opposed to those " who wish
to be kings and nobles and ride upon
our necks"; an honorable peace with
France at the option of John Adams,
who takes French frigates and sends to
the corners of the earth to make treaties
with their enemies ; the Directory know
he is mad for war, and determined to
disappoint him. 25, 292.
Barlow, Joel. Dec. 3, 1796. Observa-
tions on and approbation of Mr. B.'s
letters regarding negotiations with Bar-
bary powers ; progress in carrying out
stipulations of Algerine treaty ; proposed
treaty with Tunis and Tripoli ; need of
a consul at Algiers. 36, 306 [copy].
Dec. 5, 1796. With Mediterranean
passports ; cargo of articles for the Dey
of Algiers ; difficulty of finding the
enormous masts wished for by him. 36,
311 [copy].
May 13, 1797. Enclosing commis-
sion as U. S. Consul General at Algiers ;
the commission must be thus formally
made to enable the President to appoint
another in the recess of the Senate ;
high satisfaction given by Mr. B.'s let-
ters ; measures intended to be com-
mitted to him postponed ; list of articles
shipped to the Dey of Algiers. 37,
148 [copy].
May 13, 1797- Articles sent to
the Dey of Algiers in ship Jupiter; dif-
ficulty and expense of obtaining the
enormous masts ; errors in Mr. Donald-
son's estimate ; frigate building at Ports-
mouth ; directions in regard to freight
and disposition of the Jupiter's cargo.
37, 150.
Barlow, Joel, sent to Algiers to assist in
negotiating a treaty with the Dey (D.
Humphreys), 20, 236 ; extract of letter
to D. Humphreys, refusing the post of
consul, 269 ; his fitness for the business
of negotiation (G.Washington), 303;
money tribute promised in treaty made
by him with Tunis, 1797 (0. Wolcott),
7, 217; value of his services to the
U. S. in Algiers and desirability of his
remaining as consul (D Humphreys), 36,
121; (G. Washington), 170; doomed
to infamy by his letter to Mr. Baldwin
of March 1, 1798, on Adams's adminis-
tration {J. Adams), 10, 222 ; apostasy
and baseness of {W. Smith), 571; his
letter to the citizens of the U. S. a very
contemptible performance (G. Cabot,
1799), 25, 263 ; to, 12, 127 ; instigated
by the Directory (S. Higginson), 290 ;
his bill for the establishment of a Na-
tional Institution, 1806 (T. Dwighi),
14, 155 ; memorandum of discussion in
the Senate, Feb. 27, 1811, on his ap-
pointment as minister to France and T.
P.'s remarks, 14, 328; 54, 314; ob-
jections to appointment (J. Wagner),
29, 428, 430; (T. R. Gold), 438;
death of, in the Russian Campaign (S.
Taggart), 44, 4.
Barnard, Rev. Thomas, of Salem, 1748-
1814. June 14, 1774. Desiring that
nothing he may have said in past times
may be used in evidence against Dr.
Whitaker, as he does not wish to be
involved in the Dr.'s disputes. 39, 56.
Barnard, Rev. Thomas. June 14, 1774.
Cannot avoid, mentioning matters heard
from Mr. B., but will so mauage that he
shall not be involved in Dr. Whitaker's
disputes. 33, 89.
Barnes, David L. Nov. 30, 1797. With
commission of U. S. Dist. Attorney for
Rhode Island. 7, 481.
Dec. 1, 1798. From J. Wagner-
Forwarding laws of U. S. for Rhode
Island. 10, 1.
Barnet, Isaac Cox, U. S. consul at Bor-
deaux. Aug. 10, 1799. To W. V.
Murray. Concerning captured American
seamen and sums paid for their relief.
26, 8.
Sept. 25, 1799. Extract from a
letter about registers of ship Apollo,
otherwise French privateer Buonaparte,
and ship Neptune of Boston, fraudulently
imitated for privateer Pichegru, called
the Resolution of Philadelphia. 13,
358.
Dec. 30, 1799. To W. V. Murray.
American prisoners at Bordeaux re-
leased; heavy expenses for their relief;
embarrassed for want, of funds. 26, 12
[copy].
Barnet, Isaac Cox. Dec. 15, 1798. Re-
vocation of consular appointments ; high
reputation of Mr. Dobre ; request to act
as U. S. agent in case of war. 10, 74.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
37
June 19, 1799. About bis removal
from Brest to Bordeaux, aud means of
forwarding letters. 11, 298.
Mar. 31, 1800. In regard to his
advances on American captured vessels ;
directions for conduct in cases of cap-
ture ; defects in consular system ; fete
of the 18th Fructidor ; considers that
fete commemorative not only of a breach
of the French constitution, but also of
the laws of natural justice. 38, 14
[copy].
Apr. 1, 1800. Contract made with
N. Prime to bring home American sea-
men from France, in ship Titus. 13,
353.
Barnet, Isaac Cox, recommended for consul
at Brest by E. Boudinot (G. Washing-
ton). 37,' 19.
I Barrack stores, order respecting. 56, 176.
Barrell, Colburn. Nov. 19, 1773. T. P.
has been detained from attending to Mr.
B.'s business by going to New York for
a physician for the Salem hospital ; re-
commends Mr. Sam'l Porter as an at-
torney. 33, 33.
Barron, Capt. James, U. S. N., 1769-1851.
Unworthy conduct as commander of the
Chesapeake ; French deserters delivered
up by him (T. Truxtun). 28, 55,
69, 73.
Barry, James, of Baltimore. Aug. 7,
1799. Complaint of Capt. Tyson of
• armed ship Evelina against a British
privateer, for enticing away his crew.
11, 577.
Barry, Capt. John, U. S. N., 1745-1803,
his complaints of Mr. W. Smith's inci-
vility and inattention at Lisbon (W.
Smith), 26, 167; to, 13, 469.
Barthelemy, , a deported French
prisoner in Cayenne. Jan. 14, 1798.
To M. Lafon Ladebat, Burlington, New
Jersey. Account of himself, M. Lafon's
brother, and other friends in Cayenne.
42, 3.
Bartlett, John. Apr. 9, 17, 1828. On
the question of Mr. J. Q. Adams's free-
masonry; neither the Grand Master of
the Grand Lodge nor any of the mem-
bers have ever heard that he was a
mason, and there are no records of such
a fact. 32, 358, 366.
[Bartlett, Bailey, of Haverhill, Mass.
Mar. 24, 1812. To S. Putnam. State-
ment in regard to his having been pre-
vented from examining T. M. Joy, alias
Nathaniel Emery, in regard to his certi-
ficate in Haverhill against Col. P. 44, 14.
Bartlett, William, of Newburyport ?
1748-1841. Dec. 9, 1775. To Com-
mittee of Safety of Salem. Request of
Gen. Washington that some of the sta-
tioned men may be ordered to guard
prisoners taken by Capt. Manly in the
Lee privateer. 39, 128.
Bartlett, William. Jan. 30, 1823. Asking
for information in regard to draining.
15, 323.
Barton, Margaret. Aug. 4, 1775. Bill
against the Colony of Mass. Bay for
cloth for soldiers' coats. 56, 66.
Barton, Matthias, of Lancaster, Pa.
Dec. 27, 1803. Thanks for Mr. Tracy's
admirable speech on the amendment to
the Constitution; resolution coming up
in the Pennsylvania legislature ; little
importance attached to it. 26, 363.
Jan. 9, 1804. Information of the
bill to ratify the amendment to the Con-
stitution relating to the choice of Pres-
ident, being approved by the Governor
of Pennsylvania. 27, 15.
Barton, Matthias. Sept. 6, 1798. Com-
missions for infantry company at Lan-
caster, Pa. 9, 285.
Barton, William, of Lancaster, Pa.
Dec. 25, 1803. Mr. Tracy's speech re-
ceived ; sends his own pamphlet on the
right of jury trial; requests a copy of
the justification of Mr. Burr. 26, 359.
Mar. 19, 1808. Approbation of
Col. P.'s letter to Gov. Sullivan ; the
duty of all good citizens ; his own arti-
cles signed Aristides; Presidential can-
didates; reasons for supporting Mr.
Monroe. 28, 245.
July 29, 1808. Inquiries as to the
New England candidate for President ;
Clinton, bad as he is, better than Madi-
son ; Pinckney and Clinton would be
likely ti succeed. 28, 342.
June 26, 1809. Invitation to Col.
P. to visit him in Lancaster, Pa. 29,
160.
July 20, 1813. In regard to his
Memoirs of Rittenhouse, about to be
published. 30, 135.
Dec. 31, 1813. In regard to the
method of forwarding his Memoirs of
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Barton, William {continued).
Rittenhouse to subscribers ; Mr. C.
Ingersoll offered to take a number ; uot
sure that Mr. I. will be disposed to ex-
tend their circulation, when he sees their
political complexion. 30, 66.
Apr. 19, 1814. Thanks and admi-
ration for P.'s speech on the loan bill ;
hopes that a better day is approaching ;
Mr. B.'s Memoirs of Rittenhouse, and
plan for an American Biography. 30,
263.
Barton, Gen. William, his land claim (R.
Putnam), 28, 109, 159, 301 ; (M. Cut-
ler), 28, 110, 155, 188; 30, 368; to,
38, 129, 210.
Bassett, Richard, Gov. of Delaware, d.
1815. Nov. 24, 1798. Pamphlets [by
Chauvet and Lavater?] received and
appreciated. 23, 380.
B asset t, Richard. Dec. 2, 1799. Noti-
fication of forwarding of Acts of Con-
gress. 12, 414.
B.istardy, opinion of T. P. in a case of.
54, 79.
Bataafsche Courant, Aug. 23, 1793, con-
taining a notice of the Dutch Govern-
ment's offer of mediation between the
U. S. and Prance, which, however, was
officially denied (W. V. Murray). 23,
70.
Bateaux for Canadian families, order for,
1734 (Major Campbell). 5, 332.
Bates, Tarleton, certificate of citizenship.
9, 190.
Battle, William, recommendation of (R.
Sherman). 57, 238.
Bauer, Joseph, a German chemist, pass-
port. 7, 503.
Baumann, Col. Sebastian, Postmaster at
New York. Oct. 23, 1791. Recom-
mending Prosper Wetmore for employ-
ment; smallness of Col. B.'s salary.
19, 219.
Jan. 15, 1792. Perils of Southern
mails ; increased quantity of labor and
small compensation oi postmasters. 19,
250.
Feb. 12, 1792. In regard to certi-
ficate of confession of lying signed by
Andrew Brown in 1786/ 35, 136.
Aug. 15, 1792. Anxiety in re-
gard to calumnies against him. 6, 70.
Apr. 7, 1793. Will attend to Col.
P.'s request concerning supplies for
Indian commissioners; difficulty of ob-
taining neat's tongues and good butter ;
suggests that the butter be put up hi
the Mohawk country; the penny post.
59, 64.
Apr. 8, 1793. Impossible to ob-
tain three-point blankets for Indian
commissioners ; news from Europe that
it is all in a blaze. 59, 65.
Apr. 23, 1793. Had yesterday ten
foreign arrivals from all points of the
world, and, in consequence, five thousand
people to-day besieging his office ; cook
for Indian commissioners. 59, 71.
Apr. 27, 1793. Supplies purchased
in New York for the Indian commis-
sion. 59, 89.
Sept. 29, 1793. Yellow fever in
Philadelphia; Mr. Patton's idea that
citizens of New York will not allow him
to return to Philadelphia a mistake ;
sympathy for Col. P.'s situation, and
wishes for the health of his family. 59,
224.
Nov. 4, 1793. Money paid Capt.
Wm. Scott ; trunk containing valuables
belonging to Indian commission. 59,
244.
Jan. 4, 1795. With quarterly
account ; increase of labor in N. Y.
Post-Office, and insufficiency of salary ;
prospect of Col. P.'s succeeding Gen.
Knox in the War department. 41, 187.
Jan. 12, 1795. Congratulating Col:
P. on being placed at the head of the
War department and regretting his leav-
ing the Post-Office. 41, 144.
Apr. 26, 1795. Observations on
artillery and defence. 20, 12.
Nov. 19, 1795. Henry Abeele not
to be found in New York ; has sent
letter for him to Albany ; sickness [yel-
low fever?] in New York somewhat
serious ; a heavier calamity hangs over
the country in intestine commotions,
fostered by foreign intrigues. 62, 234.
Baumann, Sebastian. Jan. 6, 1792. New
York and foreign mails. 6, 58.
Aug. 8, 1792. Registered letters.
6, 67.
Aug. 15, 1792. Relating to ca-
lumnies against Col. B. ; need be under
no anxiety. 6, 69.
Mar." 23, 30, Apr. 3, 1793. Sup-
plies to be purchased for the use of
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commissioners to treat with the West-
era Indians. 60, 137, 138.
. Aug. 5, 1791;. With list of Indian
goods to be procured for treaty with the
Six Nations at Canandaigua. 62, 132.
March 7, 1799. Duplicates of
packages of mail sunk in the Chester-
field, and raised again. 10, 455.
Baxter, Joseph, clerk of Cecil Co. Court,
Md. Oct. 13, 1798. Aliens' citizen-
ship certificates. 9, 456.
Bayard, James Asheton, of Delaware,
1767-1815. Aug. 18, 1800. To A.
Hamilton. On the prospects of the
Presidential election ; mischief done to
the Federal party by Mr. Adams. 47,
210 [copy].
Jan." 7, 1801. To A. Hamilton.
On the question of Jefferson or Burr for
President ; reasons on each side. 47,
213 [copy].
Mar. 8, 1801. To A. Hamilton.
The inauguration of Mr. Jefferson ; Mr.
B.'s own reasons for supporting Jeffer-
son against Burr ; danger that Burr, if
President, might follow the example of
Gov. McKean. 47, 215 [copy].
Apr. 25, 1802. To^A. Hamilton.
On the project of connected associations
in the different States for the support of
the Constitution; on the operation and
result of Jefferson's views ; opinion of
Chief Justice Marshall on the repeal of
the judiciary laws. 47, 219 [copy].
Bayard, James A., observations on his
opinions and votes in the Senate, 1806
(F. Ames), 14, 156 ; respect for his
merit and talents (F. Ames), 27, 252 ;
appointed commissioner to negotiate
peace with Great Britain, 1813 (/.
Lowell), 14, 418.
Bayard, Samuel, U. S. agent in London,
1767-1840. Mar. 5, 1804. Has been
engaged in making an abstract of those
laws of the U. S. relating to justices of
the peace and judges of the inferior
courts ; requests copies of a list of acts
enclosed with all corrections. 43, 27.
Bayard, Samuel. Oct. 16, 1795. Con-
clusions and instructions as to prosecut-
ing American claims for maritime cap-
tures by British. 35, 300 [copy].
Nov. 6, 1795. The British order
confiscating neutral vessels to France
revoked ; commerce still harassed bv
Admiral Murray's squadron and the
Bermuda privateers; interlocutory de-
crees. 35, 310.
June 8, 1797. With act of Con-
gress, directing sums expended by gov-
ernment in prosecuting claims and ap-
peals in cases of capture to be deducted
from what is recovered ; requesting
account of costs, etc. 37, 177 [copy].
June 9, 1797. Views of the Gov-
ernment on the indemnifications paid by
Great Britain in cases of capture ;
nothing to be deducted from said sums
but the mere costs of prosecution by
U. S. agents. 37, 178 [copy],
- Oct. 31, 1797. In reference to Mr.
B.'s resignation. 7, 408.
Jan. 1, 1798. S. Williams ap-
pointed Mr. B.'s successor. 8, 7
Baylies, Francis, of Taunton, Mass.,
1783-1852. July 18, 1824. Desiring
information as to the treaty made by Col.
P. with the Six Nations in 1794. 32, 76.
Jan. 3, 1827. Asking for letters
of introduction in England for Hon.
Joseph Hemphill. 32, 249.
Jan. 20, 1827. Letters to Mr.
Liston and Mr. Hose sent to Mr. Hemp-
hill ; alludes to the repulse of Mr. Hose
by Mr. Jefferson's administration; one
benefit of the restrictive system of com-
merce pursued by Mr. Jefferson : it will
never be repeated except for temporary
purposes ; not one man in Washington to
justify it, except perhaps Mr. J. Q.
Adams ; many men acknowledge it was
a mistake. 32, 262.
Jan. 23, 1827. Col. P.'s letter of
Jan. 10 arrived ; suspects it to have
been opened; encloses cover and seal
for Col. P.'s inspection. 32, 266.
Mar. 14, 1828. Will endeavor to
obtain for Col. P. some information
concerning Gen. Jackson ; can show
him documents which may change his
views on the Panama business ; hopes to
see Col. P. before long. 32, 329.
■ Jan. 5, 1829. Disapproval of the
Panama mission ; an officious proceed-
ing, derogatory to our dignity ; the
loss of the colonial trade due to Mr.
Adams's diplomatic vanity; remarks
on Senate proceedings of 1S26 ; Mr.
Adams's malignant temper and selfish-
ness ; unaccountable behavior of Fede-
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Baylies, Francis (continued).
ralists ; Gen. Jackson's character and
prospects ; the Hartford convention ;
Mr. Madison's request to Gen. Smith to
defeat the act for war in 181 2. 32, 406.
Baylies, Francis. Sept. 1, 1824. Account
of the Six Nations and their language ;
treaties with the English. 15, 412.
Jan. 9, 1827. With letters for Mr.
Hemphill to Messrs. Liston and Rose ;
Judge Johnson's animadversions on P.'s ~
letter to the North American Review
on the battle of Germantown ; such
wrongheadedness not to be looked for
in a Judge of the Supreme Court. 16,
169.
Jan. 10, 1827. Mr. G. H. Rose,
and his mission to the U. S. in 1807;
the embargo and Mr. Madison's war;
claims urged by the U. S. on France
and Naples for spoliations of our com-
merce. 16, 173.
Feb. 23, 1828. Debate in the
House on the Resolves praising the
President and Secretary of State ; does
not wish Mr. Adams's re-election, but
approves of some of his acts ; the
Panama mission; should not be con-
demned for the loss of the British
colonial trade, and should have credit
for his excellent nomination of Mr.
Trimble to the Supreme Court ; Col.
P.'s objections arise from Mr. Adams's
bitter temper and his political apostasy ;
instances his animosity toward Great
Britain and some distinguished Federa-
lists like Ames and Cabot ; his apostasy
exhibited in the embargo, non-inter-
course acts, and support of the war;
these all had their source in his father's
overweening ambition ; Gen. Jackson ;
his military energy and decision ; com-
parison with Monroe ; asks for informa-
tion. 16, 244.
June 3, 1828. Col. P. is satisfied
to confide the civil administration of the
U. S. to Gen. Jackson; questions as to
the facts of his behavior at New Orleans,
16, 301.
Beach, Jesse. Aug. 23, 1799. From J.
Wagner. In regard to release of Fitch
Allen, an impressed seaman. 11, 648.
Bh ac ii, Zerah, of Tioga? Sept. 14, 1787.
To Col. John Franklin. Dr. Benton
sending on settlers to Hamilton, on the
Chemung ; others expected ; Owens and
Depue ; Dr. Benton playing out a card
of policy with Mr. Gore. 57, 287
[copy].
Nov. 5, 1787. Letter to the Hud-
son Weekly Gazette, containing the so-
called Combination of claimants under
the Susquehanna company to Wyoming
lands. 57, 334 [newspaper cutting].
Beach, Zerah, his efforts to prevent troops
being sent to Luzerne County, 1787,
57, 326, 330; bill found against him
for high treason, 58, 146 ; treasonable
proceedings at Tioga, 147; Chief Jus-
tice's warrant for his arrest, 164 ; his
complicity in the design of making a new
State, 160.
Beasley, Rev. Frederic, D.D., 1777-
1845, June 8, 1824. Admiration of
the style and spirit of Col. P.'s Review
of the Cunningham correspondence;
the severity called for by the occasion ;
whether the means used to bring the
correspondence before the public were
innocent or criminal, the calumny against
Col. P. remains the same ; desires that
he should write a memoir of his own
times. 32, 56.
Beasley, Rev. Frederic. May 29, 1824.
With copy4of the Review; attacks on it
by Mr, Walsh; impossible to avoid
ascribing Mr. W.'s zeal to interested
motives ; misrepresentations in his at-
tacks ; prevailing power of truth ; alludes
to Mr. Beasley's work, 'A Search for
Truth.' 15, 350.
Beatson, Gen., treatise on a new system of
cultivation by scarifiers (H. Burden).
15, 249.
Beaujour, Louis Felix de, French Con-
sul-General. July 15, 1807. Deposi-
tion concerning Hippolyte Dumas, a
deserter. 54, 121 [copy].
Becrford, Ebenezer, of Salem. July 1,
1783, Begging for payment of specie
certificates. 40, 98.
Bedaulx, Charles Frederic. June 19,
1778. Desiring employment as Lieut.
Col. of infantry. 17,171.
Bedford, brigantine, case of capture and
salvage of, 1798 (JV. Coil), 9, 589;
(W. Smith), 600.
Bedinger, Daniel, pamphlet by, against
Robert Smith ; reports to his disad-
vantage (W. Tennock), 43, 231 ; false
HISTORICAL INDEX.
41
evidence collected by him in case of
L'Esperauce (/. W. Fenno), 54, 23.
Bee, Thomas, Dist. Judge of South Caro-
lina. Juue 3, 1799. Request to deliver
Thos. Nash, charged with piracy and
murder on the Hermioue, to the British
authorities, on sufficient evidence. 11,
209. [Waite 4, 304.]
Bee, Judge Thomas, his opinion that T.
Nash, alias Jona. Bobbins, should be
delivered up to British government
(Rev. /. Clarke), 12, 20; handle made
of the opinion by the Aurora, 20.
Beef for the army, ill effects of the Regulat-
ing bill on the supply of, 1778 (Jos.
Trumbull). 17, 106.
Beelclemaker, John. Sept. 29, 1797. Ap-
pointment as U. S. consul at Rotterdam.
7, 239.
Beereneroek, Arnould Barthelemy.
Aug. 26, 1798. To Abraham Marcou,
Philadelphia. Assurances that all ob-
stacles to a good understanding between
France and the U. S. are now removed,
and that all that France wishes is an
exact fulfilment of the existing treaties.
42, 72.
Beers 8f Judah. Nov. 17, 1797. Power
of attorney in British Admiralty Court
unnecessary ; Mr. S. Cabot the author-
ized agent in London. 7, 441.
Belisarius, ship, impressment of negroes
on, absurd and outrageous (R. King).
10, 326.
Belknap, Abel Apr. 7, 1784. Logs not
to be removed from Jones's land [at
Newburgh?]. 5,330.
Belknap, Rev. Jeremy, D.D.. 1744-
1798. May 14, 1796. Requesting opin-
ions concerning a religious mission to
the Oneida Indians. 20, 167.
Apr. 25, 1798. Col. P. elected a
corresponding member of the Mass.
Histor. Society. 22, 141.
Belknap, Rev. Jeremy. June 16, 1796.
Discouraging missions to the Oneida
Indians. 6, 187.
June 11, 1798. Acknowledging
notice of election to tbe Mass. Histor.
Society. 8, 550.
-Bell, Daniel. Sept. 14, 1776. Thanks
for promptness in sending form of record
for ship Peggy. 56, 132.
'Bellamy, , his vindication full of mis-
representation and falsehood (./. Mar-
shall), 9, 425 ; known to the envoys
as X. (E. Gerry), 54, 200.
Belligerent rights, as maintained by Great
Britain (Fisher Ames, 1805), 27, 150;
(G. Cabot, 1806), 27, 213; (R. King),
28, 375; 29, 73, 197, 244; Azuni's
remarks on, 53, 266.
Benjamin Franklin, ship, certificate of her
being a flag of truce. 8, 506.
Benson, Egbert, judge of U. S. Supreme
Court, 1746-1833. Jan. 8, 1783. With
writ against Col. P. at the suit of M. L.
Woolsey for a public debt. 40, 73.
[Wash. Let. 61, 24; copy.]
Benson, Egbert. July 28, 1798. Remit-
tance for compensation as commissioner
on St. Croix boundary. 9, 122.
Benson, Egbert, nominated a commissioner
under the 6th article of the British treaty
of 1794 (A. Hamilton), 36, 37£.
Benton, Dr. Caleb, of Hillsdale, N. Y.
Aug. 9, 1787. To Col. John Franklin.
Earnestly approves Col. F.'s policy of
letting the towns on the Tioga ; cannot
go there himself, but will exert himself
to throw in settlers ; exhorts Col. F. to
crush his enemies and pursue them to
the pit, and not suffer the unhallowed
feet of a Pennamite to tread on land
which the Lord lias given him. 57, 279
[copy; Penn. Arch. 11, 175].
Benton, Dr. Caleb, his complicity in the
design to make a new State of Luzerne
County, Pa., 1787 (J- J. Acmodee).
58, 160.
Benton, Thomas H., Col. P. eulogized by,
1846. 49, 243.
Berlin Decree, asserted in some French
Memoirs to have been the conception of
Jefferson (M. Levy), 15, 266 ; 51, 230 ;
observations on, 47, 9 ; 52, 288 ; false-
hood of declaring it repealed, 301, 303,
306; proclamation of repeal, 54, 227;
Napoleon's proclamation, confirming,
54, 328.
Bermuda, proposal for expedition against,
1780 (3. Joel), 56, 190 ; maps of the
island of, 192, 193; outrages on Amer-
ican commerce in Courts of, 1795 (T.
Pinckney), 35, 304; articles allowed to
be imported into, and exported from,
and prices at Bermuda, 54, 22S, 229.
Bernabeu, J. B., Spanish consul at Balti-
more. Dec. 10, 1810. To R. Smith ?
Remonstrating against the invasion of
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Bernabeu, J. B. {continued).
West Florida by the U. S. government.
43, 313.
Dec. 26, 1310. With copies of rep-
resentations and remonstrances made by
him against the action of the govern-
ment in invading the territory of West
Florida. 43, 310.
Bernardin de St. Pierre, J. H., prospectus
of Hunter's translation of his Studies of
Nature (J. Nancrede). 41, 278.
Berrien, Major John. Oct. 29, 1779.
Application for captaincy of marines.
17, 305.
Besse, Martial. Sept. 25, 1799. Plan
for the invasion of Jamaica, by the forces
of St. Domingo. 54, 40 [copy].
Betsy, case of prize brig (E. Norris), 18,
93; 39, 287; (W. Rawle), 35, 289;
{John Jay), 292.; (S. Hodgdon), 39,
290.
Beverley, Robert, Jr. May 23, 1798
To John Rutledge, Jr. Renewal of
ancient intimacy ; objection to foreigners
holding office ; schemes of Genet ruined
by his indiscretion ; arts of Jefferson
and his clique ; men's eyes opened by
the Despatches ; public opinion con-
verted. 22, 170.
June 16, 1809. In regard to some
Virginia white wheat sent to Col. P. by
him ; state of our relations with England
uncertain ; importance to the tobacco
States of early information ; would be
glad of any Col P. can give. 29, 140.
May 22, 1314. Approaching visit
of Mr. B.'s two sons to Massachusetts ;
desire that they should make Col. P.'s
acquaintance; congratulations on the
downfall of Bonaparte. 30, 276.
Jan. 9, 1815. Inquiring under
what tenure Massachusetts holds the
district of Maine. 30, 347.
Jan. 30, 1815. Thanks for Col.
P.'s letter on the tenure by Massachu-
setts of the Maine district and remarks
thereon ; " Virginia policy " and Massa-
chusetts Democrats; relations of Vir-
ginia and Massachusetts in case of a
separation ; Mr. Randolph's letter and
the Hartford convention ; poverty caused
by the war. 30, 373.
Beverley, Robert. Jan. 12, 3 815. Expla-
nation of the tenure by which Massachu-
setts holds the district of Maine ; no
doubt Virginia would cheerfully sur-
render a portion of Massachusetts to
England, to relieve herself ; rather owes
Massachusetts an indemnity for the evils
she has brought upon her ; probable
consequences of the capture of New
Orleans; separation of the Western
States. 15, 82.
Beverly, Mass., return of 1st company of
militia in, Mar. 20, 1775 (L. Thorn-
dike), 56, 27 ; resolutions of a town
meeting, Jan. 24, 1809, against the em-
bargo, 54, 179.
Beoille, Gen., Q. M. G. of Erench army.
Feb. 9, 1782. Request for certificate of
quantity of grain for forage supplied to
the French army from other places than
Westchester County, that the amount
taken there may be estimated. 34, 6.
[Wash. Let. 56, 322] [copy.]
Apr. 4, 1782. Repeating request
for returns of forage. 34, 25. [Wash.
Let. 56, 323.]
Bible Society of Salem, certificate of Col.
P.'s membership of, 1819. 44, 205.
Biddle, Col. Clement, of Phila., 1740-
1814. May 3, 1791. With invoice of
goods prepared for the mission to the
Six Nations. 61, 282.
Aug. 24, 1797- Requesting infor-
mation as to investments for Gen. Ko-
sciusko. 7, 119.
Biddle, Col. Clement? information in re-
gard to {G. Washington). 37, 159.
Biddle, Capt. Nicholas, 1750-1778, blow-
ing up of, in the Randolph, 1778 {J.
Pickering). 5, 76.
Biddle, Nicholas, of Phila., 1786-1844.
Feb. 15, 1822. With his address before
the Phila. Soc. of Agriculture ; invita-
tion to visit him. 31, 377.
Biddle, Nicholas, his extravagant eulogy
on Jefferson (/. Armstrong), 16, 215 ;
remarks on, 50, 216.
Bien Informe, a Paris paper, barefaced
falsehoods in, concerning the TJ. S. en-
voys and their mission, 1797 (R- King).
22, 213.
Bills of exchange, suspicious transactions
in Navy Department in regard to (J.
Wagner), 29, 105; (J. McHenry),
173.
Bingham, Willtam, of Philadelphia, 1751-
1804. Apr. 14, 1789. Inquiry about
the production of iron in Luzerne Co.,
HISTORICAL INDEX.
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and the price of land containing it. 19,
163. [Bi. 2, 418]
. Oct. 21, 1799. Recommending Mr.
Potts as District Judge of Maryland ;
satisfaction at the suspension of the
mission to France ; reasons for suspend-
ing ; yellow fever on the decline ; un-
fortunate result of the elections. 25,
253.
Oct. 22, 1799. Enclosing letter to
be forwarded by Judge Ellsworth, from
M. de Koailles to the Duchesse de
Duras. 25, 257.
Jan. 20, 1800. In regard to his
lawsuit in Massachusetts. 26, 17-
Bingham, William. Apr. 9, 17S9. Iron
manufacture in Luzerne Co. 6, 6. [Bi.
2, 416.]
Dec. 17, 1795. Col. and Mrs. P.
constrained to decline many civilities
because they cannot afford to return
them ; Mrs. P.'s reasons for declining
Mrs. Bingham's invitation to dinner;
Col. P. will dine with Mr. B. without
promising to reciprocate. 6, 157. [Bi.
3,171.]
— Sept. 12, Oct. 5, 1797- In relation
to suit against him, in Massachusetts, by
Cabot et al. 7, 173, 261.
— Sept. 22, 1799. Publication of
Talleyrand's letters to Pichon, in the
Richmond Examiner ; probably ordered
by the French Government, 12, 96 ;
overtures merely to keep the U. S. from
declaring war, 99.
— Oct. 23, 1799. Candidates for Dis-
trict Judge in Maryland ; Mr. Potts
and Mr. J. Winchester; hopes of a
suspension of the mission to France not
fulfilled ; the whole responsibility with
the President ; its consequences a change
in the administration. 12, 262.
Bingham, William, suit against, by Cabot
et al. (J. Davis), 7, 172, 362; 10,444;
13, 113; a member of the Senate com-
mittee on President Adams's nomination
of a minister to France (G. Cabot),
10, 401 ; clandestine marriage of his
j daughter with Count Tilly (/. Pickering,
, Jr.), 11, 28.
Biography, dishonesty in writing, 51, 241 ;
1 52, 52, 117, 139.
Bird, Savage and Bird, bankers, London.
Oct. 3, 1798. Authorizing drafts on
i them by J. Q. Adams. 9, 417.
May 7, 1799. Drafts of J. Q.
Adams to be honored. 11, 50.
Black Hoof, a Shawnee chief, his address
to Shawnee Indians (J. J. U. Riyardi).
21, 151.
Blackden, Col. Samuel. Aug. 20, 1786.
Solicits appointment as consul abroad.
19, 76.
Blackmer, Isaac. Aug. 1, 1788. Depo-
sition in regard to conversation of the
men who took Col. P. prisoner at Wy-
oming. 58, 75.
Blackmore, Capt., outrage on, by British
cruisers, 1796 (B. Lincoln). 36, 37.
Blair, Archibald. Mar. 7, 1817. To
J. Hopkins. Its being Col. P.'s wish
increases his pleasure in complying with
Mr. H.'s request ; sends copies of letters
from Washington and Patrick Henry,
and gives account of the occasion of
their being written. 31, 199.
Blair, Rev. Samuel? 1741-1818. Jan
16, 1801. Debt due to Mrs. Francis ;
pork and beef ; Indian corn ; Jefferson
and Burr elected by anti-federalists.
38, 45.
Blake, James, U. S. consul at St. Do-
mingo. July 23, 1799. Extracts of
letters to Consul-General E. Stevens,
concerning ship Pattern of Boston. 24,
350 Lcopy].
Blake, James. June 24, 1799. Acquittal
of ship Pattern. 11, 317-
Blakeley, Josiah. June 17, 1787- About
Mr. Edw. Halsey as a tutor. 19, 103.
Blakely, Josiah. July 6, 1798. Mr. B.'s
appointment as U. S. consul at Santiago
de Cuba. 9, 10.
Blanchard, Mrs. Elizabeth. Oct. 30, 1791.
In answer to a letter from Mrs. B.
soliciting an office [Postmastership of
Boston ?] for a friend [her husband, Sam.
Blanchard?] 35,127. [Bi. 3, 8.]
Blanchard, Francis Apr. 18, 1S10-
To J. Pickering, Jr. With depositions
of Sawyer and Cogswell in Col. P.'s
suit agrinst Josiah Smith for libel. 43,
301.
Blanchard, JohnD. Mar. 29, 1810 In
reference to the cutting down by the
Senate of the appropriation for a clerk
in the purveyor's department 43, 293.
Blanchard, Samuel. Oct. 5, 1797- Ship
Molly carried into Bordeaux by a French
privateer of which the American consul,
44
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Blanchard, Samuel {continued}.
Jos. Fenwick, was principal owner ;
recommending Theo. Peters for Pen-
wick's position. 21, 289.
Oct. 10, 1797. Transmitting copy
of declaration relative to ownership of
privateer by J. Fenwick ; Mr. Peters
for consul at Bordeaux. 21, 298.
Nov. 20, 1797. Most American
consuls abroad engaged in privateering
business ; Mr. Fenwick ; good offices of
Mr. Peters ; his fitness for office ; French
original of declaration relating to Fen-
wick. 21, 353.
Apr. 16, 1808. Business attended
to on Col. P.'s farm at Wenham ; hopes
Col. P. will indeed make a vile Gov-
ernor [Sullivan?] ashamed of himself;
liis friends have long been so ; hopes
Col. P. will make the vile timeserving
J. Q. A. feel the weight of his influence.
43, 171.
Nov. 21, 1808. In regard to send-
ing him the U. S. Gazette; gratifying
result of elections in Essex south
district ; begging for information, if it
is possible to exhibit any comfort in this
gloomy moment ; hopes that the resolves
of the Mass. legislature may arrest the
progress of violence at Washington.
43, 210.
Jan. 16, 1809. Desirability of
knowing the probable action of the Con-
necticut legislature on the measures
of the administration before the assem-
bling of the General Court; Mr. W.
Gray's denial of statement regarding the
embargo ; the lie should be exposed ;
Mr. G. supposed to be ready to go all
lengths with the administration. 29, 34.
Dec. 18, 1809. Reports of the
state of Col. P.'s family and farm ; dis-
graceful behavior of the government in
regard to negotiations with England.
43, 260.
Jan. 2, 18:0. Recovery of Col.
P.'s family from the measles ; willing-
ness of Great Britain to come to terms,
and hypocrisy of the government ; Mr.
Coleman's efforts to counteract the in-
fluence of Giles and his party. 43, 263.
Mar. 15, 1810. Hire and pay of
laboring men on Col. P.'s farm; politi-
cal affairs. 43, 289.
Feb. 3, 1811. Col. P.'s family and
farm ; faithfulness of his servant Amos ;
political affairs ; danger of creating new
States ; probable necessity of separation ;
death of Mr. Treadwell. 43, 320.
Blanchard, Samuel. Aug. 27, 1785. In-
quiries as to whereabouts of Thomas St.
Clair. 5, 373.
Apr. 28, 1786. Baldesque's con-
signment. 5, 379.
Nov. 28, 1791. In regard to Mr.
B.'s candidacy for the Boston Post-
Office. 6, 43.
Blanchard, Samuel, business accounts with
(S. Williams), 6, 68 ; recommendation
of, for postmaster of Boston (Rev. J.
Clarke), 19, 225, 231.
Blandin, Abbe, suspicious overtures of, to
Hon. Theodore Foster (D. Foster),
23, 213 ; to, 9, 436 ; (T. Foster), 23,
155, 167, 245 ; to, 9, 421; (J. Adams),
23, 209 ; to, 9, 426.
Blankets, bills and papers relating to the
supply of, to Salem troops, 1775. 56,
53-63.
Blockade, law of (R. Robertson), 9, 648 ;
observations on the doctrine of, 47, 109 ;
on the British order of May 16, 1806,
52, 298; of the U. S. by England.
55, 70.
Bloodgood, , his invention of a floating
battery, 1797 (/• Jay). 6, 361.
Bloomfield, Joseph, president of an aboli-
tion society, d. 1823. June 1, 1798.
The President does not deem it expe-
dient to interfere with the slave trade in
the Danish colonies, under the Danish
flag, though carried on by American
citizens. 37, 305 [copy].
Blount, William, Governor of Tennessee,
1744-1800. Apr. 21, 1797- To James
Carey. In regard to proposed expedi-
tion against the Spanish territories on
the Mississippi ; directions for under-
mining government influence among the
Indians and exalting Gov. Blount's. 41,
331. [Lowrie & Clarke, Am. State
Pap. 2 For. Rel. 76 ; copy.]
Blount, William. Mar. i2, 1796. In
regard to the admission of the State
of Tennessee into the Union. 36, 34
[copy].
Blount, William, his reputed conspiracy
(/. /. U. Rivardi), 6, 396; (W. Wil-
coch), 454; (W. V. Murray), 7, 61 ;
(A. Campbell), 93, 120 ; (/. C. Mount-
HISTORICAL INDEX.
45
Jforence), 371; warrants for his arrest
(A. Stewart), 6, 477 ; copy of his letter
to Carey sent Col. P. by Gen. Washing-
ton (G. "Washington), 21, 164; ac-
complices in his plot (A. Campbell),
192, 208 ; his ambitious character and
final defeat (A. Campbell), 277, 292 ;
his liability to impeachment (W. Rawle
et ah), 38, 170 ; account of proceedings
on his impeachment (R. King), 37,
196; treaty made by, with Cherokees,
1791, 59, 14 ; accusations of treachery
by Creeks and Cherokees, 15.
Blow & Milhado. Sept. 10, 1792.
Complaint to T. Jefferson, Secretary of
State, of the taking of seamen from their
ship David and George, by a British
armed vessel, at Sierra Leone. 41, 137
[copy].
Boakd of Wah. Feb. 10, 1778. To
H. Laurens, President of Congress.
French officers of much less utility than
was originally expected; information
and directions requested in regard to ap-
pointing them ; at present the board can
see no way to employ them. 33, 179.
[Old Cong". Pap. 147, 1, 513] [copy.]
Feb. 26, 1778. To H. Laurens.
Representation of the confusion and
contradictions attending orders to pro-
cure provisions ; requesting information
and instructions from Congress. 33,
183 [copv; Old Cong. Pap. 147, 1,
529].
Mar. 26, 1778. Report to Con-
gress on the subject of Capt. Ebenezer
Sullivan, a paroled prisoner ; recom-
mending that he be allowed his pay,
rations, and travelling expenses. 33,
185 [copy; Old Cong. Pap. 147, 1,
567].
Apr. 17, 1778. To Gen. Wash-
ington. Recommendation of M. de
Wolffen, a Prussian officer, as aid to
Baron Steuben. 33, 187 [copy ; Wash.
Let. 94, 293].
May 18, 1778. Representation to
Congress of the cosb of steel made at
the Andover iron works, and recom-
mending that it be imported from France.
33, 189 [copy].
May 19, 1778. To Gen. G. Wash-
ington. Representation of the unpro-
tected and exposed condition of the
Pennsylvania frontier; recommendation
that a force shall be maintained there
with Col. Win. Butler in command.
33, 190. [Wash. Let. 95, 4 ; copy.]
May 26, 1778. Difficulties in issu-
ing military commissions for want of a
Secretary of the War office. 33, 192
[copy].
June 4, 1778. Resolutions sub-
mitted to Congress concerning the ap-
pointment of commissioners to treat with
the Indians at Fort Pitt, 33, 193
[copy].
June 11, 1778. To the Council of
Mass Bay. Representation that the
Board has been informed of the escape
of many of the British prisoners from
Saratoga, owing to the careless manner
in which they are guarded in Mass. ;
request that abuses may be corrected.
33, 193£. [Rev. Let. 7, 204; copy.]
June 16, 1778. Report to Con-
gress of orders to Col. Hartley's regi-
ment to take charge of Hessian prisoners.
33, 195 [copv].
June 16, 1778. To Gen. Washing-
ton. Gen. Gates in great distress for
arms and provisions; arms intended for
his use sent to the main army ; request
for information as to the extent of
the Commander-in-Chiefs orders ; to be
regretted that Congress did not offer a
larger reward for men coming into the
field armed. 33, 196. [Wash. Let.
95, 8S ; copy.]
June 19, 1778. To Gen. Washing-
ton. Recommendation that two com-
panies should be detached for service
against the Indians under command of
Col. Zebulon Butler. 33, 197- [Wash.
Let. 95, 101 ; copy.]
June 19, 1778. Recommendation
to Congress that a commissary of hides
be appointed. 33, 197-
June 23, 1778. To the Council of
Mass. Bay. Requesting that some per-
son be appointed commissary of clothing
in Mrss. and be urged to use all possible
diligence. 33, 199. [Rev. Let. 7, 225 ;
copy.]
July 17, 1778. To Gen. Washing-
ton. Recommendation of the Marquis
de Vienne for employment. 33, 201.
[Wash. Let. 95, 163"; copy.]
July 18, 1778. To M. Gerard.
American citizens captured on board
46
THE PICKERING PAPEES.
Board of War
British vessels by Count d'Estaing's
fleet ; question whether all such should
not be delivered over to the Board. 39,
150.
Aug. 4, 1778. Protest against the
arrest and imprisonment of Col. Benj.
Flower. 5, 91.
Aug. 21, 1778. To Marine Com-
mittee of Congress. In regard to can-
non imported from Spain ; immediately
needed for defence of the Delaware.
33, 205 [copy].
Oct. 5, 1778. Report to Congress
on clothing for the army. 33, 206
[copy].
Jan. 9, 1779. To Gen. Washing-
ton. Urging that all allowances engaged
to the troops for deficiencies in bounty
and clothing be punctually paid. 33,
220. [Wash. Let. 92, 320 ; copy.]
Mar. 2, 1779. To the President of
Congress. Begging for a speedy deter-
mination whether the supernumerary
officers are entitled to one year's sub-
sistence and pay, according to resolution
of Congress. 33, 222. [Old Cong.
Pap. 147, 3, 99 ; copy.]
Mar. 9, 1779. To the President
of Congress. Representation that the
Board have contracted with M. Penet
for 100,000 arms to be manufactured in
the U. S., and urging that M. Wendel,
coming from Prance as superintendent,
be commissioned brevet Lieut.-Col. 33,
222 [copy].
■ Mar. 13, 1779. Recommendation
to Congress that the separate corps of
light dragoons and artillery be annexed
to the quota of the States in which they
were raised, in order to obtain the benefit
of the provisions made by the States for
their soldiers ; disadvantages of inde-
pendent corps. 33, 224. [Old Cong.
Pap. 147, 3, 123 ; copy.]
Mar. 27, 1779. To Hon. John
Jay, in Congress. Transmitting Baron
Steuben's System of exercise and dis-
cipline to Congress ; highly approved by
the Board. 33, 220. ' [Old Cong. Pap.
147, 3, 143 ; copy ]
Apr. 7, 1779. To F. L. Lee, in
Congress. Blankets wanted for corps
moving to the Susquehannah ; absolutely
necessary that some person be appointed
by Congress to attend to it. 33, 227.
[Old Cong. Pap. 147, 3, 189; copy.]
Apr. 9, 1779. To Gen. Washing-
ton. Shoes for the army, suggestion
for the better supply of. 33, 228.
[Wash. Let. 93, 82; copy.]
Apr. 25, 1779. To Gen. Washing-
ton. Clothing and blankets for the
army ; measures for their speedy sup-
ply. 33, 230. [Wash. Let. 93, 108;
copy.]
May 7, 1779. To Gen. Washing-
ton. Recommendation that the corps of
artillery for the laboratory be under the
command of Col. Flower, commissary-
general of military stores ; Col. F.'s claim
to be appointed an artillery officer; his
great merits in his department ; urgent
need of regulations. 33,232. [Wash.
Let. 93, 126 ; copy.]
May 24, 1779. To Gen. Washing-
ton. In regard to shoes, clothing, arms,
and supplies for Gen. Sullivan's expedi-
tion against the Indians to punish the
massacre at Wyoming ; prospects of the
expedition. 33, 234. [Wash. Let. 93,
162 ; copy.]
May< 26, 1779. To J. Jay, Presi-
dent of Congress. About Mr. Dickin-
son's house for the residence of the
French minister. 33, 237. [Old Cong.
Pap. 147, 3, 349 ; copy.]
May 27, 1779. To President of
Congress. Report on the inutility of a
chaplain to the corps of light dragoons.
33, 238.. [Old Cong. Pap. 147, 3,
353 ; copy.]
June 5, 1779. To President of
Congress. Report recommending that a
commission be made out for Lewis, a
faithful Caghnawaga Indian. 33, 239.
[Old Cong. Pap. 147, 3, 391 ; copy.]
June 11, 1779. To Gen. Washing-
ton. Advances of pay made to Mr.
Garranger ; request that he may be
enabled to make his experiments as an
officer of bombardiers as soon as possible
to save further expense. 33, 240.
[Wash. Let. 93, 206; copy.]
June 14, 1779. To Gen. Washing-
ton. With copy of letter to Col. White
in regard to the pursuit of spies. 33,
241. [Wash. Let. 93, 211 ; copy.]
June 14, 1779. To Lt.-Col. White.
Orders to pursue men supposed to be
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47
spies from New York. 33, 242. [Wash.
Let. 93, 213 ; copy.]
Aug. 4, 1779." To Gen. Washing-
ton. Gen. Sullivan's complaints against
the Board ; account of supplies furnished
him; vagueness of Gen. S.'s informa-
tion and impossibility of knowing how
much he required. 33, 249. [Wash-
Let. 93, 282 ; copy.]
Aug. 14, 1779. To Gen. Washing-
ton. Distress of officers for clothing;
request for information as to boots and
shoes to be exchanged for hides. 33,
201. [Wash. Let. 93, 293 ; copy.]
. Aug. 27, 1779. To President of
Congress. With Gen. Hogan's report on
the complaint of Col. Conolly against
Jos. Jewell ; considers Jewell a very
necessary person in the prison, although
it may be expedient to limit the jailer's
power over prisoners of war. 33, 253.
[Old Cong. Pap. 147, 3, 5S7; copv.J
Aug. 28, 1779. To Gen. Washing.
ton. Capt. Swan's exchange ; warm
thanks for Gen. W.'s decided support of
the Board in regard to Gen. Sullivan's
complaints; shall take no further notice
of them ; enclosing regulations on the
subject of prisoners. 33, 254. [Bi. 1,
240; Wash. Let. 93, 329; copy.].
Aug. 31, 1779. To Gen. Washing-
ton. In regard to Mr. Hallet, formerly
a chaplain, a dangerous person, who
took an oath of allegiance with a mental
reservation. 33, 256. [Wash. Let.
93, 332 ; copy.]
Sept. 6, 1779. Asking for directions
from Congress on arms received from
France, claimed by Virginia. 33, 258.
Sept. 28, 1779. To President of
Congress. Opinion on the necessity for
separating the convention [Saratoga]
prisoners in Virginia, in view of the re-
ported embarkation of British troops
from New York ; inexpedient; not at all
probable the enemy will attempt to
rescue them. 33, 260.
Oct. 12, 1779. Report to Congress
| of the method of employing British and
Hessian prisoners of war for the public
benefit. 33, 267 [copy].
Dec. 10, 1779. To Gen. Washing-
ton. Route agreed upon for the march
t of Virginia troops to South Carolina.
I 33; 269. [Wash. Let. 94, 106; copy.]
Dec. 17, 1779. To Gen. Washing-
ton. Order given to Board of Admiralty
for gunpowder for frigates Trumbull
and Bourbon. 33, 270. [Wash. Let.
94, 119; copy.]
Dec. 20, 1779. To Gen. Washing-
ton. Clothing and horses required by
Col. Sheldon ; applications for commis-
sions from officers of horse ; request for
opinion of the Commander-in-Chief. 33,
270. [Wash. Let. 94, 121 ; copv.]
Jan. 18, 1780. To President of
Congress. Col. Armand's request to be
promoted to brigadier-generalship ; his
disinterested zeal and valuable services ;
discontents likely to be raised by his
promotion. 33, 273. [Wash. Let. 94,
163; copy.]
Feb. 12, 1780. Report on the pe-
tition of President Wheelock of Dart-
mouth College for a grant for the main-
tenance and education of certain Indian
youths ; that it is expedient such grant
be made as a means of maintaining
friendly relations with the Canada and
other Indians. 33, 276. [Old Cong.
Pap. 147, 4, 135 ; copy.]
May 5, 1780. To President of Con.
gress. Request that a committee may
be appointed to examine the case of a
gentleman wishing to transport his prop-
erty from England to the U. S. 33,
278. [Old Cong. Pap. 148, 1, 79 ;
copy.]
June 24, 1780. To President of
Congress. Asking for $50,000 for a
purpose not to be explained at present,
but on the public service. 33, 279.
[Old Cong. Pap. 148, 1, 121 ; copy.]
July' 17, 1780. Report to" Con-
gress on the state of the department of
military stores at Springfield, Mass. ;
much mismanaged ; recommendation that
the present officers should be removed.
33, 281. [Old Cong. Pap. 147, 4, 445 ;
copy.]
May 1,1781. To President of Con-
gress. Recommendation of Sam'l Hodg-
don for the post of Commissary-General
of Military Stores. 39, 279 [copy].
Board of War. May 22, 1781. Pressing
need of duck for tent cloth, wagon
covers, and sails for Hudson River craft ;
resolve of Mass. legislature to supply
tents and knapsacks to their troops ;
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Board of War {continued).
New Hampshire unable to procure any
cloth at present ; meeting of the Con-
necticut assembly called ; observations
on the call for duck and means of pro-
curing. 33, 373. [Old Cong. Pap.
147, 6, 201; copy.]
Board of War", Col. P. appointed to, 1778
(H. Laurens), 17, 48, 70; to, 5, 62;
(E. Gerry), 17, 45 ; gossip about (W.
Pick man), 75 ; order for conveuing-
(H. Laurens), 82 ; certificate of oath
of allegiance, taken by T. P. as member
of (T. McKean), 33', 182.
Boats, arrangements for supply of, 1780
{Gen. Washington), 33, 290 ;' {A. Ham-
ilton), 292, 295 ; for military purposes
(Gen. Washington), 39, 247 ; to, 33,
307, 371 ; 34, 16 ; distribution of, to
brigades, Aug. 17S2, 56, 304.
Bolke, Dr., a German physician, sends
medicine for yellow fever to Col. P. (/.
Pitcairn), 11, 322 ; his motive in send-
ing (B. Rusk), 12, 104; Dr. Rush re-
fuses to use it, because ignorant of its
composition (B. Rush), 25, 189 ;
modesty of Dr. B. in proposing to come
to the U. S. at the public expense (G.
Washington), 12, 123.
Bog, Capt. Archibald. July 16, 1776.
Taken prisoner by an American priva-
teer ; asks advice in regard to his claim
for wages. 33, 157.
Bogart, Cornelius, charges O. Wolcott with
apostasy, to his face. 55, 270.
Bolles, Capt. Benjamin. Feb. 6, 1805.
Sloop Amelia on which apples from Col.
Stevens for Col. P. were shipped run
aground; afraid the apples are touched
with frost. 53, 54.
Bollmann, Dr. J. Eric, 1769-1821. Apr.
1, 1796. To President Washington, giv-
ing an account of Mme. de Lafayette's
efforts for her husband's liberation, with
extracts from correspondence. 20, 148.
Bonamy, Alexis, of New York. Oct. 30,
1798. Erom J. Wagner. Vessels obliged
to take out passengers in order to bring
back merchandise from French ports
9,538.
Nov. 7, 1798. From Jacob Wag-
ner, concerning permit for brig Eglan-
tine, the collector of N. Y. having refused
to clear her. 9, 587.
Dec. 5, 1798. Congress to con-
sider the question of bringing home
American property from French ports.
10, 13.
Bonaparte, Napoleon. See Napoleon I.
Bonaparte, Madame Jerome, objections to
allowing her to live in the U. S. 54,
197.
Bond, Phineas, British Consul at Philadel-
phia. Aug. 21, 1795. The President
waiting for counter representations of
Capt. Home of the Africa, and Mr.
Moore, in defence of their conduct ; the
facts not understood by the government
as Mr. Bond has stated them; Capt.
Home's conduct inadmissible ; a perfect
statement of the case hoped for. 35,
215 [copy].
Aug. 31, 1795. Request to be in-
formed whether Mr. B. has received
from Capt. Home or Mr. Moore any ex-
planations on the subject referred to
in Col. P.'s former letters. 35, 226
[copy].
Sept. 2, 1795. Account of the im-
proper and insulting conduct of Capt.
Home and Mr. Moore, and the measures
to be taken by the U. S. in the failure
of proper reparation being made. 6,
105. [Bi. 3, 233.]
Sept. 3, 1795. Enclosing statement
of District Attorney as to proceedings in
case of the Cassius ; circumstances of
Capt. Home's conduct do not admit of
any longer delay ; request to be favored
with any further information Mr. B.
may possess on the subject. 35, 230
[copy].
Sept. 5, 1795. In view of the in-
excusable conduct of Capt. Home, and
the failure of any extenuating represen-
tations on his part, all intercourse with
him and his ship . is forbidden, and the
exequatur of Mr. Moore, the British
vice-consul at Newport, revoked. 35,
232 [copy].
Sept. 5, 1795. Defect of evidence
against the captain of the Cassius ; in-
quiry if Mr. B. is possessed of any evi-
dence. 35, 234 [copy].
Sept. 8, 1795. No statement of
facts by Mr. Moore transmitted to the
President by Gov. Fenner. 35, 239
[copy].
Sept. 12, 1795. Gov. Fenner's
letter denying that any cause of irrita*
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tion was offered to Capt. Home; im-
possible that the proceedings should not
be made public after Capt. Home's
seizure of the Newport packet. 37, 251
[copy] .
Sept. 30, 1795. In regard to a
brigantine, supposed to be illegally fitting
out in New York ; the executive cannot
interfere unless the judicial officer finds
sufficient evidence against her. 35, 276
[copy].
Oct. 5, 1795. The Cassius dis-
mantled ; not sufficient evidence against
the brigantine at New York. 35, 286
[copy].
Oct. 12, 1795. On the case of the
Pomona, captured and carried into Ber-
muda ; untenable position of captors ;
requests interference with government of
Bermuda. 35, 294 [copy].
Dec. 1,1795. Remonstrance against
the proceedings of the Admiralty Judge
in Bermuda, in condemnations of Amer-
ican vessels. 35, 321 [copy].
Feb. 16, 1796. Acknowledgment
of the merchants of Philadelphia of Mr.
B.'s friendly interposition in regard to
their vessels and property carried into
Bermuda; requests duplicates of Mr.
B.'s correspondence with Gov. Craw-
ford. 36, 25.
Feb. 16, 1796. In regard to pro-
ceedings to prevent the shipment of
horses by the British consul at Norfolk ;
the President's decision that such ship-
ment was lawful and letters to the Gov-
ernor of Virginia on the subject ; hopes
no further embarrassments will arise ;
persons who injured and detained the
sloop Diana answerable to the ordinary
laws. 36, 21 [copy].
Mar. 19, 179';. Requesting his
interference for the release of Benj. Wor-
rell, an impressed seaman ; indignation
at outrages on American commerce by
British naval officers. 36, 36 [copy].
Mar. 25, 1796. Impressment of
American seamen ; Mr. Bond perfectly
right in asking for definite proofs ; en-
closes affidavits of Capt. Saunders and
his mate as to impressment of Richard
Eldridge ; testimony of the U. S. consul
at Falmouth that in England American
seamen are released on their own oath.
36, 38. [Bi. 3, 335 ; copy].
June 9, 1796. Terms of Mr. Bond's
commission to the British vice-consul in
Maryland, inadmissible ; suggests altera-
tions. 36, 104 [copy].
Oct. 12, 1796. Enclosing commis-
sion, etc., for J. Wallace, British vice-
consul for Georgia. 12. 174.
July 27, 1798. Sending instruc-
tions and despatches of envoys to France.
9, 108.
Sept. 28, 1798. Case of ship Niger.
9, 401.
Oct. 2, 1798. Orders from the
Secretary of the Navy to ameliorate the
condition of the officers and people of
the Niger ; has ordered the trial has-
tened by all possible means and a copy of
the procedings laid before the President ;
expects it to give occasion for a signal
act of justice on the part of the TJ. S.
37, 347 [copy].
Oct, 9, 1798. Evidence of Capt. Du
Petit Thouars concerning the capture
of the Niger. 9, 452.
Nov. 24, 1798. Impossibility of
buying ship Niger for U. S. 9, 649.
June 20, 1799. Enclosing exequa-
tur for Moodie. 11, 307.
Boneset, virtues of. 55, 270.
Bonnet, , a deputy to Paris from St.
Domingo. Aug. 27^ 1798. To Gen.
Rigaud. Calumnies circulated in Paris
concerning Rigaud and the St. Domingo
deputies; R.'s victory over the English
at Aux Cayes ; Desfourneaux sent to
Guadeloupe; arrest of Pellet ier; pro-
posal to send all the black soldiers to
India ; Gen. Rigaud's son. 42, 82
[copy].
Books, lists of, lent, borrowed, and to be
consulted, 1828. 55, 278, 318.
Boote, W. R. Aug. 18, 1797- To J.
Stagg. Giving history of his acquaint-
ance with Odiorne. 7, 102.
Boott, Kirk, of Boston. Dec. 30, 1808.
Thanks for speeches on the embargo ;
quietness and patience with which it is
borne in New England, arising partly
from the facility of evading it ; little in-
convenience from it in England ; abun-
dance of English harvests. 28, 437.
Bordeaux, letter from an American in,
describing sensation caused by the non
reception by the Directory of the Ameri-
can commissioners, 1797- 41, 3SS.
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Bordley, John Beale, 1727-1804. June
25, 1800. Enclosing samples of wheat
from Mr. Singleton; thanks' for his share
of Col. P.'s services to his country. 26,
163.
Bordley, J. Beale, praise of his treatise on
agriculture (T. Williams), 11, 401; (J.
Adams), 25, 78 ; (/. Pickering), 37,
443.
Boston, Committee of Correspondence
in. See Committee of Correspond-
ence.
Boston, Inhabitants of. Nov. 5, 18,29,
1773. Votes and proceedings of a town
meeting on the subject of the tea tax.
53, 16, 24 [pph. and broadside].
June 17, 1774. Votes and pro-
ceedings of a town meeting in regard to
the Boston Port Bill. 53, 33.
July 26, 1774. Circular letter,
asking advice and assistance from other
towns and cities in the present crisis of
affairs. 39, 60.
Boston, Selectmen of. July 23, 1795.
Draughts of an address from President
Washington concerning the treaty with
Great Britain. 6, 86, 88. [Bi.3, 191.]
Oct. 26, 1799. Advices from the
consul at Morocco, that brig Mary of
Boston had shipped a cargo at Mogador,
where the plague was raging. 12, 284.
Boston, Brattle St. Church. Feb. 2,
3 775. Letter signed by Rev. Sam'l
Cooper in the name of the church, re-
gretting that his health prevents attend-
ance at the council in Salem called by
T. Pickering, Jr., and others. 39, 98.
Boston, First Church. Declaration of
faith, April, 1809. 54, 189.
Boston, First Church purchases its first
organ, 1785 (Rev. J. Clarke), 18,
275.
Boston, New North Church. Jan. 30,
1775. To T. Pickering, Jr., et al.
Letter signed by Rev. Andrew Eliot,
regretting that the ill health of the pastor
prevents the church from joining the
council in Salem, to decide on the dis-
putes in the Third Church. 39, 96.
Boston Marine Insurance Co., suit against,
by Graves & Barnwell (T. Davis), 43,
16, 22; 27, 109; to, 14, 91; (s!
Cabot), 43, 56 ; judgment for company
confirmed by Supreme Court, 43, 55.
Boston Patriot, accusation in, against Col.
P. of intriguing with Mr. Canning for a
separation of the Union. 48, 56.
Boston Port Bill, letter in regard to
(Committee of Correspondence in
Boston), 39, 45 ; votes of town meet-
ing in regard to, 53, 33.
Boston Post-Office, proposed removal of
Mr. Hastings from, 1791 (Rev. J.
ClXrke), 19, 225, 229, 231, 233, 248 ;
to, 6, 39, 48 ; (S. Blanchard), 6, 43 ;
(S. Osgood), 44; (N. Appleton), 45;
{M. Williams), 47 ; (J. Hastings), 19,
235.
Boston Presbytery. Sept. 15, 1774.
Resolutions that the fourteen aggrieved
members of the Third Church in Salem
be dismissed. 39, 78 [with copy at-
tested by Dr. Whitaker as a true one,
but containing matter interpolated by
him, 80].
Boston Presbytery. Sept. 13, 1774. Let-
ter from T. P. and others giving an ac-
count of the attempt of Rev. Dr. Whit-
aker to subject his congregation to Pres-
byterian government. 33, 109.
Boston, demand of commander-in-chief
of provincial army that Gen. Gage allow
the inhabitants to depart, 1775 (P.
Wingate), 33, 123 ; scarcity of provi-
sions in, 1779 (J. Orne), 17, 294;
(Rev. J. Clarke), 303 ; Jacobins in,
howl against Jay's treat v, 1795 (T.
Williams), 20, 20 ; (T. Lyman), 22;
tyrants while declaiming freedom and
equality at the street corners (S. Hig-
ginson), 57 ; meeting in, against rati-
fving Jay's treaty with Great Britain
(S. Higgtnson),' 20, IS ; (T. Wil-
liams), 20 ; (T. Lyman), 22 ; mobs in,
on account of ratification (S. Higgin-
son), 57 ; protest of respectable mer-
chants of, against proceedings of town
meeting on the British treaty, 1795
(S. Higginson),20, 27, 28, 30 ; yellow
fever in 1798 (T. Pickering, Jr.), 9,
308 ; (T. Williams), 315 ; procession of
unemployed seamen in, to Gov. Sulli-
van's house on account of the embargo,
1808 (T. Williams), 28, 149 ; measures
for the defence of, 1814 (I. Thorndike),
30, 292; (C. Strong), 15, 3S ; (L
Thorndike), 44 ; writers on the embargo
attacked by Gov. Sullivan; justice and
ability of their writings (G. Cabot), 28,
167.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
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Bott, James. June 2, 1777. Bill for
saddlery supplied Col. P. 56, 137|.
Boudinot, Elias, Commissary of Pris-
oners, 1740-1821. Oct 19, 1777. Re-
port of the surrender of Burgoyne;
requesting orders in regard to prisoners ;
proposals for a tannery. 17, 37.
Jan. 7, 1730. Miseries and suf-
fering of the soldiers for want of provi-
sions. 18, 5.
Aug. 3, 1799. Has himself received
too much injury from Judge Symmes's
conduct, to be an unprejudiced source of
information ; but possesses a letter from
the N. W. territory which gives reliable
information as to his character. 25, 70.
June 3, 1808. Danger of attempt-
ing to amend the Constitution ; distress
of Federalists at Mr, Hillhouse's Propo-
sitions. 28, 335.
— — Nov. 5, 1819. Circular in regard
to anti-slavery meeting at Trenton, N. J.
44, 208.
(See also President of Congress.)
Boudinot, Elias. Aug. 4, 1778. In re-
gard to the exchange of one Conolly,
and other British prisoners. 33, 202.
Sept. 10, 1795. Offer of Director-
ship of the Mint. 6,114.
Feb. 4, 1796. The President con-
sents that the tools and materials of the
U. S. shall be used in separating the
bullion belonging to Mr. John Vaughan,
on pavment of a reasonable compensation
by Mr. V. 36,18.
Aug. 2, 1799. Judge Symmes a
reproach to the Bench ; requests evi-
dence for his impeachment. 11, 537.
Boudinot, Elias, hopes of his influence in
securing better treatment of American
prisoners in New York (J. Lawrance),
17, 96 ; appointment to Directorship of
Mint, 1795 (G. Washington), 20, 59;
to, 6, 116-118.
Boudinot, Elisha. Aug. 7, 1799. Gen.
Collot in Newark ; Mr. Mercier's account
of him, and his violent language against
the government. 25, 84.
Aug. 15, 1799. Measures to be
taken by Deputy Marshal Stille in the
arrest of Gen. Collot. 25, 102.
Aug. 26, 1799. The other witness
against Gen. Collot, visited by Gen.
Doughty ; encloses his letter ; perhaps
if we are going to return to our dear
sister's embrace the arrest of her spies
may be needless ; God guard us against
her friendship, and we will take the
consequences of her enmity. 25, 115.
Feb. 24, 1807. Land in Maine for
sale; invitation to Col. P. to visit him.
28, 46.
Boudinot, Elisha. Aug. 13, 1799. Meas-
ures concerning Gen. Collot ; deposition
of Mr. Mercier. 11, 607.
Boulay de la Meurthe, his book on the
revolution against Charles I. in England,
and its reception in France (W. V.
Murray). 11, 309 ; 24, 352.
Boulton, Matthew, British copper coins
manufactured by. 54, 20.
Bourke, Theobald, his invention of a copper
pump (T. Fitzsimons). 9, 67.
Bourne, Benjamin, of Providence, R. I.,
1755-1808. Jan. 16, 1804. Mr. Tracy's
speech received and circulated in the
Federal newspapers in Rhode Island;
little hope of the amendment to the
Constitution being rejected in the R. I.
legislature. 27, 31.
Bourne, Benjamin. May 30, 1799. Noti-
fying relatives of Cleveland of
Compton, R I., of his death on a British
man of war. 11, 182.
Bourne, Benjamin, recommended for Dis-
trict Judge in Rhode Island, 1796 (G.
Washington). 36, 270.
Bourne, Sylvanus, U. S. consul at Am-
sterdam. Nov. 15, 1795. Letters to
E. Randolph on a more liberal consular
system ; application for post of minister
at the Hague ; European affairs ; treaty
crisis weathered by the President's firm-
ness. 20, 99.
Nov. 16, 1815. Necessity of better
pay for U. S. consuls, and an organized
consular system ; fallacy of the argument
that consuls are compensated by greater
commercial advantages. 31, 19.
Dec. 6, 1815. Representing the
urgent need of increase in the powers
and emoluments of consuls. 30, 410.
Bourne, Sylvanus. Mar. 21, 1797. No
change in the consular department in
Holland during the last session ; Mr.
W. V. Murray appointed minister, to
sail immediately. 37, 84 [copy].
Dec. 12, 1798. Answer to proffer
of services in case of war with France.
10, 43.
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Bourne, Sylvanus {continued).
July 30, 1799. Nothing likely to
occur of enough importance to detain
him in Holland. 11, 509.
Mar. 10, 1800. Trade with Hol-
land restored by the failure of the British
expedition ; a consul to be appointed for
Rotterdam ; Mr Murray's absence in
Paris probably a short one. 13, 254.
Bourne, Sylvanus, his property illegally
captured by a British cruiser (R. King),
7, 19.
Bouvier, Dr. J. July 25, 1800. Expres-
sions of gratitude for former kindness
shown him by Col P. and acknowledging
the great benefit derived from his letters
of recommendation in St. Domingo.
26, 181.
Boucier, Dr. /. May 21, 1797. Answer
to offer of services in attempting to per-
suade Gen. Desfourneaux to stop priva-
teering in Guadeloupe. 11, 130.
Dec. 27, 1799. Prom J. Wagner.
The Secretary of State will furnish pass-
port to a gentleman going to St. Do-
mingo, but without any particular recom-
mendation. 12, 515.
Bouvier, Dr. J., letter of recommendation
(F Skipwith), 7, 492; (E. Stevens),
13, 5.
BoUVINGHAUSEN, ALEXANDER MAXIMI-
LIAN Frederick, Baron de. June 10,
1795. To Gen. Washington. In regard
to legacies to Baron de B. and his sons
in a former will of Baron Steuben. [In
French] 41, 223 [copy].
Bouvinghausen, A. M. F. Baron de, certi-
ficate concerning him (C G. G. Grimm).
41, 208.
Bowditcii, Dr. Nathaniel, 1773-1838
Jan. 18, 1814. Mr. John Carlton's
evidence that many of the sailors on the
Constitution were British ; carelessness
of recruiting officers ; and ease with
which American protection can be ob-
tained ; gives an instance of his own ex-
perience at Lisbon. 30, 198.
Doc. 19, 1815. In regard to the
proportion of American and foreign
seamen in our merchant service ; supe-
riority of American seamen ; anecdote of
Capt. Tuck ; suggests means for limiting
the number of foreigners. 30, 415.
Feb. 29, 1810. Criticises on Mr.
.Dallas's proposed tariff. 31, 53.
Dec- 24, 1816, Information in
regard to the cotton trade beyond the
Cape of Good Hope, and Calcutta trade
in general. 31, 145.
Bowdoin, James, Gov. of Mass.., 1727-
1790. Feb. 7, 1787. To the President
of Pennsylvania. Requesting that a
proclamation be issued for the apprehen-
sion of any persons who took part in
Shays's insurrection, who may take
refuge in Pennsylvania. 58, 331 [copy].
Bowdoin, James, Pres. of the Council of
Mass. Bay. Sept. 18, 1776. In regard
to Judge Weare's request that James
Roby may be sent to Exeter as a wit-
ness. 33, 165.
May 3, 1785. Notice of Mr. B.'s
election as an honorary member of the
Philadelphia Agricultural Society. 5,
357.
Bowen, Ephraim, of Providence, R. I.
Apr. 1, 1788. In regard to Mr. B.'s
claim to a township in the Susquehanna
purchase. 58, 24.
Bowen, Oliver, U. S. Marshal of Georgia.
Oct. 22, 1799. Fatal illness of Major
Habersham, Collector of the Port of
Savannah ; recommendation of James
Habersham for the post. 25, 255.
Bowen, Oliver. Jan. 7, 1800. Notice of
removal from office of U. S. Marshal.
13, 30.
Bowen, Oliver, Marshal of Georgia, indicted
for taking illegal fees ( — Patterson),
12, 196; (./. Clay, Jr.), 97.
Bowen, Richard, of Winchester, Va. Apr.
27, 1799 From J. Wagner recom-
mending'thicker paper for printing laws
of U. S. 10, 641.
June 29, 1799. Inquiries about
Geo. Wilson as printer for laws of U. S.
11, 344.
Bowie, Thomas C. Apr. 16, 1810. Gra-
tification in being able to expose some
of the calumnies of Democracy in regard
to Col P.'s public character ; account
of being told by Robert Smith in 1800
that Col. P. was to be dismissed ; had
understood for some time that Mr.
Adams was negotiating a coalition with
the Democratic party ; Mr. B.'s reasons
for supporting Adams's re-election. 43,
297.
Boicie, Thomas C. Apr. 9, 1810. Sending
copy of certificate of Hazeu Kimball as
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53
to statement of Robert Smith concerning
agreement of President Adams with the
Democratic leaders in 1800 ; request for
any further facts within Mr. Bowie's
knowledge. 14, 293.
Bowie, Washington. Feb. 16, 1814.
Rates of insurance in 1798, and 1807.
30, 223.
Bowles, Gen. William Augustus, calling
himself a Creek chief (D. Humphreys) ,
12, 456 ; in no credit among the Creek
Indians ; called " the lying Captain "
(C M. de Yrujo), 12, 516.
Bowman, Ebenezer, of Wilkesbarre, Pa.
Oct. 17, 1787. Mr- Gore shamefully
abused by the half-share men ; Beach
and McKinstry endeavoring to induce
the people to sign the combination ; the
idea of troops being sent is particularly
disagreeable ; especially to those who
have no just claims; election for militia
officers postponed, otherwise Franklin
would certainly have been colonel ; civil
election peaceable. 57, 322.
Oct. 21, 17S7. Col. P. not safe
in returniug to Wyoming ; the determi-
nation to elect Franklin colonel of militia
should show how little dependence is to
be placed on the people ; Beach's efforts
to prevent troops from being sent ;
doubts of Schott's honesty ; suspicions of
his promising Beach to prevent the
sending of troops. 57, 326.
Nov. 12, 1787- Col. P.'s election
to the State constitutional convention ;
is sorry that Col. P. sent addresses to
the people to be distributed, as they
ought not to know that any one thought
of opposing the ratification ; their per-
verseness ; accusations against Sheriff
Butler and defence of him; request for
law books and forms. 57, 339.
Mar. 2, 1793. Judge Jay doubtful
about attending court [for trial of Con-
necticut claims ?] ; should be induced to
attend, if possible ; Robert Martin, Esq.,
suggested as a witness for Connecticut.
58, 316.
Mar. 24, 1793. Suggesting the
names of witnesses in Hanover, Dauphin
County, to be subpoenaed in Wyoming
land trials. 58, 323.
June 5, 1824. Asking for a copy
of Col. P.'s Pieview ; Mr. B. knows no
one of the five presidential candidates
whom he would not prefer to J. Q.
Adams. 44, 267-
Bowman, Ebenezer. Oct. 10, 1791. An-
swer to application for office. 6, 33, 36.
[Bi. 3, 10.J
June 10, 1824. Sending copy of
Col. P.'s Review according to Mr. B.'s
request; attacked but not controverted
by newspapers and especially by the
National Gazette ; the Review extended
to a sort, of historical memoir; com-
plained of by the opposition. 15, 356
Bowman, Ebenezer, bond of (/. White-
head). 7, 576.
Bowman, Capt. Samuel. Apr. 17, 1791,
Instructions for delivering Col. P.'s
speech to the Six Nations to Gen. Chapin
at Canandaigua, and measures to be
taken in the absence of Gen. C. 60, 59.
Bowman, Capt. Samuel, his report of his
journey, with Col. P.'s message to the
Six Nations. 61, 190.
Boyd, Major Robert, of New Windsor,
N. Y. Apr. 7, 1784. Certificate of sale
of public wood on Jones's land, near
New Windsor. 5, 331.
Bracey, Thomas, an impressed seaman,
application for release of {R. Liston).
6, 392 ; 7, 73.
Bracken, Christopher, account with
Q. M. G. 1781-84. 56,414-417.
Bradford, Alden, Sec. of State of Mass.
1765-1843. May 31, 1817. Notifica-
tion to Col. P. of his appointment to the
Council. 31, 219.
Nov. 12, 1818. In regard to con-
veyances by the Seneca Indians, of land
the right of pre-emption of which was
granted by Massachusetts to Robert
Morris. 31, 257.
Nov. 22, 1826. Inquiry whether
the bill for suspending the writ of habeas
corpus in 1807 passed the Senate with-
out opposition, and how Mr. J. Q. Adams
voted. 32, 239.
Nov. 30, 1826. On the bill for
suspersion of the habeas corpus of 1807-
32, 243.
Bradford, Alden. Nov. 28, 1826. On
the passing of the bill for suspending the
writ of habeas corpus in 1807 ; have not
the slightest doubt that Mr. J. Q. Adams
voted for it. 16, 165 ; 38, 303.
Dec. 9, 1826. The habeas corpus
bill of 1807, and the undeserved adula-
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Bradford, Alden {continued).
tion of Jefferson by Federalists. 16,
168.
Bradford, David, of Washington, Pa.
Oct. 4, 1794. To James Ross. In re-
gard to the insurrection in Pennsylvania,
called the whiskey insurrection ; irri-
tated spirit of the people ; has done his
best to reconcile them to the operation
of the laws ; evil effects of sending a
government military force. 41. 151.
Bradford, Eliza. Dec. 10, 1795. Peti-
tion to the President in behalf of her
husband, David Bradford, oue of the
Pennsylvania insurrectionists, 41, 259.
Dec. 10, 1795. With petition to
the President in behalf of her husband,
begging Col. P. to present it. 41, 258,
Bradford, John. June 16, 1778. Order
from the Board of War in regard to
arms to be delivered to the order of the
Governor of Rhode Island. 33, 194.
Bradford, Samuel, U. S. marshal in Mass.
July 23, 1798. Suspension of corporal
punishment, on John Scotchler, 9, 83 ;
remitting punishment, 210.
July 25, 1799. Remitting fine of
John Scotchler. 11, 494.
Aug. 7, 1799. U. S. marshals to
be paid expenses actually incurred in dis-
tributing proclamations, but for nothing
else. 11, 579.
Bradford, Thomas, Commissarv of Pris-
oners, 1745-1838. July 18, 1778. To
the Board of War. Concerning certain
American deserters taken on board
British ships by Count d'Estaing's fleet ;
should be reclaimed from M. Gerard.
39, 151.
Bradford, Thomas. Sept 24, 3779. Ex-
penses of Capt. Noble Caldwell as a
prisoner. 5, 127.
Bradford, William, Attorney-General of
Pennsylvania, 1755-1795. Aug. 23,
1788. With draught of a bill to be
presented to the quarter sessions against
the Luzerne rioters ; if it should be
found, the proceedings to be removed by
a certiorari to Philadelphia ; remark that
all accomplices are principals in a riot.
58, 118.
Oct. 31, 1788. Request to pro-
cure the attendance of witnesses able to
prove overt acts of treason against John
Franklin. 58, 145.
Feb. ] 790 ? On the clause in the
Pennsylvania constitution, allowing the
removal of criminal trials from county
courts. 19, 184. [Bi. 2, 430.]
Bradford, William, corrects mistake in
Fauchet's letter in regard to E. Ran-
dolph (H. Knox). 35, 329.
Bradford & Inskeep, Philadelphia. Sept,
1, 1812, July 1, 1813. Bill for the
Port Folio. 44, 32, 58.
Bradford Sf Inskeep. Feb. 3, 1812. In
regard to their bill for the Port Folio.
38, 197.
Bradley, Abraham, Jr. Oct. 20, 1791.
Information in regard to affairs atWilkes-
barre. 41, 28.
Nov. 6, 1791. Affairs at Wilkes-
barre ; elections ; plan of keeping a
school ; method of teaching Col. P.'s
sons; his marriage. 41, 33.
Dec. 9, 1791, Question as to terms
of sale of Col. P.'s law-books ; his
marriage; court held by Mr Rush 41,
37.
Aug. 26, 1792. Application for
employment. 41, 80,
Aug. 24, 1797. Recommendation
of Mr. Thomas Waterman as clerk. 41,
372.
Bradley, Abraham, Jr., recommendation of,
for offices in Luzerne Co., Penn., vacated
by P. (Gov. T Mifflin). 6, 30.
Bradley, Philip B., U. S. marshal in Con-
necticut. June 17, 1799. Mr. B. has
no claim for compensation for distribut-
ing Fast Day proclamations. 11, 294.
July 10, 1799. Mr. B.'s explana-
tion as to expenses incurred by him
entirely satisfactory. 11, 451.
Brandy belonging to U. S. taken from the
Eliza, 1797 (T. Williams). 7, 425, 447.
Brandywine, account of the battle of (/.
Robertson), 15, 388 ; remarks on, 51,
112; 52, 184
Brant, Henry Young. Nov. 13, 1794.
Speech in belialf of the Mohawk nation
and their claim to land in the State of
New York. 62, 99.
Brant, Captain Joseph, chief of the Mo-
hawk Indians, 1742-1807. Feb. 25, 1791
To the Superintendent of Indian affairs
for the northern district. Desire evinced
by the act of Congress to regulate trade
and intercourse with the Indians to do
them justice; impossibility of this being
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55
done, if the acts and deeds of individuals
are to be taken to represent the whole ;
assumption of Cornplanter in imposing
himself on the President as a represen-
tative of the Six Nations ; his complaint
of the injustice done the Indians by the
Phelps purchase ; history of his conduct
in both cases ; his motives proved to be
those of self-interest, as he received a
bribe in' one case, and did not in the
other. 61, 197 [copy].
Mar. 8, 1791. To Rev. S. Kirk-
land. Regret for Mr. K.'s discourage-
ment in regard to the introduction of
civilization among the Indians ; demon-
stration that their treatment by the
whites has not been such as to make
them anxious to imitate their manners ;
proposed Indian History ; must wait
for more peaceful times ; his dream of
uniting the Indians in one confedera-
tion ; ideas in regard to peace with the
U. S. ; the Indians should be treated as
a free people and their land purchased,
not conquered ; comparison of their
treatment with that of the colonists
taxed by Parliament. 61, 206 [copy].
Nov. 5, 1794. Col. P.'s letter of
Oct. 13 [26 ?] received; is satisfied that
the misrepresentation of Capt, B.'s let-
ter was the work of unprincipled men
in their own interest ; reasons for the
refusal to come to Canandaigua ; Wil-
liam Johnson iuvited to go to the Coun-
cil, because the Indians have made it a
rule to have always some of the British
present, to show that they do not wish
for secrets ; they are free and inde-
; pendent, and can invite whom they
I please. 60, 214.
Brant, Joseph. Oct 26, 1794. Col. P.'s
; defence of himself from the insinuation
1 of misrepresentation of Brant's letter to
| Gen. Chapin ; does not think he had
seen the letter at the time of making his
speech ; exclusion of Johnson from the
councils ; Col. P. would not be dis-
pleased if Johnson should repeat to
Capt. Brant what Col. P. said about the
intrusion of a British spy into the coun-
cils of the U. S. ; perfidy, insolence, and
duplicitv of British agents. 60, 210.
— Nov. 17, 1794. With Col. P.'s
speech delivered to the Six Nations ;
object of the treaty not to drive a bar-
gain, but to manifest the real desires of
the U. S. ; the Western tribes, after
causiug another campaign, cannot ex-
pect such advantageous terms as before ;
the idea of the Ohio boundary encour-
aged by the British, to obtain the
country for themselves ; Johnson and
British agents. 60, 211.
Nov. 20, 1794. On the claims of
the Mohawk nation on the U.S.; sketch
of the treaty made with the Six Nations
at Canandaigua. 62, 10S.
Brant, Joseph, dispositions of, in regard to
peace with the U. S., 1791-92 (H.
Aupaumut), 59, 12, 18 ; conversation
with him in Phila. (J. Parish), 23 ;
complaint of Col. Louis that he was the
enemy of peace, 50 ; his account of Gov.
Simcoe's advice to the chiefs, 257 ; his
speeches at the council at Navy Hall,
July 7, 1793, 60, 153; boundary line
for the U. S. laid down by him, 187 ;
his account of Wayne's victory, 205;
his statement that British agents hin-
dered the peace with the U. S., 236 ;
his plan of an Indian confederation not
for the advantage of the U. S. (H.
Knox), 61, 214; sent by the Six Na-
tions on a mission to the Western
Indians, 222 ; his warning to the chiefs
that they were invited to Philadelphia
for another purpose than the ostensible
one, 62, 10, 12 ; his interviews with
Gen. Chapin on Indian affairs, and open-
ness and consistency of his conduct (I.
Chapin), 62, 210.
Bray, Daniel, Jr. Apr. 16, 1828. Opin-
ion in answer to Col. P.'s request, that
the Greek people are capable of making
clothes, if supplied with the cloth. 44,
316.
Breadstuff's, fearful scarcity of, in Mass.,
1779 (G. Williams), 17, 241, 253';
committee appointed by the General
Court to go in search of, 241.
Brearly, David, and others, Commis-
sionerc. See Whipple, William, and
others.
Breckenridge, John, 1760-1846, his violent
resolutions against the government, and
the alien and sedition laws, moved in the
Kentucky legislature, 1798 (A. Camp-
bell). 23, 328.
Brent, Daniel, clerk in State Dep't.
Mar. 13, 1806. Answers to inquiries
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Brent, Daniel {continued.')
of Col. P. as to sums of money paid
under the Louisiana convention. 27,
257.
Apr. 18, 1810. Memorandum con-
cerning President Adams's absences from
the seat of government, 1797-99. 43,
301.
Brewster, Samuel. Apr. 30, 1790. Re-
questing assistance in obtaining money
due for damages by the army on his
farm at New Windsor, N. Y. 40, 331.
Bridges, ideas on the construction of (G.
Clyjier), 20, 48 ; over Charles River
and others, obstructions to navigation
by (S. P. Gardner), 28, 89.
Bright, Capt. Francis, of revenue cutter
Virginia. June 30, 1797. Receipt for
iron guns taken from ship Cassius, for
use on the Virginia. 41, 360.
Brigstock, William, accused of murder on
board the frigate Hermione, reasons for
refusing to deliver him up to British
authorities {R. Liston), 8, 335 ; proved
not guilty (L. H. Stockton), 532.
Brinton, ji Aug. 10, 1798. Boxes for
Wilmington, Del. 9, 188.
Bristed, Rev. John, 1778-1855. Nov.
30, 1809. Mr. B. recalls himself to Co).
P.'s recollection, and requests acceptance
and criticism of his book on the finances
and resources of Great Britain. 29,
183.
Jan. 18, 1810. Thanks for Col. P.'s
frankness in criticising Mr. B.'s book ;
considerations on moral courage ; hints
that it is greatly wanting in the U. S. ;
alludes to questions discussed in the
book ; request for books and public
documents. 29, 234.
Feb. 10, 1810. Answers to Col.
P.'s criticisms on Mr. B.'s book ; gives
reasons for settling in America. 29,
264.
Mar. 8, 1810. Mr. B. has made
corrections in his book suggested by
Col. P. ; false statement in newspapers
regarding his interview with Dr. Logan ;
the problem why Frenchmen individually
are odious and insignificant, and yet
France, as a nation, exercises such an
influence; and how to bring it about that
the talent, property, and character of a
country shall govern it. 29, 293.
Mar. 20, 1811. With a copy of Mr.
B.'s book on the resources of Great
Britain. 29, 440.
Bristed, John. Jan. 8, 1810. Acknowl-
edgment of Mr. B.'s book on British
finances and resources ; Livingston's
treatise on sheep ; mixing of wool ;
pleasurable recollection of Mr. Bristed.
14, 248.
Feb. 2, 1810. A criticism of Mr.'
B.'s book on the national bankruptcy
of Great Britain. 14, 259.
[Among the political measures con-
sidered advisable by Col. P. in this letter,
although he styles them "visionary
ideas," are the separation of Hanover
from the crown of England, and its occu-
pation by Prussia, the neighborhood to
France of a powerful government which
might circumscribe her ambition, and
the consolidation of Italy under one
rule.]
Feb. 15, 1810. Additional sugges-
tions and remarks on B.'s book. 14,
269.
Bristol, England, Infirmary, subscription to,
bv U. S. government {E. Vanderhorst).
37, 140.
British agents, interference of, with West-
ern Indians to prevent peace being made
with the U. S., 1793 (J. Heckewelder),
59, 184; convincing evidence that the
failure of the treaty was due to them
(B. Randolph), 227 ; dissatisfaction of
the Six Nations with influence of (J.
Heckewelder), 251; their perfidy and
insolence, and insulting duplicity toward
the U. S. commissioners {Joseph Brant),
60, 211 ; Brant's own statement as to
their interference, 236 ; Col. P.'s speech
to the Six Nations concerning them,
235 ; messages sent Oneida Indians, and
misrepresentations made them (S. Kirk-
land), 62, 119.
British and East India goods, draughts of
agreements not to purchase or consume,
1774 33,"95, 97.
British army movements around Philadel-
phia, June, 1778 (R. Peters), 17, 159,
173; numbers of, Feb. 1, 1777, 56,
134.
British captures of American vessels in-
creasing, and to be complained of, 1799
{R.King). 10, 335; 12, 3.
British Commissioners, to treat with the
colonies, 1778 [Lord Carlisle, Gov. John-
;
HISTORICAL INDEX.
57
stone, W. Eden] (R. Peters), 17, 159 ;
(N. P. Sargeaxt), 177.
British debts, Patrick Henry and. 50,
206.
British expedition against Louisiana and
Florida, 1797, rumors of, and attempt
to instigate. See Louisiana.
British expedition to Holland, 1 799, under-
taken for the benefit of the Dutch gov-
ernment (B. H. Phillips). 12, 187.
[British faction, Hamilton's remarks on the
I cry against. 47, 147-
JBritish fleet, damaged by Count d'Estaing,
! 1778 (/. Pickering), 5, 100; plan to
destroy in the Delaware, Jan. 1778 (L.
' Fleury), 17, 78 ; blockading French
ships at Norfolk, Ya., 1797 {Goo. of
Virginia), 6, 331 ; (R. Liston), 333 ;
(J/. Letombe), 335.
•British goods, order of the French Directory
to capture vessels carrying {W. Smith),
8, 134; {W.V. Murray), 273.
British influence, fears of, expressed by
I John Adams, 1792. 53, 214.
British insults, compared with French,
1810; F. J. Jackson compared with
Champagny. 54, 247-
British naval officers, refusal of, to give up
American seamen, considering them-
selves above the law (S. Talbot), 6,
J 395 ; extraordinary sagacity of, in dis-
\ covering contraband of war, 1797 (R.
Xing), 11, 77 ; greediness of, 77 '; more
intent on gain than glory (R. Liston),
37, 415 ; more active against American
trading vessels than against the French
and Spanish armaments (R. King), 11,
139 ; in prize cases, exhibit the eager-
ness and rapacity of privateersmen (R.
King), 11, 534 ; repeated instances of
insolence and oppression of (R. King),
36. 226. 227, 254.
ritish officers in New York, 1779, inter-
cepted letters of (G. Washington). 33,
262.
ritish prisoners in Virginia (Board of
War), 33, 260 ; employment and good
behavior of (Board of War), 267.
ritish privateers, Consular reports of dep-
redations by. 7, 599 ; 8, 62.
ritish prizes of French privateers, mode
of proceeding to prevent sales of, in
U. S. ports (O. Ellsworth), 36, 140;
y. Lowell), 141; (H. G. Otis), 142,
149; (G. Washington), 153; deceitful
reasoning of Mozard, the French agent
(B. Lincoln), 6, 235.
British spoliations, course to be pursued
in claims for (W. Reticle). 35, 289.
British subjects, claims of, against the U. S.
(-/. Adams), 7, 428 ; immense amount
of claims, on inadmissible grounds (R
King), 10, 332.
Brodie, A. Nov. 22, 1798. To Wm.
Bingham. Question why Chief Justice
McKean has not been called on for an
explanation of Logan's mission ; efforts
for McKean's election, and to divide the
Union ; measures to be taken ; anec-
dote from Oldmixon's History of the
Stuarts. 23, 325.
Bronson, E. Jan. 11, 1809. Unable to
find certain pamphlets desired by Col.
P. ; William Duane, an arch-scoundrel
and liar; convicted of libel on Gouv-
erneur Morris ; any amount of proofs
of the infamous lies of the Aurora to be
had ; Duane's appointment to a military
station by the government due to fear.
29, 15.
Jan. 13, 1810. Regretting the dis-
continuance of Col. P.'s and Mr. Hill-
house's subscriptions to the Select Re-
view ; the withdrawal of two such names
can only be considered one proof among
many, that the work is not what it
ought to be. 43, 268.
Bronson, E. Dec. 31, 1809. Col. P.
wishes to discontinue his subscription
to the Select Review. 14, 245.
Brooke, Robert, Gov. of Virginia. Feb.
6, 1796. In regard to action of Gov.
Brooke in detaining vessels with horses
on board purchased for the British ; such
a shipment neither repugnant to the law
of nations, nor to the 28th article of the
treaty with France; erroneous under-
standing of the article by the executive
of Virginia ; the President trusts that
Gov. Brooke's order will be counter-
manded. 36, 19 [copv].
Feb. 8, 1796. Sending translation
of the letter of M. Adet, concerning
shipment of horses from Norfolk by the
British. 36, 22 [copy].
Brooks, Dr. Ebenezer, Extract from his
Reply to Paine's Age of Reason, 21,
307 ; dedication, 23, 358.
Mar. 4, 1799. Dr. B. is willing
to change the Dedication of his Reply
58
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Brooks, Dr. Ebenezer (continued).
to Paine's Age of Reason, if inapplicable
to present circumstances. 24, 169.
Brooks, John, M.D., Gov. of Mass.,
1752-1825. Dec 28. 1813. In regard
to Dr. B.'s report as Adjutant-General,
on the militia law of Mass. ; requests
opinion of Col P. on the probable effect
of the modification of the U. S. law;
good character of Mass. militia ; recom-
mendations made in his report. 30,
180.
Aug. 18, 1814. Requesting Col.
P 's attendance at the Adjutant-General's
office in Boston. 30, 286.
Nov. 26, 1814. Criticisms of Mr.
Giles's militia bill ; it violates the spirit,
if not the letter, of the Constitution ;
desperate downward course of the
country ; Massachusetts militia and their
excellent condition ; asks for P. 's opinion
on the measures of the General Court.
20, 320
Jan. 18, 1822 With report of
Committee of the Council on the claim
of Massachusetts against the U. S. 44,
242.
Sept. 3, 1823. Apologizing for
delay h\ answering Col. P.'s letter of
May 6, on account of illness. 32, 15.
Sept. 6, 1823. On the Newburgh
letters ; considers their authorship fixed
on Armstrong beyond a doubt ; discus-
sion of the probable consequences of
their success, and recollections of the
circumstances. 32, 17. [Biog. 1, 419,
in part.]
Brooks, Dr. John. Mar. 18, 1800. En-
closing amount of Russell's bill for
printing laws of U. S. 13, 291.
Jan 13, 1814 Nothing has been
done in Congress in regard to militia ;
the President, mortified and vexed at
the disobedience of the New England
governors to his unconstitutional orders;
he recommended Congress to enable him
to command the service of the militia ;
they will not do it as it would endanger
their popularity ; scope of the militia
bill of 1795 ; powers of governors.
15, 2
Apr. 16, 1816. Report of the Sec-
retary of War on the claims of States to
reimbursement for militia; facility given
to Virginia ; expedient to wait until next
session before pushing the claim
Mass. 15, 115.
Dec. 14, 1816. Observations on
the compensation bill, suggested by the
resolves of the Massachusetts legis-
lature ; also remarks on the right of
legislatures to instruct representatives.
38, 218.
Dec. 18, 1816. Private letter ex-
plaining Col. P.'s reasons for wishing his
official letter on the compensation bill to
be published ; contemptible clamor ex-
cited in the legislature by such men as
Varnum for their own profit ; farther
remarks on instructions to representa-
tives. 38, 224. [This letter was not
delivered to Gov. Brooks.]
Nov. 3, 1818. In regard to pre-
emption right of Massachusetts in land
sought to be obtained of Seneca Indians.
15,^165.
Apr. 20, 1822. Qualifications of
Octavius Pickering for the position of
reporter of the Supreme Court. 15,
278.
May 6, 1823. Review of Johnson's
Life of Gen. Greens in the U. S. Maga-
zine ; the Newburgh letters ; review
written by Armstrong, and no doubt of
his being the author of the Letters;
false statements in the review ; asks for
Gov. Brooks's recollection of the facts.
15, 303.
Brooks, Peter Chardon, of Medford, Mass.,
1767-1849. Jan. 19, 1800. Letters
concerning schr. Polly forwarded to St.
Domingo. 13, 95.
Apr. 10, 1S00. Case of schooner
Polly; no means of communicating- with
Petit Goave, unless through some Danish
subject ; Dr. Stevens charged with the
business. 13, 383.
Broughton, Major Nicholas, recommended
for emplovment (Col. J. Hatch, D. Q.
M.). 33,' 373.
Brown, Andrew, Ed. of Federal Gazette,
Phila., 1744-1797. Mar. 2, 1786. Con-
fession of lying, concerning Jedidiah
Rogers, and business with him. 35,
144.
Feb. 10, 1792. Declaration that
certificate and confession of lying signed
by him, inserted by Col. P. in Dunlap's
American Advertiser, is a forgery. 35,
134.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
59
Srown, Andrew, false statements of, about
Col. P. (Dunlap's Amer, Advertiser),
35, 133; his confession of lying (J.
Rogers), 137, 141; to, 6, 61; (J.
Loyett), 35, 139, 143.
Iroiai, Clement C, Dep. Collector, Ches-
ter, Pa. Sept. 13, 1798. Prom J.
Wagner. Alien passenger reports. 9,
822.
frozen, Morgan, Collector at Palmyra.
I Dec. 29, 179S. Returns of dangerous
aliens. 10, 151.
>rown, Capt. Moses, of Newburyport,
1742-1304. June 8, 1785. Notice of
shipment of a cargo of iron from Phila-
delphia. 5, 365.
kowx, Nathan, Jr. June 13, 1775.
Certificate as to expense of refreshments
supplied his company on their march to
Cambridge by Jacob Newhall. 56, 36.
rown, Dr. U. S. engineers. Jan 29,
\ 1800. Requesting information about
timber belonging to U. S. on islands in
Lake Erie. 13, 138.
own, Capt. W., instructions as assistant
agent of confiscated estates in New York,
17S1 (Udny Hay). 5, 219.
rown and Ives, of Providence, R. L
Aug. 29, 1793. Commission for private
armed ship Ann and Hope. 9, 231.
oicne, Barnard Clamouse, of Oporto.
Mar. 3, 1798. Request to forward let-
ters sent by a Danish ship. 8, 177-
iowne, Dr. Peter, Director of the
Pennsylvania Hospital. Oct. 24, 1803.
Thanks for kindness to Dr. B 's son and
enclosing report concerning bridge over
the Schuylkill River. 26, 311.
Dec. 10, 1807. Thanks for Col.
P 's high opinion of Dr. B.'s services ;
expressing pleasure in being able to
(comply with Col. P.'s request. 28.
106. ["William Pickering was sent to
;he Penn. Hospital in Sept. 1307, and
remained until his death.]
oicne, Peter, of "Raleigh, N.C. Mar. 8,
Nov. 4, 1814. Asking advice on the
pubject of North Carolina lands, sold
him by G. Shober. 15, 26, 61.
|— Dec. 8, 1814. Character of Rev.
\x Shober. 15, 69.
win, Peter Bryan, of Natchez, Miss.
Mav 11, 1798. Appointment as judge
\n Mississippi territory. 8, 435.
I^nswickers taken at Bennington, 1777,
settled down into useful citizens (S.
Phillips, Jr.). 17, 318.
Brush, John C. Oct. 10, 1809 Re-
questing Col. P.'s support to his preten-
sions to the office of Chief Clerk of the
Senate. 43, 257.
Brutus, ship, prizes taken by, 1780 (G.
Williams). 18, 47.
Bryce, John, note of (— Walker), 5, 322;
(T. Fitzgerald), 323, 359, 397 ; (Porter
Sr bigraham), 6, 21 ; (G. Williams),
18, 183.
Buccalin, Jean Baptiste, passport for Cuba.
13, 450.
Buchanan, James, of Baltimore. Sept.
5, 1799- Account of a project for a
petition among the Baltimore merchants,
on the subject of British depredations on
vessels loaded with contraband goods ;
criticisms on the frigate Maryland. 42,
187-
Sept. 7, 1799. Informs Col. P.
that the other Secretaries are not pop-
ular characters ; not to be compared
with Col. P., etc. 42, 197-
Sept. 6, 1799. Expressions of ad-
miration for Col. P. ; mercenary char-
acter of Baltimore merchants ; railings
against Erench sympathizers ; dinner
given to A. Hamilton Rowan ; dissen-
sions in the South ; Mr. Harris had a
penknife run into his eye for toasting
President Adams. 42, 191.
Buchanan, James, of Baltimore, ironical
letter to him from R. Liston shown by
him as serious; an incessant letter writer
(/. Wagner), 13, 552 ; extract from
letter concerning (R. King). 26, 61.
Buchanan, Thomas, of New York. July
29, 1784. Hon. John Jay arrived from
London ; Miss White [Mrs. P.'s sister]
not arrived; failures in Philadelphia.
18, 203.
Buck, Asahel, and Jenkins, John, Jr.,
agents. Aug. 28. 1775. Survey and
boundaries of Ulster township, Pa.
57, 27.
Buck, Elijah. Apr. 23, 1787- Presen-
tation of claim to land at Bowman's
Creek, Wyoming 57, 205.
Buffinton, Zadock. May 25, 1775. Order
on selectmen of Salem to pay Jacob
Newhall for refreshments for Salem
militia on their march to Cambridge.
56, 36
60
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Buford, William, of Baldwin Co., Miss.
Feb. 10, 1.810. la regard to claim for
extra services in the Revolution. 43,
271.
Bulkeley, John 8f Son, of Lisbon. Apr.
14, 1800. Payments on account of the
U. S. will be repaid, but no existing
provision for cases like Mr. Wilson's.
13, 271.
Bulkeley, Thomas, U. S. consul at Lis-
bon. Oct. 1, 179S. News of the battle
of the Nile ; British secret expedition ;
Lord St. Yincent allows American ves-
sels to enter Cadiz. 23, 176.
Oct. 4, 1798. To W. Smith.
Further accounts of the battle of the
Nile, with list of French and English
ships. 23, 202.
Bulkeley, Thomas. July 18, 1797. Min-
isters to Spain and Portugal to draw
upon Mr. B. for salaries. 6, 441.
Sept. 23, 1797. Request to pay
bills for freight on ship Newport. 7,
224.
Mar. 3, 1798, applauding Mr. B.'s
determination to give certificates to
American citizens without fee; B. C.
Browne confirmed consular agent at
Oporto. 8,178.
Mar. 14, 1800. Commission of
armed ship Rebecca issued by Mr. B.
returned to the Secretary of State's
office. 13, 270.
Bulkeley, Thomas, appointed consul at
Lisbon, 1797, (D. Humphreys), 6, 435;
{W. Smith), 7, 347 ; charges against, by
Portuguese minister {W. Smith), 8, 160.
Bull, Col. John, recommendation for post
of superintendent of U. S. arsenal at
Harper's Ferry, 1798 (J. Nourse). 22,
254.
Bull, Marcus, experiments on fuel. 55,
304.
Bunbury, Capt., detailed by Gov. Simcoe
to go with the Indian commissioners to
Sandusky, 1793, 60, 149 ; conduct in
objecting to let the Indian commissioners
sail from Detroit to the Miami, 1793,
59, 206 ; severely reprimanded by Gov.
Simcoe (C. Storer), 229.
Bunce, Mrs. Eve. Dec. 28, 1806. Claim
of her father, Henry Sheaf, for Revolu-
tionary services. 43, 94.
Bunce, James, certificate of citizenship. 7,
513.
Buonaparte, privateer, fitted out in the
Spanish port of Campeachy, 1797 (D.
Humphreys). 11, 627.
Burden, Henry. Feb. 15, 1821. Enclos-
ing payment for plough ; General Beat-
son's system of cultivation by scarifying.
15, 249.
Burgoyne, Gen. John, arrives at Cam-
bridge a prisoner (J. Pickering), 17,
50 ; transports for his men (G. Wil-
liams), 76, 80 ; misconduct of his men
at Cambridge (W. Pickman), 84;
breaking by Congress of the convention
made with him by Gates (R. Troup),
32, 111, 123 ; remonstrance of Board
of War in regard to escape of men. 33,
193^ ; notes of letter to Salem Gazette
concerning anecdote of the reception of
news of his surrender, 55, 276.
Burke, John Daly, d. 1808, author of a
libellous article in the Time Piece to be
prosecuted (R. Harison), 37, 315 ; let
off on condition of leaving the country
(R. Harison), 381; to go to New Or-
leans and be rearrested if he enters the
Mississippi territory (E. Dunscomb), 423 ;
{W. Sargent), 424.
Burke, Capt. William. Mar. 11, 1780.
Memorandum of articles to be bought
for Col. P. in the West Indies, and
receipt for money. 53, 108.
Burling ham, John, of New York. Apr. 10,
1795. From J. Wagner. Answer to
inquiry for papers in case of schooner
Resolution. 10, 580.
Burlington, Vt., address to President
Adams (J. Adams). 9, 217.
Burnaby, Capt., of H. M. S. Merlin.
Aug. 9, 1775. Notification to the se-
lectmen of Salem that several men have
been seen on shore under arms ; and
threat to fire on them if they do not
disperse. 39, 120.
Burnell, Joseph. June 6, 1797- Depo-
sition in regard to the seizure of schooner
Conception by privateer Springburn.
6, 322.
Burnet, Daniel, messenger from the Nat-
chez, good character of (Col. A. Hutch-
ins, 8, 121; passport, 131.
Burr, Col. Aaron, 1756-1836. May 9,
1796. Transmitting a note from Mr.
Bond, British charge d'affaires, contain-
ing representations, in regard to the
explanatory article in the treaty which
HISTORICAL INDEX.
61
Col. P. was empowered by the Presi-
dent to negotiate. 36, 56 [copy].
>urr, Aaron, hopes of the Federalists of
his election to be Governor of New York
(T. Lyman), 14, 106 ; surrenders him-
self to the Mississippi authorities (B.
Goodhue), 164 ; obscurity and incom-
prehensibleness of his conspiracy ( C. F.
j Mercer), 15, 274; his projects have
I more the appearance of land speculation
than insurrection (F. A:ues), 28, 2;
Truxtun's denial of any connection with
(T. Truxtux), 7 ; Truxtun's account
of B.'s overtures to him (T. Truxtun),
13 ; opinions of his scheme (F. Ames),
25; (J.McHenrt),30; (T. Truxtux),
43 ; (li. Peters), 45 ; Jefferson's anger
at his acquittal (C. F. Mercer), 15, 276 ;
disgrace and danger of electing him
President (A/ Haulltox), 47, 50, 52,
125 ; Col. P.'s demonstration that he
was less mischievous than Jefferson,
53, 125 ; 52, 58 ; his character, drawn
by Hamilton, 146 ; (T. Sedgwick),
239 ; question of decision between him
and Jefferson for the Presidency (J. A.
Bayard), 47, 209-215 ; (T. Sedgwick),
239 ; 52, 58 ; remarks on his valedictory
address to the Senate, 54, 100.
rrall, Charles. Oct. 24, 1793. Cow-
rdice of Mr. Patton, the postmaster of
Philadelphia, and his retreat from his
office in fear of the yellow fever. 19,
292.
— Mar. 24, 1796. "Recommending an
ncreased allowance to Alex. Campbell
Ifor services. 41, 274.
rrall, Jonathan, cashier of Bank of Dis-
count and Deposit, N. Y. Sept. 24,
1799. Enclosing check on Bank of
U. S. to be paid in New York. 12, 105.
Oct. 21, 1799. Requesting a sum
Df French, Spanish, and Portuguese gold
for envoys to France. 12, 207.
— Feb. 8, 1SC0. Request to procure
bills of exchange on London. 13, 161.
rrill, Ebexezer. Feb. 25, 1809.
Claiming relationship with Col. P., and
nvitation to visit Mr. B. in New York,
29, 115.
(rrill, James, Jr. June 30, 1812.
Racing his relationship with John Bur-
rill, in answer to inquiry by Col. P. ;
|xpressions of respect and admiration.
!*0, 46.
Sept. 2, 1813. Efforts made in the
Assembly of Rhode Island to ascertain
the number of impressed seamen, at-
tended with unsatisfactory results ; re-
markable fact that people who are
willing to listen to reason in regard to
other countries give themselves up to
such senseless hatred of England. 30,
157.
Burrill, James, Jr. Aug. 27, 1S13. In-
quiry concerning number of impressed
seamen unreleased, from Rhode Island.
14, 428.
Burrows, Major W. W. Sept. 12, 1799.
To Judge Peters. Will send a reinforce-
ment of marines, all he can spare, to
guard Northampton prisoners at Norris-
town ; an infantry guard desirable to
relieve them. 25,151.
Bush, Major Solomon. Apr. 6, 1779.
Requesting Col. P.'s assistance in ob-
taining an appointment in the invalid
corps. 39, 170.
Butler, Anthony. June 23, 1796. Case of
condemnation of ship Ocean ; cases be-
fore the British Court of appeals in prize
cases. 36, 128 [copy].
June 1, 1797. In regard to ship
Argonaut. 6, 326.
Butler, Gillam. Apr.-June, 1769. Re-
ceipt for money paid by T. P. for in-
struction of John Archer and Benj.
Thompson [Count Rumfordr], fifers.
55, 8.
Butler, Col. John, British commandant at
Niagara, d. 1794. June 30, 1791. Re-
questing Col. B.'s assistance to Mr. R.
Slack, in obtaining his niece from the
Delawares at Grand River, among whom
she is a prisoner. 61, 239.
Butler, Col. John, concerned in the Phelps
land purchase ; lies told the Western
Indians by him in regard to Capt. Hen-
drick's mission (/. Chapin). 62, 27.
Butler, Lord, sheriff of Luzerne County.
Oct. 5, 1787. Anger and disgust at the
ungratefu1 treatment of Col. P. by the
people of Wyoming; impossible for
Government authority to work at pre-
sent ; is determined to hold the election,
if there are but ten votes ; Swift and his
friends appear to wish to compromise ;
no harm will be done Col. P.'s family.
57, 308.
Oct. 15, 1787. Election held peace-
62
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Butler, Lord
ably; the Franklin men joined in it;
does not know what their object was ;
they profess submission, but Mr. B.
doubts them a little ; think the officers
to be commissioned should be commis-
sioned by Col. P. as before, to keep the
wheels moving. 57, 318.
Dec. 1, 1790. Col. P. appointed a
commissioner to take the recognizances
of sheriff and coroner of Luzerne County.
58, 280.
Mar. 11, 1795. Application for a
lease of certain land belonging to Col.
P. at Wilkesbarre. 58, 344.
and 48 others, of Luzerne Co., Pa.
Apr. 21, 1787- Declaration of desire
that the elections for justices of the
peace may take place, and the laws of
Pennsylvania be submitted to. 57, 196.
Butler, Lord, certificate of election as
sheriff of Luzerne County, 1787. 57,
121.
Butler, Gen. Richard, refutation of charges
made against him by Gen. St. Clair after
disastrous battle with Miami Indians,
1791 (S. Hodgdon). 41, 63.
Butler, Richard, son of Gen. Richard
Butler, citizenship of (T. Truxtun), 6,
456 ; (R. Liston), 7, 1.
Butler, Lt. Col. Thomas, 1754-1805.
Mar. 21, 1800. Report to the Secretary
of War, on a new road from South West
Point to the Cumberland River, through
land of the Cherokees. 13, 303.
Feb. 26, 1801. Enclosing copy of
his defence against charges before a
court-martial, and requesting opinion.
27, 70.
Butler, T., and Norton, I. Sept. 18, 1798.
From J. Wagner. Case of schr. Friend-
ship. 9, 344.
Mar. 2, 1799. Same subject. 10,
433.
Butler, Col. William, recommended to com-
mand the Pennsylvania frontier, 1778
(Board of War). 33, 191.
Butler, Col. Zebulon, of Wyoming,
1731-1795. Feb. 24, 1787. Bond of
Mr. Asa Bennet. 57, 141.
Butler, Col. Zebulon. July 10, 1778. In
regard to the threatened Indian invasion
of Wyoming; defensive measures to be
taken. 5, 88. [Bi. 2, 221.]
July 15, 1778. Regret at receiving
the melancholy account of the fate [
Wyoming ; orders at last issued by Co
gress for the moving of troops to tl
spot ; arrival of a French minister a]
fleet. 5, 89. [Bi. 2, 222.]
Apr. 2, 1787. Remarkable th
some people in Wyoming should ru
to execute the unwarrantable resolvl
of the Susquehanna Company, witho
waiting for the result of the session
assembly; lands to be confirmed to Co
necticut settlers without price ; methJ
of issuing patents ; Shays's insurrectiJ
crushed.- 57, 153.
Butler, Col. Zebulon, declaration of a
probation of his conduct by people
Jacob's Plains, Wyoming, 1787, 57, 9'
equivocal situation of (W. H. Smith!
331 ; representation of his unfitness ff
the post of County Lieutenant, 17'
(T. P. and O. Gore), 58, 286 ; his su
mission to the claim of Pennsylvania |
Wyoming lands, 57, 8.
Butler, Wheaton, and Jackson. June 1
1799. Cases of captures after date
treaty with Great Britain, difficult
bring before Court of Appeals. 11, 24
Butter, extract from old French trans]
tion of Pliny's Natural History. 5
312.
Byrd, Charles Willing. Mar. 30, 180
Acknowledgments and thanks for C<
P.'s exertions in procuring him the a
pointment of Secretary of the N. T
Territory. 26, 67.
Byrd, Charles Willing. Jan. 20, 180
Appointment as Secretary of North We
Territory. 13, 96, 119.
Byrd, Otway, Collector of Norfolk, V
July 23, 1798. Permit for vessels
convey French citizens to St. Doming
9, 81; caution in regard to vessel!
91.
Aug. 13, 1798. Permit for schoom
Fame. 9, 193.
Sept. 22, 1798. Refusal to graij
permit to schooner South Packet I
suspicion of her being intended for
French privateer. 9, 510.
Oct. 6, 1798. Caution in regard II
vessels bought to be sold for privateer.
9, 440.
Jan. 26, 1799. Inquiring aboi
report that the Isle of France had d]
clared itself independent. 10, 2S2.
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63
Apr. 2, 1799. Order for money
received of Capt. Joseph Israel, given to
Secretary of Navy. 10, 560.
July 19, 1799. About passport for
St. Domingo for Justin Leveque ; pass-
ports not to be issued indiscriminately ;
not a part of a collector's duty to apply
for them. 11, 453.
July 203 1799. M. Paul to receive
his passport, if of satisfactory character.
11, 473.
— Aug. 16, 1799. Passports to be
issued to M. Vigneaux and M. Foulon
to go to St. Domingo, if of satisfactory
character. 11, 619.
— Nov. 29, 1799. From J. Wagner,
inquiring address of Josephine Chastel-
lier in Norfolk. 12, 389.
Cabell, Samuel Jordan, 1756-1818, a mem-
ber of Congress from Virginia, presented
to the Grand Jury for writing seditious
letters to his constituents, 1797 (E. Car-
rixgton). 21, 396.
Cabinet officers, innocence of, and disgust
at President Adams's nomination of a
new minister to France, 1799 (67. Cabot),
10, 401 ; unwilling to share any of the
responsibility (67. Washington), 403.
Cabot, Andrew. Feb. 8, 1779; Mar. 28,
1787. In regard to goods and furniture
in Mr. C.'s house in Philadelphia, oc-
cupied by Col. P. 5, 116, 399.
Cabot, Charles G. Apr. 10; 1808. En-
closing copy of J. Q. Adams's letter to
H. G. Otis; its "choking rage and an
unjust cause will prevent its doing mis-
chief ; J. Q. A. can no longer rank with
Ben. Austin, for he has fallen into a
'lower deep,' and Tom Webb may justly
hail him friend " ; wide circulation of
P.'s letter to Gov. Sullivan. 28, 287.
>abot, Francis. Oct. 17, 1793. Applica-
tion for postmastership at Philadelphia.
19, 286.
labot, Francis, Georgetown. May 2,
1791. Enclosing letter to be delivered
to President Washington at Mount Ver-
non. 35, 121.
!abot, George, of Boston, 1751-1823.
Dec. 3, 1792. In regard to assistant
postmaster in Boston. 19, 278.
— June 22, 1796. Consul at Ham-
burg; S. Cabot as agent for relief of
seamen. 20; 226.
— July 8, 1796. Recommendation of
Samuel Williams of Salem for consul at
Hamburg. 41, 2S7 [copy].
— Aug. 31,1796. Supposed baseness
of Mr. Monroe ; his recall approved by
all friends of government. 20, 344.
Feb. 2, 1797. Thanks for and ap-
probation of P.'s letter of instructions
to Gen. Pinckney. 21, 26. [Bi. 3, 361.]
May 22, 1797. Acknowledgment
of documents received; praise of the
letter of instructions to Pinckney and
President Adams's message to Congress.
21, 125.
Jan. 9, 1798. With Lord Malmes-
bury's Requisition ; news from Europe;
expectations of further designs of France.
22, 8.
Feb. 9, 1798. Not much grieved
at the attack upon P. in the Aurora ;
" Improbis vituperari laudari est " ; gov-
ernment has some weak sides ; proud to
see the impervious texture of some of our
public men. 22, 33.
Mar. 23, 1798. Thanks for letters
forwarded from R. King; Mr. K. is too
desponding ; melancholy destiny of the
country if England yields to France ;
dividing policy of France. 22, 90.
May 11," 1798. Declines office of
Secretary of the Navy, 'as feeling his
powers incompetent to the work. 22,
154.
Sept, 27, 1798. Gen. Knox would
have acquiesced in the proposed order
of seniority of generals, but for inter-
ference of Geu. Lincoln and others ;
Lincoln a heavy indorser of Knox's
notes. 23, 159.
Sert. 29, 1798. To President
Adams. Excellent appointments of
Major-Generals approved by all friends
of government ; Gen. Knox would have
acquiesced if he had been left to himself ;
review of principles observed in granting
military rank. 23, 161.
Oct. 6, 1798. Mr. Goodhue re-
quested to visit President Adams at
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Cabot, George {continued).
Quincy, on account of the Knox contro-
versy ; Col Wadsworth might influence
Knox • discussion of the question at Mr.
Jeffreys's table; conflicting statements
concerning Mr. Gerry's opinions. 23,
204;.
Oct 12, 1798. Enclosing copy of
his letter to the President of Sept. 29 ;
impropriety of the President's local sep-
aration from bis Cabinet ; Mr. Adams's
desire to palliate Mr Gerry's errors in-
fluences him to put all the Envoys un-
justly on the same footing. 23, 219.
Oct. 26, 1798. Happy that the
military business is to end so well ; Gen.
Knox summoned to Boston by his cred-
itors ; Gen. Lincoln's property attached;
Mr. Gerry copious in his loyalty ; has
defended Gen. Marshall's opinions, as
far as possible, and had them defended
in the Centinel ; the President's mistaken
answer to the Machias address in merg-
ing the great errors of a very little man
with the little errors of great men ; Gen.
Knox not thought suitable by the best
New England men. 23, 265.
Oct 31, 1798. Great pains taken
in certain quarters to prejudice the
public mind on the military appoint-
ments ; immense good done by Gen.
Pinckney's frank acceptance of the
second rank ; Mr. Gerry's unequivocal
expressions of respect for the govern-
ment, and detestation of the French ;
everything to fear from their wickedness
and power, unless we are firm and
united ; uneasiness at Mr Marshall's
answers to Freeholder, which Mr. Gerry
takes advantage of to enforce the belief
that his politics are not sound according
to New England ideas, which he holds
in great contempt ; this not to be
credited ; Gen. Knox declines to be 3d
Major-General, and is seen much with
Gerry ; unfortunate that three such men
are authorized to quote the President as
on their side ; Knox's and Lincoln's em-
barrassments 23, 273.
Nov. 7, 1798. Mr Gerry's unequi-
vocal expressions of loyalty to the gov-
ernment, and condemnation of France ;
mockery of free election in France ;
gloomy prospect of the U. S. following
in the same course ; systematic method
pursued by the Jacobins as to elections.
23, 290.
Nov. 17, 1798. Hopes that Col.
P.'s letter to President Adams, of
Nov. 5, may induce him to think more
justly of his favorite Gerry ; Gerry's
letter a tissue of miserable quibbles and
wretched cavillings; will injure him as
much as the letter which it proposes to
answer , refers to a dispute with the
President at Mr. Wolcott's table con-
cerning Mr. Gerry's character, " where
I was provoked to be rude " ; therefore
dares not say anything himself; G.'s
stipulation of secrecy with Talleyrand
absolute treachery , but our feeble con-
dition makes it expedient to avoid a
public investigation ; Gen. Knox begin-
ning to make insinuations against Ham-
ilton. 23, 314.
Nov. 24, 1798. Mr. Gerry's incon-
sistencies perfectly intelligible to those
who know him ; he wishes to capture
both the Jacobin votes and the Presi-
dent ; Gen. Marshall's value to the
country ; rejoicing at the destruction of
French naval power by Nelson. 23,
333.
Dec. 14, 1798. No time to be lost
in amending the part of the Constitution
relating to the election of President and
Vice-President ; hopes that the Presi-
dent will recommend closing of personal
intercourse with France, and armed ves-
sels be allowed to make reprisals. 23,
369-
Feb. 14, 1799. Praise of Col P.'s
report on French affairs ; Mr Gerry
"too great a fool to have been em-
ployed" in such a business, and has
done " essential mischief " ; bad effect of
the damping of popular ardor ; nerves
of iron required by Col. P. 24, 77.
[Bi. 3, 389.]
Feb. 15, 1799. Speech of Gov.
Sumner, 'and answers of the legislature
of Mass. ; endeavor to raise the public
tone ; and reproof given to the Vir-
ginia resolutions ; weakness of President
Adams's speech. 24, 85.
Feb. 21, 1799. The French afraid
for their colonies as soon as they saw
our naval armament and intercourse
bills ; expected to influence us by work-
ing on our avarice ; if Congress would
!
HISTORICAL INDEX.
65
authorize vessels to make reprisals,
avarice would traiu up a race of de-
fenders of the country; advantages of
occasional wars and disadvantages of
continual peace to the national spirit ;
Congress will be betraying the country
by not giving authority to take all French '
property. 24, 101.
- — Mar. 7, 1799. Indignation, grief,
and disgust excited by the nomination
of a new envoy to France ; satisfaction
of the feeble who prefer peace to national
dignity ; wrecks of European states to
be taken for an example ; newspapers
influenced by those who are attached to
the President personally to refuse ar-
ticles on the subject; extreme chagrin
felt by the best men. 24, 140.
— Mar 18, 1799. Transmitting let-
ter from C Gore ; schisms among Fed-
eralists, caused by President Adams's
unaccountable conduct, a greater danger
than the nomination itself; bad effect on
the commissions on the 6th and 7th
articles of the British treaty; conversa-
tion with Mr. Liston, and his agreement
on the great common interests of the
U. S. and Great Britain ; necessity of
Great Britain adopting a more flexible
policy ; danger of the President's power
of deciding without his cabinet. 24,
179.
— May 2, 1799. Visit made to Presi-
dent Adams at Quiucy ; intended to
speak on the subject of the embassy, but
was carefully kept at a distance ; letter
from Mr. Gore; his qualifications for
minister to Russia. 24, 251.
I July 8, 1799. Sending copy of
Judge Lowell's Fourth of July oration ;
disappointment at the giving up of Col.
P.'s projected visit to Salem. 25, 19.
Sept. 5, 1799. Alarm felt by all
men of information and reflection at the
attempt to renew negotiations with
| France ; unfavorable effect on relations
with allied powers, in case of a resto-
ration of government in France. 25,
( 130.
Sept. 22, 179a Observations on
the proposed mission to France. 25,
■ 182.
' — Sept. 22, 1799. Enclosing his ob-
| servations on the mission to France;
9 his motive in writing them to present to
the President a view of the subject in
the proper light. 25, 183.
Sept. 23, 1799. Observations on
the constitutional powers of the Senate
and the President. 25, 185.
Oct. 16, 1799. Pleasure of all
thinking men from New York to Ports-
mouth at the suspension of the French
mission ; danger of a war with England
and other powers if it should be sent ;
cannot the President be made sensible
of the importance of the crisis, and that
the people of whom he is jealous have
no views but public ones ? Ellsworth can
do no more ; where is Judge Paterson ?
Barlow's Address. 25, 230.
Oct. 31, 1799. Deprived of sleep
by the news that the mission to France
had been ordered to proceed ; apprehen-
sions of the consequences ; division of
Federalists and triumph of Jacobinism
in the U. S. ; the President's declining
a re-election the only reparation to be
made ; has flattered himself that Wash-
ington might come upon the stage again ;
predictions as to the duration of the
French republic. 25, 261.
Nov. 1, 1799. Cannot find Bar-
low's Address ; thinks the President has
it ; will find another ; a very contempt-
ible performance, but may be of use in
proving the connection between our
Patriots and the Directory. 25, 263.
May 26, 1800. indignation of
every honest mind at the President's
conduct toward Col. P. ; unnecessary
that he should retire from society into
the wilds ; some employment must be
at hand, and his talents would not long
remain unsought in Philadelphia; sug-
gestion that the wild lands should be
sold and the proceeds embarked in trade;
a good opening for Col. P.'s sons ; the
wilderness ought not to be tried until
other resources fail. 26, 133.
Feb. 11, 1801. Invitation to din-
ner. 26, 254.
March, 1801. Description of a
farm at Little Cambridge belonging to
the Estate of Marston Watson ; recom-
mends Medford in preference. 42, 282.
June 13, 1802. P.'s letter of June
9, transmitted to the Governor ; publica-
tions of the Mass. Society for promoting
Agriculture. 26, 293.
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Cabot, George (continued).
Dec. 10, 1803. Col. P.'s objections
to the Louisiana convention indisput-
able ; not surprised at Mr. Crownin-
shield's assisting to accommodate the
Constitution to the views of the party in
power ; obvious that the influence of our
part of the Union must be diminished
by the addition of more weight at the
other end ; his own indolence ; arguments
against the probability of an invasion of
. England from France. 26, 339.
Jan. 10, 1804. Death of Mr. C.'s
son; Mr. Tracy's masterly speech on
the amendment to the Constitution ;
former opinion and instruction of Mass.
legislature referred to by Mr. Adams,
should not be considered at the present
juncture. 27, 16.
Jan. 14, 1804. Thanks for Col.
P.'s letter on the death of his son. 27,
28.
Feb. 14, 1804. A separation of the
States impracticable at present because
the evils complained of are in our own
political theories and ourselves ; a demo-
cratic government a government of the
worst; the duty of a just government
to restrain men from their vicious incli-
nations, and coerce them into good they
are disinclined to, therefore a popular
government is the one which indulges
them; New England could not be
brought to separate on principle alone,
until she feels the inconveniences of
Union with the South ; effects of demo-
cratic government in Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, and Connecticut ; a separa-
tion perhaps practicable in the future.
27, 53.
Mar. 7, 1804. Mr. Ames's senti-
ments on reading Col. P.'s letter in regard
to a separation of the States ; the fi rst
thought with all his friends, admiration,
the second, doubt ; article in the Palla-
dium probably written by Mr. Ames.
27, 78.
Nov. 30, 1804. Apologizing for
neglect ; the result of the election shows
how bad we are, and the power of the
Democratic party; thanks for newspa-
per ; the only arms left to punish wicked
rulers; the time will come when we
shall lose this too. 27, 105.
Dec. 22, 1804. Against the cessa-
tion of commercial intercourse with St
Domingo, according to the order of the
French government. 27, 113.
— Feb, 10, 1806. Impossibility of
separating ourselves from the effects of
European wars ; belligerent rights and
fallacies concerning them ; absurdity of
trying to do all the harm we can to
those whose safety is necessary to our
independence ; ready to risk everything
for a little longer enjoyment of the spoils
won by the blood of the hated English,
and while we ought to be considering
the safety of the empire, we refer every-
thing to the pence table. 27, 212.
— Feb. 17, 1806. Read with a melan-
choly pleasure P.'s gloomy letter to
Ames [of Feb. 1 ?] and Mr. A.'s despond-
ing answer [of Feb. 14 ?] ; agrees with
everything except in regard to the inva-
sion of Great Britain ; not satisfied with
her military condition ; not surprised
that Mr. A. [Adams ?] is an advocate
for the absurd and childish scheme of
non intercourse or non-importation; has
often heard the father express his belief
that by one or two short laws of that
kind we could with ease and certainty
ruin the naval power of Britain ; nothing
like great philosophers to defend the
most monstrous follies ; differences of
opinion in regard to the belligerent
rights of Great Britain ; projects of the
ruling party would issue in war, only
they have no idea of taking that conse-
quence or spending a cent for anything
but scarecrows. 27, 227.
— Mar. 29, 1806. False reasoning of
measures to coerce Great Britain, de-
monstrated; inexpediency of passing
Gen. Smith's Navigation Act; the pres-
ent British ministry; expediency of
delay. 27, 286.
— Mar. 31, 1806. In regard to the
commerce of the U. S. ; its enormous
increase since 1791 to be attributed
rather to the war in Europe than to
duties on foreign goods and ships ; in-
terests of commerce quite as much
bound up with the landed and producing
interests as with that of merchants and
ship-owners ; question of relative rights
of countries ; commerce more helped by
negotiation than by prohibitory laws.
27, 299.
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Dec. 24, 1306. Mr. Tracy's son ;
ridiculous non-importation law sus-
pended. 27, 338.
Jan. 22, 1807. Mr. Tracy's son.
28, 19.
Feb. 11, 1807. Position for Mr.
Tracy's son found with Mr. Thorndike,
at Beverly. 28, 32.
• Feb. 14, 1807. Mr. Ames's writ-
ings ; should be free now from all party
feelings ; hopes of certain persons from
Bonaparte's last decree and the British
negotiations ; if Great Britain were only
supported by this country, nothing need
be feared from France ; marine power
of the two. 28, 36.
Apr. 14, 1807. Enclosing extract
of a letter [from England?] relating to
new British treaty , immediate ratifica-
tion desirable. 28, 52.
Dec. 31, 1S07. Mr. Jefferson's
hardihood; the embargo law passed to
avoid a dilemma into which the French
were pushing him, and hide from the
country what would excite resistance to
France, and favor peace with England ;
evils of the embargo. 28, 133.
— Jan. 20, 1808. Gov. Sullivan's
speech ; no good to be expected from
him ; although he does not dare to sup-
port the embargo, he has taken the hint to
attack the Boston writers ; they cannot
be answered, therefore they must be
silenced ; justice and ability of their
writings ; proceedings in the Gen. Court;
the pressure of the embargo itself will
be more useful m disaffecting the people
from war than anything else ; not a man
of any party who vindicates it. 28,
167. "
Jan. 23, 1808. Motion to approve
the embargo law will probably pass the
Mass. legislature ; nineteen men in
twenty detest it, but party feeling is too
strong : secret session in the Senate ;
fears Mr. Jefferson is employing it to do
what he would not dare to do himself ;
never approved of consulting the Senate
before negotiation with a foreign state ;
recall of Admiral Berkley ; Mr. J. Story.
28, 173.
— Feb. 10, 1808. Bad conduct of the
Mass. legislature in approving the em.
bargo ; disapproved by people in general ;
despairs of accommodation with Eng-
land ; foolish policy of Jefferson and
Madison. 28, 199.
— Feb. 17, 1808. List of Col. P.'s
letters in his possession ; all possible
caution used ; has for some time de-
spaired of public affairs, but there seems
to be a faint ray of hope ; the French
decree of Dec. 17 ought to cause many
men to blush. 28, 207.
— Feb. 24, 1808. The embargo, posi-
tion of the government. 28, 210.
— Mar. 3, 1808. P.'s letter to Gov.
Sullivan; nothing heard of it in the
legislature ; doubtful whether it will
be communicated ; if not, the press will
give it to the people; will be read with
great benefit ; will be soon little diversity
of opinion about the evils of the embargo.
28, 219.
— Mar. 9, 1808. Gov. Sullivan dared
not communicate P.'s letter to the legis-
lature ; has been printed and distributed
as a pamphlet ; if we were fit for any-
thing but slavery, New England might
be brought to act; unfavorable report
of Mr. Ames's health ; " Improbis vitu-
perari laudari est." 28, 227-
— Mar. 12, 180S. Opinions on the
probable relations between Great Britain
and the U. S. in case of Mr. Rose's
return without accomplishing his mis-
sion. 28, 229.
— Mar, 15, 1808. His letter on rela-
tions with Great Britain ; Gov. Sullivan's
letter contemptible ; the inference that
lie grossly violated his duty iu refusing
to receive P.'s letter is obvious. 28,
232.
— Mar. 18, 1808. Papers sent relat-
ing to the Sullivanian controversy; the
Governor's fatuity in publishing his own
ridiculous letter; P.'s letter on the
embargo distributed all over the country ;
disapproved by some few Federalists, but
admired by most. ; Mr. Ames's feeble
state of health. 28, 235.
— Mar. 20, 1S08. Col. P.'s letter to
Gov. Sullivan read all over New Eng-
land ; favorable change shown by elec-
tions ; necessity of extreme caution in
speaking and writing. 28, 250.
— Apr. 2, 1808. Col. P.'s letter to
Gov. Sullivan highly approved ; is drawn
into the vortex of politics against his
will; Massachusetts elections; Mr. Jef-
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Cabot, George {continued').
ferson's message; if there is nothing
alarming or insolent in the Frencli cor-
respondence, how does he learn that
France menaced ns? 28, 269.
Apr. 5, 1808. Disappointment in
Massachusetts elections ; degrading ten-
dency of a popular government. 28,
272.
— - Apr. 9, 1808. Small Democratic
majority in Mass. ; large Federal vote
caused by alarm at the shameful and
dangerous conduct of national affairs ;
Mr. Adams's letter intended to counter-
act the effect of Col. P.'s ; events prov-
ing that peace with England is the best
security against France. 28, 282.
Apr. 11, 1808. Has received copy
• of letter of M. de Champagny; sends
copy of J. Q. Adams's letter ; a good
deal of peremptoriness and a good deal
of slang; criticises somewhat, but will
not comment on what he has scarcely
read, and turned from with disgust. 28,
289.
Apr. 15, 1808. Newspapers be-
ginning to attack Mr. Adams's letter;
its fatuities and fallacies ; Col. P. justi-
fied in his present view of policy to be
pursued toward Great Britain, although
concurring in the resolution on which
the non-importation act was based ;
Baring's pamphlet. 28, 305.
Apr. 20, 1808. Suggestion that
an answer to Mr. Adams's invectives
might be made in P.'s letter to Sullivan ;
memorandum concerning Mr. Adams's
words in voting for the embargo. 28,
310.
Aug. 10, 1808. Conference in New
York on the subject of Presidential can-
didates. 28, 346.
Sept. 10, 1808. Dr. Mason's wish
for copies of the correspondence relating
to Gen. Hamilton's military appointment,
also of P.'s letter to D. Foster on a
Washington monument ; Stuart's por-
trait of Col. P. 28, 348.
Oct. 4, 1808. Mr. Gray's and Col.
Thorndike's opinions on the embargo.
28, 350.
Oct. 5, 1808. List of " permitted "
vessels ; efficacy of British blockade ;
apprehensions in some quarters of a
separation ot the States j expediency of
Federalists passing some decided resolu-
tion. 28, 352.
Nov. 11, 1808. State of maritime
insurance; of no avail that our state-
ments are correct, if people prefer to
believe otherwise. 28, 358.
Nov. 23, 1808. Mr. Preble; Can-
ning's masterly speech ; does not wonder
at the rage of the friends of administra-
tion ; mortifying to see how easily good
men can be duped into lending support
to bad measures ; hope that New Eng-
land will steadily oppose a war with
Britain. 28, 364.
Dec. 13, 1808. Remarks on Wm.
Gray, Esq. ; his political opinions greatly
biassed by his private interest ; must not
be allowed to produce or continue suf-
fering that he may profit by it ; folly of
placing the conduct of France and Great
Britain on the same ground of injustice.
28, 389.
Dec. 15, 1808. The governing
party compelled to abandon their defence
of France ; dishonesty in placing France
and Great Britain on the same level as
aggressors ; analysis of the Despatches
in the Centinel and Repertory of Dec.
12-14, exposing the duplicity of the gov-
ernment ; Mr. Gallatin's letter ; thanks
for and admiration of P.'s speeches on
the embargo. 28, 398.
Jan. 7, 1809. To S. Putnam. Mr.
W. Gray's denial of his statement con-
cerning the amount of our foreign com-
merce; as the statement was made to
Mr. C. he is anxious that the fact should
be established ; desires Mr. Putnam to
remind Mr. Gray of the time and place
where the statement mentioned by Col.
Pickering was made. 38, 142^.
Jan. 8, 1809. Mr. W. Gray's ex-
planation of his denial of statement in
regard to embargo ; gratification with
speeches of Federal senators ; old com-
mercial folly respecting sources of supply
to Great Britain shown up by Mr. Lloyd.
29, 5.
■ Jan. 12, 1809. Unsatisfactory con-
duct of Mr. W. Gray in regard to his
denial ; a public exposure hardly worth
the trouble unless to vindicate Col P.'s
reputation, which is entirely unnecessary.
29, 19.
Jan. 13, 1809. To editors of Essex
HISTORICAL INDEX.
69
Register. Statement in regard to Mr.
William Gray's declaration concerning
our foreign commerce, in case of the
embargo being raised, which declaration
was quoted by Col. Pickering and deuied
by Mr. Gray. 38, 142 ; 48, 54 [news-
paper cuttings].
— Jan. 18, 1809. Mr. Lowell's Ana-
lysis ; Federalists in Mass. agree with
Col. P. in his views of administration
measures ; relations with England ;
shall send his testimony on Mr. Gray's
conversation to the Essex Register.
29, 38.
— Jan. 19, 1809. Explains reasons
of Massachusetts Federalists for their
course in regard to the embargo. 29,
47,
— Feb. 3, 1809. Alludes to the story
of Moliere's always reading his literary
efforts to an old woman ; acts the old
woman himself so incessantly that he
has had no time to reply to letters ; Mr.
Gray will never be good for anything to
the cause of our country; but still thinks
it not worth while to expose him ; no
man needs to be convinced of Col. P.'s
honesty. 29, 83.
— May 9, 1809. Mr. Du Buc's pro-
position [for the fortification of the town
of Boston r] the business of the general
government and not the town or the
State. 29, 129.
— Oct. 31, 1809. Mr. J. Turner
Sargent, a friend of Mr. Degen of Balti-
more, likely to be able to procure infor-
mation as to the bills of exchange pur-
chased by the Smiths. 29, 175.
— Jan. 20, 1810. Mr. Wm. King's
declarations in regard to the embargo ;
encloses letter from Mr. Gore on the
same subject ; recommends a Letter on
the genius and policy of the French
government. 29, 238. '
— Mar. 28, 1810. In answer to Col.
P.'s letter of Mar. 19 on the dishonesty
and misrepresentations of the govern-
ment on Mr. Jackson's business; its
reasoning forcible and could not fail to
satisfy honest doubt; but men are so
determined not to read anything which
proves the falsehood or fallacy of the
government, that he thinks it best not
to publish at present; sends paragraph
from Boston Gazette, proving the mis-
representation of our government. 29,
313.
June 11, 1813. Impossible to give
any opinions on the repeal of the non-
importation law ; conflicting opinions of
others; indifferent to them himself; as
the nation is so wicked and unjust as to
enter on the war, it will do them good
to suffer for it ; obeys the laws, but re-
frains from any voluntary aid to the war.
30, 83.
Jan. 25, 1815. Enclosing Col. P.'s
letter of Dec. 31, which has only just
reached him; thinks it possible it may
have been tampered with ; sends it to
Col. P. that he may know precisely its
contents. 30, 389.
Dec. 20, 1815. In answer to Col.
P.'s request for his views on the subject
of prohibitory duties on cotton ; cannot
add much to what P. has already sug-
gested, but gives some additional opin-
ions. 30, 413.
and others. 1804. Subscription for
the benefit of the children of Alexander
Hamilton. 38, 85.
Nov. 16, 1804. In regard to con-
veyance of land to executors of Gen.
Hamilton. 38, 92.
Trustees. Nov. 16, 1804. To
John B. Church and others, executors of
A. Hamilton. In regard to conveyance of
Pennsylvania lands for the benefit of
Gen. Hamilton's family. 38, 93.
Jan. 1, 1805. To J. B. Church
et al. executors. Suggestions as to con-
veyance of land to heirs of Gen. Hamil-
ton. 38, 96 [copy].
Cabot, George. June 11, 1796. The Ham-
burg consulate, and Mr. Parish ; salary
of commercial agent at London. 6, 185.
May 5, 1798. Mr. C's appoint-
ment as Secretary of the Navy, 8, 408 ;
letter urging acceptance, 409.
Sept. 20, 1798. The Knox and
Hamilton question ; inconsistency of
Gen. Knox's professions and practice;
Col. P. recommends an effort to prevail
on President Adams "to acquiesce in
the first arrangement." 9, 352.
Oct. 20, 1798. Message from Gen.
Pinckney to Hamilton; Mr. King's ac-
count of Hauteval. 9, 493.
Nov. 6, 1798. Money embarrass-
ments of Gens. Knox and Lincoln ;
70
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Cabot, George {continued).
Pinckney's conduct with regard to Ha-
milton contrasted with Knox's; Gen.
Marshall, and the President's high opin-
ion of him ; remarks on Mr. Gerry and
his letter. 9, 574.
Nov. 10, 1798. Gen. Marshall's
high character; President Adams's weak-
ness for Gerry; his high opinion of
Marshall. 9, 614.
Feb. 2, 1799. Remarks on passages
in Col. P.'s Report on French affairs
relating to Mr. Gerry struck out by
President Adams ; the latter's plan of
sending another envoy deplored ; no
treaty with France to be hoped for. 10,
316.
Feb. 21, 1799. Ignorance of Cabi-
net officers of President Adams's inten-
tion to nominate a minister to France
and their disgust therewith ; the nomina-
tion referred to a committee, to endeavor
to make it less mischievous ; the Presi-
dent's character gone ; satirized in Por-
cupine's Gazette and praised by the
Aurora. 10, 401.
Feb. 26, 1799. Mr. Murray's
nomination negatived ; Oliver Ellsworth,
Mr. Murray, and Patrick Henry ap-
pointed a commission to treat with
France ; seeds from Marseilles for Mr.
C. and for Judge Lowell. 10, 417.
Sept. 13, 1799. In regard to the
Federalist principle that the Senate has
no right to decide on a measure proposed
by the President, but only on the men
selected to carry it out ; Col. P. regrets
that a stand had not been made in the
matter of the mission to France. 12,
47.
Sept. 29, 1799. Further considera-
tions respecting the controlling power
of the Senate ; Judge Ellsworth's letter
from the President, with prospect of the
suspension of the mission to France ; the
President's coming to Trenton a pro-
mising circumstance. 12, 125.
Oct. 22, 1799. The French mis-
sion ordered to proceed; effect of the
measure to change the administration ;
Mr. Murray's prediction concerning the
French republic, against President
Adams's. 12, 260.
Oct. 24, 1799. President Adams's
decision concerning the mission to
France made without consultation with
the Cabinet ; his strange ideas as recited
by Judge Ellsworth. 12, 276.
— June 16, 1800. Gov. McKean's
influence with President Adams for the
pardon of the Pennsylvania insurgents ;
Mr. Adams's contradictions in statements
concerning Col. P. ; his removal of
Jacob Mayer ; his remarks on Mr. Jef-
ferson; Mr. Adams unfit for a public
trust. 38, 34 [copy].
— Jan. 4, 1804. Letter of condolence,
on the death of Mr. Cabot's son. 14.
77. [Bi. 4, 88.]
— Jan. 29, 1S04. On the reasons for
the discontent of Federalists with the
present times ; improbability of a much
longer continuance of the Union, and
expediency of secession and the forma-
tion of a Northern confederacy. 14,
93.
— Oct. 8, 1805. On the cultivation
of potatoes. 14, 129.
— Mar. 11, 1808. In regard to Col.
P.'s correspondence with Gov. Sullivan
on the embargo ; Col. P. commits the
question of publication to Mr. C.'s dis-
cretion. 14, 195.
— Mar. 13, 1808. Publication of cor-
respondence with Gov. Sullivan ; regrets
for Mr. Ames's feeble condition ; ami-
able character of Mr. Rose, the English
envoy ; Mr. King's letter on the impor-
tance of peace. 14, 198.
— Apr. 22, 1S08. Col. P. appalled
at the length of his third letter to Gov.
Sullivan ; importance of publication ; bill
to suspend the embargo conditionally ;
strange conduct of J. Q. Adams. 14,
206.
— Dec. 1, 1808. Mortifying situation
of the administration in consequence of
Mr. Canning's letter ; dishonesty of the
administration exposed ; may have some
effect on the Madison administration;
absurd importance attached by Jeffer-
sonians to P.'s letters on the embargo.
14, 214.
— Dec. 30, 1808. Mr. Wm. Gray's
denial of statements quoted by Col. P.
in his letter to Gov. Sullivan ; expedient
that he should be either exposed or made
to retract his denial ; proofs of the state-
ment and motives of his denial. 14,
219.
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71
Jan. 11, 1809. Criticism of the
idea in J. Lowell's Analysis of the cor-
respondence with Great Britain and
France, that the removal of the embargo
will bring on war with Great Britain;
the administration have no idea of war ;
their gasconades are only intended to
impose on the people and keep them
qniet nnder the embargo ; popularity of
the government would be destroyed by
the immense expenses ; the possible an-
nexation of Canada and Nova Scotia
would only strengthen the Northern
States, which is the last thing they wish
to do. 14, 221.
Mar. 19, 1810. Dishonesty and
misrepresentation of the National Intel-
ligencer ; history of the dismissal of Mr.
Jackson, the British ambassador ; ma-
noeuvres of Mr. Smith, the Secretary of
State, to avoid any agreement. 14, 279.
Dec. 31, 1814. Enclosing extracts
from letter of Gouverneur Morris of Dec.
22, coucerning the power of Congress
to borrow money, the Hartford conven-
tion and the Ghent negotiations ; at-
tempt to pass the national bank bill in
the House defeated by an adjournment ;
attempt for a compromise probably in-
effectual. 15, 78.
Dec. 14, 1S15. Asking for infor-
mation as to probable effect of prohibi-
tory duties on cotton goods. 15, 102.
Jabot, George, causes a vindication of
Gen. Marshall to be written for Colum-
bian Centinel (T. Sedgwick), 9, 572;
character of (G. H. Rose), 14, 201;
(W. B. Sprague), 16, 331 ; pessimistic
views of the commonwealth (/. Lowell),
15, 64; his objections to President J.
Adams, 55, 208.
^abot, Samuel. Feb. 16, 1S05. With draft
for expenses of suit of Graves & Barnwell
vs. Boston Marine Ins. Co. 43, 56.
'Jabot, Samuel. June 29, 1796. Appoint-
ment and instructions as agent to Com-
missioners under the 7th article of the
British treaty. 36, 136 [copy].
July 8, 1797. Answer to applica-
tion for increase of pay. 6, 404.
I Oct. 31, 1797. President Adams's
| return to Philadelphia. 7, 406.
Nov. 27, 1707. From J. Wagner.
I Respecting papers in cases of condemned
I vessels. 7, 474.
r Jan. 1, 1798. Mr. C.'s allowances
increased ; S. Williams appointed U. S.
consul at London. 8, 8.
Jan. 10, 1798. Schooner John and
Mary condemned for irregular certificate.
8, 37-
Feb. 6, 1798. From J. Wagner.
Ordering proceedings in case of schooner
Farnham. 8, 113.
Cabot, Samuel, value of his services to
American claimants in London (S. Hig-
GIXSON). 21, 160.
Cabot et ah vs. W. Bingham, lawsuit of [J.
Davis), 7, 172, 362; 10, 444; {W.
Bingham), 7, 173.
Cadwallader, Col. Lambert, 1743-1823.
Dec. 30, 1803. Thanks and admiration
for Mr. Tracy's speech ; contagion of
innovation spreading in every direction ;
Col. C. hopes that Col. P. may some
time see some result of his labors. 26,
368.
May, 1822. Account of the loss of
Fort Washington in 1776. 31, 382.
Cadwallader, Col. Lambert. May 18,
1822. Gen. Greene and Fort Washing-
ton ; asks for statement of facts, Col. C.
having been one of the garrison. 15,
279.
Caldwell, Elias B. Apr. 3, 1810. Mr.
T. C. Bowie's account of the informa-
tion obtained from Robert Smith in
1800, that Col. P. was to be removed
from office ; coalition between Mr. Adams
and the Democratic party to support his
re-election on condition of removing Col.
P. and pardoning Fries, the Pennsylvania
insurgent. 43, 294.
Caldwell, John, chief clerk of War Depart-
ment. July 16, 1798. Order for can-
non-shot. 9, 54.
Caldwell, John, recommendation of, for
Treasurer of the Mint, 1797 (/. Adams),
7, 168 ; (/. McBennj), 182.
Caldwell, Capt. Noble, expenses of, as a
prisoner of war, 1779 (T. Bradford).
5, 127.
Caldwell, Samuel. Sept. 23, 17S0. Com-
plaint of non-payment for prize Hope
and stores. 5, 185.
Calhoun, John Caldwell, 1782-1850.
Apr. 29, 1821. Satisfaction in Col. P.'s
approbation of Mr. C.'s report on the
reduction of the army; he will always
endeavor to deserve it; a mere decep-
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Calhoun, John Caldwell {continued).
tion, to place our militia on the footing
of regular troops ; further remarks on
the subject. 31, 345.
Calhoun, John Caldwell. Dec. 26, 1820.
On the military peace establishment of
the U. S. ; Mr. C.'s report as Secretary
of War ; militia and the Swiss system.
15, 237.
Calhoun, John Caldwell, notes of his speech
on the Rifle regiments bill, Feb. 8, 1814,
55, 58; observations on his report on
reducing the army, 1818, 169.
Callbeck, P. Dec. 13, 1775. To Com-
mittee of Safety of Salem. Request to
be allowed to ship provisions for the
island of St. John, for the use of his
family. 39, 129.
Callender, James T., d. 1813, author of
The Prospect before us, containing cal-
umnies against Washington and Adams ;
paid by Jefferson for writing it (S. Hig-
ginson), 14, 83 ; 46, 144 ; proof of his
being employed and paid for writing
calumnies in the Aurora (J. McHenry),
28, 283 ; Jefferson's letters to him pub-
licly exhibited (W. Golds borough), 15,
376 ; history of his imprisonment and
pardon (N. Paine), 16, 148 ; extracts
from The Prospect before us (J. Mc-
Henry), 28, 299.
Calvinism, equally shocking and absurd
(Rev. J. Clarke) 19, 39.
Calwell, James. July 22, 1778. To
Elias Boudinot. In behalf of fishermen
from Staten and Long Islands carried
off by French fleet. 39, 152.
Cambauld, Richard, Vice-Admiralty Judge
in West Indies, infamous character and
decisions of (R. King), 8, 100,394;
37, 250, 298; (A Hamilton), 8, 538;
refusal to furnish copies of proceedings
(R. Lislon), 7, 422, 451 ; (S. Sewall),
584; (T. Smith), 8, 33; (R. King),
37, 251 ; his arbitrary removal of Vice-
Admiralty Court to St. Nicholas Mole
(W.Rawle), 9, 194.
Cambray, Col. Louis Antoine Jean Bap-
tiste de, a French officer. Nov. 18,
1797. Request and power of attorney
to Col. P. to receive money due him for
arrears of pay from the U. S. 41, 393.
Cambray, Col. Louis Antoine Jean Bap-
tiste de, means of remitting money due
him (W. V. Murray). 11, 200.
Cambreleng, Churchill C, 1786-1862.
Mar. 18, 1828. Will examine the doc-
uments relating to Gen. Hazen's claim,
and will advocate it with pleasure, if
possible. 32, 337-
Cambridge, Mass., petition of, to be made
a port of delivery, 1804 (N. C. Lee).
43, 33.
Camden, battle of, and retreat of Gates.
51, 215.
Cameron, Hon. Duncan, of Stagville, N. C.
Dec. 8, 1814. Gottlieb Shober and his
fraudulent sale to Col. P. of North Caro-
lina lands ; thanks for information sent
by Judge C. 15, 70.
Camp equipage, cost of, 1780, 56, 182;
returns of, in possession of different
corps, 203; proposed allowance of, 1782,
299.
Campaign of 1782 ; preparations for (G.
Washington). 34, 2.
Campbell, Col. Arthur, of Washington,
Va. July 29, 1797- Inquiries intended
to put the administration on its guard,
concerning Gov. Sevier of Tennessee,
Gov. Matthews of Georgia, John Mc-
Kee, an Indian agent, and others sus-
pected of being concerned in Blount's
plot. 21, 192.
Aug. 7, 1797. More persons con-
cerned in Blount's secret expedition ;
Zach. Cox ; not probable that it is des-
tined against Spanish settlements, but
rather against the Indians. 21, 208.
Sept. 26, 1797. Bloodshed saved by
an energetic government; excellent effect
of arrival of Col. Butler ; preposterous
claims of Zach. Cox and Georgia people
on Indian lands ; hopes of lenity for
unconscious encroachments. 21, 263.
Oct. 1, 1797. Election as Senator
for Tennessee lost by Gov. Blount ; final
overthrow of him and his plans. 21,
277.
Oct. 7> 1797- Satisfaction with
P.'s letter to Chev. de Yrujo ; the latter
the dupe of Gov. Blount ; Blount's am-
bitions and character ; mischievous influ-
ence of Paine's writings ; Dr. Brooks's
answer to the Age of Reason. 21, 292.
Oct. 20, 1797. Dr E. Brooks's
answer to Paine's Age of Reason. 21,
305.
Oct. 22, 1797. Has presumed to
offer Dr. Brooks's work to President
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Adams as a thing of general utility;
sends copy of letter from Gen. Washing-
ton. 21, 311.
— Oct. 27, 1797. Dr. Brooks's Reply
to Paine; anxiety that it should be
patronized by the President. 21, 321.
— Dec. 8, 1797. Dr. Brooks's Reply
to the Age of Reason. 21, 374.
— Jan. 22, 1798. Steady support
needed by the government to keep
treaties with the Indians from being in-
fringed ; persons eligible for Gov. of
Natchez or Mississippi Territory ; Col.
John Steele. 22, 17.
— Peb. 5, 1798. Protesting against
the seizure by U. S. troops of certain
personal property in Tennessee ; U. S.
forces to enforce claims of the govern-
ment to real estate, not to descend to
privateering. 22, 23.
— Peb. 13, 1798. To Judge Joseph
Anderson. In regard to the treaty about
to be made with the Cherokees ; Dr.
Brooks recommended as secretary. 22?
42.
— Feb. 14, 1798. In regard to com-
missioners for holding a treaty with the
Cherokees ; will give all assistance in his
power. 22, 39.
| Feb. 14, 1798. To Fisher Ames.
Offer to supply provisions, etc., to the
commissioners for making a treaty with
the Cherokee Indians. 22, 40.
— Mar. 17, 1798. Preposterous claim
of Georgia to the Natchez and Mobile
territory ; proper persons for governor;
John Habersham ; merits of Col. Steele
of Virginia. 17, 82.
— June 26, 1798. Senator Anderson ;
when Judge of the S. W. Territory,
considered him a man of ability and in-
tegrity ; duty of acquiescing in the
voice of fair majority, and evils caused
by discontented minorities. 22, 239.
— July 30, 1798. With communica-
tion to the Chemical Society of Phila-
delphia, in regard to gunpowder. 22,
329.
— Oct. 16, 1798. Introducing his
son-in-law, Mr. Macfarlane, as experi-
enced in the construction and use of
artillery. 23, 233.
— Nov. 23, 1798. Enclosing letter
from Col. Samuel McDowell ; violent
resolutions in the Kentucky legislature
against the measures of defence ; would
spend every cent he has in taxes, rather
than see the U. S. bow down to any
nation on earth. 23, 328.
— Dec. 4, 1798. Advantages of war-
like preparations in the future, even
without war ; defects in the founding of
cannon ; Mr. Macfarlane's method ; Mr.
Hall, the bearer; Col. McDowell's
" wagon orator." 23, 349.
— Dec. 8, 1798. Enclosing a letter
to be forwarded to Lavater ; Brooks's
Reply to the Age of Reason ; necessity
for going on with warlike preparations ;
violent resolutions of Breckenridge
adopted by Kentucky legislature. 23,
357.
— Dec. 8, 1798. To J. G. Lavater,
occasioned by reading his Remonstrance
to the French Directory ; enclosing a
copy of the dedication of Brooks's An-
swer to the Age of Reason. 23, 358.
— Dec. 23, 1798. George Nicholas's
Letter to his friend in Virginia ; wide
distribution of; character of Nicholas;
chief characters of Tennessee ; admira-
tion for President Adams. 23, 374.
— Jan. 12, 1799. Mr. Macfarlane;
his character and talents; suggestions
for his advancement. 24, 17.
— Jan. 18, 1799. Reasons for Dr.
Brooks's dedication of his Reply to the
French people ; thanks for detaining
Col. C.'s letter to Lavater until the
Reply is printed. 24, 25.
— Feb. 28, 1799. Documents received
and to be distributed ; absolute necessity
of taking up arms and pusillanimity of
preaching the advantages of peace. 24,
117.
— Mar. 10, 1799. Dr. Brooks's an-
swer concerning the dedication of his
Reply ; negligence of small postmasters ;
petitions for the repeal of the Alien
and Sedition Act. 24, 168.
. — Apr. 22, 1799. The Rev. Mr.
Bullen ; not the most competent person
for a missionary to the Indians ; ob-
stacles he will be likely to meet with.
24, 234.
— May 27, 1799. Federal elections
in Virginia; Kentucky growing more
moderate ; in Union alone is strength ;
Mr. Giles's secession speeches ; Patrick
Henry. 24, 279.
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Campbell, Col. Arthur {continued).
June 8, 1799. In regard to a con-
tract to supply troops in the Western
territories with rations ; Patrick Henry's
objections to the Constitution. 24, 301.
July 1,1799. Concerning proposals
for contracts to supply the army ; death
of Dr. Brooks. 25, 7.
July 2, 1799. Patrick Henry and
his change of opinion respecting the
Constitution; his own pamphlet in de-
fence of President Adams's administra-
tion ; suggests expediency of gaining
time by judicious negotiation. 25, 8.
Aug. 2, 1799. His object in pro-
posing for a contract, to influence his
extensive acquaintance in Kentucky and
Tennessee on the right side, and to assist
the government in obtaining supplies
advantageously. 25, 66.
Aug. 5, 1799 Information in re-
gard to secret societies in Kentucky and
Virginia ; one leader, G. Nicholas, pro-
videntially removed by death ; hopes
from another drinking himself to death,
and change in the anti-federal character
of elections. 25, 74.
Aug. 15, 1799. Hopes that the
gentleman who obtained the contract for
supplying the troops will be able to com-
bine collections under the revenue laws
with efficient supplies ; difficulty in en-
forcing these laws arises more from a
lack of the circulating medium than op-
position to the government. 25, 101.
Sept. 14, 1799. Opposition to the
recruiting service of secret societies of
Illuminati ; repels the idea of their being
Freemasons ; ex-Gov. Brook at their
head ; the present time advantageous for
treating with France. 25, 155.
Dec. 21, 1799. Pleasure in reading
the President's speech ; wisdom and fore-
sight of the government since 1789 ; re-
•flections on the Almighty government of
all nations and worlds sent for the
President's benefit. 25, 315.
Feb. 21, 1800. The new revolu-
tion in France ; our best policy to meet
Bonaparte on his own declaration, but
not relax our measures of defence ; grief
for the death of Washington and his
eulogy concerning him. 26, 30.
May 24, 1800. P.'s prophecy of
another revolution in France a true one ;
thoughts on that revolution; probabili-
ties of a war with England in case of
peace with France ; difficult position of
the President. 26, 127.
Campbell, Arthur, Asst. Q. M. Apr. 6,
1784. In regard to stores at West
Point. 5, 328.
Apr. 7, 1784. Bateaux for Cana-
dians. 5, 332.
Nov. 8, 1792. Recollections of
answers to questions concerning specie
certificates. 35, 164.
Aug. 18, 1797. Gov. Blount's en-
terprises and conspiracies of French and
Spanish agents against the U. S. and
Great Britain. 7, 93.
Aug. 25, 1797. Accomplices in
Blount's plot, and traitors to the U. S.
7, 120.
May 21, 1798. Judge Anderson a
constant opposer of government ; mis-
chievous influence of opposition party
on relations with France. 8, 461.
— — June 5, 1798. Answer to applica-
tion for a commission in the artillery by
W. Campbell ; inquiries about an en-
gineer to construct cannon. 8, 525.
Nov. 1, 1798. With translation of
Chauvet's letter to Mr. Gallatin. 9,
548.
Nov 29, 1798. Engagement of
Mr. Macfarlane ; Chauvet's pamphlet \
Lavater's Remonstrance to the French
Directory. 9, 658.
Feb. 1, 1799. With report on
French affairs for distribution. 10,
308
June 14, 1799. Demonstrating the
inefficiency of treaties, or of anything
but war, in dealing with France. 11,
234.
June 21, 1799. In reference to
Col. C's proposals for contract to supply
provisions for the army ; best method of
proceeding. 8, 584.
July 26, 1799. About his proposals
for a contract. 11, 498.
Aug. 16, 1799. Dr. Sprout's prayer.
Spare useful lives ; dispositions of Pro-
vidence quite as much to be admired in
cutting short mischievous lives ; regrets
• that Col. C. was underbidden in pro-
posals for a contract. 11, 623.
Mar. 17, 1800. Bonaparte's dis-
cernment of his own interest more to be
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trusted than his integrity ; impotent cen-
sures to be avoided ; France only at
peace under a monarchy; orations on
Washington. 13, 279.
— Mar. 21, 1800. New French Con-
stitution received ; an energetic mon-
archy with Bonaparte its King. 13,
280^
Campbell, David, of Abingdon, Ya.
Dec. 8, 1825. Inquiries, on behalf of
the Western Agricultural Society of
Virginia, as to Col. P.'s management of
cattle, etc. 32, 187.
Campbell, David, recommended for District
Judge of Tennessee, 1797 (fi. Washing-
ton). 37, 19.
"Campbell, Commodore Hugh George,
1760-1820. Mar. 17, 1812. To Don
Justo Lopez. The American naval
force near Amelia Island not intended
to act in the name of the U. S., but in
support of those men who have thought
proper to declare themselves indepen-
dent ; hopes this will be accomplished
without bloodshed. 55, 26 [copy].
Campbell, Commodore Hugh George, spir-
ited conduct with a Portuguese man-of-
war in reducing Tripoli to reason (W.
Eaton). 13, 175
ampbell, John, Dep. Asst. Q. M. Sept.
1, 1787. Introducing persons visiting
Luzerne county with a view to settling ;
his accounts 40, 227.
— Feb 20, 1792. To N. Quacken-
bush. In regard to petition to Congress
signed by himself and Messrs. Keese,
Tillinghast, Wolfe, and Anspach, to be
presented by Col. P. 41, 47
— Mar. 19, 1792. Requesting infor-
mation in regard to his accounts. 41,
57.
— Aug 29, 1792. Col. Pickering
charged with being the cause of the re-
fusal of Treasury officers to pay interest
in cash on specie certificates ; Mr. C.
urges Col. P. to see that they are paid,
and compares him to a man who, having
married a second wife, neglects the first
wife's children. 41, 88.
mmpbell, John. Nov. 22, 1792. Decision
of the Secretary and Comptroller of the
Treasury as to settlement of old accounts.
' 35, 165.
Umpbell, Pabker, U. S. Dist. Attorney
in Kentucky. July 12, 1799. To Wm.
Rawle. Enclosing copy of newspaper
published in Kentucky, containing an
address of "Aristides," urging separa-
tion from the Union in case of a rupture
with France. 25, 22.
Campbell, S. L., postmaster, Lexington,
Va. May 3, 1799. Date of Talley-
rand's letter to Pichon ; no reliance to
be placed on French observance of any
treaty, unless we are fully prepared for
war. * 11, 13.
Campbell, William, of Charleville, Va.
Jan. 16, 1809. Exhorting Col. P. to
exert himself to reconcile discontents in
the "respectable State of Massachu-
setts " against the measures of the ad-
ministration. 29, 32.
Campeachy, protest against Spanish pri-
vateer being fitted out by the principal
officers and merchants at (D. Hum-
phreys). 11, 627 ; 12, 454.
Canada, attempt at exciting insurrection
in, by French, 1797 (R. King), 6, 260 ;
37, 190 ; {A. Ellirott), 37, 222 ; (W.
Willis), 42, 44, 48 ; (S. Hathaway),
46 , instructions for agent going to
(CheV. de Yrtjjo), 41, 337 ; adminis-
tration scheme of conquering, 1814 (G.
Morbis), 30, 304 ; observations on the
boundary line of Louisiana and (T. Jef-
ferson), 38, 65 ; 51, 57.
Canada Creek, N. Y., proclamation about
lands at, 1788 (G. Clinton). 58, 10.
Canada Indians. See Seven Nations.
Canadians, order for bateaux for, 1784
{A. Campbell). 5, 332.
Canandaigua, N. Y., treaty held with the
Six Nations at, 1794. 60, 198-241.
Candor, affectation and excess of, in Fed-
eralists. 47, 26.
Canker-worm or cerambix (R. Peters).
29, 134.
Canning, George, comparison of his sen-
timents in regard to slavery with those
of Edward Everett. 50, 195; 55,
265.
Cannon imported from Great Britain for
models for U. S., 179S (R. King), 8,
567 ; 9, 62, 112, 113 ; successfully cast
at Eagle Works (F. Da Costa), 9, 120;
proper dimensions of {Lang Sf Salter),
283 ; contracted for with individuals
(G. North), 360; abundant supply of
cannon and foundries in the U. S. (T.
English), 10, 408.
76
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Capitaine, Major, in regard to his being
detached from M. de Lafayette's service
(Marquis de Lafayette), 17, 139 ; his
claim for maps made by him for Mar-
shall's Life of Washington (R. Peters),
27, 175.
Captured goods reshipped to U. S., not
legal to reclaim (Leffingwell 8f Pierpont),
8, 446.
Captures ; American captured vessels to
pay salvage to British re-captors (W.
Coif), 9, 589 ; of American goods in
British vessels by French cruisers (/.
Marshall), 7, 244; (0. Wolcott), 327;
good eifect of security proposed to be
given by the U. S. in cases of captures
by British privateers (Jos. Ball), 20,
90.
Caracas, Intendant General of. July 23,
1799. Requesting interference to obtain
papers from the custom-house at La
Guayra. 11, 480.
Caradeux la Cave, L., passport to be deliv-
ered (J". Simonds). 11, 614.
Carbery, T., and Co. May 21, 1799. From
J. Waguer, in regard to John Roche,
an impressed seaman. 11, 137.
Card-playing, against (T. Pickering, sen-
ior, 1763), 39, 3 ; to, in defence of,
33, 1.
Carey, James, account of his connection
with Gov. Blount (R. King). 37, 196.
Carleton, Joseph, Paymaster Board of
War. Aug. 5, 1780. Account with Col.
P. as Commissioner of the Board of War,
Jan. 21, 1779-Aug. 5, 1780. 53, 114,
118.
Jan. 28, 1781. Encloses account
of Col. P. as Commissioner of Board of
War. 18, 72.
Carleton, Joseph. May 14, 1784. List of
officers employed in Q. M. G. depart-
ment; returns of stores shall be sent
soon. 34, 295. [Copy; Old Cong. Pap.
192, 137.]
Carlisle, John. Oct. 16, 1797- Means of
obtaining money for Gov. Sargent's
draft. 7, 310.
Carlton, Samuel. Feb. 24, Apr. 22,
1778. Sufferings of the army at Valley
Forge, 17, 94 ; improved condition, 143.
Apr. 22, 1778. Floating and con-
tradictory reports in camp ; request for
assistance in entering the sea service.
17, 143.
Aug. 9, 1778. The battle of Mon-
mouth; arrogance and cowardice of
British troops. 17, 200.
Carmen elegans doctissimumque [on the
state of affairs, 1800]. 54, 59.
Carnatic, H. M. Ship, order to take out
writs of habeas corpus for the release of
American seamen on (1799, /. Munnik-
huysen). 12, 183.
Carney, William. July 29, 1788. De-
position in regard to the kidnapping of
Col. P. at Wyoming. 58, 68.
Carnot, . Extract from his answer to
Bailleul's Report on the conspiracy of the
18th Fructidor, relating to despoiling
the Pope of a part of his dominions for
the King of Spain in exchange for Louis-
iana and Florida. 23, 378 [copy].
Caro, Pedro Josef. May 10, 1798.
Transmitting letter from Gen. Miranda
to President Adams, with apologies for
not delivering it in person. 22, 100
[Spanish original], 102.
Carondelet, Baron de, Spanish governor of
Louisiana, proclamation and opinions
respecting the evacuation of the Spanish
forts on the Mississippi {A. Ellicott), 7,
140; {W. Smith), 223, (7). W. Coxe),
284; (C. C. Pinrkney), 320; (D. Hum-
phreys),397; 54, 21; his removal to
Quito (W. V. Murray), 243; (Z>. Hum-
phreys), 397.
Carrington, Col. Edward, of Virginia,
1749-1810. Feb. 16, 1782. Concern-
ing pay and emoluments of officers of
quartermasters' department of the South-
ern army. 40, 6. [Copy ; Old Cong.
Pap. 192, 109.]
Apr. 13, 1786. Claims of Carroll
and Allen ; issue of certificates by dep-
uty quartermasters. 19, 31.
Apr. 16, 1786. Urging acceptance
of commissionership on Virginia claims.
19, 35.
July, 14, 1786. His accounts as
Assist. Q. M. 19, 66.
Oct. 8, 1786. Forage accounts.
19, 83.
Dec. 27, 1786. Claim of E. Potter;
accounts. 19, 87, 89.
Aug. 5, 1787- Accounts. 19,
107.
Dec. 22, 1787. With copy of re-
solve of Congress of July 23; his ac-
counts. 40, 237.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
77
Apr. 11, 1792. Request for infor-
mation concerning money to be remitted
in behalf of Q. M. G. department. 41,
71.
May 1,1792. Will honor Col. P.'s
bill for money due to Q. M. G. depart-
ment ; asks for advice in regard to satis-
fying W. McCraw out of money yet to
be paid. 41, 73.
Nov. 1,1792. Money due the U.S.
on bond of Gen. Greene, late Q. M. G.,
is lodged with Mr. R. Ward, New York ;
money received from Mr. Webb ready
for Col. P.'s draft. 41, 97.
Mar. 15, Apr. 10, 1793. Anxious
to be notified of the discharge of Gen.
Greene's bond to the U. S. 41, 119,
124.
Dec. 30, 1793. In regard to claim
of W McCraw for service under Major
Claiborne. 14, 111.
Feb. 14, 1797. Thanks for and ap-
probation of the Letter of Instructions
to Gen. Pinckney ; must .have effect in
this country, and ought to in Prance;
copies printed and circulated through
Virginia, to counteract efforts of certain
members of Congress. 21, 45.
— Nov. 25, 1797.
Gen. Stevens and his business ; dis-
tinguished services of Gen. S. 21, 361.
Dec. 29, 1797. Use made of Mon-
roe's letter to Bache ; election of James
Wood for governor, and antigovern-
mental efforts in the legislature of Vir-
ginia ; blow at the independence of
juries ; seditious letters of Cabell and
others presented to grand jury ; Virginia
falling into contempt. 21, 395.
— June 26, 1798. Himself, and Gen.
Marshall's other connections, highly
gratified by the President's approbation
of Gen. M. ; praise of President Adams ;
if the country escapes war, it will be
owing to his manly conduct, and meas-
ures suggested by him. 22, 241.
— Oct. 30, 1798. Mr. Clopton's reply
to the accusations of " Buckskin " ; de-
clines to submit a special letter called
for by him ; another person ready to
swear to the letter ; the State of Virgi-
nia full of even worse ones. 23, 271.
— Apr. 3, 1806. Thanks for Report
concerning the Ex-Bashaw of Tripoli,
and Mr. White's speech; the Bashaw
Recommending
shamefully abandoned, and Capt. Eaton
left to suffer the mortification. 27, 301.
Eeb. 25, 1807. Mr. Lord and his
corn-shelling machines; difficult this
year to get corn to shell ; new British
treaty ; European affairs ; measures for
defence. 28, 48.
Jan. 30, 1808. Democratic party
in Virginia divided between Madison and
Monroe for President ; Monroe most
favored by Federalists ; his position with
respect to the President ; effects of the
embargo; relations with England and
France. 28, 182.
Dec. 23, 1808. Thanks for speeches
on embargo ; published in Richmond
papers ; delusion in Virginia impene-
trable to any information or reasoning ;
violence and inaccuracy of resolutions in
the legislature ; Mr. Lord's business.
28, 421.
Feb. 23, 1809. In regard to Mr.
Lord's business ; a file of the Recorder
not to be found, and only one copy of
The Prospect before us ; Calender's pa-
pers were all taken possession of, and
probably destroyed ; gives reasons for
suppressing Col. P.'s letter to Mr.
Davis ; gloomy public prospects ; sub-
stitute for the embargo. 29, 113.
Apr. 21, 1810. Mr, Lord's busi-
ness ; disappointment in selling corn-
shelling machines, owing to the disin-
clination of the people of Virginia to
shell corn by any other means than those
used by their ancestors. 29, 328.
Carrington, Col. Edward, June 21, 1785.
Claims of J. Chesnut and L. Mertz for
losses in the war. 5, 372.
June 6, 1786. Claims of J. Car-
roll for pay. 5, 390.
June 20, 1792. In regard to settle-
ment of certain accounts. 35, 154.
Sept. 13, 1792. Order to pay one
thousand dollars to A. Dunscomb. 53,
215.
Ap^. 29, 1793. Settlement of Gen.
Greene's bond to the U. S. 35, 174.
Jan. 27, 1794. Settlement of ac-
counts. 35, 180.
Dec. 9, 1797* James Monroe and
his communications with Bache of the
Aurora. 7, 530.
Dec. 14, 1797. Request to sell horse
bought by Major Hinson. 7, 543.
78
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Carrington, Col. Edward (continued).
July 24, 1798. Method of distrib-
uting documents relating to the mission
to France, 9, 97 ; forged letter in a
Richmond paper purporting to be from
President Adams, 99.
Aug. 8, 10, 1798. Distribution of
Instructions and Despatches in Virginia.
9, 168, 179.
Oct. 2, 1798. The improper and
disrespectful address from Prince Ed-"
ward County, Va., to President Adams.
9, 411.
Oct. 23, 1798. Libels on President
Adams, written by John Clopton, M. C. ;
accusations of " Buckskin " in a Rich-
mond paper ; request to procure orig-
inals of libellous letters. 9, 512.
Jan. 11, 1800. Requesting copy
of Judge Washington's Reports. 13,
58.
Jan. 30, 1800. Yolumes of Judge
Washington's Reports received. 13,
148.
Mar. 22, 1800. Samuel Hogg to
be identified as a Captain in the Virginia
service, before he can receive land pa-
tents. 13, 315.
Apr. 25, 1810. In regard to ex-
tracts from Col. P.'s letter to Capt. Shep-
herd of Mar. 30, published in Richmond
Enquirer ; the letter expresses his delib-
erate sentiments ; points out alterations
made to change the sense, for publica-
tion. 14, 294.
Carroll, Charles, of Carrollton, 1737-
1832. Jan. 30, 1797. To James Mc-
Henry. Mr. C. is delighted with Col.
Pickering's letter of instructions to Gen.
Pinckney ; hopes it will cause the French
partisans to hold their tongues ; Adet's
allegations unfounded ; U.S. cannot
hope for redress, even if peace is de-
clared. 21, 19.
■ Dec. 31, 1808. Acknowledgment
of receipt of P.'s letter to Gov. Sullivan,
and the reply; opinion of President
Adams; better for his reputation to have
died, and for Jefferson never to have
been Secretary of State ; Jefferson's pre-
dilection for France; the embargo, a
violation of liberty, and a truckling to
the despotism of Napoleon ; Bonaparte's
determination to conquer Spain ; hopes
of his downfall. 28, 439.
Mar 7. 1811. With an "Epistle to a
great man [Jefferson] " in verse. 29, 432.
June 29, 1828. Pleased and grati-
fied by Col. P.'s interesting letter ; has
read the Review of the Cunningham Cor-
respondence with great interest; Col. i,
P.'s expressions concerning Mr. Adams ■
not at all too severe, and are deserved by 9
Mr. A.'s calumnies; meanness of his |
stipulation that the correspondence i
should not be published during his life ; I
entirely disagrees with Mr. Adams's .'
theory of the passions being unbounded I
and unlimited ; they were given us to im-
part energy to our actions, but to be
under the control of reason ; parallel !
between the career of Napoleon, who |
was overthrown by his own ambition, j
and Mr. Adams, whose forced retirement !!
from public life was brought about by 1
his own selfishness and desire of power. !j
32, 380, 16, 318.
Carroll, Charles. Apr. 9, 1814. Has long
desired the honor of a personal interview jj
with Mr. C. ; as that may never be pos«JI
sible, and as Mr. C. approved of his
former efforts to diffuse useful informa- f
tion, the enclosed copy of the speech on w
the Loan Bill may not be unacceptable. j
15, 34.
June 17, 1828. Thanks for kind J
inquiries ; history .of the origin of the |
division of parties in the U. S. ; Patrick r
Henry's opposition to the Constitution ; ;j
Jefferson's machinations against Wash- :
ington's administration ; account of Mr. |
Adams's mischievous weakness ; the |
Cunningham Correspondence. 16, 302. i
July 7, 1828. Gov. Hutchinson's j
estimate of the characters of John and *•
Samuel Adams, as given in Vol. 3 of his J
History. 16, 307-
Carolina, reports of British surrender in jj
(J. Pickering), 17, 275 ; good effect |h
on money affairs (R. Derby, Jr.), 277- j ■
Carson [or Castwend ?], Lieut., accused of
misusing New England sailors ; deposi- j
tion of C. Wagner ( Montgomery)., j
5, 122 ; (Jos. Rued), 17, 289.
Cary, James. May, 1775. Bill against |v
the town of Salem for gunsmith's work. . i
56, 40.
Dec. 16, 1 775. Receipt for money 1 1
paid him by T. P. for repairing arms. m.
56, 42.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
79
Cary, Matthew, account of. 50, 211.
Casey, William. Mar. 4, 1793. To Gen.
R. Putnam. Account of the capture of
Major Goodale by Indians at Bellepre.
59, 59.
Cashes, James, and others, inhabitants
of Fernandina, Fla. Mar. 17, 1812.
Testimony to the protest of Don Justo
Lopez, commandant of Amelia Island,
against being compelled by the insur-
gents to surrender the island. 55, 32
[copy].
Cassius, corvette, case of (P. A. Adet), 6,
140; 35, 220; (W. Rawle), 35, 227,
237,278; {J. Monroe), 36, 114, 164;
(N. Letomde), 9, 646 ; 37, 169 ; order
for rigging and sails of (W. Nichols),
10, 57; for guns for Algerine frigate
(0. WolcofA), 7, 250 ; for guns for re-
venue cutter (F. Bright), 41, 360;
certificate of sale, 1799, 10, 180.
Dastle Island, Boston, cession to the U. S.,
1798 (/. Adams, I. Sumner), 9, 328,
330 ; claim of Massachusetts for interest
on money due from TJ. S. for military
stores at (C. Strong), 26, 337 ; 27, 40 ;
to, 14, 67, 75, 85.
it ha Ian, Stephen, U. S. consul at Mar-
seilles. Dec. 7, 1796. Thanks for
humanity and friendship toward Ameri-
can captives from Algiers at Marseilles.
36, 319 [copy].
— Feb. 28, 1797. Arrival of the Al-
gerine captives in the Jupiter from Mar-
seilles ; exorbitant demand of Dr. Amet
for services ; arrival of the Orleans
princes in the same vessel and certificate ;
thanks for kindness and attention to
Algerine captives. 37, 57 [copy].
" Oct. 27, 1797. Dishonesty of Dr.
Amet ; money expended for Capt. Smith ;
death of M. Anglevs from yellow fever.
7, 379.
Dec. 15, 1798. Revocation of con-
j sular commissions in France ; request to
act as U. S. agent in case of war ; deaths
by yellow fever ; cause and prevention,
and request for information as to quar-
antine hospitals. 10, 62.
Iatttcart, James Leaxder, U. S. consul
I at Tripoli. Sept. 18, 1819. His claim
I on the TJ. S. for services as consul at
I Tripoli and elsewhere. 31, 281.
hthcart, James Leander. Dec. 20, 1798.
I Instructions for behavior in regard to
Tunis and Barbary powers ; good-will of
Great Britain to be cultivated ; France
the determined enemy of the U. S. in
Barbary. 10, 101.
Dec. 20, 1798. Instructions on
matters concerning relations of the U. S.
with Barbary powers. 37, 374.
Dec. 24, 1798. Requesting par-
ticular information concerning forces,
harbors, etc., of Tripoli. 10,135.
Jan. 15, 1800. Services of Dr.
McDonogh in negotiating with the Bey
of Tripoli ; no pre-eminence to be given
to Algiers ; stores for Barbary states ;
ship Hero; U. S. ships to be sent to
the Mediterranean. 13, 66.
Catlett, Charles I. Oct. 19, 1814.
Great losses to commerce by the embargo
bill and the war. 44, 88.
Catlett, Charles I. Oct. 17, 1814. Inquiry
as to rates of hire of vessels before the
embargo of 1807 ; calculation of loss to
the U. S thereby. 15, 54.
Catlin, Putnam, of Wilkesbarre, Pa.
Mar. 19, 1794. In regard to an ex-
change of some of Col. P.'s land ; busi-
ness of Wyoming land trials; anxiety
to know whether Mr. Randolph will con-
tinue to be counsel for Connecticut claim-
ants ; doubts whether enough money can
be raised. 58, 341.
Catlin, Putnam. Dec. 27, 1800. Enclos-
ing receipt for money spent in behalf of
Connecticut claimants in Luzerne Co.,
and repaid by county commissioners.
13, 571.
Cattle, observations on native and imported
(R. H. Goldsborotjgh). 32, 169.
Causten, James H., of Baltimore, Md.
Aug. 2, 1824. The French spoliations
from 1793 to 1800 ; asking informa-
tion relating to the striking out by the
Senate of the clause concerning them
in the convention of Sept. 30, 1800,
32, 85.
Oct. 23, 1824. Apologizing for in-
attention in omitting to pay postage on
his letter; imagined Col. P. must be
acquainted with his name as the agent
of his townsmen, signers of the memorial
to Congress ; encloses letter of intro-
duction ; merely wished to inquire, as a
historical fact, whethei the U. S. did
not assume or become responsible for
merchants' claims for French spoliations,
80
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Catjsten James H.
by striking out the article in the con-
vention. 32, 115.
Nov. 29, 1824. Thanks for Col.
P.'s letter ; full and satisfactory manner
of disposing of the question ; copies of
the letter sent to principal memorialists ;
would be glad to be allowed to publish
it; offers of reciprocal service. 32,119.
Causten, James H. Sept. 1, 1824. Has
no time or inclination to write such a-
dissertation on the French spoliations
as Mr. C. requires ; the persons who
indorsed the mission to France which
sacrificed the interests of the country
should be made responsible for all claims ;
suggests that it would have been proper,,
before making such a request of an utter
stranger, for Mr. C. to obtain some sort
of introduction ; and also to pay the
postage of his letter. 15, 414.
Nov. 19, 1824. Col. P. regrets that
the information conveyed in Mr. C.'s
second letter was not in his first ; giving
up by the U. S. government of the claims
for French spoliations. 15, 430.
Dec. 8, 1824. Advising Mr. C.
against publishing any of P.'s opinions
on the French spoliations ; the clearest
reasoning and soundest opinions, pro-
ceeding from him, would avail nothing
but rather injure the cause. 15, 435.
Cavalry, half the force of an undisciplined
army should be (A. Hamilton). 21,
119.
Caveats in cases of land patents, observa-
tions on {T. S. Davis). 13, 232.
Cayashota, chief of the Six Nations, visit
and speech to Col. P., 60, 61 ; his
speech at Newtown Point, July, 1791,
94 ; speech in behalf of the women com-
plaining of Ebenezer Allen, 61, 251.
Cayenne, sufferings of Ramel, Pichegru,
Barthelemy, etc., French deportes in
(/. Pit cairn). 12, 181.
Cayuga Indians, copy of deed of land to
New York, Feb. 25, 1789, 61, 160,
260 ; copy of lease to John Richardson,
July 16, 1791, 252, 254 ; protest against
their right to lease (A. Hardenberg),
257; instructions to remove intruders
on the reservation (G. Clinton), 259 ;
copy of act of the State of New York to
prevent intrusion on land ; cause of
Hardenberg's opposition to the lease
(J. Richardson), 266 ; Col. P.'s reasons
for ratifying the lease (H. Knox), 267 ;
opposition to it part of a speculation of
Gov. Clinton and others (B. Paine),
273 ; the settlers driven off, and their
houses burned by the sheriff (O. Gore),
276 ; (J. Kinney), 278 ; the transac-
tion of the lease disavowed by the Presi-
dent, 280 ; discontent of the Cayugas
with their treatment by New York (I.
Chapin), 62, 58 ; speeches of Fish-
carrier and others, expressing their desire
to dispose of their land as they please,
99, 102-105.
Cazenove, Theophilus. 1798. Informa-
tion of the state of affairs in France ;
characters of members of the Directory.
42, 143.
June 12, 1799. Delayed in sailing
for Europe; will still carry despatches
if they can wait another vessel. 24, 303.
Cazenove, Theophilus. May 23, 1798. Re-
questing the return of the Geneseo
treaty. 8, 468.
Census, Circulars to U. S. marshals, with
the Act of Congress prescribing the
method of taking the census, and direc-
tions, Apr. 12, 1800. 13, 438.
Cents, on the coinage of (G. Washington),
35, 324 ; reduction in weight of {Direc-
tor of Mint), 331.
Cevallos, Don Pedro de, Spanish Secre-
tary of State. May 15, 1805. To J. Mon-
roe and C. Piuckney. Impossibility of
entertaining Mr. Monroe's propositions;
the U. S. has no claim over territory
west of the Mississippi proposed to be
ceded, nor for indemnity for spoliations
which she proposes to relinquish. 54,
288 [copy].
Cevallos, Don Pedro de, pamphlet by, on
the treaty of San Ildefonso, 54, 245 ;
secret article claimed by him in treaty
conveying Louisiana to France, 263;
remarks on his letter of May 15, 1805,
290.
Chain, the great, at West Point (S, Eodg-
don), 34, 191, 209 ; (G. Washington),
40, 107-
Challenging rounds, method of, in the
British troops in America [no date].
56, 1.
Championet, ■ , French dictator in
Rome, U. S. decline to acknowledge
(/. B. Sartori, 1799). 11, 250.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
81
Cham plain's History of New France ;
authority of, on the St. Croix boundary
(R. King), 7, 333 ; (/. Sullivan), 333;
8, 451 ; \w. V. Murray), 7, 345.
<fhamplin, Christopher G., M. C. from
| Rhode Island, 1768-1840. Jan. 13,
1799. Request to consider the question
of compensation for Mr. Ellery, clerk of
the federal Court in Rhode Island.
10, 243.
Banning, Rev. William Ellery, 17S0-
1842. June 14, 1S20. Returning
Purves's Attempt, etc., and sending Dr.
Worcester's Trinitarian Review. 31,
317.
Ihanning, Rev. William Ellery. Nov. 14.
1527- Remarks on Dr. C.'s Review of
Scott's Life of Napoleon; remarks on
Napoleon and Washington. 46, 387.
hanning, Rev. William Ellery, Remarks
on his Review of Scott's Life of Napo-
leon. 47, 28, 43, 74, 85.
hapatanacook River, decided on for St.
Croix boundary, 1798 (/. Sullivan), 9,
540; (/. Adams), 667.
hapin, Gen. Israel, U. S. Sup't. of
Indian affairs. May 5, 179L Measures
taken for assembling Indians at Painted
Post ; Col. Procter still at Buffalo Creek ;
hopes that neither Mr. Morris, nor any
one else, will endeavor to purchase any
land of the Indians at present ; it will be
[attended with very ill consequences.
j 61, 1S7-
[— May 7, 1791. To Major Asa Dan-
forth. Request to forward Coh P.'s
speech to the Onondaga Indians. 61,
ISO.
— Feb. 26, 1792. Requesting Col.
P.'s assistance in obtaining the U S.
agency for the Six Nations; Messrs
Smith and Fish desire a license to trade
with the Indians ; refers to Messrs.
Strong and Sedgwick in Congress.
62, B.
E June 2, 1792. Thanks for Col P's
(favorable mention of him to the Presi-
dent, and for account of conversation
th the chiefs of the Six Nations in
Col. P.'s letter of Apr. 29 ; regrets that
Col P. went quite so far, in his indigna-
tion . as Brant is now on his way to
Philadelphia, and if the contents of Col.
[P.'s speech come to his ears, the conse-
Bencea may be very detrimental ; vio-
lent opposition of the British to Brant's
journey, and necessity for great delicacy
and consideration in treatment ot him ,
plan for education of Indians received,
but from Gen. C.'s personal experience
of their character, he despairs of seeing
it carried into effect; necessity of de-
spatch in sending Capt. Hendrick Aupau-
mut to the Western Indians ; has had
reason to alter the good opinion once
entertained of Capt. Hendrick; he is
more desirous of pocketing the money
of the U. S., than of executing the trust*
committed to him; Gen. C.'s anxiety
for the extinction of the Indian war.
62, 49.
— July 17, 1792. Account of coun-
cil held with the Six Nations at Buffalo
Creek ; discontent of the Cayugas with
their treatment by the State of New
York ; Gen. C.'s success in reconciling
them to the government ; favorable pros-
pect for the future. 62, 58.
— Jan. 4, 1793. Proposed journey to
Buffalo Creek, Niagara, and Grand
River 59, 35.
— Jan. 28, 1793. His journey to
Niagara ; the treaty to be held at San-
dusky in May. 59, 36.
— Feb. 25" 1794. Council held with
the Six Nations at Buffalo Creek ; Capt.
Brant and British officials present ; no
decisive result obtained ; but the Six
Nations and Chippewas will probably
agree to hold a treaty in the summer.
62, 86.
— July 9, 1794. Acquiescence in Col.
P.'s settlement of his accounts ; never
wishes for any more than an ample re-
ward for his services ; his recent journey
to Presqu' Isle ; discontent of the Indians
with unreasonable encroachments on
their land along Lake Erie ; this tract
very dear to them ; they wish for more
commissioners, Col. P. being one. 59,
267.
— Dec. 24, 1794. Thanks for Col.
P.'s trouble in consulting a physician
on his behalf; has. heard repeatedly from
Brant, who is anxious to prevent a
hostile campaign in Ohio ; begs Col. P.
to give Capt. Chapin assistance in set-
tling accounts, that he may return to meet
the council at Buffalo Creek ; Gov,
Simcoe. 59, 263.
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82
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Chapin, Gen. Israel {continued).
Feb. 9, 1795. To the Secretary of
War. Favorable disposition of the In-
dians for a permanent peace ; excellent
effect of the treaty with the Six Nations,
and harmony and friendship existing
between them and the settlers; inter-
views with Brant ; this chief qnite as well
disposed toward the U. S. as toward the
British ; his principal object, the rights
of the Indians ; openness and consis-
tency of his conduct ; a council to be
• held in the spring at Newton Village,
and the Indians refuse to allow British
agents to be present ; they regret their
treatment of the U. S. commissioners,
to which they were instigated by the
British ; their anxiety for a speech from
the President. 62, 210.
Feb 9,1795. Thanks for Col. P.'s
friendly attention and anxiety for Gen.
C.'s health; his improved condition;
Indian affairs ; the Indians beginning to
see through the mist of British treach-
ery, and sick of opposition to the U. S. ;
the late treaty excellent in its effects ;
Brant's reason for being absent from it ;
his desire for some notice and recom-
pense of the Mohawks, and probable
good effect of a small present ; satisfac-
tion at Col. P.'s appointment to the War
Department, 62, 212.
and Morrison, Thomas. Apr. 29,
] 794. Proposal to make a mail contract
for the Genesee country ; rumors of a
British war, and confidence in the Six
Nations. 19, 312.
Chapin, Gen. Israel. Apr. 17, 1791. In-
vitation sent to the Six Nations to attend
a treaty at the Painted Post in June ;
means of distributing the invitation.
60, 58.
Apr. 29, 1792. Permanent inter-
preters more economical than temporary
ones; enormous expenses of Smith and
Jones ; recommendation of Jasper Parish ;
suggestions as to the plan of introducing
instruction among the Indians, the suc-
cess of which largely depends on Gen.
C. 62, 26.
Apr. 29, 1792. Gen. Chapin ap-
pointed Indian agent; the President
anxious for an honest man who will
not allow himself to be made a tool in
the shameful impositions practised on
the Indians ; Gen. C. will have occasion
for great firmness ; substance of a con-
versation with the chiefs of the Five
Nations in Philadelphia, respecting the
Phelps purchase ; Col. P. warns them
against such friends as Col. John Butler
and Mr. Street, who were themselves
interested in the purchase; Butler's
duplicity ; his misrepresentation to the
Western Indians of Capt. Hendrick's
mission to them, and his attempts to
prevent it ; expense of carpenters and
smiths for the Indians. 62, 27«
May 14, 1792. The President*
anxious to get the earliest possible no-
tice to the Indian tribes of the pacific
disposition of the U. S. ; Gen. S. will
contribute greatly to this object by for-
warding the departure of Capt. Hen-
drick Aupaumut from Buffalo Creek.
59, 22,
June 13, 1794. In regard to his
pay for attendance on the Indian com-
missioners in the summer of 1793. 59,
266.
Chapin, Gen. Israel, high character of (/.
McHenry), 62, 239; his death, 1795
{G. Washington), 35, 199.
Chapin, Capt. Israel, Jr. May 25.
1793. Capt. Hendrick Aupaumut anc
his friends passed through Canandaigua
on their way to Buffalo ; arrival of Red
Jacket and other Senecas, and their ex-
actions in the matter of clothes. 59.
160.
June 8, 1793. Clothing for Onon-
daga Indians going to the Treaty at San-
dusky. 59, 173.
June 8, 1796. Concerning the an-
nuity for the Six Nations ; fort at Nia-
gara being evacuated by the British.
20, 206.
Chapin, Capt. Israel, Jr. May 13, 1793!
Request to supply Little Billy, an Indiai
chief, with clothes, to enable him to go tfj
the Treaty at Sandusky ; his worth and
usefulness. 59, 151.
Aug. 23, 1793. Request to for
ward letter to Gen. Knox ; the West,'
ern Indians refuse to make peace. 60
182.
Feb. 15, 1796. Project of the So!
ciety of Friends for teaching the civilized
arts to the Six Nations ; request fo|
Capt. C.'s assistance. 62, 236.
)3
HISTORICAL INDES.
83
Chapin, Capt. Israel, Jr., recommendation
for the post of Indian agent, 1795 (G.
Washington). 35, 199.
Chapman, Ezekiel, and others. Sept. 7,
1/99. From J. Wagner, in regard, to
their patent for welding steel ; Mr. Pet-
tibone's auger for boring gun-barrels.
12, 32.
Chapman, Dr. Nathaniel, of Philadel-
phia, 1730-1853. July 22, 1809. In
regard to Mr. Purviance's account of
one Dashkoff, a Russian-French emis-
sary. 29, 162.
Charles IV., King of Spain. Oct. 15,
1802. Order to deliver the Province
of Louisiana to officers of the French
Republic. 54, 273.
Mar. 20, 1S08. Letter announcing
his abdication in favor of his son, and
wishing for a continuance of friendly re-
lations with the U. S. 29, 156; 43,
311 [copies].
Charles, Archduke, should have been re-
inforced and advanced on Switzerland
{W. Smith, 1799). 11, 382.
(Charleston, S. C, military operations of
Gen. Lincoln at, June, 1779 {G. Wash-
ington), 33, 241 ; capitulation of, 1780
{J.Pickering), 5, 173, 174; appointment
of postmaster at, 1791 (/. Gardner), 6,
40, 50.
Charlotte, ship, captured as being bound
to a blockaded port of Holland, 1799
{Coster Brothers). 11, 470.
Dhase, Haviland, patent for mill (W.
Cooper). 10, 164.
Phase, Samuel, Judge of U. S. Supreme
Court, 1741-1811. Oct. 9, 1796. In
regard to the study of law ; requirements
of a lawyer ; sends copy of a course of
law-study and reading for John Picker-
ing, Jr., with wishes for his success.
20, 388.
Mar. 20, 1808. Enclosing letter
from Wm. Cooke. 28, 248.
Jan. 5, 1811. Anxious for the
renewal of the charter of the U. S.
Bank ; hopes Col. P. will not be ex-
posed to the censure of the Senate- if
he gives an opinion ; we have fallen on
evil times, though the compatriots 6f
Washington need never despair ; almost
believes that war would relieve us from
our present rulers; fears nothing else
will. 29, 215. [Bi. 4, 182 in part.]
Chase, Samuel. Oct. 25, 1797 ; Maryland
bank-stock. 7, 363.
Jan. 23, 1798. Maryland bank-
stock in London; R. King appointed
trustee. 8, 80.
Dec. 6, 1799. Maryland Bank-
stock. 12, 434.
Jan. 7, 1811. The memorial of
stockholders of the Bank of the U. S.
unanswerable ; prospect of a favorable
result. 14, 306.
Feb. 9, 1811. Mr. Adams's letters
to the Boston Patriot; proofs that P.'s
dismissal from office in 1800 was the
consequence of a coalition with the
Democratic leaders ; Mr. Adams's apos-
tasy and abuse of British partisans ; Col.
P.'s plan for his Address to the people
of the U. S.; asks for facts and informa-
tion. 14, 325.
Chase, Samuel, impeachment of (S. Higgin-
son), 14, 83; (R. Peters), 103; pro-
bably instigated by Mr. Jefferson. 47,
58.
Chastellux, Mme. Pltjnkett, widow of
the Marquis F. J. de Chastellux. May
6, 1795. To Gen. Washington. Peti-
tion for relief as the widow of a friend.
41, 213.
Chateaubriand, Vicomte de, his visit to
Gen. Washington, 46, 455 (Bi. 4, 486) ;
his comparison of Washington and Na-
poleon, 47, 1.
Chauncy, Rev. Dr. O, his book on the Sal-
vation of all Men (Rev. J. Clarke),
18, 199, 201, 209, 230; his disserta-
tions on the fall of Adam, 230, 287;
his services rendered to pure Christianity
(J. Clarke), 19, 39.
Chauvet, D., his pamphlet on the treat-
ment of Geneva by France (G. Washing-
ton), 9, 522 ; (/. Johnson), 525 ; {A. J.
Dallas), 636; {A. Campbell), 658; {A.
Addison), 673 ; exceptions taken to its
distribution to governors of States (A.
J. Dallas), 23, 292; his letter to A.
Gallatin {A. Campbell), 9, 548.
Cheese-making (/. S. Skinner). 15,
201.
Cherokee Indians. Sept. 2, 1796. Talk
of the President of the United States to
his beloved Cherokees (draught made
by Col. P. to supersede the one drawn
up by Mr. McHenry). 36, 219. [Bi.
3, 262.]
84
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Ckerokees, treaty with and cession of land
in Tennessee by, 1799 (W. V. Murray),
10, 339 ; printed Talk intended for them
written by J. McHenry, criticised and
corrected (G. Washington), 36, 216
[Bi. 3, 259] ; reports on a new road
through their land in Tennessee (/.
Adams), 13, 302 ; (/. McHenry), 303 ;
treaty made with, by Gov. Blount, 1791,
59, 14 ; objections to treaty and accusa-
tions of treachery against Blount, 15 ;
articles of a treaty with, Jan. 21, 1795,
62, 209£.
Chesapeake, frigate, affair of 1807, 52,
306 ; (T. Fitzsimons), 14, 167 ; (S. P.
Gardner), 38, 109, 114; (R. King),
28, 267; (T. Trtjxtun), 28, 55, 117;
never need have happened if Barron had
been worthy the name of an officer (T.
Trtjxtun), 73, 77', number of British
deserters among the crew (J. Fox), 29,
269; battle with the Shannon (J. Quincy),
30, 75 ; account of repairs to, 1807 (J.
Eox), 43, 270.
Chesnut, John, claim for loss of wagons,
1781 (E. Carrington). 5, 372.
Chesterfield, sinking of mail of, by Cap-
tain, 1799 (W. Smith), 10, 442; (R.
King), 446 ; (S. Baumann), 455 ; (R.
Harison), 37, 401.
Cheves, Langdon, of South Carolina,
1776-1857. Oct. 2, 1819. On some
business of Col. P. [relating to the
branch bank at Fayetteville, N. C.];
the inconvenience he suffers due to the
monstrous system of banking prevailing ;
Mr. C. hopes that in a short time the
inconvenience will cease. 31, 287-
Chickasaw Bluffs, Spanish military post
there complained of as an encroachment
(W. Short, 1795). 35, 223.
Child, Capt. of captured ship St. Lucia,
reasons for allowing him to purchase a
vessel to return to England, 1776 (B.
Greenleaf). 5, 37.
Childs, Francis, appointed consul at Genoa,
1797 (R. King). 37, 83.
Chipman, Benjamin, an escaped prisoner,
1780, assistance for (/. Pickering). 5,
178.
Chipman, Nathaniel, of Vermont, 1752-
1843. Oct. 8, 1798. Gen. Ira Allen's
detention in France. 9, 447.
Chippewa Indians, unlawful purchases of
land from, 1797 (W. Sargent). 6, 376.
Chisholm, John. Oct. 29, 1798. Advice
on going to the Indian country. 9,
529, 532.
Chisholm, John, implication in Gov.
Blount's conspiracy, and proposal to the
British minister of an expedition against
Florida, 1797 (R. King), 7, 21, 62 ; (A. I
Campbell), 93 ; (R. Liston), 41, 358 ; \
to, 6, 389 ; (S. Sitgr eaves et al), 6, 467. !
(See also Blount, William.)
Chittenden, Martin, Chief Justice of Ver- '
mont, 1769-1841. Aug. 23, 1798. Re-
ceipt of address from Burlington, Vt.,'
to President Adams. 9, 218.
Chittenden, Thomas, Gov. of Vermont,
1730-1797. June 3, 1796. In regard'
to the extradition of Barnes and Free-
man, criminal fugitives from Canada.
36, 85 [copy].
Choctaw Indians, annual presents for (W.\
Sargent), 12, 295 ; their wretched con-1 1
dition ; non-performances of promises .
made them by Government (W. Sar- \
gent, 1799), 24, 273.
Chovett, Dr. Abraham. July 12, 1785 !
Description of some anatomical wax j
works, overtures for the purchase o I
which had been made to him. 401
168.
Chovett, Dr. Abraham, his collection o
anatomical wax figures (J.Lowell). 5
372.
Christian Register, Editor of. Nov. 22
1828. On a letter to the Massachusett
Journal, signed Novanglus, giving
false impression of Col. P.'s letter t
Mr. Jefferson on the subject of Chris!
tianity ; reasons why that corresponded
was not published. 16, 285.
Christianity, spread and claims of liber;
(T. Jeferson), 15, 243, 24S ; (/. Hai
ward), 252 ; (Rev. J. Clarke), 18, B
all corruptions of, perpetuated by coe
cive jurisdiction (J. Lowell), 31, 29.;
Church, , consul at Lisbon, complain
of Americans against (W. Smith).
347.
Church, John B., and others, executo
of A. Hamilton. Nov. 29, 1804. '
G. Cabot and others, trustees. Acknov
edgments of and gratitude for gift
land in Pennsylvania to Gen. Hamiltoil
family. 38, 95.
Church Philosophic, the (J. Adams). I
117.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
85
Churchman, John, d. 1805. July 29,
1796. To President Washington. In
regard to C.'s work on the variations of
the compass ; would be glad of employ-
ment, as surveyor in the N. W. terri-
tory. 41, 292.
Churchman, John, explains supposed tam-
pering with despatch from Mr. Monroe
(G. Washington), 20, 307 ; to, 6, 211.
Cicero, Marcus Tullius, remark on his
vanity, 47, 249 ; comparison with Presi-
dent Adams, 255.
Cicero, sloop, condemned for entering an
I unauthorized port in St. Domingo (1799,
. E. Stevens). 12, 393.
Cilley, Bradbury. March 26, 1798. Ap-
I pointment as Marshal in New Hamp-
j shire, 8,252; Past-Day proclamations
' to be distributed, 257; June 4, 1799.
concerning his account for distribution,
j .11, 213.
Cincinnati, Order of, popular objections to
(N. P. Sargeant), 18, 195 ; Col. P.'s
own objections to (/. Marshall), 16,
329 ; John Adams's letter to E. Gerry
against (/. Marshall), 329; notice of
meeting, 1826 (T. Jackson), 44, 289 ;
remarks on, 52, 197.
Cipher, table for writing in (0. Wolcott).
41, 251.
Circumnavigator, ship, captured by British
privateer Scourge of .Regicides, 1797
{Adams 8f Loring). 8, 379.
3ist, Charles, printer, 1738-1805. Jan.,
1794. Account of supplies and printing
for General Post-office, from May 3, 1792.
, 53, 221.
d May 4, 1795. Agreement with
Col. John Steele to print Steuben's
, Regulations, for the State of Virginia.
53, 238.
Sept. 14, 1795. Receipt for $1896.
40, in payment for printing 3,000 copies
of Steuben's Regulations, for the State
of Virginia. 41, 242.
Jist, Charles, recommended as printer to
the U. S., 3785 (E. Gerry). 5, 375.
,3laiborne, Major Richard. Nov. 23,
. 17S5. Wishes to settle his accounts.
• 18, 299.
June 25, 1786. His accounts ;
' plans for the future. 19, 62.
"laiborne, William Charles Cole, of Ten-
: nessee, 1775-1817. June 13, 1798.
I Flour seized in the Natchez. 8, 556.
Claiborne, William Charles Cole, recom-
mended for District Judge of Tennessee
by Gen. Marshall and Col. Carrington
(67. Washington). 37, 19.
Claremont Co., S. C, address to President
Adams (J. Adams). 9, 156.
Clark, Charles W. Jan. 20, 1813.
Declaration in regard to attempt made
to induce him to join the insurgents in
East Plorida, and his subsequent im-
prisonment and ill treatment by Capt.
Ridgway. 55, 42 [copy].
Clark, Daniel, Jr. Dec. 31, 1799. Af-
fairs on the Mississippi ; large gathering
of Choctaw Indians at New Orleans ;
possible secret motives [of Spaniards or
French ?] in inducing it ; expedition
against Bowles at Pensacola ; Col. Moor-
house, an adventurer, representing him-
self as interested in establishing emigrant
settlements from the east on the Wash-
ita ; requesting opinion as. to the pro-
priety of favoring or discouraging these
settlements. 25, 326.
May 13, 14, 1803. Letters to James
Madison on the recession of Louisiana
by Spain to Prance. 54, 259 [copy].
Jan. 28, 1807. The word Balize
signifying a pilot's mark in a channel ;
passes of the Mississippi. 28, 20.
Oct. 25, 1808. Begging attention
to documents of Mr. Livingston con-
cerning his right to alluvial land near
New Orleans. 28, 354.
Clark, Daniel. Aug. 2, 1813. Enclosing
copy of a deposition of ex-Senator John
Smith, which throws additional light on
Jefferson, Wilkinson, and Burr; Burr
now in New York, miserable and for-
lorn ; insurrection in West Plorida pos-
sibly instigated by our administration.
14, 424.
Clark, Gen. George Rogers, 1752-1818.
Implicated in unlawful enlistments in
Georgia, 1797 (/. Clay, Jr.), 7, 23 ; his
correspondence with M. Genet (N.
Webster\ 412.
Clark, James, of Danbury, Conn. Sept.
17, 1799. Enclosing statements in re-
gard to yellow fever, and asking for the
name of some person who may be relied
on to assist in making experiments. 25,
161.
Clark, James, Danbury, Conn. Sept. 5,
1799. Request to ascertain if Jonathan
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Clark, James (continued).
Robbins, otherwise Thos. Nash, is a
native of Danbury, 12, 20; Oct. 9,
1799, requesting further inquiries, 167.
Clark, John, of York, Pa. June 18,
1811. Points out evidences in Mr. Jef-
ferson's Notes on Virginia, that he en-
deavored to benefit that State at the
expense of the Northern States. 29, 463.
Clarke John Innes, of Providence, R. I.
Oct. 25, 1798. Case of ship Providence.
9, 521.
May 2, 1799. Case of the Provi-
dence, and defence of Mr. King from
the charge of want of energy. 11, 47.
Clark, John Innes, case of his ship the
Providence (R. King). 11, 44.
Clark and Nightingale, Providence, R. I.
Mar. 9, 1797- Mr. Liston's obliging
offices in the case of ship Reemsdyke ;
suggesting a present to British recaptors
in case of -restitution. 37, 67 [copy].
Clark, Walter, imprisonment and illness at
Fernandina, Ela., 1812 (J. F. Grant).
55, 46.
Clark, Col., commandant at Pittsburg, Pa.
Aug. 23, 1793. Request to forward
important letter with the greatest speed
and certainty to Gen. Wayne. 60, 178.
Clarke, Rev. Adam, D.D., remarks on his
Discourse on the Love of God to a Lost
World. 55, 203.
Clarke, George, U. S. agent at Algiers.
Dec. 4, 1797. Instructions for dispos-
ing of schooner Hamdullah at Algiers.
10, 5.
Dec. 21, 1798. Exceptions to
charges in his accounts for Algiers.
10, 115.
Clarke, Rev. John, pastor of the Pirst
Church, Boston, 1755-1798. Mar. 25,
31, Sept. 17, 1773, Mar. 7, 1774. To
J. Pickering. Letters from Harvard
College, in Latin. 39, 16-20, 29.
June 17, 1774. Letter from Mr.
C.'s ghost in answer to T. P.'s of June
15, describing his residence in Elysium.
33, 92.
Nov. ? 1778. Regret at not hav-
ing seen Col. P. on his journey through
Boston ; apology for apparent neglect,
and expressions of affection. 17, 222.
Oct. 21, 1779. Anxiety of Col-
P.'s friends for his welfare ; riot in Phila-
delphia ; scarcity of provisions in Bos-
ton ; general depravity of principles ;
delight in his profession. 17, 303. [Bi.
1, 241.]
Mar. 6, 1780. Hopes that the next
generation may see peace ; unhappy con-
dition of seaport towns ; inhumanity of
farmers ; religious considerations ; a lib-
eral spirit increasing. 18, 11.
Mar. 3, 1784. Loss of. his son;
sermon on the death of Dr. Cooper. 18,
191. [Bi. 1, 496.]
Apr. 18, 1784. Death of Mr. C.
son ; proposes a journey to Philadelphia.
18, 193.
July 14, 1784. Returned to Bos-
ton ; Dr. Chauncy's book [on the Salva-
tion of all Men]. 18, 199.
July 26, 1784. Introducing Presi-
dent Willard of Harvard College. 18,
201.
Aug. 30, 1784. Inquiries about!
Dr. Chauncy's book. 18, 209.
Jan. 8, 1785. Death of Mrs. Mary
Pickering. 18, 221 ; introducing Mr
Mather, 223.
Apr. 21, 1785.
book in great demand
from him. 18, 230.
Sept. 12, 1785.
Eirst Church in Boston in providing afl
organ ; advantages of the same ; Dr
C.'s voice. 18, 275.
Oct. 18, 1785. Introducing Mr.
Woodard ; Dr. Chauncy's Dissertations .
liberal Christianity on the increase ir.
Boston ; family news. 18, 287
Dec. 1785, Jan. 11, 1786. Illnesj
of John Pickering. 18, 303 ; 19, 1
[Bi. 2, 185.1
Apr. 24, 1786. Praise of Join
Pickering, Jr. ; services rendered
liberal Christianity by Dr. Chauncy'
writings ; horrors of Calvinism. 19, 39
June 9, 1786. John Pickering
health1; Col. P.'s ideas on education
John Pickering, Jr. 19, 59.
Sept. 29, 1786. Urging Col. P.
return to Salem. 19, 80.
Oct, 26, Nov. 13, 16, 19, 1791
In regard to postmaster of Boston ; Mi
Sam'l Blanchard ; Jona. Hastings, 19j
225, 227,229,231,233, 241.
Oct. 27, 1791. To Geo. Williams
in regard to postmaster of Boston. 19
227.
Dr. Chauncy'
another expected!
Liberality of the
HISTORICAL IXDEX.
87
— Oct. 29, 1791. Introducing Rev.
N. Thayer. 19, 228 [copy ; Bi. 3, 17.]
[Original given in 1S37 by J. Picker-
ing to Dr. Spragne of Albany, and by
him presented to Xath. Thayer, Esq.]
— Dec. 8, 1791. Public worship and
lukewarmness of liberal Christians. 19,
239.
— Dec. 18, 1791. Boston Post-office ;
lamentations on deterioration of men.
19, 217, 248.
— Mar. 5, 1792. About Col. P.'s
" victory over A. Browne " ; Mr. S.
Williams's visit to Col. P. in Philadel-
phia. 19, 256.
— Apr. 1, 1792. Recommendation of
Jeremy Libby. 19, 264.
Aug. 3," 1792. Col. P.'s visit to
Salem; questions about John Picker-
ing's stay in Philadelphia; Mr. Hast-
ings. 19, 269.
— Mar. 10, 1793. John Pickering,
Jr., and Harvard University ; health of
John Pickering, senior. 19, 283.
— Oct. 19, 1793. Death of Edward
Pickering by yellow fever; entreaties to
leave Philadelphia. 19, 288. [Bi. 3,
64.]
— Nov. 23, 1793. John Pickering,
Jr. ; rejoicing at subsidence of yellow
fever. 19, 294.
— Jan. 4, 1794. Introducing Dr.
Appleton; John Pickering, Jr. 19,305
— Peb. IP, 1794. Thanks for atten-
tions to Dr. Appleton ; family news.
19, 310.
— Mar. 1, 1795. Promise to examine
T. Pickering, Jr., in his studies ; Dr.
C.'s work on the question, Why are you
a Christian? 20, 6.
— Aug. 21, 1795. Introducing Mr.
John Davis; family news. 20, 35.
— Nov. 3, 1795. Recommending
Capt. Roberts for a naval command.
20, 77.
Dec. 3, 1795.
i [James ?] Sullivan.
Mar. 6, 1795.
I Nazro. 20, 258.
July 24, 1796.
I ing, Jr., to whom his " Letters to a stu-
I dent in college " were mentally addressed
20, 2*7
Oct. 13, 1796. Recommending Mr.
' T. Barrell as consul at Demerara; T.
Introducing Mr.
20, 108.
Introducing Mr.
Praise of J. Picker-
Pickering, Jr. ; despondency at the de-
cline of religion in Boston. 20, 394.
Mar. 3, 1797. Thanks for political
communications ; T. P., Jr. ; questions
about family and circumstances ; recom-
mends Mr. Jacob Williams as agent for
American seamen in London, 21, 53.
Oct. 2, 1797. Enclosing S. Put-
nam's letter recommendatory of J. S.
Deblois. 21, 279.
Oct. 12, 1797. Introducing Mr.
Thos. Appleton. 21, 300.
Clarke, Rev. John. June 15, 1774. Letter
purporting to be addressed to Mr. C.'s
ghost, urging him to quit Elysium and
return to earth, as America will soon
demand the genius, learning, and virtue
of all her sons. 33, 90.
Apr. 11, 1784. On the death of
Dr. Clarke's son. 34, 289. [Bi. 1,
496.]
Apr. 16, 1785. Memorandum of
letter about books. 5, 355.
Oct. 11, 1786. Reasons for accept-
ing office in Luzerne Co., Pa., and re-
moval there. 5, 395.
Nov. 28, 1791. Boston Post-office
and N. Thayer. 6, 39. [Bi. 3, 18.]
Dec. 1, 1791. Boston Post-office.
6, 48.
Jan. 1793 ? Requesting opinion as
to the disposition of T. Pickering, Jr.
35, 169.
July 10, 1793. Col. P. at Niagara
having made one treaty with Indians ;
on his way to Sandusky to conclude an-
other ; no fears to be entertained for his
safety. 35, 175. [Bi. 3, 53.]
Oct. 1, 1793. Yellow fever in Phila-
delphia, and best method of treating it.
35, 177. [Bi. 1, 55.]
Mar. 5, 1794. No apology neces-
sary for introducing Dr. Appleton ; civil-
ity due to every one recommended by
Dr. C; Judge Lowell's praise of Mr.
Lvman. 35, 181. [Bi. 3, 170.]
- July 22, 1796. Defending Col. P.'s
prohibition of Erench prize sales at
Boston. 6, 207.
Mar. 13, 1797. In regard to Col.
P.'s letter to Gen. Pinckney of Jan. 16 ;
reproached by Jacobins with being so
long in writing it, and with having it writ-
ten by Hamilton ; difficulty of writing
such a letter; John Pickering, Jr. ; his
88
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Clarke, Rev. John (continued).
promising character; precarkmsness of
public office and penuriousness of Con-
gress; desire for retirement. 37,72.
Jan. 26, 3798. W. Smith's satis-
faction with J. Pickering, Jr. ; libels on
Col. P. in Bache's Aurora; dismission
of clerks in State department for receiv-
ing fees for passports. 8, 85 ; 37, 265.
[Bi. 3, 307.]
Clarke, Rev. John, called to the Old Brick
[1st ] church in Boston, as colleague to
Dr. Chauncy (G. Williams), 17, 76 (J.
Pickering), 125 ; his death (/. Picker-
387, 521 ; (T. Wil-
; to, 6, 321 ; publica-
(S. Hall), 12, 171;
controversy respect-
(/. Pickering),
ing, Jr.), 8, 318,
liams) 22, 96, 118
tion of his works
a principal in the
ing universal salvation
34, 94.
Clarke, Capt. John, of Salem. Sept. 10,
1780. Desire for position of purser on
the Continental ship fitting out at Ports-
mouth. 39, 190.
Clarke, Capt. John, of New York, pro-
vision for passage from Havana (R.
Hanson), 6, 351 ; (0. W. Hoffmann) 355 ;
sails on board the French privateer Re-
venge as inspector of ship's papers (P.
J. Pollock), 41, 353.
Clarke, Mrs, Sarah, sister of Col. P. Aug.
16, 1796. In regard to Mrs. C.'s anxi-
ety about Col. P.'s land speculations;
good prospects for sale of land. 36,
199. [Bi. 3, 296]
Clarke, William, U. S. District Attorney
for Kentucky. Dec. 3. 1798. Chau-
vet's pamphlet received ; will circulate as
widely as possible in Kentucky ; experi-
ment made with it on the boasted impar-
tiality of the Mirror published in Mason
Co. ; publication refused unless paid for.
23, 345.
Feb. 15, 1800. Importance of a
proper person for District Judge of Ken-
tucky, Tennessee, and the N. W. terri-
tory ; difficulty of executing U. S. laws ;
Mr. Wm. Murray recommended. 26,
27.
Clarke, William. May 30, 1799. Request
for laws of Kentucky for Gov. Sargent.
11, 179.
Mar. 21, 1800. Laws of Kentucky
received; laws of U. S. sent; new judi-
ciary bill. 13, 310.
Notice of having
10,
Clason, Isaac fy Co. Mar. 7, 1779. Case of
ship Hope ; proofs required of corruption
of colonial Admiralty courts ; purity of
courts in Great Britain. 10, 458.
Mar. 11, 1779.
written to Mr. King. 10, 475
Clay, Henry, 1777-1852. Feb. 5, 1828.
Inquiry concerning a Report of the Com-
missioners for running the boundary line
between the U. S. and Florida in 1800.
32, 323.
Clay, Henry. Feb. 28, 1828. Mr. Elk
cott's Report as Commissioner on the
Florida boundary ; Mr. E. doubtless
made one, but it was not given in while
CoL P. was in office ; suggests applying
to Judge Marshall; everything in it is
probably contained in Mr. E.'s printed
Journal. 16, 239.
Clay, Henry, motion in the Senate for a
vote of censure on Col. P., Jan. 1811 (A.
C. Hanson), 29, 36, 368 ; (J.Wagner),
207; (J. McHenry), 372; debate on
his motion, 54, 309 ; threatens Mr.
Madison if he sends a peace mission
to England, 1812 (A. Shepherd), 30,
227; his statement that "he and his
party intended to have the war go on "
(S. M. Hopkins), 245 ; his ambition (/.
Nelson), 16, 10 ; (W. Coleman), 16, 20;
accusations of George Kremer against
(W. Coleman), 16, 20; remarks on his
relations with J. Q. Adams, 47, 99 ; 50,
208 ; notes of speech in favor of war,
1810, 54, 218 ; notes of speech on West
Florida bill, 54, 298 ; recommends that '
people of Atlantic States shall retire be- 1
hind the Western mountains, 55, 71;
notes of speech on the colonial trade,
Jan. 31, 1817, 55, 160.
Clay, Joseph, Jr., U. S. District Judge for J
Georgia, 1764-1811. Aug. 5, 1797.!
Unlawful enlistments in the South ; Gen.
Clark's complicity. 7, 23.
Oct. 18, 1799. Indictment of O. j
Bowen, Marshal of Georgia, for taking
illegal fees ; inquiry for a suitable per- !
son to succeed him. 12, 197
Jan. 20, 1800. Concerning errors
in returns of naturalization of aliens.
13, 109.
Cleaveland, Dr. Nehemiah, of Topsfield,
Mass. Jan. 16, 1815. Thanks for let-
ters and opinions ; our views coincide on
the conscription laws ; those plans aban-
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89
doned; conscription can never be car-
ried into effect in New England, and
your Troups, Eppeses, and Gileses have
found that oat; the U. S. bank bill; not
probable that direct taxes can be col-
lected even if the State governments fail
to interfere ; farmers think they have
paid enough money to be squandered;
asks for opinions. 30, 360.
Gere, Abbe, passports for (/. Sands). 12,
72.
Clerk of Comniou Pleas for Essex Co.,
Mass., Col. P.'s application for office of,
1774 {A. Oliver). 5, 1.
Cleveland, Aaron, of Norwich, Conn.,
1744-1S15. Apr. 3, 1787. Regrets
that Col. Franklin did not choose to sit
as member of the Assembly, as he is a
man of ability ; hopes Col. P will carry
out his plan of removing to Wyoming,
as good characters are much wanted ;
proposes to settle there himself ; land
and apple-trees. 57, 154.
Oct. 13, 17S7. Request that Col.
P. will assist him in securing his claim
to land in Luzerne County ; does not
know what chance he can have unless
the Commission is somewhat enlarged.
57, 317.
Cleveland, Aaron. Mar. 20, 1787- Wyo-
ming land. 5, 397.
Clinton, George, Governor of New York,
1739-1812. Mar. 9, 1786. Extracts
from a speech to the Oneida Indians
concerning their land ; disclaims any de-
sire to obtain land. 62, 208 [copy].
Mar. 1, 17S8. Proclamation re-
straining John Livingston and associates
from entering on or settling lands at
Canada Creek under leases obtained from
the Six Nations and Oneida Indians,
which leases are to be considered as pur-
chases, and, as such, not valid. 58, 10.
July 18, 1788. To civil officers of
Chemung. With the Chief Justice's
warrant for arresting perpetrators of the
outrage on Col. P. at Wyoming, Penn.
58, 59 [copv ; Penn. Arch. 11, 341].
Apr. 27, 1791. To Gen. H. Knox ;
objections to the measure of attempting
a convention of the whole Six Nations ;
approves rather of disuniting them ; Col.
Willett ; hopes of a conference with
Brant, and means of obtaining it. 61,
212 [copy ; L. & C. 4, 167].
May 17, 1791. To Major A. Har-
denberg. Instructions to remove intrud-
ers on the Cayuga reservation. 61, 259
[copy].
Nov. 13, 1791. To Louis Cook
Has ordered Col. Colbrath to remove
persons intruding on Oneida lands, but
does not wish to interfere with those who
are there for the purpose of assisting
the Indians, unless requested by the
chiefs. 62, 209 [copy].
Clinton, George. Aug. 26, 1781. The
West Chester forage question, and Col.
Hay ; his behavior and probable motives.
33^ 415. [Bi. 1, 335, copy]
Mar. 5, 1783. Withdrawing cer-
tain statements in letter of Aug. 26,
1781, concerning Col. Hay ; and defend-
ing his own course on the West Chester
forage question. 34, 116. [Bi. 1, 344.]
Clinton, George, reasons why he should
not be supported as a presidential
candidate, 1808 (C. W. Hare), 14,
177 ; memorandum of land purchases
made as Governor of New York, from
the Six Nations, 61, 158; interested
in opposition to the Cayuga land lease
(B. Paine), 273 ; his conduct in regard
to the settlers (J. Kinney), 278 ; ac-
cuses Col. P. of an interest in the lease
(S Kirkland), 62, 43.
Clopton, John, M. C. from Va., d. 1816,
his libellous letters concerning President
Adams (E. Carrington), 23, 271 ; to,
9, 512.
Cloth, large supplies brought in by priva-
teers, 1777 (J. Pickering) 17, 50.
Clothing for the armv, 1777-7S (G. Wil-
liams), 17, 44, 52, 60, 7Q, 108, 116 ;
(J. Pickering), 50, 58 ; (J. Orne),
121; (S. Fletcher), 189, 191, 20S ;
(Otis & Andrews), 185, 225, 226; (A.
Scammell), 223 ; (Board oe War), 33,
199, 230, 251; (J. Powell), 33, 203;
report on (Board of War), 33, 206 ;
(G. Washington) 219, 251.
Clugny, Marquis de, a French refugee
from Guadeloupe. July 21, 179S. Ac-
count of his sufferings from the French
revolutionary government ; praying that
he may not be considered a suspicious
alien. 22, 311.
Clugny, Marquis de. Aug. 8, 1798. In-
formation in the Marquis's letter together
with that of Judge Iredell ; proves that
12
90
THE PICKERING PAPERS,
Clugny, Marquis de {continued).
he and his family are not the dangerous
aliens referred to in the Alien Law ; be
may lay aside all apprehension on that
score. 37, 318 [copy].
Clymer, George, of Pennsylvania, 1739-
1813. Mar. 15, 1788. Hopeless con-
dition of the bill for settling the Wyo-
ming controversy in the Assembly. 19,
123. [Bi. 2, 376.]
Feb. 23, 1790. Ineffectual attempt
to find the recommendation of Commis-
sioners concerning the Wyoming claims
accompanying the decree of Trenton.
58, 206.
Mar. 6. 1790. Vindicating him-
self from a libel ; his own lands lie far
beyond the reach of the Susquehanna
claims. 58, 216.
Mar. 20, 1790. To William Rawle.
Vindicating himself and other members
of the Penn. Assembly from the charge
of interested motives in passing the
Wyoming confirming law. 58, 251
[copy].
Sept. 10, 1795. On the construc-
tion of bridges. 20, 47.
Mar. 14, 1801. Asking for copy of
bill prescribing the course to be taken
to redeem land in Kentucky sold for
taxes. 27, 87-
Clymer, George. Nov. 1, 1787. Conspi-
racy of J. Franklin and his adherents
against the State of Pennsylvania ; their
lies and misrepresentations to the people ;
expediency of maintaining a body of
troops in the disputed district, and
calamities which would be caused by a
repeal of the confirming law. 57, 332.
Coal, as a manure (T. Ewell), 14, 162;
to, 161.
Coasting-vessels carrying mails, law in
regard to {A. Hamilton, 1791). 6, 65.
Coates, Dr. B. H., of Philadelphia. Apr.
10, 1826. In regard to the authenticity
of a manuscript signed by Hendrick
Aupaumut, a Mohican chief said to have
been with Col. P. in 1791. 32, 201.
Jan. 10, 1827. Thanks for Col. P.'s
letter on the subject of the Indian man-
uscript ; would be glad to be allowed to
publish some extracts ; pleasure in mak-
ing the acquaintance of Dr. Charles
Pickering. 32, 257.
Coates, Dr. B. H. Apr. 15, 1826. Ac-
count of Hendrick Aupaumut, who cer-
tainly went on the mission to the Six
Nations in 1791 ; a respectable man,
much attached to the U. S., and his
statements may be relied upon. 16,
116.
Coates, John R. Oct. 28, 1809. Copy
of a letter from England to his father
Samuel Coates, describing the powerful
and prosperous condition of Great Britain
and the inability of the embargo to in-
jure her. 14, 242.
Coates, Samuel. Dec. 14, 1807- In re-
gard to Mr. C.'s claim on the U. S. in
behalf of Capt. Wm. Vicary. 43, 135.
Dec. 19, 1808. Thanks for speeches
on the embargo ; disastrous effects of the
latter in Philadelphia; distress and in-
sanity among sailors, produced by. 28,
404.
Feb. 28, 1809. Thanks for speeches
in Congress ; regrets for the preponder-
ance of foreign influence in the country ;
superiority of the legislative assemblies at
the East attributable to the virtue of na-
tive citizens ; no Paines, Duanes, Genets,
Callenders, and other disturbers of the
public peace, have public office bestowed
on them there ; no such privileges granted
in any country ; evil influence of V — a
counsels ; appreciation of P.'s speeches.
29, 118.
Dec. 16, 1809. With letter from
Mr. C.'s son, John R. Coates, on the
state of Great Britain, dated Oct. 28,
1809 [14, 242]. 43, 259.
Jan. 10, 1815. Account of Joseph
Caldwell ; the Bank bill ; failure of
Moses Thomas and Bradford & Inskeep.
44, 101.
Coates, Samuel. May 25, 1798. Request
to admit John Allen, a sailor, into the
Pennsylvania Hospital. 8, 473.
Aug. 10, 1816. In behalf of the
admission to the Pennsylvania Hospital
of the insane son of Rev. Mr. Andrews,
of Newburyport, 15, 125.
Coats, bills and papers relating to supply
of, to Salem troops, 1775. 56, 63-71.
Cobb, David, aid to Gen. Washington,
1748-1839. Sept. 17, 1783. Col. Hum-
phreys's severe illness ; Gen. Washing-
ton's decision that Capt. Bushnell is
entitled to forage for a horse. 40, 103.
[Copy; Wash. Let. 16, 291.]
HISTORICAL INDEX.
91
Nov. 9, 1825. The Newburgli let-
ters ; Gen. C. was absent at the time,
but heard all the circumstances ; is con-
fident that no such letter as Harvie's
was ever mentioned ; the first letter was
above Armstrong's mark; reports then
in circulation of a plot to form a mo-
narchical government ; thiuks the first
Newburgh letter may be ascribed to
Gouverneur Morris. 32, 183.
Cobb, Col. David, A. D. C. Oct. 3, 1782.
Reasons against moving the army down
the river. 34,44. [Copy; Wash. Let.
59, 242 ]
Dec. 29, 1S03. On the amendment
to the Constitution relating to the elec-
tion of President ; Col. P. demonstrates
the advantages of the constitutional
mode. 14, 72.
Oct. 24, 1825. Gen. Armstrong
and the Newburgh letters ; his story of
the Harvie letter to Washington ; re-
quest for Gen. Cobb's recollection of the
circumstances. 16, 72.
Cobbett, William, 1762-1835. June 27,
1798. Enclosing an anonymous French
letter directed to " Mr. Porcupine," with
the information that Dr. Logan was
gone to Prance to obtain forces to excite
a servile insurrection in the South ; also
of one Serrie [Serrurier?] in Philadel-
phia, who gave information to French
privateers of the sailing of American
ships. 22, 244.
I Oct. 9, 1798. Col. P.'s polite let-
ter received ; will publish to-day in Por-
cupine's Gazette, and Bellamy's letter
to-morrow; thanks for extract [from R.
Gamble's letter ?] ; always tests the sin-
cerity of contributors by making them
pay for their papers. 23, 208.
July 6, 1799. Returning a certain
pamphlet as too bulky to print ; encloses
one by Mallet du Pan. 25, 18.
Aug. 12, 1799. The English copy
of the British Mercury accidentally de-
stroyed ; sends a French one ; abridg-
ment of Carnot to be published. 25,
96.
thbbett, William. Feb. 3, 1798. Re-
quest for information as to the American
Society of United Irishmen. 8, 105.
Aug. 19, 1799. Remarks on insin-
uation in Mr. C.'s paper concerning the
secession of American commissioners on
the 6th article of the British treaty;
statement of facts. 11, 629.
Cobbett, William, his alleged libel on the
Spanish government, 1797 (C. Lee), 6,
459 ; (C. M. de Yrujo), 461 ; 7, 10, 64 ;
(W. Rawle) 6, 480 ; his answer to T.
Paine's letter to Washington (G. Wash-
ington), 8, 92; his Porcupine's Gazette
much deteriorated, 1798 (/. Steele), 9,
258 ; his indictment for libel against the
Spanish minister returned by the jury
with Ignoramus (W. Rawle), 22, 123 ;
depth of infamy to which his Register
has sunk in England (J. Robertson),
30, 387; remarks on Col. P. in his
Register, Sept. 28, 1811 (O. Picker-
ing), 38, 215.
Cochran, Charles Burnham, of Charleston,
S. C. Dec. 31, 1798. Appointment as
U. S. marshal of South Carolina. 10,
160.
Cochran, Dr. John, Director of Military
Hospitals, 1730-1807. Nov. 4, 1782.
Reflections on Col. P. for quarters pro-
vided for Dr. C. and opprobrious re-
marks on Col. P.'s letter. 40, 56.
Cochran, Dr. John, Direct. Mil. Hosp.
Nov. 6, 1782. Letter in answer to Dr.
C.'s letter of same date ; Col. P. denies
that Dr. C. can injure his feelings ; pub-
lic interest demands that they should be
on civil terms. 5, 267^ ; 34, 51. [Bi.
1, 383.]
Cochran, Capt., R. N., of the Thetis; dec-
laration that all ships from Havana are
contraband (M. Myers). 22, 15.
Cocke, William ; Anderson, Joseph ; 8f Clai-
borne, W. C. C. Mar. 24, 1800. En-
closing reports showing that a new road
cannot be laid out through the Cherokee
country without a negotiation with them.
13, 328.
Codman, John, of New York? May 9,
1800. Enclosing duplicate of letter to
R. King concerning his business of ship
Elizabeth. 13, 491.
Codman, Stephen, his properly captured by
a Spanish privateer (J). Humphreys). 8,
350.
Cogswell, Major Thomas, 1746-1S10.
Jan. 14, 1784. Bond to repay to Col.
P. certain sums allowed Major C. in
addition to pay as wagonmastei'-general,
in case Congress does not allow such
extra pay. 56, 411.
92
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Cogswell, Major Thomas (continued).
Apr. 11, 1794. Plan for an efficient
system of militia. 19, 313.
Cogswell, Major Thomas. Jan. 14, 1784.
Letter of thanks for Major C.'s valuable
services as wagonmaster-general. 34,
275. [Bi. 1, 402; Uphani: Notice of
J. Upham, p. 89.]
Feb. 1, 1785. Advice in regard to
studying law, for a new country. 5,
348. [Bi. 1, 502.]
Cogswell, Major Thomas, appointed wagon-
master-general, 1780. 33, 2S8.
Cogswell, Dr. William, of Atkinson,
N. H.? 1760-1831. Apr. 18, 1810.
Deposition in the suit of Col. P. against
Josiah Smith for libel. 43, 303.
Coit, Joshua. Peb. 7, 1798. Enclosing
copies of proper form of passport. 8,
115.
Coit, William. Nov. 7, 1798. Case of
brigantine Bedford ; British re-captors
of American captured vessels entitled to
salvage. 9, 589.
Colbert, Chevalier de. Oct. 2, 1798.
Arrival at Port Niagara; kindness of
Major Rivardi, and British officers at
Newark ; intends to go to Quebec and
Montreal before returning to Philadel-
phia. 23, 179.
—. — Mar. 7, 1799. Concerning M.
Morgue, a Frenchman, without visible
business ; his conduct in Philadelphia
may be worth observing : the Chevalier
suspects him to be an emissary of the
Directory. 24, 138.
Colden, Cadwallader David, owner of brig
Genius, suspected of piracy (/. Hun-
tington). 11, 459.
Coleman, William, ed. of N. Y. Herald
and Evening Post, 1766-1829. Dec. 1,
1802. Newspaper for T. P., Jr., sent to
Canandaigua instead of Ocq uagah ; mis-
take shall be corrected; requests Col. P.
to read his articles on Committee of In-
vestigation in the Herald. 26, 297-
Dec. 14, 1808. Regret that Fed-
eralists in Congress shrink from doing
justice to England. 28, 396.
Jan. 14, 1809. Disgust of O. W.
[Oliver Wolcott ?] at C.'s remarks on
J. Q. Adams in the Evening Post, and
at not being able to prevent a public
meeting ; not only firmness, but bold-
ness required by the times ; unworthy
timidity of the House; disapprobation
of Mr. G. ( ?) condescending to an expla-
nation to Mr. Eppes. 29, 21.
Dec. 25, 1809. Division among
Federalists in New York ; Mr. W.'s
[Wolcott ?] disgust and toast given by
him at New England dinner ; unavailing
remonstrances directed to himself; the
administration has been most egregiously
wrong, and we should be blockheads if
we did not avail ourselves of the proofs ;
G. M. [Gouverneur Morris ?] and Mr.
K. [King?] go all lengths with him.
29, 196.
— Mar. 14, 1813. Hearing that Col.
P. is about addressing a series of letters
to the public on the subject of the loan,
wishes for the privilege of republishing
them in New York. 30, 67-
— Apr. 21, 1816. Defending resolu-
tions of Federal meeting in New York
on the compensation bill. 31, 105.
— Oct. 30, 1823. Col. W. S. Smith ;
his unprincipled and dissolute character ;
questions whether it is worthy of Col.
P. to remark him particularly ; rejoices
that P. is to notice Mr. Adams's cor-
respondence with Cunningham; Gen.
Hamilton ; regrets misunderstanding
respecting the compensation bill. 15,
316.
— Nov. 30, 1823. Enclosing copy of
a letter giving an account of the career
of Col. William S. Smith, as agent of
Sir W. Pulteney and Gov. Hornby. 32,
36.
— Aug. 1, 1824. Earnestly dissuad-
ing Col. P. from his determination to
publish a series of essays respecting the
genius and character of Washington ;
would not be tolerated by the present
race of Americans ; Gen. Hamilton's
opinions; question of the Farewell Ad-
dress having been written by Hamilton;
irrefragable evidence that it was ; advises
Col. P. against any contest with Walsh ;
effect of Col. P.'s Review. 32, 83.
— Nov. 21, 1824. Did not think much
of the letter of Sulpitius after reading
Col. P.'s essays ; Presidential candi-
dates : Adams, Crawford, and Jackson ;
Pv. King and his son devoted to the cause
of Adams ; cannot believe that the
Southern States will consent to have
Adams for President ; unprincipled and
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a hypocrite; his own failing health.
32/117.
— Dec. 12, 1824. Thanks for Col.
P.'s continued sympathy and regard;
recollections of Col. Troup and another
gentleman respecting the duel between
Burr and Hamilton ; a ruthless murder ;
Mr. Crawford's health too bad for the
duties of the presidency; Jackson the
most promising candidate ; Mr. Harper's
letters; Mr. Otis badly treated by the
" middling interest." 32, 121.
— Feb. 13, 1825. Regrets on the re-
sult of the presidential election; influ-
ence of Rufus King and Henry Clay in
producing it ; cannot believe that Adams
will be elected for a second term, but
whether Cheves, Calhoun, Clinton, or
Clay will succeed him is beyond conjec-
ture ; supposes Col. P. will stop the
Evening Post now the election is over.
32, 133.
— Mar. 18, 1825. Mr. Adams and
his Cabinet ; not one personal friend of
the President in it ; Clay attributes Mr.
A.'s election not to his own influence
with Western people, but to their fear of
Jackson ; Mr. Webster obtained an ex-
plicit declaration from Mr. A. as to what
would be his course in regard to Feder-
alists before supporting him ; doubts of
Mr. A.'s sincerity. 32, 143.
— June 17, 1825. Account of sub-
scription, set on foot by Webster and
Hopkinson, to employ Mr. Walsh to
write a history of the government; a
suicidal measure for Federalists to em-
ploy a man who will put Jefferson and
Madison on the same level with Wash-
ington and Hamilton ; W'alsh not want-
ing in capacity, but in honesty and moral
sense; dispute between Rufus Xing and
the Hamilton family. 32, 149.
— Sept. 24, 1826. Prevented from
answering Col. P.'s letter by being laid
up from an accident ; Col. P.'s remarks
respecting a monument to Washington ;
one attempted by an Italian named
Causici in N. Y. which is a public laugh-
ing-stock ; the Lafayette fever; amazed
at Mr. Webster's praise of Jefferson;
Mr. King's health ; the disputed manu-
script of the Farewell Address. 32, 233.
— Jan. 7, IS 27. On the question of
Washington's Farewell Address ; Mr.
King gave up the papers after Mr. Jay's
letter, and Mr. C, with Col. Troup and
James Hamilton, has examined them
carefully; result equally honorable to
Washington and to Hamilton; account
of the letters. 32, 251.
Feb. 11, 1827. Theory of Wash-
ington's Farewell Address which explains
the two sides of the argument ; course
of Webster and Everett ; Mr. King's ill
health. 32, 285.
Apr. 25, 1827. Inquiry as to state
of politics in Boston ; report that Mr.
Otis is endeavoring to establish an Adams
newspaper at Albany, and that Col. P.
has given in his adhesion to Mr. Adams ;
the latter's conduct in regard, to colonial
trade an objection to his re-election ; this
string to be harped on if Mr. C. lives ;
Mr. Webster's letters ; an abortive at-
tempt to make the worse appear the
better cause. 32, 294.
July 19, 1827. Suggests Col. P.'s
coming to New York to meet Mr. J. A.
Hamilton with reference to the life of
A. Hamilton to be written by Col. P. ;
question of compensation. 44, 302.
July 26, 1828. Account of his ill-
ness ; hopes of obtaining a report made
to Congress on Gen. Jackson's Florida
conduct ; articles preparing against Mr.
Adams's re-election; shabby behavior of
the King family. 32, 382.
Feb. 15, 1829. To 0. Pickering.
Regret for the death of Col. P. ; loss to
the world by his failure to write the life
of Hamilton; compensation agreed upon
for the same ; apology to Mr. J. Pick-
ering for neglect of a letter. 44, 332.
Coleman, William. Nov. 20, 1802. News-
paper for T. P., Jr., not received; re-
quests direction may be changed. 14,
31.
Oct. 28, 1803. Request for copy of
the Herald ; facts concerning the trans-
mission of infection from poisonous
planto and shrubs. 38, 62.
Jan. 18, 1809. Mr. Wolcott's con-
duct unaccountable and to be lamented ;
Mr. Coleman's remarks on J. Q. Adams
unnecessarily severe now that he is down ;
intended to reply to his letter to H. G.
Otis, but decided it was not necessary ;
criticisms on the letter approved ; its
faulty style. 38, 148.
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Coleman, William {continued).
Jan. 25, 1809. Information re-
ceived from Capt. Lewis concerning
Gen. Sam. Smith ; Mr. Wolcott ; Pink-
ney's letter to Canning ; J. B. Cutting's
claim on the U. S. and his forgery. 38,
149.
Sept. 29, 1313. John Pickering's
list of Americanisms ; Mr. Coleman's re-
mark that the American use of the word
clever was to be found in the Freeholder
and the Spectator ; request for the num-
bers ; corrections in Col. P.'s articles on
the Russian mission in the [Boston ?]
Advertiser. 38, 201.
Apr. 17, 1816. Hamilton and R.
King authors of the letters of 'Camil-
lus ' ; Federal meeting in N. Y. against
the compensation bill ; very small game
for Federalists to hunt, and just on a
level with Democracy ; explains the bill
and his reasons for voting for it. 15,
116.
Apr. 27, 1816. The compensation
bill ; moved and supported by democratic
members ; advantages of a yearly over a
daily compensation. 15, 118.
Dec. 5, 1816. New York Herald
to be sent until the close of the session ;
after that, Col. P. apprehends that " hav-
ing ceased to be a public man, it will
not comport with his situation to ex-
pend either time or money on news-
papers." 15, 128.
Oct. 22, 1823. Col. W. S. Smith:
request for information as to the source
of his fortune • agency for Sir W. Pulte-
ney ; inquiry as to Col. S.'s reputation
in New York. 38, 276; rough draught,
15, 333.
Nov. 6, 1823. Col Smith; Col.
P. wishes to be possessed of the facts,
though he may make no more use of
them than necessary to vindicate himself
from Mr. Adams's charge of propagating
scandalous falsehoods concerning him ;
Mr. A. lias shown no mercy to him, or
any feeling for his children in case he
died before these calumnies were made
public ; pain felt in exposing Gov. Sul-
livan's character on account of his worthy
sons; "the banished Aristides." 38,
277 ; rough draught, 15, 334.
Dec. 8, 1823. Thanks for copy of
letter containing account of Col. W. S.
Smith's fraud on Sir W. Pulteney ; can-
not tell when Col. P.'s Review will be
published, as great care and many docu-
ments are necessary. 15, 318 ; 38, 281.
— May 12, 1824. Review of the
Cunningham correspondence finished at
last ; sends two copies ; hopes Mr. C.
will not find the time spent in reading it
thrown away. 15, 347 ; 38, 284.
— July 22, 1824. Thanks for notices
of the Review in the Evening Post ; Mr.
Walsh's threats of a publication from
the Secretary of State [J. Q. Adams] j
Mr. C. has too favorable an opinion of
Walsh ; quite as ready as the Adamses
to sacrifice everything to. his interest
and ambition ; his criticisms on P.'s esti-
mate of the talents of Washington ; that
view supported by Hamilton and Ram-
say. 15, 373 ; 38, 285.
— Aug. 14, 1824. In regard to Col.
P.'s opinion that many of Washington's
official despatches were written by his
aids ; opinion has been distinctly con-
firmed by Col. Varick, lately in Salem,
who was one of those aids ; Judge
Washington's indignation natural ; Bur-
net's description of Lord Russell appli-
cable to Washington ; pamphlet of Ser-
vius Sulpitius on J. Q. Adams's Fourth
of July oration. 15, 408, 410; 38,
287.
— Oct. 14, 1824. Desiring the return
of the pamphlet of Servius Sulpitius ;
pamphlet published by the son of Col.
W. S. Smith ; did not enter into details
concerning him for the sake of his chil-
dren ; Walsh's accusation of misrepre-
sentation against P.; his insolent men--
tion of Mr. Coleman. 15, 422 ; 38, 291.
— Dec. 2, 1824. Regretting Mr. C.'s
ill health ; remarks on R. King ; reasons
for his change of opinion to be found in
his ambition ; queries as to his conduct
in regard 'to Hamilton's duel with Burr.
15, 433; 38, 294.
— Feb. 23, 1825. Lamenting the re-
sult of the Presidential election; hopes
Mr. Adams may prove himself not wholly
unworthy ; question as to Henry Clay's
reward for his active assistance ; might
be Secretary of State but for George
Kremer's disclosures; likely that Mr.
Webster may be Secretary of State ;
agrees with Mr. C. in his estimate of R.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
95
King ; affectation of Mr. Adams and of
Jefferson. 16, 20 (rough draught) ; 38,
294.
July 1, 1825. Mr. Walsh's pro-
posed history of the last three adminis-
trations ; Judge Benson's and Mr. King's
opinions of Dr. Franklin ; history of Mr.
King's appointment to the British em-
bassy ; his exertions for Mr. Adams's
election ; Mr. Monroe's opposition to
Madison and its withdrawal ; opinions
of Virginia lawyers respecting John
Tyler; "Webster's influence exerted on
behalf of Adams; Mr. King and the
Burr-Hamilton duel; Judge Marshall's
introduction received. 16, 41 (rough
draught) ; 38, 303.
Aug. 8, 1826. Setting forth the
reasons for the delay in erecting the
equestrian statue of Washington voted
by Congress in 1783 or 1784; Washing-
ton's writings ; delusions respecting
him ; Senex's estimate of Jefferson as a
visionary. 16, 130.
Oct. 5, 1826. On the authorship
of Washington's Farewell Address. 16,
158; 38,306.
Jan. 19, 1827. Col. P.'s own the-
ory in regard to the authorship of Wash-
ington's Farewell Address ; originally
written by Washington, and worked over
and amended by Hamilton ; introducing
Dr. C. Pickering. 38, 310.
Apr. 30, 1827. State of Federalism
in Boston ; attempt to deprive the
Charlestown Bridge Co. of their prop-
erty by building a free bridge close by ;
made a political question in Mass. ;
prospects of presidential election ;
Messrs. Adams and Clay ; account of
Judge Story's political career ; H. G.
Otis ; John Lowell ; approval of Mr.
Adams's presidential acts. 16, 207 ;
38, 320.
July 21, 1827- Appointment to
meet Mr. James A. Hamilton in New
York on the subject of the biography to
be written by Col. P. 38, 324.
Sept. 11, 1827. Everything should
be collected concerning Hamilton's man-
agement and pleadings at the New York
bar; trial of H. Croswell for a libel on
Jefferson. 16, 339 ; 38, 332.
July 7, 1S28. Returning E. Liv-
ingston's overwhelming answer to Jeffer-
son's justification in the case of the New
Orleans Batture; ignorant toasts to Jef-
ferson's memory at public dinner to C.
F. Mercer ; Jefferson's and Madison's
hypocrisy; accounts of Jackson's de-
fence of New Orleans ; accusations
against him. 38, 338 ; memorandum
for, 16, 309.
Collectors of Customs. Mar. 25, 1796. Cir-
cular to collectors of all the ports of the
U. S. requesting that legal affidavits as
to the facts may be taken in all cases of
complaint of impressment of seamen by
British officers. 36, 39 [copy].
Collet, John, certificate of citizenship. 6,
350.
Collier, Rev. William, ed. National Philan-
thropist, 1771-1843. Feb. 19, 1827.
Col. P. was importuned into takiug Mr.
C.'s paper for a year, but wants it no
longer ; does not require any lectures on
intemperance ; impossibility of any great
check on the consumption of liquor as
long as a majority of the lawgivers like
it. 16, 202.
Collins, John, Governor of Rhode Island,
1717-1795. May 3, 1785. With ad-
dress of Philadelphia Agricultural Soci-
ety, and suggestion that a like society
be established in Rhode Island. 5,
3381.
Collot, Gen. Jean Baptiste, suit against
{M. LUombe), 6, 474 ; 37, 172 ; a sus-
picious character to be ordered out of
the country (/. Adams'), 9, 426, 453 ;
11, 526; his expedition to the Missis-
sippi (T. Coxe), 21, 317 ; J. J. W.
Rivardi), 368 ; deposition concerning
him (J. A. Mercier), 25, 85 ; memo-
randum in regard to his residence and
remark to Mercier, a French stone-
mason. 42, 91.
Colman, Rev. Hexry, 1785-1849. Feb.
4, 1820. Letter to the Committee of
the North Church in Salem, in regard
to an invitation to become their pastor.
44, 215.
Mar. 6-14, IS 20. Correspondence
and proceedings on dissolving his con-
nection with the Third Church in Hing-
ham. 44, 223.
June 4, 1S24. To E. H. Derby
and others. Views and purposes in re-
gard to the formation of a new religious
society in Salem. 44, 265 [copy].
96
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Colman, Rev. Henry {continued).
June 28, 1824. Is informed that
Col. P. has given currency to a report
that Mr. C. had said he would accept a
call to the First Church in Salem if a
majority in his favor could be obtained ;
report has no foundation in truth.
32, 64.
Colman, Rev. Henry. June 30, 1824.
Remarks on Mr. C.'s conduct with re-
spect to the affairs of the First Congre-
gational Church in Salem. 15, 359.
Colman, Rev. Henry, sentiment given by
him at ordination of C. W. Upham. 55,
224.
Colonial trade of Great Britain, injury to,
by J. Q. Adams's proclamation, 46, 353 ;
remarks on, 52, 347 ; 55, 103 ; speech
of Henry Clay on, 1817, 159 ; circular
letter addressed to American merchants,
Dec. 9, 1816. 15, 130.
Colonization, absurd to attempt, if slavery
is to be admitted in new States (/. Ran-
dolph), 15, 188; (C. F. Mercer) 199;
supported by slaveholders to get rid of
the free blacks, 199 ; report of com-
mittee on, 55, 363; observations on,
368, 370, 372.
Columbia, 0., address to President Adams
(/. Adams). 9, 140.
Columbian Centinel, vindication of John
Marshall's opinions in 1798 (T. Sedg-
wick). 9, 572.
Columbus, ship, captured by the Genius
(/. Huntington), 11, 459; (J. Sands)
476.
Commerce, opposition to, of Napoleon and
of Jefferson and other Virginians. 52,
290.
Commerce, ship, condemnation of {Murray
8f Mumford),! , 533; (E. Vanderhorst),
8, 81.
Commercial liberality, no such thing as, in
Great Britain (/. Q. Adams). 20, 119.
Commissariats, economy of abolishing cer-
tain, suggested, 1781 (President of Con-
gress), 33, 321; enemies created thereby
'■(£. Hodgdon), 408.
Commission extraordinary to France,
1797. See Pinkney, C. C., et at.
Commissioners on the 6th article of treaty
with Great Britain [T. Fitzsimons, S.
Sitgreaves, et at.]. Nov. 21, 1797. No
tice of the appointment of John Read
as agent for the Commissioners. 7, 451.
Sept. 21, 1798. Is informed of
differences of opinion in the board, and
probability of the secession of at least
one of the Commissioners ; such an inci-
dent much to be regretted ; requests a
statement of the points in dispute with
reasons for opinions. 37, 339 [copy].
Commissioners on the 6th article of the
treaty with Great Britain, differences of
opinion among them (R King), 10, 332 ;
assumption of British members (R. King),
37, 327 : secession of American mem-
bers (/. Q. Adams), 11, 568; 12, 147;
{W. Cobbett), 11, 629 ; articles on which
separation took place (R. King), 11,
570 ; (B. Pickman) 12, 311 ; differences
of, to be settled in London (S. Hig gin-
son), 11, 610; remarks on principles
established by them (G. Evans), 42,
173 ; correspondence between Mr. King
and Lord Grenville, 26, 89 ; (S. Sit-
greaves), 37, 361 ; business settled by
the U. S. paying a definite sum (R.
King), 26, 278.
Commissioners on the 7th article of Brit-
ish treaty [C. Gore, W. Pinkney etal.~],
secession of British commissioners ;
differences settled by negotiation (W.
Cobbett), 11, 631 ; suspension of busi-
ness on aecount of suspension of com-
mission on 6th article (/. Adams), 12,
311, 361 ; decisions by, and Mr. Gore's
Considerations thereon (C. Gore),
25, 1.
Commissioners on 2W article of treaty with
Spain. Dec. 2, 1797. Transmitting
opinion of Attorney-General on the time
of making awards. 7, 501.
Sept. 16, 1798. From J. Wagner.
Directions in case of schooner Hendrick
de Leon. 9, 334.
Commissioners on 21st article of treaty
with Spain; award by (D. Humphreys).
8, 326.
Committee or Correspondence of Bos-
ton. Nov. 23, 1773. Circular asking
for the sense of the towns in the matter
of the importation of tea. 39, 25.
Dec. 1, 1773. Forwarding copy
of votes and resolves at meeting at Fan-
euil Hall on the tea tax. 39, 26.
Mar. 21, 1774. To Committee of
Correspondence in Salem. On the es-
tablishment of a Colonial post. 39,
38.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
97
May 12, 1774. Letter in regard
to the Act of Parliament for blocking up
the port of Boston. 39, 45.
June 8, 1774. Address setting forth
the oppressions suffered by the colonies
from Parliament and recommending a
non-importation covenant. 39, 51.
June 10, 1774. In regard to the
non-importation covenant. 39, 53.
Aug. 19, 1774. To Committee of
Correspondence in Salem. Request for
a meeting in Faneuil Hall, to decide on
a plan of operations for the several coun-
ties. 39, 67.
Sept. 6, 1774. To Committee of
Correspondence in Salem. Thanks for
information concerning the arrival of a
cargo of tea ; Gen. Gage has begun to
fortify the Neck ; the event the occasion
of much speculation : offers of assistance
from Connecticut ; twenty thousand
men ready to march ; disgust of Messrs.
Smith & Atkinson at the tea being con-
signed to them. 39, 76.
Committee of Correspondence in Boston.
Apr. 4 or 20, 1774. In regard to the
establishment of a colonial post-office.
33, 75, 86.
Committee of Correspondence in Pal-
mouth (Portland). July 1, 1774.
Asking for the sense of the towns in re-
gard to the Worcester non-importation
covenant. 39, 57.
Committee op Correspondence in
Gloucester. Nov. 28, 1774. To Com-
mittee of Correspondence in Salem. In
regard to certificates for captains trading
to Virginia. 39, 89.
Committee of Correspondence in
Haverhill. Nov. 16, 1774. In re-
gard to executions issued by Harrison
Gray, the province treasurer, against
constables who have not paid in last
year's taxes ; Mr. G. utterly unfit to be
trusted with the public money ; recom-
mendation that deputy-sheriffs having to
serve executions shall resign. 39, 84.
Committee of Correspondence in Mal-
den. Apr. 24, 1775. To Committee
of Correspondence in Salem. Inter-
cepted letters brought by Mary Heth and
seized ; letter concerning a commission
to Brigadier Ruggles to raise a regiment
to fight the rebels ; letter from Peter
Oliver to Col. Frye. 39, 106.
Committee of Correspondence in
Marblehead. Aug. 16, 1774. Pro-
posing a meeting of delegates from
towns in Essex County to take measures
for the relief of the province from the
oppressive measures of the Boston Port
Bill, the Murder Act, and the Act for
altering the Constitution of the province.
39, 63.
Aug. 25, 1774. To Committee of
Correspondence in Salem. Request for
information concerning the attempt of
Gen. Gage to prevent a town-meeting
in Salem on the 24th of August ; assur-
ances of support and assistance. 39, 70.
Sept. 6, 1774. Information of a
shipload of tea to be landed in Salem ;
request for the sense of the county con-
gress and the Boston Committee on the
subject; are ready to afford assistance.
39, 74.
Nov. 25, 1774. To Committee of
Correspondence in Salem. Recom-
mending that certificates of well-deserv-
ing be given to captains trading to
Virginia and elsewhere. 39, 87.
Committee of Correspondence in
Newport. Peb. 9, 1775. To Com-
mittee of Correspondence in Salem.
Question in regard to the exportation of
sheep from one colony to another. 39,
100.
Committee of Correspondence in
Salem. Dec. 24, 1772. To Committee
of Correspondence in Boston. On ques-
tions of the rights of the colonies ; in-
dependence of judges ; extensive influ-
ence of the crown through its officers ;
expressions of sympathy and approba-
tion. 33, 14.
June 7, 1773. To the Committee
of Correspondence in Boston. Reasons
for not calling a town-meeting before ;
right of towns to call meetings and pro-
test against grievances in their corporate
capacity. 33, 16.
Jnly 12, 1774. To Committee of
Correspondence in Falmouth [Port-
land]. Expedient to suspend the meas-
ures for cessation of commerce with
Great Britain until the result of deliber-
ations of the general congress is known.
33, 96.
Aug. 19, 1774. Notification to
freeholders of Salem to choose delegates
13
98
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Committee of Correspondence in
Salem {continued).
to meet other Essex County delegates at
Ipswich to determine on such measures
as the late Acts of Parliament render
expedient. 33, 100. [Handbill.]
Aug. 25, 1774. To Committee of
Correspondence, Boston. Giving ac-
count of an interview with Gen. Gage,
regarding a town meeting called by
the Committee. 5, 12.
Nov. 30, 1774. Circular letter in
regard to certificates for vessels. [Un-
signed.] 33, 118.
Feb. 22, 1775. To Committee of
Correspondence in Newport. Sheep
have been shipped to South Carolina ;
which does not come under the operation
of the non-intercourse agreement. 33,
122.
May 23, 1775. To Essex County
Committee. Information as to the mil-
itary equipment of the town of Salem
and amount of money due to the prov-
ince. 33, 126 [copy, 127 b].
Aug. 13, 1776. To the Council of
the Massachusetts Bay. Representing
the probable intention of Jonathan Dowse
and John Lawless to leave the country
for England and the inexpediency of al-
lowing them to depart. 33, 158 [copy ;
Rev. Counc. Papers, 2, 47].
Aug. 20, 1776. Certificate to en-
able James Dillon to go to England.
33, 160 [copy}
Oct. 30, 1776. Petition to the
Council to take measures for securing
prisoners of war now resident in mari-
time towns. 33, 169. [Rev. Counc.
Papers, 3, 4; copy.]
Committee of Correspondence in
Worcester. June 13, 1774. Recom-
mending a form of non-importation cove-
nant as not inconsistent with that sent
out by Boston Committee. 39, 54.
Committee op Safety in Marblehead.
Aug. 19, 1775. To Committee of Safety
of Salem. Excusing conduct of Capt
Mugford, complained of for assisting
British frigate Merlin; Capt. M.'s pa-
triotism. 17, 15.
Committee of Safety of Salem. Apr.
4, 1774. Advertisement concerning cer-
tain suspicious persons from Nova Scotia.
53, 25.
July 17, 1775. Petition to the
Provincial Committee of Safety against
unjust accusations of supplying British
forces with provisions. 33, 129 [copy;
Re vol. Petitions, 1, 88].
Aug. 2, 1775. Warrant for charg-
ing the night-watch in regard to their
duties. 53, 61.
Aug. 2, 1775. Petition to the
General Court that the town may not be
expected to provide for paupers quar-
tered in the hospital at the request of
overseers of the poor of Boston. 33,
128 [copy],
Nov. 30, 1775. To the Council of
Mass. Bay. Certificate of prisoners taken
by a privateer ; and asking for directions
with regard to prizes taken by privateers.
33, 138.
Apr. 13, 1776. Petition to the
General Court for the return of four
pieces of cannon, sent from Salem to
Cambridge. 33, 145. [Revol. Petit.
1, 405 ; copy.]
May 11, 1776. Petition to the
General Court, setting forth the neces-
sity of erecting a fortification on Nog's
Head in Marblehead, and begging that
the fifty sea-coast men from Salem may
be released from service in Boston. 33,
152.
Committee of Correspondence op
Salem and Marblehead. May 11,
1776. Petition to the General Court
that provision may be made for the
defence by batteries of the sea-coast
of those towns. 33, 151.
Committee of Supply of Mass. Bay.
May 18, June 21, June 28, 1775. To
J. Gardner, Jr., and T. Pickering, Jr.
Acceptance of blankets from Salem Hos-
pital ; will have them cleansed at Rains-
ford Island. 39, 113, 117, 119.
Committee of the General Court for erecting
fortifications at Boston. May 16, 1776.
Representing the pressing need of de-
fence of Salem, and requesting that the
Salem sea-coast men may be released
for home service. 33, 153
Commutation of pay of Revolutionary
officers, objections to (G. Williams),
18, 175 ; (N. P. Sargeant) 195.
Compensation bill, 1815 (W. Coleman),
31, 105, 121; to, 15, 116, IIS; (P.
Wingate), 31, 158; 38, 226; (/•
HISTORICAL INDEX.
99
Brooks), 38, 218 ; (Mass. Legisla-
tive), 224; notes of Col. P.'s speech
on, 55, 146 ; debate on, 148 ; estimate
in regard to, 154; newspaper report of
Col. P.'s speech on, 49, 240.
Comptroller of Treasury. Aug. 21, 1797-
Respecting the role d'equipage or crew
list required by France. 7, 109.
May 29, 1798. Answers to ques-
tions concerning Hans Hey sell. 8, 498.
July 12, 1798. In regard to brig
Liberty. 9, 32.
Comptroller of Treasury, duty of (J.
Adams). 7, 524.
Conant, Samuel S., of New York ? July
10, 1820. Begging for Col. P.'s agri-
cultural treatises or any others approved
by him. 31, 319.
Feb. 5, 1825. With prospectus of
Mr. C.'s work on Indian Eloquence.
44, 283.
Mar. 13, 1825. No doubt that
Indian genius has lost its energy and its
noblest characteristics ; still Mr. C. will
be able to gather evidence enough to
interest posterity ; wishes to collect
facts concerning Red Jacket, Corn-
planter, and Skenandoah. 32, 141.
Conant, Samuel S. Aug. 1, 1820. Send-
ing two pamphlets on agriculture written
by Col. P. ; the best publications on the
subject ; ploughs and farming-tools. 15,
223.
Peb. 15, 1825. Mr. Conant's in-
tention of collecting specimens of In-
dian eloquence; Col. P. will look for
some speeches of chiefs of the Six Na-
tions received officially, and send them ;
Mr. Du Ponceau might furnish some
materials ; David Brown, a half-breed
Cherokee, said to be collecting materials
for the same end. 16, 19.
Conception, schooner, deposition in regard
to capture (J. Blrnell), 6, 322 ; letter
in regawl to (R. Liston), 391.
Concord, Mass., attempt to prevent the
court sitting in, and powerlessness of
sheriff, 1774 (E. Bowman). 57, 340.
Concord, prize ship, libel of, 1776. 5, 30.
Condy, Jeremiah, of Georgetown, D. C.
Sept. 18, 1800. Urging his claim to
the sum paid as indemnification for the
Wilmington Packet, and begging Col.
P.'s influence with the Secretary of State
to obtain it. 26, 207.
Condy, J. W., of Philadelphia. Dec. 24,
1805. Statement in behalf of merchants
of Philadelphia, of' the grounds of their
complaint of the refusal by the govern-
ment of debenture for drawbacks on
goods exported from the TJ. S. 27,
162.
Confirming law of Pennsylvania Assembly
relative to Connecticut claims, petition
for, 1787, 57, 127 ; notice of commis-
sioners appointed under, 152; petitions
against, 293 ; 58, 204, 205 ; suspension
of, 58, 18 ; report of committee in favor
of repeal of, 194; notes of debates in
the Assembly on, 208-213 ; questions
and answers relative to the commission
for examining and confirming claims
under, 220 ; its repeal inconsistent with
justice, prudence, or sound policy (W. S.
Johnson), 221 ; notes and memoranda
of debate on, Mar. 8, 1790, 224-255 ;
members who passed the law accused of
interested motives (G. Clymer), 251;
arguments against the repeal (R. Peters),
256 ; minority report and protest against
repeal, 262.
Congress, Continental, resolutions cen-
suring the Board of War for their pro-
test in the case of Col. Plower, Aug. 4,
1778. 5, 94.
1781. Extract from instructions to
commissioners for making peace with
Great Britain, to undertake nothing
without the knowledge and consent of
Prance, and to be governed ultimately
by her advice and opinion. 53, 127
[copy].
Proceedings of. July 27, 1781. On
the subject of forage for the army. 5,
228.
Congress, Continental ; Committee for ar-
ranging Staff Departments. Apr. 27, 29,
1782. Statement of objections to pro-
posed arrangement. 5, 260.
Committee of. Nov. 22, 1779. Sal-
ary and expenses of a member of Board
ofW-r. 5,129. [Bi. 1,243.]
on Pay of Q. M. G. Apr.
27, 29, 1782. Remonstrance against
their resolutions reducing Col. P.'s pay.
5, 260, 261. [Bi. 1, 389.]
Congress, Continental, list of Committees
of, 1774-75, 54, 251; petty jealousies
and small politics in, 1778 (R. H.
Harison), 33, ISO; inefficiency of, in
100
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Congress, Continental
the matter of taxation, 52, 63; an-
swer of, to Lord Howe, 1778; an-
ticipates everything British Commis-
sioners could say (R. Peters), 17, 163 ;
instructions to commissioners for peace
with England in 1782, directing them to
be in all things subservient to France ;
protest of Mr. Jay (John Jay), 29, 260 ;
contemptible and helpless condition of,
in the face of the mutiny of 1783 (S.
Hodgdon), 40, 96 ; old Congress dis-
solved, Mar. 4, 1789 (S. Hodgdon),
293.
Congress, United States. Mar. 1, 1793.
Act to regulate trade and intercourse
with the Indians. 59, 58 [newspaper
cutting].
Mar. 4, 1794. Amendment to clause
of Constitution relating to suability of
States. 7, 313.
House of Representatives. Jan.
16, 1806. Message transmitting to the
Senate the bill to make appropriation for
the purchase of West Florida. 54, 289
[copy].
Mar. 1,1792. Petition for the
payment of certain debts due by Q. M. G.
department. 35, 146.
Congress, U. S. ; Committee of, on the pro-
mulgation of the laws. Feb. 8, 1799.
On the best method of distributing the
laws of the U. S. 10, 361.
Congress, United States. Philadelphia the
proper residence of (P. Wingate), 6, 8 ;
penuriousness of, toward public officers
(/. Clarke'), 37, 73 ; salaries of members
and officers larger than the country can
afford (P. Wingate, 1789), 19, 172;
members of, supposed to be bribed by
M. Adet to give the earliest news of
Jay's treaty, 1795 (G. Washington), 9,
521 ; (E. Car ring ton), 14, 295 ; business
of, obstructed by Jefferson, Madison, and
Gallatin, 1796 (O. Wolcott), 47, 191 ;
unsatisfactory conduct of, in regard to
defensive measures of President Adams,
1797 (/. /• U. Rioardi), 6, 399; (D.
Humphreys'), 436; (W. V. Murray), 7,
241 ; (C C. Pinckney), 37, 193 ; safety
of assembling at Philadelphia, on account
of yellow fever, 1797 (/. Adams), 7,
383 ; supineness of, in regard to French
aggressions, 1798 (S. Rigginson), 7,
657 ; wicked and vile spirit in, opposed
to anything energetic or dignified (S.
Higginson, 1798), 22, 223; fiddling
while our Rome is burning (F. Ames,
1798), 281 ; defensive measures taken
by, 1798 (/. Q. Adams), 8, 323; (W.
Smith), 328; divisions in, 1798 (/.
Mayer), 8, 602 ; a vote of censure of
the President the best means of coun-
teracting the effect on other nations of
the mission to France (F. Ames, 1799),
25, 289 ; motion of Nicholas, in 1799, to
disband the twelve new regiments neg-
atived (/. Q. Adams), 13, 33 ; (0. Ells-
worth et at.), 101 ; its constitutional
powers to raise money {W. Alexander),
15, 119; remarks on, 46, 428; 47,
251.
Connecticut General Assembly. May,
1755. Assent to the grant to Samuel
Hazard, by the Crown, of land west of
Pennsylvania for a new colony. 57, 17.
May, 1755. Assent to grant of
land in Pennsylvania, by the Crown, to
the Susquehanna Company, 57, 19.
Connecticut, cession of western lands by
(D. Humphreys), 13, 478 ; impossibility
of induciug any one to act as Deputy
Q. M. G. in, 1781 (N. Hubbard); 33,
301a; jurisdiction of, over the Susque-
hanna settlers (W. S. Johnson), 58,
221 ; release of claim to the Western
Reserve (J. Trumbull), 355 ; account
of decision of Federal Court at Trenton,
1782, relative to claims of, 358 ; form of
declaration against holding Wyoming
land under. 58, 365.
Connecticut Claim, The [to Wyoming
lands], pph. 57, 1.
Connecticut Delaware Company, convey-
ances of land to, by Delaware chiefs.
57, 21, 23.
Connecticut land controversy. See Wyo-
ming.
Connecticut, State ship of, captures Eng-
lish packet, 1777 (G. Williams). 17,
32.
Connell, Gen. John. Feb. 3, 1817- On
the best location for a military^road from
Washington to the Ohio River. 31, 168.
Conover, Dr., a candidate for office of
Treasurer of the Mint (J. Adams). 7,
167.
Conspirators against the U. S., 1797, in
the interests of France and Spain (W.
Sargent). 6, 386.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
101
Constellation, frigate, her capture of L'ln-
surgent {W. Smith), 10, 443 ; (R. King)
448 ; (R. Gamble), 24, 134 ; engage-
ment with the Vengeance (0. Ellsworth et
al), 13, 244 ; (/. Pickering, Jr.), 247-
Constitution, conventions for ratification of
(/. Pickering), 35, 29, 31 ; (J. Gard-
ner), 30 ; opinions on, 1787 (C. Til-
linghast), 19, 115; to, 5, 412; (P.
Wingate), 19, 126; (T. Coxe), 130,
134; reasons for the opposition to its
ratification (C. Carroll), 16, 302 ; differ-
ent meaning conveyed by different punc-
tuation of (J. Marshall), 32, 339 ; to,
16, 249, 296 ; (/. Lowell), 16, 232; his-
tory of, 46, 266, 363; powers given by,
to Congress to raise money (W. Alexan-
der), 15, 119 ; 46, 428 ; 47, 251.
Constitution, frigate, captures ship Niger
by mistake, 1798 (T. Nelson, Jr.), 9,
386 ; general unfitness and wortblessness
of officers of (S. Higginson, 1798), 22,
194, 202 ; difficulty of manning from
unpopularity of Capt. Nicholson (S.
Higginson), 22, 173, 194; (T. Wil-
liams) 187.
Constitutional convention, 1787, notes on
the Journal of. 53, 199.
Consular convention with France, remarks
on. 47, 44.
Consular protections to seamen, dissatisfac-
tion of British government with, 1797
(R. King). 8,171,173.
Consular system of the TJ. S., defects in
(S. Bourne). 31, 19.
Consuls and Vice-Consuls of the TJ. S. Feb.
13, 1798. Instructions. 8, 133, 416.
Mar. 29, 1798. Orders in regard
to C. Humphreys and the Sophia. 8,
281.
Consuls, convenience of not exactly speci-
fying the extent of their consulate (D.
Humphreys), 12, 497 ; power of, to issue
certificates to sailors (R. King), 36,
286; abuse of certificates for foreign
vessels by (W. Smith), 37, 274|; in-
structions to, from State Department,
1798, 8, 609; 10, 283, 286; standing
instructions, Jan. 24, 1800, 13, 118 ;
list of, in France, 1798, 8, 270; pro-
vision for repaying sums expended for
seamen (C. Humphreys), 279; not al-
lowed by Great Britain in her West
Indian colonies {W. Savage), 11, 20;
entitled to claim effects of deceased citi-
zens of nations appointing them {Jere.
Smith), 11, 80; memorial to Congress
for a fixed salary to. 44, 156.
Continental navy, misfortunes to, 1778 (/.
Pickering). 5, 82.
Contraband of war, articles (R. King), 10,
347; 11, 58, 77; 37, 298; {!). W.
Coxe), 11, 72 ; (John Jay), 388 ; (E.
Stevens), 438; (R. Liston), 441; (R.
Johnston), 13, 225 ; criticism of J. G.
Jackson's opinions, 53, 268.
Contracts, only to be made by quarter-
masters on a specie basis, 1780 (iV.
Hubbard). 33,301a.
Convoy, question of a neutral power ac-
cepting from a belligerent (R. King). 37,
144.
Conway, Gen. Henry Seymour, his resolu-
tions in Parliament against any further
prosecution of the war in America, 1782.
53, 130.
Conway, Gen. Thomas, 1733-1800, his
account with the U. S., 1780. 56,
188.
Conyngham, Gustavus, commander of the
Revenge in the Revolution (E. Gilbert).
32, 378.
Cook, Jesse, of Torrington, Conn. June
2, 1788. Asking for information and
advice on the repeal of the confirming
law on Wyoming claims. 58, 37.
Cook, Stephen. May 19-Aug. 19, 1775.
Bill against tbe Colony of Massachu-
setts Bay for cartridge boxes and belts.
56,37."
Cooke, William. Mar. 19, 1808. To Hon.
S. Chase. Col. P.'s letter to Gov. Sulli-
van read with great pleasure ; letter of
Mr. Armstrong withheld from Congress
by the President containing Napoleon's
condition that the U. S. should join the
coalition against Englaud, in order to
have property captured at Leghorn re-
stored. 28, 244.
Coolidge, Joseph. Nov. 24, 1828. With
the correspondence between Col. P. and
Mr. Jefferson on the subject of Christi-
anity, with request to consult Mr. Jeffer-
son's granddaughter, Mr. Coolidge's
daughter-in-law, as to her willingness
that it should be published. 16, 287.
Cooper, Henry, TJ. S. consul at St. Croix.
Nov. 12, 1799. In regard to appoint-
ing C. Rodgers temporary agent in Mr.
C.'s absence. 12, 325.
102
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Cooper, Joseph, Cooper's Ferry, N. J.
Apr. 9, 1814. Satisfaction derived by
Col. P. and Mr. Hopkins from visit-
ing Mr. Cooper; enclosing speech on
the loan bill ; Col. P. has stated
nothing but what he personally knew
and on adequate . testimony. 15,
33.
Cooper, Rev. Samuel. See Boston,
Brattle St. Church.
Cooper, Samuel S. Aug. 3, 1799. In-
structions as U. S. agent at the Isle of
Prance. 11, 543.
Cooper, Samuel S., recommended for U. S.
agent at the Isle of Prance (/. Adams).
11, 416.
Cooper, Thomas, chemist, 1759-1840.
Apr. 15, 1800. Request for certain
papers to be used as evidence at his trial
[for libel?]. 26, 83.
Cooper, Thomas. Apr. 17, 1800. In re-
gard to certain addresses to the Presi-
dent in 1798, and answers ; none such
deposited in Secretary of State's office.
13, 399.
Cooper, Thomas, mischievous address in
Northumberland County, Pa., 1798 (/.
Adams), 11, 524; account of him and
his exertions in promoting election of
Gov. McKean (C. Hall), 25, 58; ap-
plication for an office unanswered by
President Adams, and his libellous ad-
dress written out of revenge (J. Adams),
25, 99.
Cooper, William, of Cooperstown, N. Y.,
father of James Fenimore Cooper. Jan.
5,1798. Patent of ■ Haviland Chase for
a mill with perpendicular stones. 10,
164.
Feb. 24, 1800. Masts for Algiers
to be rafted down the Susquehanna.
13, 218.
Copeland, Asa. Aug. 22, 1786. Asking
for certificate in regard to the time of
his discharge, that he may be able to
settle his accounts. 40, 195.
Copper, English, for coinage (R. W. Fox),
7, 403 ; for sheathing ships (R. King),
8, 381 ; 10, 365 ; exportation from
England stopped, 1799 (R. King), 10,
624 ; (F. J. Wichelhausen), 11, 231 ; vast
quantities of, at Lake Superior, 1816
(S. Preston), 44, 132.
Copper coinage, British manufacture of.
54, 20.
Corbin, Francis, of Caroline Co., Va.
Mar. 1, 1799. Mr. Pendleton's letter
to the citizens of Caroline Co., Ya.,
printed in the Aurora of Jan. 15 ; Mr.
C. desires to answer it, and asks for
accurate information; Caroline County
the focus of sedition and insurrection.
24, 119.
June 11, 1809. To R. Beverley.
In regard to early wheat sent Col. P. ;
thinks it too tender to thrive in Massa-
chusetts ; propriety Jdi Congress sitting
until they hear from France, in order to
act promptly and arm merchant ships in
case the Corsican answer should be un-
propitious ; our late great destroyer will
use all his arts in the summer vacation.
29, 142.
Apr. 2, 1814. Letter addressed to
Col. P. for publication, and signed Aris-
tides, attacking the administration and
its motives for making war ; admiration
of Col. P.'s speech on the Loan bill.
44, 84.
Corbin, Francis. Apr. 4, 1799. The Au-
rora for Jan. 15, 1799, not to be found
in Col. P.'s file; Col. P. would be
happy to furnish Mr. C. with facts, but
is confident he requires no other assist-
ance. 11, 559.
Cornplanter [Obeale], a Seneca chief,
1732-1836. Dec. 1, 1790. Speech of
Cornplanter, Half-town, and Great Tree,
Seneca Indians, to the President, com-
plaining of the treaty of Fort Stanwix ;
the unjust purchase of their lands by
one Phelps, and the murders of their
people, and begging for justice. 60, 8
[copy] ; 61, 171. [L. & C. 4, 140, 206.]
and others, Seneca chiefs. Oct.
1790. Address to the Governor and
Council of Pennsylvania, giving' a de-
tailed account of outrages committed on
their people by the whites. 61, 171
[cutting from Dunlap's Advertiser, Feb.
14, 1792.]
Jan. 10, 1791. Second speech
to the President ; complaining that the
treaty of Fort Stanwix was extorted
from them when their Great Father was
angry, and therefore unreasonable ;
thanks for other benefits promised in
the President's letter. 60, 22; 61, 171.
[L. & C. 4, 143, 208.]
Feb. 7, 1791. Third speech of
HISTORICAL INDEX.
103
Seneca chiefs to the President ; the Sen-
ecas are returning home, happy that
they now know there is a country they
may call their own ; they will persuade
the Western nations to ask for a bed
from the TJ. S. that will not slide from
under them ; thanks for the President's
promise of instruction in husbandry, and
of an agent to live among them ; beggiug
for an interpreter, and that it may be
Joseph Nicholson, whom they know and
who knows them; they will send nine
Seneca boys, to be under the President's
care for education, as an assurance of
peace. 60, 28; 61, 171. [L. & C. 4,
144, 209.]
Mar. 17, 1791. Complaint of Sen-
ecas to the President, that one of their
wagons was stopped and taken away in
Pennsylvania, and that some of the Sen-
eca people have been murdered at Beaver
Creek, and their possessions and horses
taken by a party headed by Samuel
Brady. 60, 46 [copy].
, New Arrow, and other Seneca
chiefs. July 4, 1791. Letter to the
chiefs and warriors of the Six Nations,
assembled in council at Newtown Point,
begging them to send warriors to assist
the American forces under St. Clair ;
Brant sent to make peace, but he has
joined the Western Indians to make
war. 61, 244.
Complanter. Sept. 6, 1791. Requesting
assistance in recovering the child of Mr.
Fuller, taken prisoner by some Seneca
Indians. 61, 269.
, New Arrow, and other Seneca chiefs.
July 17, 1791. Account of letter
received at Newtown from Parmer's
Brother and other chiefs of the Six Na-
tions. 60, 62.
May 21, 1793. Announce-
ment of the arrival of the commissioners
at Niagara, and invitation to the chiefs
to accompany them to the treaty to be
held at Sandusky in June. 59, 159.
Complanter, his conduct in regard to the
Phelps land purchase (Joseph Brant),
61, 197 ; his ability and attachment to
the U. S. (H. Knox), 216; information
given by him concerning a probable out-
break of hostilities (J. Adltjm), 62,
87; memorandum of his treaties and
speeches, 94.
Correa, M., his quarrel with R. Walsh
(Rev. H. Cumming). 15, 371.
Corruption, general, of morals, 1778 (/.
Orne). 5, 78.
Corruption and bribery, alleged, of Feder-
alists by Great Britain. 52, 292.
Cosby, Overton, of Urbanna, Va. Oct.
5, 1794. To Donaldson Yeates. Re-
specting H. Walker's claim for ser-
vices of sloop Despatch in 1781. 20,
10.
Cosperet, a paroled and escaped French
prisoner, 1798 (W. Nichols). 9, 279.
Coster Bros. 8f Co, July 20, 1799. In
regard to case of their ship Charlotte
captured when bound to a blockaded
port. 11, 470.
Cotton manufactures, Providence memo-
rial in regard to, 55, 107, 109 ; duties
on, 113.
Cotton trade with India, 1816 (N. Bow-
ditch), 31, 145 ; cost of cotton goods,
55, 114-118.
Council of Massachusetts Bay. Dec. 12,
1775. Accepting judgeship of Admi-
ralty Court. 5, 28.
Aug. 6, 1776. Impracticability of
drafting every twenty-fifth man of the
Salem militia to march to Dorchester
Heights ; if Boston should be threat-
ened, the whole force will turn out. 33,
156.
May 6, 1777. Petition that linen
taken from soldiers as being stolen may
be sold, and that T. P. may be allowed
to buy two pieces for shirts. 33, 174.
[Bi. 1, 137; Rev. Counc. Pap, 3, 389;
copv-]
" June 25, 1778. Col. Armand's
corps ; resolve of Congress allowing
States to be credited with number of
men enlisted by him whose additional
bounty they shall pay ; great advantage
to States of such an arrangement ; dis-
interested zeal and activity of Col. Ar-
mand. 33, 200. [Rev. Let. 7, 232 ;
copy.]
Council, method of appointing in a State
(/. Lowell). 15, 235.
Counterfeit money coined in London for
shipment to America, 1798 (O. Wolcotf).
8, 202.
Countess of Leicester, British packet, out-
sails a French privateer, 1797 (M. Le-
tombe). 6, 472.
104
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Couper, John, of St. Simon's, Fla. Mar.
12, 1814. To Hazen Kimball. The
Florida business ; Mr. C. had no high
idea of the sincerity of our administra-
tion, but could not have believed they
would carry dishonesty so far; Europe
has nothing worse, and the Copenhagen
business is an honorable and manly
transaction compared with it ; Col. Alex-
ander's statement that he was acting on
a line chalked out by the President ;
could Spain do more if she encouraged a
servile insurrection? 30, 262 [copy].
Coven, Capt. Isaac. Mar. 16, 1779.
Recommendation of Simon Murry, tin-
man, as an artillery artificer. 56, 178.
Coventry, Dr. Alexander, of Utica,
N.Y. May 15, 1819. With copy of ad-
dress before the Oneida County Agricul-
tural Society ; expressions of respect
and esteem. 31, 267-
May 8, 1820. Thanks for Col. P.'s
agricultural address ; light thrown there-
in on two important subjects ; Burden's
plough; desire to hear from Col. P.
again ; was at Canandaigua at the time
of P.'s treaty with the Indians, and rode
with him from Seneca to Cayuga Lake.
31, 311.
Aug. 9, 1820. One of Burden's
ploughs forwarded to Col. P.; remarks
on the construction of ploughs. 31,
325.
Coventry, Dr. Alexander June 3, 1820.
On ploughs and mould-boards ; Col. P.
desires a Burden plough to be sent him.
15, 219.
Nov. 20, 1820. On Burden's
plough. 15, 231.
Cowpens, Gen. Morgan's military skill at
battle of. 52, 194.
Cowper, John, of Norfolk, Va. [ ?] Aug.
23, 1807. To Com. T. Traxtun. De-
serters from English and French ships
at Norfolk, Va. 54, 124 [copy].
Cox, Lieut., letter excusing conduct of,
1775 (Gen. A. Ward). 5, 19.
Coxe, Daniel W. July 31, 1797. Ex-
tract of a letter to Tench Coxe about
the Spanish military posts on the Mis-
sissippi. 21, 198, 320.
Sept. 29, 1797. Copy of a letter to
T. Coxe, giving account of interviews
with Governor Gayoso and Baron de
Carondelet on the subject of the Spanish
posts, and affairs on the Mississippi.
21, 269.
Oct. 27, 1797. Substance of a
conversation with the Barou de Caron-
delet as to evacuation of military posts
on the Mississippi ; French sympathies
of inhabitants of Louisiana. 21. 265.
Coxe, Daniel W. Oct. 9, 1797. Request-
ing information in regard to Spanish
officials on the Mississippi, and the ced-
ing of Louisiana to France. 7, 284.
May 10, 1799. Affair of ship Gen.
Washington ; distinction by Admiralty
Courts between flat and square bar
iron. 11, 72.
June 13, 1799. Requesting affi-
davit as to description of iron captured
on board ship Gen. Washington. 11,
266.
Coxe, Daniel W., important intelligence
brought by him from the Natchez, 1797
(/. McHenry). 7, 226.
Coxe, Tench, of Philadelphia, 1755-1824.
Mar. 29, 1788. Roads at the Great
Bend ; the repeal of the confirming law ;
requests Col. P.'s opinion on the appear-
ance of coal-bearing land at Wyoming.
58, 20.
May 22, 1788. Asking for advice
and assistance to Major Smith in laying
out a road near the Delaware. 19,
132.
May 28, 1788. Roads to be made
through the Wyoming country; pros-
pects for ratification of the Constitution.
19, 134.
June 25, 1788. Luzerne Co. affairs;
prospects for ratification of the Consti-
tution. 19, 130.
Dec. 17, 1788. Election in Penn-
sylvania ; sales of land owned by Mr. C,
Col. P., and Mr. Hodgdon. 40, 273.
Sept. 6, 1795. Suggesting the ne-
cessity of ordering our ministers in for-
eign countries to explain doubtful points
in the British treaty ; dissatisfaction of
Spain in regard to the Mississippi ; Mr.
Monroe not to be relied upon to make
satisfactory explanations. 41, 241.
Nov. 3, 1795. With Gen. Rocham-
beau's idea of a secret mission to France
to obviate the impression produced by
Jay's treaty. 20, 79.
Oct. 4, 1797. Enclosing extracts
from letters of D. W. Coxe, concerning
HISTORICAL INDEX.
affairs on the Mississippi. [See 21,
198, 269.] 21, 287.
Oct. 24, 1797. Mr. C.'s brother
D. W. Coxe, and opinions on relations
with the Spaniards on the Mississippi.
21, 316.
May 24, 1813. Prospectns of the
Gazette of the Union, to be devoted to
an exposition of commercial affairs.
44, 52.
Dec. 11, 1821. Memorandum of
articles written by Mr. C. for Rees's
Cyclopaedia. 44, 239.
Coxe, Tench. Sept. 30, 1795. Col. P.
returns to Mr. C. the latter's paper on
the subject of British debts, confessing
that Mr, C.'s positions and distinctions
have not brought conviction to his mind.
35, 277. [Bi. 3, 169.]
Sept. 30, 1797. Payment for
parchment bought for the U. S. 7,
216.
Oct. 22, 1797. Inquiries as to
D. W. Coxe ; information of the posts
on the Mississippi being given up, etc.
7, 356.
May 11, June 18, 1803. Purchase
of Mr. C.'s share of land at Starucca.
14, 18, 19.
and Hodgdon, Samuel. June 25,
1800. Inquiring as to terms of sale of
their land tracts at Great Bend ; if more
eligible than Col. P.'s own. 13, 567.
Coxe, Tench, unwillingness of Col. P. to in-
terfere with appointment of (R. Peters),
6, 23 ; appointed Assistant Secretary of
Treasury (A. Hamilton), 40, 336;
dismissal from office of Commissioner of
Revenue for misconduct, by President
Adams, and preposterous letter to the
House (W. Smith), 37, 254 ; opinion
on his controversy with Secretary of
Treasury in regard to delinquency of
Leonard Jarvis (•/. Adams), 7, 550;
appointed by Gov. McKean, of Pennsyl-
vania, to an office (W. Smith), 10, 372 ;
his project for rendering the Susque-
hanna navigable by means of a lock on
the head-waters (Dr. B. Rush), 19,
121; letter to him from John Adams,
Expressing fears of British influence,
1792, 53, 214 ; epigram on, 55, 379.
Coxe, William, of Burlington, N. J.
Apr. 27, 1808. Approval of Mr. Hill-
house's resolutions [on the embargo ?] ;
Knight's book on trees; apple-trees.
28, 312.
Peb. 27, 1816. On preserving the
ends of fruit grafts ; wool and cotton
manufactures ; the prospect of protec-
tion to them appears to give general sat-
isfaction ; has not heard any one say the
duties on wool and cotton were too
high. 44, 149.
Coxe, Zachariah, his scheme for unlawful
settlements in Tennessee (W. Smith), 7,
257 ; (J. McHenry), 387 ; to be arrested
and punished {W. Sargent), 10, 32 ; dis-
charged (W. Sargent), 11, 126.
Craft, Gershom. Mar. 23, 1799. Instruc-
tions for printing laws of the U. S., 10,
512 ; Apr. 2, suggesting more care in
drying, 559.
— ■ May 7, 1799. Prom J. Wagner.
Errors and alterations in printing laws
of U. S. 11, 54.
Jan. 28, 1800. Prom J. Wagner.
Request for opinion about method of
printing the laws of the U. S. 13,
134.
Craft, Gershom, certificate of appointment
to print laws of U. S., 1799. 10, 511 £.
Crafts, Thomas. Dec. 5, 1797. Appoint-
ment as U. S. Consul at Bordeaux. 7,
514.
Crafts, William, of Charleston, S. C.
Jan. 22, 1800. In regard to suspicions
expressed against Mr. C. in respect to
administration on estate of the Due de
Luxembourg in South Carolina. 26, 20.
Crafts, William. Mar. 19, 1799. Re-
questing Mr. C. to pay claim for collect-
ing evidence relative to British debts.
10, 492.
Mar. 21, 1800. Explaining reasons
for the confusion in requesting both Mr.
Johnson and Mr. Parker to take charge
of the claim of the Due de Luxembourg
against South Carolina. 13, 306.
Craig, Henry, U. S. agent at Martinique.
Oct. 16, 1797. Prom J. Wagner. Ex-
penses for releasing impressed Amer-
ican seamen. 7, 325.
May 24, 1798. Laws relative to re-
lief of American seamen revised; Silas
Talbot recalled, 8, 470.
Dec. 13, 1798. Certificate of citi-
zenship of T. Burton. 10, 50.
Peb. 19, 1800. Request to obtain
release of ship Richmond. 13, 200.
14
106
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Craig, Henry {continued).
Mar. 22, 1800. Request to obtain
discharge of Wm, Goddard, an impressed
seaman. 13, 313.
Craig, Major Isaac, commandant at Pitts-
burg, Pa. May 15, 1793. William
Willson and Sylvester Ash engaged as
Indian interpreters. 59, 152.
May 17, 1793. To Gen. H. Knox.
Extracts of letters relating to William
Willson and Sylvester Ash, Indian in-
terpreters. 59, 166.
June 8, 1793. To Col. P. and his
associates, Indian Commissioners. In-
dian interpreters sent to Niagara ; wam-
pum ; Seneca Indians furnished with
horses and an interpreter for the jour-
ney. 59, 175.
Oct. 12, 1798. Account of the dis-
tribution of the Instructions and De-
spatches ; Gallatin nevertheless elected,
and the anti-Federal spirit still pre-
vails in Western Pennsylvania. 23,
217.
Feb. 6, 1806. In regard to Major
C.'s claim on the U. S. for services as
Commissary of Provisions; enclosing
copies of his appointment and instruc-
tions from Gen. Knox when Secretary of
War. 27, 205.
Feb. 20, 1807. Major C.'s claim
on the U. S. for services and proposals
made to the Navy Department for build-
ing gunboats, 43, 102.
Craig, Major Isaac. May 26, 1793. Re-
quest to obtain the services of Indian
interpreters, especially of William Will-
son, to" go with the commissioners to
treat with the Western Indians ; and to
procure wampum. 60, 140. [L. & C.
4, 344; copy.]
May 27, 1793. Wampum and in-
terpreters. 60, 143.
July 15, 1797- Arrangements for
forwarding Robert Knox to the Natchez
territory. 6, 417-
July 15, 1797. Mr. Knox's horse.
6, 425.
■ Aug. 6, 1 798. Distribution of Acts
and Laws of U. S. and Instructions and
Despatches in the N. W. and Mississippi
territories. 9, 152.
Aug. 31, 1798. Packages for Mis-
sissippi territory, and request to forward
Capt. Tilton's journey. 9, 245.
May 22, 1799. Letter for Gov.
Sargent to be forwarded. 11, 141.
Craig, Col. James Henry ? suspicions con-
cerning his communications with the
enemy, 1778. 56, 169.
Craigie, Dr. Andrew. July 19, 1785.
In reference to office of Treasurer of the j
U. S. 18, 260.
Craigie, Dr. Andrew. June 9, 1785. Col.
P.'s candidacy for Treasurer of U. S. j
5, 367-
Apr. 28, 1786. Education and N. \
Webster. 5, 385. [Bi. 2, 165.]
Craigie, Dr. Andrew, pecuniary embarrass- j
ments of, 1803 {S. Hodgdon). 14, 15. |
Cratk, George W., Secretary of President |
Adams. Jan. 24, 1797. With letter
of J. Innes to the President, who desires j
Col. P. to furnish him a sketch of an I
answer, or information to enable him to \
write one. 37, 12 [copy].
Craik, Dr. James, 1731-1814. Oct. 13,
1777. Begging for blankets for the
wounded. 17, 35.
Crawford, James, Governor of Bermuda, j
Apr. 21, 1796. Acknowledging papers j
received from Gov. C. ; far from consid-
ering him responsible for captures by
Bermuda privateers, the American gov-
ernment and people are sensible of his
enlightened and liberal conduct ; their !
interests and good-will at hazard from i
outrages of British naval commanders ; I
scandalous conduct of Admiralty Judges
in Bermuda. 36, 49 [copy]. [Bi. 3,
336.]
Crawford, William Harris, Secretary of ]
the Treasury, 1772-1 834. Oct. 28, 1824.
Recommendation of William W. Oliver
for Collectorship of Salem. 15, 424.
Crawford, William H., Col. P.'s opinion !
of, 49, 249 ; report of his speech on
Mr. Hillhouse's resolution for repealing
the embargo law, 54, 160 ; his views on
the Navy bill, 1810. 211.
Creditor Claming Intrest. Aug. 22,
1791. Anonymous letter signed as above
requesting Col. P. to inform the Secre-
tary of the Treasury as to specie certifi-
cates. 41, 23.
Creek Indians, treaty with, in Georgia,
1796 {R.King). 36,209.
Creek and Chickasaw Indians, mediation
between, ordered by Washington, 1795
(G. Washington), 20, 54; Lieut.
HISTOEICAL INDEX.
107
Dinsmoor's and Gov. Blount's concilia-
i tory meeting with (S. Dinsmoor), 72 ;
i bravery of, in battle with Gen. Jackson
! (S. Dinsmoor). 30, 253.
iCrenis, M. de, a French officer, recom-
; mendation of, for employment, 1778
i (F. W. von Steuben). 17, 152; to,
5,84.
Crescent frigate, safe-conducts and pass-
: ports for (J. Adams), 7, 661, 662; in-
surance on (T. Williams), 8, 83, 88,
106, 112, 139.
Cresson, Miss Annabella. Aug. 4, 1827.
On the duty of a cheerful Christianity.
[Written in an album.] 38, 329.
\Cresson, Elliott. Aug. 24, 1827. On the
! dangers of hero-worship and the abuse
of eulogy. [Written in an album.] 38,
331.
Criminal law, glaring defects in, exempli-
fied in Pennsylvania (R. Peters). 31,
89, 100, 102.
Criminal trials, opinion on removal of, from
courts of oyer and terminer (W. Brad-
ford). 19, 184.
|"Crito," criticism upon, 1773 (P. Win-
gate). 17, 1.
•Croghan, Major William, of Pittsburg,
Pa. Oct. 30, 1828. The copy of Col.
P.'s Review of the Cunningham corre-
spondence sent to him by Col. P. has been
worn out with much reading ; begs for
another. 32, 398.
j Croghan, William. Nov. 7, 1828. Heavy
postage on pamphlets , will send copies
of the Review to Philadelphia ; Col. W.
S. Smith ; Vol. 3 of Gov. Hutchinson's
History of Mass. ; his estimate of Mr.
Adams. 16, 320.
Cromwell, Oliver, his ambition compared
with that of Adams and Jefferson. 46,
254.
■ Croswell, Rev. Harry, 1778-1858. Sept.
23, 1828. Thanks for Mr. C.'s obliging
letter ; desirous of obtaining Hamilton's
early political essays ; will be glad of
other information in addition to that on
Mr. C.'s own case. 16, 350.
: Croswell, Harry, trial of, for libel on Mr.
Jefferson, and speech of Alexander
Hamilton (W. Coleman), 16, 339; (/.
A. Hillhouse) 349.
Crown Point, account of expenses, etc. on
journey to, 1782. 53, 151-156.
Cuba, Governor of. Aug. 10, 1798. No-
tification of convoy for American ships
at Havana. 9, 185.
Cuba, most of its supply and carrying'
trade done by Americans, 1799 (B. Stod-
dert), 13, 418; expedition against, con-
templated by Jefferson (C. F. Mercer),
15, 276; Jefferson's plan for using the
militia to conquer (/. Smith), 43, 245.
Culnan, John, U. S. Consul at Teneriffe.
Jan. 1, 1800. Requesting that Mr. C.'s
accounts may be sent, and that he will
continue to relieve American seamen.
13, 3.
Cumming, Rev. Hooper. July 19, 1824.
Thanks for Fourth of July oration, and
for flattering mention therein ; never
courted public applause, but gratified
with the approbation of the best men ;
mankind too apt to form extravagant
notions of the value and importance of
men whom the world could get on just
as well without; Jefferson and J. Q.
Adams instanced ; talents and learning of
little account compared with political in-
tegrity and disinterestedness ; his Review
and attacks upon it. 15, 370.
Cumming, Gen. J. N. Dec. 2, 1807. In-
troducing M. Du Buc de Marentille, who
has some plans of harbor defence to lay
before Congress. 43, 119.
Cumming, Thomas, Mayor of Augusta,
Ga. Apr. 5, 1799. Report on French
affairs received and distributed ; new
ideas obtained by reading the same, and
value to the country of a man capable
of writing it. 24, 202.
Cumming, Thomas, Mayor of Augusta, Ga.
Aug. 8, 1798. Distribution of instruc-
tions and despatches in South Carolina.
9, 166.
Nov. 3, 1798. In regard to dis-
tribution of the instructions and de-
spatches in the southern part of Geor-
gia : Chauvet's letter to Gallatin. 37,
362 [copy].
Mar. 2, 1799. With instructions
and despatches, and report on French
affairs. 10, 431.
Apr. 4, 1799. Concerning a respon-
sible printer for laws of "U. S. in South
Carolina. U, 560.
Sept. 16, 1799. Col. P. entirely
satisfied with Mr. C.'s agreement with
J. S. Smith to print the laws of the
U. S. 12, 73.
108
THE PICKERING PAPERS,
Cunningham, William, letters of President
Adams to (R. Peters), 15, 333; {W.
■ Coleman), 333, 334; {Jf. Rawle), 338 ;
(R. King), 341; {W. Coleman), 347;
(/. Robertson), 348 ; (/. Marshall), 354;
\H. Knox), 357 ; (J. Lowell), 32, 30 ;
(R. Peters), 32; (W. Rawle), 34; (N.
Fish), 50; (R. Stockton), 62; (T.
Pinckney), 91 ; (R. Troup), 101.
Cups, bill of Benj. Burt for silver, 1781.
56, 259.
Curacao, members of the council of, own-
ers of a privateer under French colors
(H. G. Otis), 10, 158; (R. Van Po-
lanen), 11, 621; (W. V. Murray), 12,
5 ; fear of French privateers, and con-
nection with them in {B. H. Phillips)^
11, 555 ; American consuls must be
received at (W. V. Murray), 12, 6 ;
TJ. S. naval ships sent to (B. H. Phil-
lips), 185 ; Deveaux's plot against gov-
ernment in (B. H. Phillips), 186.
Currency, depreciation of Continental, 1779
(/. Pickering), 5, 132; 33, 274; (R.
Derby, Jr.), 5, 152 ; (A. Scammell),
17, 223 ; G. Williams), 235, 247, 273 ;
(W. Pickman), 237 ; (N.Frazier), 242;
measures taken by Mass. Gen. Court
in regard to (J. Pickering), 18, 91 ;
plan for improvement of, 1780 (J. Pick-
ering), 18, 8 ; entirely useless in re-
gard to contracts (N. Hubbard, D. Q.
M. G.), 33, 301b; exchange of, 1782
(/. Pickering), 5, 257.
Curtis, , U. S. printer, suicide of,
1797 (Z. Swift). 7, 525.
Curwen, Samuel, of Salem, 1715-1802.
Dec. 22, 1784. Request for assistance
in obtaining a box of papers left behind
by him in Philadelphia in 1775. 40,
144.
Curwen, Samuel. Feb. 18, 1785. Mr. Cur-
wen's box found, and will be sent as soon
as possible. 5, 347.
Cashing, George A. Mar. 22, 1800. Consul
already appointed at Malaga. 13, 314.
Cushing, Rev. John, of Ashburnham,
Mass. Feb. 2, 1808. Falseness of the
statement that opposition to the embargo
arose only from the merchants in the
seaports; universal unpopularity and
irritation ; the administration must not
reckon on fighters from New England
for war with Great Britain; want of
confidence in the executive. 28, 191.
Mar. 30, 1808. Recalling himself
to Col. P.'s recollection as of the next
class in college ; admiration of his letter
to Gov. Sullivan ; general dissatisfaction
with the embargo ; talk of secession at
New Ipswich ; unpopularity of a war !
with Great Britain; Mr. Adams's con-
tradictory course ; has had a high
opinion of him, and hopes we shall not
have reason to lower it ; P.'s letter to
Gov. Sullivan. 28, 261.
Gushing, Thomas C, ed. of Salem Ga-
zette. Aug. 8, 1808. To J. Pickering,
Jr. Two of Mr. W. Gray's friends
have called for the name of the author
of the piece in the Gazette signed
Cuesta, relating to Mr. Gray ; asks per-
mission to give it. 43, 186.
May 31, 1824. On the retail price
of the Review of the Cunningham Cor-
respondence ; Wells & Lilly think it
excessive ; Mr. C. does not find this
borne out by their own prices. 44,
263.
Cushing, Thomas C. 1818. With copy
of Latin epitaph on the monument to
Col. D. Humphreys in New Haven ; the
original accords more than the transla-
tion with the pompous character of its
subject. 55, 168.
Cusick, Nicholas, a Tuscarora Indian.
Oct. 1, 1792. Account of expenditure
of money given the Tuscaroras by Con-
gress ; petition for allowance for suffer-
ings in the Revolution. 62, 62.
Gust, W. P., acting U. S. Consul at Lis-
bon. July 18, 1796. Letter concern-
ing forged U. S. certificates taken from
foreign vessels. 6, 199.
Cutler, Rev. Manasseh, D.D., 1742-
1823. Oct. 29, 1805. Requesting Col.
P. to obtain McMahon's work on gar-
dening. 27, 146.
Nov. 29, 1805. Requesting Col.
P. to subscribe for the Federalist. 27,
154.
Jan. 14, 1806. In regard to a new
corn-shelling machine ; the President's
message. 27, 168.
Feb. 15, 1806. Request to take
charge of a packet from Sweden ; Dem-
ocratic exertions in Massachusetts ; will
probably get a number of unstable
Federalists into their mill and grind
them over ; no probability of equal ex-
HISTORICAL INDEX.
109
ertions made by their opponents ; rumor
that Aaron Burr is going out to Lon-
don and Paris ; scandalous, if true ;
but doubts whether Jefferson ever made
a better appointment as to ability. 27,
223.
— Oct. 31, 1807. Requesting Col.
P. to subscribe to the Washington Fed-
eralist for a friend. 28, 62.
— Dec. 14, 1807. Gen. Barton's
land claim. 28, 110.
— Jan. 11, 1808. Barton's land claim ;
the embargo. 28, 155.
— Feb. 4, 1808. Gen. Barton's land
claim ; the embargo ; anxiety respecting
Mr. Rose's mission. 28, 188.
— Dec. 3, 1808. Thanks for docu-
ments ; never expected so much evi-
dence of Jefferson's partiality for France
from himself; cowardly and cringing
spirit of Madison's letter to Armstrong
compared with letters to Pinckney; re-
sistance to conscription in Essex County.
28, 377.
Dec. 28, 1808. Speeches on the
embargo ; exposure of Jefferson's du-
plicity therein ; false statements in the
Essex Register regarding Mr. W. Gray's
opinion ; distress caused by embargo.
28, 433.
— Jan. 5, 1809. Propriety of a day
of fasting and prayer ; difficulties in the
way of its appointment, and measures
to be taken to effect it ; suffering caused
by embargo. 29, 2. [Life of Cutler,
2, 314.]
— Feb. 11, 1814. Thanks for Mr.
Webster's speech ; discontent and pub-
lic measures taken in Massachusetts
against the war ; the spirit of '75 seems
to be rising among the people; fears
that the power of New England is pass-
ing into the South and West. 30,
215.
— Nov. 28, 1814. The new U. S.
Bank ; low state of public credit ; Mas-
sachusetts militia employed by U. S.
government ; paid only half their dues in
cash, and offered Treasury notes; pay-
ment declined, and many have not re-
ceived a cent; congratulations on the
result of elections; much expectation
from the Hartford Convention ; land war-
rants of Gen. Barton and Col. Ward ;
earthquake in Massachusetts. 30, 323.
Jan. 21, 1815. Gen. Barton's busi-
ness; battle of New Orleans. 30,
368.
Cutler, Rev. Manasseh. Mar. 1, 1806.
McMahon's book on gardening to be
forwarded to Dr. C. ; probability of a
late session of Congress ; Mr. Monroe
probably to remain in England. 38,
1031 [Life of Cutler, 2, 328 ; copy.]
Mar. 21, 1806. Packet from
Sweden forwarded to Dr. C. 38,
104.
Dec. 28, 1807. On Col. Barton's
claim. 38, 129 [copy].
- — - Jan. 9, 1815. Gen. Barton's land
warrant; probability of the capture of
New Orleans by the British; conse-
quences of the capture, the separation
of the Union and repudiation of the
war debt. 38, 210 [copy].
Cutting, John B. Aug. 10, 1798. En-
closing draught of article for final settle-
ment of Due de Luxembourg's business,
with Chevalier de Freire. 23, 28.
Nov. 12, 1798. Transmitting re-
quest of Mr. Yznardy of Cadiz, for a
portrait of President Adams. 23, 310.
Cutting, John Brown, opinion on his claim
for relieving impressed seamen (A. Ham-
ilton), 41, 263 ; considered claim ex-
orbitant and referred to Col. P. for
report ; (T. R. Smith), 36, 75 ; reasons
for postponing report {A. J. Dallas),
37, 61 ; agency in the claim of the Due
de Luxembourg (T. Parker), 7, 453;
10, 165 ; (/. Steele), 9, 124, 641 ; {W.
Johnson, Jr.), 10, 148; (H. W. De
Saussure), 36, 132 ; contract with the
Due de Luxembourg a forgery (T.
Parker), 10, 324 ; 12, 490 ; false claim
on the U. S. (T. Parker), 10, 419 ; 12,
490.
Cutting, Nathaniel. Dec. 15, 1798. Re-
vocation of commission as U. S. Consul
at Havre. 10, 69.
Uybele, ship, case of, compared with the
Chesapeake (J. Lowell). 28, 81.
110
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
D.
D., T. Mar. 28, 1797- Letter addressed
to J. W. Eenno, purporting to be from a
foreigner just leaving the country and
giving information of a deep-laid plot
among men high in office to undermine
the government and erect the West into
a separate country. 41, 320.
Dabney, John, postmaster of Salem. Apr.
17, 1799. Post-office order for I. Lovett.
10, 597-
Da Costa, Francis. July 28, 1798.
Cannon casting successfully finished at
Eagle works; inquiry if his services will
be required longer by the U. S. 22,
324.
Da Costa, Francis. Sept. 5, 7, Oct. 5,
1797, Mar. 19, 179S~. Guns cast for
vessels of Dey of Algiers. 7, 154, 164,
274; 8, 218.
July 28, 1798. Cannon success-
fully cast at Eagle works ; his services
probably not longer necessary. 9, 120.
Da Costa, a Portuguese gentleman, pro-
vides for some unfortunate countrymen
picked up at sea (/. Read). 13, 505.
Daggett, David, Chief Justice of Conn.,
1764-1851. Oct. 14, 1816. Asking for
chapter and verse of a marginal note
concerning the resurrection, written by
Mr. Jefferson in a book. 31, 115.
Daggett, David. Oct. 19, 1816. Mar-
ginal note by Mr. Jefferson was in
Hutchinson's History of Massachusetts
in his library, and was to the effect that
the doctrine of the resurrection was too
absurd for even a credulous Indian to
believe; ideas on the resurrection; Mr.
Jefferson's opinions. 15, 126.
Da land, Benjamin, of Salem. 1775.
Bill against the province of Mass. Bay
for guns. 56, 50.
Oct.31, 1775. Receipt for £49,718,
monev paid him by T. P. for guns. 56,
39.
Dale, Capt. Richard, U. S. N., 1756-1826.
Furlough granted to, for a voyage to
China (G. Washington), 35, 193; to,
193.
Dalgleish, Andrew, of Salem. Apr.,
May, 1775. Bill against the town of
Salem, for' blankets, etc, for soldiers.
56, 53.
Sept. 20, 1775. Bill against the
Colony of Mass. Bay for cloth for sol-
diers' coats. 56, 64, 67.
Dallas, Alexander James, Secretary of
State of Pennsylvania, afterward Secre-
tary of Treasury, 1759-1817- Nov. 8,1
1798. On the receipt of Chauvet's pam-j
phlet, sent by Col. P. to Gov. Mifflin i
inquiry whether sent in an official or'
private character ; if official, it was no;
part of the duty of the Secretary of State;
if private, takes exception to expressions'
in accompanying letter. 23, 292.
Dallas, Alexander James. Mar. 3, 1797 !
Explanation of Col. P.'s reasons for
postponing his report on the claim ol
John B. Cutting. 37, 61 [copy].
Nov. 17, 1798. Reasons for dis-
tributing Chauvet's pamphlet througl
the U. S. ; France an object of disgust,
but not of dismay, unless men who op-il
pose essential measures of defence make
her so. 9,636. [Indorsed, This answer
suspended.]
Dallas, Alexander J. On his plan o'jj
a national bank (G. Morris). 44
141.
Dalton, Peter R. Dec. 23, 1797. Request
for silver money to be sent to Ports' '
mouth. 7, 564.
Dec. 29, 1797. Introducing Capti I
O'Brien. 7, 673.
Dalton, Thomas. Jan. 9, 1800. Erom J;
Wagner. The TJ. S. cannot indemnifJ
for losses by Spanish depredations, bull
will furnish all possible assistance iij
prosecuting claims. 13, 42.
Dana, Erancis, Chief Justice of Massa1 1
chusetts, 1743-1811. Eeb., 1804. TJl
5. Higginson. Tn regard to the cours 1
of Col. P. and J. Q. Adams on thjl
amendment to the Constitution. 271
59.
Dana, Francis. June 6, 1797. Informinj I
him of his appointment as envoy extrs I
ordinary to Erance. 6, 330. [Bi. Sj
37L]
Dana, Erancis, qualifications for speci;j
commissioner to Erance (C. C. Pinckney\
6, 317 ; declines appointment of enve
to Erance, 1797 {W. V. Murray).
414.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
Ill
Dana, Samuel Whittlesey, Senator from
Conn., 1760-1830. Jan. 30, 1812. De-
scribing and explaining the action of
Federalists in Congress. 30, 7.
Feb. 3, 1812. Gov. Griswold's ap-
proval of action of Federalists in Con-
gress. 30, 11.
Dana, Samuel Whittlesey. Jan. 16, 1812.
Criticising the action of some Federal
members of Congress in voting for mil-
itary measures proposed by the adminis-
tration. 14, 374.
Jan. 23, 1812. Requesting infor-
mation on public affairs. 14, 380.
Feb. 17, 1812. Gradual loss of
independence of members of Congress
under the influence of the administra-
tion ; Mr. Jefferson ; consequences of a
war and differences of opinion among
members. 14, 383.
Dana, Samuel Whittlesey, his vindication of
Col. P. on the Senate motion for a vote
of censure (A. C. Hanson). 29, 36.
Dancing-lessons, notes of, received from
Mr. Turner, 1768. 53, 13.
Dandridge, Bartholomew, Secretary to
President Washington. May 21, 1795.
The President returns to the Secretary
of War Col. Rochefontaine's report on
the proper situation for a U. S. arsenal
on the Potomac ; will be glad to con-
verse with the Secretary on the subject
as soon as he has collected all informa-
tion to be had. 35, 205 [copy].
— Dec. 23, 1795. With memorial
from merchants in New York to the
President, who requests that Col. P.
will answer it. 6, 158.
| Jan. 28, 1796. Returning, by order
of the President, Col. P.'s report on
Harper's Ferry ; the President's decision
on that site as most eligible for a U. S.
arsenal, and request that Col. P. will
j immediately take measures for the pur-
■ chase of the land. 36,15. [Bi. 3,255;
copy.]
Feb. 28, 1796. Request of the
President for Col. P.'s opinion on Gov.
Blount's proceedings with the Southern
i Indians, and that he will, in writing to
! Gov. B., desire him to induce the chiefs
' to postpone their visit to Philadelphia
I until next September. 36, 28 [copy].
'Dandridge, Bartholomew. Feb. 27, 1795.
i Request to ascertain whether the Presi-
dent would approve of the enlistment of
recruits from Gen. Morgan's command
of militia. 35, 187 [copy].
Feb. 28, 1795. Letters and papers
from Gen. Wayne to be communicated to
the President ; information concerning
the Miami Indians. 35, 188 [copy].
Apr. 13, 1795. Mr. D.'s note ex-
pressing the President's desire for a
report on Gov. Mifflin's letter ; Col. P.
has been deeply engaged on the draught
of a long treaty in aid of Gen. Wayne's
negotiations, and did not suppose a re-
port was expected so soon ; regrets the
misunderstanding, but doubts whether a
report could be made without a confer-
ence with Gov. Mifflin. 35, 204 [copy].
Nov. 25, 1795. Requesting that
certain enclosed instructions for the In-
dian trading-store in Georgia, and Capt.
Gaton, commanding troops at St. Mary's
River, be laid before the President. 35,
319 [copy].
Dec. 26, 1795. Enclosing proceed-
ings from Winchester, with draught of
an answer; also letters from Mr. Mon-
roe, to be laid before the President. 35,
328 [copy].
Dangerfield, Col. William. Jan. 25,
1782. Requesting payment for govern-
ment horses pastured by him. 40, 1.
Danvers, North Parish in, vindication of,
from charges of illiberality in their treat-
ment of their minister. {Boston Post-
Boy, May 9, 1768.) 33, 3.
Dartmouth College, Indian charity school
at (J. Wheelock). 18, 3, 21.
Daschkoff, A. Mar. 22, 29, 1813. To
R. Soderstrom. Letters giving some of
the rumors of the day ; sent to the Brit-
ish admiral on his own business ; Amer-
ican government had nothing to do with
it. 14, 435, 436 [copy].
Daschkoff, A. Appointed Russian charge
d'affaires and consul-general in the U.
S., 1808 (L. Harris), 54, 192 ; (N. de
Romanzoff), 192 ; (J. Armstrong),
193 ; question of his being officially au-
thorized to make offer of Russian media-
tion, 1813 (R. Soderstrom), 14, 437;
30, 153 ; (T. Williams), 155 ; 55, 1.
Davie, William Richardson, Governor
of North Carolina, 1756-1820. Aug.,
1798. Instructions and Despatches to
be distributed as widely as possible in
112
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Davie, William Richardson {continued).
North Carolina, to counteract the efforts
of Jacobin members of Congress ; ex-
ertions of the French faction in the
Southern States. 23, 3.
Nov. 24,1798. Chauvet's pamphlet
received ; his plain tale is worth a thou-
sand harangues on French perfidy ;
copies will be distributed through the
State as fast as possible. 23, 332.
June 17, 1799. As Gov. D.'s ap-
pointment as envoy to France is consist-
ent with his duty to the State, Gov.
Davie has no desire that it should be
kept secret. 24, 330.
Davie, William Richardson. Nov. 1, 1798.
About box forwarded to Mr. Gibbon at
Petersburg. 9, 552.
Feb. 7, 1799. Laws of the U. S.
for North Carolina. 10, 355.
Apr. 2, 1799. In regard to for-
warding laws of the U. S. and publish-
ing in Hodge's paper. 10, 558.
June 1, 1799. Notice of Mr. D.'s
appointment as envoy to France. 11,
193.
Sept. 5, 1799. Application of Mr.
J. Griffin for secretaryship to the French
mission; change in the French Direc-
tory ; murder of the envoys at Rastadt ;
possibility of another revolution, and of
the envoys' being received by a king.
12, 14.
Sept. 7, 1799. Dr. Tazewell's ap-
plication for post of secretary to one of
the envoys to France; favorable opinion
of him. 12, 27.
Feb. 18, 1803. Inquiry as to claim
set up by Granville family to North
Carolina lands. 14, 14.
(See also Ellsworth, Oliver, et al., envoys to
France.)
Davis, Augustine, of Richmond, Va.
Dec. 2, 1814. Requesting the return of
the original letters from Jefferson to
Callender concerning " The prospect be-
fore us." 44, 90.
Davis, Augustine. Feb. 12, 1798. Acts
of Congress to be published. 8, 124.
Apr. 6, 1799. From J. Wagner.
In regard to printing laws of the U. S.
10, 569.
Davis, John, U. S. District Attorney in
Mass., 1761-1847. Feb. 23, 1811. In
regard to some undesirable appointment
in the Circuit Court ; thanks for Col.
P.'s good wishes. 29, 415.
Davis, John. Sept. 12, Oct. 5, 25, 1797.
Lawsuit of Cabot and others vs. W.
Bingham. 7, 172, 262, 362.
Nov. 20, 1797. In regard to Par-
don Smith, counterfeiter. 7, 445.
July 23, 1798. Suspension of cor-
poral punishment on John Scotchler.
9, 82.
Mar. 5, 1799. Request to trans-
fer case of Cabot et al. vs. Bingham to
Federal Courts. 10, 444.
Apr. 20, 1799. Requesting infor-
mation on petition of John Scotchler.
10, 645.
Jan. 23, 1800. About lawsuit be-
tween W. Bingham and the Cabots.
13, 113.
Davis, John, commissioned District Attor-
ney of Mass., 1796 (G. Washington),
20, 303 ; recommended for office (T.
Williams), 41, 288; (S. Higginson),
290.
Davis, John, merchant, of New York.
Oct. 6, 1798. From J. Wagner. About
clearance of sch. Fanny for St. Domingo,
9; 438 ; refusal to grant permit to clear,
642.
Nov. 28, 1798. From J. Wagner.
In regard to the probability of a law be-
ing passed allowing merchants to bring
home property from France. 9, 657 ;
[copy] ; 37, 368.
Davis, Thomas, President of Boston Ma-
rine Ins. Co. Jan. 16, 1804. In regard '<
to suit by Graves & Barnwell against'
the Boston Marine Ins. Co. ; request to!
procure counsel to conduct the case on;
the appeal by plaintiffs, to be tried ml
Washington. 43, 16.
Feb. 8, 1804. The Directors of the
Boston Marine Ins. Co. are much in-
debted to Col. P. for his exertions, and*
have entire confidence in his judgment;,
in the matter of selection of counsel
Mr. R. G. Harper. 43, 22.
Dec. 18, 1804. Money for expenses]
of suit against the Boston Marine In-
surance Co. ; desire that Mr. Ingersoll
may be retained in the case. 5
109.
Davis, Thomas. Jan. 28, 1804. In re-
gard to counsel in the case of Graves &\
Barnwell vs. The Boston Marine Ins.]
HISTORICAL INDEX.
113
Co. ; reasons for preferring It. G. Har-
per or Mr. Lewis. 14, 91.
Davis, Thomas, death of, 1805 ; his virtues
and talents (J. May). 43, 52.
Davis, Thomas T, M. C. from Kentucky.
Mar. 3, 1800. Answers to questions
about caveats on land patents. 13,
232.
Mar. 31, 1800. New Orleans
must continue the place of deposit for
merchandise, until due notice by Spain
to the contrary. 13, 342.
Davis, William, of Plymouth, Mass.
Feb. 3, 1807. Asking for Col. P.'s in-
fluence to make Plymouth, Mass., a port
of entry. 28, 24.
Davis, Capt., of the Cassius, evidence
against (W. Uawle) 35, 237, 278.
Davy, Sir H., his mistaken theories of
grasses and mildew in wheat {G. W.
Featherstonhaugh). 16, 127.
Davy, William. Aug. 7, 1797- With
passport for J. B Durand. 7, 27.
Dawes, Judge Thomas, 1757-1825, Aug.
3, 1819. Mr. D. has received Col. P.'s
letter of the 27th on the celebration of
the Fourth of July, and, after reading it
twice, has sent it to Dr. Worcester. 31,
276.
Sept. 5, 1820. Introducing Mr.
Leonard Kip. 31, 329.
July 23, 1824. Mr. Adams's state-
ment in regard to having all the votes
was made in 1797, and referred to the
next election; no such interpretation
could be put upon the remark as Col.
P. supposes ; Mr. D. is sorry he ever
mentioned the circumstance after so
many years, and begs it may not be re-
peated ; Col. P.'s character requires no
new support. 32, 80.
Dawes, Thomas. July 27, 1819. Consid-
erations on the public sentiment toward
England, and the injustice and dis-
honesty of inculcating feelings of hatred
in the rising generation; the Declara-
tion of Independence, its language and
Jefferson's share in it ; on the popular
method of celebrating the Fourth of
July ; Col. P. joins the Mass. Peace
Society. 15, 171.
July 21, 1824. Asking for infor-
mation in regard to President Adams's
remark, "Now I shall have all the
votes!" 15,372.
July 25, 1824. To ease Mr. D.'s
mind in regard to his conversation with
President Adams ; Col. P. wished to
receive an exact statement but there will
be no occasion for using it ; Mr. Walsh's
threat of Mr. J. Q. Adams's answer;
Mr. W. descends to abuse without deny-
ing a single fact. 15, 377.
Dawson, John, member of the Council of
Virginia, 1762-1814. Apr. 13, 1798.
Exceptions to items in Mr. Monroe's
accounts, 8, 339.
Apr. 13, 1798. In regard to the
purchase of arms for Virginia. 8, 343.
Dawson, John, suspected of unlawful cor-
respondence with French government,
1796 (G. Washington), 20, 265, 267 ;
his pretended contract for arms for the
State of Virginia (G. Washington), 6,
200.
Day, Edward, of Pittsburg, Pa. Aug.
10, 1798. To S. Hodgdon. Prospects
of Mr. Gallatin's election at Pittsburg ;
two weak Federal candidates to oppose
him. 42, 68.
Dayton, Jonathan, U. S. Senator from
New Jersey, 1760-1824. Aug. 27, 1798.
Pamphlets received shall be distributed ;
an excellent place for depositing small
arms at Elizabethtown, and a proper
person to take charge of them ; in-
quiries about Francis Childs. 23, 88.
Sept. 5, 1798. Protesting against
Gen. White's commuting his brigadier-
ship for a colonelcy as interfering with
Col. A. Ogden ; more pamphlets could
be advantageously dispersed; inquiry
about the President's arrival. 23, 119.
June 25, 1799. On the renewal of
commercial intercourse with St. Do-
mingo, and the destination of the Toulon
fleet. 24, 362.
■ Feb. 20, 1807. Grafts of the Lady
apple for Col. P. ; invitation to Mr. D.'s
house. 28, 42.
Dayton, Jonathan. Aug. 22, 1798. Copies
of" Instructions and Despatches sent Mr.
D. ; question of a deposit of small arms
at Elizabethtown, N.J. 9, 211.
Jan. 27, 1804. Col. P.'s high opin-
ion of Mr. D. Clark, of New Orleans ;
surprise at a contrary report being cir-
culated. 14, 90.
Dean, James, Indian interpreter. Aug.
22, 1796. Articles in the late treaty
16
114
THE PICKERING PAPEES.
Dean, James
with the Six Nations relating to murder;
two cases related ; Mr. D.'s opinion at
variance with that of the county authori-
ties; request for payment for expendi-
tures on Oneida saw-mills. 62, 246.
Dean, Rev. Samuel, D.D. Feb. 1, 1809.
Honored by sentiments contained in Dr.
D.'s letter; the approbation of friends
always grateful, and the slander of ene-
mies not ungrateful, as it shows that
one's efforts have not been in vain ; de-
nies any idea of condescension as ex-
pressed in Dr. D.'s letter. 14, 226.
Deane, Samuel, of Portland, Me. Jan.
24, 1809. Thanks for correspondence
with Gov. Sullivan, and speech on the
embargo ; the last deserves to be writ-
ten in letters of gold ; discovery against
wolves very valuable, but does not know
of any in the district of Maine. 29,
61.
Deane, Silas, brings news of recognition
of the independence of the colonies
by Prance, 1778 (G. Williams), 17,
147 ; his letter attacking Congress and
foreign ministers, 1778 (J. Pickering),
5, 115 ; (W. Pickman), 17, 237.
Dearborn, Col. afterward Gen. Henry,
1751-1829. Sept. 5, Dec. 17, 1792.
Request to obtain money due Col. D. on
certain accounts. 19, 272, 279.
May 10, 1798. Regrets an appar-
ent breach of friendship ; confesses to
having been hurt at being considered a
disorganizer for acting according to his
own judgment ; is content to leave direc-
tion to those who are at the helm. 223
152.
July 17, 1798. Although unable
to avow approbation of all the conduct
of Government, Gen. D. is not second to
any man in zeal for defending his country
from invasion by any power whatever.
22, 301.
Aug. 18, 1798. Gen. D. defends
his course in opposing some measures of
Government; conduct of Prance merits
the detestation of every American ; a
large navy not within our reach, but a
hundred regiments necessary ; insuffi-
ciency of militia; Hamilton the only
Commander in Chief. 23, 45.
Secretary of War. Aug. 12, ] 807.
To M. Dubuc de Marentille. A de-
mand of $60 000 for the communication
of a plan of harbor defence, extraordi-
nary ; the President has neither means
nor inclination to comply with such a
vague proposal. 43, 126 [copy].
Dearborn, Col. Henry. June 24, 1781.
Ordering Col. D. to duty. 5, 215.
■ Apr. 17, 1798. Regrets for an in-
terrupted friendship ; dangers from
Prench government; its unscrupulous-
ness with respect to Holland. 8, 353.
Aug. 1, 1798. General Dearborn
an Independent-; argument for defen-
sive preparations against Prance, and
against the course of Republicans in
Congress. 9, 127.
Dearborn, Gen. Henry, calls himself an
Independent, but is always in the oppo-
sition (E. Dearborn, 1798), 9, 127;
appointed deputy Q. M., 1781 (&. Wash-
ington) , 33, 392 ; his reputed- misappli-
cation of public funds as Secretary of
War (H. Kimball), 29, 104; (N.
Perley), 43, 241.
Deas, William Allen, Secretary of Lega-
tion in London. Sept. 14, 1795. Ag-
gressions on the sovereignty of the U. S.
made "by Capt. Home, R. N. ; his pur-
suit of the Medusa. 35, 258.
Sept. 15, 1795. In regard to cap-
tures of American vessels carrying pro-
visions to Prance. 35, 262.
Nov. 10, 1795. Hints as to the
proper manner of expression in official
communications to a foreign court. 35,
312. [Bi. 3, 240; copy.]
Peb. 27, 1796. Non-arrival of the
ratified British treaty ; embarrassment
and disappointment of the President;
additional mortification that a copy has
arrived at Charleston, S. C, and been
published in the newspapers. 36, 27
[copy].
Mar. 9, 1796. No original ratified
treaty yet arrived ; the President at last f I
ordered its promulgation on the evidence! I
of ratification; laid before Congress;
warm opposition will be made to its exe-j 1
cution ; the President will nevertheless; {
do everything which depends on him.j
36, 30 [copy].
De Bartsche, D. G., Indian interpreter
June 25, 1791. Letters written at the
request of Gen. Butler, of Pittsburg, to
the chiefs of the Six Nations at Buftal
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HISTORICAL INDEX.
115
Creek, urging them to send some of
their warriors to join Gen. St. Clair;
letters sent by Cornplanter to Col. P.
begging him to lay them before the
Indians at the treaty at Painted Post ;
Cornplanter and some others not able to
come to the treaty; disposition to be
made of goods intended for them. 61,
235.
July 4, 1791. Begging Col. P. to
advise the chiefs of the Six Nations to
send warriors to assist Gov. St. Clair
and Gen. Butler ; reported that Capt.
Brant is at the head of five or six hun-
dred warriors. 61, 212.
Debts and taxes, impossibility of escaping
from (J.Adams). 47, 206.
Decatur, Commodore Stephen, 1751-
1808. Nov. 1, 1799. Thanks for
friendly letter and advice ; surprise at
some arrangement of the Secretary of
the Navy with Capt. Truxtun. 25, 265.
Apr. 23, 1800. Frigate Philadel-
phia at New Castle ; T. Pickering, Jr.,
in good health ; Com. D. requests Col.
P.'s intervention on his behalf in the
event of five admirals being created.
26, 93.
■ Apr. 25, 1800. Arrived at Bombay
Hook ; is confident that the Philadelphia
will prove a fast sailer; gives account
of gunnery experiments. 26, 100.
Decatur, Stephen, captures a French priva-
teer in the Delaware, 1798 (R. King).
9, 19.
, the younger, contemptuous opin-
ion of British naval commanders ex-
pressed in 1813 (A. C. Hanson), 44,
70.
Declaration of Independence, circum-
stances of the draught and signing of,
as related by President Adams to Charles
Lee (C. Lee), 28, 280 ; (T. Dawes), 15,
171 ; Mr. Adams's letter concerning, 31,
387 ; 44, 245 ; Jefferson only a compiler
(S P. Gardner), 38, 195 ; amount of
credit due Jefferson for writing (R. Lee),
14, 336; (T. Dawes), 15, 171; 52,
144; remarks accompanying the reading
of, July 4, 1823, 51, 1 ; 55, 214; [Bi.
4, 463] ; suggestion that the reading of
Washington's Farewell Address should
be substituted, 52, 89 ; copy of Jeffer-
son's original draught with erasures of
Congress, 53, 81.
Dedham, Mass., Gallicism in, perhaps the
most malevolent that exists (Fisher
Ames, 1798), 22, 256 ; Fourth of July
dinner in, 22, 256 ; raising of a liberty
pole by Jacobins (F. Ames), 23, 327;
notes of case of First Parish in, 55, 264.
Deerfield, Mass., instructs its representa-
tive in the General Court to move for a
negotiation for peace, 1781 (J. Picker-
ing). 18, 75.
Defence, measures of, authorized by Con-
gress, 1798 (/. Q. Adams), 8, 323 ; {W.
Smith), 328 ; {A. Ellicott), 385 ; (/.
Pickering, Jr.), 389.
Degen, C. F., Swedish Consul, passport
for. 10, 590.
Delacroix, M., French Minister of Foreign
Affairs, his letter of complaint against
the U. S. (/. Monroe), 36, 164, 200 ;
(67. Washington), 266; letter to Barthe-
lemy regarding captures of neutrals (R.
King), 36, 284; (C. C. Pinckney), 288.
Delancy, Gov., of Tobago, claim of British
Consul for effects of {Jere. Smith). 11,
SO.
Delany, Sharp, Collector of Philadelphia.
Apr. 12, 1798. Contents of box from
Holland. 8, 338.
Delany, Sharp, valuable services of (R.
Peters), 19, 155 ; heavy debt due the
U. S. from him (R. Peters), 29, 14.
Delaplaine, Joseph, of Philadelphia,
1777-1824. May 23, 1813. Inquiry
for a portrait of Col. P., for Mr. D.'s
series of portraits of eminent Americans.
44, 47.
Jan. 8, 1819. Requesting Col. P.
to sit to Mr. Frothingham for a portrait,
or to allow Mr. F. to copy Col. P.'s
portrait by Stuart. 44, 202.
May 8, 1819. Col. P.'s explanation
with respect to the Repository entirely
satisfactory; begging him to sit to Mr.
Frothingham. 44, 203.
Delaplaine, Joseph. May 28, 1813. In
regard to Mr. D.'s desire for a portrait
of Co1 . P. ; the only one in existence
was painted by Stuart. 14, 414.
May 3, 1819. In regard to Dela-
plaine's Repository. 38, 263.
Delavan, Henry W., account of. 46, 201.
Delaware Company, claim of, to lands in
Pennsylvania {T. Pitkin), 26, 256;
names of principal claimants under title
from Connecticut, 57, 26.
116
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Delaware, selfishness of people and con-
travention of orders of Congress in the
export of flour, 1780 (/. Pickering), 5,
176 ; cowardice and misconduct of militia
at the battle of Germantown (/. Picker-
ing), 5, 51.
Delaware, frigate, captures French privateer
Incroyable, 1798 (R. King), 9, 19 ; (R.
Howell), 36; (W. Smith), 50; captures
Le Jaloux (M. Letombe), 451.
Delaware River, proposed improvement of,
at Philadelphia, 1799 (H. Pratt), 11,
634; (G. Washington), 644.
Demagoguism in the U. S., history of. 46,
408.
Democracy, in its natural operation, a gov-
ernment of the worst (G. Cabot, 1804).
27, 53.
Demosthenes, remarks on, 47, 161 ; com-
pared with Fisher Ames, 200.
Denison, Nathan, of Wyalusing, Pa.
Apr. 26, 1787. General inclination of
the people of Wyalusing in favor of an
election ; not more than a quarter of
them entitled to any land ; has no doubt
but most of them can be relied on to
support government in case of a colli-
sion ; has all proper election returns for
the district. 57, 211.
Sept. 12, 1787. Esquire Mead in
Philadelphia, endeavoring to have his
equivalent for land at Wyoming con-
firmed in land at the West by the Board
of Property ; the Board go into the
business with almost as much reluctance
as the Commissioners for inquiring into
claims ; if the Commissioners can help
to have justice done, it would have a
good effect on other Pennsylvania claim-
ants. 57, 286.
Sept. 24, 1787. Business of Edger-
ton's land patent and arrears of pay ;
hope that the Assembly will come upon
some way to relieve the Luzerne settle-
ment. 57, 300.
Denison, Nathan, certificate of his election
as councillor from Luzerne County, Feb.
1, 1787. 57, 121.
Denmark, indemnity due from, for prizes
of frigate Alliance, 1779 (P. Landais),
8, 28, 72 ; decree of King, closing Dan-
ish ports against privateers, 1799 (R.
Soderstrom), 12, 164 ; (W. V. Murray),
25, 93 ; consul-general from, to be re-
ceived (R. King), 12, 309.
Dennie, Joseph, Jr., journalist, 1768-
1812. Feb. 10, 1799. Principally in
regard to the offer made him by Col. P.
of a position in a government office. 24,
45.
May 26, 1799. Acknowledgments
of the offer of a position in State De-
partment. 24, 275.
June 1, 1799. Concerning the time
of his arrival in Philadelphia ; unwilling
to break a contract. 24, 287.
June 19, 1800. With numbers of
Fenno's Gazette containing articles re-
lating to the death and funeral obsequies
of Gen. Washington. 26, 148.
Nov. 16, 1803. Illness and depres-
sion a reason for not writing ; opinion of
Gleig's Supplement to the Encyclopedia
and Rees's Encyclopedia; disappointment
at not seeing Col. P. in Philadelphia ; the
Portfolio ; inquiries for John Pickering.
27, 103.
Dennie, Joseph, Jr. June 7, 1799. Ap-
proval of Mr. D.'s unwillingness to break
a contract for employment in State De-
partment. 11, 233.'
Feb. 16, 1806. Criticisms on a
paper by Mr. D. in the Port Folio as
being improper and immoral. 14,
144.
' Dec. 15. 1806. Enclosing amount
of money due, and stopping subscription
for the Port Folio. 14, 159.
Dennie, Joseph, Jr., letters in regard to
(L. R. Morris), 24, 232, 289 ; to, 10,
644; letter of introduction.; his insati-
able appetite for knowledge renders his
services less productive than those of
dull men (/. Marshall), 13. 557.
Dennis, John, of New Brunswick, N. J.
Apr. 1, 1808. Unfortunate and alarm-
ing condition of the country excellently
shown by P.'s letter to Gov. Sullivan ;
general circulation of it in New Jersey ;
unpopularity of the embargo ; admiration
for Mass. representatives ; want of con-
fidence in the administration. 28, 265.
Denniston, George I., A. Q. M. Aug.
2, 1785. Request to send back Major
Doughty's forage account ; encloses copy
of Instructions from War Office. 18,
' 265.
Sept. 10, 1785. Pay-roll for wag-
oners and laborers at West Point, Aug.,
1785. 40, 178.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
117
Mar. 1, 1792. Requesting assist-
ance in causing his accounts to be settled.
41, 51.
Deputy Quartermasters for Massachusetts,
importance of appointments of (J. Pick-
ering), 5, 181; difficulty of finding in
Connecticut (N. Hubbard), 186.
Derby, Elias Hasket, of Salem, Mass.
1739-1799. Dec. 7, 1779. No such
man as John Pigeon to be found in
Philadelphia. 17, 314.
May 17, 1808. Invitation to a
public reception and dinner in Salem.
28, 323. [Bi. 4, 134.]
Derby, Elias Hasket. Feb. 21, 1779.
Money advanced Capt. Jos. Pratt, to
buy iron. 5, 136.
Dec. 23, 1779. Protested bill of
John Pigeon. 5, 143.
May 8, 1780. Accounts. 5, 153.
July 21, 1797. Request for opin-
ion of Salem merchants on appointment
of John Moriarty to be keeper of Baker's
Island light. 6, 446.
May 18, 1808. Acceptance of in-
vitation to a public dinner from citizens
of Salem. 14, 208. [Bi. 4, 134.]
Derby, Ezekiel Hersey. Mar. 22, 1825.
On improving breeds of cattle. 16, 28.
Derby, Richard, Jr. Mar. 14, 1775.
List of men and their equipments in the
2d company in Salem. 56, 17.
Dec. 9, 1775. To Committee of
Safety of Salem. Innocent of any idea
of offending his countrymen in the
voyage of the Kingston Packet ; has no
intention of sending her again to Nova
Scotia. 39, 126.
May 4, 15, 1779. Request to pro-
cure bills of exchange for transmission
to Europe. 17, 262, 264.
July 5, 1779. Bills of exchange ;
good effect of news from Carolinas. 17,
277.
Nov. 18, 1779. Requests Col. P.'s
good offices for Mr. Woodbury, a pris-
oner on parole. 17, 307.
' Apr. 18, 1780. Instructions for
disposition of loan office certificates ;
request that Col. P. will keep them in
his hands and charge Mr. D. a com-
mission for transacting his business ;
Mr. D. is sick of the great world and
prefers the retirement of the country,
having breakfasted, dined, and supped
on politics for ten years ; deterioration
of men and manners since 1775. 18,
13.
Derby, Richard, Jr. July 18, 1776. Un-
easiness of inhabitants of Salem on
account of the danger of small-pox from
Boston ; unguarded condition of that
city ; requests that precautions may be
taken, and that the paupers of Boston
may be removed from the Salem hos-
pital. 33, 155 (Mass. Rev. Letters 1776,
p. 118).
Dec. 2, 1776. Memorandum of
loan office certificates. 5, 112.
Eeb. 5, 1779. Loan office certifi-
cates. 5,. 133.
May 6, 1780. State of the country ;
finances; future plans. 5, 151.
8f Pickering, John, Representatives.
Eeb. 7, 1774. Petition to General Court
about small-pox hospitals in Salem. 5, 4.
Derby, Samuel, clerk of 4th company in
Salem. Oct. 18, 1768. Order from
T. P. to pay wages of drummers. 56,
10.
Derby s of Salem, clandestine trade carried
on by them with British dominions (M.
Alcock), 17, 133 ; (G. Williams), 242;
attempt of, to deprive small privateers
of commissions as interfering with their
trade, 133 ; brig belonging to, carrying
two sets of papers, captured by Capt.
Haraden, 242.
De Saussure, Henry William, of
Charleston, S. C, 1763-1839. Sept. 8,
1797. Letters for W. Smith; election
of Major. Thomas Pinckney to Congress.
21 232.
' Nov. 17, 1797- Mr. W. Smith
arrived at Lisbon ; a new revolution in
France ; American commissioners ; vigo-
rous preparations for defence needed ;
weakening of French influence ; P.'s
letter to Che v. de Yrujo ; inquiry as to
certificate to Thomas Thackam. 21,
347.
J-ne 29, 1798. Fortifications at
Flint's Folly ; Lieut. Izard's plan being
carried out with great spirit; his judg-
ment supported by Gen. W. Washing-
ton, Col. Rutledge and others. 22, 252.
Nov. 10, 1798. Thanks for news
of Gen. Pinckney's arrival ; excellent
effect of the despatches in destroying
French influence ; Federalists elected to
118
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
De Saussure, Henry William {continued).
Congress in South Carolina ; admiration
of P.'s answer to the Prince Edward
Co. address. 23, 304.
Nov. 26, 1798. Chauvet's pamph-
let received and reprinted ; a lesson to
every American; great effect will be
produced by Gen. Pinckney's declaration
for energetic action ; hopes of legisla-
tive measures to second the general
government. 23, 336.
Feb. 5, 1799. Thanks for informa-
tion of the expected arrival of the
Minerva, and measures taken for de-
tention of her passengers ; high char-
acter and patriotism of Gov. Rutledge
and confidence to be reposed in him ;
Gen. Pinckney. 24, 53.
Feb. 15, 1799. Excellent and
cheap method of republishing public
documents suggested by P.; Gen. Pinck-
ney's undisguised language, and great
weight of his opinion. 24, 87.
June 20, 1799. To introduce Gen.
McPherson and Mr. Ford. 24, 343, 344.
Sept. 6, 1799. Thanks for letter
concerning infamous character of W.
Best ; has set up a private school ; ad-
vantage of a law excluding foreigners
from teaching the young or editing
newspapers ; yellow fever in Charleston.
25, 138.
Apr. 7, 1800. About Capt. Geo.
Izard ; his hopelessness of any service
or promotion ; request for some exertion
or explanation if only to comfort his
father, Ralph Izard, a broken old man.
26, 74.
Aug. 12, 1800. Regrets at Col.
P.'s removal from office, and that his
eminent services should be so ill requited ;
lamentable that passion and jealousy
should be allowed to divide the Federal
interest ; Col. P.'s delicacy in abstaining
from all publication on the eve of the
election; judicious appointment of Gen.
Marshall; Mr. Jefferson's adherents very
active and sanguine ; South Carolina
Federal in character if the people were
let alone ; Gen. Pinckney will have all
the votes for President in any case ;
Mr. Adams respected, but not popular,
but delegates from S. C. will vote for
him and Pinckney ; Mr. Jefferson's poli-
tics. 26, 189.
Feb. 26, 1804. Thanks for Mr.
Tracv's speech ; fully demonstrated that
the mode of choosing the President pre-
scribed by the Constitution secures a
good choice and protects the smaller
States better than the alteration ; not
much hope of the measure being resisted ;
rumor of a special session of the South
Carolina legislature being called to ratify
the bill ; alarm felt concerning the repeal
of the judiciary law. 27, 72.
May 9, 1808. Sending copy of P.'s
letter to Judge Bee on the subject of
Thomas Nash ; rejoicing that P. has
decided to take no farther notice of
calumnies ; wholly unnecessary to vindi-
cate his character by publication. 28,
317.
Be Saussure, Henry William. June 25,
1796. In regard to the claim of the
Prince de Luxembourg against South
Carolina; questions concerning agency
of J. B. Cutting. 36, 135 [copy].
June 14, 1798. Fortifications at
Shute's Folly ; employment of Col.
Senf. 8, 558.
Sept. 13, 1798. Guns at Halifax
taken from South Carolina by the Brit-
ish, to be granted to the U. S. as a loan
9, 313.
Oct. 13, 1798. News of Gen.
Pinckney's departure from France. 9,
461.
Aug. 17, 1799. Enclosing letter
showing base character of W. Best. 11,
624.
Jan. 4, 1799. Information received
from consul at Hamburg of Matthew
Salmon, a mulatto emissary from the
Directory, coming to Charleston in the
Minerva with concealed despatches. 37,
382 [copy].
Apr. 24, 1800. Capt. G. Izard, his
talents and education ; expediency of
separating the engineers and artillery;
transfer of the U. S. laws from Freneau
and Paine's paper to Timothy's. 13,
414.
I)esdoity,JohnB. Nov. 9, 1798. Refus-
ing to grant permit to schooner Fox.
9, 607.
Apr. 8, 1800. A public vessel be-
ing employed to carry government de-
spatches to France, his pilot-boat is not
wanted. 13, 372.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
119
Deserters, American, captured by Count
d'Estaing in British ships, 1773 (T.
Bradford), 39, 151 ; (Board of
War), 150 ; ideas of Board of War
and Congress on enlistment of, 1778 (J.
Reed), 5, 104; to, 102, 103, 105;
British right of reclaiming discussed (J.
Lowell), 28, 127 ; opinion against
their delivery (L. W. Tazewell), 43,
105 ; difference of conduct toward
French and British vessels in regard to
(S. P. Gardner), 38, 110; (T. Trux-
tun), 43, 115 ; opinions in cases of (C.
J. Tilghman), 54, 122, 123 ; (J. Cow-
per), 124 ; dilemma of the government
between English and French (Jackson's
Register, 1807), 124.
Desertions, great number of, from army,
1778 (A. Scammell). 17, 86.
Besfourneaux, Gen. Etienne, Governor of
Guadeloupe. Mar. 16, 1799. Commer-
cial intercourse only to be renewed with
French ports on the suppression of
privateering. 10, 488.
Desfburneaux, Gen. Etienne, conduct of,
in disseminating printed letters over the
country (R. Leblanc), 10, 398; de-
mands the surrender of the Insurgent
from Capt. Truxtun (W. Smith), 10,
532; too much like his masters to like
peace and an honest commerce {W.
Smith), 11, 36 ; prefers plundering
neutral nations to commerce, 130; (/.
Bouvier), 130 ; absurd declaration of war
against the U. S. (R. King), 138.
Detroit, establishment of civil government
at, 1796 (W. Sargent), 6, 215 ; annoy-
ances in, caused by British colonists and
French emissaries (J. J. TJ. Rivardi),
21, 190.
Deveaux, , plot against government
of Curacao (B. H. Phillips). 12,
186.
Dewees, William. Jan. 20, 1817. On
Revolutionary claims before Congress.
31, 160.
DeWitt, Simeon, geographer to the army,
1750-1834; letter of recommendation
(S. Body don). 34, 196.
Bexter, Samuel, of Massachusetts, 1761—
1816. May 15, 1800. From Charles
Lee, acting Secretary of State. Ap-
pointment as Secretary of War. 13,
511.
Dexter, Samuel, his unpopularity an ob-
jection to appointing him Attorney-Gen-
eral, 1795 (G. Washington), 20, 62 ;
his fitness for the post of Attorney-Gen-
eral (67. Washington), 6, 121; appointed
Secretary of War in the room of Mr.
McHenry, 1800 (J. Wagner), 26, 144;
his views on the prospect of Mr.
Adams's election in 1800 (T. Sedg-
wick), 47, 237.
Dickinson, John, 1732-1808. Mar. 30,
1793. It gives Mr. D. very particular
■ pleasure that he has found the commis-
sioners' letter referred to in Col. P.'s
letter of the 25th ; he encloses it trusting
that it will be immediately delivered
to the supreme executive. 58, 328
[copy].
Dickinson, John. Mar. 25, 1793. Re-
questing information concerning the
letter of the commissioners on the Con-
necticut and Pennsylvania boundaries to
the executive, recommending a quieting
law for the Wyoming settlers. 58,
327.
Dickinson, John, account of, 51, 236 ; his
letters, signed Fabius, 239 ; his remark
that the world was indebted to Great
Britain for all the liberty it possessed,
55, 176.
Dickinson, Philemon, New Jersey,
1739-1809. Dec. 18, 1803. Request-
ing particular information as to repeal of
the bankrupt law. 26, 353.
Jan. 15, 1806. Inquiry in regard
to reported plan of the Secretary of the
Treasury for changing 3 per cent and
old 6 per cent and deferred stock into
new 6 per cents. 27, 170.
Jan. 30, 1806. Intentions of the
Secretary of the Treasury have had an
effect on the 6 per cents ; if it were pos-
sible for the President to act with pro-
priety, our differences with England and
Spain would long since have been ad-
justed; if he had wisdom enough to send
Mr. King to England, a successful issue
might be hoped for ; truly sorry for the
degraded state of the country ; Gen.
Moreau and his wife in Philadelphia.
27, 190.
Dill, John, Deputy Asst. Q. M. June
28, 1786. Begging for a part, at least,
of money due him from the TJ. S., that
he may be enabled to go into business.
40, 193.
120
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Dill, John. Apr. 6, 1784. Orders to
West Point. 5, 328.
Diman, Jonathan, of Willingboro', Pa.
Dec. 22, 1808. Requesting Col. P. to
use his influence to have a post road es-
tablished from Chenango Point through
Willingboro' to Newburgb, N. Y. 43,
228.
Dinsmoor, Lieut. Silas. Oct. 26, 1795.
Account of meeting with Creek and
Cherokee Indians ; attack by Creeks on
the Chickasaws ; clothing for Cherokees.
20, 72.
Mar. 24, 1814. Bravery of the
Creek Indians in battle with Gen. Jack-
son. 30, 253.
" Diplomacy of the U. S." by T. Lyman,
Jr. ; thoughts suggested by Pitkin's re-
view of. 46, 246.
Diplomatic intercourse, appropriation for
maintaining, disputed by Democrats in
Congress, 1798 (R. King), 8, 102; (W.
V. Murray), 104.
Dishonesty of American merchants as
exemplified by Gen. S. Smith of Balti-
more, 1798 {A. Hamilton). 8, 537.
District Attorneys of Mass , New York,
and South Carolina. May 6, 1799.
Circular in regard to an association of
forgers and false coiners. 11, 40.
District Attorneys of North and South Caro-
lina, Georgia and Tennessee. Aug. 3,
1797. Circular respecting unlawful en-
listments in their respective States. 7,
16.
Disunion, first attempt at, by Virginia and
Kentucky, 1798 (R. King), 10, 349,
533 ; the object of the Republicans of
Virginia {E. Stevens), 11, 70 ; prophecy
of, between the North and South, 1803
{R. Peters), 14, 68 ; between the East
and West (/. Marshall), 16, 84 ; (M.
Cutler), 38, 210 ; sentiment in Con-
necticut (T. R.), 43, 21 ; necessity of
(S. Blanchard), 43, 320.
(See also Secession.)
Dixon, Captain, of the Nautilus, murder of,
at Curacao by crew of a French privateer
(B. H. Phillips), 11, 555 ; (R. Van
Polanen), 620.
Dobree, P. F., U. S. Consul at Nantes,
France. June 1. 1798. Bequest for
account of expenditures. 8, 511.
■ June 30, 1798. Acknowledgment
of attention to claims of owners of cap-
tured vessels; the time coming when
the violence of the Prench government
will be seen in the true light ; absurdity
of putting Liberty and Equality on pub-
lic documents ; prospect and reasons of
war; preposterous demands made on
the envoys; enclosing despatches and
instructions. 37. 313 [copy].
Dec. 15, 1798. Requesting Mr.
D. to act as U. S. agent in case of war.
10, 71.
June 19, 1799. Abolition of U. S.
consulships in France ; prospect of re-
newal of intercourse with St. Domingo.
11, 290.
Dodge, G., Jr. Dec. 11, 23, 1779, May 8,
1780. Accounts and prizes. 5, 142,
143, 153.
Dodge, Israel. May 4, 1784. Schooner
Hawk's cargo of rum and sugar. 5,
337.
Dodge, Jacob, of New Boston, N. H.
Apr. 6, 1812. In reply to Mr. Dodge's
account of falsehoods spread abroad in
New Hampshire concerning Col. P.,
the latter sends copy of his correspond-
ence with Gov. Sullivan and gives ac-
count of his Revolutionary services. 14,
355.
Dodge, Pickering. Mar. 24, 1808.
Request to Col. P. to present a petition
to the President begging permission to
despatch a vessel in ballast to Havana.
43, 165.
Dodge, Pickering. June 28, 1799. Case
of capture of brig Alert. 11, 332.
Dollars, to be embarked on Algerine fri-
gate Crescent, 1797 (P. R- Dalton), 7,
565 ; (T. Newman), 567 ; (R. O'Brien),
577.
Dolsan, Tunes, of Tioga, Pa. Sept. 4,
1787. Deposition in regard to treason-
able acts of John Franklin and others.
57, 274.
Dominica; reports of cases of captured
vessels in (/. Sands). 8, 25, 55.
Donaldson, John J., of Baltimore. Dec.
6, 1821. Anxiety as to the state of
• health of Mr. Dorsey, Col. P.'s son-in-
law ; and request for information ; en-
closed letter to be delivered to Mr. J.
Wagner. 15, 262.
Feb. 18, 1823. Mr. B. R. Nichols,
appointed guardian of Mary Elizabeth
Dorsey, Col. P.'s granddaughter; re-
HISTORICAL INDEX.
121
questing statement of Mr. Dorsey's
affairs. 15, 328.
Donaldson, Joseph. Mar. 6, 10, Apr. 3,
1796. To D. Humphreys. Vitupera-
tive letters in regard to Col. H.'s action
relating to money for Algiers. 20,
229.
Apr. 25, 1796. To D. Humphreys.
Gives account of interview with the
Dey of Algiers ; farther vituperations
for want of confidence in sending Joel
Barlow to co-operate with D. 20,
233.
Donaldson, Joseph, recommendation of
'(/. C. Mountflorence) . 8, 75.
Donate, Joseph, and Co. of Philadelphia.
Oct. 29, 1798. From J. Wagner.
American vessels obliged to take out
French passengers to French ports in
order to bring back merchandize. 9,
530.
Dorchester, Lord (Sir Guy Carleton).
Aug. 1, 1791. To Major Smith. More
than a usual supply of provisions neces-
sary for the Indians, being called to-
gether for the purpose of making peace
with the U. S. 60, 188 [copy].
— Aug. 15, 1791. Speech at Quebec
to a deputation of confederated tribes of
Western Indians ; denying that the
King has given away any of the Indian
lands ; he is not able to begin a war,
but will assist the Indians in obtaining
peace with the U. S. 60, 183 [copy].
Dorchester, Lord, remarks on his speech
to the Seven Nations of Canada, Feb.
1794, encouraging them in hostilities to
the U. S., 59, 258 ; compared with his
former speech of 1791, 259.
porrance, John, vs. Van Home, case of,
1795. 57, 6, 8, 9.
Dorse?/, John, of Philadelphia. Aug. 18,
1798. Request for the release of Robert
Worrall from prison, 9, 196.
Dorsey, Mary Elizabeth Pickering, grand-
I daughter of Col. P. (/. /. Donaldson),
\ 15, 328; (D. Murray), 32f9.
Dorton, William, and 65 others of Lu-
\ zerneCo., Pa. Apr. 21, 1787. Decla-
1 ration of a desire that the elections for
I justices of the peace may take place,
i and the laws of Pennsylvania be sub-
1 mitted to. 57, 183.
poroiiTY, Gen. Z. Aug. 22, 1799. To
Elisha Boudinot. Mr. Boisobier, the
other witness against Gen. Collot, afraid
• to appear against him, his relatives being
in the power of Desfourneaux, Governor
of Guadaloupe, an intimate of Collot.
25, 116.
Dowdeswell, , Governor of the Baha-
mas. July 20, 1799. Correcting mistake
in understanding the proclamation for re-
newal of intercourse; innocence of Capts.
Laskey and Mugford of the charge of
breaking open English letters from the
Bahamas. 11, 466.
Dowse, Thomas, letter of introduction of
(Fisher Ames). 24, 57.
Draining, remarks on (W. Bartlett). 15,
323.
Drake, Dr. Joseph Rodman, 1795-1820.
Account of his interest in Unitarian
Christianity (J. Hayward), 44, 231;
31, 339, 343; to, 15, 252; as related
by Mr. Wolcott, 55, 175.
Drayton, John, Governor of South Carolina,
1766-1822. Apr. 16, 1800. The arrival
at Charleston of a British transport with
armed negroes on board from Jamaica,
of no political consequence. 13, 398.
Drinker, Henry. Aug. 14, 1788. Con-
gratulations on Col P.'s release from
captivitv ; money for J. and B. Ellicott.
19, 138". [Bi. 2, 401.]
Sept. 3, 1789. Questions in regard
to the manufacture of potash and of
maple sugar in the Luzerne district. 58,
190.
June 11, 1791. Desire of John
Parrish, a Friend, to attend the treaty
at Painted Post ; his interest in the In-
dians and desire for their peace and wel-
fare ; his visit will be purely on a reli-
gious ground; recommends him and Mr.
Sansom to Col. P. 61, 227.
Drinker, Henry. Dec. 20, 1800. No com-
promise should be made of the impudent
claim of the remnant of the Delaware
Land Co. to Mr. D.'s lands. 13, 570.
Apr. 29, 1801. In regard to land,
and letter from Mr. Pitkin respecting
Susquehanna claims. 14, 9.
Drummers' wages, deductions from, 1767,
55, 7 ; order on S. Derby for, 7 ; re-
ceipts of drummers for, 1770, 9.
Duane, William, editor of the Aurora,
1760-1835 ; history of (/. Adams), 11,
488 ; prosecuted by U. S. attorney for
libel on the government (J. Adams),
10
122
THE PICKERING PAPEES.
Duane, William {com
527; an arch-scoundrel and liar, con-
victed of a malicious libel on Gouver-
neur Morris (E. Bronson), 29, 15 ;
abusive letter to President Washington
signed Jasper D wight (C. Carroll),
21, 19 ; his appointment to command a
regiment considered an outrage in Vir-
ginia, 1808, 54, 248 ; abstract of letters
to the Senate against his nomination.
43, 5.
Du Buc de Marentille, Abraham. Aug.
1807. To Gen. H. Dearborn, Secretary
of War. Defending his project of har-
bor defence from the charge of being
vague or visionary ; cites examples of
other great discoverers who were thought
mad ; money not to be paid unless the
plan is adopted. 43, 126 [copy].
Dec. 4, 11, 28, 1807, Jan. 8, 1808,
Feb. 23, Mar., 1809. In relation to his
plan for coast and harbor defence. 43,
120, 129, 139, 144, 244, 248.
Dec. 7, 1807- Credentials from
French noblemen in office in the West
Indies. 43, 123.
Dec. 27, 1807. Memorial to Con-
gress and proposed agreement in regard
to his plan for harbor defence. 43, 140.
Du Buc de Marentille, Abraham. Dec
7, 1807. Would cheerfully aid in the
adoption of any practicable plan for
the defence of all ports of the coun-
try ; but advises Mr. D. to seek some
other patron if he hopes for suc-
cess; Col. P. does not belong to the
ruling partv ; recommends Gen. S.
Smith. 38," 111.
Dec. 22, 1807. On the discour-
teous answer of the Secretary of War to
M. Du Buc's proposal; it would probably
meet with no better success in Congress;
but public affairs are approaching a crisis,
and when real danger threatens, such a
project may be welcome; the alarm so
industriously propagated of late is per-
fectly artificial, and the attack on the
Chesapeake was merely seized as a po-
litical engine to work upon Great
Britain ; if M. Du Buc had sent to Mr.
Jefferson a description of a bird of ex-
traordinary plumage, a singular fly, or
uncommon worm, natives of Louisiana,
he would have received a courteous an-
swer. 38, 126.
Apr. 5, 1808. Opinion that it is
inexpedient at present to make an appli-
cation to Congress on his proposition for
harbor defence. 38, 139.
May 12, 1809. No State or town
likely to adopt Mr. D.'s plan for defence.
38, 154.
Duchaleillier, M., of Port Republicain.
Jan. 21, 1800. Regretting Mr. D.'s
misunderstanding of Col. P.'s assurance
of protection; inability of the U. S.
government to assist in a commercial
transaction. 13, 106.
Duck for tents, etc., letter about {Board of
War). 33, 373.
Dudley, Anna, of Meshoppen, Pa. Aug.
20, 1788. Deposition as to the en-
couragement and approbation given by
Darius Parks to the project of kidnap-
ping Col. P. 58, 114.
Dudley, B. W, M. D., of Fayette Co.,
Ky. Oct. 23, 1816. Certificate in
regard to wound of Commodore Richard
Taylor, received in the U. S. service.
44, 161 [copy].
Duelling, absurdity and viciousness of {T.
Pickering, Jr.), 13, 363 ; 34, 73 ; Gen.
Greene's opinion on, 52, 196.
Duer, William, appointed Assistant Secre-
tary of the Treasury, 1789 (S. Hodg-
don). 58, 195.
Duffy, Peirce. June, 1793. Account
of the attempt of Gov. Simcoe to seduce
him from Col. P.'s and the U. S. service
at Niagara. 59, 191.
Bugan, Cumberland, of Baltimore. Mar.
7, 1799. Packet to be taken to Ham-
burg by Mr. D.'s son. 10, 460.
Dumas, Hippolyte, a French deserter, case
of(F. de Beaujour), 54, 121; (C.J.
Tilghman, et al.), 122.
Dummer Academy, Newbury, Mass., Col.
P. elected a trustee of, 1818 (J. An-
dbews). 31, 253.
Dunbar, Rev. Asa, of Salem, Mass.
Mar. 11, 1774. Excuses for late rising.
17, 2£.
Mar. 15, 1774. Letter to the
Essex Gazette, signed A Friend to the
Public, on Dr. Latham's impostures.
33, 59 [newspaper].
Feb. 24, 1778. A friendly, merry
letter, giving reasons for not writ-
ing on any particular subject. 39,
141.
HISTOKICAL INDEX.
123
June 3, 1778. Thanks for Col.
P.'s letter and compliments contained
therein ; beneficial effect of compliment ;
reasons for not serving his country in
any more active manner. 39, 146.
Aug. 10, 1778. Wickedness and
immorality of envy ; the post of honor
always attended with, adversity ; where-
fore Mr. D. does not envy Col. P. his
• numerous advancements and honors.
39, 160.
Dunbar, Rev. Asa. Mar. 14, 1774. Ad-
vantages of truth and honesty. 5, 9.
Mar. 24, 1778. In answer to Mr.
D.'s letter of Feb. 24 ; despair of writ-
ing one so good ; Gen. Ephraim Ewen,
Commissary-General of Hides ; the title
of General; value of services of able
men to the country. 5, 72.
Duncan, James, of Haverhill, Mass. Mar.
14, 1800. A bond for a private armed
vessel, being a public record, cannot be
cancelled. 13, 272.
Duncan, W., his nail-making machine (J).
Foster). 11, 443.
Dunkin, Robert, engagement to serve Col.
P. as hostler, 1782. 56, 292.
Dunlap and Claypoole. 1794. Remarks
on a speech of Lord Dorchester to
the Seven Nations of Canada; evident
design on the part of the British gov-
ernment to provoke another war with
the U. S., and regain possession of the
Northwest Territory. 59,258.
Dunlap' s American Advertiser. Eeb. 1,
I 1792. Article on newspaper postage.
; 35, 131 [newspaper cutting].
. Eeb. 7, 1792. On the false state-
ments of Andrew Brown, editor of the
! Federal Gazette, with regard to news-
paper postage. 35, 133.
'Dunn, Robert, of New York. May,
1 1826. Requesting Col. P.'s certificate
as to his services as director of expresses
' in the Revolution. 44, 293.
[Dunn, Robert. May 26, 1806. Col. P. is
sorry to say that he does not remember
1 Mr. Dunn as a director of expresses in
the Q. M. G. department, and has no
( documents which can support an appli-
I cation for a pension. 16, 125.
Dunscomb, Andrew, Asst. Q. M. Nov.
26, 1782. In regard to rations drawn
for Q. M. G. and family. 56, 320.
Nov. 21, 1783. Doings of the
Yirginia Legislature; new State west
of the Ohio. 18, 179.
May 6, 1784. Requesting letter of
recommendation, and assistance in ob-
taining arrears of pay. 40, 133.
June 24, 1785. Rapid growth of
Richmond, Ya. 18, 247.
Feb. 21, 1786. Claims of A. Wag-
goner on the U. S. 19, 11.
Mar. 19, 1786. Land patents.
19, 17.
Mar. 28,1786. With land patents ;
one for T. Pickering, Jr. 19, 25.
Aug. 24, 1791. Congratulation on
Col. P.'s appointment to office ; recom-
mending himself to Col. P.'s good offices
for employment. 19, 208.
Feb. 18, 1795. Requesting Col.
P.'s influence in procuring the appoint-
ment of Superintendent of the Arsenal
in Virginia. 20, 4.
• ■ Mar. 28, 1795. Requesting an-
swers to his letters. 20, 8.
Dunscomb, Andrew. Oct. 10, 1791, Apr.
2, 1795. Answers to application for
office. 6, 34, 83.
Dunscomb, Andrew, order for money to be
paid to (E. Carrington). 53, 215.
Dunscomb, Edward, Clerk of Circuit Court,
N. Y.? May 22, 1799. From J.
Wagner. John D. Burke, prosecuted
for a libel against the President, was let
off on condition of leaving the country ;
is going to New Orleans ; request for
copies of the indictment and proceed-
ings against him to be forwarded to the
Governor of Mississippi territory that he
may be prosecuted if he ever appears
there. 37, 423 [copy].
Du Petit, Thouars, Capt. of ship Niger,
declaration concerning humane treatment
of him by officers of frigate United
Slates (P. Bond). 9, 452.
Duponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Oct. 28, 1817. With copies of Mr.
D.'s pamphlet on the pronunciation
of English ; has read John Pickering's
works with great pleasure and would be
glad to receive his criticisms. 31, 229.
Nov. 20, 1821. With pamphlet
for John Pickering. 31, 359.
Dec. 1, 1827. To John Pickering.
Expressions of contentment with his
situation after living fifty years in Amer-
ica ; intention of celebrating the fiftieth
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Duponceau, Peter Stephen {continued).
anniversary of his landing by a supper
party. 44, 308 [copy].
Duponceau, Peter Stephen. Nov. 6, 1821.
Memorandum in regard to remark made
by M. Politika, the Russian minister, on
the Emperor Alexander. 15, 260.
Mar. 1, 1824. Requesting Mr. D.
to pay taxes on Pennsylvania lands ;
money entrusted to Thomas Peters and
appropriated by him ; Judge Peters de-
clines to re-imburse Col. P. 15, 346.
Duponceau, Peter Stephen, account of.
46, 454. [Bi. 4, 486.]
Dupont de Nemours, Pierre Samuel.
June 11, 1798. To Sir Joseph Banks,
requesting his influence to obtain pass-
ports for the vessel taking a scientific
mission from the French Institute to the
U. S. 23, 5.
Dupont de Nemours, Pierre Samuel, emi-
grates to America to find true liberty
{W. Smith), 13, 319; (V. Dupont),
26, 58 ; recommended by Pinckney to
Hamilton (C C. Pinckney), 26, 49 ;
proposed scientific mission to the upper
Mississippi (/. Adams), 37, 335.
Dupont de Nemours, Victor. Jan. 22,
1800. To the editor of the Aurora,
coutradicting the statement that he had
come to America as agent of the French
Republic. 26, 51 [copy].
Mar. 20, 1800. Presenting his
respects to Col. P. and asking for an
interview for himself and his father.
26, 58.
Dupont de Nemours, Victor, calumny
against the U. S. in his letter to the
Directorial Commissary (J?. Skipwith),
11, 247; explained (A. Hamilton),
26, 47; note relating to his alleged
denial of God, 53, 215.
Du Pre, Lewis, of Charleston, S. C. Apr.
7, 1800. From J. Wagner. Applica-
tion for patents defective in formalities.
13, 362.
Dutch artillery officers, advantages of, to
the U. S. in case of war with France
(W. V. Murray, 1798). 22, 148.
Dutch colonies, power of Governors to
receive a U. S. consul (T. Tufts). 11,
228.
Dutchess county, New York, decisions as
to damages for wood, forage, etc., taken
by U. S. in. 56, 347-389.
Duvall, Gabriel, Comptroller of the
Treasury, 1752-1844. Jan. 25, 1805.
In regard to copy of the Comptroller's
Report on the claim of Comfort Sands
and others. 27, 123.
Apr. 5, 1810. Statement concern-
ing the settlement of Col. P.'s accounts
as Secretary of State. 38, 187. [Bi.
4, 165.]
Dec. 5, 1810. Col. P.'s accounts
as Secretary of State finally closed on
the Treasury books. 38, 190.
Duvall, Gabriel. Mar. 1, 1810. In re-
gard to letters from F. D. St. Hilaire
and secret service money expended by
Col. P. when Secretary of State. 38,
165.
Apr. 8, 1810. Request for a copy
of Mr. D.'s letter respecting Col. P.'s
accounts as Secretary of State. 38,
186.
Duvall, Robert,, of Baltimore. Oct. 17,
1797, enclosing passports. 7, 323.
Nov. 23, 1798. Refusal to allow
vessel to be cleared for St. Domingo,
unless French passengers are taken. 9,
647.
Duvall, Robert, passports for (M. Letombe),
7, 299 ; (R. Liston), 301.
Dwight, Rev. Sereno Edwards, D.D.,
1786-1850. Mar. 20, 1814. In regard
to publishing in London his father's [T.
Dwight's] Travels in New England and
New York; requesting assistance of
Col. P. and his nephew, Mr. S. Wil-
liams. 30, 251.
Dwight, Rev. Sereno Edwards, D.D. Apr.
3, 1814. Col. P. cannot conscientiously
undertake to assist the publication of
President Dwight's Travels without his
knowledge and approbation ; demon-
strates the inexpediency of such a trans-
action. 15, 95.
Dwight, Rev. Timothy, D.D., 1752-1817-
Nov.* 8, 1805. Requesting letter of
introduction to Mr. S. Williams for Mr.
Junius Smith. 27, 148.
Dec. 21, 1808. Thanks for speeches
on the embargo ; an edition printed and
circulated in Connecticut ; conjectures
that the embargo is not quite such a
favorite measure at the South, as it
was; hopes it will remain until it
has thoroughly done its work. 28,
418.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
125
Dwight, Rev. Timothy, D.D. Mar. 7,
1806. Enclosing a copy of Mr. Bar-
low's Project for a National Academy;
remarks on the use of the aspirate h.
14, 154.
— Mar. 24, 1808. Expediency of the
publication of P.'s correspondence with
Gov. Sullivan in Connecticut; impor-
tance of publishing Mr. Hillhouse's letter.
14, 203.
Dwight, Rev. Timothy, his century sermon,
1809, ambiguous, and might be an argu-
ment for secession from the Union (R.
Peteks). 29, 84.
Dyer, Eliphalet, of Eairfield, Conn.
1721-1807. Aug. 18, 1787. Claim of his
son, Col. Thos. Dyer, to land on Lehigh
River; suggestion that time allowed
for examining Connecticut land-claims
shall be extended. 57, 259.
Dyer, Col. Thomas, his claim to land at
Wyoming (E. Dyer). 57, 259.
E.
Earl, Benjamin, of Putnam, Pa. July
19, 1788. Deposition concerning the
kidnapping of Col. P. at Wyoming, at
the advice and instigation of John Jen-
kins and others. 58, 61.
Earl, Daniel, of Putnam, Pa. Aug.
1788. Unable on account of some par-
ticular affairs to come to Wilkesbarre
immediately ; will come as soon as pos-
sible. 58, 73.
Sept. 13, 1788. Testimony con-
cerning the complicity of John Jenkins,
Stephen Jenkins, Elisha Satterlee, Darius
Parks and others, in the outrage on Col.
P. at Wyoming. 58, 134.
Sarl, Daniel and Solomon, and Cady,
Zebulon. July, 1788. Begging for-
giveness of Col. P. for outrage com-
mitted upon him ; promise to inform
against the other offenders ; treachery
of Gideon Church. 58, 57.
Karl, Jephthah. Aug. 19, 1788. De-
position as to the disapprobation of
Stephen Jenkins of the project of kid-
napping Col. P. 58, 110.
Cist, W. P., acting U. S. consul at Lis-
bon. July 18, 1796. In regard to
forged U. S. certificates and sea-letters,
taken from foreign vessels. 6, 199
[copy].
]aton, Francis, connection with the Haver-
j hill plot against Col. P. See Haverhill
Plot.
Lton, Capt. William, 1764-1811. Sept.
13, 1796. Recapitulation of and an-
swer to charges against Capt. E. insti-
i gated by Col. Gouther, commandant of
Federal troops in Georgia. 20, 352.
— June 7, 3797. To Gen. Tichenor.
Regular troops, especially cavalry, neces-
sary for frontier protection in Georgia.
21, 141.
— — Sept. 30, 1797. In regard to one
Ripley, a tool and false witness of the
Chevalier de Yrujo. 21, 275.
Aug. 24, 1798. At Springfield,
Mass., all ready for embarkation for
Tunis; can enlist men here for armed
ships if necessary. 23, 73.
Sept. 4, 1798. Draft on Col. P.
for money to enable him to purchase
and demolish a disreputable house in
Springfield ; death of the Dey of Algiers ;
publication of Talleyrand's letter to
Gerry. 23, 109.
Nov. 28, 1798. To John P. Rip-
ley. Copy of letter calling R. to ac-
count for false statements concerning
charges against Col. P. of having been
engaged in Blount's conspiracy to invade
the Spanish territories. 23, 340.
May 13, 1800. Money affairs as
consul at Tunis ; salaries of foreign con-
suls in Tunis ; expenses of living ; ob-
jections to a consul's engaging in trade ;
reasons of his desire to return home ;
baseness of M. Famin; satirical poem
on him. 26, 112.
June 23, 1800. Demand on the
U. S. by the Pacha of Tripoli for regalia
e'qual to those of the Bey of Tunis;
'nothing will satisfy these begging
thieves ; demand of the Bey of Tunis
for a cruiser; Capt. Eaton's refusal;
negotiations with these people have been
badly managed and there is nothing but
terror to be used against these pirates ;
degrading slavishness practised toward
them. 42, 234.
July 21, 1800. Concerning pur-
126
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Eaton, Capt. William (continued).
chase of captured Danish vessels. 26,
171.
Nov. 4, 1800. Danish ships bought
by Capt. E. redeemed by Danish com-
modore; thinks of buying another to
take some Barbary livestock to Amer-
ica; commerce threatened by the un-
pardonable delay of peace presents by
the U. S. ; desire to return home; ques-
tions and conjectures as to P.'s removal
from office ; suspicion that he was sacri-
ficed to secure the election ; if so, the
measure will defeat its own object ; ex-
pressions of interest and affection. 26,
219.
Dec. 23, 1808. Slavish truckling
to the despotism of France exhibited by
Mr. Giles's bill for enforcing the em-
bargo ; encloses letter written by him-
self to Col. D wight on the subject. 28,
435.
■ Jan. 2, 1809. To Gen. Bradley.
In behalf of Hamet Caramelli, called
Hamet Bashaw ; his application for re-
lief from the U. S. government. 29,
12.
Jan. 10, 1809. In regard to let-
ters from himself to Thomas Dwight
and Gen. Bradley ; pension paid to
Hamet Bashaw. 29, 10.
Jan. 10, 1810. Request for return
of Capt. E.'s letter to Thomas Dwight ;
Mr. Bradley's and Mr. Giles's resolu-
tions ; Giles should be put in to succeed
the Barrons as admiral of our fleets ;
how England would tremble ! hates the
cackling of ganders. 29, 229.
Baton, William. Sept. 19, 1797. False
evidence of Ripley and Odiorne in regard
to Col. P.'s complicity in the plot
against Spanish possessions in Florida.
7, 196. [Bi. 3, 403.]
June 12, 1798. On the question
whether Capt. E. wishes to retain his
consulship at Tunis. 8, 551. ■
Oct. 31, 1798. Notice of depart-
ure of vessels for Algiers. 9, 541.
■ Dec. 24, 1798. Requesting par-
ticular information about forces, harbors,
etc., of Tunis. 10, 135£.
Jan 11, 1800. Ratification of treaty
with Tunis ; stipulat ions of the Bey
extremely burdensome ; expediency of a
U. S. fleet in the Mediterranean ; advan-
tages of a peaceful commerce to be
urged on the Bey. 13, 49.
■ Jan. 13, 1800. Barbary wheat and
sheep sent home by Capt. E. ; compensa-
tion of consuls to Barbary States should
be increased, but they should not engage
in trade; French Military successes. 13,
61.
Jan. 17, 1800. In regard to the
present of jewels demanded by the Bey
of Tunis ; to be avoided if possible ; if
not, to be procured in England rather
than in Tunis. 13, 89.
Feb. 11, 1800. Lumber to be
shipped in the Hero for Tunis; gun-
powder to go in an armed vessel;
spirited conduct of Commodore Camp-
bell in reducing Tripoli to reason ; mu-
tual dislike of Capts. O'Brien and Cath-
cart. 13, 174.
Ebeling, Prof. Christoph Daniel, of
Hamburg, 1741-1817. May 28, 1798.
Thanks for laws of North Carolina;
admiration for P.'s State papers ; offers
a copy of Prof. E.'s Description of
United States. 22, 175.
Ebeling, Prof. C. D. Mar. 28, }798.
Sending Laws of North Carolina. 3,
262.
Ebeling, Prof. C. D., answers calumnies
on the U. S. written by one Bulow (S.
Williams), 21, 21 ; his character and
list of American books desired by him
for his History of the U. S. (S. Wil-
liams), 83.
Eddy, E. July 26, 1797. To W. Rawle.
Suggesting that important facts relating
to the Southwest may be discovered by
tracing the connection between Oliver
Phelps, Gen. Matthews, and a New Eng-
land Judge. 41, 367.
3.1 ie, John, Clerk of Common Pleas, York
Co., Pa. Sept. 2, 1799. From J. Wag-
ner returning alien certificates for addi-
tions. 12, 2.
Education, observations on (N. Webster)
5, 376 ; (Dr. Craigie ?), 385 ; (/. Pick-
ering'), 35, 4 ; and instruction of youth
an art yet in its infancy (C. F. Mercer,
1827), 32, 290.
Edwards, Enoch. Aug. 21, 1796. Cor-
respondence between Mr. Monroe and
the French government on its way
state of French affairs. 20, 336.
Sept. 1, 1797. Invitation to Col.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
127
P. to stay at Mr. E.'s house during the
absence of Col. P.'s family at Trenton.
41, 374.
Edwards, Joshua, certificate authorizing
him to receive books and information
relating to Q. M. G. department. 12,
287.
Eelking, Baron d', Syndic of Bremen. May
20, 1797- Appointment of F. J. Wich-
chausen as U. S. Consul at Bremen. 37,
162 [copy].
Eglantiue, brig, must be proved not a fast
sailer before being cleared for a French
port, 1798 {A. Bonamy). 9, 587.
Egleston, Azariah. Paymaster, 1st Mass.
Reg. Aug. 23, 1783. Receipt for
money taken from Paymaster-General
to deliver to Col. P. 56, 407.
Ejectment, opinion as to sheriff's obliga-
tion to serve writs of (W. Lewis), 58,
296 ; opinions of Miers Fisher and
Roger Sherman (0. Gore), 298.
Mired, Capt. Thomas. Sept. 11, 1798.
In regard to his command of the Sally,
and complaint against Mr. Montgomery,
consul at Alicante. 9, 296.
— Oct. 21, 1798. Necessity of prov-
ing his citizenship. 9, 500.
Electricity, used for Gen. Hazen in paraly-
sis (XL Hay). 19,46.
Eliot, Rev. Andrew, 1718-1778. See
Boston. New North Church.
Eliot, Samuel Atkins, 1798-1862. Oct.
26, 1827. Acknowledging receipt of
Col. P's Review of the Adams-Cunning-
ham correspondence ; interest inspired
by the subject. 32, 312.
Eliza, brig, account of case of capture by
Barbary corsair (G. Parsons), 8, 568;
directions for disposing of (G. Parsons),
7, 417 ; 9, 409 (T. Williams), 410.
| Eliza, ship, captured by the Thetis, 1796,
and recaptured (Lieut Gov. of Va.),
36, 212; (W. Rawle), 258; (R. Liston),
262.
•Elizabeth, ship, Great Britain had no right
to capture for contravening laws of the
U. S. (R. Kino). 13, 453.
JEUery, Christopher, M. C. from Rhode
Island, caned by John Rutledge of
South Carolina, 1802. 26, 298.
\Ellery, Edmund T., Clerk of U. S. Court
in Rhode Island. Jan. 18, 1799. Erom
J. Wagner. Mr. E 's case referred to
Mr. Champlin. 10, 249.
Ellery, William, Collector of Newport.
June 28, 1799. Returning money sent
to pay for protest of sea-captain against
impressment of men. 11, 336.
Sept. 13, 1799. Proofs of citizen-
ship of James Simmons, an impressed
seaman. 12, 55.
Ellicott, Andrew, civil engineer, 1754-
1820. Aug. 8, 1788. Congratulations
on Col. P.'s return to his family after
being kidnapped ; lukewarm council at
Wilkesbarre ; illness of John Eranklin.
19, 70.
Nov. 14, 1797. Information in re-
gard to a conspiracy for forming a new
empire on the Mississippi, in which Gen.
Wilkinson was implicated. 21, 341.
Dec. 27, 1803. Thanks for Mr.
Tracy's speech [on the amendment of
the Constitution relating to the election
of President] ; is opposed to it, as lead-
ing to a consular government or mon-
archy; laments the torrent of innovation ;
firm stand against it made by the gov-
ernor of Pennsylvania, Mr. W. Barton,
and Mr. E. himself; unpopularity and
abuse obtained thereby ; Mr. Barton's
work on innovations ; necessity of union
among Federalists ; sends copies of ad-
dress to the citizens of Lancaster, and
asks for copy of Burr's vindication.
26, 361.
Eeb. 15, 1805. Acquittal of Judge
Chase ; the election of Duaue and Henry
into the direction of the Bank one of the
last dying struggles of demagogism in
Pennsylvania ; constitutionalists stand
firm. "27, 128.
April 13, 1808. Satisfaction with
Col. P.'s letter to Gov. Sullivan ; Mr.
E.'s cipher despatches respecting Gen.
Wilkinson have been withheld, and he
would be unable to make copies from
memory ; the present administration was
minutely informed of the whole transac-
tion in "the year 1801 ; though Mr. Jef-
ferson denies it, it is nevertheless true.
28, 297.
March 12, 1811. Helvetius and
Montesquieu the sources of some of
Mr. Jefferson's writings. 29, 436.
May 17, 1812. Money supplied by
the U. S. government to Gen. Matthews
to be used in assisting the insurrection
in Florida; if Mr. Henry's reputed
128
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Ellicott, Andrew (continued).
mission was an outrage, is this any less
so ? Means taken to increase the effect
of the Henry disclosures in the South ;
false statements made to the people by
Democratic papers in regard to the de-
pression in cotton, to inflame them
against Great Britain. 30, 43.
Ellicott, Andrew. Sept. 14, 1796. In-
structions to Mr. E. as commissioner
for running the boundary line between
the U. S. and Florida. 36, 238 [copy].
Sept. 17, 1796. Farther instruc-
tions ; in regard to Indians on the
Florida boundary line. 36, 243 [copy].
June 10, 1797. Natchez territory;
introducing Gen. Matthews. 6, 345.
June 11, 1797. French affairs and
spoliation. 6, 347.
June 16, 1797. Expenses of
Robert Knox for bringing despatches
from Natchez. 6, 428.
July 14, 1797. Letter of Chevalier
de Yrujo, attacking the U. S. govern-
ment ; affairs of the Natchez district.
6, 411.
July 28, 1797. Gov. Blount and
his plots ; not a shadow of foundation
exists for the report of a British expedi-
tion against Florida; attempt of Mr.
Adet to excite insurrection in Canada;
some symptoms of a change for the
better in France. 37, 219 [copy] .
Aug. 10, 1797. Enclosing letter
for J. Elliott. 7, 66.
■ Aug. 30, 1797. Affairs on the
Mississippi ; treachery of the Baron de
Carondelet and other Spanish officers;
prospects of peace in France ; yellow
fever in Philadelphia. 7, 133.
Feb. 12, 1798. Natchez territory;
dissensions to be avoided ; commission-
ers sent to France ; necessity for econ-
omy in running boundary line. 8, 128.
Mar. 27, 1798. Temporary gov-
ernment for Natchez territory ; slavery
clause; forts to be evacuated. 8, 255.
Apr. 1, 1798. Spanish orders to
evacuate Mississippi forts counter-
manded ; Natchez government ; U. S.
envoys in France. 8, 301.
Apr. 26, 1798. Mississippi forts
evacuated ; government of Mississippi
territory ; slave trade abolished ; effects
of publication of despatches from the
envoys to France; defensive measures
of. Congress. 8, 382.
May 11, 1798. Organization of
government of Mississippi territory. 8,
431.
June 1, 1798. Departure of en-
voys from France ; Switzerland and
Rome revolutionized; intercourse with
France stopped by Congress. 8, 505.
Aug. 30, 1798. Col. John McKee
had no connection with Gov. Blount's
plot, and possessed the confidence of the
government; consul and vice-consul at
New Orleans ; new government of
Mississippi territory ; tents for Mr. E.'s
use, and excessive expenses incurred by
him ; criticisms of his letter concerning
the Choctaws, and regret at differences
with military officers. 37, 331 [copy].
Oct. 4, 1798. Boundary line be-
tween Georgia and Florida ; news from
Europe ; French capture of Malta ; new
coalition against France ; England re-
mains firm and undaunted ; change of
political sentiment in the U. S. 37,
349 [copy].
May 20, 1799. Requesting ex-
planation of the enormous expenses of
running Florida boundary line. 11,
120.
Jan. 30, 1800. Best method of trans-
mitting money to the commission for
running the Florida boundary line;
guard and laborers purposely withdrawn
by Gov. Gayoso. 13, 144.
Dec. 19, 1803. On the proposed
amendment to the Constitution relating
to the election of President and Vice-
President. 14, 59.
Jan. 3, 1804. Extract from a letter
on the amendment to the Constitution.
14, 76.
Ellicott, Andrew, his Indian mission to
Presqu' Isle, 1790 (S. Hodgdon), 35,
102 : ,his report on Presqu' Isle, 196 ;
notes on his journal, 54, 242 ; appointed
commissioner for running the boundary
line between the U. S. and Florida, 36,
238 ; complaints of Baron de Carondelet
that he incited the Natchez insurrection
(J. Mc Henry), 6, 343; (J. Adams), 7,
342 ; complaints against him by T.
Freeman {W. Sargent), 11, 113': (T.
Freeman), 115.
Ellicott, Joseph and Benjamin. Aug.
i
HISTORICAL INDEX.
129
7, 17S3. Road opened by them through
wild lauds iu Pennsylvania. 19, 136.
Elliot, Simon, of Boston. Mar. 18,
1809. Invitation to a public dinner in
Boston, given to Federal members of
Congress. 29, 126.
Elliott, James, surveyor in the Spanish
service, inquiry for (A. Ellicott). 7, 66,
145.
Ellsworth, Oliver, Chief Justice of the
U. S. Supreme Court, 1745-1807- Dec.
12, 1798. Thanks for, and approval of
Judge Addison's Charge on Liberty of
Speech ; ideas on the sedition act, and
repeal of the same; congratulations on
the British successes; "not that they
had not power enough, but the French
had too much." 23, 362.
'- — Sept. 19, 1799. Col. P.'s letters
received, and not answered on account
of pressure of Circuit Court business ;
i has written very plaiuly to the President
concerning suspension of mission to
I France, but endeavored not to give
offence. 25, 171.
— Sept. 20, 1799. Remarks on Col.
P.'s draught of instructions to envoys ;
the style in some instances is more spir-
ited than is perhaps necessary, or would
be evidential of a conciliatory temper.
25, 177.
Sept. 26, 1799. Letter received
from President Adams expressing his
intention to postpone the mission to
France. 25, 191.
Oct. 1, 1799. Returning "evi-
dences of Mr. Cabot's forecast and zeal ;
the President says you will furnish me
with some letters to amuse me ; he does
not know how highly I have been fav-
ored already." 25, 198.
Oct. 5, 1799. Agreeing with Judge
Marshall's views as to the rdle cP equi-
page; inexpediency of insisting on our
construction ; extract from letter written
; to the President approving the suspen-
' sion of the mission to France. 25, 206.
Oct. 16, 1800. Driven from pub-
1 lie life by illness ; Mr. E.'s best efforts
1 have not obtained in France what justice
required, but have accomplished some-
thing ; hopes Col. P. will think what
they have obtained better than nothing.
26, 216.
— ■ Oct. 31, 1803. Thanks for the
President's message and copies of treaty
with France; the Louisiana business
strikes Mr. E. much as it does Col. P. ;
invitation to visit him. 26, 317.
Ellsworth, Oliver. June 30, 1796. Ques-
tions in regard to method of proceeding
to prevent sales in American ports of
British prizes taken by French priva-
teers. 36, 140 [copy]
Sept. 11,1799. Submitting draught
of Instructions to envoys to France, for
Mr. E.'s consideration. 12, 43.
Sept. 13, 1799. Communicating
reasons laid before the President for the
suspension of the mission to France, on
account of the unsettled state of affairs.
12, 52.
— — Sept. 16, 1799. Enclosing letter
from W. V. Murray, of May 28 ; re-
markable that Mr. Murray expresses no
doubts as to the expediency of the mis-
sion to France; Mr. M.'s delight at
being appointed; Judge Davie's satis-
faction. 12, 69.
Sept. 28, 1799. In regard to Mr.
E.'s doubts as to the ultimatum con-
cerning the role a" equipage ; Gen. Mar-
shall's opinion ; expected arrival of the
President. 12, 118.
Oct. 4, 1799. Arrival of Gov.
Davie at Philadelphia; inauspicious
time to negotiate with France. 12,
152.
Oct. 16, 1799. Enclosing letter
from President Adams. 12, 190.
Oct. 22, 1799. In regard to sup-
plies of money; wishes that Mr. E.
might be spared crossing the Atlantic.
12, 259.
Oct. 28, 1799. Enclosing letter for
Wm. Smith; a favorable circumstance
for the mission to France, that it is re-
gretted by the Democrats. 12, 294.
— — Jan. 6, 1800. Reception of the
President's speech relating- to the mis-
sion to France in Congress ; disappro-
bation oi the Senate; St. Domingo news.
13, 23, 24.
Ellsworth, Oliver, nominated by President
Adams one of three commissioners to
treat with France, 1799 {G. Cabot),
10, 417 ; accepts to avoid a greater evil,
417 ; public mind composed by his nomi-
nation {W. Smith), 443; his patriotism
in accepting the mission to France (G.
17
130
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Ellsworth, Olliver (continued).
Cabot), 12, 50; encourages President
Adams's inclination toward a suspension
(G. Washington), 162; alternative of
his refusal, the appointment of Madison
or Burr (G. Cabot), 260; suggested,
with C. C. Pinckney, as Presidential
candidates, instead of Adams and Jef-
ferson (S. Higginson), 12, 375.
Ellsworth, Oliver, and Davie, William Rich-
ardson, envoys to France, 1799. Oct.
21, 1799. Information as to foreign
ports and consuls. 12, 205.
Oct. 23, 1799. About Joseph
Sands, arrested and imprisoned in
Prance. 12, 266.
Oct. 26, 1799. Instructions for
proceedings on first arrival ; Col. P. re-
commends reserve. 12, 288.
Oct. 26, 1799. Instructions ; Col.
P. advises waiting at some port out of
Prance, until assured of the disposition
of the government ; money affairs. 12,
291.
and Murray, Wm. V. Oct. 22, 1799.
Instructions. 12, 209. [Bi. 3, 394.]
Jan. 6, 1800. Death of Gen.
Washington ; universal funeral honors ;
proposal in the House of Representa-
tives to disband the twelve new regi-
ments ; negotiations for an explanatory
article on the British treaty. 13, 25.
■ ■ Jan. 20, 1800. Proposal of Mr.
Nicholas in Congress for disbanding new
regiments negatived ; death of Gov. Rut-
ledge of South Carolina; resolutions of
1799 in Virginia and Kentucky legis-
latures persisted in. 13, 101.
Jan. 20, 1800. Commission con-
firming Gov. Davie's appointment sent
by Mr. Lague ; request for interference
to obtain certificates for Mr. Holker.
13, 102.
Feb. 14, 1800. Although accredited
to the Directory, the envoys are em-
powered to treat with the existing gov-
ernment of France. 13, 193, 195.
Mar. 7, 1800. Report that the
envoys had arrived at Lisbon; naval
news ; engagement between the Con-
stellation and a French frigate ; renewal
of law prohibiting commercial inter-
course with France ; suspension of en-
listments. 13, 244.
Apr. 9, 1800. Though accredited
to the Directory, the envoys are em-
powered to treat with the existing gov-
ernment without new letters of credence;
U. S. S. Portsmouth sent to bring them
back. 13, 378.
Mmslie, John, U. S. Consul at Cape of
Good Hope. Feb. 24, 1799. Instruc-
tions for consuls. 10, 411.
Dec. 18, 1799, request for exertion
to obtain release of Richard Butler, an
impressed seaman, 12. 485.
Mar. 18, 1800. Frigate Congress,
ordered to convoy East India ships, put
back dismasted; case of the Pacific;
question of condemnation of re-captured
vessels for salvage. 13, 289.
Elphinstone, Capt. Thomas, R. N. Aug.
2, 1797. To James Simpson. Respect-
ing American seamen impressed by order
of Earl St. Vincent; only those having
protections will be released. 8, 69.
Elster, Casper, of Luzerne Co., Pa.
Feb. 1, 1787. Oath of allegiance to
the State of Pennsylvania. 57, 108.
Emancipation, sudden, a greater evil than
slavery (C. C. Pinckney). 37, 54.
Embargo on American vessels in France
taken off, 1798 (T. Pinckney), 9, 455 ;
1799 (J. Adams), 12, 200.
Embargo law, passed Dec. 1807 (T. Fitz-
simons), 28, 121, 170; (J. McHen-
ry), 125; (T. Truxtun), 129, 303;
(G. Cabot), 133, 167, 178, 210, 219,
350, 390; (T. Williams), 139, 149;
(W. Rawle), 143; (W. Gray), 147;
(J. Hopkinson), 158,331; (B. Good-
hue), 165; (R. King), 176, 224; (E.
Carrington), 183 ; (J. Cushing), 191,
261 ; (R. Peters), 205 ; (J. Sullivan),
236; (G. II. Rose), 344; (J. For-
ward), 385; (J. Marshall), 412; in-
sanity among sailors produced by (S.
Coates), 404 ; letter to the Governor of
Massachusetts on (/. Sullivan), 14, 181 ;
inability of, to injure England or any
one but the U. States (J. R. Coates),
14, 242; resolutions of Mass. legisla-
ture in regard to, and reasons for delay
by Mass. senators in acting thereupon
(C. Gore), 272; feeling in Mass. in re-
gard to (I. Thorndike), 29, 79 ; pro-
ceedings in Congress on (T. Williams),
38, 122 ; its advantage to Great Britain
(T. Williams), 131; 138; remarks on,
47, 101 ; notes on, 54, 131, 134, 135,
HISTORICAL INDEX.
131
162, 169 ; effect produced in Amster-
dam by notice of, 138 ; speech, Nov.
30, 1808, on Mr. Hillhouse's motion for
repealing, 48, 33 ; in answer to Mr.
Anderson on, 43; on bill for farther
enforcing, Dec. 21, 1808, 49 ; report
of Mr. Crawford's speech on Mr. Hill-
house's resolution for repealing, 54,
160 ; extracts of letters from J. Adams
on, 161, 163; meeting in Beverly
against, 179 ; recommended by Mr.
Madison, 1813, 55, 5 ; information of
J. B. Bond as to, 10 ; notes of debates
on Webster's resolutions on, 1813, 55,
11.
Emerson, Rev. Brown, of Salem, Mass.,
1778-1872. July 27, 1815. Error in
the election of officers of the Salem Bible
Society, by which J. Pickering was made
a trustee instead of T. Pickering, as was
intended. 44, 118.
Emerson, Joseph, of New London, Conn.
Jan. 10, 1800. Erom J. Wagner, in
relation to his son, Emerson, an
impressed seaman. 13, 45.
Smery, Nathaniel. See Joy, Timothy
Medey.
Emigration, immense, from Europe to
America, 1801 (S. Hodgdon). 42,
302.
^mmerton, Jeremiah. June 22, 1775.
Certificate as to money due Jacob New-
hall for refreshments for Salem troops
on their march to Cambridge. 56, 37.
mott, James, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y.,
1771-1850. Apr. 3, 1810. In regard
to handbill charging Col. P. with mis-
appropriation of public money. 38, 185 ;
48, 62 [newspaper cuttings].
$mott, James. Apr. 6, 1810. In regard
to Col. P.'s accounts as Secretary of
State, and the handbill mentioned by
Mr. E. 38, 185; 48, 62 [newspaper
cuttings].
England, extreme difficulty of a Erench
i invasion of, demonstrated (T. Truxtun,
1803), 26, 318 ; Col. P.'s reasons for
thinking an invasion likely (T. Trux-
i tun), 14, 49.
English, Thomas, St. Petersburg. Eeb. 23,
1799. Answer to offer of services to
erect cannon-foundries in the U. S. 10,
* 408.
Inlistment agreement, forms for. Eeb.
11775. 56, 25, 26.
Enlistments, in the South for unlawful set-
tlements, 1797 (J. Sitgreaves), 7, 3;
{Governors of N. C, S. C, Georgia and
Tenn.), 13 ; (U. S. Hist. Attorneys), 16 ;
{J. Adams), 17; (/. Clay), 23; in Mas-
sachusetts, Mar. 1778 (W. Wetmore),
17, 126.
Envoys to France, second commission,
1799, ordered to prepare for the voyage
(W. V. Murray), 12, 6 ; (J. Adams),
191. See Ellsworth, Olivier, et al.
Epaminondas, parallel between Washing-
ton and. 46, 400.
Eppes, John Wayles, son-in-law of Mr.
Jefferson, attack on Col. P. in the House
of Representatives, 1809 (Rev. /. Ma-
son), 14, 176; (/. Jay), 122; (T. Wil-
liams), 29, 44; (J. Wagner), 331; his
expressions of hatred for Scotchmen,
55, 82.
Erie Canal, its preposterousness demon-
strated, 1816 (S. Preston). 44, 138.
Erskine, David Montagu, 2d Baron
Erskine, 1776-1855, British minister to
the U. S. Aug. 1, 1809. Letter to a
friend in regard to the formal recogni-
tion of him required by Mr. Canning,
38, 146 ; 43, 255 [copy].
Erskine, David Montagu, 2d Baron, his
weakness and credulity as British minis-
ter to the U. S. 46, 338.
Erskine, Robert, 1735-1780, geographer
to the army, pay and allowances of (G.
Washington). 39, 274.
Erskine, Thomas, Lord, his letter to Wash-
ington, expressing reverence for his char-
acter. 46, 339.
Esmenard, . July 1, 1798. Letter
to his uncle, describing a journey to
Knoxville, where he was taken for an
emissary of the Erench Directory. 23,
31.
Essex Bar, application of T. P. for ad-
mission to. Dec. 31, 1768. 33, 4.
Essex County Committee of Safety.
May, 1775. Registry of Deeds to be
removed l:o Topsfield ; request for infor-
mationfrom the Committee of Correspon-
dence in Salem as to amount of money
due from the town of Salem to the
Province. 33, 127 [copy].
Essex County Convention, July 21, 1812,
draught of address at. 50, 146.
Justices of Peace. June, 1777-
Notification that warrants have been
132
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
!
Essex Justices of Peace {continued).
issued for the election of a Register of
Deeds in place of T. P. 53, 100.
Essex County, Selectmen of towns in. June,
1777. Warrant from county judge to
convene freeholders for the election of a
Register of Deeds. 53, 98.
Mar. 20, 1786. In regard to office
of Register of Deeds in case of death of
John Pickering. 5, 383.
Essex First Regiment. Apr. 13, 1776.
Petition to the General Court of field
officers, setting forth the evils of so
extensive an exemption from military
duty as is allowed. 33, 146. [Rev.
Pet. 1, 402.]
Essex First Regiment, Officers of. Dec.
26, 1774. Necessity of conscientious
military drill. 5, 16. [Bi. 2, 6.]
May 30, 1775. Notice of trans-
ports off Salem harbor; unless more
vessels of force should appear, it will be
best for the militia now marching in to
return home. 5, 24.
Essex First Regiment, order to organize,
56, 76; list of officers in, 78, 101^;
returns of companies of, 106-126.
Essex Freeholders. Sept. 27, 1774. Cir-
cular in regard to office of Register of
Deeds, 5, 14 ; 33, 114. [Bi. 1, 58, 59 ;
Printed bills, 116, 117-]
Sept. 27, 1774. Letter of W.
Pickman and others [unsigned], recom-
mending T. P. for office of Register of
Deeds. ' 5, 15 ; 33, 115. [Bi. 1, 59.]
May 31, 1777- Being obliged to
resign the post of Register of Deeds for
that of Adjutant-General, Col. P. begs
that his brother John Pickering may be
elected in his stead. 33, 176. [Bi. 1,
139.]
Essex Gazette. Nov. 22, 1773. Dr.
Latham and the Suttonian method of
inoculation. 33, 34 [newspaper].
Mar. 8, 1774. Letter in regard to
inoculation of Rev. S. Occum. 33, 56
[newspaper].
Apr. 5, 1774. Letter signed P. H.,
in defence of Dr. Latham and attacking
the Lover of Truth. 33, 76 [news-
paper].
Essex Junto, reproached by President John
Adams (C. C. Pinckney), 13, 524; {G.
H. Rose), 14, 202; Mr. Adams's affec-
tation of believing it a mischievous
faction, while he knew better (S. Hig-
ginson), 26, 15 ; meaning of the term
perverted to signify those Federalists
who disapproved of the war of 1812
(C. P. Mercer, 1827), 32, 289 ; origin
of the term {the same), 16, 205 ;. re-
marks on, 51, 323.
Essex Register, Mar. 28, 1812, cutting
from, in regard to the Haverhill Plot,
showing that Messrs. Eaton and Win-
gate were victims of an impostor. 44,
23.
Essex Register of Probate, candidates for
office of, 1804 {C. Strong). 14, 109.
Essex Registry of Deeds, business of, 1791
(J. Pickering). 19, 212.
Estaing, Charles Hector Theodat, Count d',
1729-1794, sails from Newport, 1778
(B. Goodhue), 17, 206 ; reported suc-
cess in the West Indies, 1779 (G. Wil-
liams), 287 ; condemned at Martinique,
as not fit to command a fleet (/. Pick-
5, 115 ; sends special sloop of
war to America with news of peace,
1783 (President of Congress), 34,
158.
Estrada, Juan Jose, Governor of St.
Augustine. May 9, 1812. To Gov,
ernor Mitchell of Georgia. It having
been loudly proclaimed that the govern-
ment disapproved the hostile conduct of
Gen. Matthews and Com. Campbell in
East Florida, Don Juan had flattered
himself that the U. S. troops would have
been withdrawn ; until that is done, he
can enter into no treaty, and acknowl-
edges no other authority south of the
dividing line of the treaty of 1795. 55,
34 [copy].
Etiquette, Col. P. appealed to in a dispute
on, between Mr. Jefferson's administra-
tion and the British minister ; Mr. J.'s
departure from the courteous custom of
Washington {R. Peters). 14, 68.
Ettwein, John, Moravian bishop and
President of United Brethren, 1721-
1802. Mar. 11, 1797. Request to as-
sist J. Heckewelder in procuring Acts]
of Congress relating to grants of land,]
to the Society. 21, 57.
Europe, effect in, of warlike preparation
in America, 1798 {W. V. Murray), 10,lj||
45 ; infatuation of nations of, in not
combining to resist France {B. Goodhue)
11, 206; increasing importance of the
HISTORICAL INDEX.
133
U. S. in (£. Washington), 10, 365;
dignity of the U. S. lowered in, by the
nomination of a new minister to Prance
(R. King), 391, 394.
Eustace, Gen. John Skey, 1760-1805.
May 29, 1798. Brings despatches from
Mr. Murray ; packets seized and opened
by officer of a British frigate; offers
copy of the new Batavian constitution.
22,"l83.
— Oct. 23, 1798. Concerning a pam-
phlet written by Gen. E. on the late rela-
tions with France, containing a letter to
Col. P. 23, 258.
— Nov. 1, 1798. Transmitting printed
letter from himself to Col. P. cut from
a newspaper. 23, 279.
— Feb. 9, Apr. 1, 1799. Requesting
return of his works, borrowed by Col.
P. 24, 67, 200.
— Extracts from work published in
1798. 9, 554.
Eustace, Gen. John Skey. Oct. 30, 1798
Requesting a copy of printed letter ad-
dressed to Col. P. 9, 533.
— Apr. 8, 1799. Returning papers.
10, 574.
Eustace, Gen. John S., unprincipled char-
acter of {W. V. Murray), 8, 491 ; efforts
of W. V. Murray for his reformation,
491 ; remarkable statements of, concern-
ing Col. P. (A. Hamilton), 10, 575;
W. V. Murray's opinion of him, 22, 71.
Sustis, Dr. William, Governor of Massa-
chusetts and Secretary of War. 1753-
1825. Oct. 29, 1800. Letter to
Columbian Centinel denying charges
alleged to have been made against him,
with notes on his letter. 54, 68 [copy].
— [No date]. Suggestions as to
Q. M. G. department. 54, 341.
ijVans, Griffith, of Philadelphia. 1797-
1799 ? Questions to be put to Mr.
James Monroe, relative to his conduct
while minister to Prance. 42, 175.
— ■ June 28, 1799. Remarks on the
principles established by the Commis-
sioners under the 6th article of the
British treaty. 42, 173.
— Dec. 24, 1808. Thanks for speeches
| on the embargo, and for Col. P.'s exer-
tions on behalf of the country ; singu-
j larity of public delusions ; compared to
i those of the schismatics of old ; Mr.
' Jefferson has persuaded his followers
that they are suffering a political martyr-
dom. 28, 423.
Dec. 12, 1809. Misrepresentations
of the National Intelligencer as to the
diplomatic correspondence with Mr. P. J.
Jackson ; popular prejudice ; defection
of Jackson and Relf's newspaper ;
Bronson and a few other advocates of
common sense, all who are left to op-
pose the storm ; uncertain what will be
done in Washington, and asks for infor-
mation. 29, 188.
Dec. 30, 1809. Enclosing return
of captures of American vessels insured
in Philadelphia since the raising of the
embargo. 29, 203.
Mar. 13, 1816. On the national
bank bill; demoralization of Philadel-
phia banks. 31, 63.
Evans, Griffith, expenses as Secretary to
Commissioners under the 6th article of
British treaty (O. Wolcott). 6, 328.
Evans, Oliver, 1755-1819. Dec. 10,
1805. Account of machines invented
bv Mr. E. ; observations on patents.
43, 71.
Evans, Samuel. Jan. 5, 1814. Recall-
ing himself as an old Revolutionary offi-
cer to Col. Pickering's remembrance ;
inquiries for Messrs. Lutterloh and
Anspach. 30, 184.
Eveleigh, , of South Carolina, ap-
pointed Comptroller of the Treasury,
1798 (S. Hodgdon). 58, 19.
Everett, Alexander Hill, 1792-1847.
Author of anonymous article in Boston
Patriot, Sept. 14, 1824, on P.'s Brief
Remarks {John Jay), 15, 419 ; his ac-
cusations against Col. P. of intrigue
with Mr. Canning, 48, 56.
Everett, Edward, 1794-1865. Mar. 17,
1815. Intends going to Europe, and
requests a letter of introduction to* Mr.
Liston in Constantinople, and to Mr.
G. H. Rose. 30, 389.
Sept. 27, 1827- Asking for infor-
mation iix behalf of an old Revolution-
ary soldier entitled to a pension. 32,
310.
Everett, Edward, letters of introduction
(R Liston), 15, 96, 97 ; (G. H. Rose),
98 ; opinion respecting his views on
slavery, advanced to conciliate slave-
holders (J. Lowell), 32, 207, to; 16,
120; compared with Canning's views,
134
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Everett, Edward {continued).
50, 195 ; 55, 265 ; fallacy of his ideas
{A. Stevenson), 16, 106 ; extensively
noticed in newspapers (/. Lloyd), 119 ;
character of (/. Marshall), 16, 328 ;
remarks on his Review of Austin's Life
of E. Gerry (/. Marshall), 328.
Ewell, Dr. Thomas. Jan. 20, 1807.
Pit-coal as a manure ; if its cohesion be
properly destroyed, it must act as a
valuable one on worn-out farms. 14,
162.
Ewell, Dr. Thomas. Jan. 15, 1807. In
regard to his experiments on pit-coal as
a manure. 14, 161.
Ewing, John. Mar. 11, 1809. In com-
pliance with Mr. E.'s request to Col.
P. for speeches to be published ; Col. P.
will not be offended at any being
omitted because thought wanting in
merit. 14, 235.
Ewing, Rev. John, D.D., notes of his
speeches against the Wyoming confirm-
ing law in the Assembly of Pennsyl-
vania, 1790, 58, 208 ; his false repre-
sentations, 225.
Ewing, Samuel, anecdote of President J.
Adams's remark to him concerning Dem-
ocrats. 55, 208.
Ewing, William, of Geneseo River. Oct.
24, 1790. Offer to supply provisions
for Indians on their journey to Tioga, to
prevent their distressing the inhabitants.
61, 49.
Oct. 24, 1790. To Col. William
Wilson. Expediency of supplying the
Indians with provisions which Mr. E.
will furnish; Horatio Jones ill used in
not being employed at the conference at
Tioga. 61, 49.
Ewing, William, his scheme for detaining
the Indians at Geneseo River, 1790,
exposed by Col. P. 61, 111.
Exemption from military duty, 1776, pro-
test against (Essex First Regiment).
33, 146.
Expresses, arrangements for, between head
quarters and Boston, Aug. 1782 (J.
Mix), 56, 308 ; account of payments
for, 394.
Extradition, question of (R. Liston), 36,
84; (T. Chittenden), 85; (67. Washing-
ton), 86; in case of T. Nash {W. V.
Murray), 13, 259.
Eyeglasses, remarks on (Dr. I). Hosack).
16, 94.
Eyerman, Jacob, an insurgent German
preacher in Pennsylvania, arrest of (/.
Jay), 11, 136; 37, 421 ; arrested (/.
S. Hobart), 11, 242 ; 37, 422.
Eyres, Major Benjamin. Apr. 14, 1778.
Regretting a dispute between Major
Eyres and Col. Hartley's men, arising
from a mistake in orders. 33, 186.
F.
Faesh, John Jacob, of Mount Hope. Apr.
18, 1784. Inquiries as to price of pig-
iron. 5, 335.
Fairfax, Thomas, 3d Baron, Parliamentary
general, compared with Washington.
52, 133.
Eairlie, Capt. James, of New York.
Mar. 22, 1784. Notification that Col.
P. has been balloted for and elected a
member of the Whig Society. 40, 129,
130.
Fair lie, Capt. James. Apr. 9, 1784. In
answer to letter informing Col. P. of
his election to be a member of the Whig
Society. 34, 288.
Falconer, Capt. Nathaniel, of Philadelphia.
Oct. 12, 1797. Payment of advances
made by Capt. E. during Col. P.'s ab-
sence at Trenton. 7, 294.
Falmouth (Portland), Committee op
Correspondence in. See Committee
of Correspondence.
Family expenses, estimate of, 1778 (U>
Laurens). 5, 109.
Famin, Joseph Etienne, merchant of Tunis.
Dec. 20, 1798. Difficulties of negoti-
ating treaty with Tunis ; reasons for not
appointing M. Famin U. S. consul. 10,
107.
Famin, Joseph Etienne, an enemy to
America ; obnoxious clauses in Tunisian
treaty introduced by him (R. O'Brien),
10, 153; {W. Smith), 374; ill-spoken
of by French consul-general (W. Smith),
10,341, 374.
Farley, Brig. Gen. Michael, 1719-1789.
May 7, 1776. Order to make return of
number of men, quantity of powder and
HISTORICAL INDEX.
135
ammunition in the First Essex Regi-
ment ; and to cause every fourth man
to be equipped to march at short notice.
56, 79.
May 20, 1776. Order to the First
Essex Regiment to be in readiness to
march at a moment's warning. 56, 84.
June 15, 1776. Orders as to the
holding in readiness of one-fourth of the
First Essex Regiment for immediate
service. 56, 92.
July 11, 1776. Order to make re-
turn of number of men in the First Essex
Regiment, distinguishing the alarm list.
56, 95.
July 21, 1776. Order for the draft-
ing of one man in twenty-five of the
First Essex Regiment for service within
the Commonwealth. 56, 100.
Sept. 14, 1776. Order for the draft
of every fourth man from the First Essex
Regiment ; with copy of the Resolves of
the General Court. 56, 128.
Farmer's Brother (Oghmareyeawas),
Fish Carrier (Ojighte), Clear Sky
(Oyehrewane), and Cayoshota, chiefs
of the Six Nations. May 28, 1791. The
chiefs are uneasy and their heads intoxi-
cated by the different messages sent
them; were preparing themselves accor-
ding to the message of the Great Chief
to accompany Col. Procter, when they
received Gen. St. Clair's message calling
them to war with their own flesh and
blood, and contrary to Col. Procter's
mission; determined first to attend Col.
Pickering's invitation to a treaty where
these things may be explained to them.
60, 63.
Farmer's Brother, a Seneca chief, examina-
tion of, as to Hendrick Aupaumut's
negotiations with Western Indians, 59,
45 ; speeches at the treaty at Tioga,
1790, 61, 62, 64, 69, 80, 84, 95 ; cer-
tificate of character, 102.
Farmer s Weekly Museum, Walpole, N. H.
Dec. 13, 1797- Sending amount of
subscription to. 7, 540.
1 Farrar, Samuel, of Andover, Mass., 1784-
1864. Dec. 11, 1824. Sending copies
of Review of the Cunningham corre-
spondence for professors in the Andover
Theological Seminary. 15, 436.
i Farrouith, J. A. V., passport. 13, 435.
I Fast-Day, National, appointed by President
Adams, May 9, 1798 {Gov. of Tennes-
see), 8, 230; (W. Sargent), 234;
{Marshal of Kentucky), 235; (D. Hen-
ley), 236; appointed, 1799 (Govrs. of
States), 10, 495.
Fauchet, Jean Antoine Joseph, Min-
ister of France in the U. S. Oct. 31,
1794. Intercepted despatch No. 10;
on the state of parties in the U. S. and
the excise rebellion in Pennsylvania,
41, 153; translations, 163, 179; 52,
361.
■ Feb. 4, 1795. To the Commissioner
of Foreign Affairs. Intercepted des-
patch No. 16; relating to the treaty
with Great Britain of 1794 ; its effect
on France, and suggesting the re-acqui-
sition of Louisiana from Spain as a means
of counteracting that effect. 41, 190.
Feb. 16, 1795. To the Committee
of Public Safety. Intercepted despatch
in regard to the treaty between the U.
S. and Great Britain of 1794; com-
plaints made to Mr. Randolph, and his
evasive answers; urging that a treaty
be sent from France to anticipate Mr.
Jay ; suggesting the acquisition of Louisi-
ana and complaining of neglect and want
of orders. 41, 198.
Fauchet, Jean Antoine Joseph, account
of the translation of his intercepted
despatch No. 10 (A. Hamilton), 20,
103; to, 6, 156; his assertions un-
worthy of contradiction ( G. Wash-
ington), 8, 201; extracts from his
despatch in regard to E. Randolph (P.
Wing ate), 35, 314 ; his opinion of Ran-
dolph as " a false man" (/. Swan), 330;
seizure of his baggage by British frigate
(G. Washington), 20, 45; no money
applied by him to bribing members of
Congress, though he intimated that they
had their tariffs (Mem. of statement by
J. Swan), 35, 330 ; account of his pam-
phlet on American affairs (67. Washing-
ton), 37, 252, 261 ; date of his arrival,
Feb. 21, 1794, as Minister of France
(G. Meade), 10, 434 ; subscribes for 800
copies of the Aurora (S. Rochefon-
taine), 20, 109.
Fayette County, Kentucky, resolutions
passed at a meeting of persons opposed
to government measures, Aug. 1798
("enclosed in an anonymous letter to
President Adams]. 42, 62.
136
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
FEATHERSTONHAUGH, GEORGE WlLLIAM,
of Duanesburgh, N.Y., 1780-1866. Aug.
27, 1826. Copies of Memoirs of N. Y.
Board of Agriculture sent to both Col.
P. and Mr. Powell ; dissents from theo-
ries of Sir H. Davy and Sir J. Banks,
respecting mildew and blight; Sir J.
Banks, though a theorist, deserving of
much honor ; Col. P. rather hard upon
him ; gentlemen who stir in agricultural
matters deserve to be cherished rather
than criticised. 32, 221.
Featherstonhaugh, George William. July
25, 1826. Mistaken theories of Sir
Humphry Davy, with regard to grasses,
and mildew in wheat ; Sir Joseph Banks
undeserving of the title of a man of
science. 16, 127.
Febiger, Christian, Colonel 2d Virginia
Regiment, 1746-1796. Aug. 2, 1778.
Begging for supplies of clothing. 17,
195.
Apr. 19, 1790. Requesting, as
Treasurer of Pennsylvania, a copy of
accounts of government revenue in
Luzerne County, Pa. 6, 24.
Febiger, Christian. Sept. 3, 1790. Gov-
ernment revenue in Luzerne County, Pa.
6, 24.
Federal Balloon, absurdity of name for
Major McFarlaud's exercising machine
(/. Russell), 12, 103.
Federal Farmer. See Lee, R. H.
Federal majorities, caused by publication
of despatches from France, 1798 (/. Q.
Adams). 8, 323.
Federal measures, history of opposition to,
by the JefFersou party. 47, 221.
Federalism, defined as the solid principles
of government applied to a federate re-
public (G. Cabot), 14, 94; Federalism
and Republicanism, 46, 337.
Federalist, writers of different numbers
of (J. Story), 44, 299; to, 16, 326;
47, 119; different editions of (G. I.
Hopkins), 44, 307 ; 47, 257.
Federalists, the enlightened, strongly disap-
prove of President Adams's determina-
tion concerning mission to France, 1799
(R. King), 10, 395 ; 12, 315 ; peculiar
propriety of the name applied to the sup-
porters of government (E. Stevens), 11,
69 ; reasons for their discontent with the
times, 1804 (G. Cabot), 14, 93; unac-
countable behavior of, in the election of
Consul at Leghorn
1828 (F. Baylies), 32, 407; and Re-
publicans, remarks on, 51, 293 ; 52, 45,
55 ; and Antifederalists, 47, 187 ; char-
acterized by Ames, 1805, 199.
Felichi, , U. S
(W. Willis), 8, 114; (W. Seton), 156.
Fellows, Nathaniel. Aug. 9, 1798. Com-
mission for armed ship Nancy. 9, 173.
Fell's Point, brigantine, released by French
Consul at Corunna, 1798 (R. Furivance).
9. 618.
Feltus, Rev. Henry J., of Swedesboro',
N. J. Nov. 9, 1803. Expressions of
friendship ; describing the town of
Swedesboro', and asking for a visit from
Col. P. ; New Jersey under Democratic
rule; swarms of judges created; re-
gret at the absence of religious feeling.
26, 329.
- Jan. 31, 1804. Letter of condolence
and sympathy on the mental derange-
ment of William Pickering. 43, 19.
Fendall, Philip Ricord, 1794-1868, criti-
cism signed Servius Sulpitius, on J. Q.
Adams's Fourth of July oration, 1821
(W. Coleman). 15, 409.
Fenner, Arthur, Governor of Rhode Island,
1745-1805. Aug. 21, 1795. With
copies of letters to British charge d' af-
faires on Capt. Home's conduct at New-
port ; Gov. Fenner's letter a new ground
of accusation; request for affidavits of
facts therein stated. 35, 216 [copy].
Sept. 5, 1795. Although the Presi-
dent cannot directly use the military
force of the U. S. to compel the Africa
to depart, he authorizes the use of the
militia of Rhode Island to restrain all
intercourse with her. 35, 235 [copy].
Sept. 5, 1795. Determination of
the President on measures to vindicate
the sovereignty of the U. S. insulted by
Capt. Home ; request that the Governor
of Rhode Island communicate to Capt.
H. the President's orders to depart from
the jurisdiction of the U. S. 35, 236.
[Bi. 3, 238 ; copy.] •
■ Sept. 20, 1796. Request to name
a candidate for District Judge of Rhode
Island. 6, 227.
July 25, 1799. Acknowledging
the receipt of Laws of Rhode Island.
11, 492.
Dec. 3, 1799. Notification of forr
warding Acts of Congress. 12, 419.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
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Fenno, John. June 17, 1797. In regard
to the publication of the Acts of Con-
gress in Mr. F.'s Gazette. 6, 364.
Sept. 5, 1797. Concerning copies
of Col. P.'s letter to Chevalier de Yrujo.
7, 153.
» — 1798 ? Letter to Fenno's paper
defending Col. P. from misrepresen-
tations in the Aurora respecting the
capture of the French corvette L'Esper-
ance, by H. M. S. Argonaut. 54, 23
[copy].
Fenno, John, his paper furnished by gov-
ernment to officials (W. Sargent), 9,
256 ; his death from yellow fever, 1798
(S. Hodgdon), 42, 92.
Fenno, John Ward. Oct. 16, 1799.
Federal defeat in Pennsylvania; McKean
elected governor ; the President's nom-
ination of an embassy to France used
with great effect against Mr. Ross, the
Federal candidate. 25, 232.
Fenwick, Joseph, U. S. Consul at Bor-
deaux. Dec. 5, 1797- "Removal from
consulship at Bordeaux. 10, 9.
- Jan. 22, 1798. Notice of Mr. F.'s
removal from office. 8, 76.
- — Dec. 15, 1798. Revocation of Mr.
F.'s commission as consul at Bordeaux.
10, 61.
Fenwick, Joseph, principal owner of a
privateer to capture American ships (S.
Blanchard), 21, 289, 355 ; declaration
in regard to (H. Cozens et al), 299, 357-
Ferdinand, Prince of Asturias (Ferdi-
nand VII. of Spain). Mar., 1808. Let-
ter announcing his accession to the
throne and hoping for a continuance of
\ friendlv relations with the U. S. 29,
157 ; 43, 312 [copies].
Ferrers, John, of New York. May 1,
1799. Thanks for tender of informa-
j tion. 11, 5.
May 2, 1799. Requests informa-
tion concerning brig Hope. 11, 7.
■ July 24, 1799. Case of condemned
' brig Nancy of New York ; neutral ves-
j sels carrying from one enemy's port to
i another, liable to condemnation. 11,
483.
Feb. 4, 1800. Articles contraband
of war excepted from agreement for
' renewing trade with St. Domingo • tin
: plates to be considered contraband. 13,
t 155.
Mar. 22, 1800. Case of ship Pa-
cific, and question of condemnation for
salvage. 13, 320.
Fessenden, Thomas Green, editor of the
New England Farmer, 1771-1837. Nov.
13, 1822. Col. P. has mistaken Mr.
F.'s intention in sending him a copy of
the N. E. Farmer ; Mr. F. desires Col.
P. to accept it as a mark of esteem and
appreciation of his services as a public
character, and in the cause of agricul-
ture. 15, 289.
Fessenden, Thomas Green. Nov. 14, 1822.
Desires to subscribe for the paper ; ad-
vantage of inserting a summary of gen-
eral news in farming papers ; sends
communication on the construction of
gates. 15, 288.
-— Aug. 16, 21, 28, Sept. 5, 1825.
Letters on Mr. J. H. Powel's Reply,
and with articles for N. E. Farmer on
improving native cattle. 16, 52, 58.
- Sept. 20, 1825. Sending last
papers on improvement of cattle ; is
weary of the subject; anecdote of Dr.
Johnson. 16, 64.
May 1, 1826. Enclosing account
of Knight's theory of varieties in fruit ;
theory disputed by a writer in the Essex
Register; Mr. Lowell's opinion. 16,
122.
Finn, Rev. James, and 38 others of
Luzerne Co., Pa. Apr. 21, 1787.
Declaration of a desire that the elec-
tions for justices of the peace may take
place, and the laws of Pennsylvania be
submitted to. 57, 193.
Fish, Col. Nicholas, 1758-1833. Sept.
24, 1822. In regard to the life of Ham-
ilton; Mr. Coleman not of high stand-
ing or elevated character enough; Col.
P. the only man to whom the task can
be committed ; delight of Mrs. Hamilton
at his undertaking it. 31, 395.
Dec. 26, 1823. Rejoiced that the
Cunningham correspondence is not to be
palmed ^ff on the public without a denial ;
baseness of an attempt to vilify charac-
ter by a posthumous publication ; for-
tunate it was brought to light ; a public
vindication authorized, and an exposure
of the views and motives of the calum-
niator justified; General Hamilton; in-
formation furnished by Mr. Coleman.
32, 42.
18
138
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Fish, Col. Nicholas (continued).
Nov. 303 1825. The Newburgli
letters; never heard of any such letter
as Harvie's ; impossible that such a
thing should have been forgotten ; no
officer of the time has ever heard it
mentioned ; controversy between Mr.
King and the Hamiltons respecting the
MS. copy of Washington's Farewell
Address. 32, 185.
Fish, Col. Nicholas. July 30, 1822. In
regard to a biography of Hamilton ;
William Coleman recommended as biog-
rapher ; question of Washington's Fare-
well Address being written by Hamilton.
15,279 a.
Dec. 5, 1823. The Cunningham
correspondence ; Mr. Adams's attacks
upon Hamilton ; facts of Hamilton's
life ; begs for information ; Col. W. S.
Smith's career. 15, 338.
Oct. 24, 1825. General Armstrong
and the Newburgh letters; asking for
Col. F.'s recollection of the circum-
stances ; Washington's Farewell Ad-
dress. 16, 73.
Fish-Carrier, a Cayuga chief. Speeches,
Nov., 1794, in regard to the disposition
of their land. 62, 99, 102-105.
Fisher, Major H. Oct. 9, 1778. Method
of escorting prisoners taken in prizes.
5, 141.
Fisher, Dr. Joshua., of Beverly, Mass.,
174S-1833. Dec. 14, 1816. In regard
to Dr. F.'s dividends on U. S. Bank
stock ; thanks for Col. P.'s attention.
44, 168.
Oct. 12, 1826. Is unable to give
Col. P. any information about Dr. Joseph
Orne, as he left Beverly before Dr. F.
came there. 32, 235.
Fisher, Miers. Apr. 5, 1817- Barrel of
ale sent from Philadelphia to Col. P. ;
Dr. Logan's pleasure in P.'s society;
Mr. Cheves's regret at not being better
acquainted; farewell wishes. 31, 217.
[Bi. 4, 311.]
Fisher, Miers. Feb. 7, 1811. Inquiry as
to the assertion of Mr. Hale of Ports-
mouth, before the Revolution, concern-
ing the inordinate ambition of Mr.
Adams; and as to Mr. Fisher's own
conjecture respecting the effect on
France of the success of our Revolu-
tion. 14, 324.
May 5, 1817. Thanks for barrel
of ale; Mr. Cheves; regretted his ap-
proval of the war. 15, 152. [Bi. 4,
313.]
Fisher, Redwood S., statistician, 1782-
1856. Jan. 6, 1822. Regret at not
finding Col. P. at home; invitation to
visit him at New Hope, N. Y. 44, 240.
Fisher, Robert, application to the Presi-
dent for a nolle prosequi for crime com-
mitted in Cuba (/. Adams), 13, 211 ;
granted (Z. Hollingsworth), 214.
Fisher, Thomas. Apr. 17, 1793. Re-
ceipt for money paid for subpoenaing
witnesses in Wyoming land trials. 58,
337.
Fisheries of New England, 1816 (W.
Reed). 31, 30.
Fisk, Capt. John, and others. June 2, 6,
1780. Prizes of the Jack. 5, 161, 162.
Fisk, Capt. John, prizes taken by, 1777
(G. Williams), 17, 29 ; recommended
for command of a frigate, 1778 ( W. Wet-
more), 128.
Fiske, Dr. Oliver, of Worcester, 1762-1836.
July 30, 1825. Alluding to strictures
on Col. P.'s views in regard to improv-
ing the native breed of cattle ; inquiry
as to oxen exhibited in Worcester county.
16, 49.
Filch, Jabez G. June 29, 1798. Appoint-
ment as marshal in Vermont. 8, 612.
Fitch, Timothy, of Boston. Sept, 7, 1779.
Account of sale of coffee ; and remit-
tance of proceeds. 5, 141.
Fitzgerald, Col. John, of Alexandria, Va.
Dec. 1, 1784, May 21, 1785, June 23,
17S6. Note of John Bryce. 5,323,359,
397-
Aug. 24, 1797. Boxes for Gen.
Washington, to be forwarded to Mount
Vernon. 7, 116.
July 30, 1799 Passport for St.
Domingo to be delivered to F. G. Mar-
chal, if of satisfactory character. 11,
512.
Fitzsimons, Thomas, of Philadelphia,
1741-1811. Sept, 20, 1787. Inquiry
how far the confirming law is answering
its purpose, and whether it may not be
construed to admit claims to a much
greater extent than was originally in-
tended ; virulence of Pennsylvania land-
owners ; petition to appoint persons to
view the lands and determine on com-
HISTORICAL INDEX.
139
pensation; hope of passing the bill for
the elections, securing prisoners, etc.
57, 298.
Aug. 13, 1791. In behalf of Mr.
Patten, Postmaster at Philadelphia, that
he may be retained in his position. 19,
198.
Sept, 3, 1799. Surprise at the em-
barkation of the British commissioners,
under the 6th article of the treaty, with-
out notice to their colleagues ; a paper
prepared giving account of the subject.
25, 128.
Nov= 7, 1803. Asking for infor-
mation in respect to the construction
of the article of the convention with
Prance relating to indemnification for
spoliations. 26, 327=
Jan. 13, 1804. Thanks for letters ;
internal affairs of Pennsylvania ; mis-
chievous change in judiciary; alteration
of the Constitution ; St. Domingo com-
merce; difficulty of obtaining informa-
tion from representatives. 27, 34.
Jan. 26, 1804. Gen. Smith's bill
for the protection of American seamen ;
surprise and alarm excited by the power
therein given to the President ; must be
regarded by Great Britain as an indica-
tion of a very unfriendly spirit ; impress-
ment of our seamen better provided
against by negotiation ; justice of light
and harbor dues ; friendly spirit lately
shown by Great Britain, and increase of
American tonnage ; Mr. Monroe holding
a high tone at a time when every aggra-
vation has double force. 27, 47.
Feb. 22, 1804. Not much to be
hoped from convention with Spain;
American vessels flocking to St. Do-
mingo, and captures by French priva-
teers ; against bills for suspending com-
mercial intercourse, and Gen. Smith's
bill ; question of impressments. 27, 64.
Feb. 23, 1804. Resolutions pro-
posed by John Randolph on the subject
of Georgia claims, an outrage on com-
mon honesty ; begs for information. 27,
63.
Nov. 23, 1804. Representation to
Congress preparing in the Chamber of
Commerce in Philadelphia, on oppressive
import and collection laws ; hopes of
finding an advocate in Col. P. ; the
present a favorable time for renewing
the commercial arrangement with Great
Britain ; little knowledge of the subject
at headquarters ; increasing American
trade to India, and jealousy of British
merchants; demand made on Portugal
by France to exclude the British from
her ports. 27, 99.
Feb. 3, 1806. In regard to the Act
of Congress prohibiting the importation
of goods from Great Britain. 27, 203.
— — March 4, 1806. Painful uncertainty
with regard to our position toward Euro-
pean powers ; Great Britain at a loss
how to proceed ; our vessels continually
detained and released; anxiety as to a
rupture with Spain on account of Mi-
randa's expedition ; evil consequences of
non-intercourse with St. Domingo; the
blacks likely to become the Algerines
of the West Indies if their trade is
stopped; our commerce has experienced
no protection nor attention from govern-
ment 27, 244.
March 6, 1806. Opinion on Gen.
Smith's non-intercourse bill; folly of
such a measure at the present time ;
injury to ourselves as much and more
than to the British colonies ; Gen. Arm-
strong. 27, 246.
Mar. 22, 1806. Mr. Smith's and
Mr. Nicholson's non-importation bills ;
will injure Great Britain only a little,
and decrease the revenue of the U. S.
27, 272.
Apr. 12, 14, 1806. On the U. S.
funded debt, and the plan of the Secre-
tary of the Treasury for extinguishing
the old 6 per cents. 27, 316, 318.
Feb. 17, 1807- Dr. Logan's mo-
tion, and its disastrous effects on com-
merce; design of the administration to
destroy the commerce of the U.S.; begs
for information. 28, 40.
Nov. 27 1807 News from Europe ;
Bonaparte's decree to exclude British
manufactures from the colonies ; con-
sequeaces of a war. 28, 83.
Dec. 21, 1807. Extreme anxiety
as to the issue of our dispute with
Great Britain; Bonaparte's blockading
decree, with a like one from England,
would, if carried into effect, put a stop
to our commerce ; demonstration of this
principle; effects of an embargo. 28,
119.
140
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Fitzsimons, Thomas (continued),.
Jan. 21, 1808. Mr. Adams's mo-
tion [for a committee to consider when
the embargo might be taken off?] ; ef-
forts in Philadelphia, to provide for
unemployed seamen; British order in
Council less rigorous than was expected,
and no more than necessary to meet the
Trench decree ; effect of the embargo
on elections in Pennsylvania ; the Presi-
dent losing confidence fast; efforts to
bolster up his character ; Mr. Rose ;
who is to be appointed to treat with
him? 28, 170.
■ Feb. 1, 1808. Contradictory re-
ports from Washington ; begs for infor-
mation ; East India vessels to arrive ;
more wisdom required to meet the occa-
sion than the government possesses ;
deputation of influential men from
Boston on their way to Washington ;
New England looked to to save the
country from ruin ; Pennsylvania legis-
lature. 28, 184.
Mar. 1, 1808. Hopes of adjust-
ment of difficulties with England disap-
pointed; assertion of the Aurora that
England had determined on hostilities ;
uneasiness in London in regard to war ;
apprehension that vessels will be de-
tained in English ports until the result
of Mr. Rose's mission is known. 28,
218.
Apr. 5, 1808. Designs of Erance;
people who truckle to her ; the East
India fleet, and its dangerous position ;
elections in Pennsylvania; Mr. Gallatin's
resignation. 28, 270.
Jan. 19, 1809. On the embargo,
and the probabilities of increase of
duties ; provision for destitute seamen ;
public meetings. 29, 40.
Feb. 24, 1809. Invitation to Fed-
eral members of Congress to a public
dinner, from citizens of Philadelphia.
29, 111.
■ Feb. 1, 1810. Opinions on Macon's
bill [for repealing the non-intercourse
act?]; the most offensive measure yet
adopted. 29, 252.
Feb. 13, 1810. Opinion on the
bill for preventing unregistered vessels
from obtaining sea-letters ; disadvan-
tages of it ; advantages of a legislature
sometimes asking the opinion of com-
mercial people on commercial subjects.
29, 271.
Mar. 21, 1810. Macon's bill de-
stroyed; commercial affairs; anxiety as
to the Bank of the U. S. 29, 306.
■ Feb. 21, 1811. In regard to pecu-
niary amount of French and English
captures; loan afforded by France in
1787. 29, 405.
Fitzsimons, Thomas. Nov. 28, 1791. In
regard to time required for carrying
mails between New York and Philadel-
phia. 6, 42.
May 13, 1792. In answer to Mr.
F.'s recommendation of N. Fitzsimons
for the Charleston post-office ; Col. P.
does not know whether Mr. Bacot in-
tends to resign. 6, 64.
May 10, 1796. Writh letters from C.
Gore and S. Higginson, representing the
importance of attaching a commercial
character to the commission under the
7th article of the British treaty to inves-
tigate spoliations on our commerce by
British vessels ; requests Mr. F.'s opin-
ion on the subject. 36, 58 [copy].
Sept. 21, 1797. In regard to re-
commendations of Mr. O'Mealy for
U. S. Consul at Bordeaux. 7, 210.
- Oct. 16, 1797. From J. Wagner.
Request to furnish information concern-
ing Dominica and St. Kitt's papers. 7,
316.
July 19, 1798. Recommends the
purchase of a copper pump made by T.
Bourke for one of the public ships. 9,
67.
Aug. 23, 1798. Transmitting a
contribution from Pittsburg to the mer-
chants' fund for building a frigate. 9,
219.
Sept. 11, 1798. Processes in Brit-
ish Court of Appeals to be sent directly
to the West Indies. 9, 294.
Nov. 15, 1803. Information in re-
gard to schedule of claims for French
spoliations. 14, 40.
Nov. 19, 1803. No detailed list of
French claims, and no guide by which
the meaning of the Convention may be
ascertained. 14, 41.
Dec. 3, 1807. Rumors of war
with Great Britain ; affair of the Chesa-
peake ; the seamen demanded, far from
being impressed citizens, were vile ras-
HISTORICAL INDEX.
141
cals, undeserving the protection of any
country ; President Jefferson's object in
his proclamation. 14, 167-
Dec. 4, 1807. Indiscretion of Mr.
Erskine, the British minister, in laying
all the correspondence between Canning
and Monroe before the President ; hopes
that Sir John Borlase Warren may be
the new minister; none better could
judge of the affair of the Chesapeake
than a distinguished naval officer; the
weakness of Erskine and Merry has
encouraged the superciliousness of the
Executive ; regretting the reproaches
against Monroe ; never considered him
wanting in probity; although an enrage,
relative to Prance, no one could behave
more properly in London ; anxious for
his return, and new developments ; has
no doubt the President has misrepre-
sented his conduct. 14, 171.
Aug. 10, 1811. Request to obtain,
from Don Luis Onis, information in
regard to proposals made by Spaiu to
cede Florida to the U. S. 14, 370.
Fitzsimons, Thomas, and Innes, James.
July 17, 1797. Requesting information
as to time when their salaries as com-
missioners, under the 6th article of Brit-
ish treaty, commence. 20, 273.
Flagg, Lt.-Col. John, of Lynn, Mass.
1776. In regard to officers of the Lynn
company of militia. 56, 103.
Aug. 18, 1776. Return of draft
of men from Lynn company. 56, 104.
- — Sept. 14, 1776. In regard to offi-
cers for the 6th [Lynn] Company of the
1st Essex Regiment. 56, 129.
Flanders, insurrection in, against the
French, 1798 (W. V. Murray). 23,
268.
Fletcher, Samuel, of Boston, Commis-
sary of Clothing. July 29, 30, 1778.
In regard to magazines of clothing for
the army. 17, 189, 191.
Aug. 20, 1778. Clothing and shirts
for the army. 17, 208.
Fletcher, Theodore, of Owingsville, Ky.
Oct. 18, 1S24. Asking for a copy of
Col. P.'s Review of the Cunningham
correspondence. 44, 271.
Fletcher, Theodore. Nov. 15, 1824. Send-
ing copy of the Review; Col. P. has
given the copyright to Cushing and
Appleton; inquiry whether copies could
be disposed of in Kentucky. 15,
426.
Fleury, Lt.-Col. Louis de, b. 1740.
Jan. 20, 1778. Plan for destroying
British ships in the Delaware. 17, 78.
Feb. 14, 1778. Requests Col. P.'s
interest in procuring an appointment.
17, 90.
Apr. 1, 1778. To Col. R. Peters.
Asking for employment. 17, 135.
Aug. 1, 1778. Account of mili-
tary and naval operations in Rhode
Island by Count D'Estaing. 17, 193.
Mar. 30, 1779. Entrusting a packet
of valuable papers to Col. P.'s care. 17,
251.
Apr. 19, 1779. Recommendiug
Mr. M'Carty, and desiring employment
for him. 17, 261.
Nov. 4, 1780. Desires to procure
a boat for Comtes de Custine and Deux-
Ponts, Marquis de Laval, and himself, to
wait upon Gen. Washington. 18, 59.
Nov. 10, 1782. Remitting price of
certain tents taken by the Saintonge
Regiment at Yorktown. 40, 65.
Nov. 12, 1782. Thanks for kind-
ness and remembrances on leaving
America. 40, 67.
May 25, June 1, 1796. Asking
for Col. P.'s friendly offices to secure his
arrears of pay, 20, 173, 183; copies of
necessary papers, 184.
Feb. 21, 1797. With documents
necessary to obtain money due him from
the U.S.; gratitude to Col. P. for ex-
ertions in his behalf. 41, 313. •
Nov. 9, 1797. Anxiety at delay of
sum due him by the U. S. ; new power
of attorney. 41, 389.
Jan., 1798. No news from Col. P.
for many months ; anxiety concerning
power of attorney to receive money due
him, sent under cover to Mr. Hamilton.
42, 5.
Fleury, Col. Louis de. Sept. 24, 1796.
State cf Col. de F.'s claim on the U. S.,
and means of obtaining money. 6, 229.
Mar. 30, 1798. Col. de F.'s claim
on the U. S. paid. 8, 276.
Apr. 5, 1798. Remitting the sum
due Col. F. for arrears of pay for ser-
vices to U. S. ; Col. F.'s letter over-
looked and forgotten for months by Col.
Hamilton ; has never received letter
142
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Fleury, Col. Louis a
sent by Mr. Monroe ; recommending
Mr. Murray to Col. F.'s acquaintance.
37, 291.
May 8, 1798. Bills of exchange
forwarded; letter sent Col. P. by Mr.
Monroe never received. 37, 306.
Fleury, Col. Louis de, silver medal granted
him for capture of Stony Point, 1779,
dug up at Princeton, N. J., 1850. 8,
275 [newspaper cutting, Boston Journal,
May 8, 1850].
Flint, Rev. Abel, of Hartford, Conn.,
1765-1825. June 3, 1799. Mr. F. in-
quires as agent of the Connecticut Mis-
sionary Society, as to the best field for
missionary work among the Indians. 24,
293.
Sept. 5, 1799. Thanks for infor-
mation conveyed in P.'s letter ; regrets
that so many obstacles exist to the estab-
lishment of a mission to the Indians,
and hopes for the future. 25, 132.
Flint, Rev. Abel. June 29, 1799. Opin-
ions in regard to the establishment of
missions among the Indians. 11, 346
[letter almost entirely illegible].
Flint, Royal, recommendation of (J.
Wadsworth). 39, 176.
Flint's Folly, S. C, fortifications at, 1798
(H. W. De Saussure). 22, 252.
Flouting battery, Bloodgood's {John Jay).
6, 361.
Florida, alleged British expedition against
Louisiana and, 1797. See Louisiana;
reports of cession of, by Spain to France,
1793 (W. V. Murray), 8, 273; (G.
Washington), 286; instructions to com-
missioner for running boundary line {A.
Ellicott), 36, 238 ; delay in appointing
Spanish commissioners (C. Rutledge),
290; memorandum of complaints of the
Chevalier de Onis of the base conduct of
the U. S. administration in attempting to
excite insurrection, 30, 270 ; represen-
tations of Spanish consul in regard to
(J. B. Bernabetj), 43, 310, 313 ; boun-
dary line begun upon, 1797 (W. Smith),
7, 258; running stopped on account
of trouble with Indians caused by
Spanish misrepresentations (C. M. De
Yrujo), 9, 271 ; begun again, 1798 (/.
Q. Adams), 582 ; enormous expense of
(A. Ellicott), 11, 120 ; nearly completed
(R. King), 12, 310 ; running of boun-
dary line purposely obstructed by Span-
ish agents (/. Adams), 12, 363; (D.
Humphreys), 455 ; (A. Ellicott), 13,
146 ; letter on the conduct of the Jeffer-
son administration in regard to the ac-
quisition of (F. Ames), 14, 152, 155^;
(J. Smith), 43, 253; bill called the
West Florida bill, 1810 (R. Peters), 29,
350; (T. Williams), 352; (J. Hill-
house), 356; (J. Ross), 360; (G. Mor-
ris), 362 ; (S. P. Gardner), 38, 194 ; 54,
254 ; MS. of speech on, Dec. 31, 1810,
52, 211 ; Democratic logic in regard to,
54, 242; notes of distances on boun-
dary line of U. S. and Florida, 245;
papers relating to insurrection in 1812,
55, 16-57 ; aid supplied by U. S. gov-
ernment to insurrection in (A. Elli-
cott), 30, 43 ; (G. Logan), 141, 364 ;
(H. Kimball), 145 ; proofs of insur-
rection being promoted by the U. S.
(H. Kimball), 176, 201, 260; (S.
Taggart), 44, 3 ; proposal of accommo-
dation between Spain and the so-called
patriots (B. Harris), 30, 205 ; corres-
pondence of Monroe and Foster on
West Florida, 54, 329; East Florida
bill, Jan. 7, 1811, 54, 257 ; resolutions
in regard to, 258 ; West Florida com-
prised in the cession of Louisiana (R.
R. Livingston et al.), 264 ; right of the
U. S. to, denied by Spain, 268 ; not in-
cluded in the cession (C. M. de Talley-
rand), 283; resolutions of the House
appropriating money for purchase of,
294 ; Mr. Bradley's positions in regard
to, 296 ; notes of speeches of Pope,
Horsey, and Clay, 297; narrative of
treaties referring to, 301.
Flour, free exportation of, on armed ves-
sels allowed by Congress, 1779 (J. Pick-
ering), 5, 125; admission of our flour
into Portugal to be desired {W. Smith,
1797), 6, 419.
Flournoy, Gen. Thomas, U. S. A. Dec.
23, 1812. Order that a corporal and
three men from St. Augustine, taken
prisoners by American forces, shall be
released. 55, 40 Tcopy].
Flournoy, Gen. Thomas, his conduct in
the East Florida insurrection, 1812. 55,
20.
Flower, Col. Benjamin. Aug. 28, 1780.
Thanks for services rendered Col. F. in
representations to Congress ; congratula-
HISTORICAL INDEX.
143
tions on Col. P.'s appointment as Q. M.
G. 18, 34.
Jan. 10, 1781. Recommendation
of S. Hodgdon for Commissary General
of military stores. 39, 262 [copy],
Apr.?, 1781. Extract from bis will,
leaving certain articles to Col. P. in tes-
timony of his esteem. 53, 125 [copy].
Flower, Col. Benjamin, order for his arrest,
Aug. 3, 1778 (Secretary op Congress),
17, 197; proceedings in case of (Board
of Wae), 5, 91, 93 ; to, 91 ; {President
of Congress), 98 ; (R. Peters), 32,
28 ; necessity for his having control over
artillery officers (Board of War), 33,
232 ; resolutions of Congress in regard
to him (S. Hodgdon), 39, 213 ; his
death (S. Hodgdon), 278 ; to, 33, 358.
Flucker, Thomas, Secretary of Gen.
Gage. June 28, 1771- Inviting Col.
P. to meet the Governor to show him
the Solemn League and Covenant.
17, 7.
Aug. 24, 1774. Summoning Col
P. to meet the Governor with the rest
of the Committee of Correspondence.
17,5.
Plying Fish, French privateer, depreda-
tions by, 1796 (67. Washington), 36, 119,
125; (P. A. Adet), 120; (C. 31. de
Yrujo), 175.
Follensbee, Joshua, of Salisbury, Mass.
Dec. 4, 1814. Inquiry concerning the
present place of abode of Fulwar Skip-
with, who absconded, being $3,000 m
debt to Mr. F. 44, 91.
Folwell, Richard. Sept. 22, 1796. Di-
rections for printing the laws of the
TJ. S. ; spelling to be in accordance
with the usage of the classic authors,
though not agreeable to Dr. Johnson.
36, 249 [copy].
Fontaine, M., agent of St. Domingo, irreg-
ular proceedings of (E. Stevens'). 11,
69.
Fooks, Paul, Interpreter to Congress.
Nov. 21, 1780. Happy to have been of
any use to Mrs. P. ; illness ; left almost
without support by the late action of
Congress in regard to currency. 39,
208.
Jan. 22, 1781. Col. P.'s lottery
tickets. 39, 232.
j Foote, Ebenezer, Clerk of Delaware Co.,
N. Y. Jan. 29, 1800. Volume of U. S.
laws concerning naturalization of aliens
has been forwarded. 13, 140.
Forage, Act of N. Y. Legislature concern-
ing, 5, 219; Col. Hay's behavior (S.
Hodgdon), 33, 408 ; (President of Con-
gress), 412 ; (Gen. Beville), 34, 6 ; im-
press warrant for (G.Washington), 39,
334; difficulty of obtaining (A. Scam-
mell),17, 218; (H. Hughes), 18, 63,
65 ; (H. E. Lutterloh), 77, 114, 115 ;
means of economizing (President of Con-
gress), 33, 395; distresses and embar-
rassments for want of (G. Washing-
ton), 40, 70 ; returns of, issued to 2d
Mass. Brigade, Sept, 1780, 56, 212;
returns of, received at Newburgh, 1781,
56, 224, 225, 246, 247 ; extract from
general orders relating to the issue of,
Nov. 21, 1781, 270 ; issued to 2d Conn.
Brigade, Apr., 1782, 300; to 1st Mass.
Brigade, May, 1782, 301 ; July, 1782,
303 ; return of, received and issued at
Newburgh, Sept.-Oct, 1782 (W. Sprat-
brow), 56, 316; rations of, to which
officers are entitled (S. Hodgdon), 34,
190.
Forbes, John, correspondence relating
to negroes of, 1813, (Don Seb. Kurde-
lan), 55, 54; (T. Pinckney), 56.
Ford, Mrs. Henry. Nov. 8, 1793. Re-
gret at the news of the death of Capt.
Ford, and offer of services. 59, 243.
Foreign ministers, instances of their dis-
missal by the President of the U. S.
(G Cabot), 14, 283 ; bill providing for
their being sent away, Dec, 1S09. 54,
196.
Foreign seamen, proposal for exclusion
of, from the merchant service (N. Bow-
ditch), 30, 415; (T. Lyman), 417;
(I. Thorndike), 419.
Foreigners, advantage of a law excluding
them from teaching the young or edit-
ing newspapers (H. W. De Saussure,
1799). 25, 138.
Forestry, reckless disregard of, by our fore-
father? (Col. R. K. Meade). 40, 241!
Forged U. S. certificates taken from for-
eign vessels (W. P. East), 6, 199 ; (R.
W. Fox), 813;. (M. Morphy), 7, 234 ;
(J. Adams), 430; (E. Livingston), 536 ;
means of preventing (E. Livingston),
1, 537.
Forgers and false coiners (U. S. District
Attorneys, 1797). 11, 40.
144
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Forman, Aaron. Oct. 20, 1780. In re-
gard to the appointment of an assistant
quartermaster ; Mr. Stiles. 5, 190.
Forman, Col. Jonathan. June 4, 1788. .
Requesting assistance in obtaining money
due on forage account. 40, 249.
May 22, 1792. In regard to ar-
rears of forage money. 41, 75.
July 18, Sept. 6, 1792. Pressing
for explanation of the delay in satisfying
Col. F.'s claim for forage money. 41,
78, 93.
Forman, Joseph. Aug. 3, 1799. About
his protest against customs officers in
Baltimore; sent to Secretary of Treas-
ury, who is too vigilant to suffer any
officers to abuse their trust. 11, 542.
Forman, Mrs. Rebecca. Dec. 10, 1785.
Inquiry concerning her husband's papers
and accounts. 18, 304.
May 14, 1786. In regard to ac-
counts of her husband, Aaron Forman.
5, 387.
Forman, Mrs. Rebecca. Dec, 1785, June
8, 1786. Accounts of Aaron Forman.
5, 379, 387.
Forrest, Col. Uriah, of Maryland, 1756-
1805. Feb. 26, 1800. In regard to a
house for Col. P. in the city of Wash-
ington. 26, 35.
Forrest, Uriah. Feb. 13, 1800. Inquiries
concerning houses in Washington City.
13, 188.
Mar. 11, 1800. Idea of engaging
a house given up for the present. 13,
267.
Forrester, John, of Salem, Mass. Jan.
2, 1809. With petition to the Secretary
of the Treasury for permission to send
ship Endeavour out of the U. S. for a
cargo of salt. 43, 237.
Jan. 2, 1809. To A. Gallatin, Sec-
retary of the Treasury. Request for
permission for ship Endeavour to leave
the U. S. to obtain a cargo of salt. 43,
236.
Forrester, Simon, of Salem, and others.
Feb. 6, 1508. Memorial of himself,
Pickering Dodge and D. L. Pickman,
praying relief in case of some silk goods
seized in New York under the non-
importation act. 43, 154.
Forrester, Capt. Simon, of ship Rover.
Nov. 12, 1776. Demanding justice for
Lopeno, an Italian plundered by crew of
Capt. F.'s ship ; Capt. F. answerable on
his bond for all such misconduct. 5, 38.
Forsyth, Major Robert. Feb. 28, 1778.
Army movements, northern ; expedition
by Gen. Greene's force. 17, 100.
Fortitude, brig, in behalf of (R. Liston).
6, 407.
Fortune, ship, claim of the Bacris of
Algiers against the U. S. on account of
her capture while sailing under U. S.
flag (W. Eaton), 10, 155 ; (W. Smith),
374 ; (D. Humphreys), 376 ; (/. L. Cath-
cart), 37, 377.
Forward, Rev. Justus, of Belchertown,
Mass. Dec. 9, 1808. Inquiries and
opinions on political affairs; opposition
in northern Massachusetts to the em-
bargo and the military call ; fears of an
outbreak of the people ; hopes of better
times under Madison. 28, 385.
Jan. 25, 1809. Thanks for speeches
on the embargo ; gloomy aspect of pub-
lic affairs ; rumored secret expedition
from New Orleans ; feeling among
northern people; danger of disunion;
recommends faith and patience to Col.
P. 29, 62.
Fosdick, Nathaniel F., Collector of Port-
land, Me. May 6, 1799. From J.
Wagner. Request to transmit original
applications for commissions for private
armed vessels monthly to State Depart-
ment. 11, 43.
— — June 4, 1799. Request to pay
money to Mrs. Arundel for R. O'Brien.
11, 215.
July 26, 1799. Inquiries concern-
ing money. 11, 497.
Foster, Alfred Dwight. Mar. 10, 1823.
Ill health of his father, Hon. Dwight
Foster; Col. P.'s statement of circum-
stances of Mr. Goodrich's appointment
correct; has no recollection of the
caucus ; Theodore Foster's account of
the proposal of friends of Mr. Jefferson
to leading Federalists to support Jeffer-
son afterward if Democrats voted for
Adams in 1800, and their refusal.
32, 3.
Foster, Dwight, of Brookfield, Mass.,
1757-1823. Oct. 12, 1798. Concern-
the Abbe Lambin's letter, sent to Mr.
F. by mistake for his brother Theodore
Foster. 23, 213.
Jan. 23, 1801. Pleasure at hearing
HISTORICAL INDEX.
145
from Col. P. ; regret and agitation of
all Col. P.'s friends at his removal from
office ; an ili-timed indulgence of passion
and a very unfortunate event for the
country ; unaccountable policy of the
Executive, and degradation into which
it has pluuged the country ; the present
Executive, with its divisions, discontents,
and confusion, contrasted with the pru-
dence, firmness, and decision of Wash-
ington's administration ; the ill-timed
mission to Erance has produced a con-
vention which it is impossible to ratify
without a sacrifice of principle ; amaze-
ment that a man like Judge Ellsworth
should have been induced to agree to it ;
account of opinions in the Senate as to
its ratification ; considered best to accept
it with amendments and limitations ;
influence exerted " from a quarter
whence I should have expected better
things [i. e. President Adams?] to have
it unconditionally accepted ; motion to
accept rejected, and, as it is, it cannot be
accepted by a constitutional majority,
the President did not expect there was
firmness enough left in the Senate to
make this stand ; thank Heaven we are
not yet in absolute slavery " ; hopes
that wisdom will not yet forsake us.
26, 210.
Feb. 4, 1801. The convention
with France ratified with expunging of
articles and limitations as to time,
which it is hoped will counteract its
most mischievous effects ; Mr. F. him-
I self voted against it ; new nominations
• by the President ; question between
1 Jefferson and Burr; efforts against the
bill for a mausoleum to Washington suc-
i cessful ; a monument substituted ; new
i judiciary bill; Mr. Wolcott's resigna-
| tion much regretted ; Massachusetts
' elections. 26, 250.
Dec. 29, 1801. Enclosing a report
; on the finances calculated to reflect
honor on the gentlemen who have here-
» tofore conducted this part of the gov-
I ernment. 26, 272.
Dec. 24, 1805. Thanks for copy
] of President's message ; remarks thereon ;
j request for a copy of the portrait of Col.
P. by St, Menin. 27, 160.
Jan. 19, 1809. Circumstances of
the appointment of Mr. Goodrich to the
collectorship of New Haven, and his
subsequent removal by Mr. Jefferson.
29, 45 [copy] ; 32, 7.
Foster, Bwight. Oct. 6, 1798. Hon.
Theodore Foster's letter from the Abbe
Lambin, probably a decoy of Hedouville.
9, 436.
July 15, 1799. From J. Wagner.
Requisites for obtaining patent for
Duncan's nail-making machine. 11,
443.
Chairman of Committee on Claims.
Mar. 22, 1800. Remarks on claim of
Joshua Johnson for services as U. S.
consul at London. 13, 322.
Jan. 8, 1801. Observations on the
bill for a mausoleum to Washington;
estimate of his character ; it was rather
an assemblage of virtues than any par-
ticular features of greatness which dis-
tinguished him; Gen. Hamilton's esti-
mate of him ; such an ostentatious
display, entirely repugnant to the mod-
esty of his character ; suggestion that a
university should be endowed with the
appropriation to be called by his name.
14, 2; 15, 384.
Jan. 30, 1823. In regard to the
statement of Alexander Smyth, that
Democratic Presidents have made ap-
pointments from all parties ; inquiry as
to Mr. Foster's recollection of the re-
moval of Elizur Goodrich, collector of
New Haven; also of the reasons why
the Federal caucus in 1798 decided
against declaring war with France. 15,
320.
Foster, Robert. Nov. 25, 1778. Re-
ceipt for money paid by Col. P. for a
horse. 56, 174.
Foster, S., and Read, J. K., Aldermen of
Norfolk, Va. Dec. 9, 1797- Joseph
Robinson, a counterfeiter; the presi-
dent of the U. S. Bank notified of his
escape from Norfolk. 7, 529.
Foster, Theodore, of Providence, R. I.,
1752-1S28. Oct. 8, 1796. About ap-
pointmsnt of a District Judge in Rhode
Island ; sentiments of the people of
New England in regard to Washington's
Farewell Address. 20, 386.
Dec. 21, 1797- Soliciting appoint-
ment of Judge in the N. W. Territory
for his brother, Peregrine Foster. 21,
381.
19
146
THE PICKERING PAPEES.
Foster, Theodore (continued).
Sept. 24, 1798. Enclosing letter
from the Abbe Lambin relative to cor-
respondence to be opened with Gen.
Hedouville on the independence of St.
Domingo. 23, 155.
Sept. 29, 1798. Another letter re-
ceived from Abbe Lambin, sent by mis-
take to Dwight Poster. 23, 167-
Oct. 4, 1798. Suspicious overtures
made by Abbe Lambin ; would suit the
machinations of the French Directory;
begs that no answer may be sent to
Lambin's letter. 9, 421.
Oct. 19, 1798. With second letter
from the Abbe Lambin ; the Abbe not
quite so much of a knave as a fool,
but a dangerous correspondent ; Mr.
F. will not answer his letter. 23,
245.
Dec. 11, 1822. Inquiry as to the
removal of Elizur Goodrich from the
collectorship of New Haven by Presi-
dent Jefferson. 15, 291.
June 21, 1823. In regard to a
proposed compendium of agriculture to
be called the Farmer's Guide ; Col. P.
cannot undertake to recommend sub-
scriptions by anticipation. 15, 307.
Foucault, Michel, his affairs in St. Do-
mingo recommended to Dr. Stevens
(E. Stevens), 10, 638 ; his usefulness in
the manufacture of gunpowder, 1779
(S. Phillips, Jr.), 17, 317 ; his treat-
ise on powder making (Board of War),
33, 259.
Fourth of July, on the proper method of
celebrating (T. Dawes), 15, 171; (<?.
Carroll), 16, 306; suggestion that the
day of the adoption of the Constitution
should be substituted. 52, 89.
Fox, Charles James, his History of James
II. applicable to the Constitution and
government of the U. S. 52, 123.
Fox, Josiaii, naval constructor. Oct. 16,
1796. Report on the frigate for the
Dey of Algiers building at Portsmouth,
N. H. 20, 400.
Feb. 14, 1810. Account of repairs
made by him on the frigate Chesapeake
in 1807, after the engagement with the
Leopard. 43, 270.
Feb. 15, 1810. Memoranda in re-
gard to the affair of the frigate Chesa-
peake ; giving account of the great
number of British deserters among the
crew. 29, 269.
Feb. 22, 1813. Has seen in the
public prints that the Massachusetts
legislature have a resolution before them
to build a 74-gun ship ; offers his ser-
vices as naval constructor ; has been
passed over by the government as a
Federalist. 44, 40.
Fox, Robert W., U. S. Consul at Falmouth,
Eng. June 29, 1796. Thanks for Mr.
F.'s constant attention and services in
behalf of impressed American seamen ;
agents appointed by Congress will not
supersede consuls in their duties ; right
of foreigners other than British to pro-
tection under American flag. 36, 138
[copy].
Oct. 31, 1797. Oppression of
American commerce from belligerent
cruisers ; inquiries concerning copper
coinage. 7, 403.
Jan. 2, 1798. Reduced postage on
pamphlets and newspapers. 8, 18.
Apr. 14, 1798. Enclosing a letter
to be sent to Lisbon, etc. 8, 351.
Foxall, Henry. Feb. 29, 1820. Mr.
F. was employed in 1797 by the U. S.
to found cannon ; account of mill built
for boring them ; is now called upon to
pay all the expenses of erecting that
mill under the accounts of Tench Fran-
cis; asks for Col. P.'s assistance and
recollections. 44, 229.
Foxall, Henry. Mar. 16, 1820. Recollec-
tions of the terms on which Mr. F.
manufactured cannon for the U. S. in
1797-98. 15, 215.
France, Consuls of the Republic of.
Dec. 4, 1799. Arret substituting the
title of Commissary for that of Consul,
for French foreign agents. 26, 7 [copy].
France, news of recognition of the inde-
pendence of the Colonies by, 1778 (G.
Williams), 17, 147 ; rejoicings at
Washington's headquarters (A. Scam-
mell), 148; conduct of, in regard to
negotiations for peace with England in
1782 (John Jay), 29, 262 ; to, 14, 255; j
(R. King), 29, 25 ; (S. Adams), 54,
149 ; state of affairs in, 1795 (J. Mon-
roe), 41, 229; 1797 (/• /. U. Riv-
ardi), 1, 200; (W. V. Murray), 241?
cannon founder and engineers to be sent
from, 1796 (G. Washington), 6, 200;
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HISTOEICAL INDEX.
147
national flag of, presented by the Con-
vention to the U. S., 1796 (P. A. Adet),
41, 267 ; to, 36, 1 ; (/. Monroe), 36, 2 ;
commercial and political state of, de-
scribed in letters of Jan. and May, 1796,
20, 125 ; opinion of heads of depart-
ments on relations with, 1796 (G. Wash-
ington), 6, 193 ; on the machinations of
(67. Washington), 6, 206 ; observations
on relations with, 1796 (67. Washingto?i),
6, 191, 267; (A. Hamilton), 249; (W.
Sargent), 376 ; (S. Rochefontaine), 381,
451; 1797 (C. C. Pinckney), 7, 357,
410; (/. Q. Adams), 464; 1798 (W.
Smith), 183; (C. C. Pinckney, et at.),
231 ; (V. Adams), 9, 659 ; dispositions
toward the U. S. (67. Washington), 1 ,
104; (W. Smith), 222; (/. Adams),
384; her treaty with Portugal, 1797
(W. Smith), 256 ; measures to be recom-
mended in regard to, 53, 341 ; argu-
ments for and against a commission ex-
traordinary to, 1797 (A. Hamilton), 21,
74 ; to, 6, 264 ; questions and answers
in regard to a commission (/. Adams),
267 ; assumption and rapacity of (S.
Higginson), 8, 187 ; (W. Sargent), 196;
(/. Fenwick), 206 ; {A. Hamilton), 244 ;
(/. Tilton), 315 ; unscrupulousness of,
in regard to Holland (H. Dearborn), 8,
354 ; loud complaints of wrongs, and
refusal to hear our answer or enter on
any discussion of subjects of complaint
(A. Hamilton, 1797), 37, 89 ; shameless
abuse of power (G. Washington), 176;
maritime aggressions only held in check
by England (•/. Q. Adams), 8, 486;
conduct of, 'defended by the opposition
in Congress, 1798 (A. Hamilton), 8,
311; (John Jay), 312; (W. Smith),
328 ; all treaties with, annulled (/. Q.
Adams), 9, 22; commercial intercourse
with, stopped, 1798 (A. Ellirott), 8,
505 ; (/. Pickering, Jr.), 519 ; (I).
Humphreys), 37, 307 ; ignorance of the
people of the U. S. in regard to the
insolence of (W. V. Murray), 8, 273;
(N. Webster), 20, 420; change of
sentiment in regard to, 1798 (/. Q.
Adams), 9, 39; general public feeling
against (D. Humphreys), 9, 47; defen-
sive measures the only way of obtaining
the friendship and confidence of (G.
Washington), 21, 145 ; prospects and
preparations for a war with, 1798 (/.
Pickering, Jr.), 8, 581; an object of
disgust, but not of dismay (A. J. Dallas),
9, 637; wish of a majority of the As-
sembly for reconciliation with the U. S.
(/. Adams), 37, 245 ; her policy to habit-
uate independent states to her inter-
ference, that they may learn to pursue
her will ; parallel drawn with the Roman
Senate (W. V. Murray, 1798), 24, 14;
Dutch offer of mediation between the
U. S. and, accepted by Talleyrand, 1799
(W. V. Murray), 23, 65 ; energy more
to be depended on than prudence in a
war with (H. Dearborn), 45 ; war with,
not to be declared by the U. S. (/.
Adams), 9, 664; Report of Secretary
of State on relations with, Jan. 16,
1799 (J. Adams), 10, 188; 51, 487;
passages struck out by Mr. Adams, 54,
35 ; the determined enemy of the U. S.
in Barbary (/. L. Cathcart), 10, 103 ;
a respectable treaty with, not to be
hoped for (G. Cabot, 1799), 10, 318 ;
estimate of the expense of a treaty with,
1799, 10, 422; memorandum of condi-
tions of a new treaty with, 1799, 10,
467 ; 54, 36, 37 ; law allowing renewal
of commercial intercourse with certain
ports at the President's discretion, 1799
(R. King), 10, 334; law prohibiting,
renewed, 1800 (<9. Ellsworth, et al),
13, 246; hopes of the suspension of
mission to, 1799, and probable suspen-
sion of (G. Washington), 12, 123 ; (67.
Cabot), 126 ; (/. Q. Adams), 147 ; obser-
vations er. (G. Cabot), 25, 182 ; ac-
count of, 46, 85, 98 ; 47, 112 ; a most
embarrassing and ruinous measure (T.
Sedgwick), 235, 236 ; accounted for by
the intrigue with Democrats, 52, 93 ;
the unsettled condition of affairs in, an
urgent reason for suspending the mission
of Mr. Ellsworth (S. Higginson), 12,
44 ; (G. Washington), 123 ; awkward
position of envoys accredited to the
Directory, and finding a king (S. Hig-
ginson), 45; instructions to envoys to,
1799 ; ultimata (/. Adams), 12, 41 ; in-
demnification of citizens of the U. S. for
spoliations by privateers, an ultimatum
of treaty with (/. Adams), 12, 41 ; 10,
467 ; likely to make a treaty as a pre-
text for inducing the U. S. to disarm
(S. L. Campbell), 11, 14 ; strange torpid-
ity of other nations with regard to (/- Q.
148
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
France {continued).
Adams), 11, 52 ; inefficiency of treaties
in dealing with {A. Campbell), 11, 238 ;
treaty with, 1800, objections to ratifica-
tion in the Senate (D. Foster, 1801),
26, 241; "if the battle of Marengo
had been fought against the Americans
with the like results, I should not have
expected a treaty more objectionable "
(D. Foster), 241 ; Constitution of 1799 -
criticised (W. Smith), 26, 14 ; remarks
on revolutionary France, 46, 408 ; re-
flections on the aid afforded by, in the
Revolution, 55, 176 ; absurdity of
speaking of the sovereignty of the
people in {F. Skipwith), 11, 248 ; free-
dom and peace for, only to be found
under a monarchy {W. Smith), 383;
{W. V. Murray), 12, 141; {A Camp-
bell), 13, 280 ; end of the Great Re-
public a consummation devoutly to be
wished (E. Stevens), 11, 458 ; prospect
of at least one more revolution in, to
land her in her former condition {E.
Stevens), 12, 12; {W. R. Davie), 16;
a constitutional monarchy, resembling
the English, the best government for her
(W. V. Murray), 12, 141 ; secret of
the attachment of Mr. Jefferson and his
adherents to (S. Williams), 14, 249 ;
change in the government predicted,
1752, 47, 21 ; observations on subservi-
ency to, 188, 194 ; decline of the popu-
larity of France in the U. S. after the
fall of Bonaparte, 55, 261.
France, Directory of, decree of July 31,
1798, concerning privateering in the
West Indies ; attributing all depreda-
tions on commerce to foreigners and
pirates, 23, 22; law of, for capturing
every vessel having British manufactures
on board, Jan., 1798 {W. Smith), 37,
275; corruption of (A. Hamilton), 8,
244, 248; (J. Parrish), 9, 115; de-
fended by Jefferson and Bache (A. Ham-
ilton), 8, 311 ; (/. Jay), 312; unscrupu-
lousness of {H. Dearborn), 354; pros-
pect of its coming to terms with Amer-
ica, 1798 (/. Adams), 9, 181 ; object of,
in pretending conciliatory measures {R.
King), 595 ; character of members of,
1798 (T. Cazenove), 42, 143; must
be subverted before the world can enjoy
peace {W. V. Murray), 11, 200, 279;
desire of, to get the decision in prize
cases into their own hands (F. Skipwith),
11, 246 ; change in the, could not be
for the worse {W. R. Davie), 12, 15, 16;
remarks on its abolition by Bonaparte
{W. Sargent), 13, 151.
Francis, Mrs. Anne, widow of Tench
Francis. June 27, 1800. Enclosing
power of attorney; warm wishes for
Col. P.'s health and happiness. 42,
236.
Nov. 8, 1802. Begging for settle-
ment of a debt due to the estate of her
husband. 42, 334.
Francis, Mrs. Anne. Apr. 26, 1801.
Remittance of money. 14, 8.
May 6, 1801. Respecting land
held by Mrs. F. in the Great Bend. 14,
10.
Francis, Capt. Eben. Sept., 1776 1 Ac-
count of men of the 1st Militia Com-
pany of Beverly, and their equipments.
56, 119.
Francis, Tench, U. S. Purveyor, 1730-
1800. Apr. 30, 1793. To Gen. B.
Lincoln. With list of silver medals
and ornaments for the Indian treaty.
59, 135.
June 7, 1793. List of medicines
sent to Indian commissioners at Niagara.
59, 169.
Francis, Tench. Feb. 26, 1788. Business;
Pennsylvania new lands. 35, 38.
Mar. 14, 1796. Transmitting list
of military and maritime stores to be
provided for Algiers, and requesting an
exact estimate of their cost ; variations
in original list to be made. 36, 36
[copy].
Sept. 22, 1796. In regard to arti-
cles stipulated to be delivered to the
Dey of Algiers. 36, 250 [copy].
' Dec. 8, 1796. In regard to E.
Rose, mate of the Sophia ; as he lost his
arm in the public service, the expense of
his'passage home should not be charged
to him. 36, 319 [copy].
Aug. 16, 1797. Order for supplies
for Capt. Maley of the Sophia. 7, 84.
Sept. 5, 1797- Concerning guns
for Dey of Algiers. 7, 160.
Oct. 5, 1797. Provisions for Al-
gerine frigate Crescent. 7, 260.
Oct. 13, 1797- Stores and guns
for Algerine frigate Crescent. 7, 308.
Nov. 22, 1797. Respecting a ship
HISTORICAL INDEX.
149
to sail for Tripoli, 7, 457; Nov. 24,
message in regard to ship, etc., for Dey
of Algiers, 458 ; Dee. 1, money for pro-
visions, etc., 491.
Nov. 27, 1797. List of supplies
to be procured for Joseph Cowen Bacri
& Co., of Algiers, to pay indebtedness
of U. S. government. 7, 472.
Dec. 24, 1797. Expenses of
schooner Lelah Eisha, 7, 571 ; guns for
Dey of Algiers, 572.
Mar. 15, 1798. Guns for Crescent .
frigate. 8, 207-
Mar. 17, 1798. Increased allow-
ances to- Col. T. Thompson. 8, 222.
June 12, 1798. Inquiries concern-
ing vessel for Algiers. 8, 552.
Aug. 8, 1798. Requesting state-
ment of articles ordered for Algiers. 9,
165.
Oct. 5, 1798. Vessels loading for
Algiers. 9, 433.
Oct. 18, 1798. Arming of brig
Sophia for Algiers ; vessels for Algiers
to be hurried. 9, 479.
Oct. 22, 1798. Expense of send-
ing the Sophia to Algiers. 9, 509.
Oct. 31, 1798. Capt. Robinson to
command ship Hero for Algiers. 9,
542.
Nov. 9, 1798. Schooner Lelah
Eisha, to sail for Algiers. 9, 606.
Nov. 10, 1798. Commission for
Capt. Maley ; ship Hero to be commis-
sioned as an armed vessel. 9, 627.
Nov. 30, 1798. Requisitions of
shot for the Sophia and Hassan Bashaw.
9, 676.
Dec. 22, 1798. Request to pur-
chase cloth for Algiers. 10, 130.
Jan. 2, 1799. In regard to masts
and planks to be loaded at Havre-de-
Grace for Algiers. 10, 162.
Mar. 3, 1799. Capt. Male/s ac-
counts. 10, 438.
Aug. 31, 1799. Request to pay off
Capt. Penrose and crew of the Skjolde-
brand, and Capt. Geddes and crew of
the Sophia. 11, 653, 654.
Sept. 6, 1799. About timber
spoiled on board ship Hero, for Algiers.
12, 24.
— - Oct. 1, 1799. Capt. Maley's and
Capt. Geddes's accounts ; rotten timber
on board the Hero. 12, 132.
Nov. 8, 1799. Necessity of in-
specting timber before shipping ; timber
for Algiers. 12, 318.
Nov. 13, 1799. Request to pro-
cure gunpowder on account of Barbary
States. 12, 329.
Nov. 20, 1799. About powder,
cables, and cordage. 12, 357-
Dec. 9, 1799. Requisition for ar-
ticles to be sent to Algiers as presents
for different officers. 12, 450.
Jan. 16, 1800. Inquiries concern-
ing insurance on U. S. brig Sophia,
spikes and lumber for Algiers. 13, 81.
Feb. 25, 1800. Masts for Algiers
rafted down the Susquehanna. 13, 220.
Francis, Thomas [Tench?]. Jan 29, 1800.
About two seamen confined in Chester
jail ; lest they should be forgotten and
suffer. 13, i37.
Frankfort, Me., superior advantages as a
port of entry ( W. McGlathrey). 31,
61.
Franklin, Dr. Benjamin, President of
Council of Pennsylvania, 1706-1790.
Apr. 11, 1787- To Lord Butler,
Sheriff of Luzerne County, with copies of
the Act of Assembly respecting Con-
necticut claims, and orders for their dis-
tribution ; hopes that the efforts of some
restless individuals will have no effect
in disturbing the peace. 57, 157 [copy].
Franklin, Dr. Benjamin, President of Penn-
sylvania. Oct. 8, 1786. Notice of Col.
P.'s application to be appointed to offices
in Luzerne County. 5, 394.
July 29, 1788. Enclosing petition
of rioters for pardon ; attempt to arrest,
defeated by publicity given in news-
papers ; hopes that the outrage on him-
self may urge the government to such
decisive measures as stationing troops at
Wyoming, or the establishment of the
confirming law; secret of the attach-
ment of the settlers to John Franklin
lying in self-interest ; Col. P.'s own
expectrtions disappointed by inaction of
government. 58, 64. [Perm. Arch.
11, 353.]
Franklin, Dr. Benjamin, his mistaken ad-
vice in the matter of the treaty with
England in 1783 ; " determined to please
the court of France " ; called " an old
rascal" by James Lovell, in 1761 {John
Jay), 14, 255 ; anecdote of the ques-
150
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Franklin, Dr. Benjamin {continued).
tion of a Quaker, " Friend Joseph, did
thee ever know Dr. Franklin to be in a
minority ?" (Joseph Hopkinson), 16, 213;
his proposal to Lord North, that if he
could be appointed one of the Lords of
Trade, he would return and endeavor to
appease the rancor of the colonies
(Chris. Gore), 32, 279 ; anecdote con-
nected with mission of Col. Laurens,
47, 208 ; his approval of N. Webster's
plan of a reformed alphabet (N. Web-
ster), 19, 64 ; considered unprincipled
by Judge Benson and R. King (W.
Coleman), 16, 41 ; his extravagant fond-
ness for chess, 51, 245.
Franklin, John, of Pennsylvania, 1749-
1831. Feb. 24, 1787. To the General
Assembly of Pennsylvania. Is sen-
sible of the honor done him in his elec-
tion as representative from Luzerne
County ; will be happy if he can be in-
strumental in promoting peace and tran-
quillity ; but desires on account of
domestic affairs to be excused from at-
tending at present. 57, 143 [copy].
Apr. 19, 1787. Notes of a speech
made by him at ForCy Fort, Pa., against
the measures of Pennsylvania with re-
gard to Wyoming lands. 57, 173.
* June 26, 1787. Certificate as Com-
missioner of the Susquehanna Company,
of liberty given William Patterson to
take up land in the town of Hamilton.
57, 232 [copy].
July 14, 1787. Receipts as com-
missioner of the Susquehanna Company,
for money paid for taxes on land at
Wyoming. 57, 235.
Sept. 25, 29, 1787. To Jehiel
Franklin. Order to give notice to all
half-share men, to meet in arms at cer-
tain places in Wyoming for the purpose
of preventing the organization of the
Pennsylvania militia. 57, 303 [copy].
, and Jenkins, John. Aug. 10,
1786. To Dr. B. Franklin. President
of the Council of Pennsylvania. Ex-
tract of a letter expressing thanks for
the attention of the President and Coun-
cil to the case of the Wyoming settlers,
and praying that their counsels may be
directed by Divine wisdom in future.
57, 30 [copy].
Franklin, John, submits claim of private
right in Wyoming land, 57, 8, 9 ; proof
of his submission against his own asser-
tions, 9 ; certificate of his election as
representative from Wyoming, Feb. 1,
1787, 57, 80 ; certificate of election,
120 ; information as to his designs, 205 ;
his trial for conspiracy under the Intru-
sion Act (S. Hodgdon), 42, 326 ; his
plan of carving an independent State
out of New York and Pennsylvania, 57,
262 ; 58, 160 ; warrant for his arrest
(T. McKean), 57, 271 ; depositions in
regard to his schemes for opposing the
execution of the law, 274, 277 ; his
arrest, 307, 310 ; conclusion of some of
his adherents that his arrest was desir-
able, 58, 16 ; question of bail, 16, 22, 31 ;
recognizance for bail, 33 ; bill found
against him for high treason by grand
jury of Luzerne County, 146 ; his trea-
sonable proceedings at Tioga (J. Shep-
herd), 147 ; his illness in prison (A.
Ellicott), 19, 70; finally admitted to
bail, 58, 178 ; account of his treason-
able acts (/. Pickering), 35, 45 ; his
election as Councillor, 1789 (Col. Spald-
ing), 6, 15.
Franklin, brig, captured by privateer Buo-
naparte, fitted out by Spanish merchants
at Campeachy (/. Sands), 11, 596 ; (D.
Humphreys) , 627.
Franklin, Fort, Commandant at. Nov. 13,
1794. The treaty with the Six Nations
finally signed at Canandaigua ; land se-
cured to the U. S. ; treaty signed by
Cornplanter, which will be satisfactory
to the people on the Alleghany ; request
to make known the news to the settlers
on the N. W. frontier of Pennsylvania.
60, 209.
Frazer, Dr. James, case of (R. Liston).
36, 264.
Frazier, Nathan, of Salem. Aug. 25,
1775. Bill against the town of Salem
for blanketing supplied to soldiers. 56,
54.
Feb. 28, 1779. Count d'Estaing;
the King's speech ; depreciation of cur-
rency alarming ; effect of calling in by
Congress ; hopes of future improve-
ment ; declines thanks for kindness
shown Mrs. Pickering. 17, 243.
Frederic II., the Great, King of Prus-
sia. Mar. 4, 1769. Answer to appli-
cation of Lieut, d' Uggla, for employ-
HISTORICAL INDEX.
151
ment in the Prussian army. 53, 14
[copy].
Frederick William II., of Prussia, death
of, 1798 (/. Q. Adams). 8, 483.
Frederick, Md., public dinner given to
Col. P. at, 1813. 55, 13.
Free letters, allowances to postmasters for
(JT. r. Murray). 6, 71.
Free trade, throughout the world; the idea
as visionary as that of the perfectibility
of human nature, as it relates to gov-
ernment (B. Goodhue, 1806). 27, 294.
Freedom of debate, observations on (V.
Maxcy). 16, 161.
Freeholder, A., anonymous letter in re-
gard to the Marshal of District of New
York. 8, 97-
Freeh an, Constant, Jr., of Philadelphia.
Feb. 1, 1792. Application for employ-
ment as deputy postmaster. 19, 251.
Freeman, Rev. James, D. D., 1759-1835.
Jan. 29, 1819. Acknowledgment of
Matlack's letter to Findley on Negro
Slavery in Pennsylvania, presented to
Mass. Historical Society; will appear in
next volume of Collections. 31, 263.
Freeman, Samuel, clerk of Cumberland
County, Me., 1743-1831. Sept. 6,
1799. From J. Wagner. No provision
made for compensating clerks of courts
for transmitting alien certificates. 12,
26.
Freeman, Thomas. May 20, 1799. Mr.
F.'s complaints against Andrew Ellicott,
and Mr. Ellicott's against him. 11,
115.
Freeman's Journal, Philadelphia. Apr.
27, 1810. Article taken from Pough-
keepsie Journal, in defence of Col. P.
against the slanderous handbill respect-
ing his accounts. 38, 185. [Bi. 4,
163.]
Freemasons?, or Illuminati, letter of a
lodge at Portsmouth, Va., to one at
Philadelphia, 1798. 42, 38.
Freire, Chevalier de, Portuguese min-
ister in the U. S. Aug. 9, 1796. With
Italian and Spanish dictionaries for John
Pickering, Jr.; also returning Portu-
guese papers translated. 20, 328.
Sept. 13, 1797. Congratulations
on having removed from Philadelphia ;
his own situation; approbation of P.'s
letter to the Chevalier de Yrujo ; invita-
tion to dinner. 21, 238.
Oct. 7, 1799. Friendly letter an-
nouncing his arrival in London. 25,
208.
Freire, Chevalier de. Feb. 23, 1798. In
regard to charges of seditious and dan-
gerous practices against the U. S. Con-
sul at Lisbon ; Col. P. thinks there must
be some mistake in its being Mr. Bulkley,
and desires to wait until the Consul de-
nominated shall be named. 37, 273
[copy].
June 6, 1798. Grants of land in
Washington City to the Queen of Portu-
gal. 8, 526.
Dec. 13, 1798. Enclosing copies
of the President's speech. 10, 47.
Apr. 27, 1799, Col. P.'s and Presi-
dent Adams's respect and good wishes
on his departure from the U. S. 10,
642.
May 6, 1800. The President happy
to see M. de F. in his new character of
Minister Plenipotentiary of Portugal.
13, 466.
Freire, Chevalier de, his application in be-
half of the Due de Luxembourg (T.
Parker), 7, 453; his complaints of the
U. S. Consul at Cadiz (W. Smith), 8,
165 ; leaves the U. S. (G. Washington),
10, 366; («/". Adams), 528; passport,
11, 12.
Freire, Madame de. Mar. 26, 1798. De-
clining invitation. 8, 254.
French agents in West Indies, villany of,
1798 (/. C. Mountflorence), 8, 75 ;
and Spanish machinations in the West
against the U. S. and Great Britain,
1797 (A. Campbell), 7, 94, 95 ; captures
sent into Spanish ports (S. Kingston),
21, 167 ; consul at Corunna releases a
captured American vessel, 1798 (R.
Purviance), 9, 618 ; consuls' certificates
not necessary for American vessels (0.
Wolcott), 7, 327 ; exequaturs revoked,
1798 (W. r. Murray), .9, 38; sugges-
tion to order away (J. Adams), 453 ;
consul^' condemnations of vessels in
Spanish ports without recourse to the
higher authority (M. Irwin), 37, 14;
claim of, to have their judicial decrees
executed by officers of the U. S. (31. Le-
tombe), 172 ; arrival of fleet under
Count d' Estaing, 1778 (Z. Butler), 5,
89 ; fleet from Brest, pursued into the
Mediterranean by Lord St. Vincent,
152
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
French agents (continued).
1799 (E. Stecens), 11, 457; arrives at
Toulon (/. M. Yznardi), 500 ; passes
through Straits of Gibraltar (/. Read),
12, 85 ; Ireland probably its object, 86 ;
conjectures about it (J. Dayton), 24,
362; (J. Read), 25, 193; fraternity,
the greatest curse which Divine provi-
dence ever permitted for the punishment
of man (R. Van Polanen), 10, 396;
much worse things than war to be feared
by nations within reach of (W. V.
Murray), 11, 279 ; frigates blockaded
by British squadron at Norfolk, Va.,
1796 (Governor of Virginia), 6, 331 ;
(R. Liston), 333 ; (M. Letombe), 335 ;
immigrants from St. Domingo in New
York, 1798 (22. Harison), 8, 597 ; not to
be prevented landing (R. Liston), 9, 3 ;
(T. Miffiin), 4 ; on the probability of
invasion, 1798 (A. Hamilton), 8, 542;
the nation pests of the human race {TV.
V. Murray), 11, 285 ; general inutility
of officers in the Revolution (Board of
War, 1778), 33, 179; called "Con-
gress's hard bargains " (M. de Lafayette),
16, 310; party in the U. S., 47, 33,
43 ; intrigues and influence, 191, 207 ;
list of, and safe conduct for passengers
embarking in cartel James for Guade-
loupe, 1799, 11, 305 ; prisoners taken
by the frigate Delaware, 1798 (R. How-
ell), 9, 36 ; by the Favourite (R. Ham-
ilton), 189; brought to Newburyport by
snow Prudence (D. A. Tyng), 11, 143 ;
privateers taken by Decatur, 1798 (R.
King), 9, 19 ; privateer hoisting the
pirate's flag, saluted by a Dutch frigate,
and protected by the government of
Curacoa (R. Van Polanen), 11, 620 ;
consular reports of depredations by (S.
Sewall), 7, 605 ; 8, 58 ; audacity of (/.
Q. Adams), 8, 482; £JV. V. Murray),
493 ; convoy ordered for American ships
watched by, at Havana, 9, 146 ; order of
Congress for capturing (D. Humphreys),
37, 307; (S. Talbot), 8, 490; (W. V.
Murray), 493 ; Sanspareil and Jaloux
captured by the United States and Dela-
ware, 1798 (M. Letombe), 9, 451;
cleared off the coasts of the U. S. (/. Q.
Adams), 10, 632 ; spoliations in the
West Indies, 1796, 97 5 (/. Q. Adams),
37, 3, 82; (R. King), 5, 31, 83, 102;
(C. C. Pinc/cney), 10, 26, 10 1 ; 6, 252;
(/. Me Henry), 6, 23S ; (B.H. Phillips),
37, 164, 191 ; (D. Humphreys), 40 ;
claims for spoliations (T. Fitzsimons),
26, 327 ; 29, 405 ; to, 14, 40 ; (J. H.
Causten), 32, 85, 115 ; to, 15, 257,
430 ; (F. Baylies), 16, 173 ; 46, 255,
436 ; schedule of amount of, 54, 83 ;
illustrations of bribery and corruption
in tribunals (J. Wagner), 31, 364 ; (/.
Randolph), 16, 262 ; barbarous pro-
ceedings of inhabitants of Marblehead in
regard to wreck off M., 1777, 5, 46.
Frenchmen, not prohibited, but not to be
encouraged in coming to the U. S., 1799
(D. Hawley), 10, 281 ; a faithless, vola-
tile, intriguing race ; honor and honesty
are not to be found among the ingredi-
ents composing the man -monkey-tiger
(Jacob Read, 1798), 23, 244.
Freneau, Philip, 1752-1832. Sept. 13,
1792. Col. Forman's claim on the U. S. ;
interest not allowed by the Treasury.
35, 162*
Freneau, Philip, appointed by Jefferson- in-
terpreter to the State Department,
though by his own confession incompe-
tent (G. Taylor, Jr.), 29, 50 ; employed
by Jefferson to write against the gov-
ernment, 55, 86.
Freneau 8p Paine, Charleston, S. C. From
G. Taylor, Jr., Dec. 21, 1797- Request-
ing that weekly may be substituted for
daily paper for the State Department.
7, 563.
Feb. 12, 1798. Acts of Congress
to be published. 8, 124.
Frey, George, of Middletown, Pa. May
23, June 20, 1787. List of goods for
Wyoming. 5, 401. [Bi. 2, 271, 281.]
Dec. 28, 1791. Accounts. 6, 52.
Friend, A,, to the Public. See Dunbab, A.
Friends, Society of, plan for sending men
to live among the Six Nations, to teach
them the arts of civilization (/. Parish),
62, 235 ; (/. Chapin), 236.
Friendship, brig, case of, 1797 (R- King).
37, 112.
Fries, John, Pennsylvania insurgent, trial
of (R. King), 11, 140 ; (/. Adams), 37,
41 7 ; tried and sentenced to deatli ( W.
Smith), 13, 482 ; pardoned by President
Adams (S. P. Gardner), 13, 551 :
Hamilton's remarks on the pardon {W>
Rawh), 15, 337 ; facts in regard to his
trial (II. Peters), 27, 44.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
153
Fruit, observations on Knight's theory of
the limited duration of individual varie-
ties of (J. Lowell). 32, 205.
Frye, Peter, Justice of the Peace, of
Salem.
25, 1774. Certificate of
recognizance of T. Pickering to answer
to a warrant. 53, 38.
— Sept. 8, 1774. Declaration that he
has delivered up the bonds of T. P. and
others ; arrested for causing the inhabi-
tants of Salem to assemble, and that he
will no longer accept a commission
under any act of Parliament. 33, 107.
[Bi. 1, 57; copy.]
Fete, Simon, of Fryeburg, Maine. Mar.
28, 1808. Sincere thanks for Col. P.'s
letter to Gov. Sullivan; hope that it
will be of public utility; rejoices that
there are still men who dare to speak
out in these times. 28, 257.
June 25, 1808. Satisfaction in
reading Col. P.'s Correspondence with
Gov. Sullivan ; pleasure at public recep-
tion given Col. P. 28, 338.
Dec. 28,1808. Thanks for speeches
on the embargo ; distress at proceedings
of the government, and alarm for the
consequences. 28, 432.
Fuel, result of Marcus Bull's experiments
on. 55, 304.
Fugitive slaves, remarks on abuses of laws
concerning. 52, 253.
Funding system, Democratic opposition to,
a mere pretext. 54, 73.
Funeral orations, remarks on. 46, 405.
G.
Gage, Gen. Thomas, 1721-1787. July,
1774. Address from justices of the
Court of Common Pleas of Essex
County, Mass. 5, 3.
Gage, Gen. Thomas, interview of the Com-
mittee of Correspondence of Salem with
him, 1774 {Committee of Correspondence
in Boston), 5, 12 ; (T. Flucker), 17, 5.
Gallatin, Albert, Secretary of the Treasury,
1761-1849. Apr. 3, 1810. With copy
of handbill in circulation, to the effect
that $75,000 of public money remain
unaccounted for by Col. P. ; request for
a certificate to the contrary. 38, 174.
[Bi. 4, 162]
— Apr. 2, 1817. Letter of introduc-
tion for Theodore Lyman, Jr. 15, 148.
Gallatin, Albert, one of the opposition in
Congress, 1798 (/. Jay), 8, 312; dis-
cussion of his plan for reloaning the
public debt, 1806 (T. Fitzsimons), 27,
316, 318 ; his letter on the embargo (G.
Cabot), 28, 398 ; an involution of char-
acter, and a subtlety of mischief in him,
that defies all comparison (T. R. Gold,
1811), 29, 438 ; the arch juggler of
administration (W. Reed, 1812), 30,
17.
jamble, Capt. James, U. S. A. May 22,
1795. To Gen. Peter Muhlenberg.
Capt. G. is surprised at the charges
against Lieut. Muhlenberg ; has inquired
into the insinuations against him, and
found them highly exaggerated. 41,
218.
Gamble, Robert, of Richmond, Va. Mar.
20, 1798. Requests that Col. P. will
forward money to Gov. Geo. Matthews ;
regrets the gloomy aspect of affairs and
hopes it may be a lesson to French sym-
pathizers. 22, 88.
May 9, 1 798. Thanks for Col. P.'s
offer of remitting money to Gov. Mat-
thews; change in popular sentiment
effected by publication of the Instruc-
tions and Despatches ; observation of
the fast-day ; want of energy of promi-
nent men in putting down yelpers. 22,
150.
July 12, 1798. Bills for remittance
to Gen. Matthews ; high character and
valuable services of the General ; Wash-
ington's appointment to the chief com-
mand worth an army ; subscriptions in
Virginia for a frigate ; not a dollar sub-
scribed by a Democrat, though loud in
professions. 22, 288.
July 12, 1798. Embarrassment of
the Governor of Virginia as to convening
the legislature ; an attempt suspected of
Democratic members to hurry the as-
sembling, to exclude Federalists, and pass
a vote of disapprobation of the Pres-
ident's measures. 22, 290.
Sept. 15, 1798. Experiences of
popular spirit in Tennessee ; citizens or-
20
154
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Gamble, Robert {continued).
derly and ready to receive candid repre-
sentations of public affairs ; detestation
of the French and disapprobation of Gov.
Blount ; expediency of sending there a
sound newspaper, like Fenno's Gazette.
23, 140.
Mar. 4, 1799. Sends extract from
a letter describing the capture of the
French frigate Insurgent by the Con-
stellation. 24, 134.
Apr. 3, 1800. Request for letters
of introduction and advice for Mr. G.'s
son, on a journey to the East. 26, 71.
Gamble, Robert. Apr. 28, 1798. Col. P.
offers to remit money to Gen. Matthews.
8, 393.
June 28, 1799. Enclosing land-
patents ; doubt as to validity of patents
between the forks of the Scioto River.
11, 334.
Garanger, Capt., a French officer. July 22,
1779. Asking assistance in exchanging
condemned for current money. 17, 279.
Ganges, U. S. ship, convoys U. S. consul-
general to St. Domingo, 1799 (R. King).
10, 561.
Gardiner, Rev. John Sylvester John,
1765-1830. Dec. 21, 1808. Thanks
for speeches on the embargo ; calumnies
against Col. P. only what every honest
man must expect ; quotes Milton's
" Paradise Regained " on the approba-
tion of the mob. 28, 419.
Gardiner, Rev. John Sylvester John. Dec.
11, 1808. Thanks for Mr. G.'s Thanks-
giving sermon; sends speeches on the
embargo; Mr. Dana's expression "the
troops of the palace " ; conjectures in
Col. P.'s letter to Gov. Sullivan proved
to be facts. 14, 218.
Gardiner, William. July 6, 1798. The
President having deemed it expedient to
appoint a successor to Mr. G. in the
office of Commissioner of Loans in New
Hampshire, John Peirce, Esq., has been
chosen. 9, 13.
Gardiner, Rev. William C, of Dover,
N. H. ? Aug. 10, 1799. Request to
forward letter to Capt. Willis, consul at
Barcelona; expressions of respect for
, the administration and adherence to its
measures. 25, 87.
Gardner, Abel, certificate as to character,
1808 (Salem Selectmen). 44, 277.
Gardner, Mrs. Elizabeth. Nov. 22,
1789. To Mrs. Mary Sargeant. La-
menting the embarrassed condition of
Col. P.'s affairs and his residence at that
vile place, Wyoming. 40, 318.
Gardner, John, of Charleston, S. C. Oct.
26, 1791. Recommendation of Mr.
Bacot as Postmaster of Charleston. 19,
221.
Gardner, John. Jan. 27, 1786. In regard
to a consignment of indigo ; illness of
J. Pickering. 5, 381. [Bi. 1, 534.]
Mar. 9, 1786. Mr. Goodhue's un-
derhand endeavors to supplant John
Pickering in his office of Register of
Deeds; Mr. P.'s remarkable revival;
the Wyoming land controversy. 35, 3.
July 4, 1786. Mr. Noah Webster's
lectures ; his merits, vanity, and egotism.
35, 6. [Bi. 1, 535, copy.]
Dec. 11, 1787. Pennsylvania con-
vention for ratifying the Constitution ;
Col. P. member from Luzerne ; ratifica-
tion by Delaware ; opposition mostly
from interested or party motives. 35,
30.
Nov. 28, 1791. Appointment of
Mr. Bacot to Charleston post-office. 6,
40.
Dec. 27, 1791. The' Charleston
post-office. 6, 50.
Gardner, Samuel. Oct. 14, 1791. An-
swering questions concerning an ineffi-
cient postmaster at Charleston, S. C,
and recommending T. W. Bacot for the
place. 19, 217.
Gardner, Samuel Pickering. Aug. 1,
1796. Letter of introduction of John
Lowell, Jr. 41, 294.
Dec, 1797. Recommendation of
Theo. Peters for consul at Bordeaux.
41, 398.
June 15, 1800. Regret at Col. P.'s
perseverance in his plan of going into
the -woods ; arguments against it ; con-
versation with Mr. Cabot and Mr. Hig-
ginson; opinion that some other em-
ployment will offer. 26, 146.
Mar. 6, 7, 1801. Account of Col.
Wood's farm in Andover ; advises post-
poning the purchase of a farm at present,
on account of the high price of real
estate, which must come down. 42,
278, 280.
Nov. 30, 1807- With newspapers
HISTORICAL INDEX.
155
containing accounts of transactions relat-
ing to snip Cybele. 28, 87.
Dec. 1, 1807- In regard to bridges
about Boston; with a well-constructed
draw, they do not impede navigation.
28, S9.
Feb. 6, IS09. Opinion on Mr.
Gray's denial of Mr. Cabot's certificate;
not advisable to pursue the matter any
farther ; Col. P. should reserve himself
for more important subjects. 29, 87.
Dec. 28, 1809. In regard to copy
of a letter written by Col. P. to Wash-
ington relative to Col. Hamilton's ap-
pointment as inspector-general, in 1798.
29, 201.
Sept. 27, 1822. Alluding to Col.
P.'s rumored plan of writing some work
in the form of political annals ; fears of
his not doing justice to the character of
Washington ; gives reasons at length for
the common estimate of Washington's
character; any attempt to change this
estimate would only react on the writer ;
alludes to Dearborn's attack on Putnam
in his account of Bunker Hill. 31,
398.
Gardner, Samuel Pickering. June 21,
1800. Thanks and acknowledgments
for Mr. G.'s and other friends' solicitude ;
not a rash or obstinate but a well con-
sidered plan to settle on new lands ; no
public office in Massachusetts desirable ;
none possible under Jefferson; Mr.
Adams; prospects for the future. 13,
551. [Bi. 4, 11.]
I Feb. 14, 1807. Remarkable inter-
pretation by the French minister of
marine, of Bonaparte's decree declaring
I the British Islands in a state of blockade ;
some of our good Republicans mightily
I pleased with his principles of maritime
1 law. 38, 106 [copy].
Oct. 29, Nov. 17, 1807. Congress
assembled prematurely for no legitimate
purpose ; not probable any measure of
importance will be passed ; the Potomac
bridge bill; questions in regard to the
passage of bridsre-draws by vessels. 38,
106, 107 [copy].
' Nov. 18, 1807. Coleman's review
of Mr. Lowell's pamphlet " Peace with-
I out dishonor " ; affair of the Chesapeake ;
Commodore Truxtun's opinion ; differ-
ence in conduct toward French and
English officers demanding deserters.
38, 109 [copy].
— Dec. 10, 1807. Mistaken idea of
most people about the. affair of the Ches-
apeake ; Mr. Lowell's labors may pro-
duce some good result in New England ;
in Washington they do not wish to be
enlightened ; Mr. Jefferson's unreason-
able demands on the British government
merely a bid for popularity ; Great
Britain is ready to render any reasonable
satisfaction ; no secrets in the despatches
which were read with closed doors ; but
the alarm and fearful suspense of the
nation were kept up, and the hostile
spirit toward Great Britain increased ;
the reason for Mr. Jefferson's mysterious
conduct explained. 38, 114 [copy].
— Jan. 10, 1809. Request to obtain
from Mr. Jonathan Jackson information
relative to the prevalence of French in-
fluence in the old Congress, and the
conduct of Mr. Madison ; also from Mr.
Cabot of a remark of Mr. Jefferson to
Mr. Livermore that we must take
Canada and Nova Scotia, and that Eng-
land would unavoidably be subdued by
France. 38, 146 [copy].
— Feb., 1809 ? Bonaparte may allow
Mr. Jefferson to repeal the embargo, as
the least of two evils ; Mr. Armstrong
not trusted with the communications
with the French government ; cautious-
ness and timidity of Federalists, and
worship of Bonaparte by Democrats.
38, 143 [copy].
— Dec. 19, 1809. Request for copies
of Col. P.'s letter to Gen. Washington,
concerning President Adams's dislike
of Hamilton, and of memorandum con-
cerning M. Letombe's complaint of the
amount of money spent in bribing mem-
bers of Congress. 38, 147 [copy].
— Dec. 22, 23, 1809. Dr. Leib's
villany ; copy of Mr. Erskine's letter of
Aug. 1, to be at Mr. Lowell's service
for his history of the Jefferson adminis-
tration ; Mr. Erskine's vagueness ; Ma-
con's opposition to Giles's resolutions;
weakness of the Senate; its six years
term a rotten part of the Constitution.
38, 147, 161 [copy].
— Jan. 5, Feb. io, 1810. Desire for
a copy of Col. P.'s letter to Gen. Wash-
ington of July, 1798, to see what his
156
THE PICKETING PAPERS.
Gardner, Samuel Pickering {continued).
sentiments were in regard to the war
then in prospect ; fraudulent packet sent
through the post-office. 38, 162 [copy].
- Dec. 19, 1810. Bill for taking pos-
session of West Florida, reported by Mr.
Giles ; we have not a shadow of claim
to any portion of it; object of the bill
uncertain; remonstrances of England
and Spain. 38, 194.
Jan. 23, 1811. Opinion that almost
every fact and sentiment expressed in the
Declaration of Independence had been
exhibited in political publications before
1776; Suffolk Resolves of 1774; Jef-
ferson only a compiler. 38, 195.
- Nov/9, 23, 24, 1814. Mr. Giles
and his Conscription Bill ; miserable con-
dition of Virginia militia, and heavy State
debt; death of Mr. Gerry; Col. P.'s
refusal to make a motion of condolence
in the House ; falsehood and hypocrisy
of official expressions of reverence. 38,
206, 207.
- — - Nov. 26, 1814. Results expected
from the Hartford Convention; pam-
phlets and letters concerning it; criti-
cisms on letters ascribed to H. G. Otis.
38, 209.
Dec. 17, 1816. With copy of letter
to Gov. Brooks on the subject of Col.
P.'s agency in the compensation bill, etc.,
with private letter to the Governor to be
delivered at Mr. G.'s discretion ; official
letter to the Governor to be published.
38, 222.
Jan. 25, 1817. Compensation bill
finally decided ; remarks on Dr. Bigelow's
and Dr. Gorham's inaugural addresses.
38, 228.
■ Sept. 23, 1819. With plan and
proceedings of the American Coloniza-
tion Society, for publication ; virtues of
Rev. William Meade, and his father Col.
R. K. Meade. 38, 264 [copy].
Mar. 26, 1828. Returning P. C.
Lowell's Narrative of the British expedi-
tions in 1814 ; excellence of Gen. Jack-
son's military methods in the defence of
New Orleans ; comparison with Revolu-
tionary methods ; likeness to the affair
of Fort Washington, but with a different
result owing to the quick decision of the
general. 16, 256.
Aug. 29, IS 28. Directions for pre-
paring an engraving of the celebrated
Oakes Cow, for premium certificates of
the Essex Agricultural Society. 16,
280.
Garrard, James, Governor of Kentucky,
1749-1822. Dec. 7, 1799. Notifica-
tion of forwarding Acts of Congress.
12, 441.
Garrick, David, his advice to Dr. Stone-
house, on preaching. 55, 345.
Gaston, William, M. C. from North Caro-
lina, his speech against the loan bill,
1816, clear, pertinent, and convincing
(J. Quincy). 31, 48.
Gates, Gen. Horatio, 1728-1806. Nov.
26, 1782. Recommendation of John
Sullivan, a sutler. 56, 318.
Jan. 27, 1783. Disappointment
and distress at not hearing from home ;
repeated delay of the mails ; request to
lend [Pennsylvania ?] papers. 18, 140.
May 19, 1783. Illness of Mrs.
Gates ; ill-treatment of officers by Con-
gress ; Major Armstrong's report of
Col, Brooks's unaccountable behavior.
18, .161. [Bi. 1, 465.J
Apr. 11, 1784. Certificate in re-
gard to official journey of Major Charles
Magill, from Hillsboro', Va., to Phila-
delphia, and back to Richmond. 56,
209 [copy].
May 18, 1785. Urging payment of
Major Magill's account. 18, 244.
May 17, 1786. Gen. G.'s claim on
the TJ. S. for money paid Major Magill.
19, 52.
Gates, Gen. Horatio. July 31, 1780. Re-
commendation of Col, H. E. Lutterloh
to service as Dep. Q. M. Gen. under
Gen. Gates. 5,171.
May 28, 1783. Expressions of
sympathy for illness of Mrs. Gates ; dis-
banding of the army; explanation of
Col. Brooks's conduct. 5, 313.
Gates, -Gen. Horatio, he should not be ex-
alted at Washington's expense (W.
Pickman), 5, 73; called an old woman
(G. Washington), 9, 312 ; account of
his character and advisers in the Revolu-
tion (R. Troup), 32, 110; conspiracy
to exalt him and overthrow Washington,
52, 188 ; not so much entitled to credit
for the victory over Burgoyne as Arnold
{W.Johnson), 16, 22; Gen. C. Lee's
opinion of him, 51, 272; 46, 156.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
157
Gates, on the construction of (T. G. Fessen-
den). 15, 289.
Gavino, John, U. S. consul at Gibraltar.
Dec. 30, 1797. Letter of recommenda-
tion of Capt. O'Brien, U. S. Consul-
General for Algiers. 7, 677.
July 21, 1798. Commissions for
armed ships Washington and Mercury.
9, 76.
— July 28, 1798. Illness of the Dey
of Algiers. 9, 114.
— Nov. 8, 1798. Case of American
purchasers of prize vessels ; charges
against Mr. G. by Mr. Pintard. 9, 600^.
— Dec. 22, 1798. Sailing of Algerine
fleet ; friendly conduct of Earl St. Vin-
cent in the Mediterranean. 10, 132.
— Dec. 20, 1799. Expressions of
approval; death of Gen. Washington.
12, 494.
— Jan. 25, 1800. Cases of obstinate
refusal by British commanders to release
impressed seamen to be referred to D.
Lenox, in London. 13, 126.
Gayoso de Lemos, Gen. Manuel, Governor-
General of Louisiana. May 18, 1799.
Notice of appointment of Evan Jones as
U. S. consul at New Orleans. 11, 105.
iGayoso de Lemos, Gen. Manuel, anony-
mous account of his instigating an agent
to inflame the Natchez Indians against
the U. S. 41, 363.
{See also Mississippi Territory).
JGavtnn, Brigantine, case of (W. Pickman).
17, 187.
jGazette de Prance, extract from, Jan. 30,
1799, concerning the- debates on priva-
teering on neutral property ; Jan. 31,
Dutch complaints of privateers ; Peb.
11, President Adams's letters of marque,
and his speech at the opening of Con-
gress ; Peb. 14, censures on Dr. Logan
by the Senate, and Gen. Smith's elec-
tion, 24,159 ; Peb. 8,1799, extract from,
giving discussion in the Conseil des An-
ciens, concerning the decree condemning
all ships carrying English goods, 24,
130 ; extracts copied from, in regard to
the United States, St. Domingo, and the
Congress of Kastadt, Jan. 7-20, 1799,
24, 61-64; Feb. 10, 1799, in regard to
the President's speech, 24, 128.
Sazette Nationale, severe editorial in, on
Mr. Monroe's vindication, 1797 (G.
Washington). 37, 262.
Gazette of the Union, prospectus of (To
Coxe). 44, 52.
Geddes, Capt. Henry. Mar. 29, 1798. In-
structions to Capt. G. as commander of
vessel taking C. Humphreys to Prance,
as messenger to recall the envoys. 8,
267.
Dec. 20, 1798. Appointment as
commodore of the Algiers fleet, and
master of brig Sophia.- 10, 95.
Dee. 21, 1798. Sailing orders for
brig Sophia and Algerine fleet. 10,
126.
Sept. 14, 1799. In regard to Capt.
Edmonson's application to take tem-
porary charge of the Sophia; inquiries
as to her value. 12, 56.
— - Oct. 1, 1799. Capt. G.'s accounts
to be speedily adjusted ; Barbary wheat
and sheep to be sent to R. Peters. 12,
131.
Gen. Greene, frigate, friendly reception of,
by the Governor of Cuba, 1799 (/. M.
Yznardi). 11, 499.
Gen. Mifflin, privateer, prizes taken by,
1777 (G. Williams). 17, 60.
General officers, question of seniority of,
1798 (G. Washington), 22, 284 ; 23,
133, 169; to, 9, 7, 261, 309, 339; (A.
Hamilton), 23, 94; to, 9, 55, 202,
207, 209; (R. Peters), 23, 97; (B.
Goodhue), 115 ; to, 9, 302, 381, 435 ;
(G. Cabot), 23, 159, 161 ; to, 9, 352 ;
G. C. Hume's remarks on the characters
of, 52, 133.
Gen. Washington, ship, seized by British
cruisers, 1799 (R King), 11, 57 ; (/.
Jay), 264; (D. W. Coxe), 72, 266;
(R. Liston), 37, 414 ; condemnation of
her cargo of nails as wrought iron (R.
King), 436.
Gen. Wolfe, schooner, case of. 39, 157,
159, 172, 173.
11 General welfare," notes on term in the
Constitution. 55, 140.
Genet, Edmond Charles, Prench minister
to the U. S., 1765-1834, uses his in-
fluence against the treaty of 1794 with
Great Britain (S. Higginson), 20, 31 ;
his refusal to restore American goods
seized on British vessels, 1793 (/. Mar-
shall), 7, 244; secret negotiations with
Gen. Clarke (N. Webster), 412.
Genius, brig, suspected of piracy (/. Hun-
tington), 11, 459 ; (/. Sands), 476.
158
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Gentil, Col. A. Perret. Aug. 3. 1795.
Exalted apostrophe to Washington, in
French. 53, 252.
Georgia, form of certificate of grant from,
8, 109 ; observations on sea-coast defence
of (/. Jackson), 37, 323 ; remarks on
claim for pay of militia for services in,
1793, 53, 254; Col. P. and O. Wol-
cott appointed a commission to adjust
conflicting claims of U. S. and, 1800
(</. Ross et al.), 13, 370 ; memorial of
the people of Massachusetts on their
claim for land in, 1808 (J. Sullivan),
14, 173; resolutions proposed by John
Randolph (T. Fitzsimons), 27, 68.
Gerard, Conrad Alexandre, French min-
ister to the U. S., d. 1790, swindling
money transaction of, 1779 (R. Peters).
17, 246.
Gerbier & Co., Cap Francois. Aug. 10,
1798. To A. Vasse, Philadelphia. Bills
drawn on Mr. V., and sugar belonging
to him. 42,113.
Germantown, battle of (W. Johnson), 44,
296, 301; to, 16, 4; (J. Sparks), 32,
219 ; (Gen. J. E. Howaed), 32, 270 ; to,
16, 181; (A. Hoops), 32, 306; (/.
Kemper), 16, 235; (C. C. Pinckney),
44, 297 ; {N. A. Review), 38, 313 ; 50,
219 ; 51, 17, 23, 116 ; 52, 186.
Germany, muskets from, not worth their
freight (R. King, 1799). 10, 625.
Gerry, Mrs. Ann, wife of Elb ridge. May
15, 1798. In answer to Mrs. G.'s re-
quest for information concerning the
envoys in France ; their remaining dif-
ficult to account for. 8, 448.
Aug. 8, 1798. Remittance of
money. 9, 159.
Gerry, Mrs. Ann, money for (T. Williams),
8,' 205.
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814. Nov. 17,
1777- Requesting accurate returns of
the Adjutant-General's office ; notice of
appointment of Col. P. to the Board
of War. 17, 45.
Jan. 15, 1778. Propositions for
reimbursement for supplies to Gen. Bur-
goyne, etc., necessary ; Col. P.'s ap-
pointment as commissioner to visit the
army. 17, 72.
Nov. 6, 1780. Copy of letter to
James Lovell, concerning Gen. Warren's
account with Congress. 18, 60.
Feb. 26, 1784. In regard to the
office of Secretary of War ; account with
Mr. Willing. 18, 190. [Bi. 1, 495.]
Dec. 31, 1784. Introducing Mr
Elkanah Watson. 18, 220.
Mar. 4, 1785. With report respect-
ing Land Office. 18, 225.
Sept. 2, 1785. To S. Hodgdon.
Money due him to be paid ; Col. P.
may be assured of the support of Massa-
chusetts if Mr. Hillegas resigns. 40,
176.
Jan. 26, 1786. Recommending Dr.
Lynn ; inquiring about lawsuit with Mr.
Willing. 19, 8.
Nov. 12, 1795. About a revolu-
tionary monument. 20, 92.
Declarations : in 1787, that he could
not sign the Constitution because it did
not secure our liberties ; and in 1789,
that there would be no government of
the U. S. unless the Constitution were
supported ; quoted by W. Smith, 1798.
22, 299 [copy].
Apr. 20, 1798. To C. M. de Tal-
leyrand. Declines any separate official
action. 8, 359 [copy].
May 12, 1798. Explaining reasons
for remaining in France. 8, 443.
- June, 1798. To C. M. de Talley-
rand, giving up the names of X., Y., and
Z. 54, 200 [copy].
Oct. 20, 1798. To President Adams. (
Attempts to explain his behavior in re- j;Ge
gard to his alleged breach of trust, and
to refute Col. Pickering's statements.
9,489; 23, 247-
Gerry, Elbridge. Feb. 20, 1784. Applica-
tion for appointment of Secretary of
War. 5, 320. [Bi. 1, 494.]
Mar 9, 1784. Affair of Mr. Wil-
ling, and Secretaryship of War. 5, 325.
Mar. 1, 1785. Locating and pur-
chasing public lands. 5, 347^- [Bi. 1,
504.]
= Sept. 29, 1785. Memorandum of
purchase of books ; Sir J. Stewart's Poli- 1
tical Economy. 5, 374.
Oct. 13, 1785. Recommendation
of Charles Cist, as public printer. 5, 374.
June 23, 1797. With commission
as Envoy Extraordinary to France. 6,
371.
July 7, 1797. Recommending Mr.
G.'s sailing from Boston for France. 6,
403.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
159
— July 17, 1797. Salary and ex-
penses of Envoy Extraordinary. 6, 430.
— July 19, 1797. Notification of send-
ing of credentials and money. 6, 445.
— July 22, 1797. Letter of credit on
Amsterdam bankers. 6, 448.
— June 25, 1798. Letter of recall,
with reflections on the want of dignity
of Mr. G.'s remaining in Paris, after his
insulting treatment by the Directory.
37, 311 [copy].
— Oct. 8, 1798. Remittance of money,
9, 446.
— Nov. 7, 1798. Requesting origi-
nals of French despatches. 9, 591.
— Nov. 9, 1798. Remitting money.
9, 604.
— Nov. 12, 1798. Erom J. Marshall,
criticising prevarications in Mr. G.'s
letter to President Adams ; impudence
of Talleyrand. 9, 630 ; 23, 308 [copy].
— Dec. 10, 1798. Col. P. gives his
reasons for refusing to publish G.'s letter
to President Adams. 10, 30.
— Jan. 16, 1799. Remittance of
money. 10, 242.
— June 20, 1799. Mr. G.'s salary;
Col. P. considers that as Mr. G.'s stay
in Erance after May 12, 1798, when the
letter of recall was delivered to him,
was entirely gratuitous, his salary ceased
on that day. 37, 437 [copy].
perry, Elbridge, letters received from (/.
Adams), 9, 141, 146; duped by Talley-
rand; had neither spirit nor penetration
to cope with the Directory (J. Q.
Adams), 54, 29 ; attempts of Talleyrand
to detach him from his colleagues (C. C.
Pinckney), 22, 60, 62; 3, 151; {T.
Pinckney), 562 ; his unpardonable con-
duct in delaying the return of the en-
voys (R King), 37, 312; 8, 520; (T.
Pinckney), 533 ; specially recalled by a
messenger (/. Mayer), 603 ; (B. Good-
hue), 9, 224; (T. Pinckney), 315 ; called
f a contemptible animal " (B. Goodhue),
305; (T. Pinckney), 316; his treachery
and cowardice worthy of impeachment
(/. Marshall), 9, 487, 577 ; (J. Adams),
565 ; his letter to the President, 565,
577; his despatches to be laid before
Congress (W. Smith), 9, 593; his
wrong-headedness, folly, meanness, and
ery (R. King), 11, 259 ; opinions
of R. King, Marshall, and Pinckney,
concerning him, 288 ; great court paid
him by American Jacobins in Paris (C.
C. Pinckney), 21, 385; reasons for
censuring him publicly (/. Jay), 10,
311 ; professes faith in the sincerity of
Talleyrand (J. Marshall), 9, 467; (G.
Cabot), 614; Col. P.'s defence of por-
tions of Report on French affairs relat-
ing to him (/. Adams), 10, 245 ; (67.
Washington), 314 ; (G. Cabot), 316 ; Col.
P.'s expectation of a paper war with him
(B. Goodhue), 9, 561; puffed by Boston
papers (6?. Washington), 463; his panic
on his voyage home, and terror of being
pursued by the Directory (R. King), 9,
413; (H. M. Rutledge), 23, 193;
(J. McHenry), 47, 110; (G. Wash-
ington), 23, 227 ; his vanity and du-
plicity (G.Washington), 263; "never
met with a man so destitute of candor
and full of deceit" (C. C. Pinckney,
1798), 22, 106; owing to his" weakness
that the envoys were not received (R.
King, 1798), 22, 214; account of his
efforts to induce Gens. Marshall and
Pinckney to offer a loan to the Directory
(C. C. Pinckney), 22, 76, 111; "de-
fective in judgment and wanting in
patriotism" (T. Pinckney, 1798), 250;
a timid, unsettled man, whose over-
weening desire for peace blinds him to
everything else (W. Smith, 1798), 22,
297 ; his own dignity and the national
honor shamefully committed by him (W.
Smith), 297; "never had any opinion
of him since the Congress of 1782 ; a
second Monroe, — more honest, but
equally subject to gullibility" (R.
Peters, 1798), 23, 96 ; criticism on his
farewell letter to Talleyrand (W. Smith,
1798), 111; "nothing in his conduct
but the greatest timidity, basest servility,
and total prostration as well of personal
honor and respect as of national faith"
(Jacob Read, 1798), 23, 243 ; copious
loyalty of, 1798 (G. Cabot), 23, 265,
290 ; unequivocal in his commendation
of the government, and detestation of the
French; says we have everything to
fear unless we are firm and united
against them (Geo. Cabot, 1798), 273,
290 ; " led astray by his own Vanity and
self-importance, without enlargement of
mind or manliness enough to confess
that he had been practised upon " (G.
160
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Gerry, Elbridge (continued).
Washington, 1799), 24, 69; remarks
on his breach of the faith pledged by the
envoys in giving up the names of X., Y.,
and Z. (J. Read), 9, 460 ; (G. Wash-
ington), 464 ; 54, 199, 244 ; his speech,
Jan. 25, 1811, 251; criticisms on his
Fast-Day proclamation, 1811, 327;
sketches of his public character, 50, 1 ;
he and his guides affect to be the only
supporters of the Constitution, 52, 297 ;
compared to the bramble of Judges, ch.
ix., 306; his sketch of a plan for the
militia, 53, 202 ; remarks on Everett's
Review of Austin's Life of (/. Marshall),
16, 328 ; Col. P.'s refusal to make a
motion of condolence in the House on
his death (S. P. Gardner), 38, 207-
" Gerrymander" used as an illustration of
the looseness of the term " contiguous
territory " (/. Quincy). 15, 107-
Ghent, peace negotiations at, 1814 (C.
Strong), 30, 294, 298, 329; to, 15,
49; (G. Morris), 30, 296, 339; to,
15, 56; (J. Lowell), 30, 300; (J.
Jay), 302 ; (J. Robertson), 311, 382;
notes on, 49, 235.
Gibbes, William Hasell, of Charleston,
S. C, 1754-1831. June 23, 1799. En-
closing letters to be forwarded to Wm.
Smith. 24, 358.
Glbbs, Major Caleb. July 16, 1785. Loan-
office certificates. 5, 373.
Apr. 19, 1788. Officers' forage
accounts. 5, 355.
Gibbs, George, of Rhode Island. Sept. 20,
1796. Candidates for District Judge of
Rhode Island. 6, 228.
Gibbs, George, Jr., 1776-1833, letter of
recommendation of (R. King). 12,
482.
Gibbs and Channing, Newport, R. I. Feb.
5, 1799. Abuses in construction of
prize laws to be corrected. 10, 329.
Gibson, Lieut. Francis. Dec. 25, 1798.
To J. McIIenry. Account of the con-
duct of Archibald Hamilton Rowan, in
endeavoring to communicate with French
prisoners at Wilmington. 42, 141.
Gibson, Gen. John, Pittsburg, 1740-1822.
May 26, 1793. Requesting assistance
in obtaining interpreters for the Com-
missioners to treat with the Western
Indians. 60, 141 [copy; L. & C. 4,
344].
Gilbert, Daniel. Jan. 11, 1817. In
regard to a claim on the U. S. for manu-
facturing muskets. 44, 174.
Gilbert, Ebenezer. June 10, 1828. Ask-
ing for evidence in regard to the armed
cutter Revenge being a Continental
vessel in the Revolution, to substantiate
a claim for compensation as surgeon of
the vessel. 32, 378.
Gilchrist, Robert, of Morganfield, Ky.
Aug. 20, 1823. Inquiry for the name
of the author of the History of Jeffer-
son's administration ; expressions of ad-
miration for Col. P. ; has heard the work
attributed to him. 44, 256.
Gile, Rev. Samuel. Aug. 2, 1826. Send-
ing a copy of the Review of the Cunning-
ham Correspondence, that in these times
of eulogy of President John Adams,
Mr. G. may have an opportunity of com-
paring praise with facts ; great merit
and talents of Mr. Adams ; downfall of
an ambitious citizen whose ambitions
are selfish ; de mortuis nil nisi bonum
should be changed to de mortuis nil nisi
verum. 16, 128.
Giles, Aquila. June 5, 1799. Col. P.
regrets the publication of his note to
Collector Sands, respecting persons sent
home prisoners by Lord St. Vincent,
who might feel himself improperly treated
by the publication; Lord St. Vincent
acted in the interest of the U. S. 11,
225.
Giles, Capt. Ebenezer, misrepresentations
about ill-treatment by Admiral Harvey
and Capt. Matson (B. Goodhue). 25,
142 ; to, 11, 622.
Giles, William Branch, M. C, his speech
in favor of a separation of the States,
1799 (W. Smith), 10, 533; (R. King),
553 ; his denial (R. King), 11, 19, 34;
his denial contradicted by Mr. Burwell,
19 ; called by Patrick Henry " a bob-
tailed politician " (A. Campbell), 24,
279 ; his bill for the enforcement of the
embargo, 1809, criticised (B. Washing-
ton), 28, 430; (W. Eaton), 435 ; (I.
Thorndike), 441 ; account of its being
pushed through Congress without dis-
cussion (/. Jay), 14, 230 ; his political
disquisitions and disappointed ambitions
(J. Marshall), 16, 86 ; sentiments on
impeachment, 54, 98 ; his solemn revo-
cation of confidence in the disinterested-
HISTORICAL INDEX.
161
ness of J. Q. Adams, 46, 185 ; notes of
his speech on his Resolutions for Non-
intercourse, 1809, 54, 182; notes of
speech on the Yolunteers Bill. Feb. 5,
1810, 215 ; notes on his bill for drafting
the militia, Nov. 5, 1814, 55, 61.
Gill, Moses, Lieutenant-Governor of Massa-
chusetts. Dec. 3, 1799. Notification
of forwarding of Acts of Congress. 12,
421.
Gilmax, John Taylor, Governor of New
Hampshire, 1753-1828. Nov. 19, 1798.
Mr. E. S. Livermore, of Boston, desirous
of having the post of naval officer in
N. H. ; unjust to the people of N. H.
to appoint a resident of another State.
23, 318.
Gil man, John Taylor. Aug. 13, 1798.
Distribution of instructions and des-
patches of the envoys to France in N. H.
9, 192.
— Dec. 5, 1799. Notification of for-
warding of Acts of Congress. 12,
428.
— Dec. 20, 1803. Concerning the
proposed amendment to the Constitu-
tion, relating to the election of President
and Vice-President, and remonstrating
against its being adopted unadvisedly by
the New Hampshire Legislature. 14,
65.
jGilman, Joseph, recommended for Judge
in the Northwest Territory {G. Washing-
ton), 6, 233; (R. Putnam), 234; ap-
pointed Judge in the N. W. Territory
(E. Tiffin), 7, 563£.
(Giiard, — ■ — , appointed French consul in
Boston (/. Adams). 9, 345.
\Girard, Stephen, of Philadelphia, 1750-
1831. Jan. 21, 1799. From J. Wagner.
Urging action in case of claims of P.
Lemaigre. 10, 266.
jGirard, Stephen, passport for vessel of,
9, 37; interested in cases before British
j Court of Admiralty (S. Williams). 10,
, 330.
Glen, Henry, of Schenectady, N. Y. May
| 27, 1808. With letter of the Federal
committee of Schenectady on the sub-
ject of Col. P.'s letter to Gov. Sullivan.
i 28, 327.
\Glen, Henry. Dec. 9, 1808. Acknowl-
edgment of address from Schenectady ;
transmits debates on the embargo. 14,
216.
Gloucester, Mass , Committee of Cor-
respondence in. See Committee op
Correspondence.
Glover, Jonathan, of Marblehead, Mass.
May 11, 1776. With two libels which
the masters are desirous to have tried
as soon as possible. 56, 82.
1776. Libel of prize ship Concord.
5, 30.
Goddard, Calvin, of Norwich, Conn.,
1768-1842. Oct. 6, 1823. Introduc-
ing Major Wolcott Huntington, son of
Gen. Huntington, employed by Col.
Trumbull to distribute prints of his pic-
ture of the signing of the Declaration of
Independence. 44, 258.
Gold, Thomas R. Mar. 5, 1811. Mr.
Barlow's nomination as minister to
France ; suggestions that the Baltimore
papers should divert some of their at-
tacks from the Smiths to Gallatin. 29,
438.
Gold coins, clipped for overweight (S.
Hodgdon, 1782), 40, 68 ; to, 34, 61 ;
annoyance of varying weight in, 122.
Goldsborotjgh, Charles, of Cambridge,
Md., 1760-1834. Jan. 2, 1810. To
J. Wagner. Acknowledges receipt of a
letter to be delivered by Mr. G. to the
President, but declines to deliver it until
better apprised of Mr. W.'s motives ;
will retain it, or place it in Col. Picker-
ing's hands. 29, 208.
Goldsborough, Charles. Aug. 7, 1827.
Rumors of the withdrawal of Gen. Jack-
son's name from the list of Presidential
candidates ; Mr. R. Walsh and his
attacks on Col. P. 16, 209.
Goldsborough, Robert Henry, of
Easton, Md., 1780-1836. Mar. 9, 1819.
Recollections of information derived
from Gen. S. Smith, that President
Adams's sending the second mission to
France, and the removal of Col. P. and
Mr. McHenry, were the result of a com-
promise with the Democratic leaders.
31, 26^.
Sept. 24, 1825. Has read Col. P.'s
articles on improving cattle with great
interest ; regrets that so valuable a dis-
cussion should become personal ; ob-
servations on imported and native cattle ;
the great want in Maryland of good
dairy-maids, who cannot be found among
slaves. 32, 169.
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162
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Goldsborough, Robert H. Sept. 7, 1825.
With newspapers containing articles on
the improvement of cattle. 16, 61.
Goldsborough, Robert H., told by Gen.
Sam. Smith of the compromise made
by President Adams with Democratic
leaders, in 1799. 55, 170.
Goldsborough, William, of Frederick,
Md. July 12, 1821. Gratification in
reading Col. P.'s Review of the Cun-
ningham Correspondence ; Jefferson
placed in the proper light ; many people
believe Jefferson utterly incapable of
hiring Callender to traduce the character
of Washington ; the original letters, prov-
ing his guilt, are in the possession of a
gentleman of Frederick. 32, 70.
Goldsborough, William. July 22, 1824.
Satisfaction in Mr. G.'s approbation of
the Review ; Mr. Jefferson, having no
offices to bestow, is left to himself;
reproaches against Col. P. from ad-
herents of J. Q. Adams for exposing his
father's character ; Mr. Walsh ; Jeffer-
son, and the letters to Callender. 15,
375.
Goodale, Nathan, of Salem, Mass., 1741-
1806. 1774. Account of a meeting of
Dr. Whitaker's church, where T. P. was
refused a dismission because suspected
of approval of Mr. Nelson's writings.
39, 33.
Goodale, Nathan. June 1, 1780. Prizes
of the Jack. 5, 160.
Goodale, Nathan, and others. Aug. 4,
1774. From the session of the Third
Church in Salem, desiring that their
complaints against Dr. Whitaker may
be laid before the presbytery. 39, 61.
Goodale, Major, captured by Indians at
Bellepre, 1793 (W. Casey). 59, 59.
Goodhue, Bknjamin, of Salem, 1748-
1S14. Dec. 15, 1777. State money
called in by Massachusetts ; taxes levied ;
Burgoyne's army on Winter and Pro-
spect Hills. 17, 64.
Aug. 20, 1778. American forces
on the Rhode Island expedition. 17,
206.
Apr. 17, 1798. In regard to an
engine ; the people almost weaned from
French influence and ready to support
the measures of Government. 21, 89.
Sept. 1, 1798. In regard to vessel
to be built for the U. S. at Salem ; sub-
scriptions of Messrs. Derby and Wm. R.
Gray. 23, 107.
— Sept. 4, 1798. Fears that Gen.
Knox, instigated by Dr. Eustis, may
persuade the President to make Hamilton
only third or fourth of the generals;
nothing can save us but a decided letter
from Washington; rebellion in Ireland.
23, 115.
— Sept. 17, 1798. It was certainly
the intention of the Senate that Hamil-
ton should be second in command ; not
supposed that the President could do
otherwise ; they will be less delicate in
restraining him in future ; Gen. Lincoln
making himself busy with the President.
23, 144.
— Oct. 3, 1798. Mr. G. will be glad
if military arrangements succeed ; the
only reason suggested for Gen. Lincoln's
intimacy with Jacobins, that he wants to
keep well with both sides ; Mr. Gerry
arrived; subscriptions for the frigate
progressing ; Gen. Knox's embarrass-
ments. 23, 197-
— Oct. 12, 1798. Happy to hear that
the President was prevented from making
ruinous arrangements ; Mr. G. was re-
quested to talk with the President him-
self, .but knew it would do no good;
Mr. Cabot's plain letter; large amount
of Gen Lincoln's indorsements of Knox.
23, 222.
— Oct. 26, 1798. Success of sub-
scriptions for building the new frigate at
Salem ; the Directory now trying wheed-
ling and flattery; Gen. Marshall's sur-
prising conduct in opposing the Alien
and Sedition Bill ; Virginia Federalists
little better than half-way Jacobins. 26,
218.
— Apr. 13, 1799. Requesting infor-
mation as to St. Domingo and European
affairs ; Massachusetts elections ; neces-
sity of declared hostility to France. 24,
224:
— May 28, 1799. Requests early in-
formation of opening the ports of St.
Domingo ; gloomy prospects in Europe ;
the whole continent likely to be revolu-
tionized ; hopes that America will face
every danger rather than submit. 24, 285.
— Sept. 9, 1799. In regard to Capt.
Giles's complaints of ill-treatment by
Capt. Matson, R. N. 25, 142.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
163
Sept. 13, 1799. Enclosing paper
containing Capt. Giles's protest ; rejoices
in the downfall of the French diabolical
system, but laments the degradation of
the U. S. by the absurd and obstinate
nomination of new envoys. 25, 153.
Oct. 5, 1799. Enclosing papers
containing P.'s letter to Capt. Giles and
Giles's reply ; no advantage in pursuing
the matter, Giles being an ignorant,
abusive man who deserved what he re-
ceived ; outrageous anger of Federalists
at the mission to France, and excuses of
toadeaters; President Adams's re-elec-
tion very doubtful ; story that he was
not invited to the launch of the Essex
frigate, because of sending the mission,
entirely true. 25, 204.
May 19, 1300. Indignation at Col.
P.'s removal from office ; it will occasion
a new departure among the Federalists,
and President Adams will be allowed to
retire into private life ; hopes P. will
indulge no passion but that of contempt ;
inquires respecting his future occupation,
and suggests the office of Judge of the
Supreme Court of Massachusetts, which
Gov. Strong will willingly bestow upon
him. 26, 124.
May 26, 1800. Agrees with all
arguments against Col. P.'s removal to
the woods ; urges liis acceptance of a
seat on the Supreme Court Bench ; Mr.
Williams and Mr. Putnam to set out for
Philadelphia ; rejoicings of the Jacobins
at P.'s removal; P.'s unpardonable sin,
his opposition to the appointment of the
President's son-in-law ; universal con-
demnation of the President when this is
known ; inquiry as to new Secretary of
State ; if Gerry is appointed, it will
give the highest satisfaction to reject
him in the Senate. 26, 131.
June 2, 1800. Account of an inter-
view with President Adams, when the
latter, " in a perfect rage of passion,"
denounced the action of the Senate in
negativing his nominations of members
of his family to important posts, as done
for the sole purpose of wounding and
injuring him and his family, and insti-
gated by " a damned faction," to injure
his feelings and character. 26, 142 ;
42, 232.
Feb. 12, 1806. Disgust at the
conduct of Great Britain relative to
our commerce; is far from thinking
war the greatest calamity that can be-
fall a country ; recourse should be had
to arms rather than that our national
rights should be trampled on; such
cowardly measures as embargoes, non-
intercourse bills, etc., to be abhorred ;
fallacy of an embargo, and impolicy
of confiscation of British debts; sym-
pathy with the situation of his Con-
gressional friends. 27, 214.
Mar. 31, 1806. Gen. Smith's Na-
vigation Bill ; a very improper time to
be trying commercial projects such as
this ; discussion of the bill ; Gen. Smith
a visionary ; necessity of caution. 27,
294.
Jan. 19, 1808. Has been able to
find very few seamen who have been
impressed ; expects that much good will
come from the embargo from the suffer-
ing caused by it rousing the people out
of their torpor ; the country will bear
it only a little while ; idea that we must
take sides with either France or Eng-
land. 28, 165.
Goodhue, Benjamin. Aug. 25, 1798. In-
quiries and suggestions as to guns of
frigate to be built in Salem ; Mr. Gerry ;
Gen. Pinckney. 9, 222.
Sept. 11, 1798. Question of prior-
ity of Knox or Hamilton. 9, 302.
Sept. 24, 1798. Arguments against
Gen. Knox's pretensions ; vanity of Lin-
coln and Knox ; Mr. Wolcott's letter to
the President. 9, 381.
Oct. 6, 1798. Excellence of Capt.
Decatur ; Washington's appointments
confirmed by the President. 9, 435.
Nov. 3, 1798. Remarks on Mr.
Marshall's observations on the Alien
and Sedition laws ; remarks on late
elections: expectation of being drawn
into a paper war with Gerry. 9, 553,
558.
June 3, 1799. Advices from St.
Domingo; Toussaint more indifferent
toward Great Britain and cautious to-
ward France than was expected ;
remarks on European affairs. 11, 204.
Aug. 16, 1799. Concerning Capt.
Giles's unfounded complaints against
Admiral Harvey and Capt. Matson. 11,
622.
164
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Goodhue, Benjamin {continued).
Sept. 16, 1799. Capt. Giles's com-
plaints ; the mission to France, and hope
of its suspension ; prospect of a mon-
archy in France. 12, 63.
Oct. 22, 1799. Mission to France
ordered to proceed by the President
without consulting cabinet officers ; all
responsibility disclaimed by them. 12,
258.
May 26, 1800. In reference to
Col. P. 's removal from office ; attribut-
ing it to his former opposition to Col.
Smith's nomination ; the President sus-
pected of a coalition with the opposition ;
prospect of improving wild lands. 13,
526.
May 31, 1800. Horrors of Col.
P.'s Massachusetts friends in regard to
his wild lands thrown away; advantages
of developing them ; is not qualified for
a seat in the Supreme Court ; Mr. Wol-
cott ; Gen. Marshall. 13,538 a. [Bi.
4, 9.]
Jan. 16, 1801. Inquiries as to re-
sults of the doubtful Presidential elec-
tion. 13, 1.
Dec. 22, 1803. Sending copies of
Mr. Tracy's speech on the proposed
constitutional amendment ; Mr. J. Q.
Adams votes against it. 14, 66.
Feb. 19, 1807. Differences with
Great Britain adjusted ; Bonaparte's
decree declaring Great Britain in a state
of blockade ; surrender of Aaron Burr.
14, 164 [copy].
Feb. 26,' 1807. Proceedings of the
Seriate and House in regard to the duties
on salt. 14, 165 [copy].
Goodhue, Benjamin, scolded by President
Adams for voting against Col. Smith
and Joshua Johnson (D. Humphreys),
11, 165 ; (T. Williams), 13, 515, 516 ;
reproached by Mr. Adams with having
" crammed Hamilton down his throat "
(C. C. Pinckney), 524.
Goodhue, Jonathan, son of Benjamin,
1733-1848. Nov. 21, 1822. Books
and papers belonging to B. Goodhue,
and apples, sent Col. P. from New York.
44, 247.
Goodrich, Elizur, 1761-1849. Proof of
President Jefferson's bad faith in his
removal from the collectorship of New
Haven (D. Fostetl). 29, 45.
Goodwin, Samuel, of Dresden, Me. May
27, 1795. Asking for compensation for
plans and services to Gen. Arnold on the
Canada expedition in 1775. 20, 104.
Gooll, Mrs. Lois. May 17, 1784. Account
of Col. P.'s family; water-biscuit sent
to Salem ; Miss Lydia Williams. 34,
296.
Gordon, Ambrose. Jan. 7, 1800. Appoint-
ment as U. S. Marshal for Georgia. 13,
32.
Gordon, Peter. Dec. 19, 1803. On the
proposed amendment to the Constitution
relating to the election of President and
Vice-President. 14, 57.
Gordon, Samuel, of Wyalusing. Oct.
15, 1787. To O. Gore. Capt. Schott
and others engaging themselves to ob-
tain a grant of land for the half-share
men ; injustice done to the old settlers
and sufferers ; efforts of British emis-
saries at Genesee ; expediency of inter-
ference by New York ; desire that old
settlers should be allowed to locate a
new tract. 57, 320.
Nov. 12, 1787. Boasts of the op-
posers of government at Wyoming that
the Commissioners will never come back ;
anxiety of friends to government, and
petition to the assembly to lengthen the
time for receiving claims ; not many
open opposers of government, but many
undecided. 57, 337-
Gordojj, William. Feb. 9, 1798. To
Dobbin. With copy of proclama-
tion of Victor Hugues relating to the
alleged insolence of certain American
shipmasters ; not one word of truth in
the whole. 42, 10 [newspaper cutting].
Gore, Christopher, 1758-1827. July
4, 1796. To S. Higginson. Interview
with Lord Grenville ; Dr. Nichol, one
of the British Commissioners ; prospects
of equitable decision ; conduct of some
American consuls; demoralization of
Americans by France. 20, 252.
Dec. 8,' 1798. To Geo. Cabot.
Suggestions as to wording the terms of
article relating to indemnification, in
case of a new treaty with France, in
order to avoid the contradictions and
embarrassments to which Mr. G. has
himself been subjected as a commis-
sioner on the 7th article of the British
treaty; commerce with St. Domingo;
HISTORICAL INDEX.
105
suggestion of profitable commercial com-
munications with Turkey. 24, 181.
July 1, 1799. Considerations on
the 7th article of the British treaty, and
decisions thereunder. 25, 1.
May 27, 1800. About to embark
for England ; will take any letters ;
hopes that Col. P. may find solid reasons
for altering his determination of going
into the woods ; begs him not to decide
hastily, and to regard his friends' opinion.
26, 138.
Aug. 8, 1800. Expressions of in-
terest and good wishes ; negotiations not
yet completed at Paris ; not much reli-
ance to be placed on reports ; Danish
convoy resists a search ; Erench priva-
teers still taking American vessels, and
insurance premium raised. 26, 185.
Jan. 12, 1802. Congratulations on
the termination of the business of the
6th article of the British treaty ; the
article to be abolished, and the U. S. to
pay a definite sum of money in full of
all claims ; the 7th article to be retained,
and the awards to be paid in three equal
instalments. 26, 276.
July 4, 1803. Business of claims
under the 7th article of the British
treaty approaching a close ; intention of
Mr. G. and Mr. Pinkney to claim
allowance for outfit ; can be defrayed
from sums now in the hands of the
U. S. agent, which will never be claimed ;
Messrs. Livingston and Monroe exalted
over their great achievement in the
Louisiana convention, considering it evi-
dence of the greatest skill ever displayed
in diplomatic life ; does not assent to all
this merit himself, and doubts the value
of any acquisition of territory west of
the Mississippi. 26, 302.
Dec. 20, 1808. Thanks to Fede-
ralists in Congress who have exposed
the motives of the administration in the
embargo ; strength of public sentiment
in Massachusetts against the administra-
tion ; uncertainty as to proper measures.
28, 416.
Dec. 27, 1809. Mr. G.'s accounts
, as Commissioner under the 7th article of
j the British treaty. 29, 358.
Jan. 5, 1810. Asking for copy of
journal of proceedings of Commissioners,
under the 7th article of the British
treaty ; also for information as to manner
of making out account of his own ex-
penses. 29, 214.
Jan. 6, 25-27, 30, 31, 1810. In
regard to his accounts as Commissioner.
29, 220, 246, 249, 255-258.
Feb. 21, 1810. Disappointment at
the decision of Congress on his accounts.
29, 275.
Mar. 26, 1810. Satisfaction, as
Governor of Massachusetts, with the
reasons which induced the Massachu-
setts representatives to delay acting
on the resolutions of the Legislature
respecting the embargo. 29, 308.
June 5, 1813. Information in re-
gard to the proffered mediation of
Russia between the U. S. and England.
30, 79.
June 15, 1813. Asking for Col.
P.'s opinion on bills for imposing duties
on salt and on foreign tonnage; Mr.
Madison's delusion that Mr. Gallatin
can be Secretary of the Treasury and
Envoy to St. Petersburg at the same
time ; each of the Cabinet pursuing his
own schemes ; considers them as foolish
as they are corrupt ; does not know
whether they are greater fools or knaves.
30, 89.
Mar. 11, 1825. Account of an
English bull ; Devonshire cattle ; Gen.
Hull, and Gov. Brooks's advice to him ;
Gen. Hull a disgraced man, and it would
only add to his obloquy to make Gov.
B.'s opinion public. 32, 139.
Feb. 3, 1827. Col. Hamilton;
Rufus King's remark on hearing a
debate between Pitt and Fox, that
Hamilton would have managed it better ;
anecdote of Dr. Franklin's proposition
to Lord North to make him one of the
Lords of Trade, that he might return
and appease the rancor of the colonies ;
Strahan, the King's printer, conveyed
the proposition to Lord North. 32,
279.
Gore, Christopher. Apr. 6, 1796. Notifi-
cation of Mr. G.'s appointment as Com-
missioner under the 7th article of the
British treaty of 1794. 36, 40 [copy].
Jan. 3, 1800. Incompatibility of
agreement among the Commissioners on
6th article of the British treaty due to
Mr. Macdonald. 13, 14.
166
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Gore, Christopher (continued).
June 9, 10, 1800. Account of Col.
P.'s accepting the office of Secretary
of State under Washington ; reasons for
his removal by Adams ; dinner of the
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Com-
pany in Boston ; pardon of the Penn-
sylvania insurgents ; future plans. 13,
547 ; 38, 30.
Jan. 8, 1S09. The President's ob-
stinate persistence in a measure which
has so impaired his popularity incom-
prehensible, unless he is under secret
engagements with France ; even Arm-
strong outraged by Bonaparte's cap-
tures and confiscations ; even he can-
not be acquainted with the President's
French negotiations ; baseness of mes-
senger chosen by the President ; expe-
diency of a convention of delegates from
the States to enter a strong and solemn
protest against the conduct of administra-
tion. 14, 220 ; 38, 135.
Feb. 14, 1810. In regard to Mr.
Gore's salary as Commissioner; conver-
sations with the President and Secretary
of State. 14, 267.
Mar. 5, 1810. Reasons presented
to the Governor of Massachusetts for
delay by senators from Massachusetts in
acting on the resolutions of the legisla-
ture respecting the embargo. 14, .
272.
Mar. 6, 1825. Request for anec-
dote respecting Gov. Brooks's advice to
Gen. Hull, to decline the command
offered him by Madison before the War
of 1812. 38, 296.
Mar. 21, 1825. Mr. John Hare
Powell, and his opinions with regard to
cattle ; Gen. Hull an injured man, and
his defence satisfactory ; Dearborn the
man who should have been on trial in-
stead of being President of the Court
Martial. 38, 298.
Jan. 31, 1827. Inquiry concerning
Dr. Franklin's being induced by S.
Adams to sign the Declaration of Inde-
pendence ; his appointment as Commis-
sioner to France ; his always espousing
the strongest side ; question concerning
Mr. King's exalting Hamilton above
Pitt or Fox in debate ; opinion that
Hamilton was equal to Washington in
integrity, and superior in talent ; Dr.
Franklin. 38, 316 [rough draught of
Mr. G.'s answer on the back].
Gore, Christopher, Col. P.'s objections to
him for Attorney- General (G. Washing-
ton), 6, 116 ; opinion of him as Com-
missioner on 7th article of the British
treaty (T.Lyman), 20, 138; recom-
mended for the mission to Constanti-
nople ; his patience, diligence, and ability
as Minister to Russia (R. King, 1799),
24, 173 ; his character and exhaustive
study of politics (G. Cabot, 1799), 251;
great value of his services as Commis-
sioner on the 7th article of the British
treaty, and claim for allowance (S. Hig-
ginson), 26, 341 ; (R. Smith), 14, 262 ;
(S. Pleasanton), 264; (C. Gore)
267.
Gore, Christopher, and Pinkney, William,
Commissioners under 7th article of
British treaty. July 27, 1796. Request
to decide and advise Mr. Bayard, the
U. S. agent, in all cases of policy and
expediency, without delaying to consult
the State department. 36, 172 [copy].
Nov. 15, 1796. Satisfaction of
Americans in the choice of Col. Trum-
bull for fifth Commissioner, and the
characters- of the British members ; im-
possible that any of its decisions should
excite a murmur; equally fortunate in
the St. Croix commission. 36, 296
[copy].
Apr. 4, 1797. Minutes of proceed-
ings of Commissioners received; satis-
faction that the objections made by
British Commissioners for revision of
cases decided by the Court of Appeals
were overruled ; would be glad to see
opinions and arguments on each side;
suggestion as to ruling minutes. 37,
95 [copy].
Oct. 2, 1797- Details for prose-
cuting claims of American citizens. 7,
251.
Oct. 27, 1797. Sending copies of
accounts, etc. 7, 382.
Jan. 1, 1798. Increased compensa-
tion of American agent ; S. Williams
appointed. 8, 16.
Aug. 29, 1798. In regard to doc-
uments about French privateers and
claims of British on U. S. ; threatened
secession of British Commissioners. 9,
228.
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167
Gore, Daniel. May 22, 1809. Request-
ing Col, P.'s assistance in obtaining a
pension. 43, 251.
Gore, Obadiah. Apr. 17, 1787. Appli-
cation for the post of Clerk to the Com-
missioners for examining Connecticut
claims at Wyoming. 57, 169.
Apr. 17, 1787. Acts of Assembly
received ; is happy in the prospect of
having the dissensions terminated by
a lasting peace ; is determined to hold
the election for justices ; has had no
great opposition, and believes there will
be none of any consequence. 57, 170.
Apr. 20, 1787. Has succeeded in
holding the election without opposition ;
John Jenkins came down to prevent it,
but could get only six to listen to him ;
friendly interview with those six, and
recantation of Phineas Stevens, who has
taken the oath of allegiance. 57, 177.
Oct. 6, 1787. Agreeably surprised
on returning to Wilkesbarre to find Col.
P.'s family safe ; is assured by Swift and
Baldwin that they will not be removed,
and that the election will be allowed to
proceed ; thinks no further opposition
will be made, and the Commissioners
can pursue their work. 57, 312.
- Nov. 12, 1787- Notice to Col. P.
of his election to the convention for rati-
fying the Constitution; Col. P. much
wanted at Wyoming ; business accumu-
lating for the Commissioners ; Col. Dyer
and Col. Gray, and their interview with
Major Judd ; threats from the half-share
men. 57, 335.
■ July 30, 1788. Rejoices that Col.
P. has been released by his captors ;
John Jenkins at the bottom of it ; at-
tempt to arrest John Hyde and Frede-
rick Budd ; desire for some of the pro-
clamations of the Council to post up ;
skirmish between militia and insurgents.
58, 70.
Feb. 28, 1789. Wyoming land-
claims; method of compensation; Gen.
Washington to have the unanimous vote
for President. 19, 153.
Mar. 14, 1789. Delay in settling
Wyoming land-claims ; Pennsylvania
claimants circumvented. 19, 154.
Sept. 20, 1790. Result of inquiries
for flour and beef for Col. P.'s mission
to the Senecas. 61, 25.
Oct. 9, 1790. Has heard of a new
electoral ticket, with another represen-
tative ; cannot learn the objections to
himself, but people must act their own
judgment ; requests that Col. P. will
supply himself with wheat for the In-
dians at Shepard's mill; cattle to be
had in abundance. 61, 34.
Feb. 20, 1791. Opinions of W.
Lewis, Miers Fisher, Roger Sherman,
and Dr. W. S. Johnson, as to writs of
ejectment ; changes in State offices ;
hopes of assistance from the Assembly
toward the new road to the Wind Gap.
58, 298.
Oct. 22, 1791. Distress of the
settlers on the Cayuga reservation sub-
jected to a fiery process by the Governor,
and their houses burned ; asks advice
and assistance for Capt. Roswell Frank-
lin. 61, 276.
Gore, Obadiah, and Hollenback, Mat-
thew. July 3, 1787. Request for ad-
vice and assistance in regard to John
J. Acmoder, who is endeavoring to ex-
cite resistance to the law in Tioga; a
warrant desired for his arrest. 57,
233.
Gore, Obadiah, and others, judges of
elections for Luzerne County, Pa. Feb.
2, 1787. Certificates to the General
Assembly of Pennsylvania, in regard to
the persons elected to office in Luzerne
County. 57, 120-122.
Gore, Obadiah. Apr. 12, 1787. With
copies of laws of Pennsylvania, confirm-
ing the Connecticut settlers in their pos-
sessions ; happy to find that Mr. G. has
advertised the election of justices ; sur-
prised that Mr. Hurlbut has not notified
it ; if he still declines, some other person
will be appointed ; Col. P. is determined
the election shall be held. 57, 164.
Feb. 2, 1791. Declarations of eject-
ment sent to the sheriff against Con-
necticut claimants ; the sheriff will send
them uack unserved unless bound to
serve them; request to deliver letter
to Mr. Lewis asking advice, also to ask
opinions of Mr. Sherman and Dr. John-
son. 58, 290.
Gorham, Benjamin, M. C. of Massachu-
setts. Speech Mar. 1, 1828, on internal
improvements. [Newspaper cutting.]
16, 299.
168
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Goulding, John. Feb. 26, 1807. On
the advantages of a trade between the
Eastern States and Georgetown, D. C.
43, 104.
Goumerin, Mons. Nov. 7, 1799. From
J. Wagner. Impossible to issue a pass-
port for Jeremie, it not being one of the
ports to which the renewal of intercourse
was extended. 12, 312.
Gouverneur 8f Kemble, of New York. Sept.
27, 1799. Check on Bank of the U. S.
on account of J. M. Yznardi. 12, 116.
Gouvion, Col. Jean Baptiste, a French
officer, 1747-1792. Mar. 26, 1783.
Thanks for wagon ; rejoicing at some
good news [overtures of Great Britain
for peace?]. 18,185.
Gouvion, Col. Jean Baptiste, endeavor to
remit arrears of pay due him {W. V.
Murray). 11, 200.
Government, duty of a just, to restrain
* men from exercising their evil inclina-
tions, and coerce them into good to
which they are disinclined (G. Cabot,
1804), 27, 53 ; extracts from Locke on,
55, 301.
Government Gazette and printer, request
for opinion on (J. Adams). 26, 95.
Governor of Maryland. Dec. 7, 1798.
Distribution of laws of U. S. 10, 19.
Governor's Island, Boston, purchase of,
by the U. S., 1798 (J. Sumner). 9,
330.
Governors of States. Aug. 2, 1797. Cir-
cular requesting evidence of ratification
of amendment, concerning suability of
States. 7, 12.
Mar. 23, 1798. Enclosing the Pres-
ident's proclamation for a national fast.
8, 230, 234-236.
Oct. 27, 1798. Circular accom-
panying Chauvet's pamphlet relating to
France. 9, 525.
June 27, 1799. Circular concerning
the President's proclamation for renewal
of trade with St. Domingo. 11, 331.
Dec. 19, 1799. Accompanying
copies of Laws of New Hampshire, sent
for distribution by Gov. Gil man. 12,
492.
Governors of North Carolina, South Caro-
lina, Tennessee, and Georgia. Aug. 3,
1797. Circular concerning enlistments
for unlawful settlement in Indian Ter-
ritory. 7, 13.
Grade, Archibald, of New York. Apr.
11, 1798. Money captured on board
Lovely Lady. 8, 331.
Graham, Robert, Chairman of Committee
of Refugees of Westchester Countv.
July 30, 1781. Complaint of Col. P."'s
action in regard to forage, with Resolu-
tions. 5, 230 [copy ; Bi. 1, 320].
Graham, Robert. Aug. 3, 1781. Col. P.'s
defence of himself against the charges
and calumnies of Mr. G. and Col. Hay.
5, 234.
Granger, Gideon, 1767-1822. Feb. 25,
1805. Printed letter in vindication of
his conduct as agent of the New England
Co. in the Georgia grants. 43, 60.
Grannis, Lieut., director of artificers, pav
roll (S. Hodgdon). 34, 280.
Grant, Hary. July 22, 1798. Appoint-
ment as U. S. Consul at Leith. 9, 79.
Sept. 2, 1798. Requesting official
aid in case of Kincaid & Co. 12, 1.
Grant, Dr. Joseph F. June, 26, 1813.
Declaration concerning the illness and
death of Walter Clark, which was caused
by imprisonment and cruel treatment by
Capt. Massias at Fernandina, Fla. 55,
46 [copy].
Grant, Col., appointed British agent in
St. Domingo, 1799 (G. Washington),
10, 473 ; (R. King), 478 ; arrives in
Philadelphia (R. King), 561 ; not al-
lowed to remain openly in St. Domingo
as British agent (/. Adams), 11,
315.
Granville family, claim of, to land in
Stokes and Surry Counties, N. C. (W.
R. Davie). 14, 14.
Grasse, Francois Joseph Paul, Comte de,
brass guns to be presented to (S. Hodg-
don). 34, 257.
Gray, Rev. Thomas, D.D., of Roxbury,
Mass., 1772-1847. Jan. 8, 1827. Re-
quest to be allowed to publish in the
Christian Register Col. P.'s letter to
Jefferson on the subject of Christianity.
32, 253.
Jan. 29, 1827. Mrs. Randolph
(Mr. Jefferson's daughter) unwilling to
have her father's letter to Col. P. on
Christianity published for fear of injury
to her interests in the present embar-
rassed state of his property, Unitarians
being regarded, in that part of the
country, as complete infidels. 32, 275.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
169
Gray, Rev. Thomas. Jan. 10, 1827. Col.
P. cannot consent to have his letter to
Mr. Jefferson on the subject of Chris-
tianity published by itself; Col. P.'s
object in writing to Mr. J. was to de-
monstrate for the benefit of Mr. J.'s
admirers that he was not an infidel ;
disgusting panegyrics indulged in with
regard to a mau whose character was
lately reprobated by every right-minded
Federalist. 16, 172.
Gray, Rev. Thomas, anecdote of President
Adams's expression of contempt for
Washington. 55, 222.
jftAY, William, Jr., 1750-1S25. Mar.
12, 1801. Request that Col. P. will re-
tain the management of Pennsylvania
lauds lately purchased of him, as long as
he shall have health and opportunity.
38, 51.
Mar. 31, 1806. Gen. Smith's Navi-
gation Bill ; not the time for such an
experiment ; practice of nations of
Europe in regard to their colonial trade ;
against the interest of the U. S. to pass
the bill. 27, 296.
— Jan. 8, 1808. In answer to P.'s
inquiry ; cannot find a single instance of
complaint against Great Britain for
taking seamen out of merchant ships
since affair of the Chesapeake ; has had
many vessels arrive and made many
inquiries ; thinks we ought to be satis-
fied on that head ; presumes the cause
of the embargo was Bonaparte's threat ;
cannot believe we shall be mad enough
to go to war. 28, 147 ; 43, 146.
— Aug. 13, 1808. To S. Higginson,
Jr. Referring to Mr. H.'s statement
I that he had his information concerning
Mr. G.'s interest in the embargo from
1 gentlemen of respectability ; calls upon
I him to give up the names of those, per-
sons, or be considered the author of the
j reports. 43, 190 [copy].
— Aug. 15, 1808. To S. Higginson,
[ Jr. Mr. H.'s statement that he is al-
ways willing to make reparation for
unfounded charges against another; the
charges in the article signed Cuesta are
entirely unfounded, and the only repara-
tion Mr. H. can make is to give up the
tauthors of the reports; what he has
pTered as an apology is only a repetition
||of the injury. 43, 190 [copy].
Jan. 19, 1809. To Editors of Salem
Gazette. Mr. Cabot's statement relative
to Mr. G.'s declaration concerning our
foreign commerce ; thinks Mr. Cabot
must have misunderstood him, as he has
never formed such an opinion. 38,
142 [newspaper cutting].
Gray, William, Jr. June 12, 1799. En-
closing complaint from the British Min-
ister against Capts. Mugford, of Mr.
G.'s ship William, and Laskey, of Mr.
Hooper's ship Polly, for breaking open
English letters from the Bahamas. 11,
257.
— — Apr. 30, 1800. Inquiry for a suit-
able person to accept the post of U. S.
Consul at Calcutta. 13, 436.
Dec. 30, 1808. In regard to a
paragraph in the Essex Register of Dec.
21, concerning Mr. Gray's denial of
statements imputed to him regarding the
embargo ; Col. P. requests to be in-
formed whether the paragraph was auth-
orized by Mr. G. 38, 142.
Jan. 23, 1809. Mr. G.'s denial of
statements of opinion made by him
respecting the embargo ; proves the
falsity of denial, and calls on Mr. G. to
make public the truth. 14, 224.
Gray, William, of Salem, the first merchant
in U. S. ; a cool, discerning man,
strongly attached to government (E.
Stevens), 12, 391 ; letter to the Salem
Gazette concerning his interest in the
embargo (S. Higginson, Jr.), 43, 181,
189, 190, 191, 193, 196 ; remarks on
(G. Cabot), 28, 389; his denial of
statements quoted by P. in regard to
the embargo (G. Cabot), 14, 219 ; denial
explained, 29, 5 ; (G. Cabot), 38, 142 ;
character of (W. Reed), 14, 386.
Gray, William, 3d, Commission as 2d
Lieutenant, 1776. 56, 86.
Graybell, Jacob. Dec. 31, 1798. Appoint-
ment as Marshal of Maryland. 10, 159.
Graydon, Alexander, 1752-1818. Dec.
17, 1808. Bill before Congress for
remuneration for losses to revolutionary
officers by commutation for half-pay ; in-
justice to officers not entitled to half-pay
by reason of retirement. 28, 400.
Grayson, Col. William, d. 1790. Apr.
27, 1785. Gen. Knox appointed Sec-
retary of War; difficulty of disposing of
Western territory. 18, 234. [Bi.l, 511.]
22
170
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Grayson, Col. William {continued').
May 1, 1785. Graham's affair;
negotiations between the Emperor of
Russia and the Elector of Bavaria for
exchanging Bavaria for the Low Coun-
tries. 18, 236.
Great Britain, subtlety of; when she can-
not bite she will sting (W. Pickman,
1779), 17, 270 ; opinion on peace with,
1783 (8. Hodc/don), 34, 113; claims
of Americans against, decided by 7th
article of treaty of 1791 (/. Adams), 7,
428 ; relations with, 1798 {A. Hamil-
ton), 8, 241 ; probable relations with,
in case of a war with France, 1798 (R.
King), 8, 299 a; {A. Hamilton), 542;
her navy the only check on French ag-
gression, 1798 (/. Q. Adams), 8, 481 ;
willing to be at peace with Holland
without a Stadtholder, 1799 (R. Van
Polanen), 10, 398 ; independence of St.
Domingo advantageous to (R. King), 10,
476 ; harmony of views with the U. S. in
regard to renewal of commercial inter-
course with St. Domingo (R. King),
10, 561 ; commercial interests in the
West Indies closely interwoven with
those of the U. S.' (R Stevens), 10,
609 ; the protector of the whole com-
mercial world (H. R. Saxby), 10, 172 ;
(JS. Stevens), 611 ; concurrence with,
essential to the utility of resuming com-
merce with St. Domingo, 1799 (B. Good-
hue), 11, 204 ; purity of Chancery and
Common-Law Courts of justice in (/.
Clason), 10, 458 ; as distinguished by
the culpability and incompetence of her
Vice- Admiralty Courts as by the talent,
learning, and rectitude of those of Chan-
cery and Common-Law (John Jay), 11,
338; 25, 16; selfish commercial policy
of (J. Q. Adams), 20, 119 ; observa-
tions on her conduct toward neutral
nations (F. Ames), 27, 150, 156 ; to,
38, 101, 102; convention with, for
settling boundaries, 1804; difficulties
put in the way of its ratification by Mr.
Jefferson (R. King), 14, 99 ; the only
power which protects any part of the
civilized world from the despotism of a
tyrant (J. Marshall, 1808), 28, 412;
toasted as "the world's last hope —
Britain's fast-anchored isle," by Col. P.
at dinner to Mr. Jackson, 55, 266 ; de-
clared in a state of blockade by Bonaparte
(B. Goodhue), 14, 164; remarkable
interpretation of the Berlin decree as
regards the U. S. (S. P. Gardner), 38,
106 ; John Randolph's views on relations
with, 1814, 55, 89; considerations on
the absurdity of fostering hostile senti-
ments toward, 1819 (T. Dawes), 15,
171; (R. Walsh), 312; (J. Lowell),
31, 331 ; (N. Worcester), 32, 11 ;
treaty of peace with, 1783, remarks on
(A. Hamilton), 47, 130 ; (John Jay),
130 ; the merit chiefly Mr. Jay's, 52,
93 ; information concerning (S. Adams,
pseud.), 54, 149 ; (Jay's) treaty with,
1794 ; its effect on France and means of
counteracting (J. Fauchet), 41, 190,
198 ; embarrassments, and disappoint-
ment caused by its non-arrival (T.
Pinckney), 36, 26 ; (W. A. Deas), 27,
30 ; delay in executing from opposition
in House of Representatives (C. Gore),
36, 40 ; (H. Knox), 41 ; (/. Innes), 42 ;
(T- Pinckney), 50, 54; demand of the
French Committee of Safety for a copy
before ratification (N. Webster), 20,
414 ; addresses and observations on (G.
Washington), 6,86,88; to, 91, 94;
(J. Jay), 20, 33, 201 ; to, 6, 99 ; (S.
Higginson), 20, 18, 27, 28, 30, 40 ; to,
6, 85, 89, 96, 102 ; (T. Williams), 20,
20 ; (T. Lyman), 22 ; (C. Strong), 37 ;
(J. Ross), 39; (A. Wayne), 52; (M.
DE ROCHAMBEAU), 80; (P. WlNGATE),
85 ; (R. King), 205 ; (/. Q. Adams),
6, 110; (T. Pinckney), 125; (G. Wal-
ton), 137; treaty with, 1795, instruc-
tions for ratification (/. Q. Adams), 35,
217; explanations of (/. Monroe), 241 ;
effect in France (J. Monroe), 41, 231£;
notes on Jay's treaty with, 46, 128 ;
John Randolph's remarks on, 52, 293 ;
request from the House for papers con-
cerning [refused by the President], 259;
Hamilton's notes on supplementary i?e-
gotiations, 260 ; instructions for farther
negotiations on the 3d, 12th, and 13th
articles (R. King), 36. 88; President
Washington's disapproval of Mr. Mon-
roe's course in regard to (/. Monroe),
36, 115 ; salaries of Commissioners to
adjust debts and spoliations under, 53,
329 ; memoranda in regard to carrying
out of articles of, 332 ; observations on
draught of instructions to Mr. King on
the 6th article (B. Stoddert), 54, 31;
HISTORICAL INDEX.
171
memoranda of cases recovered by Amer-
ican claimants under Jay's treaty, 54,
85 ; not to be interfered with by nego-
tiations with France, 1799 (R. King),
12, 314 ; Monroe's treaty with, 1807,
copy of a private letter giving an account
of, 28, 53 ; Mr. Jefferson's motive for
sending it back without laying it before
the Senate (/. Marshall), 16, 88.
Great men, characters of. 47, 159, 171 •
Greece, letter to the inhabitants of Salem
in behalf of the suffering people of, 16,
257 [Bi. 4, 317]; resolves at public
meeting for, 258 ; circular on the present
state of, 1828, 44, 311 ; notes of criti-
cisms of article in American Quarterly
Review on, 55, 275.
J Green, Andrew, testimony of, as to ill-
treatment on board ship Gen. Greene,
1779. 5, 123.
| Green, , Vice-Admiralty Judge in
Bermuda, a Philadelphia refugee (T-
Pinckney), 35, 304 ; remonstrance
against his proceedings (P. Bond),
321.
Green, , Postal Contractor, on the
OhioCS. Putnam). 6,247.
Greene, Gen. Nathanael, 1742-1786.
May 9, 1780. Orders as Quarter-Mas-
ter General respecting the issuing of
stores. 56, 185 [copy].
Greene, Gen. Nathanael. May 3, 1785.
Notice of Gen. G.'s election as honorary
member of the Philadelphia Agricultural
Society. 5, 358.
Greene, Gen. Nathanael, the only great
soldier in the Revolutionary War, 15,
175, {W. Rawle), 336; remarkable
ability of (W. Johnson), 16, 2; (R.
Peters), 16, 17 ; settlement of his bond
to the U. S. (S. Ward & Brother), 41,
116 ; (R. Ward), 35, 170 : (E.Carring-
ton), 41, 97, 119; to, 35, 174; state-
ment of his bond, 53. 219 ; Hamilton's
high opinion of him, 50, 202; notes on
Johnson's Life of, 52, 177, 200; Wash-
ington's dependence on, and attachment
to, 192 ; his early opinions on indepen-
dence and the power of Congress, 195 ;
his challenge from Capt. Gunn, and
opinion on duelling, 196 ; compared with
Washington, 199.
reenleaf. Mrs. Ann. Oct. 30, 1802. Mrs.
G.'s bill for advertising in her late hus-
band's paper, in 1795-96, received ;
Col. P. never advertised on his private
account ; bill should be presented to the
government. 14, 32.
Greenleaf, Benjamim, and Holten, Samuel.
Oct. 28, 1776. Requesting permission
for Capt. Child of ship St. Lucia to buy
a schooner to take him to England. 5,
37.
Gregory, Patriarch of Constantinople.
Sept. 2, 1798. Character of the French
nation; more capable of wickedness than
any other. 54, 28 [copy].
Grenville, William W^yndham, Baron.
Apr. 9, 1800. To Rufus King. Pro-
posals in paper sent him by Mr. K. not
explanatory of the 6th article of the
treaty, but in manifest contradiction to
it; treaty faithfully executed by the
British ; if the Rules have reference to
the points of objection, they cannot be
consented to. 26, 89.
Apr. 16, 1800. To Rufus King.
Returns answer to propositions which
cannot be acceded to, in justice to a
most injured class of the King's subjects.
26, 90.
Grenville, William Wyndham, Baron, his
rigorous construction of the article of
the Treaty of 1795 relating to contra-
band of war (/. Jay). 11, 265.
Griffin, Cyrus, District Judge of Vir-
ginia, 1749-1810. Sept. 15, 1796. To
Barnabas Bidwell. Concerning the de-
cision of the Commissioners on the Penn-
sylvania and Connecticut boundaries at
Trenton, in 1782 ; the opinion was that
the decision was not to reach the right
of property in the soil which should be
held sacred as derived from Connecticut.
58, 350 [copy].
Griffin, Cyrus, and others, Commis-
sioners. See Whipple, William, and
others.
Griffin, Cyrus. Mar. 8, 1792. Request-
ing information in regard to the contents
of the letter addressed by the five Com-
missioners, of whom Mr. G. was one, to
the Executive of Pennsylvania, after the
Trenton decree of 1782 concerning
Wyoming lands. 58,318.
Feb. 11, 1797. Request for ex-
amination of the muiderers of Capt.
Peyton of brig James brought to Nor-
folk by French frigate Medusa. 37, 23
[copy].
172
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Griffin, Cyrus (continued).
Aug. 17, 1797. Request for return
of examinations respecting murder of
Capt. Peyton. 7, 88.
Mar. 20, 1799. Request for copies
of evidence in case of ship Niger. 10,
498.
Griffin, John. Sept. 5, 1799. Advice to
apply to Mr. Davie himself for post of
Secretary to Gov. Davie. 12, 23.
Griffin, John, application for post of Sec-
retary to the Envoys to Prance, 1799
(W. R. Davie). 12, 14.
Griffith, Thomas Waters. May 20,
1798. To John Marshall. Soliciting
office of U. S. Consul-General at Paris.
22, 166.
July 29, 1800. Inquiry as to how
an address of the merchants of Balti-
more, banded in by Gen. Knox when
Secretary of War, is to be found ; ex-
pressions of respect, and appreciation of
P.'s public services. 26, 183.
Griffith, Thomas Waters, letter of recom-
mendation for (R Stevens). 13, 71.
Griffith, William. Aug. 18, 1788.
Deposition as to men concerned in kid-
napping Col. P. at Wyoming. 58, 101.
Grimm, Christian Gottfried George,
Notary Public of Stuttgart. Apr. 30,
1795. Certificate in regard to the sons
of the Baron de Bouvinghausen, claim-
ing a legacy under the will of Baron
Steuben. [Original, in German, and
translation.] 41, 208.
Griswold, Roger, of Connecticut, account
of fracas in the House of Representatives
with M. Lyon, of Vermont, 1798 {W.
V. Murray). 8, 164.
Griswold, Stanley, and Audrain, Pe-
ter, Commissioners of Land Board of
Michigan. Nov. 2, 1807. Requesting
the support of the Senators from Massa-
chusetts in the confirmation of James
Abbott as Receiver of public moneys for
the Land-office at Detroit. 43, 109.
Grosvenor, Thomas P. Sept. 16, 1813.
Question concerning the propriety of
writing to Judge Yan Ness, about his
hearing John Nicholas recite the Demo-
cratic intrigue of which President Adams
was the dupe, in 1799, which led to his
second mission to France ; is induced to
pursue the inquiry, because Mr. Adams
has made it the occasion of much self-
approbation, and much malicious re-
proach against Hamilton and others.
14, 432.
Grove, William Barry, M. C. from North
Carolina. Peb. 13, 1799. Statement
of facts concerning sums allowed as
outfit to J. Q. Adams, when appointed
minister to Prussia. 10, 384.
Grundy, Pelix, of Kentucky, 1777-1840,
his statement in regard to the Russian
offer of mediation, 1813. 55, 1.
Guadeloupe, overtures from Governor to re-
open commercial intercourse with, 1799
(D. Humphreys), 10, 588 ; (/. Adams),
12, 359 ; dependent for provisions on
the prizes of L'Insurgent (W. Smith),
533; proclamation of French agent at,
concerning alleged insolence of American
shipmasters. 42, 10.
Guenet, Jean Etienne, report against grant-
ing his petition for pardon (67. Washing-
ton). 36, 13.
Guerlain, Lewis H., of New York. Sept.
14, 1799. In regard to disbursements
of Mr. Bachmann at Stockholm in behalf
of American seamen. 12, 59.
Guest, Henry, of Brunswick, N. J. Mar.
20, 1806. In regard to his invention
for preserving wood by means of oil.
27, 266.
Dec. 2, 1807. Col. P. the only
gentleman, except the President, who
acknowledged Mr. G.'s pamphlet on the
sheathing of vessels ; thanks for the
politeness ; promises to send other in-
formation. 28, 93.
Guest, Henry. May 22, 1799. In regard
to Mr. G.'s invention for saturating
leather with oil as a substitute for copper
sheathing. 11, 142.
Aug. 17, 1799. Requisites for ob-
taining patent. 11, 625.
— - Jan. 25, 1800. Mr. G.'s invention
for preparing leather as a substitute for
copper sheathing ; patent fees not ex-
cessive for a useful invention ; suggests
experiment for testing. 13, 124.
Jan. 4, 1806. Thanks for Mr. G.'s
pamphlet received ; ideas on the subject
of timber. 14, 141.
Guillemard, John. Dec. 11, 1797- July
27, 1799. Respecting Mr. G.'s salary as
5 th Commissioner under the 6th article
of the British treaty. 7, 532; 11,
490.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
173
Nov. 9, 1799. In regard to the
loss of the Susanna; proposal to dis-
solve the Board of Commissioners on the
6th article of the British treaty. 12,
320.
May 5, IS 00. Misunderstanding
attaching to everything relating to com-
mission on 6th article of British treaty ;
Mr. King instructed to propose a new
commission; Mr. Sitgreaves being in
England, and Mr. Fitzsimons having re-
signed, business is impossible. 13, 456.
uillemard, John, his slavish subservience
to Mr. Macdonald (R. King). 11,
572; 12, 3, 149.
juillemat, J. B., passport. 9, 323.
juion, Capt., U. S. A., his march down
the Mississippi, 1797 (W. Smith), 7,
257, 391 ; (/. Adams), 429 ; (D. W.
Coxe), 21, 198, 269.
Gunboats, observations on (T. Truxtun).
28, 34, 61, 103 ; 43, 223.
Gunn, Capt., his challenge to Gen. Greene.
52, 196.
Gunpowder, method of manufacturing
(S. Phillips, Jr.), 17, 317 ; to supply
Gen. Gates, must be carefully proved,
318.
Guns at Halifax taken from South Caro-
lina (R. King), 8, 557, 566; to be
. loaned to the U. S. (H. W. De Saussure),
9, 314 (/. Read), 318 ; (R. Liston),
419; (R.King), 602; given back to
South Carolina (E. Rut ledge), 10,
592.
Gypsum as manure for grass-land (R.
Peters), 28, 66, 71; 30, 126; trade
in, between the U. S. and Nova Scotia
(J. Yard), 31, 124 ; (/. Pickering),
35, 80.
H.
t, ideas on the aspiration of the letter
(T.Dicight). 14,154.
^abeas corpus, writ of, suspended in
Jamaica by Sir Hyde Parker, 1797 (S.
Talbot) ; 6, 393 ; bill for the suspen-
sion of, 1807 (A. Bradford), 32, 239,
243; to, 16, 165, 16S,
ibersham, Major John, Collector of
Savannah, 1754-1799. June 8, 1797.
In regard to schooner Conception. 6,
339.
Nov. 11, 3797. Certificate of ir-
regular sea-letter. 7, 435.
ibersham, John. Aug. 8, 1798. For-
warding Instructions and Despatches.
9, 167.
Oct. 15, 1798. Circular concern-
[ng vessels cleared and sold for priva-
teers, 9, 473 ; caution in regard to
ressels carrying French passengers,
1-76.
i— Oct. 22, 1798. In regard to vessels
bringing back merchandise from French
torts. 9, 514.
h Dec. 10, 1798. Distribution of
Instructions and Despatches in Eastern
feeorgia. 10, 25.
■- Mar. 30, 1799. Bonds for private
rmed vessels. 10, 526.
||- Apr. 19, 1799. Inexpedient, in
iew of the prospect of renewal of com-
mercial intercourse, to issue permit for
a vessel to the West Indies. 10, 600.
May 29, 1799. Requesting copy
of laws of Georgia. 11, 176.
Hackett, Phillips W., of Sandown,
N. H. June 15, 1811 . Interest in P.'s
address to the people ; publication of
the Exeter Constitutionalist stopped;
begs for any papers, pamphlets, or
sources of information, especially com-
munications from Gen. Washington. 14,
340.
Hackett, Phillips W. June 26, 1811.
Gratification at every evidence of atten-
tion to the interests of the country;
impossible to comply with Mr. H.'s
request, as all sources of information
are needed for Col. P.'s own use. 14,
340.
Hadfield, George. Nov. 3, 1798. Com-
missioners of Washington City consider
Mr. H. incompetent as an architect. 9,
557.
Feb. 16, 1799. Impossible to inter-
fere in Mr. H.'s contract with Washing-
ton City Commissioners. 10, 388.
Hadfield, George, inquiry into causes of
dissatisfaction with (Washington City
Commissioners). 8, 591.
Haga, Godfrey, of Philadelphia, 1745-
1825. May 11, 1803. Remittance of
174
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Hag a, Godfrey (continued).
money ; North Carolina lands. 14,
17.
Haga, Godfrey, his claim on British gov-
ernment for supplies to Cornwallis's
army (R. King). 36, 286.
Hagemcm, John, of Wilkesbarre. Apr.
25, 1787. Warrant to preside at the
coming election, in case of any inter-
ference with Christopher Hurlbut witli _
a view to prevent such election. 57,.
209.
Haines, Reuben. Sept. 5, 1825. Misre-
presentations of Mr. J. H. Powell;
straw and hay-cutters. 16, 55.
Jan. 30, 1826. Hay and straw-
cutters ; the Pennsylvania and the Phila-
delphia agricultural societies ; John Hare
Powell ; Alderney cattle and butter.
16, 92.
Hale, Nathan, of Boston, 1784-1863.
Mar. 27, 1828. Dr. S. G. Howe's
address at New York in behalf of the
Greeks ; account of Dr. Howe. 44, 314.
Half-pay establishment, advantages of (A.
Scammell, 1778), 17, 113; claims for,
of artillery officers, considered, 1799,
10, 289; 37, 384; objections to Act
for commutation of, and plan for amend-
ment (G. Williams), 18, 175 ; in-
justice to officers not entitled to, by
bill brought before Congress, 1808 (A.
Graydon), 28, 400 ; reason for proposi-
tion being unpopular, 52, 62.
Hall, Charles, of Northumberland, Pa.
July 26, 1799. Enclosing T. Cooper's
seditious address to the public, with
Mr. H.'s own observations thereon;
account of Cooper, as a tool of Judge
McKean ; industry of Dr. Priestley in
having the address printed and cir-
culated. 25, 5S.
Hall, Charles. July 15, 1797. Notifica-
tion of Mr. H.'s appointment as agent
for U. S. before the Commissioners under
the 6th article of the British treaty. 6,
416.
■ Aug. 17, 1797. Request for Mr.
H.'s decision in regard to the appoint-
ment of U. S. agent. 7, 89.
Aug. 1, 1799. Mr. H.'s observa-
tions on Cooper's address, to be printed
and distributed; indecency of Dr.
Priestley, an alien, meddling with the
government. 11, 528.
Hall, Dr. Jacob. Mar. 22, 1799. Will
receive Col. P.'s sons, William and
George, into his school at Harford,
Md. 42, 146.
Apr. 3, 1799. Accident to William
Pickering ; electricity recommended ;
list of books required for him and his
brother. 42, 149.
June 10, 1799. Account of the
progress and behavior of William and
George Pickering. 42, 170.
Sept. 2, 1799. Thanks for the
gift of Rev. J. Clarke's book ; Dr. H.
has introduced it into his school; con-
siders that he has received a powerful
reinforcement in his Christian warfare ;
account of Col. P.'s sons. 42, 186.
Oct. 30, 1799. Money received
from Col. P. ; Dr. H. has kept his sons
until sure he had returned to the city;
thanks for Rumford's Essays ; a bene-
volent and useful work. 42, 211.
Dec. 23, 1799. To Dr. Benj. Rush.
In regard to blankets; complaints by
some boys of their accommodations.
42, 215.
May 26, 1800. Sending William
Pickering home from school; expres-
sions of affection and approbation, and
suggestion as to his education ; grati-
tude and affection toward Col. P., and
prayers for his future prosperity. 26,
135. [Bi. 4, 2.]
Hall, Dr. Jacob. Oct, 23, 1799. In-
quiries concerning George and William
Pickering; remittance of money. 12,
265.
Apr. 1, 1800. Respecting Col. P.'s
sons William and George. 13, 349.
May 20, 1800. Col. P.'s removal
from office obliges him to take his son
William from school; arrangements for Ife^
his return home ; prospects for the I ^
future. 13, 519. j Q
Hull, Dr. James, recommendation for | j^
office of Treasurer of the Mint (/.
Adams). 7, 188, 202, 211.
Hall, John, Marshal of Pennsylvania.
Dec. 30, 1803. Requesting assistance |
in obtaining allowance for certain items I,/,
of his accounts as U. S. Marshal. 26,
366.
Hall, John. Dec. 9, 1799. Appointment
as U. S. Marshal for Pennsylvania. 12, jj..
447. k
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HISTORICAL INDEX.
175
Hall, Col. John Carvill. May 8, 1780.
Address to the public concerning Col.
H.'s controversy with Gen. Smallwood.
56, 184 [broadside].
Hall, John E., of Philadelphia. Apr.
27, 1805. In regard to suit by the
government against John Hall, former
Marshal of Pennsylvania, for money
paid for expenses in trial of Pries and
other Northampton insurgents. 27,
138.
Hall, John E. May 16, 1805. In regard
to suit by the government against Mr.
H.'s father for sums expended by him
while Marshal of Pennsylvania ; Col. P.
I has no doubt that the judges were fully
competent to decide. 14, 125.
JHall, Samuel, Printer, of Boston, 1740-
1807. Apr. 1, 1774. To Rev. N.
1 Whitaker. Reflections on Dr. W. for
I refusing to pay for printing his article
I in the Essex Gazette. 39, 42.
— Apr 23, 1799. In regard to print-
ing Rev. J. Clarke's Answer to the
question, Why are you a Christian ? 24,
238
Aug. 2, 1799 Copies of Dr.
Clarke's works forwarded to Col. P.
42, 179.
Jail, Samuel. June 8, 1785. Memoran-
dum about publishing Ferguson's His-
tory of Rome. 5, 365.
— Oct. 12, 1799 Copy of Dr. J.
Clarke's works received ; inquiry con-
cerning his sermons to young persons,
12, 171.
all, Thomas Sept. 17, 1799. To
Jacob Read. About Thomas Jervey, an
impressed seaman. 25, 217.
all, , Postmaster at Charleston, S. C.
(/. Gardner, 1791). 6, 40, 50.
alio well, Capt. Benjamin, R. N., his gal-
lantry at the battle of the Nile; his
hopes that " the French have squeezed
Jonathan hard enough to rouse his meek
spirit, and make him take up arms ; if
they do not, I shall feel it a reflection
on me to be called an American " (W.
\Smith). 23, 294.
\thted, John. June, 1797. In regard
po claim for property at Quebec. 6,
'373.
listed and Mercier, claims on Great
pritain for property at Quebec (R.
mtton). 6, 353.
Hamburg, Burgomaster and Senate
of. Jan. 28, 1797. Exequatur of
Samuel Williams as U. S. Consul. 41,
330 [copy].
Hamburg, inquiry for suitable U. S. Consul
at {G. Cabot), 6, 185 ; reports of pro-
ceedings of French at, 1798, 54, 6-17.
Hamdullah, schooner, request for passport
for (R. List on), 7, 508 ; passport, 509 ;
instructions to commander {A. Mont-
gomery), 510; detained by ice (J).
Humphreys), 675 ; (G. Clark), 10, 5.
Hamet, Bashaw, otherwise Caramelli, his
application for relief (W. Eaton), 29,
12 ; Mr. Lear's treachery toward him
(P. Wingate), 38, 105.
Hamilton, Col. Alexander, 1757-1804.
Nov. 20, 1780. Gen. Washington's
orders to have carriages sent to bring
boats from King's and Dobbs' Ferries
without delay. 39, 206 [copy; Wash.
Let. 12, 348].
June 1, 1783. Extract of a letter
to Gov. Geo. Clinton on the treaty of
peace with Great Britain. 47, 130
[copy].
Jan. 7,1785. Mr. Holt's business ;
apologizing for delay. 40, 145.
Nov, 19, 1789. Requesting in-
formation as to draft of $50,000 issued
to Col. P. as Q. M. General ; also con-
cerning claims settled by State Commis-
sioners. 40, 317.
Dec. 5, 1789. To P. Anspach.
Request to forward a statement of debts
of the Quartermaster-General depart-
% ment intended to be provided for by the
anticipation made for the use of that de-
partment ; also of debts settled by State
Commissioners. 40, 319.
1790 Public debt not a public
benefit; the creation of debt should
always be accompanied with the means
of extinguishment. 53, 206 [copy].
May 13, 1790. In regard to' office
vacated by Mr. Duer [Assistant Secre-
tary of Treasury] ; reasons for appoint-
ing Mr. Tench Coxe ; shall take pleasure
in the future in promoting Col. P's
views as to public office. 40, 336. [Bi.
2, 445.]
Aug. 5, 1790, Communication
from the Secretary of the Treasury to
the House of Representatives regarding
debts due from departments of Quarter-
176
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Hamilton, Col. Alexander (continued).
master-General and Commissary of Pris-
oners ; opinion that they should be paid
in specie. 40, 345 [copy].
Aug. 13, 1791. Requesting in-
formation as to average product of farms
in the vicinity of Wilkesbarre. 19, 200.
[J|i. 2, 490.]
Dec. 5, 1791. Extracts from his
report on manufactures. 53, 209
[copy].
Mar. 12, 1792. Approval of some
arrangement proposed by Col. P. in
regard to the contingent expenses of
the post-office department. 19, 260.
Aug. 30, 1794. Draught of a
letter to Gov. Mifflin of Pennsylvania
relative to the late Whiskey Insurrection,
and the power of the President to order
out the militia. 19, 296.
Nov. 20; 1795. Difficulty of re-
placing Col. P. as Secretary of War;
parsons eligible to the office must come
from the South ; Lee, Howard, Winder,
Pendleton ; will revise translation of " a
certain paper," [probably the Eauchet
letter]. 20, 102.
Dec. 26, 1795. Mr. J. B. Cutting
asks for professional opiuion as to valid-
ity of his claim for relieving impressed
seamen ; impossible to give it as Mr. H.
was a member of the administration when
the question was pending; will say to
Col. P. that the claim seems a meritorious
and just one, and it is better to err on
the side of liberality in rewarding such
services. 41, 263 [copy; Ham. 6, 80].
May 10, 1796. Thomas Pinck-
ney's return from England; Rufus King
recommended to succeed him. 20,
166.
July 21, 1796. Concerning the
commission to settle the St. Croix
boundary line. 20, 281.
Sept. 21, 1796. Mr. Pitcaim ; no
objection to his exercising his office of
consul, though prevented by Mr. Mon-
roe. 20, 380
Jan. 23, 1797. French decree made
early in the day, violating the principle
oil free ships, free goods : rescinded as to
America, then revived and then again
revoked ; requests copies of these de-
crees. 21, 14. [Ham. 6, 198.]
Eeb. 6, 1797. Pleasure in reading
Col. P.'s Letter of Instructions to Gen.
Pinckney; should not merchants be
called upon to furnish proofs of Erench
spoliations, as well as of English ? 21,
28. [Ham. 6, 205.]
Eeb. 10, 1797. Requests state-
ment of facts relating to vote of censure
of the Commissioners for peace with
Great Britain, in 1783 ; urging effectual
measures to bring on an issue with
Erance. 21, 33. [Ham. 6, 205.]
Mar. 22, 1797. Gen. Pinckney re-
fused with indignity by the Erench
Directory ; suggestions as to measures
to be pursued. 21, 67. [Ham. 6, 213.]
Mar. 29, 1797. Arguments in favor
of a commission extraordinary to Erance.
21, 73. [Ham. 6, 216.]
Apr. 1, 1797. Inexpediency of
publishing information received from
Gen. Pinckney at present. 21, 75.
May 11, 1797. The commission
extraordinary to Erance ; Jefferson or
Madison suggested as a member; plan
of a provisional army ; armed merchant
vessels; cavalry. 21,117- [Ham. 6,
246.]
May 13, 1797- News from Eng-
land of peace between the Emperor of
Germany and France ; necessity of main-
taining a firm and erect attitude in
negotiation with Erance ; honor only to
be found in uniting energy with modera-
tion; better death than disgrace. 41,
347 [copy ; Ham. 6, 249.]
Aug. 27, 1797. With rules to be
pursued in prosecuting appeals in British
Admiralty Courts. 21, 222. [Ham. 6,
264.]
Jan. 1, 1798. Enclosing packet
from Col. L. Eleury, and apologizing for
delay. 22, 1.
Mar. 17, 1798. Opinion on the
present crisis ; communication should be
made by the President to Congress, and
active defensive measures adopted ; bold
language and bold measures indispen-
sable. 22, 84. [Ham. 6, 269.]
Mar. 23, 1798. Senate calls upon
the President for papers; everything
possible should be communicated. 22,
65.
Mar. 27, 1798. Against an im-
mediate alliance with Great Britain;
might be embarrassing in case of coming
HISTORICAL INDEX.
177
to terras with France ; British minister
might have discretionary powers ; would
take Louisiana if offered. 22, 92.
June 7, 1798. Requesting atten-
tion to pretensions of Capt. Van Rens-
selaer to a commission in the navy ; the
Alien Bill; the mass of aliens should
leave the country, but an exception be
made in favor of merchants, and some
others. 22, 196.
June 8, 1798. Capt. Cochran, R.
N. ; hardly possible that the British
government should have given such
orders [to consider all ships from Ha-
vana contraband ?] ; the British minister
should be questioned, and his answer
made public ; the same measure meted
to G. B. as to Erance ; one of them will
quickly come to terms. 22, 198.
July 17, 1798. Is willing to rank
under Gen. Knox if it is indispensable ;
but is not willing that every Revolu-
tionary general who may be appointed
should be above him. 22, 299. [Ham. 6,
326.]
Aug. 29, 1798. Thanks for Col.
P.'s high opinion ; not surprised at the
President's course; Gen. Washington
will not relinquish his arrangements ;
Gen. H. will show every deference for
Gen. W.'s wishes, but it is important
he should know it, if New England
would rather see high command in H.'s
hands than in Knox's. 23, 94.
Feb. 9, 1799. The U. S. must not
be committed on the independence of
St. Domingo; a verbal assurance to
Toussaint will suffice, that upon his de-
claration of independence and protection
to property, commercial intercourse will
be renewed. 24, 65. [Ham. 6, 295.]
Feb. 21, 1799. Scheme for the
organization of government of St. Do-
mingo ; a military government indispen-
j sable. 24,103."
Apr. 4, 1799. Despatches of Mr.
Rozier carried into Gibraltar; Mr. R.
will furnish cipher to them, if sent here,
i to prove that they contain nothing
| against the U. S. 42, 150 [copy ;
Ham. 6, 107].
May 13, 1799. Report of peace
I made between Russia and France ; in
I which case a farther attempt to negotiate
D might be expedient ; but firmness and
23
vigor of preparations must be main-
tained ; death before dishonor. 24, 259.
Mar. 15, 1800. Letter of recom-
mendation of M. Victor Dupont de
Nemours. 26, 47.
Apr. 25, 1800. Enclosing para-
graph from Connecticut paper in regard
to great numbers of vessels and seamen
captured in the West Indies by the
British ; hopes it is an electioneering
lie. 26, 97. [Ham. 6, 435.]
May 10, 1800. To T. Sedgwick.
Against supporting Mr. Adams for the
Presidency, unless in combination with
Gen. Pinckney. 47, 49 [copy].
May 14, 1800. Is not informed
why Col. P. and Mr. McHenry have
quitted the administration, but can con-
jecture ; suggests that all 'documents
that will enable Col. P. to explain both
Jefferson and Adams should be pre-
served ; refers to a journal of Adams ;
" a tissue of weakness and vanity." 26,
118.
Nov. 13, 1800. On his own pam-
phlet on the conduct and character of
President Adams ; replies filling the
press ; more information wanted for a
second edition; asks for copy of his
letter to Col. P. respecting an alliance
with Great Britain. 26, 221. [Ham. 6,
477.]
— — Dec. 22, 1800. To T. Sedgwick.
Danger of supporting Burr for the Pres-
idency ; Jefferson to be preferred ; the
convention with France. 47, 50 [copy].
Jan. 21, 1801. To T. Sedgwick.
Begging Mr. S. to reconsider his opinion
in favor of Burr as President. 47, 52
[copy].
Sept. 16, 1803. Referring to his
propositions in the General Constitu-
tional Convention. 26, 305. [Ham. 6,
556.]
Hamilton, Alexander. Nov. 6, 20, 1780.
Gen. Washington to be informed of ar-
rangements made for a supply of boats.
33, 292, 295 [copy; Wash. Let. 43,
166, 330].
Jan. 17, 1781. Condition of mas-
ters of vessels employed in public
service ; begs that the Commander-in-
Chief will allow rations to be drawn
for them and their families. 33, 308
[copy; Wash. Let. 45, 216].
178
Hamilton, Alexander
Jan. 18, 1781. Inquiry concerning
the time when ox-teams will be required
for service of the army. 33, 309 [copy ;
Wash. Let. 45, 214].
- Apr. 20, 1781. In regard to ap-
pointment of Barrack-master-general ;
Col. P. does not feel himself justified in
appointing one to be paid by the U. S. ;
should suppose there would be no ob-
jection to the Count de Rochambeau's
appointing Col. Champlin ; encloses
warrant for approval by Gen. Washing-
ton. 33, 316 [copy; Wash. Let. 48,
191].
Nov. 19, 1789. Requesting assist-
ance for Messrs. Anspach and Wolfe to
enable them to settle Q. M. G. accounts ;
congratulating Mr. H. on his appoint-
ment to the Treasury. 35, 78.
Nov. 25, 1789. Mr. Anspach's
business. 35, 79.
Apr. 6, 1790. Application for the
vacant office of Assistant Secretary of
the Treasury ; repeal of the Wyoming
confirming law. 35, 88. [Bi. 2, 441.]
July 20, 1790. Thanks for Mr.
H.'s letter, and acquiescence in his ap-
pointment of Mr. T. Coxe to the va-
cant Treasury office. 35, 92. [Bi. 2,
445.]
Aug. 28, 1790. Method for pay-
ment of creditors of Q. M. G. depart-
ment. 35, 94.
Oct. 13, 1791. Value of Wyoming
farms. 6, 37- [Bi. 2, 491.]
Mar. 9, 1792. In regard to a
house in Philadelphia. 6, 60.
May 8, 1792. Account of Col.
P.'s share in negotiations with Indians
of the Five Nations, lately in Philadel-
phia ; requests opinion whether Col. P.
is entitled to any compensation. 35,
151 [copy].
July 20, 1792, In regard to a law
to compel coasting vessels carrying let-
ters to deliver them at the post-office.
6, 65.
Nov. 17, 1795. The Secretaryship
of State, and inquiries about Col. W.
North. 6, 150. [Bi. 3, 249.]
Dec. 14, 1795. Publication of E.
Randolph's Vindication, and account of
the translation of Fauchet's letter. 6,
156.
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
— Mar. 22, 1796. In regard to the
President's nomination of Judge Benson,
of New York, as Commissioner under the
6th article of the British treaty ; con-
siderations for Mr. B. 36, 37| [copy].
— July 16, 1796. Questions raised
by Mr. Howell with regard to the choice
and decision of Commissioners on the St.
Croix boundary ; vicious principle main-
tained by Mr. Barclay ; question of
unanimity or majority of the Commis-
sioners ; requests that Mr. H. will con-
verse with Gov. Jay on the subject. 6,
196 [copy] ; 36, 154.
— Sept. 24, 1796. In regard to Mr.
Pitcairn ; recommended to Gen. Pinck-
ney as a valuable Vice-Consul for Paris.
36, 257 [copy].
— Jan. 30, 1797. With copies of
Prench decrees, violating the treaty with
the U. S., asked for by Mr. H. ; those
of May 9 and 28, 1793, made to suit
the views of captors of certain vessels,
after the capture. 37, 15 [copy;
Ham. 6, 204].
— Mar. 26, 1797- Argument against
a commission extraordinary to Prance ;
statement of information furnished by
Gen. Pinckney to be published. 6, 249,
— Mar. 30, 1797^ Enclosing a sketch
of the state of facts relative to Gen.
Pinckney's mission, written for publica-
tion, in the hope of showing the people
the true character of Prance, and con-
trolling certain men who wish to chain
us to her ; scruples which induced Col.
P. to postpone publication ; request for
opinion. 37,89 [copy; Ham. 6,219].
— Apr. 5, 1797- Prench relations and
treaty with Great Britain of 1795. 6,
253."
— Apr. 29, 1797. Rights of search
of armed merchant ships ; Prench affairs,
and provisional military establishment.
6, 263.
— Jan. 3, 1798. Regretting the long
delay in Mr. H.'s hands of letter from
Col. Pleury, with power to receive
money due him. 37, 254-| [copy].
— Mar. 25, 1798. Instructions to
Ministers in France ; relations with
Great Britain, 8, 241; measures to be
taken in regard to foreign relations, and
corruption of the French Directory,
243.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
179
Apr. 7, 1798. Despatches from
the Envoys published ; French Directory
defended by Jefferson and others. 8,
311.
June 9, 1798. British instructions
in regard to American commerce mis-
understood ; British interference greatly
due to dishonesty of American mer-
chants ; uselessness of a merely provi-
sional army; probability of a French
invasion. 8, 536.
July 16, 1798. .Gen. Washington's
reasons for giving Gen. Pinckney the
secoud command. 9, 55.
July 18, 1798. Gen. Washington's
acceptance of the command of the
armies ; his nominations for Major- Gen-
erals ; President Adams's unfortunate
nomination of Wm. S. Smith for Adju-
tant-General. 37, 316 [copy; Ham. 6,
327]
Aug. 21, 1798. In regard to Gen.
Knox's claim for precedence; estimate
of Gen. Knox. 9,202.
— Aug. 22, 1798. Expressing opinion
of Mr. H.'s character ; Mr. Jay's opin-
ion ; consequences of Knox's having the
second command. 9, 207.
— Aug. 23, 1798. In regard to the
question of precedence ; Gen. Washing-
ton determined to appoint Hamilton ;
President Adams's support of Knox.
9, 214.
— Sept. 4, 1798. Putnam Catlin re-
commended as land-agent in Luzerne
County ; derivation of the name Wilkes-
barre; Mr. Catlin an advocate of the
Connecticut settlers; Charles Hall as
agent in Northumberland County. 37,
332 [copy].
— Eeb. 9, 1799. Commerce with St.
Domingo was the object in modifying
the law stopping commercial intercourse
with French ports ; Toussaint will de-
clare independence if assured of com-
mercial intercourse; requests Mr. H.'s
opinion on the system of government to
be recommended. 10, 368.
— Feb. 25,1799. Regret of the Cabi-
net and supporters of government at
nomination of a new minister to France;
inconsistent with nomination of minis-
ters to Russia and Turkey. 10, 412.
Apr. 8, 1799. Gen. Eustace, and
his remarkable statements. 10, 575.
June 18, 1799. Mr. Rozier, and
information given by him to Talleyrand
about the U. S. 37, 436 [copy]. .
July 1, 1799. With copy of letter
from Major Mountflorence to Gen.
Pinckney. [See 24, 299.] 37, 441
[copy].
May 15, 1800. Account of Col.
P.'s removal from office by President
Adams; Mr. H.'s letter to Col. P.
opened by Mr. Lee, but not read. 38,
23 [copy; Ham. 6, 443].
Dec. 14, 1800. Refers to H.'s
pamphlet concerning President Adams ;
neither Mr. H. nor Col. P. ever wished
to bring about an alliance with Great
Britain, except as against France. 13,
570.
Apr. 5, 1803. Assertion at a
Jacobin meeting in Salem that Mr. H.
had proposed in the General Constitu-
tional Convention, that the Presidents
and Senators should be chosen for life ;
that this was intended to lead to a
Monarchy, and that the Essex Feder-
alists had adopted the plan. 14. 305.
Oct. 18, 1803. Concerning pro-
positions made by Mr. H. in the Gen-
eral [Constitutional?] Convention, rel-
ative to the Governors and laws of
individual States. 38, 61 [copy ; Ham.
6, 558].
Hamilton, Alexander, appointed Secretary
of the Treasury, 1789 (S. Hodgdon),
58, 195 ; nominated as one of the Com-
missioners on the 7th article of British
treaty, 1796, and refuses (T. Lyman),
20, 127 ; appointed Inspector-General,
1798 (J. Jay), 9, 70 ; his plan for pro-
viding and issuing military supplies (J.
McHenry), 25, 49 ; his qualifications
for the second command (G. Washing-
ton), 9,7; (G. Cabot), 357; disliked by
President Adams (B. Goodhue), 304 ;
(R. King), 238 ; (G. Washington), 310 ;
(G. Cabot), 358 ; the only man in the
country in whom the important points
of a great military commander are to be
found (H. Dearborn, 1798), 23, 47 ;
his appointment supported by McHenry
and Wolcott (J. Hamilton), 9, 214 ;
general approval of his appointment (G.
Washington), 261, 268 ; (B. Goodhie),
305 ; appointment confirmed, with a bad
grace, by the President (B. Goodhue),
180
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Hamilton, Alexander (continued).
435 ; becomes Commander-in-Chief by
Washington's death (/. Q. Adams), 13,
33 ; question of his being the real writer
of Washington's Farewell Address (R.
Peters), 14, 304 ; (N. Fish), 15, 279 a ;
32, 83 ; (/. A. Hamilton), 16, 59, 176 ;
(W. Coleman), 32, 234, 251, 285 ; to,
16, 158 ; 38, 306, 310 ; his estimate of
the character of Washington, 49, 245 ;
{D. Foster), 14, 3 ; claim of Hamilton's
family for commutation of half-pay as
Washington's aide-de-camp (R. Peters),
29, 279, 285, 287 ; to, 14, 271 ; Col.
P. urged to write his biography (N.
Fish), 31, 395 ; subscription for bene-
fit of his children (G. Cabot and
others), 38, 85 ; (R. King), 88 ; Rufus
King's account of his duel with Burr
(W. Coleman), 16, 43; 38, 305; the
draught of Washington's Farewell Ad-
dress in the possession of Mr. King, a
subject of controversy with his family
(W. Coleman), 32, 149 ; (J. A. Ham-
ilton), 157; to, 16, 59; (N. Fish),
32, 185 ; his argument in the trial of
H. Croswell for a libel on Jefferson (W.
Coleman), 16, 339; talents as an ad-
vocate (/. A. Hamilton), 342 ; letters
signed Phocion in behalf of the loyalists
(/. A. Hamilton), 343 ; his construction
of the Constitution with regard to a
tariff for protection (H. Clay), 16, 229 ;
claims on his country's gratitude (M. de
Lafayette), 16, 312 ; remarks on his
biographers (R. Troup), 38, 334; his
services, 46, 359 ; his disinterested patri-
, otism, 51, 210; weight of his opinion
in the measures of Washington, 51,
233 ; birth and strong likeness to Dr.
E. Stevens, 250, 302; his testimony to
the conduct and exertions of Massachu-
setts in the Revolution, 47, 19 ; his
ability discovered by Gen. Greene, in
1776, 70 ; his opinion on Col. P.'s letter
to Gen. Pinckney, 1797, 124; notes on,
for Col. P.'s Memoirs, 52, 25 ; called
by John Marshall the greatest man that
had appeared in the U. S., 46, 361 ; 54,
252, 313 ; his exertions for the rati-
fication of the U. S. Bank Bill, 385 ;
Col. Wadsworth's anecdote of his influ-
ence with Gen. Knox, 50, 207 ; parallel
between him and Washington, 52, 85 ;
his letters in the hands of Jud^e Wash-
ington, 101 ; his objection to the election
of President Adams, 55, 208 ; assertion
of mutual friendship with, by Jefferson,
46, 375 ; 55, 268 ; agreement of Col.
P. with Mrs. E. Hamilton to write his
life, 55, 269 ; grounds of Col. P.'s ad-
miration for him, 305.
Hamilton, Mrs. Elizabeth (Schuyler),
1757-1854. June 10, 1810. Thanks
for Col. P.'s exertions in behalf of her
claim for Gen. Hamilton's half-pay. 29,
337.
■ Aug. 1, 1827. Agreement with
Col. P. on the terms on which he is
to write the life of Alexander Hamilton.
55, 269.
June 21, 1828. Introducing a
young friend to Col. P. 44, 322
[copy].
Feb. 3, 1829. To J. Pickering.
Introducing Mr. P. Hamilton to take
charge of Gen. Hamilton's papers ; deep
regret for the death of Col. P. ; question
of compensation for his work on Gen.
H.'s biography. 44, 327.
Hamilton, Mrs. Elizabeth. Dec. 14, 1827.
Sending original letters of Washington
to be delivered to Mr. Sparks. 16,
340.
Hamilton, James, of South Carolina, his
mistaken ascription of the Treaty of]
Ghent to the military prowess of the
U. S. 47, 97.
Hamilton, James Alexander, 1788-
1878. May 26, 1824. Satisfaction in read-
ing Col. P.'s Review of the Cunningham
letters ; due to posterity that Col. P.'s-i
vindication should be recorded, although
the charges against him cannot affect the
present generation; gratitude of Alex-
ander Hamilton's family for P.'s defence
of his character. 32, 52.
July 18, 1825. Pennsylvania lands
account of papers belonging to Alex-
ander Hamilton, in the hands of
King, who refuses to deliver them ; ask
advice. 32, 157.
Aug. 27, 29, 1827. Proposal to;
travel from New York to Boston with
Col. P. 44, 304, 306.
Dec. 3, 1827- Request to select a«
few letters of Gen. Washington from the
papers of A. Hamilton, for Mr. JT
Sparks, to be distributed in England
44, 309.
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Mar. 19, 1828. Money to be de-
posited to Col. Pickering's credit ; mar-
riage of Miss Frances Morris. 44, 312.
- — June 13, 1828. Box of papers of
A. Hamilton shipped to Col. P. 44,
318.
Hamilton, James Alexander. Sept. 5, 1825.
Papers in the hands of R. King ; Hamil-
ton's draught of Washington's Farewell
Address among them; it was put out
of Hamilton's own hands to prevent
publication by his family or friends ; ad-
vises waiting until Mr. King's return
from England. 16, 59.
— Jan. 16, 1827. The Snake Creek
lands ; the question of authorship of
Washington's Farewell Address. 16,
176.
-^— July 27, 1827. On the question of
compensation for writing the life of A.
Hamilton; the question requires con-
sideration; Col. P. has written much
for public information, but never re-
ceived a cent for his labors ; the ques-
tion may be settled later. 38, 328.
j Mar. 31, 1828. In regard to money
placed to Col. P.'s credit for writing the
life of A. Hamilton ; Col. P. will con-
sent to take only half the sum, as he
has been unavoidably detained ; pro-
poses to pursue the business with dili-
gence in future. 16, 340.
— May 19, 1828. Mr. Sparks not
disposed, in noticing Washington's Fare-
well Address, to introduce the name of
Gen. Hamilton, for fear of offence to
Judge Washington ; the truth might be
told in a way to give no just cause of
offence, and Hamilton's family are en-
titled to all the riches of his fame ; no
question of dulling the lustre of Wash-
ington's fame ; Hamilton's own letters
to W. ; Mr. Gore's anecdote of Mr.
King's exalting Hamilton above Pitt or
Fox ; his practice at the bar ; letters of
Phocion in behalf of the Loyalists;
papers relating to his death ; suggests
application to Mr. Madison. 16, 341.
— June 2, 1828. Mr. Coleman's col-
lection of proceedings relative to the
duel between Hamilton and Burr ; let-
ters from Hamilton to G. Cabot. 16,
344.
— June 30, 1828. Chancellor Kent's
mention of Alexander Hamilton; will
apply to him for information ; Pennsyl-
vania land business ; request for Mr.
H.'s impressions of Gen. Jackson. 16,
345.
Hamilton, Mrs. James A. Dec. 15, 1827-
With letters of Washington to Gen.
Hamilton, selected for Mr. Jared Sparks,
38, 333 ; request to submit to Mrs. E.
Hamilton for approval ; 38, 333.
Hamilton, John, British Consul at Nor-
folk, Ya. Feb. 26, 1810. Account of
the enlistment of deserters and mutineers
from the British fleet in the U. S. service,
in 1807, and the refusal of the civil and
naval authorities to restore them ; Ad-
miral Willaumez's letters ; parade of
the circumstance of war at the time of
the affair of the Chesapeake, only in-
tended for effect. 43, 276.
Mar. 12, 1810. Farther remarks
on the question of British deserters in
Norfolk, in 1807. 43,287.
Hamilton, John. Feb. 17, 1810. Re-
quests information as to the official
demand of deserters from our govern-
ment in the affair of the Chesapeake ;
asks for copies of the letters of Admiral
Willaumez, and for information in regard
to the parade of war at Norfolk, in
1807. 38, 163.
Mai. 6, 1810. Thanks for papers
received ; requests a copy of Mr. Taze-
well's opinion that deserters could not
be restored; sends extract from Mr.
Cowper's letter to Com. Truxtun, on the
subject of deserters. 38, 164.
Hamilton, John Church, 1792-1882. Feb.
21,1815. Pennsylvania lands ; expres-
sions of interest in all Gen. Hamilton's
family. 15, 93.
Hamilton, Dr. Joseph, of Hudson, N. Y.
Apr. 19, 1786. To Z. Butler, John
Franklin, and others. Gen. Ethan Allen's
intention to settle in Wyoming ; recom-
mends that provision be made for him
at the public cost, if necessary. 57,
28 [copy].
Sept. 8,1787. To Col. John Frank-
lin. The town of Strong & Company to
be given up to the Commissioners of the
Susquehanna Company ■ the other towns
to be surveyed and plotted, and they
shall be instantly filled with settlers ;
defends the company from F.'s charge
of being discouraged ; no effort to retain
182
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Hamilton, Dr. Joseph {continued).
their lauds has been omitted. 57, 278
[copy; Penn. Arch. 11, 182].
Sept. 10, 1787. To Col. JohnFrank-
lin. Endeavoring to incite F. to some open
act of forcible opposition to the laws;
comparison with a timid physician who
dares not let blood; reasons for not
being himself a fighter. 57, 284 [copy ;
Penn. Arch. 11, 185].
Sept. 10, 1787. To J. Franklin.
Leading characters will never believe
that Col. P. can do anything energetic
until he has really done it, and will
venture no more money ; further com-
parison to the timid physician. 57, 285
[copy; Penn. "Arch. 11, 185].
Hamilton, Dr. Joseph, his complicity in
the design of the Susquehanna Company,
to erect a new State in Pennsylvania
(J. J. AcModer), 58, 160 ; arrested for
treason and committed to jail, 1787 (S.
Hodgdon), 57, 328.
Hamilton, Robert, U. S. Marshal of Dela-
ware. Aug. 10, 1798. French pris-
oners on board the Favourite and Abi-
gail. 9, 189.
Hampton, Gen. Wade, 1754-1835, his
disturbance at the increasing wealth of
the Northern States. 55, 70.
Hammond, George, British Minister to
the U. S. Apr. 28, 1793. With letter
for Gov. Simcoe for the Indian Commis-
sioners ; Mr. H. will be happy to make
any alteration in it which Col. P. and
Mr. Randolph may think proper. 59,
91.
Hancock, Israel, of Wyalusing, Pa.
Sept. 27, 1790. Proposal to supply
beef cattle for Col. P.'s mission to the
Senecas at Tioga. 61, 29.
Hancock, John, Governor of Massachu-
setts, 1737-1793. Dec. 1, 1780. An-
swer to the congratulatory address of
the general and field-officers of the Mas-
sachusetts troops. 53, 122, 123 [copy].
Apr. 10, 1793. Certificate as Gov-
ernor of Massachusetts, that John Avery,
Jr., is Secretary of the Commonwealth.
58, 332.
Hancock, John. Nov. 12, 1780. Con-
gratulatory address from the general and
field-officers of the Massachusetts troops,
on Mr. H.'s election as Governor of
Massachusetts. 53, 121.
June 25, 1781. Circular addressed
to the Executives of States by the Q.
M. G., begging that the work of trans-
portation of supplies of provisions may
be pushed forward as rapidly as possible,
in accordance with the recommendation
of Congress. 33, 389 [copy; Mass.
Rev. Let. 11, 339].
Hanson, Alexander Contee, of Mary-
land, 1786-1819. Jan. 10, 1809. In
regard to printing of Col. P.'s speeches
in Baltimore ; desire for speech in reply
to Anderson; speeches translated into
German. 29, 8.
Dec. 11, 1809. Correspondence
between R. Smith and the British min-
ister ; Mr. Madison, to assume his
present attitude, must trust to the length
of the documents preventing men from
reading them ; defection of the Political
Register; hopes that Giles's resolution
may raise active opposition in the
House ; a field for Mr. Quincy ; animated
speeches needed to dispel popular apathy.
29, 188.
Jan. 7, 1811. Mr. Clay's motion
of censure of Col. P. ; efforts to set the
public of Baltimore right on that score
effectual ; provoked that Col. P.'s friends
did not bring up a resolution censur-
ing Clay ; exultation of the Smiths ;
request for Col. P.'s West Florida
speech for publication. 29, 368. [Bi.
4, 182.]
Jan. 17, 1811. Debate in the
Senate on Mr. Clay's motion of censure
of Col. P. ; P.'s dignified conduct ; Mr.
Dana's vindication ; Gen. Smith will not
forget the gentleman from Connecticut
shortly; Smith's sensitiveness under
Federal strictures not indicative of any
reformation, but only of dread of ex-
posure ; some pleasure in lashing a
knave who feels every cut of the whip ;
his vile character ; surprised at the
silence of the Federal papers, which
ought to be set upon Smith ; Mr. Quin-
cy's noble stand in the House on the
West Florida Bill ; if Eppes's Bill passes,
shall be sick of the Union ; considers
it no crime to desire a dissolution ; prob-
ability of the New England States
dropping off. 29, 36.
Oct. 16, 1813. Invitation to Eliza-
beth Pickering to spend the winter in
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Georgetown ; the War becoming more
popular every day ; common people be-
lieve that Perry has annihilated the
whole British navy ; low opinion enter-
tained of the British admirals. 44, 70.
May 14, 1815. In regard to a
portrait of Col. P. ; description of Mr.
JEL's Maryland farm ; death of Mr. J.
H. Thomas ; Bonaparte's return from
Elba, and his desperate prospects ; Mr.
H.'s own indifference as to public affairs ;
elections in Virginia; Federalists are
like Pompey's army, patricians against
, plebeians. 30, 396.
Sept. 30,1815. Desire for a visit
from Elizabeth Pickering; dangerous
illness of Mr. H.'s sister, Mrs. Gros-
venor ; family afflictions ; Col. P.'s por-
trait ; exultation of Jacobins at the
calamity of Boston ; Virginia elections.
30, 399.
Dec, 1815. Extreme illness of
Mrs. Grosvenor ; Elizabeth Pickering.
44, 119.
May 16, 1816. Eamily affairs;
anxiety for the time of Elizabeth Picker-
ing's marriage to Mr. Dorsey to arrive.
31, 111.
Hanson, Alexander Contee. May 29, 1815.
Belmont and Mr. and Mrs. Peters ; Col.
P.'s portrait by Stuart; diffidence in
sending it ; pleasure in reading Mr.
H.'s account of his farm ; the astonish-
ing revolution in France; hopes that
Bonaparte's fate will be soon decided.
15, 99.
Sept. 22, 1815. In regard to Eliz-
abeth Pickering's proposed visit to Mr.
and Mrs. H. 15, 101. [Bi. 4, 263.]
June 7, 1816. List of farming
tools shipped from Boston to Mr. H.,
and directions as to their use. 15, 121.
Hanyost, Kanaghwanegeagh, an Oneida
Indian, his valuable services to the
U. S. in the Revolution (S. Kirkland),
62, 221.
Happart, Joseph Leger d'. Apr. 15,
1797. Desiring to obtain a commission
1 in the army. 21, 85.
IHaraden, Capt. Jonathan, commanding
| the Pickering privateer of Salem, 1745-
1803. Oct. 1, 1779. Account of his
capture of the Royal George cutter of
New York. 39, 179, 178 [copy]. [Bi.
I 2, 148.]
Haraden, Capt. Jonathan, valuable prizes
taken by (G. Williams), 17, 29, 309,
312 ; (J. Pickering), 315 ; his bravery
(G. Williams), 18, 38 ; captures brig
of Richard Derby, of Salem, bound to
Antigua, with two sets of papers (G.
Williams), 17, 242.
Harbor defence, plan for (A. Dubuc de
Marentille), 43, 120, 129, 139, 140,
144, 244, 248 ; to, 38, 111, 126, 139,
154; (H. Dearborn), 43, 126; to,
126; circular with Act of Congress for,
1797, 6, 380.
Hardenberg, Major Abraham. July 22,
1791. Protest against the validity of
the lease granted to John Richardson by
the Cayuga Indians ; Richardson an in-
truder on the Cayuga reservation, con-
trary to the cession to the State of New
York, and liable to be removed; dan-
gerous for the Indians to expect a yearly
payment from him. 61, 257.
Harding, Chester, appointment to sit to,
for a portrait, 1827 (G. W. Pratt), 38,
319.
Hare, Charles W. Jan. 10, 1808. Ask-
ing for advice and information to enable
Federalists in Pennsylvania to decide on
Presidential electors and candidate for
Governor. 28, 151.
Hare, Charles W. Jan. 16, 1808. Reasons
for refusing Federal support to George
Clinton and James Madison, as Presi-
dential candidates, and for giving it to
Monroe; importance of the State of
Pennsylvania ; monstrous and mischiev-
ous ascendency of Virginia. 14, 177.
Harison. Richard, District Attorney of
New York. Mar. 13, 1798. Knows
nothing against the U. S. Marshal
charged by Freeholder with misconduct,
but will investigate. 22, 78.
July 7, 1798. Enclosing vouchers for
sums due Mr. H. by the U. S. 22, 271.
Apr. 10, 1800. Advising the dis-
continuance of certain government pro-
secutions for libel, in view of the poverty
and insignificance of the culprits. 26, 77.
May 25, 1800. In regard to Mr.
H.'s account against the State and War
Departments ; conjectures and falsehoods
concerning Col. P.'s removal ; no im-
pression can be made by them on any
one whose esteem is worth cultivating ;
expressions of respect. 26, 140.
184
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Hanson, Richard. Feb. 14, 1792. Re-
quest for the examination of Col. Udny
Hay's forage accounts. 35, 145.
Oct. 1, 1795, Request to pursue
all practicable measures to obtain evi-
dence in case of brigantine alleged to be
illegally fitting out; also in case of
French privateer La Vengeance. 35,
279 [copy].
Dec. 10, 1796. Request for an
account of the case of the privateer La
Vengeance, to vindicate the government
from Mr. Adet's accusations. 36, 321
[copy].
- Dec. 15, 1796. Thanks for in-
formation in case of La Vengeance ; Col.
P. never entertained a doubt of the
propriety and fairness of the proceedings.
36, 328 [copy].
June 13, 1797- Request to pay
passage money of Capt. J. Clarke from
Havana. 6, 351.
June 17, 1797. In regard to cer-
tificate of U. S. Consul at Cadiz, as to
the cruelty of ship-captains. 6, 368.
Feb. 17, 1798. Enclosing letter
from Freeholder, and inquiring into
character of the U. S. Marshal for New
York. 8, 141.
June 25, 1798. In regard to
French immigrants from St. Domingo in
New York ; request for information of
measures taken by the city government
to prevent their becoming a charge. 8,
597.
June 28, 1798. Inquiry concern-
ing libellous matter in the Mount Pleas-
ant Register. 8, 604.
July 7, 1798. Request to prosecute
John D. Burke for a libellous article in
the Time Piece, if a citizen, or to put the
alien law in force against him, if an
alien. 37, 31 5 [copy].
Jan. 1, 1799. On the prosecution
of John D. Burke for a libel ; the Pres-
ident thinks it expedient to let him off,
on condition of his leaving the country.
37, 381 [copy].
Jan. 30, 1799. Final settlement of
Col. P.'s accounts as Quartermaster-
General. 10, 300.
Mar. 2, 1799. In regard to the
sinking of the mail of the Chesterfield,
and the commitment to jail of the cap-
tain ; request to inquire into the circum-
stances, and take measures to have the
captain set at liberty. 37, 401 [copy].
June 5, 1799. Innocence of Mr.
Lenormand of any evil designs, and re-
commendation that he be discharged.
11, 221.
Aug. 12, 1799. Time that pub-
lishers of libels on the government
should be prosecuted ; request to exam-
ine the New York Argus, and prosecute
for all libels. 11, 599.
Apr. 22, 1800. The President
directs that William Durell shall be
pardoned, that prosecution against Mr.,
Peck be left to Mr. H.'s discretion, and
a nolle prosequi be entered in the case of
Mrs. Greenleaf. 13, 406.
May 27, 1800. In regard to Mr.
H.'s account against the State and War
Departments; lies and ridiculous con-
jectures as to Col. P.'s removal from
office, in the newspapers, especially the
New York Advertiser of May 26. 13,
530.
Harper, James J., of Philadelphia, certi-
ficate of citizenship. 7, 512.
Harper, Robert Goodloe, 1765-1825,
Jan. 3, 1804. Acceptiug case of Graves
& Barnwell vs. Boston Marine Insur-
ance Company. 27, 1.
Jan. 3, 1805. Received papers in
case of Graves & Barnwell vs. Boston
Marine Insurance Company. 43, 39.
Aug. 8, 1809. Writ issued against
the editor of the Baltimore Whig, for
libel on Col. P. 29, 164.
Mar. 31, 1810. Mr. Williams's
letter; Mr. Pinkney's declaration that
it was impossible to doubt or question
the correctness of the British rule of
1756 ; no good would result from mak-
ing it public ; he would probably deny
it ; opinion of his sincerity ; among Fed-
eralists he spoke like one, and among
- Democrats hoisted Democratic colors;
deserted his old friend Chase for fear of
giving offence to the reigning party.
29, 316.
Feb. 27, 1812. In regard to Col.
P.'s libel suit against Irvine of the Balti-
more Whig; commission to Paris re-
turned re infecta ; no testimony obtained.
30, 19.
May 26, 1812. Irvine, the, libeller
of Col. P. in the Baltimore Whig, has
HISTORICAL INDEX.
185
made a full retractation, and paid all
costs of suit, which is therefore with-
drawn; more gratifying than to obtain
a verdict against him. 30, 45.
Harper, Robert Goodloe, Chairman of Com-
mittee of Ways and Means. Jan. 17,
1798. Pay of clerks in State Depart-
ment. 8, 70.
Feb. 23, 1799. Expenses of treat-
ies with Barbary States. 10, 504.
— Mar. 1, 1799. Requesting pro-
vision for an appropriation for the carry-
ing out of the 6th article of the British
treaty. 10, 430.
— Mar. 21, 1799. Information of the
expedition planned by Hedouville to at-
tack the Southern States from St. Do-
mingo. 10, 502.
Mar. 30, 1799. Mr. Grant's ap-
plication to be made U. S. Consul at
Glasgow. 10, 522.
Apr. 14, IS 00. In regard to ex-
penditures for relieving American sea-
men, and prosecuting claims for captures
before foreign tribunals. 13, 391.
— Apr. 24, 1800. Case of the schooner
Susanna; suit to be brought rather
against the officers of the Arab, than the
British government, and in London
rather than Jamaica. 13, 410.
July 29, 1809. Bequest to examine
and prosecute for libel against Col. P.
in Baltimore Whig of July 14. 14,
240.
— June 12, 1812. In reference to
Col. P.'s suit against Irvine of the Bal-
timore Whig for libel ; difficulty of ob-
taining damages in a libel on a Feder-
alist by a Democrat. 14, 369.
— Mar. 7, 1814. The President's
message relative to the orders of Gen.
Prevost ; inquiry concerning Gen. Arm-
strong's declaration that we ought to
have resisted the Berlin decree by arm-
ing, and that the administration had
kept back important communications
which should have been made public ;
Armstrong's book to expose the admin-
istration. 15, 25.
Karper, Robert Goodloe, notice of his ob-
servations on the dispute between the
j TJ. S. and France in the Monthly Mag-
l azine, vol. 5, 1798. 23, 113.
fcarper's Ferry, as a site for a TJ. S.
I arsenal (G. Washington), 41, 249 ; to,
36, 9; (T. Lear), 6, 160; operations
begun, 1796 (G. Washington), 20,
137; (B. Dandridge), 36, 15; land
purchased on original terms (G. Wash-
ing toil), 29.
Harriet, ship, falsely registered and de-
tained by U. S. Consul at Madeira,
1796 (J. M; Pjntard). 6, 168.
Harms, Levett, U. S. Consul at St.
Petersburg. July 19, 1808. To J.
Madison, Secretary of State. With let-
ter of Count Romanzoff, announcing ap-
pointment'of Mr. Daschkoff as Consul-
General of Russia in the U. S., and
hoping for diplomatic relations. 54,
192 [copy].
- Sept. 22, 1808. To J. Madison.
In recommendation of Mr. Daschkoff;
attachment of the Emperor of Russia
to the American nation. 54, 192
[copy].
Dec. 23, 1822. Reasons of the
enmity of J. Q. Adams toward Mr. H. ;
owing to Mr. H.'s exertions for a high
diplomatic mission to Russia, that Mr.
A. had his appointment. 31, 409.
Harris, Levett. Dec. 27, 1822. Account
of the circumstances of J. Q. Adams's
appointment as Minister to Russia;
nomination of Mr. Short by President
Jefferson negatived ; Mr. Adams's polit-
ical apostasy and its reward ; a Minister
to Russia not considered necessary. 15,
298.
Harris, Mr. , Military storekeeper.
Mar. 10, Apr. 4, 1800. In regard to
water casks and beef from polacre Dey.
13, 261, 360.
Harris, Lieut., R. N., atrocious cruelties
of, to American seamen in the West
Indies, 1799 (R. King), 11, 574; (R.
Liston), 591.
Harrison, R., Auditor of the Treasury.
Jan. 11, 1804. To G. Duvall, Comp-
troller. Certificate that Mr. H. has
examined the claim on the TJ. S. of Dr.
E. Stevens, and that there is due to him
the sum of $27,325. 44, 286.
Harrison, Col. Robert H., 1745-1790.
Feb. 28, 1778. Acknowledgment of
letter. 17, 102.
Apr. 23, 1778. Hopes of a satis-
factory military establishment by Con-
gress ; discontent of officers ; insidious
overtures of Great Britain. 17, 145.
24
186
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Harrison, Col. Robert H. (continued).
Apr. 2, 1781. Requesting use of
a cart. 18, 87.
Harrison, Col. Robert H. Feb. 20, 1778.
In regard to accusations against Gen.
Mifflin that he was manoeuvring to sup-
plant Washington ; believes there was
no ground for suspicion ; disgust and
discontent of Gen. Mifflin, and injudicious
behavior of Congress in regard to him
and in other respects ; exchange of pris-
oners with Gen. Howe ; suggestions in
regard to them. 33, 180.
Harrison, William Henry, 9th Presi-
dent of the U. S., 1773-1841. May 26,
1798. To R. G. Harper. Soliciting
office of Secretary of North-West Ter-
ritory. 22, 179.
Harrison, William Henry. July 6, 1798.
Appointment as Secretary of North-
West Territory. 9, 11.
Aug. 27, 1798. President Adams's
answer to address from Cincinnati. 9,
405.
Harrison, William Henry, nominations of,
for offices in N. W. Territory (/. Adams),
13, 496 ; his unjust and oppressive
treatment of the Indians, which led to the
war on the Wabash, in 1811 (R. Put-
nam), 30, 91 ; (a Strong), 15, 49.
Hart, Rev. Seth. Aug. 20, 1798. From
J. Wagner. In regard to patent for
nail-making machine. 9, 200.
Hartford Convention, 1814 (M. Cutler),
30,323; (J. Lowell), 325; to, 15,
63, 67, 87; (G. Morris), 30,339; (G.
Logan), 364; (R. Beverley), 374;
(F. Baylies), 32, 408; misrepresenta-
tions concerning, 55, 247, 249.
Harvard College, Col. P.'s reminiscences
of, 53, 1 (Bi. 1, 9) ; bond to steward,
1759, 2 ; steward's accounts and board
bills, 5-11 ; account of expenses at,
1759-63, 11 ; in regard to tutors (S.
Phillips, Jr.), 5, 371 ; absurd prin-
ciples of exhibitions at (T. Pickering,
Jr., 1798), 8, 253 ; indebted to Fisher
Ames for its escape from the absurdity
of yoking Col. P.'s name with Gerry's
for the degree of LL.D. (F. Ames), 25,
244 ; to, 12, 275 ; high character of the
college, 1811 (/. Hopkins), 14, 344.
Harvey, Benjamin D., exorbitant bill as
counsel in Bermuda, 1798 (W. J.Perot),
8, 439.
Harvie, Col. John, of Virginia, d. 1807.
Oct. 13, 1785. Conditions of payments
on new lands in Virginia. 20, 70.
Harvie, Col. John. Apr. 8, 1784. About
grant of new land in Virginia, offered
by Col. H. to John Pickering, Jr. 5,
334.
Hassan Bashaw, schooner, passport for.
10, 114.
Hastie, Capt. George. Oct. 4, 1799. Re-
questing names of American seamen
brought in ship Hope from Cadiz. 12,
151.
Hastie, James. June 12, 1775. Bill
against the Colony of Massachusetts Bay
for duffel. 56, 55.
Oct. 9, 1775. Bill against the
Colony of Massachusetts Bay for cloth
for soldiers' coats. 56, 64.
Hastings, Jonathan, Postmaster of Bos-
ton. Nov. 20,1791. To Geo. Williams,
protesting against his removal from the
postmastership. 19, 235.
Nov. 23, 1791. Enclosing testi-
monial from citizens of Boston as to
his competency as Postmaster. 19,
236.
Hastings, Jonathan. June 23, 1797. He-
quest to forward commission as Envoy
to France to Mr. E. Gerry. 6, 372.
Mar. 6, 1798. Acknowledging re-
ceipt of letter from the Envoys in France,
forwarded from Boston to Philadelphia
by Mr. H. ; no prospect of an amicable
adjustment of differences with France.
8, 186.
Hastings, Jonathan, Col. P.'s determina-
tion to remove him from Postmastership
(/. Clarke), 6, 39 ; inquiry concerning
(S. Osgood), 44 ; reasons for removal
(iV. Applet on), 45 ; suspension of re-
moval (/. Clarke), 48; letters. in regard
to (Rev. J. Clarke), 19, 231, 233,
241 ; (Theodore Lyman and others),
237 ; (S. Higginson), 243.
Hatch, Col. Jabez, Deputy Quartermaster-
General. Feb. 4, 1781. Remittances
and drafts. 5, 167.
May 21, 1781. Recommending
Major Brawden [Broughton ?] of Mar-
blehead, for employment. 33, 372.
[Old Cong. Pap. 41,' 1, 353 ; copy.]
Hatch, Col. Jabez, fortunate appointment
of, as Deputy Quartermaster (/. Pick-
ering). 5, 187-
i
HISTORICAL INDEX.
187
Hathaway, Silas. May 12, 1798. To
P. A. Adet. Inquiry whether the pro-
jected land business [?*. e. the attempt
at exciting an insurrection in Canada]
is to go on; great losses of Col. David
McLane in the venture. 42, 46
[copy].
Eaugwitz, Count, his foolish plan for com-
bining the northern maritime powers
with the U. S. against England, 1798
(/. Q. Adams). 8, 481.
lauteval, , the Agent employed by the
Erench Directory to demand a bribe and
loan of the U. S., 1797, known as Z.
(J. Marshall), 9, 488; (G. Washing-
ton), 497 ; his statement to .Col. Trum-
bull (J. Adams), 12, 203 ; his name
given up to Talleyrand by Mr. Gerry
(/. Read), 9, 460; (G.' Washington),
461.
avana, notice of convoy for American
ships at, 1798 (Governor of Cuba). 9,
185.
ayerhill, Mass., Committee of Cor-
respondence in. See Committee of
Correspondence.
laverhill plot, of Moses Wingate and
others against Col. P., 1812, papers re-
lating to. 44, 5-28.
Uwkesbury, Charles Jenkinson,
Baron. May 19, 1803. To R. King.
Satisfaction of King George III. with
the news of the signing of the treaty
ceding Louisiana to the U. S. ; and with
the care taken not to infringe upon the
rights of Great Britain ; Mr. K.'s con-
duct an additional proof of the cordial -
] ity and confidence toward Great Britain
manifested in his whole career. 54, 278
[copy].
awkins, Major Benjamin, U. S. Indian
Agent for the Southern department,
1754-1816. Sept. 5, 1796. With plan
for the regulation of the affairs of the
four Southern tribes of Indians ; re-
quests Col. P.'s opinion. 41, 298.
p— Jan. 23, 1800. Introducing W.
Hawkins; prosperous condition of the
Creek Indians; their reliance on the
government. 26, 21.
[jwkins, Major Benjamin. May 14, 1800.
From C. Lee, acting Secretary of State.
Bequest to inquire into disposition of
jCherokee Indians to cede certain lands
in Georgia to the U. S. 13, 507.
Hawkins, Benjamin, his valuable services
(W. Sargent), 8, 456 ; 9, 252 ; state-
ments regarding him, by Methlogy, all
false (/. Adams), 11, 430 ; his appoint-
ment a fortunate one for the U. S. (/.
Seagrove), 432 ; high in the confidence
of the Creeks (/. Seagrove), 502.
Hawley, Daniel, U. S. Consul at Havana.
June 29, 1798. The Consulship at
Havana ; inquiry into a fugitive-slave
case; active defensive measures of Con-
gress ; relations with Spain. 8, 606.
Aug. 4, 1798. A convoy is to be
sent for American ships watched at
Havana by Erench privateers. 9, 145.
Dec. 21, 1798. In regard to high
charges of John Adams for services, as
bearer of despatches from Havana. 10,
109.
Jan. 25, 1799. No law against
Frenchmen coming to the U. S., but they
are not to be encouraged. 10, 281.
Apr. 16, 1799. Inquiring concern-
ing Mr. H.'s substitute in his absence
from Havana. 10, 586.
May 1, 1799. Mr. H.'s character
unfavorably affected by information re-
ceived concerning proceedings in the
case of brig Hope at Havana and New
York ; encloses a copy of the representa-
tion made to the Secretary of State.
11, 6.
June 28, 1799. Mr. H. is removed
from Consulship at Havana ; Mr. John
Morton, of New York, is to succeed him.
11, 338.
Hawley, Daniel, appointment of, as TJ. S.
Consul at Havana, 1798 (C. M. de
Trujo),8, 24; (D. Humphreys), 327;
' conduct with regard to the Hope, and
unfitness for his position (J". Adams),
11, 133 ; charges against him confirmed
(/. Adams), 217.
Hawley, John. Oct. 25, 1800. Account
of the proceedings of the Federal Court
at Trenton, which decided the question
of jurisdiction over the Wyoming lands,
in 1782. 58, 358.
Hawley, Major Joseph, of Massachusetts,
1723-1788. Feb. 3, 1775. Urging
publication of Col. P.'s plan of military
discipline. 17, 8.
Hay, Col. Udny. July 5, 1781, introduc-
ing Capt. W. Brown, 5, 219 ; Aug. 16,
1781, forage, 5, 250 [copies].
188
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Hay, Col. Udny {continued'),
-__ july 25, Aug. 8, 11, 14, 16, 1781.
West Chester forage question. 5, 220,
233, 246, 250. [Bi. 1, 333.]
Aug. 1,1781. Observations on Col.
P.'s letter of July 26, 1781; refusal to
admit P.'s arguments on the subject of
forage taken for the army. 39, 315.
Aug. 11, 1781. To Chaudinet and
others. Forage. 5, 245.
— . Jan. 15, 1783. Calliug on Col. P.
to furnish proof of aspersions on Col.
H.'s character in P.'s letter to Gov.
Clinton, or to make atonement in some
other way [presumably a duel]. 34, 70.
[Bi. 1, 341.]
- May 25, 1784. Prices at which bar-
rels for powder may be obtained. 40, 135.
Mar. 6, 1786. Pay of himself and
assistants. 19, 13.
~ May 4, 1786. Gen. Hazen struck
with paralysis ; benefited by electricity ;
his business. 19, 46.
Apr. 11, Aug. 12, 1788. Forage
accounts. 40, 258, 259.
Jan. 19, 1792. With warrant for
claim against the late Quartermaster-
General Department; proposal for a
mail contract between the U. S. and
Canada. 41, 43.
Mar. 20, 1792. Col. H.'s note paid
by Mr. Anspach to Baron Steuben;
accounts. 41, 60.
Way, Col. Udny. Nov. 25, 1780. From
Col. H. Hughes about forage, and an
assistant. 18, 65.
July 26, Aug. 8, 15, 16, 1781.
West Chester forage question. 5, 223,
233, 248, 249. [Bi. 1, 333, 334.]
May 16, 1786 ; settlement of forage
cases. 5, 379*.
Oct. 8, 1788. Obliged by Col.
Hay's congratulations on Col. P.'s de-
liverance from violence ; Col. H.'s claim
for compensation for services in Quarter-
master Department. 35, 47.
Hay, Col. Udny, account of his behavior
in regard to forage (S. Hodgdon), 33,
408 ; {President of Congress), 412 ; (G.
Clinton), 415 ; memorandum of Col. P.
in regard to letter from Hay, and his
conversation with Majors Fish and Arm-
strong, 34, 72 [Bi. 1, 342] ; withdrawal
of statements concerning (G. Clinton),
116.
Hays, Judah, of Boston. Sept. 5, 1799.
No arrangement made with St. Domingo
for compensating claims on account of
captures. 12, 17.
Hayward, Prof. James, 1786-1866. Feb.
7, 1821. Account of Dr. Drake's con-
version to Unitarianism. 44, 231.
Mar. 19, 1821. Thanks for Col.
P.'s letter with account of Dr. Drake
and Mr. Jefferson; scepticism much
encouraged by the names of Franklin
and Jefferson ; a countervailing influence
in liberal Christianity ; the story of Dr.
Drake would probably influence many
young men. 31, 339.
- Mar. 31, 1821. With extract from
Mr. Townsend's letter in regard to Dr.
Drake and the effect on his mind of the
"Unitarian Tracts. 31, 343.
Hayward, James. Mar. 11, 1821. Anec-
dote of Dr. Drake sent, with Mr. Chan-
ning's sermon, to Mr. Jefferson ; satis-
factory reply ; Mr. J. seems certainly
now to be a believer in Christianity;
liberal religion spreading. 15, 252.
Haywood, Sherwood, of Raleigh, N. C.
Jan. 11, 1800. Requesting a copy of
decisions of Supreme Court of North
Carolina. 13, 57.
Hazard, Ebenezer, 1744-1817- Jan. 3,
1782. Recommendation of Mr. Meng
as Postmaster with the army, to succeed
Mr. H. 5, 276.
July 22, 1799. Case of ship Argo-
naut. 11, 474.
Hazard, Samuel, grant of land to, in Penn-
sylvania. 57, 17.
Hazard, Massachusetts State ship, battle
fought and prizes taken by, 1779 (J.
Pickering), 17, 257 ; (G. Williams),
259.
Hazen, Gen. Moses, 1733-1802. Apr.
15, 1783. Concerning land on the
Miami River petitioned for, for Canadian
refugees, and land in Ohio proposed to
be settled by army officers. 18, 157.
Mar. 19, 1786. Requesting copy
of Col. P.'s award, in the dispute be-
tween Gen. H. and Major Trescott.
19, 19.
Apr. 10, 1786. Request to act as
Gen. H.'s agent in Philadelphia. 19, 29.
Hazen, Gen. Moses, his troublesome in"
stigation of Gen. Heath's garrison
orders, 1780 (G. Washington), 33, 302;
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HISTORICAL INDEX.
189
copy of Col. P.'s award as referee in
Gen. H.'s controversy with Major
Trescott, 53, 132.
JHazlehtjrst, Isaac. Mar. 15, 1792.
Agreement to rent bis bouse in Second
Street, Philadelphia, to Col. P., for six
hundred dollars a year. 41, 55.
Hazlehurst, Isaac. Mar. 13, 1792. Col.
P. desires to rent Mr. H.'s house in
Philadelphia. 6, 62.
ELead, Joseph, of Boston. Jan. 25, 1 804.
Request to be informed whether the
recent convention with Spain embraces
cases of neutral vessels captured by
French privateers within Spanish ter-
ritory. 43, 18.
leath, James, Auditor of Virginia. Jan.
19,1821. Taxes on Virginia lands. 15,
343.
flJEATH, Gen. William, of Roxbury,
Mass., 1737-1814. Feb. 5, 1782. Re-
quest for returns of horses and cattle of
the French army, which consumed forage
in "Westchester County. 40, 3 [copy;
Wash, Let. 56, 321.]"
— May 23, 1782. To Gen. Washing-
ton. Difficulty in obtaining returns of
forage consumed in Westchester County
by the allied army ; no return of number
of horses given by the French Quarter-
master-General ; the State of New
York anxious for a settlement. 40, 18
[copy ; Wash. Let. 56, 320].
— July 23, 1783. Request to Col.
P. to sell a horse belonging to Gen. H.
Heckewelder, John (Gottlieb Ernes-
tus), 1743-1823. June 17-23, 1793.
Information given the Indian Commis-
sioners, derived from different sources,
concerning the interference of the British
agents with the Western Indians, to pre-
vent peace being made with the U. S.,
except with the boundary line of the
Ohio. 59, 184 [copy].
Jan. 4, 1794. Information from
Moravian missionaries of the dissatisfac-
tion of many Indians at the clandestine
proceedings of the councils in respect to
the treaty; the Six Nations especially
indignant at being ruled by people who
did not want the Indians to make peace ;
talk of applying to Congress for a new
treaty. 59, 251.
Heckewelder, John, his estimate of white
settlers north of the Ohio, 1793. 59, 31.
Hedouville, Gen., French Directorial
Agent, sent away from St. Domingo by
Toussaint (/. Mayer), 9, 671 ; expedi-
tion planned by him against the Southern
States, 1799 (R. G. Harper), 10, 502 ;
declaration in his proclamation that the
U. S. had intrigued for the revolt of St.
Domingo from France (R. King, 1799),
10, 621 ; remark made about him by
Toussaint, " c'est une mouche " (W.
Smith), 11, 36.
Heer, Capt. Bartholomew von. Oct.
25, 1780. Return of horses belonging
to his troop of light dragoons. 56, 218.
Oct. 8, 1781. Receipts for horses
and buckskin breeches for his dragoons.
56, 264.
Hemphill, Joseph, of Philadelphia, letter of
introduction (G. H. Rose). 16, 170.
Hendrick de Leon, schooner, case of {Com-
missioners under ^\st article of treaty
with Spain). 9,334.
Hendricks, James, of Wilkes County,
Ga. Oct. 25, 1798. Convinced that
the President has no undue leanings to-
ward Great Britain ; hopes that no man
will now Le found to advocate the views
of France ; Mr. Baldwin's efforts for
election ; application for post of Com-
missioner under the tax law. 23, 261.
Hendricks, James. July 27, 1798. Ad-
dress from inhabitants of Wilkes County,
Ga., to the President; the country at
last awake to the designs of France. 9,
107.
190
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Hendricks, James (continued}.
Sept. 28, 1798. Calumnies against
President Adams invented by hangers-
on of France. 9, 395. [Bi. 3, 381.]
Henley, Col. David, U. S. Agent at Knox-
ville, Tenn., 1748-1823. Feb. 7, 1798.
Horse lost by Major Hinson ; inflam-
matory address by a Judge Campbell in
Tennessee, accusing the executive of
using moneys for bribery. 22, 27.
Oct. 3, 1798. Inquiry concerning
a bill drawn by John A. Schaeffer ;
treaty with Cherokees concluded ; in-
structions and despatches of the Envoys
to France not yet received. 23, 195.
Oct, 22, 1798. John A. Schaeffer's
bill a forgery. 9, 507.
Henley, Col. David. Dec. 14, 1797. Re-
quest to take measures for finding a
horse lost by Major Hinson. 7, 544.
Mar. 23, 1798. With copies of the
President's proclamation for a general
fast, for distribution in Tennessee. 8,
236.
Henley, Col. David, and Butler, Thomas.
Feb. 16, 1798. Requesting them to
nominate a U. S. District-Attorney for
Tennessee. 8, 140.
Henry, J., gives information of an attempt
of the Governor of Canada, through him,
to divide the United States, 1812 ( W.
Reed), 30, 22; (R. Peters), 25; a
pitiful electioneering manoeuvre (R.
Peters), 28 ; papers relating to the
plot, 54, 332.
Henry, Patrick, of Virginia, 1736-1799.
Jan. 8, 1799. To Archibald Blair. In
regard to the Democratic statement that
Mr. H. was opposed to Gen. Marshall's
election ; has the highest possible opin-
ion of Gen. M. in all capacities ; tactics
of the opposition ; fatal results of Jacob-
inism in France and America ; admirers
of France in this country. 31, 201
[copy].
Henry, Patrick. Mar. 25, 1799. Mr:
Henry commissioned as Envoy Extra-
ordinary to France. 10, 516.
Henry, Patrick, appointed by President
Adams one of three Commissioners to
treat with France, 1799 (G. Cabot), 10,
417; declines appointment (/. Adams),
64<7 ; a candidate for Congress from Vir-
ginia, 1799 (W. Smith), 11, 34; his
death (G. Washington), 11, 365 ; Wirt's
account of, 46, 157 [Bi. 4, 4S0] ; his
views on British debts, 50, 206 ; dissent
from Wirt's opinion of his eloquence,
47, 22; 73, 87; (G. Morris), 245;
his opposition to the Constitution and
subsequent generous support, 47, 71;
(A. Campbell), 25, 8; (C. Carroll),
16, 303 ; anecdote of his saying that he
could forgive Jefferson anything but liis
corruption of Madison (T. Turner), 15,
137; (J. Marshall), 16, 327.
Henry, Mrs. Rosanna. Oct. 26, 1799.
From J. Wagner. Orders issued by the
Admiralty for release of James Henry,
an impressed seaman. 12, 283.
Henry, Dr. Thomas, letter of recommenda-
tion of (Governor of Porto Rico). 9, 30.
Hepburn, James, of Northumberland,
Pa. Aug. 30, 1788. Judgment against
Robert Falkner not to be pressed ; re-
commendation of Mr. Cook ; pleasure
at Col. P.'s release from captivity ; good
effect of the outrage in clearing the
rascals out of the settlement. 58, 124.
Jan. 1, 1790. Mr. H.'s brother
indicted for selling liquors at Tioga;
he is a stranger in the country, unac-
quainted with the laws, and would not
wilfully violate them ; request for assist-
ance in obtaining a license. 58, 200.
Hepburn, James, license to keep a public
house, with bond. 58, 215.
Herculais, , French Consul- General at
Algiers ; his low opinion of Mr. Famin ;
a pair of them (W. Smith, 1799), 10,
342, 374.
Herington, Reuben, and others, of
Tioga, Penn. Dec, 1787. Excusing
themselves for having signed the Com-
bination, so called, on the plea of artful j^
misrepresentations made to them. 57,
343.
Hermione, frigate, evidence against mur-
derers on (C. Lee), 8, 203 ; (R. Liston),
335 ; outrage on American vessels com-
mitted by captain of, 1795, (/. Q>
Adams), 35, 256 ; question of deliver-
ing up the murderers to British author j
ities (/. Adams), 37, 419.
Hero worship, the abuse of (E. Cresson)
38, 331 ; remarks on, 47, 42.
Hessian prisoners, good behavior and faith'
fulness of, 1778 (Board of War). 33
267.
Heth, Col. William, 1735-1808. Feb
h ,
9, If
HISTOEICAL INDEX.
191
13, 1786. Concerning appointment of
Col. P. as Commissioner on Virginia
claims. 19, 10. [Bi. 1, 515.]
— Jan. 5, 1798. In regard to an ab-
surd law imposing a certain duty on
shipmasters, for breaking which no pen-
alty was prescribed. 22, 2.
— June 17, 1798. The duty of every
man in the present crisis to speak out ;
offers services in any military capacity ;
old companions ready to join him ; the
President imposed upon by members of
Congress in some late recommendations.
22, 217.
— June 24, 1798. Recommending
Messrs. John Davidson and Robert Car-
rington for commissions in the provi-
sional army. 22, 233.
Apr. 6, 1806. Documents received ;
read with abhorrence and indignation
Capt. Eaton's letter to Secretary Smith
[concerning the Bashaw of Tripoli, and
his abandonment by Mr. Lear] ; Lear's
reported treachery in delivering certain
of Gen. Washington's papers to Jeffer-
son; Eaton's statement that Jefferson
dared neither to censure nor recall Lear,
to be easily understood, in this case ;
Col. H.'s views on St. Domingo entirely
changed by Mr. White's speech. 27,
313.
Apr. 19, 1806. In regard to allu-
sion made in his last letter to the sup-
posed abstraction of some of Washing-
ton's papers by Col. Lear. 27, 320.
— Oct. 23, 1806. In regard to re-
imbursement by Collectors of Ports for
expenses of suit defended by Col. H.
against the government. 27, 332.
peih, Col. William. Dec. 11, 1797. Re-
specting Capt. Reaquick ? and impressed
seamen. 7, 539.
July 28, 1798. Col P. will take
an opportunity of speaking to Col. Ham-
ilton about Col. Heth's application for
military employment, and hopes that
| Col. Heth's great military qualifications,
I joined with his integrity and fidelity, will
introduce him to a satisfactory post. 11,
I 503.
■ — Aug. 8, 1798. Eorm of application
for commission for private armed vessel.
I 9, 162.
let.l), Col. William, qualifications for Ad-
I jutant-General (G. Washington). 9, 269.
lleysell, Hans, appointment as U. S. Con-
sul on the coast of Barbary {Comptroller
of Treasury}. 8, 498.
Hibberson, Joseph, and Arredondo,
Joseph M. Mar. 17, 1812. To Don
Justo Lopez. Account of interviews
with Gen. Matthews and Major Laval,
on the subject of the American invasion
of Elorida; Commissioners to be ap-
pointed to treat with Gen. Matthews for
surrender of ilmelia Island. 55, 24
[copy].
Hichborn, Benjamin, his arrival at Ham-
burg, 1798; his character (W. V. Mur-
ray). 23, 35.
Hide, Jedediah. Mar. 20, 1787. Offer
to purchase Wyoming land belonging to
Mr. H. 5, 397. [Bi. 2, 269.]
Higgins, Nathaniel, of Perth Amboy, N. J.
Apr. 14, 1798. Declines to interfere in
case of James Higgins, detained on
board a British vessel ; his detention
owing to his own misconduct. 8, 347-
Higginson, John, account of T. P. with
estate of, 1774. 53, 41.
Higginson, John, son of Stephen, a candi-
date for the TJ. S. Consulship at Paris
(T. Lyman). 6, 226.
Higginson, Mehetabel, Executrix. Oct.
27, 1774. Power of attorney to T. P.,
Jr., to receive money due to estate of
John Higginson. 53, 40.
Apr., 1775. Defence of loyalist
ideas. 5, 22. [Bi. 1, 84.]
May 3, 1775. Expressing her de-
termination to go to Halifax ; thinks
Col. P. would do more service as a medi-
ator than a soldier ; requests his in-
fluence to have the friends of government
used with tenderness. 39, 108.
May 6, 1775. Begging Col. P.'s
influence for her friends, and that he
will reconsider his decision to obtain a
military post ; wishes for his happiness.
39, 110.
May 12, 1775. Account of an un-
comfortable voyage to Halifax. 39, 112.
Sept. 26, 1775. Letter of friendship ;
directions for the disposal of her effects.
39, 122.
Mar. 13, 1781. Account of her-
self and daughter, and wish to return to
Massachusetts. 18, 81.
May 28, 1782. Her arrival in
Salem from Halifax, and removal to
192
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Higginson, Mehetabel {continued).
Beverly ; asking advice. 18,134. [Bi.
1, 362.]
May "19, 1783. Account of her
settling in Salem ; Dr. Whitaker's abuse
of refugees. 18, 159.
Mar. 15, 1785. Request for Col.
P.'s testimony in case against Warwick
Palfray; disappointment at not hearing
from Col. P., and wishes for his return
to Salem. 40, 147-
Higginson, Mehetabel. May 2, 1775. De-
fence of patriotic ideas, and assurance
of friendship. 5, 23. [Bi. 1, 84.]
Dec. 5, 1779, family affairs, 5, 131.
June 9, 1782, advice, 5, 265 [Bi.
1, 363].
June 15, 1783, feeling toward re-
fugees, 5, 316 [Bi. 1, 469].
Higginson, Stephen, of Boston, 1743-
1828. Dec. 14, 1791. In regard to Mr.
Hastings, Postmaster at Boston. 19,
243.
July 14, 1795. Meeting in Boston
against ratifying Jay's treaty with Great
Britain; a Jacobin measure, opposed
by all men of reputation. 20, 18. [Bi.
3, 177.]
Aug. 3, 1795. Messrs. Langdon
and Bache the instigators of the tumult
against the treaty ; protest against the
town meeting signed by merchants ;
people coming to their senses. 20, 27.
[Bi. 3, 193.]
Aug. 13, 1795. Regret at delay in
the ratification of the treaty, and at
popular interference ; fears of the suc-
cess of Jacobins; protest of merchants.
20, 28. [Bi. 3, 194.]
Aug. 16, 1795. Protest of mer-
chants of Boston, against interference
with the treaty ; schemes and tactics of
the Jacobins ; opposition due to French
agency ; letter of J. Q. Adams on
European politics ; anxiety for the fut-
ure. 20, 30.
Aug. 29, 1795. Resignation of
Edmund Randolph ; conjectures as to its
cause ; John Rutledge ; opposition to
the treaty dying out ; prospect of the
Jacobins worrying their way into power.
20, 40.
Sept. 21, 1795. Col P.'s transfer
to State Department ; resignation of Ed-
mund Randolph ; mobs in Boston and
Portsmouth ; Jacobin machinations ; ad-
vantage to the Federal cause of Ran-
dolph's defection. 20, 57.
Dec. 30, 1795. On the office of
Secretary of State ; Randolph's vindi-
cation. 20, 120. [Bi. 3, 252.]
July 1, 1796. British courts will
not give up their assumed right to re-
strain trade of neutrals ; relief only to be
obtained from the Commissioners under
the 7th article of the treaty. 20, 249.
July 23, 1796. Recommendation
of John Davis for U. S. District-At-
torney ; Judge Lowell's high opinion of
him ; the public mind more at ease ;
rejoicings at the termination of the late
session of Congress ; mouths of the
Jacobins stopped by Marbois's report on
treaties. 41, 290 [copy].
Sept. 3, 1796. Mr. Monroe's re-
call; what becomes of Mr. Skipwith
[Consul-General in Paris] ? wishes John
Higginson to be considered a candidate
for office. 20, 348.
Sept. 28, 1796. Behavior of Mr.
Skipwith ; propriety of his removal ;
favorable news from England ; Mr. Fen-
wick's exposure of himself. 20, 383.
Oct. 14, 1796. Story of the be-
havior of Mr. Monroe and Mr. Skipwith
at a Fourth of July dinner at Paris;
French fleet off Newfoundland and Hali-
fax. 20, 396.
Oct. 30, 1796. Mr. H.'s son
George just arrived from Holland and
France, directed to call upon Col. P.
20, 411.
Feb. 17, 1797. Col. P.'s letter to
Gen. Pinckney has opened the eyes of
many French sympathizers and gone far
to convert them ; French influence in
Massachusetts much weakened ; Madame
de Neufville. 21, 47.
Mar. 25, 1797. Enclosing declara-
tion in regard to French depredations on
commerce ; loss by French spoliations a
cheap price to pay for liberation from
French influence. 21, 69.
Apr. 20, 1797- Recommending
Mr. J. L. d'Happart for a commission
in the armv. 21, 94.
May 11, 1797. Mr. d'Happart;
no Frenchman to be trusted; Fislier
Ames poorly succeeded by H. G. Otis
in Congress; treacherous, weak, and
HISTORICAL INDEX.
193
ambitious character of Otis ; anxiety
respecting the decisions of Congress.
21, 115.
— May 27, 1797. Excellent effect of
President Adams's message; Mr. An-
drews ; John Higginson. 21, 133.
— July 1, 1797. Value of Mr. S.
Cabot's services to Commissioners on
American claims in London ; weakness
and imbecility of Congress. 21, 160.
— Aug. 25, 1797. Suppression of the
mutiny in the British fleet at the Nore ;
probable effect on peace ; French friend-
ship more to be dreaded than their en-
mity ; the Chev. de Yrujo in Boston.
21, 221.
Nov. 18, 1797. Introducing Mr.
Adam Babcock. 21, 351.
— Jan. 2, 1798. Report of orders to
French cruisers in the West Indies to
capture American ships indiscriminately ;
asking for information. 21, 5.
Jan. 10, 1798. Appointment of
S. Williams to the London consulate ;
Mr. H. was importuned into recommend-
ing Joseph Ingraham in a manner, but
considers him destitute of integrity ;
uch recommendations very wrong. 22,
12.
Feb. 13, 1798. Attack on Col. P.
in the Aurora received ; if Col. P. stands
in the gap and keeps off the Jacobins, he
must expect their hatred and abuse;
new edition of Scipio on Monroe to be
distributed ; sale of prizes stopped in
Spanish ports. 22, 37.
JE- Feb. 22, 1798. Information from
Spain of orders to give up the Missis-
sippi posts ; discussions in Boston as to
celebrating Washington's birthday. 22,
44.
Feb. 26, 1798. Private accounts
from France ; attempts of Talleyrand to
I divide and govern " ; indignities upon
Gens. Marshall and Pinckney, and atten-
tion shown Mr. Gerry; his character
known to Talleyrand; hope that his
appointment may not be regretted. 22,
46.
B Mar. 16, 1798. Information of
fcvaeuation of Mississippi forts not so
authentic as was supposed ; decree of
French to take all neutrals with British
pods, and declaration that England is
In a state of blockade; determined to
force us into a war ; advantages of small
brigantines over frigates. 22, 80.
— May 23, 1798. Mr. H. would ac-
cept office [of Secretary of Navy] for
a short time, at a pinch; small vessels to
protect commerce more needed than
large frigates ; smart officers needed ;
character of the captain of the Constitu-
tion [Nicholson]. 22, 173.
— ■ June 6, 1798. Men are easily
drawn in to sign recommendations which
they do not approve, but are unwilling to
sign anything which criminates ; unfit-
ness of Capt. Nicholson and other officers
of the Constitution. 22, 194.
— June 9, 1798. Great caution ne-
cessary in appointing navy officers ; they
are mostly people who cannot make a
living anywhere else ; plan for appoint-
ing ; expulsion of aliens ; spirit and firm-
ness of the President ; men-of-war fitting
at Boston. 22, 202.
— June 11, 1798. Better prospect of
manning men-of-war; operations ham-
pered by not hearing from government ;
plan of appointing officers urged ; news
of Gens. Marshall and Pinckney at
Nantes ; Mr. Gerry still at Paris. 22,
204.
— June 12, 1798. Frigate Constitu-
tion ; Capt. Nicholson doing better than
was expected ; Capts. Sever and Chap-
man; the Herald excellently well ap-
pointed ; Congress should adopt Mr.
Foster's motion for open war. 22, 206.
— June 19, 1798. In regard to offi-
cers for the men-of-war at Boston;
public interest often conflicts with pri-
vate schemes ; wicked and vile spirit
in Congress ; unpleasant news of Mr.
Gerry's remaining in France. 22,
223.
— June 25, 26, 1798. French pass-
ports brought from Talleyrand by Mr. W.
Lee, directed to Jefferson, Monroe,
Genet, Randolph, and other prominent
Jacobins ; propriety of Lee and his
papers oeing seized in N. Y. 22, 235,
237.
— Sept. 23, 1798. Impropriety of
recommending the President to ask for
a British convoy as proposed by Admiral
Vanderput, as destroying commercial
self-reliance ; merchants who choose can
make use of it informally. 23, 153.
25
194
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Higginson, Stephen (continued).
Jan. 1, 1799. Tenders of service
by Gen. Hull and the officers of his divi-
sion, dangerous ; the most inveterate
grade of Jacobins ; fears that the Pres-
ident has committed himself; better an
open war than to be excluded from a
sudden peace. 24, 1.
■ ■ Jan. 20, 1799. Recommending Mr.
Erancis Cabot for a commission in the
army ; was Gen. Lincoln's aid in Shays's
Rebellion, and highly spoken of by him.
24,27.
Jan. 31, 1799. Mr. Gerry's silly
communication; might be entitled "the
Envoy duped, or the folly of Gerry-
ism " ; recommending Mr. Phelps for a
military commission ; anxiety that Con-
gress should declare war; we must be
a party to the war, in order to join in
the general peace. 24, 47.
Mar. 3, 1799. Release of ship
Pattern at St. Domingo; satisfaction
• that the Senate has declined to confirm
the President's nomination of a new
Envoy to E ranee, and disgust of every
sound man from Maine to Georgia at the
President's action; a severe blow to
foreign countries' confidence in us ; the
President duped by the wiles of French
diplomacy and the folly of Mr. Gerry ;
hopes that Col. P. and Mr. Wolcott will
remain at their posts to guard the
country against his follies. 24, 156.
July 30, 1799. Mr. Wynkoop's in-
vention of a ship- ventilator; merchants
generally have no fondness for such ;
difficulties in recovering ship Pattern ;
enclosing Paine's 4th of July oration,
and suggesting that our separation from
Erance as a dependent and ally be also
celebrated. 25, GO.
Aug. 7, 1799. American ships cap-
tured under Sir W. Scott's new doctrine;
suspension of business of Commissioners
under the 6th article of British treaty ;
Erench defeats, and expediency of the
U. S. joining in the war to have a voice
in the peace. 25, 82.
Aug. 22, 1799. Vessels captured
under Sir W. Scott's decision ; evident
that the British and their allies will not
be tender toward neutral nations not
making common cause with them ; un-
accountable persistence of the President
in sending Envoys to treat with Erance ;
direful consequences to be expected i
the negotiation goes on, in the resent-
ment of the allies and divisions at home;
inconsistencies in President Adams's
statements and practice. 25, 109.
Sept. 20, 1799. Plan for shipping
arms to St. Domingo; useless to en-
deavor to work on the President. 25,
179.
Oct. 3, 1799. Has decided it to be
inexpedient at present to send arms to
St. Domingo ; the President's sudden
departure for Trenton ; the suspension
of the Erench mission highly mortifying
to him and a confession that he was in
the wrong, after quarrelling with and in-
sulting his best friends who disapproved
of it ; every facility should be given him
for suspending it on whatever pretext.
25, 202.
Oct. 17, 1799. Has sent Col. P.
a quintal of salt fish by sea ; hopes that)
the mission to Erance is suspended sine\
die ; inconsistency of President Adams's
private speech and public action. 25,1
234.
Nov. 24, 1799. Barlow's pamphlet j
the remarks by John Gardner ; the Pres
ident imagined he could use Barlow'fj
letters to justify the mission; proofi
that they were instigated by the Direct
tory, and have succeeded in entrappinjj
the President ; opinions of Otis, Dextei
and Gordon in regard to the missiorj
25,290.
Jan. 12, 1800. Means of restrain
ing H. G. Otis from his mischievori
exertions ; self-interest his most powerful
incentive ; the President's affectation i
belief in the Essex Junto as a faction'
he knows better ; his vanity and jealousj
prospects for the next Presidential elel
tion, and the consequences to the count]
of President Adams's quarrelling wij!
his friends ; prospects for Ellsworth aij
"Pinckney as candidates. 26, 15.
- Apr. 16, 1800. Christopher Go|
and Mr. S. Cabot to sail for horn!
useful to see Mr. Gore before he se
the President, that he may know
state of things ; Massachusetts election
Gerry running Strong very close ; h
up as the friend of Adams and of pea(,
Jacobin influence rising ever since
HISTORICAL INDEX.
195
nomination of the Envoys; Otis to re-
sign bis seat, in expectation of an
opening in France under the treaty ;
condemnation of ship Barbara; fraud-
ulent condemnation of the Pattern. 26,
85.
Dec. 18, 1801. Invitation to a
public dinner on Forefathers' Day;
holds out as an inducement the pleasure
of meeting President Adam's. 26, 270.
Oct. 12, 1803. Requesting informa-
tion as to various questions of public
policy ; these will determine the course
of Massachusetts politics ; character of
Jacob Crowninshield ; P.'s colleague in
Congress. 2S, 307.
Nov. 22, 1803. Col. P.'s views on
the Louisiana question coincide with
those of his friends in Massachusetts;
Louisiana must again be purchased or
defended at a great expense, in a few
years ; extending the territory and creat-
ing new States a part of the plan of the
Virginia faction to depress the North ;
that the strength of the nation lay in the
Northern Stftt.es was proved by the
Revolution ; the views of that faction
must be opposed with vigor and firm-
ness, but how ? popularity of Jacobinism
in Massachusetts. 26, 333.
Dec. 12, 1803. Request to take
charge of treasury certificates ; Mr. Gore
and Mr. Pinkney to return ; great value
of their services ; their petition for al-
lowance of outfit; request that Col. P.
will support it, if he considers it proper ;
Col. P.'s colleague [J. Q. Adams]. 26,
341.
Feb. 15, 1804. Enclosing letters
from Judge Dana and Fisher Ames ; Col.
P. correct in sentiment and conduct
[in regard to the Amendment to the
Constitution?] and Mr. J. Q. Adams
has acted like himself; comparison of
Mr. A. to a kite without a tail; his
aristocratic feelings and habits at great
variance with the means he must
take to accomplish his ends ; his
scheme of a third party ; democracy
gaining ground ; movements aimed at
the independence of the judiciary;
amendment to the Constitution rejected
in Massachusetts ; they will not dare to
carry through the bill for protecting our
seamen, as it amounts to an act of hos-
tility to Great Britain ; from its igno-
rance and impudence it must have orig-
inated with Sam Smith. 27, 57.
Mar. 17, 1804. Gen. Smith's bill
for the protection of American seamen
rejected ; never thought they intended,
or would dare to pass it; it was only to
bully the British and gain popularity;
the British have always denied the right
to throw off allegiance or to refuse
services to the country, and it is very
hard to say where their rights end and
ours begin ; the question of separation
a very delicate and important one ; can
be no doubt of its being desirable, but
very doubtful of the expediency of even
suggesting it in the present popular
temper and the efforts of " our former
great man " and his friends to divide the
Federal party ; increase of democracy
and tendency toward revolutionizing
measures ; Federalists can only stand at
their posts. 27, 89.
Jan. 27, 1806. Gen. Armstrong's
letter respecting claims on the French
government under the late convention,
an infamous letter ; knowing the interest
the Livingstons and Swan had to acquire
a commanding influence in the adjust-
ment, and being known to Marbois and
Skipwith, Mr. H. expected to be un-
fairly treated but not to have his whole
claim struck out ; secret debates in Con-
gress ; conjectures as to questions under
discussion ; as to England, it may be the
lesser evil to deny her right to depredate
at will, and take measures for obtaining
restitution hereafter ; the claim of France
to restrain us from supplying Hayti is
not unfounded ; Boston Phalanx con-
trols the Democrats in "the General Court
as yet, but expects to be outvoted later.
27, 181.
Feb. 2, 1806. Tn regard to Mr.
H.'s claim for loss of ship Pattern,
struck off the list of French claims by
American Commissioners. 27, 201.
Hir/ginson, Stephen. Apr. 7, 1783. Col.
P.'s plans for the future. 5, 286.
■ July 20, 1795. Mr. H.'s letter
respecting the town meeting in Boston
on the treaty with Great Britain for-
warded to the President ; public senti-
ment in Philadelphia much the same as
in Boston; the people least interested
196
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Higginson, Stephen (continued).
are opposed to it, while the merchants
of information and most interested are
satisfied. 6, 85.
- — July 27, 1795. Town meeting in
Philadelphia against the treaty with
Great Britain ; false report of its being
a general and numerous meeting of the
citizens; most of the persons entirely
ignorant and unqualified to judge of the
treaty ; Judge McKean present, influ-
enced by men whom he would not allow
on a jury. 6,89. [Bi. 3, 184.]
Aug. 8, 1795. Mr. H.'s letter con-
taining proceedings of Boston merchants
on the treaty with Great Britain to be
used at meeting of Philadelphia mer-
chants ; requests that, as the President
has been beset from so many quarters
by the enemies of the treaty, the Boston
proceedings may be forwarded to him
without delay ; a train to blow up the
treaty laid from Savannah to Ports-
mouth. 6, 96. [Bi. 3, 187.]
- — Aug. 22, 1795. Treaty with Great
Britain ratified ; resignation of Edmund
Randolph ; the President's addresses to
the dissentients and Chamber of Com-
merce forwarded. 6, 102. [Bi. 3,
198.]
■ ■ Sept. 22, 1795. Reports of Col.
P.'s being made Secretary of State un-
founded ; has only been doing the work
of the office temporarily at the Presi-
dent's desire, who would not be so
unwise as to appoint him; Edmund
Randolph, and his vindication and in-
sinuations, a worthless, unprincipled
man. 6, 124. [Bi. 3, 229.]
Dec. 12, 1795. Col. P.'s acceptance
of the Secretaryship of State ; accepted
it from necessity, not from choice. 6,
155. [Bi. 3, 251]
Sept. 10, 1796. Removal of Mr.
Skipwith, Consul-General at Paris, as .
necessary as Mr. Monroe's ; but as Mr.
S. lias the claims and much of the prop-
erty of American citizens in his hands,
Col. P. has considered it necessary in
the first place, only to vest Gen. Pinck-
ney with authority to call him to account.
6,'225.
Apr. 19, 1797. Affair of Mr.
Durivage's ship Recovery. 37, 122
[copy].
Dec. 28, 1797. Samuel Williams
appointed American Agent at London;
allowance to S. Bayard; supineness of
Congress in regard to French aggres-
sions. 7, 657.
Jan. 13, 1798. French decision in
St. Domingo regarding neutral vessels.
8, 64.
Mar. 6, 1798. French assumption
and rapacity; news from the Envoys
gives no hope of an amicable adjustment
of difficulties with the Directory; the
villains think America will not dare to
appeal to arms against them. 8, 187.
June 7, 1798. Expediency of re-
moval of Capt. Nicholson from command
of the Constitution; requests opinions
of Boston merchants. 8, 529.
Mar. 15, 1799. In regard to Mr.
H.'s ship Pattern; prospect of inter-
course with St. Domingo being re-
opened. 10, 485.
June 24, 1799. Enclosing copy of
proceedings in case of ship Pattern, ac-
quitted at city of St. Domingo. 11,
320.
Aug. 14, 1799. Extraordinary
doctrine of Sir W. Scott in regard to
neutrals approaching a blockaded place ;
wonderful effect of power in constituting
right ; schism among the Commissioners
on 6th article of the British treaty ; must
be settled in London. 11, 609.
Sept, 12, 1799. Vessel sent to the
Isle of France with a special passport ;
expediency of suspending the mission
to France on account of the unsettled
state of affairs to be urgently recom-
mended to the President ; an opinionist
of inordinate vanity the most dangerous
as a public man. 12, 45.
Sept. 27, 1799. Impossibility of
shipping arms and lead to St. Domingo ;
although we wish Toussaint to obtain
a supply we cannot implicate the U. S.
government. 12, 113.
Dec. 23, 1799. Object, character,
and misrepresentations of H. G. Otis ;
his declarations concerning the next
election, and their mischievous effects ;
Ellsworth and Gen. C. C. Pinckney sug-
gested as substitutes for Adams and
Jefferson. 12, 371.
■ Apr. 9, 1800. Mr. H.'s account foi
supplies furnished brig Sophia. 13, 375.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
197
Jan. 6, 1804. Discussion of the
amendment to the Constitution and
criticism of J. Q. Adams's opinions ;
mistaken eulogy of Jefferson by Mr.
Tracy ; impeachment of Judge Chase ;
Calleuder paid by Jefferson for writ-
ing the " Prospect before Us " ; power of
Congress to tax Louisiana ; unconsti-
tutional stipulations in the treaty. 14,
81.
Jan. 16, 1804. In regard to the
diversity of opinion between Mr. J. Q.
Adams and Col. P. on the subject of
Louisiana; differences adjusted by con-
versation. 14, 89.
Higginson, Stephen, his objections to Pres-
ident John Adams. 55, 208.
Higginson, Stephen, Jr., 1770-1834.
Aug. 3, 1808. Letter to the Salem
Gazette [signed Cuesta], concerning
William Gray and his interest in the
Embargo. 43, 181.
Aug. 8, 1808. To T. C. Cushing.
No question as to the propriety of pub-
lishing Mr. H.'s name as the author of
article signed Cuesta ; has never wished
it to be concealed; reasons for exposing
Mr. William Gray's probable motives
for supporting the embargo. 43, 189
[copy].
Aug. 9, 1808. To J. Pickering, Jr,
With answer to the editor of the Salem
Gazette concerning authorship of the
article signed Cuesta ; Messrs. Lowell,
Cabot, and Jackson agree with Mr. H.
43, 188.
Aug. 10, 1808. To J. Pickering,
Jr. Account of attempts made by friends
of Mr. William Gray to disprove state-
ments in article of Cuesta ; they must
be careful, or they will draw down some-
thing else on their heads ; query as to
sounding Mr. Story about supporting a
petition [for repeal of the embargo?].
43, 191.
Aug. 13, 1808. Paper to be given to
the friends of Mr. William Gray, deny-
ing that the object of the article signed
Cuesta in the Salem Gazette was to im-
peach Mr. G.'s moral character ; it was
to destroy the influence of his opinions
concerning the embargo by showing that
they were governed by his interest. 43,
189 [copy].
Aug. 13, 1808. To William Gray.
Whenever Mr. H. publishes anything
against the character of another, he
always holds himself responsible for the
consequences ; the observations alluded
to by Mr. G. were intended to show that
Mr. H. was actuated by no malicious
motives; does not feel himself called
upon to give the names of the gentlemen
from whom he had the reports, or to
give any account of them whatever.
43, 190 [copy].
Aug. 20, 1808. To J. Pickering,
Jr. With copy of correspondence with
Mr. W. Gray ; the last letter requires
no answer; Mr. G. cannot hurt Mr.
H.'s feelings until he convinces him that
he was wrong ; opinions of other gentle-
men on the matter. 43, 193.
Oct. 7, 1808. Article for the Salem
Gazette, entitled Losses by the Embargo,
and signed Detector, stating the amount
of profit made by Mr. William Gray on
Calcutta and Russian goods in conse-
quence of the law. 43, 196.
Oct. 7, 1808. To J. Pickering, Jr.
With article for Salem Gazette, signed
Detector, relating to Mr. William Gray ;
if the author's name is called for, Mr.
H. is the author and Messrs. Joseph Lee,
Jr., and Francis his informants. 43,
195.
Oct. 10, 1808. To J. Pickering,
Jr. The exposure of Mr. Gray may be
stopped, as Mr. T. Williams says he
will sink if left alone, and Henry G.'s
and Mr. Swett's feelings must be con-
sidered. 43, 198.
Jan. 14, 1809. Various inquiries
as to probabilities respecting the em-
bargo law. 29, 23.
Higginson, Stephen, Jr. Jan. 24, 1809.
Absolutely unable to give any informa-
tion concerning the embargo; no report
coming from friends of the administra-
tion entitled to the slightest credit ; the
only way of accounting for the President's
persistence, is, that the embargo was a
concerted measure with Erance and he
dares not repeal it, for fear of an ex-
posure of his secret overtures ; all mea-
sures are so governed by temporary
expediency that a month may see an
entire change. 14, 225.
Hill, Aaron, a Mohawk Indian, recom-
mendation of (O. Phelps). 59, 25.
198
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Hillard, David. Dec. 11, 1767. Re-
ceipt for wages as drummer in 4th Com-
pany of Salem. 56, 9.
Hillegas, Michael, of Philadelphia,
Treasurer of the U. 8., 1728-1804. Oct.
10, 1782. Thanks for fish sent; Col.
P.'s family recovering. 40, 45.
Hiller, Joseph, of Salem. Sept. 26,
1780. In reference to an appointment
[Assistant Quartermaster ?]. 18, 40.
Mar. 13, 1809. To J. Pickering,
Jr. Account of movements of Essex
militia, Apr. 19, 1775. 53, 57; 14,
236 [copy ; Bi. 1, 542].
Hitter, Joseph, Collector of Salem. Oct.
21, 1798. Commission for ship America.
9, 499.
Hillhouse, James, of Connecticut, 1754-
1832. June 11, 1808. Pamphlets [Pro-
positions for amending the Constitution?]
forwarded from New Haven to Boston ;
the amendments liked by the most dis-
cerning men in Connecticut ; pleasure at
result of Massachusetts elections, and re-
ception given Col. P. 28, 337.
June 3, 1810. Mr. H.'s intention
of leaving Congress to become Treasurer
of the school fund of Connecticut; as-
surances of continued friendship. 29,
335. [Bi. 4, 207.]
Sept. 21, 1810. Trunk of papers
sent to Mr. H.'s care by Mr. Wolcott
for Col. P. 29, 343.
Dec. 23, 1810. As to Col. P.'s
change of lodgings in Washington ; West
Florida ; the ready and tame acquiescence
of our government in the prompt and
peremptory decision of Bonaparte ; Spain
being now the ally of England, B. hopes
that we may be involved in difficulties
with her. 29, 356.
Eeb. 17, 1811. Clay's motion for
a vote of censure of Col. P. ; remarkable
nomination for Judge of the Supreme
Court ; trunk left by Mr. H. in Wash-
ington ; messages to friends. 29, 400.
■ Jan. 5, 1814. With Result of the
Hartford Convention, as the best answer
to be made to Col. P.'s invaluable letter
[of Dec. 16?] which was read by Mr.
H. and his associates with much pleasure.
30, 344.
Feb. 7, 1815. Rejoiced to find
that the doings of the Hartford Conven-
tion met general approbation, and espe-
cially Col. P.'s; Mr. H. has not altered
his opinion of ' the evil consequences of
making the President's election depend
on the people. 30, 378.
May 13, 1815. Answer to Col. P.'s
inquiries as to the method of disposing
of new lands. 30, 394.
Hillhouse, James. Aug. 9, 1798. Instruc-
tions and despatches of the Envoys in
Prance, for distribution in Connecticut.
9, 177.
Dec. 16, 1814. The Hartford Con-
vention; importance of the interests
depending on its proceedings ; little fear
of anything to be apprehended from the
most imbecile of governments, or the
other States ; exhausted condition of
Virginia ; danger of capture of New
Orleans; speculations on the conse-
quence of its possession by the British.
15, 71-
Feb. 18, 1823. Death of Mr. H.
Dorsey ; inquiry as to circumstances of
the appointment of Elizur Goodrich to
the Collectorship of New Haven and his
removal ; also as to the Federal caucus
of 1798 ; loving correspondence between
Adams and Jefferson ; curiosity as to
the effect on the sage of Quincy of the
complaints concerning the independence
of judges of his Monticello friend;
monstrous principles and sentiments of
J.'s letter to Barry. 15, 331.
Hillhouse, James, on his propositions [for
amending the Constitution, 1808] (R.
Peters), 28, 307; (W. Coxe), 312;
(J. Wagner), 321; (E. Boudinot),
335 ; uprightness of character and politi-
cal sagacity (R. Peters), 14, 200; (J.
Murdoch)', 29, 70; (J. Jay), 71;
speech on his motion for repealing the
embargo. 48, 33.
Hillhouse, James Abraham, 1789-1841.
Nov. 9, 1818. Requesting a letter of
introduction to S. Williams in London.
44, 201.
Feb. 5, 1822. Requesting letters
of introduction to senators in Washing-
ton; health of his father, James Hill-
house, who is living in a log-cabin, in
the western part of the State, on busi-
ness of the school fund. 31, 371.
Hillhouse, James A. Sept. 6, 1828. Speech
of Alexander Hamilton on the trial of
H. Croswell for libel ; request to call on
HISTORICAL INDEX.
199
Mr. Croswell and obtain an account of
the trial, to be used in writing the biog-
raphy of Hamilton. 16,349.
Hillhouse, Miss Mary. July 24, 1820.
Written on her request for some memo-
rial of Col. P. 15, 222.
Hiltzheimer, Jacob, of Philadelphia.
Aug. 23, 1780. Request to pay A.
Hunt for a horse. 56, 206.
Hind man, William, M. C, of Talbot Co.,
Md.5 1743-1822. Aug. 30, 1798. Box
containing the instructions and des-
patches of the Envoys in Prance for-
warded, 9, 247; received, 291.
History, on the art of writing. 47, 173 ;
52, 52.
Hitchcock, Rev. Enos, Chaplain to the
army, 1744-1803. May 21, 1778.
Bundle for Col. P. arrived at Valley
Forge from Massachusetts ; requests
Col. P.'s aid in securing to Mr. H. the
benefit of certain lottery tickets stolen
from him. 39, 143.
Hitchcock, Samuel, of Vergennes, Yt. Apr.
24, 1799. Laws of the U. S. to be
printed by Samuel Williams, of Rutland.
10, 637.
Hobart, John Sloss, U. S. District-
Judge in New York, 1738-1805. Feb.
19, 1800. Total insufficiency of Mr.
H.'s salary as District-Judge. 26, 29.
Hobart, John Sloss. Apr. 16, 1798. Ap-
pointment as District- Judge in New
York. 8, 352.
Apr. 18, 1798. Request for the ex-
amination of seamen of British frigate
Hermione, arrested in New York. 37,
295 [copy].
May 21, 1799. Information re-
ceived that Jacob Eyerman, a preacher,
one of the Pennsylvania insurgents, was
at Schoharie, N. Y. ; request to have
him arrested ; the fellow as corrupt in
his morals as his politics. 37, 422
[copy].
■ June 8, 1 799. Request to order Eyer-
man, the German insurgent preacher, to
be removed to Philadelphia. 11, 242.
Hodgdon, Alexander. Feb. 25, 1792.
Introducing Mr. John Dorr; Col. P.'s
claim on the State of Massachusetts
41, 50.
Hodgdon, Major Samuel. Sept. 25, Oct.
5, 7, 24, 1780. Business ; Col. Palfrey
and his Hope ; anxiety for settlement of
the accounts of the Hope. 39, 193-
199.
Nov. 18, 1780. Mrs. Pickering
about to set out on her journey from
Philadelphia to Newburgh ; Mr. H. has
bought a neat wagon for her use. 39,
203.
Nov. 20, 1780. Attack by Rusli
on Congress ; Mr. Hiller receives the
pay of Major. 39, 207.
Nov. 28, 1780. Resolves of Congress
in regard to abolishing Col. Flower's
command ; injustice to himself of dis-
membering the department. 39, 211.
Dec. 26, 1780. Reproaches Col.
P. for not sending him word whether
Mrs. P. reached Newburgh in safety ;
is ashamed to inform inquirers that he
does not know. 39, 215.
Jan. 1, 1781. Business and ac-
counts. 39, 219.
Jan. 3, 1781. Supplies for next
campaign ; distress at the idea of Mrs.
P.'s passing the whole night with her
children in a wagon on her journey to
Newburgh ; his own claim for the com-
mand of Col. Flower's regiment. 39,
224.
Jan. 11, 1781. Mr. R. Derby's
loan office certificates ; remodelling by
Congress of the different boards. 39,
227.
Jan. 27, 29, 1781. Business and
accounts. 39, 236, 238.
Feb. 15, 1781. Business ; Col. P.
spoken of for Secretary of War under
the new arrangement. 39, 251.
Apr. 9, 1781. In regard to appoint-
ment of Commissary-General of military
stores ; asks for Col. P.'s influence ;
Gens. Wayne and Lafayette gone to the
southward. 39, 258. *
Apr. 16, 1781. Business ; horses ;
Col. P.'s plan [of retrenchment?] not
approved of by his Excellency. 39,
265.
Apr. 23, 1781. Business ; remarks
on Col. P.'s letter of Apr. 15. 39, 268.
Apr. 30, 1781. Death of Col.
Flower ; money supplied to Capt. Holmes
to take him to Massachusetts. 39,
278.
May 4, 1781. Remarks on Col.
P.'s letter of Apr. 25 ; regrets for his
distresses ; Col. J.'s [Jordan's ?] in-
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Hodgdon, Major Samuel {continued)
trigues for the post of Commissary-Gen-
eral; extract from Col. Mower's will.
39, 280.
May 15, 1781. Business; Col.
Flower's mare ; efforts of Col. J. [Jor-
dan ?] to obtain office ; request that Col.
P. will procure Gen. Washington's rec-
ommendation for Mr. H. 39, 288.
May 27, 1781. Betsy prize money.
39, 290.
June 3, 1781. Request to find a
Mr. Latta at New "Windsor for the ad-
dress of Mr. Dereya, of New York, who
has a quantity of lead for sale. 39, 293.
June 8, 1781. Anxiety for the
safety of letters ; regret for losses of Col.
P.'s relations at St. Eustatia, and that
his services to his country have remained
unrecompensed ; capture of a mail over
the mountains ; slaves taken in a prize,
and disposition to be made of them.
39, 296.
June 12, 1781. Requisition from
Board of War for swords and pistols for
Southern army ; business ; looking for
a clerk for Col. P. 39, 299.
June 17, 1781. Col. P.'s letter of
the 13th ; account of commissions ; Col.
P.'s objection to employ a slave girl;
Mr. Nourse as Col. P.'s- clerk. 39,
303.
July 14, 1781. Mr. Nourse not fit
for Col. P.'s assistant; thanks for offer
of position ; appointed at last Commis-
sary-General of Military Stores ; com-
missions attended to. 39, 308.
Aug. 2, 1781. Commissions ; Mr.
Morris, with a committee of Congress, to
set out for camp to confer with Gen.
Washington on retrenchment ; no suit-
able person found for Col. P.'s clerk;
Col. P. again spoken of for Secretary of
War. 39, 317.
■ Aug. 14, 1781. Indignation at Col.
Hay's conduct in regard to the forage'
claim ; commissions ; pleasure in taking
trouble for Col. P. ; Col. Flower's be-
quest. 39, 320.
Aug. 16, 1781. Commissions. 39,
322.
Oct. 1, 1781. Thanks for informa-
tion of military operations in Col. P.'s
letter of Sept. 21 ; satisfaction in the
1 ite British reverses. 39, 328.
Dec. 5, 1781. Account of Mr.
H.'s journey to Boston; embarrassments
for want of money ; intended journey to
Salem and Portsmouth ; ill health of
Mrs. Hodgdon. 39, 337.
Sept. 4, 1782. Illness of Col. P.'s
family with fever and ague. 40, 28.
Sept. 14, 1782. Health of Col. P.'s
family improving; nothing done in re-
spect to Quartermaster Department ;
conflicting reports about British and
French forces. 40, 31.
Sept. 23, 1782. Col. P.'s family;
unhealthiness of the locality ; shall take
it upon himself to procure another house
for them in town ; Quartermaster De-
partment under consideration in Con-
gress. 40, 33.
Sept. 28, 1782. Capt. Dench's
conduct extraordinary in regard to some
missing leather ; regrets that the service
has become so distasteful to Col. P., and
exhorts him to patience ; health of the
Pickering family. 40, 35.
Oct. 1, 1782. Condition of Col.
P.'s family; advises their removal to
the city ; no report yet presented on the
Quartermaster Department ; articles sent
Col. P. 40, 37.
Oct. 2, 1782. Mrs. Pickering still
very ill ; will take measures to have her
removed to the city for better attention.
40, 39.
Oct. 5, 1782. Col. P.'s family
mending. 40, 41.
Oct. 9, 1782. Mrs. Pickering's
health ; condition of the rest of the fam-
ily; satisfactory report made on the
Quartermaster Department ; leather be-
longing to the government. 40, 43.
Oct. 10, 1782. Col. P.'s family;
pay of Quartermasters. 40, 47.
Oct. 16, 1782. Mrs. Pickering's
illness ; health of the rest of the family.
40, 49.
Oct. 22, 1782. Mrs. Pickering
able to drive out a little ; the rest of
the family still suffering. 40, 51.
Oct.* 31, 1782. Regulations for
Quartermaster-General's Department ;
blunders in printing ; Col. P.'s family ;j
the Civil List ; report of the evacuation;
of Charleston. 40, 53.
Nov. 6, 1782. Mrs. Pickering's
relapse and dangerous condition ; atten-
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Discontent and de-
s servant, Robert.
Satisfactory con-
tion of Drs. Clarke and Redman ; desir-
ability of Col. P.'s coming to Philadel-
phia. 40, 60, 61.
Dec. 23, 1782. French gold to be
left for exchange in Philadelphia; the
overweight guineas must be clipped;
and as a penny apiece for clipping cannot
be allowed, Col. P. will be obliged to do
it himself. 40, 68. [Bi. 1, 387-]
Jan. 19, 17S3.
parture of Col. P.5
40, 74.
Feb. 18, 1783.
ference with the Superintendent of Pi-
nance ; Mr. H. has obtained all he asked,
and in the way asked for. 40, 81.
Mar. 26, 1783. Business; thanks
for communications ; proceedings on the
Newburgh addresses; the addresses
themselves read with admiration; Gen.
Washington's letter to Congress a great
performance ; Col. P.'s family; Mr. Mor-
ris insists upon a settlement of accounts.
40, 84.
Apr. 3, 1783. Quartermaster busi-
ness ; inquiry concerning Vermont lands ;
suggestion that Col. P. should see the
graut. 40, 86.
Apr. 7, 1783. Ordnance stores ;
standards sent some time ago ; Dr.
Smith's claim ; the Secretary of War
going to camp to confer with Gen.
Washington on the reduction of the
war establishment; the rays of peace
enlarging. 40, 88.
Apr. 22, 1783. Highly pleased
with the result of Col. P.'s letter to R.
Morris ; has drunk a dish of tea extra-
ordinary with Mrs. P. on the occasion ;
plans for business on the establishment
of peace ; the proposition for settling a
new State by officers. 40, 90.
■ Apr. 23, 25, 1783. Quartermaster
business ; horses ; moving of prisoners.
40, 92.
June 22, 1783. Account of mutiny
of troops in Philadelphia ; horses for the
President of Congress. 40, 94.
June 23, 1783. Mutiny in Phila-
delphia; pitiable and helpless condition
of Congress ; mutiny attributed by them
to the officers of the line; business.
40, 96.
Sept. 1, 1783. Preparations for
celebration of peace at West Point;
Gen. Washington's Farewell orders and
the answer; rejoices that a stop is put
to the northward march; forage and
other accounts. 40, 105.
Nov. 21, 1783. Mrs. Pickering
going with Major H. to New York for
the peace celebration. 40, 123, 125.
Mar. 11, 1784. Mr. Spratbrow;
lodged at Col. P.'s the night before, the
ladies being terrified by a midnight
prowler. 40, 127.
Apr. 13, 1785. Ordinance for dis-
posing of land of N. W. Territory, un-
finished and absurd ; Mr. Osgood would
have given place to Col. P. with pleasure
in Commissionership of Treasury Board ;
Gen. Howe obtains a grant of seven
thousand dollars to relieve his distresses ;
the Cabal in Congress endeavoring to
remove it once more to Philadelphia.
40, 149.
Apr. 20, 1785. Purchase of land
certificates. 40, 153.
Apr. 21,1785. Business with Gen.
Knox; Miss White; Col. Gridley's
claim ; the report on the N. W. Terri-
tory. 40, 155.
May 22, 1785. Business with Gen.
Knox. 40, 162.
May 27, 1785. Col. P.'s position
as Quartermaster-General and his own
as Commissary of Military Stores ; ordi-
nance in regard to N. W. lands fiuished.
40, 164.
Aug. 2, 1785. With letter from
J. Russell ; thinks it damns the charges
brought against Mr. H. in toto ; recom-
mends Col. P. to apply for vacancy in
the Indian Commission; alludes to
smiles of a certain great man [Gen.
Knox ?] as being cheap. 40, 172.
Aug. 6, 1785. In regard to some
vacant post in the Treasury ; perceives
Col. P. has given up the idea of the
Indian Commission ; has no doubt Col.
P.'s reasons are good. 40, 174.
Apr. 19, 1787. Business and land ;
Messrs. Cleveland and Hide will not sell
their land in Wyoming, but will settle
on it themselves; Col. P.'s going has
determined them. 57, 171.
May 21, 1787. In regard to Mr.
H.'s return to Philadelphia from Dover;
will accompany Col. P.'s family to
Wyoming if necessary. 40, 203.
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202
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Hodgdon, Major Samuel
June 16, 1787. Every effort being
made in Philadelphia to embroil Wyo-
ming affairs and stir up the dispute
afresh ; so far with no evil effeet ; much
expected from the general constitutional
convention. 57, 231.
July 21, 1787- Letter written on
his journey back from Wyoming to Phil-
adelphia ; superior comfort of riding to
travelling in a carriage over such dismal
roads. 57, 236.
July 25, 26, 1787. Gen. Heister
resigned as Wyoming Land Commis-
sioner; W. Montgomery elected in his
place; rumored that Mr. Baliot will
either resign or serve as he finds Mont-
gomery disposed, and that the business
is managing to prevent any execution
till the Assembly meets ; division of
land at the Great Bend. 57, 239, 241.
July 27, 1787- Col. P.'s goods to
be sent to Wyoming as soon as possible ;
Mr. ilea's brother as clerk to Col. P. ;
sales of land. 40, 218.
July 30, 1787. Goods to be for-
warded to Wyoming; resignation of
Gen. Heister and doubt as to Mr. Bal-
iot; something wrong in the matter,
and delay probably intended until the
Assembly meets ; the Rev. Dr. [Smith ?]
the spring of the whole machine ; busi-
ness ; doubts concerning the confirma-
tion of land claims. 57, 243.
Aug. 3, 1787. Ordinance concern-
ing land beyond the Ohio ; appointment
of officers; report that the choice for
Governor lies between Col. P. and Gen. St.
Clair ; Gen. Parsons's offer to purchase
all the land between the Muskingum
and Scioto ; Col. P.'s goods. 40, 223.
[Bi. 2, 299-]
Aug. 4, 1787- Wagons for Col.
P.'s goods ; arrangements made for
them. 40, 220.
Aug. 16, 1787. Mr. Montgomery's
appointment ; Mr. J. Franklin's machina-
tions ; commissions executed for Col.
P. ; division of land at the Great Bend ;
the resignation of Land Commissioners
severely censured ; the whole part of an
infernal plan to delay matters ; intrigues
in New York State. 57, 253.
Aug. 31, 1787- Commissioners on
the Connecticut land controversy in
session ; the greatest firmness necessary ;
Col. Zebulon Butler appointed County
Lieutenant ; reported that the confirm-
ing law will be repealed ; Col. P.'s
affairs in Wyoming. 40, 225.
Sept. 1, 1787. Articles sent Col.
P. ; warlike reports from Europe ; Wyo-
ming affairs. 40, 229.
Sept. 8, 1787. Business and land ;
the Assembly highly pleased with Col.
P.'s conduct at Wyoming. 57, 280.
Sept. 17, 1787. The new Constitu-
tion read in the Assembly; generally
approved ; asks for Col. P.'s opinion on
it ; stolen goods recovered ; memorial
of the Pennsylvania proprietors asking
for compensation for lands taken from
them, coldly received in the Assembly ;
it does not ask for a repeal of the con-
firming law. 57, 288.
Sept. 24, 1787. Commissions at-
tended to for Col. P., and goods sent to
Wyoming ; business ; petition from
Northampton County praying for the
repeal of the confirming law to the Con-
necticut claimants ; prospect of its being
treated as the last effort of an expiring
faction. 57, 290.
Sept. 29, 1787. Doings in the
Pennsylvania legislature on the ratifica-
tion of the Constitution ; arrest of con-
tumacious members by the Sergeant-at-
arms ; ratification recommended by Con-
gress ; Col. P.'s affairs. 40, 231. [Bi.
2, 299.]
Oct. 4, 1787. Col. P.'s affairs;
doings of the House of Assembly ; de-
fence of the abandoned nineteen mem-
bers for their secession ; Whitehill the
Jesuit ; land sales ; goods sent to Wyo-
ming; Mr. Hollenback's underhand
dealings. 40, 233. [Bi. 2, 300.]
Oct. 5, 1787. John Franklin brought
to Philadelphia and lodged in jail ; his
violent resistance to capture ; triumph
at his arrest and hopes of peace ; his
plan for an independent State the heaviest
charge against him ; the adjustment of
claims the only thing now required for
peace. 57, 310.
Oct. 25, 1787. Col. P. blamed by
his friends for going back to Wyoming
without proper support ; officers of the
Assembly; business; prosperous condi-
tion of Col. P.'s children ; advice against
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203
their returning to Wyoming ; Dr. Hamil-
ton arrested, and in jail at York ; im-
portant discoveries said to be made.
57, 328.
Jan. 12, 1788. Hopes that every-
thing is quiet in Wyoming ; Col. P.'s
children ; Col. Carrington's accounts ;
a general statement of Col. P.'s accounts
must be rendered before March; Col.
P. cannot possibly have any more im-
portant pursuit ; the Constitution gain-
ing ground. 40, 239.
Jan. 30, 1788. Business and com.
missions ; Col. Denison thinks the Com-
missioners will not be allowed to continue
receiving claims under the old law ; Col.
P.'s accounts as Quartermaster-General
to be rendered ; Col. Carrington's settled
on the most liberal principles with a
balance remaining; prices of goods.
58, 8.
Mar. 15, 1788. Unsatisfactory
state of Wyoming land business ; im-
possible to content the Pennsylvania
claimants ; business ; subscriptions for
new roads at the Great Bend. 58, 14.
Mar. 20, 1788. Suspension of the
confirming law ; design supposed to be
to cheat the Pennsylvania claimants out
of all compensation ; the interest of all
parties to unite to obtain justice ; hopes
that the people of Wyoming will remain
quiet and defeat the machinations of
their enemies. 58, 18.
Apr. 21, 1788. Col. P.'s account;
his worthless mulatto servant ; messages.
40, 244.
May 3, 1788. "Ratification of the
Constitution by different States ; Col.
P.'s letters retained by the Council until
the return of the Chief Justice. 58,
25.
May 8, 1788. Western land and
roads ; the Constitution adopted by
Maryland ; articles for Wyoming ; Col.
P.'s servant George ; rapturous accounts
of emigrants to Kentucky. 40, 245.
May 10, 1788. John Pranklin's
application for farther indulgence re-
jected; Col. P.'s troublesome servant,
George, finally disposed of and sent to
sea; ratification of the Constitution in
South Carolina, Virginia, and New York ;
business. 58, 29.
May 31, 1788. Land and other
business ; proceedings of Council on Col.
P.'s letter ; imagines John Franklin will
not be set at liberty at present ; ratifica-
tions of the Constitution. 58, 35.
— June 20, 1788. John Pranklin's
bail thought insufficient, and he will
remain in prison ; new road at the Great
Bend. 58, 43.
— June 26, 1788. Prospect of Vir-
ginia accepting the Constitution; new
road in Luzerne County. 40, 254.
— July 1, 1788. To Mrs. R. Pick-
ering. Expressions of sympathy [after
the kidnapping of Col. P.] ; will hasten
to Wyoming as soon as the despatching
a body of men to the West will allow;
government doing all that is possible,
and Col. P.'s enemies will bitterly re-
pent ; exhortations to patience and firm-
ness. 58, 49.
— Aug. 7, 1788. On his way from
Wilkesbarre to Philadelphia with Mrs.
P. ; Continental troops at Easton ; a
new road to be surveyed and opened to
Wyoming. 58, 89.
— Aug. 11, 1788. To John Pickering,
Mrs. Rebecca Pickering about to sail
from Philadelphia for Salem. 40, 257.
— Aug. 14, 1788. Arrival with Mrs.
P. at Philadelphia; her intention of
sailing for Salem ; interview with the
Council; Col. P.'s disapprobation of
their letter to Col. Butler; troops at
Easton ordered to Ohio; prospect of
troops at Tioga ; opinions of some persons
that the riot at Wyoming originated in
Philadelphia ; the rejection of the Con-
stitution by North Carolina ; paper
money and a heavy debt may account
for it ; question as to the seat of govern-
ment ; New York, Philadelphia, Balti-
more, Wilmington, and Lancaster talked
of; land business. 58, 94.
— Aug. 19, 1788. To J. Pickering.
With deed of land. 40, 260.
— Aug. 20, 1788. The Chief Justice
to visit Luzerne County in October ; his
advice to prosecute the insurgents for a
high-handed riot ; the information ob-
tained from Col. P. to be laid before the
Assembly ; if they do not adopt Col. P.'s
measures, the Chief Justice advises Col.
P.'s retiring, and letting them take the
consequences ; Mrs. P.'s voyage to
Salem. 58, 115, 117.
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Hodgdon, Major Samuel (at
Nov. 17, 1788. Land business;
elections ; hopes that the confirming law
for Wyoming will be revived ; members
frightened by the necessity of com-
pensating Pennsylvanians. 58, 152.
Dec. 17, 1788. Land business ;
Mr. Denison's vote in the Assembly;
the complexion of the new government
federal; North Carolina and Rhode
Island not yet joined ; the latter drowned
in sin and misery. 58, 158.
Dec. 22, 1788. Death and will of
Mr. Doz ; election in Pennsylvania ;
success of the Federal ticket ; politics
in North Carolina and Rhode Island.
40, 275.
Feb. 11, 1789. John Franklin still
in jail, but endeavoring to get liberated
on bail ; it is thought that if he quits
the State until called for, he will obtain
it and never be called for. 58, 167.
Mar. 10, 1789. Papers sent for by
Col. P. not to be found ; two new com-
panies of soldiers to be recruited; the
old Congress dissolved Mar. 4 ; theatre
bill passed and the College restored to
its former trustees ; test law repealed.
40, 292.
Mar. 30, 1789. Col. P.'s books
and papers sent to Mr. Anspach ; the
Wyoming business still unsettled ; news
from Europe; Mr. Delany's office. 40,
296.
May 22, 1789. Business diffi-
culties ; prospect of selling land in the
Bend to a new settler, Mr. Humphreys.
40, 302.
June 10, 1789. Failure of land
sale to Mr. Humphreys ; other land
sales ; Col. P.'s papers sent to Mr. Ans-
pach. 40, 305.
Sept. 21, 1789. Committee of the
Assembly have reported a total repeal of
the confirming law ; land business ; a
convention to be held ; appointment of
cabinet officers by the President. 58,
194.
Sept. 25, 1789. Reported that the
Pennamites will send John Franklin to
represent Luzerne County in the As-
sembly. 58, 196.
May 28,1790. Application from Mr.
Barton for land near Tioga ; appointment
of Mr. Coxe ; resignation of Postmaster-
General; Congress still agitated on the
question of residence ; will probably ad-
journ to Philadelphia. 40, 338.
Sept. 23, 1790. Indian goods for
the Seneca mission forwarded to Middle-
town. 61, 27.
Nov. 1, 1790. To Mrs. Rebecca
Pickering. With articles requested by
her ; Col. P.'s return [from mission to
the Indians]. 40, 355.
Feb. 15, 1791. The Excise Bill,
Bank Bill, and Act for additional duties
passed Congress ; hopes that Col. P.
may be appointed to the Post-office;
the President said to be dissatisfied with
the present Postmaster-General [Mr.
Osgood]. 58, 292.
Feb. 25, 1791. In regard to the
post of Quartermaster-General to the
Western army, offered Col. P. by Gen.
Knox. 41, 2.
Apr. 9, 1791. Has accepted the
post of Quartermaster to the Western
army refused by Col. P. ; account of
referees' meeting to settle with Mr.
Baldesque. 41, 11.
Apr. 10, 1791. Has been asked
whether Col. P. will undertake a second
mission to the Indians, and has accepted
for him. 41, 13.
Aug. 18, 1791. Preparations for
campaign against Western Indians nearly
finished; army preparing to go down
the Ohio from Pittsburg. 41, 22.
Mar. 14, 1792. Rapid passage of
boats down the current of the Ohio;
congratulations on Col. P.'s present;
situation ; depredations of Western In-
dians ; new post to be erected by Col.
Wilkinson. 41, 53.
Mar. 27, 1792. Refutation oi
charges made by Gen. St. Clair against
Gen. Richard Butler of withholding im-
portant information. 41, 63.
May 8, 1795. Statement of ac-
count with the U. S. as Quartermaster
of the Western army. 41, 215.
Dec. 28, 1795. About closing hisj
agency to the late Quartermaster-Gen-j
eral Department; asks for Col. P.'s
opinion as to pay for the same. 41, 265.
Jan. 1, 1796. In regard to pay as
agent of Quartermaster- General Depart-)
ment ; leaves rate of compensation toj
Col. P.'s judgment. 41, 269.
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Feb. 17, 1797. Weight of military
shoes, 17 ounces, though usually esti-
mated a pound. 41, 310.
Sept. 1, 7, 14, 1797- Business;
yellow fever in Philadelphia ; new lands.
41, 376-379.
Sept. 19, 1797. Note to be re-
newed ; yellow fever ; " Dear Carey "
on the road coming to the committee.
41,380. [See Gov. Blount's letter, p. 331.]
Oct. 13, 1797. Hard frosts in
Philadelphia, and the yellow fever rap-
idly decreasing ; people returning to the
city. 41, 381.
Mar. 20, Apr. 5, 18, 1798. To D.
Humphreys. Letters in regard to award
made by Spain, to be received by Col.
Humphreys. 38, 177-179 [copy].
Aug. 15, 1798. Articles belong-
ing to Col. P. sent to Trenton ; yellow
fever in Philadelphia. 42, 57.
Aug. 16, 1798. Persons ill and
dying with yellow fever in Philadelphia.
42, 63.
Aug. 17, 1798. Yellow fever in
Philadelphia ; Dr. Rush behaving like a
man escaped from Bedlam, advising
people to fly for their lives ; quack rem-
edies for the fever. 42, 64.
Aug. 20, 1798. With letter from
Edward Day relative to Gallatin's elec-
tion at Pittsburg ; urges Col. P. to use
his influence to induce some Federalists
to unite on an opponent; yellow fever
in Philadelphia. 42, 66.
Aug. 27, 29, 1798. Gloomy con-
dition of the city; ninety-nine persons
buried within twenty-four hours ; fine-
i spun theories of the faculty, who them-
selves now stand aghast ; is entirely
alone at his office and glad of employ-
j ment to divert his mind. 42, 74, 75.
Aug. 31, 1798. Has read Gerry's
letter and heartily despises him; the
: communications of the other Envoys did
■ the country honor ; Gerry's disgraces it ;
he had better bury himself in the ocean;
forty-five dead of fever in twenty-four
hours. 42, 77.
- Sept. 4, 1798. Col. P.'s house;
danger of an outbreak of convicts in the
jail ; no men, arms, or ammunition to
preserve order ; the bank robbed ; noth-
ing but hearses and Frenchmen in the
' streets. 42, 87.
Sept. 5, 1798. Death of Dr.
Cooper ; state of the city. 42, 89.
Sept. 15, 1798. Apprehension
that bills of exchange forwarded to Col.
Humphreys have not arrived ; question
as to letters by the same conveyance;
death of Mr. Fenno ; derangements in
business on account of yellow fever. 42,
92.
Sept. 22, 1798. Happy to hear
from Col. P. that the bills of exchange
reached Col. Humphreys safely ; cannot
believe that Spain will be so mad as to
go to war with this country, French
influence notwithstanding; she has
everything to lose and nothing to gain ;
hopes for the payment of his claim
against her ; state of the yellow fever in
Philadelphia. 42, 93.
Sept. 26, 1798. Bills of exchange ;
melancholy state of the city. 42, 95.
Oct. 16, 1798. Pleasure in the
prospect of payment of his claim on
Spain, and thanks to Col. P. for his
exertions ; yellow fever abating ; Gen.
Pinckney's arrival ; Col. P.'s letter [of
instructions to Envoys] read and highly
approved; one set of people ready to
scalp him, but they dare not complain ;
excellent effect produced. 42, 96.
Oct. 18, 1798. With letter from
Mr. Phillips [Consul at Curacoa ?] ; puri-
fication of Col. P.'s house. 42, 97.
Oct. 19, 1798. Uncertainty as to
who should send the Algerine ships to
sea; the business at a standstill and
officers anxious for their sailing orders ;
Gen. Pinckney to be honored ; poor
Gerry in the background. 42, 98.
Oct. 24, 1798. Measures taken to
prepare Col. P.'s house for his reception.
42, 127.
Oct. 26, 1798. Dr. Logan's peace
mission to France ; called the peace-
giver by the Democrats ; should have
been seized. 42, 128.
Oct. 1, 1799. Col. P.'s warrant
for $10,000 received; has read with
pleasure Col. P.'s letter to Capt. Giles ;
he may expect a torrent of Democratic
abuse and bawling about an English
Secretary of State. 42, 202.
Oct. 9, 1799. With certificate con-
cerning Thomas Eastburn, an impressed
seaman; such conduct in the British
206
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Hodgdon, Major Samuel {continued).
injures their name and cause incalculably.
42, 206.
Oct. 14, 1799. Business of Col.
P. shall be attended to ; wishes from his
soul that the embassy may be suspended ;
every one wondered what good was ex-
pected from it, and was alarmed when
they found the Envoys assembling for
departure. 42, 208.
July 8, 1800. Commissions ex-
ecuted for Col. P. ; great news in papers
of the day; Mr. Condy desires to be
useful to Col. P , ; Yanco ver a visionary
wanting brains. 42, 237, 238.
July 10, 1800. Commissions for
Col. P. ; heat of the weather ; no pros-
pect of fever; Capt. Maley's praise-
worthy conduct; capture of a slaver
from South Carolina to Africa, with
eighty-five slaves; their disposal a curi-
ous case, not provided for by law;
Poulson's new paper ; editorship offered
to Mr. Dennie. 42, 239.
July 14, 1800. Capt. Maley sent
to sea again on a special errand ; books
sent Col. P. by Mr. Meredith ; nothing
yet heard from the Commissioners to
France ; expectations of peace ; high
spirits of the Democrats ; suggestions
for a caucus of New England States
against the election of Jefferson ; wishes
for the pen of a Junius, a Hamilton, or
a Marshall. 42, 242.
July 16, 1800. Mr. Moyes will
make Col. P.'s shed tent without charge
except for the cloth ; happy to contribute
his mite for Col. P.'s service ; Mr.
Meredith offers a compass for Col. P.'s
acceptance, also some books on agri-
culture ; accounts from New England,
that people are so afraid of Jefferson,
that they will unite on Pinckney and
Adams. 42, 244.
July 26, 1800. Mr. Dennie super-
seded in the State Department Clerkship
by Mr. Brent ; commissions ; land busi-
ness ; news from Commissioners, but
nothing yet effected ; they are confident
of an eventual adjustment. 42, 248.
July 29, 1800. In regard to salt-
spring on land in Pennsylvania. 13,
566.
July 31, 1800. Salt-spring on his
lands ; recommendation of Mr. Cist ;
Gen. Marshall directs the sale of brig
Sophia. 42, 252.
Aug. 5, 1800. Barbary wheat and
barley, also a Barbary-made rifle mounted
in tortoise-shell and gold, sent to Col. I
by Capt. Smith of the Sophia. 42, 254!
— Aug. 14, 1800. To Mrs. Rebeca
Pickering. Articles forwarded to Easton
Mr. Liston's inquiries after Col. P.';
family ; fine harvests and health of tin
city of Philadelphia. 42, 256.
— Aug. 28-Nov. 20, 1800. To Mrs|:
R. Pickering. Friendly letters written t
Mrs. P. at Easton, Pa., during Col. P.'jj
absence on his wild lands; principahY
concerning letters forwarded, commh!
sions attended to, and the health of fa
two families. 42, 257-266.
— Dec. 1, 1800. Land business ; lib' (
suit against Dr. Reynolds ; Mr. Raw .1 \
thinks it will be dismissed unless Cojj
P. is present; death of Mrs. Rufljj
prospect of election of Adams and PincI
ney ; Wolcott's resignation ; Mr. Stoiji
dert thinks the business of Secretary
the Navy is too much for one man.
269.
— Dec. 15, 1800. Libel suit again
Reynolds ; land business. 42, 271.
— Dec. 23, 1800. Business; specu.'
tions as to who will be President, Jeffe
son or Burr ; Democrats say they woi
rather have Adams than Burr; ne\
were a people so divided ; the distracti
and all its consequences are chargeal
on the Quincy Hero, who will eat \
fruit of his own doings. 42, 272.
— Feb. 19, 1801. The Virginia P
losopher elected to the Presidency; 1
Reynolds libel suit. 42, 275.
— Feb. 27. 1801. Col. P.'s sale
lands [to his friends in Massachusetts
Reynolds libel suit. 42, 276.
— Mar. 18, 1801. Has been sutj-
seded as Superintendent of Militi
Stores, and Gen. William Irvine 1
pointed. 42, 283.
— Mar. 23, 1801. Long silenceB
Col. Pickering; anxiety for account!*
his land sales. 42, 287.
— April 25, 1801. With letter f|T
Tench Coxe; T. P., Jr., fourth on
list of Capt. Decatur's midshipm
Capt. Decatur anxious to have
again. 42, 289.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
207
Apr. 28, 1801. Land business and
decision of T. P., Jr., to take a farm of
new land; considers that his residence
will enhance the value of Mr. H.'s own
lands. 42, 290.
May 6, 1801. Land business. 42,
292.
May 13, 1801. The Comstock farm
business; accounts of T. P., Jr. sent to
Washington; the land committee [on
Connecticut grants ?] busy and success-
ful ; sales of land. 42, 294.
May 21, 1801. Business of land
committee; Mr. Harris [clerk in State
Department ?] has his quietus for being
connected with Mr. H., who himself
was superseded for his connection with
Col. P., who may behold how much mis-
chief he has occasioned. 42, 296.
-June 10,1801. Concerning wagon
and horses for Col. P. ; Gov. Sargent ;
land business ; Col. P.'s servant, Isaac,
will leave his present place and follow
Col. P. anywhere. 42, 298.
June 10, 1801. Mr. Burrell's busi-
ness adjusted ; would otherwise have
given a fine handle to Democratic rant ;
Duane, the apostle of licentiousness, safe
in the stone ketch ; the court behaved
with great information and firmness.
42, 300.
June 10, 1801. Mr. T. Coxe's
Report to the new Commissioners on
the old business of intrusion; copies
forwarded to Col. P. ; Mr. H.'s inten-
tion of coming to the Great Bend ; John
Pickering supposed to have returned
with Mr. Sitgreaves; rumors of Mr.
Madison's resignation. 42, 301.
July 2, 1801. Committee on land
claims ; great immigration from Europe ;
Gen. Miller and Gov. Sargent removed ;
wagon for Col. P. ; many submissions
received by the land committee, but
Franklin, Jenkins and Hyde, at their
old work of stirring up the people ; the
Governor means to pursue the business
to the end. 42, 302.
July 31, 1801. Mr. Joseph Parker,
an intending land purchaser; Welsh
immigrants ; the public mind agitated
over the President's answer to the Con-
necticut remonstrance; much more in-
dignation excited by the manner of
removals from office, than by the re-
movals themselves; riots in Luzerne
County. 42, 305.
Sept. 16, 1801. The Reynolds libel
suit; expects to hear that Messrs. Brown
& Relf have been committed to prison
for libel in declaring that everybody
laughed at Mr. Dallas's opinions; the
Court thinks they should make an ac-
knowledgment, but they refuse. 42,
307.
Dec. 1,1801. Return from Wilkes-
barre ; Mr. Ross; articles forwarded
to Boston ; partnership with Mr. Har-
ris. 42, 310.
Dec. 28, 1801. Happy to hear
that Col. P. has at length found a resting
place ; health of his family ; Luzerne
land business ; petition to Congress for
repeal of the Intrusion Law. 42, 312.
Feb. 2, 1802. Luzerne land busi-
ness ; Franklin, Jenkins, and others
undoubtedly guilty of conspiracy ; peti-
tion to Congress will be rejected; altera-
tions in lines of Wayne County, and
proposed improvements ; business plans
and prospects. 42, 314.
Mar. 2, 6, 1802. Land business ;
T. P., Jr., in Philadelphia. 42, 316,
317.
Mar. 10, 1802. Business partner-
ship with Mr. Harris ; begs for Col. P.'s
recommendation. 42, 318.
Mar. 29, Apr. 7, 1802. Luzerne
land business. 42, 320, 322.
Apr. 16, 1802. Meeting of land
committee ; Luzerne business ; Franklin
and others to be tried for conspiracy.
42, 324.
May 13, 1802. Relating to the
settlement of Col. P.'s accounts as Sec-
retary of State ; controversy between
Col. Humphreys and Mr. Yznardy ; trial
of Franklin and others for conspiracy
under the Intrusion Act; constitution-
ality of the Act to be decided by the
judges. 42, 326.
June 15, 1802. Land business and
sales; Connecticut claimants. 42,328.
June 21, Sept. 22,1802. Land;
Mr. Ross's bond; dispute with Com-
stock ; letter from T. P., Jr., concerning
it ; Connecticut land claims ; ill health
of Mr. J. Wagner. 42, 330, 332.
Jan. 13, 1803. Case with the Corn-
stocks decided in favor of Col. P. ; sum
208
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Hodgdon, Major Samuel (continued).
mary measures to be taken; riot in
Luzerne County; Franklin declared
guilty under the Intrusion Act ; motion
to expel him from the legislature of
Pennsylvania. 43, 1.
Mar. 24, 1803. Taxes on Potter
lands ; the Luzerne intruders. 43, 3.
Apr. 13, 1803. Pennsylvania lands ;
Luzerne shows signs of resistance.
43, 4.
Nov. 26, 1803. Small visitation of
fever in Philadelphia; the Louisiana
purchase ; supposed to be a political
juggle and that it will return to Prance
after the war ; salt merchants alarmed ;
the committee of Pennsylvania land-
holders doing their best to quiet the
Connecticut intruders. 43, 9.
Dec. 16, 1803. Land business ;
settlement of Connecticut claims by the
Committee of Pennsylvania landholders.
43, 11.
Peb. 15, 1804. Petitions by Com-
mittee of Pennsylvania landholders to
the Pennsylvania legislature ; query con-
cerning draft in Mr. Stille's hands. 43,
23.
May 10, 1804. Letter from Lord
Butler respecting claim laid to a house-
lot at Wilkesbarre ; Mr. Williams started
for Boston with two wagon-loads of
dollars. 58, 370.
Sept. 21, 1804. Potter and Snake
Creek lands looking up ; increase of
settlers; affliction in Judge Peters's
family. 43, 31.
Nov. 19, 1804. Business of bond
of William Ross. 58, 372.
Jan. 21, 1805. In regard to land
sales and taxes ; cases of intruders on
Luzerne County lands again coming
before the legislature ; Connecticut titles
nearly abandoned, though the Franklins,
Jenkinses and Hydes struggle hard to
keep the claim alive. 43, 40.
July 10, 1805. Mr. Tench Coxe's
letter about Col. P.'s North Carolina
lands ; his proposals are always specious,
but not always disinterested ; still they
should be candidly considered ; question
of taxes on land conveyed to heirs of
Gen. Hamilton. 43, 6].
Oct. 29, 1805. Business; Federal
majorities in Pennsylvania. 43, 65.
— Mar. 12, 1806. Business of Con-
gress seems to drag heavily; the man Col.
P. mentions [Gen. Armstrong ?] greatly
depreciated in Philadelphia ; not at all
fit for his station ; business of the ship
New Jersey ; a hard case ; told by Mr.
Nicklin that Col. P. voted with the
majority ; begs for information on public
affairs. 43, 78.
— Mar. 21, 1806. Not Gen. S. Smith
who gave information of votes in case of
Nicklin & Griffith ; report grossly inac-
curate as regards Mr. Tracy; division
of the Potter lands called for. 43, 80.
Mar. 28, 1806. Tax business al-
luded to by the Judge [Peters ? see 27,
268] attended to long since ; why could
not he do it himself; suspect bethought
there would be something to pay, and he
is not good at that. 43, 81.
— Dec. 31, 1806. Col. Burr's con-
duct surprising; his murder will yet
overtake him ; Potter land taxes ; use-
less debates in the House. 43, 96.
— Nov. 2, 1807. Inquiry respecting
Senator John Smith of Ohio; under-
stands the imputation relative to Burr
did not attach to him, the bill notwith-
standing. 43, 111.
— Nov. 13, 1807. Anxiety and alarm
of merchants, at the news that the treaty
was sent back; war or humiliation
awaits us ; Senator Smith ; apprehen-
sions of a stormy session in Congress ;
the powers that be cannot remain in case
of a war. 43,112.
— Nov. 20, 1807. Anxiety for news
concerning Senator Smith and public
measures ; questions whether a general
embargo would not have a good effect.
43, 116.
— Dec. 14, 1807. Anxiety for infor-
mation in regard to Senator J. Smith's
affairs ; deeply engaged for him in the
contract business. 43, 133.
— Jan. 1, 1808. Rumor of the return
of Congress to Philadelphia; distress
caused by government measures [the
Embargo'?]. 43, 142.
— Jan. 15, 1808. Agitation of the
public mind ; conjectures concerning the
Embargo ; Senator Smith's defence has
the boldness of conscious innocence ;
Mr. Adams's Report considered in an
alarming point of view ; Senator Smith
HISTORICAL INDEX.
209
a persecuted man ; Mr. Bayard more
than a match for the trimming Reporter ;
talk of Congress returning to Philadel-
phia. 43, 149.
Jan. 24, 1808. The date of the
royal proclamation respecting the block-
ade gives room for the President's
frieuds to declare that he was in posses-
sion of it when he recommended the
Embargo ; all agree to prefer war with
France to war with England ; Senator
Smith's defence ; anxiety to be informed
of his movements; business distresses
from the Embargo. 43, 151.
Jan; 25, 1808. Senator Smith's
contract business. 43, 153.
Feb. 11, 1808. Pennsylvania lands ;
return of Congress to Philadelphia much
wished for. 43, 157.
Feb. 26, 1808. Senator John Smith
and business with him ; deatli of Capt.
Hodgdon; business distresses. 43, 158.
Mar. 7, 17, 25, Apr. 4, 6, 18, 1808.
Letters relating to Senator John Smith,
and contract business with him ; claims
of Hodgdon & Harris. 43, 161, 163,
166, 168, 170, 172.
Jane 13, 1809. Taxes on Penn-
sylvania lands ; Jacobins disconcerted at
prospect of peace with England ; curses
heaped on the Embargo. 43, 252.
Jan. 4, 1810. Sales of Snake Creek
lands ; map to be made ; the popular
voice for peace ; enterprise and activity
in commerce ; the minority in the Senate
deserve well of their country. 43, 265.
Jan. 26, 1810. Not a little sur-
prised to find a balance due to the U. S.
from Col. P. and himself on the business
negotiated by Col. Humphreys ; copies
of all the correspondence can be pro-
duced. 43, 269.
Feb. 24, 1810. With oration by
Dr. Caldwell on the celebration of Wash-
ington's birthday; thoughts on the pres-
ent situation. 43, 275.
Apr. 3, 1810. With copies of let-
ters written to D. Humphreys in 1798,
respecting award from Spain to Mr. H.,
to be received by Col. Humphreys. 38,
176 [copy],
Apr. 9, 1810. Land tax business;
the Humphreys accounts. 38, 189.
Sept. 21,' 1811. Mr. Fitzsimons's
papers in the hands of the Marshal ; as
soon as letters of administration are
taken out, will endeavor to obtain the
papers Col. P. wants; electioneering busi-
ness ; himself up for the Assembly ;
mercantile distress. 43, 330.
May 28, 1813. Criticisms of the
speeches of the President and Vice-
President; Mr. Madison's undignified
and obscure ; Mr. Gerry's full of fulsome
nonsense ; T. Coxe's prospectus of the
Gazette of the Union. 44, 51.
June 1, 1813. Anxiety concerning
the continuance of the war ; depression
in business. 44, 55.
June 11, 1813. Another attempt
to obtain Maunie's patent; anxiety of
the people for peace ; Commissaries of
Military Stores. 44, 57.
Aug. 26, 1813. With abusive edi-
torial, cut from the Voice of the Na-
tion, in regard to Mr. Quincy ; Bickley,
the editor, partially insane. 44, 61.
Dec. 13, 1813. On the importance
of extending the time of payment for
public lands. 44, 72.
Dec. 17, 1813. Conjectures and
wild reports set on foot by speculators ;
solid politicians wait for correct informa-
tion from the Russian Ambassador;
sends Poulson's paper containing an
article from the Columbian Centinel on
taxing whiskey. 44, 73.
Jan. 5, 10, Feb. 5, 1814. Rumors
of peace ; bill for extending time of pay-
ment for public lands ; death of R.Patton,
Postmaster of Philadelphia. 44, 76-78.
Dec. 20, 1814. Public land pay-
ments ; report of the Commissioner.
44, 97.
Dec. 30, 1814. Much alarmed by the
conclusions in Col. P.'s letter regarding
the consequences of the capture of New
Orleans by the British ; land business.
44, 100.
Jan. 15, 1815. Regrets that the
talent and force of some oration sent
him by Col. P. should be thrown away ;
Col. P.'s prophecy relating to the cap-
ture of New Orleans about to be real-
ized ; in daily expectation of hearing of
its fall; bills before the Pennsylvania
Assembly. 44, 103.
Feb. 14, 1815. News of the battle
of New Orleans; Smith's Ohio lands.
44, 110.
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210
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Hodgdon, Major Samuel {continued*).
Mar. 8, 18, 1815. Land business;
John Smith again appears as a soldier at
Mobile ; hopes his conduct will reconcile
the government to him, and him to the
government ; revival of trade. 44, 111,
113.
Jan. 5, 1816. Land business ;
Philadelphia representatives to Congress,
Messrs. Sargent, Hopkinson and Milner ;
Duane's opposition to a national bank.
44, 134.
Dec. 30, 1816. In behalf of Mr.
Simpson, Cashier of the Bank of the
U. S. ; land business. 44, 170.
Jan. 14, 1817. Land business;
memorial of sugar refiners to Congress ;
Mr. Simpson's claim; all others alike
circumstanced have been paid ; a heinous
crime to be a Federalist in these days ;
information on public affairs desired.
44, 176.
Jan. 17, 1817. Mr. Wheeler's
request to call Col. P.'s attention to
the ironmasters' application for a farther
duty on imported iron, which costs
much less and is better adapted to
many uses ; it has given a great spring
to smith's business ; Col. P. may be
trusted to do what is right by the com-
munity in general ; death of Mr. Dallas.
44, 180.
Feb. 4, 1817. The direct tax mak-
ing great ravages in real estate ; a detest-
able tax and very unequal. 44, 185.
Apr. 28, 1817. Plants of fiorin
grass from Judge Peters shipped for
Boston; printing of the laws of the
U. S. in the hands of one Colvin, a
drunken fellow, who pays little attention
to business ; Col. P.'s copy shall be
sent as soon as received ; death of Mr.
T. P. Grosvenor. 44, 191.
Hodgdon, Samuel, and Pickering, T.
May 10, 1783. Partnership agreement.
53, 149.
Hodgdon, Samuel, and Tilghman, Ed-
ward. May 18, 1801. To E. Bowman.
Letter from a committee of Pennsylvania
landholders, relative to the sale of lands
in the Wyoming district. 58, 364
[broadside].
Hodgdon & Harris. Mar. 10, 1802.
Business circular; announcement of
partnership. 42, 319.
Hodgdon, Samuel, Commissary-General of
Military Stores. Apr. 12, 1781. Re-
quest to negotiate bills of exchange in
Philadelphia, and pay debts; horses.
33, 338.
Apr. 15, 1781. Orders for flints
forwarded; Gen. Knox's decision on
certain stores ; Mr. Jones's merits ;
writing paper to be forwarded to New-
burgh. 33, 341.
Apr. 15, 1781. In regard to Mr,
H's prospect of success in obtaining
appointment of Commissary-General of
Military Supplies; worthlessness of a
wagon repaired in Philadelphia ; horses
for Col. P. and Mr. H. ; bills of ex-
change. 33, 343.
— — Apr. 22, 1781. Wagon boxes
wanted ; request to furnish old cannon,
out of which more boxes may be made.
33, 349.
Apr. 22, 1781. Horses; in regard
to the rejection of some plans [T. P.'s
of retrenchment ?] ; Col. P. would have
considered two hundred thousand dol-
lars a year worth saving, and would
stand in the way of no man who would
undertake it. 33, 350.
Apr. 25, 1781. Memorandum of
articles to be procured in Philadelphia ;,
distress for want of money, and inability
to have provisions transported even,
short distances ; no prospect of relief
Gen. Knox's disapproval of Mr. H.'
competitor for office ; bills to be ne,
tiated. 33, 351.
May 5, 1781. Impossibility o
negotiating bills of exchange in Phil
delphia; Col. P. will send a messenge
to Salem for hard money ; Col. Plower
death ; call from Mr. Adams. 33, 35
358.
May 6, 1781. Arrival of har
money from Salem; disposition to bj
made of it. 33, 359.
May 8, 1781. News from Salem
misfortunes of Mr. Gardner and M
Williams in losing ships; in consequen
Mrs. Pickering will not go to Salem, bi]
remain at Newburgh ; Col. P. obligej
himself to mortgage land for suppor
commissions for Mr. H. 33, 362
May 14, 1781. Mare intended 1
Mr. H. decided to be hopelessly lam
son of Count Rochambeau arrived fr
:
HISTORICAL INDEX.
211
France ; Mrs. P. to stay in Newburgh
instead of going to Salem. 33, 369.
May 16, 1781. Money of the new
emission sent from Massachusetts. 33,
370.
May 22/1781. Thanks for exer-
tions in Col. P.'s behalf; will not buy
Col. Flower's mare, as Col. P. may be a
private citizen before he receives her;
alludes to exertions made by enemies to
remove him ; has done his best to per-
form his duty, and removal will not
mortify him; money received from
Salem ; business of the prize Betsy. 33,
375. [Bi. 1, 290.]
May 25, 1781. Mr. H.'s qualifica-
tions for aud claims to the post of Com-
missary-General of Military Stores ; his
services; doubts the propriety of asking
the support of Gen. Washington, who
could only know Mr.. H. through Gen.
Knox; Col. P.'s own indorsement would
only injure Mr. H. with certain members
of Congress who wish to be courted and
flattered ; approves Mr. H.'s resolution
of remaining independent. 33, 377 ; 5,
212.
■ May 30, 1781. Sending money by
Lieut. Carleton, to pay debts in Phila-
delphia; Messrs. Sherman and Ellsworth
from Connecticut dined with Col. P.
who spoke to them of Mr. H.'s appoint-
ment. 5, 169 ; 33, 379.
June 4, 1781. No letters received
from Mr. H. ; letters not to be sent by
post, as the post riders are often cap-
tured in coming over the mountains ;
Lieut. Carleton is on his way to Phila-
delphia, with wagons containing public
property, and will take money. 33, 381.
- — June 8, 1781. Mr. Partridge and
Mr. Osgood stayed at Newburgh on
their way to Congress, and Col. P. has
spoken to them of Mr. H.'s business ;
very little doubt of his election ; offers
Mr. H. the post, in case of failure, of
Auditor- General of Accounts to Quarter-
master Department. 33, 382.
June 13, 1781. Business, and Mr.
H.'s appointment ; Mrs. P. would be
glad of a negro girl if a good one can
be found ; may be bound for a term of
years and then be free ; will not have a
slave ; Dilworth's spelling-book for John
P. 33, 385.
June 22, 1781. Mr. Nourse's
brother as Auditor of Accounts; Col.
P. does not know him, and should not
wish him to come from Virginia merely
for experiment ; something more than a
mere clerk needed ; duties of an Auditor ;
items to be allowed in accounts. 33, 386.
June 23, 1781. Muskets and other
arms shall be forwarded as fast as pos-
sible. 33, 388.
July 15, 1781. Questions on mat-
ters of Mr. H.'s department; Col. P.
prevented from going home by the south-
ward march of the army ; again disap-
pointed in an Auditor of Accounts ;
Major Piatt ; request for articles to be
bought in Philadelphia. 33, 401.
July 25, 1781. Accounts and com-
missions ; happy that Mr. H. has finally
been appointed to his office; Col.
Elowers's legacy; U. S. lottery. 33,
405, 406.
Aug. 8, 1781. Enemies created by
Col. P.'s propositions for abolishing cer-
tain commissariats ; Col. Hay's behavior
in regard to the question of forage on
refugee lands in Westchester County.
33, 408. [Bi. 1, 329.]
Aug. 12, 1781. Bequest to have
silver cups made ; report that vessels
with Cornwallis's troops have arrived
in New York. 33, 411.
Sept. 9, 1781. Sending, various
kinds of money ; about to set out from
Head of Elk for Williamsburgh, Va. ;
troops embark the next day. 33, 416.
Sept. 21, 1781. Military prospects
at Yorktown ; situation of Cornwallis's
army ; hardly a possibility of their escap-
ing. 33, 417. [Bi. 1, 300.]
Oct. 11, 1781. Journal of military
operations at the siege of Yorktown ;
death of Col. Scam rnell; destruction of
British frigates ; our cannonading too
heavy and ineffectual at so great a dis-
tance ; Cornwallis prudently reserving
his fire until we are nearer. 33, 421.
[Bi. 1, 304]
Oct. 24, 1782. Mrs. Pickering's
return to Newburgh ; ingratitude and
injustice of Congress in their treatment
of the Quartermaster- General Depart-
ment ; if Col. P.'s salary is enough, that
of certain individuals high in office is
four times what it ought to be ; only
212
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Hodgdon, Samuel (continued').
three offices in the country involving
more labor and responsibility; com-
parison with duties and pay of the
French Quartermaster- General. 34, 46.
[Bi. 1, 381.]
Dec. 24, 1782. In regard to gold ;
Trench gold to be left at the bank; the
rest to be brought with clipping ap-
paratus; clipping a shameful business
for a public officer. 34, 61. [Bi. 1,
388.]
Jan. 1, 3, 1783. Journey from
Philadelphia to Newburgh ; stationery ;
newspapers. 34, 62, 63.
Jan. 8, 1783. Directions as to sell-
ing dragoon horses unfit for service;
Mr. Hodgdon authorized to do Quarter-
master business in other States beside
Pennsylvania; payment for rations at
the rate of ^-f of a dollar. 34, 65.
Jan. 8, 1783. Mr. H. requested
to assume duties of Quartermaster in
States south of Pennsylvania. 34, 66.
Jan. 12, 1783. Clamors on the
forage question neither new nor extra-
ordinary ; unwillingness of farmers to
draw forage over bad roads ; question
of advances of money ; value of rations
of forage ; military stores removed from
Fishkill to West Point. 34, 68.
Jan. 20, 1783. Money urgently
wanted for wagoners' and forage bills ;
wagoners have taken ox-teams for part
of their wages. 34, 76.
Jan. 21, 1783. Suits brought
against Col. P. for public debts ; will
rather go to jail than show any public
property. 34, 77.
Jan. 22, 1783. Bills and papers
received ; writing paper ; Capt. Dench
apologizes for his conduct about the
leather; no remedy for officers who
keep horses at Philadelphia, but paying
for them ; considers them kept more for
pleasure than duty; sleighs for head-
quarters. 34, 79.
Jan. 26, 1783. Money required for
a supply of forage from a distance;
farmers grown saucy and keeping back
their supplies for higher prices; forage
prices in general. 34, 80.
Jan. 27, 28, 1783. Quartermaster's
business; Col. P.'s servant Robert;
Lieut. Heard's accounts. 34,82-84.
— Jan. 30, 31, 1783. Quartermaster's
business. 34, 86, 87.
— Feb. 6, 1783. Disappointment at
not receiving pecuniary relief from Phil-
adelphia ; urgent need of money for
forage to save exorbitant prices here-
after. 34, 91.
— Feb. 18, 1783. Quartermaster's
business, and concerning a house near
Philadelphia for Col. P.'s family. 34,
102.
— Feb. 20, 21, 1783. Delaware River
so high as to be impassable for horses ;
Col. P. detained at Trenton Ferry;
Quartermaster's business. 34, 104, 105.
— Feb. 25, 1783. Mr. Forman rec-
ommended to Mr. H.'s attention. 34,
106.
— Feb. 25, 1783. Directions for for-
warding silver, gold, and notes ; dragoon
saddles; Mr. Dangerfield's business, and
plaster of paris for Gen. Washington.
34, 107.
— Feb. 26, 1783. Reasons for altera-
tions desired in the report on changes
in Quartermaster-General Department,
to be communicated to Gen. Lincoln;
comparison of Quartermaster-General
with Medical Department; reports in
regard to a peace. 34, 109.
— Mar. 6, 1783. Opinion on the
prospect of peace ; impetus given to
commerce by Great Britain agreeing not
to capture unarmed vessels ; no treaty
possible without the concurrence of
France. 34, 113. [Bi. 1, 403.]
— Mar. 10, 1783. Gold received from
Philadelphia ; dragoon, saddles ; four
portmanteau saddles to be made directly
for Gen. Washington; Col. P. would be,,
pained if they were not ready when the ij
General asked for them; forage and
wood for Sheldon's corps contracted
for in Connecticut. 34, 117.
— Mar. 11, 1783. Quartermaster's
business ; removal of Col. P.'s family
to Philadelphia; reports about peace
Parson Walter; Major Upham; GenJ
Lincoln will soon report about the Quar-j
termaster Department. 34, 119, 120.
[Bi. 1, 405.] I
— Mar. 14, 1783. Light gold to ■
exchanged. 34, 122.
— Mar. 16, 1783. Account of meet
ing of officers of the army on the New
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213
burgh Addresses ; question as to the
author ; favorable construction to be put
upon the letters. 34, 145. [Bi. 1, 437.]
Mar. 18, 19, 1783. Expresses;
Gen. Reed's two pamphlets wanted;
duck for tents ; plank and timber wanted
by Geu. Knox for gun carriages. 34,
150-153.
Mar. 26, 1783. Col. P. caUed up in
the night by the joyful news of peace ;
Gen. Washington's saddles wanted im-
mediately ; hopes soon to come to Phila-
delphia. 34, 155.
Apr. 2, 1783. Quartermaster's
business ; plan for going into the com-
mission business in Philadelphia ; opin-
ions and advice of Col. P.'s friends in
Salem ; large trade of Nantucket with
Philadelphia; plan of measures to be
taken with regard to business. 34, 160.
Apr. 5, 1783. Farther supplies of
money wanted ; heavy expenses for wood
and forage ; a regular weekly supply
would be most convenient. 5, 282;
34, 164.
Apr. 6, 1783. Mr. Gilman, of New
Hampshire, spoken to about the commis-
sion business ; Col. P. has written to
other gentlemen in New Hampshire;
farther suggestions as to obtaining busi-
ness ; if this plan does not succeed Col.
P. will settle in a new country that he
may leave a plantation to his children.
34, 165.
Apr. 7, 1783. Letter received from
Mr. R. Morris, containing expressions of
confidence. 34, 167.
Apr. 7, 1783. Money; quills;
forage rations for horses ; rations to
officers on duty at Philadelphia ; letters
from Mr. Morris about payment for
horses killed in action. 34, 168.
Apr. 7, 1783. Project for obtain-
ing grant of land in Vermont given up ;
plan of forming a new State west of the
Ohio, to be settled by army officers ; en-
closes rough draught of propositions
respecting it; horses and wagon to be
sold. 34, 170.
Apr. 14, 1783. Business to be
done in regard to arrearage of pay pro-
mised by Mr. Morris ; better to embrace
his offer before another Pharaoh arises
who knows not Joseph; some to be
invested in public bank stock. 34, 175.
Apr. 14, 1783. Dr. Smith impor-
tunate for his house-rent; proceeds of
sale of horses and wagon to be applied
to paying him ; anxiety for official reports
of peace to arrive, that the celebration
may be held at Newburgh ; cannot leave
the army until then ; Gen. Putnam. 34,
176.
Apr. 15, 1783. Examination of
Mr. H.'s accounts. 34, 178.
— — Apr. 18, 1783. Partnership busi-
ness ; extracts from letters of G. Wil-
liams; suggestions in regard to early
and accurate communications to corres-
pondents; prospects of peace. 34,179.
Apr. 20, 1783. Prisoners of war
to be released; wagons to be provided
for baggage and invalids; care to be
taken that they do not set the woods on
fire while cooking. 34, 182.
Apr. 29, 1783. Intention of going
to Philadelphia ; disposition to be made
of public horses and stores ; advan-
tageous to sell dragoon horses to infantry
officers to return home on ; more money
wanted; wagoner's accounts. 34,185,
186.
May 17, 1783. Amount of forage
rations to which officers are entitled.
34, 189, 190.
May 22, 1783. Stores in Mr.
Eorman's care ; disposition to be made
of harnesses, scythes, and iron ; the great
chain at West Point. 34, 191.
May 23, 1783. Wagoner's ac-
counts ; great inquiry for the pamphlet
published by Congress relative to the
public debt. 34, 193.
May 27, 1783. Introducing Mr.
De Witt, geographer to the army. 34,
196.
May 27, 1783. Money wanted for
forage contracts ; horses sold. 34, 197.
May 28, 1783. Drafts for money ;
directions for buying a horse. 34, 198,
200.
May 29, 1783. Cables and anchors
to be soid. 34, 201.
June 1, 1783. Gun carriages for
Count de Rochambeau ready to send to
Philadelphia ; directions for drivers. 34,
202.
June 3, 1783. Called on for an
express to take Gen. Washington's let-
ters to Philadelphia, and has hardly
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Hodgdon, Samuel {continued).
money enough to pay him; money
■wanted for the march of Maryland and
New Jersey detachments, and for forage
accounts. 34, 203.
— — June 5, 1783. March of the Mary-
land line ; directions for providing
wagons. 34, 205.
June 7, 1783. Col. Villefranche's
baggage; the army disgusted by the
way in which they are sent about their
business, without even thanks for their
long services. 34, 207-
June 12, 1783. Disposal of the
great chain at West Point ; horses for
the President of Congress ; money. 34,
209.
June 12, 1783. Horses ; disgust
of the army at being sent home without
a word of acknowledgment from Con-
gress or the Commander-in-Chief; offi-
cers of the New York line present a
manly and affectionate address to Baron
Steuben, without taking leave of Wash-
ington ; Washington's farewell address
to his officers and the answer expected.
34, 211. [Bi. 1, 473.]
June 15, 1783. Directions about
horses; movements of army. 34, 213.
June 19, 1783. Execution of orders
of the Secretary at War respecting
magazines and arsenals entirely inex-
pedient, if not impracticable ; the method
of presenting the matter to Mr. Morris
on whom the burden will come ; advices
from Mr. Williams in regard to the
commission business ; movements of
troops. 34, 216.
— — June 25, 1783. Mutiny among
Pennsylvania troops ; only thing to be
feared that Congress will be frightened
into granting these raw troops more
than has been done for the veterans ;
money affairs ; horses ; proper way of
erecting magazines is by contract, with s
an officer to superintend ; nothing done
relative to them. 34, 218.
July 4, 1783. Provisions for troops
must be weighed out to them regimen-
• tally or by companies ; request that some
one may be sent with large scales and
weights sufficient for the business. 34,
221.
July 21, 1783. Forage accounts;
Gen. Howe's claim. 34, 223.
Aug. 27, 1783. Gen. Washington
to come to Newburgh to celebrate the
treaty of peace ; a large building being
erected ; hopes that the winter will not
demolish it before the treaty arrives ;
Baron Steuben not allowed by Gen.
Haldiman to see the frontier forts, he
saying that the war was not over ; glad
that this turn has stopped expensive
proceedings ; accounts ; clothes. 34,
226. [Bi. 1, 476.]
Sept. 8, 1783. Proposed journey
to Albany and Ticonderoga ; Mr. Sprat-
brow's accounts ; letters for southern
friends. 5, 284 ; 34, 230.
Oct. 1, 2, 1783. Money for wood
wanted ; property of Capt. Woodberry
to be sent to Salem ; is afraid the treaty
will not arrive until too late for Mr. H.
and Mrs. P. to come to Newburgh ; ill-
ness of Mrs. Stevens. 34, 234, 236.
— - Oct. 3, 1783. Mrs. Stevens's ill-
ness hopeless ; prospect of a celebration
at West Point ; advice as to the best
road. 34, 238, 239.
Oct. 7, 1783. Estimate of money
required ; wood for West Point ; silver
and gold to be sent back in wagon tak-
ing officers' baggage. 34, 240.
Oct. 8-10, 1783. Mrs. Stevens's
illness ; anxiety for Col. P.'s own family ;
damages for wood taken by army;
wagons to be sent to Lancaster ; Mrs.
Stevens's death. 34, 242-246.
Oct. 13, 1783. Wagons to be sent
to Virginia with Gen. Washington's
papers; accounts of Martin Roberts,
Gen. W.'s forage master and wagon
contractor. 34, 247.
Oct. 16, 23, 1783. Proposed in-
crease of garrison at West Point from
500 to 2500 troops ; increased estimate
necessary; pleasure at hearing of Mr.
Morris's assent to Col. P.'s demands;
hopes that the money is now on its way.
34, 249, 250.
Oct. 29, 30, 1783. Quartermaster's
business ; notes exchanged for cash by
the Governor of New York. 34, 252, 254.
Oct. 31, 1783. Gen. Howe's ex-
penses ; if his demands are granted,
there will be no end to them ; Mr. H.
desired to be very explicit with him ;
doubt if he starts out of Philadelphia
this winter. 34, 255.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
215
Nov. 5, 1783. MaH lost; Col. P.
delayed in visiting Philadelphia ; would
not be away when the British evacuate
New York ; Gen. Washington's Farewell
orders ; some zealous devotee will de-
clare that they proceeded from the direct
inspiration of Heaven ; wishes they
better corresponded with such an answer
as might be given; desired by Gen.
Knox to go to West Point to consult
on the answer ; guns for Count de
Grasse. 34, 256. [Bi. 1, 482.]
Nov. 5, 13, 1783. Sergeant Searl
takes guns for Count de Grasse and Mr.
H.'s negro boy to Philadelphia; dis-
charge of Brigade Quartermasters ;
Major Bochefontaine's horse ; letters
and papers for Mr. Morris ; just going
to West Point to present an answer to
Gen. Washington's address. 34, 258-
260.
Nov. 13, 1783. Estimates for
money ; forage ; Mr. Billings's account
for engraving brass guns ; wood cut by
soldiers to be sent to New York. 34,
261.
Nov. 16, 1783. Money wanted for
march of troops to New York, and for
celebration of the peace ; Gen. Washing-
ton has borrowed subsistence money for
officers of the Governor of New York ;
troops to take possession of the posts
as the British relinquish them; direc-
tions for printing answer to Gen. Wash-
ington's Address ; the celebration in
New York. 34, 264, 265. [Bi. 1, 485.]
— - Nov. 17, 1783. Quartermaster's
business ; account of the answer to Gen.
Washington's Farewell Address. 34,
267. [Bi. 1, 487.]
Dec. 25, 1783. Difficulty of ex-
changing notes for cash in New York ;
detachment of troops left there ; Col. P.
desirous to purchase new lands through
Gen. Muhlenberg. 34, 270.
— - Jan. 12, 1784. Col. P.'s intended
journey to Boston ; wagoners' clothing
accounts ; money. 34, 272, 273.
Mar. 15, 18, 1784. Business;
Miss White's passage from London.
34, 277, 279.
Apr. 3, 7, 1784. Pay roll of Lieut.
Grannis, director of artificers; under
control and pay of Quartermaster de-
partment ; baggage and effects of depart-
ment being removed to New York. 5,
326 ; 34, 280-283.
Sept. 22, 1784. Bequest to dispose
of whatever public property belonging
to Quartermaster department Mr. H.
may meet with on a journey. 34, 300.
Apr. 13, 14, 1785. Prices of land
certificates. 34, 304, 305.
Apr. 17, 1785. Land certificates;
ordinance for disposing of new lands
and exclusion of slavery. 34, 306.
Apr. 19, 1785. Land certificates ;
the report on the Western Territory;
Col. P. still thinks it the most eligible,
and if it be thrown aside, will think it
done in the interest of land-jobbers.
34, 307.
— - May 29, 1785. Business ; the land
ordinance ; Mr. King's motion to ex-
clude slavery after 1800. 34, 313.
Aug. 5, 1785. In regard to Col.
P/s application for the office of Treasurer
of the U. S. ; will not accept the post
of Indian Commissioner. 34, 320.
Aug. 8, 1785. On the office of
Treasurer; candidates for Indian Com-
missioner. 34, 322.
July 4, 9, 1786. Business and
accounts. 35, 8, 9.
Apr. 5, 1787. Col. P. within seven
miles of Wilkesbarre is induced to believe
he will not meet with much difficulty
from Franklin ; requests invoice of salt
forwarded. 57, 158.
Apr. 8, 1787. Bequest to pay bills
and attend to business of land of Jed.
Hide and A. Cleveland. 57, 162.
Apr. 28, 1787. Elections held in
Luzerne County ; John Franklin's career
at an end ; money due Mr. Hollenback.
57, 215.
May 29, 1787. The first courts in
Luzerne County held in tranquillity ;
John Franklin no longer in the settle-
ment ; lies told the people in regard to
the coming of the Commissioners ; bills
drawn. 57, 224.
Aug. 9, 1787. Trouble and dis-
trust caused by delay of the meeting of
Commissioners of land claims ; lies cir-
culated by John Franklin ; story of a
new State authorized by Governor of
Connecticut ; settlement at Newtown
in New York by Franklin's adherents ;
curious that both they and the warm
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Hodgdon, Samuel (continued).
Pennamites should equally aim at ob-
structing any peaceable solution of diffi-
culties ; affair of Mr. Marcy ; expediency
of establishing a store at Wyoming;
workmen wanted; experiences of a
. sheriff in serving a capias; effect of
meeting of the Commissioners in settling
doubts. 57, 245.
Aug. 12, 1787. Goods ordered
from Philadelphia; approval of the
ordinance of Congress for the govern-
ment of the Western Territory ; Col. P.
has no desire to go there, if he can live
peaceably in Wyoming ; land at Great
Bend ; reports of disturbances intended
by Franklin ; delay in Mr. Montgomery's
appointment caused by F. ; advertise-
ment of the Susquehanna County as to
land in Newport ; threats against Col.
P. 57, 249.
Aug. 26, 1787. Work of examin-
ing claims begun ; a terrible blow to
John Franklin; credulity of people in
believing his absurd statements ; offence
given by Col. P. in refusing to listen to
them; Col. P. prepared for all events
and determined to shoot down any one
who molests him ; plans of Franklin for
an independent State ; unreasonableness
of claimants. 57, 261.
Aug. 26, 1787. Information re-
ceived by Council of a conspiracy [for
an insurrection ?] probably true ; ex-
pedient to organize the militia and
appoint Col. Z. Butler to command it ;
matter of a store at Wyoming ; Col. P.'s
house ; lands at the Great Bend ; com-
missions. 57, 263.
Sept. 6, 1787. Goods arrived from
Philadelphia; three axle-trees broken in
the swamp ; a peaceable court held ; the
Grand Jury found two bills against Frank-
lin for breaches of the peace. 57, 275.
Sept. 15, 1787- Tract of land ,
for sale, discovered by E. Marcy ; busi-
ness ; in regard to a store at Wyoming.
35, 19. [Bi. 2, 289.]
Sept. 17, 21, 1787. Articles to be
procured in Philadelphia, and means of
transportation. 35, 21, 23. [Bi. 2, 290,
292.J
Oct. 19, 1787. Business commis-
sions for Wyoming. 35, 25. [Bi. 2,
314.]
Oct. 19, 1787. Col. P. has returned
as near Wyoming as Easton ; affairs at
Wilkesbarre quiet ; Col. P. much urged
to return, and has decided to do so ; his
children sent too hastily to Philadelphia
by Mrs. P. ; the outrage on Mr. Gore ;
everything expected to remain quiet
until the sheriff goes to turn out the
half-share men; absolute necessity of
troops being maintained by Pennsylvania
and New York. 57, 324.
Jan. 16, 1788. Col. P. will be in
Philadelphia for the settlement of his
accounts ; all quiet in Wyoming ; desire
that children should be sent home. 35,
33. [Bi. 2, 369.]
Jan. 22, 1788. Directions for Col.
P.'s children's return from Philadelphia ;
request for articles wanted. 35, 35.
[Bi. 2, 370.]
Feb. 29, 1788. Account of Col.
P.'s journey back to Wyoming. 35,
39. [Bi. 2, 375.]
Mar. 10, 1788. County courts per-
fectly quiet ; Franklin's adherents behav-
ing perfectly well as jurymen ; believe
they mean to submit to the law ; busi-
ness ; request for goods to be sent, coarse
woollens and linens, to exchange for
lumber. 58, 11.
Mar. 16, 1788. Commissions;
rumor of the repeal of the Confirming
Law ; opinion of some of Franklin's ad-
herents that it was time he was arrested ;
vigilance necessary to prevent his escape.
58, 16.
Apr. 25, 1788. Sending deed to
be recorded ; settlers on some new lands
returned discouraged. 35, 41.
Apr. 27, 1788. Johnson's deed;
measures to be taken with George, a
mulatto servant. 35, 43.
May 18, 1788. In regard to the
sale of new lands ; a little patience neces-
sary until new roads are opened ; people
nocking into Tioga from all quarters
and the half-share men taking posses-
sion ; indecision of the government the
same as for the past eighteen years and
injustice done thereby; Col. P.'s debts
and embarrassment for money. 6, 1.
May 30, 1788. Request to be in-
formed, if certain letters, entrusted to
Mr. Jenkins, have been delivered;
report of force used by Franklin's friends
HISTORICAL INDEX.
217
to obtain possession of lands ; Mr. Jen-
kins justifies the use of force ; the wish
of all honest men that Franklin should
not be admitted to bail. 58, 22.
Aug. 10, 1788. Papers of location
of land of Ebenezer Marcy. 58, 93.
Aug. 17, 1788. Account of Col.
P/s letter to Council [P. Muhlenberg,
Aug. 9] ; recommends its not being
made public; if troops are sent, it
should be promptly ; advice of the
judges that the insurgents should be
indicted only for riot. 58, 98.
Aug. 19, 1788. Request for blank
recognizances ; more evidence appearing
against the old men of Wyoming ; the
line of Northumberland and Luzerne
Counties settled. 58, 107.
Aug. 26, 1788. More of the rioters
giving themselves up ; attempt of Hol-
lenback to arrest John Hyde. 58, 122.
Nov. 9, 1788. Account of the trial
and sentences of rioters at Wilkesbarre :
the Chief Justice told them that in any
European country, they would all be
hanged for treason ; Franklin not ready
for trial and taken back to Philadelphia ;
satisfaction of judges with the conduct
of juries and people. 58, 149.
Nov. 15, 1788. Money wanted to
purchase a cow; the Federal election.
35, 51.
Dec. 10, 1788. Cloth to be sent;
anecdote of Councillor Dennison; Mr.
Wilson for prothonotary of Philadelphia
County. 35, 53.
Jan 11, 1789. New lands ; not to
be brought into cultivation by Pennsyl-
vanians; New Englanders must settle
the country; the election in Luzerne
County ; commissions for purchases.
35, 55.
Jan. 13, 1789. Commissions. 35,57.
Jan. 20, 1789. Col. P. has sent to
Mr. Clymer a draught of a new bill for
confirming Wyoming lands; has pro-
posed that claims to land acquired since
the Trenton decree, shall be ascertained
only, but not. confirmed until the As-
sembly see their extent. 58, 165.
Jan. 24, 1789. More land bought ;
Col. P. expects to pay for most of it
with liis crop of hemp; progress of
house; commissions. 35,58. [Bi. 2,
426.]
Jan. 31, 1789. Request to find
money to pay Mr. Hollenback's debt ;
Mr. H. is a good neighbor and has acted
genteelly ; hopes that merchandise asked
for can be sent while sleighing lasts.
35, 59.
Feb. 3, 1789. Business ; commis-
sions ; brickmaker wanted. 35, 61.
Apr. 28, May 3, 15, 1789. Busi-
ness ; scarcity of grain ; what there
was, the whiskey distillers have con-
verted into poison. 35, 68-71.
July 27, 1789. Mr. Cooper's sales
of land for Mr. Morris and others ; iron
ore discovered in many places. 35,
73.
Apr. 12, 1790. Recommending
Ephraim Sandford and his business.
35, 90.
Apr. 16, 1790. New road to Wyo-
ming ; some people in the county alarmed
over the repeal of the Confirmation Law ;
Franklin and his party rejoice because
they expect the Susquehanna claim will
be tried in a Federal Court; believe the
people will remain quiet. 58, 272.
June 21, 1790. No prospect of
any interruption of the peace of the
county; the spirit of improvement
seems not at all abated by the repeal of
the Confirming Law. 58, 276.
Sept. 8, 1790. Directions for Ind-
ian goods ; tin plate to be sent to Wyo-
ming. 35, 98, 100.
Nov. 11, 1790. Col. P. waiting
for the assembling of the Indians at
Tioga ; Mr. Ellicott's mission to Presqu'
Isle ; attempts by the British agents at
Niagara to prevent the Indians attend-
ing the treaty ; Pennsylvania lands. 35,
102.
Jan. 20, 1791. Sleigh, harness and
saddle to be sent from Philadelphia ;
petition of inhabitants of Northampton
County against the excise. 35, 107.
Feb. 28, 1791. Col. P.'s reasons
for declining the post of Quartermaster-
General in campaign against the North-
west Indians ; opinions of Indians ; mis-
representations concerning them made
by land-jobbers. 35, 109, 112. [Bi.
2, 484.]
Sept. 20, 1797. Business ; North-
umberland County lands taxed; yellow
fever in Trenton, N. J. 7, 203.
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Hodgdon, Samuel (continued).
Sept. 21, Oct. 9, 1797. Concerning
supplies, guns, colors, etc. for Algerine
frigate Crescent. 7, 209, 286.
Oct. 12, 1797- Request to receive
box for Col. P. from brig Cicero. 7,
298.
Oct. 20, 1797. Approving claim of
B. H. Phillips for relief of American
seamen. 7, 351.
Aug. 8, 1798. Order for cannon
belonging to corvette Cassius. 9, 163.
Aug. 29, 1798. Order for articles
to be forwarded to Mississippi territory.
9, 241.
Sept. 25, 1798. Death of Mr.
Graydon, clerk to the Treasurer, of
yellow fever ; he has lived close to the
landing place, at Lamberton, of persons
and goods from Philadelphia. 9, 385.
Oct. 5, 1798. Business. 9, 428.
Oct. 19, 1798. Letter of B. H.
Phillips ; the Dutch entirely subject to
Prance as regards neutrals. 9, 485.
Sept. 30, 1799. Warrant for money
remitted by Jos. Yznardi to D. Hum-
phreys. 12, 130.
Oct. 12, 1799. Notes at the Bank
of the U. S. ; arrival of the President;
illness of Mrs. Pickering. 12, 172.
July 5, 6, 1800. Memorandum of
commissions to be attended to. 13.
560.
July 26, 1800. In regard to a salt-
spring on Mr. H.'s laud. 13, 564, 566.
Apr. 26, 1801. Desiring to make
an exchange of lands, owned by Mr. H.,
Col. P., and Mr. T. Coxe, in order to
make a farm for T. P., Jr. 14, 7.
Jane 7, 1801. Request to go with
Col. P. to examine lands at the Great
Bend ; directions for buying a wagon
and horses to take Col. P.'s family to
Boston. 38, 57-
Nov. 19, 1802. Concerning Col.
P.'s transfer of Starucca land to his son,
T. P., Jr. 14, 12.
Nov. 21,1802. Pennsylvania lands ;
remittance to T. P. , Jr. ; mistake in
post-offices ; stock in public funds. 14,
13.
Feb. 18, 1803. Malice and mis-
representation of report of Committee
of Congress in regard to payments and
negotiations with Yznardi and D. Hum-
phreys; Dr. Craigie and his embarrass-
ments ; inquiries about Pennsylvania
lands, and other business. 14, 14.
Apr. 6, 1803. Approaciiing journey
with William Pickering to Starucca,
through Concord, Lancaster, Stock-
bridge, and Hudson ; affairs of T. P., Jr.
14, 16.
May 11, 1803. Return from Sta-
rucca ; Pennsylvania lands ; renewal of
difficulties with Connecticut claimants;
hopes that the State of Pennsylvania
will act with decision against them.
14, 18.
June 18, 1803. ^ Providing for pur-
chase of Mr. Tench Coxe's share of
Starucca land. 14, 19.
Mar. 15, 1806. In regard to Col.
P.'s vote on the ca§e of Nicklin and
Griffith's ship America; Gen. S. Smith
and his dishonesty ; anecdote in regard
to the memorial of the merchants of
Baltimore. 14, 155.
Apr. 5, 1810. Land tax business
with Col. Carrington; accounts of D.
Humphreys. 38, 180.
Dec. 25, 1814. Col. P. is willing
to sell his Sugar Creek lands, but will
not exchange them for certificates of
war loans ; will have nothing to do with
war loans ; the war would have been
ended in 1813, but for three foreigners,
Parish, Girard, and Astor, who sub-
scribed to war loans when native capi-
talists refused ; probable British expedi-
tion against New Orleans ; consequences
of the capture of that place. 15, 75.
Jan. 19, Peb. 12, 1824. Taxes on
Virginia lands. 15, 342, 345.
Hodgdon, Samuel, recommendation of, for
office of Commissary-General of Military
Stores, 5, 205 ; (H. Knox), 39, 261
(B. Flower), 262 ; (Board op War),
279 ; his valuable services to the armies,
1777, 1778 (S. Hodgdon), 33, 377.
Hodge, Abraham, of Halifax, N. C. Apr.
2, 30, 1799. In regard to publishing
the laws of the U. S. in Mr. H.'s paper, j
10, 556, 646.
Aug. 13, 1799. Laws of this ses-
sion of Congress not to be published in
Raleigh newspaper. 11, 605.
Hodge, Dr. Hugh Lenox, of Philadelphia, j
1796-1873. Mar. 27, 1823. Answer i
to Col. P.'s criticism on his oration!
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219
before the Philadelphia Medical Society.
32, 5.
Hodge, Dr. Hugh Lenox. Mar. 16, 1823.
Thanks for copy of address sent him ;
criticisms of some sentiments advanced
therein ; claims of liberal Christianity.
15, 300.
Hodges, John, and Manning, Richard,
of Salem. Aug. 11, Dec. 4, 1778. Re-
quest to inquire for and dispose of
schooner Gen. Wolfe, of Salem, left at
Philadelphia. 39, 157, 159.
May 17, 1779. Business of schooner
Gen. Wolfe. 39, 172.
Hodges, John. Sept. 7, 22, 1779. Ac-
counts and remittance. 5, 141.
Hodges 8f Manning. Sept. 6, 1779. Ac-
counts of schooner Gen. Wolfe settled.
5, 138, 139.
Hodgkinson, Capt. Peter. Dec. 19, 1785.
Commissions for purchases in China.
5, 378.
Hoffman, Jacob, of Alexandria, Va.
Jan. 13, 1804. In regard to a sailor
named Chester, who had stolen Col. P.'s
hat. 43, 15.
Hoffmann, Joseph Ogden, of New York.
June 15, 1797- Business of Capt. J.
Clarke. 6, 355.
Hoffman, Nicholas, & Co., of New York.
Aug. 18, 1794. Certificate of delivery
of Indian goods to Col. John McKinstry.
62,141.
Hoge, John, of Washington, Pa., 1760-
1824. June 28, 1798. In regard to
aliens holding commissions in the militia,
and the danger to be expected in the
western part of Pennsylvania and Vir-
ginia from certain Irishmen, especially
one John Connell, in case of a rupture
with Prance. 22, 246.
Holker, . Jan. 15, 1800. Begging
for assistance in obtaining certificates
from the offices of the French Navy
Department in regard to his accounts.
13, 104.
Holker, privateer, owned by B. McClenag-
han (/. Pickering). 5, 125.
Holland, Col. [Samuel ?], taken in chains
from Boston to Exeter, 1777 (N. P.
Sergeant). 17, 22.
Holland, memoranda concerning the repre-
sentations of its dissatisfaction with the
treaty with Great Britain of 1794, made
at the instance of the French govern-
ment, 37, 158 ; 41, 348 ; account of the
dictation of a constitution to, by France
{J. Adams), 37, 244 ; state of the gov-
ernment of, under the French partv,
1798 (W. Y. Murray), 22, 262; un-
founded complaints of, against the U. S.
government, for publication of Mr. J. Q.
Adams's letter, 1798 (R. G. Van Pola-
nen), 8, 305; (W. V. Murray), 324;
existing relations with other nations to
be maintained, 344 ; French Directory
in (H. Dearborn), 354 ; resentment of
French government that the U. S. would
not be treated like (/. Q. Adams), 37,
106 ; a Stadtholder not necessary in,
for peace with Great Britain (R. G. Van
Polanen), 10, 396; arret of the Dir-
ectory of, to put an end to outrages of
French privateers, 1799 (B. H. Phil-
lips), 11, 556 ; secret expedition to,
from England, 1799 (TV. V. Murray),
12, 7 ; (/. Q. Adams), 176 ; surrender
of Dutch fleet (B. H. Phillips), 186 ;
government of, indefatigable to prevent
a rupture between France and the U. S.
(W. V. Murray), 24, 73; to, 11, 278 ;
offer to mediate between the U. S. and
France, 1798 (W. V. Murray), 23, 15 ;
to, 10, 303 ; not in a situation to medi-
ate impartially, and offer to be refused
(W. V. Murray), 23, 16 ; new constitu-
tion of, 1799 (R. G. Van Polanen);
24, 93 ; observations on the war be-
tween Great Britain and, 1664-5, 46, 47.
HOLLENBACK, JOHN, AND OTHERS, of
Luzerne County, Pa. Jan., 1787. Oath
of allegiance to the State of Pennsyl-
vania. 57, 97.
Hollenback, John, of Wilkesbarre. Sept.
11, 1789. Although Col. P. has en-
trusted the people with ten dozen scythes
to be paid for after harvest, he now
wants bread himself; request for a
bushel of wheat and two of rye on ac-
count. 58, 193.
Hollenback, Matthias. Aug. 15, 1788.
Account of an attempt to arrest John
Hyde, one of the persons who kidnapped
Col. P. 58, 96.
Hollenback, Matthias. May 18, 1795. Ac-
knowledgement of payment of counsel
fees in Wyoming laud cases by Mr. H
58, 349.
Nov. 21, 1797- Capt. Seely and
I lands on Sugar Creek. 7, 450.
220
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Hollingsworth, Col. H, of Elkton, Md.
Aug. 30, 1798. Regretting inability to
supply more copies of Instructions and
Despatches. 9, 249.
Hotting sworth, Zebulon, U. S. District-
Attorney, Baltimore. May 17, 1799.
Requesting instant attention to case of
Charles Willcocks, an American, guilty of
assisting French privateers. 11, 94.
May 30, 1799. About M. Lenor-
mand and Charles Willcocks ; Lenormand
to be discharged. 11, 186.
Aug. 12, 1799. Request to ex-
amine the Baltimore American and pro-
secute for libels on the government. 11,
603.
Feb. 22 1800. Application for
nolle prosequi in case of Robert Fisher
granted. ■ 13, 214.
Hollens, John. July 20, 1798. From J.
Wagner. About property on board
privateer Incroyable, plundered from
American ships. 9, 68.
Holmes, Rev. Abiel, 1763-1837. May
15, 1826. Asking Col. P.'s acceptance
of Mr. H.'s Memoir of the French
Protestants. 32, 209.
Holmes, John, of Baltimore. Feb. 7, 1799.
No vacancy in consulship at Havanna
for Capt. De Butts. 10, 357.
■ Apr. 10, 1799. Regretting wrong
idea conveyed to Mr. Lague by letter
of Nov. 17, 1798 ; ship Harmony cannot
be restored. 10, 579.
Holmes, William, a Stockbridge Indian.
Dec. 2, 1794. Request for assistance
in obtaining Revolutionary bounty
money. 62, 110.
Holt, William, of Williamsburg, Va.
Sept. 14, 1784. Request for assistance
in regard to estate of his brother, John
Holt. 40, 140.
Holt, William. Feb. 3,1785. With letter
from Col. Hamilton, in regard to the
estate of John Holt. 5, 347-
Holten, Dr. Samuel, of Danvers, Mass.,
1738-1816. May 24, 1775. Decision
of the Committee for Essex County that
the Registry of Deeds shall be removed
from Salem to Topsfield ; request of the
Committee to be informed how much
money is due from the town of Salem to
the Province. 39, 114.
Nov. 3, 1775. Miss Ellery's negro;
congratulations, on P.'s appointment as
Judge of Court of Common Pleas
in the militia. 5, 27. [Bi. 1, 91.]
Dec. 4, 1784. Inquiry whether
Col. P. would accept a seat at the Trea-
sury Board. 18, 215.
Dec. 11, 1784. In regard to the
Treasury Board and Secretaryship of
War. 18, 216.
Dec. 16, 1801. Advising Col. P.
to close the bargain for the lease of a
farm in Danvers. 26, 268.
Feb. 13, 1804. Satisfaction with
decisions of Massachusetts and Delaware
in regard to so-called amendment to the
Constitution; popularity gained by the
government by the peaceful acquisition
of Louisiana ; New England's influence
lost. 27, 52.
Jan. 30, 1805. In regard to farms
in Danvers. 27, 125.
Holten, Dr. Samuel. Oct. 16, 1775. Col.
P.'s defence of himself against attack for
opinions given on militia affairs. 5, 25.
[Bi. 1, 89.]
Nov. 15, 1775. In answer to Dr.
H.'s letter of Nov. 3 ; thanks for con-
gratulations. 5, 27. [Bi. 1, 92.]
Dec. 7, 1784. In regard to appoint-
ment at Treasury Board. 5, 341. [Bi.
1, 499.]
Jan. 26, 1785. Declining seat at
Treasury Board. 5, 343. [Bi. 1,
501.]
Oct. 4, 1806. Letter from T. P.,
Ebenezer Marsh, and John Tread well,
Justices of the Court of Common Pleas,
setting forth, in a friendly manner, Dr.
Holten's unfitness for a seat on the
bench, on account of deafness. 14,
157 [copy].
Holten, Samuel, Jr. May 1, 1775. Re-
signation of his office as Major in Col.
P.'s regiment, on account of ill-health.
56, 28.
Holyoke, Dr. Edward Augustus, of
Salem, 1728-1829. Feb., 1826. Mem-
orandum concerning the weather of
1762-3. 16, 103.
Oct. 28, 1826. On the character of
Dr. Joseph Orne. 32, 237.
Holyoke, Dr. Edward A. Feb. 10, 1826.
Request for information concerning the
weather from 1760-63; account of the
attempt to raise wheat in Salem, and its
destruction by mildew. 16, 102.
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221
Home, Capt. Rodham, R. N., outrages on
U. S. sovereignty in Rhode Island by
the Africa, 1795 (P. Bond), 6, 105 ;
35, 215, 232, 251; (A. Fenner), 35,
216, 235, 236 ; (/. Q. Adams), 254 ;
(W. A. Deas), 258; (R. King), 36,
294.
Hoomes, John, of Bowling Green. Mar.
25, 1800. Requesting passport and
letters of introduction to Envoys in
Trance for his son. 26, 63.
Hoops, Major Adam. Apr. 23, 1822. Re-
collections of the battle of Monmouth,
and Gen. Lee's censure of Gen. Scott.
44, 244.
July 14, 1827- Recollections in
regard to the battle of Monmouth, and
Gen. Lee. 32, 300.
Sept. 13, 1827. Farther recollec-
tions of the battles of Monmouth and
of Germantown. 32, 306.
Hope, Prize, case of, 1780 (W. Pal-
frey), 18, 42, 51; to, 5, 189; (G.
Williams), 17, 309, 311, 313 ; to, 5,
146; (S. Hodgdon), 39, 197, 199;
(Mease 8f Caldwell), 5, 184, 188 ; (S.
Caldwell), 185.
Hope, ship, taken at Cape of Good Hope,
by British cruisers, 1798 (I. Clason), 10,
458; (R. King), 474; (/. Ferrers),
11, 6.
■ Hopestill, sloop, illegally condemned for
want of sea-letter, 1799 (W. E. Rulings),
11, 106.
Hopkins, George P., Printer, of New
York. Sept., 1827. Whitney & Wat-
son's edition of the Federalist; correc-
tions in later editions. 44, 307.
Hopkins, George F. Oct. 6, 1828. Col.
P. only undertook to write the life of
Hamilton, because two attempts had
failed ; it would be premature to make
any arrangements as to printing. 16,
318.
Hopkins, G. F. & Co , New York. Peb.
12, 1798. From J. Wagner. Circular
in regard to Acts of Congress to be
published. 8, 124.
Hopkins, John, of Richmond, Ya. Apr.
8, 1808. Jefferson's letters to Callender
in Mr. Wolcott's possession ; a copy of
The Prospect before us to be procured
of Judge Chase or Mr. Harper; the
letters very important and should be
preserved with great care. 28, 276.
Jan. 30, 1809. Asking for the loan
of Jefferson's letters to Callender; and
inquiring the reason of Mr. Harrison's
being rejected as loan officer of Virginia.
29, 67.
June 28, 1811. in regard to doc-
ument giving account of the affair of
Mr. Jefferson and Col. and Mrs. Walker.
29, 465.
July 15, 1811. Transmitting Col.
John Nicholas's account of the affair of
Mr. Jefferson and Col. and Mrs. Walker.
29, 471.
Feb. 9, 1812. In regard to Jeffer-
son's flight before Tarleton and his
resignation of the governorship in 1781 ;
has good reason to think he tried to
make his peace with Great Britain, but
no proof of it can be found ; affair of
Mrs. Walker; Mr. Giles's profligate
character ; ordinary intellect of Mr.
Monroe. 30, 15.
Apr. 22, 1812. Jefferson's letters
to Callender; they were given by Cal-
lender to Augustine Davis, who lent
them to Mr. Randolph ; Mr. H. has the
originals in his own possession at pres-
ent; Massachusetts and Virginia elec-
tions. 30, 35.
Feb. 27, 1817. Patrick Henry's
opinion of Jefferson ; cannot remember
his making remark alluded to by Col.
P. ; Mr. Henry has seen letter written
to Archibald Blair, and will obtain it if
possible. 31, 191.
Mar. 11, 1817. With copies of
letters from Washington and Patrick
Henry to Archibald Blair; Henry's
opinion of Jefferson; expressions of
respect and affection on Col. P.'s retire-
ment to private life. 31, 197.
Sept. 3, 1819. Account of his own
life ; his health ; degeneracy of the
times, when a man like Monroe can be
the successor of Washington. 31, 279.
Hopkins, John. June 27, 1811. Request
for facts as to the reported flight of Mr.
Jefferson from Richmond before the
British army, also in the affair with Col.
and Mrs. Walker ; subscriptions for
Gen. Lee's History. 14, 342.
July 11, 1811. Thanks for atten-
tion to Col. P.'s request ; directions for
forwarding papers ; praise of Harvard
College. 14, 344.
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Hopkins, John (continued').
■ Jan. 23, 1812. Request for infor-
mation in regard to Mr. Jefferson's
reputed flight before the British army in
Virginia and resignation of the Governor-
ship ; Gen. Lee's book ; asks for opinion
of Mr. Monroe. 14, 379.
Feb. 26, 1817. Inquiry as to Mr.
H.'s having been the person who re-
peated Patrick Henry's remark concern-
ing Jefferson's corruption of Madison ;
M. considered a greater hypocrite than
Jefferson by Mr. Wagner, when Chief-
Clerk of the State Department ; desire
to obtain copy of Henry's letter to
Archibald Blair, giving his opinion of
Jefferson. 15, 139.
Feb. 28, 1817. Thanks for prompt
reply to letter of the 26th; Col. P.'s
inquiries made in the interest of truth ;
desire to obtain Patrick Henry's letter
to Archibald Blair; health and mental
condition. 15, 141.
Mar 31, 1817. Thanks for Mr.
H.'s kindness in obtaining copies of
letters from Washington and Patrick
Henry to Archibald Blair ; Mr. Jeffer-
son's religious opinions. 15, 145.
Aug. 21, 1819. Copy of pamphlet
containing Col. P.'s experiences at Wy-
oming committed to Mr. Lee for Col.
Ho ; death of Elizabeth (Pickering)
Dorsey. 15, 180.
Hopkins, John, removed by President Jef-
ferson from the office of Commissioner
of Loans of Virginia, to make way for
Meriwether Jones (J. Nicholas). 29,
473.
Hopkins, Samuel Miles, of New York,
1772-1837. Mar. 12,1814. Mr. Clay's
remark that " he and his party intended
to have the war go on." 30, 245.
Mar. 17, 1814. Account of a visit
to Philadelphia ; was unable to find Mr.
Rawle at home, it being Court time ; -
Judge Peters returning to the old sub-
ject of the mangel-wurzel root ; his ad-
miration of florin grass, and his beautiful
hemlock hedges ; Col. P.'s name an ex-
cellent introduction to Mr. Joseph
Cooper ; the national loan will not fill
up and no money will be obtained. 30,
249.
Aug. 28, 1824. Inquiries in regard
to maize, or Indian corn. 32, 95.
Hopkinson, Joseph, of Philadelphia,
1770-1842. Jan. 13, 1808. Perilous
condition into which the country is
brought by Jefferson's cowardly and
secretive policy ; indignation excited by
the Embargo ; Gen. Wilkinson ; Mr.
Adams's attack on the judiciary disap-
proved. 28, 157.
May 25, 1808. Satisfaction on
reading Col. P.'s correspondence with
his " very learned and genteel Gov-
ernor"; who is this Gov. Sullivan?
what assemblage of workmen put to-
gether such a Governor ? where was he
educated as a scholar and a gentleman ?
P. must not presume to despise and
pity Pennsylvania and her Irishmen,
while Massachusetts has such a Gov-
ernor; the Embargo. 28, 33L
■ Jan. 29, 1827. In answer to letter
of Col. P. in regard to an error in Mar-
shall's Life of Washington concerning the
battle of Princeton ; is surprised at the
accuracy of Col. P.'s recollection; dem-
onstrates Gen. W.'s movements in that
attack ; Col. P.'s grandson, Dr. Charles
Pickering. 32, 277.
Hopkinson, Joseph. May 5, 1798. In-
structions for treaty with Oneida Indians.
8, 405.
Sept. 2, 1827. Question as to the
authenticity of a Quaker's remark about
Dr. Franklin, "Friend Joseph, did
thee ever know Dr. Franklin to be in
the minority ? " Dr. F.'s behavior at the
Constitutional convention illustrates the
anecdote. 16, 213.
Hopkinson, Joseph, a candidate for agency
to Commissioners under the 7th article
of the British treaty, 1797 (/. Adams).
7, 97.
Hops, on the cultivation of (V. Maxcy).
16, 161.
Horn, William. Oct. 9, 1791. Request
for assistance in obtaining arrears of
pay as wagoner. 41, 26.
Hornell, George, of Newtown Point, Pa.
Oct. 28, 1790. Offer to supply provi-
sions for Seneca Indians on their journey
to Tioga, to meet Col. P. 60, 52.
Horry, Charles L. Pinckney. Sept. 26,
1799. To Jacob Read. Asking for as-
sistance in obtaining the post of Secre-
tary to the Embassy to France. 25,
212.
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HISTORICAL INDEX.
223
Horses, difficulty of obtaining for the
public service, 1781 (67. Washington),
33, 397; number required for campaign
of 1782 (67. Washington'), 34, 7; return
of, Oct, 1780, 56, 217, 218 ; list of, of
officers entitled to forage, 309 ; attempt
of Erencli Consul at Norfolk to prevent
shipment of, by British, 1796 (6?. Wash-
ington), 36, 17; (Robert Brooke), 19,
22 ; (P. Bond), 24.
Horsey, Outerbridge, of Delaware, 1777-
1842. Notes of his speech on the West
Florida Bill. 54, 298.
Horsfield, Joseph, of Bethlehem, Pa.
Oct. 9, 1788. On a new road from
"Wind Gap to Luzerne ; request for Col.
P.'s observations on the subject. 6, 3.
Eorsfield, Joseph. Jan. 13, 1798. Ac-
counts, 8, 67 ; Nov. 27? about suit with
W. Ross, 9, 652.
Hosack, David, M.D, of New York,
1769-1835. Jan. 13, 1814. Col. P.
elected an honorary member of the New
York Historical Society ; thanks for Col.
P.'s exertions in procuring the printing
of supernumerary copies of U. S. doc-
uments, and inquiry into the possibility
of having duplicate copies of all medals
struck off. 30, 190.
■ Mar. 23, 1814. Public documents
for New York Historical Society ; re-
quest to have them separately packed;
thanks for criticism on Dr. H.'s intro-
ductory discourse. 30, 257.
Eowck, Dr. David. Jan. 18,1814. Thanks
for and criticisms of Dr. H.'s intro-
ductory discourse ; Dr. Rush ; apology
for criticisms ; acknowledgment of noti-
fication of Col. P.'s election to the New
York Historical Society ; public doc-
uments for the Society. 15, 3, 4.
Feb. 6, 1826. Remarks on vision
and eyeglasses. 16, 94.
Feb. 8, 1826. On the cultivation
of vegetables, landscape gardening,
flowers, and gooseberries. 16, 96.
Hosmer, Dr. Timothy, of" Farmington,
Conn., 1740-1820. Feb. 2, 1787. To
John P. Schott. Movements of the
Regulators of Shays's insurrection ; the
confusion of New England advantageous
to the Susquehannah settlement in any
event ; prospect of a monarchical govern-
ment and the extinction of all State
lines ; would rather have a trial before
majesty, though he were a Nero or Calig-
ula ; remonstrances against allowing
Col. P. to persuade the people to hold
an election at Wyoming, and to submit
to the laws of Pennsylvania ; counselling
resistance and an appeal to Congress.
57, 123.
Houdin, Capt. Michael Gabriel, a French
officer, appointed to accompany Col.
Procter on his mission to the Western
Indians, 1791. 60, 35-
Hough, George, Printer of Concord, N. H.
Apr. 3, May 7, 1799. About printing
the laws of the U. S. 11, 53, 557.
Jan. 2, 1800. Printing of laws of
U. S. should be given to a Portsmouth,
rather than a Concord, paper, Ports-
mouth being more of a commercial town.
13, 9.
Mar. 11, 1800. Laws of U. S.
relating to commerce to be printed at
Portsmouth ; all others at Concord. 13,
262.
Houston, William C, and otheiis,
Commissioners.
{See Whipple, William, and others.)
Howard, John, his account of Col. P.'s
exertions in raising and drilling a com-
pany in Salem, 1774. 53, 60£.
Hovey, Joseph, of Haverhill, Mass. ?
Mar. 25, 1812. Account of being shown
the certificate signed by T. M. Joy with
the false name of Nathaniel Emery, accus-
ing Col. P. of treasonable practices.
44, 17, 27.
Howard, Gen. John Eager, of Baltimore,
1752-1827. Jan. 29, 1827. On the
battle of Germautown ; correcting some
inaccuracies in statements of the different
historians. 32, 270.
Aug. 13, 1827. Will be glad to
answer any further questions in regard
to the battle of Germantown ; hopes Col.
P. will visit Mr. Chew there before leav-
ing Philadelphia. 32, 302.
Howard, Gen. John Eager. Mar. 13, 1S00.
Letters to be delivered to Mr. Reddel-
moser, and by him forwarded to Sir
Hyde Parker, respecting impressed sea-
men. 13, 268.
May 10, 1800. Right of William
Finnie to patent of land in Virginia
defective. 13, 494.
Feb. 10, 1827. In answer to Gen.
H.'s letter on the battle of Germantown ;
224
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Howard, Gen. John "Eager {continued').
Judge Johnson's account of the miscon-
duct of Pulaski in going to sleep ; for-
tunate that Judge Johnson published
Gen. Pinckney's letter, which although
intended to substantiate the charge,
completely vindicates Pulaski; further
remarks on the battle. 16, 181.
Howe, Gen. Robert, of North Caroliua,
1732-1785. His unreasonable claim for
private expenses, 1783 (£. Hodgdon).
34, 223, 255.
Howe, Dr. Samuel G., account of, 1828
(N. Hale). 44, 314.
Howe, Sir William, 1729-1814. Sept.
12, 1777. To Gen. Washington.
About American prisoners and wounded
who need more attention than he is able
to afford them ; any surgeons Gen. W.
may send will be permittted to attend
them. 39, 138 [copy].
Howe, Sir William, movements of, in New
Jersey, 1777 (/. Pickering). 5, 49,
60, 63.
Howe, Lieut., Brigade Quartermaster.
June 8, 1781. Tent-poles to be properly
made, and always removed with tents.
5, 254.
Howell, David, of Rhode Island, 1747-
1826. Oct. 1, 1796. Application for
office of U. S. District Judge in Rhode
Island. 41, 304.
Jan. 3, 1799. Concerning his sal-
ary as Commissioner on the St. Croix
boundary. 24, 3.
Howell, David. May 27, 1796. Appoint-
ment as Commissioner to decide the St.
Croix boundary ; suggestions as to Mr.
T. Barclay, the British Commissioner;
Judge Sullivan appointed Agent ; rec-
ommends expedition in concocting a
plan of action. 36, 69 [copy].
May 28, 1796. Appointment of a
scientific man on the St. Croix commis-
sion, and instruments required. 36,
70 [copy],
Aug. 2, 3, 1796. In regard to the
choice of the third Commissioner on the
St. Croix boundar}', and the question of
unanimity or majority. 36, 181, 186
[copy].
Aug. 6, 1796. Statement by Judge
Sullivan that Mr. Barclay, the British
Commissioner on the St. Croix boundary,
is a large proprietor of the very land in
question ; impossibility of his remaining
a Commissioner under those circum-
stances ; question of the astronomer and
surveyor going to Halifax. 36, 190.
Nov. 25, 1796. Results of the St.
Croix commission highly satisfactory;
fortunate that one of our own citizens was
chosen the third Commissioner; what-
ever their decisions, Americans will have
no right to complain. 36, 300 [copy].
Aug. 1, 1797. In regard to salary
as Commissioner on the St. Croix
boundary. 7, 5.
July 28, 1798. Question of Judge
H.'s salary not yet decided. 9, 121.
Howell, David, recommended for Commis-
sioner on the St. Croix boundary (G.
Washington), 36, 64; question of his
salary (/. Adams), 7, 8 ; (/. Sullivan),
24, 337.
Howell, Reading. May 19, 1788.
Requesting geographical materials for
his map of Pennsylvania. 40, 248.
Howell, Richard, Governor of New
Jersey, 1753-1802. Dec. 4, 1798. Con-
cerning cannon; doubtful if the parsi-
mony of the State will allow its being
cast ; brass guns preferable ; the navy,
artillery, and cavalry, most important in
dealing with France. 23, 347.
Howell, Richard. July 13, 1798. French
prisoners taken by the Delaware. 9, 36.
Dec. 2, 1799. Notification of send-
ing of Acts of Congress. 12, 410.
Hoyt, Gen. Epapheas, of Deerfield, Mass.,
1765-1850. Mar. 4, 1799. Submitting
his work on military discipline for Col.
P.'s approbation. 24, 136.
Hoyt 8f Tom, of New York. Jan. 24, 1800.
Their claim for condemnation of schooner
Nymph to be entered in Court of Ap-
peals at Madrid, but not much justice
to be expected. 13, 121.
Hubbard, Nehemiah, Deputy Quarter-
master. Jan. 13, 1781. Regretting Mr.
Hubbard's unwillingness to serve longer
as Deputy Quartermaster ; great diffi-
culty in finding one to act in Con-
necticut, occasioned by a misunderstand-
ing as to the conditions of contracts ;
explains the system of specie certificates ;
Col. P. would resign his commission if
obliged to do business on any but a
specie basis ; injustice of expecting it,
in making contracts.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
225
Hubbel, W. £., of Hudson, N. Y. ? May
1, 1800. From J. Wagner. Applica-
tion Las been made for the release of
Ephraim Hubbel, an impressed seaman.
13, 446.
Hubley, Bernard, Jr., Lieutenant, of
Northumberland County, Pa. Sept. 9,
1790. Advice given Mr. King; the
President's messenger to the Senecas, to
proceed to Tioga by way of Wyoming,
rather than by Mancey, as he was in-
formed that the Walkers talked of put-
ting him out of the way, as a witness
against them for the murder at Pine
Creek, and he might be waylaid. 61, 21.
Huger, Francis Kinloch, of South Caro-
lina, 1773-1855. June 24, 1795. Ac-
count written to his mother of his
unsuccessful attempt to assist La Payette
to escape from Olmutz. 20, 75.
Huger, Francis Kinloch, a prisoner in
Austria with M. de Lafayette (F. Kin-
loch). 35, 275.
Huger, Mr., a candidate for the Treasurer-
ship of the Mint, 1797 (/. Adams). 7,
167.
Hughes, Col. Hugh. Oct. 28, 1780. Ex-
plaining his letter of Oct. 23, and asking
for explanation of Col. P.'s of the 27th.
18, 53.
Nov. 5, 1780. Dr. Thorn's house
at New Hackensack for Col. P.'s family,
18, 57. [Bi. 1, 270.]
■ Nov. 17, 1780. Stores for house.
18, 61.
Nov. 25, 1780. To Col. Udny
Hay on the question of forage, and the
need of an assistant. 18, 65.
Nov. 26, 1780. Transfer of stores
to new Quartermaster-General Depart-
ment ; forage. . 18, 63.
Apr. 23, 1781. To Capt. Dennis
Maguire, Superintendent of King's
Perry. Instructions as to the Perry,
enlisting ferrymen, rates of ferriage,
etc. 56, 243.
Sept. 22,1781. To Mrs. Pickering.
Reports of defeat of Admiral Graves off
the Chesapeake, and of Cornwallis's
surrender. 18, 106.
Oct. 9, 1781. News of the birth
of Col. P.'s son Henry ; report of Gen.
| u Riedesel having crossed the Lakes ; fire-
ships fitting out in New York; Gen.
Greene. 18, 108.
Nov. 10, 1781. To Mrs. Rebecca
Pickering. Account of provisions laid
in for her. 39, 335.
Jan., 1782. To Sickles. With
Col. P.'s promise to be personally re-
sponsible for payment for forage at Fish-
kill. 56, 290.
Sept. 27, 1785. Requesting specie
certificates for his pay. 18, 281.
Apr. 6, 1792. Col. H.'s ill health ;
congratulations on Col. P.'s appointment
to public office. 41, 66.
Peb. 19, 1799. Requesting aid in
pressing Col. H.'s claim on government.
24, 97.
Mar. 30, 1799. Thanks for letter
about Col. H.'s claim on the U. S. ; has
sent Gen. Hamilton transcripts of papers
required. 26, 69.
Apr. 14, 1800. In regard to claim
on the U.S. 26,79.
Hughes, Col. Hugh. Oct. 27, 1780. On
manners ; suggested by a letter from
Col. H. of Oct. 23. 5, 192.
Oct. 30, 1780. Correcting misap-
prehensions in Col. H.'s letter of Oct.
28. 5, 197. [Bi. 1, 269.]
Oct. 30, 1780. In regard to a
house for Col. P.'s family. 5, 197 a.
[Bi. 1, 269.]
Nov. 7, 1780. Domestic arrange-
ments. 5, 199. [Bi. 1, 271.]
Apr. 17, 1781. Absolutely neces-
sary to sell part of the provisions for the
army to raise money to transport the
remainder; directions for the proper
management of the business. 33, 345.
[Wash. Let, 48, 259 ; copy.]
Jan. 22, 1782. Pledge of Col. P.
to be personally responsible for payment
for forage at Pishkill. 56, 290.
Mar. 26, 1782. Defence of Col.
H. against unjust accusations of denying
his signature, etc. 5, 204.
Mar. 26, 1800. Advice to refer
Col. H.'s claim for services to Gen.
Hamilton, to whom it was referred by
Congress. 13, 330.
Hughes, Col. Hugh, recommendation of
claim of (R. King), 5, 384 ; his request
for an inquiry into his conduct (R. Bal-
lard), 17, 68 ; new arrangement of his
department, 1781, 33, 426.
Hughes, Samuel, of Cecil Furnace, Md.
Aug. 27, 1797. Introducing Capt.
29
226
THE PICKERING PAPEES.
Hughes, Samuel (continued}.
O'Brien, and urging expedition in finish-
ing guns for the Dey of Algiers. 7, 129.
Hughes or Virginia crab-apple, history of,
(R. Peters). 15, 29.
Hugues, Victor, 1761-1826, seized and sent
home from Guadeloupe by Desfourneaux,
1799 (W. Smith), 10, 381; immense
sums plundered from American com-
merce, as French agent, 381.
Hidings, William Empson, U. S. Vice-
Consul at New Orleans. Sept. 18, 1797-
Notification of forwarding of certain
papers. 7, 193.
Mar. 19, 1797- Instructions of the
Secretary of State to Consuls and Vice-
Consuls. 8, 219.
Mar. 26, 1797. Appointment as
Consul at New Orleans. 8, 251.
Sept. 4, 1798. Enclosing bonds for
Vice-Consul; in regard to American
vessels navigating the Mississippi. 9,
280; 37, 333.
May 18, 1799. Sloop Hopestill;
want of a sea-letter not sufficient to con-
demn a vessel, 11, 106 ; appointment of
E. Jones as U. S. Consul at New
Orleans, 109.
Nov. 14, 1799. Order of Spanish
Intendant revoking permission to neu-
trals to trade with New Orleans sus-
pended ; Mr. H.'s exequatur as Vice-
Consul revoked. 12, 310.
Hulings, William Empson, letter of intro-
duction of (O. Pickering). 38, 325,
327.
Hull, Gen. William, of Massachusetts,
1753-1825. Feb. 4, 1792. Application
for Postmastership at Boston. 19, 253.
Apr. 14, 1792. Circular to army
officers in regard to petitioning Congress
for farther compensation. 19, 266.
Feb. 6, 1793. To A. Hamilton,
Secretary of the Treasury. Interview
with Gov. Simcoe at Niagara, and ob-.
jections made by Gov. S. to the U. S.
furnishing supplies to the Indians at the
coming treaty ; cost of a ration, delivered
at the treaty, about fourteen cents ; con-
tracts can be made at Canandaigua. 59,
47.
Hull, Gen. William. Dec. 29, 1803. With
Mr. Tracy's speech on the amendment
of the article in the Constitution relating
to Presidential elections ; had the article
been understood before, it never would
have been altered ; its meaning very ob-
scure ; had the vote in Congress been
taken by ballot, the amendment would
have been rejected. 14, 71.
■ Nov. 14, 1825. The Newburgh
letters ; Gen. Armstrong's account of
Harvie's letter; asking for Gen. Hull's re-
collection of the circumstances. 16, 76.
Hull, Gen. William, insidious tenders of
service by him and his officers a Jacobin
scheme (S. Higginson, 1799), 24, 1;
a disgraced man (C Gore, 1825), 32,
139 ; advice of Gov. Brooks to decline a
command (C. Gore), 38, 296 ; his de-
fence satisfactory (same), 298.
Humphreys, Mrs. Ann F. Nov. 18, 1823.
Begging for the loan of his own letters
to Col. Humphreys while in Madrid as
Minister. 15, 337-
Nov. 18, 1823. Col. P. acknowl-
edges Mrs. H.'s obliging offer of the use
of Col. Humphreys's papers for Col. P.'s
proposed memoirs ; would be glad to
see his own and Judge Marshall's letters
to Col. H., when U. S. Minister to
Spain, with Col. H.'s answers. 15, 337.
Dec. 6, 1823. On the demand made
for the settlement of Col. Humphreys's
accounts as Commissioner to the Creek
Indians in 1789 ; unreasonableness of
such a demand after thirty-three years;
suggestion that Mr. Otis should repre-
sent the case to Mr. Webster in Con-
gress. 15, 339; 38,279.
Humphreys, Clement, 1777-1803. Nov.
19, 1798. Account of the ship Eagle
sold at Havre, and the crew turned adrift ;
the ship a fast one and presumably sold
for a French cruiser. 23, 316.
Humphreys, Clement. Mar. 29, 1798. In-
structions as special messenger to U. S.
Envoys in France, 8, 265, 269; 37,
283 ; orders to collect and bring home
American seamen, 8, 277 I 37, 280.
Humphreys, Daniel, of Portsmouth ? July
15, 1799. From J. Wagner. Papers
for Thomas Remick, an impressed sea-
man. 11, 444.
Humphreys, Col. David, Aide-de-camp to
Gen. Washington, 1752-1818. Nov. 6,
1780. Request of Gen. Washington to
furnish carriages for transportation of
boats. 39, 201 [copy ; Wash. Let. 12,
313].
HISTORICAL INDEX.
227
Dec. 16, 1780. Gen. Washington's
orders to collect all boats belonging to
the army, and transport them to Mur-
derer's Creek to be laid up there. 39,
214 [copy ; Wash. Let. 12, 410].
Jan. 3, 17S1. Flour at Ringwood
waiting for transportation to camp ; ir-
regular employment of bateauxmen;
boats to be brought forward. 39, 223
[copy; Wash. Let. 13, 36].
Jan. 14, 1781. Gen. Heath's gar-
rison orders explained by a request of
the Commander-in-chief, not designed
for Col. P.'s department ; advices that
the Pennsylvanians are on their march
to Trenton. 39, 229 [copy; Wash. Let.
13, 67].
Jan. 15, 1781. Gen. Washington
much engaged in making despatches for
Col. Laurens, departing for Prance;
will take up Col. P.'s letter [about camp
equipage, etc. ?] as soon as possible ; has
requested Gen. Heath to suspend the
execution of his garrison orders; Penn-
sylvanians have arrived at Trenton and
given up the spies, who will be executed.
39, 230 [copy ; Wash. Let. 13, 70].
Jan. 22, 1781. Gen. Washington
entreats Col. P. not to remit his en-
deavors to have artillery horses ready as
soon as possible ; also tents, entrenching
tools, etc. 39, 234 [copy; Wash. Let.
13, 84].
Peb. 2, 1781. Chain of expresses
to be established from headquarters to
Rhode Island ; riders from Litchfield to
Pishkill to be furnished from Quarter-
master-General Department. 39, 241
[copy; Wash. Let. 13, 109].
Peb. 5, 1781. A large quantity of
flour reported at Morristown ; Gen.
Washington requests that Col. P. will
take advantage of the excellent condition
of the roads for sleighing, to have it
transported with all possible expedition.
39, 243 [copy; Wash. Let. 13, 118].
Peb. 9, 1781. Request of Gen.
Washington that logs may be trans-
ported for rafts to support the great
chain at West Point. 39, 245 [copy;
Wash. Let. 13, 130].
Apr. 20, 1781. Gen. Washington
desires information as to transportation
of provisions ; also pasture for his
horses ; much distressed for paper and
wax. 39, 267 [copy; Wash. Let. 13,
296].
— Apr. 24, 1781. Gen. Washington
very averse to military impressment of
teams for transportation, if it can be
avoided ; his reasons ; but if there is no
other way will order it to be done ; in-
vitation to dinner from Gen. W. 39,
271 [copy ; Wash. Let. 13, 305].
— Apr. 25, 1781. With letter for Col.
Hughes containing power to impress
teams for transportation of flour ; should
be executed immediately ; anxiety of
Gen. Washington respecting the sup-
plies. 39, 273 [copy; Wash. Let. 13,
312].
— Aug. 5, 1781. Gen. Washington's
orders in regard to tents. 39, 319
[copy; Wash. Let. 14, 119].
May 13, 1782. Hospital tents to
40,
Wash.
16 [copy.
To Gen. Washing-
be furnished.
Let, 15, 114].
July 15, 1782.
ton. With reports on forage and plan
for obtaining it ; great evils of the pres-
ent mode of obtaining wood for garri-
sons, by employing soldiers to cut and
haul it ; diminution of the army in con-
sequence. 40, 23 [copy].
Aug. 24, 1782. Troops to be em-
ployed in cutting wood for the garrison
at West Point ; sloops and water craft
to be provided to convey it. 40, 25
[copy ; Wash. Let. 15, 284].
Aug. 25, 1782. Desired by Gen.
Washington to inform Col. P. of the
march of the York and Jersey brigades
to King's Perry ; Gen. W. desires Col.
P. will accompany him to Yerplanck's
Point; signal flags for the boats to be
provided. 40, 26 [copy; Wash. Let.
15, 291.]
Aug. 29, 1782. Notification of
alteration made by Gen. Washington in
the disposition of brigades. 40, 27
[copy; Wash. Let. 15, 305].
Veb. 10, 1783. Gen. Washington's
ideas on the subject of the consumption
of wood. 40, 80 [copy ; Wash. Let. 16,
115].
Aug. 12, 1783. Information re-
quested by Gen. Washington of the
exact number of boats ready for service
on Western waters. 40, 102 [copy;
Wash. Let. 16, 266].
228
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Humphreys, Col. David
Sept. 8, 1795. To Joseph Donald-
son, Jr. Mr. Joel Barlow sent to Al-
giers to co-operate with Mr. D. in
negotiating a treaty. 20, 236.
- — - Mar. 14, 1796. Congratulates Col.
P. and the country on his appointment
as Secretary of State ; the right man in
the right place; request for constant
information. 20, 140.
June 4, 1796. To Joseph Donald-
son, Jr. Explaining an apparent want
of confidence in Mr. D. in the matter of
the transfer of funds for negotiations
with Algiers. 20, 192.
June 24, 1796. Enclosing and
explaining correspondence with Mr.
Donaldson. 20, 227.
July 17, 1796. With extract from
a letter of Joel Barlow, refusing to
accept appointment of U. S. Consul at
Algiers, except so long as necessary to
negotiate a treaty. 20, 269.
Aug. 5, 1796. In regard to Mr.
H.'s removal from Lisbon to Madrid;
friendly interview with Foreign Secre-
tary, and excellent disposition of Portugal
toward the U. S. ; request for instruc-
tions as to receiving presents. 20, 311.
Jan. 1, 1797. Immense expenses
of travelling to and living at Madrid ; a
foreign Minister's usefulness depends on
the appearance he makes. 21, 1.
Feb. 10, ] 797. Expediency of form-
ing a treaty with the Porte ; offers of
letters and assistance from the Dey of
Algiers; Mr. Barlow the best person
to be entrusted with the business; offer
of Col. H.'s own services, if no one else
can be found. 21, 35.
Apr. 20, 1797. In regard to dis-
satisfaction of the Portuguese govern-
ment with Mr. Church, U. S. Consul at
Lisbon ; Mr. Rutledge, Charge-d'affaires
at Madrid, and his expenses. 21, 95.
May 18, 1 797- Mr. Thomas Bulke-
ley recommended as U. S. Consul at
Lisbon. 21, 121.
Aug. 15, 1797. In regard to Mr.
Charles Rutledge, Charge-d'affaires at
Madrid ; detrimental to the public
service to have him remain in it. 21,
212.
Feb. 5, 1799. Extract from a let-
ter, repeating advice given Col. H. by
the Spanish Consul-General in Tripoli,
in regard to the Barbary States ; great
advantage of having a few armed vessels
in the Mediterranean. 24, 129.
— Mar. 2, 1801. Col. P.'s letter, giv-
ing the causes of his removal from office,
received; Col. H. almost envies him the
sweets of retirement; every one who
has tried it in our republic knows the
bitterness of public life ; will not disturb
Col. P.'s retreat with reflections on pol-
itics, but only mention the separate
peace in Europe, change of Ministers
in England, and war between Spain and
Portugal; allusion to Col. P.'s military
character in one of his poems. 26, 258.
urnphreys, Col. David. Jan. 22, 1781.
Measures taken to impress horses for
moving artillery. 33, 311 [copy ; Wash.
Let. 45, 256].
— Apr. 13, 1781. Measures taken to
obtain and forward provisions for the
army. 33, 339 [copy ; Wash. Let. 48,
88].
— Jan. 23, 1796. Treaty of peace
negotiated with Algiers ; proceedings of
Messrs. Monroe and Barlow; Mr. Bar-
low's expectation of the consulate ; prior
claims of Mr. Skjoldebrand ; his exer-
tions for the release of captive American
citizens. 36, 7 [copy].
— Apr. 13, 1796. Col. H.'s des-
patches all received ; impossibility of
procuring Spanish money for the Dey
of Algiers in London ; untoward events
interfering with the execution of the
Algerine treaty ; delay arising from Col.
H.'s journey to Paris; greater expense
of military stores than was estimated ;
heavy expenses of treaties ; request to
make proper representations to the Dey.
36, 46 [copy].
— June 11, 1796. Difficulty of ful-
filling stipulations in treaty with the
Dey of Algiers relating to a frigate and
naval supplies ; actual cost of articles
greatly exceeds Mr. Donaldson's esti-
mate ; desirability of a treaty with other
Barbary States, and of Mr. Barlow's
prolonging his stay in Algiers. 36, 108
[copy].
— June 11, 1796. Col. H. appointed
XL S. Minister to Spain, but desired to
continue his attention to the affairs of
Algiers ; J. Q. Adams appointed to Lis-
HISTORICAL INDEX.
229
bon ; the President's appreciation of
Col. H.'s long and faithful services to
his country. 36, 111 [copy].
June 18, 1796. In regard to present
to be given to the Dey of Algiers with
the President's letter ; difficulty of find-
ing a Consul for Algiers ; Mr. Barlow
to be urged to remain longer; watches
for consular presents ; preliminary mea-
sures taken for building the frigate for
the Dey ; Capt. O'Brien going in com-
mand of the Sophia ; his pay. 36, 121
[copy].
Dec. 7, 1796. Mr. Barlow and his
negotiations with Barbary powers ; his
compensation should be that of a Min-
ister not that of a Consul ; Mr. John
Montgomery ; French inconsistencies in
regard to treaties, and depredations in
the West Indies ; Gen. Rochambeau
calls French Agents a set of rascals ;
forgeries of American papers by foreign
ships. 36, 313 [copy].
Feb. 1, 1797. In regard to the
rumored re-cession of Louisiana to
Prance ; an event much to be depre-
cated ; Col. H. to study to prevent it if
possible by pointing out the immense
advantage to Spain of retaining it. 37,
16 [copy].
Peb. 17, 1797- With commission
and letter of credence as Minister Pleni-
potentiary ; the President desirous that
Col. H. shall still attend to negotiations
with Barbary powers ; delay in appoint-
ing Commissioners on the part of Spain
to examine American claims ; boundary
line to be run between the U. S and
Florida; French aggressions on com-
merce ; vessels taken into Spanish ports ;
Col. H.'s salary ; arrival of Algerine
captives and Orleans princes ; Adams
and Jefferson elected. 37, 39 [copy].
May 5, 1797. Request that the
documents in Mr. Rutledge's hands, re-
lating to American claims against Spain,
may be forwarded, as a Spanish Com-
missioner has been appointed. 37, 143
[copy].
July 15, 1797- Case of ship
Levant, belonging to S. Codman of
Boston, captured and taken into Ceuta.
6, 422.
July 18, 1797. With letter of
Chev. de Yrujo, containing complaints
against the U. S. government, and Col.
P.'s answer. 6, 439.
■ July 18, 1797. Appointment of Mr.
T. Bulkeley as Consul at Lisbon ; rela-
tions with Spain; departure of John
Pickering for Lisbon ; disappointment
at the inaction of Congress. 6, 435 ;
37, 216.
July 18, 1797. Account of ships
building for the Dey of Algiers. 6, 443.
Sept. 23, 1797. Money for Barbary
States ; frigate for the Dey of Algiers
nearly finished ; yellow fever in Philadel-
phia; Chev. de Yrujo's insolent letter
to be communicated to Spanish court
with the answer ; insurrection at the
Natchez ; attempt of Spaniards to
entice Indians into hostilities against
the U.S. 37, 236 [copy].
Oct. 3, 1797. Money will be sent
for payments to Barbary States as soon
as possible. 7, 254.
Oct. 19, 1797. Requesting inter-
ference in a suit against Spanish govern-
ment. 7, 344.
Oct. 31, 1797. Money to be paid
to the Barbary powers; ships for the
Dey of Algiers ; affairs on the Mississippi ;
Consuls to Barbary States. 7, 395.
■ Dec. 2, 1797. Yrujo correspondence,
and affairs on the Mississippi. 7, 498.
Dec. 7, 1797. Letter of recom-
mendation for R. Stevenson ; request
that the Yrujo correspondence be laid be-
fore the Spanish government. 7, 518.
Dec. 7, 1797. Sailing of schooner
Hamdullah, for the Dey of Algiers ;
severity of winter. 10, 11.
Dec. 28, 1797. Capt. O'Brien's
mission to Algiers. 7, 650, 651.
Dec. 30, 1797. Crescent frigate,
and other vessels for the Dey of Algiers,
to sail directly. 7, 675.
Mar. 3, 1798. Tunis treaty, and
objectionable articles in it; money
shipped on board the Crescent ; efforts
to relieve commerce from Spanish spolia-
tions ; Mississippi forts to be evacuated.
8, 179.
Apr. 10, 1798. The Prince of
Peace's order to evacuate Mississippi
forts ; award by Commissioners on the
treaty with Spain. 8, 326.
Apr. 13, 1798. Amendments to
the treaty with Tunis ; effect produced
230
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
/s, Col. David
by despatches; Natchez territory. 8,
340.
— — Apr. 14, 1798. Recommendation
of case of barque Pomona, 8, 348 ; cap-
tured property belonging to Stephen
Codman, 350.
Apr. 19, 1798. Mississippi forts
evacuated; boundary line to be run. 8,
356.
June 2, 1798. Report that Spain
lias resisted the demands of France not
credited; Congress authorized U. S.
armed vessels to capture and bring in
French privateers ; bill for suspending
commercial intercourse with France and
her colonies ; indignation excited by the
publication of despatches from the En-
voys ; remarkable that they should have
continued so long in France. 37, 307-
June 18, 1798. Retirement of the
Prince of Peace ; his unsatisfactory an-
swer to claim for damage to ship Inde-
pendent; memorial of the Envoys and
Talleyrand's answer ; the latter sent to
be published in the Aurora by Talley-
rand himself; Mr. Gerry's mistaken de-
termination to remain in Paris ; prospects
of war. 37, 310 [copy].
July 16, 1798. Increase of the
army ; general feeling against France ;
war-vessels built by merchants for the
U. S. ; French privateer captured ;
arrival of Gen. Marshall ; Gen. Pinck-
ney ordered out of France. 9, 46.
Nov. 30, 1798. Gerry's and Lo-
gan's individual negotiations with France
end in smoke ; political news from the
South ; coasts free from French cruisers.
9, 674.
: Feb. 11, 1799. Reasons for delay
of the Algerine fleet ; Chev. de Yrujo ;
Mr. Smith's appointment to Constantin-
ople ; increase of the navy ; opposition
in Virginia and Kentucky to the alien
and sedition laws. 10, 376.
Apr. 1, 1799. Request for in-
formation in regard to claim of Philip
Sloan ; war in Naples ; misfortune to
ship Hero of the Algerine fleet ; capture
of the Insurgent. 10, 537.
Apr. 16, 1799. Award of Com-
missioners on claims against Spain to be
employed in public service ; prospect of
intercourse with St. Domingo; over- |
tures from the Governor of Guadeloupe j
jealousy of negroes with regard to French
government. 10, 587.
May 4, 1799. Concerning award
in favor of David Ingersoll. 11, 22.
Aug. 17, 1799. Representations
concerning brigs Franklin and Nancy
captured by privateer fitted out at Cam-
peachy ; a long account running up by
Spain ; case of privateer owned by an
advocate of the Royal Council. 11,
627..
Dec. 11, 1799. Complaints against
Spaiu, not to be relinquished without
redress ; fitting out of privateer at Cam-
peachy, and obstructions to the running
the Florida boundary line. 12, 454.
Dec. 11, 1799. Recommending
case of F. Tombarel, and Capt. Dutton
of the Cerf; compensation for injury
done them to be demanded from Spain
and insisted on. 12, 457.
Dec. 20, 1799. Request to obtain
royal exequaturs for U. S. Consuls at
New Orleans and Havana ; convenience
of not defining exactly the territory of a
Consul ; the Sophia to sail for Algiers.
12, 496.
Apr. 29, 1800. Mr. Cuban not
recognized as U. S. Consul at Teneriffe ;
request to apply for an exequatur for
him, and for Evan Jones and W. E
Hulings, U. S. Consul and Yice-Consul
at New Orleans. 13, 431.
May 7, 1800. Stores for Tunis and
Algiers; timber soon to be shipped;
transactions of Congress ; conviction and
sentence of Pennsylvania insurgents;
grant of western lands to Connecticut.
13, 476.
May 28, 1800. Letter concerning
Col. P.'s removal from office by Presi-
dent Adams ; causes of the President's
resentment against him. 11, 165.
May 28, 1800. Points to be rep-
resented to the government of Spain
concerning claims for unwarrantable and
illegal captures of Americans by Spanish
vessels. 11, 167-
Humphreys, Col. David, award received
by him from Spain for S. Hodgdon, 1798
(S. Hodgdon), 38, 176-179; abstracts
of his letters, 1796, 53, 330 ; copy of
Latin epitaph on his monument at New
Haven, 55, 168.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
231
Humphreys, Joshua, Naval Constructor.
Sept. 14, 1798. Respecting a person
bringing despatches from England. 9,
325.
Sept. 15, 1798. Request for shot
for U. S. cutters. 9, 326.
Oct. 9, 1798. Arrival of Clement
Humphreys ; vessels fitting out for Al-
giers. 9, 450.
Oct. 22, 1798. Ships to sail for
Algiers. 9, 505.
Oct. 31, 1798. Arming of ship
Hero. 9, 543.
Mar. 2, 1799. Request for r pinion
of contract prices of lumber for Algiers.
10, 435.
Hunt, Abraham, of Trenton, N. J. Aug.
9, 1798. Instructions and Despatches
of the Envoys to be distributed in New
Jersey. 9, 172.
Hunter, Rev. Andrew, D.D., of Woodbury,
N. J. Jan. 12, 1795. Character of
Henry Abeele, an Indian youth ; request
to Dr. H. to receive him into his family
for education. 62, 204.
Hunter, James, of Philadelphia. Oct.
7, 1822. Thanks for copy of P.'s cor-
respondence with Gov. Sullivan ; amaz-
ing that the Governor of a State should
have thought it worth while to issue
such falsehoods ; hopes that Col. P. in-
tends writing his life. 31, 404.
Hunter, James. Aug. 19, 1822. History
of Col. P.'s correspondence with Gov.
Sullivan on the Embargo. 14, 283.
Huntington, Gen. Ebenezer, of Nor-
wich, Conn., 1754-1834. Dec. 28,
1825. The Newburgh letters ; Gen. H.
was absent at the time ; never heard of
any plot to overturn the republic ; and
regrets that gentlemen of the character
of the Morrises and Hamilton, should
ever be imagined capable of such a crime.
32, 189.
Huntington, Gen. Ebenezer. Aug. 12,
1796. Col. P. is unable to send copy
of patent granted to Roswell Saltonstall
for the manufacture of sumac ; it is for-
bidden by rules of the office. 36, 193
[copy].
Dec. 14, 1825. The Newburgh
letters and Gen. Armstrong's account of
Harvie's letter ; asks for Gen. H.'s re-
collections of the circumstances. 16,
79.
Huntington, Gen. Jedidiah, 1743-18] 8.
Apr. 7, 1783. In regard to the proposi-
tions for settling a new State ; it would
be easier to make a plan, if we could
know how far Congress will meet our
wishes ; will postpone his observations
until he receives Col. P.'s propositions.
53, 142.
Huntington, Gen. Jedidiah, Collector of
New London, Conn. July 20, 1799.
Request to detain brig Genius, suspected
of piracy on the Columbus. 11, 459.
Huntington, Samuel. See President
op Congress.
Hurlbut, Christopher, of Wyoming.
Feb. 23, 1787- Gives reasons for not
signing the petition to the General As-
sembly ; it appeals to men's pity and not
to their reason, and its benefits only in-
clude the actual settlers before the decree
at Trenton, which excludes himself. 57,
40.
Apr. 15, 1787. Has posted notices
of elections in different places. 57, 168.
Jan. 27, 1792. The committee of
the Connecticut claimants propose to
send an agent to Connecticut to collect
documents in support of their claims ;
inquiry as to authentication necessary
for votes of the Susquehanna company ;
happy that Mr. Lewis will undertake to
advocate their cause ; 'they propose to
employ Pierrepoint Edwards and Mr.
Parsons of Massachusetts ; request to
Col. P. to communicate with the latter.
58, 309.
Hurlbut, Christopher, and others,
Judges of elections. See Gore, Oba-
diah.
Hurlbut, Christopher. Apr. 12, 13, 1787.
Col. P. has received Mr. H.'s letter of
Eeb. 23 ; is informed that Mr. H. has
omitted to post notices of the election,
which Col. P. regrets, as it will cause
delay ; encloses a copy of the confirming
law, which he trusts will give satisfac-
tion ; formal request to give notice of
the election to be held on a certain day.
57, 165, 166.
Hurlbut, Christopher, license to keep a
public house, with bond. 58, 198.
Huron, Agatha, certificate to enable her to
go to France. 8, 497.
Huron, Lawrence, of Philadelphia. Sept.
1, 1798. From J. Wagner. Case of
232
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Huron, Lawrence (continued).
brigantine Betsy ; can be transferred
from the U. S. Agent at London to a
private agent, at Mr. H.'s pleasure. 9,
276.
Hussey, Stephen, Collector of Nantucket.
Aug. 24, 1798. From J. Wagner. In
regard to returns of seamen registered.
9, 220.
Hutchins, Anthony, of Natchez. Feb. 12,
1798. Memorial in regard to dissensions
in the Natchez district ; improper to be
presented to Congress ; invectives therein
against Messrs. Ellicott and Pope ; Mr.
Burnet advisee to return ; his excellent
behavior. 8, 121.
Hutchins, Thomas, Geographer, his de-
scription of Louisiana. 54, 271.
Hutchinson, Gov. Thomas, account of,
(C. Carroll), 16, 307; publication of
Yol. 3 of his History (/. Marshall),
322 ; his estimate of John Adams, 307,
322; observations on his History, 47,
111.
Hutchison, Thomas. Sept.-Nov., 1775.
Bill against the town of Salem for iron
and gunsmith's work. 56, 41.
Hutting tools, list of, for one regiment,
Dec, 1779. 56, 180, 181.
Hyde, Elisha. Sept. 16, 1799. From J.
Wagner. Measures in operation for dis-
charge of David Wedge, an impressed
seaman. 12, 71.
Hyde, John, Jr., and others. July 15,
1788. Confession of the crime of which
they have been guilty in seizing on the
person of Col. P., begging for forgive-
ness, and engaging to keep the peace as
good citizens in future. 58, 54.
July 15, 1788. Petition to the
Council of Pennsylvania for pardon for
outrage committed on Col. P. in order
to secure the release of Franklin ; con-
fession of guilt, and engagement to be-
come good citizens. 58, 55.
Hyde, John, Jr., account of his arrest,
1788 (M. Hollenback). 58, 96.
Hyde de Neuville, Jean Guillaume,
French Minister. Mar. 3, 1817. Friendly
letter on departing from the U. S. ;
sends documents addressed to him by
Sir Sidney Smith ; intends to write on
the subject of impressment and asks for
information from Col. P.'s experience.
31, 195.
Hyndman, Michael, a prisoner of war.
Oct. 7, 1779. In regard to his release
from jail on parole. 17, 297.
Ice-boat, patent for, applied for, 1797 (M.
La combe), 7, 432.
Imlay, Robert, certificate of citizenship,
1797. 7, 511.
Impeachments, Mr. W. B. Giles's senti-
ments on, 1805. 54, 98.
Imports, interstate duties on, 1785 (G.
Williams). 5, 365.
Impost of 5 per cent, 1783, 47, 129 ; op-
position of Rhode Island to, 52, 121.
Impress warrants, necessary to obtain
transportation teams, 1780 (D. Hum-
phreys), 39, 271; to, 33, 311; (G.
Washington), 39, 272; to, 33, 354,
364.
Impressment of American seamen, efforts
against, 1797 (S. Talbot), 6, 393;
(D. Lenox), 7, '402; of seamen who
have lost their protections by shipwreck
(R. King), 11, 436 ; British right of, to
be continually protested against (R.
King), 11, 434 ; the right of, reciprocal
(R. King), 10, 327; remarks on im-
pressments, 50, 237, 238, 239, 240;
52, 273, 274, 290 ; 54, 95 ; 55, 2,
307; Mr. Madison's views on, 55, 3,
4.
Inches, Henderson, of Boston. Apr. 7,
1828. Provisions, clothes, etc., for the
suffering Greeks. 44, 315.
June 19, 1828. In regard to a
vessel to convey supplies to Greece. 44,
320.
Inches, Henderson. Apr. 4, 1828. Inquiry
of Col. P. as chairman of the Greek
Committee of Salem, what contributions
will be most useful to the suffering
Greek population. 16, 260.
Incroyable, French privateer taken by
Capt. Decatur, 1798 (W. Smith), 9, 50;
(R. King), 19; (R. Howell), 36;
called the Retaliation and recaptured by
French frigates, 1799 (R. King), 10,
332.
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233
Independent Chronicle, Mar. 26, Apr. 2,
IS 12, cuttings from, in regard to the
innocence of Haverhill Democrats of any
plot against Col. P., and that they were
victims of an impostor. 44, 23, 27.
India, trade of U. S. with, 1816 (N. Bow-
ditch), 31, 118 ; cotton goods, cost of,
55, 114-118; letter in regard to duties
on, 119.
Indian dialects, notes on, for Mr. Dupon-
ceau. 62, 259.
Indian goods, list of prices of, in Phila-
delphia, 1793. 59, 288.
Indian treaties, 1792-1796, account of ex-
penses of. 53, 325.
Indiana, western part of Northwest Ter-
ritory called, 1800 {W. Smith). 13,
482.
Indians, invasion of Pennsylvania by, 1778
(Col. Z. Butler}, 5, 88,^89 ; Gen. Sul-
livan's retaliatory campaign against (</.
Pickering), 5, 124; (Board of War),
33, 234 ; their affairs under oversight of
the War Department (W. Sargent), 9,
254 ; in regard to a proper U. S. Agent
for them, in the Northwest Territory
(A. St. Clair), 7, 190 ; in the Mississippi
Territory {W. Sargent), 9, 253; (/.
McHenry), 10, 23; unlawful settle-
ments on their territory projected by
Zach. Cox, 1797 (/. Sitgreaves), 7, 3;
{Governor of North Carolina, etc.), 13;
(U. S. District- Attorneys), 16; (/.
Adams), 17; (/. McHenry), 247; (W.
Smith), 258; misrepresentations to, and
attempts to entice them from their al-
legiance to the U.S. by Spaniards (/.
McHenry), 7,204; (R Morris), 205;
(/. Adams), 211; (C M. de Yrujo), 9,
271; (Anon.), 41, 363; neglect of, .by
government (W. Sargent), 26, 40 ;
religious missions to them discouraged
(J. Belknap), 6, 187 ; {A. Flint), 11,
358 ; proceedings in case of offences by
(W Sargent), 8, 455 ; report on Presi-
dent Wheelock's petition for a grant for
their education (Board op War), 33,
276 ; plan for the regulation of their
affairs (B. Hawkins), 41, 298 ; favor-
able opinions of them from the Seneca
mission; no more fierce or revengeful
than the white frontier savages (iV. P.
Sargeant), 35, 106; their bad name
greatly the work of land-jobbers (S.Hodg-
don), 109 ; "nothing but a Chinese wall
30
or a line of troops will restrain land-
jobbers and squatters from their terri-
tories" (G. Washington), 20, 254;
propositions of the English Commis-
sioners at Ghent concerning them, 1814
(C. Strong), 15, 49 ; suggestions for
their protection from land speculators
(T. Stewardson), 135 ; transactions in
regard to their lands, as related by Good
Peter, an Oneida chief, 60, 121-133 ;
by other Oneidas, 220 ; impositions on
the Indians in bargaining for land (I.
Chapin), 62, 27; Gen. Knox's estimate
of number of them in the U. S., 1791,
59, 7; unhappily influenced by the
whites to suit their own interests (Jo-
seph Brant), 60, 215 ; regulations of
the President for, 1790, 61, 4 ; explana-
tion of the Act of Congress for regulat-
ing trade and intercourse with, 78 ;
questions to Gen. Knox in regard to
conduct to be pursued as to education of
the Indians ; Dr. Rush's medical ques-
tions concerning ; devices of, to obtain
rum, 302 ; suggestions for introducing
civilization among them (67. Washington),
61, 164; a college education not pro-
ductive of any good (G. Washington),
168 ; to, 164 ; observations on the in-
struction of {S. Kirkland), 304 ; drunk-
enness their great enemy (H. Aupatj-
• mtjt), 62, 202.
Industry, schooner, her register altered by
British officers in order to procure her
condemnation, 1797 (R- Liston). 6, 410.
Informing, against malefactors, the duty
of good citizens (N. Ward). 9, 643.
Ingersoll, Charles Jared, 1782-1862, his
extravagant pamphlet exalting Prance
and attacking England criticised, 1808
(R. Peters). 28, 381.
Ingersoll, David. Dec. 27, 1798. On Mr.
I.'s claim for sloop Polly. 10, 140.
Apr. 5, 1799. Award by Commis-
sioners of amount of his claim against
Spain, and instructions for obtaining
payment. 10, 566.
Ingersoll, Jared, 1749-1822. May 10,
1800. Appointment as U. S. District-
Attorney for Pennsylvania. 13, 495.
Ingham, Samuel Delucenna, Secretary
of the Treasury, 1779-1860. Jan. 21,
1818. Charges in certain newspapers
against the Committee on the fiscal con-
cerns of the Post-office 1815-16 ; inquiry
234
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Ingham, Samuel Deltjcenna {continued).
if Col. P. recollects any of the facts.
31, 237.
Ingham, Samuel Delucenna. Feb. 12, 1818.
Col. P. has been so long used to news-
paper slanders that he is utterly indif-
ferent; libellers sometimes prosecuted
and always made to confess ; lies, how-
ever often overthrown, are renewed
whenever they are supposed to serve a
party ; Col. P. is perfectly sure that the
charges against the Committee are false,
but does not recollect facts. 15, 159.
Innes, Col. James, of Virginia. Apr. 6,
1796. Mr. Innes's appointment as Com-
missioner under the 6th article of the
British treaty; delay in carrying the
treaty into effect from the conduct of
certain persons here and the opposition
in the House of Representatives ; deliv-
ery of the posts delayed ; advice not to
accept appointment until it is certain
that the treaty will be executed. 36,
42 [copy].
Innes, Col. James, death of, 1798 (/.
Adams). 9, 140.
Insanity, among sailors, produced by
embargo, 1808 (S. Coates). 28, 404.
Instructions from constituents to their
representatives (B. Goodhue), 9, 559;
(./. Brooks), 38, 220, 224 ; (P. Wingate),
226; remarks on, 52, 245 ; 55, 91,
152, 153.
Insurance, rates of, 1798 and 1807 (W.
Bowie). 30,223.
Insurgent, French frigate, captured by the
Constellation, 1799 {W. Smith), 10,
443 ; (R. King), 446 ; (D. Humphreys),
539 ; her prizes the only dependence of
Guadeloupe for provisions (W. Smith),
532 ; equipped as an American cruiser,
532 ; (if. Morphy), 602.
Interlocutory decrees of Bermuda Court
(T. Pinckney), 35, 304; {S. Bayard),
310.
Internal improvements, power of the na-
tional government to raise money for (J.
Marshall), 32, 339 ; to, 16, 250, 297 ;
Mr. Gorham's speech on (newspaper
cutting), 16, 299 ; notes on, 55, 142,
144.
Intrusion Act in Pennsylvania legislature)
1802, 42, 323 ; constitutionality of (S.
Hodgdon), 326.
Ipswich, Mass., petition for erecting bea-
cons and buoys at, 1807 (A. Andrews,
et at.), 43, 125.
Iredell, James, U. S. District-Judge in
North Carolina, 1750-1799. Oct. 7,
1797. With packet to be forwarded to
R. King. 21, 291.
Nov. 15, Dec. 9, 1797. In regard
to Laws of North Carolina for Professor
Ebeling. 21, 349, 376.
June 16, 1798. Thanks for care of
a letter for Judge Iredell ; Laws of North
Carolina will be sent if possible ; floods
in South Carolina ; change worked there
by the unveiling of French insolence ;
hopes of Federal members being elected ;
indifferent men will be marked forever.
22, 215.
Dec. 1, 1798. Chauvet's pamphlet
on Switzerland received ; no safety for
this country but in supposing the French
will act in the same way with us ; con-
cern that Mr. Gerry should have been
their dupe ; North Carolina decidedly
Anti-Gallican ; Virginia resolutions not
countenanced. 23, 344.
Iredell, James. Nov. 2, 1797- Request
for a copy of the Laws of North Caro-
lina for Professor Ebeling. 7, 431.
May 19, 3 798. Copy of Laws of
North Carolina received. 8, 458.
Ireland, rebellion in, 1798 (R. King), 22,
213; 23, ]15 ; emigration of leaders of,
to America to be discouraged (R. King),
22, 309 ; Mr. King to interfere to pre-
vent their emigration (R. King), 10,
330.
Iron discovered in Luzerne County, Penn.,
1789 (S. Hodgdon). 35, 73.
Iron, price of, 1787 {S. Phillips, Jr.), 5,
319; (S. Williams), 403; its manufacture
in Luzerne County {W. Bingham), 6, 6 ;
absurd distinction made by British Ad-
miralty Courts between flat and square
bar iron as contraband of war (J). W.
Coxe), 11, 72; (R. King), 77, (J. Jay),
11, 388 ; 25, 16 ; to, 11, 263 ; petition
of ironmasters for increased duty on im-
ported, 1817 (S. Hodgdon), 44, 180;
irregularity of certificates made a pre-
text by British cruisers for condemning
vessels (O. Wolcott), 7, 671 ; (S. Cabot),
8, 37.
Irwin, John, letter to the Treasurer of the
Cincinnati in regard to him (R. Pat ton).
6, 149.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
235
Irwin, Matthew, Recorder of Pbiladelpliia,
1740-1800. Jan. 30, 1797. Letter
from the Governor of Porto Rico, sent
by the Spanish Minister ; Col. P. is con-
vinced that any application to the Gov-
ernor of Havana in behalf of Mr. I.'s
ship would be ineffectual ; Trench Con-
suls in the Spanish ports condemn vessels
for being merely bound to or from a
British port. 37, ] 1 [copy].
Isle of Prance, report of the independence
of (0. Byrd), 10, 282 ; renewal of in-
tercourse to be proposed (/. Adams), 11,
416 ; 37, 434.
Italian language, more useful in Constan-
tinople and Barbary States than Prench
(/. Pickering, Jr.). 10, 568.
Italy, war in, 1799 (W. Smith), 10, 531;
(D. Humphreys), 537; bitter revenge
felt by the people against the Prench
(W. V. Murray), 12, 65; 24, 244,
281.
Izard, Mrs. Elizabeth. Sept. 18, 1797.
With letter for Gen. Pinckney, to be
forwarded by Col. P. 21, 245.
Oct. 26, 1798. Enclosing a letter
to Mrs. C. C. Pinckney. 23, 335.
Izard, Capt. George, 1777-1828, desired
by W. Smith to succeed John Pickering
as his secretary {W . Smith), 10, 370;
appointed (/. Pickering, Jr.), 13, 248 ;
his talents and military education {W.
Smith), 317; (H. W. De Saussure),
414.
Izard, Ralph, of South Carolina, 1742-
1804. Mar. 24, 1797- Letters to be
forwarded to Gen. Pinckney. 21, 259.
Izard, Ralph. Mar. 31, 1800. Capt.
Izard already sailed ; will forward packet
to Lisbon. 13, 341.
Jack, privateer, prizes of, 1780 (N.
Goodale), 5, 160 ; (/. Fisk), 160, 161,
162; (T. Holland), 163.
Jacking for cartridge boxes, preparation
for. 56, 5.
Jackson, Gen. Andrew, 1767-1845, general
impression of his character at the North
(E. Livingston), 16, 223 ; (J. Randolph),
253; (F. Baylies), 301; account of his
character (P. Baylies), 32, 408 ; com-
parison with Adams as a Presidential
candidate (Z. Williams), 16, 247; high
order of military talent displayed in the
defence of New Orleans (/. Randolph),
16, 255 ; (S. Gardner), 256 ; (P. Fan
Cortlandt), 16, 293.
Jackson, Charles, U. S. District-Attorney
for Georgia. Mar. 23, 1797. With let-
ter from the Spanish Minister of Jan.
11, and Col. P.'s answer ; request to
prosecute William Jones for a violation
of Spanish territory as therein set forth.
37, 86 [copy].
May 24, 1798. Mr. J.'s resigna-
tion as District-Attorney for Georgia.
8, 469.
■ Aug. 8, 1798. Remittance of money
due Mr. J. 9, 161.
Jackson, Dr. David, 1747-1801, a candi-
date for Treasurership of Mint, 1797
(/. Adams). 7, 158.
Jackson, Francis James, British Envoy
to the U. S. Jan. 10, 1810. To J.
Teackle. The party in the U. S. who
wish for war will not be among the
first to share the dangers ; Federalists
should be as active in averting war as
they would be sincere in regretting it ;
the executive does not mean war. 43,
267 [copy].
Feb., 1810. Extract of a letter to
Mr. Soderstrom, relating to Dr. Logan,
and the new British administration ;
Mr. J. would hate himself if he allowed
the treatment he has received here,
scandalous as it is, to interfere with the
interests of peace. 43, 274 [copy].
Feb. 27, 1810. To R. Soderstrom.
The Embargo Bill about to be repealed ; .
nobody can now pretend that we ought
to have given up our Orders in Council
as the price of that repeal, when it was
to be had for nothing ; the law altogether
ineffectual; Liverpool full of American
vessels ; Dr. Logan made himself
supremely ridiculous in New York ; Mr.
J. refused him letters of introduction to
Mr. Canning and Lord Wellesley ; hopes
of a good understanding between the
countries ; anxiety to know what pro-
duced the repeal of the Embargo. 43,
281 [copy].
236
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Jackson, Francis James {continued).
Mar. 5, 1810. Col. P. will be glad
to know that Mr. J.'s conduct has been
approved in England ; expects in a few
days to receive his final orders ; has no
doubt that the future proceedings of
Great Britain will be marked by a spirit
of forbearance. 43, 285.
Mar. 14, 1810. Extract of a letter,
to some person unknown, after the rup-
ture of negotiations with Secretary
Smith ; misrepresentation in Mr. Pink-
ney's despatches that Mr. J.'s conduct
is disapproved, and he is to be recalled;
recalled, indeed ! Mr. J. would not stay
here for the whole fee-simple of the city
of Washington. But it seems Lord Wel-
lesley was polite ; Lord Wellesley is a
gentleman, and gentlemen behave with
courtesy even to people for whom they
have no respect; it is wonderful, that
after so much deceit in a certain quarter,
there should still be so much readiness to
be deceived ; the trick thought in New
York a clumsy electioneering manoeuvre.
29, 304 [copy].
Mar. 16, 1810. Extraordinary news
said to be contained in a private letter
from Mr. Pinkney, concerning Mr. J.'s
disapproval by his government ; false-
hood of the intelligence ; the administra-
tion put to miserable shifts ; it may be
relied upon that things are in a good
train. 43, 291.
Apr. 24, 1811. Statement of the
policy adopted by the U. S. toward
England; peaceable disposition of Eng-
land toward the U. S. ; situation of
European affairs. 29, 446.
Jackson, Francis James. Apr. 8, 1812.
In answer to Mr. J.'s letter of Apr. 24,
1811; opinions on^the relations between
U. S. and Great Britain; inquiry re-
specting negotiations between Bonaparte
and the Prussian Minister Haugwitz ;
Col. P. unable to understand the policy
of the British government toward the
Irish Catholics. 14, 359.
Oct. 8, 1812. Introducing Theo-
dore Lyman, Jr. ; rejoicing in the success
of the allied armies in Spain and Por-
tugal, and hoping for the like defeat and
destruction of the French in Russia.
14, 408.
Jackson, Francis James, history of his at-
tempts at negotiation with Mr. Madi-
son's administration {G. Cabot), 14,
279 ; (B. Stoddert), 29, 185; attempt
of Secretary Smith to make it appear
that Mr. J.'s conduct was disapproved
by his own government (J. Laird), 29,
297; (F.J. Jackson), 304; (J. Mc-
Henry), 302; (T. Williams), 305:
dinner given him at Boston, 1810, 55,
266.
Jackson, Henry, of Boston. June 22,
1798. Defence of appointment of T.
Williams as U. S. purchasing agent. 8,
586.
Jackson, Dr. James, of Boston, 1776-
1866, in London, 1800 (J. Pickering,
Jr.). 42, 229.
Jackson, James, Governor of Georgia,
1757-1806. June 17, 1798. With copy
of revised Constitution of Georgia;
power given to the legislature to dispose
of land west of the Chattahoochee to the
U. S. 22, 219.
Jackson, James. Aug. 22, 1798. Observa-
tions on defensive measures for the
State of Georgia in case of war ; large
galleys, manned by negroes, the most
effective coast defence ; the President's
approbation of Gov. Jackson's measures
to discover persons who burned a
Spanish schooner at Savannah. 37,
322 [copy].
Dec. 2, 1799. Notification of the
sending of Acts of Congress. 12, 409.
Jackson, James, of Baltimore, claims for
captured vessels {Collector of Baltimore),
8, 503 ; {Commissioners on %\st article
of treaty with Spain), 9, 334.
Jackson, Jonathan, of Boston, 1743-
1810. Jan. 26, 1809. Mr. Madison's
subserviency to France ; gives Mr. J.'s
own recollections and those of S. Hig-
ginson, of Mr. M.'s conduct in endea-
voring to prevent Mr. Jay's treaty from
being ratified independently of the
French court. 29, 65.
Jackson, John George, of Virginia, 1774-
1825, opinions on treaties and contra-
band of war, 1796, 53, 268 ; notes of
his speech on a three-sided war, 1808,
54, 159.
Jackson, Thomas, of Boston. Jan. 19,
1829. Account of meeting of the Cin-
cinnati, and applications* for aid an-
swered. 44, 325.
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237
Jackson, Major William, of Philadelphia,
1759-1828.' June 22, 1809. Enclosing
copies of letters of King Charles IV. of
Spain to the U. S. announcing his ab-
dication in favor of his son Ferdinand ;
suggesting that they were suppressed
by the administration, and asking for
advice as to publishing. 29, 154.
Jackson, Major William. Sept. 2, 1827.
Begging Major Jackson to commit to
paper his recollections of the mission of
Col. John Laurens to France in 1781;
also to prepare an account of the
speeches in the General Constitutional
convention, from notes taken at the
time. 16, 214.
Jackson, Major William, a candidate for
office of Director of Mint, 1796 (G.
Washington), 6, 121 ; his account of
interview with him in regard to Hamil-
ton's agency in the framing of the Con-
stitution, 50, 211,
Jackson & Smith, Apothecaries, Phila-
delphia. Apr. 27, 1793. Account of
medicines furnished Col. P. for his ex-
pedition to the Northwest Indians. 59,
286.
Jacob Naunaumputonky and Hendbjck
Skeaheakanawok, Stockbridge Indians.
June 4, 1792. Appeal against the dis-
honest conduct of Capt. Hendrick Au-
paumut in sending them home insuffici-
"ently paid from Fort Niagara. 62, 51.
Jacobin & Co. Nov. 13, 1803. Letter
with the above signature warning Col.
P. to "remember the seen at Trenton
when he endeavourd to betray the in-
terests of his country, when he and
others were enacting High life below
stairs ; from one who had lost his all by
Col. P.'s perfidity." 43, 7.
Jacobinism in the U. S. 47, 232.
Jacobins, opposition of, to the ratification
of Jay's treaty with Great Britain, due
to French policy and agency (S. Hig-
ginson), 20, 31; doings of, in Boston,
with respect to the treaty (T. Wil-
liams), 20; delight of, at President
Adams's nomination of a new Minister to
France, 1799 (R. King), 10, 395 ; con-
founded by Bonaparte's revolution (W.
Smith), 13, 318; advantages over the
Federalists in being less scrupulous ;
on the increase of, 1799 (W. Smith),
13, 541.
Jamaica, arms and cannon in, offered by
Lord Grenville to the U. S., 1799 (E.
Stevens), 12, 11 ; projects for invasion
of, by forces of St. Domingo (M. Besse),
54, 39 ; (G. Sasportas), 43.
James, flag of truce, list of French pas-
sengers in, for Guadeloupe, 1799, and
passport. 11, 305, 306.
James II., comparison of his arbitrary
measures toward the colonies with those
of Parliament {Essex Gazette, Sept. 6,
1774). 33, 105.
James, Dr. Thomas Chalhley, of Philadel-
phia, 1766-1835. Dec. 21, 1821. In-
quiry as to Memoirs written by some
Frenchman, in which Mr. Jefferson is as-
serted to have been the originator of the
Berlin Decree. 15, 263.
Janin, M., Missionary to the Illinois In-
dians. Nov. 21, 1795. Petitioning for
arrears of pay. 41, 256.
Jaques, Col. Samuel, of Charlestown, Mass.
July 30, 1825. In regard to fattening
cattle. 16, 48.
Dec. 20, 1825. Inquiries as to Col.
J.'s method of managing stock. 16, 78.
Jar vis, Leonard, Inspector of lie venue in
Massachusetts, delinquency of, 1797
(/. Adams), 7, 550.
Jaudenes, 31., Commissioner of Spain.
Oct. 1, 1795. No necessity for the
President to interfere in the case of
schooner St. Joseph ; it is impossible
that she could have been condemned in
a U. S. Court. 35, 280 [copy].
Dec. 31, 1795. In respect to cer-
tain citizens of the U. S. who, probably
enticed by certain subjects of his Cath-
olic Majesty, have committed depreda-
tions in Florida; proper efforts will be
made to bring them to justice ; the
President does not think proper to com-
ply with M. J.'s demand for the sur-
render of certain Spaniards, as no treaty
exists on the subject. 35, 333 [copy],
Jaundice, recipe for (N. P. Sargeant).
17, 1?3.
Jay, John, of New York, 1745-1829.
Nov. 17, 1782-July 10, 1783. Letters
remonstrating against the instructions
of Congress to make no treaty without
the knowledge and consent of France,
and giving account of the intrigues of
Count de Vergennes against the treaty.
54, 152-156 [copy].
23!
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Jay, John
I July ^12, 1794.' To Edmund Ran-
dolph, Secretary of State. Extract from
a letter concerning negotiations with the
British government in regard to Gov.
Simcoe's hostile measures; agreement
that affairs shall remain in statu quo
and orders given against encroachments
on either side. 62, 93 [copy].
Aug. 17, 1795. Thanks for Col,
P.'s letter concerning the treaty ; as to
the expediency of an address from the
President to the people ; confidence in
Washington's firmness. 20, 33. [Bi.
3, 196].
June 6, 1796. Suggestions in re-
gard to certain articles of the British
treaty [in view of Mr. King's departure
for England]. 20, 201.
July 20, 1796. In regard to Com-
missioners to settle the St. Croix boun-
dary line. 20, 279.
Jan. 31, 1797. Col. P.'s letter of
instructions to Gen. Pinckney read with
avidity; Adet's indiscreet letter gave a
fair opportunity; refers to Mr. Jay's
own letters from Spain showing the
views and designs of Prance early in the
Revolution. 21, 23. [Bi. 3, 360.]
Eeb. 24, 1797. In regard to annu-
ity stipulated to be paid to Seneca In-
dians ; Massachusetts assumed the busi-
ness when New York granted her the
right of pre-emption ; will consult agree-
ment. 21, 49.
Apr. 19, 1797. Enclosing para-
graph from New York Journal contain-
ing a false statement, made for election
purposes, of the expenses of the British
treaty ; with real statement. 21, 91.
May 27, 1797. Mr. Sartoris ;
approbation of President Adams's mes-
sage ; discussions in the House in-
auspicious ; P.'s answer to Spanish com-
plaints ; instructions to Pinckney, and the
President's message should be widely
circulated. 21, 135.
July 5, 1797. Requesting a copy
of the Convention of armed neutrality.
21, 168.
■ July 15, 1797. Opinion in regard
to the Convention of armed neutrality.
21, 179.
Sept. 11, 1797. High approbation
of P.'s letter to Chev. de Yrujo ; grati-
fying to see American Ministers act like
Americans. 21, 234. [Bi. 3, 407.]
Nov. 12, 1797. Treaty between
Russia and England; policy of Great
Britain ; Talleyrand to be trusted as far
as his convenience goes ; a complete state
of defence the best dependence. 21,
338.
Dec. 23, 1797. Opinions on points
of law referring to claims under 6th
article of British treaty. 21, 391.
■ Mar. 26, 1798. To the Legislature
. of New York. With Col. P.'s com-
munication of Mar. 15, concerning the
Tuscarora Indians, and the request of
the Secretary of War for the loan of
thirty pieces of cannon. 22, 121°
Apr. 10, 1798. Tuscarora and
Oneida Indians ; great speculation ex-
cited by publication of the Despatches
from France ; delicate handling required.
22, 120?
Apr. 13, 179S. Instructions and
Despatches received; demands and
language of the French will form an
extraordinary page in history; leaders
of the opposition impelled by private
interests ; and err with their eyes open.
22, 139.
May 13, 1798. Suggests amend- ]
ment to Naturalization Act, that no
foreigner shall hold office, but that the
President may appoint to military office.
22, 158.
July 18, 1798. Rejoicing that
Washington has accepted the supreme
command ; importance of other appoint-
ments ; anxiety that Hamilton should
be brought forward ; gratifying that
President Adams stands high in the
public confidence. 22, 305.
July 26, 1798. Hamilton's rank
still open to doubt ; should be abso-
lutely decided ; acknowledging the im-
propriety of putting a certain candidate
[Col. W. S. Smith] into office [of Ad-
jutant-General] ; the President must
have been ignorant. 22, 320.
Nov. 27, 1798. Enclosing letter
to R. King, requesting him to purchase
arms for the State of New York;
Chauvet's pamphlet a lesson to other
states against allowing foreign inter-
ference ; danger of relaxing under polit-
ical opiates; the French can give us
HISTORICAL INDEX.
239
only one proof of their sincerity. 23,
338.
Dec. 21, 1798. Thanks for ad-
dresses in reply to the President's
speech, and for Judge Addison's Charge ;
sends extract of letter from a United
Irishman. 23, 372.
Feb. 25, 1799. Documents re-
ceived; Mr. Gerry's conduct in giving
up the names of X., Y,, and Z. inexcus-
able ; it would have been honorable to
him to be sent to the Temple ; P.'s
Report ably written, but rather caustic
for a State paper. 24, 115.
July 5, 1799. Opinion concerning
articles contraband of war; absurdity
of considering bar iron and osnaburgs
as such. 11, 388 ; 25, 16.
June 19, 1800. Hopes of showing
Mr. Williams and Mr. Putnam civilities
in Albany ; P.'s removal no less unex-
pected than regretted ; curiosity as to
the cause ; shall converse with the Presi-
dent on the subject. 26, 153.
Aug. 26, 1800. To A. Hamilton.
With copy of the Instructions to the
Commissioners for making peace with
England in 1783, to submit everything
to the French government. 47, 130
[copy]
May 24, 28, 1808. Has read P.'s
pamphlet [letter to Gov. Sullivan ?] ;
his sentiments in regard to Col. P.'s
character have uniformly been the same ;
a virtuous man, and a firm, able, and
valuable patriot. 28, 325, 328. [Bi.
4, 129].
Dec. 24, 1808. Thanks for speeches
on the Embargo ; Mr. Jay's retirement
from public affairs ; opinion of popular
convulsions ; republics more often to be
pitied than blamed ; approbation of P.'s
speeches. 28, 425.
Jan. 30, 1809. Thanks for letter
and speeches ; value of such men as Mr.
Hillhouse in public life; recommends
delay in the preparation of an address,
that it may be made more perfect. 29,
71.
Mar. 24, 1809. Uncertainty of the
Post-office ; inquiries for Mr. Jay's
letter of Jan. 30 ; thanks for and ap-
probation of speeches ; approval of the
idea of the information conveyed in
them being embodied in a pamphlet;
the policy of France cannot be too well
or extensively understood ; and no better
person for the task than Col. P. 29,
127.
— Feb. 7, 1810. Mr. Jay's health ;
copies of instructions from Congress to
the Commissioners for peace with Great
Britain in 1782, and of Mr. Jay's reply;
negotiations with Spain ; demonstration
of the secret attempts of France against
the treaty. 29, 260.
— Feb. 9, 1810. Farther account of
negotiations for peace with Great Britain
in 1782, and Mr. Jay's success in
counteracting the intrigues of the Count
de Yergennes against the treaty. 29,
262.
— Feb. 26, 1810. The whereabouts
of the secret journals of the first Con-
gress. 29, 282.
— Feb. 12, 1811. In regard to aids
furnished by Spain to the U. S. in the
Revolution. 29, 397.
— May 30, 1814. Thanks for docu-
ments and regrets at not having re-
ceived a visit from Col. P. ; desirable
that tracts explaining and elucidating
national measures should be substanti-
ated and recorded, a selection of them
bound and placed in town libraries. 30,
278.
— Nov. 1, 1814. On the negotiations
for peace ; would be more easily accon>
plished if we could fill the places of our
rulers with men free from blame ; ne-
cessity for vigilance in watching, and
boldness in exposing the conduct of the
administration ; great culpability in the
public expenditures ; necessity for in-
vestigation; Mr. King's speech. 30,
302.
— May 17, 1819. Acknowledgment
and praise of J. Lowell's Review of
Hay's treatise on expatriation ; expres-
sions of interest in Mr. L. ; Mr. Jay's
family ; and pleasure derived from Col
P.'s last visit ; wishes that an expecta-
tion could be indulged of seeing him
frequently. 31, 268.
— June 8, 1824. Acknowledgment
of P.'s Review of the Cunningham cor-
respondence ; deep regret for the circum-
stances which occasioned it ; the friend-
ship shown Mr. Jay by President
Adams has always interested him in Mr.
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Jay, John
A.'s welfare ; Mr. Jay's invariably high
opinion of Col. P.'s rectitude, patriotism,
and valuable services. 32, 58.
Oct. 12, 1824. Although Walsh's
publications may give Col. P. trouble,
they need not excite any anxiety ; P. has
nothing to fear from any investigation ;
community of sentiments respecting
Judge Marshall ; credit due to Mr. Otis
for exposing the errors which have pre-
vailed respecting the Hartford conven-
tion and Mr. Cabot ; advisable for Col.
P. to write memoirs of his own time ;
Mr. Jay surprised to find him older than
himself. 32, 105.
Jay, John. Aug. 14, 1795. Announce-
ment, to relieve Mr. Jay's natural anx-
iety, that the treaty will be ratified by
the President; suggestion of the pro-
priety of a solemn declaration by the
President of the principles of his ad-
ministration. 6, 99.
Oct. 10, 1795. Opinion of Messrs.
Lewis and Rawle on the 7th article of
the British treaty ; it does not cor-
respond with Col. P.'s own ideas ; re-
quests an explanation of the subject from
Mr. Jay; case of the Betsy. 35, 292
[copy].
June 4, 1796. Asking for informa-
tion in regard to certain articles stipu-
lated to be added to the British treaty,
in view of the near departure of Mr.
King as Minister to England. 36, 87
[copy].
July 16, 1796. Doubts having
arisen as to the proper method of ex-
ecuting the 5th article of the British
treaty relating to the St. Croix boundary,
Col. P. has requested Col. Hamilton to
confer with Mr. Jay on the subject;
Mr. Howell will be happy to receive
Mr. Jav's mature ideas. 6, 195.
Jan. 23, 1797. With the Presi-
dent's message on relations with Prance,
and Col. P.'s letter of instructions to
Gen. Pinckney ; Col. P. has made use
of Mr. Jay's name in investigating the
causes of the French claims to our grati-
tude; he has long thought that our
Revolutionary transactions with France
should be made known, to guard against
false demands. 6, 236.
Mar. 11, 1797. In regard to
appointment of a commission to treat
with the Mohawk Indians for their
lands; the President could only make
an informal appointment ; Judge Smith
appointed; necessity of agents of the
State of New York being present. 37,
70 [copy].
Mar. 14, 1797. Judge Smith on
his way to New York, to hold treaty with
the Mohawk Indians. 37, 76 [copy].
June 8, 1797. Transmitting copy
of agreement between New York and
St. Regis Indians. 6, 340.
June 8, 1797. Col. P. accused by
the opposition in Congress of misrepre-
sentation in his letter to Gen. Pinckney,
with respect to the convention of armed
neutrality ; singular construction of the
9th article ; request to Mr. Jay to ex-
amine the convention and favor Col. P.
with an opinion. 6, 341.
June 15, 1797. Bloodgood's float-
ing battery. 6, 361.
■ July 10, 1797. The armed neu-
trality convention ; clauses in it contra-
dictory; Col. P. sends the book from
which he drew the history of the con-
vention. 6, 406.
Mar. 15, 1798. Plea for a grant
of land to the Tuscarora Indians. 8, 211.
Mar. 27, 1798. Lighthouse on
Eaton's Head, L. I. ; question of forti-
fying New York Harbor. 8, 258.
Apr. 7, 1798. Publication of the
despatches from the Envoys ; opinions
of opposition in Congress. 8, 312.
May 5, 1798. Treaty with Oneida
and Mohawk Indians. 8, 412.
July 20, 1798. Hamilton appointed
Inspector-General ; Gen. Pinckney ; the
President's nomination of Col. Smith to
be Adjutant-General negatived by the
Senate ; character of Col. Smith. 9,
70.
Aug. 6, 1798. Distribution of in-
structions and despatches in New York.
9, 149.
Feb. 1, 1799. With Report on
French affairs ; remarks on the same ;
Mr. Gerry's attempts to excuse his beha-
vior; Col. P.'s reasons for censuring
him publicly. 10, 309.
Mar. i8, 1799. Enclosing copy
of convention with Oneida Indians.
10, 491.
HISTOKICAL INDEX.
241
May 21, 1799. Has received Gov.
Jay's letter, aud procured depositions
against, and description of, Eyerman, the
insurgent German preacher, which will
be sent to Judge Hobart, with request
to arrest him. 11, 136; 37, 421 [copy].
June 13, 1799. Requesting opinion
on the subject of articles contraband of
war, especially iron and osnaburgs ;
great need of both by Mississippi plan-
ters. 11, 263.
Sept. 21, 1799. Request to for-
ward documents to Mr. Liston. 12, 100.
Dec. 2, 1799. Notification of for-
warding of Acts of Congress. 12, 412.
Jan. 29, 1800. Failure to natu-
ralize an alien in Delaware Co., N. Y.,
for want of latest law concerniug natu-
ralization. 13, 136.
May 5, 1800. In regard to forti-
fying the city and harbor of New York,
and frontier posts. 13, 460.
Dec. 10, 1808. Apologizing for in-
truding on Mr. Jay's retirement by
sending debates on the embargo ; Mr.
Hillhouse's and Mr. Giles's speeches ;
the embargo maintained to save Jef-
ferson's reputation. 14, 217-
Jan. 13, 1809. Sending Mr. Hill-
house's speech on the Giles bill ;
Messrs. Eppes's and Jackson's attacks
on P., and accusation of keeping back
despatches when Secretary of State ;
these attacks show that P.'s javelin
has reached Jefferson; shall answer
them to the nation ; only regrets his
want of ability to do justice to the sub-
ject. 14, 222.
Feb. 23, 1809. Col. P. deterred
by want of time from presenting to the
public an account of the conduct of the
administration for the last eight years ;
account of the pushing through Con-
gress of the Giles bill; P.'s speech in
reply to Anderson ; French intrigues of
1781 and 1782 ; discretionary clause in
Giles's bill rejected; the whole bill
fraught with mischief. 14, 230.
' Apr. 25. 1809. Satisfaction in the
approval of Mr. Jay and Col. P.'s other
friends; impossibility of making any
impression on the common herd by
mere reason ; P.'s motive for addressing
letter to Gov. Sullivan. 14, 239.
[Bi. 4, 190]
Jan. 24, 1810. Recapitulation of
circumstances connected with the sign-
ing of the treaty of 1783 with Great
Britain; Mr. Moylan's account of Dr.
Franklin's false prophecies ; machina-
tions of Count de Vergennes ; Dr.
Franklin's double-dealing; request for
correction of errors. 14, 255.
Feb. 13, 1810. Thanks for infor-
mation, and regrets for Mr. jay's ill
health ; essays which have been written
exposing the nakedness of the country
in the administration of its great inter-
ests ; " Ten Hints to Wise Men " the
best ; something more is wanted in the
way of " Plain Hints to Men who are
not Wise"; to such, hopes P.'s own
little light may be useful. 14, 266.
Feb. 4, 1811. Inquiry as to the
truth of the assertion that Spain was
the first European power to afford aid
to the colonies in the Revolution. 14,
323.
Apr. 9, 1814. Col. P. has long
intended to wait on Mr. Jay at Bedford ;
but the hurry of his journeys always
prevented; sends speech on loan bill;
necessity of diffusing correct public in-
formation. 15, 35.
Apr. 27, 1819. With Mr. J.Lowell's
review of Hay's treatise on expatria-
tion ; Judge Marshall's praise of it ;
high character of Mr. L., both as a
writer and a man ; friendly recollection
of Col. P.'s visit to Mr. Jay. 15, 160.
Sept. 23, 1824. Newspaper con-
troversies called out by the review;
Mr. Walsh ; account of acquaintance
with him ; answer to his calumnies in the
Salem Gazette ; J. Q. Adams's Appendix ;
essay in the Boston Patriot written by
Alexander Everett ; account of the two
Everetts ; Dr. Franklin's pretensions.
15, 418.
May, 1826. With copy of Rev.
Dr. Holmes's Memoir of the French
Protestants at Oxford, Mass., presented
to Mr. Jay by the author. 16, 121.
Jay, John, his high opinion of Hamilton
{A. Hamilton), 9, 209; Jay's treaty
with Great Britain. See Great Britain,
Treaty with (Jay's).
Jay, William, son of John Jay, 1789-
1858. May 4, 1820. Thanks for Col.
P.'s agricultural address ; valuable facts
31
242
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Jay, William
and information contained therein; most
of snch addresses abound more in eulo-
gies on agriculture in general, than any
useful particular information; Governor
Jay's health, and invitation to Col. P. to
visit him again. 31, 309.
■ June 24, 1826. Acknowledgments
of Hon. John Jay, whose health prevents
his writing, of Dr. Holmes's memoir of
the French Protestants, and CoL P.'s
remarks on Knight's theory of fruits.
32, 211.
Jealousy and envy, remarks on, in reference
to Washington, 47, 15 ; as to Adams
and Hamilton, 46.
Jefers, Lieut., U. S. A., at Port Franklin,
Pa. July 11, 1791. Letter introduc-
ing Capt. Hendrick Aupaumut ; his
high character, meriting all the confi-
dence of government, and his peace mis-
sion to the Western Indians. 60, 96.
Jefferson, Thomas, 3d President of the
U. S., 1743-1826. July 8, 1776. To
Richard Henry Lee. With copy of his
draught of the Declaration of Indepen-
dence, showing the parts expunged by
Congress. 53, 84 [copy],
Dec. 17, 1790. To J. B. Cutting.
Acknowledgment, as Secretary of State,
of Mr. C.'s exertions for the relief and
protection of impressed American sea-
men. 41, 134 [copy].
Dec. 17, 1790. To Joshua John-
son, U. S. Consul in London. Orders
for forcible representations to the British
government in regard to impressed sea-
men; case of Hugh Purdie. 41, 134
[copy].
Aug. 14, 1791. Notification to
Col. P. of his appointment as Postmaster-
General. 41, 21 [copy; Old Cong.
Pap. 120, 4, 276].
Mar. 28, 1792. Invitation to din-
ner, in order to consider the possibility^
of sending forward mails at the rate of
100 miles a day. 41, 65 [copy ; Old
Cong. Pap. 120, 4, 365 ; Bi. 3, 4].
Oct. 12, 1792. To Thomas Pinck-
ney, U. S. Minister to England. Be-
quest to ask explanation, and satisfaction
from the British government for the
taking of seamen from American ship
David and George. 41, 137 [copy].
Nov. 6, 1792. To T. Pinckney.
Enclosing letter from J. M. Pintard,
U. S. Consul at Madeira, concerning an
attempt to impress seamen from Amer-
ican ship Illustrious President, by British
frigate Hyaena; representation to be
made to British government. 41, 137
[copy].
— Mar. 16, 1793. To T. Pincknev.
Hopes that Mr. P. will be able to make
some satisfactory arrangement for pro-
tection of our seamen from impressment ;
Lord Grenville's observations merely
imply that, if they should abstain from
injuring us, it might be attended with
inconvenience to themselves. 41, 138
[copy].
— May 7, 1793. To T. Pinckney.
Mr. P. desired to persevere in his efforts
to obtain a regulation to guard our ves-
sels ; the only practicable rule, that the
vessel's being American shall be evidence
that the crew are so to a number pro-
portioned to the tonnage. 41, 139
[copy].
— June 4, 1793. To T. Pinckney.
Mr. P.'s information that we are not
likely to obtain protection for our sea-
men, is of a serious nature; contrasts
remarkably with the repeated applica-
tions of the British Minister for protec-
tion to their vessels in our ports and
bays. 41, 139 [copy].
— Translation of his letter to Mazzei
on American affairs; also the French
original published in the Moniteur Uni-
verse!, Jan. 25, 1796, with remarks.
41, 306 ; 50, 71.
— Feb. 12, 1798. To Hon. John
Wise. In answer to a letter inquiring
whether Mr. J. had, as reported, spoken
of Mr. W. as being of tory politics;
explains the word tory in its English
sense as being a supporter of the execu-
tive rather than the legislative branch,
and makes it appear that it was not in-
tended as a term of reproach. 42, 7-
— Sept. 6, 1799. To James T. Cal-
ender. Money to be paid to Callender
on account of his book, The Prospect
before Us ; the Richmond Association on
the Alien and Sedition Bill. 28, 285 ;
42, 195 [copies].
— Oct. 6, 1799. To James T. Cal-
lender. Information as to the immense
cost of a treaty with Turkey and the
HISTORICAL INDEX.
243
Barbary States ; also as to method of
choosing Presidential electors. 28,
285 ; 42, 203 [copies].
Jan. 13, 1804. Returning Huteh-
ins's works, with remarks on Louisiana
and Northeastern boundaries. 27, 24.
[Bi. 4, 85.]
■ Jan. 15, 1804. Sending copy of
Louis XIV. 's charter to Crozat [Louis-
iana]. 27, 30. [Bi. 4, 86.]
Jan. 19,1804. Returning Col. P.'s
paper on the subject of boundaries;
acknowledges its ingenuity and points
out where his own ideas differ. 27,
38.
Dec. 6, 1805. Acknowledging Col.
P.'s offer of Knight's book on the cul-
ture of the apple-tree. 27, 158.
Dec. 6, 1805. Confidential mes-
sage to Congress, respecting Louisiana.
54, 103, 281 [copy].
Dec. 30, 1808. Notice convening
the Senate on March 4, 1809, to receive
and deliberate on such communications
as shall be made to them. [Indorsed
by Col. P. : " Jefferson's answer to his
neighbour's address. Canting hypo-
crisy."] 43, 235.
Feb. 24, 1809. Message nominat-
ing William Short Minister to Russia.
54, 187 [copy].
Feb. 5, 1813. To Dr. Morrell.
Expressing horror at the abominations
of Napoleon, comparing him to Car-
touche, and calling him the Scelerat of
France. 38, 204; 44, 39 [copy].
Oct. 3, 1813. To G. Logan. Re-
presentation of the wicked conduct of
Great Britain in provoking a war and
refusing mediation ; expressing detesta-
tion of Bonaparte ; but wishing to see
England shut out of the continental
armistice until she renounces her views.
30, 403 [copv].
Feb. 27," 1821. Thanks for Mr.
Channing's discourse; satisfaction in the
spread of a liberal and simple Christian-
ity; if there had been no commentators
and religion builders, there would have
been no infidels ; expressions of friend-
ship. 15, 246 [Bi. 4, 327] ; 44, 233
[copy].
Jefferson, Thomas. Apr. 26, 1784. In-
formation respecting the nature and
circumstances of the contracts fo* hire
of ox-teams in Massachusetts in 1781.
34, 290. [Old Cong. Pap. 137, 353.]
Feb. 11, 1797. Informing Mr. J.
of his election as Vice-President. 6,
240.
Apr. 25, 1798. In reference to
claim of Mr. Short, late Minister to
Spain; sum to be credited to Mr. Ran-
dolph. 37, 297 [copy],
Jan. 24, 1799. Returning volumes
of L'Escarbot and Champlain. 10,
m.
— *- Feb. 25, 1799. Fiat against Ed-
mund Randolph for money due by him
to the U.S.; claim of Mr. Short. 10,
414.
Jan. 16, 1804. Returning Mr. J.'s
memoir on the northern boundary of
Louisiana ; Col. P.'s first idea incorrect ;
the 5th article of the British convention
is all the U. S. could desire. 14, 87.
[Bi. 4, 86.]
Jan. 16, 1804. Transmitting to
Mr. J. the results of Col. P.'s inquiry
about the northern boundary of Louis-
iana and Canada. 14, 88. [Bi. 4, 87.]
Dec. 5, 1805. Offer of Knight's
book on the apple and pear tree. 38,
100.
Feb. 25, 1806. On the bill before
the House of Representatives for the
stopping of commercial intercourse with
St. Domingo ; remonstrating against its
approval by the President, and pointing
out the disastrous consequences to com-
merce and to the national honor. 14,
146.
Feb. 12, 1821. On the Christian re-
ligion; enclosing Mr. Channing's sermon
at the ordination of J. Sparks, and ad-
vocating the claims of liberal Christianity.
15, 243 ; 38, 271. [Bi. 4, 324.]
Jefferson, Thomas, his defence of the ac-
tion of the French Directory, 1798 (A.
Hamilton), 8, 311 ; (John Jay), 312 ;
attempts made in Virginia and Pennsyl-
vania to secure his election, 1799 (W.
Smith), 10, 371; (/. Pickering, Jr.),
13, 249 ; his mould-board for a plough
(T. Williams), 11, 401 ; estimate of his
character and abilities (R. Liston), 14,
123; his political hypocrisy (F. Ames),
155£; (G. Logan), 15, 11, 20; his
want of judgment, superficial knowledge,
and lack of discernment (G. Logan),
244
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Jefferson, Thomas
15, 80; (W. Coleman), 16, 139; reli-
gious opinions (D. Bag get), 15, 126 ;
(/. Hopkins), 145; his share in writing
the Declaration of Independence (H.
Lee), 14, 336; (T. Dawes), 15, 171;
52, 141 ; asserted to have been the
originator of the Berlin Decree (M.
Levy), 15, 266; his unprincipled and
dangerous policy (G. Cabot), 14, 93;
corruption of his administration (R.
King), 100 ; detestable from the prof-
ligacy of his character and his hypocrisy
(R. Peters), 200 ; development of his
measures will exhibit him as an impos-
tor of no ordinary size (/. Jay), 222 ;
his artfulness ; the class of citizens
deeply indebted to British merchants
used by him in promoting his personal
ambition (R. Beverley, Jr., 1798), 22,
171 ; his contemptible position, at once
threatening and pusillanimous, described
(J. McHenry, 1806), 27, 233; sus-
pected of not being ignorant of Mir-
anda's expedition against Caraccas (O.
Wolcott, 1806), 27, 233 ; his feeble,
hypocritical, and mean proceedings (R.
King, 1806), 260 ; the more his char-
acter and principles are developed,
the more of hypocrisy, pusillanimity,
and weakness do we see (W. Heth,
1806), 27, 313 ; his wisdom is mystery
and his weapons, deception (J. Mc-
Henry, 1808), 28, 141; his cowardly,
treacherous, and secretive policy (Jos.
Hopkinson, 1808), 157; intercedes to
have the Chev. de Yrujo reinstated after
he was dismissed by the U. S. govern-
ment (J. Wagner), 29, 213 ; President
Adams's delusion respecting him in
1800 ; " Jefferson has no idea of com-
petition ; he does not aim to be higher
than my lieutenant !" (H. Lee), 29,
395 ; (T. Sim), 30, 331 ; account of
his affair with Col. and Mrs. Walker
(J. Nicholas), 473; story of his flight
before the British army and resignation
of the Governorship of Virginia, in
1781 ; also of his attempt to make
terms for himself with Great Britain (J.
Hopkins), 30, 15 ; to, 14, 379 ; his com-
plicity in sending Dr. Logan on a pri-
vate mission to Prance, 1799 (J. Read),
23, 244 ; his employment of Duane,
Bache, Callender, and Freneau, to cal-
umniate the government, 55, 86 ; proofs
of his having paid Callender for writing
The Prospect before Us (S. Higginson).
14, 83, 119 ; (W. Goldsborotjgh), 32,
70 ; his original letters to Callender (J.
Hopkins), 28, 276; 29, 67; 30, 35;
(A. Davis), 44, 90 ; the letters on public
exhibition in Washington and Richmond
(T. Williams), 14, 119; Mr. Tracy's
mistaken eulogy of him (S. Higginson),
14, 82; Patrick Henry's opinion of him
(J. Hopkins), 31, 198 ; his absurd and
visionary notions on the judiciary (S.
Smith), 15, 327 ; (/. Hillhouse), 332 ;
{A. Stevenson), 16, 105 ; (/. Marshall),
325 ; proposal of his adherents to
friends of John Adams, that if they
would support Jefferson afterward, Mr.
Adams should be supported in 1800;
proposal refused (A. D. Poster), 32, 3 ;
proposition for the respective naturaliza-
tion of Prench and American citizens
(J. McHenry), 28, 290; anecdote of
his remark to Mazzei, that a dilapidated
church was "good enough for one who
was born in a manger " (Rev. S.
Smith), 28, 388; Gen. Washington's
denial of any friendly intercourse between
himself and Mr. J. after the letter to
Mazzei (D. Stuart), 29, 57 ; his machi-
nations against Washington's administra-
tion (C. Carroll), 16, 303 ; method of
screening himself from responsibility (F.
Ames), 38, 102^ c; disingenuous policy
toward England in the affair of the
Chesapeake (S. P. Gardner), 114; (T.
Williams), 116, 118 ; his desire to gain
favor with Bonaparte, by going to war
with England (T. Williams), 38, 119 ;
dishonesty of his government (T. Wil-
liams), 121 ; order to Gen. Wilkinson
to press the recruiting service, as we
shall have war immediately (J. Wil-
kinson), 43, 180 ; notes of his reports
and letters, principally on navigation of
the Mississippi, 1792-95, 53, 248 ; con-
clusion of his address to the1 Senate,
March 4, 1797, 337; question of publish-
ing his correspondence with Col. P. on
the subject of Christianity (T. Gray),
32, 253, 275 ; to, 16, 172; {Christian
Register), ' 5; (J. Coolidge), 287; J.
and John Binns, 50, 216; remarks on
Biddle's eulogy of J., 50, 216; Adams
and J., and their eulogists, 220; re-
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245
marks on his character as a public man,
46, 222 ; mistaken eulogies on, 234,
399 ; credit due him as founder of the
University of Virginia, 276 ; small
foundations for his popularity, 371 ; his
claim to be the friend of Hamilton, 375 ;
55, 268 [Bi. 4, 482] ; question of his
being under French influence, 47, 207 ;
decision between him and Burr for the
Presidency (J. A. Bayard), 47, 209-
215; (T. Sedgwick), 239; 52, 58;
history of opposition instigated by him
to all the Federal measures of Washing-
ton, 47, 221 ; M. Genet's charge against
him, that he had one language official
and another language confidential (T.
Trtjxtun), 28, 370; on the sincerity
of his professions (R. King), 29, 73 ;
instances of deceitfulness, 51, 279 ; his
power founded on popularity, 52, 50;
deposition in regard to his plan for
seizing Cuba and West Florida, and his
dishonesty concerning Senator Smith
(J. Smith), 43, 245, 247 ; criticisms of
his letter to Lieut.-Gov. Barry of Ken-
tucky (7. May), 38, 274 ; 52, 42, 55 ;
and Adams, their dissensions and recon-
ciliation, 47, 17; 50, 220; 52,119;
J.'s passion for power, 47, 28 ; com-
parison with Burr, 53 ; his objection to
the independence of the judiciary, 59 ;
party principles as exemplified, by him,
179 ; examination of his claims to
literary and scientific eminence, 52,
110, 119 ; not one of his political meas-
ures had the true interest of the U. S.
for its object, 115 ; inconsistencies of
his writings and practice, 135 ; con-
trasted with Washington [two portraits
with quotations from Hamlet], 54, 120 ;
remark to Dr. Thornton [Logan ?] con-
cerning a treaty with Great Britain, 54,
125, 324 ; his embargo message, 126 ;
his opinion in 1807, that Great Britain
would not last six months longer, 127 ;
instances of his insincerity, 132 ; re-
marks on the subject of the embargo
and the Orders in Council, 1808, 147 ;
minutes of an address on his proposal
to Great Britain to remove the embargo,
204 ; remarks on his message of Dec.
6, 1806, 292 ; his ingratitude toward
Gabriel Jones, 55, 84 ; report of the
library committee of Congress on pro-
viding a room for his library, 94; ob-
servations on bill of exchange drawn by
him in 1789, 212 ; reasons for mention-
ing him in the Review of the Adams-
Cunningham correspondence, 55, 260 ;
cane bequeathed by him to Mr. Madison,
267 ; on his political creed, 308 ; his
remark on the resurrection, 310.
Jeffrey, Francis, Lord, his marriage, and
his amiable character. 55, 270.
Jenkins, John, his objections and opposi-
tion to elections under the law of Penn-
sylvania,' 1787, 57, 53, 60 ; depositions
as to his instigation and support of the
project of kidnapping Col. P., 1788,
58, 103, 120, 127, 134; Chief Justice's
warrant for his arrest, 164.
Jenkins, Stephen, memorandum of exami-
nation of, for complicity in the outrage
upon Col. P., June, 1788 (W. H.
Smith), 58, 108 ; his disapprobation
of the project, 109, 110 ; remission by
Council of his imprisonment for riot,
1789, 58, 174; bond for payment of
fine, 176.
Jervey, James, a boy 12 years old. Sept.
24, 1799. To Jacob Read, entreat-
ing his assistance in obtaining the re-
lease of his brother, Thomas Jervey, an
impressed seaman. 25, 218.
Jewels demanded by the Bey of Tunis as
indispensable for peace (/. Adams),
13, 84; to be procured in England
(W. Eaton), 89.
Joel, Capt. B. July 17, 1780. In regard
to a proposed expedition against Ber-
muda. 56, 190.
Johnson, Rev. Jacob, of Wilkesbarre,
Feb. 7, 1787. Is fully persuaded of the
right of Connecticut to the Susquehanna
lands ; but for the sake of peace, advo-
cates an equitable division by a line
drawn between the East- and West
Branch. 57, 131.
Johnson, Joshua, U. S. Consul in Lon-
don. Mar. 27, 1791. To T. Jeffer-
son, Secretary of State. Case of Hugh
Purdie ; a worthless man, unworthy of
protection ; Mr. J. has heard no farther
complaints of impressment. 41, 135
[copy].
Johnson, Joshua. May 10, 1800. Notice
of appointment as Superintendent of
Stamps. 13, 493.
Johnson, Joshua, remarks on his claim on
the U. S. for expenditures as Consul at
246
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Johnson, Joshua {continued).
London (Z). Foster), 13, 320 ; appoint-
ed Superintendent of Stamps because
his daughter married President Adams's
son (T. Williams), 13, 516, 534 a; un-
favorable reports as to his character
(&. King), 534 a; departure from Lon-
don, leaving his creditors in the lurch
(R. King), 21, 340.
Johnson, Thomas, of Frederick, Md.,
1732-1819. Oct. 5, 1808. Mr. J/s
recollection of Mr. Madison's uphold-
ing, in the first Congress under the
Constitution, the doctrine that the Pres-
ident could remove officers holding
places during pleasure ; article in Cheet-
ham's paper, the American Citizen,
signed Sam. Adams, showing Mr. Madi-
son's subserviency to French influence,
must have been written by President
Adams. 29, 107.
Johnson, Thomas. Apr. 9, 1814. "With
Col. P.'s speecli on the loan bill ; fortu-
nate that " plain truth requires no flow-
ers of speech " ; all Col. P.'s public
labors intended merely to impart infor-
mation. 15, 34.
Johnson, William, of South Carolina,
1771-1834, author of the Life of Gen.
Greene. Feb. 12, 1825. Thanks for
pamphlets; the battle of Germantown;
has relied as far as possible on the au-
thority of Gen. Pinckney ; attacks on
Mr. J.'s book; wilful misrepresentation
by an author in the North American
[E. Brooks ?] ; is prepared to defend
the fidelity of his narrative in a court of
justice; delicate matter of a compari-
son between Washington and Greene;
inquiries respecting Gen. Conway's
affair and the Newburgh letters. 32,
129.
June 27, 1825. Gen. Armstrong
and the Newburgh letters ; letter from
Gen. Washington probably a fabrica-
tion ; question of authorship of the first
letter; Gen. Armstrong's design in the
letter of John Montgars, to test the
strength of Col. P.'s memory; did not
dare to venture on any thing which could
be contradicted. 32, 153.
Nov. 1826. Remarks on Col. P.'s
letter to the North American Review
on the battles of Brandy wine and Ger-
mantown, with letter from Gen. C C.
Pinckney. 44, 297- [Newspaper cut-
ting, National Intelligencer, Dec. 5,
1826.]
Feb. 14, 1827. Farther remarks
on the battle of Germantown. 44, 301.
[Newspaper cutting, National Intelli-
gencer, Feb. 24, 1827.]
Johnson, William, of South Carolina. Nov.
20, Dec. 29, 1798. Request to take
charge of claim of the Due de Luxem-
bourg against South Carolina ; Mr. Cut-
ting's exorbitant claim. 9, 639; 10,
147.
Jan. 5, 1799. In regard to Mr.
T. Parker's undertaking case of the
Due de Luxembourg. 10, 163.
Jan. 24, 1825. Mr. J.'s Sketches
exhibit Gen. Greene as a statesman as
well as a soldier ; this opinion of him
entertained by Hamilton ; allusion to
Col. P.'s Review and Correspondence
with Gov. Sullivan ; opinion of Wash-
ington's indecision of character enter-
tained by Reed and Greene ; Greene's
remarkable abilities ; thought of by Con-
gress for Commander in case of any
accident to Washington. 16, 2.
Jan, 25, 1825. Account of the
battle of Germantown and other circum-
stances to prove Washington's depen-
dence on the opinion of his generals ;
success of the action at Princeton due
to the proposal of Gen. St. Clair; con-
duct of Gen. Charles Lee at Monmouth
justified by Gen. H. Lee. 16, 4.
Mar. 9, 1825. Affair of Gen. Con-
way, and the Newburgh letters ; Gen.
Gates ; never knew that any question
existed as to Gen. Armstrong's author-
ship of the Newburgh letters ; account
of the letter of John Montgars ; forged
letters to Lund Washington; Gen.
Washington's freedom from nepotism.
16, 22.
July 12, 1825. Gen. Armstrong
and the Newburgh letters. 16, 44.
Johnson, William. Notes on his Life of
Gen. Greene. 52, 177, 200.
Johnson, William, son of Sir William,
British interpreter, Col. P. orders his
exclusion from the council at Canan-
daigua as a spy, 1794 (H. Knox), 60,
206; (Joseph Brant), 215, to, 211,
212 ; Col. P.'s speech excluding him,
233; account of him and the council
HISTORICAL INDEX.
247
from which he was excluded, taken from
Ketchum's History of Buffalo, 241 a.
Johnson, Dr. William Samuel. Mar. 6,
1790. History of the jurisdiction of
Connecticut over the Susquehanna set-
tlers ; the confirming law of the nature
of a treaty, and its repeal inconsistent
with justice, prudence, or sound policy.
58, 221 [copy].
Mar. 22 1790. Concern at hearing
that the confirming law is likely to be
repealed; the repeal both unjust and
impolitic ; hopes that the Assembly will
yet see the matter in its true light.
58, 252.
Apr. 7, 1792. Defence of claim-
ants to land under the Connecticut title
to be found in the records of the trial be-
tween Pennsylvania and Connecticut;
also papers to be obtained from the gen-
tlemen of the Susquehanna company,
the laws of Connecticut, and the pro-
ceedings of the Trenton trial ; considers
that the confirming law was of the na-
ture of a contract, and the attempt to
repeal it void. 58. 312.
Johnson, Dr. William Samuel. Apr. 2.
1792. Actions instituted against land-
holders in Wyoming claiming under
Connecticut, in consequence of the re-
peal of the confirming law ; asks for
advice as to documents required for de-
fence, and means of obtaining them ;
Col. P. particularly interested in the
claims, as he ventured to pledge the
faith and honor of Pennsylvania for their
confirmation, and trusting in that faith,
himself acquired lands. 58, 311.
Apr. 25, 1792. Asking for brief
of the Connecticut case, for the use of
Mr. Lewis. 58, 314.
May 19, 1792. Introducing Mr.
Abraham Bradley, who will wait upon
Dr. Johnson, to receive information ne-
cessary for the defence of the Connec-
ticut claims. 58, 315.
Johnston, Col. Prancis. Oct. 1, 1787.
Promising assistance in obtaining Mr.
0. Gore's appointment as District Sur-
veyor ; account of the secession of nine-
teen members of the Assembly to avoid
acting on the Federal Constitution;
irritation of the public mind caused
thereby. 57, 304.
Johnston, Peter, of Parmville, Va.,
1763-1841. Aug. 21, 1798. With
address from Prince Edward County,
Virginia, and request to deliver it to the
President. 42, 69.
Oct. 26, 1798. Animadversions on
Col. P.'s letter to Mr. J. in returning
the improper address to the President
from Prince Edward County, Va. 42,
130.
Johnston, Peter. Sept. 29. 1798. An-
swer to improper address to the Presi-
dent from the freeholders of Prince
Edward County, Va. ; declines to pre-
sent it to the President, and returns
with severe animadversions. 37, 344.
[Newspaper cutting, Massachusetts
Mercury, Oct. 16, 1798.]
Johnston, Robert, & Co., of New York.
Feb. 27, 1800. Tin plates to be consid-
ered contraband of war, as being a very
material article of military use. 13,
225.
Johonnot, Col. Gabriel, recommended to
command the fort at Marblehead, 1795
(T. Robie). 41, 233, 243.
Johonnot, Mrs. Sarah. Sept. 14, 1795.
Begging Col. P. to use his influence to
procure the command of the fort at
Marblehead for her husband, Col. Jo-
honnot. 41, 245.
Jones, Rev. Daniel, of Mount Prospect.
Dec. 24, 1792. Distress at the tenor of
Col. P.'s letter of Dec. 15, and Mr. J.'s
own inability to pay his debt to Col. P. ;
has been confined by illness, and un-
able to take measures for selling any of
his land. 41, 102.
Apr. 20, 1793. Is still incapaci-
tated by ill health from attending to the
sale of his land; prospect of disposing
of some of it, at the falls of Nescopeck.
41, 129.
Jones, Rev. Daniel. Dec. 15, 1792. Re-
questing payment of a debt. 35, 167-
Jones, Edward. Nov. 20, 1799. Prom
J. Wagner. An application to the
Che\. de Yrujo on the subject of the
non-reception of Mr. J.'s brother as
Consul at New Orleans would be fruit-
less ; that and other unfriendly acts a
subject of negotiation with Spain. 12,
358.
Jones, Evan, U. S. Consul at New Or-
leans. Oct. 5, 1804. Letter of recom-
mendation of Messrs. Destrehan, Sauve,
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Jones, Evan (continued).
and Derbigny, bearers of a memorial to
Congress from the inhabitants of Louis-
iana. 27, 97-
Jones, Evan. May 20, 1799. American
vessels must enter New Orleans under
American and not Spanish colors. 11,
118.
Nov. 14, 1799. Doubts of Mr.
J.'s being allowed to exercise his office
at New Orleans; the Yice-Consul's
exequatur revoked; citizenship of a
person once expatriated only to be
renewed by going through the forms
for- the naturalization of aliens. 12,
342.
Dec. 20, 1799. Desiring Mr. J. to
exercise the functions of a United States
agent, even if not accepted as a consul ;
and to take notice of all contraventions
of the treaty with Spain. 12, 499.
Jones, Evan, recommended as Consul at
New Orleans, 1799 (/. Adams), 10,
' 546 ; appointed (M. Gayoso de Lemos),
11, 105 ; Chev. de Yrujo's reasons for
his not being received, absurd (C. M.
de Yrujo), 13, 38.
Jones. Gabriel, ungrateful treatment of,
by Jefferson. 55, 84.
Jones, Horatio, Indian interpreter. Oct.
24, 1790. Claim for payment for
trouble in notifying Seneca Indians of
the treaty at Tioga. 61, 49.
Oct. 24, 1790. Is requested by
the Sachems of the Senecas to write to
Col. P. that they are coming on as fast
as they can, and hope he will not be
tired of waiting ; that they will not de-
tain him longer than to settle the busi-
ness of the murdered Indians, and desire
that provisions may be provided along
the road. 61, 50.
Jones, Horatio, joins in a scheme to detain
the Indians at Geneseo River, 1790, and
is exposed by Col. P. 61, 111.
Jones, John. Nov. 3, 1808. Certificate
as to the misconduct and frauds of Dr.
Benjamin Waterhouse as physician of
the Marine Hospital, Chelsea. 44, 275
[copy].
Jones, John Coffin, of Boston. July 21,
1795. Instructions for filling out bonds
for armed ships Washington and Mer-
cury. 9, 74.
Jones, John Coffin, his suit against the
French Consul-General, 1798 (M. Le-
tombe). 1, 483.
Jones, John Paul, appointed agent to de-
mand indemnity from Denmark, 1787
(P. Landais). 8, 72.
Jones, Joseph, of Fredericksburg, Va.,
1727-1805. June 1, 1796. Money be-
longing to J. Monroe. 41, 281.
Jones, Capt. Levin, charged with murder
in attempting to quell a mutiny ; opinion
on his case (J. Adams'). 13, 335.
Jones, Meriwether, editor of the Richmond
Examiner, appointed to office of Com-
missioner of Loans of Virginia by Presi-
dent Jefferson (J. Nicholas). 29,
473.
Jones, Samuel. Nov. 13, 1775- Re-
ceipt for money paid him by T. P. for
repairing arms. 56, 42.
Jones, Sir William. Prayer, written
Jan. 1, 1782. 55, 283.
Jones, Sir William, opinions on government
by the people, 47, 126 ; on Robertson's
History of Charles V., 160 ; memoranda
from his life, 162,169.
Jones, William, of London. Mar. 1,
1798. To Andrew Ellicott. Notice of
surveying instruments sent. 22, 50.
Jones, Capt. of the Chesterfield, rash con-
duct of, in sinking mail (JF. Smith),
10, 442 ; (R. King), 446.
Joubert, Marshal, report of the defeat and
death of, at Novi (/. Q. Adams), 12,
176 ; only a stock-jobbing story (G.
Cabot), 261.
Jourdan, Marshal, his want of military
genius (R. King), 11, 226; defeat and
disgrace of {W. Smith), 11, 381.
Journey from Salem to Philadelphia, 1778,
account of (/. Pickering). 5, 113.
Joy, Benjamin, of Boston. Jan. 24,
1796. To Geo. Cabot. Reasons for
resigning his Consulship in India, and
why Mr. Miller should not be appointed.
20^ 123.
Joy, Charles, letter of recommendation
\W. Sargent). 9, 170.
Joy, Timothy Medey, calling himself
Nathaniel Emery. Mar. 20, 1812. Copy
of certificate that he, being an officer in
the British army, knew of a treasonable
correspondence of Col. P. with Col.
James Hamilton, in which P. expressed
his expectation and wish of a separation
of the Union. 44, 7.
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249
Joy, Timothy Medey, connection with the
Haverhill Plot (J. Varnum), 44, 5, 6 ;
(J. Pickering, Jr.), 7.
Judd, Major William, of Farmington,
Conn. Jan. 11, 1787- To Col. Z.
Butler. Measures taken by Commis-
sioners of Susquehanna company ; alarm
at Col. P.'s coming to Wyoming to hold
an election ; recommendation that he
should be played off for a while, and
hindered until the force for resistance
is stronger ; the Federal government on
its last legs. 57, 89 [copy].
Apr. 13, 1787. Address to the
people of Wyoming, exhorting them
against submission to the laws of Penn-
sylvania, or being deceived by that art-
ful man Col. P. ; and counselling reliance
upon Col. Franklin. 57, 167 [broadside].
Feb. 3, 1794. Papers sent from
Farmington, Conn., to be used as evi-
dence in Wyoming land trials. 58,
340.
Mar. 24, 1794. Is anxious to
know whether the Wyoming land trial
will come on at the next court ; believes
it for the interest of Connecticut claim-
ants that it shall be postponed ; settlers
are daily nocking into the country and
strengthening the claim, if numbers give
any increase of strength. 58, 342.
Judd, Major William, plan formed by him
and others for a new State to be carved
out of Pennsylvania. 57, 226.
Judge, Col. P.'s reasons for not desiring
office of, 1780 (G. Williams). 5, 144.
Judiciary, on the independence of the, 55,
272 ; (/. Marshall), 16, 325 ; Mr. Jef-
ferson's opposition to independence of,
47, 59, 136; (S. Smith), 15, 327; (/.
Hillhouse), 332 ; {A. Stevenson), 16,
105.
Juliana, ship, case of acquittal of, at Havre
and reversal of decree, by departmental
tribunal (/, Adams). 37, 246.
Jumeaux, Les, French privateer. See
Cassius.
Jungmann, Gottlob, of Reading, Pa. Apr.
18, 1793. In regard to witnesses sub-
poenaed in Northumberland, with bill
of Christian Madeira. 58, 338.
Jupiter, ship, freighted with U. S. stores for
Algiers, 1797 (0. Wolcott), 6, 327;
(/. Barlow), 37, 150; (P. E. Skjolde-
brand), 154; (O. Schale), 156; (S.
Williams), 157.
K.
Kalteisen, Capt. Michael. May 9, 1796.
Congratulations to Col. P. on his present
appointment ; thanks for past kindness ;
praises of Mr. De Grasse. 20, 164.
Kalteisen, Capt. Michael, his objections to
Lieut. Izard's plan for fortifying Shute's
Folly, S. C, 1798 {H. W. DeSaussure).
8, 558.
Karnes, Lord, his remarks on the absurdity
of keeping the colonies in subjection,
1779 {J. Marshall). 16, 84.
Kanaghsolage [Kanaghsorage] Creek as
boundary of land of Oneida Indians (S.
Kirkland), 62, 121 ; sketch of creek,
174.
Kane, John, 8f Bros., of Albany, N. Y.
Jan. 24, 1794. Mr. John Richardson's
lease from the Cayugas; Col. P.'s rea-
sons for his wording of the certificate of
lease. 62, 80.
Keese, John, Assistant Quartermaster-
General. Nov. 30, 1791. Claim against
the U. S. for services; difficulty of ob-
32
taining money due ; appeal for assistance
in settling his accounts. 41, 35.
Mar. 17, 1792. Requesting assis-
tance in having his accounts allowed.
41, 56.
Nov. 5, 1792. Recommendation
of R. Norwood, and Mr. K.'s claim
against the U. S. for arrears of pay. 41,
99.
Feb. 15, 1799. Mr. K.'s claim on
the government for Revolutionary ser-
vices. 24, 79.
Keese, W., Deputy Commissary of Forage.
Oct. 4, 1790. Requesting assistance in
obtaining interest on his claim for ser-
vices. 40, 352.
Keese, William, his account with U. S.,
1783. 56, 401.
Kelly, James, of York, Pa. Mar. 30,
1812. Accounts ; ridiculous farce being
played off in Congress in regard to war ;
conjectures of its being all an electioneer-
ing scheme to make the President
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Kelley, James
odious ; conjectures quite as reasonable
as going to war without men or money ;
will fight on the last stump sooner than
put his neck under the yoke of France ;
intrigues of France to excite rebellion
in 1795. 30,30.
Kelsal, Judge, decision at New Providence
that bar iron is not contraband of war
(R. Lis ton), 12, 92 ; his rigorous deci-
sion, that any contraband article con-
demns a whole cargo (R. King), 12, 136.
Kelso, . Oct. 28, 1780. Answer to
disappointed applicant for employment.
5, 193.
Kelso, Mr., character of (J. Stiles, Jr.).
18, 48.
Kemper, Rev. Jackson, Bishop of Wis-
consin, 1789-1870. Jan. 14, 1828.
Asking for Col. P.'s evidence in regard
to services of Mr. K.'s father at the
battle of Cermantown. 32, 321.
Kemper, Rev. Jackson. Jan. 17, 1828.
Col. P. has no recollection of Mr. K.'s
father at the battle of Germantown ;
only knew him as an officer in the
clothing department. 16, 235.
Kent, James, Chancellor of New York,
1763-1847. Apr. 26, ]814. Thanks
and approval of Col. P.'s speech on the
' loan bill ; Mr. K. always has held the
opinion that the orders in council were
justifiable on principles of public law.
30, 274.
July 17, 1828. Will endeavor soon
to furnish Col. P. with some memorials
of the professional life of Gen. Hamil-
ton; rejoices that the task of writing
the biography is in Col. P.'s hands. 44,
323 [copy];' 16, 348.
Kent, James. July 14, 1828. Alluding to
Chancellor Kent's eulogium of Hamil-
ton ; Col. P. begs for any information in
regard to H. which may be of use in the
biography which Col. P. has undertaken
to write. 16, 346.
Kent, James, his opinion on the British
rule of 1756 concerning neutrals. 46,319.
Kent, Edward, Duke of, consents to lend
to the U. S. guns taken from South
Carolina by the British {H. W. Be
Saussure). 9, 314.
Kentucky, seditious handbill against gov-
ernment measures addressed to citizens
of, 1798, 42, 61 ; seditious resolutions
of the Legislature, 1799 (S. McDowell),
23, 328; reprobated by other States
{W. V. Murray), 10, 339; (D. Hum-
phreys), 378 ; persisted in (0. Ellsworth
etal.), 13, 101; suggestions of seces-
sion in, 1798 (P. Campbell), 25, 22;
obstacles to executing U. S. laws in,
more than all the other States together
(William Clarke, U. S. District At-
torney, 1800), 26, 27; resolutions of
Legislature approving of the war, pre-
sented to the House, Feb. 16, 1814,
55, 60.
Key, Philip Barton, of Maryland, 1757-
1815. Feb. 16, 1810. To R. Soder-
strom. Account of decisions in case of
the Mercator ; no stronger claim than
Mr. S.'s could exist. 29, 273.
Kilborn, Aaron. Aug. 20, 1788. Depo-
sition in regard to information given by
Ephraim Lewis to the Commander of
Pennsylvania militia, about men con-
cerned in kidnapping Col. P. 58, 112.
Killin, Edward. Aug. 3, 1775. Bill
against the Salem Committee for cloth
for soldiers' coats. 56, 65.
Kimball, Hazen, 2d Clerk in State De-
partment. May 16, 1800. Warrants of
the Secretary of the Navy for reimburs-
ing Col. P. for payment of drafts of
B. H. Phillips. 42, 231.
Jan. 2, 1801. Announcing the
final adjustment of P.'s accounts as
Secretary of State ; asks explanations on
some points of the Barbary accounts;
many inquiries about Col. P. from his
friends; expressions of respect and at-
tachment. 26, 233.
Jan. 29, 1801. Accounts of the
fire in the Treasury Department at
Philadelphia much exaggerated ; papers
relating to Col. P.'s accounts all safe ; it
would be highly gratifying to the editor
of the Aurora if they had been burned ;
Auditor's papers mostly burned; Gen.
Marshall appointed Chief- Justice, and R.
Griswold Secretary of War; Mr. K.
understands it is not pleasing to Mr. G. ;
supposes he considers the old man as
trifling with him ; Federalists will vote
for Burr. 26, 248.
Dec. 29, 1803. Declaration, that
in July, 1800, he heard Elias B. Cald-
well say, that in a public room in Anna-
polis he heard Mr. Smith, afterward
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251
Jefferson's Secretary of the Navy, de-
clare, in May, 1800, that inquiry had
been made from Philadelphia, to know
on what terms the Democratic party
would support Mr. Adams in the coming
presidential election. They replied mak-
ing Col. Pickering's removal from the
office of Secretary of State one of their
conditions. "Put," said Mr. Smith,
* he delayed it until he lost all hope of
election by his own party, and now we
do not thank him for it." This declara-
tion shown to Mr. Caldwell who testifies
to its correctness, and adds, that Mr.
Smith said in the same public manner,
that he knew Col. Pickering was to be
dismissed some time before it took place.
43, 13 [copy]; 26, 365 J.
Dec. 1, 1808. In behalf of Mr.
"Wall's appointment to the Collectorship
of Savannah. 28, 373.
Feb. 17, 1809. Thanks for speeches
on the Embargo ; much to be regretted
that the mass of the people are incor-
rigible in their obstinacy ; bill in the
House for the repeal of Embargo law,
due probably to the exertions of New
England; little inconvenience from it
felt in England or in the South ; price
of cotton; P.'s inquiries into case of
Gen. Dearborn. 29, 103.
Sept. 1,1812. Sympathy with pro-
ceedings of county and town meetings
in New England ; worse things there
are than a dissolution of the Union;
New England never will bow down to
Napoleon. 30, 54.
July 25, 1813. Restoration of
peace depends on Bonaparte's being
overthrown, or the administration being
able to raise money ; influence of " the
great monster " in our affairs ; mass of
documents to be sent Col. P. relating to
the insurrection in East Elorida ; Gen.
Matthews's threat to blow up the whole
administration; his verbal orders. 30,
145.
Dec. 25, 1813. Will forward papers
relating to Elorida; province still in-
fested by people calling themselves
patriots ; their leader claims to be acting
in conformity with the wishes of the
President ; low prices oi cotton and high
freights in expectation of an Embargo.
30, 176.
Dec. 28, 1813. With papers relat-
ing to transactions in East Elorida. 55,
15 [copy].
Jan. 12, 1814. Congratulations on
the signal defeat of Napoleon ; depreda-
tions of the so-called patriots in Elorida.
30, 188.
Jan. 22, 1814. Depredations by
so-called patriots in East Elorida ; wan-
ton duplicity of our government toward
that province ; the rebellion directly
promoted by them ; answers to ques-
tions, in evidence of the fact. 30,
200.
Eeb. 8, 1814. A vessel from London
at Amelia Island with reports of a revolt
against Bonaparte in Holland ; the Dutch
fleet given up to the British by the
sailors; hopes that the scourge of man-
kind is to be humbled. 30, 213.
Apr. 5, 1814. Opinion, supported
by other evidence, that our government
have constantly aided and encouraged
the Elorida insurgents ; Gen. Matthews
made to do things the effects of which
he did not appreciate ; desire for Col.
P.'s speech on the Loan Bill ; Messrs.
Eorsyth and Cuthbert. 30, 260.
Mar. 22, Sept. 10, 1817. Prize
money of U. S. S. Wasp. 31, 209, 225.
Kimball, Hazen. Jan. 17, 1801. Sending
copies of papers necessary for settling
Col. P.'s Barbary accounts. 14, 6.
Jan. 5, 1814. Thanks for docu-
ments relating to invasion of Elorida;
the overthrow of Bonaparte will compel
our rulers to make peace with Great
Britain on any terms she may dictate ;
that they will be only such as her safety
and dignity may require, Col. P. is led
to believe by a long acquaintance with
her conduct ; if mercenary men will lend
money, it will be difficult to find men
for an army. 15, 1.
Kindelan y Ore g an, Don Sebastian,
Governor of St. Augustine. June 11,
1812. To D. B. Mitchell, Governor of
Georgia. Notice that Don Sebastian
has been appointed to command the
post ; hostile acts committed on Spanish
territory by U. S. gunboats and troops
in support of a body of insurgents ; in-
vites Gov. M. to withdraw U. S. forces,
or be responsible for the consequences of
a refusal. 55, 35 [copy] .
252
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Kindelan y Oregan, Don Sebastian
(continued).
June 23, 1812. To Gov. Mitchell.
Explanation of the alleged attack on
U. S. troops at Mossey Creek; that
they were a party of rebels who had
taken possession of a house from which
it was desirable to dislodge them ; it
would be insulting to the U. S. to sup-
pose that any of its troops were among
them ; hopes that this explanation will
be considered a proof of Don Sebastian's
desire to clear up all misunderstanding;
it now only remains for Gov. Mitchell,
conformably to his promise, to order the
immediate evacuation of East Florida
by U. S. troops, a measure which must
precede farther communication ; and its
failure be attended with fatal conse-
quences. 55, 38 [copy].
Mar. 15, 1813. Amnesty proclama-
tion to the East Florida insurgents, de-
creed by the Cortes of Spain. 55, 49
[copy].
Mar. 15, 1813. To Gen. Thomas
Pinckney. With copy of amnesty pro-
clamation ; amnesty has been duly ful-
filled and Don Sebastian will be happy
to confer with Gen. Pinckney ; but it
will not be decorous to enter upon any
other points as long as U. S. troops
occupy Spanish territory. 55, 48 [copy].
Apr. 16, 1813. To Gen. Thomas
Pinckney. Requests to be informed of
the day on which it is intended to with-
draw U. S. troops from East Florida,
that their place may be immediately
supplied by Spanish forces, to prevent
any excesses on the part of the in-
surgents ; also that Gen. Pinckney will
use his influence to prevent any ill condi-
tioned persons from the State of Georgia
from uniting with the malcontents, under
the new order of things. 55, 50 [copy],
Apr. 26, 1813. To Gen. T. Pinck-
ney. Request for the restoration of
negroes belonging to John Forbes, an
English merchant, seized at the time of
the surrender of Amelia Island. 55,
54 [copy].
Apr. 26, 1813. To Gen. Thomas
Pinckney. Has agreed with Mr. Morris,
Gen. P.'s aide-de-camp, that the troops
on the St. John River shall be with-
drawn by the 29th of April, and those
on Amelia Island on the 6th of May.
55, 53 [copy].
Apr. 26, 1813. To Gen. Thomas
Pinckney. In regard to Gen. P.'s pro-
posal concerning the amnesty ; it being
general, and without any restriction
whatever, every one who may desire to
avail himself of it will be protected, with
full oblivion of the past ; no one who re-
fuses to avail himself of it, can be allowed
to reside in the country at all ; but Don
Sebastian will take upon himself the
responsibility of allowing such persons
to appoint suitable agents in whom the
government can place confidence, to
take care of and attend to their crops,
and remit the proceeds, on their paying
the usual export duty. 55, 53 [copy].
- Apr. 28, 1813. To Gen. T. Pinck-
ney. The U. S. troops at the St.
John's River evacuated the post on the
27th, leaving it in ashes ; should not
think this worth mentioning, but that
the gin and other houses of Messrs.
Hollingsworth & Craig were also burned ;
which forces Don Sebastian to bring the
matter to Gen. Pinckney's attention.
55, 55 [copy].
King, Joshua. Sept. 1, 1798. From J.
Wagner. Capture of sloop Rosetta in
a Swedish port; liability of Sweden.
9, 274.
King, Robeiit. Nov.-Dec, 1790. Jour-
nal of his journey from Tioga to Painted
Post, to supply provisions to the Seneca
Indians, and back to Wilkesbarre. 61,
145.
King, Robert. Sept. 4, 1790. Orders to
proceed with letters to the Seneca In-
dians and return by the way of Tioga
to Wilkesbarre. 63., 14.
King, Rufus, U. S. Minister to England,
1755-1827. Apr. 15, 1785. Report
and ordinance of Congress respecting
- Western territory ; exclusion of slavery
from new States ; claim of Connecticut
on Pennsylvania. 18, 226. [Bi. 1,
511.]
May 8, 1785. Appointment of Com-
missioners to decide on the claims of
Virginia for payment of expenses of de-
fending the Western territory ceded by
her to Congress ; if Col. P. can serve on
the board, it will remove an apprehen-
sion that the U. S. may be charged with
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253
a very enormous sum to pay for Gen.
Clarke's campaign against the Kaskas-
kias; pay and allowances of Commis-
sioners; the land ordinance not yet
through ; the township plan must be
given up to a certain degree. 18, 240.
[Bi. 1, 514.]
May 30, 1735. In regard to aboli-
tion of Quartermaster-General Depart-
ment; Western territory. 18,246.
June 17, 1785. In reference to
Col. P.'s succeeding to the office of
Treasurer of the U. S. in case of Mr.
Hillegas's resignation. 18, 251.
Aug. 31, 1785. Thanks for Col.
P.'s offer of loan of money ; pamphlet
entitled Considerations on the Bank of
Deposit ; the author seems to prove
more than he would wish to on the prin-
ciples he lays down ; right of Congress
to transfer the bank. 18, 270.
June 1, 1796. Opinion that Mr.
Parish, U. S. Consul at Hamburg,
should be removed, as having violated
the law of nations. 20, 188.
June 7, 1796. Opinion in regard
' to the 12th article of the British treaty.
20, 205.
Sept. 8, 1796. On the question of
protections granted by Consuls to sea-
men ; Mr. K. is informed that they have
been efficacious ; in cpnsequence of
certain abuses, they have sometimes been
disregarded; Lord Grenville's dissatis-
faction with the practice. 8, 171 [copy].
Mar. 12, 1797. With packet of
French papers and pamphlets by Lord
Lauderdale, Mr. Burke, and Mr. Erskine.
31, 59.
Apr. 2, 1797. Arrangement in re-
gard to mail matter ; request for opposi-
tion newspapers, pamphlets, and reports ;
accounts. 21, 79.
Apr. 13, 1797. Lord Grenville's
dissatisfaction with the practice of grant-
ing protections to seamen by Consuls ;
notice given that it must be discontinued,
and that all applications for release of
impressed seamen must come through
the American Minister instead of Con-
suls ; importance of the subject ; number
of such applications made by Mr. K.
8, 173 [copy].
Apr. 29, 1797. Repeating sugges-
tions of his last letter about mail matter
and newspapers ; requesting copies of
state papers for distribution among
foreign Ministers ; general approbation
of Col. P.'s letter of instructions to
Gen. Pinckney ; American claims for
captures ; Mr. Bayard. 21, 111.
June 10, 1797- Introducing Gen.
Kosciusko. 21, 143.
Nov. 13, 1797. Money matters;
fund for the relief of Lafayette ; a Con-
sul for London wanted; Mr. Joshua
Johnson's departure from the country
leaving his creditors in the lurch, causes
much conversation. 21, 339.
Dec. 23, 1797- Mr. K.'s cor-
respondence with the Envoys ; his ex-
pressions of a desire for peace made too
much of, and treated with more respect
by Mr. Gerry than they deserved ; en-
closes a confidential letter received from
Gen. Pinckney. 21, 385.
Jan. 6, 1798. Euglish packet con-
taining letters from the Envoys to Col.
P. taken by a privateer in November
and carried into France ; encloses letter
from Gen. Pinckney ; the President's
speech received with applause in Eng-
land. 22, 4, 6.
Feb. 7, 1798. Account of a letter
written by Mr. K. to Gen. Pinckney and
Gen. P.'s answer; embarrassments of
the Envoys not overstated. 22, 31.
Apr. 2, 1798. Introducing Senor
Caro, the bearer of a letter from Gen.
Miranda to President Adams. 22, 98.
Apr. 7, 1798. Enclosing letter re-
ceived by Mr. K. from Gen. Pinckney.
22, 109, 112.
Apr. 9, 1798. Enclosing letter
from Gen. Pinckney ; Mr. K.'s disgust
and indignation on reading it; opinion
that France has a settled plan regarding
America, and will not depart from it.
22, 114, 116.
Apr. 16, 1798. With letter from
Gen. Pinckney ; schism in the mission to
France ; Mr. Gerry determined to sep-
arate from his colleagues ; no doubt can
be entertained as to President Adams's
course. 22, 127, 129.
Apr. 17, 1798. Recommending
Mr. Henry Preble for U. S. Consul at
Marseilles. 22, 134.
June 14, 1798. The Toulon ex-
pedition ; rebellion in Ireland ; probable
254
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
King, Rtjftjs (continued).
emigration to the U. S. in case of its
suppression ; not for our advantage to
have malcontents of any nation ; false
statements concerning the negotiations
with France in the Bien Informe. 22,
213.
July 19, 1798. Mr. Gerry still in
Paris ; his remarkable conduct, con-
trasted with that of the President, a
great puzzle to foreign Ambassadors ;
anxiety concerning Irish emigration and
disfigurement of national character by
foreigners. 22, 309.
Aug. 3, 1798. Enclosing copy of
letter from Dupont de Nemours to Sir
J. Banks ; exile of leaders of the Irish
rebellion, and their probable emigration
to America ; request as to mail matter.
i 23, 1.
Aug. 16, 1798. To W. V. Murray.
Mr. K. is empowered to say that the
abolition of the Stadtholderate will not
impede friendly relations between Eng-
land and Holland. 23, 52, 55.
Aug. 20, 3798. Intimations, re-
ceived through Mr. Murray of the wishes
of the Dutch government in regard to
England, in case of Holland's throwing
off the .French dominion ; Mr. K.'s an-
swers. 23, 51, 53.
Oct. 12, 1798. Letter introducing
Mr. [Dr.?] Tazewell; his claim for ser-
vices as Mr. Gerry's secretary. 23,
220.
Oct. 20, 1798. Mr. K. would not
have believed that Gen. Knox would
have made and persisted in an objection
to Hamilton's being placed above him ;
is glad that we are not likely to be de-
prived of his services ; inquiry about the
South American expedition. 23, 249 ;
25, 249.
Dec. 7, 1798. Anxiety about the
question of military rank ; Gen. Pinck-
ney's noble character and conduct; Mr."
K. concerned at the result of elections
and anxiety for the country's future ;
Mr. Liston's gloomy picture of our af-
fairs. 23, 355.
Dec. 8, 1798. Count Rumford and
his proposed residence in America. 25,
310.
Mar. 9, 1799. Forwarding des-
patches from Berlin and the Hague;
anxiety to know the causes of the schism
in the commission under the 6th article
of the British treaty ; hesitation, jealousy,
and ruinous temporizing policy among
European powers ; increased expense of
postage for foreign Ministers ; no change
on the part of France ; vessels still cap-
tured and condemned ; some ships con-
trive to have safe conducts from the
Directory. 24, 146.
— Mar. 16, 1799. Recommending
Christopher Gore for the mission to Con-
stantinople, if one should be sent ; talk
of a mission to Russia rather pre-
mature, though one would probably be
received. 24, 173.
— Mar. 16, 1799. It would have
been agreeable to Mr. K. to have John
Pickering, Jr., to succeed Mr. Dan-
dridge'as his secretary, had the latter
decided to resign; as it is, Mr. K.
would be delighted to have J. P. as a
member of his family. 24, 175.
— Mar. 22, 1799. Transmitting copy
of memorial from Gen. Miranda to Wil-
liam Pitt concerning assistance hoped
for in achieving the independence of the
Spanish-American colonies. 24, 148.
— June 5, 1799. The new mission to"
France ; Sieyes ; idea of a general peace ;
England against it, except with the re-
storation of the monarchy ; the Emperor
of Russia ; Commissioners under 7th
article of the British treaty ; commercial
treaty with Russia ; Mr. Smith and J.
Pickering, Jr. 24, 297.
— July 5, 1799. Col. P.'s silence in
regard to suspension of business of the
Commissioners on the 6th article of the
British treaty ; hopes that some arrange-
ment is making ; vessels stopped between
Holland and the U. S. ; Mr. K.'s exer-
tions in their behalf and in behalf of
his countrymen in general ; case of the
Providence ; European affairs. 25, 14.
— July 16, 1799. J. Pickering, Jr.,
undecided respecting his visit to Eng-
land ; advantages of Mr. Smith's visiting
London, and of a suspension of the
Turkish mission on account of absence
of the Grand Yizier ; value of Major
Lenox's services and smallness of his
salary. 25, 40, 159.
— July 20, 1799. Critical position of
Moreau and Macdonald in Italy ; Eng-
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255
lish expedition fitting ont ; rumors of
Russian assistance; Jacobin Clubs
again opened in Paris ; French and
Spanish fleets ; Lord St. Vincent re-
signs his command on account of ill
health ; death of Patrick Henry ; an in-
auspicious time for sending out a new
embassy. 25, 43.
— Nov. 7, 1799. Mr. K. expecting
John Pickering ; excellent accounts of
him from Mr. Smith ; contradictory and
embarrassing reports about the Envoys;
hopes for instructions respecting the
Commissioners under the British treaty.
25, 276.
— Dec. 31, 1799. New constitution
of Prance ; the mission to Prance ;
probable effects on England not difficult
to foresee ; two great objects of Prance
in negotiating, to obtain the aid of our
flag, and embroil us with England;
J. P., Jr., to succeed Mr. Dandridge as
Mr. K.'s secretary. 25, 330.
— Peb. 25, 1800. Par from being an-
noyed or dissatisfied at Mr. Sitgreaves's
being sent to England ; Mr. K. shall
rejoice to see him ; not probable there
will be occasion for minute information ;
whatever is done must be effected by a
general view of the subject, as those who
are to be treated with may have leisure
or inclination to consider; Mr. Gore
taking the opportunity to go home ;
recommends that packets of despatches
be sent by private ships ; Col. P.'s last
cost forty guineas postage. 26, 33.
— Peb. 26, 1800. Requesting a copy
of the Laws of the last session of Con-
gress. 26, 34.
— Mar. 24, 1800. Extraordinary let-
ters written by Mr. Liston to James
Buchanan, an adopted American; ex-
tract from one of them sent ; grave
charge of vanity and falsehood to be
preferred against Mr. L. 26, 60.
— Mar. 25, 1800. European news ;
a new campaign expected to begin;
the Envovs presented to Bonaparte.
26, 65.
— Apr. 8, 1800. To Lord Grenville.
Concerning new rules for the govern-
ment of new Commissioners on the 6th
article of the treaty; Mr. K. has no
authority to agree to the appointment of
such Commissioners, and can only trans-
mit his Lordship's communication to
his government. 26, 87.
— Apr. 11, 1800. To Lord Grenville.
Regrets the wide difference between
Lord Grenville' s opinion and that of the
U. S. government ; no change of Com-
missioners could make any difference ;
request for an answer to propositions.
26, 90.
— Apr. 22, 1800. Enclosing copies
of correspondence with Lord Grenville ;
favors the proposal for settlement of the
claims of British creditors of the U. S.
by the payment of a gross sum to their
government; it might afford an oppor-
tunity to obtain the Maryland Bank
stock. 26, 87-
— - July 25, 1800. Mr. K.'s regrets
at Col. P.'s removal from office ; hopes
that something may occur to change his
plan of going to the woods ; praise of
John Pickering ; advantage to him of a
journey to Prance and Germany. 26,
179.
— : Sept. 2, 1800. Not a line received
from the State Department since Col. P.
left it; without P.'s letters Mr. K.
would be entirely ignorant of his coun-
try's affairs; extraordinary situation of
the government, and perplexity as to
future policy ; difficulties of the Envoys
in Prance ; no certain or satisfactory
European news ; desire that Col. P.'s
correspondence should be continued ;
Mr. Liston's imprudence and indiscre-
tion ; expressions of interest in P.'s
affairs. 26, 205.
— Jan. 26, 1801. John Pickering in
Prance ; great changes on the continent;
England will be excluded everywhere ;
the U. S. will be courted to join in the
league, but our advantage, in any result,
is in adhering to an impartial neutrality.
26, 246.
— Aug. 16, 1801. Letter in praise
of John Pickering, Jr. ; Mr. K. regrets
to part with him as an instructive com-
panion and a prudent friend. 26, 234.
— Jan. 12, 1802. Settlement of the
difficulties respecting the 6th and 7th
articles of the treaty of 1794; Great
Britain to accept a definite sum in satis-
faction of all claims under the 6th ar-
ticle; Commissioners under the 7th
article to reassemble immediately; at
256
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
King, Rufus
Amiens, things are going on as fast as
is nsual ; the treaty will appear in due
time. 26. 278.
May 7, 1803. To Messrs. Living-
ston and Monroe, at Paris. Informa-
tion of the intention of Great Britain
to send an expedition against New
Orleans, in case of war with France;
suggestion that early information of the
cession of Louisiana to the U. S. should
be sent to London. 54, 276 [copy].
May 15, 1803. To Lord Hawkes-
bury. Information that a treaty has
been signed ceding Louisiana to the
U. S., and that the same has been
framed so as not to infringe upon the
rights of Great Britain in the navigation
of the Mississippi. 54, 277 [copy].
Nov. 4, 1803. Question of the
admission of Louisiana ; inequality aris-
ing from the representation of slaves;
the provision of the Constitution on this
subject, one of its greatest blemishes;
representation and taxation should be
confined to free inhabitants. 26, 319.
Mar. 9, 1804. Col. P.'s letters
received [concerning separation of the
Union]; they merit the attention of all
lovers of their country ; protection of
American seamen ; little difficulty in ob-
taining it for native Northern seamen ;
Great Britain cannot be expected to
spare her own citizens in the service of
the Southern States; it should be left
to the friends of the present government
to do what they can ; Federalists can
only oppose improper acts without origi-
nating; Mr. Monroe; N. Y. elections.
27, 79.
Mar. 10, 1804. Farther opinions
respecting the protection of American
seamen; limits of the "narrow seas."
27, 81.
Mar. 1804. Extracts from a letter
to the Secretary of State, concerning ne-
gotiations for the protection of Ameri-
can seamen, attempted by Mr. K. while
Minister to England. 27, 83.
Oct. 10, 1804. Gen. Hamilton's
estate barely sufficient to pay his debts ;
subscriptions for the benefit of his fam-
ily. 38, 88.
Dec. 9, 1804. Extracts from let-
ters to the Secretary of State respecting
Desire that gentle-
has sent a copy of
may be disabused
being the author.
The Miranda ex-
the ratification of the convention with
Great Britain in regard to boundaries.
27, 84.
Feb. 18, 1805. Expression of sat-
isfaction with Judge Chase's defence;
rude and disorderly debate in the House
respecting the Georgia claims ; inquiries
about various public measures. 27, 132.
Dec. 26, 1805. Relations with
Spain; anxiety of merchants in regard
to commercial affairs with England;
the pamphlet "War in Disguise."
27, 340.
Feb. 7, 1806. Uneasiness at the
weak and dilatory policy of the Execu-
tive ; idea that Col. Burr will avail him-
self of this state of things to decide for
the President and provide for himself.
27, 208.
— Feb. 17, 1806.
men to whom Mr. K.
"War in Disguise"
of the idea of his
27, 225.
— Mar. 13, 1806.
pedition ; Bonaparte master of the con-
tinent ; John Randolph's denunciations
of the President; no advantageous or
honorable measures expected ; every
one seems ashamed of the feeble, hypo-
critical, and mean proceedings of the
Executive. 27, 260.
— Mar. 20, 1806. Extraordinary state
of Europe ; spirit of the English people ;
heavy losses sustained by the country
in the deaths of William Pitt and Lords
Cornwallis and Nelson. 27, 270.
— Mar. 22, 1806. The President's
message on the discoveries in Louisiana ;
the House very noisy over Armstrong's
appointment, which is regarded as a jus-
tification of his conduct ; asks for infor-
mation about him, and the treaty with
Tripoli ; British affairs ; hopes of a vig-
orous administration ; danger of rash-
ness at Washington. 27, 276.
— Mar. 25,1806. Advising delay in
Congress with regard to measures to-
ward Great Britain, until advised of
temper of the new ministry; Gen.
Smith's Navigation act. 27, 284.
— Dec. 31, 1807. Great anxiety as
to public affairs ; distressing conse-
quences of the Embargo ; apprehension
that demands have been made by France
HISTORICAL INDEX.
257
to join in war against England ; expose
by the National Intelligencer, and anxi-
ety excited thereby. 28, 131.
— Jan. 7, 1808. Serious regrets at
J. Q. Adams's Report on the case of
John Smith; it is no time to express
slight opinions on the forms and inde-
pendence of the judiciary ; distress
produced by the Embargo ; will be inter-
preted by England as compliance with a
French demand. 28, 145.
— Jan. 19, 1S08. Messrs. Dearborn's
and Gallatin's statement that the affair
of the Chesapeake was to be kept sepa-
rate, proved to be false, and they knew
it to be so ; Mr. Rose undoubtedly has
it in his power to separate it ; the recent
Order in Council; would never have
appeared had the President taken proper
measures on the Berlin Decree. 28,
163.
— Jan. 24, 1808. Mr. Pendleton's
conjectures concerning British negotia-
tion; unpopularity of the Embargo ; the
government will not risk another elec-
tion with it in force ; effects of it ; dis-
approval of the Order in Council, as it
has the interested motive of benefiting
their merchants at the expense of ours ;
Democratic revision af the Naturaliza-
tion law. 28, 176.
1 Feb. 5, 1808. Importance of a
good understanding between the U. S.
and England ; if England sinks, her fall
will be the grave of our liberties ; impos-
sibility of remaining neutral ; suggests
|j that Armstrong's despatches should be
called for in the Senate, that the real
condition of affairs with France may be
known. 28, 189.
— Feb. 16, 1808. On the proposed
treason bill ; already settled by the Con-
stitution ; in any case the law ought not
to be changed while the government is
in a state of irritation ; Mr. Jefferson, if
forced by France to the alternative of
her or England, will choose war with
England ; Armstrong's despatches should
! be called for now. 28, 202.
| — Mar. 4, 1S08. Negotiations with
England ; easier to deceive the mob of
Congress than the people in general ;
: peace can no longer be maintained with
both France and England ; and war will
j be preferred with England ; negotiations
hanging on the amount of the reparation
demanded for attack on the Chesapeake ;
failures in consequence of the Embargo.
28, 228.
— Apr. 2, 1808. Correspondence
concerning the Chesapeake received;
deeply regrets that the affair was not
adjusted; Mr. Madison's best policy
would have been to waive all other mat-
ters and accept the reparation offered ;
thanks to P. for his letter to Gov. Sul-
livan. 28, 267-
— Apr. 12, 1808. Mr. Baring's pam-
phlet on the commercial relations be-
tween the U. S. and Great Britain ;
construction of the Berlin Decree inde-
fensible ; Order in Council respecting
the taxation of our merchandise a most
impolitic measure. 28, 296.
— Dec. 1, 1808. Mr. Madison's state-
ment that the Berlin Decree did not
violate neutral rights ; definition of
neutral rights ; the Decree should have
been resisted ; the Embargo. 28,375.
— Jan. 5, 1809. Thanks for speeches
on the Embargo ; request for more
copies ; alarming rumors from Washing-
ton ; intended to increase the public
anxiety and prepare us for the events
which our rulers have resolved to bring
about. 29, 1.
— Jan. 15, 1809. Answer to inquiries
respecting the conduct of France at the
time of our negotiations for peace with
England, with abstract of negotiations
by Mr. Jay. 29, 25.
— Jan. 31, 1809. Mr. K.'s attempt
to settle with England an article respect-
ing the impressment of seamen ; time of
peace the best for making a commercial
treaty ; Mr. Jefferson's sincerity in seek-
ing a good understanding with England
proved not to exist ; danger of disunion ;
prospect in Spain. 29, 73.
— Feb. 7, 1809. A majority of the
House h* favor of repealing the Em-
bargo; folly of requiring ships to arm
and resist visit and search; this con-
stitutes war ; the Embargo cannot long
be maintained ; and the Executive dare
not, if they would, substitute war. 29,
89.
Dec. 25, 1809. Giving reasons for
objecting to Mr. Jackson's mission to
the U. S and for preferring Mr. Merry ;
33
258
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
King, Rufus (continued).
principle on which the English govern-
ment place their justification of their
licenses in time of war. 29, 197.
Jan. 26, 1810. Impossible to divine
the views of Congress ; if the object is
to temporize, or to league with the con-
tinental powers of Europe, and if Mr.
Adams's mission to Russia has this pro-
ject in charge, their proceedings would
be just what they have been ; Mr. Bur-
well's project, the same ground which was
taken by Sweden and Denmark in 1801 ;
belligerent rights of England ; ideas on
a combination with the northern powers.
29, 244.
Mar. 5, 6, 1810. Mr. Jackson's
despatches ; news from England ; noth-
ing decisive or warlike in Mr. Jackson's
despatches; his dismissal regarded as a
proof that our administration do not
wish to settle differences, and that his
dismissal was agreed upon with France ;
probabilities as to Great Britain's future
course ; European affairs ; trade going
on between France and England. 29,
290, 291.
Feb. 24, 1811. Mr. Main's book,
and hedge plants ; the country in a worse
state than Mr. K. has known it ; if the
Bank was to be dissolved, it is better
this President should have done it and
shown what he was ; the Non-intercourse
Act ; wild proposals in the New York
Legislature. 29, 424.
Apr. 11, 1816. Note with sugges-
tions in regard to a proviso in the tariff
bill in regard to India cottons. 55, 121.
Jan. 18, 1824. With extracts from
journals of Congress of 1789 ; in regard
to giving a title to the President. 32,
44.
King, Rufus. Mar. 8, 1785. Method of
locating and disposing of Western lands.
5, 347. [Bi. 1, 506.]
Mar. 8, 1785. On the ordinance
for locating and disposing of public
lands ; no provision made for the min-
istry of the Gospel or for schools ; after
the admission of slavery, it was perhaps
right to say nothing about Christianity ;
inconsistency of slavery with the prin-
ciples laid down by Congress ; imprac-
ticability, of carrying out the ordinance.
5, 551. [Bi. 1,' 509.]
- May 12, 1785. Col. P.'s engage-
ments render it impossible for him to
serve as a Commissioner on Virginia
claims ; the apprehension mentioned in
Mr. K.'s letter of May 8, seems well
grounded ; but for the necessity of the
Commissioners' assembling in Virginia
it would not be difficult to find suitable
persons. 5, 359.
June 1, 1785. Quartermaster's
Department ; its duties should be given
in charge to the Secretary of War ; sug-
gestion that vessels should be built to
navigate the lakes ; settlements on Wes-
tern lands beyond the purchase of the
U. S. ; too much land in the market
already, in Pennsylvania and Virginia;
inquiry as to Mr. King's motion for the
exclusion of slavery in the Northwest
territory. 5, 361. [Bi. 1, 517-]
June 4, 1785. Virginia claims for
indemnification of expenses of expedi-
tions into the Indian country ; the ex-
peditions were of little utility, and it is
to be regretted the cession was made;
amount of claims ; Col. Carrington's
opinion that they must be settled by
arbitration ; Mr. Wilson on the purchase
of Western land ; reasons why a limit
should be fixed and a military force
stationed there. 5, 363.
June 9, 19, 1785. Col. P.'s can-
didacy for office of Treasurer of the
U.S.; does not mean to become a soli-
citor ; let the best man be elected ; the
salary is small, but one may practise
more rigid economy in that office with-
out being reproached for over-frugality;
observations on the office ; Col. P.'s let-
ter to Mr. Osgood; Mr. Livingston's
influence probably obtained for Dr.
Cochran. 5, 366, 368. [Bi. 1, 521.]
Apr. 18, 1786. Recommending
Col. H. Hughes, and his claim on the
U. S. for depreciation of pay. 5, 384.
June 4, 1796. Papers in readiness
for Mr. K.'s embarkation for England
as U. S. Minister ; his commissions for-
warded with letter. 36, 113 [copy].
June 8, 1796. Instructions in re-
gard to farther negotiations with Great
Britain on certain articles of Jay's treaty
of 1794. 36, 88 [copy; Waite, 8, 94].
June 17, 1796. List of papers for-
warded to Mr. King; suggestion of
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HISTORICAL INDEX.
259
asking English and Trench Ministers for
open letters to naval commanders a der-
ogation from the dignity of a sovereign
power; proposition from Sweden will
be considered; money to be advanced
Mr. Trumbull. 36, 117 [copy].
July 27, 1796. Request to advise
with Messrs. Gore and Pinkney on all
ordinary questions affecting American
claims, without the delay of referring to
the State Department in America ; clamor
of certain persons on the prohibition of
the sale of Erench prizes in Boston si-
lenced by the report of Barbe Marbois.
36, 173 [copy].
Aug. 8, 1796. In regard to Mr.
Williams, U. S. Consul at Hamburg.
36, 191 [copy].
Aug. 29, 1796. With letter of re-
call for Mr. Monroe ; reasons of the
President's dissatisfaction and of his
recall ; Gen. C. C. Pinckney appointed
in his place ; treaty with the Creeks in
Georgia unsuccessful ; the Creeks how-
ever induced to sell some land ; military
posts delivered up by the British. 36,
208 [copy].
! Aug. 31, 1796. Mr. Liston's
humane and liberal interference to facil-
itate the relief of our impressed seamen
by letters given Col. Talbot ; apprehen-
sion that he may receive some rebuke,
as his government will not allow Col.
Talbot's residence; request to Mr. K.
to make proper representations for Mr.
Liston's vindication. 36, 211 [copy].
Sept. 10, 1796. In regard to im-
pressed seamen ; declaration of Capt.
Wemyss of the Prevoyante that British
dignity will not permit inquiry on board
their ships; injustice and absurdity of
the rights of neutral nations depending
on British dignity ; in such case the
appointment of U. S. agents is useless
I and the sooner we know it the better ;
Mr. X.'s special attention requested by
the President. 36, 226 [copy ; Waite,
State Pap. 5, 265 ; Bi. 3, 337].
— - Sept. 10, 1796. The President de-
■ sires that the case of Capt. Jessup may
be noticed, and a solemn remonstrance
made to the British government on
the tyranny and inhumanity of Capt.
Pigot ; astonished at the submission of
< Capt. Jessup and wonder that he and
other American citizens have not taken
instant vengeance on the ruffians. 36,
227 [ copy ; Waite, 2d ed. 8, 490].
Sept. 17, 1796. In regard to the
convention proposed to the U. S. by
Sweden and Denmark; reasons for
avoiding negotiation at present. 36,
244 [copy].
Sept. 22, 1796. Renewed com-
plaints of insolence and oppression on
the part of British naval officers ; case of
Capt. Duguid against frigate L'Aimable ;
a practice of British officers to conceal
their names and if possible the names of
their ships for fear of being called to
account by their government ; necessity
of continually representing these things.
36, 254.
Oct. 26, 1796. Mr. K.'s conversa-
tion with Lord Grenville relative to Col.
Talbot's agency; Col. T.'s friendly re-
ception by the Governor of Barbadoes ;
assistance in releasing seamen rendered
by that gentleman ; Swedes, Danes, and
other foreigners impressed by British
officers; negotiations with Algiers suc-
cessful, but expensive ; hopes of success
with Tunis and Tripoli ; M. Delacroix's
letter to Barthelemy ; order of Directory
for capturing neutral vessels only to be
enforced if the British should give a like
order ; captures by Erench in the West
Indies only by the colonial authorities ;
bills of exchange ; costs in appeals in
cases of British spoliations ; bills for Al-
gerine expenses; U. S. Agent in Eng-
land in the place of Col. Trumbull ; pro-
tection to sailors properly given by U. S.
Consuls in foreign ports ; claim of Mr.
Haga for supplies to Lord Cornwallis's
army. 36, 283 [copy].
Nov. 14, 1796. Representations
made to his Majesty's government in
regard to Capt. Home of the Africa ; it
is time the U. S. should receive satis-
faction For injuries and insults to citi-
zens ; transaction between M. Adet and
our government in regard to the orders
of the Directory respecting the treatment
of neutrals. 36, 294 [copy].
Jan. 17, 1797- Observations on
Mr. Adet's complaints made in a letter
to Gen. Pinckney ; to be laid before
Congress ; Adams and Jefferson elected ;
Erench depredations in the West Indies
260
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
King, Rufus (continued).
defended by some persons on the ground
of the bad faith of our government;
favorable news from Col. Talbot ; claim
of S. Stolz ; claim of Maryland to Bank
of England stock. 37, 5 [copy].
Eeb. 15, 1797. Gen. Pinckney par-
ticularly instructed on the subject of
our claims against France for supplies
furnished and vessels captured ; Mr.
Pitcairn recommended to take charge of
them ; outrageous depredations on ves-
sels going to or from British ports ; use-
fulness of Col. Talbot's mission ; polite
treatment by Admirals Harvey and
Bligh ; evasion of their orders by other
officers. 37, 31 [copy]. .
Peb. 15, 1797. Disadvantages to
Spain of the cession of Louisiana to
Prance ; considered by Gen. Galvez the
door of Mexico ; all possible obstacles
to be thrown in the way of the project.
37, 33 [copy].
Mar. 15, 1797- With packet from
Gen. Washington to Sir John Sinclair ;
Mr. P. Childs appointed Consul at
Genoa ; atrocious conduct of the French
in the West Indies ; the plundering of
professed buccaneers would be more
tolerable ; the name of Frenchman be-
coming as detestable as it once was
grateful to Americans ; reports of Lord
Malmesbury and Gen. Pinckney. 37,
83 [copy].
Apr. 6, 1797. Letters received
from Mr. K. ; the President induced by
the conduct of France toward Gen.
Pinckney to convene Congress immedi-
ately ; remarkable declaration of the
Directory ; arbitrary condemnations of
vessels for want of sea letters both in
the West Indies and France ; the result
the weakening of our attachment to
France, in spite of the efforts of a few
enrages ; capture of Gen. Allen in the .
Olive Branch. 37, 102 [copy].
Apr. 6, 1797. Account of swin-
dling land transaction of Gen. Ira Allen ;
probable destination of the arms bought
by him, to assist a Canadian insurrec-
tion. 6, 259.
Apr. 12, 1797. Case of the Friend-
ship, carried into Grenada, and ques-
tionable conduct of the admiralty judge;
request to obtain release of two im-
pressed seamen ; Major Lenox ap-
pointed U. S. agent for the relief of
seamen in England ; continued piracies
of the French ; insurers have ceased to
underwrite vessels bound for French
ports. 37, 112 [copy].
Apr. 18, 1797. In regard to affair
of Mr. Spooncr's ship at the Cape of
Good Hope; trade to the Cape to
be claimed for the U. S. on the same
terms as for British ships. 37, 121
[copy].
Apr. 26, 1797. Bills of exchange
sent; stoppage of cash payments from
the Bank of England ; French depreda-
tions in the West Indies ; Mr. Adet's
statement that they are not authorized
by the French government not consist-
ent with the facts ; Gen. Pinckney at
Amsterdam. 37, 128 [copy].
Apr. 27, 1797. Case of the Argo-
naut, arbitrarily detained at the Cape of
Good Hope by Admiral Elphinstone;
duty of captors to render a ship secure
during prosecution. 37, 131 [copy].
May 9, 1797. Question of accept-
ing convoy for merchant vessels offered
by Great Britain; Dr. Nicholl's opin-
ion ; grounds for dissenting from Mr.
K.'s disapprobation of the measure ; the
President supports Col. P.'s opinion.
37, 144- [copy].
May 16, 1797. President Adams's
firm and decided speech to Congress ; in
unison with the opinion of every inde-
pendent man in the U. S. ; lies told the
people by pretended patriots ; Col. P.'s
letter to Gen. Pinckney of Jan. 16th
misrepresented to the people of Vir-
ginia. 6, 315.
June 9, 1797. Mr. King's views
on the sums paid by Great Britain for
indemnification to our citizens, entirely
just ; no commission for prosecuting to
be paid to U. S. Agents who have their
salaries ; they may be commissioned by
individuals to receive moneys ; observa-
tions on method of payment. 37, 179
[copy].
June 9, 1797. Difficulties and de-
lays of the Spanish governors of Louis-
iana and the Natchez, in evacuating the
military posts on the Mississippi and
running the boundary line. 37, 181
[copy].
HISTORICAL INDEX.
261
— June 16, 1797. Opinion of Ver-
mont Congressmen that the cargo
of arras captured with Gen. Allen
was really intended for Vermont mili-
tia; letter of Gov. Chittenden to the
British Minister; Gen. Allen's specula-
tion ; wish of the executive to have the
arms restored; report that the Direc-
tory proposed to declare war against
the U. S. 37, 187.
— June 20, 1797- Proceedings of
Congress on the President's speech ; his
recommendation of measures of defence ;
probability that they will be adopted
on account of the increasing aggressions
of Prance, and the disposition of Spain
to evade the fulfilling her treaty in
postponing the evacuation of the mili-
tary posts on the Mississippi and
running the boundary line; miserable
evasions of the Spanish governors ; Judge
Dana declines the post of Commissioner
to Prance on account of his health ; im-
prisonment at Quebec of McLean and
Butterfield on suspicion of exciting insur-
rection in Canada, instigated by Prance ;
hopelessness of assistance from the
U . S. ; fears that Prance will regain
Louisiana; Mr. Gerry appointed Com-
missioner to France. 37, 189 [copy].
— June 24, 1797. Opposition in the
House to the defensive measures of the
President increased by rumors of peace
in Europe; Col. P. afraid that the senti-
ments expressed and the means finally
adopted will not raise the character of
the TJ. S. ; bills of exchange sent ; El-
bridge Gerry appointed Commissioner to
Prance. 37, 193 [copy].
'• July 8, 1797. Account of proceed-
ings in case of Gov. Blount's impeach-
ment for high crimes and misdemeanors, in
being concerned in an expedition against
the Spanish possessions ; list of appoint-
: ments. 37, 196 [copy; *a? 41, 331].
Aug. 4, 1797* Desiring interfer-
I ence in behalf of Sylvanus Bourne,
! U. S. Consul at Amsterdam, in obtain-
' ing his property captured on ship Orion.
I 7,19.
Aug. 5, 1797. Account of a ru-
j mored British expedition against the
\ Spanish possessions ; Mr. Liston's ac-
; count, and Chev. de Yrujo's accusations.
V, 21.
Oct. 3, 1797. Lord Grenville's ob-
servations on the Act of Congress for the
relief of American seamen ; Mr. K.'s
reasoning conclusive against the British
pretence to retain seamen ; Col. Talbot's
mission of little use, owing to obstruc-
tions of British officers ; letter of the
Chev. de Yrujo ; insurrection at the
Natchez. 37, 239 [copy].
Oct. 19, 1797. Account of ques-
tions before the St. Croix boundary com-
missioners ; Champlain's History of New
Prance considered an authority ; request
to Mr. K. to obtain the book, and
L'Escarbot's Voyages. 7, 333.
Oct. 26, 1797. Observations on
the injustice of fixing so short a period
as nine months in which to present ap-
peals from Vice Admiralty decisions ;
cases of ships Van Staphorst and Eliza ;
grievance of the conduct of Judge
Cambauld at St. Domingo. 37, 248
[copy].
Oct. 31, 1797. Account of funds
for Mr. K.'s use, and for payments to
Barbary states. 7, 399.
Dec. 1, 1797. Requesting Hr. K.
to apply for permission to export arms
from Great Britain for Pennsylvania.
7, 493.
Dec. 5, 1797. Enclosing bills of
exchange. 10, 10.
Dec. 21, 1797. Bills and money
affairs. 10, 112.
Jan. 1, 1798. Appointment of
S. Williams as U. S. Consul at London,
8, 3 ; money sent to Algiers, 8, 5, 14.
Jan. 13, 1798. No official news
from Commissioners to France ; private
letters indicate an unsuccessful mission
and a prospect of war ; project for arm-
ing merchant vessels ; account of the
beating off of a privateer by a New York
brig ; French depredations in West In-
dies ; Mississippi affairs ; bills drawn by
Col. Humphreys. 37, 259 [copy].
■ Jan. 15, 1798. Requisition of
Earl of St. Vincent to impress American
seamen. 8, 68.
Feb. 5, 1798. U. S. Commission-
ers not received in Prance ; Mr. Lyon
of Vermont expelled the House for in-
sult to Mr. Griswold ; infamous char-
acter of R. Cambauld, Admiralty Judge
at Cape Nicholas Mole. 8, 102.
262
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Kingt Rufus (continued).
Feb. 7, 1798. Enclosing letter of
S. Chase, agent of the State of Mary-
land, relative to the Bank of England
stock owned by that State. 8, 117.
Apr. 2, 1793. Patience and for-
bearance of the U. S. Envoys in France ;
their despatches made public ; consider-
ations on the event of a war with
Erance. 8, 288.
Apr. 26, 1798. Unwarrantable
proceedings of Judge Cambauld at Mole
St. Nicholas; condemned by his own
justificatory letter; unfounded charges
of carrying contraband goods ; nails and
osnaburgs not contraband ; preparations
for sea and land defence in the U.S.;
evacuation of Mississippi posts ; the En-
voys in France. 37, 298 [copy].
Apr. 26, 1798. Respecting license
to purchase copper in England. 8, 381.
May 1, 1798. Injustice and tyr-
anny of British officials at St. Nicholas
Mole; character of R. Cambauld. 8,
394.
May 2, 1798. Requesting early
information of commencement of hostili-
ties by Erance; universal approval of
government measures. 8, 397-
May 4, 1798. Disposal of money
remittances ; U. S. Consuls to be reim-
bursed for relieving seamen; pay of
Commissioners on the 6th and 7th arti-
cles of the treaty of 1794; G. Cabot
appointed Secretary of the Navy. 8,
402.
June 2, 3798. Opinions on de-
spatches from U. S. Commissioners to ■
Erance ; Mr. Gerry. 8, 520.
June 2, 14, 29, 1798. List of
bills drawn on London. 8, 515, 564,
605.
June 12, 1798. Conduct of Mr.
Gerry ; his wrongheadedn^ss, folly,
meanness, and treachery ; hopes for the
safety of Gens. Marshall and Pinckney. *
11, 259.
June 14, 1798. Guns given by
George II. to South Carolina and taken
by the British at Charleston, now at
Halifax ; Mr. Liston's application to
Gov. Wentworth for them ; South Caro-
lina would receive them on any terms,
whether loaned, sold, or given. 8, 557,
566 ; 37, 309.
June 14, 1798. Request that Mr.
K. will obtain permission to export
cannon from England. 8, 567.
June 27, 1798. Arrival of Gen.
Marshall ; Gen. Pinckney detained by
illness of his daughter ; Mr. Gerry per-
suaded to believe that he could prevent
an immediate rupture by remaining;
encloses a peremptory letter of recall
to be forwarded to him ; general indigna-
tion against Erance. 37, 312 [copy].
June 30, 1798. Request for assist-
ance to Jere. Yellott in importing mate-
rials of war for the U. S. 8, 613.
July 9, 1798. American privateers
commissioned; French privateer cap-
tured by Decatur ; treaties with France
to be abrogated ; alien and sedition bills
passed ; regular army increased ; spirit
of the people in advance of Congress.
9, 18.
July 16, 1798. War vessel built
by merchants of Philadelphia for the
U. S. ; Washington accepts appoint-
ment of Commander-in-Chief. 9, 44,
45.
July 17, 1798. Commissions for
private armed ships ; cannon for use of
the U. S. 9, 62.
July 26, 1798. Military appoint-
ments in the U. S. army. 9, 100.
July 30, 1798. List of bills of ex-
change forwarded. 9, 118.
Aug. 29, 1798. Public offices re-
moved to Trenton on account of yellow
fever ; more malignant than in any for-
mer year; the President in Quincy;
proceedings in the Board of Commis-
sioners in London ; apprehensive of
serious difficulties in the Board here on
account of the assumptions of the British
members ; Col. Lines dead and Mr.
Sitgreaves appointed in his place ; pos-
sibility that the American members may
be obliged to secede ; money carried out
by O'Brien to Algiers all swallowed up
in that gulf of exaction ; money received
by Mr. King for spoliations ; gratifying
news of the good effect of the publica-
tion of the instructions and despatches
in Europe ; effect not great on one side
of the House here ; addresses from
North Carolina and New York ; meas-
ures adopted for defence, and frigates
building by merchants; copper to be
HISTORICAL INDEX.
263
imported from England ; impetus given
to the manufacture of arms in the U. S.
37, 327 [copy].
Aug. 29, 1798. American Consuls
in Trance ; military appointments ; ac-
count of the question of priority between
Knox and Hamilton. 9, 236.
Aug. 30, 1798. With power from
J. Burlingham to James Cramond on his
claim against Great Britain ; Mr. Gerry
has given up the names of X, Y, and Z
in the Envoys' despatches, which were
promised to be kept secret ; Talleyrand
denies all knowledge of them ; con-
temptible position of Mr. Gerry. 37,
330 [copy].
Sept. 15, 1798. Mr. Gerry's con-
duct in remaining in Paris ; Mr. K.'s
opinion of him the same as that of most
other public men ; Gen. Pinckney's
opinion ; ravages of yellow fever. 11,
288.
Sept. 17, 1798. Washington's con-
ditions for accepting command; pros-
pect of the President's yielding in the
Knox-Hamilton controversy. 9, 337.
Sept. 17, Nov. 6, 1798. Enclosing
bills of exchange. 9, 392, 583.
Oct. 3, 1798. Eright of Mr. Gerry
on his voyage from Erance ; ravages of
yellow fever. 9, 413.
Oct. 25, 1798. Case of ship Provi-
dence in the Admiralty Court; slowness
of procedure in English Court of Appeal.
9, 518.
Nov. 7, 1798. Question of priority
of Generals' commissions settled ; high-
spirited course of Gen. Pinckney ; Gen.
Knox refuses to serve; his embarrass-
ments. 9, 585.
• Nov. 8, 1798. Guns at Halifax
taken from South Carolina. 9, 602.
Nov. 8, 1798. No farther ad-
vances to be made to M. de Lafayette ;
Col. P.'s cipher to be changed ; ravages
of yellow fever ; Mr. Gerry's arrival ;
insincerity and treachery of the Erench
government demonstrated by Mr. Gerry's
despatches; outrageous conduct of
American shipmasters, in turning sailors
adrift. 9, 394.
Dec. 13, 1798. Notice to be given
to English judges that American vessels
recognize no need of a role d'equipage
as demanded by Erance. 10, 51.
— Dec. 14, 1798. With the Presi-
dent's address; almost unanimously
agreed to ; great pains taken by opposi-
tion to misrepresent the alien and sedi-
tion laws; impudent address of the
Governor of Kentucky to the Legis-
lature ; Eederal majorities in the South.
37, 370 [copy].
— Dec. 15, 1798. Arrival of an agent
of Toussaint L'Ouverture at Norfolk to
treat with the President on a free com-
merce to St. Domingo; unaccountable
evacuation of Mole St. Nicholas by
the British ; aggravated depredations
on American vessels trading to Spanish
ports by the British. 37, 372 [copy].
— Jan. 8, 1799. In relation to an
outrage on American sloop of war Bal-
timore by Capt. Loring, R. N. ; U. S.
officers ordered to resist any such future
attempt to the last extremity. 10, 178.
[Bi. 3, 340.]
— Jan. 12, 1799. Outrage on ship
Aurora, by Capt. Southern of the frigate
Latona. 10, 185.
— Jam. 20, 1799. Recommending John
Pickering, Jr., as Mr. K.'s Secretary.
10, 250, 254.
— Jan. 20, 1799. Request to facilitate
the exportation of copper to the U. S.
10, 265.
— Jan. 22, 1799. Pusillanimous con-
duct and dismission of Capt. Phillips of
the sloop of war Baltimore ; British im-
pressments to be resisted. 10, 269.
— Eeb. 4, 1799. Impressment of
negroes on board the Belisarius by Capt.
Lindsey of the British ship L'Oiseau.
10, 326.
— Eeb. 5, 1799. Irish traitors pre-
vented from emigrating to America ; in-
crease of manufactories of small arms ;
proposal of increase of revenue on sugar,
coffee, etc. ; Erench frigates capture the
Retaliation; immense claims of British
subjects on U. S. ; law prohibiting inter-
course with France renewed ; incon-
veniences fro-m captures by British ves-
sels. 10, 330.
— Eeb. 6, 1799. Concerning the 10th
article of the treaty with Great Britain,
on articles contraband of war ; minority
report from the Legislature of "Virginia ;
first attempt to dissolve the Union, from
Virginia and Kentucky. 10, 347, 351.
264
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King, Bufus (continued).
Feb. 13, 1799. Request to apply
for license to buy and export copper.
10, 379.
Feb. 19, 1799. Prospects of a
treaty with Russia and Turkey destroyed
by the President's nomination of a new-
Minister to France; its effect on the
position of the U S. with European na-
tions. 10, 391, 394.
Feb. 22, 1799. President Adams's
nomination of a new Minister to France ;
dissatisfaction and regret of the country.
10, 406.
Mar. 6, 1799. Affair of the Ches-
terfield ; premature publication of nego-
tiations with France in newspapers ; the
Constellation and L'Insurgente. 10,
446.
— — Mar. 6, 1799. Nomination of Mr.
Murray as Envoy to France negatived
by Congress, and nomination of a commis-
sion ; retaliatory measures of Congress ;
Truxtun's capture of L'Insurgente the
best negotiation; President Adams's
Fast Day proclamation. 10, 452.
Mar. 11, 1799. Case of I. Cla-
son & Co. and ship Hope. 10, 474.
Mar. 12, 1799. Affairs of St. Do-
mingo ; her independence advantageous
to both the U. S. and Great Britain ;
insurrection in Northampton County,
Penn. ; departure of President Adams
for Quincy; capture of the Insurgent.
10, 476.
Mar. 12, 1799. St. Domingo ; Dr.
Stevens appointed U. S. Consul-General ;
his amiable character; Col. Grant ap-
pointed British agent to St. Domingo.
10, 478.
Apr. 2, 1799. Affairs of Naples ;
military force sent to suppress insurrec-
tion in Northampton County, Penn.
10, 548.
Apr. 2, 1799. Remittance for pro-
secution of claims ; letter of Mr. Bur- ,
well in relation to Mr. Giles; services
to mankind of Count Rumford. 10,
553.
Apr. 3, 1799. Arrival of Gen.
Maitland and Col. Grant on their way
to St. Domingo ; harmony in the views
of Great Britain and the U. S. as to the
renewal of commercial intercourse. 10,
561.
— Apr. 20, 1799. Enclosing bills of
exchange. 10, 605.
— Apr. 22, 1799. Mr. Lenox's salary ;
requests opinion on the necessity for a
U. S. agent in. addition to the Consul,
at London. 10, 615.
— Apr. 22, 1799. Regulations agreed
upon by the U. S. and Great Britain for
renewal of commerce with St. Domingo ;
story of the despatches seized in the
Minerva ; impetus to copper mining
given by the stoppage of importation
from England. 10, 618.
— May 1, 1799. Instructions for
negotiating treaty with Russia. 11, 1,
149.
— May 4, 1799. With instructions
for negotiating treaty with Russia ; mis-
sion to Turkey suspended ; Federal vic-
tories in New York and Virginia ; trial
of the insurgents in Pennsylvania. 11,
16, 23.
— May 6, 1799. In regard to J.
Pickering, Jr. 11, 37.
— May 7, 1799. One more attempt
to be made to obtain redress in affairs
of Robert Oliver and John Innes Clark \
case of Capt. Loring's outrage on the
Baltimore. 11, 44.
— May 8, 1799. Trade to New Or-
leans harassed by British cruisers ; ship
Gen. Washington seized for having on
board nails and osnaburgs. 11, 57.
— May 9, 1799. Approbation by
President Adams, of arrangements for
reopening intercourse with St. Domingo.
11, 65.
— May 11, 1799. Articles called
contraband of war; supplies necessary
to inhabitants of Mississippi territory;
Admiral Pringle's proclamation. 11, 77'
— May 22, 1799. Enclosing letter of
instructions for treaty with Russia;
report of defeat of French under Mas-
sena ; ridiculous declaration of war by
Desfourneaux ; new trial of Fries, a
Pennsylvania insurgent. 11, 138.
— May 27, 1799. Damages for ship
Baltimore, fired into by the Latona. 11,
148.
— May 29, 1799. Thanks for Mr.
K.'s invitation to J. P., Jr. 11, 169,
174.
— May 29, 1 799. Affair of the Balti-
more and Latona ; Capt. Phillips's state-
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ment a dishonor to the navy ; no mis-
sion to be sent to Russia; mission to
Turkey suspended; relief of American
seamen in Erance. 11, 170.
June 5, 1799.- Battles between the
Austrians and French ; retreat of Jour-
dan ; his want of military genius ; insuf-
ficient act of Roume, Directorial Agent
in St. Domingo ; private assurances of
Toussaint. 11, 226.
June 6, 1799. Request to obtain
permission for the sheathing with copper
of American ship Delaware in London.
11, 231.
June 14, 1799. President Adams's
instructions to persevere in denying the
right of British cruisers to take men
from our vessels ; the right mutual ;
retaliation a useful measure ; cruelty of
impressments; British right of confis-
cating bar iron insisted on by them.
11, 434.
June 18, 1799. Draft of E. Yan-
derhorst, for relief of American seamen,
to be answered. 10, 301.
July 2, 1799. Bills of exchange;
proclamation of renewal of intercourse
with St. Domingo. 11, 380.
July 20, 1799. Recommending
case of Brothers Coster & Co.'s ship
Charlotte. 11, 465.
July 23, 1799. Requesting inter-
ference to obtain indemnification for
ship Argonaut, captured by mistake;
parallel case of the Niger. 11, 477.
Aug. 2, 1799. Aggravated case of
rapacity and dishonesty in the capture
of the Mary ; rascality of Waterhouse,
prize agent at Jamaica. 11, 532, 535.
Aug. 6, 1799. About Brothers
Coster & Co.'s ship American, captured
by the British. 11, 566.
Aug. 6, 1799. Separation of the
commission on the 6th article of the
British treaty ; articles on which the sep-
aration took place ; overbearing char-
acter of Mr. Macdonald and slavishness
of Messrs. Rich and Guillemard. 11,
570.
Aug. 6, 1799. Judge Chase's
questions concerning the Maryland Bank
of England stock ; intolerable abuses in
ships of Sir Hyde Parker ; his tyranny
and cruelty ; atrocious cruelties of Lieut.
Harris. 11, 574.
— Sept. 4, 1799. Secession of Amer-
ican Commissioners on the 6th article
of the British treaty ; overbearing char-
acter of Mr. Macdonald ; yellow fever in
Philadelphia ; depredations on commerce
by British cruisers. 12, 3.
— Oct. 2, 1799. Rigorous decisions
of Judge Kelsall in the Bahamas with
regard to articles contraband of war;
case of the Adams. 12, 136.
— Oct. 4, 1799. Division in the
board of Commissioners on 6th article of
British treaty; impossibility of any
American Commissioners agreeing with
Macdonald; Mr. Sitgreaves to make a
report ; suspension of the mission to
Erance. 12, 149.
— Nov. 6, 1799. A Danish Consul-
General will be received ; departure of
the Envoys to Erance ; Mr. K.'s instruc-
tions as to the 6th article of the British
treaty ; the Spanish boundary line nearly
completed; St. Domingo affairs. 12,
309.
— Nov. 7, 1799. Mr. Sitgreaves to
prepare a view of points in dispute be-
tween Commissioners on 6th article of
British treaty; instructions to Envoys
to Erance contain nothing inconsistent
with British treaty; civil war in St.
Domingo. 12, 314.
— Nov. 28, 1799. Enclosing letter
for American Consul at Hamburg. 12,
381.
— Dec. 26, 1799. With packet to be
forwarded to Gov. Davie ; funeral pro-
cession in Philadelphia in honor of Gen.
Washington, with oration by Henry
Lee. 12, 512.
— Dec. 31, 1799. Mr. Sitgreaves's
Report on the questions disputed among
the Commissioners on the 6th article of
the British treaty. 12, 524.
— Jan. 3, 1800. Explaining reasons
for Mr. Sitgreaves's being sent to Lon-
don on business of the 6th article of
the Eritish treaty. 13, 19.
— Eeb. 5, 1800. Mr. Sitgreaves to
embark for England in ship Eactor ; Mr.
Macdonald to remain in the U. S. 13,
157.
— Eeb. 7, 1800. The President's
views with regard to negotiations on
the 6th article of the British treaty ; in-
jurious view taken by British adminis-
34
266
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
King, Rufus {continued).
tration that the secession of the Ameri-
can Commissioners was caused by any
considerations of interest to individuals
or States ; to be repelled with earnest-
ness and even with disdain. 38, 7
[copy].
•• - — Feb* 8F 1800. Request to procure
volumes of British statutes, atlas, and
system of geography; Mr. Sitgreaves's
expenses. 38, 8 [copy].
< — Mar. 7, 1800. In regard to claims
presented by Mr. Liston for American
vessels captured by the British and re-
captured or rescued by crews ; recourse
should be had to the judiciary rather
than the executive ; project for exchang-
ing deserters objectionable; non-inter-
course bill with France; Toussaint's
vessels captured by a British frigate.
38, 9 [copy].
Mar. 7, 1800. Bills of exchange
drawn by Noah Webster, Jr. 13, 243.
Mar. 10, 1800. With account of
Mr. Livingston's motion for criminat-
ing the President for advising and re-
questing the delivery of T. Nash to the
British authorities ; Mr. Marshall's lumi-
nous speech. 38, 11 [copy].
Apr. 20, 1800. Mr. C. Gore's ar-
rival in the U. S. ; Mr. Sitgreaves's
departure; Mr. King's liberal under-
standing of Mr. S.'s voyage; John
Pickering; request for Lameth's "Pre-
cis des Lvenements Militaires," and
Debrett's State Papers. 13, 402.
May 3, 1800. Case of Mr. John
Codman's ship Elizabeth; Great Britain
had no right to interfere in the matter.
13, 453.
May 7, 1800. In regard to J.
Pickering; Democratic majorities in
New York ; prospects for Presidential
election ; Strong elected Governor of
Massachusetts ; removal of seat of gov-
ernment to Washington; news from
Envoys to Prance. 13, 472.
May 28, 1800. Col. P. refers Mr.
K. to John Pickering for account of Col.
P.'s dismission from office ; Mr. John-
son's appointment as Superintendent of
Stamps ; coalition between Adams and
Jefferson. 13, 534 a.
June 20, 1800. Gen. Marshall ac-
cepts the Secretaryship of State, and S.
Dexter that of War ; Federalists pro-
voked by President Adams's late pro-
ceedings, and his non-election certain;
his answer to address of Alexandria.
13, 535 a.
June 26, 1800. Mr. Liston's letter
to Buchanan, a piece of sportive irony
intended to ridicule the Aurora ; Presi-
dent Adams's contradictions and abusive
language ; his reception at New York,
and Hamilton's in Boston. 13, 553.
Mar. 3, 1804. In regard to Louis-
iana; Mr. J. Q. Adams moves for a
constitutional amendment but is de-
feated ; the Constitution only a conven-
ient instrument to be altered at pleasure ;
attempt at impeachment of Judge Pick-
ering of Portsmouth, N. H. ; plea of
insanity ; attempt of Jeffersonians to
find him guilty ; British convention for
settling boundaries put in jeopardy by
the President ; Gen. S. Smith's bill for
the protection of seamen. 14, 97.
Mar. 4, 1804. Disgust at the men
in power and the cowardly wretch at
their "head; outrageous nomination of
Meri weather Jones, editor of the Rich-
mond Examiner to the responsible post
of Commissioner of Loans, a man who
could not get credit in Richmond for a
suit of clothes ; corruption the means
and object of the executive; call for a
separation of the States; injustice of
the slavery representation ; refusal of
the Western States to pay taxes. 14,
100.
- Feb. 2, 1810. Public affairs; ob-
ject of the administration to prevent
conciliation with Great Britain; igno-
rance of representatives ; Mr. Short's
nomination to the Russian Embassy a
proof of the design of the government to
join with continental powers against
England ; appointment of J. Q. Adams ;
appropriation for a Minister to Spain
refused ; Mr. Walsh's book on the genius
and disposition of the French govern-
ment. 14, 257.
- Feb. 5, 1810. Mr. J. Q. Adams's
mission to Russia ; the Macon Bill and
its object to provoke retaliation from
Great Britain ; the wise course for Great
Britain to acquiesce quietly and let our
government fall into its own pit. 14,
261.
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267
- Jan. 15, 1824. Thanks for public
documents received ; asks for Mr. K.'s
recollections of proceedings of Congress
relating to the titles to be annexed to
the offices of President and Vice-
President ; Presidential candidates ;
stress laid on the learning and talents
of J. Q. Adams as entitling him to the
first place ; Washington's common sense
and practical knowledge, integrity, and
patriotism worth more than all the learn-
ing of his three successors ; appearance
of "the book" [Cunningham corre-
spondence] ; had before agreed to Judge
Parsons's estimate of the elder and
younger Adams, but has changed his
opinion ; account of civil intercourse
with Mr. J. Adams ; could not have be-
lieved it possible that he would come
out as a malicious libeller. 15, 340.
King, Rufus, appointed trustee of Mary-
land Bank stock in London, 1798 (S.
Chase), 8, 80 ; nominated Commissioner
to negotiate treaty with Russia, 1799
(R. King), 10, 335 ; (G. Washington),
365 ; " if we had to make a man for the
mission to England, we could not imagine
a fitter" (A. Hamilton, 1796), 20,
166 ; his conduct with regard to Hamil-
ton's duel with Burr (W. Coleman),
32, 121 ; to, 16, 43 ; 38, 305 ; defence
of him, against the charge of want of
energy in case of ship Providence (/.
Innes Clark), 11, 47 ; ambitious and of
unstable principles {W. Coleman), 15,
433; 16, 20; account of his appoint-
ment to the British Embassy by J. Q.
Adams {W. Coleman), 38, 303; analysis
of his character {R. Troup), 335 ; his de-
fection from high Federal principle, 51,
295; appointment to the British mission
by President J. Q. Adams, 46, 168;
Hamilton's attachment to him, 50, 202 ;
comparison of his ambition with Hamil-
ton's, 203.
King, Capt. Samuel, claims of (J. Pick-
ering), 18, 232; 40, 142; to, 40,
151 ; 34, 315.
King's Ferry, N. Y., Instructions to super-
intendent of (H. Hughes). 56, 243.
Kingston, Stephen, of Germantown, Pa.
July 22, 1797. Ships condemned at
Curacao; requesting information as to
steps to be taken. 21, 185.
July 27, 1797. Thoughts on French
captures of neutral vessels, especially
those sent into Spanish ports; Spain
liable to pay indemnity. 21, 166.
Kingston, Stephen. Oct. 6, 1798. Col. P.'s
reasons for refusing a permit for vessel
to clear for St. Domingo. 9, 442.
Kingston Packet, brig, captured on sus-
picion, 1775 (S. Moylan), 39, 124;
(R. Derby, Jr.), 126.
Kinloch, Francis, of South Carolina,
1755-1826. Nov. 6, 1795. Enclosing
copy of letter from F. K. Huger, giv-
ing account of his attempt to liberate
Lafayette. 20, 82.
March 1, 1799. Mr. K. had no
idea of aspiring to a foreign mission in
offering his services to government;
measures of government generally ap-
proved in South Carolina, even among
the formerly most zealous admirers of
the French ; a little more gentleness of
expression in government publications
and in answers to influential persons
might still further contribute to that
result; mention of Major-Gen. Moul-
trie and his distinguished services. 24,
122.
Kinloch, Francis. Sept. 26, 1795. The
President would be glad to adopt any
practicable measures for the liberation
of Mr. Huger, a prisoner with Gen.
Lafayette in Austria ; but sees no way
of doing anything. 35, 275.
Kinney, Joseph, of Sheshequin, Pa.
Oct. 24, 1791. Account of the dis-
tressed condition of the innocent settlers
on the Cayuga reservation who were
driven off by the sheriff and their houses
burned, on account of the lease obtained
of the Indians by John Richardson ;
conduct of Gov. Clinton; Col. P. ac-
cused of being interested with Richard-
son. 61, 278.
Kinney, Joseph, commissions as Justice of
the Peace and Judge of Common Pleas
for Luzerne County, Pa. 58, 170,
172.
Kinsley, Apollos. Oct. 10, 1799. From
J. Wagner. Models of Mr. K.'s inven-
tion must be forwarded before a patent
can be issued. 12, 165.
Kinsley, Apollos, case of J. Brewer
against ; answers to questions concern-
ing his brick-making machine, 13,
127 ; questions, 130.
268
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Kip, Leonard, and Johnson, William, of
New York. Jan. 19, 1824. Virginia
lands. 15, 343.
Kirby & Law, Litchfield, Conn. May 30,
1796. Notice of resolve in Connecticut
House of Assembly to assume the land
controversy with Pennsylvania. 20,
179.
Kirkland, Rev. John Thornton, D.D.,
President of Harvard College. June
29, 1824. In regard to Col. P.'s grand-
son [Edward Pickering] obtaining his
degree ; the government of the College
have decided that it is not proper or ex-
pedient to restore the students of the
last senior class, dismissed for acts of
disorder in 1823. 32, 66.
Kirkland, Rev. Dr. John Thornton, high
character of (/. Hopkins). 14, 344.
Kirkland, Rev. Samuel, missionary to
the Stockbridge Indians, 1741-1808.
Apr. 22, 1791. To Gen. Knox. Threat-
ened hostilities of the Miami Indians, and
their cause ; correspondence with Capt.
Brant; his letter enclosed; importance
of sending friendly Indians to negotiate
with the Western tribes, and recommen-
dation of Capt. Hendrick Aupaumut.
61, 200 [copy].
May 10, 1792. Indians started on
their journey home from New York ; in
answer to Col. P.'s letter of Apr. 24,
respecting the report of Col. P.'s being
interested in the Cayuga lease to Rich-
ardson ; heard of it from Sheriff Col-
breath of Herkimer County and Gov.
Clinton himself; it need not give Col. P.
any concern. 62, 43.
May 31, 1792. Arrival at Oneida
with the Indians ; disputes with some of
Penet's adherents about the disposition
of money given Mr. K. for their benefit,
and sensible speech of Good Peter ;
prospect of farmer and smith to instruct
them ; confidential suggestions as to
jealousy of the Stockbridge tribe mani-
fested by Oneidas ; Capt. Hendrick
Aupaumut, and deterioration of his
character ; divisions among Stockbridge
Indians fomented by Mr. Occum ; Mr.
O.'s prejudice against the whites, and
injuries done by him to the Indian
cause. 62, 45.
June 5, 1792. Letter received
from Rev. Mr. Sergeant concerning dis-
putes among the Stockbridge Indians
over the division of money granted them
by Congress ; the money now in the
hands of their proper chiefs ; dishonest
conduct of Capt. Hendrick to his com-
panions ; Capt. Brant's letter against
the civilization of the Indians written by
one Chapman. 62, 52.
June 14, 1792. Anxiety of the
Oneidas for an accommodation with the
Western Indians ; their disappointment at
the smallness of the money present from
Congress ; encouragements given them
to expect more ; suggestion of the jus-
tice and good policy of the repair of
their mills by the government ; excel-
lent character of Mr. Merrick as mill-
wright ; anxiety for arrival of the smith,
carpenter, and schoolmaster promised
by Congress, and necessity of their
being of good character ; the whole five
hundred dollars given the Onondagas
by Congress spent in two weeks for
West India rum ; excellent school sup-
ported by the Society in Scotland for
Propagating the Gospel, etc.; land
claims under lease to Penet. 62, 54.
Sept, 8, 1792. Council at Buffalo
Creek ; little business done, and the
Indians divided in their councils ; illness
and death of Good Peter ; urgent neces-
sity for the smith, carpenter, and school-
master promised the Oneidas by Con-
gress; threatening aspect of affairs on
the Miami. 62, 60.
Oct. 9, 1793. In regard to a horse
left with him by Col. P. ; reports from
Detroit; the Six Nations wholly igno-
rant of the transactions with hostile In-
dians; other tribes disposed for peace,
but the Caughnawagas insisted on the
Ohio boundary. 59, 231.
Nov. 27, 1793. On the ravages of
yellow fever in Philadelphia ; Mr. K.'s
account for repairing mills for the Onei-
das ; expenses of Peter Otsequette's ill-
ness. 62, 69.
Jan. 17, 1794. In regard to settle-
ment of the estate of Peter Otsequette,
called Good Peter, and Mr. K.'s account
for repairs of mills. 62, 78.
Dec. 8, 1794. Account of mes-
sages sent Oneida Indians by British
agents in Canada and Niagara, to induce
them to withdraw their allegiance from
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the U. S. ; small success of such at-
tempts. 62, 119.
Dec. 8, 1794. Evidence in regard
to the Kanaghsolage Creek as the boun-
dary of land ceded by the Oneidas to
New York, in 1788. 62, 121.
Jan. 19, 1795. With Gov. Clin-
ton's speech to the Oneidas concerning
their reservation ; Peter Smith's lease ;
anxiety of Oneida chiefs for a copy of
the Canandaigua treaty ; claim of certain
Indians for services in the Revolution ;
congratulations on Col. P.'s appoint-
ment as Secretary of War. 62, 206.
Mar. 11, 1795. Satisfaction at the
ratification of the Indian treaties nego-
tiated by Col. P., and at his appointment
to the War Office ; opinions on the time
and mode of executing the treaty with
the Oneida and Stockbridge Indians.
62, 220.
Kirkland, Rev. Samuel. Dec. 4, 1791.
Observations on the instruction best
adapted to the Indiaus. 61, 301.
Apr. 24, 1792. Has heard that it
has been suggested that Col. P. was
personally interested in the lease obtained
by John Richardson from the Cayuga
Indians; begs for information, if Mr.
K. knows anything of the matter; does
not choose to lie under such a dishonor-
able suspicion. 62, 16.
Dec. 24, 1793. Mr. K.'s account
for repairing mills of the Oneidas re-
turned for vouchers; death of Col. P.'s
son from yellow fever ; more must be
done for the Oneidas, but prejudice and
ungovernable appetites on one side, and
avarice on the other seem opposed to
any amelioration in their condition. 62,
71.
Kirkland, Rev. Samuel, complaint against
him by Oneida chiefs (Peter Oghney-
anka), 62, 82; (H. Attpatjmut), 84;
(J. Sergeant), 200.
j Knight, T. A., his theory of the limited
duration of individual varieties of fruit
(J. Lowell). 32, 205.
Knox, Gen. Henry, 1750-1806. Peb. 1,
1780. Recommendation of S. Hodgdon
for Commissary-General of Military
Stores. 39, 261 [copy].
1 July 11, 1781. Order for stores
and cannon to be transported to West
Point. 18, 105.
Jan. 29, 1783. Urging the necessity
of finishing bomb proofs at West Point,
and asking assistance in obtaining timber.
40, 78 [copy; Wash. Let. 61, 178].
June 18, 1783. Opinion in regard
to pickets, and packet from Newburgh.
56, 406.
• Nov. 12, 1783. Officers approve of
the Address to Gen. Washington; re-
quest to Col. P. to come to West Point
and present it. 40, 117.
July 29, 1785. To G. J. Denniston,
Assistant Quartermaster. Orders not
to issue stores from magazines at West
Point without an order from the War
Office. 18, 267.
Apr. 15, 1786. Requesting in-
formation as to books and papers of the
Adjutant-General's office, in the Revolu-
tion. 19, 33.
Dec. 27,1790. To President Wash-
ington. Has examined Col. P.'s report
of his proceedings with the Seneca In-
dians; approval of the same. 61, 115.
[Bi. 2, 467-]
Peb. 8, 1791. To Cornplanter and
other Seneca chiefs. The Secretary of
War is commanded by the President to
assure them of his good wishes ; that he
will send sober men to instruct them in
husbandry, who are not to claim the
ground they plough ; also a school-
master to teach their children, and the
Governor of the Northwest will appoint
an interpreter. 60, 30 [copy ; L. & C.
4, 135].
Peb. 25, 1791. Ofer to Col. P. of
the post of Quartermaster-General in the
campaign against the Indians of the
Northwest. 41, 4. [Bi. 2, 482.]
Mar. 28, 1791. To Cornplanter
and other Seneca chiefs, in answer to
their complaint ; the President will not
suffer any friendly Indians to be killed ;
he did not order the murder at Beaver
Creek and will be very angry at it;
Gov. St. Clair will inquire into the
' matter, will comfort, the relations of the
murdered Indians, and punish the mur-
derers, just as if they had killed white
men. 60, 48 [copy].
Apr. 9, 1791. Request, by the Pres-
ident's orders, that Col. P. will under-
take a mission to the Six Nations, to
persuade them from combining with
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Knox, Gen. Henry (continued).
the Western Indians in hostilities against
the U. S. 61, 172.
Apr. 12,1791. To George Clinton,
Governor of New York. Prospect of
combined hostilities of all the Western
Indians; desire of the President for
peace, and to deter the Six Nations
from the combination; Col. Pickering's
mission ; request to persuade Joseph
Brant to try to conciliate the Western
nations, if not incompatible with the
mission of Cornplanter ; Col. Willett to
be employed. 60, 50 [copy].
May 2, 1791. Instructions to Col.
P. for his mission to the Six Nations of
Indians. 60, 1.
May 11, 1791. To Gov. G. Clinton.
Regrets that Gov. C. does not approve
of the plan of a convention of the Six
Nations ; it was considered expedient,
to prevent their combining with the
Western Indians and induce their young
warriors to join the troops of the U.S.;
conciliation of Brant highly desirable,
but his employment not desirable at
present in view of the enmity between
him and Cornplanter ; Brant's plan of
an Indian confederation not for the ad-
vantage of the U. S. ; value of Corn-
planter to the government ; Brant to be
encouraged to visit the President. 61,
215 [copy;L. & C. 4, 163].
May 11, 1791. To Gen. Schuyler.
In regard to the employment of the
Oneida chief Peter, and Capt. Hendrick
Aupaumut, to negotiate with the West-
ern Indians ; Cornplanter already gone
forward. 61, 204 [copy; L. & C. 4,
168].
May 11, 1791. To Rev. S. Kirk-
land. Thanks for Mr. K.'s letter of
Apr. 22 ; Gen. K. highly approves of
Capt. Hendrick's being employed, and
will make him every reasonable allow-
ance ; he is to call on Col. P. for clothing,
etc. ; another Oneida chief mentioned
by Gen. Schuyler; Capt. Brant entirely
right as to the principle of boundaries.
61, 202 [copy; L. & C. 4, 169].
May 18, 1791. Reports of some
of the Six Nations joining the Western
Indians probably untrue ; copies of let-
ters sent Col. P. ; turn which the idea
of employing Brant has taken ; Col. P.
requested to conform to it ; desirable to
makepeace; but if force must be exer-
cised, they should be admonished in an
effectual manner. 61, 195 [copy; L.
& C. 4, 166].
June 13th, 1791. Failure of Col.
Procter's mission ; Brant gone on a
mission of peace to the Western In-
dians ; the British appear to have made
use of him with a view to peace, prob
ably intending to make a merit of it in
future ; Mr. Morris will not attempt to
purchase any land at present; Mr. M.
does not approve of Ewing's conduct
and will discharge him ; Gen. Butler's
efforts to induce the young men of the
Six Nations to join our army ; he has
been ordered not to take any measures
which would interfere with the treaty ;
Cornplanter may be depended on;
Brant and the Parmer's Brother to be
cultivated. 61, 232 [copy ; L. & C.
4, 166].
— Aug. 15, 1791. Recommendation
of R. Patton, postmaster at Philadel-
phia. 19, 206.
— Dec. 20, 1791. Request that
Col. P. invite the chiefs of the Six Na-
tions to visit Philadelphia; Mr. Kirk-
land to accompany them ; Brant to be
included in the invitation. 61, 307.
— Jan. 20, 1792. Is well aware of
Thomas Reese ; has given him no en-
couragement, except receiving his me-
morial. 62, 1.
— Jan. 26, 1792. Statement of the
Secretary of War concerning the causes
of the existing hostilities between the
Western Indians and the U. S. 59,
17 [broadside].
— May 3, 1792. Presents for Oneida
and Stockbridge Indians ; compensa-
tion to Capt. Hendrick Aupaumut for
his mission to Western Indians ; if the
objects are effected conspicuously by
his means he is to have five hundred
dollars in addition; Col. Louis to be
well clothed and have money to return
home immediately. 62, 41.
— Mar. 19, 1793. Articles requisite
for Indian Commissioners, and method
of obtaining supplies. 59,61.
— Apr. 25, 1793. To Gen. B. Lincoln.
With Gen. Schuyler's letter relative
to preparation of boats at Schenec-
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271
tady for the mission to the Western
Indians. 59, 72.
Apr. 29, 1793. To Col. P., Gen.
Benj. Lincoln, and Beverly Randolph,
Indian Commissioners. Form of letter
to be sent to Gen. Wayne, in case of
failure of negotiations with the Indians
at Sandusky. 59, 94.
May 1, 1793. To Gen. B. Lincoln.
With contract for bateaux between
Gen. Schuyler and Mr. Van Slyk. 59,
143.
June 6, 1793. Indian interpreters
from Pittsburg ; belts and wampum ;
proclamations of Governors of Pennsyl-
vania and Virginia, forbidding all expe-
ditions across the Ohio ; Gen. Wayne's
orders ; attention of Indians to be called
to the great number of murders and
depredations by them this year ; trouble
with the Creeks and Cherokees. 59,
162.
June 12, 1793. To Indian Com-
missioners at Niagara. Letters sent by
George Baynton, a confidential messen-
ger ; wampum sent by Jasper Parrish.
59, 180.
July 20, 1793. To Indian Com-
missioners at Niagara. Orders de-
spatched to Gen. Wayne forbidding
farther advance ; outrage committed on
peaceable Cherokees south of the Ten-
nessee by Capt. Beard ; desirability of
a clause in the treaty respecting mur-
derers ; prices of Indian goods. 59,
197.
July 20, 1793. To Major-Gen.
Wayne. Orders to stop the advance of
troops, and to keep the army in the
vicinity of Port Washington till the
result of the Indian treaty is known.
59, 199 [copy].
■ Sept. 14, 1793. Gen. K. rejoices
at Col. P.'s return, but is alarmed to
hear of the indisposition of his son
[Henry Pickering ?] ; requests report
of proceedings of the Indian commis-
sion ; expresses sent to Gen. Wayne;
number of his forces. 59, 212.
Oct. 25, 1794. Col. P.'s approach-
ing negotiation with the Six Nations
at Canandaigua; good results of Gen.
Wayne's victory over the Western In-
dians in obtaining a peace; Mr. Jay's
negotiations with Great Britain ; affairs
in Prance; the insurrection in Penn-
sylvania ; unauthorized attack on
Cherokees in Kentucky ; flourishing
condition of public affairs. 62, 91.
Dec. 19, 1795. Gen. K. has no
doubt that he did himself in Council pro-
pose the sending of Commissioners to
the Indians, but cannot say definitely ;
Mr. Randolph certainly acquiesced in
the measure. 35, 329.
Apr. 14, 1796. Conditional refu-
sal of the appointment of Commissioner
on the St. Croix boundary ; recommends
Judge Sullivan ; the answer of the Presi-
dent to the selectmen of Boston on the
treaty. 20, 152.
June 26, 1798. To President
Adams. Recommending measures to be
taken in case of war with France, and
offering to perform any service to which
he shall be judged equal. 8, 599 [copy].
• Aug. 8, 1798. Gen. K. would
take pleasure in complying with P.'s
request to appoint Capt. Mitchell his
aide-de-camp, but may not want one ;
Mr. Hamilton's talents estimated so
high that older officers must stand back ;
Gen. K. must remain satisfied with the
intention of serving the country. 23,
26.
Apr. 30, 1799. Copy of extract
from a letter to Col. S. Hodgdon,
mentioning the insult offered him last
year, and calling the persons who were
the cause of it " a set of miserable ani-
mals." [Note, signed O. P., says
"the miserable animals were Ames,
Cabot, Higginson, Goodhue, Pickering,
Hamilton, and Wolcott."] 42, 151.
Knox, Gen. Henry. Jan. 31, 1783. Gen.
Knox's scheme for collecting timber for
bomb-proofs impracticable at present;
Col. P. has no money to provide teams,
and cannot encourage Gen. K. to expect
assistance from him. 34, 89 [copy ;
Wash. Let, 61, 176].
Feb. 28, 1791. Col. P. obliged to
decline the post of Quartermaster-Gen-
eral ; cannot afford to undertake a tem-
porary appointment; regrets to decline
an office offered bv the President. 35,
111. [Bi. 2, 483'.]
May 12, 1791. Capt. Bowman's
report of the willingness of the Six
Nations to join the U. S. against the
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Knox, Gen. Hen?
Western Indians, if they were sure of
being protected ; necessity of the war-
riors who should join being accompanied
by some officer to protect them from the
white savages. 61, 191.
July 1, 1791. Proceedings of In-
dian treaty at Newtown Point ; Capt.
■ Hendrick Aupaumut's proposed mis-
sion to the Western Indians ; their re-
spect for the Stockbridge Indians. 60,
76 [copy].
July 16, 1791. Delay in conclud-
ing the treaty at Newtown Point ; un-
willingness of the Six Nations to allow
their young men to fight either for or
against the U. S. ; Capt. Hendrick's
departure on his mission. 60, 113.
July 21, 1791. Capt. Hendrick's
departure ; he declined to advise with
chiefs of the Six Nations, considering
them unworthy of confidence ; an agent
officiously chosen by the Indians them-
selves in the person of Thomas Reese ;
opinion as to his incapacity, and his de-
ceptions practised on the Indians. 60,
113.
Aug. 10, 1791. With report of pro-
ceedings of the Indian treaty at Newtown
Point; and explanatory observations
thereon. 60, 115.
Aug. 15, 1791. With Col. P.'s ac-
count of expenditures for the treaty
with the Six Nations ; Mr. Hollenback's
accounts and vouchers. 61, 291.
Aug. 16, 1791. Col. P.'s grounds
and inducements for his public ratifica-
tion of the assignment of land by the
Seneca nation to the children of Eben-
ezer Allen, and the lease of land by the
Cayugas to John Richardson ; Col. P.
wished to avoid meddling with either,
but could not without exciting jealousies
which it was the object of his mission to
prevent. 61, 267.
Oct. 13, 1791. Mr. Phelps's ac-
count for supplies furnished the Indians
on their way home from the treaty at
Newtown Point. 61, 275.
Apr. 26, 1792. Memorandum of
a conversation held by Col. P. with the
chiefs of the Six Nations concerning
the amount of land ceded by the West-
ern Indians to the U. S. 62, 24.
May 2, 1792. Speech made to the
Oneidas by Congress and the Board of
War in 1781 ; they have received none
of the rewards promised them ; their
sufferings ; estimate of expense of recom-
pensing them. 62, 31.
— — May 3, 1792. Estimate of expense
of providing for Stockbridge Indians,
and for Capt. Hendrick's Western mis-
sion. 62, 32.
Feb. 13, 1793. Substance of a
speech of Col. Louis, a Caughnawaga
Indian, complaining of the employment
of Brant to make peace, who was the
enemy of peace ; Capt. Hendrick's con-
duct should be investigated; Col. P.
believes he acted usefully and honestly
and should be employed and treated
kindly and gratefully ; it was the interest
of the Senecas to vilify him. 59, 50.
May 21, 1793. Arrival of Com-
missioners at Niagara; Col. McKee's
letter and probable delay in going to
Sandusky ; Gov. Simcoe to send a vessel
to Oswego for Gen. Lincoln ; the Com-
missioners the guests of Gov. Simcoe ;
Brant gone to the westward to attend a
preparatory council. 59, 157.
May 27, 1793. From T. P., B.
Lincoln, and B. Randolph, Commis-
sioners to treat with hostile Indians.
Belts intended for Indians left behind ;
wampum and medicines ; draft for in-
creased expenses. 60, 143 [copy].
May 27, 1793. Difficulty of ob-
taining wampum; probability of being
obliged to borrow of British agents;
request to procure some ; discontent and
jealousy of the Indians at Gen. Wayne's
advance. 60, 142.
Mar. 14, 1794. With the trunk
used by Indian Commissioners on their
late mission, and inventory of contents.
59, 262.
Sept. 20, 1794. Refusal of the
Indian council at Buffalo Creek to come
to Canandaigua; they say the. treaty
must be held at Buffalo ; Col. P.'s re-
fusal to hold it anywhere but at Canan
daigua ; Gen. Chapin thinks the chiefs
will yield ; accounts from eye-witnesses
of Wayne's victory in Ohio ; Gov. Sim-
coe misrepresents the victory to the
Indians. 60, 201.
- Sept. 20, 1794. News from the
chiefs at Buffalo, that they will come to
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46
Canandaigua, if Col. P. cannot con-
veniently go to them. 60, 201.
Sept. 27, 1794. The chiefs will come
to Canaudaigua, and have sent to invite
the Mohawks to join them; probable
delay in assembling them. 60, 202.
— Oct. 8, 1794. Jones, the inter-
preter, sent to hurry the Indians ; , sur-
prise of British agents that the chiefs
consented to go to Canandaigua. 60,
203.
— Oct. 15, 1794. Assembling of the
Six Nations ; their great number, and
the delay attending the treaty, will very
mucli increase the expense ; request for
more money; unfounded apprehensions
of people on the Alleghany of a war ;
the Indians never more peaceful and
friendly ; even if the treaty fails, there
will be no war; Wayne's victory;
Brant's behavior. 60, 204.
— Oct. 28, 1794. Delay in concluding
the treaty ; arrival of William Johnson,
the British interpreter, and his exclusion
from the Council by Col. P.'s orders ;
his return home ; Cornplanter and his
rude and threatening opposition ; Col.
P. persuaded that the chiefs will abandon
their line ; Gen. Chapiii's illness. 60,
205.
— Nov. 7, 1794. The secret dis-
covered of the refusal of the Indians
formally to cede their land, though they
agree never to claim it, in their fear of
the British ; Col. P. confident of ob-
taining a final renunciation ; business
at a standstill, the head sachems all
being drunk ; never more weary of In-
dian negotiation ; it takes the patience
of Job to endiire their delays, their
trifling, and their drunkenness. 60,
206. ^
— Nov. 12, 1794. Treaty of peace
and friendship with the Six Nations
signed Nov. 11 ; account of land ceded
by them ; Col. P. has not given up a
foot which the TJ. S. had a right to;
important advantages secured ; opposi-
tion of Cornplanter ; John Connor, and
other captive soldiers; Col. P. goes in
two days to the Oneidas. 60, 207.
— Dee. 26, 1794. Col. P.'s reasons
for relinquishing, at the treaty of Can-
andaigua, the right of the U. S. to land
ceded by the Six Nations at the treaty
of Fort Stanwix ; measures taken to
satisfy the Oneida and Stockbridge In-
dians for losses in the Revolution. 62,
192.
Dec. 19, 1795. Mr. Bradford's
correction of a mistake in Fauchet's let-
ter, that President Washington's pacific
policy toward the Indians was due to
Mr. Randolph's influence ; Mr. Bradford
stated that the sending of commissioners
was suggested by Gen. Knox ; asks for
Gen. Knox's recollections. 35, 329.
Apr. 6, 1796. Gen. K. appointed
by the President Commissioner to settle
the St. Croix boundary ; delay in carry-
ing out the treaty with Great Britain
from opposition in the House of Repre-
sentatives ; compensation of the appoint-
ment. 36, 41 [copy].
Apr. 6, 1796. In regard to Judge
Sullivan as agent for the TJ. S. for set-
tling the St. Croix boundary. 6, 166.
[Bi. 3, 278.]
Aug. 1, 1798. Application of Capt.
D. G. Mitchell to be appointed aide-de-
camp to Gen. K. ; deficiency of knowl-
edge in artillery officers. 9, 136.
Knox, Gen. H. Anecdote of him in relation
to the address of Massachusetts officers
to Gov. Hancock, 53, 122 ; appointed
Secretary of War, 1789 (S. Hodgdon),
58, 195 ; his bill for discipline of the
militia, 1790 (P. Wing ate), 19, 186;
Washington's determination that he
should rank below Hamilton, 1798 {A.
Hamilton), 9, 215 ; his objection to
serving under Hamilton {A. Hamilton),
9, 202, 209; {R.King), 237; (#.
Washington), 262; (J. Adams), 298;
(G. Cabot), 23, 274; to, 9, 585; his
resignation not an irreparable loss (G.
Washington), 9, 263; his pretensions
unfounded (G. Washington), 23, 134;
to, 9, 265, 340 ; (B. Goodhue), 382 ; in-
consistency of his professions and prac-
tice {G. Cabot), 9, 354 ; his discontent
stirred up by Gen. Lincoln and others
(G. Cabot), 23, 159 ; New England
estimate of him {A. Hamilton), 9, 203 ;
(G. Washington), 267, 268 ; (/. Adams),
300 ; letter to President Adams on the
subject (G. Cabot), 23, 161 ; his pecu-
niary embarrassments (G. Cabot), 23,
159,' 274 ; to, 9, 574 ; (B. Goodhue),
23, 197; (R. King), 9, 585; on obser-
35
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Knox, Gen. H.
vatious relating to him in Col. P.'s
Review of the Cunningham correspon-
dence (H. J. Knox,), 32, 60 ; to, 15,
357.
Knox, Henry, son of Gen. Knox. June
11, 1824. Animadversions on Col. P.'s
expressions of opinion concerning his
father, Gen. Knox, in the Review of
the Cunningham correspondence; re-
flections on Hamilton; never heard
before that his military talents were su-
perior to those of Knox ; Mrs. Knox,
with her three surviving children,
deeply hurt by Col. P.'s observations.
32, 60.
Knox, Henry. June 14, 1824. In answer
to Mr. K.'s strictures on Col. P.'s ob-
servations on Gen. Knox, in his Review ;
defending his remarks as made in the in-
terest of historical truth ; gives account
of the controversy respecting the Major-
Generals and Hamilton's qualifications
for the first rank ; denies having applied
the words " pliant tool " to Gen. Knox,
and regrets that he did not select words
to which no exception could be taken.
15, 357.
Knox, Lieut. Henry J., son of Gen. Knox
in a debtor's prison in New York, 1809
(Men. Stevens). 14, 227.
Knox, Robert. July 15, 1797. Instruc-
tions as bearer of despatches to the
Natchez. 6, 426.
Feb. 12, 1798. Inquiring for papers
belonging to Gen. Morgan relating to
military lands entrusted to Mr.K. 8, 127
Knox, Robert, request to forward his jour-
ney to the Natchez (7. Craig), 6, 417 ;
passport, 476.
Konkapot, John, a Stockbridge Indian.
[Dec, 1793 ?] Account of dissensions
among the Indians at New Stockbridge ;
Rev. Mr. Sergeant accepted as minister
by one party by the advice of Mr* West,
and rejected by the other. 62, 73.
Kosciuszko, Gen. Thaddeus, 1746-1817.
Sept. 17, 1797. Thanks for letters for-
warded by Col. P. 21, 242.
Kosciuszko, Gen. Thaddeus. Sept. 12,
1797- Forwarding letters, received for
Gen. K 7, 179.
Kosciuszko, Gen. Thaddeus, letter of intro-
duction of (R. King), 21, 143 ; estimate
of his character as a young man (R.
Troup), 32, 110; his arrival in the
U. S., 1797 (£. Washington), 7, 104;
request for opinion on investments for
(C. Biddle), 7, 119.
Kremer, George, charges Henry Clay with
a corrupt bargain with J. Q. Adams,
1825 (W. Coleman). 16, 20.
L.
L., I. F. May 12, 1813. Account of the
defeat of part of Gen. Harrison's force
by the British and Indians at Fort
Meigs. 44, 44.
Lacarriere, A., criticisms on his Memoir on
the war in West Florida and Louisiana,
1814-15. 47, 103.
La Caux, Anna, of Carlow, Ireland. July
29, 1795. To Gen. Washington. With
letter to M. Barthelemy, French Ambas-
sador in Switzerland, begging that it may
be forwarded. 41, 237.
July 29, 1795. To Citizen Barthe-
lemy, French Ambassador in Switzerland.
Petition for the restoration of confiscated
estates of her grandfather, a French
Protestant refugee. 41, 239.
Lacey, Gen. John, of the Pennsylvania
militia, surprised by British, 1778 (/.
Pickering). 5, 80.
Lacombe, Mr. Nov. 8, 1797- Method of
obtaining patent for an ice-boat. 7, 432.
Lafayette, Anastasie Adrienne, Marquise
de, returns to Paris (/. Read), 9, 459;
(G. Washington), 403.
Lafayette, Marie Jean Paul Joseph
Roche Yves Gilbert du Motier,
Marquis de, 1757-1834. Apr. 24, 1778.
Concerning a Capitaine, attached to
the service of M. de L., who had been
sent on duty to the Susquehanna. 17,
139.
— Aug. 25, 1824.* Delight of M. de
L. in recognizing his old friends and
brother soldiers; would be happy to go
to Salem to see Col. P., but is obliged
to leave Boston immediately; intends to
return before leaving America. 32, 93.
Nov. 28, 1S28. Pleasure of M. de
L. in hearing of Col. P.'s welfare and
HISTOKICAL INDEX.
275
unimpaired good health ; wishes it were
still in his power to converse with him ;
expressions of emotion excited by the
mere names of his old companions in
arms ; pleasure in his visit to Amer-
ica and gratitude for his reception
there ; veneration for Washington. 32,
404.
hifayette, Marquis de. July 23, 1328.
Gen. Lafayette was reckoned, at his first
arrival in America, as one of "Con-
gress's hard bargains " ; justice of his
being appointed Major-General; his at-
tachment to Washington; question of
W.'s Farewell Address ; Hamilton's
claims on his country's gratitude ; Wash-
ington's military character; the Cun-
ningham correspondence ; Jefferson's
letter to Dr. Jones. 16, 310.
Lafayette, Marquis de, makes himself per-
sonally responsible for payment for
clothing for the army, 1781, 52, 62;
his heart ever a most insatiable pick-
pocket ; his reverence for Washington
(R. Peters), 32, 138; sends special
messenger in a sloop of war to Washing-
ton with news of peace, 1783 (/. Pick-
ering), 34, 156 ; unsuccessful attempt
of Huger and Bollmann to effect his
escape from Olmutz (F. R. Huger),
20, 75 ; his release, 1797 (S. Williams),
7, 402; (J. Parish), 8, 229; inexpe-
diency of his coming to America as agent
of French government (/. J". U. Rivardi),
9, 655 ; no farther advances to be made
to him (R. King), 594 ; amount of money
paid to him in 1794 (/. Q. Adams), 36,
302 ; has a blind side, not difficult to.
assail, 1799 (G. Washington), 25, 32;
report that he had been thought of for
Envov to the U. S. (G. Washington), 11,
365 ,12. 272; (J. J. U. Rivardt), 23,
278; permitted to return to France,
1800; (W. Sargent), 13, 152; efforts
made by Joel Barlow & Skip with to
induce the Directory to send him to
America as Ambassador ; advised by
Talleyrand to go ; always made a tool
of by designing and tricky men (J. C.
Mountplorence), 24, 337 ; his project
of coming to America for peace and
quiet; arguments against it (G. Wash-
ington), 25, 269 ; Lafayette fever in
Philadelphia, 1824 (J. Robertson), 32,
99, 103; (R. Faux), 16, 13; his good
sense and modesty (R. Peters), 32,
138; to, 16, 18; 46, 181.
Lafayette, George Washington du Motier
de, 1779-1849. Oct. 24, 1797- With
packet for Gen. Pinckney. 7, 359.
Lafayette, George Washington du Motier
de, Gen. Washington's unwillingness
that he should return to France (G.
Washington), 21, 377 ; sails from New
York (M. Rozier), 7, 360.
Lafon, , extracts from his Annuaire
Louisianis, 1809. 54, 272.
Lafon Ladebat, . Jan. 7, 1798.
To Barthelemy, a deported French
prisoner in Cayenne. Inquiring for
news of a brother and giving account of
mutual friends. 42, 1.
Lagaux, , French Consul- General at
Hamburg. Apr. 27, 1798. To M.
Letombe. Account of an attack by the
populace of Vienna on the French flag ;
its effects on the peace of Europe ; the
rebellion in Ireland. 42, 42.
La Grange, Joseph, of St. Domingo, his
case recommended to Dr. Stevens (E.
Stevens). 12, 522.
Lague, Barthelemy, of New York. Sept.
7, 1798. Vessels sailing to French
ports, 9, 290 ; [Sept. 20,] to be per-
mitted to return, 370.
Nov. 17, 1798. Permission to bring
back his property from St. Domingo.
9, 638.
Jan. 14, 1800. Mr. L.'s passport
to be delivered to him by the Collector
of New York ; a vessel cannot be taken
from St. Sebastian to Bordeaux, until
the President shall renew intercourse.
13, 64.
Jan. 16, 1800. From J. Wagner.
The Secretary of State, in view of send-
ing a letter by M. Lague, requests to be
informed when he will sail for St. Sebas-
tian and how long he will taiary before
proceeding to France. 13, 83.
Latrd, John, of Georgetown, D. C.
Mar. 8, 1810. To Benj. Stoddert. In
regard to Mr. Madison's observation
respecting Lord Wellesley ; Mr. Jack-
son's views of the present crisis ; the
story circulated by the Smiths that the
British government disapproves of Mr.
Jackson's course, is a falsehood. 29. 296.
Lakes, resolutions in regard to armed ves-
326 ; suggestions
sels on the, 1817, 55,
276
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Lakes {continued).
that vessels should be built to cruise in,
1785 (R. King), 5, 361.
Lamar, Marion, recommended for Consul
at Madeira (/. Adams). 13, 143.
Lamb, James 8f Thomas, of Boston. Mar.
6, 1798. News from France ; no safety
for American ships but in arming. 8,
185.
Lambert, William, of Richmond, Va.
Mar. 27, 1786. With patents for 2,000
acres of land in Ohio County, Va., as a
gift to Col. P. and Mr. Hodgdon. 19, 23.
Apr. 21, 1786. Transmitting pa-
tents for 20,000 acres of land in Harri-
son County, Va/ 40, 187.
Lamberton, N. J., yellow fever at, 1798
(S. Hodgdon). 9, 385.
Lambin, Abbe Sebastian. July 23, 1798.
To Theodore Foster. Overtures for
opening a correspondence with Gen.
Hedouville in St. Domingo. 42, 101
[copy] ; 103.
- Aug. 8, 1798. To St. Pater.
Account of sales made for M. St. P. in
St. Domingo. 42, 105.
Aug. 10, 1798. To Theodore Fos-
ter. Interview with Gen. Hedouville,
and his satisfaction with propositions im-
puted to Mr. Foster ; encloses arret of
Hedouville in regard to neutral vessels.
42, 109.
Aug. 12, 179S. To M. Reigneand,
Philadelphia. Account of business done
in St. Domingo, and eulogy of Gen.
Hedouville. 42, 115.
Aug. 12, 1798. To Frederic,
Philadelphia. Letter of friendship,
describing the writer's excellent recep-
tion and prospects in St. Domingo. 42,
119.
Aug. 12, 1798. To Marineau,
Philadelphia. Letter of friendship with
thanks for some present. 42, 117.
Aug. 13, 1798. To Carles,
Philadelphia. Letter describing -the
writer's favorable reception in St. Do-
mingo by Gen. Hedouville. 42, 122.
Lambin, Abbe Sebastian, his letter to Hon.
Theodore Foster, a snare to draw a
U. S. Senator into a compromising cor-
respondence with Gen. Hedouville (T.
Foster), 23, 155; to, 9, 421.
La Motte, , a French cannon founder,
his arrival in Ihc U. S., 1796 (Col. Vin-
cent), 6, 222; (£. Washington), 36,
177.
Lamson, John. Jan. 7, 1800. Appoint-
ment as U.S. Consul at Trieste. 13, 31.
Lamson, Capt. Zachariah G., of Beverly,
Mass. Mar. 14, 1813. Account of the
destruction of Capt. L.'s vessel and ill-
treatment of himself and other Americans
by the French of Commodore Fertier's
squadron. 44, 42.
Land certificates, prices of, 1785 (S.
Hodgdon). 34, 304-307.
Land patents, caveats on (T. S. Davis).
13, 232.
Landais, Capt. Philip. Jan. 4, 17, 1798.
Indemnity owing from Denmark for En-
glish vessels, 8, 28, 72 ; passport, 8, 74.
Lane and Eraser, London. May 17,
1770. Notification accompanying law
books, ordered by Capt. T. Pickering,
to be shipped to Boston. 53, 15.
Lane 8f Salter, of Frankfort, Pa. Sept. 6,
1798. Cannon for Algerian frigate. 9,
283.
Lang, Dr. Edward S. Apr. 13, 1811.
Memorandum respecting a conversation
in the Essex Bank about Col. P. ; opinion
of Joseph White. 53, 59.
Langdon, John, of New Hampshire, 1741-
18 19, tumult against the British treaty
in 1795 instigated by him and B. F.
Bache (S. Higginson). 20, 27, 57.
Laskey, Capt. James, charged with break-
ing open Gov. Dowdes well's letters (W.
Gray), 11, 257; (/. Adams), 37, 433;
his innocence ( Dowdes well), 11,
467 ; (R. Liston), 435.
Latham, Dr. James. Mar. 19, 1774. Re-
quest to T. P. for a meeting at Good-
hue's tavern in Salem. 39, 34.
Latham, Dr. James. Mar. 21, 1774. In
answer to Dr. Latham's request to meet
him; when T. P. knows what Dr. L.'s
business is with him, he will be able to
make a farther answer. 33, 64. [Bi.
1, 47.]
Latham, Dr. James, memorandum of
agreement with him, 1773, 33, 29 ; let-
ters to Essex Gazette in his behalf, 34,
76 ; letters of A Lover of Truth against
him, See Lover of Truth ; meeting in
regard to him (Rev. /. W. Weeks), 54;
letter of Marcellus, 78 ; account of his
pretensions in scriptural language, 79 ;
the " Suttonian Inoculator " (Dr. J.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
277
Orne), 5, 10 ; letter to Essex Gazette
concerning him, Nov. 9, 1773, 39, 22 ;
observations on him (J. W. Weeks),
31 ; (P. H.), 36.
Latimer, George, Collector of Philadelphia,
1750-1825. July 14, 1798. Caution
as to vessels carrying French passengers.
9, 41. .
Oct. 15, 1798. Circular concerning
clearances of vessels bought for priva-
teers. 9, 471.
Oct. 27, 1798. In regard to Amer-
ican vessels bringing back merchandise
from French ports. 9, 526.
June 28, 1799. In regard to ves-
sels trading to Cayenne since the act of
suspension. 11, 337.
July 17, 1799. Request to permit
brig Amelia to load for the Isle of
Prance. 11, 445.
|j Sept. 24, 1799. Passport to be
delivered to M. Seneman, if of satisfac-
tory character. 12, 106.
Jan. 10, 1800. Invoice of cargo of
U. S. brig Sophia for Algiers. 13, 47.
Mar. 19, 1800. Ship Benjamin
Franklin to be permitted to clear for
Bordeaux. 13, 292.
Latona, British frigate, outrage committed
by her commander on ship Aurora, 1799
(R.King). 10,185.
Latting, Jacob. Apr. 17, 1799. Capture
of brigantine Fox by Spaniards ; defects
in administration of justice in Spanish
courts. 10, 593.
Lauffen, , Dutch Governor of Curacao,
interested in French privateers fitted out
tliere (W. V. Murray). 12, 5.
Laughlin, Samuel H., of Murfreesboro',
Tenn. July 13, 1824. Begging for
copy of his Review, having read the
Cunningham correspondence ; venera-
tion for Col. P.'s public character. 15,
406.
Laughlin, Samuel H. Aug. 12, 1824. With
I copy of the Review ; attacks on it by
Mr. Walsh ; character and motives of
Walsh. 15, 406.
Laurens, Henry. See President op
Congress.
'.Laurens, Henry, of South Carolina, Presi-
dent of the Continental Congress. Dec.
18, 1784. Letter of recommendation of
i John Gardner, who proposes to settle in
: Charleston, S. C. 5, 342.
Laurens, Col. John, 1756-1782, his mis-
sion to France in 1781, for a loan (W.
Jackson), 16, 214; his anecdote of Dr.
Franklin, 47, 208.
Laval, Major Jacint, 1762-1822, com-
manding U. S. troops at Point Peter.
Mar. 16, 1812. To Don Justo Lopez.
The U. S. to be considered neither prin-
cipal nor auxiliary in the invasion of
Florida ; Major L. has no authority to
make any attack, and has resolved not
to march U. S. troops for that purpose.
55, 26 [copy].
Lavater, J. G., his Remonstrance to the
Directory (E. Smith), 9, 645 ; (A. Ad-
dison), 673; (A.Campbell), 23, 357;
to, 9, 658.
Law, Samuel Andrew. Feb. 27, 1797-
Offer of his services to attend to landed
properties in Virginia, Tennessee, and
North Carolina. 21, 52.
Law, Samuel Andrew. May 17, 1800.
Inquiries as to lands at Great Bend ;
surveyors, laborers, best season for trav-
elling, etc. ; Col. P.'s intention of estab-
lishing his family at Nazareth, Pa., for
a time. 13, 512.
Law of nations, observations on. 47,
137.
Law-proceedings before T. P. as Justice of
the Peace, Oct. 2, 1775 —Aug. 28, 1776.
Records. 53, 62.
Lawler, James, an impressed seaman, ap-
plication for release of (R. Liston). 8,
544.
Lawrance, Col. John. Feb. 24, 1778.
Mr. Boudinot ; skirmishing operations.
17, 96.
Apr. 17, 1778. In regard to a
secretaryship. 17, 137.
June 13, 1778. Thanks for exer-
tions in Col. L.'s behalf; proceedings of
courts-martial sent. 17, 165.
March 3, 1779. Inquiry as to
proper number of rations due Col. L. ;
request for Montague's Rise and Fall of
Ancient Republics. 17, 245.
Apr. 8, 1779. Acknowledgment of
papers and books received ; requesting
advice as to his affairs. 17, 255.
July 27, 1785. Mr. Wolcott hav-
ing resigned the post of Commissioner
for making treaties with the Indians,
Col. L. has nominated Col. P. to suc-
ceed him. 18, 262.
278
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Lawrence, William, of Boston. June 15,
1797. Acknowledgments for letters
brought from Europe, and forwarded by
Mr. L. 6, 360.
Lawrence 8r Whitney, of New York. May
8, 1799. Difficulty of obtaining redress
in Spain for their schooner Nymph.
11, 60.
Lawry, John, of Alexandria, Ya. Aug. 13,
1798. From J. Wagner, respecting a
claim against Spain for condemnation of
a vessel. 8, 191.
Laws of the U. S., expense of publishing
in different States, 13, 343 ; best method
of publishing (Dr. S. Williams), 7, 58;
method of distributing, 10, 361; in-
structions for printing {G. Craft), 512;
{B.Russell), 578.
Leake, Samuel, of Trenton, N. J. Oct.
31, 1799. Suit against John Horn and
Isaac Fogg for the value of certain tim-
ber belonging to the U. S. to be dropped,
the timber having been recovered. 12,
304.
Apr. 26, 1800. Col. P. is obliged
to Mr. L. for his attention to the case of
the ship-timber replevined on account of
the U. S., and requests Mr. L.'s account
of expenses. 13, 425.
May 8, 1800. Enclosing balance
of costs and fees in case of U. S. vs.
John Horn and Isaac Hog {sic). 13,
487.
Lear, Tobias, Secretary to President
Washington, afterward U. S. Consul at
Tripoli, 1762-1816. Aug. 29, 1791.
The President gives Col. P. leave of
absence for a few weeks ; lie will con-
sider the subject of mail contracts, and
recommends consultation with the Sec-
retary of the Treasury. 19, 210.
May 3, 1792. With translation of
letter from the Seven Nations of Canada
to the inhabitants of New York, brought
by Col. Louis ; the President wishes it
to be impressed on Col. Louis, if a dep-
utation goes to the Western Indians,
that they are to be prevailed upon to
keep their warriors from committing de-
predations on our frontier, as we shall
restrain ours. 62, 34.
Dec. 31, 1792. Representations
made to the President of the popular
discontent at excessive rates of postage
on newspapers. 41, 101 [copy].
Lear, Tobias. May 3, 1792. Causes of
Col. Louis's delay in bringing informa-
tion from the Seven Nations of Canada ;
his anxiety to return. 62, 40.
Dec. 31, 1792. Requesting infor-
mation as to facts in regard to postage
on newspapers mentioned in the Presi-
dent's address. 35, 168.
Jan. 28, 1796. Committing to Mr.
L. the business of purchase of land at
Harper's Ferry for a U. S. arsenal ; with
suggestions. 6, 160.
Lear, Tobias, his supposed treachery to-
ward Washington, concerning papers
stolen and communicated to T. Jefferson
{F. Ames), 14, 153; (W. Heth), 27,
313, 320; (D. Stuart), 29, 58; 46,
415 ; treachery toward the Bashaw of
Tripoli (P. Wingate), 38, 105 ; history
of his conduct in regard to the treaty,
46, 412; information of P. Roberts
relating to him, 54, 337; suspicious
circumstances of his treaty with Tripoli,
55, 210.
Leather, saturated with oil, as a sub-
stitute for copper sheathing {H. Guest).
11, 142 ; 13, 124.
Leblanc, Regis. Feb. 20, 1799. Absurd-
ity of Mr. L.'s assuming the airs of an
Envoy, when a mere bearer of des-
patches from Gen. Desfourneaux. 10,
397.
Apr. 30, 1799. Suppression of
privateering in Guadeloupe is the first
condition for renewal of intercourse;
French arret of July 13, 1798, not in-
tended to give any relief to American
commerce; Mr. L. referred to Col. P.'s
Report on French affairs. 10, 649.
May 30, 1799. The articles of Mr.
L.'s project exceptionable and entirely
inadmissible; nothing short of the ab-
solute suppression of privateering can
renew intercourse with French ports.
11, 183.
Jje Breton, Peter, of Newburyport, Mass.
Apr. 17, 1799. An appeal to be entered
in cases of captures by Admiral Jervis
at Guadeloupe. 10, 596.
Le Couteulx, Louis. Oct. 9, ] 800. Al-
though an American citizen for 13 years
Mr. L. was taken prisoner at Niagara on
his way to Detroit and is detained by Col.
McDonald at Fort George ; begs Col.
P. to apply to Mr. Liston, the British
HISTORICAL INDEX.
279
Minister, for his release ; kindness of
Major Rivardi. 26, 214.
Lee, Gen. Charles, 1731-1782. 1775. Ac-
companying Col. P.'s plan of military
discipline. 5, 17.
Lee, Gen. Charles, exchange of, 1778 (/.
Pickering), 5, 80; his duel with Major
Laurens (/. Pickering), 113 ; his dis-
obedience of orders at the battle of
Monmouth (J. Pickering), 86 ; (A.
Scammell), 17, 220; his trial (C.
Febi&er), 17, 195 ; (A. Scammell),
219 ; his censure of Gen. Scott at Mon-
mouth (S. Smith), 44, 243; (A. Hoops),
244 ; 32, 300, 306 ; his Queries, Politi-
cal and Military, noticed by Washington
(G.Washington), 31, 369; observa-
tions on his trial, 51, 183 ; account of,
and comparison with Coriolanus, 47,
63 ; question of his concern in the cabal
to supersede Washington, 52, 188.
Lee, Charles, 1758-1815, Attorney-
General of the U. S. July 23, 1796.
Opinions concerning the choice of Com-
missioners for deciding the N. E. boun-
dary of the U. S. under the 5th article
of the British treaty. 41, 291.
Oct. 28, 1797. Case of Cabot et al.
vs. Bingham ; circumstances of Jos. Fen-
wick. 21, 323.
, Acting Secretary of State. May 13,
1800. To J. Read, Mayor of Norfolk.
In regard to Portuguese picked up at
sea ; no Portuguese Minister or Consul
in the U. S. ; but Mr. Da Costa will
take charge of them. 13, 505.
May 13, 1800. To Hon. J. Mar-
shall. Notice of Mr. M.'s appointment
to office of Secretary of State. 13,
506.
May 14, 1800. To Benj. Hawkins.
Request to inquire into the disposition
of the Cherokee Indians to cede certain
lands in Georgia. 13, 507.
May 14/ 1800. To Col. Ebenezer
Stevens. In regard to contract for ship
for Algiers. 13, 501.
May 15, 1800. To Hon. S. Dex-
ter. Notice of Mr. D.'s appointment as
Secretary of War. 13, 511.
May 27, 1800. To John Hall,
U. S. Marshal of Pennsylvania. Request
not to remove certain condemned pris-
oners from the Philadelphia prison. 13,
628.
Apr. 9, 1808. Account of President
Adams's recollections concerning the
Declaration of Independence. 28, 280.
Lee, Charles. July 19, 1796. Mr. Howell
requests the opinion of the Attorney-
General on the question of unanimity or
majority of the Commissioners on the
St. Croix boundary, and on Mr. H.'s
power to refuse to have the third Com-
missioner decided by lot. 36, 159
[copy].
Peb. 28, 1797. Question whether
the President may authorize a Charge
d'Affaires to retain a secretary, at the
salary paid to the secretary of a Minister
Plenipotentiary. 37, 56 [copy].
Mar. 7, 1797. Escape of the mur-
derers of Capt. Peyton from the Prench
frigate Medusa ; question if the Execu-
tive should take any farther step in the
matter. 37, 63 [copy].
July 24, 1797. Request to examine
an alleged libel on the King of Spain by
W. Cobbett. 6, 459.
Nov. 15, 1797. With copies of pa-
pers in the suit of Cabot et al. vs. Bing-
ham ; Col. P. has written to Mr. Davis,
District-Attorney, for a copy of the
record and all exhibits in the case, but
has not yet received them. 7, 437.
Dec. 1, 1797. Request for opinion
on an article of the Spanish treaty. 7,
494.
Dec. 16, 1797. Request for opinion
on land caveat of Gen. Morgan. 7,
547.
Dec. 23, 1797. Request for opinion
on case of Capt. Henry Sinclair. 7,
570.
Peb. 13, 1798. Request for opinion
on a patent for a medical secret. 8,
132.
Mar. 13, 1798. Request for opinion
in case of sailors of British frigate Her-
mione. 8, 203.
Apr. 24, 1798. Request for opinion
on a knd case. 8, 380.
Sept. 28, 1798. Capt. Nicholson's
capture of the Niger; no satisfactory
ground for supposing her either Prench
or piratical; reasons for expediting the
trial and fixing the blame where it be-
longs; Mr. Bushrod Washington for
Judge of the Supreme Court. 37, 343
[copy].
280
TUE PICKERING PAPERS.
Lee, Charles {continued).
Jan. 9, 1799. Inquiry whether land
patents in the Northwest are subject to
stamp duty. 10, 177.
July 17, 1799. Request for patent
for James Long. 11, 446.
Aug. 26, 1799. Removal of gov-
ernment offices to Trenton ; request to
cousider applications for pardon of
Northampton insurgents. 11, 652.
Sept. 27, 1799. Announcing the
President's intention of coming to Tren-
ton. 12, 114.
Mar. 7, 1800. Request for draught
for patents of public lands. 13, 253.
[Apr. 26, 1800 ?] Request for an
opinion whether a land patent may be
issued to the heirs of a person without
specifying names of heirs. 13, 429.
Lee, Charles ; 11a wle, William; and
Lewis, William. June 22, 1797-
Opinion that the letter from William
Blount to James Carey [41, 331] is
evidence of a crime and that Senator
Blount is liable to impeachment. 38,
170 [copy].
Lee, Gen. Henry (" Light-Horse Harry"),
1756-1818. May 13, 1793. Proclama-
tion as Governor of Virginia, requiring
the people of that commonwealth to re-
frain from expeditions into the Indian
lands north of the Ohio. 59, 165
[broadside].
Apr., 1810. To Joseph Lewis.
Request to obtain from Col. Pickering
certain facts relating to the march to
Virginia in 1781, and to Col. Alexander
Scammell. 14, 300.
Feb. 12, 1811. Account of a con-
versation with President Adams, in
1800, and Mr. A.'s fatal delusion with
regard to Jefferson. 29, 395.
Apr. 7, 1811. Apprehensions of
the friends of R. H. Lee, lest Jefferson's
draught of the Declaration of Indepen-
dence, as sent to Mr. Lee, should appear
in Col. P.'s letters on the administra-
tion ; inexpediency of its being published
in a work referring to personal objects,
which cannot be exempt from passion.
29, 442.
May 12, 1811. Satisfaction with
Col. P.'s letter; explaining his own of
Apr. 7 ; wishing Col. P. success in his
undertaking and lamenting the degrada-
tion of the country ; want of encourage-
ment for Gen. L.'s History of the War
in the Southern States. 29, 457-
■ June 9, 1811. Gen. L. will avail
himself of Col. P.'s offer of assistance in
obtaining subscribers for his History of
the War in the Southern States. 29,
461.
Lee, Gen. Henry. May 3, 1811. In an-
swer to Gen. Lee's letter of Apr. 7;
Col. P. had no idea of inserting Jeffer-
son's draught of the Declaration of In-
dependence in his address to the people,
but only to refer to it ; the copy given
to the Massachusetts Historical Society ;
error of Gen. Lee's idea that the work
rests on personal grounds ; if they or
passion had influenced Col. P.'s pea it
would have been taken up long ago ;
the refutation of personal slanders, is a
labor of Sisyphus; Col. P.'s object to
enlighten the ignorance of the people;
hampered by the cowardice of persons,
who flinch from giving their names to
the facts which they state ; thanks for
Gen. Lee's letter and inquiries about
his History of the War in the Southern
States. 14, 336.
Lee, Henry, his funeral oration on Wash-
ington {R. King), 12, 512; criticism of
his resolutions on Washington's death.
52, 64.
Lee, John, of Philadelphia. May 29,
1798. In regard to a letter of Isaac
Jemerson, an American in the French
service, announcing a near invasion of
the U. S. 22, 185.
Lee, Joseph, Jr., of Boston. Feb. 23,
1806. Death of Mr. L.'s brother,
Nathaniel C. Lee in Barbadoes ; request
to give information of the health of her
family to his widow on her arrival in the
U.'S. 43,77.
Nov. 2, 1822. Judge Peters's grand-
son ; it is almost impossible to find such
a ship here as would satisfy his friends;
better for him to make one more long
voyage from Philadelphia ; the superior-
ity of Boston to Philadelphia morals is
rather imaginary. 31, 408.
Lee, Nathaniel C. Nov. 16, 1804. Re-
questing Col. P.'s support for the peti-
tion of Cambridge to be made a port of
delivery. 43, 33.
Lee, Richard Bland. June 20, 1816*
HISTORICAL INDEX.
281
Request for the names of persons fit to
be appointed Commissioners to take tes-
timony under the Act to authorize pay-
ment for losses in the military service of
the U. S. 44, 158.
Feb. 13, 1826. Inquiry as to Col.
P.'s recollection of some Resolution of
Congress, in the Revolution, allowing
compensation for articles captured from
the enemy and applied to the service of
the U. S. 32, 195.
Lse, Richard Bland. Feb. 21,1826. Col.
P. thinks that any resolution of Con-
gress of the nature of that referred to by
Mr. Lee related only to the capture of
vessels by detachments of the army ;
gives volume and page of Journals of
Congress ; refers Mr. L. to Judge Peters
for information. 16, 98.
Lee, Richard Henry, discussion of his
pamphlet on the Constitution, signed
"A Federal Farmer" (C. Tillinghast) .
5, 412.
Lee, Dr. Samuel H. P., of New London,
Conn. May 20, 1799. From J. Wag-
ner. Patent for pills. 11, 117.
Lee, William. Feb. 25, 1817- Intro-
ducing Col. Parmentier, agent of a
French society for settling the upper
Mississippi. 31, 189.
Lee, William, of Marblehead, Mass. Oct.
11, 1771. T. P.'s acceptance of pro-
posal of militia company in Marblehead,
that he should instruct them ; makes a
condition that they shall persevere,
and not give up after a short time.
33, 6.
Leet, Daniel, and others. July 8, 1796.
Answer to petitioners for pardon of
western insurrectionists ; the President's
opinion is, that while persons accused of
crimes are endeavoring to elude a fair
trial by absconding, they are not entitled
to the clemency of government. 36,
147 [copy].
Leffingwell 8f Pierpont, of New York.
May 14, 1798. Captured goods, re-
shipped to U. S. by the captors, cannot
be reclaimed, after being condemned by
a competent tribunal, although there
may be a question respecting the legality
of the condemnation. 8,446.
Dec. 26, 1798. Prize decisions
at the Mole of St. Nicholas null and
void ; the course of obtaining redress is
by suit in the High Court of Admiralty
of England. 10, 138.
" Legal right " to an office, Gen. Knox's,
contended for by President Adams, 1798
(67. Washington). 9, 265.
Legaux, C, of Spring Mill. July 20,
1797. Letter purporting to be from the
American vine, thanking Col. P. for his
protection, and begging for a visit. 21,
181.
Sept. 22, 1800. Prosperity of Mr.
L.'s vineyard ; impossibility of carrying
it on in so small a space and against the
lukewarmness of Yine Commissioners ;
desires to emigrate if his vines can be
sold. 26, 210.
Leghorn, American property respected at,
by Gen. Miolis, 1799 (/. Q. Adams).
12, 177-
Lehigh, road from Nescopeck to (P.
Muhlenberg). 5, 405.
Leith, Scotland, not to be made a consular
appendage to Glasgow, 1798 (R. G.
Harper). 10, 522.
Lelah Eisha, schooner, for the Dey of Al-
giers (T. Francis), 7, 571; (O. Wol-
cott), 573; {W. Maley), 9, 605, 611 ;
passport for, 610.
Le Maigre, P., estate of, claim before'
British Court of Appeals (S. Girard),
10, 266; (S. Williams), 11, 197; (/.
Lewden), 10, 486.
Le Maistre, Francis. Sept. 1, 1791.
To Major Smith. With letter from Lord
Dorchester ; his Lordship's desire to
afford all possible relief and comfort to
the Indians. 60, 188 [copy].
Lenormand, , a Frenchman, carrying
despatches to Talleyrand, captured and
sent to America by Lord St. Vincent,
1799 (Z. Rolling sworth), 11, 186 ; (/.
Sands), 190 ; his innocence of any evil
design (R. Hanson), 221.
Lenox, Major David, Comptroller of the
Treasury pro tern. Mar. 6, 1795. To
the Commissioners for making a treaty
with the Northwest Indians. Their ac-
counts adjusted ; balance does not agree
with their statement ; causes of differ-
ence explained. 59, 269.
, U. S. Agent in London. July 1,
1797. In regard to the insufficiency of
Mr. L.'s salary. 21, 158.
Dec. 5, 1798. Inadequacy of Mr.
L.'s salary to his expenses. 23, 351.
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282
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Lenox, Major David {continued'),
July 15, 1799. In answer to Col.
P.'s letter of Apr. 22 ; Major L. desires
to know exactly on what footing he
holds his appointment, that in case it is
in contemplation to make a new arrange-
ment, and his appointment depends on
the will of the Executive, he may leave
England with as little inconvenience as
possible. 25, 34.
Feb. 27, 1800. Major L. disclaims
any intention to offend by expressions in
his letter of July 15, 1799, and ex-
plains the difficulties of his position.
26, 37-
Dec. 10, 1816. In regard to divi-
dends on stock owned by Joshua Fisher
in the late Bank of the U. S. 44, 164.
Feb. 11, 1817. No objection will
be made to Col. P.'s receiving Mr
Fisher's dividends on U. S. Bank stock.
44, 186.
Lenox, David. Mar. 24, 1797- Notice of
Major L.'s appointment as U. S. Agent
for the relief of impressed seamen in
Great Britain, and instructions as to the
mode of fulfilling his duties. 37, 87
[copy].
* Oct. 2, 1797. In regard to certi-
ficates of citizenship of impressed Amer-
ican seamen. 7, 249.
Oct. 31, 1797. In regard to in-
crease of Major L.'s salary as U. S.
Agent. 7, 390.
Oct. 31, 1797- Concerning British
impressments of American seamen. 7,
402.
Nov. 28, 1797. In regard to cer-
tain impressed seamen. 7, 479.
Apr. 10, 1793. Consular powers
in regard to distressed seamen. 8, 330.
June 14, 1798. Certificates for the
release of T. Jervey and G. Gordon,
impressed seamen. 11, 287.
Aug. 29, 1798. American im-
pressed seamen released on proper cer-
tificates ; suggestions for their release
when captured from the French. 9, 232.
Nov. 6, 1798. Certificate of citizen-
ship of John Wise, an impressed seaman.
9, 569.
Apr. 1, 1799. Certificates of citi-
zenship of American seamen; most
American seamen on board French priva-
teers have enlisted from want. 10, 535.
Apr. 20, 1799. Cases of American
seamen detained on board British ships ;
account of Mr. Auldjo. 10, 601.
Apr. 22, 1799. Impracticability of
raising Major L.'s salary ; possible expe-
diency of discontinuing the appointment
of U.' S. Naval Agent, 10, 614.
Sept. 30, 1799. List of impressed
seamen whose release is to be applied
for. 12, 128.
Jan. 2, 1800. Notice of addition
of five hundred dollars to Major L.'s
salary. 13, 6, 11.
Jan. 2, 1800. Repelling charges
of insincerity and empty professions, in
Major L.'s letters; Col. P.'s course in
regard to Major L.'s salary. 10, 161 ;
13, 182. [Bi. 3, 320.]
Leonard, John, of New York. Mar. 20,
1799. In regard to U. S. Consulship at
Algeciras and San Lucar. 10, 497.
L'Escarbot's Voyages, considered an au-
thority on the St. Croix boundary (R.
King), 1, 333 ; (/. Sullivan), 338 ; 8,
582 ; (W. V. Murray), 7, 345.
Leslie, Col. Alexander, account of his ex-
pedition to Salem to capture cannon,
1775, 53, 43; (S. Swett), 44-48.
Letombe, , French Consul-General.
Sept. 7, 1797- Mr. L. desires to go to
Trenton for a conference with Col. P.
" entre individus" ; apologizes for ex-
pressions in a former -letter. 21, 233.
Letombe, . Feb. 11, 1797- In regard
to the murderers of Capt. Peyton of brig
James, brought to the U. S. in the
French frigate Medusa ; requests that
they may be delivered up to the Mar-
shal of Virginia. 37, 22.
Feb. 16, 1797. Far from being
willing that any charge should be made
against the French Republic for the
passages of Antoine Philippe and Al-
phonse Hodiard d'Orleans, the President
is happy in the opportunity of accom-
modating them with a conveyance, as
they came in pursuance of a decree of
the French government. 37, 35 [copy].
May 25, 1797. Condition of the
corvette Cassius deteriorating ; increas-
ing expenses for care and wharfage ;
Col. P. desires M. L. to decide what shall
be done with her, and to give author-
ity for sale of ship and stores. 37, 169
[copy].
HISTORICAL INDEX.
283
May 29, 1797- Observations on
the claim of French Consuls to have
their judicial decrees executed by the
officers of the U.S.; Gen. Collot would
have been discharged before, if he had
shown to the Court that the act injuring
a citizen of the U. S. was within his
official powers as Governor of Guade-
loupe. 37, 172 [copy].
June 7, 1797. In regard to French
frigates blockaded at Norfolk by a British
fleet; letters have been written to the
Governor of Virginia and the British
Minister on the subject. 6, 335.
■ July 26, 1797- French frigates
blockaded at Norfolk ; Col. P. reminds
M. L. of the counter-case of the British
ship Countess of Leicester, blocked up
at New York by the French privateer
Banger. 6, 472.
July 26, 1797. Notice of with-
drawal of suit against Gen. Collot, by a
friend of the plaintiff. 6, 474.
Aug. 12, 1797. Request for pass-
port and letters for Capt. Maley, of the
Sophia, bound to the West Indies to
bring home American seamen. 7, 69.
Aug. 30, 1797. Request for pass-
port for ship Newport, for Algiers. 7,
132.
Sept. 8, 1797. Col. P. has received
a letter from M. L. addressed to the
Secretary of State, on subjects which,
as they have no connection with the
Consular function, the Secretary does
not think himself authorized to discuss
with that department ; if M. Letombe
shall think proper to write to Col. Pick-
ering on the subject, Col. P. will answer
in such a manner as the occasion, and
his personal respect for M. L., may
require. 7, 166.
Sept. 11, 1797. In answer to M.
L.'s letter of Sept. 9, desiring to come
to Trenton for a conference with Col. P.
as two friends to the peace and happi-
ness of their nations ; Col. P. would not
be behindhand in desiring a meeting if
those objects could be promoted by it ;
but cannot see what possible influence
his own sentiments or M. L.'s could
have on their respective governments,
especially as they would not probably
agree on any one point; nevertheless if
M. L. chooses t/> take the trouble to
come, Col. P. would be happy to receive
him. 7, 171.
— Nov. 30, 1797. M. L.'s letter,
relating to the suit brought against him
by John Coffin Jones, received ; exemp-
tion from legal process is not one of
the recognized privileges of a foreign
Consul; although M. L. expressly says
that he does not recognize the com-
petency of the U. S. tribunals, he must
nevertheless be referred to them ; the
Executive cannot interfere in a suit
under a State law. 7, 483.
— Dec. 5, 1797. Request for pass-
port for schooner Hamdullah for Algiers.
7, 506.
— Mar. 7, 1798. Requests passport
for schooner Swift ; capture of ship New
Jersey, 8, 188; passport incorrect and
returned, 192 ; remarks on L.'s anti-
cipation of decree concerning captures,
193.
— Mar. 9, 1798. Request for a farther
alteration in the passport of schooner
Swift, the captain having been taken ill
and another appointed ; also passport
for Mr. E. Stevens who goes out as
agent for the owners of ship New Jersey.
8, 200.
— July 18, 1798. Consent to con-
tinue the business of removing French
citizens. 9, 66.
— July 24, 1798. Permits for flags
of truce to clear from Norfolk ; passport
enclosed for M. Mozard, late French
Consul at Boston ; Col. P. had not heard
of any insult to M. M., and regrets it if
such is the case. 9, 95.
— Aug. 28, 1798. French seamen
taken prisoner by armed brig Favourite ;
Col. P. requests that M. Letombe will
inform him of any opportunity of sending
them to France. 9, 400.
— Oct. 9, 1798. Officers of French
captured privateers Sanspareil and
Jaloux destitute of clothing. 9, 451.
— Oct. 15, 1798. Request for a copy
of the French law concerning prizes
passed Oct. 1, 1793. 9, 475.
— Nov. 22, 1798. Notice that ship
Cassius is to be sold. 9, 646.
— Feb. 4, 1799. Demonstration of
the absurdities of statements in M. L.'s
letter, occasioned by Col. P.'s report
on French affairs. 10, 320.
284
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Letombe,
Aug. 20, 1799. Permission for Mr.
Arcambal to succeed Mr. Rozier as
French Agent, but he cannot be recog-
nized as Consul. 11. 633.
Mar. 18, 1800. The passengers
and officers of the French prize ship
Two Angels are entitled to the same
provision from the U. S. for their sub-
sistence and return as has been made by
France for American prisoners — none
at all. 13, 284.
Letombe, M., passport, 8, 495 ; his insin-
uating manners and corrupt character
(•/. Adams), 11, 526.
Letters, necessity for quadruplication of,
1797 (C. C Pinckney), 7, 317; list of,
written by Col. P. during the 14th Con-
gress, 1815-17, 44, 120.
Leveque, Justin, application for passport
for (O.fiyrd). 11,453.
Levy, Moses, lawyer, of Philadelphia.
May 4, 1822. Excusing himself, on
account of illness, from entertaining
Col. P. at dinner. 15, 265.
Lewden, Josiah, Cap Francois. Mar. 16,
1799. Request for proofs in cases
of claims of P. Lemaigre against the
British government. 10, 486.
Lewis, Jacob, U. S. Consul at the Isle of
France. May 9, 1797- Defending
himself from charges of Clark & Night-
ingale. 21, 113.
Lewis, Jacob. June 12, 1799. Request
to wait upon P-resident Adams at
Quincy, to answer inquiries respecting
East India commerce. 11, 256.
Lewis, Jacob, suspicious transactions, and
unfitness for position (J. Adams), 11,
414; certificate of receipt of letter
from, 540.
Lewis, John, of Cap Francois. Feb. 11,
1800. Account of the drunkenness,
abuse of the U.S. government, and gen-
eral misconduct of Jacob Mayer, TJ. S.
Consul at Cap Frangois. 42, 225
[copy].
Lewis, Joseph, Secretary of Handel
& Haydn Society. Dec. 15, 1827.
Thanks for Purcell's Collection of Mu-
sic, presented to the Society by Col. P.
32, 316.
Lewis, Joseph. Apr. 26, 1810. Answers
to questions in a letter from Gen. H.
Lee, concerning the march to Virginia
in 1781, and to Col. Alexander Scam-
mell ; Gen. Washington's disappointment
at the failure of the French fleet. 14,
298.
July 6, 1813. On Mr. Bayard's
peace mission to Russia, and the prob-
able terms on which peace will be made.
14, 420.
Lewis, William. Feb. 15, 1791. Opin-
ion that a sheriff is not obliged to serve
writs in ejectment, but they are so far a
process of court as to punish as con-
tempt any abusive language or violence.
58, 294,' 296.
Mar., 1793. Minutes of evidence
requisite in Wyoming land causes. 58,
325 [copy] ; 333.
May 5, 1808. Recollections of
Gen. Hamilton's opposition, in the Cab-
inet, to Jefferson and Randolph, in re-
gard to Genet's extravagant claims.
28, 314.
Lewis, William. Feb. 2, 1791. Eject-
ments brought by Pennsylvania claim-
ants against those claiming under
Connecticut ; the sheriff will cheerfully
send them back not served unless he is
bound by his office ; request for opinion
and advice in the case ; also for advice
from Dr. W. S. Johnson. 58, 288, 291.
Lewis, William, Counsel for Connecticut
claimants in suit of Van Home vs. Dor-
rance, 1795, 57, 6, 7 ; his objection to
the treason bill of 1808 (R. Peters),
28, 204.
Lexington, account of the march of the
Salem companies toward, Apr. 19, 1775,
53, 50; (J. Pickering, Jr.), 55; (J.
Hiller), 57; extract from Gordon's
History relative to Salem regiment,
54, 30 ; Col. P.'s account of the march
of Salem companies toward, Apr. 19,
1775, 48, 65 ; mistakes concerning the
battle corrected, 49, 244.
Liancourt, Due de, absurd and gross false-
hoods in his Travels (J. Adams). 25,
278.
Licensed piracy of cruisers, difficulties in
obtaining indemnification for (Lawrence
Sr Whitney). 11, 61.
Licenses, report on liquor, in Salem, 1773
(Selectmen of Salem). 33, 21.
Lillie, Major John, Aid to Gen. Knox.
Dec. 16, 1796. Requesting assistance
in procuring appointment. 20, 424.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
285
Limitation Act, observations on (P. Ans-
pach, 1794). 41, 145.
Lincoln, Gen. Benjamin, 1733-1810.
Mar. 17, 1778. Gen. L. recovering from
his wound ; tents ; corruption of man-
ners. 17, 111.
Apr. 19, 1782. Returns received
from Carolina ; Gen. L. wishes Col. P.
to see them. 18, 131-|.
May 6, 1793. To James Dean,
Indian interpreter. Instructions for his
journey among the tribes of the Six
Nations to remind them of the treaty to
be held at Sandusky, and to invite their
attendance. 59, 149.
May 6, 1793. To Gen. Knox.
Gen. L. has arrived at Albany on his
way to Niagara ; disposition to be made
of boats built to take him to Oswego ;
Mr. Deane ; Gen. Chapin's account of
an Indian council at Niagara ; its lan-
guage peaceful ; Col. Butler to go to
Sandusky. 59, 147.
Sept. 11, 1793. Gen. L. has ar-
rived at Albany on his way home from
the Indian mission ; health of the party.
59, 210.
Sept. 18, 1793. Gen. L. detained
on his passage from Albany to New
York by want of water, head winds, etc. ;
wishes to see Col. P. in regard to
accounts of the Indian commission ;
yellow fever in Philadelphia, and terri-
fied condition of New York. 59, 214.
Sept. 22, 1793. Indian commission
accounts ; disposition made of money
and valuables. 59, 218.
Dec. 6, 1793. Death of Capt,
Scott; letter written to Gov. Simcoe,
with thanks for attentions, and copy of
Gov. S.'s reply ; nothing heard from
Wayne ; Gen. L. does not expect much
this fall. 59, 247.
June 19, 1794. In regard to a
steam-jack sent Col. P. ; the Hingham
post-rider. 19, 317-
{See also Pickering, Timothy ; Lin-
coln, Benjamin ; and Randolph, Bev-
erly, Commissioners to make peace with
the Western Indians.)
Lincoln, Gen. Benjamin. Sept. 22, 1782.
Request for the aid of Gen. L. as Sec-
retary of War to obtain payment for the
contractor for building the powder
magazine at Springfield. 34, 39.
Dec. 6, 1782. The adjustment of
Capt. Pendleton's pay rolls is impos-
sible on account of disagreement of
resolutions of Congress on the pay of
artificers ; an explanatory resolution
necessary. 34, 55. [Old Cong. Pap.
149,2,95; copy.]
Mar. 19, 1783. Respecting Gen.
Knox's call for timber and his inten-
tion to build an arsenal and sawmill
at West Point; great expense of such
an undertaking; Col. P. cannot con-
sent to plunge any deeper in debt;
future destination of West Point ; Col.
P. is afraid it will not be required for
the United States. 34, 154.
May 3, 1785. Gen. L. elected a
member of the Philadelphia Agricultural
Society. 5, 356.
Apr. 29, 1793. Tents and baggage
of the Indian mission to be embarked for
Albany. 59, 92.
Apr. 30, 1793. Stores and arrange-
ments for the Indian mission; Capt.
Hendrick Aupaumut to be sent for.
59, 100, 102.
Apr. 30, 1793. Col. P. has set
out on his journey to Niagara by the
Genesee route ; request to procure some
brandy, as Mr. Randolph hates rum ;
anxiety about Capt. Scott; Hendrick
Aupaumut. 59, 133.
Aug. 20, 1793. Errors in accounts
of Indian Commissioners. 59, 274.
Sept. 14, 1795. Request to remit
the sum due on account of an error in
the accounts of Indian Commissioners.
59, 275.
U. S. Collector in Boston. Mar.
11. 1796. Request to look out for a
vessel sailing to Spain or Portugal by
which the ratified copy of the treaty with
Spain may be sent. 36, 33 [copy].
Mar. 22, 1796. Request that
affidavits be taken in all cases of com-
plaint of outrages by British cruisers ;
case of Capt. Blackmore of schooner
Hope. 36, 37 [copy].
Apr. 23, 1796. Requesting proofs
and affidavits as to facts of the outrage
on Capt. E. Mayo's ship, by a British
ship of war at Barbadoes. 36, 52
[copy; Bi. 3, 281].
June 30, 1796. The sale of British
prizes carried into Boston by a French
286
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Lincoln, Gen. Benjamin (continued).
privateer not to be allowed ; request to
consult Judge Lowell and Mr. Otis.
36, 143 [copy].
Oct. 28, 1796. Deceitful reasoning
of Mozard, the French Agent in Boston,
in regard to the sale of prizes ; he cites
an article of the treaty with France,
agreeing to such sale, but carefully
conceals the condition of having a
common enemy, on which the article
depends ; of a piece with the other
French reasoning. 6, 235.
July 10, 1798. On the distribution
of commissions to privateers. 9, 27.
July 24, 1798. Commissions for
private armed vessels, to be forwarded
to Europe, blank commissions, bonds,
etc., to be sent to U. S. Ministers abroad.
9, 92.
July 31, 1798. With permit for
schooner Ranger. 9, 125.
Sept. 19, 1798. Commissions for
armed vessels. 9, 350.
Sept. 21, 1798. Returning erro-
neous report, 9, 371 ; permit for
schooner Eagle, 372.
Sept. 22, 1798. Case of American
vessels cleared for French ports under
pretext of carrying French passengers
and sold for privateers; question sub-
mitted to the President whether bonds
should not be required of the owners of
such vessels ; request that Gen. L. will
ask for the President's opinion. 9,
374.
Sept. 29, 1798. Bonds- for armed
vessels to remain with the Collector of
the port cleared from ; but the descrip-
tions of the vessels must be filed in the
office of the Secretary of State. 9, 406.
Oct. 12, 1798.' Returning bonds
for private armed vessels. 9, 457.
May 16, 1799. Payment for bearer
of despatches from Boston to Salem.
11, 87.
Oct. 2, 1799. Permit to clear brig
Benjamin and Nancy for a French port.
12, 135.
Feb. 21, 1800. Request that orig-
inals of applications of private armed
vessels may be sent. 13, 213.
Apr. 29, 1800. A description of
the person of John Porter, an impressed
seaman, and the designation of his ship,
necessary, before his release can be
applied for. 13, 433.
Lincoln, Gen. Benjamin, respected among
all officers, 1777 (/. Pickering), 5, 59;
his sleepiness (G. Washington), 9, 312;
vain and over-rated (B. Goodhue), 9,
382; his embarrassments (G.Cabot),
23, 159; to, 9, 574 ; active in encourag-
ing Gen. Knox's discontents (G. Cabot),
23, 159 ; reasons for Gen. Washington's
partiality for him and Knox, 52, 117.
Lincoln, Levi, of Massachusetts, 1749-
1820, French proclivities of. 54, 247.
Lincoln, Levi, Governor of Massachu-
setts, 1782-1868. Mar. 18, 1825. Mr.
L. much complimented by Col. P.'s con-
fidence in Gov. L.'s agricultural observa-
tions ; will answer inquiries as soon as
possible. 32, 145.
Lincoln, Levi. Mar. 15, 1825. Inquiries
concerning qualities of Mr. L.'s half-
bred cows. 16, 26.
Lindsey, Capt., R. N., impressment of
American negroes by, 1798 (R. King).
10, 326.
"Line of Property," definition of. 60,163^-.
Linn, Rev. William, D.D., 1752-1808,'
Agent of the New York Missionary
Society. Nov. 28, 1798. Makes in-
quiries necessary for establishing a mis-
sion among the Chickasaw Indians.
23, 342.
Lisbon, complaints against the U. S.. con-
sulate at, 1797 (JV. Smith). 7, 347-
Liston, Henrietta, wife of the British
Minister. May 2, 1806. A friendly
letter, expressive of interest and affec-
tion. 27, 328.
Liston, Mrs. Henrietta. Apr. 7, 1812.
Introducing Henry Pickering. 16, 358.
Ltston, Robert, British Minister to the
U. S. July 2, 1797. Account of over-
tures made by certain persons to Mr. L.
for a British expedition against the
Spanish possessions on the Mississippi;
such an expedition entirely discouraged
both by himself and his government.
41, 358 [copy; Lowrie & Clarke, Am.
State Pap. For. Rel. 2 71]-
Aug. 6, 1797- Enclosing letter for
Messrs. Mumford; but if the cargoes in
question were naval or military stores, or
if the vessels, after having been turned
away by men of war, returned to try to
enter a blockaded port, Mr. L. wishes the
HISTORICAL INDEX.
287
letter may not be sent, as it is better he
should reserve his applications for cases
which are perfectly clear. 21, 204.
Dec. 12, 1798. Date fixed by Com-
missioners under 7th article of British
treaty for receiving evidence ; request
for copies of records of inferior Federal
courts, respecting vessels brought into
South Carolina. 23, 365.
June 12, 1799. Mr. Guillemard in
want of money; complaint against an
American merchantman. 24, 305.
July 13, 1799. Enclosing copy of
letter from Gen. Maitland; also dupli-
cate of despatch to the Admiral on the
Jamaica station concerning misunder-
standing about St. Domingo ports ; has
given circular and safe-conduct to vessel
carrying it. 25, 26.
July 13, 1799. Dr. Stevens's mis-
take in regard to the time of opening the
ports of St. Domingo ; Mr. L. will write
to Admiral Parker on the subject. 25,
30.
July 15, 1799. In regard to false
statements about intercepted letters
written by Mr. L. 25, 38.
Aug. 5, 1799. Apologies for delay
in answering letters ; hopes of good
results from his letter to Sir H. Parker ;
satisfaction with the President's manner
of taking up the prosecution for 1 lie
intercepting of Mr. L.'s letters. 25,
76.
Sept. 30, Oct. 8, 1799. Notes con-
cerning Ramel's account of the banish-
ment and escape of Pichegru. 25, 195,
209.
Dec. 10, 1800. Mr. L. is only
deterred from visiting Col. P. in Penn-
sylvania from the fear of giving a better
handle to the brutal attacks on Col. P. ;
Mr. L. about to depart for England;
advice against over-exertion. 26, 227.
May 2, 1806. Was unable to pay
Mr. Benjamin Silliman as much atten-
tion as he could wish on account of
absence; Mr. L.'s own circumstances;
regrets that Mr. Merry has not proved
a success as British Minister ; expres-
sions of affection for Col. P. and his
family. 27, 326.
tistofi, Robert. May 27, 1796. Concern-
ing the choice of a third Commissioner
on the St. Croix boundary, and the
necessary secretary, agent, etc. ; expe-
dient that a man of science should be
employed. 36, 68 [copy].
— June 3, 1796. Entire concurrence
of Col. P.'s and Mr. L.'s opinions rela-
tive to fugitives from justice ; extradition
of criminals guilty of murder and forgery
positively stipulated by the treaty ; other
offenders will be as before, at the discre-
tion of governments ; Col. P. has ex-
pressed these opinions to the Governor
of Vermont. 36, 84 [copy].
— June 25, 1796. With the Act of
Congress passed for the relief and pro-
tection of American seamen ; request for
Mr. L.'s interposition and assistance to
carry out the provisions of the Act,
especially in the West Indies. 36, 130
[copy].
— Oct. 5, 1796. Decision of the Pres-
ident and legal authorities that the U. S.
is not called upon to deliver the ship
Elizabeth to her British captors ; if they
wish to appeal to the judiciary, they must
represent their case themselves in the
proper quarter. 36, 262 [copy].
— Oct. 8, 1796. In regard to Dr.
James Frazer, imprisoned in South Caro-
lina for returning, after being proscribed
and banished; reasons why the TJ. S.
cannot interfere. 36, 264 [copy].
— Mar. 8, 1797. Bequest for opin-
ion in case of ship Reemsdyke, taken by
the French,, and recaptured by English.
37, 66 [copy].
— Apr. 3^ 1797. In regard to the
difference of the commissions of the
British and American commissioners on
the St. Croix boundary ; Mr. Howell's
commission entirely adequate to the exe-
cution of his duties, and the President
will consider the decision of the com-
missioners binding and conclusive. 37,
92 [copy].
— Apr. 3, 1797. The 4th article of
the treaty between the U. S. and Spain
regarding the free navigation of the Mis-
sissippi has only the effect of an indi-
vidual proclamation of the King of
Spain; absolute refusal of the U. S.,
through Mr. Pinckney, to agree to any
article excluding Great Britain from the
navigation of the river. 37, 93 [copy].
June 6, 1797. Remonstrance
against the blockade of French frigates
288
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Liston, Robert {continued).
at Norfolk by a British fleet ; enclosing
copies of the determinations of the Presi-
dent in like cases. 6, 333.
June 14, 1797. In regard to claims
of Halstead and Mercier for property at
Quebec. 6, 353.
July 1, 1797. Inquiries respecting
reported expedition against the Spanish
posts in Louisiana, and Mr. L.'s al-
leged complicity therein. 6, 389.
July 1, 1797. Request to investi-
gate the case of outrage on Capt. Bur-
nell, of the schooner Conception, by the
British privateer Springburn, from New
Providence. 6, 391.
July 3, 1797- Request that Mr.
L. will interfere in the case of Thos.
Bracey, an impressed seaman. .6, 392.
July 10, 1797. Case of Malleby
& Durand, and brig Fortitude, con-
demned at Tortola. 6, 407.
July 11, 1797- In regard to alter-
ation in register of schooner Industry,
, by British officers of the frigate Ceres,
that she might be condemned on account
of the discrepancy. 6, 410.
■ ■ Aug. 1, 1797. Evidence of Mr.
Bell and Com. Truxtun, that Richard
Butler, an impressed seaman on board
the British frigate Thunderer, is son of
the late Gen. Richard Butler, and a
native American citizen. 7, 1.
Aug. 3, 1797- Case of schooner
Starr, condemned at Tortola. 7, 18.
Aug. 5, 1797- Requesting letter of
recommendation for Messrs. Mumford,
in order to rescue their vessels from
condemnation at Cape Nicholas Mole.
7, 26.
Aug. 11, 1797. Sir Hyde Parker's
cruel treatment of impressed American
seamen for writing to American agents
to procure their release. 7, 68.
Aug. 14, 1797. Concerning Thos.
Bracey, and requesting passport for brig
Sophia to the West Indies to bring home
American seamen. 7, 73.
Aug. 30, 1797. Condemnation of
American vessels at Cape Nicholas
Mole ; request for passport for ship
Newport, for Algiers. 7, 146.
Sept. 7, 1797. On impressment of
American seamen in the West Indies ;
difference in the conduct of Admiral
Harvey and Sir Hyde Parker ; oppres-
sive conduct of British naval officers;
case of Hugh Purdie ; punishment of
seamen for application to Col. Talbot.
37, 226.
Oct. 6, 1797. Citizenship of Cyril
Bailey ; it is impossible that the action
of Collector Keese of New York should
be as stated by Captain Dobson, R. N. ;
request that Mr. L. will himself inquire
into the question when in New York.
7, 268.
Oct. 10, 1797. Concerning alleged
importation of arms by Jacob Oster
(Astor?) to aid in an insurrection in
Canada. 7, 288.
Oct. 13, 1797. Bequest for pass-
port for R. Duvall, for the West Indies.
7, 301.
Nov. 1, Dec. 13, 1797. Bequest
for Mr. L.'s interference to obtain copies
of papers relating to vessels condemned
at St. Domingo, such copies having
been refused by the Admiralty Judge.
7,422,541.
Dec. 5, 1797. Requesting passport
for schooner Hamdullah for Algiers. 7,
505.
Jan. 4, 1798. In behalf of T.
Whelpley, an impressed seaman ; outra-
geous conduct of Capt. Wemyss of the
Prevoyante toward Patrick Roche ; un-
questioned right of an American citizen
to endeavor to procure the release of
another citizen ; request for release of
seamen taken from ship Alphabet. 37,
255 [copy].
- Feb. 21, 1798. The President
would promptly cause Simon Marcus to
be arrested and delivered up to justice,
if the affidavit contained any evidence
against him ; but it merely states that
he was on board the Hermione when '
her ofBcers were murdered. 37, 272
[copy].
- Mar. 7, 1798. Bequests passport
for schooner Swift for the West Indies.
8, 191.
- Mar. 13, 1798. Col. P. declines
invitation to dinner for himself and
Mrs. P. ; Congress does not allow any
persons holding executive offices, unless
they possess private fortunes, to hold
any convivial intercourse with foreign
Ministers ; it is considered indulgence
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enough to live on mutton, mush, and
cold water. 8, 204. [Bi. 4, 288.]
Apr. 12, 179S. Sailors accused of
murder on frigate Hermione cannot be
given up ; William Brigstock, being an
American, will be tried by the laws of
the U. S., and the evidence against the
others proving only that they were on
board the Hermione at the time of the
murder, they will be discharged. 8,
335.
May, 1798. Questions in regard
to the alleged British expedition against
the Spanish possessions. 37, 304.
June 9, 1798. Request to inter-
fere in behalf of James Lawler, an im-
pressed seaman. 8, 544.
— - June 22, 1798. Request for a
letter to facilitate loading saltpetre in
Bengal for the U. S. 8, 594-
July 3, 1798. French passengers
having passed the quarantine, are no
longer to be prevented landing. 9, 3.
July 18, 27, 1798. In regard to a
code of signals for marine service for
British and American ships. 9, 65,
111.
July 19, 1798. Request to inter-
fere for release of J. M. Brown, an im-
pressed seaman. 9, 69.
Oct. 3, 1798. In regard to guns
at Halifax, taken from South Carolina ;
they will be considered a new present,
seeing that the British commander had
doubtless a right to take them away.
9, 419.
Oct. 6, 1798. Request for assist-
ance in obtaining guns now at Halifax,
to be given back to the State of South
Carolina, from which they were taken
by British forces in the Revolution. 37,
353 [copy!.
Dec. 31, 1798. Account of out-
I rage on U. S. ship Baltimore by Capt.
Loring, R. N. ; all such attempts will
be resisted in future ; representation
of the affair will be made to the British
| government. 37, 379 [copy].
Apr. 17, 1799. Acknowledgment
| of transfer to the U. S. of cannon and
shot taken from South Carolina, in the
| Revolution. 10, 598.
Apr. 30, 1799. Reprehensible con-
duet of Col. McKee, British Indian
Agent, in assembling Shawanese Indians
to effect alterations in the treaty of
Greenville. 10, 648.
— May 1, 1799. The President con-
siders the present of cannon transported
from Halifax to the XL S. a testimony of
the friendship of the British government,
and requests that his thanks may be
expressed to the King; mutual con-
fidence and good will for the interest of
both nations. 37, 411 [copy].
— May 7, 1799. Col. P. regrets being
repeatedly obliged to address Mr. L. on
the subject of unwarrantable captures by
British cruisers ; ship Gen. Washington
taken into Bermuda ; her cargo cannot
possibly be considered contraband, being
British manufactures destined for New
Orleans ; irritation produced by such
rapacity ; British naval officers more
intent on gain than glory. 37, 414
[copy].
— May 9, 1799. The President ex-
presses his approbation of the arrange-
ments made for resuming commercial
relations with St. Domingo. 37, 416
["copy].
— May 11, 1799. Concerning the
seizure by a British vessel of the flag of
truce Neptune. 11, 79.
— May 29, 1799. Requesting pass-
port for brig Betsy for Guadeloupe, with
exchanged French prisoners. ' 11, 178.
— June 4, 1799. With copy of letter
to Judge Bee, requesting the delivery
of Thomas Nash to the British author-
ities. 37, 426 [copy],
June 12, 1799. In regard to Mr.
Guillemard's compensation as Commis-
sioner; he should receive it from the
U. S. ; Gov. Dowdes well's complaint of
Capts. Laskey and Mudford; no affi-
davits against them ; their defence prob-
ably that they only made the necessary
search to ascertain the vessel's descrip-
tion ; British officers have not hesitated
to break the seals of American letters
addressed to the Secretary of State.
37, 435 [copy].
June 22, 1799. In regard to agree-
ment as to the opening of St. Domingo
ports. 37, 438 [copy].
July 13, 1799. 'Letters of Mr. L.
to Gov. Prescott of Canada published in
Aurora ; they were according to that
paper found with one Sweezy, an aban-
37
290
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List on, Robert (continued).
doned villain who was sheltered in the
last war within the American lines ; Mr.
L. will probably entrust no more letters
to such fellows ; many of the American
loyalists were as cursed villains as the
Jacobins of the present day. 9, 35.
July 15, 1799. Inconceivable mis-
take of Dr. Stevens in regard to opening
the St. Domingo ports Aug. 1 ; articles
contraband of war. 11, 440.
July 19, 1799. Arrangements to
counteract Stevens's mistake with regard,
to ports of St. Domingo. 11, 455.
Aug. 9, 1799. Request for pass-
port for ship Amelia, for the Isle of
Prance with U. S. Agent; defence of
Col. P.'s letter to Sir H. Parker ; hor-
rible abuses in Sir H. Parker's squadron ;
brutality of Lieut. Harris. 11, 590.
■ Sept. 21, 1799. Concerning pass-
port for the Amelia ; decision of Judge
Kelsal at New Providence with regard
to bar-iron. 12, 92.
Sept, 22, 1799. Request for in-
dorsement of certificates of seamen im-
pressed by Sir Hyde Parker. 12, 94.
Dec. 6, 1799. Enclosing proofs of
citizenship of American seamen on board
Sir Hyde Parker's squadron. 12, 436.
Dec. 19, 1799. Request for Mr.
L.'s interference to procure the release
of James Ogle, an impressed seaman.
12, 489.
■ Feb. 15, 1800. Request for Mr.
L.'s interposition to obtain release of
certain American seamen detained by
Sir Hyde Parker. 13, 197.
Mar. 3, 1800. Request to procure
release of John Reddelmoser, an im-
pressed seaman. 13, 239.
Apr. 10, 1800. Request to obtain
release of Charles Bushnell, Joseph
Shadeker, and Lawrence Keene, im-
pressed seamen. 13, 381.
Apr. 23, 1800. In regard to
Thomas Gilford, an impressed seaman.
13, 407.
May 3, 1800. Cases of re-capture
of vessels seized as carrying contraband
of war to be decided by the proper
tribunals ; counter-project to Mr. L.'s
proposition of a mutual delivery of
deserters. 13, 451.
Mar. 19, 1805. Introducing Mr.
Letter introducing
14, 301.
Letters of introduc-
Benjamin Silliman; wishes for Mr. L.'s
return to America; imbecility of Mr.
Merry, the present British Minister;
changes in the state of things since Mr.
L.'s time ; the administration entertain-
ing a greater respect for Great Britain ;
Mr. Jefferson and his share in writing
the Declaration of Independence ; his
messages and speeches the measure of
his unassisted talents ; Judge Chase ac-
quitted ; the high-sounding charges
against him terminating in proofs of his
uncommon talents; family news. 14,
122.
July 5, 1810.
Mr. P. C. Lowell.
Apr. 8, 1815.
tion of Edward Everett; Mr. E.'s high
character. 15, 96, 97.
June 8, 1818. Recommendation of
Mr. T. Lyman, Jr. 15, 161.
— - Apr. 29, 1823. Opportunity of
writing by Mr. J. L. Gardner; the
Greek revolution ; attempt of the Bour-
bons to overthrow the Spanish constitu-
tion ; wish that they might be again
sent on their travels; Mrs. Liston's
American garden. 15, 302.
Jan. 9, 1827. Letter introducing
Mr. Hemphill. 16, 171.
Liston, Robert, his proposed visit to Mount
Vernon, 1796 (G. Washington), 6, 194;
his account of overtures made to him by
J. Chisholm and Dr. Romayne for an
expedition against the Spanish territory,
1796 (S. Sitgreaves et at), 467; his
entire innocence of promoting the expe-
dition {R.King), 7, 21; (W. V. Mur-
ray), 62; (A. Campbell), 93; his opinions
on the sending a U. S. Agent to the
British West Indies, counteracted by
his orders from home, 36, 204; his
opinion expressed to Sir H. Parker,
that the right of seizing seamen should
be reciprocal (R. King), 10, 272 ; com-
motion made by French sympathizers
over his letters to the Governor of Canada
(,/. Adams), 11, 417 ; their seizure an
outrage on the British government (R.
King), 434; not competent to decide
questions in dispute by the Commis-
sioners on 6th article of the British
treaty (S. Higginson), 11, 610; certi-
ficate as to his appointment as Minister
Plenipotentiary from Great Britain (W.
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Rawle), 12, 169, 173 ; his proposal for
a mutual agreement for the delivery of
deserters, inadmissible as containing an
admission of the right of Great Britain
to impress (/. Adams), 13, 205 ; his
character (/. Wagner), 550; his letter
to Mr. Buchanan, sent home by Mr.
King (R. King), 26, 61 ; a mere piece of
irony, explained to Mr. McHenry (J.
McHenry), 26, 159 ; (J. Wagner), 13,
550; (R. King), 553; has Col. P.'s
health drunk round his table when Am-
bassador at Constantinople (T. Lyman,
Jr.), 31, 272 ; extract in his writing
respecting John Adams's fears of British
influence, 53, 214.
Lithgow, Mrs. Ann. Jan. 25, 1800. From
J. Wagner. About effects of W. Litb-
gow on brig Ely. 13, 123.
Lithgow, William, District Attorney of
Maine. May 18, 1796. Suggestion of
the propriety of Mr. L.'s resigning his
office, as permanent ill health disables
him from performing its business, or
attending the courts. 36, 62 [copy].
Lithgow, William, certificate about his
effects on brig Ely. 13, 122.
Little, Col. Moses, of Newbury, Mass.,
1724-1798. Mar. 25,1776. To Select-
men of Salem (?) Request for the delivery
of two men of Col. L.'s regiment, sus-
pected of theft. 56, 77.
Little Beard, and others, Seneca
chiefs. Aug. 12, 1790. To the Gov-
ernor and Council of Pennsylvania.
Murder of two chiefs on Pine Creek ;
number of Senecas killed since the peace ;
desiring a conference at Painted Post,
and that the property of the murdered
men and that of the murderers may be
delivered up to them to prevent trouble
as their young warriors are growing
uneasy. 61, 1.
Little Belt, correspondence of Monroe and
Poster relating to. 54, 329.
Little Billy, a Seneca chief, his intelligence
and usefulness (7. Chapin, Jr.), 59,
151; his sense and worth (H. Knox),
60, 117 ; speech at Tioga, Nov., 1790,
61, 96 ; certificate of character, 103.
Littlehale, Major Edward Baker, of
the British army, aid to Gov. Simcoe.
June 9, 1793. Gov. Simcoe's passport
to Gen. B. Lincoln and his associates,
Indian Commissioners to pass out of and
into the province of Upper Canada when
they think proper. 59, 178.
July 3, 1793. With newspapers
and letters for Col. P. and Mr. Randolph.
59, 194.
Livermore, Edward St. Loe, 1762-
1832. Jan. 26, 1806. Enclosing copy
of bill before the Massachusetts General
Court relating to the Supreme Court ;
the great difficulty lies in the compensa-
tions. 27, 179.
Jan. 9, 1816. Introduces Gen.
Connel ; specimen of apples raised on
the Ohio ; remark of a West Virginia
politician respecting Col. P. and Adams.
31, 3.
May 12, 1816. Mr. L. does not
propose to settle in Western Virginia or
Ohio ; as no labor is to be obtained
except slaves ; description of his old
home in Londonderry, N. H.; account
of a journey through eastern Ohio to
Lake Erie; fish, game, and snakes. 31,
107.
Dec. 18, 1816. The President's
message ; however great Mr. Madison
may be as a warrior, he does not shine as
a financier. 31, 132.
Livermore, Edward St. Loe. Feb. 9, 1806.
Remarks on the bill before the House
of Representatives for the more con-
venient administration of Justice in the
Supreme Court of Massachusetts. 14,
143.
Livingston, Edward, 1764-1836. Eeb.
24, 1796. Request for papers concern-
ing impressed seamen. 20, 133.
Dec. 31, 1827. Mr. L. has received
Col. P.'s letter, and will write soon on
the subject of Gen. Jackson. 32,
318.
Livingston, Edward. Eeb. 17, 1797. With
documents relative to impressed seamen ;
observations on their protection and
relief in foreign ports. 37, 36 [copy].
Dec. 11, 1797. Eorged certificates
of vessels, and means for preventing the
same. 7, 536.
Feb 9, 1798. Not having received
a copy of the Resolution of the House,
referred to in Mr. L.'s letter of Feb 8,
Col. P. has not directed the necessary
papers to be made out; on receiving a
copy of the resolution, the business shall
be immediately commenced. 8, 120.
292
Livingston, Edward
Dec. 19, 1827. Many persons op-
posed to Gen. Jackson's election to the
presidency, who do not want Mr. Adams ;
general impression of Gen. Jackson's
failings and character ; Col. P. thinks
that a man of his military energy must
have some capacity, and asks for an
opinion of his character from Mr. L., as
a person intimately acquainted with it.
16, 223.
Livingston, Edward,, brings up a motion
in the House to criminate the President
for extradition of Thos. Nash, 1799
(F. V. Murray), 13, 259 ; defrauds the
U. S., when District Attorney of New
York, of $30,000 due from revenue
bonds (C. Strong), 14, 47 ; (T. Trux-
tun), 26, 347 ; to, 14, 48 ; his claim to
alluvial land near New Orleans (D.
Clark), 28, 354; his powerful answer
to Jefferson on the subject, 46, 371.
Livingston, John, of Livingston Manor,
N. Y. Proclamation of Gov. George
Clinton, restraining him from entering
on lands at Canada Creek, 1788, 58, 10 ;
his knowledge and approval of the kid-
napping of Col. P., 62, 68; land trans-
actions with the Six Nations, as related
by Good Peter, an Oneida chief, 60,
123 ; by Joseph Brant, 61, 197.
Livingston, Robert R., and Monroe,
James. May, 1803. Letters to James
Madison on the convention for the sale
of Louisiana ; West Florida incontrover-
tible comprised in the cession. 54,
264-276 [copy].
May, 1803. To R. King. Infor-
mation of the signing of the treaty ced-
ing Louisiana to the U. S. 54, 277
[copy].
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813. Sept.
17, 1799. In regard to patent for his in-
vention for making paper from certain
water-plants. 12, 74.
Lloyd, James, Jr., of Boston, 1769-1831.
Jan. 20, 1806. Request to the Senators
from Massachusetts to present memorial
from the merchants of Boston to Con-
gress. 27, 173 ; 43, 75.
Dec. 17, 1816. In regard to Col.
P.'s recommendation of Judge Thurston
as Director of the office of Discount and
Deposit ; respect for Col. P.'s opinion ;
Mr. Crawford's report as Secretary of
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the Treasury ; hopes from his vigor and
intelligence. 31, 130.
Dec. 30, 1822. Will hand the
sketch of Col. P.'s views on the militia
to the chairman of the military commit-
tee ; Mr. L. not familiar with the subject
himself ; general torpor in Congress ; not
much excitement even about Presiden-
tial candidates ; Mr. Adams gaining
much ground. 31, 411.
Jan. 12, 1827- Invitation to dine,
to meet Mr. Hillhouse and the Governor
and Council. 32, 259.
Lloyd, James, of Boston. Dec. 20, 1822.
Mr. Cannon's militia bill; all such at-
tempts fruitless; encloses sketch of a
militia system, approved by Gov. Brooks.
15, 292.
Apr. 19, 1826. President Adams's
motives in sending the Panama mission
correct and abundantly justified ; strength
of opposition in the Senate, and unjusti-
fiable imaginings of improper executive
proceedings ; much to be regretted that
Mr. Everett has committed .himself on
the subject of slavery ; his opinions ex-
tensively noticed in newspapers. 16,
119.
Lloyd, James, Senator of Maryland. May
22, 1799. News of arrival of armed
vessels at Algiers. 11, 144.
Mar. 18, 1800. Request to fur-
nish timber for Algiers. 13, 2S8.
Loan bill of 1814 (J. Robertson), 30,
247 ; objections to, 55, 6 ; report of
Col. P.'s speech on, 49, 198.
Loan office certificates, receipt for 1779 ;
new regulation in regard to (/. dick-
ering), 5, 115 ; interest on (C. Gibbs),
373'.
Logan, Dr. George, of Pennsylvania,
1753-1821. Mar. 12, 1806. To
President Jefferson. Remonstrating
against Mr. J.'s errors in conducting
the foreign relations of his country, and
calling upon him to take counsel with
the best minds, and adopt " a more hon-
est and magnanimous policy." 27, 255
[copy].
Jan. 10, 24, 1810. To James Mad-
ison. Urging on him as President the
evils of war, and the necessity and means
of keeping peace with Great Britain.
30, 97, 101.
Apr. 28, 1810. To Marquis Wei-
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293
lesley. Contradicting the opinion that
the people of the U. S. have a strong
attachment to Prance, and recommend-
ing to his Lordship " a spirit of confi-
dence, justice, and forbearance." 30,
103.
May U, 1810. To Sir John Sin-
clair Suggesting that the King should
suspend the Orders in Council, and that
Great Britain and the U. S. should both
adopt a liberal and enlightened policy.
30, 105.
July, 1810. To James Madison.
Accounts of dinners of two agricultural
societies in England at which sentiments
were expressed favorable to peace with
America, as a proof of public opinion ;
Dr. L. considered it his duty to destroy
the prejudice that seemed to exist re-
specting Mr. M.'s attachment to France,
and the idea that he would rather make
a sacrifice to France than seek peace
with England. 30, 107-
Aug. 3, 1810. To Hon. Spencer
Perceval, M. P. Statement of the peace-
ful inclinations of the most eminent
characters in the U. S. and England ;
suggesting that Great Britain shall re-
move the Orders in Council, abandon her
present system of warfare, and return to
the safe and honorable course of public
law which she has abandoned ; calling
on Mr. P. to pause and tell the truth.
30, 109.
Sept. 10, 1810. To John Nicholls,
M. P. Dr. L. wishes that the British
administration possessed Mr. N.'s clear
and enlightened mind ; no obstacle to a
sincere reconciliation between Great
Britain and the U. S. if the points of
difference were submitted to two or three
honest men ; Dr. L. will do all in the
power of a private citizen to restore
harmony ; requests information as to
the disposition of Great Britain toward
the U.S. 30,111.
Nov. 10, 1810. To James Monroe.
Gloomy condition of the U. S. as por-
trayed in the President's message; char-
acters in Congress who, instead of
discussing important national subjects,
act on what they call the public opinion of
their quarter ; a wise government should
lead, not follow public opinion, as Wash-
ington with Jay's treaty; satisfaction
which would be given by the President's
sending a mission to England ; sugges-
tion that Congress should relinquish the
present dastardly and infamous com-
mercial warfare. 30, 113.
Dec. 17, 1811. To James Madison.
Describing the evils produced by the
present system of commercial warfare,
and begging Mr. M. not to subject his
judgment to the clamors of party, but to
reconcile the U. S. to Great Britain and
thereby maintain his reputation. 30,
115.
Mar. 31, 1812. To James Madison.
Against the invasion of Canada ; it will
unite all the men in Great Britain against
him; requests the President to lose not
a moment in restoring peace to the
country. 30, 118.
May 25, 1812. To Dr. William
Eustis, Secretary of War. Instructing
Mr. E. as to the best means of ascertain-
ing public opinion ; answers to objec-
tions raised by Dr. E. against making
overtures for peace. 30, 120.
Jan. 18, 1813. To James Madison.
Dr. L. approves of a bill for excluding
foreign seamen ; wishes Mr. M. to have
the merit of recommending such a law ;
informs him that it is still possible to
obtain a peace, and describes the course
of a great statesman. 30, 122.
May 31, 1813. Dr. L. agrees with
Col. P. that the salvation of the country
depends on the truth and honesty of her
adherents ; the duty of every good citizen
to investigate and give publicity to trans-
actions of the Executive respecting
foreign relations ; Dr. L. himself urged
it upon Mr. Daschkoff to use his influ-
ence with Mr. Madison to secure peace ;
has no opinion of this crooked path to
peace by a mission to Russia. 30, 73.
June 21, 1813. Dr. L. wishes that
Congress would require of the President
the most minute information respecting
foreign relations ; encloses his own let-
ters to American and British govern-
ments. 30, 95.
July 4, 1813. Dr. L.'s interview
with President Jefferson, and the latter's
remark on the subject of a treaty with
England ; Dr. L. is convinced Mr. J.'s
behavior arose not so much from enmity
to England as from fear of Bonaparte ;
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Logan, Dr. Geokge {continued).
necessity for publication of correspond-
ence on foreign affairs ; the Orders in
Council and the blockade regulations.
30, 128.
July 21, 1813. Question why the
President has not been required to give
information regarding the infamous inva-
sion of Florida, and the overtures for
peace ; Dr. L. has no confidence in the
Russian mission or in anything but a
straightforward communication with
England; his high respect for that
power; aud question why we should
protect British deserters and neglect our
citizens in Africa. 30, 141.
Sept. 18, 1813. To Thomas Jef-
ferson. Requesting Mr. J. as the inti-
mate friend of Mr. Madison, to use his
influence in obtaining a treaty of peace
with Great Britain. 30, 159.
Dec. 9, 1813. To Thomas Jeffer-
son. Informs Mr. J. of the erroneous
opinion entertained by some persons of
the approaching decline and fall of Great
Britain ; never was more powerful than
now ; respect inspired by her resistance
to the tyrant of Europe ; condition of
Britain; the Orders in Council; sug-
gests the amendment of statesmen and
their views, and lays down the measures
which should be pursued; wishes Mr.
Madison to act like an able statesman.
30, 165.
Dec. 26, 1813. In reference to an
extract from one of Mr. Jefferson's let-
ters published by Dr. L., who did it to
exculpate Mr. Jefferson from the charge
of the greatest crime of a citizen ; is
aware of the inconsistency of the extract
with Mr. J.'s conduct ; reasons for writ-
ing to Jefferson and Madison ; madness
and base inconsistency of the Embargo
law. 30, 178.
Jan. 4, 1814. With copy of Dr.
L.'s second letter to Mr. Jefferson;
agrees with Col. P. that it is a time
for every man to speak the truth to
his neighbor ; congratulates P. on
the accounts from Europe ; trusts the
destruction of Bonaparte will be the
salvation of our country ; dignified
speech of the Prince Regent, compared
with the miserable, vindictive effusions
of our cabinet at Washington. 30, 182.
— Jan. 18/ 1814. Motion offered by
Mr. Calhoun to call on the President for
information respecting the Russian mis-
sion ; the offer of mediation was made
to Great Britain and refused, but no
official offer was made to the U. S. ;
Mr. Madison knew all this when he sent
his mission to Russia; incredible but
true ; congratulations on the downfall of
Napoleon. 30, 196.
— Feb. 18, 1814. Duplicity of Mr.
Jefferson, as proved in his two letters ;
satisfaction at Mr. Gore's speech on the
non-importation Act ; wishes that all
the minority speeches could be published
for the information of the people ; this
is not a war of the people but of a
desperate faction anxious to retain
power; weakness of the President; in-
fatuation of the western and southern
landed interests. 30, 225.
— Jan. 1, 1815. Sending copy of Mr.
Jefferson's letter, expressing his detesta-
tion of Bonaparte ; is surprised at his
vagueness of ideas about our ships and
citizens captured by the British, and at
his boundary line for Canada ; absurd
that while we are indignant at England's
demanding the exclusive jurisdiction over
the lakes, we think it meritorious to
demand it for ourselves. 30, 401.
— Jan. 19, 1815. Col. P. at liberty
to communicate the whole of Dr. L.'s
correspondence with the administration
to whomever he thinks best ; has read
with pleasure the doings of the Hartford
Convention ; its prudence and magna-
nimity do its members great credit;
folly of the bank bill and wickedness of
the conscription law ; Gen. Miranda and
the infamous conduct of the administra-
tion toward Spain. 30, 364.
— Oct. 20, 1815. To T. Jefferson.
On the necessity for calming the jealousy
of foreign powers excited by our inex-
cusable conduct toward England and
Spain in the invasion of Canada and
Florida. 31, 36.
— Feb. 19, 1816. Enclosing a copy
of Dr. L.'s answer to Mr. Jefferson's
last letter to him ; alarming crisis of the
country ; however much we may con-
demn the wicked measures of govern-
ment, we cannot silently submit to the
destruction of our country. 31, 34.
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Feb. 17, 1817. Regrets at Col.
P.'s declining a re-election to Congress ;
Spanish claims for Louisiana. 31, 177.
Logan, Dr. George. May 26, 1813. Mr.
Madison's assertion of the offer of Rus-
sian mediation with Great Britain prob-
ably entirely unfounded ; Col. P. knows
better than to believe Mr. Madison;
requests a statement of facts as to Dr.
L.'s interview with Mr. Daschkoff; rea-
sons why Mr. Madison should seize
on any overture from Daschkoff; Con-
gress divided on the subject of internal
taxes. 14, 411.
June 27, 1813. Request for an
exact statement of Dr. L.'s conversation
with Mr. Jefferson, when Mr. J. de-
clared that he did not wish for a treaty
with Great Britain. 14, 416.
July 4, 1813. Opinion that the
Western States would break up the
union if an equitable share of the public
burdens should be laid on them ; Col.
P. does not think disunion would be an
evil to the " old thirteen States." 14,
419.
Dec. 16, 1813. Inquiry concern-
ing a letter written by Mr. Jefferson to
Dr. L. in reprobation of Bonaparte.
14, 439.
Jan. 29, 1814. Mr. Jefferson's
letter to Dr. L., expressing his detesta-
tion of Bonaparte, written for publica-
tion ; account of private letter of Mr. J.
giving very different sentiments ; remark
of a gentleman [John Randolph ?] that
he never felt the force of Christ's denun-
ciation " wo unto you, hypocrites ! "
until he became acquainted with Mr.
Jefferson. 15, 11.
Feb. 22, 1814. Mr. Jefferson's
letters ; the same hypocrite he always
was ; the letter to Dr. Logan and the
one read in the Senate were written to
be made public, and to counteract the
impression that he was under French
influence, as soon as the news arrived
that Bonaparte was overthrown. 15,
20.
Jan. 5, 1815. Has received the
copy of Mr. Jefferson's letter to Dr. L. ;
Mr. Jefferson's want of foresight and
deficiency of judgment; errors caused
by his perverse views and designs as
compared with the unerring judgment
of another illustrious American [Wash-
ington] ; Mr. Jefferson?s foolishness and
want of discernment as to England.
15, 80.
Logan, Dr. George, his belief in the sin-
cerity of French government, 1799 ; his
negotiation fruitless {W. Smith), 9,
670; doubtless a charitable work of
supererogation, but looks suspicious
(W. V. Murray, 1798), 22, 326 ; let-
ters in regard to his mission (W. V.
Murray), 23, 9, 37, 75 ; his credentials
to Prance signed by Mr. Jefferson and
Mr. McKean (W. V. Murray), 23, 10 ;
(J. Read), 244; account of his Jacobin
speeches at a secret meeting at Wil-
mington, Del. (A. McLane), 23, 355 ;
meeting with Hamilton Rowan (A.
McLane), 360; his visit to England as
related to R. Peters (R. Peters), 29,
344 ; a political quack ; made himself
supremely ridiculous (F. J. Jackson),
43, 274, 281 ; his opinion of treaty sent
back by Jefferson, 54, 323 ; his account
of voyages to France and England in
the interests of peace, 324.
Lohea, Peter. Sept. 1, 1798. From H.
Kimball. Remittance of salary, as sec-
retary to commissioners under the 21st
article of treaty with Spain. 9, 277-
London, salary of U. S. commercial agent
at, 1796 (G. Cabot), 6, 185.
London Gazette, its authority and weight
of evidence in government matters (J.
Adams). 26, 95.
Long, Nicholas. July 11, 1785. Ear-
nestly requesting assistance in obtaining
the settlement of his accounts, and the
pay due himself and assistants. 18, 255 .
Lopeno, an Italian in distress ; reprimand
for allowing him to be robbed, and order
to see justice done to him, 1776 (Capt.
Forrester). 5, 38.
Lopez, Don Justo, commandant at Amelia
Island, Fla. Mar. 16, 1812. To Com-
modore H. G. Campbell. Has re-
ceived a summons from certain persons
calling themselves patriots to surrender
Amelia Island, as the U. S. has deter-
mined to take possession of it ; desires
to know if Commodore C. is in receipt of
such orders. 55, 24 [copy].
Mar. 16, 1812. To Major Laval,
at Point Peter, commanding American
troops. Request for information whether
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Lopez, Don Jttsto {continued).
the U. S. is to be considered a principal
or an auxiliary in the present invasion of
Florida ; and that explanations may be
made to Messrs. Hibberson and Arre-
dondo, Commissioners. 55, 24 [copy].
Mar. 16, 1812. To L. Ashley.
Refers Mr. A. to Messrs. Arredondo
and Hibberson for an answer to Mr. A.'s
letter of same date. 55, 23 [copy].
■ Mar. 17,1812. To Gen. Matthews.
Has named Philip R. Yonge and George
Atkinson Commissioners to treat with
Gen. M. for the surrender of Amelia
Island. 55, 27 [copy].
Mar. 17, 1812. Articles of capitu-
lation entered into with John H. Mcin-
tosh, Commissioner of the patriots, for
the surrender of Amelia Island; with
protest of Don Justo. 55, 30.
Mar. 17, 1812. To L. Ashley.
Commissioners will be sent to meet Gen.
Matthews. 55, 27 [copy].
Lord, Joseph, of Ipswich, Mass. Mar.
1, 1810. Money due from Col. Car-
rington for corn-shelling machines;
Essex County politics ; Democratic nom-
inations ; their invectives against the
Massachusetts Legislature. 43, 283.
Lord's Supper, thoughts on the, 55, 168 ;
(Rev. Dr. Sproat), 5, 407-
Loring, Richmond, of N. Yarmouth, Me.
Oct. 4, 1799. Prom J. Wagner. Re-
questing evidence as to capture of
schooner Reliance at St. Bartholomew's,
to be laid before Swedish government.
12, 153.
Loring, Capt., R.N., outrage on American
vessels committed by him, 1799 (R.
King). 10, 178 ; 11, 46.
Lottery, prizes drawn by Col. P. in (G.
Williams), 17,235; (J. Pickering),
250; tickets in U. S., 1776, 53, 95;
State of Pennsylvania, 1795, 250.
Loudon, Samuel, printer, of New York.
June 19, 1792. In regard to interest
on Mr. L.'s claim against the Q. M. G.
department. 41, 77>
Jan. 20, 1797. Request for as-
sistance in obtaining a claim for printing
in the Revolution. 21, 12.
Louis XIV. op France. July 23, 1704.
Regulation in regard to prizes made at
sea. 53, 262 [copy; Valin, 2, 248,
249].
— — Sept. 24, 1712. Patent conveying
the right to all the commerce of the
province of Louisiana to Antoine Crozat.
54, 269 [copy].
Louis XV. of Prance. Apr. 21, 1763 (?)
Order to his officers to deliver the pro-
vince of Louisiana to the officers of the
King of Spain. 54, 272 [copy].
Louis XVII. of Prance, story of his being
saved from the Temple by Sieyes (W.
Sargent). 13, 152.
Louis, Col., a Caughnawauga Indian, rec-
ommended for a commission, 1779
(Board op War), 33, 239; speech
complaining of the employment of Brant
by the U. S., 1793 (H. Knox), 59, 50 ;
message brought by him from the Seven
Nations of Canada, 62, 37 ; information
given by him of conferences with mes-
sengers from Western Indians, 37.
Louisiana, its re-cession by Spain to France
(1. Hamilton), 8, 247 \{W. V. Murray),
273; (G. Matthews), 286; (D. W.
Coxe), 21, 266, 272 ; to, 7, 285 ; (Car-
not), 23, 378 ; (D. Clarke), 54, 259 ;
its cession by Spain to France suggested
as a means of counteracting the treaty
of 1794 between the U. S. and Great
Britain (J. Fauchet), 41, 190, 199 ;
efforts to be made against its re-cession
by Spain to France (D. Humphreys),
37, 16; (R. King), 33; (C. C. Pinck-
ney), 54 ; convention framed by Living-
ston and Monroe (C. Gore), 26, 303 ;
objections to admission on a slavery
basis (R. King), 26, 319 ; (G. Cabot),
339; (S. Higginson), 333; 27, 49;
consideration of the circumstances, mo-
tives of France, and effects of the acquisi-
tion (C. Strong), 14, 42 ; easy defence
of (A. Hamilton), 8, 248 ; constitu-
tionality of the convention, and opinions
of J. Q. Adams (S. Higginson), 14, 83 ;
(R. King), 97 ; conduct of the Jefferson
administration with regard to the boun-
dary line (F. Ames), 14, 152 a; its
acquisition purely accidental (/. Arm-
strong), 16, 217, 218 ; (T. Lyman, Jr.),
238 ; (/. Randolph), 263 ; supposed to
be a political juggle (S. Hodgdon), 43,
9 ; views of Hamilton and J. Q. Adams
with regard to, 46, 421 ; President Jef-
ferson's confidential message to Congress
in regard to, 54, 103, 281 ; notes on A.
Ellicott's journal relating to, 242; re-
HISTORICAL INDEX.
297
mark on Mr. Poindexter's speech on,
249 ; instructions to Livingston and
Monroe on the subject of (J. Madison),
54, 261, 274; testimony that West
Florida was comprised in the cession
(R. R. Livingston), 262, 265 ; patent
of Louis XIV. to Crozat, 269 ; Hutch-
ins's description of, 271 ; U. S. title to,
not considered valid by Spain (F. Ames),
38, 102 1 ; 30, 270 ; (C. C. Pinckney),
54, 260 ; observations on the northern
boundary of, Chev. de Onis, mem. by
T. P. (T. Jefferson), 38, 65 ; 51, 57;
importance to Great Britain of the
acquisition of, by the U. 8., 51, 212 ;
orders of conveyance from the King of
Prance to Spain, 1763, and from Spain
to the French Republic, 1802, 54, 272,
273 ; objections of Spain to its transfer
by Prance to the U. S. (J. Madison),
278 ; objections of Spain to the transfer
by Prance, 279, 280; answered (J.
Madison), 278 ; resolution in Senate,
1811, removing injunction of secrecy on
papers relating to, 322 ; minutes of
treaty papers laid before the Senate,
Oct. 1803, in regard to purchase of, 54,
259-266 ; resolution in regard to 3d
article, 267 ; intended French expedition
for, 1803, 55, 261; reported British
expedition from Canada against Louisi-
ana and Florida, 1797 (R- Liston), 6,
389; (•/. /. U. Rivardi), 396; (S. Sit-
greaves et al.), 467 ; (JR. King), 7, 21 ;
(W. V. Murray), 62 ; (A. Campbell) ,
93 ; (N. Webster), 412 ; (A. Ellicott),
37,219; (W.Blount), 41, 331: (C.
M. de Yrujo), 337 ; the Chev. de Yrujo
duped by Gov. Blount in regard to (A.
C.oipbell), 21, 292.
Lovell, James, of Massachusetts, 1737-
1814. Jan. 8, 1781. In behalf of a
" not poor but very importunate " widow,
I Mrs. Kennedy; Jimmy Rivington, a
| telltale scoundrel; absurd work made
by newspaper interpreters of Mr. L.'s
correspondence with Mr. Gerry about
some fish sent to Mrs. Clymer. 18, 68.
| Feb. 5, 1781. Will endeavor to
send journals of Congress ; remark on
paragraph in Mr. L.'s letter to Mr.
Gerry relating to Gen. Warren. 18, 73.
— Nov. 28, 1785. Mr. L.'s office of
Receiver abolished by Congress ; his
acceptances turned over to the loan
officer ; has taken of the loan officer a due
bill for the balance of Col. P.'s draft.
40, 180.
Mar. ]6, 1797. Request for Col.
P.'s influence with the Secretary of War
to procure the promotion of Sergeant
John Whipple. 21, 65.
July 3, 1798. Enclosing a letter;
congratulations on the result of inimical
researches against Col. P.'s reputation
calumniators are reduced to spend their
virulence on his Christian name. 42, 56.
Lovell, James. Dec. 8, 1785. Thanks for
Mr. L.'s measures taken to secure to
Col. P. the balance of his draft. 5, 378.
Lover or Truth. Feb. 15, 26, Mar. 15,
29, Apr. 12. 1774. Letters written by
T. P. with the above signature to the
Essex Gazette on the impostures of Dr.
Latham and the Suttonian method of
inoculation. 33, 38, 44, 59, 65, 78
[MS. copies and newspapers].
Lovell, Benjamin, of Beverly, Mass. Apr.
17, 1799. Enclosing post-office order
for bill of L. M. O'Brien. 10, 595.
Lovett, John, of Lansingburgh, N. Y.
Apr. 6, 1792. Account of transaction
between Andrew Brown and J. Rogers,
ending in Brown's being forced to make
confession of lying, 35, 139; deposition
in regard to the matter, 143.
Feb., 1817. Alluding to John Ran-
dolph's tribute to Col. P. in Congress ;
has requested Mr. Gales to give an ac-
curate report of it. 55, 162.
Lowell, Francis Cabot, 1775-1817, letters
of introduction (R. Liston; G. H. Rose).
14, 301.
Lowell, John, U. S. District Judge,
1743-1802. Nov. 8, 1779. Agreement
with Col. P. for the services of a negro
boy, taken by privateer Pickering of
Salem. 53, 106.
Aug. 1, 1796. Introducing his son
J. Lowell, Jr. ; praise of J. Pickering,
Jr. 20, 301.
Lowell, John. July 16, 1785. Dr. Cho-
vett's anatomical wax works, and their
price. 5, 372.
June 30, 1796. British prizes car-
ried into Boston by a French privateer ;
Col. P. has written to Mr. H. G. Otis
to take measures to stop the sale, and
requests Mr. L. to give all necessary aid
36, 141 [copy].
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298
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Lowell, John, seeds from Marseilles sent
to (G. Cabot)- 10, 418.
Lowell, John, Jr., 1769-1840. July 16,
1799. Enclosing a copy of his Eourth
of July address ; the sentiments con-
tained therein were received with appro-
bation by a distinguished and respectable
audience and by President Adams. 25,
42.
Nov. 27, 1807- Thanks for send-
ing Com. Truxtun's letter [in case of
the Cybele] ; precisely the point wanted
to bring the evidence of its infamy
home to the government; principle
of giving up deserters justified by the
law of nations ; absurdity of going to
war on account of the Chesapeake, in
the face of a more flagrant outrage by
the Cybele. 28, 81.
Dec. 25, 1807. Cases illustrating
the usages of nations in reclaiming
deserters ; the right is of universal usage,
and all nations have maintained the doc-
trine of inalienable allegiance ; discussion
of Mr. Madison's difficulties. 28, 127.
Jan. 5, 1809. Gratitude for the
stand made by Col. P. and others against
ruinous government measures ; speeches
against Mr. Giles; unfavorable news
from Spain. 29, 4.
July 6, 1813. Views of public af-
fairs; believes that the administration
accepted the offer of Russian mediation
more from alarm at the position of their
chief in Europe than from any difficulties
they were afraid of at home ; thinks Mr.
J. Q. Adams induced the Russian cabi-
net to make the offer; he was opposed
to the war, not from any disinclination
to see England crushed, but because he
felt the power and feared the success of
Russian measures ; considers our cabinet
just as corrupt and insincere as before ;
believes Mr. Gallatin is the bearer of
private orders, to be known only to him-
self and to a man not less faithful to the
views of Madison, Mr. Adams; and if
Prance should happen to be restored to
her former success and power, difficulties
will be easily created and thrown in the
way, of a nature which Mr. Bayard could
neither comprehend nor explain to our
people's satisfaction; and the administra-
tion will assume the credit of making
overtures for peace, when no peace was
intended, except as a last resort ; Mr.
L. has defended the justifiableness of
the British Orders in Council on prin-
ciple in two pamphlets, and will send
them. 30, 133.
— Oct. 19, 1814. Satisfaction at the
agreement of his own views with Col.
P.'s ; terms offered by England liberal,
considering what she had a right to
expect from her armies here ; not dis-
honorable to us, but such as we ought
to expect ; it looks as if they desired a
lasting peace; we shall reject them
because the purposes of the Almighty
for our humiliation and punishment are
not fulfilled. 30, 300.
-— Dec. 3, 1814. On the Hartford
convention ; Mr. L. has opposed its being
called because it will not go far enough ;
the idea is only to talk, and words are
exhausted ; we have already said more
than was said by all the public bodies in
the U. S. before the Declaration of Inde-
pendence ; we have found no one ready
to act effectually; delegates from this
State not calculated for bold measures ;
characters of Messrs. Cabot, Otis, Bige-
low, Prescott, Dane, and Wilde; there
ought to be two or three such persons
as Daniel Sargent, W. Sullivan, and Col.
Thorndike; should fear that the Con-
necticut delegation was of the same
character as ours ; reasons why measures
should be taken and laws passed to
prevent the collection of U. S. tax to
support distant States and carry on a
senseless invasion ; nothing will unite
the minority to the majority so readily ;
answers to apprehensions of the wrath
of the other States ; the idea of a
Southern invasion ludicrous, reduced
to penury as they are ; necessity of a
radical change in the Constitution as to
slavery representation, and of a declara-
tion to the South that we go no farther
with them unless they agree to certain
stipulations ; would have it a treaty, not
a Constitution ; then when a treaty is
broken, we know the remedy ; objects
which may at least be accomplished by
the convention. 30, 325.
— Jan. 16, 1815. Mr. Quincy's com-
mendation of Mr. John Randolph the
source from which Mr. L. derived his
own high opinion ; farther remarks on
HISTORICAL INDEX.
299
Mr. R. ; puzzled about the votes on the
national bank ; excellence of Mr. Ward's
speech; a very satisfactory defence of
our conduct ; abominable that we should
be abused for not defending our country,
who have always opposed the war, and
have spent so much in doing what the
administration neglected. 30, 362.
Feb. 6, 1816. Mr. L.'s essay in
favor of the liberty of Congregational
churches ; he has not done justice to the
subject; approved by Gov. Strong; is
ready at the sacrifice of his ease and life
to defend the right of free inquiry.
31, 27.
Dec. 25, 1816. On Col. P.'s action
on the resolutions of the Massachusetts
Legislature, condemning the compensa-
tion bill ; advises against the publication
of P.'s letter to Gov. Brooks. 31,
150.
Sept. 24, 1820. Disgrace and folly
of systematically cultivating unfriendly
feelings toward England, our best and
most reasonable customer; review of
Walsh's book ; W. a principal agent in
exciting hostility; Mr. L. determined
to show him we did not all agree with
him ; proceedings of agricultural socie-
ties on the tariff. 31, 331.
Oct. 25, 1820. Gen. Armstrong's
artful attempt to draw P. into justifica-
tion of the Newburgh letters ; his work
on agriculture ; no opinion of his vir-
tues, but his talents are great ; review
of Walsh's book ; proceedings of agri-
cultural societies. 31, 333.
Oct. 30, 1820. Gratified by read-
ing Armstrong's letter to Col. P. ; A.'s
mistaken reckoning on P.'s memory
being impaired ; review of Walsh's
book ; quite as mucli like Quincy or
Sullivan as like himself ; his own care-
lessness as a writer. 31, 335.
Feb. 28, 1821. In regard to George
Pickering; advises his being placed
under Dr. Wyman's care [at the McLean
Asylum], 31, 337.
Mar. 19, 1821. Mr. Rowand's
present of cuttings of the multiflora
rose ; not calculated for hedges in this
climate ; sweetbriar better, but even
that is a miserable hedge ; Mr. R. has
not attended to the natural history of
the rose. 31, 341.
— Sept. 10, 1821. Request to deliver
the address at the cattle show of the
Massachusetts Agricultural Society ;
Col. P.'s probable objections enumer-
ated and answered. 31, 355.
— Oct. 20, 1823. To H. Pickering.
Enclosing important letter for Col. P. ;
all Mr. L.'s efforts are at Col. P.'s ser-
vice. 32, 29.
— Oct. 20, 1823. President Adams's
calumnies against Col. P. in the Cun-
ningham correspondence ; allusion to
slanders against his father, Judge Lowell,
and himself for the last thirty years;
did not care to notice them until his
father was accused of high treason ;
agrees with Col. P. in the propriety of
vindicating his reputation ; Mr. Adams's
atrocious and malignant libels ; coward-
ice of prohibiting the publication until
after his own death ; sending such a
letter at all was a publication, and the
prohibition intended to extend to a time
when death should have removed wit-
nesses to the contrary ; account of Mr.
Adams's unqualified condemnation of
the embargo, before he knew his son
had voted for it. 32, 30.
— Nov. 8, 1823. To John Pickering.
Extracts from a letter, quoting Col. P.'s
letters to the committee of Congress for
arranging the staff department, dated
April 27, 29, 1782; extracts from it
might be advantageously used to refute
calumnies against Col. P. ; remarks on
the combination of Adams and Jefferson
to blast the fame and decry the public
services of Col. P. and Mr. L.'s father,
Judge Lowell. 5, 259 [copy].
— Oct. 25, 1825. On some Alderney
cattle; considers Alderney and Nor-
mandy the same, except that the Nor-
mans have better pastures, and are
very good farmers for Frenchmen. 32,
181.
— Mar. 10, 1826. To the editor, of
the New England Farmer [T. G. Fes-
senden]. On Mr. Knight's theory in
regard to the duration of varieties of
fruit. 32, 205.
— • Apr. 12, 1826. In regard to the
theory advanced by Enight of the lim-
ited duration of individual varieties of
fruit, with article written for the New
England Farmer. 32, 203.
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Lowell, John, Jr. (continued).
— — Apr. 27, 1826. Entirely agrees
with Col. P. in bis estimate of Mr. E.
Everett ; cannot recollect a case in which
any individual so needlessly advanced
principles utterly untenable, and in such
direct opposition to the liberal " spirit
of the age," of which he has been one of
the trumpeters and boasters. 32,
207.
■ July 3, 1826. On a disease of pear
trees ; not canker, which is confined to
apples ; description of canker ; Massa-
chusetts Agricultural Journal. 32, 213.
Feb. 5,1827' On a militia system ;
Col. P.'s plan the most feasible and
rational of any ; nonsense of an " invul-
nerable bulwark " ; fear that the present
system will continue a reproach to our
good sense. 32, 281.
July 25, 1828. To Nathan Hale.
Denial of authorship of letters to the
Centinel advocating a separation of the
Union; and approval of the principles
of Federalists. 55, 274; [newspaper
cutting] .
Jan. 15, 1829. Moore's treatise on
icehouses ; has sent it to Mr. Fessen-
den ; Mr. L.'s sufferings from gout ;
has been writing a letter in answer to
one addressed to several Federalists by
Mr. J. Q. Adams. 32, 416.
Lowell, John, Jr. Dec. 14, 1811. Giving
reasons for declining to be a trustee of
the Washington Monument Association,
and for disapproving of its object. 14,
351.
June 26, 1813. Reasons for think-
ing the reputed offer of Russian media-
tion was not official ; surprise that it
was unknown to Great Britain; Mr.
Bayard's views ; war spirit still active in
the House ; such tax bills will be passed
as will principally burden the maritime
States ; motion to repeal the act erecting
the State of Louisiana. 14, 415.
June 30, 1813. Great Britain cog-
nizant of the Russian offer of mediation,
but our administration did not know it ;
the administration panic-struck and de-
sirous of peace ; Mr. Bayard's appoint-
ment. 14, 418,
Oct. 15, 1814. Instructions to
peace Commissioners laid before Con-
gress; remarks on them; no prospect
of peace ; Mr. Otis's Report to the State
Legislature. 15, 53.
— Nov. 7, 1814. Mortification at the
timid and half-hearted measures of Mas-
sachusetts ; if the State had had any en-
ergy of resistance the evils of Jefferson's
embargo and other measures might have
been shortened ; other States looking to
New England for their salvation ; hopes
of decided action from Massachusetts
Delegates in the Hartford convention ;
course of conduct necessary ; volunteer
bill in Congress. 15, 62.
— Nov. 7, 1814. Mr. G. Cabot as
one of the Massachusetts delegates to
the Hartford convention ; questions
whether, with all his sagacity, sound
judgment, and integrity, he is not too
much inclined to despair of the Common-
wealth ; he considers the radical evil to
be inherent in democracy, and is willing
to let the world run itself its own way;
every man's duty to exert himself to
prevent the world from growing worse.
15, 64.
— Nov. 28, 1814. The Hartford con-
vention ; Col. P. has always disclaimed
the idea of a separation of the States,
although there may be worse evils than
that ; connection with the Western
States more profitable than the South-
ern ; questions to be considered by the
convention ; bankrupt condition of de-
mocracy ; pressure for money. 15, 66.
— Jan. 23, 1815. Opinion on the
proceedings of the Hartford convention ;
higli character of its report; appoint-
ment of public officers, and probability
of disunion in the event of the capture
of New Orleans; Giles's conscription
bill ; Col. P.'s satisfaction in the good
opinion«of the few, and mortification at
undeserved commendation. 15, 87.
— Jan. 24, 1815. Mr. Lloyd's letter
to Mr. Randolph ; reasons for being
dissatisfied therewith ; conditions of
peace ; separation the consequence of
the capture of New Orleans, and good
effect of separation; glad to see Mr.
Lloyd's vindication of Mr. Adams from
Randolph's virulent reproaches ; bears
Mr. A. no ill-will ; he sent the ill-
advised mission to France under Jeffer-
son's influence ; Gen. Lee's anecdote of
his remonstrance with Mr. A. 15, 89.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
301
Jan. 27, 1815. Reasons of the
minority in Congress for voting for the
amended bank bill. 15, 91.
\ Feb. 18, 1S16. Extract from a let-
ter, remarking on the arrogant spirit of
the orthodox clergy, and questioning
whether the arrogance arises from the
1 orthodoxy, or the orthodoxy from the
| arrogance. 31, 28.
j Sept. 18, 1820. Mr. R. Walsh
and his writings ; reviewed by Jeffrey
in the Edinburgh Review ; sends copy
of Col. P.'s letter to Judge Dawes ; Mr.
Adams and the mission of 1799. 15,
| 225.
' Oct. 21, 1820. Proceedings of
, Essex Agricultural Society on Mr. Low-
ell's circular letter on the tariff. 15,
228.
Dec. 7, 1820. On the method of
i appointment of the Governor's council ;
arguments for their being appointed by
i the Governor himself. 15, 235.
Feb. 10, 1821. Letter on improv-
ing the breeds of live stock, written for
I the American Earmer. 15, 241.
■ ■ Eeb. 21, 1821. On peas and pea-
bugs ; superstitions of farmers in regard
to the moon. 15, 250.
Oct. 20, 1823. Duty of every one
libelled in Mr. Adams's Letters to
Cunningham to vindicate his character ;
i false delicacy of many people ; must
I have exact facts on which to base his
j vindication; desires Mr. Lowell's rec-
I ollections of President Adams's condem-
I nation of the embargo before he knew
. his son had voted for it. 15, 315.
Jan. 18, 1824. Introducing Mr.
I B. R. Nichols; defence against Mr.
| Adams's accusations in his correspond-
ence with Cunningham ; Mr. Jefferson.
15, 310.
Oct. 22, 1825. In regard to an
j Alderney bull. 16, 70.
Apr. 25, 1826. With documents
on the Panama mission ; Mr. Everett's
1 expressed opinions on slavery; regrets
i that a man of his talents should enter-
I tain and divulge such views ; idea con-
cerning his ambition prevalent among
his acquaintances, and that his object
was to conciliate the favor of the slave-
holding States ; his ambitious views
( could be gratified only in political life ;
Col. P. wishes he may be mistaken.
16, 120.
May 15, 1826. Experiments with
pear and peach trees. 16, 124.
Eeb. 3, 1827. On the plan of a
militia system submitted to the Secre-
tary of War. 16, 179.
Jan. 14, 1828. On the tariff for
protection ; different ideas conveyed by
different punctuation of article 1 of
sect. 8 of the Constitution; Judge
Wilson's revision. 16, 232.
Lowell, John, his review of Hay's treatise
on expatriatiou praised (John Mar-
shall), 15, 160; 30, 266; Mr. L.'s
talents and character; (/. Jay), 15,
160 ; John Jay's approval of the Re-
view (J. Jay), 31. 268.
Lowndes, William Jones, of South Caro-
lina, 1782-1822. Eeb. 4, 1820. Will
send some South Carolina peas for for-
age purposes ; has tried to obtain infor-
mation with regard to the vine ; should
think a Northern pea more likely to
flourish. 31, 297.
Apr. 14, 1820. Thanks for Col.
P.'s agricultural essay; after such a long
and unpleasant session there is some-
thing refreshing in the very names of
ploughs and meadows ; sends letter from
Mr. Pinckney on the South Carolina
pea ; expects to take up the tariff soon ;
is afraid that commerce and agriculture
will be still further burdened ; surprise
at any division on the subject in the
seaboard States. 31, 307.
May 12, 1820. Sends his speech
on the tariff; as these manufacturing
gentlemen threaten the navigation of
the North and the agriculture of the
South, one might hope there would be
no difference of opinion ; New England
much divided. 31. 313.
Loyalists, letter of Spectator in behalf of,
1784. 34. 284.
Loyally George, Mayor of Norfolk, Va.
Aug. 18, 1797- In regard to Portu-
guese sailors landed at Norfolk. 7, 90.
Ludlow, Daniel, 8f Co. Feb. 4, 1799. Im-
possibility of allowing a vessel to clear
to take Peter Aupoix, an American citi-
zen, to the West Indiea ; the law prohib-
iting intercourse with French ports only
allows clearing to carry away French
people, not American citizens. 10, 322.
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Ludlow Israel, letter as to his appoint-
ment as Surveyor-General (G. Washing-
tod). 6, 203."
LriiERLOH, Col. Henry Emaxtel, Com-
missary of Forage. [Nov. 15, 1777. Plan
for a corps of Marochesses (? ) ; delays
in building a bridge, caused by the too
great weight of the anchors and chains
supplied. 17, 51.
Eeb. S, 1773. Requesting Col. P.'s
influence to procure for Col. L. the
appointment of Quartermaster- General ;
wagons urgently wanted. 17, S3.
" Mar. 31, 1773. Col. L. has re-
signed from the armv ; recommendation
ofCapt. Pashky. 17, 129.
June 6, 1773. Col. L.'s difficulty
with Mr. Allen arranged ; offers his ser-
vices for some foreign mission. 17,
157.
Nov. 1, 17S0. Concerning certifi
cates [for forage ?]. 18, 55.
Eeb. IS, 1781. Complaint of the
stopping of forage on its way to head-
quarters by Gen. Knox's aids ; disad-
vantage of such irregularities. 39, 214
' [copy ; Wash. Let. 46, 125].
Eeb. 21, 1731. Requesting direc-
tions about purchase of beef and pork ;
great want of grain for the army. 18,
77.
Mar. 29, 1731. In regard to Mr.
Heme, a swindling employe ; articles
wanted for Gen. Washington's office
and tent. 18, 85.
Nov. 21, 1751. Begging for Col.
P.'s influence to obtain some provision
for staff officers ; application to Xew
Jersey Legislature for forage ; troubles
for want of money. 18, 112. [Bi. 1,
311.]
Xov. 23, 1731. Measures taken to
obtain forage ; pressing want of money.
18, 115.
Dec. 1, 1781. Advantages of Tren-.
ton as a residence for Col. P.'s family ;
request for orders ; intrigues against P.
in Philadelphia ; forage. 18,117-
Dec. 3, 1731. Acknowledging re-
ceipt of money ; thievishness of sol-
diers ; forage. 18. 119.
March 22, 1732. Arrears of pay
due Col. L. ; request that his case may
be stated to the President of Congress.
13, 123.
Eeb. 11, 1733. Advice to Col. P.
to apply for Gen. Lincoln's post ; beg-
ging that Col. L.'s accounts may be
settled. 18. 111.
Apr. 13, 17^3. In regard to Col.
L.'s accounts ; his services as Commis-
sary of forage, and the want of recog-
nition of them by persons in office. 18.
155.
June 12, 1733. Explanation of
former letter ; clearing himself from
blame, which he imagines imputed to
him by Col. P. 18, 165.
— - Sept. 5, 1733. Col. L. is unable
on account of business to accompany
Col. P. on a journey to Vermont. 18,
169.
Nov. 3, 1751. Request for Col.
P 's support of Col. L.'s application for
post of Director of the Mint ; Baron
Steuben's book on militia discipline.
18, 295.
Dec. 8, 1738. Congratulations on
Col. P.'s release from captivity ; appli-
cation for employment under the new
government. 19, 151.
- — Eeb. 20,1793. Col. L.'s misfor-
tunes; application for employment;
failure of application for half-pay; ex-
cessive favor shown Baron Steuben.
19, 251.
Lutterloh, Col. Henry Emanuel. Apr. 15,
1753. Col. L.'s letter with accounts
received. Col. P. will see Col. L. at
the first opportunity for conversation on
the subject of it. 5, 231.
June 11, 1733. A personal inter-
view better than writing to compose dif-
ferences ; invitation to dinner. 5, 315.
Lutterloh, Col. Henry Emanuel, appointed
Commissary of forage, 1730 (G. Wash-
ington), 33, 233.
Lutze, Fried rich Wilh'Im, U. S. Consul
at Stettiu. May 26, 1793. Consular
instructions. 8, 173.
Luxembourg, Due de, his claim against
the State of South Carolina ( T. Parker),
7. 153; 10, 117, 165, 321: 12, 188;
(7T. Johnson), 9, 611: (W. Crafts),
13, 306 ; (C. C. Pinchney), 161: (J.B.j
CcTTiyG), 23, 28.
Luzerne County, Inhabitants of. Draught
of an address, 1757, demonstrating the
folly of attempting to resist the power
of the State, and the falsehood of
HISTORICAL INDEX.
303
tions made about the State government
and Col. P. himself. 58, 1.
Luzerne County, Pa., offices of (Pennsyl-
vania President of Council), 5, 391-
395 ; (J. Mifflin), 6, 30 ; reasons for
settling in (/. Pickering), 35, 14 ; notifi-
cation of election in, to be held Feb. 1,
1787, 57, 86; extract of letter from
Tioga, on measures to be taken to keep
order at election, 90 ; estimate of quan-
tity of flats in, 146 ; oaths of allegiance
to the State of Pennsylvania taken, 1787,
57, 97-113, 210, 219, 223; names of
judges of election in, Feb. 1, 1787, 115 ;
representatives, councillors, etc., chosen,
116-119 ; petition of inhabitants to the
General Assembly of Pennsylvania, set-
ting forth their distressed condition and
praying for a confirmation in their pos-
sessions, 1787, 57, 127; list of towns
in, 129; report of committee of the
Assembly on petition from, 1787, 147;
articles of association for the support of
the laws, 150; personal engagement,
submitting to the laws of Pennsylvania,
and renouncing all authority derived from
the Susquehanna Company, 151 ; notice
of meeting of Commissioners to examine
Connecticut claims in, Apr., 1787, 152;
declarations of freeholders of a wish that
the elections may proceed and the laws
be maintained, 182-202 ; Justices of the
Peace elected, 1787, 213; petition of
certain inhabitants against the appoint-
ment of Joseph Montgomery as Land
Commissioner, 227; remonstrance of
certain inhabitants, Sept. 18, 1787, to
the Commissioners, against the appoint-
ment of William Montgomery, 294;
answer of the Commissioners, 297 ;
depositions as to threats of Zerah Beach
and others in regard to Col. P. and the
elections, 330 ; draught of an enactment
concerning land secured to settlers before
the decree of Trenton and as yet unoc-
cupied, 58, 5 ; information about the
County line, 6; the extreme indecision
and forbearance of government the bane
of attempts to introduce law into (B.
Franklin), 64; names of old men
arrested as accomplices in the outrage
on Col. P., 130 ; recognizances of wit-
ses at trial of rioters, 132 ; draught
of a new act for quieting disturbances
and confirming land to Connecticut
claimants in Sept., 1788, 138 ; bill found
by the grand jury against John Franklin,
Zerah Beach, and John McKinstry, for
high treason, 1788, 146 ; account of trial
and sentence of rioters, Nov., 1788, 149 ;
report of committee of the Assembly in
favor of repeal of the confirming law,
194 ; establishment of courts in the
County where the legality of titles may
be tried a ground of petition against
confirming law (H. Pawling), 204;
election returns, 1789 (Pennsylvania
President of Council), 6, 5 ; riot in, 1802
(S. Hodgdon), 43, 1.
Lyle, Daniel, of Lexington, Ya. Feb.
16, 1814. Apologizing as an obscure
man for writing to Col. P. and begging
for his opinion on the prospects of the
country and the public debt. 30, 232.
May 30, 1814 Thanks for Col.
P.'s letter and information contained
therein ; satisfaction at successes of the
allies ; depression of Democrats ; the
loss of Washington did not affect them
more than the defeat of Napoleon ; dis-
graceful campaigns in the U. S. ; the
Lord has apparently left this dissolute
and wicked people to themselves. 30,
2S0.
Nov. 20, 1814. Anxiety to hear
what Congress will do with the Presi-
dent and Secretary of War for the man-
ner in which they allowed the British to
take the capital ; conjecture among Vir-
ginians that it was sold; the want of
resolution shown by Congress in regard
to passing a tax bill ; request for Col.
P.'s opinion on the militia law ; that and
the national bank will destroy the last
vestige of liberty we have ; if James
Madison had a little more nerve he
would soon possess as despotic power as
Napoleon ; hope that New England will
watch all encroachments on the rights of
the nation; Mr. L. would himself be
glad to be a citizen of New England.
30, 316.
Lyle, Daniel. Apr. 13, 1814. In answer
to Mr. L.'s letter asking for information,
Col. P. sends copy of speech on the loan
bill calculated to afford it ; reason why
it is so difficult to form opinion on future
measures of this government that they
have no consideration for public interests
or anything but their own ; if they have
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Lyle, Daniel {continued).
done any good it has been because it
did not happen to interfere with their
personal views ; Bonaparte's downfall
has saved the country. 15, 36.
Lyman, Mrs. Lydia. Aug. 19, 1799.
Disappointment at the postponement of
Col. P.'s visit to Massachusetts. 42, 182.
May 22, 1819. Account of the
health of her son William ; account of
Mr. Lyman's farming operations ; hopes
that Col. P. has made some progress in
his account of his life. 44, 204.
Lyman, Theodore, of Boston, 1753-1839.
May 25, 1792. Concerning Daniel
Schultz, a German; expressions of re-
gard. 19, 268.
July 23, 1795. Money matters;
efforts of Jacobins to prevent the ratifica-
tion of the treaty ; moderation in Salem.
20,22. [Bi. 3, 178.]
Nov. 15, 1795. Desirableness of a
settlement with the Barbary powers;
unmanly and vacillating conduct of
England ; obstacle to trade removed by
revocation of order to capture neutral
vessels ; hopes in the firmness of the
President and good sense of the people.
20, 100.
Feb. 16, 1796. Disappointment at
the refusal of Alexander Hamilton to
become a Commissioner on the 7th ar-
ticle of British treaty. 20, 127-
Mar. 10, 1796. The Commissioners
on 7th article of British treaty ; Mr.
Gore. 20, 138.
Sept. 16, 1796. Opinion with re-
gard to the capabilities of John Higgin-
son for some employment. 41, 302.
Dec. 22, 1796. Mr. L. has no
money at present to invest in land opera-
tions ; their value enhanced by Col. P.
being concerned in them. 20, 426.
May 26, 1800. Unpleasant idea
of Col. P.'s separating himself from his
friends and going into the woods \ beg-
ging him to visit Boston before deciding,
and offering services and assistance. 26,
136.
Jan. 4, 1804. Thanks for pamphlet
[Mr. Tracy's speech?]; Mr. J. Q.
Adams; any attempt to accommodate
himself to the dominant party must end
in disappointment ; Mr. A. inclines to
be peremptory ; " Curse on the stripling,
how he apes his sire ! " ; the expiration
of several articles of the British treaty has
not occasioned much conversation ; not
likely that, in the present state of things,
any embarrassments will be laid on our
trade; encloses power of attorney to
draw dividends. 27, 3.
Peb. 29, 1804. Money received;
in regard to Col. P.'s idea of a separation
of the Union, very difficult to discover
men's sentiments as to such a measure ;
doubts as to its being practicable to come
to an adjustment with the dominant
party. 27, 74.
- — Jan. 27, 1806. It is fortunate that
we are a meek people, and have long
manifested a humble disposition ; other-
wise it would ill become us to make a
law conformable to the mandate of a
foreign ministry [as to St. Domingo];
miserable condition of a nation thus
reduced; relations with Great Britain;
for the interest of all to strive to main-
tain pacific measures; humiliating though
it is to cringe, there is nothing else for it ;
no nation ought to reduce itself to such
a state of degradation, and those who
have been instrumental in producing it
deserve the anathemas of their country-
men ; is grieved that Col. P. should be
obliged to witness the loss of indepen-
.dence, national honor, and respect, but
rejoices that the Massachusetts Senators
had nothing to do with producing it.
27, 183.
Dec. 20, 1815. On the exclusion
of foreign seamen ; the general opinion
that legislative interference is unneces-
sary ; ideas on the subject ; bill of ex-
change. 30, 417.
Jan. 13, 1816. Business ; Gov.
Strong's retirement ; veneration and
esteem entertained for him. 31, 13.
Lyman, Theodore. Sept. 10, 1796. Inquiry
into qualifications of John Higginson for
U. S. Consul in Paris. 6, 226.
July 7, 1799. Concerning Col. P.'s
debt to Mr. L.; desire to sell North
Carolina and Wyoming lands. 11, 396.
May 8, 1800. Business accounts.
13, 484.
May 8, 1800, Request for Mr.
L.'s opinion of Mr. William Lee, with
reference to his fitness for a consulship
in Prance. 13, 4S6.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
305
Eeb. 11, 1804. Unhappy condition
of the government ; movement for over-
throwing the judiciary; expediency of
secession as the only means of maintain-
ing our ancient institutions in morals
and religion ; slavery alone an adequate
ground to demand a separation ; proba-
bility of the British provinces becoming
part of the Northern confederacy ; many
of the most intelligent Federalists re-
flecting on the subject. 14, 96.
— Mar. 14, 1804. Measure of separa-
tion considered premature by Eastern
Federalists ; the idea extending in Con-
necticut and New York ; hopes from
Burr's election to be Governor of New
York ; violence of party spirit illustrated
in the condemnation of Judge Pickering;
House of Representatives resolved to
impeach Judge Chase ; these measures
all made a question of party ; the con-
sent of Rhode Island to the change in
the Constitution said to be obtained by
President Jefferson by a promise of
removing all Federal officers in that
State; melancholy picture of the fate
awaiting us, drawn from the proceedings
of the French Revolution ; a separation
the only hope for the North. 14, 106.
— Dec. 21, 1815. Asking for advice
and information in regard to the exclu-
sion of British seamen from American
ships. 15, 105.
jYman, Theodore, Jr., 1792-1849. Mar.
31, 1817. Ptequest for a letter of intro-
duction to Mr. Gallatin in Paris ; Col.
P. may thiuk it remarkable that he
should be applied to, but gentlemen
acquainted with both Col. P. and Mr.
G. assure Mr. L. that he cannot go
better armed than with such a letter.
31, 211.
Apr. 5, 1817. Thanks for letter of
introduction, and for Col. P.'s criticisms
of Mr. L.'s literary style; if Mr. L. could
induce Col. P. to write more such let-
ters, he would be glad to come every
week to his confessional ; defends him-
self from the charge of affectation, but
I acknowledges bad handwriting ; motives
' for going abroad. 31, 213.
July 11, 1819. Interest expressed
by Sir R.obert Liston at Constantinople
in everything relating to Col. P. ; Col.
I P.'s health drunk at the ambassadorial
table by people of seven different na-
tions; account of Constantinople, and
its miserable condition; diplomatic
society ; much happier those who can
live in Salem, than Ambassadors in Con-
stantinople. 31, 272.
Mar. 30, 1826. Inquiry whether
Russia, Portugal, or the Netherlands
have had resident Ministers in the U. S.
and when ; finds some reference to a
Chev. de Freire of Portugal. 32, 199.
Apr. 16, 1828. No evidence in
any lodge records in Boston of Mr.
Adams's ever having been a freemason ;
paper on Louisiana ready for Col. P.
32, 362.
Sept. 3, 1828. Col. P.'s communi-
cation on the freemason controversy
offered to publishers of the Jackson
Republican, who think it best not to
print it. 32, 38S.
Jan. 19, 21, 1829. Requesting a
letter of introduction to Gen. Jackson
for Judge Orne, and account of the
Judge. 32, 418, 420.
Lyman, Theodore, Jr. Apr. 2, 1817. En-
closing letter of introduction to Mr.
Gallatin; not a man of whom Col. P.
would ever ask a favor, and the letter
is merely to his official character ; criti-
cisms on Mr. L.'s literary style. 15,
149.
Jan. 30, 1828. Request to procure
No. 6 of the Literary and Scientific
Repository containing an article on the
negotiations for Louisiana. 16, 238.
Feb. 20, 1828. Sending J. Q.
Adams's Report on the motion for the
expulsion of John Smith of Ohio from
the Senate in 1807 ; with names of
Senators voting against it. 16, 243.
Apr. 7, 1828. Question whether
J. Q. Adams is a freemason ; attempt of
Mr. A.'s friends to take advantage of
the anti-masonic feeling. 16, 261.
Aug. 23, 1828. Account of letter
to Gen. Van Cortlandt on Mr. Adams's
not being a freemason ; undignified pro-
ceeding reported of Mr. Adams in writ-
ing to some New York demagogue on
the subject. 16, 317.
Jan. 20, 1829. Is not personally
acquainted with Gen. Jackson and is
unwilling to recommend Judge Ome, if
his purpose in going to Washington is
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Lyman, Theodore., Jr. {continued).
to obtain office as a Democrat ; does not
expect that Gen. Jackson's administra-
tion will be conducted on that principle.
16, 332.
Lyman, Theodore, Jr., praise of (G. H.
Rose, 1817). 31, 227.
i, First Company of Militia in. Feb.
23, 1775. Recommendation from field
officers of the Essex regiment, to enlist
one .quarter of the Company, and equip
them to march at short notice. 56, 24.
Lynn, return of men of Capt. Pool's Com-
pany of, 1776 [2d Co. 1st Reg.'}. 56,
120.
Lyon, Matthew, of Vermont, 1746-1822,
expelled from House of Representatives
for insulting Mr. Griswold (R. King),
8, 101; account of the affair (W. V.
Murray)^ 8, 164.
M.
McCabe, Juan, passport for the Missis-
sippi, 1793. 8, 355.
McCausland, Marcus, of Baltimore. Nov.
25, 1795. Extraordinary conditions im-
posed by the Vice-Admiralty Court at
Bermuda ; some general measure must
be adopted for relief of American citi-
zens. 35, 318.
Nov. 27, 1795. Spoliations by
Bermuda privateers ; British naval Com-
manders would not give certificates, and
it would be beneath the dignity of the
TJ. S. to ask for them ; the British
Minister to be applied to again to arrest
the unwarrantable measures of the
Admiralty Judge. 35, 320 [copy].
McCormick, Daniel, of New York. Apr.
17, 1799. Drafts of Andrew Ellicott in
favor of D. Clark. 10, 591.
July 13, 1799. Enclosing a delayed
letter for Mr. Liston, to be forwarded.
9,34.
Macdonald, Mr., British Commissioner on
the 6th article of the treaty; inadmissible
points introduced by him and his over-
bearing character and petulance (R.
King), 11, 570 ; 12, 3 ; incompatibility
of his temper with that of any U. S.
Commissioners (R. King), 12, 149;
(C. Gore), 13, 14.
MacDonogh, Dr. Bryan, of Tripoli. Jan.
15, 1800. Thanks and acknowledg-
ments for Dr. M.'s assistance in negotiat-
ing with Tripoli. 13, 72.
MacDonogh, Thomas, British Consul at
Boston. May 14. 1799. Concerning
effects of Gov. Delancy at Portsmouth,
N. H. 11, 84.
McDowell, Col. Samuel, of Kentucky,
1735-1817. Oct. 29, 1798. To Col.
A. Campbell. Resolves of Kentucky
against the proceedings of Congress;
improper method of working on ignorant
people; necessity and impossibility of
their being better informed ; France free
from taxes because the conquered coun-
tries have to pay them ; a band of rob-
bers. 23, 329.
McElroy, Archibald, of Bristol, Pa. Nov.
15, 1797. From J. Wagner. Mr. M.'s
son, Archibald McElroy, an impressed
seaman, whose friends have made some
noise about him, has taken the King's
bounty, and is a petty officer on one of
the King's ships. 7, 438.
McEwen, Thomas. Jan. 29, 1814. In-
quiry as to the current rate of interest
in Philadelphia, when Congress author-
ized the eight per cent loan, effected by
Mr. Wolcott, Secretary of the Treasury.
15, 10.
McFarland, Major Moses. Oct. 5, 1799.
From J. Wagner. In regard to patent
for Major M.'s invention of the Federal
Balloon; suggests a change of name.
12, 157.
McFarland, Major Moses, his exercising
machine, called the Federal Balloon
(/. Russell). 12, 102.
McGilchrist, Rev. William, d. 1780, his
eccentricity and charity (Dr. J. Okne).
18, 14.
McGlathery, Capt., representation to the
Commander-in-Chief on his behalf (&>
Washington). 33, 139.
M'Glathry, William. Mar. 6, 1816.
To I. Thorndike. Superior claims of j
Frankfort, Maine, over Buckstown as j
a port of entry. 31, 61.
McOuire, William. June 30, 1798. Notice!
of appointment as Judge in Mississippi j
Territory. 8, 614.
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HISTORICAL INDEX.
307
- — - July 24, 1798. Salary as Judge in
Mississippi Territory. 9, 89.
Aug. 3, 9, 1798. Sending Instruc-
tions and Despatches of the Envoys to
France for distribution in the Mississippi
Territory. 9, 143, 171.
• Jan. 10, 1800. Regretting his con-
tinued absence from the Mississippi
Territory, and inquiring as to his inten-
tion to resign. 13, 46.
McHenry, James, Secretary of War,
1753-1816. July 1, 1796. To Capt.
Decius Wadsworth. Advice in regard
to the behavior of a subaltern to his
superior; refusal of Capt. W.'s request
for a copy of Col. Rochefontaine's De-
fence. 20, 264.
May 28, 1797. Six reasons why
Gen. Pinckney should not receive co-
adjutors in his mission to France; uncom-
plimentary to him, unnecessary to either
the friends or enemies of government,
and expensive to the U. S., etc. 22, 181.
Oct, 22, 1797. Is so much occupied
with the North, West, and South, that
he is tired of life ; endeavors to account
for the premature publication of Col.
P.'s letter to the Chev. de Yrujo. 21,
312.
Apr. 6, 1798. Opinion in the case
of Col. Rochefontaine. 8, 373.
July 22, 1798. Requests that Col.
P. will confer with the President on
certain questions, a list of which is given,
respecting the French West India
Islands and New Orleans. 22, 313,
314.
[No date.] Excusing himself from
a meeting of the Cabinet, and promising
concurrence in all arrangements. 10,
468.
Sept. 10, 1798. Extract from a
letter from Col. Mentger concerning Gen.
Collot, and Sweezer, a Frenchman. 23,
137.
Oct. 2, 1798. Extract from a let-
ter to Gen. Washington ; Mr. Gerry's
apprehensions drove him into an English
port, to avoid being chased by an Eng-
lish man-of-war which he took for a
French privateer ; his idea of the hatred
of the French Directory against him
considered exaggerated by Gen. Pinck-
ney. 47, 110 [copy],
Nov. 10, 1798. To Gen. Washing-
ton, requesting his opinion on the nomi-
nation of officers, and other questions, a
list of which is given. 23, 297. [Sp.
11, 552.]
Nov. 14, 1798. With copy of let-
ter sent by him to Gen. Washington,
and Gen. W.'s request for Col. P.'s
opinion on paragraph relating to the
State Department. 23, 312.
July 21, 1799. Submitting plan of
Gen. Hamilton for the providing and
issuing of military supplies, and request-
ing opinion whether it may be carried
into effect without farther sanction of
Congress. 25, 47-
Sept. 3, 1799. The cargo of salt-
petre at Boston not to be purchased by
the Secretary of War for the government.
25, 127.
Jan. 22, 1800. Asking advice in
respect to increasing the salary of the
chief clerk in the War-office. 26, 19.
June 24, 1800. Has shown Mr.
Liston the copy of Mr. L.'s letter to
Mr. Buchanan, sent home by Mr. King ;
Mr. L. immediately acknowledged writ-
ing it, but as the merest joke and as a
satire on the great influence ascribed to
him by the Aurora, whose very expres-
sions were used. 26, 159.
Nov. 5, 1801. Reproaching Col.
P. for not having written to him ; con-
gratulations on returning to Salem to
live, and invitation for Col. P. to visit
Mr. McH. in Baltimore on his way to
the East. 26, 266.
Oct. 27, 1803. Concerning the
Louisiana convention; amendment to
the Constitution, relating to the election
of President. 26, 315.
Dec. 18, 1804. In regard to the
portrait of Washington, ordered from
Stuart for Gen. Pinckney ; Col. P. and
Mr. Tracy to spend Christmas with Mr.
McH. ; wishes also for Messrs. Dana,
Griswo^d, and Hillhouse; Federalism
retired into its last citadel. 27, 111.
Feb. 19, 1806. Thanks for a like-
ness of Col. P. ; agitated condition of
public affairs; disagreeable and con-
temptible position of the President
described; brilliant genius displayed in
the House of Representatives. 27, 233.
Mar. 31, 1806. Federalists cannot
forget the system of calumny instituted
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McHenry, James continued).
by opposers of government; examples
of a Secretary of State [Jefferson] and
a member of Congress [E. Pendle-
ton ?] who set up a press to vilify the
authorities, and paid them out of the
public money. 27, 298.
Jan. 29, 1807. Asking for expla-
nation of part of the President's message
relating to the trial of Burr and his con-
federates. 28, 22.
Peb. 6, 1807. Insinuations of the
Aurora, that Federalists at the West
were concerned in Burr's expedition ;
Mr. Ross's letter; conflicting rumors
regarding Monroe's negotiations in
England. 28, 30.
Nov. 27, 1807. Gen. Moreau's
visit to New Orleans considered suspi-
cious ; sudden disappearance of his aids ;
possibility of the seizure of New Orleans.
28, 85.
Dec. 3, 1807. In regard to a case
of piracy, occurring in Chesapeake Bay,
over which Maryland courts had no
jurisdiction. 28, 95.
Dsc. 24, 1807- The Embargo law
passed ; nobody can explain it ; a com-
plete suspension of foreign trade ; asks
for information of members who voted
against it ; Col. P.'s health ; Mr. Mc-
Henry 's own. 28, 125.
Jan. 3, 1808. The Embargo cor-
roborates Mr. McH.'s idea of a prede-
termined system to provoke England to
make war on us ; it was not necessary
to guard us from Prance, but it was to
irritate England ; time fast coming when
all friends of peace in Congress must
declare themselves. 28, 141.
Mar. 29, 1808. Mr. William Cooke ;
a retired lawyer, generally esteemed;
general approbation of P.'s letter to
Gov. Sullivan on the Embargo ; printed
in the Baltimore North American. 28,
259.
Apr. 10, 1808. Hopes to procure
a copy of The Prospect before Us for
Col. P. ; proof that Callender was em-
ployed and paid by Jefferson to calum-
niate the administration of Washington
and Adams in the Aurora. 28, 283.
— — Apr. 11, 1808. Unsuccessful efforts
to find a copy of Calender's Prospect
before Us ; the most exceptionable pas-
sages may be found in the report of the
trial of Judge Chase ; Mr. Jefferson's
proposition for the respective naturaliza-
tion of French and American citizens.
28, 290.
— Apr. 13, 1808. Copy of The Pros-
pect before Us found at last ; sends
extracts ; reports that latest despatches
from Mr. Armstrong contain matter
worse than anything yet submitted. 28,
298.
— "Dec. 3, 1808. Disappointment at
not seeing Col. P. as he passed through
Baltimore; it would not diminish Mr.
McH.'s love or respect for Col. P. to
see him oftener; thanks for documents;
public affairs. 28, 379.
— Dec. 27, 1808. Thanks for speeches
on the Embargo ; to be published in a
pamphlet; disgust of government ad-
herents at British victories in Spain;
abuse of Col. P. by government writers.
28, 428.
— Jan. 28, 1809. Enclosing copy of
letter from Joel Barlow to Abraham
Baldwin in March, 1798. 29, 53.
— Feb. 4, 1809. Gen. Lee's account
of a letter from Mr. Jefferson, when in
France, to the old Congress, hinting at
a conspiracy against the life of the King
of France, who had been instrumental
in forwarding our independence. 29. 86.
— Feb. 8, 1809. Misapplication of
public moneys [in case of Gen. Dear-
born?]; a just dispensation of Provi-
dence that the men who were so busy in
calumniating others should have their
own foul deeds brought to light ; money
lodged at Amsterdam to pay public debt,
and applied to a very different object;
secret service money. 29, 91.
— Feb. 9, 1809. Analysis of cor-
respondence with Mr. Monroe during
his mission to England in 1804, showing
that the administration was determined
that no treaty with Great Britain should
be made. 29, 92.
— June 16, 1809. Mr. J. Adams's
letters to the Boston Patriot ; the junc-
ture he has selected and the manner and
matter of the letters throw a strong
light on the character of his resentment ;
should think Col. P. would not take the
trouble to reply ; present and future
insignificance of Mr. A. 29, 144.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
309
— June 23, 1809. In behalf of Dr.
J. G. Scott, of Hancock, and his re-
moval to North Carolina. 29, 158.
Oct. 16, 1809. Disappointment at
not hearing from Col. P.; Maryland
elections ; prospect of Gen. Smith being
re-elected ; honest men never take so
much pains about elections as rogues;
Smith must, like Wilkinson, succumb to
facts ; report that Mr. Randolph will
move for an investigation concerning the
bills of exchange ; difficulty of obtaining
documents. 29, 173.
— Mar. 15, 1810. Mr. Pinkney's
despatches ; attempt of Secretary Smith
to make it appear that Mr. Jackson was
disapproved by his government; Macon's
bill. 29, 302.
— Mar. 27, 1810. Alluding to the
loss of a child; never doubted Mr.
Jackson's being approved by his govern-
ment, but found it difficult to reconcile
Mr. Pinkney's despatches; Col. P.'s
solution probably correct ; Mr. Madison
a worthy follower of Jefferson in with-
holding the state of our foreign relations,
or showing just as much as he pleased ;
tries to account for the defection of an
old friend and associate [Mr. Wolcott ?].
29, 311.
— July 25, 1810. Recollections as
to W. V. Murray's nomination as Envoy
to Prance ; cannot imagine on what
Eppes's charge against Col. P. of keep-
ing back public papers is founded;
inquiry from B. Stoddert, whether Mr.
Adams's misrepresentations are to re-
main unnoticed ; remarks on some of
those misrepresentations. 29, 341.
Dec. 15, 1810. Reproaching Col.
P. for not visiting him ; Mr. Madison
appears to have no more disposition for
a commercial treaty with England than
his predecessor; vessels confiscated in
France, if visited on the way by a British
ship of war ; the measure of seizing a
part of the Floridas should be arrested.
29, 346.
— Jan. 3, 1811. Regrets the excessive
patience and resignation of Federalists
when courage and energy are most
wanted ; inquiry for the date of Mr.
Short's commission as Minister to
Russia. 29, 210.
— Jan. 26, 1811. Mr. Clay's motion
of censure on Col. P. ; Mr. McH. read
with great contentment P.'s speech in
his justification ; regretting the amount
of alloy mixed with our northern metal.
29, 372. [Bi. 4, 184.]
Jan. 29, 1811. In regard to pam-
phlet on the pretensions of Jefferson to
the Presidency, by W. L. Smith of
South Carolina. 29, 378.
Feb. 10, 1811. Relating to in-
quiries of Col. P. concerning Mr. McH.'s
recollections of President Adams; Ser-
rurier's mission; Mr. Dana. 29, 390.
Feb. 22, 1811. Mr. Adams's letters
to the Boston Patriot ; inquiry concern-
ing letters from W. V. Murray. 29,
407.
■ Feb. 23, 1811. Detailed criticisms
on false statements in President Adams's
letters to the Boston Patriot; parallel
between Adams and Hamilton. 29,
417.
Mar. 14, 1811. Col. W. S. Smith
and Col. Hamilton; Mr. Adams's ig-
norance of all military matters. 29,
437.
June 18, 1813. Thoughts on the
reunion of friends in a future state ; Mr.
McH.'s own health as compared with
that of Col. P.; Bishop Carroll. 30,
93.
July 24, 1813. Expressions of
affection and respect for Col. P. ; refers
to calumnies which have assailed them
both ; his own failing health, and little
expectation of ever writing Col. P.
again. 30, 143. [Bi. 4, 229.]
Mar. 10, 1814. In regard to a
history of the last twelve years of the
administration to be written by the
minority members of Congress ; a great
amount of historical material will be lost
to the world, if it is not done. 30,
242.
Dec. 17, 1815. Invitation to dine
on Christmas Day. 30, 412.
McHenry, James, Secretary of War. Mar.
10, 1796. Accounts of Gen. Chapin, late
Indian Superintendent ; his character
and that of his son above suspicion, and
the accounts should be allowed, without
vouchers for every small transaction ;
Gen. C.'s instructions from Gen. Knox
faithfully carried out ; payments to
Brant and Little Billy. 62, *239.
310
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
McHenry, James {continued).
Mar. 10, 1796. Supplies for the
Six Nations, to be gradually reduced to
a fixed annuity. 62, 242.
Apr. 18, 1796. Claim for lands in
New York of the Seven Indian Nations
of Canada. 36, 48.
July 8, 1796. Respecting dimen-
sions of the frigate to be built for the
Dey of Algiers. 36, 145 [copy].
Aug. 11, 1796. Advantages of the
frigate for the Dey of Algiers being built
at Portsmouth, N. H. ; materials to be
collected. 36, 192 [copy].
Sept. 13, 1796. Estimate of the
numbers of the Six Nations living in the
U. S. ; annuities to Stockbridge Indians.
62, 250.
Oct. 13, 1796. Bad character of
Wemple, the smith employed for the
Oneida nation ; expediency of dismissing
him, and putting the matter in the
hands of the Indian Superintendent;
gristmills for the Oneida and Stockbridge
Indians. 62, 253.
Feb. 2, 1797. Remarks on Mr. J.
Swan's letter to Gen. Smith in which
Mr. S. endeavors to represent that the
French spoliations of American com-
merce were not authorized by the Direc-
tory or in consequence of any orders or
letters from M. Adet; demonstration of
the contrary. 6, 238.
Mar. 7, 1797. Request for order
on the public storekeeper for 45' tons of
lead to be sent to the Dey of Algiers in
the Jupiter. 37, 65 [copy].
June 10, 1797. In regard to the
Chevalier de Yrujo's complaint against
Commissioner Ellicott and the military
posts at the Natchez. 6, 343.
Aug. 19, 1797. In regard to the
Chevalier de Yrujo, and his employment
of Ripley and Odiorne to bear false wit-
ness in regard to Col. P.'s complicity
in the alleged conspiracy to invade the
Spanish possessions. 7, 100. [Bi. 3,
404.]
• Sept. 5, 1797. Request for a
confirmation of order respecting guns
for the frigate building for the Dey of
Algiers. 7, 156.
Sept. 12, 1797. With extract of a
letter from the President in regard to
John Caldwell as candidate for Treasurer*
of the Mint ; the President's hesitation
in regard to the appointment arose from
his idea of the inexpediency of appoint-
ing a near connection of the Secretary
of War. 7, 181.
Sept.- 19, 1797. Guns for the Dey
of Algiers, and Mississippi affairs. 7,
195.
Sept. 21, 1797. Colors for Alge-
rine frigates ; attempts of Spaniards on
the Mississippi to entice away Indians
from our territory, with a view to future
hostilities. 7, 204.
Sept. 25, 1797. Affairs on the
Mississippi; report of D. Coxe, that the
grant to the British by the U. S. in
their treaty of the free navigation of the
river is the main obstacle to the giving
up of the military posts ; disagreement
between Carondelet and Gayoso. 7,
226.
Sept. 30, 1797- Scheme for un-
lawful settlements in Indian country;
Peter St. Medard's application for ap-
pointment as surgeon in the navy ; can-
didates for consulship to Aux Cayes.
7, 247.
— Oct. 7, 1797. Information from
the Mississippi through Mr. D. Coxe;
the Spanish governors and the Chev.
de Yrujo acting without authority from
their government, in expectation of a
war between France and the U. S. 7,
271.
— Oct. 12, 1797. Gen. Wilkinson
and his proclamations ; copies given
Col. P. by the British minister. 7, 296.
— Oct. 25, 1797. Advisability of
strengthening posts on the Mississippi ;
Rivet, the missionary ; desirable that
he should have at least one year's pay
immediately. 7, 366.
— Oct. 28, 1797. Exaggeration of
the number of Z. Coxe's adherents, for
a forced settlement on the Tennessee at
Muscle Shoals. 7, 387-
— Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 1798. Concern-
ing the expenditure for fortifying the
city of New York. 9, 534, 578.
— Nov. 9, 1798. Gen. Pinckney not
able to come to Philadelphia when
expected, owing to an accident to his
carriage ; if it cannot be repaired imme-
diately,
[copy].
he will take the stage. 37, 367
HISTORICAL INDEX.
311
— Dec. 23, 1798. Indian affairs in
Mississippi Territory. 10, 23.
May 6, 1800. With acts of New
York legislature ceding certain islands in
New York harbor to the If. S. ; plans
for their fortification. 13, 464.
— Dec. 22, 1804. Mr. Giles's views
on impeachment ; opposed by Mr. Frank-
lin of North Carolina. 14, 113.
— July 27, 1813. Mr. McHenry's
vindicatory pamphlet ; Mr. Adams's at-
tempt to reverse Gen. Washington's
decision as to the major-generals; evi-
dence that Jefferson was at the bottom
of all the calamities of the country, by
first working on Mr. Adams's vanity.
14, 422.
McHenry, James, his crime in being " too
subservient to the views of P. and Wol-
cott" (B. Goodhue), 13, 526; com-
pelled to resign his office (W. Smith),
; 533 a.
'McHenry, John, nephew of James. Sept.
17, 1797- News of his uncle's health;
j requests more copies of P.'s letter to
Chev. de Yrujo. 21, 244.
McHenry, John, nephew of James, ap-
pointed secretary of legation in Holland,
1799 (/. Pitcairn), 10, 169; (W. V.
Murray), 170.
McHenry, John, son of James. Mar. 29,
1816. Thanks for Price's and Dr. Chan-
ning's sermons ; precarious state of his
father's health. 31, 87.
McHenry, John. Jan. 7, 1816. With a
volume of Dr. Price's sermons ; Col.
P.'s conversion from belief in Calvinism
l and the Trinity. 15, 106.
McIntosh, John H. March 15, 1812.
: To Don Justo Lopez, commandant of
I Amelia Island. The determination of
l the U. S. to take possession of Florida
by conquest has decided Mr. M. and
i several others to do it themselves under
J U. S. patronage ; they expect to be in
I possession of St. Augustine immedi-
. ately; invitation to surrender Amelia
i Island ; if this is agreed to, no soldiers
1 shall put their foot on it. 55, 22 [copy].
Dec. 23, 1812. Acquiescence in
* the order of Brig.-Gen. Flournoy for the
release of prisoners from St. Augustine.
I 55, 41 [copy].
Vlclntosh, Fort. Journal of Indian treaty
U at, Jan. 1785. 59, 119.
McKean, Thomas, Chief Justice and Gov-
ernor of Pennsylvania, 1734-1817.
Aug. 31, 1787- Warrant for the arrest
of John Franklin, as a pernicious and
seditious man. 57, 271.
Mar. 13, 1789. John Franklin ad-
mitted to bail in the sum of five thou-
sand pounds ; Col. P. requested to take
the recognizances of his sureties; im-
portant business in the legislature; the
law of 1779 relating to the College re-
pealed, with all the test laws ; theatrical
exhibitions permitted; and the city of
Philadelphia incorporated. 58, 178.
Apr. 14, 1801. Proclamation of
the Act called the Intrusion Act. 58,
363 [broadside].
Jan. 14, 1804. Mr. Tracy's speech
on the amendment received ; Gov. McK.
much pleased with it, but hardly thinks
the occasion justified the exertion ; the
amendment better than the alternative
of three years ago; Gov. McK. has
always been an advocate for the rights
of the smaller States, and endeavored to
secure them in the Constitution; his
politics no secret, but he has never dis-
covered how his ideas on the principles
of government differed from any Fed-
eralist ; he only wishes the happiness of
his country. 27, 26.
McKean, Thomas, and Bryan, George.
Aug. 7, 1788. Opinion that the proper
measure to be pursued with regard
to the perpetrators of the outrage on
Col. P. at Wyoming is to prosecute them
for riot. 58, 87-
McKean, Thomas, and Rush, Jacob,
Justices of Supreme Court of Pennsyl-
vania. May 10, 1788. Request to
obtain recognizances of freeholders for
bail of John Franklin. 58, 31.
McKean, Thomas. May 25, 1788. With
recognizances for bail of John Franklin.
58, 34.
Dec. 19, 1803. On the proposed
amendment to the Constitution relating
to the election of President and Vice
President. 14, 55. [Bi. 4, 80.]
McKean, Gov. Thomas, his abuse of his
authority, in Pennsylvania (W. Smith),
10, 372 ; account of his political career,
47, 217 ; elected Governor of Pennsyl-
vania, 1799 (W. Smith), 12, 299 ; the
dupe of his own vanity (H. Stump), 13,
312
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
McKeau, Gov. Thomas (c
536 a; interferes to obtain pardon of
Northampton County insurgents (W.
Smith), 541 ; anecdote of his vanity, 55,
208.
McKee, Col. Alexander, British Indian
Agent. Apr. 11, 1793. To Major E.
B. Littlehale. Improbable that the
Western Indians will be able to assemble
at Sandusky so early as the first of June
to meet the U. S. Commissioners. 60
183 [copy].
June 14, 1793. To Lieut. Col
England, Detroit. Extreme unwilling
ness of the Indians that any subjects of
the States should come to the Miami
Rapids, their private place of delibera
tion ; news received by them of the
advance of Gen. Wayne's force. 60,
189 [copy].
July 28, 1793. Col. P.'s letter of
May 30, not received; Col. McK. will
not fail to let the Commissioners know
at what time the Indians will assemble
at Sandusky, and as far as depends on
him, will expedite the meeting most
cordially. 60, 161 [copy].
McKee, Col. Alexander, remonstrance
against his meddlesome project of assem-
bling the Shawanese Indians, 1799 (R.
Liston), 10, 648; influence exerted by
him over Western Indians to prevent
peace being made with the U. S. (J.
Heckewelder), 59, 184 ; (C. Storer),
229.
McKee, Col. John, appointed TJ. S. In-
dian Agent in Mississippi Territory,
1799 (W. Sargent), 11, 125 ; suspected
of being concerned in Gov. Blount's
conspiracy, 1797 (A. Campbell), 21,
192.
MacKeman, M. M. Aug. 3, 1797. Noti-
fication of the arrival in Baltimore of a
case of hock for Col. P. from Mr. Wich-
elhausen of Bremen. 41, 370.
Mackeness, Thomas, of New York. Mar.
7, 1799. Duplicates of despatches in
mail sunk: in the Chesterfield, to be
delivered to Mr. Baumann, Postmaster
of New York. 10, 457.
Mackie, Thomas and Peter, of Philadelphia.
Mar. 7, 1797. Report of the Marshal
of Virginia that the murderers of Capt.
Peyton had escaped from frigate Me-
dusa ; fears that the murder will remain
unavenged and that the ship and cargo
will be a loss. 37, 64 [copy].
• Oct. 4, 1797. Thanks for notice of
a vessel sailing to the Mediterranean.
7, 259.
McKinstry, John, and 66 others. Sept.,
1787. Mutual pledge of support and
defence of rights in the Susquehanna
purchase, under title of the Susquehanna
Company against the decisions of the
State of Pennsylvania. 57, 25 [copy].
Aug. 9, 1794. Receipts for money
paid by Col. P. for transporting Indian
goods for the treaty at Canandaigua, and
for goods. 62, 135.
McKinstry, John, bill found against him
for high treason, 1788, 58, 146 ; treason-
able proceedings at Tioga, 147; Chief
Justice's warrant for his arrest, 164.
McLane, Col. Allan, Collector of Wil-
mington, Del., 1746-1829. Dec. 6,
1798. Account of a secret Jacobin
meeting at Wilmington, Delaware, and
Dr. Logan's disorganizing speeches.
23, 353.
Dec. 10, 1798. Account of meet-
ing of Dr. Logan and Hamilton Rowan ;
Rowan's attempt to corrupt a corporal
in charge of French prisoners. 23, 360.
Dec. 12, 1798. Refers to Lieut.
Gibson, 2d Artillery, for evidence as to
Hamilton Rowan's attempt to corrupt a
corporal. 23, 364.
June 3, 1799. Charges made against
Col. McL. by his gauger, Benj. Rey-
nolds, because Reynolds was refused an
office. 24, 291.
Feb. 8, 1800. Information of the
Rev. Mr. Ogden, an Episcopal clergy-
man, and a person of Jacobin associates
and principles ; articles written by 0.
in the local paper ; Col. McL. is almost
delirious at seeing a once happy country
disordered by such infamous instruments.
26, 26.
Dec. 12, 1803. Asking Col. Pick-
ering's influence to retain Col. McL. in
his office of Collector. 26, 343.
Dec. 19, 1803. Thanks for friendly
letter; Col. McL.'s services in the
Revolution ; agrees with Col. P. that
those will avail nothing with the men
now in power and has made up his mind
to fall with St. Clair, Sargent and Put-
nam. 26, 355.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
313
McLane, Allan. Aug. 10, 30, 1798. In-
structions and Despatches of the Envoys
to France for distribution in Delaware.
9, 180, 248.
■ Dec. 2, 1799. Request to forward
Acts of Congress to the Governor of
Delaware. 12, 413.
McLane, Col. David, acknowledgment of
services (P. A. Adet), 41, 342; ar-
rested at Quebec on suspicion of exciting
insurrection (R. King), 37, 190 ; tried
and convicted (A. Campbell), 7, 95.
McLean, Gen. Francis, his humane treat-
ment of prisoners at the Penobscot,
1779 (J. Orne). 17, 293.
McLean, John, of Danbury, Conn. Oct.
6, Dec. 14, 1778. Requesting assistance
in obtaining money due him for supplies
to the army. 39, 162, 163.
McNairy, John, Judge, of Nashville, Tenn.
Feb. 1, 1799. With report on French
affairs for distribution. 10, 307.
McNeil, Daniel, Commanding U. S. S.
Portsmouth. Apr. 11, 1800. With
despatches for Envoys to France. 13,
386.
Macon, Nathaniel, of North Carolina,
1757-1837, his bill for repealing the
Non-intercourse Act, 1810, and its ob-
ject and consequences (Q. Morris), 14,
254; (R. King), 261; (T. Truxtun),
29, 230; (B. Stoddert), 232; (T.
Fitzsimons), 252 ; notes on, 54, 221 ;
account of his rejoicing at the news of
the death of Washington (/. A. Hamil-
ton), 16, 341; 47, 8.
Macpherson, Gen. William, of Philadel-
phia, 1751-1813. Nov. 21,1798. Re-
quest to be informed of the time when
the President is expected, that the
volunteers may receive him with military
honors. 42, 139.
Madison, James, 4th President of the
U. S, 1751-1836. Apr. 17, 1802. To
E. Stevens. Difficulties attending the
settlement of Dr. S.'s claim against the
TJ. S. as Consul- General of St. Domingo.
26, 289 [copy].
Apr. 9, 1803. Instructions to J. L.
Cathcart, Consul at Tripoli, to offer a
yearly tribute to the Bashaw and the
Bey of Tunis. 14, 37 [copy].
i Apr., May, July, 1803. Instruc-
tions as Secretary of State, to Messrs.
Livingston and Monroe, in regard to
the acquisition of Louisiana. 54, 261-
276 [copy].
Oct. 6, 1803. To R. R. Livingston.
The objections of Spain to the transfer
of Louisiana to the U. S. answered by
her own behavior in not objecting before,
being perfectly aware of the negotia-
tions. 54, 278 [copy].
June 26, 1809. Message nominat-
ing J. Q. Adams Minister to Russia.
54, 191 [copy].
July 20, 1813. Confidential mes-
sage to Congress, recommending an
embargo, 1813. 55, 5.
Sept. 17, 1825. Mr. M. has re-
ceived numbers of the New England
Farmer ; has no title to sucli an atten-
tion, as he had resigned the Presidency
of the Albemarle County Agricultural
Society; still feels an interest in the
subject and regrets Col. P.'s collision
with Mr. Powell. 32, 167.
Oct, 17, 1825. The continuation
of Col. P.'s papers on stock-improving
received; Mr. M. will cheerfully com-
ply with Col. P.'s request to circulate
them. 32, 179.
Madison, James. Aug. 19, 1796. En-
closing letters relating to the claims on
Mr. M. and Mr. Jefferson by Filippo
Mazzei. 6, 220.
Apr. 7, 1801. Statement con-
curred in by Oliver Wolcott, of circum-
stances under which the U. S. engaged
to indemnify Dr. Stevens for becoming
bail for Mr. Bunel. 14, 20.
June 13, 1801. In relation to ar-
rears of pay due the heirs of Col.
Gouvion. 14, 23.
Feb. 14, 1 807. Requesting copies
of documents relative to schooner belong-
ing to Swasey and Rogers, captured by
the French frigate L'Eole. 14, 163.
Feb. 16, 1811. Recommendation
of Jeremiah Smith for associate Judge
of the Supreme Court. 14, 326.
Sept, 7, Oct. 4, 1825. With num-
bers of New England Farmer, containing
articles by Col. P. on improvement of
cattle, in answer to J. H. Powell. 16,
63, 68.
Madison, James, his rumored appointment
as Envoy Extraordinary to France, 1797
(C. C. Pinckney), 7, 318 ; reasons
against supporting him as a Presidential
40
314
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Madison, James (continued).
candidate, 1808 (C. W. Hare), 14,
177 ; his administration " turkey-cocks "
toward Great Britain, but "spaniels" to-
ward Bonaparte (D. M. Randolph), 14,
251 ; history of his subserviency to France
and exertions against the treaty of 1783
(R. Peters), 278 ; (Jona. Jackson), 29,
65 ; his mind too weak and contracted
for his station (Geo. Logan, 1814),
30, 225 ; illustrations of his hypocrisy
and dissimulation (J. Wagner), 31,
362 ; his request to Gen. Smith to defeat
the Act declaring war in 1812 (F. Bay-
lies), 32,410; 47,84; 52, 77; his
Commercial Resolutions of 1794 and
Mr. Ames's speech, 47, 209 ; Gen.
Worthington's account of his being
threatened out of sending a peace mis-
sion to England by Henry Clay and
others (A. Shepherd), 30, 227; 51,
231 ; remarks on his character and
talents, 52, 49 ; his answers to questions
of Secretary of State as to his resolu-
tions on import duties, 53, 227; his
testimony to Col. P.'s honesty, 54, 146 ;
cane bequeathed to him by Jefferson,
55, 267.
Madison, Mrs. Dorothy Payne, liberties
taken with her name in the Baltimore
North American of Dec. 12, 1809, re-
buked by Col. P. (J.Wagner) . 29, 194.
Madison's war. See "War of 1812.
Madrid, immense expense of living at,
1797 (D. Humphreys). 21, 1.
Magaw, Mrs. Feb. 16, 1796. With list
of books left to Col. P. by will of Mrs.
Nancy Flower. 41, 272.
Magill, Major Charles, Aid to Gen.
Gates. Aug., 1780. Account of ex-
penses of himself and Col. Senf, on a
journey upon public business from Rich-
mond to Philadelphia, and back. 56,
208.
Maine, attempt in Congress to balance her
admission to the Union by that of Mis-
souri, 1820 (C. F. Mercer), 15, 203;
(E. H. Mills), 204; proceedings in
Massachusetts Legislature, 31, 133.
Maisonneuve, M. de. Nov. 14, 1795. An-
swer to tender of services as Consul in
Malta or some Italian port ; thanks for
friendly offer of the Grand Master of
Malta ; decision concerning Consul must
be postponed. 35, 313 [copy].
Feb. 18, 1797. With letter of the
President to the Grand Master of Malta ;
Gen. Washington's retirement from
office ; to be succeeded by Mr. Adams.
37, 48 [copy].
Maitland, Gen. Thomas. July 2, 1799.
To R. Liston. Misunderstanding in
regard to the time of opening the ports
of St. Domingo, between Gen. M. and
Dr. Stevens. 25, 28 [copy].
Maitland, Gen. Thomas, Governor of Ja-
maica, convention with Toussaint, 1799
(G. Washington), 10, 472; arrives in
Philadelphia (R. King), 561 ; confer-
ences with, respecting St. Domingo (/.
Adams), 594; his frank and honorable
character (E. Stevens), 613.
Makeus, and others, Delaware Chiefs.
May 6, Oct. 29, 1755. Conveyances of
land on the Delaware River, in Penn-
sylvania and New York to Hezekiah
Huntington, Jabez Fitch, and others,
known as the Connecticut Delaware
Company. 57, 21 [copy].
Malaga, American ships at, threatened by
French privateers and given a convoy
by Lord Nelson (J. Simpson). 7, 592.
Malartie, Anne Joseph Hippolyte,
Comte de, 1730-1800, Governor of the
Isle of France. Oct. 13, 1795. To
Gen. Washington. Asking for news of
Gen. M.'s nephew, Aid-de-camp to Gen.
St. Clair, in the Indian expedition of
1792. 41, 253.
Malartie, Anne Joseph Hippolyte, Comte
de. Aug. 7, 1799. Recommendation
of S. S. Cooper, U. S. Agent in the Isle
of France. 11, 580.
Malbone, Francis, of Newport, R. L,
1757-1809. Feb. 21, 1797. In regard
to case of ship Reemsdyke, taken by a
French privateer and re-captured by the
British. 37, 51 [copy],
Malden, Mass., Committee op Cor-
respondence in. See Committee op
Correspondence.
Maley, Capt. William, of U. S. brig Sophia.
Aug. 15, 1797. Instructions for relief
of distressed American seamen in' the
West Indies. 7, 75.
Jan. 30, 1798. Requesting accounts
of voyage of brig Sophia, and seamen
relieved. 8, 98.
Feb. 7, 22, Mar. 3, 1798. Care of
brig Sophia, and orders to bring her from
HISTORICAL INDEX.
315
New York to Philadelphia. 8, 116, 153,
176.
! Sept. 15, 1798. Request to supply
shot to the cutter Eagle. 9, 327.
Nov. 9, 10, Dec. 11, 1798. Orders
to sail for Algiers in the Lelah Eisha,
9, 605 ; instructions for the voyage,
611; private instructions, 620; orders
to sail immediately, 10, 36.
Maley, Capt. William, his instructions (S.
Talbot), 7, 83 ; receives commission as
Lieutenant for one voyage only (T.
Francis), 9,627; his accounts (T. Fran-
cis), 10, 438.
Mallebay & Durand, request for interposi-
tion in case of their ship Fortitude (R.
Liston). 6, 407.
Mallet du Pan, Jacques, his History of the
Destruction of the Helvetic Liberty {A.
Campbell), 13, 280.
Mancius, Dr. George W., Postmaster at
Albany, N. Y. Mar. 25, 1795. Labor
connected with office of Postmaster, and
insufficiency of salary ; thanks for atten-
tion to Dr. M.'s situation. 41, 202.
Nov. 4, 1795. Business with Mr.
Sargent ; severe duties of Dr. M.'s
office ; will be obliged to resign unless
his compensation is increased. 41,
254.
Jan. 5, 1796. Thanks for Col. P.'s
exertions in causing Dr. M.'s compensa-
tion to be increased; recommends Mr.
A. G. Lansing for employment under
government. 41, 270.
Apr. 4, 1800. Col. P.'s orders
received and collected ; Dr. M. is always
happv to be honored with his commands.
42, 227.
Mancius, Dr. George W. June 13, 1799.
Enclosing orders on D. Welsh for col-
lection. 11, 262.
Mandamus Councillors, their estates con-
fiscated and sold, 1779 (J. Pickering).
17, 315.
Mangel wurzel,* advantages of, over Ruta
baga {American Farmer). 15, 213.
Manning, Dr. John, of Ipswich, Mass.,
his boast that during the Revolution,
he never voted for a tax (G. Cabot).
23, 291.
Mansfield, Matthew. Aug. 22, 1775.
Bill against the Colony of Massachusetts
Bay, for duffel for blankets. 55, 56.
Aug. 5, Sept. 12, 1775. Bills
against the Colony of Massachusetts Bay
for cloth for soldiers' coats. 56, 66, 68.
Manufactures, extracts from report on (A.
Hamilton). 53, 209.
Marblehead, Mass., Committee of
Corresfondence in. See Committee
of Correspondence.
, Inhabitants of. Jan. 25, 1775.
To inhabitants of Salem. Asking for
opinion on the enclosed vote of a town
meeting, recommending that fishing ves-
sels shall not be sent to the Banks until
a certain date when the question of
hostility or peace with England shall be
decided. 39, 94.
, Selectmen of. Apr. 17, 1828.
Measures taken in Marblehead for the
relief of the Greeks. 44, 317.
Marblehead, extortionate demand for sal-
vage on a French vessel in distress off
M. ; indignant letter of Col. P. to the
person guilty of the demand, 5, 46 ; false
reflections on the company of minute
men in regard to the battle of Lexing-
ton, refuted in Baltimore North Amer-
ican, 48, 55 ; post-office in (T. Robie,
1792), 6, 63.
Marbois, Francois Barbe de, Secretary
of Legation in the U. S., 1745-1837.
Mar. 13, 1782. Letter to the French
government suggesting measures by
which the U.S. may be prevented from
deriving any advantage from a treaty
with England. 54, 151 [copy],
Marbois, Francois Barbe de, his report to
the Council of Ancients on the rights of
neutral nations (67. Washington), 36,
158 ; his description of Washington's
character, 47, 186.
March, Ebenezer, of Newbury, Mass.
Feb. 15, 1808. Inquiry as to Col. P.'s
return home; public affairs uncertain.
28, 201.
Marcus Hook, suspected privateer at,
1797 (O. Wolcott). 7. 569.
Marcy, Zebttlon, and 6 others, of Luzerne
County, Pennsylvania. April 21, 1787.
Declaration of a desire that the elections
for justices of the peace may be held,
and the laws of Pennsylvania be sub-
mitted to. 57, 202.
Marcy, Zebulon. June 10, 1788. Order
for lumber. 58, 39.
Marietta, Ohio, settlement of, 17S8 (S.H.
Parsons). 58, 137.
316
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Market places, advertisement in regard to,
at New Windsor, N. Y. Feb. 4, 1783.
56, 398.
Marmier, M. de. Oct. 16, 1789. Apolo-
gizing for delay in payment of a debt.
6, 17.
Marseilles, quarantine establishments at
(S. Cathalan), 10, 64; (S. L. Mit-
chell), 12, 175 ; (W. V. Murray),
24, 307.
Marshall, Christopher, druggist, of Phila-
delphia, 1709-1797. Sept. 16, 1780.
Col. P. is unable to pay the whole of
house rent ; sends five thousand dollars ;
has been obliged to borrow money to
defray his own expenses in returning to
camp. 5, 167.
Marshall, Humphrey, of Kentucky,
1756-1841. Dec. 15, 1796. Informa-
tion received by Mr. M. through a
broker, of M. Adet's private negotia-
tions with citizens of Kentucky, and that
there have been money transactions be-
tween them ; it may be a mere private
pecuniary transaction, but Mr. M. thinks
it proper to notify Col. P. 20, 423.
Mar. 17, 1809. Thanks for pam-
phlets ; anxiety about public affairs ;
has always looked to the East as the
rock of our political salvation and the
source of reformation, or, if that be im-
possible, of disunion; people much in-
debted to Eastern members of Congress
for the development of the Jeffersonian
policy; Boston is still the cradle and
Salem the nurse of our liberties ; blind-
ness and ignorance of the mass of the
people; the government knew very
well how to work upon them ; do not
touch the penny they have in their purse,
and you may prevent their making it a
pound without a murmur ; want of sym-
pathy between the West and the East
on commercial arrangements, as long as
the government can, by any pretence,
avoid direct and internal taxation ; pains
taken to deceive the people in regard to
the embargo. 29, 124.
Dec. 12, 1809. Joseph H. Daviess
a candidate for governor of upper Louis-
iana ; his excellent qualifications ; re-
quest for documents and information on
public affairs. 29, 189.
Marshall, John, Chief Justice of the
U. S. Supreme Court, 1755-1835.
July 10, 1797. In relation to money
for Mr. M.'s outfit as one of the envoys
extraordinary to Prance. 21, 177.
Private journal as envoy to Erance.
Sept. 27, 1797 -Apr. 11, 1798. 51.
539-657 [copy].
Aug. 11, 1798. Mr. M. has re-
ceived copy of letter of recall to Mr.
Gerry; anxiety for his arrival without
any insidious propositions ; opposers of
government in Virginia will probably
abandon Erance, and take up the alien
and sedition act ; anxiety about Gen.
Pinckney. 23, 33.
Sept. 15, 1798. Enclosing a letter
from Griffith, showing the general
impression at Paris relative to the U. S. ;
extraordinary letters of Talleyrand and
Gerry; Talleyrand's demand for the
names of X., Y., and Z. insulting in the
extreme ; a remarkable fact not men-
tioned in the despatches, that the de-
mand for money was renewed to Mr.
Gerry by X. and Y. in the room and
presence of Talleyrand. 23, 138, 152.
Oct. 1, 1798. Accounts and money
received; great efforts making for a
change of representation in Virginia;
anxiety as to affairs with Erance ; opin-
ion that some half-handed negotiation
will be commenced, which will divide
without giving us peace. 23, 171.
Oct. 15, 1798. Is informed of Mr.
Gerry's arrival and anxious to hear what
opinions he will put forth; Jacobins
ready to take him to their bosoms or
drop him as he proves French or Amer-
ican ; Mr. M.'s candidacy for Congress
a reason for his not writing on Erench
affairs. 23, 231.
Oct. 22, 1798. Rejoicing at Gen.
Pinckney's arrival ; inconsistencies of
Mr. Gerry's defence ; the French party
in this country again beginning to show ;
efforts in the Virginia Legislature at vio-
lent measures ; Col. P.'s answer to the
Prince Edward County address. 23,
251.
Nov. 12, 1798. Mr. M. has so
much reason to be satisfied with the
President's conduct toward him, that
he should not be wounded by an im-
plied censure in Mr. Adams's answer to
the Machias address ; is unwilling his
Journal should be shown Mr. A., on
HISTORICAL INDEX.
317
account of the vexation it would cause
him ; astonished at Mr. Gerry's letter ;
is bound to notice it, and sends a reply
and certificate, both of which Mr. M.
requests may be seen, and the certifi-
cate signed by Gen. Pinckney ; has no
idea that any system of conduct would
have made the negotiations successful.
23, 306.
Nov. 12, 1798. To Elbridge
Gerry. Criticising prevarications and
inconsistencies in Mr. G's letter to the
President, in which he complains of
statements in the Secretary of State's
answer to the address from Prince Ed-
ward County. 9, 630 ; 23, 308.
Nov. 1798. Certificate concerning
demand for money made on Mr. Gerry
by X. and Y. in the presence of Talley-
rand. 23, 320.
Feb. 19, 1799. Acknowledging
receipt of Col. P.'s Report on French
affairs ; Mr. Gerry's letter ; the evidence
on which Mr. G. supports his opin-
ion exactly contradicts that opinion ; of
course France does not want reciprocal
war; she wants to make it all herself;
other contradictions in the letter ; Pat-
rick Henry a candidate for the legis-
lature. 24, 95.
Aug. 25, 1799. Considerations on
the question of the role d'equipage ; rea-
sons why the French constructions
should not be allowed, or the question
left unsettled. 25, 113.
July 23, 1800. Enclosing private
letters from Europe for Col. P. ; apol-
ogies for one having been carelessly
opened. 26, 177.
Aug. 11, 1800. Letter to Gen.
Pinckney forwarded ; Col. P.'s recom-
mendation of Major Mountflorence and
Mr. Mitchell shall be attended to. 26.
187.
Aug. 16, 1800. Enclosing letters
received from Tunis ; Capt. O'Brien's
letter received ; Col. P.'s recommenda-
tion of Mr. Cist would certainly have
been decisive if the office printing had
not unfortunately been engaged to an-
other person. 26, 199.
Aug. 28, 1800. Enclosing a letter
from Mr. King ; no news respecting the
fate of the embassy at Paris. 26, 203.
Jan. 18, 1801. Returning Mr. R.
King's letter of Apr. 22, 1800, with
thanks for the communication. 26,
238.
— Dec. 19, 1808. Thanks for, and
expressions of appreciation of speeches
on the Embargo ; if sound reasoning
could save the country, it would be
saved ; inefficiency of the Embargo, and
danger of a war with England; the
"rule of 1756." 28,412.
— Feb. 22, 1811. Thanks for pam-
phlets; Mr. M. hopes he has not seen
the last of Col. P. ; events have so fully
demonstrated the correctness of Col. P.'s
opinions, that Mr. M. cannot believe
succeeding legislatures will deprive the
country of his services. 29, 411. [Bi.
4, 185, in part.]
— Feb. 28, 1811. Account of a con-
versation with Temple Franklin ; B. F.
Bache's ground of opposition to the
government was to increase the circula-
tion of the Aurora. 29, 426.
— Dec. 11, 1813. Thanks for docu-
ments ; Mr. M.'s opinions on Monroe's
Report concerning the Berlin and Milan
decrees concur precisely with Col. P.'s ;
it contains a labored apology for the
French but none for ourselves ; leaves
untouched the dishonesty and insulting
behavior of the French government, and
shows no feeling for the disgraceful cir-
cumstances ; Mr. M. cannot trust him-
self with the subject ; peace will be
determined by events in Europe. 30,
173.
— Apr. 11, 1814. Thanks for Mr.
Lowell's masterly review of Hay's
treatise on expatriation ; if Mr. M. ever
had any doubts on the subject, this
treatise would have removed them ; no
doubt in any sound and reflecting mind ;
a most afflicting circumstance should our
government act on a principle rejected
by the world, and execute innocent men.
30, 266.
— May 31, 1824. Mr. M.'s deep
interest in reading P.'s Review of the
Cunningham correspondence and regret
for the whole unpleasant business ; ex-
pressions of unalterable esteem and
respect. 32, 54.
— Mar. 19, 1825. Mr. M.'s pleasure
in hearing of Col. P.'s good health and
spirits ; Col. P. is one of the few men of
318
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Marshall, John (continued).
the last century who remain the same ;
offers a copy of his Introduction to the
Life of Washington for Col. P.'s accep-
tance. 32, 147.
Mar. 20, 1826. Congratulates Col.
P. on the mental and bodily vigor mani-
fested in his letters ; calamity and mis-
chief to the South threatened by their
slave population ; feverish jealousy of
slaveholders of measures which might
do good without the chance of harm ;
intemperate conduct of the Governor of
Georgia ; Mr. Giles of Virginia a discon-
tented politician; Col. P.'s accurate
memory ; Mr. M. is convinced that pos-
terity will receive very false impressions
of the men and things of our day. 32,
197.
Mar. 15, 1827. Pleasure in receiv-
ing Col. P.'s letter; P.'s controversy
with Judge Johnson on Pulaski ; grati-
fying to Col. P.'s contemporaries to see
how perfect are his recollections; Mr.
M. has few contemporaries now left who
began public life with himself ; desires to
meet Col. P. again ; Gen. Washington,
the difference of Mr. M.'s and P.'s view
of him, that P. took a very near and
a military view, while Mr. M. observed
him from a distance, as a statesman;
W.'s firmness of character. 32, 292.
Mar. 18, 1828. Agrees with Col.
P. in his view of the proper punctuation
of Sect. 8 of the Constitution; power of
Congress to make internal improve-
ments ; distribution of surplus revenue.
32, 339 ; 16, 299.
Marshall, John. June 6, 1797. Notice
of Mr. M.'s appointment with Chief
Justice Dana and Gen. Pinckney, as
Envoys Extraordinary to Prance. 6, 330.
Sept. 30, 1797- Seizures of Amer-
ican goods in British vessels yellow
fever in Philadelphia and Baltimore. 7,
244.
July 24, 1798. Sending papers re-
lating to the mission to Prance. 9, 88.
Sept. 4, 1798. Request for Mr.
M.'s accounts; letters from Mr. Gerry
to Talleyrand have put the finishing
stroke to his conduct in Prance, by
which he has dishonored and injured
his country and sealed his own disgrace.
9, 278.
Sept. 20, 1798. Inquiry concern-
ing Bushrod Washington for Judge of
Supreme Court. 9, 351.
Sept. 21, 1798. Col. P. has sent
copy of the paragraph in Mr. M.'s letter
of the 15th [23, 138] concerning Tal-
leyrand and Mr. Gerry to the President ;
the fact alluded to in it should be made
as public as the Envoys' despatches.
37, 340 [copy].
Oct. 4, 1798. Mr. Gerry's letter
to Talleyrand, and his fright on his
voyage from Havre ; request that Mr.
M. will publish an account of the nego-
tiations with the French Directory;
treaty between Austria and Naples;
Mr. Pinckney at Bordeaux. 9, 424.
Oct. 13, 1798. Gen. Pinckney;
Mr. Gerry's budget received ; Mr. G.'s
belief in the sincerity of the French
government and Talleyrand ; news of
the defensive measures of Congress
make no great sensation in France. 9,
466.
Oct. 19, 1798. Remarks on Gen.
Marshall's Journal ; timidity and treach-
ery of Mr. Gerry ; expediency of Gen.
Marshall's writing a history of his mis-
sion; probable effect on President
Adams ; Hauteval, the Agent employed
to demand the bribe for the Directory.
9, 486.
Nov. 5, 1798. Mr. Gerry's attempt
at defence ; reasons why he should be
impeached. 9, 563, 566.
May 16, 1799. Mr. Pendleton's
recommendation of Mr. Dunlop as U. S.
Consul for Glasgow. 11, 91.
Apr. 1, 1800. Opinion on the
claim of Dr. Tazewell for services as
secretary to E. Gerry. 13, 346.
May 13, 1800. From Charles Lee,
acting Secretary of State. Notice of
Mr. M.'s appointment to the office of
Secretary of State. 13, 506.
June 27, 1800. Letter of intro-
duction of Mr. Joseph Dennie. 13,
557.
Dec. 27, 1800. Enclosing letter
from R. King, to Col. P. ; as the subject
is a public matter, Col. P. thinks proper
to transmit it to Gen. M., but according
to Mr. King's desire requests th-°i it
may not be considered as belonging to
the State office. 13,574.
HISTOKICAL INDEX.
319
Jan. 15, 1801. In regard to com-
plaints against Josef Yznardy, acting
Consul at Cadiz ; they were mostly in-
stigated by John M. Pintard, whose pro-
jects Yznardy had thwarted; testimony
of American merchants in Yznardy's
favor ; unreasonable demands of Amer-
ican captains ; Mr. Yznardy's coming to
America a strong proof of his innocence.
14, 4.
Feb. 25,1811. Mr. Adams's letters
to the Boston Patriot ; P.'s gratification
at the approbation of his friends ; asks
for verification of statement respecting
B. F. Bache. 14, 327.
June 7, 1824. Col. P. much grati-
fied by Mr. Marshall's letter on the
Review ; nothing could have been more
unexpected than the Cunningham cor-
respondence ; civil and respectful inter-
course with Mr. Adams ; Col. P. did
not hesitate a moment on the proper
course to be pursued ; Mr. Walsh and
the National Gazette ; Mr. J. Q. Adams
and the Presidency; Mr. A.'s Fourth
of July oration disgraceful. 15, 354.
Jan. 17, 1826. Thanks for Mr.
M.'s History of the American Colonies ;
Lord Karnes's remarks on the colonies ;
probability of a dissolution of the Union
before the close of another generation ;
prospects of the slave population, and
futility of colonization ; infamous senti-
ments and conduct of Gov. Troup of
Georgia. 16, 84.
Jan. 24, 1826. Mr. Giles's formal
revocation of his avowal of belief in J. Q.
Adams's disinterestedness in his conver-
sion to Jeffersonianism in 1807; occa-
sioned by Mr. A.'s last message; Col.
P. does not see anything in the message
so portentous ; Mr. Adams's ideas on
internal improvements; he is wrong in
thinking Congress have the power to
erect a national university ; Mr. Giles's
disappointed ambition ; compact of Jef-
ferson, Madison, and Monroe ; manner
of satisfying Monroe for the rejection of
his treaty with Great Britain; John
Tyler ; Mr. Giles's ability ; Mr. Jeffer-
son's reasons for sending back Monroe's
treaty without laying it before the
Senate. 16, 86.
Feb. 14, 1827. Stating facts on
which Col. P.'s opinion of Washington's
military character and statesmanlike
abilities was formed. 16, 183.
Jan. 2, 1828. Col. P.'s own age,
compared with Judge M.'s; bodily
health ; wishes for Judge M.'s long con-
tinuance in office ; gratification that he
should have taken in good part Col. P.'s
remarks on Washington ; Washington's
firmness, modesty, and disinterestedness.
16, 225.
Jan. 9, 1828. Observations on the
tariff and the constitutional power of
Congress to lay duties for protection or
for revenue only ; Hamilton's construc-
tion of the Constitution. 16, 228.
[This letter was published in the
Boston Daily Advertiser, Jan. 19, 1828.]
Mar. 10, 1828. On the punctuation
of Section 8 of Article 1 of the Constitu-
tion ; Mr. Oakley's speech against the
power of Congress to appropriate money
for roads, canals, etc. ; observations on
that power. 16, 249, 296.
Dec. 26, 1828. Hopes that Presi-
dent Adams may close his term with as
distinguished an appointment to the
Supreme Bench as his father did; Vol.
3 of Gov. Hutchinson's History, contain-
ing his estimate of Mr. J. Adams's am-
bitious character; anecdote of Mr.
Hews's unwillingness to meet Samuel
Adams in heaven, and of President J.
Adams's expressing his own willingness
to meet Col. P. there; the judiciary,
and Mr. Jefferson's ideas as expressed
in his letter to Barry ; propriety of the
independence of the judiciary; Patrick
Henry. 16, 321. ■
Dec. 26, 1828. In regard to the
remark reported of Patrick Henry that
he could forgive Jefferson anything but
his corruption of Madison; Col. P. has
long believed that Madison would have
been very different if Jefferson had never
come back from France. 16, 327.
. Jan. 7, 1829. Remarks on Edward
Everett's Review of Austin's Life of
Gerry ; Mr. Everett's character ; his re-
marks on the philosophical influence of
Jefferson on American affairs; no evi-
dence exists of any real philosophy ; Mr.
Adams's letter against the institution of
the Cincinnati ; Col. P.'s own objections
to it; indignation at cunning being as-
cribed to Washington and Knox. 16, 328.
320
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Marshall, John, appointed Envoy to
France, 1797, 6, 330 {See also Pinckney,
C. C, et al.) ; passport, 6, 413; returns
to the U. S., 1798 (Z>. Humphreys), 9,
48 ; his objection to the Alien and Sedi-
tion laws {B. Goodhue), 9, 559; (T.
Sedgwick), 570 ; his high character (67.
Cabot), 570, 574, 614; his vindication
in the Columbian Centinel (T. Sedgwick),
572; President Adams's high esteem
for him {G. Cabot), 615 ; his contempt for
Mr. Gerry {G. Cabot), 617; elected
Member of Congress from Virginia,
1799 {R. King), 11, 18 ; his answers to
Freeholder regretted by all good Fed-
eralists {T. Sedgwick), 9, 570; defence
of him, 570; his answers criticised
(Theodore Sedgwick), 23, 253; his
good sense and sound principle (G.
Cabot), 23, 274 ; his luminous speech
in the case of Thomas Nash (/. Win-
chester), 13, 281; {R. King), 38, 11;
the most valuable citizen in the U. S. {P.
Wingate, 1827), 322; a man of extensive
ability, of manly candor, and an honest
heart {C. C. Pinckney, 1798), 22, 131;
his opinion against the claims of French
citizens, if not accompanied by an ad-
mission of the claims of Americans for
captures for want of the role d'equipage
{C C. Pinckney), 11, 582; {O. Ells-
worth), 12, 118.
Marston, John. Dec. 3, 1785. Re-
questing payment of a certificate mislaid
by Gen. Mifflin. 40, 182.
Marston, S. W., of Newburyport, Mass.
Apr. 22, 1828. To Benjamin Merrill.
Mr. J. Q. Adams never made a mason
in Newburyport. 32, 368.
Martha, ship, of Boston, spirit and firm-
ness shown by officers of, 1799 (W. J.
Miller). 12,508.
Mary, armed brig, correspondence with
Dutch government concerning her cap-
ture in Holland (W. V. Murray), 24,
310-325 ; her release, 325.
Mary, brigantine, warning that she had a
cargo from a plague-stricken port, 1799
{Boston, Selectmen of), 12, 284.
Mary, ship, aggravated case of capture
and condemnation of, at Jamaica {R.
King). 11, 532.
Mary Ann, ship, case of {Murray & Mum-
ford). 13, 170.
Maryland, claim of, to Bank of England
stock (S. Chase), 7, 363 ; 8, 80 ; 12,
434 ; (/. Adams), 7, 386 ; (R. King),
8,117; 11, 574; 37, 5.
Mascoll, Stephen. June 27, 1775.
Order on selectmen of Salem to pay
Jonathan Andrews for a gun. 56, 39.
Mascoll, Stephen, bond as commander of
the privateer Boston Revenge. 33,
146.
Mason, Col. David, account of (S. Swett),
53, 44 ; his alleged misconduct, 1779
(J. Pickering), 17, 233.
Mason, Francis, botanist, passport. 8, 345.
Mason, John, of Georgetown, D. C.
Apr. 10, Dec. 23, 1816. With scions
of the Gloucester White apple. 31,
98, 143.
Mason, Rev. John Mitchell, D.D.,
1770-1829. Dec. 20, 1808. Request-
ing information as to statements of Mr.
Jefferson and Mr. Coles concerning the
Embargo, and as to indignities offered
the U. S. flag by Great Britain ; admi-
ration of Col. P.'s speeches on the Em-
bargo. 28, 414.
Mason, Rev. John Mitchell, D.D. Jan. 4,
1809. Mr. Jefferson's statement that
the Embargo would shortly be raised ;
Mr. Coles's statement to the same effect,
and speculations in tobacco and cotton
based thereon ; indignities offered to the
American flag by Great Britain; state-
ments of the administration not to be
relied upon; Col. P. believes that de-
mands purposely inadmissible have been
presented, lest France should be dis-
pleased by a reconciliation ; dishonest
and disingenuous character of William
Pinkney ; no just representations of ours
have been treated with contempt by
Great Britain ; attack upon Col. P. by
Mr. Eppes in the House ; Col. P. rather
obliged to him for it and willing to
leave his vindication to the nation; al-
ludes to case of Dr. Latham in 1773.
14, 1/5.
Mason, Capt. Jonathan, of Boston. May
13, 1780. Prize accounts of ship Hope.
5, 159.
Mason, Stevens Thomson. Feb. 6, 1799.
In regard to laws of the N. W. ter-
ritory. 10, 354.
Feb. 22, 1799. Sending volume
of laws. 10, 407.
Massachusetts. Provincial Congress.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
321
Apr. 23, May 9, 1775. Resolutions for
supplying soldiers with blankets and
fire-arms. 56, 38.
June 29, 1775. Resolve in regard
to supplying soldiers with coats. 56, 63.
— Council. Feb. 16, 1776. To Field
officers of 1st Essex Regiment. Order
for organizing regiment and electing offi-
cers. 56, 76.
— Nov. 15, 1776. Order to Col. P.
to 'discharge Capt. Benjamin Ward's
I company of sea-coast men at Salem.
t 56, 130.
^Massachusetts. Council. 1776. Represen-
tation in regard to the 6th company of
the 1st Essex regiment [3d company of
I Lynn]. 56,91.
.Massachusetts. General Court. July
4, 13, 1776. Resolutions in regard to
| the company of Matrosses to be sta-
1 tioned at Salem for sea-coast defence ;
giving the command to Col. P, 53, 85
[copy].
July 10, 1776. Resolve in regard
to two new regiments to be raised for
I service in Canada. 56, 94.
« Sept. 12, 1776. Resolves in regard
: to a draft of militia to march to the
■ defence of New York. 56, 127.
Jan. 25, 1811. Resolve of the
\ House of Representatives requesting the
■ Senators and Representatives in Con-
' gress to oppose the renewal of the char-
i ter of the Bank of the U. S. 43, 318.
Feb. 8, 1815. Resolutions propos-
j ing certain amendments to the Consti-
tution of the U. S. 44, 109.
Feb. 9, 1816. Report of the com-
mittee on the Resolutions of North
Carolina, and Resolutions on the sub-
; ject of the amendment to the Constitu-
tion relating to electoral districts. 44,
I 146.
Massachusetts Delegates in Congress. Apr.
2, 1781. Recommending S. Hodgdon
for post of Commissary-General of Mili-
tary Stores. 5, 205.
General Court. July 25, 1792.
Petition for payment of a sum of money
due Col. P. from the State Treasury.
; 35, 155.
— Secretary of the Colony. Apr.,
( 1776. Account of elections of officers
I in the Salem companies of militia. 56,
I 82.
41
Massachusetts, Conventions for consider-
ing a constitution for 1777, 1779 (J.
Pickering), 17, 31, 292; discussion of
proposed constitution, 1778 (J. Pick-
ering), 5, 76 ; (G. Williams), 17,
62, 74 ; (J. Pickering), 124, 155 ; to,
5, 76 ; (N. P. Sargeant), 17, 153 ;
of 1779 (J. Orne), 17, 294; (J.
Pickering), 18, 29 ; goes into effect
Oct. 25, 1780 (J- Pickering), 18,
50 ; avarice and extortion of farmers
in, 1778-1779 (J. Orne), 17, 120;
(M. Alcock), 133; (W. Pickman),
150 ; (G. Williams), 247, 253, 312 ;
(J. Clarke), 18, 11 ; almost as cruel
as the enemy (G. Williams), 17,
273 ; enlistments in, 1778 (W. Wet-
more), 17, 126 ; address of officers
of, to Gov. Hancock, 1780, 53, 121;
Gen. Washington obliged to use money
sent to pay troops of, to pay for trans-
portation of provisions, 1781 (G. Wash-
ington), 39, 275 ; list of officers of
regiments, 1783, 56, 405 ; sharp re-
proof of the General Court to the sedi-
tious Virginia resolutions of 1798, (G.
Cabot), 24, 85 ; copy of resolutions in
General Court, against the Embargo, to
be laid before Congress, 29, 146 ; reso-
lutions authorizing the Governor to
take measures for the special defence of
the State (S. Putnam), 30, 230 • let-
ters to the citizens of, on the hypocrisy,
injustice, and tyranny of the govern-
ment, 1812 (?), 50, 95 ; Hamilton's testi-
mony to the conduct and exertions of, in
the Revolution, 47, 19 ; proposed meas-
ures in defence of commercial rights,
1814 (S. Putnam), 30, 230; resolu-
tions of the legislature instructing mem-
bers of Congress to attempt the repeal
of the compensation bill (D. L. Pick-
man), 31, 121, 133 ; resolutions of the
legislature, Nov. 30, 1816, on the claim
of the State for services during the late
war, 31, 233 ; general statement of the
banks in, 1816, 55, 123 ; on the eastern
boundary of, 55, 87 ; her jurisdiction
over Nova Scotia, 87 ; observations on
the Senate of, as affected by the separa-
tion of Maine, 178.
Massachusetts Historical Society, Col. P.
elected a member of, 1798 (J. Bel-
knap), 22, 141 ; to, 8, 550 ; copy of
Jefferson's draught of the Declaration
322
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Massachusetts Historical Society {con-
tinued).
of Independence given to, 1811 (H.
Lee). 14, 336.
Peace Society, Col. P. becomes a
member of, 1819 (T. Dawes), 15, 173.
Society of Agriculture, Col. P.
chosen a member of, 1793 (0. Smith).
6, 78.
Masts, enormous, for the Dey of Algiers-
(/. Barlow). 37, 150.
Mather, Samuel, Jr., of Lyme, Conn.
Nov. 16, 1798. From J. Wagner.
Ship's papers in case of the Maria Wait
wanting. 9, 634.
Mathers, /., door-keeper to the Senate.
Aug. 8, 1798. Custom-house offices to
be removed to Senate chamber on ac-
count of yellow fever. 9, 164.
Mathews, Gen. George, of Georgia,
1739-1812. Oct. 14, 1798. Thanks
for Col. P.'s friendly wishes ; Gen. M.'s
nomination for Governor of Mississippi
Territory not confirmed by the Senate,
on account of a letter from the Secretary
of War, representing Gen. M. as an im-
proper person for the office ; at a loss to
account for it ; money to be received
from R. Gamble. 23, 223.
Mathews, Gen. George. Feb. 12, 1798.
Dissensions in Natchez Territory ; hopes
that Congress will come to a decision
concerning them in the present session.
8, 126.
Apr. 1, 1798. Importance of pos-
sessing military posts on the Mississippi ;
cession of Louisiana and Florida to
France ; government of Natchez Terri-
tory. 8, 286.
May 8, 1798. Objections in Con-
gress to Gen. M.'s appointment as gov-
ernor of Mississippi Territory ; organi-
zation of government ; increase of army ;
Mr. Gamble. 8, 426.
May 8, 18, 1798. Remittances from
R. Gamble. 8, 429, 453.
Mathews, Gen. George, letter of introduc-
tion of {A. Mlicolt), 6, 345 ; receives
Commissioners from commandant of
Amelia Island, 1812, and refuses to in-
terfere with insurgents (P. R. Yonge),
55, 27 ; disavowed by U. S. government
(T. Pinckney), 48 ; starts for Washing-
ton to " blow up " the government, and
dies on the way (H, Kimball), 30, 145.
Mathieu, J., U. S. Consul at Naples.
Dec. 29, 1798. Consular agents in,
and treaty with Sicily. 10, 144.
Matrosses, resolutions of the General
Court in regard to the company of,
established at Salem, 1776. 53, 85;
56, 97, 98.
Matthewson, Joseph, of Rhode Island.
Feb. 11, 1790. From S. Powell, Presi-
dent of the Philadelphia Society of
Agriculture. The gold medal tif the
Society conferred upon Mr. M. for his
cheese equal to English Cheshire ; one
of the cheeses sent to the President of
the U. S. 35, 85.
Maund, John James, of Nomony Hall,
Va. Apr. 28, 1799. To Charles Lee.
News of Gen. H. Lee's election to Con-
gress in Virginia ; Gen. Marshall and
other Federal members elected. 24,
242.
Maund, John James. Sept. 28, 1798.
With a copy of Instructions and De-
spatches of the Envoys in France. 9,
399.
Maury, James, U. S. Consul at Liverpool.
Feb. 1, 1799. Snow Adolphe refused
permission to land cargo at Liverpool,
because not entitled to an American
register ; increase of Navy by Congress ;
private armed vessels. 10, 312.
Dec. 13, 1799. Letters to be for-
warded to Mr. King. 12, 460.
Maxcy, Jonathan, President of Rhode
Island College, 1768-1820. Dec. 26,
1799. Enclosing diploma of LL.D.
from the college. 25, 323.
Maxcy, Jonathan. Feb. 12, 1800. In re-
gard to the degree of LL.D. conferred
upon Col. P. ; he would be more grate-
ful for the honor if it were better
deserved. 13, 181.
Maxcy, Virgil, of Maryland, 1785-1844.
Sept. 16, 1826. On amending the Con-
stitution so far as to make the election
of President directly by the people;
asks for Col. P.'s opinion on a report.
32, 229.
Nov. 7, 1826. Inquiry as to the
propagation and cultivation of hops;
Mr. M. is heartily tired of tobacco;
thinks that soon Maryland will have to j
look about for some substitute for that
and cotton ; people of the South unani-
mously against Mr. Adams's re-election;
HISTORICAL INDEX.
323
asks for opinion on Mr. Calhoun's decis-
ion as to freedom of debate. 32, 241.
Waxcy> Virgil. Aug. 16, 1826. Ap-
proval of Mr. M.'s address to the voters
of the second district of Maryland;
Mr. M.'s opinion that J. Q. Adams's
election was the result of a bargain with
I Henry Clay; Col. P. never had any
doubt of it himself ; opinions on Mr.
M.'s project of amending the Constitu-
tion so as to make the election of Presi-
dent directly by the people. 16, 141.
Nov. 23, 1826. On the cultivation
! of hops ; Mr. Calhoun's decision as to
freedom of debate; Mr. Randolph's
i excesses in the matter of invective.
j 16, 161.
vIat, Col. Joseph, Secretary of the Boston
Marine Insurance Co. Feb. 4, 1805.
j Death of Thomas Davis, president of the
company ; his virtues and talents ; con-
j fidence of the directors in Col. P.'s
', judgment ; his draft for $700 received.
! 43, 52.
Jan. 27, 1823 Remarks on Col.
J P.'s correspondence with Mr. Jefferson
|| on the subject of Christianity. 44, 249.
}j%, Col. Joseph. Jan. 7, 1823. With
1 Col. P.'s correspondence with Mr. Jef-
I ferson on the subject of religion; does
|j not wish Mr. J.'s letter to be shown or
I copied. 38, 273.
' Feb. 6, 1823. Criticisms on Mr.
| Jefferson's letter to Dr. Waterhouse on
|| religion, and to Mr. Barry on tenure of
I office in the Supreme Court. 38, 274.
July 3, 1824. Account of a meeting
j| respecting the First Congregational
Church in Salem, and Rev. H. Colman.
j 15, 365.
Yfayer, Jacob, U. S. Consul at Cap Fran-
cois. Sept. 22, 1797. Observations on
{ French outrages in the West Indies ;
\\ mistaken ideas of persons who imagine
| that the U. S. will be forced into sub-
I mission to France ; account of the
| special commission ; the Sophia sent to
H relieve and bring home American sea-
men. 37, 233 [copy].
| Oct. 6, 1797- Sonthonax, abate-
I j ment of French spoliations, and speech
of M. Pastoret. 7, 267.
— June 27, 1798. Divisions in Con-
I gress ; wishes of the opposition ; recall
' of the Envoys. 8, 602.
Nov. 30, 1798. Usurpation of
government of St. Domingo by Tous-
saint ; probable renewal of commercial
intercourse. 9, 671.
July 13, 1799. Recommending
zealous co-operation with the Consul-
General, Dr. Stevens. 11, 428.
Jan. 18, 1800. Criticising severely
Mr. M.'s insinuations against Dr.
Stevens and requesting plain speech;
Dr. Stevens's accusations against Mr.
M. 13, 90 ; 38, 3.
Mayer, Jacob, charges against him (E.
Stevens), 42,183; to, 12, 390; his
unfounded slanders against Dr. Stevens
(/. Adams), 38, 17, 19, 21 ; reparation
and retractation to G. de Monbrun,
42, 185 ; accounts of his misconduct
(J. Lewis), 225 ; (J. Curwen),
226.
Mayo, Capt. Elkanah, outrage on his ship
by a British man-of-war at Barbadoes
{B. Lincoln). 36, 52.
Mayo, Col. John, of Yirginia, 1760-1818.
July 27, 1798. With President Adams's
answer to address of Yirginia militia.
9, 109.
Mazzei, Dr. Filippo, 1730-1816, his claims
on Edmund Randolph, Madison, and
Jefferson (/. Madison). 6, 220.
Meade, George, of Philadelphia, 1741-
1808. Mar. 2, 1799. The date of ar-
rival of J. Fauchet as Minister from
France was Feb. 21, 1794. 10, 434.
Meade, Col. Richabd Kidder, of Virginia,
1746-1805. Aug. 2, 1779. Request
for renewal of commission for Capt.
Turner. 17, 285.
Feb. 10, 1788. Thanks for notifi-
cation of election to the Philadelphia
Society of Agriculture; importance of
that pursuit; suggestions of the im-
mense and injudicious clearings of new
lands, and the reckless cutting off of
timber ; description of the laying out of
his plantation. 40, 241.
Meade, Col. Richard Kidder, " an Israelite
in whom is no guile" (S. P. Gardner).
38, 264.
Meade, Rev. William, D.D., Bishop of
Pennsylvania, 1789-1862. Sept. 29,
1819. Tolerable success in Boston [in
forming an Auxiliary Colonization So-
ciety] ; hopes for more in the future.
31, 285.
324
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Meade, Rev. William. Sept. 12, 1819.
Alluding to bis colonization project;
better that Salem should wait until after
proceedings in Boston. 15, 182.
Meade, Rev. William, D.D., account of
(S. P. Gardner). 38, 264.
Mease, Dr. James, Port Physician of
Philadelphia, 1771-1846. June 27, 1796.
To Gov. Mifflin. Recommending that
fruit vessels, arriving in a healthy condi-
tion from Bermuda and the Bahamas,
be exempted from quarantine. 41, 286.
Jan. 24, 1817. Inquiry where Dr.
M. may find remarks of Col. P. on the
Russian mediation, alluded to in a
speech of 1814 [that on the Loan Bill?].
44, 182.
• Aug. 3, 1819. Asking for the loan
of Mr. Matlack's letter on the abolition
of Slavery in Pennsylvania, to be used
in the new edition of Dr. M.'s Picture
of Philadelphia. 44, 206.
Nov. 8, 1821. With specimens of
the Sesamum or Benne seed, and Dr.
M.'s paper on American medals. 44,
237.
June 22, 1824. Requesting the
return of Dr. M.'s copy of Gen. St.
Clair's Trial. 44, 268.
Nov. 13, 1826. Asking for a copy
of the Salem Gazette, containing an
article concerning the intrigues of France
to prevent the recognition of the U. S. ;
sends Agricultural Almanac for 1827 ;
accounts of efforts to introduce the rais-
ing of silkworms and manufacture of
silk. 44, 295.
Mease, Dr. James. Aug. 14, 1797. Re-
questing attention to John Hennet, a
sailor. 7, 74.
Mease 8f Caldwell. Sept. 23, Oct. 18,
1780. Complaints of non-payment for
ship Hope and stores. 5, 184, 189.
Medical secret, legality of a patent for (C.
Lee). 8, 132.
Mediterranean passports (/. Barlow). 36,
311.
Medusa, French frigate (G. Washington),
20, 45; escapes from the Africa (G.
Washington), 54.
Mege, M., of Charleston, S. C. Dec. 19,
1795. To President Washington. Ap-
peal for redress against dishonest part-
ners in business. [In French.] 41,
261.
Meigs, Col. Return Jonathan, 1734-
1823. June 15, 1796. Urging the
establishment of a trading post at the
forks of the Muskingum River. 20,
218.
Meigs, Col. Return Jonathan, question as
to his competency to fill post of Quarter-
master-General (J. Wadsworth), 20,
88 ; to, 6, 146.
Meigs, Return Jonathan, Jr., 1765-1825.
Feb. 28, 1798. Notice of appointment
as Judge in N. W. Territory. 8, 175.
Meigs, Fort, battle at, 1813 (J. F. L.),
44, 44; (S. Preston), 45.
Mein, John, Bookseller, of Boston. Nov.
7, 1767. Receipted bill against T. P.
for two copies of Norfolk Militia Exer-
cise ; one for use of the Salem company.
56, 6.
Melcher, Isaac, Barrackmaster-General.
Jan. 1, 1778. Order respecting the
making of returns for wood, candles, and
other barrack stores, and the quantity
to be issued. 56, 176.
Memoirs of his own time, Col. P.'s rea-
sons for writing ; plan and titlepage of ;
preface, introduction, and notes for.
52,1.
Mentges, Col. Francis. Oct. 23, 1798.
Information obtained in regard to one
Sweizer, a suspicious person; arrival
of Gen. Serrurier; his character. 42,
126.
Mentor, ship, request for arbitration in
case of (C. Petit, et al). 13, 293.
Mercer, Gen. Charles Fenton, of Vir-
ginia, 1778-1858. Oct. 23, 1814. To
T. P. Grosvenor. On the prospect, and
the desire of Great Britain, for peace.
55, 81 [copy].
Feb. 15, 1822. Pleasure in receiv-
ing a letter from Col. P. and in being
able to be of service to him ; shall for-
ward Col. P.'s letters and plans to Col.
Gamble in Richmond, who will attend to
the business. 31, 375.
Jan. 27, 1827. With Mr. M.'s
Discourse on Popular Education. 32,
268.
Feb. 8, 1827. In regard to Mr.
M.'s Discourse on Popular Education;
Mr. Jefferson's imaginary services to the
University of Virginia ; fortunate for its
prosperity that Mr. Monroe, who takes
Mr. J.'s place on the board of visitors,
HISTORICAL INDEX.
325
entertains very different opinions. 32,
283.
Feb. 27, 1827- Hard work in Con-
gress, laboring in vain ; religious opin-
ions. 32, 287.
— Feb. 28, 1827. Judge Marshall's
remark on Col. P.'s vigor of thought
and hand; the present meaning of the
term Essex Junto ; Mr. Whitney, the in-
ventor ; remarks on education and the
militia system ; Mr. M.'s own exertions
in the cause in the Virginia Legislature ;
his mind now much taken up with colo-
nization and internal improvement ; Col.
P.'s controversy with Judge Johnson;
has very little respect for the Judge.
32, 289.
kercer, Charles Fenton. Jan. 15, 1820.
3 Mr. Randolph's views on colonization;
1 the motives of slaveholders advocating
] it, to rid themselves of the free blacks ;
question of the unlimited extension of
slavery in new States ; in direct contra-
vention of the Declaration of Indepen-
dence ; consequence of its extension a
separation of the States. 15, 199.
— Jan. 21, 1820. In regard to the
attempt in Congress to balance the ad-
mission of Maine by that of Missouri on
a slave basis ; Mr. Clay's egregious mis-
take as to the admisssion of Vermont
] and Kentucky. 15, 203.
]— Nov. 2, 1820. Sending copy of
Col. P.'s correspondence with Gov. Sul-
livan on the Embargo. 15, 230.
I— Mar. 6, 1822. In behalf of the
claim of ex-Senator John Smith ; accusa-
tion that he was engaged in Burr's con-
, spiracy ; did any mortal, except perhaps
Wilkinson, ever know what that con-
, spiracy was ? Wilkinson's extraordi-
inary conduct; expedition contemplated
i against Cuba, and Col. W. S. Smith
| made a scapegoat by Jefferson ; J.'s
1 disgust at Burr's acquittal. 15, 274.
i — Apr. 10, 1822. Mr. J. Q. Adams
i as a Presidential candidate ; Chief Jus-
r tice Parsons's comparison of Mr. A. and
| his father ; Col. P. on civil terms with
| both ; opportunity of repelling accusa-
tions against President Adams. 15,
277.
j— Feb. 11, 1823. With Col. P.'s
I address to Essex County Agricultural
I Society for Mr. Garnet. 15, 324.
Feb. 18, 1827. With letter on
Washington for Judge Marshall; Mr.
Mercer's Discourse on Popular Educa-
tion. 16, 201.
Feb. 20, 1827- Observations on
Mr. M.'s Discourse on Popular Educa-
tion; confession of faith in Unitarian
Christianity. 16, 203.
Feb. 22, 1827. Further remarks
on popular education; origin of the
Essex Junto; the proposed plan for a
militia system; controversy with Judge
Johnson on the battle of Germantown.
16, 205.
Mar. 13, 1828. Requesting Mr.
M.'s attention to the claim of Gen.
Moses Hazen ; the statement drawn up
by Judge D. A. White is perfectly clear ;
the matter has already been most cruelly
delayed. 16, 252.
Merchant vessels, permission to arm, 1798
(/. Q. Adams). 8, 421.
Mercier, Joseph Antoine, of Newark,
N. J. Aug. 8, 1799. Deposition con-
cerning Gen. Collot, and expressions
used by him against the government.
25, 85.
Meredith, Samuel, Treasurer of the
U. S., 1740-1817. Aug. 31, 1787-
Caveat on sale of land ; purchase by
Mr. O'Connor. 57, 267-
Meredith, Samuel. Oct. 19, 1797. Receipt
of draft for St. Croix boundary expenses.
7, 341.
Nov. 16, 1797. Request to pur-
chase bills of exchange on Europe. 7,
440.
July 26, 1800. In regard to Mr.
M.'s lands in Luzerne and Wayne
Counties ; proper plan for laying out a
town ; Mr. M.'s land difficult to survey
properly; thanks for present of Mill's
Husbandry. 13, 562, 563.
May 3, 1801. Asking for instruc-
tions with regard to Mr. M.'s Pennsyl-
vania lands. 14, 9.
Meredith, Samuel, appointed Treasurer of
the U. S., 1789 (S. Hodgdon). 58,
195.
Merrill, Benjamin, of Salem, Mass.
1784-1847. Jan. 14, 1815. Declines,
from diffidence of his own power, the
position of editor of the Federal Repub-
lican; the duties of no profession so
arduous, incessant, and thankless as
326
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Merrill, Benjamin {continued).
those of the editor of a daily paper.
30, 357.
Jan. 18, 1815. The compensation
offered for superintending the Federal
Republican is not in proportion to the
labor of the task. 44, 105.
Merry, Anthony, British Minister to the
U. S. Jan. 1, 1806. With a number
of the Columbian Centinel, containing
reflections on the combinations against
Prance; Col. P. does not concur with
the writer in his opinion respecting an
invasion of England. 14, 139.
Merry, Mrs. Anthony. Apr. 9, 1812. In-
troducing Henry Pickering. 14, 367.
Meteorological observations, 1760-1763
(E. A. Holyoke). 16, 103.
Methlogy, a Creek Indian, his false state-
ments at an Indian conference (/.
Adams). 11, 430.
Mexico, invasion of, 1813 (J. H. Robin-
son), 44, 65 ; against it [newspaper
cutting from the Palladium], 74.
Meziers, France, American seamen im-
prisoned at, 1799 (W. V. Murray). 10,
633.
Miami Indians. Mar. 11, 1791. Message
of the President through the Secretary
of War, threatening the Indians with
the consequences of their persisting in
hostilities, and exhorting them to go to
Gen. St. Clair at Fort Washington, and
make peace. 60, 40.
Miami Indians, gift of land made by them
to Stockbridge Indians (H. Aupaumut).
62, 113.
Miami River, land on, petitioned for, for
Canadian refugees (M Hazen). 18,
157.
Middlesex County, Mass., great number
of Jacobins in, 1798 (T. Sedgwick). 9,
573.
Mifflin, Gen. Thomas, Quartermaster-
General, afterward Governor of Penn-
sylvania, 1744-1800. June 18, 1778.
Requesting Col. P.'s opinion as evidence
in the inquiry ordered by Congress into
the deficiencies in the Quartermaster-
General Department and the causes of
the distresses of the army at Valley
Forge. 17, 168.
Oct., 1790. Reply to the address of
Cornplanter and other Seneca chiefs to
the government of Pennsylvania. 61,
171. [Newspaper cutting, Dunlap's
Advertiser.]
— Dec. 24, 1790. Circular, issued oa
assuming the office of Governor, re-
questing frequent correspondence and
reports on the business of the public
offices. 58, 282.
— Jan. 17, 1791. To Col. P. and
Obadiah Gore. Col. Z. Butler being ap-
pointed by the late Executive, must
remain in the post of County Lieutenant
of Luzerne County until September,
when Gov. M. will act upon Col. P.'s
letter. 58, 287.
— Apr. 29, 1793. Proclamation as
Governor of Pennsylvania, requiring the
people of that State to refrain from hos-
tile incursions into the Indian territory.
59, 165. [Newspaper cutting.]
— June 25, 1796. To President Wash-
ington. With proclamation of quaran-
tine on all ships arriving from West
Indies. 41, 283.
— June 27, 1796. To President Wash-
ington. With report of the health officer
of Philadelphia, and request for co-
operative measures to guard against
yellow fever. 41, 285.
ifflin, Gen. Thomas. Mar. 5, 1784.
About office of Secretary of War ; Col.
P. offers himself as a candidate. 5,
324. [Bi. 1, 495.]
Jan. 13, 1791. Gov. Mifflin's cir-
cular received ; Col. P. will do his best
to contribute to the success of the gov-
ernment, although he opposed Gov. M.'s
election; thanks for reappointment to
county offices. 58, 285.
Jan. 15, 1791. Representation by
Col. P. and Obadiah Gore of the unfit-
ness of Col. Z. Butler for the office
of County Lieutenant, by reason of
drunkenness ; recommendation of Col.
Nathan DenisOn for the post. 58,
286.
Aug. 16, 1791. Offices of Luzerne
County, and recommendation of A.
Bradley. 6, 30. [Bi. 2, 504.]
Aug. 30, 1794. Draught of a let-
ter written by A. Hamilton, relative to
the late whiskey insurrection, and the
power of the President to call out the
militia. 19, 296.
Aug. 15, 1797. Sending copies of
U. S. laws. 7, 79.
HISTOKICAL INDEX.
327
■ Dec. 1, 1797. In regard to the
importation of arms for State of Penn-
sylvania; Col. P. encloses copy of a
letter written to Mr. King, U. S. Min-
ister in England on the subject. 7, 489.
, May 17, 1798. With copy of a
note received from Mr. King concerning
purchase of arms in England for the
State of Pennsylvania. 8, 457.
: July 2, 1798. Charges against
Erench passengers on ship Melpomene
destitute of foundation ; they are to be
allowed to land. 9, 4.
; Mifflin, Gen. Thomas, suspicions of his
I endeavoring to supplant Washington,
and injudicious behavior of Congress in
regard to him (R. H. Harrison), 33,
180 ; his action as Speaker of the House
of Assembly in regard to the 19 seceding
i members, 1787 (P. Johnston), 57,
304.
i Milan Decree, 1807 (T. Williams), 28,
206 ; (T. Truxtun), 214, 216 ; obser-
vations on, 47, 9 ; 52, 288, 306 ; Napo-
leon's proclamation confirming, 54, 328.
i'Mildew in grain, remarks on (R. Peters),
29, 133 ; to, 14, 246 ; (G. W. Eeather-
stonhaugh), 32, 221 ; to, 16, 127.
Miles, Col. Samuel, of Pennsylvania,
1740-1805. Aug. 27, 1780. Receipt
for 38,400, the price of a bay mare sold
by him to Col. P. 56, 206.
' — - Nov. 6, 1782. Mrs. Pickering's
critical condition ; her patience, and
I desire to see Col. P. 40, 58.
Nov. 22, 1788. Returns of election
of Justices of Peace in Luzerne County
incomplete ; Council declines to act ; the
purpose will be served by appointing
Mr. Murray a Justice of the Court of
Common Pleas ; hopes for the establish-
I ment of peace in the County. 58, 154.
Jan. 3, 1789. Request for returns
1 of elections ; inquiry concerning Stephen
Jenkins; elections of Federal represen-
tatives. 58, 162.
Miles, Col. SamueL Nov. 15, 1788. Elec-
tions for Justices of the Peace in 2d
district of Luzerne County ; Mr. Mur-
ray and Major Myers ; reasons for pre-
ferring Mr. Murray; a case in which
the right of Council to prefer the second
in votes ought to be exercised. 58,
150.
Miles, Samuel, et al., Committee of
Correspondence of Pennsylvania.
Sept. 11, 1788. Request that Col. P.
will use his influence and be on his
guard in assisting elections, in the inter-
est of good government. 19, 142.
Miles, Col. Samuel, notes made on his
accounts. 56, 313.'
Military Countryman, A. Jan. 27,
1772. Letter [attributed by O. Pick-
ering to Gen. W. Heath] to the Boston
Gazette, on the expediency of military
preparation and drill. 33, 9 [copy].
Military despotism, impossibility of, after
the Revolution. 52, 135.
Military establishment of the XJ. S.,
Thoughts on the (G. Washington), 5,
292 ; peace establishment (/. C. Cal-
houn), 15, 237 ; provisional peace estab-
lishment (A. Hamilton), 6, 265 ; bill for
appropriation for, Jan. 20, 1809, 54,
209 ; plan for peace establishment, 1818,
55, 328-337.
Military rank, principles of, in forming a
new army (<9. Washington), 9, 264 ;
(/. Adams), 298 ; (B. Goodhue), 302,
382; (G. Cabot), 23, 162.
Military supplies, Gen. Hamilton's plan
for providing and issuing. 25, 49.
Militia, plan for an efficient system of (T.
Cogswell), 19, 313; uselessness of,
against Erench veterans (/. C. Mount-
Jlorence), 8, 539; constitutional power
of the President to call out State, 50,
237; (C. Strong), 15, 84; (A. Hamil-
ton), 19, 296 ; in regard to the military
peace establishment (J. C. Calhoun),
31, 345 ; to, 15, 238 ; plan of a militia
system (/. Lloyd), 15, 293 ; plan of E.
Gerry for, 53, 202 ; notes on Giles's
bill for drafting, to form an army, Nov.
5, 1814, 55, 61, 74; explanatory amend-
ment to the Constitution relating to,
1815, 298 ; circular from Secretary of
War (J. Barbour), asking for informa-
tion on, 1826, 32, 225 ; opinion on (J.
Lowell), 281; to, 16, 179; (W. H.
Sumner j, 16, 150; (/. Barbour), 156;
(C. F. Mercer), 205.
Miller, Col. Abraham. May 3, 1790.
Mr. Ebenezer Bowman's debt to Col.
M. 58, 274.
Miller, Judge, [Henry], 1751-1824, op-
position in Congress to his appointment
as Secretary of the Mississippi Territory
(G. Mathews). 8, 427.
328
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Miller, Joseph J., letter of recommendation
(R. King). 8, 414.
Miller, Phineas. Feb. 1, 1795. Re-
quest for voucher of payment of Gen.
Greene's bond to the U. S. 41, 188.
Miller, Rev. Samuel, D.D., 1769-1850.
Nov. 29, 1797. Asking assistance in
obtaining materials from Holland for a
History of New York. 21, 366.
Nov. 15, 1799. In regard to Mr.
Murray's exertions to obtain material
for Dr. M.'s History of New York. 25,
282.
Miller, Rev. Samuel. Dec. 7, 1797. En-
closing letter to W. V. Murray in regard
to obtaining material in Holland for a
History of New York. 7, 522.
Miller, Rev. Samuel, D.D., his request for
historical materials {W. V. Murray), 7,
516; notes on his letters against Unita-
rians, 50, 181.
Miller, William James, U. S. Consul at Cal-
cutta. Oct. 28, 1799. An essential
service rendered to the U. S. by Mr.
M.'s promptness in obtaining a supply
of saltpetre. 12, 293.
Dec. 23, 1799. Approval of Mr.
M.'s discretion in certain cases ; at-
tempts at an understanding with Great
Britain on the subject of seamen; ap-
proval of conduct of officers of armed
ship Martha. 12, 508.
Miller, William James, recommendations
of, for U. S. Consul at Calcutta {G.
Washington) . 36, 23.
Millet, Joseph, servant of Col. P. May
13, 1780. Receipt for bills of exchange,
warrants, and money, entrusted to him
to be carried from Philadelphia to
Boston. 53, 109.
Millet, observations on (/. H. Skinner).
15, 322.
Mills, Elijah Hunt, of Massachusetts,
1776-1829. Jan. 24, 1820. The Mis-
souri question ; insulting to Maine and
repelled with spirit by the inhabitants at
the risk of postponing their admission ;
Gov. Clinton's recommendation to New
York ; hopes Massachusetts will follow
his example; servile compliment to
Monroe in the Governor's message.
15, 204 [copy].
Peb. 9, 1825. On the bill for sup-
pressing piracy. 16, 11.
Apr. 15, 1826. Thanks for docu-
ments on the Panama mission ; Col. P.
surprised at the pertinacious opposition
to it; Mr. Adams's message exhibits
abundant reason for sending it and is an
excellent State paper; Mr. Everett's
sentiments on slavery dishonorable to
himself and an outrage to the feelings
of New England. 16, 118.
"Minerva," New York (Webster's) (/.
Morton), 6, 366 ; (N. Webster), 367.
Minerva, ship, mulattoes and despatches
seized on board, 1799 (/. Pitcairn),10,
465 ; (/. Adams), 493 ; (C. C. Pinch-
ney), 509 ; {W. Smith), 534 ; (R. King),
622 ; French emissaries expected in, to
incite the blacks to insurrection (H. W.
De Saussure), 24, 53 ; affair probably
greatly exaggerated and misunderstood
(P. Kinloch), 123.
Mining industries, impetus to, given by
the stoppage of importation of copper
from England (R. King). 10, 624.
Minister Extraordinary to Prance, on the
appointment of a, 1796 (G. Washing-
ton). 6, 191.
Mint, Director of the. Dec. 27, 1795. The
President approves of the reduction in
the weight of cents from 8 dwt. 16 gr.
to 7 dwt. , and half cents in proportion.
35, 331.
Mar. 31, 1800. Copper for the
mint; improper to interfere with the
measures of Congress; the bill sus-
pended, because some members doubt
the expediency of keeping up the mint
establishment. 13, 340.
Minturn fy Champlin, of New York. Sept.
24, 1799. Check on Bank of the U. S.
sent to New York in payment of Mr.
Yznardi's bill. 12, 111.
Miolis, Gen. Sextius A. P., an officer of
the American Revolution, respects Amer-
ican property at Leghorn, 1799 (/. Q.
Adams). 12, 177.
Miranda, Gen. Francisco de, of Vene-
zuela, 1756-1816. Mar. 24, 1798. To
President John Adams. In regard to
a project for freeing the Spanish colonies
in South America from the dominion of
Spain ; assistance in men-of-war and
soldiers desired from the U. S. and
Great Britain. 42, 11. [Ad. 8, 569.]
Mar. 19, 1799. Memorial in French
to William Pitt, in regard to a project
for achieving the independence of the
HISTORICAL INDEX.
329
Spanish American colonies, in which he
had been led to expect assistance from
England. 24, 150 [copy].
, Pozo y Sucre, Josef del; and
Salas, Manuel Josef de. Dec. 22,
1797- Articles of agreement for exciting
a revolution in the Spanish American
colonies, with the assistance of Great
Britain and the U. S. 42, 13.
Miranda, Francisco de, his expedition
against the Caraccas, in danger of a
rupture with Spain (T. Eitzsimons),
27, 244 ; President Jefferson suspected
of not being ignorant of the expedition
(J. McHenry), 233.
Mississippi River, relations with Spaniards
on the (D. W. Coxe), 21, 198, 265,
269,287, 320; (T. Coxe), 316; ob-
servations on navigation of, by Amer-
ican vessels (W. E. Hulings), 9, 280 ;
37, 333 ; article in treaty relating to free
navigation of (T. Pinckney), 36, 8 ; (R.
Liston), 37, 93; grant of navigation of,
by the U. S. to England, an obstacle to
the fulfilment by Spain of her treaty (/.
McHenry), 7, 226; (D. W. Coxe), 285;
(J). Humphreys), 395 ; delays and eva-
sions of the Spanish authorities in giving
up the military posts on (/. /. U. Ri-
vardi), 6, 401 ; (/. Q. Adams), 423 ;
(T. Coxe), 7, 356; (C. C. Pinckney),
358; (W. V. Murray), 361; 8, 161;
(W. Sargent), 8, 195 ; (I). Humphreys),
8, 182; (A. Hamilton), 247; {A. Elli-
cott), 255, 301; (D. W. Coxe), 21,
198, 265, 268; (R. King), 37, 181;
(W. Smith), 274^; finally ordered to
be evacuated (D. Humphreys), 8, 326,
358; (A. Ellicott), 382; (C. M. de
Yrujo), 391 ; notes of Mr. Jefferson's
reports and letters on the navigation
of, 53, 248.
"Mississippi or Natchez Territory, insurrec-
tion in, 1797 (W. Smith), 7, 222; (W.
V. Murray), 241 ; (/. Q. Adams), 465
(D.Humphreys), 37, 237; {R. King),
239 ; dissensions in (A. Hutchins), 8
121; (G. Mathews), IW; (A. Ellicott)
128 ; on strengthening militia in (/.
McHenry), 6, 385 ; 7, 366 ; affairs in
(D. W. Coxe), 21, 265, 269; (/. Mc-
Henry), 6, 343; 7, 195, 226, 271 ; {A.
Ellicolf), 6, 345, 411; 7, 133; 8, 382 ;
(J. Adams), 7, 124, 202, 4284; (W.
Smith), 257, 391; (C. C. Pinckney),
319; (D. Humphreys), 395, 498; (W.
Sargent), 10, 32 ; preposterous claim of
Georgia to (A. Campbell), 22, 82;
temporary government of {A. Ellicott),
8, 255; (G. Mathews), 286; (D.
Clarke, Jr.), 25, 326 ; propriety of en-
couraging emigration from the East to,
327; W. Sargent appointed Governor of,
1798 (W. Sargent), 8, 400 ; 37, 301 ; or-
ganization of government (G. Mathews),
8,426; (J.Steele), 434; {W.Sargent),
10, 28 ; seats for (W. Sargent), 8, 476;
propriety of filling offices in, with mili-
tary men (W. McGuire), 9, 90; impor-
tance of a dignified organization of
government of, 23, 84; method of
establishing a mail route to (W. Sar-
gent), 11, 123; presentments of the
grand juries of Adams and Pickering
Counties (W. Sargent), 24, 364;
communication setting forth the condi-
tion and needs of, 1799 ; also a state-
ment of the different titles and claims of
lands in (J. Ross), 25, 167 ; depreciated
value of money in, 1799 (J. Steele), 42,
213; boundary of, to be established (C.
M. de Yrujo), 8, 385, 391 ; immense
expense of running the boundary (A.
Ellicott), 384.
Missouri question, 1820 (C. F. Mercer),
15, 199, 203; (E. H. Mills), 204.
Mitchell, Alexander I., M.D., of
Erankfort, Ky. Oct. 13, 1816. Certi-
ficate in regard to wound of Commodore
Richard Taylor, received in the U. S.
service. 44, 161 [copy].
Mitchell, David Bradie, Governor of
Georgia, 1766-1837. May 4, 1812.
To Don Juan Jose Estrada, Governor of
St. Augustine. Is authorized by the
U. S. government to communicate with
Don Juan in reference to the late trans-
actions in East Elorida, in which the
U. S. forces were used, and to assure
him that these transactions were not
authorized by the U. S. 55, 34 [copy].
. June 16, 1812. To Don Sebastian
Kindilan, Governor of St. Augustine.
Was about to explain the part apparently
taken by the U. S. in the late transac-
tions in East Elorida, when an attack
was made by a party from St. Augustine
on the troops of the U. S. ; Don Sebas-
tian will understand that such an insult
to the honor of the U. S. puts an end
42
330
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Mitchell, David Bradie {continued).
to all explanation on the part of Gov.
M. until satisfactory explanation is made
of the attack, and also to any plan for
withdrawal of the troops ; the responsi-
bility for the consequences of any hostile
acts must rest on Don Sebastian. 55,
36 [copy].
July 6, 1812. To Don Sebastian
Kindilan. Gov. M. is at a loss in what
light to regard Don Sebastian's observa-
tions on the late attack on U. S. troops ;
the troops were occupying the house at
Mossey Creek, and the patriots were
out of gunshot in the rear; Don Sebas-
tian must have been misinformed; his
explanation in direct opposition to facts ;
Gov. M. cannot think of withdrawing
the troops until a satisfactory explana-
tion is made ; the subject of the black
troops in the Spanish service must be
considered ; the U. S. will never tolerate
their remaining in the province; Don
Sebastian will alone be responsible for
the use made of them. 55, 39 [copy].
Mitchell, Capt. Donald Grant, U. S. A.
May 9, 1796. Capt. M. explains his
reasons for wishing to leave the army ;
low standard among officers, incom-
petency of instructors, and no prospect
of service ; solicits another post. 20,
162.
Mitchell, Capt. Donald Grant. Aug. 30,
1797. Enclosing letter for Major Ri-
vardi. 7, 149.
Mitchell, Capt. Donald Grant, proposed
as Aid to Gen. Knox (H. Knox). 9,
137.
Mitchell, John. Apr. 15, 1800. Ap-
plication for U. S. Consulship at Havre.
26, 81.
Mitchell, Stephen Mix, Chief Justice
of Connecticut, 1743-1835. Apr. 3,
1796. Disappointment of Mr. M.'s son,
Capt. Mitchell of the Artillery, at Col.
P.'s retirement from the War Office;
solicits position with one of the Com-
missioners under the British treaty. 41,
275.
Mite kill, Dr. Samuel Latham, of New
York, 1764-1831. Oct. 14, 1799.
Transmitting pamphlet from Mr. Catha-
Ian concerning the quarantine lazaretto
at Marseilles. 12, 175.
Mix, John. May 25, 1782. To Mrs.
Rebecca Pickering. Mrs. P.'s furniture
sent to Philadelphia ; hopes that she is
comfortably situated on the Schuylkill.
40, 19.
Aug., 1782. Arrangement of dra-
goon expresses between headquarters
and Boston. 56, 308.
Jan. 14, 1784. Application for
post of Deputy Quartermaster in the
North. 18, 188.
June 10, 1785. Request for farther
allowance for services. 18, 249.
June 19, 1797. Request for Col.
P.'s influence with the Secretary of War
to procure the loan of a brass cannon for
a model for field pieces for the State of
Connecticut. 21, 153.
July 24, 1797. In regard to the
cannon to be borrowed from Springfield
arsenal for a model. 21, 186.
Mix, John. Aug. 12, 1797. Enclosing
order for brass cannon as model, to be
borrowed from the Springfield arsenal.
7, 70.
Mohawk Indians, J. Hopkinson appointed
to treat with, 1797 (/. Jay), 8, 412 ;
appointment of Judge Smith as Commis-
sioner to treat with, 1798 (J. Jay), 37,
70 ; their claim to be paid for land in
New York (H. Y. Brant) 62, 99; («/!
Brant), 108.
Molina, , of Tunis, his claim on the
U. S. (G. Parsons), 8, 571.
Monck, George, of New Brunswick, N. J.
Nov. 5, 1798. Answer to Mr. M.'s
application for a commission in the army
or navy ; Col. P. cannot encourage any
hope of success; suggests Mr. M.'s
offering his services as a volunteer. 9,
562.
Money, despair and distress in Quarter-
master-General Department for want of,
1780 (President of Congress), 33, 284,
289, 291, 331 (B.Arnold), 287; (G.
Pettit), 296; 1782 (G. Washington),
34, 30.
Money warrants, worthlessness of, 1780
(C. Pettit). 33, 298.
Monmouth, bravery of Continental troops
at (A. Scammell), 17, 198 ; retreat of
the British at (S. Carlton), 200 ; re-
collections of the battle and Gen. Lee
(A. Hoops, 1827), 32, 300, 306 ; 44,
244; estimated loss of the British at,
56, 170.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
331
Mokroe, James, 5th President of the
U. S., 1758-1831. June 24, 1795. To
Dr. G. Logan. Sketch of the present
state of affairs in Erance and her com-
manding position in Europe ; Jay's
treaty of 1794. 41, 227 [copy].
May 12, 1805. Proposition sub-
mitted to the Spanish government as to
a mutual cession of territory in Louis-
iana. 54, 287 [copy].
Apr. 18, 1808. Answer to inquiry
in Col. P.'s letter of Apr. 4, concerning
President Jefferson's statement in regard
to Mr. M.'s and Mr. Pinkney's powers
in making the treaty with Great Britain.
28, 308.
Monroe, James. Sept. 12, 1795. On the
treaty lately ratified between the U. S.
and Great Britain, and on the proper
international relations to be observed
between those countries. 35, 241
[copy ; Wait's Amer. State Pap. 264].
Nov. 23, 1795. Alluding to Col.
P.'s letter of September 12, on the
treaty ; the ideas detailed by Mr. M. are
quite foreign to the views of the U. S.
government ; Col. P. has requested Mr.
Adams to make inquiries concerning
Mr. Parish, Consul at Hamburg. 35,
316 [copy ; Amer. State Papers. Eor.
Pel. 1, 727].
Jan. 1, 1796. Directions for ac-
knowledging the presentation of the
national colors of Erance to the U. S. ;
complaints of Erance against the rati-
fication of the treaty with England are
unfounded ; treaty made by Gen. Wayne
with the Northwest Indians ; outrages
on the Creeks in Georgia. 36, 2 [copy].
June 13, 1796. Complaints of the
Erench Directory regarding Mr. Parish,
Consul at Hamburg ; the President has
determined to make a change ; case of
the Cassius, otherwise Les Jumeaux;
fitted out as a privateer, in Philadelphia;
reproof for Mr. M.'s delay in making
proper representations to the Directory
concerning the treaty with England ;
the President's disapproval. 36, 114
[copy].
July 22, 1796. Complaints of M.
de la Croix, Erench Minister for foreign
affairs ; recapitulation of the case of the
Cassius. 36, 164 [copy].
Aug. 22, 1796. Letters received
from Mr. Monroe; the President's de-
termination to appoint a new Minister
to Erance, and dissatisfaction with Mr.
Monroe ; Gen. C. C. Pinckney ap-
pointed; request to deliver all State
documents. 36, 200 [copy; G. & S.
Am. St. Pap. Eor. Eel. 1, 741].
Sept. 9, 1796. Gen. Pinckney to
be the bearer of letter of recall of Mr.
M., addressed to the Directory ; Gen.
P. particularly charged with the duty of
pressing American claims for spoliations,
on the Erench government; Mr. M.
requested to afford him all possible
information and assistance. 36, 224
[copy; Am. State Papers. Eor. Bel. 1,
742].
July 1, 1797. Acknowledgment of
Mr. M.'s letter, and appointment of time
for an interview. 6, 388.
July 17, 1797. Letters received
from Mr. M. ; Col. P.'s reasons for post-
poning reply ; is unable to comply with
Mr. M.'s unexpected request ; easy to
understand that the President might
have reasons for recalling a foreign Min-
ister without affording grounds for a legal
investigation ; public offices, except the
Judges', at the pleasure of the President.
37, 215 [copy; Hildreth, 2d ser. 2, 98.].
July 24, 1797. Explaining Col.
P.'s delay in answering Mr. M.'s letter.
6, 457.
July 24, 1797. Col. P. declines to
give the reasons for Mr. M.'s recall from
Erance by President Washington. 6,
457 a.
July 25, 1797. It is improper to
attempt any official explanation of the
reasons for Mr. M.'s recall from Erance,
and Col. P. will not venture to do it;
but is perfectly willing to give his indi-
vidual reasons for advising that recall,
if it will afford Mr. M. any gratification.
37, 218 [copy].
Apr. 4, 1808. Inquiry as to the
truth of President Jefferson's statement
with regard to Mr. M.'s conditional
signature of articles in the treaty of
Dec. 31, 1806. 14, 204.
Mar. 12, 1816. Recommendation
to Mr. M. as Secretary of State, signed
by Col. P., Artemas Ward, and 16 other
citizens of Massachusetts and New
Hampshire, of Daniel Webster, as Com-
332
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
?, James {continued).
missioner to settle the Northeast boun-
dary. 15, 109.
Monroe, James, his correspondence with M.
Delacroix, 1796 {G. Washington), 6,
214; (E. Edwards), 20, 336; his
want of tact and discretion in his con-
duct on being recalled (P. Wingate), 37,
109 ; expediency of his recall from
Prance, 1796 (G. Washington), 20,
260; to, 6, 191; (G. Cabot), 20, 344;
(R. King), 36, 208 ; demands reasons
thereof, and is refused (G. Washington),
6, 465 ; letter to Dr. Logan (G. Wash-
ington), 20, 260 ; unbecoming conduct
in ignoring the President at a Fourth
of July dinner at Paris (S. Higginson),
396 ; " if what he has promised does
him no more credit than what he has
given to the public, his friends must be
apprehensive of a recoil " (G. Washing-
ton, 1797), 21, 223 ; questions relative
to his conduct while Minister to Prance
(G. Evans), 42, 175; publishes his
Vindication, 1798 (W. Smith), 37,254;
regarded with contempt by diplomatists
(G. Washington), 262 ; editor's note in the
Gazette Nationale (G. Washington), 262 ;
his correspondence with Bache, of the
Aurora {E. Carrington), 7, 530; excep-
tions taken to his accounts (/. Dawson),
8, 339; propriety of his conduct in
London, 1804 {T. Fitzsimons), 14, 171 ;
(T. Williams), 28, 139; reasons for
supporting him as a Presidential Candi-
date (C. W. Hare), 14, 178 ; his instruc-
tions in 1804 prove that Jefferson was
predetermined against a treaty (J. Mc-
Henry), 29, 92 ; mediocre talents and
intellect of (J. Hopkins), 30, 16;
method taken by Mr. Jefferson to satisfy
him for the rejection of his treaty (J.
Marshall), 16, 87; mediocrity of his
character ; the steps of his accession to
the Presidency traced, 51, 285 ; notes
on his correspondence]with Barlow, 1812,
50, 150 ; notes on his letters from Paris,
1795-96, 53, 268£ ; his correspondence
with Foster on the Little Belt affair, 54,
329 ; on West Florida, 330 ; notes on
his Report on the Berlin and Milan de-
crees, July 12, 1812, 54, 339; Judge
Marshall's opinion on the Report (J.
Marshall), 30, 173.
Montagu, E. W., request for his Rise and
Fall of Ancient Republics (J. Lau-
rance). 17, 245.
Montgars, John. See Armstrong, John.
Montgomery, Capt. Andrew. Dec. 5, 1797.
Instructions for taking schooner Ham-
dullah to Algiers. 7, 510.
Montgomery, John, of Alicante, Spain.
Apr. 9, 1798. Answer to application for
U. S. Consulship at Barcelona. 8,314.
Jan. 15, 1812. In answer to Mr.
M.'s request for assistance in obtaining
a consular position ; if Col. P. knew Mr.
M. to be the fittest person in the world,
his support would only ensure defeat;
recommends Mr. M. to apply to Mr. W.
Gray, or some other admirer of the prin-
ciples and practice of the administra-
tion. 14, 373.
Montgomery, Rev. Joseph, 1733-1794,
petition to the Council of Pennsylvania
against his appointment as Commissioner
in Luzerne County, 1787- 57, 227.
Montgomery, Gen. Richard, statue of, in
New York, 1785 (D. Wolee). 18,
301.
Montgomery, Robert, U. S. Consul at Ali-
cante. Apr. 9, 1798. Cases of captured
vessels ; even if Spain were not bound
by treaty to afford the required protec-
tion to Americans, a regard for her own
sovereignty would seem to have called
for it. 8, 313.
Dec. 20, 1798. In regard to Mr.
M.'s citizenship of the U. S. ; remark
that a citizen of a neutral country, resid-
ing and trading in a country at war,
cannot of right claim exemption as a
neutral. 10, 105.
Montgomery, Robert, defence of his course
with regard to the Sally (T. Eldred).
9, 296.
Montgomery, William. Apr. 21, May
9, 1788. About running the boundary
line of Luzerne County. 19, 127, 129.
May 18, 1791. About barley, peas,
red clover seed, and the settling right
of Mr. William Speedy in Kingston, Pa.
58, 306.
Montgomery, William. Aug. 16, 1787.
With commission from the Council of
Pennsylvania, to examine and confirm
claims to lands in Wyoming. 57, 252.
Montgomery, William, remonstrance o.
certain inhabitants of Luzerne County,
Pa., against his appointment as Commis-
HISTORICAL INDEX.
333
sioner to examine and confirm Connec-
ticut claims, 57, 294; answer to the
protest, 297.
Monthly Magazine, 1798, extract in, from
a notice of R. G. Harper's Dispute
between the TJ. S. and France (W.
Smith). 23, 113.
Monuments to distinguished men. 55,
238.
Monvel, Lieut., a French officer, his resig-
nation to be regretted (67. Washington,
1795). 35, 203.
Moon, superstitions in regard to (/.
Lowell). 15, 251.
Moore, Alfred, of North Carolina, 1755-
1810. Dec. 13, 1799. Notice of Mr.
M.'s appointment as Associate Judge of
the U. S. Supreme Court. 12, 461.
Moore, Henri/, of Alexandria, Ya. Feb.
13, 1799. Thanks for information about
schooner Eliza. 10, 382.
Moore, James, Clerk of Court, Wilmington,
N.C. Sept. 18, 1799. From J. Wagner.
Returning defective alien certificates for
correction. 12, 79.
Moore, Philip, of Baltimore. May 19,
1798. From J. Wagner. With draft
for fees in case of schooner Betsy. 8,
460.
Nov. 1, 1798. Aliens' citizenship
certificates. 9, 550.
May 24, 1799. Erom J. Wagner.
About certificate of naturalization of
Thibaudieres. 11, 145.
Moore, Samuel Feb. 23, 1798. Safe con-
duct. 8, 154.
Moore, Thomas William, British Vice-
Consul in Rhode Island. Sept. 5, 1795.
In consequence of Mr. M.'s improper
and insulting conduct in the case of the
Africa and Capt. Home, the TJ. S. gov-
ernment thinks proper to revoke his
exequatur as Vice-Consul. 35, 233
[copy].
Moore, Dr., Philadelphia. May 18, 1825.
Col. P.'s satisfaction in the approbation
of his friends ; sends copies of his
Review ; calumnies against it. 16, 35.
Moral courage, too much wanting in the
United States, where they suffer knaves
and fools to govern them rather than
risk a daring avowal of opinion (J.
Bristed, 1810). 29, 234.
Moravians, information given by, of inter-
ference of British agents with the Indians
to prevent peace with the U. S., 1793
(J. Heckewelder). 59, 184.
Moreau, Gen. Jean Victor, in Philadelphia,
1806; treated with great attention;
an amiable good man, remarkably plain
in his manners and dress (P. Dickin-
son), 27, 190 ; his visit to New Orleans
considered suspicious (T. Truxtun),
28, 73 ; (J. McHenry), 85.
Moreau de St. Mery, Mederic Louis Iillie.
passport. 9, 139.
Morgan, Gen. Daniel, competent for a
small command (G. Washington), 9,
311 ; his military skill shown at battle
of the Cowpens, 52, 194 ; opinions re-
quested on caveats on land patents filed
by him {C.Lee), 7, 547 ; (/. McHenry),
8, 159.
Moegan, Col. George, of Prospect, N. J.
Feb, 1793. To Col. Alexander McKee,
Crown Agent for Indian affairs. Re-
port of expressions of opinion in the
U. S. Supreme Court, concerning the
suability of States, in case of Indi-
ana proprietors vs. Virginia. 41,
114.
Apr. 21, 1793. In regard to copies
of papers requested by Col. P. for his
mission to the Indians. 59, 67-
Apr. 27, 1793. To Alexander Mc-
Kee. Recommending Col. P. and his
Indian mission to Col. McKee's good
offices; expressions of esteem and
respect. 59, 85.
Apr. 27, 1793. Enclosing letters
to Col. McKee and George White Eyes,
to be delivered at Col. P.'s discretion ;
injurious consequences to the Indian
treaty of Gen. Wayne's march down the
Ohio. 59, 87.
Morgan, Col. George. Nov. 17, 1794. Re-
quest of the Seneca chief called Corn-
planter for payment for services in
accompanying Col. Morgan down the
Mississippi. 62, 106.
Morgan, John, of Prospect, N. J. Apr.
26, 1703. To George M. White Eyes
[an Indian?]. Referring to an old
friendship and earnestly recommending
Col. P. and his associates, Commissioners
for making a treaty, to W.'s friendship
and good offices. 59, 76.
Moriarty, John, as to his appointment as
light keeper at Baker's Island, 1797 (E.
H. Derby). 6, 446.
334
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Morier, , British. Charge d' Affaires,
protests against the U. S. occupation of
West Florida. 54, 295.
Morocco, affairs in, 1797 (/. Simpson). 7,
6631.
Morphy, Michael, U. S. Consul at
Malaga. Mar. 7, 1796. In regard to
forged certificates of English vessels,
sailing under American colors ; certifi-
cates fabricated in Guernsey ; has had
the pleasure of making the ships Fair
American and Endeavour strike their
colors after depriving them of their cer-
tificates. 7, 234.
Morphy, Michael. Apr. 20, 1799. Mr.
M.'s account of expenses for relief of
American seamen ; capture of the In-
surgent by Capt. Truxtun. 10, 602.
Morris, Gouverneur, of New York,
1752-1816. June 13, 1788. To A.
Hamilton. Eloquence of Patrick Henry
in the Virginia Convention; its effect
entirely destroyed by the weight of argu-
ment on the other side. 47, 245 [copy].
Apr. 10, 1792. To A. Hamilton.
Count Woronzow's opinion of the false-
ness and want of integrity of William
Pitt. 47, 246 [copy].
Sept. 19, 1797. Respecting Mr.
J. B. Cutting's claim for relief of im-
pressed seamen. 21, 248.
1799. Memorandum about M.
Eoucault's estate in St. Domingo. 24,
240 [copy].
Feb. 16, 1809. Mr. M. will relate
the substance of a certain conversation
with Mr. Jefferson when he meets Col.
P., but considers it inexpedient to make
use of it. 29, 101.
May 29, 1809. Enclosing letter to
Mr. Duval ; Mr. M. takes notice of the
matter because he apprehends that the
claim on him is an entering wedge for
something against Col. P. ; gives account
of a trick of Amsterdam bankers, by
which Mr. M. was debited with a sum
of money on the Treasury books, while
the bankers had the use of it for several
years. 29, 131.
Jan. 6, 1810. Mr. M. is told that
the President means to send a war mes-
sage, in the hope of strong opposition,
so that he may say he was prevented
from vindicating the country's honor by
Americans acting under British influ-
ence ; suggests silence on the question,
and gives motives to be assigned for
such silence. 29, 218.
— Jan. 24, 1810. Suggesting inquiry
to be made in the Senate as to Napoleon's
order to take, burn, and destroy Amer-
ican ships ; inquiry is calculated to show
the absurdity of using such different
measure with France and with England ;
Mr. M. believes in impeachment [of R.
Smith ?] but it is of no use to proclaim
wrongs without any chance of righting
them. 29, 241.
— Jan. 4, 1811. Mr. M. thinks that
the nature of the propositions made to
President Adams by the Democrats in
1800 was only to support his administra-
tion if elected, and was made through
the Smiths ; views on the West Florida
bill and the best means of meeting it.
29, 366.
— Oct. 17, 1814. Sarcastic remarks
on the negotiations for peace, suggested
by the views of Mr. Wells of the Senate ;
people of the northern and eastern
States are expected to pay the expenses
of two extravagant campaigns, and de-
fend themselves as well as they can;
neither men nor money should be granted
until we are governed by men of sense
and integrity. 30, 296.
— Nov. 1, 1814. Absurdity and in-
consistency of the government proposal
to conquer Canada; and weakness of
administration Federalists. 30, 304.
— Dec. 22, 1814. In answer to Col.
P.'s inquiry regarding the framing of
the Constitution ; that instrument was
written by Mr. M.'s own hand, and he
was too much occupied with the interest
of the country to take notes of what had
been done ; endeavored to make its
phrases as plain and unequivocal as pos-
sible; but what can a history of the
Constitution do toward interpreting its
provisions ? legislative bodies will always
create the power they desire to exercise,
and swear its true intent to be that
which suits their purpose ; the new
U.S. bank a new folly ; the Ghent nego-
tiations ; the enemy's first overture
should have been seized; nothing in it
which touched our honor ; Mr. M. cares
nothing about the actings and doings of
Congress ; his eyes are fixed on a star
HISTORICAL INDEX.
335
in the East which will be the day-spring
of freedom and glory [the Hartford Con-
vention]. 30, 338.
Jan. 23, 1816. Extract from a
letter to a member of Congress on the
plan of a national bank, as proposed by
Mr. Dallas, Secretary of the Treasury.
44, 141 [copy].
Morris, Gouoerneur. May 8, 1799. M.
Eoucault's power of attorney. 11, 56.
Jan. 13, 1810. Mr. Madison's
"war message"; intended to keep up
the popular irritation against Great
Britain; Macon's bill for repealing the
non-intercourse law ; its ultimate object
to establish a more complete Embargo ;
mistaken expectations of statesmen;
our prospect of peace lies in the hope
that Great Britain may distinguish be-
tween the good sense of the nation and
the folly of its rulers. 14, 254.
Oct. 21, 1814. Col. P. gratified to
find his own sentiments corresponding
with Mr. Morris's ; cry of disunion has
no terrors for him, as a separation would
only be temporary ; the Southern States
would seek a re-union and the rights of
both parties would be better established ;
question of submitting to taxation ; dis-
cussion of the peace negotiations at
Ghent. 15, 55.
Morris, Gouverneur, the most accurate of
all eulogists of Washington (/. Pick-
ering, Jr.), 10, 360 ; plea urged by
"William Duane in extenuation of mali-
cious libel on him (E. Bronson), 29, 15.
Mokris, Lewis K, of Springfield, Yt.
Apr. 21, 1799. Inquiries on behalf of
Mr. Joseph Dennie. 24, 232.
June 1, 1799. Enclosing letter from
Mr. Dennie ; congratulations on the
Virginia elections and brighter prospects;
if Erance would declare war against us,
it would be all the better for us. 24,
289.
Morris, Lewis R. Apr. 29, 1799. Col.
P. will be glad to employ Mr. Dennie as
clerk in his office. 10, 644.
Morris, Pvichard, Chief Justice of New
York. July 17, 1788. Warrant for the
apprehension of any of the perpetrators
of the late outrage on Col. P., who may
be found in the State of New York.
58, 58 [copy; Penn. Arch. 11, 340].
Morris, Pvobert, U. S. Superintendent of
Einance, 1734-1806. Apr. 7,1783. In
answer to letter from Col. P. concerning
the settlement of his accounts. 18, 151.
[Bi. 1, 453.]
Apr. 29, 1784. To Thomas Jef-
ferson. Col. P.'s letter to Mr. J. in
regard to contracts for hire of ox-teams
in Massachusetts in 1781 ; explanation
of some parts of it. 40, 132 [copy;
Cong. Pap. 137, Append. 361].
Sept. 30, 1784. Circular letter to
receivers of taxes of States, requesting
that five thousand dollars be paid to Col.
P. by each State. 41, 86 [copy].
June 12, 1791. Mr. M.'s two sons
anxious to be present at the Indian
treaty at Painted Post ; they will be
accompanied by Adam Hoops to survey
the land purchased of Gorham and
Phelps ; Mr. M. has agreed with Gen.
Knox and Col. Hamilton not to make
any proposition to purchase any land at
present ; he only means to claim the pre-
emption right to the country between
the Genesee and Lake Erie ; intended to
be present at the treaty, but now thinks
it better not ; and is glad that Col. P.'s
business at the treaty will close agree-
ably to Mr. M.'s wishes.. 61, 229.
Sept. 23, 1797. Approbation of
Col. P.'s letter to Chev. de Yrujo. 21,
255.
Morris, Robert. Eeb. 22, 1782. Repre-
sentation of pay of officers in Quarter-
master-General department with altera-
tions suggested ; inadequate rations of
superior officers; laborious duties of
forage department. 34, 12 [copy; Old
Cong. Pap. 192, 121].
Apr. 1, 1783. Explanation of the im-
possibility of settling Col. P.'s accounts;
remonstrance against expressions in Mr.
M.'s letter to Mr. Hodgdon. 5, 278.
[Bi. 1, 450.]
Apr. 14, 1783. Acknowledgment
of and thanks for Mr. M.'s letter of
Apr. 7. 5, 283 ; 34, 174. [Bi. 1, 454.]
Nov. 15, 1785. Taxation of non-
resident proprietors of new lands. 5,
344.
Eeb. 25, 1786. In regard to a peti-
tion concerning taxation of non-resident
proprietors of new lands. 5, 3S2.
Sept. 21, 1797. Spanish attempts
to entice awav the Indians, and the
336
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Morris, Robert {continued).
Chevalier de Yrujo's weak and insolent
letter: 7, 205.
Morris, Robert, excellent results from his
plans of finance, 1782 (P. Wing ate),
34, 20 ; his embarrassments from failure
of States to pay their taxes (G. Washing-
ton), 27; his reputed great influence
with President Washington (P. Win-
gate, 1789), 19, 172 ; amounts charged
to Col. P. in his statement of accounts,
35, 334.
Morrison, James, of Lexington, Ky.,
1755-1823. Apr. 4, 1799. In regard
to a printer to publish Laws of the U. S.
in Kentucky. 10, 564.
Morse, Rev. Jedidiah, D.D., 1761-1826.
June 23, 1788. Printed circular asking
for geographical information concerning
Luzerne County, Pa. 40, 252.
July 21, 1796. Questions in regard
to religious and general condition of the
Indians. 20, 283.
Jan. 22, 1799. With copy of
Dr. M.'s Thanksgiving Discourse, with
explanations of the appendix. 24,
29.
Feb. 11, 1799. Thanks for Col.
P.'s Report on French affairs ; a neces-
sary, and, it is to be hoped, an effectual
antidote to the poison in the other docu-
ments ; Dr. M.'s Thanksgiving sermon
to be distributed. 24, 71.
Mar. 20, 1800. Enclosing copy of
Dr. M.'s Discourse on the Death of
Washington ; his feelings occasioned by
a sarcastic paragraph in Fenno's Gazette,
probably written by J. Dennie, in regard
to Dr. M.'s undertaking to write the
life of W. 26,55.
Morton, John, of New York. June 17,
1797. Declining to have acts of Con-
gress printed in New York Advertiser ;
to be published in Webster's New York
Herald. 6, 366.
Aug. 1, 1799. Instructions as U. S.
Consul and Agent at Havana. 11, 519,
523.
Aug. 15, 1799. Mr. Yznardy's
zeal and activity ; his humanity toward
sick seamen ; request to settle accounts.
11, 617.
Nov. 9, 1799. The Governor of
Cuba favorably disposed toward a U. S.
Agent, though a Consul cannot be ac-
cepted; vessels for Havana to be pro-
tected. 12, 322.
Nov. 15, 1799. Neutrals admitted
to trade with Cuba ; vigilance requested
in regard to persons selling or buying
vessels to be used as French privateers
and neutrals engaged in the slave trade.
12, 349.
Apr. 3, 1800. Mr. M.'s letters re-
ceived by U. S. S. Patapsco, Capt.
Geddes ; Patapsco sent to W. I. station.
13, 355.
■ May 2, 1800. Requesting Mr. M.'s
aid in prosecuting claims of M. de
Noailles against merchants in Havana.
13, 447.
Morton, John, appointed Consul at Havana
in place of D. Hawley (/. Adams). 11,
302.
Mouitrie, Col. Alexander. Sept. 14, 1797.
In answer to letter offering a tract of
land to government. 7, 184.
Moultrie, Col. Alexander, on his offer to
convey a tract of land in Georgia to the
U. S. (/. Adams). 7, 108.
Moultrie, Major Gen. William, his distin-
guished services, and reduced circum-
stances ; deeply wounded at the neglect
of the Executive (F. Kinloch). 24,
123.
Mount, Timothy Brinley, assistance given
the American cause in the Revolution
under the mask of a tory. 51, 264.
Mount Pleasant [N. Y.] Register, June 19,
1798, libellous matter in (R. Harison).
8,604.
Mount Vernon, ship, piratically captured
by the Flying Fish (P. A. Adet), 36,
120; (C. M. deYrujo), 175.
Mottntelorence, Major James C. Dec.
24, 1797. Thanks for Col. P.'s friendly
letter ; regret at Gov. Blount's miscon-
duct; assurances of zeal and faithful-
ness; Mr. Pitcairn. 21, 393.
Mar. 10, 1798. Major M.'s com-
mission as Consul-General not yet ar-
rived ; Mr. Skipwith continues to act ;
if the President declines to appoint
Major M., he will take any other service ;
or, in case of war, will return to America
and fight. 22, 72.
July 5, 1799. Extract from a let-
ter to Gen. Pinckney describing the state
of politics in Paris ; universal discontent
with the Directory. 24, 299 [copy].
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337
Mar. 12, 1799. To Gen. Pinckney.
Letters written by Messrs. Barlow and
Skipwith to the Directory, urging that
Lafayette should be sent as Ambassador
to America; effect expected from his
credit and influence in America, by the
Democrats ; strong representations made
by friends of administration, to open
M. de L.'s eyes to the danger of loss of
credit and esteem ; Dupont de Nemours
to sail for America. 24, 337, 339.
Mountflorence, Major James C. Oct. 26,
1797. Gov. Blount's recommendation
a disadvantage ; approval of Major M.'s
appointment as U. S. Consul-General in
France; Mr. Pitcairn. 7, 371, 374.
Oct. 26, 1797. Kecommendations
of Major M. by Gen. Pinckney and Mr.
G. Morris. 7, 373.
Jan. 22, 1798. Recommending Mr.
Donaldson; 8, 75 ; case of E. Vander-
horst, 8, 811.
June 8, 1798. U. S. Consulate at
Paris ; war apparently inevitable. 8,
535.
Mountflorence, Major James C, as U. S.
Consul-General at Paris (C. C. Pinck-
ney), 7, 317; confidence in (W. V.
Murray), 10, 40; obliged to leave
Prance; his activity and faithfulness
(W. V. Murray), 22, 277; doubts as
to his character (C. C. Pinckney), 11,
326, 363 ; doubts combated by testimony
of Gen. Pinckney and Gouverneur
Morris ; sent to Paris to take charge of
consular papers (C. C. Pinckney), 538 ;
appointed attorney of administrator of
Prince de Luxembourg, and substitutes
C. C. Pinckney, 13, 461.
Mower, James B., of New York. July
28, 1818. Inquiry concerning convey-
ance of land from Seneca Indians to
Ebenezer Allen's daughters in 1791,
certified by Col. P. as Commissioner.
31, 251.
Mower, James B. Aug. 5, 1818. In re-
gard to conveyance of land by Seneca
Indians to Ebenezer Allen's children.
15, 162.
Moyes, Dr. Henry, notes on his lectures
on the plan of a rural academy. 53,
171.
Moylan, Col. Stephen, 1734-1811. Dec.
5, 1775. To Committee of Safety of
Salem. Gen. "Washington's request for
their decision in regard to the brig
Kingston Packet, captured on suspicion.
39, 124.
Mozard, Charles Theodore, French Consul
at Boston. Oct. 3, 18, 1799. Enclos-
ing passport for brig Benjamin and
Nancy. 12, 134.
Mozard, Charles Theodore, his dishonest
arguments in case of French prizes (B.
Lincoln), 6, 235 ; alleged insults to him
( — Letombe), 9, 95 ; passports, 96 ;
12, 184, 198.
Mugford, Capt. William, charged with
breaking open Gov. DowdeswelPs let-
ters (W. Gray), 11, 257; his innocence
( — Bowdeswell), 467-
Muhlenberg, Gen. John Peter Gabriel,
1746-1807- Dec. 31, 1787. Deci-
sion of Council of Pennsylvania that a
sufficient number of troops shall be sent
to Tioga to keep order; commissions for
Captain Ross and other officers ; election
for officers of upper battalion set aside ;
charges against Col. Butler rest on too
slight grounds for his removal. 57,
345. [Penn. Arch. 11, 208.]
Aug. 5, 1788. Col. P.'s letter
announcing his release by his captors the
first authentic information received by
the Council ; an express sent to Wilkes-
barre; request for full information;
Continental troops sent to Easton ;
query whether it will be necessary to
establish a military post at Tioga. 58,
81.
Aug. 6, 1788. Notification to the
Council of Pennsylvania that Col. P. has
been released by his captors, and that
the troops ordered for their pursuit will
not be required. 40, 256.
May 22, 1795. Anxiety respecting
charges against Gen. M.'s son. 20, 16.
Muhlenberg, Gen. John Peter Gabriel.
Apr. 5, 1787. On a new road from
Nescopeck Creek to the Lehigh. 5,
405. [Bi. 2, 275.]
June 14, 1788. Report on case of
the conduct of militia officers, in the dis-
orders after Franklin's capture, and on
the complaint of George Smithers against
Justices Nesbitt and Carpenter. 58,
40. [Penn. Arch. 11, 312.]
Aug. 9, 1788. Luzerne County at
present in peace ; all insurgents not
under arrest having fled; information
43
338
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Muhlenberg, Gen. John Peter Gabriel
gathered from depositions of prisoners ;
discontented and murmuring disposition
of the people ; account of the state* of
the County, proving the necessity of
stationing a military force at Tioga.
58, 91. [Penn. Arch. 11, 366.]
Muhlenberg, Lieut., charges of drunken-
ness against (P. Muhlenberg), 20,
16 ; charges greatly exaggerated (J.
Gamble), 41, 218.
Muley Soliman, Sultan of Morocco, pre-
sents for, 1797 (/. Simpson). 7, 426.
Mumford, D. and G., of New York. Aug.
7, 1797. Enclosing letter of recommenda-
tion from Mr. Liston, addressed to the
British commander in St. Domingo. 7,
28.
Munnikhuysen, John, of Baltimore. Oct.
14, 1799. Enclosing instructions to
U. S. Agent at Jamaica to take out
writs of habeas corpus for the release of
American seamen on board H. M. S.
Carnatic. 12, 183.
Murdoch, James, of Schenectady, New
York. Jan. 30, 1809. In regard to the
address to Col. P. from citizens of
Schenectady ; danger to the Union from
the Embargo ; patience and forbearance
of the people ; thanks for speeches of
P., Lloyd, and Hillhouse, and satisfac-
tion at having such men in Congress.
29, 69.
Murdoch, James. Jan. 20, 1809. Col. P.
acknowledges receipt of address from
citizens of Schenectady, on his letter to
Gov. Sullivan; his purpose in writing
the letter ; Mr. Hillhouse's speech on
the Giles bill for enforcing the Embargo.
14, 223.
Murray, Daniel, of Elk Ridge, Md.
Sept. 15, 1825. In regard to Col. P.'s
controversy with Mr. Powell ; regrets
that such a question should take a per-
sonal form, as it then ceases to be useful ;
character of Mr. Powell ; bad effect on
small farmers of the contempt of wealthy
ones for native stock. 32, 165.
Murray, Daniel. Feb. 18, 1823. Mr. H.
Dorsey's affairs ; request to render
assistance to Mr,. B. R. Nichols to realize
property for the benefit of Mr. Dorsey's
daughter. 15, 329.
Sept. 7, 1825. With numbers of
New England Parmer, containing articles
on improvement of cattle, in answer to
J. H. Powell. 16, 62.
Murray, Mrs. J. Sargent, of Boston.
Eeb. 15, Mar. 30, 1815. On gout, and
Gov. W. Sargent's sufferings; hopes it
may be averted from Col. P. ; there are
characters from whom Mrs. M. would
gladly ward off every evil ; inquiry con-
cerning letters for Gov. Sargent. 30,
391, 392.
Murray, John, 8f Son, of New York. Oct
18, 1798. Inexpedient to engage their
ship to bring home crews of armed ves-
sels. 9, 480.
Oct. 21, 1798. Ships to sail for
Algiers immediately ; acceptance of cop-
per, offered by Messrs. M. 9, 502.
Oct. 3, 1799. Respecting decayed
timber on board their ship Hero. 12,
140, 300.
Feb. 11, 1800. About Mediter-
ranean passport for ship Hero. 13,
167.
Murray, "William Vans, of Maryland,
U. S. Minister at the Hague, 1762-1S03.
Jan., 1797. With an extract from Gib-
bon's Miscellanies, on the French gov-
ernment, in relation to the principles of
armed neutrality in 1783. 21, 25.
Sept. 13, 1797- Nothing remark-
able from Paris ; Pichegru accused on
a letter from an emigre ; journalists
seized. 21, 236.
Oct. 13, 1797. To J. McHenry.
Request for an account of the exports
and imports of the U. S. for the year;
Mr. Marshall has brought much in-
formation, but no letter; Mr. Murray
has read Harper's pamphlet [Dispute
between the U. S. and France] with
great pleasure ; a most able man ; Col.
P.'s pamphlet [Letter to Gen. Pinck-
ney ?] well translated into French, is
much read, and considered an able dip-
lomatic work among the corps diplo-
matique. 21, 302.
Dec. 7, 1797. To James McHenry.
Repairs necessary on U. S. government
house at the Hague. 21, 372.
Mar. 8, 1798. Fears of not being
able to find much Dutch material for
Mr. Miller's History of New York ; Gen.
Eustace ordered to quit Holland; he is
a weak enthusiast ; and a valuable source
HISTORICAL INDEX.
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of information if his vanity is worked
upon. 22, 66, 67, 71.
Mar. 18, 1798. Disagreement
among Envoys to France as to returning
home; the object of France to detain
them until peace is made with England ;
Mr. M.'s usefulness absolutely destroyed
in Holland, if his correspondence is made
public. 22, 86.
Mar. 27, 1798. Intimation to Gen.
Pinckney by M. H[auteval] a creature
of Talleyrand, that the Envoys might be
received on the payment of one million
francs. 22, 93.
I May 5, 1798. Gen. Marshall has
sailed for America; Gen. Pinckney at
Montpellier, Mr. Gerry remaining at
Paris; he can do nothing the U. S. will
submit to ; proofs that France fears a
rupture ; revolutions worked by the mere
spirit of change, as in Saxony ; Dutch
officers for U. S. service. 22, 148.
May 19, 1798. Mr. Clement
Humphreys's arrival in Paris ; Mr.
Gerry to return ; quarrel of Gen. Dacu-
dels and M. Delacroix; the General's
plan to overthrow the Directory in Hol-
land; his flight. 22, 164.
June 23, 1798. In deprecation of
Col. P.'s criticisms on Mr. M.'s answer
to Yreede's address to Delacroix, con-
tained in P.'s letter of April 20. 22,
231.
June 29, 1798. Sotin, late French
Minister at Genoa, appointed Consul at
New York ; a dangerous designing man;
another, Gamier, sent to Wilmington;
they can have but one object, to excite
insurrection. 22, 248.
July 2, 1798. Letter received by
Mr. M. from Mr. Gerry, announcing an
official communication from Talleyrand
that everything would be settled agree-
ably ; Talleyrand's vindication ridiculed
in Holland; discovery of the identity of
Y., one of Talleyrand's agents; warning
against persons sent to the U. S., osten-
sibly to treat with the government;
present relation of France to the rest of
Europe ; action in Switzerland and Sar-
dinia ; account of a project by the
moderate party in Holland to overthrow
the French dominion, communicated con-
fidentially to Mr. M. 22, 258.
July 7, 1798. To President Adams.
Requesting that a certain name, men-
tioned in one of his letters, may be kept
secret, as it might be the cause of ruin
to the person. 22, 273.
July 7, 1798. Mr.. Gerry preparing
to leave France in the Sophia ; supposed
that he is to take with him some prop-
ositions; an American vessel con-
demned because her casks were fastened
with British nails. 22, 274.
July 8, 1798. Anxiety of Mr.
Sylvanus Bourne concerning a letter of
his said to be published in the U. S.,
containing expressions too friendly to
France ; Mr. B. a sound and good man,
and a warm friend of the U. S. 22, 276.
July 8, 1798. Major Mountflorence
obliged to leave France ; his embarrass-
ments at leaving so suddenly ; his being
in Col. P.'s confidence used against him
by some of his own countrymen ; hopes
that some appointment may be given
him. 22, 277.
July 14, 1798. To President
Adams. It would be contrary* to the
wishes of the Dutch government that an
Embargo should be laid; Mr. M. begs
that rigorous measures may not be has-
tily applied to that unhappy country.
22, 295.
July 18, 1798. Concerning the
cession of Louisiana to France by Spain,
and the march of a French army through
Spain to attack Portugal ; gives reasons
for supposing the information to be true.
22, 307.
July 20, 1798. To M. Spoors,
Dutch Minister of Marine. Acknowledg-
ing M. S.'s courtesy in regard to Em-
bargo on American ships at Flushing.
24, 36.
July 25, 1798. The substance of
Mr. M.'s despatch about the cession
of Louisiana, and the march of French
troops against Portugal, published in
Porcupine's Gazette ; it is destructive to
a Minister's influence abroad if such
publication is possible. 22, 316.
July 28, 1798. Extracts from
Talleyrand's letter to Mr. Gerry of
24 Messidor [July 12], copied from the
Redacteur. 22, 267.
July 29, 1798. Enclosing extracts
from Talleyrand's letter to Mr. Gerry ;
impression made upon the mind of
340
Murray, William Vans
Europe by the attitude of the U.S.;
Dr. Logan's mission ; France evidently
alarmed; Holland anxious to preserve
peace between the two nations. 22, 326.
July 30, 1798. Sending a correct
copy of Talleyrand's letter to Gerry via
England ; Congress of Rastadt still sit-
ting; indications of peace. 22, 330.
Aug. 6, 1798. Letter in regard to
the ostensible principles and objects of
Dr. Logan's personal mission to France ;
passports from Jefferson and McKean ;
the use to be made of him ; regret for
such ill-timed meddling of individuals.
23, 9.
Aug. 7, 1798. Account of Mr. M.'s
attempt to intercept Dr. Logan ; cordial
assistance of Dutch government ; propo-
sition of Holland to mediate between
the U. S. and France to be declined ;
evident desire for negotiation, induced
by the energy and power of the U. S.
23, 14, 18.
<Aug. 9, 1798. Information from
Paris that a mediation would be accepted
between France and the U. S. ; the U. S.
would take much higher ground in such
case than if the Envoys bad been re-
ceived. 23, 12.
Aug. 13, 1798. Information re-
ceived from Mr. Pitcairn of the arrival
of Mr. B. Hichborn at Hamburg ; proba-
bility of the friend for whom he inquired
being Dr. Logan; Mr. H.'s charac-
ter; indications of peace at Rastadt
increasing, though the whole must
depend on Prussia; report of a battle
between Bonaparte's fleet and Nelson;
Mr. Tazewell, and his conversion from
Jacobinism. 23, 35.
Aug. 13, 1798. Explaining at
length his reasons for taking the respon-
sibility of requesting the arrest of Dr.
Logan ; dangerous character of such
clandestine interference as Dr. L.'s.
23, 37.
Aug. 18, 1798. Prospect of media-
tion of Holland being accepted by
France ; the French solicitous for a
negotiation ; their insolence goes down
before the energy of the U. S. ; a nego-
tiation might be hazarded, if the public
energy would hold out in case of failure.
23, 49.
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
— Aug. 23, 1798. Dutch govern-
ment's offer of mediation published in
newspapers, but officially denied; Tal-
leyrand's official note; the decree of
July 31 respecting privateering dupes
nobody; Dr. Logan. 23, 61.
— Aug. 29, 1798. Holland's proposal
of mediation, only to be considered an
unofficial suggestion; her interests en-
gaged ; Dr. Logan's mission ; his con-
versation and representations ; he should
be considered guilty of treason. 23,
75.
— Aug. 30, 1798. To James Mc-
Henry. Glory acquired in Europe by
the U. S. on account of her firm and
dignified attitude toward France. 29,
409 [copy].
— Sept. 1, 1798. Dr. Logan obtains
permission for the sailing of two vessels
from France, and goes back to America
in one with copies of all that Mr. Gerry
was charged with ; other copies and de-
spatches go in the other; France sin-
cerely alarmed at the prospect in the
U. S. 23, 98, 114.
— Sept. 1, 1798. Account of a con-
versation with M. Pichon, respecting a
farther negotiation with France ; extracts
from letters written from Paris, concern-
ing Dr. Logan. 23, 99.
— Sept. 8, 1798. Enclosing copy of a
letter from Talleyrand to M. Pichon,
Secretary of Legation in Holland ; with
remarks thereon ; the tone of the letter
due to the energetic action of the U. S.,
who could now send a new mission with j
honor. 23, 125.
— Sept. 19, 1798. News of the battle
of the Nile, and important results in
checking French aggression ; opposition
of Turkey to France and probable failure
of the expedition to Egypt ; Congress of
Rastadt, and discord among European
powers ; want of ruling minds and some
common plan of defence ; dignified posi-
tion of the U. S. ; high-handed measures
of France in abolishing the Cisalpine
Constitution ; Dr. Logan disclaims all
desire to meddle in giving information.
23, 148.
— Sept. 19, 1798. Recommendation of
M. Berenger, a cannon-founder of Douai,
who wishes to emigrate to America.
24, 41.
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341
Sept. 23, 1798. To M. Amedee
Pichon, Secretary of the French Lega-
tion at the Hague. Confidential note
demonstrating that France should be
willing to receive any Envoys the Presi-
dent chooses to send. 25, 226.
Sept. 29, 1798. Authentic intel-
ligence of the victory of the Nile, and
the defeat of Bonaparte in Egypt;
Turkey in a state of war with France.
23, 165.
Oct. 2, 1798. News of a severe
check of Bonaparte in Egypt confirmed;
ignorant and impudent article in the
Redacteur; probably from government,
though half denied by the French Sec-
retary of Legation. 23,181.
Oct. 6, 1798. Battle of the Nile ;
total defeat of the French fleet; Russian
fleet passed through the Bosphorus ;
Bonaparte at Cairo, though not in a state
of triumph. 23. 206.
Oct. 12, 1798. Transmitting letter
from Talleyrand to Pichon and from
Pichon to Mr. M. ; with account of
interviews with Pichon and reasons for
consenting to receive letters from him.
25, 219.
Oct. 27, 1798. Insurrection in
Flanders, caused by the requisition of
200,000 men for the French army ;
arrest of French and Flemish emigres,
among others M. de Liancourt. 23,
269.
— Nov. 3, 1798. Mr. M. has sub-
scribed for the Paris Redacteur, which is
deemed at least half official, and for the
Publiciste, for news; encloses an arti-
cle by Mr. S. Bourne; insurrection
in Belgium partially defeated. 23,
285.
— Jan. 8, 1799.. European news;
Rome evacuated by the Neapolitans;
necessity for great energy on the part of
the Emperor ; Congress of Rastadt ;
France's meddling with the point of
indemnities: fatal advantages allowed
her ; disposition of Europe for war nulli-
fied by want of harmony and leaders ;
insurrection in Belgium. 24, 13.
— Jan. 28,1799. The French masters
of Italy ; encloses translation from the
Journal de Francfort of orders relating to
the city of Rome by Gen. Championet ;
" old R.oman practices played off by the
new Romans, to whom Rome is an allied
city!" 24,31,33,42.
— Feb. 8, 1799. Letter alluding to
negotiations with Dutch government
respecting claim of Andrews for
the Wilmington Packet. 24, 55.
— Feb. 12, 1799. Deep impression
made in Holland by the President's
speech and the dignified attitude of the
U. S. ; we could not now retreat with-
out dishonor; anxiety of Holland for
an accommodation ; hopes of obtaining
pay for the Wilmington Packet. 24, 73.
— Feb. 16, 1799. Dutch fleet pre-
paring for some secret expedition ordered
by the French ; reluctance of the Dutch
government; encloses a translation of
an extract from L'Ami des Lois, full of
insolent misrepresentations ; Americans
in Paris of no importance ; Gen. Mack's
flight ; distress of American seamen in
France. 24, 89.
— Mar. 14, 1799. To M. Spoors,
Minister of Batavian Marine. Inform-
ing M. S. of the capture of ship Mary
of Boston by a French privateer, close
to a Dutch battery, and requesting
her restoration, with farther correspon-
dence. 24, 310-325.
— Mar. 24, 1799. European news;
insurrections to be expected everywhere
at the first check of the French arms ;
the higher class of people interested
in maintaining French dominion ; rumor
of the calling in of privateers. 24, 187.
— Mar. 27, 1799. French decree
concerning the role d' equipage; a con-
cession to the force developing in the
U.S.; importance to all Europe of the
firmness of the U. S. ; general European
news. 24, 194.
— Apr. 5, 1799. Seizure and con-
demnation of French privateers by the
Dutch government; regulation forbid-
ding privateering on neutrals ; rumored
victory of the Austrians. 24, 214.
— Apr. 8, 1799. Victory of the Arch-
duke Charles over the French ; its great
importance to European affairs; ship
Mary released by Dutch government and
restored. 24, 217.
— Apr. 13, 1799. On Mr. M.'s nomi-
nation as Envoy to France; highly
honored at serving with Mr. Ellsworth ;
consular letters sent; Major Mount-
342
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Murray, William Vans
florence to take charge of Paris affairs;
more French reverses. 24, 222.
- Apr. 16, 1799. Enclosing copy of
letter from M. Pichon [Talleyrand's
agent] ; shall answer according to Col.
P.'s orders ; blockade of Dutch ports by
the British ; victories of the Archduke
Charles. 24, 228.
Apr. 23, 1799. Great impression
made abroad by Truxtun's capture of
the Insurgent; the President's last
speech unexpected; the U. S. supposed"
to be committed to war ; in a more dig-
nified position to negotiate than ever
before ; what would have been weak
from fear is great from force ; < the
French reverses on the continent ; bad
condition of the military administration ;
discontent of Prench Ministers. 24,
236.
May 5, 1799. To M. de Talley-
rand. Notification of the appointment
of a new Embassy to Prance. 24, 247.
May 10, 1799. Dissolution of the
Congress of Rastadt ; murder of the
Prench Envoys ; conflicting conjectures
as to the murderers ; motion in the
Prench Assembly for 1200 assassins to
murder every crowned head in Europe.
24 253
' May 18, 1799. To M. de Talley-
rand. Answer to T.'s letter; expres-
sions of respect and esteem and the
pleasure it will give him to receive pass-
ports for Paris. 24, 246.
[This letter is severely criticised by
Col. P. in letter of Oct. 4 (12, 141) as
unnecessarily friendly and insincere.]
- — May 19, 1799. Enclosing copy of
letter received from M. de Talleyrand
about the new Embassy to Prance. 24,
248, 261.
May 28, 1799. All things on the
Continent portend a change for the
Prench republic ; reverses in Italy, and
• bitter feeling everywhere against the
Prench ; division between the 500 and
the Directory ; Sieves elected a member
of the latter ; a man of all lengths ;
affairs in Belgium and Holland ; the
best American papers sent by Mr. Van
Polanen and eagerly read by Dutch offi-
cials ; honor paid in his despatches to
U. S. government. 12, 65 ; 24, 244.
June 13, 1799. Mr. Cathalan's
information respecting the quarantine
system at Marseilles. 24, 307.
June 13, 1799. Enclosing copies
of correspondence in case of ship Mary.
24, 309.
June 18, 1799. Farther losses of
the French in. Switzerland ; distraction
and division in Paris ; relief and release
of distressed seamen ; letters to Consuls ;
complaints and threats of a King from
the French army. 24, 332.
June 22, 1799. Boulay de la
Meurthe's book on the causes of the
Revolution in England in Charles I.'s
time ; the author a Royalist ; its recep-
tion in Prance an evidence of the
expectation of a restoration of the
monarchy. 11, 309; 24, 352, 360.
June 26, 1799. Triumph of the
Councils over the Directory at Paris.
42, 172.
July 3, 1799. Complications in
Holland between the government and
representatives of France ; recall of the
French Minister. 25, 10.
July 15, 1799. Candidates for
U. S. Consulships; Mr. Taney, Mr.
Griffith, Mr. John Gregorie ; plea for
Mr. William Vans and his errors ; Major
Mountflorence in danger of being ordered
away from Paris. 25, 104.
"July 20, 1799. Account of the
state of affairs at Paris. 42, 178.
July 23, 1799. Enclosing a copy
of an inflammatory anonymous address,
circulated in Holland, accusing Gen.
Brune and certain other officials of a
design to deliver the country over to
England. 25, 53.
Aug. 12, 1799. Case of the Wil-
mington Packet ; enclosing proclama-
tions of Denmark and Sweden excluding
privateers; military movements in
Europe; defensive measures in Holland;
doubts as to the negotiations with
Prance. 25, 91 ; 26, 191.
Aug. 28, 1799. In answer to Col.
P.'s of July 10 ; Mr. M. has labored
under a great disadvantage, in having
only the Acts of Congress to judge from ;
and must still think that to rest opinions
on any other state of things is hazardous
in the extreme ; all the acts being tem-
porary and limited, looked to a speedy
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343
negotiation, and forbade any permanent
course of proceeding in the Executive ;
limits of the war power of the President ;
reflections on the inconsistency of the
Federal objections to the Embassy to
France when they strenuously supported
Gen. Pinckney's two missions; corres-
pondence with Mr. T. B. Adams on " the
piece" of last month; the situation
afflicting and mortifying to Mr. M., who
stands before his conscience. 26, 23.
Aug. 28, 1799. Attack by the
British on Petten in Holland ; a landing
effected. 25, 120.
Oct. 16, 1799. To M. Yander
Goes, Minister of Exterior Relations in
Holland ; declining to be present at the
celebration of a victory over the English
and Russians. 25, 240.
Oct. 18, 1799. Evacuation of the
Helder by the British and Russians ;
degrading terms accepted by them;
celebration of the capture of their flags ;
Mr. Murray declines to be present;
serious condition of things ; Bonaparte's
arrival in France. 25, 238.
Dec. 1, 1799. In answer to Col.
P.'s letter of Oct. 4 ; Mr. M. defends
himself at great length from criticisms
therein on the too smooth and civil terms
of his dealings with Talleyrand and
Pichon. 25, 296.
Dec. 2, 1799. To J. McHenry.
Defending the tone of Mr. M.'s letters
to Talleyrand which has been unfavor-
ably criticised [by Secretary Pickering ?].
29^ 410 [copy].
Jan. 8, 1800. Enclosing letters from
U. S. Consuls, and Leyden newspapers.
26, 5.
Murray, William Vans. Feb. 22, 1793.
Col. P., as Postmaster-General, suggests
increased allowances to Postmasters.
6,71.
Apr. 6, 1797. Instructions for Mr.
M.'s conduct as Minister to Holland, in
regard to the proposed alteration in the
treaty, the case of the Wilmington
Packet, admission of Consuls into Dutch
colonies, attitude toward the revolu-
tionary government, his salary and pecu-
niary affairs of the U. S. 37, 98 [copy].
- May 24, 1797. Report from the
Leyden Gazette that France would not
allow Holland to receive a U. S. Min-
ister ; Mr. M. may be placed in a dif-
ferent situation from what was at first
intended; advisable to make no plans
for permanent settlement as yet; Mr.
Adams's letters describing the influence
of France in Holland may give offence ;
Mr. M. desired to express regret for the
necessity of publishing them. 37, 167
[copy].
May 27, 1797. The House still
debating on the answer to the President's
speech ; it is expected that the amend-
ments will be rejected and the address
adopted as reported. 37, 168 [copy].
June 12, 1797. Debates in the
House on the President's address ;
grounds of opposition, its expressed ap-
probation of Washington's administra-
tion; opposition on the other side to
amendment intended to satisfy France.
37, 184 [copy].
July 15, 1797. Decision that Mr.
M. should remain Minister to Holland ;
appointment of Messrs. Marshall and
Gerry as Envoys Extraordinary to
France. 6, 414.
Aug. 10, 1797. Gov. William
Blount, and the rumored expedition
against the Spanish possessions. 7,
62.
Sept. 30, 1797. President Adams's
speech, and the unsatisfactory action of
Congress on his defensive measures ;
affairs in France ; the Natchez Territory
and the Chevalier de Yrujo ; letters of
J. Q. Adams concerning the Dutch
Republic. 7, 240.
Oct. 19, 1797. The St. Croix
boundary ; request to obtain Cham-
plain's History of New France, and
L'Escarbot's Voyages, as authority. 7,
345.
Oct. 24, 1797. Rumors of evacua-
tion of Spanish military posts on the
Mississippi. 7, 361.
Nov. 1, 1797- Report of evacua-
tion of Spanish military posts without
foundation. 7, 409.
Nov. 25, 1797- Enclosing the
President's speech at the opening of
Congress, and acknowledging the receipt
of letters. 7, 467-
Dec. 7, 1797. Requests Mr. M.
to obtain in Holland materials for Miller's'
History of New York. 7, 516.
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Murray, William Vans {continued).
Dec. 29, 1797, Apr. 24, 1798.
Request to apply for permission to ex-
port arras from Holland for the State of
Virginia. 7, 670 ; 8, 370.
Feb. 3, 1798. Enclosing letters for
Messrs. Marshall and Gerry, although
they may probably be returning ; the
prospect of negotiation with France in-
auspicious ; nothing has been heard from
the Envoys since they left Holland ;
appropriation for maintaining diplomatic
intercourse disputed in the House. 8,
104.
Feb. 26, 1798. No news as yet
from the U. S. Envoys to France ; report
by a vessel from Malaga that the Direc-
tory refused to receive them ; intelligence
from New Orleans that the Mississippi
forts are to be evacuated, and the
boundary line run. 8, 161.
Feb. 26, 1798. Account of the
disgraceful behavior in the House of
Matthew Lyon of Vermont toward Mr.
Griswold of Connecticut ; his subsequent
severe caning by Mr. G. ; unsuccessful
attempt to expel them both ; twenty days
spent in this disgraceful business. 8,
163.
Mar. 17, 1798. First letter from
Envoys to France received ; no hope of
their reception by the Directory; law
of the Directory for capturing all vessels
carrying British manufactures ; prospect
of return of the Envoys ; Mr. Van Pola-
nen's note on Mr. Adams's letter; as to
a house at the Hague. 37, 275.
Mar. 28, 1798. Enclosing letter for
Envoys to France ; its object their
recall; as there is no prospect of their
being received, it will be necessary
immediately to publish their despatches,
as until the conduct of the French gov-
ernment shall be fully displayed, the
opposition to national measures of de-
fence cannot be overcome ; but we wish
the Envoys safe out of France first. 8,
260.
Mar. 30, 1798. Letters from U. S.
Envoys in France, but only duplicates ;
decree to capture American vessels car-
rying English merchandise ; cession of
Florida and Louisiana by Spain to
France ; motion in the House that the
President be requested to make public
the despatches of the Envoys. 8,
272.
Apr. 4, 1798. Recommending J. F.
Rubod, agent for the owners of the
Wilmington Packet. 8, 304.
Apr. 4, 1798. Enclosing quadru-
plicate letter of recall for the Envoys in
France ; their instructions and despatches
laid before Congress by the President,
Apr. 3, in accordance with a request of
the House ; no advices from the Envoys
since Jan. 8, except a postscript con-
cerning the decree to condemn vessels
carrying British goods. 8, 307.
Apr. 5, 1798. With bills of ex-
change for money due Col. Louis de
Fleury, to be forwarded. 37, 290.
Apr. 10, 1798. Publication of the
instructions and despatches of the Envoys
ordered by Congress ; Mr. Van Polanen's
complaints of J. Q. Adams's letters;
Col. P. regrets that the occasion required
recrimination, but hopes this will close
the subject ; neither party intended to
give offence to the other. 8, 324.
Apr. 20, 1798. With copy of Mr.
Van Polanen's reply to Col. P.'s letter
to him of Apr. 4 [8, 305] ; Col. P. will
write Mr. M. immediately on the subject
of Mr. M.'s reply to President Vreede's
address. 8, 361.
Apr. 20, 1798. Criticisms of Mr.
M.'s answer to President Vreede's ad-
dress to M. Delacroix ; Col. P. doubts
whether any answer at all should have
been made ; either the U. S. was pur-
posely omitted in the address, as a delib-
erate insult, in homage to the French, or
by an inadvertence ; in the former case,
as the address was not intended for the
U.S., no answer was required ; in the
latter, an explanation should have been
asked and obtained, before any answer
was made ; exception taken to the too
flattering and insincere expressions in
Mr. M.'s answer; reasons for avoiding
all expressions except those of the merest
civility in the credentials of the Envoys
to France ; the disposition of the U. S.
government to treat all nations with
sincerity. 8, 362, 366.
Apr. 20, 1798. Mr. M.'s account
of the details of the late revolution in
Holland very interesting ; in case of a
rupture between the U. S. and France,
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the absolute dependence of the Dutch
upon the latter will probably draw them
into the quarrel; unless- they find it more
for their interest to abstain from hostili-
ties; it has not yet been determined
what orders shall be given Mr. M. in
case of a rupture; no news from the
Envoys. 8, 36S.
May 7,1798. Mississippi forts evac-
uated; defensive preparations against
Erance ; the spirit of the people rising
to the occasion ; the Envoys at Paris on
the 7th of March; their patience sur-
passes all imagination. 8, 419.
May 23, 1798. Col. P. doubts the
truth of the information contained in
Mr. M.'s letter No. 35, that Spain will
refuse the demands of Erauce for the
cession of Louisiana, and that an army
shall be allowed to march through Spain
to attack Portugal; the debility and
supineness of one party, and the power
and imperiousness of the other, cause
Col. P. to think Mr. M. may have been
misinformed ; the depredations of French
cruisers have induced Congress to order
the capture of all French armed vessels
on our coasts ; a sloop of war, com-
manded by Capt. Dale, has already
sailed; capture of some of the spring
fleet of merchantmen ; the provisional
army. 8, 491 1> 492.
May 28, 1798. The character of
Gen. J. S. Eustace perfectly well known
in America ; it is too unprincipled to be
relied upon ; his information concerning
the Jacobins may however be useful;
Mr. M.'s endeavors to make an impres-
sion on Gen. S.'s heart, with a view to
his reformation, correspond with the
goodness of Mr. M.'s own. 8, 491 ;
11, 164.
July 9, 1798. Act passed by Con-
gress for the capture of all French armed
vessels within the U. S. jurisdiction ;
French privateer brought in by Capt.
Decatur; all treaties with Erance an-
nulled ; Acts for expelling dangerous
aliens and punishing seditious persons ;
private armed vessels fitting out ; addi-
tions to the army ; Gen. Washington
appointed Commander-in-Chief; letter
of recall enclosed for Mr. Gerry. 9, 24.
July 14, 1798. Act passed for
raising $2,000,000 by a direct tax on
44
houses, lands, and slaves ; exequaturs of
French Consuls revoked; report that
the Sophia, with Mr. C. Humphreys,
messenger, arrived at Havre, and that
Gen. Pinckney, after having been allowed
to take his sick daughter to the south
of France, has been ordered to quit the
Republic ; French refugees from St.
Domingo fast leaving us. 9, 38.
July 15, 1798. With complete
copies of all instructions and despatches
of the Envoys to France, together with
Mr. Gerry's letter to the President;
Gen. Washington accepts the command
of the army. 9, 42.
Dec. 11, 1798. Col. P. has a
large debt to pay to Mr. M. ; a
volume of letters which Col. P. wishes
to review before writing on any public
topic; Mr. M.'s letters to the President
have gone through Col. P.'s hands to
decipher; Mr. M.'s own feelings and
wishes will be the President's inter-
preter for the success of the oppressed
Dutchmen; the President's speech at
the opening of Congress enclosed ; it is
a subject of regret that he held out the
most distant idea of sending another
mission to France; result of the elec-
tions; a circumstance of some conse-
quence that the antis to secure their
election have been obliged to profess
Federalism and support the government ;
Col. P. will use all his endeavors to
serve Major Mountflorence. 10, 39.
Dec. 12, 1798. Satisfactory effect
in Europe of warlike preparations in the
U. S. ; Toussaint's possession of St.
Domingo ; U. S. naval force sent to
the West Indies; Mr. Bourne to be
employed as U. S. Agent in case of a
rupture with Holland. 10, 45.
Dec. 15, 1798. Resignation of Mr.
Skip with as Consul- General in France;
revocation of consular commissions of
Messrs. Fenwick, Cutting, and Vans;
arrangements to be made for U. S.
agencies. 10, 66.
Jan. 7, 1799. Mr. Pitcairn, U. S.
Consul at Hamburg, authorized to pay
Mr. John Mcllenry, who goes to the
Hague as Mr. M.'s secretary, two hun-
dred dollars for his expenses. 10, 170.
Feb. 1, 1799. Offer of the Dutch
government to mediate between the U. S.
346
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Murray, William Vans {continued).
and France declined instantly by the
President; such a proposition farcical,
not to say insulting, considering the
known state of dependence of the Dutch
government ; it can hardly be imagined
that the proposition originated with
them ; copies of Col. P.'s report on Mr.
Gerry's correspondence with Talleyrand
enclosed ; resolutions have passed the
House for building six 74-gun ships and
two dockyards ; probability that Tous-
saint will declare St. Domingo inde-
pendent. 10, 301, 303.
Feb. 5, 1799. Disposition of offi-
cial papers in Mr. Skipwith's hands;
law prohibiting commercial intercourse
with French ports to be modified at the
President's discretion; treaty with the
Cherokees, who cede a million acres to
Tennessee; resolutions of Yirginia and
Kentucky hostile to the government.
10, 338.
Mar. 6, 1799. Information of Mr.
M.'s appointment with Messrs. Ells-
worth and Davie as Envoys to treat
with France, and instructions to notify
the French Minister of Foreign Relations
of the Embassy ; Mr. M. will please to
understand it as the President's opinion,
that no more indirect and unofficial com-
munications should be held with any
persons or agents of France whatever,
on the subjects of difference between the
U. S. and France, who must take the
course above pointed out if she wishes
for a settlement ; " unless the Executive
Directory should prefer sending a Min-
ister Plenipotentiary" [the words in
quotation marks inserted in the hand-
writing of President John Adams]. 10,
445. [Ad. 9, 257; L. & C. Am. St.
Pap. For. Rel. 2, 243.]
Apr. 24, 1799. Recommendation
of Mr. Jacob Ridgeway, of Philadelphia.
10, 630.
Apr. 24, 1799. Request to relieve
American seamen prisoners at Maziers ;
insurrection in Pennsylvania against the
direct tax ; French privateers cleared off
the coast; the Insurgent; regulations
for commerce with St. Domingo. 10,
633.
June 14, 1799. Mr. M.'s remark
that the Dutch government is inde-
fatigable to prevent war between France
and the U.S.; Col. P. can see no suffi-
cient motive for their zeal; there are
worse things than war to be apprehended
by every nation within reach of French
fraternity ; even treaties with France are
terrible; the treaties with Geneva,
Sardinia, Genoa, Rome, and Naples
instanced; the Pentarchy of the Luxem-
bourg must be overturned , before any
safe negotiation can take place with
France. 11,278.
— June 14, 1799. Suggests a different
method of sending duplicate despatches;
Mr. M. has taken a great deal of pains
to convince the Dutch government that
the condemnation of the Wilmington
Packet was unwarrantable; Col. P.
considers that this fact was clearly
established by Mr. M.'s predecessor;
the evasions of the Dutch government
absurd and discreditable ; Col. P. hopes
that all apprehensions of offending the
French will have ceased by this time ;
Mr. Tufts, the U. S. Consul at Surinam,
writes that the authorities refuse to
receive him ; a French Consul refused
at the same time ; it would be better to
waive our own right if we can keep out
the French. 11, 281.
— July 2, 1799. Situation of the
French armies; hopes of the suppres-
sion of the despotism of the Directory;
means of remitting money to Col. de
Cambray and heirs of Col. Gouvion.
11, 199.
— July 10, 1799. In answer to Mr.
M.'s letter of April 23; Col. P. is sorry
to differ from Mr. M. on the two points
mentioned ; the French do not tamely
bear our defiance, and the official and
public gibbetings they have received, not
because they respect our strength, but
because they have too much else on their
hands to trouble themselves about us at
present ; the President's appointment of
a new mission was quite as unexpected
here as in Holland; the fact is, that
every real patriot was thunderstruck;
he did it without the least consultation
with the Cabinet, because he was sure
of their opposition ; Col. P. regrets to be
obliged to make these statements, but is
forced to it by the sentiments expressed
in Mr. M.'s letter; account of the ap-
HISTORICAL INDEX.
347
pointment of the mission, and efforts to
influence the President against nego-
tiation with a government so unprin-
cipled. 11, 407, 411.
— Sept. 4, 1799. Strong representa-
tions to be made to Dutch govern-
ment on the case of the Nautilus ; Mr.
Van Polanen's representations and let-
ter to Lauffen, the Governor of Curacao;
refusals to receive Consuls at Curacao
and Surinam; Talleyrand's assurances
considered by the President satisfactory ;
secret expedition from England to Hol-
land. 12, 5.
— Oct. 4, 1799. Interesting details
in Mr. M.'s letters communicated to the
President ; Col. P. has been for some
time convinced of the impossibility of
upholding in Prance a purely elective
government; a constitutional monarchy
most likely to be permanent; Col. P.
cannot notice without regret Mr. M.'s
letters to Talleyrand on the subject of
the proposed mission to France which
has been uniformly viewed by every
member of the administration and sup-
porter of the government as most dis-
graceful and humiliating ; the strong
expressions of pleasure, perfect respect,
and high esteem in Mr. M.'s letters
entirely misplaced on a man like Talley-
rand ; Mr. M. has constantly and
abundantly lavished the like professions
on Col. P., who can place no value on
them when he sees them also bestowed
on one of those abandoned and hypo-
critical villains of whom France has
produced so plentiful a crop ; in a public
point of view, Mr. M.'s eagerness in
addressing Talleyrand is injurious and
degrading to his country ; Pichon's let-
ters to Mr. M., the object of P.'s being
sent to the Hague, and the means by
which the French government insidi-
ously obtained what they sought, have
been published in the Richmond Ex-
aminer; one published by Talleyrand
himself when the President refused to
make it public. 12, 141, 143.
Oct, 14, 1799. The object of Tal-
leyrand and the Directory in making
overtures to the U. S., to paralyze the
government and disarm our ships;
French reverses in Holland and Italy ;
probable suspension of mission to
France ; surrender of Surinam to the
British. 12, 178.
Oct. 25, 1799. Col P. has vented
his feelings of indignation and distress
on the nomination of new Envoys to
France, in his private letters to Mr. M.,
because he thought it important that
Mr. M. should know the sensations
excited by the measure ; those sensa-
tions shared by all Mr. M.'s friends in
the Cabinet ; Gen. Hamilton, Mr. Cabot
and Mr. Ames ; Mr. Ellsworth absolutely
averse to the mission, but accepted it to
prevent something worse ; account o
attempts made to dissuade President
Adams, and his obstinacy; Cabinet
opinion of Mr. M.'s indiscretion and
President Adams's remark, " That young
man will ruin me." 12, 278.
■ Oct. 26, 1799. In regard to sup-
plies of money for the use of the Envoys
to France. 12, 290.
Mar. 10, 1800. No official news
of arrival of Envoys to France ; farther
enlistments suspended ; frigates begun,
to be completed ; renewal of Act inter-
dicting commercial intercourse ; reports
of government changes in France ; at-
tempt to criminate the President for
delivering up Thomas Nash to the
British ; the attempt defeated ; action of
Capt. Truxtun in the West Indies with
a French frigate; fast sailing of our
ships. 13, 256.
Apr. 9, 1800. Salutary change in
the French government; one class of
our citizens think the First Consul not
a good Republican ; hopes that Amer-
icans may now be satisfied with sober,
real republicanism ; passage of bankrupt
law; new arrangement of the judiciary.
13, 373.
Apr. 11, 1800. Indemnity granted
by the Dutch government in case of
the Wilmington Packet to be paid to
bankers in Amsterdam. 13, 385.
May 8, 1800. Mr. M.'s letter of
Dec. 1 received; Col. P. regrets that
his own letter of Oct. 25 has not yet
been received, and sends extracts from
it; Col. P. has never given any ministerial
opinions against Mr M.'s letters, and
has never conversed on the subject with
any one but Messrs. Wolcott and Mc-
Henry; would be glad to have the
348
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Murray, William Vans {continued).
whole business buried in oblivion. 11,
62, 63.
Murray, William Vans, appointed Minister
to Holland, 1797 (/. Q. Adams), 37,
82; nominated by President Adams
Minister to France (R. King), 10, 394 ;
his nomination negatived by the Senate
(G. Cabot), 417 ; nominated one of three
Commissioners, 417 ; very much tickled
with the appointment of Envoy Extra-
ordinary, even to France (0. Ellsworth),
12, 69 ; his prediction, 1799, that the
French Republic would not last six
months (G. Cabot), 261.
Murray 8f Mumford, of New York. Dec.
11, 1797. In regard to permission to
arm a vessel sailing to the Mediter-
ranean ; nothing can be done at present,
as the subject is now before Congress ;
Col. P. will transmit to the U. S. Com-
missioners the papers in regard to the
condemned ship Commerce, but cannot
encourage Messrs. M. & M. to expect
any redress. 7, 533.
■ Jan. 23, 1800. Messrs. M. & M.'s
claim for passage money of an American
seaman to be paid on presenting the
proper certificates. 13, 115.
Feb. 11, 1800. Remarkable inter-
pretation by the French government of
article 6 of the treaty with Spain, in case
of ship Mary Ann. 13, 169.
Muskets to be purchased in Germany
for U. S., 1798 (/. q. Adams). 8,
484.
Myees, Lawrence. Apr. 25,1787. In-
formation of a plan of certain men of
Tunkhannock to seize Col. P. and Mr.
Hurlbut, and carry them off to prevent
the election. 57, 208.
AND DoRTON, WlLLIAM. Feb. 1,
1787- Oath of allegiance to the State
of Pennsylvania. 57, 107.
and 72 others, of Luzerne County,
Pa. Apr. 21, 1787- Declaration of a
desire that the elections for Justices of
the Peace may be held and the laws of
Pennsylvania be submitted to. 57,
199.
Myers, L., M.D., of Georgetown, S. C.
June 20, 1798. A plan for the cheap
and easy raising of a navy. 22,
227.
Myers, Moses. Jan. 21, 1798. To John
Hollins, Baltimore. Declaration of Capt.
Cochran of the Thetis, that all trade to
Havana is contraband. 22, 15.
jr.
Nails not contraband of war (R. King),
10, 178; 11, 58; (E. Stevens), 438;
made a pretext by British cruisers for
capturing American vessels (R. King),
10, 335 ; 37, 298 ; Mr. Jay's opinion
(J. Jay), 25, 16 ; 11, 388 ; to, 11, 264.
Names, influence of. 46, 427, 453.
Nancrede, Paul Joseph Guerard de,
1760-1841. May 13, 1796. With
prospectus of Bernardin de St. Pierre's
Studies of Nature, translated by Hunter;
requests Col. P.'s influence with the
President to induce him to allow the
work to be dedicated to him. 41, 277.
Nancrede, Paul Joseph Guerard de. May
31, 1796. Mr. N.'s request to be
allowed to dedicate a book to Gen.
Washington ; the President observed to
Col. P. that he had refused so many such
requests that he could not with propriety
grant this one. While the President
must be gratified with every honest ex-
pression of approbation and affection,
the customary style of dedication would
certainly produce a contrary effect ; but
Col. P. imagines that he could not be
displeased with an unauthorized dedica-
tion. 6, 179.
Nancrede, Paul Joseph Guerard de, ac-
count of (G. Washington). 8, 90.
Nancrede, Dr. Nicholas C. Oct. 31, 1814.
Business of John Pickering ; Col. P.
will send Dr. N. $50, on account of
J. P. 15, 57.
Nov. 12, 1814. Encloses bill for
$50. 15, 65.
Nancy, brig, captured by French and
Spanish privateer Buonaparte (/. Sands),
11, 596 ; (D. Humphreys), 627-
Nantucket, large trade between Philadel-
phia and, 1783 (S. Hodgdon). 34, 160.
Napoleon I. Mar. 31, 1811. Proclama-
tion confirming the Berlin and Milan
decrees. 54, 328 [copy].
HISTORICAL INDEX.
349
Napoleon I., report of his being shot in
Egypt believed in London, 1799 (G.
Washington), 10, 427 ; abolishes the
Directory (W. Sargent), 13, 151; his
integrity less to be trusted than his dis-
cernment of his own interest {A. Camp-
bell), 13, 279 ; advantages to him of
restoring the monarchy (A. Campbell),
280 ; the king in an energetic monarchy
(A. Campbell), 13, 280^ ; the Jacobins
confounded by his revolution ( W. Smith),
318 ; different treatment of the "im-
perial corsair " if Washington had been
at the helm (R. Peters), 14, 309 ; his
expressions of satisfaction at P.'s dis-
missal from office (Z. Swift), 29, 151;
remarks on the character of (T. Caze-
nove), 42, 143 ; 46, 380, 387 ; invita-
tion to a celebration in honor of victories
over him, 1814 (E. J. Millard et al),
44, 75 ; observations on his Berlin and
Milan decrees, 47, 9 ; Dr. Channing's
Review of Scott's Life of, 47, 28, 48.
74, 85 ; his crimes, 54, 250 ; his propo-
sition to Great Britain to divide the
U. S, 54, 323 ; John Randolph on, 31,
380; 55, 67.
Nash, Lonson. July 24, 1812. Notifica-
tion of Col. P.'s election as a delegate
from Essex County to a State conven-
tion. 44, 31.
Nash, Thomas, charged with murder on
H. B. M. ship Hermione, 1799 {T.Bee),
11, 209 ; (/. Adams), 37, 419 ; (R.
Liston), 426 ; opinion of Judge Bee that
he should be given up (/. Clarke), 12,
20 ; asserts himself to be Jonathan Rob-
bins of Danbury, Conn. (/. Clarke), 20;
proved to be an Irishman and given up
to the British (W. V. Murray), 13,
259 ; attempt to criminate the President
on account of, 259 ; his offence not
punishable in the U. S. (/. Winchester),
13, 281 ; Judge Winchester's opinion (J.
Winchester), 26, 43 ; case instanced
by Com. Truxtun in his opinion on the
Leopard and Chesapeake affair (T.
Truxttjn), 28, 59; proceedings in Con-
gress in regard to him, Eeb. 7, 1800
[newspaper cutting], 38, 6 ; Mr. Mar-
shall's speech about him (R. King), 11 ;
(/. Winchester), 13, 2S1.
Natchez Territory, anonymous letter, relat-
ing attempts by one Rappilee to inflame
the Indians in, against the U. S. 41, 363.
Natchez or Mississippi Territory. See
Mississippi.
National gratitude, opinions of Hamilton
on. 47, 131.
National honor, remarks on. 55, 87.
National Intelligencer, misrepresentations
and dishonesty of (G. Cabot). 14, 279.
National submission to misrule, on the
duty of. 54, 243.
Nautilus, schooner, captured by a French
privateer under the pirate's flag at
Curacao (R. Van Polanen), 11, 620 ;
strong representations to Dutch govern-
ment concerning (JV. V. Murray), 12,
5 ; Dutch resident's letter to Lauft'en,
Governor of Curacao (B. H. Phillips),
133 ; captors of, to be punished as
pirates (B. H. Phillips), 12, 185.
Navy, Benjamin Stoddert appointed Sec-
retary of, 1798, 8, 467 ; rapid fitting out
of, 1798 (/. Q. Adams), 8, 482 ; service
in, more important, more honorable, and
more popular than the land service (T.
Pickering, Jr.). 11, 294 ; plan for raising
a navy (L. Myers), 22, 227 ; appropri-
ations for, 1802-1805, 54, 102.
Navy Bill, Jan. 23, 1810, Mr. Crawford
and Gen. Smith on. 54, 211.
Nazareth, Pa., Regulations of the Moravian
academy at. 55, 346.
Neal, n! W., of Salem, Mass. July 5,
1823. Thanks, in the name of the com-
mittee of arrangements, for the great
interest which Col. P. imparted to the
celebration of July 4th in Salem, and
asking for a copy of the remarks with
which he accompanied the reading of
the Declaration of Independence. 44,
255.
Negrin, J. J., of Philadelphia. Aug. 10,
1810. Declining to receive the Erench
paper L' Hemisphere. 14, 302.
Negroes, alleged breach of treaty by Great
Britain in carrying away, 1783. 47,
140, 185.
Neill, Thomas. Mar. 21, 1789. To
Tench Francis. Promises useful dis-
coveries relative to the Wyoming affairs,
for a consideration. 58, 180.
Neilson, Col. John, of New Jersey,
1745-1833. Mar. 2, 1787. Col. Freling-
huysen's obligation to John Bennet for
service as express. 19, 93.
Nelson, Jeremiah. Jan. 23, 1818. On
the militia bills ; Gov. Tichenor and Mr.
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Nelson, Jeremiah {continued).
N. both much pleased with Col. P.'s
remarks on them ; Mr. Tucker will send
Col. P. his report. 31, 239.
Dec. 31, 1819. Locust ■ seed
forwarded to Col. P. by sea. 31,
289.
Jan. 27, 1825. In regard to the
volume of the National Intelligencer
desired by Col. P. 44, 281.
Feb. 20, 1825. Register of Con-
gressional Debates to be sent to Boston
by a coasting vessel ; votes of members
of the House of Representatives for
President. 27, 136.
Nelson, Jeremiah. Feb. 9, 1825. Method
of forwarding the National Intelligencer
to Salem; the Presidential election;
Mr. Clay's ambition and its probable
reward. 16, 10.
Nelson, Jeremiah, his speech, Feb. 9,
1812, in favor of increasing the navy.
52, 304.
Nelson, Thomas, District- Attorney of Vir-
ginia. Feb. 11, 1797- Request to
attend the examination of the murderers
of Capt. Peyton before Judge Griffin,
and to ascertain the disposal of the
money which was in Capt. P.'s posses-
sion. 37, 24 [copy].
Sept. 25, 1798. Case of ship Niger,
captured by the Constitution, as a
French vessel ; it is desirable to bring
her to a speedy trial ; Capt. Nicholson's
orders to take from the crew all their
money likely to produce great mischief.
9, 386.
Oct. 2, 1798. Request to hasten
proceedings in trial of the Niger, and to
have a full and explicit statement drawn
up to be laid before the President;
papers proving the Niger to be a regu-
larly commissioned English vessel bound
from Jamaica to Philadelphia, plunder
allowed by Capt. Nicholson, and his
unwarrantable proceedings. 37, 345
[copy].
Oct. 22, 1798. In regard to case
of the Niger ; to Col. P. and to the Sec-
retary of the Navy, it warrants an im-
mediate discharge of the vessel ; Capt.
Nicholson considers her a good prize ;
his rapacity and brutality ; advisable
that the trial should be held and finished
immediately. 37, 359 [copy].
Jan. 18, 1799. Requesting copies
of judgment in case of ship Niger. 10,
244.
Aug. 14, 1799. Request to pros-
ecute Richmond Examiner for all libels
on government. 11, 611.
Neptune, otherwise Nymph, privateer,
captured by the Fair American, of Phila-
delphia, and the Jack, of Salem, letter
in regard to, 1780. 33, 280.
Neptune, flag of truce, seized by British
sloop of war Albicore, 1799 (R. Liston).
11, 79.
Nesbitt, Robert, Superintendent of Mag-
azines at Warwick, N. J. Apr. 12,
1781. Apprehension that it will be im-
possible to make wagoners go through
to West Point with provisions, even on
an impress warrant. 39, 270 [copy;
Wash. Let. 48, 262].
Neutral rights, definition of (R. King,
1808), 28, 375; Azuni on, 53, 266;
observations on ordinance of Louis
XIV., of 1704, relating to, 55, 8.
Neutral vessels, decree of French Commis-
sioner in St. Domingo for the capture
of, 1798 (S. Higginson), 8, 64 ; order
that they shall be treated exactly as
they allow the English to treat them
(R. King), 36, 295 ; trading from one
hostile port to another, liable to con-
demnation (/. Ferrers), 11, 483; re-
marks on E. Randolph's memorial
concerning neutral vessels carrying pro-
visions to France, 52, 349.
New Bedford Mercury, cutting from, in
regard to libel on Col. P. in Baltimore
Whig. 48, 153.
New England, objections of the people of,
to the acquisition of new territory (W.
Sargent). 14, 79.
New England Senators' estimate of Gen.
H. Knox, 1798 (G. Washington). 9,
268.
New Ipswich, N. H., secession talked of
at, rather than war with Great Britain,
1808 (J. Cushing). 28, 261.
New Jersey, account of the evacuation of,
by Sir W. Howe, 1777 (/. Pickering),
5, 49 ; activity of militia of, in harassing
the British, 1778 (R. Peters), 17,173.
New Jersey, ship, case of ( — Letombe),
8, 188; (C. M. de Yrujo), 190; (R.
Liston), 191 ; (Gov. of Porto Rico), 9
28, 30; (Nicklin & Griffith), 27,
HISTORICAL INDEX.
351
247, 253; 43, 76; (S. Hodgdon), 43,
78 ; to, 14, 155; notes of case of, 55,
302.
New North Church, Boston. Jan. 18,
1775. Draught of invitation to be
present at an ecclesiastical council in
Salem. 33, 121.
New Orleans, sketch of the island of, 1798
(0. Pollock), 54, 22 ; American ves-
sels entering under Spanish colors to be
made to pay foreign duties on their
return, 1799 (E. Jones), 11, 118;
duties demanded at, by Spaniards in
violation of the treaty (W. Sargent,
1799), 11, 127; commerce of, harassed
by British cruisers, 1799 (R. King), 11,
57; 12, 137 ; order revoking permission
to neutrals to trade with, revoked by
the Intendant, 1799 (W. E. Hulings),
12, 340; Vice-Consul's exequatur re-
voked (E. Jones), 342; necessity and
right of the US. to have a Consul at
(C. M. de Yrujo), 13, 38 ; remarks on
the trade of the U. S. with, and need of
a custom house for (Anon.), 42, 164 ;
extract of a letter describing dissipation
of society in, 1804, 43, 24; military
operations about, 1814, 1815 (W. Sar-
gent), 30, 340, 342, 358, 366 (M.
Cutler), 368 ; probable consequences
of its capture by the British (J. Hill-
house), 15, 73; (R. Rantoul), 76; (R.
Beverley), 83; (/. Lowell), 89; (if.
Cutler), 38,210; great military talent
displayed by Gen. Jackson at (J. Ran-
dolph), 16', 255; (S. Gardner), 256;
(P. Van Cortlandt), 293.
New York Advertiser of May 26, 1800,
lie in, respecting Col. P.'s removal from
office (R. Harison). 13, 530.
New York Argus, libels in, to be pro-
ceeded against, by U. S. District
Attorney, 1799 (R. Harison). 11, 599.
New York City, embarkation of British
troops from, 1782, and conjectures as
to their destination (/. Pickering), 34,
37 ; the contemplated siege of, 47, 114 ;
yellow fever in, 1798 (R. King), 9,
415.
New York Herald (Webster's), U. S. laws
published in, 1797 (/. Morton), 6, 366;
(N. Webster), 367-
New York Historical Society, Col. P.
elected an honorary member of, 1814
(D. Hosack). 30, 190.
New York Journal, March 15, 1797, para-
graph in, containing a false statement of
expenses of the British treaty (John
Jay). 21, 91.
New York mails, 1792 (S. Baumann), 19,
249 ; to, 6, 58 ; (T. Fitzsimons), 6, 42.
New York militia, zeal and high spirit of,
1779 (F. W. v. Steuben). 17, 271.
New York, State Legislature. Mar.
18, 1788. Act to provide against intru-
sions on unoccupied land. 61, 261
[copy].
New York, State, resolution of the Senate
in regard to additional bounty lands for
New York troops, Mar. 27, 1783, 56,
402 ; memorandum of land purchases
made by Gov. Clinton of the Six Na-
tions, 1785-1790, 61, 158 ; copy of deed
of land from Cayuga Indians, Feb. 25,
1789, 61, 160 ; acts of Legislature for
fortifying the city of New York, 1798
(/. McHenry), 9, 534, 578 ; cession of
islands to the U. S. (/. Jay), 13, 460 ;
(O. Wolcott), 462 ; Federalist majorities
in, 1799 (R. King), 11, 18 ; Democratic
majorities in, 1800 (JV. Smith), 13,
467.
Newbold, Thomas, of New Jersey. Mar.
13, 1810. Directions for making a
plough. 14, 276.
Newburgh, expenses of journey from, to
Philadelphia, Peb., 1781, 56, 227 ; Feb.,
1783, 399.
Newburgh Addresses, copy of, 34, 124;
account of meeting of officers on (S.
Hodgdon), 145 ; read with admiration
in Philadelphia (S. Hodgdon), 40, 84 ;
resolutions passed after the publication
of, 5, 274 ; 34, 133 ; and Armstrong's
authorship (W. Johnson), 32, 131, 153 ;
to, 16, 22, 44 ; (J. Brooks), 32, 17 ;
to, 15, 303 ; (D. Cobb), 32, 183 ; to,
16, 72; {W. Hull), 16, 76; (J. Arm-
strong), 32, 171 ; to, 16, 46 ; (N. Fish),
32, 185 ; to, 16, 73 ; (E. Huntington),
32, 189; to, 16, 79; (J. Thacher),
32, 191 ; to, 16, 81 ; (B. Russell), 16,
90; considerations on, 46, 115, 176,
328 ; 52, 125, 196.
Newburyport, Inhabitants of. Aug.
22, 1774. Vote of a town meeting to
send delegates to meet committees of
other towns in Essex County, to decide
on proper measures to be pursued. 39,
69.
352
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Newburyport Athenaeum (W. B. Banis-
ter). 44, 59.
Newburyport Herald, extract from, respect-
ing Col. P.'s services to his country.
48, 153.
Newhall, Jacob, of Lynn. July, 1775.
Receipts for money paid him for refresh-
ments for militia on their march to
Cambridge. 56, 36, 37.
Newman, Capt. Timothy. Apr. 6, 1797.
In regard to the Crescent frigate building
at Portsmouth for the Dey of Algiers.
41, 324.
May 1, 1797. Account of progress
on frigate Crescent, building at Ports-
mouth ; application for command ; sug-
gestions as to officers. 41, 334.
Newman, Capt. Timothy. Aug. 27, 1797-
Notice of appointment as commander of
frigate Crescent, building for the Dey
of Algiers, and orders to proceed to
Portsmouth, N. H., to superintend her
equipment. 7, 130.
Oct. 5, 1797. In regard to ship-
ping men, supplies, and guns for Alge-
rine frigate Crescent. 7, 266.
Nov. 1, 1797. Wages of crew of,
and provisions for, Algerine frigate. 7,
423.
Dec. 23, 1797. Instructions as to
silver dollars to be shipped on Algerine
frigate. 7, 567.
Dec. 29, 1797. Public and private
instructions as commander of the frigate
Crescent for Algiers. 7, 580, 674.
[Bi. 3, 274, 275.]
Dec. 29,1797. With certificate and
passport for Algerine frigate Crescent.
7, 640.
June 13, 1798. Col. P. has re-
ceived Capt. N.'s letter notifying him
of his return to the U. S., and has sent
orders to Boston to pay Capt. N.'s
portage bill. 8, 555.
Newman, Capt. Timothy, appointment to
command frigate Crescent (T. Thompson),
7, 130, 264; pay and allowances (T.
Thompson), 8, 21 ; his orders to defend
frigate Crescent (T. Williams), 8, 83;
appointed Master Commandant, U. S.
Navy ; superintends sloop-of-war build-
ing at Newburyport, 1799 (T. Williams),
11, 401.
Newnham, Thomas. Aug. 25, 1811.
In regard 1o publishing Col. P.'s Let-
ters to the People of the U. S. 43,
329.
Newport, R. I., Committee of Cor-
respondence in. See Committee op
Correspondence.
Newport, ship, in regard to payment of
freight of her cargo of lumber to Algiers,
1797 (O. Wolcott), 7, 176, 189; (T7.
Bulheley), 224.
Newspaper postage, 1792 (Dunlap's Amer-
ican Advertiser), 35, 13] , 133 ; notice
as to, 132.
Newspapers, folly of, in publishing amount
of money shipped in Crescent frigate to
Algiers, 1797 {R. O'Brien), 8, 39 ; pre-
mature publication in, of the President's
nomination of Envoys to Prance, 1799
(R. King), 10, 447 ; method of publish-
ing U. S. laws in, 1799 {Committee on
Promulgation of Laws), 10, 363; false-
hoods disseminated by opposition, 1799
(/. Bickering, Jr.), 13, 249; lies and
reproaches in, concerning extradition of
Thomas Nash, 1799 (W. V. Murray),
259.
Newton, Thomas, Recorder of Norfolk.
July 31, 1799. Willie Moore, an im-
pressed seaman, ordered to be dis-
charged. 11, 514.
Niagara frontier, minutes of bill for relief
of sufferers on the, 1812-1814. 55, 166.
Nicholas, George, of Kentucky, b. 1755.
His letter to a Priend in Virginia, 23,
374 ; his unprincipled character, " in
his private life a Catiline, and might in
his public be a Robespierre if he had an
. opportunity " (A. Campbell, 1798),
374.
Nicholas, Col. John, of Virginia, 1761-
1819. Account of the affair of Mr.
Jefferson and Col. and Mrs. Walker.
29, 473 [copy].
Nicholas, John. Peb. 16, 1799. Explain-
ing delay in distribution of laws of the
U. S. 10, 389, 390.
Nichols, Benjamin Ropes. July 4, 1824.
Sending copies of letters written to Col.
May and Rev. H Colman, to guard
against misrepresentation. 15, 368.
Dec. 25, 1824. Mr. James T.
Austin proposes to write a life of El-
bridge Gerry, and wishes to consult
Judge Marshall's MS. Journal in Col.
P.'s possession; if Mr. A. can find any-
thing in it to put Mr. G. in a more
HISTORICAL INDEX.
353
favorable light, lie is welcome to do so ;
Col. P. is afraid lie will be disappointed ;
as Col. P. is entirely without confidence
in Mr. Austin, be desires the Journal
may only be examined at Mr. Nichols's
office, and that Mr. N. himself copy
such parts as Mr. A. may designate ;
no passage there which can do honor
to Mr. Gerry. 15, 437, 438.
Jan. 31, 1825. Col. P. is willing,
on Mr. J. T. Austin's explanation, to
allow him to take home Gen. Marshall's
Journal ; but any extracts intended for
publication must be submitted to Gen.
M. 16,7.
Nichols, Col. Francis, 1737-1812. Sept.
12, 1797- Answer to application for
public employment. 7, 178.
Nichols, Col. Francis, his application for
office of Treasurer of the Mint, and ac-
count of him (/. Adams). 7, 180.
Nichols, Ichabod, Salem, 1784-1859. Oct.
15, 1812. Letter from Portsmouth,
N. H., signed An Old Friend, enclosing
a cutting from the New Hampshire
Gazette containing a libel on Col. P.
44, 33.
Nichols, Capt. Nathan, of Salem, Mass.
Feb. 5, 1779. Prize cases yet unde-
cided ; complaint of the part taken by
Gen. Arnold. 5, 134.
Peb. 21, 1779. Claim of Ludwig
~ Kuhn. 5, 135.
1780. Prize accounts. 5, 155.
Oct. 21, 1785. Business and ac-
counts. 5, 377.
Nichols, William, U. S. Marshal in
Pennsylvania, 1754-1804. Sept. 11,
1799. To Judge Peters. Northampton
insurgent prisoners in jail at Norris-
town ; a military guard absolutely neces-
sary; a larger guard than the present
one is desirable. 25, 146.
Nichols, William, U. S. Marshal. Aug.
18, 1798. In regard to the pardon of
Robert Worrall, and the distribution of
the instructions and despatches of the
Envoys to Prance. 9, 197.
Sept. 4, 1798. Cosperet, an escaped
French prisoner. 9, 279.
Dec. 14, 1798. Order for sails and
rigging of corvette Cassius. 10, 57.
Nichols, , recommendation of, as a
teacher (N. Webster, 1786). 19, 27,
54, 64.
Nicholson, John. Apr. 6, 1790. Con-
firming statement of Rev. Dr. Smith
respecting conversation with Col. P.
as to a purchase of Wyoming lands.
58, 268.
Nicholson, John. Apr. 7, 1790. Mr. N.'s
note confirms the already established
character of Dr. Smith ; account of con-
versation between Col. P. and Dr. S. ;
Mr. N. may believe which he pleases;
Col. P. has said more than the question
deserves. 58, 270.
Nicholson, Capt. Samuel, as to his fitness
to command the Constitution (S. Hig-
ginson), 8, 529; his blunder of the
capture of ship Niger (T. Nelson), 9,
386 ; (/. Adams), 37, 342 ; (C. Lee),
343 ; unfavorable opinion of (S. Higgin-
son, 1798), 22, 173, 194; doing better
than was expected, and not so bad after
all (S. Higginson), 206 ; Capt. Trux-
tun's unflattering opinion (T. Trtjxtun),
26, 345 ; his unwarrantable proceedings
in capture of the Niger (T. Nelson), 37,
345; (P. Bond), 347; his rapacity and
brutality; insists on condemnation of
the vessel in the same letter in which
he announces his son's death (T. Nelson),
359.
Nicholson, . Apr. 15, 1800. In re-
gard to expenses of printing the laws of
the U. S. 13, 394.
Nicklin, Philip. May 22, 1798. Provi-
sions for returned seamen at quarantine.
8, 466.
Nicklin & Griffith. Feb. 17, 1806.
With memorial to Congress of the
owners and underwriters of ship New
Jersey; Gen. Armstrong's strangely
cruel and unlooked for conduct. 43,
76.
Mar. 8, 1806. Gen. Armstrong's
conduct with regard to case of ship New
Jersey. 27, 247, 249.
Mar. 10, 1806. With newspaper
containing representation of the case of
the New Jersey, occasioned by Gen.
Armstrong's letter. 27, 253.
Nicoll, Col. Isaac. Feb. 1, 1783. Claim
for damages to a horse. 56, 396,
397.
Nicoll, Leonard D., of New Windsor,
N. Y. June 9, 1787. Begging for pay-
ment of money due him by the U. S.
40, 206.
45
354
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Niger, ship, captured by mistake by Capt.
. Nicholson in the Constitution, 1798
(T. Nelson), 9, 386 ; 10, 244 ; 37, 345,
359; (P. Bond), 9, 401; 37, 347;
(C Griffin), 10, 498 ; (C. Lee), 37,
343 ; (J. Adams), 37, 342 ; parallel case
of the Argonaut (R. King), 11, 477.
Nile, Battle of, 1798, and its influence in
checking French aggression (W. V.
Murray), 23, 148, 181 ; (T. Bulkeley),
176, 202 ; (W. Smith), 294 ; (T. Trow-
bridge), 296 ; opinion of the ignorance
and want of skill of the French Admiral
at (T. Truxtun), 26, 313, 345.
Nivers, Capt. of the Engineers. Jan. 21,
1781. Ox-teams shall be sent to haul
logs for rafts as soon as they can be col-
lected. 33,310. [Wash. Let. 45, 246.]
Noailles, Louis Marie, Vicomte de, claims
of, against merchants in Havana. 13,
447.
Nominations, memoranda of, 1799-1802.
54, 40.
Non-importation covenant, 1774 (Com-
mittee of Correspondence in Bos-
ton), 39, 51, 52 ; (Committee op
Correspondence in Worcester), 54 ;
(Committee of Correspondence in
Falmouth), 57 ; printed forms for, 53,
34, 35.
Non-importation law, against the (B.
Goodhue, 1806), 27, 215 ; (O. Wol-
cott, 1806), 27, 235.
Non-intercourse Bill, (Giles's) 1809 (?),
notes on. 54, 166, 246.
Norris, John, of Salem, Mass., 1748-1808.
Aug. 24, 1798. Account of condemna-
tion of schooner Trial at Guadeloupe
received; afraid no benefit will result
from it, but it is always well for the
government to have abundant proofs of
French piracies. 37, 324 [copy].
Norris, Edward, of Salem, Mass. May
14, 1781. Prize Betsy taken by a
Salem privateer; request to procure
prize money. 18, 93 [copy] ; 39, 287.
North, Frederick, Lord, Dr. Franklin's
proposition to him that Dr. F. should
be made one of the Lords of Trade (C.
Gore). 32, 279.
North, George. Sept. 20, 1798. Cannon
for U. S. contracted for with private
individuals. 9, 360.
North, Col. William, 1755-1836, recom-
mended for Secretary of War, 1795 (A.
Hamilton), 6, 153 ; for Adjutant- General,
1798 (G. Washington), 9, 269.
North American Review, Editor of. Jan.
5, 1827. Observations on Judge John-
son's account of the battle of German-
town in his Life of Gen. Greene. 51,
17. [38, 313, newspaper cutting Na-
tional Intelligencer, Jan. 27, 182 7-]
North Carolina, Anti-Gallican sentiment
in, 1798 (J. Iredell), 23, 344; in re-
gard to Col. P.'s lands in (G. Shober),
11, 341 ; 13, 568 ; 15, 59 ; (P. Browne),
15, 26, 69 ; (D. Cameron), 70.
North-West Territory, seals for (W. Sar-
gent), 12, 296 ; divided into two, 1799
(W. Smith), 13, 482.
Northampton County, Penn., insurrection
in, 1799 {R. King), 10, 477, 548 ; (H.
Andrews), 481 ; (S. Sitgreaves), 520, 544;
(W. Smith), 550; (/. Adams), 565;
12, 362 ; (S. Preston), 24, 192 ; mili-
tary force sent to (J. Adams), 10, 565 ;
(W. Smith), 572; insurrection sup-
pressed (D. Humphreys), 10, 587; (W.
Smith), 572; absurd stories told in-
surgents (W. Smith), 572 ; trial of insur-
gents (R. King), 11, 19 ; sentenced to
death (D. Humphreys), 13, 478 ; par-
doned through influence of Gov. McKean
(W. Smith), 541 ; President Adams's
course in pardoning (W. Smith), 541;
only to be accounted for by a coalition
with Jefferson (/. Pickering, Jr.), 543.
Northumberland County, Penn., taxes on
lands in (S. Hodgdon). 1, 203.
Norton, Col. Beriah. Apr. 26, 1800. Col.
N.'s letter received and returned ; Col.
P. does not choose to have such a letter
in his possession ; an insult to any man
to be offered a bribe for what is his offi-
cial duty ; Col. Norton's business will
be taken up at the proper time. 13,
427.
Norton, Col. Beriah, his claim on Great
Britain as agent of the inhabitants of
Martha's Yineyard for supplies fur-
nished British troops in the Revolution
(J. Wagner). 26, 201.
Nourse, Joseph, Register of the Treasury,
1754-1841. June 13, 1781. To S.
Hodgdon. Recommendation of Mr. N.'s
brother, James Nourse, as clerk to Col.
P. 39, 301.
Jan. 13, 1792. Mr. N. informs
Col. P. that certain estimates lodged by
HISTORICAL INDEX.
355
him with Mr. R. Morris are not to be
found in the office of the Register of the
Treasury. 41, 40.
Aug. 22, 1797. Sum due Gen.
Kosciuszko at the U. S.Treasury . 21, 217.
June 30, 1798. To J. McIIenry.
Recommendation of Col. John Bull for
post of Superintendent of U. S. Arsenal
at Harper's Ferry. 22, 254.
June 30, 1798. Sending copy of
his letter to the Secretary of War con-
cerning Col. Bull, and farther recom-
mendation. 22, 255.
Apr. 25, 1816. With his memorial
to Congress for an increase of compensa-
tion on account of the extra labor of
countersigning Treasury notes. 44,
153.
Nouvelles Politiques de Leyde, Aug. 28,
31, 1798. Nos. 32, 33, containing ref-
erences to U. S. affairs, debates in Con-
gress, Mr. Gerry, Dr. Logan, European
news, etc. 23, 41, 68.
Nova Scotia, former jurisdiction of Massa-
chusetts over, 55, 87.
o.
Oakley, Thomas Jackson, of New York,
1783-1857, his speech denying the power
of Congress to appropriate money for
internal improvements, 1828 (/. Mar-
shall). 16, 250.
Oars, ash, order for, for the Dey of Al-
giers (T. Thompson). 13, 80.
Obeal. See Abeele.
O'Brien, Capt. Richard, U. S. Consul-
General for Barbary States, 1758-1824.
Aug. 30, 1805. In regard to payment
of his salary as Consul-General by the
U. S., during the time of his detention
at Algiers on public service. 27, 140.
Dec. 25, 1815. Observations on
the late dealings of the U. S. govern-
ment with the Barbary States ; with
ideas relative to a main-mast for the ship
United States and the ship Pennsylvania.
44, 129, 131.
O'Brien, Capt. Richard. Dec 29, 1797.
Instructions as to care and disposal
of money shipped on frigate Crescent
for Algiers, 7, 577; special instructions
as U. S. Consul-General, 664.
Jan. 1, 1798. Instructions for
depositing money at Gibraltar. 8, 1.
Jan. 11, 1798. Directions to leave
a part of the money shipped on frigate
Crescent at Portsmouth, N. H. ; folly
of printers in publishing an account of
the money in the newspapers, 8, 38 ;
encloses a cipher for correspondence,
40.
July 28, 1798. Illness of the Dey
of Algiers ; armed vessels building for
Algiers; the Hamdullah's captain and
Capt. Newman returned ; American ves-
sels armed and French privateers cap-
tured ; instructions and despatches of
the Envoys important for history. 9,
116.
Nov. 10, 1798. Sailing of ships for
Algiers delayed by want of cannon
foundries, and yellow fever ; ravages of
fever in Philadelphia. 9, 625.
Dec. 21, 1798. Sailing of Algerine
vessels ; claims on and heavy expenses
of the U. S. on account of Algiers;
instructions in regard to Tunis and
Tripoli. 10, 117.
Jan. 15, 1800. Polacre Dey not
"worth sending back to Algiers ; brig
Sophia to be sent instead; concerning
stores, guns, timber, etc., for the Dey;
delay of ship Hero ; Mr. Donaldson's
misfortunes. 13, 73.
Sept. 16, 1805. In regard to Capt.
O'Brien's claim for payment of his pas-
sage from Algiers to the U. S. ; reasons
for considering the claim perfectly just ;
but Col. P.'s ideas will do Capt. O'Brien
no good with the administration. 14,
128.
O'Brien, Capt. Richard, his appointment
as Consul-General {O. Wolcoti), 7, 275,
322,573; {T.Francis), 458,572; (T.
Thompson), 549 ; (T. Newman), 567,
674 ; (D. Humphreys), 650 ; (W. Smith),
(P. R. Balton), 673 ; (/. Gavino),
list of papers delivered to him, 8,
cipher for correspondence given
8, 40 ; high character of (T. Wil-
8, 83 ; does away with stipula-
tions for naval and military stores for
Dey of Algiers (/. Adams), 11, 132.
659
677
22;
him,
356
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
O'Brien, Richard; ~Eaton, William; and
Cathcart, James Leander, U. S. Consuls.
Dec. 18, 1798. Instructions for con-
cluding a treaty with Tunis. 10, 79.
Occum, Samson, Indian preacher, 1723-
1792, in regard to his inoculation for
small-pox (N. Whitaker), 39, 22; divi-
sions among Indians fomented by him ;
his prejudice against the whites (S.
Kirkland), 62, 48.
" Odia in longum jaciens, quae reconderet,
auctaque promeret"; the saying of
Tacitus quoted with regard to President
Adams (T. Williams). 13, 516.
Odiorne, , copy of declaration in re-
gard to Col. P.'s complicity in Gov.
Blount's plot, 1797- 7, 101.
Odiorne, , account of him, and his
false statements concerning Col. P. (W.
R. Boote), 7, 102; (W.Eaton), 196.
Odlin, Capt. Peter. Mar. 9, 20, 1798.
Account of the capture of his vessel, the
Friendship, by the British. 8, 197, 225.
Officers, actions begun against, for public
debts, 1781 (President of Congress), 33,
335 ; 34, 15 ; bill to suspend actions
thrown out in New York Legislature
(P. Schuyler), 40, 22 ; list of general
and field officers, 1783, 56, 404, 405 ;
dignified conduct of returned Revolu-
tionary (N. P. Sargeant), 18, 195 ;
list of, on Quartermaster's duty at posts
in New York, 1783 (G. Washington), 5,
273.
Ogden, Col. Aaron, of New Jersey,
1756-1839. July 23, 1807- To Gen.
H. Dearborn, Secretary of War. Letter
recommending M. Dubuc de Marentille.
43, 126 [copy].
Oghneyanka, Peter, alias Beechtree,
and others, Oneida Chiefs. Jan. ]5,
1793, Lease of land to Peter Smith.
62, 75.
May 14, 1793. Complaint of inter-
' ference with surveyors of Peter Smith,
to whom the Oneidas had leased land,
.by Col. Hanyery. 62, 67.
Jan. 29, 1794. Complaint against
Rev. Mr. Kirkland for unfaithfulness
and neglect. 62, 82.
Ogle, Benjamin, Governor oj Maryland,
1746-1808. Dec. 5, 1799. Notification
of forwarding of Acts of Congress. 12,
423.
UHara, Gen. Charles, Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor of Gibraltar, 1730-1802. Jan. 2,
1798. Request to allow money to be
lodged at Gibraltar. 8, 20.
Ohio, supposed design of British agents to
secure that region for Canada (J. Hecke-
welder), 59, 184 ; new State to be
settled by army officers and soldiers,
1783 (M. Hazen), 18, 157 ; (A. Dtjn-
scomb), 180; (S. Hodgdon), 34, 170;
plans and propositions for, 34, 172; 53,
134, 146, 147; petition in regard to,
148.
Ohio River, Heckewelder's estimate of
settlers north of the, 1793, 59, 31 ; In-
• dians insist on the, for a boundary, 208,
209.
Old Point Comfort, land at, ceded by Vir-
ginia for a lighthouse, 1798 (/. Wood).
9, 398.
Olive Branch, ship, captured by the Flying
Pish, 1793 (A. Vasse), 10,' 54 ; to, 9,
545 ; captured with Gen. I. Allen and a
cargo of arms, 1797 (R. King), 37, 103 ;
representations concerning, 1805 (I.
Allen), 43, 42; (7. Tichenor), 37,91;
(A. Ellicott), 222.
Oliver, Andrew, Jr., 1731-1799. Mar.
11, 1775. Concerning Mr. O.'s personal
attendance at muster. 5, 20. [Bi. 2, 3.]
Mar. 13, 1775. Explaining his
acceptance and resignation of the office
of Mandamus Councillor. 39, 104.
Oliver, Andrew, Jr. July 8, 1772. Ap-
plication for the office of Clerk of
Common Pleas. 5, 1. [Bi. 1, 52.]
Mar. 13, 1775. Mr. O.'s attendance
at muster not required. 5, 21. [Bi.
2, 4.]
Oliver, Dr. Benjamin Lynde, 1788-1843.
Oct. 28, 1826. Account of Dr. Joseph
Orne. 16, 159.
Oliver, Robert, of Baltimore. Jan. 4, 24,
1798. About appointment of Mr. Yates
as U. S. Consul at Jacmel and Aux
Cayes. 8, 27, 82.
June 1, 1798. Appeals in case of
captured vessels. 8, 508.
July 23, 1799. In regard to anon-
ymous letter concerning the mistake of
Dr. Stevens as to opening the ports of
St. Domingo, and giving account of
measures taken to correct the mistake.
11, 478.
Oliver, Robert, cases of his ships Voluptas
and Blenheim (R. King). 11, 44.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
357
Olney, George, Receiver of Taxes of
Rhode Island. Oct. 30, 1785. Has no
money to pay Col. P.'s drafts. 18,
293.
Olney, George. Oct. 15, 1784. Order for
money to be paid S. Hodgdon. 34,
301.
Olney, Henry P., recommended for U. S.
Consul at Aux Cayes, 1797 (/. Mc-
Henry). 7, 248.
Olney, Col. Jeremiah, Collector of Prov-
idence, 1750-1812. Sept. 26, 1796. To
President Washington. Recommending
Benjamin Bourne as District Judge for
Rhode Island. 20, 392.
Olney, Jeremiah. May 16, 1799. Origi-
nals, not copies, of • applications for
private armed vessels to be sent to the
Secretary of State. 11, 93.
July 18, 1799. Circulars to be
given to vessels clearing for St. Domingo,
on account of the mistake about date of
opening the ports. 11, 450.
0'31ealy, Michael, of Philadelphia. June
5, 1797. Request for iuformation in
regard to Americans engaged in fitting
out French privateers. 6, 329.
Oneida Indians. Mar. 15, 1798. Recom-
mendations for their benefit; plea for
a little land for the Tuscaroras. 8, 208.
[Bi. 3, 266.]
Oneida Indians, account of conferences
with, 1794, 60, 217 ; their complaints of
being cheated of their land, 220 ; Col.
P.'s answer showing them their own
foolish bargains, 223 ; extracts from
papers sent by the State of New York
to, in answer to their complaints, 61,
159 ; promises made them in 1781, 62,
31 ; lease of land given by them to
Peter Penet not valid (P. Penei), 42 ;
claims under Penet' s lease (S. Kirk-
land), 57; their disappointment with
their treatment by Congress (S. Kirk-
land), 54 ; land leased by them to Peter
Smith (Peter Oghneyanka), 67 ; rep-
resentation of their schoolmaster in
regard to one Wemple, a blacksmith and
carpenter, 70; copy of lease to Peter
Smith, 75 ; complaint of chiefs against
Rev. Mr. Kirkland for unfaithfulness
(Peter Oghneyanka), 82; their regu-
lations for the occupation of land, 111;
messages sent them by British agents,
to withdraw their allegiance from the
U. S. (S. Kirkland), 119 ; the Kanagh-
solage Creek as boundary of their land
(S. Kirkland), 121 ; account of losses
sustained by them in consequence of
their attachment to the U. S. in the
Revolution, 157-166 ; provision pro-
posed for them, 174, 196 ; speech of Gov.
Clinton in regard to their land reserva-
tion, 208 ; copy of treaty with, Dec 2,
1794, 209|; 'petition to New York
Legislature to confirm a grant of land
to one Yan Aps unlawful and rejected
(J. Watson), 62, 218 ; to, 216 ; ob-
servations on the method of executing
treaty with them (S. Kirkland), 221 ;
speech made them by Samuel Lewis on
paying them five thousand dollars in full
of all demands, 231 ; petition of chiefs
for gristmills and a meeting-house, 256 ;
instructions for treaty with, 1798 (/.
Hopkinson), 8, 405 ; (/. Jay), 412.
Onis, Luis, Chevalier de, Spanish Minister
to the U. S. Mar. 27, 1814. Enclosing
a copy of the Constitution of Spain
translated into English, with expres-
sions of respect and esteem. 30, 255.
June 10, 1814. Thanks for Col.
P.'s speech ; has read it with great at-
tention and interest ; sends another copy
of the Spanish Constitution. 30, 282.
Onis, Luis, Chevalier de, memorandum
concerning his instructions from the
Cortes of Spain, about Florida and
Louisiana. 30, 270.
Orders in Council, justifiable (J. Lowell),
30, 134 ; (J. Kent), 274 ; observations
on, 47, 9.
O'Reilly, Major. Nov. 1, 1781. About
effects of officers of Bose's regiment
[British]. 18, 110.
Organ, advantages of, in a church (Rev. J.
Clarke, 1785), 18, 275; observations
on the management of, 55, 338.
Orleans princes, given a free passage to
the U. S., 1797 (— Letombe), 37, 35 ;
certificate of arrival in the Jupiter (S.
Cathaian), 57 ; not desirable that they
should visit the Northwest to fan the
revolutionary flame {W. Sargent), 6,
377.
Orne, Dr. Joseph, of Salem, Mass. Apr.
12, 1774. Letter to the Essex Gazette,
signed Marcellus, in defence of A Lover
of Truth and attacking Dr. Latham.
33, 78.
358
■
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Orne, Dr. Joseph {continued).
Apr. 24, 1774. To N. Goodale.
Dr. Latham and the small-pox contro-
versy in Salem. 5, 10.
Oct. 21, 1777. Enthusiasm of the
militia ; hearty agreement among the
people of Massachusetts ; family news.
17, 39.
Mar. 29, 1778. Dr. O.'s removal
to Salem from Beverly; high price of
provisions; avarice and extortion of
farmers. 17, 120.
Aug. 12, 1778. Prospect of ac-
knowledgment of independence by Great
Britain ; military enthusiasm in Salem
for the Rhode Island expedition. 17,
202.
Sept. 20, 1779. Disastrous result
of the Penobscot expedition; humane
treatment of prisoners by Gen. McLean ;
Capt. Child of Jamaica ; scarcity of
provisions in Boston ; the convention to
frame a Constitution. 17, 293.
Apr. 18, 1780. Corruption of the
times ; Parson McGilchrist ; his charity
and eccentricity. 18, 14.
June, 1782. Weariness of the war ;
destruction of morals, and public dis-
tress, caused by it ; disbelief in a peace ;
losses of merchants ; news of friends ;
Dr. O.'s own domestic happiness. 18,
136. [Bi. 1, 365.]
Oct. 10, 1784. On Col. P.'s many
different avocations ; Dr. O. does not
believe Col. P. will die a merchant; his
probity, not being merely professional
and accommodating, is not the right
sort to make him rich ; illness of Col.
P.'s brother John. 18, 213. [Bi. 1,
498.]
Orne, Dr. Joseph. Apr. 29, 1778. Cor-
ruption and selfish avarice of the people.
5,78.
Aug. 18, 1782. Family and private
affairs. 5, 266.
Orne, Dr. Joseph, character of (E. A.
Holyoke), 32, 237; (£. L. Oliver),
16, 159.
Orthodoxy, question whether its arrogant
spirit comes from the orthodoxy, or the
orthodoxy from the arrogance (/.
Lowell). 31, 28.
Osborne, Henri/, of Augusta, S. C. June
19, 1798. John Shaffer, an impostor.
8, 583.
Osgood, Christopher, Commission as Cap-
tain, 1776. 56, 88.
Osgood, H., and Robert H., of Baltimore.
May 17, 1819. In regard to shipping
cattle from Baltimore to Boston. 15,
168.
Osgood, Samuel, of Massachusetts, 1748-
1813. June 26, 1785. In reference to
office of Treasurer of the U. S. ; it would
give Mr. O. the sincerest pleasure if
Col. P. should be appointed ; an order
of Congress is necessary to enable the
accounts of Ralph Pomeroy to be settled
by the Commissioner of Connecticut;
arrival of Mr. Gardoqui. 18, 253.
Sept. 22, 1791. Recommendation
of Prosper Wetmore for a place in the
Post-office. 19, 213.
Osgood, Samuel. June 16, 1785. Col. P.'s
candidacy for office of Treasurer of the
U. S. 5, 367.
Nov. 30, 1791. Inquiry concerning
Mr. O.'s personal knowledge of Mr.
Hastings, Postmaster of Boston. 6, 44.
Osnaburgs, absurdity of considering them
contraband of war (/. Jay), 11, 264;
{R. King), 37, 298.
Oster [Astor], Jacob, arms imported by,
1797 (/. Sands), 7, 270 ; (R. Liston),
288.
Oswego, N. Y., Commander at. Oct. 22,
1795. Request to care for and forward
a keg of garden seeds for Gov. Simcoe.
6, 144.
Otis, Harrison Gray, 1765-1848. May
27» 1797. Request that search may be
made for commission issued to T. Bolter,
as Captain of Artillery Artificers, in 1777
or 1778. 21,131.
Otis, Harrison Gray. June 30, 1796.
Request that Mr. O. will take legal
measures to prevent the sale of two
British prizes carried into Boston by a
Prench privateer, as being in contra-
vention of the 24th article of the British
treaty; decision of Judge Ellsworth in
Charleston. 36, 142 [copy].
July 12, 1796. Orders issued by
the Treasury to Collectors not to admit
to entry any prizes taken by foreign
privateers ; power of Judges of the
Supreme Court to grant injunctions;
agents of captors to be informed that
sales will be unlawful and themselves
subject to punishment. 36, 149 [copy].
HISTORICAL INDEX.
359
I Jan. 12, 1798. Expenditures of
government for supporting claims for cap-
tured ships, and relief of seamen. 8, 47.
I Dec. 31, 1798. Members of the
Dutch Council of Government at Curacao
are owners of a privateer sailing under
Erench colors. 10, 158.
I July 9, 1799. Kellogg's patent for
a method of covering salt-vats from the
weather. 11, 404.
Dec. 7, 1799. Erom J. Wagner.
Documents required to prove the iden-
tity of Edward C. Howe, an impressed
seaman. 12, 442.
Otis, Harrison Gray, his selfish objects,
his vain, ambitious, and unprincipled
character, and his misrepresentations
(S. Higginson), 12, 371 ; an office-
seeker, captured by whoever offers the
most honor or profit; of no application
nor of a strong mind (S. Higginson),
20, 115 ; newspaper paragraphs written
by him under the heading " Envoys,"
on President Adams's nomination of
Mr. Vans Murray (G. Cabot), 24,
251 ; his representation of the existence
of an oligarchical faction, of which Col.
P. was the head, intended to control the
President, who by shaking them off had
incurred their enmity (T. Sedgwick),
25, 317 ; interest the only means of
restraining him, who is ruled by no
other consideration or principle ; would
sell any and all parties in succes-
sion for one vote, or one grade in the
scale of promotion (S. Higginson,
1800), 26, 15 ; his timid and vacillating
character (W. Coleman), 16, 208.
Otis, James, 1725-1783, Rufus King's
anecdote of his timidity (S. Putnam),
15, 12.
Otis, Joseph, Collector of Barnstable.
Oct. 30, 1799. Erom J. Wagner. To
obtain release of Edward Downs, an
impressed seaman, the name of the ship
of war on which he is detained must
be known. 12, 302.
Otis, Samuel Alleyne, of Boston, 1740-
1814. Jan. 10, 1779. Giving an
account of the accidental death by
shooting of his partner, Mr. Andrews.
17, 231.
Otis, Samuel Alleyne. Dec. 27, 1799.
Erom J. Wagner. In regard to copies
of Laws of the U. S. 12, 514.
Otis, Samuel Alleyne, commissioned to
purchase clothing in Massachusetts for
the armv, 1777 (G. Williams). 17, 60,
63.
Otis & Andrews, of Boston. July 20,
1778. Complaining of injustice, and
asserting their claims to confidence in
the matter of the agency to the Clothier-
General. 17, 185.
Nov. 24, 28, 1778. In regard to
the appointment of an Issuing Commis-
sary for distributing supplies of clothing.
17, 225, 226.
Otis 8f Andrews. Nov. 11, 1778. Mili-
tary accoutrements. 5, 110.
Outfit, expense of military, 1777. 56,
139.
Ox-teams, their astonishing performances
in campaign of 1781 (R. Pomeroy),
18, 289; (S. W. Pomeroy), 15, 209;
advantages over horses, 209 ; method
of procuring, and uses of (G. Washing-
ton), 39, 246 ; to, 33, 305 ; account
of contracts for, in Massachusetts (T.
Jefferson), 34, 290 ; (R. Morris), 40,
132 ; claim of Rhode Island for {H.
Williamson), 303.
P. H. Mar. 22, 1774. Letter in reply
to A Lover of Truth, on Dr. Latham
and the small-pox controversy in Salem.
39, 36 [Essex Gazette, Mar. 22,
1774.]
Pacaud, J. J. Dec. 19, 1779. To W.
V. Murray. With copy of the arret of
the Erench government respecting the
title of Consul ; wreck of schooner
Betsey. 26, 6 [copy].
Pacific, ship, captured by a French priva-
teer, retaken by a British squadron, and
run ashore on the Mauritius (C. Rock-
well et at.) 13, 98; question of salvage
on (/. Elmslie), 289 ; (J. Ferrers), 320.
Paddock, Benjamin, of Little Nine Part-
ners, N. Y. June 22, 1793. Engage-
ment to attend the Indian Commission-
ers to Sandusky, as carpenter. 59,
193.
360
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Paine, Brinton, of Newtown Point, N.Y.
Sept. 20, 1791. Interview with Gover-
nor Clinton respecting Richardson's
lease from the Cayuga Indians ; the
Governor declared that he was obliged on
the complaint of the Indians to remove
intruders, by which it is plain the land
was desired by him and others as a
speculation; the Indians are perfectly
satisfied; Mr. P. is determined to see
their rent paid and the lease supported,
if possible. 61, 273.
Paine, Nathaniel. Sept. 7, 1826. J. T.
Callender, the author of the American
Annual Register for 1796 ; a man of
talent and reading, but no honesty ; paid
by Jefferson for writing the Prospect
before Us, and imprisoned for libel on
President Adams ; pardoned by Jeffer-
son; relations between Adams and
Jefferson; Mr. Adams forgets his re-
sentments in behalf of his son ; love-let-
ters between the ancient rivals ; measure
of their service to the country ; Col. P.
was opposed to the election of J. Q.
Adams, but has not found any of his
acts exceptionable. 16, 148.
Paine, Thomas, an answer to his insolent
letter to Washington, published by W.
Cobbett (6r. Washington), 8, 92 ; essays
in reply to his Rights of Man, signed
Publicola, written by J. Q. Adams, 53,
207-
Paleski, Charles Gottfried, Prussian Con-
sul. Sept. 17, 1795. In regard to Mr.
P.'s letter concerning a treaty with
Prussia. 35,265.
Mar. 4, 1797- The President's
opinion, that Mr. P., as Consul, has no
power to renew the treaty made with
Prussia ; his entire readiness to renew it,
with the consent of the Senate, as soon
as a proper person shall be appointed by
Prussia. 37, 62 [copy].
July 29, 1799. A copy of Mr.
Schultze's commission as Consul at Bal-
timore received ; exequaturs granted
only on originals. 11, 506.
Aug. 14, 1799. Mr. Schultze will
be allowed to exercise the office of Con-
sul at Baltimore. 11, 608.
Feb. 28, 1800. Request to take
charge of the ratified treaty with Prussia,
to be delivered to J. Q. Adams; the
President consents that Prussian affairs
shall be administered by the Swedish
Consul-General. 13, 227.
Paleski, Charles Gottfried, passport. 13,
231.
Palfrey, Col. William, of Massachusetts,
1741-1780. Feb. 11, 1780. Business;
severe winter ; inquiries as to the doings
of Congress. 18, 7.
Oct. 6, 1780. Anxious to settle
his accounts and resign. 18, 42.
Oct. 25, 1780. Prize Hope and her
accounts. 18, 51.
Palfrey, Col. William. Oct. 18, 1780.
Col. Pickering disclaims any personal
obligation or responsibility in the matter
of the sale of prize ship Hope and stores.
5, 188.
Palfrey, Col. William, his account with
Col. Pickering, Sept. 8, 1780. 53,
116.
Palyart, Ignatius, of Havana, his letter
asking for a sharp-built brig, presumably
to be used as a privateer (/. Morton,
1798). 12, 349.
Panama mission of 1827, officious (F.
Baylies), 32, 406 ; the President's [J.
Q. Adams's] motives in sending, correct
(E. H. Mills), 16, 118 ; (/. Lloyd),
119.
Paper, monthly allowance of, to officers,
1780. 56, 186.
Papers, unaccountable disappearance of,
in Board of War Office, 1779 (R.
Peters). 17, 246.
Parish, David, of New York. Nov. 16,
1808. With bool^ on the finances, etc.
of Great Britain [Bristed's ?] ; other
books received from England are at Col.
P.'s service ; compliments from Mr. P.'s
father [John Parish ?]. 43, 206.
Dec. 10, 1808. Thanks for Col.
. P.'s letter and Mr. Hillhouse's speech
on the Embargo ; Mr. P. has sent it to
his father in Bath ; news from Europe j
pacific overtures made by Russia and
France will not be listened to in Eng-
land. 43, 226.
Dec. 14, 1808. Sending Don Pedro
de Cevallos's pamphlet on the machina-
tions which led to the usurpation of the
crown of Spain. 43, 230.
Parish, David. Dec. 8, 1808. Thanks
for books and documents ; the fate of
the Embargo is fixed, but the date of its
fall uncertain. 14, 215.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
361
Pakish, Jasper, Indian interpreter. May
19, 1791. J. P. has arrived at Geneseo
■with Col. P.'s message, which gave the
Indians much satisfaction and comfort ;
they have sent out runners to the other
tribes, and will meet Col. P. at the
Painted Post ; false reports coming from
the British. 61, 219.
June 13, 1791. Set out to carry
Col. P.'s message to the Indians at
Grand River ; crossed the Niagara, but
was ordered back ; went to a Council at
Niagara to which he was invited by Col.
Butler, and forwarded the message by
Indians. 61, 231.
July 28, 1791. Deposition in re-
gard to a suit brought against him by
one Low, at Tioga, for a rifle. 61, 262
[copy].
Mar. 28, 1792. Informs Col. P.
of his progress in study, according to
Col. P.'s advice ; gratitude for kindness
and good counsel ; desires to be of
service to Col. P., and begs for informa-
tion on Indian affairs ; Col. P. his oracle.
62, 14.
Oct. 21, 1793. Information in
regard to Western Indians ; opinion of
an Englishman that the British govern-
ment were politic in preventing the
treaty, as with the wise policy of the
U. S. in offering money, the Indians
would soon have been made tools against
the British. 59, 239.
Apr. 27, 1794. J. P. is given to
understand by private friends among the
Indians, that the proposed treaty would
have taken place but for Lord Dor-
chester's speech; Gen. Chapin's speech
at a Council setting forth the idea of the
friendship of the U. S. ; regrets that
J. P. did not give satisfaction as an
express rider; his account. 59, 265.
Parish, Jasper. Oct. 30, 1790. Request
to accompany Indian runners from Tioga
to the main body of Indians, to interpret
Col. P.'s letter. 61, 54.
Apr. 18, 1791. Request to come
to Wyoming, to carry a speech to the
Six Nations inviting them to a treaty at
Painted Post. 60, 58.
May 9, 1791. Repeated instruc-
tions for distributing notice of the treaty
to be held at Painted Post, among the
Six Nations ; the Indians at Tioga were
46
satisfied with the custom of the whites
of sending messages on paper ; no
wampum to be found in Philadelphia.
60, 66.
May 26, 1793. Instructions for
J. P.'s journey to obtain Indian inter-
preters and wampum. 60, 141 [copy].
— r- Feb. 14,1796. Plan of the Society
of Friends for the civilization of the Six
Nations by teaching them useful arts ;
requests Mr. Parish's assistance in ex-
plaining and promoting their views. 62,
235.
Parish, John, U. S. Consul at Hamburg.
June 2, 1796. Complaints have been
made against Mr. P. of partiality toward
the British, and direct unfriendliness to
Prance ; the complaints arise probably
from the contrary partialities and un-
friendliness ; still, the neutral character
of the U. S. is affected by Mr. P.'s at
once being a British Agent and a U. S.
official ; the President has therefore de-
termined to appoint another Consul.
36, 79 [copy].-
May 4, 1797. In regard to Mr.
P.'s account for relieving distressed
seamen; it should be presented in a
different form ; inadequate provision
made by the U. S. ; acknowledgment of
Mr. P's sentiments toward the U. S. ;
it will soon be decided whether Congress
will vindicate their country or disgrace
it ; Col. P. hopes measures will soon be
taken to show France that we did not
free ourselves from one power to become
the slaves of another. 37, 141 [copy].
Jan. 2, 1798. In regard to Mr.
P.'s removal from Consulship at Ham-
burg ; Col. P. regrets that the measure
should have left any unpleasant sensa-
tions on Mr. P.'s mind. 8, 23.
Mar. 20, 1798. Release of Lafay-
ette from captivity; warm interest felt
in the measure, and sensibility felt by
the U. S. government to the deference
shown by the Emperor to this sentiment.
8, 229.
July 28, 1798. With copy of in-
structions to Envoys in France ; corrup-
tions of the French Directory. 9, 115.
Parish, John, U. S. Consul at Hamburg,
to be removed, 1796 (G. Cabot), 6,
185 ; obliging offers of service to Gen.
Washington (G. Washington), 7, 377 j
362
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Parish, Jolm (continued).
complaints against his partiality towards
English, by the Erench Directory (P.
A. Adet), 36, 77; (/. Parish), 79;
removed (/. Monroe), 114.
Park, Capt. James, of the Royal George.
Mar. 29, 1780. Thanks for kindness
received from Col. P. while a prisoner
in Philadelphia ; has been exchanged for
Capt. Israel Tnrner of the Granada.
39, 187.
Parker, Daniel, 1782-1846. Nov. 16,
1809. To H.Preble. Mr. S. Williams's
letter contains not one of the expressions
ascribed to him. 29, 480.
Parker, Sir Hyde, R.N., his rigorous treat-
ment of impressed American seamen (R.
Liston), 7, 68 ; 37, 226 ; (S. Talbot),
7, 82 ; (JP. Savage), 11, 20 ; (R. King),
37, 229 ; remonstrances of Mr. Liston
{R. King), 10, 272; his tyranny and
cruelty (R. King), 11, 575 ; abuses in
ships under his command (R. King),
574<; (R. Liston), 591. -
Parker, Isaac, of Boston, 1768-1830. Mar.
6, 1799. Notice of appointment as
Marshal for District of Maine. 10,
454.
Jan. 24, 1800. Commission re-
newed. 13, 120.
Parker, John, of Philadelphia. Sept. 2,
1795. Asking for information on the
subject of the Connecticut claims, for a
History of Pennsylvania. 20, 42.
Dec. 17, 1795. Requesting infor-
mation to assist in framing a bill to
establish intercourse with the Indians.
20, 117.
Parker, Josiah. June 10, 1798. Voyage
of the Sophia; relief of American sea-
men. 8, 553.
Parker, Thomas, U. S. District Attorney
for South Carolina. Sept. 22, 1797.
With draft for printer's account for
printing Act of Congress. 7. 212.
Nov. 21, 1797. In relation to the
claim of the Due de Luxembourg against
South Carolina. 7, 453.
Jan. 5, 1799. Claim of the Due de
Luxembourg. 10, 165.
Eeb. 4, 1799. The contract be-
tween Mr. J. B. Cutting and the Prince
de Luxembourg a forgery. 10, 324.
Feb. 28, 1799. Claim of the Due
de Luxembourg ; dishonest character of
Mr. Cutting, and his pretended claim on
the U. S. 10, 419.
Dec. 19, 1799. Claim of the Due
de Luxembourg, 12, 488 ; claim of J. B.
Cutting on the U. S., 490.
Parker, Thomas, to undertake case of the
Due de Luxembourg (W. Johnson, Jr.).
10, 163.
Parrish, John, of the Society of Eriends,
1729-1807. June 27, 1792. Visit of
Joseph Brant to Philadelphia, and con-
versation with him ; his good appear-
ance ; he. regrets the dissensions between
his people and the U. S., but holds out
no hope of their being accommodated,
unless the lands unjustly taken from the
Indians can be restored. 59, 23.
and Sansom, Joseph, Eriends.
July 6, 1791. Their motives in attend-
ing the treaty at Newtown Point ; sug-
gestions for the promotion of peace with
the Indians. 61, 247-
and others, Eriends attached to
Col. P.'s Indian mission. June 17, 1793.
Arrival at Detroit with some of the In-
dians on their way to Sandusky ; dis-
position of Indians ; doubt respecting
the personal safety of Commissioners in
case the boundary line is not decided
agreeably to Indians; uneasiness and
jealousy caused by news of Gen. Wayne's
march down the Ohio. 59, 181.
Parrish, John, a Eriend, his interest in the
Indians (H. Drinker). 61, 227.
Parry, Martin, of Portsmouth, N. H.
Dec. 28, 1799. Erom J. Wagner.
Recommending prompt action in case of
schooner Rising Sun, condemned at New
Providence. 12, 520.
Parsons, Eben, and others. Apr. 1,
1801. Power of Attorney to Timothy
Pickering to manage Pennsylvania lands.
38, 56.
Parsons, Gorham, of Boston. Jan. 15,
1814. In regard to a conversation
about the number of British seamen on
board the frigate Constitution. 30,
192.
Aug. 26, 1828. In regard to a
plate of the Oakes cow as a device for
certificates of agricultural premiums.
32, 386.
Parsons, Gorham. June 17, 1797- Re-
quest to take charge of the brigantine
Eliza, expected at Boston. 6, 363.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
363
Nov. 1, 1797. Request to forward
accounts of brigantine Eliza. 7, 417-
June 15, 1798. Account of the
case of the brigantine Eliza, and the
claim of Mr. Molina. 8, 568.
Sept. 29, 1798. Request to deliver
brigantine Eliza to T. Williams. 9,
409.
Jan. 25, 1814. In regard to a
conversation concerning the number of
British seamen on board the Constitu-
tion held at Mr. P.'s house. 15, 6.
Parsons, Gen. Samuel Holden, 1737-
1789. Sept. 11, 1785. Requests Col.
P. to act as third Commissioner on
claims of Virginia for expenses of pro-
tection of Western territory. 18, 274.
Oct. 20, 1785. Nominations for
Commissioners on claims of Virginia.
18, 288.
Apr. 17, 1786. Urging Col. P.'s
acceptance of commissionership on Vir-
ginia claims. 19, 37.
Sept. 25, 1788. Gen. P.'s claim
to Wyoming lands ; settlement of the
city of Marietta proceeding rapidly ; the
settlers have enjoyed perfect peace with
the natives. 58, 137.
Parsons, Gen. Samuel Holden. Sept 23,
1785. Impossible for Col. P. to accept
appointment of Commissioner on Vir-
ginia claims. 5, 374.
Parsons, Theophilus, Chief Justice of
Massachusetts, 1750-1813. Apr. 25,
1786. Recommending John Mycall,
publisher of Pike's Arithmetic ; request
to receive Mr. P.'s share of stock of
North American Bank. 19, 42.
May 7, 1796. Enclosing a copy
of verses by J. M. Sewall, on the Presi-
dent's refusal of the treaty papers to the
House. 20, 161.
Dec. 18, 1797. Declining appoint-
ment of Commissioner under the 6th
article of British treaty, on account of
ill health. 21, 379.
Parsons, Theophilus. June 3, 1786. Phil-
adelphian contempt for literary attain-
ments of New England ; it will be diffi-
cult to obtain subscriptions for Mr.
Pike's book; the Pennsylvania bank.
35, 5.
Nov. 20, 1797. Offer of appoint-
ment of Commissioner under the 6th
article of the British treaty. 7, 448.
Dec. 31, 1803. Mr. Tracy's speech
on the amendment of the Constitution ;
the resolution would have been rejected
if votes had been taken by ballot ; curi-
ous dialogue between a Eederalist and
a Democrat. 14, 74.
Nov. 5, 1805. Mr. James Akin;
his lawsuit with E. M. Blunt. 14, 134.
Dec. 10, 1808. Information de-
rived from Valin respecting prizes;
question of the composition of the Dec-
laration of Independence. 38, 191.
Parsons, Theophilus, appointed Agent for
claims of Massachusetts to Western
lands, 1785 (J.Pickering), 18, 232;
his remark on the elder and younger
Adams, "The father is placable, the son
implacable " (R. King), 15, 341 ; his
objections to President John Adams,
55, 208.
Parsons, Uriah, of Whitehaven, Pa.
Aug. 18, 1788. Deposition to the effect
that the persons who kidnapped Col. P.
were to be paid for it by the town of
Whitehaven. 58, 105.
Party principle. Martin Van Buren on,
47, 164 ; exemplified by Mr. Jefferson,
179 ; remarks on, 52, 297, 299.
Passage-money of returned seamen, claims
for (Butter 8f EMng)', 7, 91 ; (O. Wol~
colt), 273, 335.
Passports, abuse of Consular, in St. Do-
mingo, 1799 (E. Stevens). 12, 477.
Pastoret, M., speech of in the Council of
500, in regard to the French relations
with the U. S., 1797 (J. Adams), 7,
188 ; will give pleasure to all French-
men with any idea of justice (/. Mayer),
267 ; weak and insolent answer to (/.
Adams), 202.
Patents, method of obtaining ( Le-
tombe, 1797), 7, 432 ; to be asked for
as a right, not as a favor ; services in
the Revolution no ground for granting
(/. Russell), 12, 102 ; observations on
(O. Evans), 43, 71.
Paterson, William, Judge of U. S. Su-
preme Court, 1745-1806. Oct. 18,
1799. Indictment against O. Bowen,
Marshal of Georgia, for taking illegal
fees; inquiry for a suitable person to
succeed him ; Mr. T. Cumming sug-
gested. 12, 196.
Apr. 21, 1800. Enclosing Mr.
Rawle's letter suggesting that Judge
364
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Paterson, William (continued).
P. should hold the circuit court in
Maryland, and allow Judge Chase to
finish in Philadelphia. 13, 405.
Paterson, William, his decree respecting
Pennsylvania lands claimed by Connect-
icut. 57, 1, 4.
Patrick, John. Nov. 12, "1799. Con-
demnation of ship Rufus at Cadiz ;
application for indemnification to be
made on certain grounds. 12, 327.
" Patriot," criticism of a communication
in the Boston Patriot, so signed and en-
titled "Adams and Pickering." 55,
226|, 233. [Salem Gazette, Sept. 24,
1824.]
Patriotism and selfish ambition, compari-
son of. 46, 378.
Pattern, ship, of Boston, case of (E.
Stevens), 10, 626; (J. Blake), 24,
350 ; to, 11, 317 ; (S. Higginson), 26,
85 ; 27, 201.
Patterson, William, grant of land from
Susquehanna Company (J. Franklin).
57, 232.
Patton, Robert, Postmaster at Philadel-
phia, 1755-1814. May 27, 1795. Re-
questing a certificate of good service to
be presented to Joseph Haversham, the
new Postmaster- General. 41, 220.
Patton, Robert. Nov. 9, 1795. Letter
to Mr. P. as treasurer of the Cincinnati,
in regard to relief for John Irwin. 6, 149.
Patton, Robert, recommended^ as post-
master of Philadelphia, 1791 (J. Fitz-
simons), 19, 198 ; (E. Randolph), 204 ;
(H. Knox), 206 ; deserts his office for
fear of yellow fever, 1793 (C. Burrall),
292.
Paul, M. July 20, 1799. Prom J. Wag-
ner. Collector Byrd to deliver Mr. P.'s
passport if satisfied of his peaceable
character. 11, 472.
Pawling, Henry. Feb. 8, 1790. Ex-
tract from his petition to the Assembly
of Pennsylvania in regard to the repeal
of the Wyoming confirming law. 58,
204 [copy].
Paymaster-General's office, appropriations
for, 1802-1810. 54, 230.
Payne, John Howard, his song of Sweet
Home (T. Williams). 9, 123.
Payne, Michael, U. S. Marshal in North
Carolina, claim of, 1797 (O. Wolcott),
7, 546.
Peabody, Nathaniel, M.C., his account
with the U. S. for keeping horse, 1780,
56, 213 ; order to pay him for horse
bought by. Col. P., 214.
Peace, news of, reaches headquarters
March 25, 1783 (S. Hodgdon). 34, 155.
Peace, Prince of, his order to evacuate
Mississippi forts (Z). Humphreys), 8,
324 ; resignation (/. Pickering, Jr.),
576.
Peach-trees, on the blight in (R. Peters).
29, 133.
Peale, Charles Wilson, his portrait of
Washington (J. Sparks): 32, 220.
Pearce, David, of Gloucester, Mass.
March 26, 1816. In regard to a peti-
tion sent by him to Col. P. 44, 150.
Pearson, Prof. Eliphalet, inexpediency of
electing him President of Harvard Col-
lege (F. Ames). 38, 103 a.
Pearson, James, of Philadelpnia. Feb.
15, 1802. Requesting of Col. Picker-
ing such a statement or certificate as
will enable Mr. P. to have his accounts
settled as Deputy Commissary- General
of Military Stores during the Revolu-
tion. 26, 280.
Pearson, James. Mar. 24, 1802. It is dif-
ficult to remember the circumstances
detailed in Mr.. Pearson's letter ; but
Col. P. well remembers his own and
Judge Peters's sense of Mr. P.'s ability,
diligence, and merit ; considers him
justly entitled to his claim. 14, 30.
Peas and pea-bugs (/. Lowell), 15, 250;
(/. Pickering), 35, 115.
Pease, James. Mar. 14, 1797- To T.
Williams. Request to reimburse Col.
P. for money loaned, out of money col-
lected at the Boston Theatre for the
Algerine captives. 37, 77 [copy].
Peaslee, Nathaniel, J. P. Sept. 24, 1774.
Notification blank to attend at the Salem
Court-House to count votes for Register
of Deeds. 33,113.
Peck, William. Dec. 27, 1798. Notice of
appointment as U. S. Marshal for Rhode
Island. 10, 141.
Peirce, Benjamin, of Cambridge, 1778-
1831. Feb. 8, 1813. To J. Pickering.
Account of Capt. White's letter from
France, with the information that Joel
Barlow told Capt. W. of the coming war
with Great Britain before it was de-
clared. 44, 69.
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365
Peine, John. July 6, 1798. Notice of
appointment as Commissioner of Loans
for New Hampshire. 9, 14.
Peirce, Joseph, of Boston. July 27,
1778. Requesting Col. P.'s assistance
in obtaining proceeds of sale of prize
schooner Betsy, of Boston, and cargo.
39, 153.
Mar. 3, 1779. Bequest to deliver
all papers in the case of schooner Betsy
to Capt. Ebenezer Wales. 39, 167.
Peirce, Joseph. Sept. 6, 1779. Prize
cases. 5, 140.
Peirce, Joseph H\, Secretary of the Board
of War of Massachusetts. Apr. 15,
1816. Expedient to postpone the claim
of Massachusetts for expenditures in the
defence of the state until next session,
when the warmth of public sentiment
will have greatly subsided. 15, 112.
Peirce, Capt. Michael, of the Astrea, cap-
tured and sent to America by Lord
St. Yincent (J. Sands). 11, 190.
Pendleton, Nathaniel, of Georgia.
1756-1821. Jan., 1800. Questions
about models' of Apollos Kinsley's
brick-making machine. 13, 131.
Pendleton, Edmund (?), expressions of
confidence in his recommendations ;
Gen. Marshall's high opinion of him
(/. Marshall). 11, 9.
Penet, Peter. May 4, 1792. Col. Pick-
ering is authorized by the President to
attend to representations from any of
the Eive Nations ; is informed by the
Oneidas that Mr. Penet has persuaded
them to lease him a large part of their
land ; warning that the lease is not valid,
and any persons taking possession of
any part of it will be driven off. 62, 42.
Penet, Peter, his land transactions with
the Six Nations, as related by Good
Peter, an Oneida chief. 60, 129-133.
Penington, Edward, of Philadelphia.
July 6, 1812. Regrets for the present
war, and request for opinions and advice ;
discovery of an association of negroes ;
remark of old Capt. Samuel Morris that
he had survived the independence of his
country. 30, 48.
Penington, Edward. July 12, 1812.
Reasons for thinking that Erencli bri-
bery is at the bottom of some adminis-
tration measures ; improved political
prospects in Massachusetts under Gov.
Strong ; thoughts on disunion ; a worse
thing for the South and West than for
New England ; consequences of a war.
14, 390.
Pennock, William, of Norfolk, Ya.
Mar. 22, 1806. Letters received for
Mrs. Lee ; the St. Domingo bill and
Mr. White's speech ; mortifying to see
Congress dragooned into such a meas-
ure ; inactivity of Congress. 27, 274.
Dec. 21, 1808. With D. Bedin-
ger's pamphlet against Secretary Smith ;
popular opinion against Bedinger ; re-
ports to his disadvantage; expense of
navy-yard at Washington compared
with that at Norfolk. 43, 231.
Pennsylvania General Assembly.
March 17, 1787. Report of a Commit-
tee on the petition from Luzerne
County; the report alludes to the
faultiness of the petition in advancing a
collective claim, rather than individual
claims ; alludes to an offensive paper
issued by the Susquehanna company,
but recommends that old settlers be
confirmed in their rights and others com-
pensated. 57, 147 [copy].
Act to enforce the collection of
revenue. April 1, 1790. 6, 26.
Sept. 2, 1790. Resolve appropri-
ating one hundred pounds for appeas-
ing the friends of the Seneca Indians
lately murdered at Pine Creek. 61, 5
[copy].
Mar. 12, 1791. Extract from an
Act to enjoin certain duties on the Sec-
retary of the Commonwealth. 58, 177.
Eeb. 16, 1801. Act supplementary
to an act to prevent intrusions on lands,
etc. 58, 360 [newspaper cutting].
1801 ? Act to maintain the terri-
torial rights of the state, and protect
property of persons holding lands under
it. 58, 361 [broadside].
1801. Act to prevent intrusions on
lands in the counties of Northampton,
Northumberland, and Luzerne, with
supplementary act. 58, 363.
Pennsylvania General Assembly. Oct.
23, 1786. Application to be appointed
to offices in Luzerne County. 5, 393.
No date. Memorial in behalf of
Thomas Mason and George Mason for
allowance of exchange of depreciated
bills. 55,378.
366
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
"Pennsylvania General Assembly, Speaker of
the. Nov. 22, 1787. In regard to the
settlement of the Connecticut claims.
5, 409. [Bi. 2, 344.]
Pennsylvania, Governor of. Aug. 20,
1779. Case of Christian Wagner and
the cruelty exercised towards him on
board the State ship General Greene by
Lieut. Castwind. 5, 122.
Pennsylvania Council. July 8, 1788.
Proclamation [English and German]
offering a reward for the apprehension
of persons concerned in the outrage on
Col. P. at Wyoming. 58, 53.
Dec. 11, 1788. Resolve that the
names of persons standing as sureties
for different public officers in Luzerne
County be asked for. 58, 156.
— — Feb. 14, 1789. Remission of the pun-
ishment of imprisonment of Stephen Jen-
kins, one of the Luzerne rioters. 58, 174.
Sept. 1, 1789. License to John
Paul Schott to keep a public-house in
Wilkesbarre. 58, 188.
Dec. 10, 1789. License to Chris-
topher Hurlbut to keep a public-house
in Hanover. 58, 198.
■ Eeb. 1, 1790. The resignation of
Nathan Kingsley, Esq., justice of the
peace and common pleas of Luzerne
County, accepted. 58, 202.
— — Mar. 4, 1790. License to James
Hepburn to keep a public-house at
Tioga. 58, 214.
, President and Council. Sept. 25,
26, 1786. Application to be appointed
to offices in Luzerne County. 5, 391,
392. [Bi. 2, 194.]
President of Council. May 10,
1787. With election returns of Lu-
zerne County; the attempt to interrupt
the election by the violence of Frank-
lin's party, an advantage to the govern-
ment in arousing a spirit of firmness;
commissions delivered to the sheriff and
coroner. 57, 222.
Vice-President of Council. Aug.
16, 1787. With commission for Mr.
Montgomery as Commissioner to ex-
amine land-claims ; reports that persons
at Hudson intend opposing the execu-
tion of the laws ; as government is doiug
everything possible, hopes there is no
foundation. 57,251. [Penn.Arch.il,
177.]
Sept. 1, 1787. With warrant for
the arrest of John Franklin, to be exe-
cuted at the discretion of the Commis-
sioners for adjusting Wyoming claims.
57, 269.
Council. July 18, 1788. To
Col. Z. Butler, Lieutenant of Luzerne
County. Approbation by Council of
the conduct of officers of Luzerne
County in the late riots ; they will be
immediately supported by a sufficient
body of troops, if necessary; continen-
tal troops will be directed to expel the
rioters from the State ; measures con-
certed with New York and New Jersey.
58, 60.
Secretary of Council. May 6,
1788. Request to inquire into the case
of two justices of the peace in Luzerne
County, accused of illegal proceedings.
58, 27.
Apr. 7, 1787, Oct. .28, 1788.
Transmitting commissions of Sheriff and
Coroner of Luzerne County. 57, 160 ;
58, 144.
Aug. 7, 1788. With opinion of the
judges on the disturbances in Wyoming ;
the proper course to prosecute the pris-
oners for riot. 58, 86. [Penn. Arch.
11, 365.]
Nov. 22, 1788. Transmitting com-
mission for Noah Murray as Justice of
the Court of Common Pleas for Lu-
zerne County. 58, 153.
Nov. 22, 1788. Returns of elec-
tions in Kingston district being infor-
mal, Council declines to act upon them.
58, 155.
June 17, 1789. With copies of
the act of Congress concerning the ad-
ministering of oaths. 58, 182.
June 26, 1789. Requesting returns
of all tavern-keepers in Luzerne County.
58, 183.
Aug. 6, 1789. With commission
of Justice of the Peace for Noah Murray
and Christopher Hurlbut. 58, 185.
Dec. 29, 1790. Col. P, reap-
pointed Register and Recorder of Deeds
for Luzerne County. 58, 283.
Apr. 11, 1791. With act of As-
sembly concerning sureties to be given
by Sheriffs and Coroners. 58, 300.
Apr. 25, ,1791. With proclama-
tion, and advertisements for proposals
HISTOEICAL INDEX.
367
for improving inland navigation and
public roads. 58, 302.
Apr. 28, 1791. With series of
Dunlap's newspapers containing the
laws of Pennsylvania of the late
session. 58, 304.
Secretary of Council. Sept. 3,
1790. Persons licensed to keep tav-
erns in Luzerne County. 58, 278.
Chief Justice. Aug. 31, 1787.
Warrant for the arrest of John Frank-
lin as a pernicious and seditious man.
57, 271.
Jan. 22, 1789. Warrant to the
sheriff of Luzerne County for the arrest
of Zerah Beach, John McKinstry, and
John Jenkins, charged with high trea-
son. 58, 164.
Pennsylvania, contemptible character of
militia, 1777 (/. Pickering), 5, 51 ; the
most despicable militia in America (J.
Pickering), 64: extortionate conduct
of inhabitants of, 1777 (/. Pick-
ering), 5, 54; selfishness and luke-
warmness of, 54 ; compared with inhab-
itants of New York and New England,
58 ; paper-money in bills of, 1781-
1785, 53, 250, 251; religious legisla-
tion in, 55, 313 ; mutiny of troops of,
1783 (S. Hodgdon), 31, 218 ; account
of Col. P. with, for services in Luzerne
County, Jan. 1787, 57, 133; brief
exhibition of the right of, to lands in
latitude 42°, Pph. 57, 13 ; circular with
resolutions of the Assembly for taking
the sense of the people in regard to a
convention for amending the constitu-
tion of (J. Wilson et al.), 19, 165 ;
convention for amending constitution
(/. Pickering), 35, 77 ; (P. Anspach),
83 ; contest in the Assembly over the
ratification of the Constitution, 1787
(S. Hodgdon), 40, 231, 233; seces-
sion of 19 members (Col. F. Johnston),
57, 304 ; resolutions of a convention for
the purpose of choosing federal electors
in, 1788 (W. Maclay), 19, 148; cir-
cular of the Committee, 149 ; list of
courts to be held in the northern circuit,
1788, 58, 117 ; insurrection in, 1794
(A. Hamilton), 19, 296 ; (D. Brad-
ford), 41, 161; (J. Fauchet), 153;
on the division of the district of (R.
Peters), 31, 57; glaring defects in
the criminal law of (R. Peters), 89,
100, 102 ; arms to be imported from
England for State of, 1797 (T. Mifflin),
7, 489 (R. King), 493; attempts' in, to
secure Mr. Jefferson's election, 1799
{W. Smith), 10, 371; 13, 318; un-
successful attempt to destroy district
choice of electors, 318 ; lands in,
description of (S. Putnam), 38, 48 ; sub-
scription list for purchasing, 1801, 50 ;
power of attorney (E. Parsons and
others), 56; conveyance of to E. Par-
sons and others, 75, 79; given to the
family of Hamilton (G. Cabot and
others), 85; 93.
Pennsylvania, Surveyor- General of, recom-
mendation of P. for office of, 1789
(T. McKean et al.). 6, 18. [Bi. 2,
424.]
Pennsylvania Gazette; See Aurora.
Pennsylvania land-holders, Committee of.
See Connecticut land claims.
Penobscot River, report of British being
in the, 1779 (G.Williams), 17, 274;
disastrous expedition against (G. Wil-
liams), 287, 295; (J. Orne), 293;
list of American vessels in expedition,
56, 179.
Penrose, William. Dec. 20, 1798. In-
structions as master of armed schooner
Skjoldebrand for Algiers. 10, 90,
92.
Pensacola, French flag hoisted at, 1798
(W. V. Murray), 8, 273; (G. Washing-
ton), 286.
Pension bureau, illiberal treatment of Rev-
olutionary soldiers by (R. Peters).
31, 249.
People, spirit of, in 1798, in advance of
Congress (R. King), 9, 20; absurd
ideas among, concerning alliance with
Great Britain (G. Washington, 1798), 9,
523; blindness and ignorance of the
mass of (H. Marshall, 1809), 29,
124.
Perce (Pierce ?), Samuel, request for release
of (/. Yznardi). 7, 111.
Perkins, Lemuel. Oct. 21, 1776. Peti-
tion to the Council to be released from
prison and allowed to earn his living as
a seaman; with indorsement by Com-
mittee of Safety of Salem. 33, 167
[copy; Rev. Council Papers, 2, 378].
Perkins, Thomas. July 6, 1798. Notice
of appointment as Commissioner of
Loans in Massachusetts. 9, 12.
368
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Perkins, Thomas Handasyd, 1764-1854.
Oct.- 28, 1822. Difficulties in finding a
place on a ship for Judge Peters's grand-
son. 31, 407.
Perley, Nathaniel, of Hallowell, Me.
Feb. 8, 1809. Col. P. being on the
Committee for examination of the ac-
counts of the Secretary of War, Gen.
Dearborn, accused of misapplication of
money, the writer gives account of sev-
eral like instances in the district of
Maine. 43, 241.
Perot, Elliston and John. May 12, 1798.
Question as to charges in bill of
Harvey. 8, 439.
Peter, Mrs. Martha, grand-daughter of
Mrs. Washington. Aug. 28, 1814.
Account of the capture of Washington,
D. C, by the British; describing the
moderation and forbearance of the British
officers, " who think the Secretary of
War must be a fool " ; the Navy Yard
burnt by Mr. Madison's orders, before
he ran away ; citizens threaten to hang
Gen. Armstrong if he shows his face
there again. 30, 288.
Peter, Mrs. Martha. Sept. 14, 1814. In
answer to Mrs. P.'s letter of Aug. 28 ;
Col. P. had no particular anxiety for her
safety, as he did not imagine she was
in any danger ; does not believe orders
for devastation and outrage have been
given by Great Britain ; conjectures in
regard to peace. 15, 42.
Peter, R., and others. Jan. 11, 1799.
Their memorial referred to Commis-
sioners of Washington City. 10, 182.
Peter [Good Peter], an Oneida chief,
speeches at Newtown Point, June-July,
1791, 60, 74, 91, 102, 109 ; his narra-
tive of several transactions respecting
Indian lands, 121 ; notes of his speech
in Philadelphia, March, 1792, 62, 10.
Peter [Young Peter], son of Good Peter,
speech at Newtown Point, June 20,
1791. 60, 69.
Peter Chequiyah, an Indian chief. June
27, 1791. Has appointed two of his
young men to stand before Col. P. every
morning to receive some of that article
[rum ?] which they like to use to wash
their eyes ; requests Col. P. will take
particular notice of them ; they expect
to get a little paint to-day. 61, 238.
July 2, 1791. Request for rum
for himself and twenty-nine companions,
and for tobacco. 61, 241.
Peters, Richard, 1744-1828. Member
of the Board of War, afterwards U. S.
District Judge for Pennsylvania. June
7, 1778. Preparations of the British to
evacuate Philadelphia; lies told Mr.
Boudinot by Mr. Loring in regard to
American Commissioners to Prance
being sent home in disfavor ; arrival of
British Commissioners ; improvement in
the army in everything but clothing.
17, 159.
June 9, 1778. Prospect of a speedy
move of the army ; answer of Congress
to Lord Howe ; improvement of the
army in discipline under Baron Steuben ;
great want of clothing, especially shirts ;
Congress in high standing with the
army. 17, 163.
June 18, 1778. Evacuation of Phila-
delphia by the British ; question as to
stopping carpenters and engineers at the
Susquehanna ; tardiness of Congress in
regard to the British Commissioners'
Despatches; Mr. P. is sure they are
only disputing about forms. 17, 169.
June 26, 1778. Horribly dirty con-
dition of Philadelphia; Gen. Arnold
employed in purifying ; the British much
harassed on their march through New
Jersey by the militia; high prices of
provisions. 17, 173.
July, 1778. In regard to a house
in Philadelphia [taken for use of Board
of War?] after the evacuation by the
British. 56, 171 [copy],
Feb. 19, 1779. To Col. M. Slough.
Directions for purchasing forage and
provisions in Lancaster, Pa. 39, 165.
1779. Request to revise a letter
of orders to Col. Bland, containing ex-
pressions of suspicion as to British
officers being concerned in promoting
desertions. 17, 230.
Mar. 14, 1779. Remarkable dis-
appearance of papers in the War Office ;
suspicious money transaction of Conrad
Alexandre Gerard, the late French Min-
ister. 17, 246.
Nov. 4, 1780. Congratulations on
Col. P.'s present agreeable situation;
warnings against too much security on
account of promising appearances ;
of members of Board of War;
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369
Mr. P.'s dislike of public business. 18,
56. [Bi. 1, 265.]
Dec. 26, 1780. Explaining and
apologizing for delay of a letter from
Gov. Trumbull in respect to a Deputy
Quartermaster-General. 18, 66.
Jan. 16, 1781. Troubles of the
times ; energetic efforts to recruit and
pay the army, necessary ; abolition of the
various Boards; discouraging accounts
from the South; mischief done by
Arnold; great praise earned by Baron
Steuben. 18, 70.
- Jan. 27, 1788. Warning against
trusting present appearances of tran-
quillity at Wyoming; Mr. P. desires to
keep T. Pickering, Jr., with him a little
longer. 19, 119. [Bi. 2, 372.]
Mar. 14, 1789. Asking for Col.
P.'s interest with Hon. Paine Wingate
for the appointment of Sharp Delany as
Collector of Customs at Philadelphia.
19, 155.
Oct. 22, 1793. Arrangements for
assembling Congress at Germantown on
account of the yellow fever ; Dr. Rush's
cacoethes scribendi on the subject; his
doctrine that the Philadelphia hot-bed
produced this deadly plant, very mis-
chievous ; the fever is certainly an
exotic. 19, 290.
Sept. 26, 1797. State of the yellow
fever in Philadelphia; candidates for
Treasurer of Mint. 21, 261.
Oct. 7, 1797. Epidemic in the in-
terior ; Dr. Rush for Treasurer of Mint ;
his character ; yellow fever in Philadel-
phia ; dismal aspect of affairs in France.
21, 296.
Nov. 27, 1797- Information sent
from Paris by M. Yidal, that Commis-
sioners from Prance to the U. S. were
appointed to examine and pay claims
for captures of American vessels ; M.
d'Hautval appointed. 21, 365.
July 27, 1798. In regard to dis-
tribution of prize money of prize vessel
L'Incroyable ; Mr. P., as Judge of Ad-
miralty, thinks the decrees should be
made by the Executive. 22, 322.
* Aug. 24, 1798. Requesting a copy
of Acts of last session of Congress ; yel-
low fever in Philadelphia; aliens and
infamous citizens, " that I want to handle
if I can do it legally"; one English
47
Democrat, Porcupine says, is the most
dangerous of the gang. 23, 71-
Aug. 30, 1798. Mrs. Pickering's
health ; yellow fever in Philadelphia, and
quarantine regulations ; internal foes ;
Mr. Gerry's weakness ; question of gen-
erals' rank ; Mr. P. expected Gen. Knox
would kick ; but he had better go than
have the grades altered ; Baron Steuben's
embarrassments in his office of Inspector-
General. 23, 96.
- Sept. 12, 1799. Obliged to remove
Northampton prisoners to Norristown
on account of yellow fever ; story of the
K. of P. probably fabricated for the
Gallic Seven against the election ; Euro-
pean news. 25, 148.
Sept. 12, 1799. To Major Bur-
rows, U. S. Marines. Norristown jail
insecure, and the people's temper bad ;
Judge P. is authorized by the Secretary
of the Navy to ask for a guard of mar-
ines for Northampton prisoners ; direc-
tions for the same. 25, 150 [copy].
Sept. 12, 1799. Enclosing a letter
from Major Burrows, respecting marine
guard for Northampton prisoners ; rea-
sons for sending them to Norristown ;
it is mortifying that military assistance
should be necessary. 25, 152.
Oct. 23, 1799. Account of the
disastrous breaking up of Court at Nor-
ristown [for the trial of the Northamp-
ton County insurgents] ; gloomy pros-
pects on political horizon ; England
encouraged to increase her vexations, by
the sending of our mission to France.
25, 259.
July 27, 1800. Suggestions in re-
gard to Col. P.'s settlement on new
lands ; advantages to be considered ;
Judge P. looks to New England for the
best race of emigrants ; Col. P. will be
always sought after by settlers; arrival
of a prize to the Philadelphia frigate.
42, 250.
Jan. 11, 1802. Request to Col.
P. to designate some suitable architect
or builder to undertake the construction
of a bridge over the Schuylkill River.
26, 274.
July 29, 1802. Judge P. about
setting off for Lycoming; Timothy
Palmer and his design for a bridge ap-
proved; Barbary sheep. 26, 295.
370
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Peters, Richard {continued).
Nov. 5, 1803. Referring to the
fate of all the prophecies of good made
by himself and Col. P. ; hopes that
present prophecies of evil may prove
equally fallacious ; unsettled state of
the country ; the Louisiana acquisition ;
degradation of our national character in
Europe ; we shall have no war while we
have money to buy off. 26, 321.
Jan. 9, 1804. Mr. Tracy's speech
received ; Judge P. speculates as little
as possible on political subjects ; there is
no use in repining, though one cannot
help regretting ; every dog must have
his day ; but no party called Federalists
will ever get this pack off the scent;
mankind much more governed by names
than things, and Mr. Tracy may save
his breath; there is a tide of general
prosperity which may carry the ship
through, though she may not be navi-
gated as we could wish; better to phil-
osophize, and persuade yourself that it
comforts you ; land controversy in
Luzerne County; the Yankees taking
ample revenge on the Pennemites by
taxing and forfeiture; expediency of
selling all Pennsylvania and North Caro-
lina lands ; the new Schuylkill bridge,
and absurdity of controversies for pre-
cedence in Washington; congratulates
Col. P. on being appealed to as an
arbiter of etiquette, 27, 11 ; unsafe con-
dition of the mails, 13.
Jan. 11, 1804. On the news of
Judge P.'s impeachment with Judge
Chase ; is free from all alarms of con-
science and resigned to any event ; they
are using a cannon to kill a mosquito.
27, 20.
Jan. 25, 1804. Extracts from a
letter giving statement of facts in regard
to the trial of Pries, the Pennsylvania
insurgent on which Judge P. and Judge
Chase have been impeached. 27, 44
[copy].
Jan. 26, 1804. In regard to im-
peachment proceedings against Judge
Chase and himself; relying on his integ-
rity of conduct, Judge P. will let them
wear themselves out. 27, 46.
Jan. 15, 1805. On the death of his
wife ; thanks for letter from Col. P.
27, 119.
— Feb. 20, 1805. On the impeach-
ment of himself and Judge Chase ; for-
tunate for the judiciary that only such
charges can be brought against it, and
only such champions be found to support
them ; contempt for Messrs. R. and G.
[Randolph and Griswold]. 27, 134.
Jan. 24, 1806. In regard to the
claim of the widow of Major Capitaine,
a French officer of the American Revolu-
tion. 27, 175.
— Feb. 26, 1806. Judge P.'s mental
condition and family affairs ; questions
concerning public matters ; salaries of
Judges ; secret sessions of the Senate ;
European matters ; affairs of Pennsyl-
vania. 27, 238.
— Mar. 20, 1806. Family news;
public affairs in general ; imperial scoun-
drels like Bonaparte made an instrument
by Providence to chastise the human
race; stupidity of a non-intercourse
bill; St. Domingo Bill; probability of
the blacks becoming pirates in conse-
quence of it ; the curtain about to draw
up on Spanish affairs ; is worn to the
bone with taxes on unprofitable lands ;
new tax law in Pennsylvania. 27, 268.
— Mar. 25, 1806. Capt. Ralph
Peters's ship captured and released in
England, much to his advantage; dis-
appointment in Col. Lear ; reflections
on the nomenclature of Congress and
its effect on the future Martinus Scrib-
lerus. 27, 282.
— Apr. 10, 1806. Mr. P.'s severe
illness ; the Circuit Court ; Judge Wash-
ington's " rage for jurisprudence " ; Col.
P.'s last letter a gloomy one, despairing
too much of any help within ourselves ;
for himself, Mr. P. hates both Hanove-
rian and Corsican, and believes there is
nerve enough in those who are now
deceived to repel the torrent which
threatens us ; balancing between the
two great tyrants is like hesitating be-
tween Belial and Lucifer ; all is not lost
because good Yankees are in a minority ;
family news ; reflections on death. 27,
315^
— Dec. 8, 1806. Suspension of the
Non-importation Act; account of its
effects ; difficulties as to jurisdiction of j
districts courts. 27, 334.
— Feb. 4, 1807- Illness ; catastrophe
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threatening the country of being swal-
lowed by either England or France;
Aaroi] Burr; publication of Judge P.'s
Admiralty decisious by his son; opti-
mistic views of some friends on public
affairs ; taxes on Pennsylvania lands.
28, 28.
— Feb. 13, 1807. Illness of T. Pick-
ering, Jr. ; conferences with Drs. Physick
and Chapman; Col. P.'s letter sent to
Dr. Rash ; account of successful opera-
tions performed by Dr. Physick; and
advice that Timothy should be brought
to Philadelphia ; expressions of sympathy
and affection. 28, 38.
Peb. 27, 1807. Illness of T. P.,
Jr. ; pleasure in his improved condition ;
the French placard; Aaron Burr; his
affair only a meteor ; if he ever had any
extensive designs he must have been a
maniac to adventure with such pitiful
support. 28, 45.
Nov. 3, 1807. Mr. P. proposes to
republish his book on plaster of Paris
for the benefit of Mrs. Cist ; asks for the
name of some person in Loudon County,
Ya., where plaster has been used, to
give an account of it ; Dr. Hush's veter-
inary lecture. 28, 66.
Nov. 19, 1807. Effect on the Phila-
delphia Exchange of Col. P.'s idea that
there will be no war with England ; the
Judiciary Bill ; properties of plaster of
Paris ; Woodhouse, the chemist, and his
opinion; peat; Agricultural Memoirs.
28, 71.
Dec. 5, 1807. In regard to juris-
diction of courts ; piracy can be tried by
any court, as an offence against the
human race ; extract from a letter from
Judge Marshall. 28, 99.
— Jan. 1, 1808. New Year's wishes ;
uncertainty of our fate and seriousness
of the crisis ; Mr. P.'s Memoire Justifi-
catif on the Schuylkill bridge ; has no
desire to know the great public secrets ;
they would only give him the blues;, we
are ground between the upper and nether
millstone, the tiger and the whale ; does
not care how long they worry each other ;
the majority in favor of Congress com-
ing back to Philadelphia ; it makes no
difference where it vegetates; Mr. P.
depends a great deal on our usual luck ;
how many times have we seen the clouds
disperse when they looked blackest !
Pennsylvania lands. 28, 137.
— Feb. 7, 1808. Illness; gloom of
public affairs ; Mr. J. Q. Adams's report
on the case of John Smith ; a glaring and
dangerous attack on the best parts of
our Constitution ; experience with Bar-
bary sheep ; favorable opinion of Mr.
Bond, English Consul, on English affairs
with the U. S., that all is going on well;
Mr. P. hates Bond and all he says, but
hopes it is true. 28, 193.
— Feb. 16, 1808. Pennsylvania lands ;
opinion on the new Treason Bill ; un-
favorable opinion of Mr. W. Lewis ;
merchants saved by the Embargo from
being captured by France ; Pennsylvania
lands sold for taxes. 28, 204.
— Feb. 25, 1808. Disagreeables of
society in Washington ; differences be-
tween his own and P.'s political opinions ;
the Presidential election ; Barbary sheep ;
"French Belt " of 1756. 28, 212.
— Mar. 15, 1808. Col. P.'s letter of
March 6 received ; Mr. P. accepts casti-
gEttion at his hands with pleasure ; Mr.
P.'s political creed ; wishes to have no
attachment to, or fears of, any foreign
power whatever ; if we have war, it
should be with France. 28, 233.
Apr. 17, 1808. Time for Mr.
Peters and Col. P. to cease writing upon
politics ; for himself, Mr. P. has only
his old Federal principles; astonishment
at Hillhouse's Resolutions ; has no one
now to pin his faith upon ; admiration
of Baring's pamphlet on commercial
relations. 28, 307.
Dec. 3, 1808. Disappointment at
not seeing Col. P. on his journey to
Washington ; warning against over-
taxing his strength ; incomprehensible
state of political affairs ; extravagant
pamphlet by Charles Jared Ingersoll,
exalting France and against England.
28, 381.
Jan. 11, 1809. Sharp Delany's
debt to the U. S. ; sympathy and respect
for Col. P. as fighting in the forlorn
hope; admiration of his speeches ; shame-
less and groundless attacks on him to be
despised, and endeavors to provoke a
personal conflict disregarded ; desperate
condition of public affairs from mis-
management. 29, 14. [Bi. 4, 157.]
372
Peters, Richard
Feb. 3, 1809. Satisfaction at Col.
P.'s assurances of the safety of the
Union ; grounds for alarm on that
score ; Dr. Dwight's century sermon
ambiguous, to say the least; Mr. P.'s
desire to obtain Eastern settlers for
his Pennsylvania wild lands; gloomy
outlook in politics ; advantages of being
a punster ; expediency of a war with
Prance at once. 29, 84.
Peb. 15, 1809. Account of Bar-
ker's accusation against Col. P. in re-
gard to impressed American seamen ;
Col. P.'s burning in effigy in Philadel-
phia ; congratulations on the exaltation.
29,99.
June 5, 1809. In answer to vari-
ous agricultural queries of Col. P. on
peach-tree blight, sheep, mildew, speltz,
locust-trees, forest-trees, wheat, grass,
the canker-worm, etc. ; defends himself
from criticisms on his use of foreign
words, and retaliates by showing the
incorrect use of common words in New
England. 29, 133, 137.
June 16, 1809. In regard to hem-
lock hedges, speltz ; officers' claims ;
letter from Col. Tayloe. 29, 150.
Oct. 1, 1809. In regard to Bar-
bary or Tunis sheep ; comparison with
merinos ; family affairs ; poetical squib
on a surgical operation ; meddlers with
the memory of Washington. 29, 171.
Dec. 27, 1809. Pope's judiciary
bill; remarks on judges; Mr. P.'s trea-
tise on plaster of Paris; Mr. D. M.
Randolph and his plan for a manufactory
of agricultural implements in England ;
Gen. Armstrong's drawings of a new
double plough ; humorous account of
his own experiences in ploughing, in
the manner of Sterne. 29, 199.
Jan 6, 1810. Remarks on Col.
P.'s last letters ; Col. P. sometimes be-
trayed into vehemence of expression by
his dislike of certain persons ; Mr. P.
defends his own playfulness, " by your
pedants called levity " ; agricultural mat-
ters. 29, 222.
Feb. 22, 1810. Protest against
Mr. Varnum's statement that Gen.
Plamilton was not entitled to half-pay
or commutation ; no claim was ever
better founded ; testimony to Hamil-
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ton's services and character. 29,
279.
— Mar. 2, 1810. Correcting error in
letter of Feb. 22; Gen. Hamilton's
claim ; fortunate that Revolutionary
officers could not foresee that a poor-
house would be proposed for their
widows and children by representatives
of a later generation ; exertions in search
of seed-peas. 29, 283.
— Mar. 2, 4, 1810. Letters in defence
of the claim of Gen. Hamilton's family
for his commutation of half-pay ; there
never was a shadow of doubt as to the
right ; his exalted motives for relinquish-
ing his claim. 29,285,287.
— Mar. 11, 1810. Recollections of
the Congress of 1783 ; esteem and
respect for Mr. Madison, at that time
the Ajax of Federal measures ; demon-
stration that personal friendship is en-
tirely compatible with great difference
of political views; advice to Col. P.
not to rip open the transactions of 1783.
29, 298.
— Mar. 27, 1810. Politics disgusting
and hopeless ; Mr. P. curses both Eng-
land and France ; useless for Col. P. to try
to dispel the film from the eyes of the mil-
lion; nobody of sense ever believes in
the obligation of gratitude we owe to
France; French officers themselves
laughed at us for it ; extremes run into
by devotees of England and of France ;
both of them are making use of us to
further their own interests. 29, 309.
— Apr. 15, 1810. Account of out- 1
rage committed by Mr. Hand on the
house of the Russian minister, Mr.il
Daschkoff. 29, 325.
— Dec. 4, 1810. With Mr. P.'s book
on Tunisian sheep ; sheep and wool
Dr. Logan's visit ; story told Dr. L. by
Lord Wellesley of the proposition of
France to divide the United States with
England ; it seems already divided to
their hands ; L.'s experiences of Eng-
land. 29, 344.
— Dec. 15, 1810. Tunis sheep ; storj
of the butcher Bowman and his adven-
tures ; account of Mr. P.'s uncle, Rev
Richard Peters ; Florida and the Banfc
charter. 29, 348. [Bi. 4, 205, ir
part.]
— Dec. 19, 1810. Abusive epithet;
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373
not the monopoly of one party; Gen.
Armstrong has come home full of ire,
and must be managed very adroitly
or he will come out in battle array;
Mr. Young's improvement of clay soil ;
character of Dr. Logan ; Florida and
Louisiana ; Tunis sheep. 29, 350.
Dec. 21, 1810. Tunis sheep, and
other agricultural matters. 29, 354.
— Dec. 31, 1810. Explaining expres-
sions in Mr. P.'s book on Tunis sheep,
concerning the Gadites ; estimate of
Washington's character. 29, 362.
— Jan. 13, 1811. Difficulty of dis-
posing of Main's book on hedging ;
Gen. Washington; proofs of his high
character as a writer as drawn from a
hundred confidential letters, and against
the idea that his Farewell Address was
written by Hamilton ; sheep ; anxiety in
Philadelphia respecting the Bank char-
ter. 29, 370.
— Jan. 27, 1811. Mr. P.'s book on
Tunisian sheep ; readings of the 95th
Psalm ; arguments in defence of Mr.
P.'s idea of Washington, and account of
W.'s decision to carry the war into Vir-
ginia in 1781 ; high opinions expressed
concerning him by British officers after
Braddock's defeat. 29, 374.
— Feb. 4, 1811. Rye sent by Gen.
Armstrong ; Mr. P. defends his own
reading of the 95th Psalm, and his rec-
ollection of the news of the failure of
the French fleet reaching Gen. Wash-
ington ; gunpowder sent from Phila-
delphia to Elizabethtown ; errors in
Marshall's Life of Washington; the
bank charter, and the wild and foolish
ideas of Jefferson and Franklin on the
subject of commerce; Main's book.
29, 382.
— Feb. 20, 1811. A play on the dif-
ference between set and sit ; anxiety to
procure some Tunis sheep and French
rye ; despair of public affairs ; TJ. S.
Bank. 29, 402.
— Apr. 16, 1811. Proofs from the
evidence of John Jay that Gen. W.'s
Farewell Address was written by him-
self; Tunis and merino sheep. 29,
444.
— May 22, 1811. Correcting Col.
P.'s idea that the evidence alluded to in
his letter of Apr. 16 was from Judge
Washington ; it was from Mr. Jay. 29,
459.
Mar. 12, 1812. On mutton and
wool, Tunis and merino ; French rye,
sent by Mr. Parker ; disinclination of
English people for war with us ; attempt
of the Governor of Canada, through
Henry, the British spy, to divide the
U. S. 30, 24.
Mar. 18, 1812. Affair of Henry's
espionage ; a pitiful electioneering ma-
noeuvre; miserable condition of the
country ; probability of separation of
the Union ; comparison of value of Tunis
and merino sheep; description of the
vicuna. 30, 28.
Apr. 14, 1812. With specimens of
grain for seed; the orge froment, or
wheat barley ; the great question of
merino mutton still warmly agitated and
yet undecided ; a pamphlet sent Mr. P.
on the derivation of the word merino ;
has not had time to read it, as the cir-
cuit court occupies him with less im-
portant affairs ; when Mr. P. has time
to master the subject, he will give
Col. P. the result. 30, 34.
June 22, 1813. Disheartening
aspect of politics; the interests of the
seaboard must give way to land-jobbing
and Indian extirpating, to make room
for new office holding; Mr. P. is en-
deavoring to obtain information in regard
to gypsum ; wetness of the season ;
thoughts on his own and Col. P.'s age.
30, 124.
July 1, 1813. On the subject of
gypsum ; Mr. P.'s great object to show
our independence of foreign powers for
a supply ; not that he has any objection
to obtaining it by commerce, but because
of the advantage of a country badly gov-
erned in its external relations finding
every possible resource in itself ; method
of transporting gypsum to the Susque-
hanna. 30, 126.
Mar. 9, 1814. His own health;
lands in North Carolina ; bill for altering
the judiciary system. 30, 239.
Apr. 4, 1814. Inquiries respecting
the Hughes, or Virginia, crab-apple ; a
little daylight seems to appear in our
affairs since the discomfiture of the arch-
fiend in Europe ; Mr. P. supposes, as
long as his downfall was not entirely
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Peters, Richard (continued).
decided, that our professed peacemakers
went abroad provided with a sufficient
alloy. 30, 259.
Nov. 27, 1814. Gloomy views of
public affairs ; Mr. Gerry's death ; acci-
dents to Mr. P. himself and his family
from runaway horses ; family news and
relations with Great Britain ; nothing
to trust to but the chapter of accidents.
30, 321.
Dec. 19, 1814. Desirability of old
men's finding out when their faculties
are failing; militia returning home, much
discontented, but as blind and obstinate
as ever ; Vol. 3 of the Pennsylvania
Agricultural Society's memoirs; the
Conscription Bill ■ hard enougli to find
men and money for a just and necessary
war, as was shown in the Revolution;
our Constitution not made for war. 30,
333.
Feb. 21, 1815. Ease with which
the mass of mankind forget public mis-
fortunes, and plant their vineyards on
volcanoes ; necessity for keeping up the
army and navy ; a bankrupt law ; mes-
sage to Judge Marshall concerning
fiorin; story of the German gardener
and his pease. 30, 386.
Sept. 16, 1815. Curious account
of Whitfield's remains ; North Carolina
lands; health of Mr. P.'s family. 30,
398.
Nov. 1, 1815. Health; family
news ; wish for public tranquillity for the
rest of his life. 30, 408.
Jan. 27, 1816. Neglect of agri-
culture in the U. S. ; advantages of a
professorship of it in a national sem-
inary ; Spanish claims on account of
Louisiana; Elizabeth Pickering; in-
crease of official business; project for
dividing the district of Pennsylvania, for
the purpose of packing juries on the
Holland company land claims. 31, 23.
Feb. 13, 1816. Disappointment at
Col. P.'s disapproval of Mr. P.'s essay
on a national seminary; folly of the
Federalist prejudice, that nothing good
is to be done if it will be for the credit
of the administration ; the only hope of
political integrity is in education ; the
claims of Spain ; District Judges ; the
National Bank Bill. 31, 32.
— Feb. 28,1816. Plan for a national
seminary; Col P.'s arguments against
its constitutionality have convinced Mr.
P. of its hopelessness ; is glad to see
some stir in the business of a Washing-
ton monument ; hopes there are no con-
stitutional objections to that. 31, 50.
— Feb. 29, 1816. Observations on
the constitutionality of a national semi-
nary. 31, 55.
— Mar. 4, 1816. With copy of letter
written to Mr. Hopkinson on the division
of the district of Pennsylvania. 31, 57.
— Mar. 30, 1816. In regard to the
bill for extending the judicial system ;
difficulties of District Judges being for^
bidden to resort to common law ; defects
in the criminal law ; only necessary for
a man to be indicted for a capital offence
to get off scot-free. 31, 89.
— Apr. 6, 10, 1816. On the proposed
increase in salaries of Judges; amend-
ments to the Judiciary Bill. 31, 95, 97.
— Apr. 14, 1816. Defects in the
judiciary system ; necessity of a revision
of the criminal code ; every possible
crime may be committed in places under
the exclusive jurisdiction of the U. S.,
because the Judges are not allowed to
interpret by the common law; small
salaries of Judges disgraceful. 31,
100.
— Apr. 16, 1816. Mr. P. is not sur-
prised at the decision of Congress
respecting salaries ; embarrassments in
the present session of the Circuit Court
from the state of the criminal code.
31, 102.
— Feb. 3, 1817. The Compensation
Bill; agitation respecting Paulding and
other captors of Andre ; anything Andre
said was to be believed. 31, 166.
— Feb. 17, 1817. Col. P.'s and his
own health ; salaries of District Judges ;
attempt to seize on back lands in Penn-
sylvania ; family news ; fall ploughing
as a preventive of the cut- worm. 31,
179.
— Nov. 17, 1817. Account of an
expedition against the Spanish posses-
sions, arrested in Philadelphia; decline
of the Pennsylvania Agricultural Society;
scythes and cradles sent to England ;
fiorin grass ; experiments with salt. 31,
231.
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375
Mar. 26, 1818. Scythe and cradle
ordered for Col. P.; the finding of the jury
in the case of the British officers against
the Spanish dominions ended the affair ;
Spanish America and low character of
its citizens ; revival of interest in agri-
culture in Pennsylvania and New York ;
almanac of the Pennsylvania Agricul-
tural Society ; experiments with salt on
corn-grubs. 31, 245.
July 15, 1818. Col. P.'s address
to the Essex Agricultural Society ;
happy revival of an interest in agricul-
ture ; trouble brewing on our Spanish
frontier; the pension bureau and its
illiberal regulations for Revolutionary
soldiers ; case of Col. Flower's regiment ;
accident in concert hall, Philadelphia;
"76 men." 31,249.
Feb. 21, 1820. On gypsum; ac-
count of John Lorrain ; manures ; ruta-
baga ; Tench Coxe and North Carolina
lands; the Missouri question; a com-
promise talked of; dismal accounts of
the state of sentiment in Washington;
millet as a substitute for clover. 31,
301.
Jnne 4, 1820. Mr. Willing's busi-
ness ; prostration of all branches ; Sugar
Creek lands, and difficulties of absent
landowners ; attempt in the Pennsyl-
vania legislature to have the road taxes
spent on roads defeated because they
could not succeed in a loan-office
scheme; agriculture as a means of
profit. 31, 315.
July 18, 1820. Great disappoint-
ment at not seeing Col. P. on his way
home from Washington. 31, 321.
Oct. 16, 1822. In regard to Mr.
P.'s grandson, Richard Willing, who is
bent on going to sea ; Mr. P. begs Col.
P. to find him a ship in some Eastern
port. 31, 406.
Sept. 17, 1823. Narrative of the
circumstances of the remonstrance of
the Board of War to Congress in 1778
in regard to the arrest of Col. Flower;
question as to whether the facts should
not be perpetuated, for fear of farther
misrepresentation. 32, 28. [Bi. 1,
228.]
Nov. 2, 1823. Libels in the Cun-
ningham correspondence ; indignation
regret, and disgust excited thereby;
deplorable that Mr. Adams should be
betrayed into such folly and malignity ;
fabulous statements in regard to the
French mania, and mobs in Philadel-
phia; some sly Quaker must have
quizzed Mr. A. 32, 32.
Feb. 12, 1824. Business misfor-
tunes of Mr. P.'s sons. 32, 48.
Mar. 4, 1825. On Gen. Washing-
ton ; Mr. P. can never agree with Col.
P., and sees no necessity for such lucu-
brations on his military talents ; he was
as diffident about them himself as any
one could desire ; the measures against
New York not a feint ; Count Rocham-
beau's pamphlet, claiming the credit of
the Southern campaign ; Lafayette and
his admiration of Washington. 32,
137.
Dec. 8, 1826. Col. P.'s grandson,
Dr. Charles Pickering; difficulty of
young physicians obtaining practice in
Philadelphia ; family and agricultural
affairs ; suits in the District Court in
the case of frauds in tea by Thompson ;
Judge Washington seriously ill. 32,
245.
Meters, Richard. Jan. 4, 1781. Suffer-
ings of the army, and measures of relief.
5, 203.
Mar. 29, 1790. Arguments ad-
dressed to Mr. P. as Speaker of the
Assembly, against the repeal of the
Wyoming confirming law. 58, 256.
Apr. 9, 1790. Expression of un-
willingness to interfere with Mr. Tench
Coxe's appointment to the office of
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury,
6, 23. [Bi. 2, 443.]
Sept. 28, 1797. Health of Trenton,
N. J. ; illness of Col. P.'s son Henry,
and character of Dr. Rush. 7, 236.
Oct. 10, 1797. Dr. Rush and slan-
ders against him; Col. P.'s letter to
Chev. de Yrujo. 7, 291.
Apr. 4, 1799. Request to go to
Northampton County and do what is
necessary for apprehending and securing
insurgents. 37, 404 [copy].
Sept. 14, 1799. Enclosing order
from the Secretary of War for a military
guard for insurgent prisoners at Norris-
town. 12, 57.
Dec. 24, 1803. Prophecies of a
separation between the North and
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Peters, Richard (continued).
South, and formation of a new confed-
eracy with the British provinces ; efforts
to keep the timbers together; Mr.
Tracy's speech on the amendment to
the Constitution; our humble Republi-
cans at issue with the British minister
and his lady on a point of etiquette;
departure from the courteous custom of
Washington to allow foreigners prece-
dence; Mr. Madison's argument, in
consulting Col. Pickering, answered;
President Adams prevailed upon with
difficulty to observe the usages of Wash-
ington ; Mr. Jefferson receives the
British minister, by appointment, in
slippers and undress. 14, 68.
Mar. 7, 1804. Impeachment of
Judge Chase ; struggle for the impeach-
ment of Judge Pickering ; hopes of a
postponement. 14, 103.
Dec. 29, 1804. Letter of sympa-
thy and condolence on the death of
, Mr. P.'s wife. 14, 115. [Bi. 4, 90.]
Apr. 22, 1808. Col. P.'s defence
of Mr. Hillhouse, and of himself; has
no enmity against persons of merely
different political opinions ; detests Jef-
ferson on account of his profligate char-
acter and hypocrisy ; Mr. Madison less
dishonest, but weak, and entirely sub-
ject to Jefferson ; high character of
Hillhouse. 14, 200.
Feb. 18, 1809. In regard to Col.
P.'s being burned in effigy in Philadel-
phia, were he a vain man he would be
flattered by such an elevation; slan-
derers have no idea how much they
magnify his importance ; alludes to at-
tacks in Congress ; satisfaction derived
from the approbation of his friends ;
message to the " very sedate man " who
disapproved of the Philadelphia burn-
ing. 14, 228. [Bi. 4, 159.]
Jan. 1, 1810. New Year's wishes ;
Pope's resolution on the Judiciary;
agricultural matters ; mildew. 14, 246.
Feb. 26, 1810. Inquiry as to Mr.
Peters' s recollection whether Alexander
Hamilton was with Gen. Washington as
aide-de-camp at the taking possession
of New York ; claim of Hamilton's fam-
ily for commutation of half-pay. 14,
271.
Mar. 13, 1810. Remarks on the
true amount of the debt of gratitude
owing by the United States to France,
and the course taken by Mr. Madison
from the time of the ratification of the
treaty of 1783. 14, 277.
Jan. 5, 1811. Col. P. agrees with
Mr. P. in his estimate of Gen. Washing-
ton's character; no mortal living was
more free from ostentation ; forged let-
ters addressed to Lund Washington;
Gen. W.'s method with public papers ;
his Farewell Address really drawn up by
Hamilton. 14, 303. [Bi" 2, 96.]
Jan. 17, 1811. Criticisms on Mr.
Peters's Sketches of Gen. Washington;
analysis of Washington's character ;
reasons for considering him greater as
a president than as a general. 14, 307.
[Bi. 2, 79.]
Jan. 21, 1811. Continuation of
Col. P.'s remarks on the character of
Washington. 14, 309.
May 10, 1811. Thoughts on Gen.
Washington's Farewell Address. 29,
445.
- — Aug. 31, 1813. Correcting errors
in Col. P.'s former letters to Mr. Peters
concerning hedges and larch-trees;
method of propagating locusts. 14,
430.
— Apr. 7, 1814. History of the
Hughes, or Virginia, crab-apple ; also of
Roan's white crab. 15, 29.
— May 8, 1820. Removal to Salem ;
money due to Col. P. in the hands of
Judge Peters's son-in-law, Mr. Willing ;
Col. P. will be obliged to enter a formal
protest in case of farther delay, as the
sum is of pressing importance to him.
15, 217.
— Oct. 21, 1823. The affair of Col.
Flower's arrest in 1781 ; suggests that
an account of the transaction should be
drawn up and signed, to guard against
future misrepresentation ; the Cunning-
ham correspondence ; Col. P. never met
with such a mass of calumny in his life ;
is glad that it has appeared in his life-
time, as no one else could answer it
fully ; thinks he shall lay Mr. A. in the
dust. 15, 332.
— Feb. 2, 1824. In regard to money
intrusted to Mr. T. Peters to pay taxes
on Pennsylvania lands, which taxes have
not been paid by him. 15, 344.
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377
Feb. 12, 1825. In regard to the
question whether the preparations for
the siege of New York, in 1781, were
real, or only intended for a feint ; had
always supposed them real ; alludes to
the vehement passion of Washington at
the failure of the French fleet; Gen.
Greene and the loss of Fort Washington ;
Washington's indecision of character;
Judge Peters's mistake in attributing
the whole success of the Revolution to
Washington; success at Trenton and
Princeton largely due to Reed and St.
Clair; Gen. C. Lee's disobedience justi-
fied by H. Lee ; Gen. Greene's abilities ;
many of Washington's official papers
written by his aids ; Col. P.'s estimate of
Washington not an impeachment, but
simply a description of character ; Gen.
Lafayette ; his good sense and modesty.
16, 15.
Peters, Richard, recommended as XJ. S.
District Judge (G. Washington), 6, 54;
his estimate of Gen. Knox (67. Washing-
ton), 9, 268 ; not likely to accept a seat
in Supreme Court (£. Rush), 9, 347 ;
his uniform difference of opinion with
Col. P. on the subject of Washington
(R.Peters), 14, 317; Mr. Jefferson's
remarks on (Miss S. Peters), 16, 284.
Peters, Richard, Jr. Dec. 25, 1804.
Informing Col. P. of the death of Mr.
P.'s mother. 27, 115.
May 12, 1808. With a copy of
Mr. P.'s Admiralty Reports ; admiration
of Col. P.'s letters to Gov. Sullivan.
28, 319.
Oct. 19, 1812. Has settled busi-
ness with Bradford & Inskeep for the
Port Folio satisfactorily ; Col. P.'s state-
ment was sufficient; hopes of Col. P.'s
re-election to Congress; Pennsylvania
elections ; frauds to be exposed. 44, 35.
and Wallace, John B. Jan. 5,
I 1801. Inquiry by Messrs. P. and W.,
as a committee of a number of young
men of Philadelphia, whether a public
dinner would be acceptable to Col. P.
1 26, 235.
Peters, Richard, Jr. Dec. 28, 1804. In
relation to the death of Mr. P.'s mother.
I 14,114. [Bi. 4, 89.]
Oct. 8, 1812. Request to attend
to business of Bradford & Inskeep's bill
for the Port Folio. 38, 200.
48
and Wallace, John B. Jan. 5, 1801.
Thanks for offer of a public dinner from
the young gentlemen of Philadelphia;
Col. P. requests to be excused. 14, 1.
[Bi. 4, 20.]
Peters, Miss Sally. Nov. 12, 1828. On
the death of Miss P.'s father, Richard
Peters, and of Col. P.'s wife. 16, 284.
[Bi. 4, 355.]
Peters, Rev. Samuel, D.D., Bishop of
Vermont. Sept. 15, 1795. Extract
from a letter to Rev. J. Belknap, on the
St. Croix boundary. 20, 299 [copy].
Peters, Theodore, of Bordeaux, France.
July 31, 1797. Polite letter desiring
opportunities of being of service to the
U. S. ; sends a case of Bordeaux wine
to Col. P. 21, 194, 196.
Aug. 27, 1798. Letter for Mr.
Gerry returned, Mr. G. having left
France ; Mr. P. has succeeded in having
the decree against ship Federalist re-
versed; France is anxious to make
peace with U. S. ; but is on the verge
of a destructive war with the Emperor.
23, 86.
Peters, Theodore. July 9, 1798. Request
for Mr. P.'s friendly offices in aiding
the embarkation for America of the
family of Mr. Van Polanen, Dutch Min-
ister to the U. S. ; and that Mr. P. will
forward a letter to Mr. Gerry. 9, 17.
Peters, Theodore, recommendations of him
for U. S. Consul at Bordeaux, 1797
(S. Blanchard), 21, 289, 298, 354;
(T. Williams), 303.
Pettit, Charles, Assistant Quartermaster-
General, 1736-1806. Dec. 1,1780. Dis-
tress and despair for want of money to pay
wagoners and procure forage ; the States
will neither furnish supplies nor allow
the continental agents to do it; author-
ized by Congress to address the States
separately, but has no hope of success.
33, 296 [copy; Old Cong. Pap. 148,
1, 257].
JaL.. 28, 1798. The delay in com-
plying with Mr. P.'s wishes was owing
to the dismissal of some clerks in the
State Department. 8, 89.
, Ball, Joseph, and Crawford, James.
Mar. 19, 1800. Request to examine
and decide upon the claim of Philip
Wilson against Great Britain for loss of
his ship Mentor. 13, 293.
378
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Peyton, Capt. Andrew, murder of (M.
Letombe), 37, 22 ; (C. Griffin), 23 ; 7,
88; (T. Nelson), 37, 24; (I). M. Ban-
dolph), 25 ; escape of murderers (C. Lee),
63.
Phelps, Noah. Aug. 26, 1788. Deposi-
tion as to the men concerned in the
kidnapping of Col. P. at Wyoming.
58, 120.
Phelps, Oliver, of Geneva, N. Y., 1749-
1809. Aug. 14, 1790. Extract of a
letter to Gov. Mifflin; Mr. King has
assured the Seneca Indians that the
Governor will take the hatchet out of
their heads and bind up the wound, by
a treaty; pecuniary satisfaction should
be made to the friends of the Indians
murdered at Pine Creek. 61, 3 [copy].
Sept. 19, 1790. Mr. P. has con-
ferred with Smith, the interpreter,
about the proposed meeting with the
Indians at Tioga ; importance of a
trustworthy interpreter; neither Smith
nor [Horatio] Jones wholly to be trusted;
is going to New England, or would have
been happy to wait on Col. P. to Tioga.
61, 23.
— — Oct. 11, 1792. Recommendation
of Aaron Hill, a Mohawk Indian. 59,
25.
Phelps, Oliver. Sept. 4, 1790. Col. P/s
mission from the President to meet the
friends of the Seneca Indians murdered
at Pine Creek, to make restitution, and
assure them that the murderers shall be
punished; Mr. Phelps is requested to
impress upon the Indians the justice
and inviolable integrity of the President,
and, if possible, to hinder the assembling
of a large number. 61, 15.
Phelps, Oliver, complaint of Seneca chiefs
in regard to purchase of land by him
(Cornplanter). 60, 8; conduct of
Cornplanter himself in the purchase
(Joseph Brant), 61, 198 ; land pur-
chased of Phelps by R. Morris, 229;
certificates in regard to the purchase by
Phelps, 256 : his account for supplies
furnished the Indians, 275 ; imposition
on the Indians in the matter of his
purchase (7. Chapin), 62, 27-
Phelps & Gorham's purchase, evidence in
regard to. [Newspaper cutting.] 35,
133.
Philadelphia, evacuation of, by the British,
1778 (/. Pickering), 5, 86; (R.
Peters), 17, 169 ; horrible condition
of, and purification intrusted to Gen.
Arnold (R. Peters), 17, 173 ; mutiny
of troops in, 1783 (S. Hodgdon), 40
94, 96 ; prospect for commission busi-
ness in, 1783 (S. Hodgdon), 34, 160
advantages of, as the residence of Con
gress, 1789 (P. Wingate), 19, 167
171, 176; 40, 340, 341; to, 6, 8
yellow fever in, 1793 (G. Washington)
19, 274 ; to, 6, 73, 74, 76 ; (R. Peters)
19, 290; (Rev. /. Clarke), 35, 177
(C. Storer), 59, 225 ; 1797 (/• Adams)
7, 115, 165, 277, 282, 314 ; {A. Ellicott)
135; (/. /. U. Bivardi), 200; (Jf.
Sargeant), 215; (W, Sargent), 223
(/. Marshall), 244 ; (C. C. Pinckney)
358; (G. Washington), 37, 225; (R
Peters), 21, 261, 296 ; (S. Hodgdon)
41, 377, 381; 1798 (/. Adams), 9
147, 181^; (/. Mathers), 164; (W.
Sargent), 255 ; (T. Pickering, Jr.), 308
(T. Williams), 315; {B. King), 415
(S. Williams), 549 ; (W. Smith), 592
(B. O'Brien), 625 ; (S. Cathalan), 10
63 ; (R. Peters), 23, 96 ; (S. Hodg
don), 42, 63, 64, 74, 75, 87, 93, 95
1799 (/. Pickering, Jr.), 11, 367 ; (/•
Adams), 647; {B.King), 12, 3; (B
Rush), 25, 197 ; suggestions for regulat
ing and improving the water frontage
of, 1799 (H. Pratt), 11, 634; (G.
Washington), 644.
Philadelphia Cavalry, toasts drunk to Col.
P. at dinner of, 1822. 55, 209.
Philadelphia Gazette, Jan. 26, 1798, deposi-
tions published in, relating to false
charges in the Aurora against Col. P.
37, 264|.
Philadelphia Society of Agriculture (P.
Wingate, 1785), 34, 309 ; (/. Pickering),
317; 40, 151,157.
Phillips, B. H.% U. S. Consul at Curacao.
May 23, 1797. Acknowledgment of
Mr. Phillips's solicitude to afford relief
to American vessels captured and carried
into Curacao ; while plunder is the ob-
ject of the French privateers, and dis-
tressing our commerce the means used
to enforce submission to Prance, no
efforts will avail ; the Dutch colonies
cannot be expected to be less sub-
servient than their mother country.
37, 164 [copy].
HISTORICAL INDEX.
379
June 21, 1797. Unjustifiable cap-
tures of American vessels by French
and Dutch privateers ; recommendations
of the President that a naval force should
be equipped and merchant vessels armed
for defence ; the late decree of the Di-
rectory a high-handed violation of our
treaty ; instructions to agents are use-
less in such a state of things. 37, 192
[copy].
May 17, 1799. Instructions to
watch for all infractions of law. 11, 97.
July 1,1799. With the President's
proclamation for renewal of intercourse
with St. Domingo. 11, 370.
Aug. 3, 1799. Justice to be de-
manded of the government of Curacao
on the murderers of Capt. Dixon of the
Nautilus; no prospect of success; bill
for suspension of intercourse with other
islands sheltering French privateers to
be passed the next session of Congress.
11, 555.
Oct. 2, 1799. Mr. Van Polanen's
letter to the Governor of Curacao, con-
cerning the affair of the Nautilus. 12,
133.
Oct. 15, 1799. U. S. men-of-war
to be sent to Curacao ; the captain and
crew of the privateer Trois Amis to be
treated as pirates; Deveaux's plot;
armed vessels to assist Dutch govern-
ment ; Dutch fleet at the Texel has sur-
rendered to the British. 12, 185.
Oct. 15, 1799. Prom J. Wagner.
Suggesting the case of American pirates
brought to the U. S. by Capt. Barney,
in 1797, as a precedent for proceedings
in case of the Nautilus. 12, 188.
Apr. 8, 1800. Concerning Mr. P.'s
accounts ; U. S. men-of-war sent to
Curacao station should cruise, and not
lie in harbor. 13, 366.
Phillips, B. H., his claim on the U. S.
(S. Hodgdon), 7, 351; his efforts to
protect neutral rights (S. Hodgdon), 9,
485.
Phillips, John, pass from Salem to Phila-
delphia, Nov. 15, 1776. 56, 131.
Phillips, Samuel, Jr., of North Andover,
Mass., 1751-1802. Dec. 25, 1775.
Recommending Mr. Osgood for the post
of Clerk to Admiralty Court. 17, 3.
Jan. 10, 1776. Offer to bear all
the expense of publishing Col. P.'s plan
of discipline for the militia, in case it
should not be supported by the public.
39, 131. [Bi. 1, 86.]
1 776. Bequest to forward a stove
from Marblehead to Andover, for Mr.
P.'s powder works. 39, 133.
Mar. 4, 1776. Request for a loan
of money. 5, 36.
Apr. 5, 1777. The most service to
be done in the Massachusetts House of
Representatives in rousing them to an
idea of the real state of the army. 17,
20.
Dec. 24, 1779. Mons. Eouquet
and his method of manufacturing gun-
powder; inconvenience of the Commis-
sary of Prisoners' call for all prisoners
of war ; usefulness of the Brunswickers ;
proving of gunpowder. 17, 317.
May 6, 1785. With copy of Con-
stitution, grants, etc., for Phillips Acad-
emy, Andover, 18, 238 ; Constitution,
etc., 53, 158.
Aug. 30, 1794. Mr. Isaac Abbot
recommended for assistant postmaster
in Andover ; Pennsylvania Agricultural
Society and agricultural schools. 19,
318.
Feb. 27, 1797. Acknowledges re-
ceipt of Col. P.'s letter of instructions
to Gen. Pinckney ; congratulates the
country on such an Executive and such
a Secretary ; Mr. Adet's note will defeat
its own object. 21, 50.
May 10, 1799. Information of a
woman, suspected to be a man in dis-
guise, in Dunstable, inquiring for Col.
Varnum of Dracut, a Jacobin politician.
24, 257.
Phillips, Samuel, Jr. Mar. 4, 1776.
Money obtained from Capt. Williams.
5, 35.
Feb. 19, 1784. Prices of iron. 5,
319.
May 3, 1785. Pamphlets published
by the Philadelphia Society for promot-
ing Agriculture. 5. 357.
May 29, June 18, 1785. Remarks
on the plan and constitution of Phillips
Academy, Andover. 5, 360, 369. [Bi.
1, 525, 526.]
Phillips, Capt. of the U. S. ship Baltimore,
his cowardly conduct and dismission
(R. King), 10, 269 ; 11, 47 ; his state-
ment of facts a disgrace to our navy {R.
380
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Phillips, Capt. (continued').
King), 11, 170 ; his want of sense and
spirit the cause of the outrage on the
Baltimore (F. Ames), 12, 364.
Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass., re-
marks and criticisms on the plan and
constitution of (S. Phillips, Jr.), 5, 360,
369 ; 53, 170 ; constitution, grants,
etc., 53, 158.
Phonetics, on a system of (N. Webster).
19, 56.
Physick, Dr. Philip Synge, of Philadelphia,
his eminence as a surgeon ; successful
operation for cancer of the throat per-
formed on Gen. Macpherson (R.
Peters). 28, 38.
Picuon, Louis Amedee, French Secretary
of Legation in Holland. Apr. 12, 1799.
To W. Y. Murray. Congratulations on
Mr. M.'s appointment as Envoy to
Erance ; impatience of M. Talleyrand to
receive him ; sincerity of the pacific
intentions of Erance; the prejudices
against her now dissipated by reason
and reflection. 24, 230 [copy].
Pichon, Louis Amedee, his and Talley-
rand's letters to W. V. Murray on his
appointment as Envoy to Erauce (G.
Washington), 11, 448 ; (C.C. Pinckney),
606 ; published in the U. S. by his con-
trivance {W. V. Murray), 12, 142.
Pickering, Charles, death of, 1796 (/. /. U.
Rivardi). 6, 178.
Pickering, Edward, death of, from yellow
fever, 1793 (G. Washington). 6, 75.
Pickering, George, 1789-1826, and Wil-
liam, 1786-1814. June 5, 1799. In-
quiries about their studies, health, diet,
etc., at school. 11, 220.
Pickering, George, sent to school; his
character ; the Erench the objects of his
abhorrence (/. Pickering, Jr.). 11, 28.
Pickering, Henry, 1781-1838. Dec. 31,
1818. Account of the outrage com-
mitted on Col. P. at Wyoming in June,
1788, with remarks on the Connecticut
land controversy. 38. 229.
Pickering, Henry, his visit to Boston,
1799 (T. Williams). 11, 400.
Pickering, John, of Salem, Mass., brother
of Col. P., 1740-1811. Feb. 19, 1763.
John Nutting gone with Capt. Bates to
Gibraltar ; J. P. will quickly go himself
to St. Eustatius. 39, 4.
Dec. 7, 1775. In behalf of Capt.
McGlathery, taken by a British man-of-
war and recaptured ; hard terms made
by the privateer who recaptured him.
33, 139.
Sept. 4, 1777. General Court
formed into a convention to consider a
new form of government ; necessity for
sinking paper money and levying a tax ;
valuable prizes taken by privateers. 17,
31.
■ Nov. 11, 1777. Clothing for the
army; large supplies brought in by
privateers; Gen. Burgoyne and other
prisoners arrive at Cambridge. 17, 50.
Nov. 21, 1777. Urgent need of
clothing for the army; more wanted
than large men-of-war; remissness of
both Congress and the State of Massa-
chusetts; financial measures in Mas-
sachusetts. 17, 58.
Mar. 30, 1778. Sufferings of the
army ; better a little longer submission
to Great Britain than that the army
should be so treated ; Constitution of
Massachusetts; Dr. Holten a member
of Congress in place of John Adams;
smallpox in Boston. 17, 124.
May 30, 1778. His father's illness ;
Constitution of Massachusetts rejected
by Boston; Mr. P. appointed Speaker
of the House of Representatives ; explo-
sion of powder-house in Andover. 17,
155.
July 4, 1778. Death of T. Pick-
ering, Sen. ; his will ; privateers, and
gallantry of Capt. Thompson ; plague
of worms ; family news. 17, 175. [Bi.
2, 151]
— — Jan. 15, 1779. Alleged misconduct
of Col. D. Mason due to inadvertence
rather than dishonesty. 17, 233.
7 Mar. 22,1779. Rumor of a Spanish
vessel arriving at Philadelphia ; mea-
sures of the General Court ; privateers ;
family news ; weather ; prizes in the
lottery. 17, 249.
Apr. 15, 1779. Land in Win-
chendon, Mass. ; naval successes of State
ships Hazard and Tyrannicide. 17,
257.
May 17, 1779. Land-owners en-
gaged in raising grain; confiscation
bills of the General Court. 17, 265.
July 5, 1779. Efforts made to find
a remedy for the state of the currency ;
HISTORICAL INDEX.
381
large supplies of provisions brought in
by privateers; excellent harvest pros-
pects; worms; Siberian wheat ; request
for agricultural information. 17, 275.
July 31, 1779. Siberian wheat and
other agricultural matters ; journey of
Geo. Dodge to Philadelphia on business
of a condemned vessel. 17, 283.
Sept. 20, 1779. Siberian wheat
crops ; prospect of farmers being
obliged to bring their produce to market ;
convention to frame a plan of govern-
ment for Massachusetts, with list of
committee. 17, 291, 293.
Oct. 19, 1779. Business affairs;
sales of hay ; Siberian wheat ; scarcity
of provisions owing to regulation of
prices by government. 17, 301.
Dec. 24, 1779. Public business in
Massachusetts clogged by the low state
of finances ; confiscated estates of man-
damus councillors sold ; prizes taken by
Capt. Haraden. 17, 315.
June 15, 17S0. Perplexities of the
General Court ; engagement of ship
Trumbull with a British frigate; new
Constitution probably accepted. 18,
29.
• Oct. 25, 1780. New Constitution
of Massachusetts ; Representatives from
Salem; family news. 18, 50.
Feb. 7, 1781. State's quota of men
to be furnished; money only to be had
by taxing; Deerfield instructs its Re-
presentative to move for a negotiation
for peace ; money affairs. 18, 75.
Apr. 28, 1781. Money affairs;
measures taken by the General Court
in regard to paper money ; the American
Academy of Sciences ; business at Essex
Registry of Deeds; Siberian wheat.
18, 91.
June 13, 1781. Accounts of Joseph
Millet [Col. P.'s servant and messenger].
18, 99.
Jan. 7, 1782. Family news ; specie
the only currency ; prices. 18, 126.
Dec. 28, 1782. Family news;
sales of land. 18, 138.
Mar. 12, 1783. In regard to sales
of land; increased business at Essex
Registry of Deeds. 18, 147.
Dec. 9, 1783. Sales of real estate ;
land in Winchendon ; family news. 18,
181.
June 22, 1784. Sales of land. 18,
197.
Aug. 24, 1784. Sales of land;
prize-money. 18, 207.
Oct. 23, 1784. Commutation of
Capt. King's half-pay, for the benefit of
his children ; Capt. K. was aid to Baron
de Kalb ; sale of Col. P.'s land in Salem ;
Mr. P.'s own health. 40, 142.
Dec. 27, 1784. Death of his mother,
Mrs. Mary Pickering; business and
land sales. 18, 218.
- — Apr. 20, 1785. Business ; health ;
family news ; new courthouse in Salem.
18, 228.
Apr. 25, 1785. Theophilus Parsons
appointed by Massachusetts agent for
claims to land west of New York ;
claims of Capt. King on the government.
18, 232.
June 6, 1786. Health; accounts;
his mother's last wishes. 19, 58.
Oct. 27, 1786. Wishes for Col.
P.'s return to Salem; insurrection in
Massachusetts, not countenanced in
Essex; his own improved health. 19, 85.
■ Apr. 28, 1787. Books sent Col.
P. ; accounts ; health ; unsettled condi-
tion of affairs in Massachusetts ; land
sales. 19, 97-
Dec. 8, 1787. Accounts. 19,117.
Sept. 29, Oct, 6, 1788. Business
and accounts. 19, 144.
Apr. 11, 1789. Business ; politics
in Massachusetts ; Hancock and Adams
probably elected Governor and Lieu-
tenant-Governor ; finances ; designing
men and anarchists taking advantage
of the large State debt to persuade the
people that it ought not to be paid
nominally, but reduced by some scheme.
19, 161.
Dec. 5, 1789. Col. P.'s pecuniary
embarrassments; accounts. 19, 177.
Sept. 21, 1791. Col. P.'s appoint-
ment to office ; business of Salem Regis-
try of Deeds ; Judge Sargeant's illness ;
praise of John Pickering, Jr. 19, 212.
[Bi. 3, 27.]
Pickering, John. Mar. 4, 1774. On some
provisions of the bill in relation to small-
pox hospitals; Capt. Heath's Militia
Bill ; he seems to be pruning the twigs
when he should strike at the root. 5, 6
[copy].
382
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Pickering, John {continued).
Jan. 31, 1777. Military movements
about Tarrytown ; sends cuttings of
black Burgundy grape. 5, 39 [copy].
Apr. 3, 1777. Libels filed before
Judge dishing, to be advertised imme-
diately. 5, 41 [copy].
Apr. 18, 22, 1777. Accounts of
the town of Salem with the State gov-
ernment, for canvas used by militia. 5,
42, 43 [copy].
Apr. 24, 1777. Major Putnam's
account ; the selectmen of Salem greatly
dissatisfied with the curtailing of their
account by the General Court. 5, 44
[copy].
June 23, 1777. Account of the
evacuation of New Jersey by Gen.
Howe. 5, 49 [copy].
Sept. 25, 1777. Account of military
operations about Philadelphia. 5, 51.
[Bi. 1, 162 ; copy.]
Oct. 2, 1777. Disposition of en-
i camped forces. 5, 55 [copy].
Oct. 22, 1777. Exaggerated praise
of American commanders by Boston
papers ; operations round Philadelphia ;
distress of soldiers for clothes and blan-
kets. 5, 57 [copy].
Oct. 30, 1777. Battle of Red
Bank ; death of Count Donop ; loss of
British frigates in the Delaware ; Gen.
Washington in need of reinforcements.
5,. 60 [copy].
Dec. 8, 1777. Skirmishes and
manoeuvres about Philadelphia ; coward-
ice of Pennsylvania militia. 5,63 [copy].
Dec. 11, 30, 1777. Military move-
ments ; disposition of the army for the
winter ; skirmishes. 5, 64, 66 [copy].
Mar. 9, 1778. Gen. Wayne's oper-
ations ; desertions from the enemy ; Con-
gress wavering and unsteady. 5, 71
[copy].
Apr. 18, 1778. Col. Trumbull
unable to serve on the Board of War ;
Gen. Gates ordered to the command of
troops at Fishkill. 5, 75 [copy].
Apr. 26, 1778. Congress contracts
with a Frenchman for supplies to the
army ; misfortunes to the navy ; blowing
up of Capt. Biddle in the Randolph ;
remarks on the Massachusetts Constitu-
tion ; Constitution of Pennsylvania. 5,
76 [copy].
— May 10, 1778. Anxiety to hear of
his father's health ; report of the evacua-
tion of Philadelphia ; capture of Penn-
sylvania militia under Gen. Lacey;
exchange of Gen. Lee. 5, 80 [copy].
— May 15, 1778. With a handbill
containing the notification of the French
Ambassador in England ; likely to pro-
duce war ; loss of two American frigates ;
misfortunes of the navy ; movements of
Gen. Howe ; exchange of prisoners. 5,
82 [copy].
— July 6, 1778. Evacuation of Phila-
delphia ; excellent effects thereof on the
country ; havoc made by the British ;
misconduct of Gen. Charles Lee at the
battle of Monmouth. 5, 86 [copy].
— Aug. 21, 1778. On the death of
his father ; report of damage to Lord
Howe's fleet by the French. 5, 100
[copy].
— Sept. 10, 1778. In regard to his.
father's will. 5, 101.
— Jan. 1, 1779. Account of Col. P.'s
journey with family from Salem to Phila-
delphia ; reports from French and Eng-
lish fleets ; the duel of Gen. Lee and
Major Laurens. 5, 113.
— Feb. 8, 1779. Publications of
Silas Deane regretted by impartial men ;
Count d'Estaing's losses ; weather ;
loan-office certificates. 5, 115 [copy].
— Feb. 21, 1779. Reports of good
news received by Congress ; inoculation
of J. Pickering, Jr. 5, 118 [copy].
— Apr. 1, 1779. Account of progress
of John Pickering, Jr. ; reports of nego-
tiations for peace. 5, 119 [copy].
— Aug. 15, 1779. Agriculture in
Pennsylvania. 5, 120 [copy].
— Sept. 6, 1779. Prize business;
indignation at result of Penobscot ex-
pedition; emission of currency; Sulli-
van's expedition against the Indians.
5, 124 [copy].
— Sept. 24, 1779. Financial measures
of Congress ; prices ; the Holker priva-
teer ; exportation of flour in armed
vessels allowed. 5, 125 [copy].
— Dec. 13, 1779. Depreciation of the
currency ; Congress determined to emit
no more, happen what will ; South Caro-
lina threatened by the British, and North
Carolina and Virginia troops sent; want
of provisions for the army. 5, 132.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
383
Feb. 11, 1780. Constant deprecia-
tion of the currency ; proposals for its
improvement ; injustice of compelling
people to receive old debts in depreciated
paper ; wishes Massachusetts would set
the example of repealing the law; ex-
change of State paper for Continental ;
timidity of Congress in enforcing meas-
ures on the States. 33, 274 [copy];
18, 8.
— May 14, 1780. Money to be paid
to Mr. G. Williams ; request for public
acts and other writings relating to Mas-
sachusetts. 5, 172 [copy].
— June 13, 1780. Report of the
capitulation of Charleston, S. C, to
the British; great exertions necessary
in the remaining States, to whom a
severe rebuke seems necessary to rouse
them ; we have abundant resources, and
only want the means of bringing them
into use ; vigorous measures taken by
the Pennsylvania Assembly against the
families and estates of refugees, and
martial law declared ; militia ordered
out against the enemy who has appeared
in the Jerseys ; Virginia has been crimi-
nally inattentive to the fate of Charles-
ton, as it would have been in her power,
joined with the North Carolina troops,
to keep open the communication; she is
only intent on settling her back lands and
extending her dominion over a country
which she will not be able to keep many
years ; this conduct is almost the sole
bar to the completion of our confedera-
tion and paralyzes all the measures of
Congress; the scheme of finance pro-
posed by Congress rejected by Virginia ;
recommendations of Congress disre-
garded in Delaware in the matter of the
export of flour ; new money sent to
Connecticut. 5, 174 [copy].
— June 14, 1780. Report of the capit-
ulation of Charleston confirmed ; a
heavy stroke, and the motives for sur-
render impossible to understand; we
have enough British prisoners to re-
deem all those taken at Charleston,
but not all our captive officers. 5,
173 [copy].
— July 8, 1780. Increased energy in
Virginia; measures for raising troops
by dividing the State into classes, each
of which is to find and support a man ;
desire to hear of important transactions
in Massachusetts, and inquiry concern-
ing a history of the war, now being
written. 5, 178 [copy].
Aug. 29, 1780. Col. P. appointed
Quartermaster-General; inquiries for an
efficient Deputy in Massachusetts. 5,
181 [copy].
Sept. 2, 1780. Qualifications for a
Deputy Quartermaster for Massachu-
setts. 5, 182 [copy].
Sept. 30, Oct. 13, 1780. Approval
of Col. Hatch as Deputy Quartermaster-
General in Massachusetts. 5, 186, 187
[copy].
Dec. 28, 1780. Removal of Col.
P.'s family to Newburgh on the Hudson;
money affairs. 5, 201 [copy].
— — Apr. 12, 1781. Money; large
arrears of pay as a member of the Board
of War due Col. P. 5, 206 [copy].
Apr. 15, 1781. Money ; large ar-
rears of pay due, and impossibility of
drawing on the scanty supply of public
money in Col. P.'s hands ; inquiries con-
cerning the institution of the American
Academy of Sciences, business in the
Essex Registry of Deeds, and Siberian
wheat. 5, 267 [copy].
May 8, 1781. State of agriculture
in Pennsylvania; Siberian wheat ; Mrs.
P.'s journey to Salem postponed, but
Col. P. proposes to send his son John
to his uncle's care, that he may go to
school. 5. 209 [copy].
May 30, 1781. Money, and Mil-
let's accounts. 5, 211 [copy].
Aug. 5, 1781. News from the
Southern army; remissness of States in
sending recruits ; the State is dishonored
and the public cause injured by such
gross inattention. 5, 216.
Dec. 2, 1781. Col. P. returned
from the Southern campaign; birth of
his son Henry; is disappointed in not
being able to visit Salem, but the Gen-
eral [ Washington] stays at Newburgh,
and Col. P. may be detained by the ar-
rangements for the next campaign. 5,
217 [copy].
Feb. 15, 1782. Account of Col.
P.'s children; money affairs. 5} 255
[copy].
Mar. 20, 1782. Reasons for re-
moval of Col. P.'s family to Philadel-
384
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Pickering, John {continued).
phia, and account of the house taken
for them. 5, 256 [copy].
Mar. 31, 1782. Money affairs;
old Continental currency, and resolu-
tions of Massachusetts in regard to it.
5, 257.
Aug. 6, 1782. Col. P.'s long de-
tention in Philadelphia owing to the
want of money for the public service;
directions sent to Col. Hatch for mak-
ing use of Mr. Morris's notes ; account
of children ; axes. 34, 32.
Sept. 22, 1782. Ingratitude of
the country, which should not, how-
ever, deter good men from serving it;
no personal considerations would induce
Col. P. to remain in the service, with
such severe trials of patience, and
such difficulties and vexations ; his only
relief the hope of a speedy termination
of the war; embarkation of British
troops at New York, and conjectures as
to their destination ; illness in Col. P.'s
family; enormously heavy taxes; re-
markable that while every one is com-
plaining in the States, the taxes paid
the United States are entirely insignifi-
cant ; disgrace of allowing sick soldiers
to suffer hunger and cold, while citizens
never before lived in so much luxury.
34, 37. [Bi. 1, 375.]
Dec. 6, 1782. Recovery of Mrs.
P. and her family from illness ; bills of
exchange on Col. Hatch, Deputy Quar-
termaster; no letters received from
Salem for six months. 34, 57.
Dec. 14, 1782. Bills of exchange ;
new arrangement of Quartermaster-
General department made by Congress ;
Col. P. has protested against it on
account of the inadequacy of pay ; future
prospects ; uncertainty of letters. 34,
59. [Bi. 1, 386.]
Feb. 7, 1783. Mrs. Pickman's
death ; money affairs and sale of land ;
prophecy that at the approaching peace
the price of land on the sea-coast will
fall ; longings for peace ; question as to
the probability of obtaining some em-
ployment in Massachusetts; is heartily
tired of public life ; Dr. Clarke and uni-
versal salvation. 34, 93.
Mar. 26, 1783. News concerning
peace ; sloop of war despatched by La-
fayette and Count d'Estaing ; Lafa-
yette's own messenger came to Gen.
Washington ; the General congratulated
by the Minister of Prance, and the Sec-
retary for Foreign Affairs ; conditions of
peace. 34, 156. [Bi. 1, 449.]
May 27, 178.3. Power executed
authorizing sale of Col. P.'s land in Sa-
lem ; his children : impatience for peace
being decided, and the army disbanded ;
advantage of a speedy disbanding ; the
military peace establishment ; flour sent
from Philadelphia ; Col. P. has received
arrears of pay. 34, 194.
June 18, 1783. No news yet of a
definitive treaty; army discharged, in
great distress for want of pay ; hope that
people may some time awake to a sense
of their deserts. 34, 215. [Bi. 1,
473.]
— Sept. 9, 1783. Account of chil-
dren ; the evacuation of New York re-
tarded by the violence of the extreme
Whigs ; Col. P.'s proposed journey to
the North. 34, 232.
— Oct. 23, 1783. Inquiries as to
members of the family ; Mr. Wingate ;
he must be still a heretic, if he is an
honest man; disgrace of ingratitude
brought on the country by selfish and
ambitious leaders ; Massachusetts more
than any other State is acting against its
interests ; hopes the people will finally
recover their senses. 34, 251.
— May 3, 1784. Anxiety concerning
Mr. P.'s health; power of attorney.
34, 294.
— May 31, 1784. Directions for sale
of land in Massachusetts, to purchase a
lease in Philadelphia. 34, 297.
— July 3, 1784. Money to be paid
Mr. Clarke; anxiety for Mr. P.'s
health ; sends copy-book of John Pick-
ering, Jr. ; request for> certain books.
34, 298.
— Feb. 5, 1 785. Death of Mrs. Mary
Pickering ; business ; Col. P. is entirely
satisfied with Mr. P.'s division of their
mother's property. 34, 302 [copy;
Bi. 1, 503].
— Apr. 20, 1785. Capt. King's set-
tlement to be made with government of
Massachusetts ; account of the Philadel-
phia Society for Promotion of Agricul-
ture. 40, 151.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
385
— May 3, 1785. Mr. P. proposed
as an honorary member of the Philadel-
phia Society of Agriculture ; sends pam-
phlet concerning the Society; arrival
of Miss Betsy White, sister of Mrs. P.
40, 157.
May 29, 1785. Mr. T. Parsons;
Capt. King's arrears of pay ; Col. P.'s
family. 34, 315.
— June 9, 1785. Mr. P.'s election to
the Philadelphia Society of Agriculture.
34, 317.
— Nov. 2, 1785. Mr. Matlack's
ideas on cider-making ; Mr. P.'s health.
34, 324.
— Jan. 26, 1786. Letter of farewell,
written at the time of Mr. P.'s supposed
fatal illness. 5, 380. [Bi. 1, 533.]
— May 27, 1786. Pleasure at hearing
of the improvement in Mr. P.'s health ;
John Pickering, Jr., to go to Salem ;
suggestions as to his education. 35, 4.
[Bi. 2, 163.]
— July 14, 1786. In regard to J. P.,
Jr. ; loan-office certificates. 35, 11.
— Nov. 15, 1786. Nathaniel Sar-
geant; money expended for him. 35, 13.
— Nov. 15, 1786. Col. P.'s decision
to accept office in Luzerne County,
Penn. ; reasons for settling in Wyo-
ming. 35, 14. [Bi. 2, 193.]
— Mar. 27, 1787. Account of the
Connecticut land controversy; plan for
removal to Wyoming. 5, 404 ; 40,
199 [Bi. 2, 271-]
— July 10, 1787. Business ; sale of
land ; Col. P.'s family just setting out
for Wyoming ; request for law books.
35, 18. [Bi. 2, 285.]
— Nov. 17, 1787. Account of troubles
in Wyoming, occasioned by the land
controversy. 35, 26. [Bi. 2, 322.]
— Nov. 29, 1787. Draft for money ;
Constitutional Convention sitting ; the
Constitution will be adopted. 35, 29.
— Dec. 29, 1787. Business affairs,
Wyoming ; John Pickering, Jr. ; unani-
mous ratification of the Constitution
in Delaware and New Jersey ; the opposi-
I tion call themselves Constitutionalists ;
J selfish motives for opposition in New
I York ; ratification expected in New Eng-
| land ; the most enlightened and best
\ men all for ratification. 35, 31. [Bi.
' 2,340.]
40
Aug. 4, 1788. With deed of land
in Salem ; account of kidnapping of Col.
P. by followers of John Franklin, in
consequence of the Susquehanna com-
pany's land claims. 35, 45.
Oct. 29, 1788. Arrival of Mrs. P.
from Salem ; money ; gratitude for Mr.
P.'s care of J. Pickering, Jr. 39, 50.
Apr. 21, 1789. Business ; Col. P.
endeavoring to raise money in Philadel-
phia to fulfil engagements ; land to be
sold. 35, 66.
Oct. 28, 1789. Col. P. a candidate
for office of Surveyor- General of Penn-
sylvania ; duties of the office ; state of
his affairs. 35, 75.
Nov. 4, 1789. Office of Surveyor-
General of Pennsylvania given to another
man ; convention for revising the Con-
stitution of Pennsylvania coming on;
Col. P. must stay in Philadelphia on ac-
count of the Wyoming business. 35, 77.
Dec. 21, 1789. Expressions of
gratitude for friendly assistance; the
Surveyor-General's office not so much
of an object as was expected ; Col. P.
means to bring up his sons to be inde-
pendent of public office ; John Pickering,
Jr. ; gypsum as manure for grass lands.
35, 80".
Sept. 7, 1790. Deed of land ; ris-
ing of Constitutional Convention of
Pennsylvania ; Col. P. requested by the
President to undertake a mission to the
Seneca Indians. 35, 97«
Dec. 23, 1790. Col. P. in Phila-
delphia to report on the Seneca mission ;
has seen Mr. Wingate and Mr. Good-
hue ; John Pickering, Jr. 35, 104.
Apr. 23, 1791. Col. P. appointed
to hold another treaty with the Six
Nations ; has been much assisted by the
profit of the former treaty, and hopes
the present one will free him from debt ;
education of his children ; John Picker-
ing, Jr. 35, 114. [Bi. 2, 486.]
Apr. 30, 1791. On the cultivation
of peas, and means of preventing bugs.
35, 115.
Aug. 12, 1791. Peace between
the U. S. and the Six Nations renewed
and confirmed by treaty ; office of Post-
master-General offered Col. P. by the
President and accepted. 35, 124. [Bi.
2, 496.]
386
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Pickering, John {continued).
Oct. 10, 1791. Pleasure in hearing
of Mr. P.'s good health ; Mr. Sargeant's
death; Mr. P.'s re-election as Essex
Register of Deeds ; John Pickering, Jr. ;
gratitude for Mr. P/s care of him. 35,
125.
May 8, 1792. Col. P. about bring-
ing his family to Philadelphia from
Wyoming; John Pickering, Jr. 35,
150.
June 9, 1792. Proposals of mail
carrier from Salem to Marblehead ; Col.
P. intends to come to Massachusetts to
make contracts. 35, 152.
Aug. 11, 1792. T. Pickering, Jr.,
sent to Salem for education ; suggestions
as to school, etc. 35,159. [Bi. 2, 43.]
Aug. 17, 1792. Departure of John
and Timothy Pickering, Jr., for Salem.
35, 160. [Bi. 2, 44.]
Peb. 19, 1795. T. Pickering, Jr.,
to be prepared for college. 35, 186.
Aug. 16, 1796. T. Pickering, Jr. ;
Col. P. has supplied him with money,
and never intended his college expenses
should be paid by his uncle ; John Pick-
ering, Jr. ; his prospects for the study
of law ; gratitude for Mr. P.'s care and
provision for him. 36, 197. [Bi. 3,
294.]
Peb. 16, 1797. With copy of Col.
P.'s letter to Gen. Pinckney, vindicating
the government against Prench com-
plaints; account of Col. P.'s family.
37, 34.
Peb. 27, 1798. With copy of cor-
respondence with Rev. Joseph Picker-
ing; strange that no news from the
Envoys to Prance should have arrived
in the five months since their departure ;
news from the Mississippi that the posts
are to be given up ; satisfaction of Mr.
Smith with John Pickering, Jr. 37,
274.
July 31, 1799. Expressions of
gratitude for kindness to, and provision
for T. Pickering, Jr. ; Col. P. hoped to
present them in person, but will be
unable to do so this summer. 37, 442.
Aug. 10, 1799. With Bordley's
treatise on husbandry ; account of Mr
Bordley. 37, 443.
Pickering, John, illness of, 1785 (J.
Clarke), 18, 287, 303; 19, 1, 39, 59;
his remarkable revival (/. Gardner), 35,
3 ; (J. Pickering), 19, 58, 85 ; division
of his estate, 1812 (P. Wing ate), 38,
196.
Pickering, John, Jr., 1777-1846. Apr.
5, 1799. T. Pickering, Jr., and his dis-
like to college government; his high
character and preference for a military
life ; J. P.'s desire to receive the degree
of A.M. ; the publication of Harper's
pamphlet on the dispute between the
TJ. S. and Prance in Portuguese by the
government of Portugal ; Mallet du Pan's
work, Le Mercure Britannique; pro-
posed journey to Coimbra and Oporto.
24, 204. [Bi. 3, 322.]
June (?) 19, 1799. Account of
journey of W. Smith and J. P., Jr., to
Oporto and Coimbra. 24,206. [Bi.3,
323.]
May 9, 1800. Books sent home;
arrival of John Williams ; high opinion
entertained by friends of the officer-like
qualities of T. P., Jr. ; has taken the
position of secretary to Mr. King, sub-
ject to Col. P.'s approval; Dr. James
Jackson; Jacobin stories in regard to
disagreements between the President
and his cabinet ; avidity with which such
stories are caught at in London ; Ameri-
canisms. 42, 228.
Apr. 14, 1807. With letters from
Dr. White [of Cherry Valley, N. Y., in
relation to illness of T. P., Jr.] ; schol-
ars [at Harvard College?] petition to
sign an acknowledgment. 54, 116.
June 5, 1807. Account received
from Major T. Barnes of the march of
the Salem regiment toward Lexington,
Apr. 19, 1775. 53, 55.
Aug. 8, 1808. To S. Higginson,
Jr. Mr. Cushing, editor of the Salem
Gazette, wishes to know if he is at lib-
erty to give the name of the author of
the article signed " Cuesta." 43, 187»
Oct. 10, 1808. To S. Higginson,
Jr. J. P. has thought it better to with-
hold Mr. H.'s communication, signed
Detector, for the present, on account
of local politics ; he feels unwilling to
disturb the existing calm on account of
the effect on the election. 43, 199.
Aug. 11, 1809. With Baltimore
Whig of Aug. 3, containing a libel on
Col. P. ; both J. P. and Mr. Putnam of
HISTORICAL INDEX.
387
opinion that Col. P. should no longer
delay to prosecute the printer ; the old
story of Col. P.'s dismission from office
for suppressing despatches traced to the
Adams family. 38, 156.
Feb. 12, 1811. To William Woart.
Request to buy a copy of the Newbury-
port Independent Whig of Jan. 12,
1811, containing a gross libel on Col.
P. ; also a copy of the Pickeroniad ; Col.
P.'s friends wish him to prosecute.
43, 322.
— March, 1812 ? Account of the ar-
rest of Timothy M. Joy, calling himself
Nathaniel Emery, for certifying to a
false accusation against Col. P. 44, 8.
— Apr. 10, 1815. To W. Coleman.
Thanks for Mr. C.'s exertions in exam-
ining Addison's works for examples of
the use of the word clever ; enclosing a
copy of J. P.'s paper on the present state
of the English language and his Vocabu-
lary of Americanisms. 44, 116.
ickering, John, Jr. June 4, 1796. Ideas
concerning college exhibitions. 6, 180.
■ — Sept. 23, 1797. Account of corre-
\ spondence and relationship with Rev.
i Joseph Pickering of England. 7, 218.
• — Apr. 10, 1798. Account of the
I death of Rev. John Clarke. 8, 318.
— Apr. 28, 1798. The death of Rev.
J. Clarke, an irreparable loss ; his vir-
1 tue and piety ; the instructions and de-
| spatches of the Envoys, and the excellent
I effects of their publication ; addresses to
t the President, full of spirit and energy,
I coming in from all quarters ; definite
information received that the mili-
tary posts on the Mississippi have been
evacuated by the Spaniards ; frigates
and sloops of war building, and mer-
chants allowed to arm their vessels ; the
President authorized to accept volunteer
corps, in addition to the provisional
armv, and the spirit of '76 is revived.
8, 387.
■ — June 2, 1798. All French priva-
| teers to be captured ; commercial inter-
| course with Prance stopped. 8, 519.
— June 16, 1798. The resignation of
the Prince of Peace extraordinary; the
i way in which titles and honors have been
heaped upon him also extraordinary ;
but the absurdities of the Spanish court
I have long ceased to excite any surprise ;
conflicting rumors concerning the rela-
tions between Prance and Spain ; the
last despatches of the Envoys, consisting
of a letter to them from Talleyrand, and
their answer, to be laid before Congress ;
T.'s letter enclosed; it is a compound of
falsehood and insult, with neither facts
nor argument in it ; already published in
the Aurora, and must have been sent
here by Talleyrand for publication;
war with Prance inevitable ; Mr. Gerry
still in Paris, in spite of all remon-
strance; preparations for war. 8, 576.
July 15, 1798. T. P., Jr., a mem-
ber of the $BK; death of Dr. Jeremy
Belknap and Dr. Hodge of Philadelphia.
9, 43.
Jan. 20, 1799. Col. P.'s desire
that his ' son should leave Lisbon for
England, to take the post of Secretary
to Mr. R. King. 10, 263.
Feb. 5, 1799. Advice as to disposi-
tion of salary. 10, 337.
Feb. 11, 1799. Col. P. recom-
mends his son to accompany Mr. Smith
on his proposed mission to Constan-
tinople. 10, 375.
Apr. 6, 1799. Recommendation to
acquire fluency in speaking French and
Italian. 10,567.
May 5, 1799. Mr. Smith's mission
to Turkey probably suspended ; neces-
sity of practising a profession; family
news ; elopement of Miss Bingham with
Count Tilly. 11, 27.
May 5, 1799. Mr. King's invita-
tion and advantages to be derived from
his society; appointment of T. Pick-
ering, Jr., as midshipman ; J. P., Jr.,
receives the degree of A.M. ; illness of
President Willard. 11, 30 [part of this
was written August 5].
July 1, 1799. Appointment of T.
Pickering, Jr., to frigate building at
Philadelphia; Mr. King's invitation to
visit him ; appearance of yellow fever in
Philadelphia; family news. 11, 366.
July 10, 1799. Alarm of yellow
fever passed bv; J. P.'s degree of M.A.
11, 406.
Aug. 5, 1799. About the purchase
of law books in London ; expectations
that J. P. will reside in Maryland or
Pennsylvania. 11, 563.
Aug. 9, 1799. Col. P. explains his
388
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Pickering, John, Jr.
motives for modifying his original wishes
concerning the length of his son's ab-
sence, and leaving it to his own decision
whether to adopt the diplomatic career;
vicissitudes of public life. 11, 584.
Oct. 28, 1799. Yellow fever again
in Philadelphia, but not so virulent
as last year; Col. P. leaves the matter
of J. P.'s future actions to his own
judgment ; has no doubt of his becoming
a useful citizen. 37, 444.
Nov. 7, 3799. Col. P. regrets
having done violence to his son's and
Mr. Smith's feelings by urging a separa-
tion; T. Pickering, Jr., appointed to
the Philadelphia frigate. 12, 313.
Jan. 7, 1800. Col. P. defends his
advice to his son to leave Lisbon for
London; family news; Mr. Sitgreaves
to go to London. 13, 16.
Feb. 6, 1800. Advice as to the
employment of time in England ; removal
of the seat of government to Washing-
ton; frigate Philadelphia to sail for
Europe. 10, 345.
Feb. 6, 1800. In regard to J. P.'s
stay in London. 13, 159.
Feb. 8, 1800. With copy of Dr.
Clarke's sermons for Madame de Freire
and Gouverneur Morris's eulogy on
Washington. 10, 359.
Mar. 7, 1800. Col. P. expects his
son to arrive in the U. S. in the summer ;
naval news ; efforts for the election of
Jefferson as the next President ; false
statements disseminated by Jacobin
papers. 13, 247- [Bi. 3, 326.J
Apr. 26, 1800. Advice as to J.
P.'s stay in London, and his studies;
salary as Mr. Smith's secretary ; encloses
sermons of Dr. J. Clarke. 13, 420.
Apr. 26, 1800. Mrs. Rigol ; Col.
P. requests introduction for her to Mr.
and Mrs. King. 13, 426.
May 7, 1800. Advice as to studies ;
uncertain issue of the Presidential elec-
tion; prospect of Col. P.'s ceasing to
be a public officer; his intention of
removing to his Pennsylvania lands.
13, 470.
May 27, 1800. Account of Col.
P.'s removal from office and the causes
which led to it ; prospect of removing to
his wild lands. 13, 531.
June 7, 1800. Arrival of Mr.
Putnam and Mr. Williams from Salem ;
expediency of Col. P.'s pursuing his
plan of developing his wild lands ; his-
tory of the condemnation and pardon of
the Pennsylvania insurgents ; President
Adams's course. 13, 542.
June 27, 1800. Removal of Col.
P.'s family to Easton, Pa. ; slanders and
imputations in the Aurora; Mr. Wol-
cott's letter; letters for Mr. King and
Mr. Gore ; character of George Pick-
ering. 13, 558.
July 30, 1800. Mr. Liston's letter
to James Buchanan only a piece of
irony ; Mr. Adams's resentment against
Col. P. ; books for T. Pickering, Jr. ;
prospect of T. P.'s resigning his com-
mission and accompanying Col. P. to
the woods ; plans and wishes for future
life; advice to settle in Salem, but to
remain at present with Mr. King ; Pres-
idential candidates. 38, 36.
Dec. 27, 1800. Advice to devote
himself to professional studies and to
settle in Salem ; treaty negotiated with
France; Jefferson and Burr elected;
hopes of the return of T. Pickering, Jr.
13, 575. [Bi. 4, 19.]
Jan. 31, 1801. Col. P.'s arrival in
Boston ; unsettled question of the Pres-
ident; Federalists favoring Burr, Anti-
federalists Jefferson ; a choice between
two evils ; a curious state of things,
when the man whom neither party likes j
will probably be President; death of
Mr. Clarke and Mrs. Ruff. 38, 46.
Dec. 1, 1808. Attack upon Col.
P. by Anderson of Tennessee ; P.'s an- 1|
swer; the President [Jefferson] con-
victed of deception and subserviency to j
France ; P.'s own health and circum-
stances in Washington. 14, 212.
Pickering, John, Jr., in regard to (D.
Humphreys), 6, 436; (W. Smith), %
499; 10, 257, 370; 11, 376; (/.
Clarke), 8, 85; (S. Willard), 9,15;j
(R. King), 10, 250 ; 11, 17 ; praise off
(J. Pickering), 19, 212 ; (J. Clarke),;:
20, 287; (J. Lowell), 301; (W.j
Smith), 23, 295, 376; 24, 341; (E.'
King), 24, 175 ; 26, 179, 264 ; (Rev.
Joseph Pickering), 26, 169.
Pickering, John, U. S. District Judge of
New Hampshire. May 12, 1795. Be-
HISTORICAL INDEX.
389
jquest to receive and remit Judge P,'s
salary. 20, 14.
ickering, John,, U. S. District Judge.
[Apr. 12, 1797. Request to procure
Isome one to undertake pro tempore the
jduty of District Attorney of New Hamp-
shire. 37, 111 [copy],
bkering, John, Judge, attempt at im-
peachment for high crimes and mis-
demeanors, 1804 ; his defence on ground
Df insanity (R. King), 14, 97 ; (R.
Peters), 103; minutes of trial in the
Senate, 54, 86.
skeking, Rev. Joseph, of Hampshire,
Eng. Aug. 8, 1796. Inquiries as to
mcestry, arms, and crest of the Pick-
iring family. 21, 210. [Bi. 3, 303.]
— June 30, 1797. Congratulates him-
self on belonging to the same family as
Uol. P., and gives some family details.
21, 156. [Bi. 3, 305.]
— July 7, 1800. Thanks for Col. P.'s
etter, and praise of John Pickering ;
■egrets for the death of Washington ;
tcknowledgment of Col. P.'s and his
son's attention. 26, 169.
— Aug. 11, 1812. Pleasure in seeing
lenry Pickering ; expressions of respect
md admiration for Col. P. and allusion
o his Letters to the People of the U. S.
JO, 50. [Bi. 4, 222.]
".leering, Rev. Joseph. Mar. 13, 1797-
With account of the Pickering family of
Massachusetts. 6, 242. [Bi. 3, 304.]
j— Apr. 8, 1812. Introducing Henry
Pickering. 14, 366.
kering, Rev. Joseph, account of cor-
respondence with (/. Pickering, Jr.).
, 218.
fleering, Mrs. Mary, mother of Col. P.
fan. 19, 1783. Col. P.'s hopes of seeing
lis mother ; account of his family. 5,
^88 ; 34, 64. [Bi. 1, 396].
jkering, Mrs. Mary, death and will of
'J. Pickering). 18, 218.
tKEPjNG,OcTAVius. Peb. 28, 1815. To
f. Pickering. With passage from Cob-
bett's Register containing libellous re-
marks on Col. P. 38, 215.
U June 23, 1825. To Col. T. Pick-
ering. Health of Mrs. Rebecca Pick-
ering. 16, 37-
j- Peb. 4, 1829. To William Cole-
jnan. Col. P.'s obligation to Mr. C. for
■fit N« Y. Evening Post; his illness and
death; request for permission to copy
Col. P.'s letters to Mr. C. 44, 331.
Peb. 4, 1829. To Mrs. Elizabeth
Hamilton. Account of the illness and
death of Col. P. ; regret at his failure
to write the biography of Gen. Hamil-
ton ; request for permission to copy Col.
P.'s letters to Gen. H. 44, 329.
Mar. 14, 1829. To Mrs. E. Ham-
ilton. With funeral sermon on Col. P.
[by Rev. C. W. Upham?]; progress
made by Col. P. in Gen. Hamilton's
biography. 44, 330.
Mar., 1852. Reasons for attrib-
uting the letter of A Military Country-
man to Gen. W. Heath rather than to
T. P. 33, 8.
Pickering, Octavius. Dec. 15, 1808. Al-
though young students should not gen-
erally be encouraged to plunge into
political labyrinths, Col. P. sends some
speeches on the embargo, as a subject of
general interest, and recommends their
perusal. 38, 141.
Dec. 14, 1810. Advice in regard
to conduct and studies. 38, 192.
Jan. 28, 1814. Request for a copy
of Judge Parker's sketch of Chief Jus-
tice Parsons ; advice. 38, 205.
Peb. 15,1815. The treaty of peace
arrived ; said to be highly satisfactory ;
all conquests to be restored. 38, 212.
Sept. 3, 1816. Request to call for
Dr. Bancroft's sermon against the dom-
ineering clerical project of the Consocia-
tion, given Col. P. by Mr. Allen of
Worcester. 38, 216.
Nov. 16, 1816. Account of a visit
at the house of Elias Boudinot, in Bur-
lington, N. J., with Elizabeth Pickering.
38, 217.
Apr. 16, 1819. Minot's History of
Shays's insurrection to be procured for
T. R. Peters ; pamphlets by Mr. Lowell
to be sent to Col. P. 38, 262.
Dec. 15, 1819. Request to find a
missing number of the Massachusetts
Agricultural Repository. 38, 265.
__ Aug. 18, 1820. Col. P.'s desire to
see Col. Trumbull's picture of the sur-
render at Yorktown. 38, 269.
Dec. 8, 1820. Request to sub-
scribe to Hale's Weekly Messenger, to
obtain report of proceedings against the
Queen of England. 38, 270.
390
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Pickering, Octavius {continued).
July 10, 1824. Publishers of the
Review have uo objection to extracts
from it being published in the States-
man; no opinion can be formed of it
without reading the whole ; Mr. Walsh
reproaches Col. P. with writing under
the influence of malignant passions, but
does not deny one of his facts. 15, 369.
Mar. 12, 1827- Mrs. P.'s health-
Col. P. rejoices that the Governor has
negatived the iniquitous Charlestown
free bridge bill ; reversionary interest of
the Charles River bridge; meeting of
the Cincinnati. 38, 318.
July 13, 1827. Col. P.'s agreeable
visit at the house of Mr. James A. Ham-
ilton in New York. 38, 323.
July 22, 1827- Account of and
letter of introduction for Mr. W. Hul-
ings formerly of New Orleans ; business
in Philadelphia ; health of Judge Peters ;
Rev. Mr. Jenks. 38,325.
Pickering, Octavius, his good sense and
studious turn (/. Pickering, Jr.), 11,
368 ; qualifications for reporter of the
Supreme Court (/. Brooks, 1822), 15,
278.
Pickering, Mrs. Rebecca. Aug. 26,
1819. To Mrs. Prances M. Garrison.
On the death of Mrs. P.'s daughter,
Mrs. Dorsey ; letter of thanks for kind
attentions. " 15, 181 [copy ; Bi. 4, 319].
Pickering, Mrs. Rebecca, serious illness of,
in Philadelphia, 1782. (S. Hodgdon),
40, 28, 31, 33, 36, 37, 39, 41, 43, 47,
49, 51, 53; (S. Miles), 58; (S. Hodg-
don), 60, 61; (D. Wistkr), 63.
Pickering, Mrs. R., death of, 1828 (P.
Wingate). 32, 384; to, 38, 340.
Pickering, Rev. Theophilus, account of
(Miss H. Robertson). 38, 330.
Pickering, Timothy, Sr. Dec. 28,
1759. Bond to Jonathan Hastings,
steward of Harvard College, for bills of
his son, T. P. 53, 4.
June 23, 1760, Mar. 12, Dec. 8,
1762. Exhortations to a religious life.
39,1,2.
Feb. 18, 1763. The diversion of
playing at cards is not expedient. 39,
3.
Dec. 4, 1771. To Rev. Dr. N.
Whitaker. Reflecting on Dr.W.'s incon-
sistency in censuring individuals while
allowing great abuses in the church to
go unamended. 39, 14.
Feb. 5, 1778. Will. 53, 101
[copy].
Pickering, Timothy, Sr. Feb. 14, 1763.
Defence of card playing. 33, 1. [Bi.
1, 11.]
Apr. 17, 1771. Citation from Rev.
N. Whitaker, to appear at a meeting of
the elders of the Third Church in Salem.
39, 9. [Bi. 1, 13.]
Dec. 2, 1771. From Rev. N.
Whitaker. In view of Mr. P.'s obstinate
contempt of Dr. W.'s authority, and
refusal to acknowledge his faults, Dr.
W. proposes to censure Mr. P. publicly
from the pulpit, unless he shall privately
make confession of guilt to Dr. W.
39, 10.
Feb. 23, 1778. Regret for Mr. P.'s
illness and for any difference of opinion
between Col. P. and his father. 5,
69.
Pickering, Timothy, Sr., his failing health
(G. Williams), 17, 74, 80; (N. P.
Sargeant), 153; (J. Pickering), 153;
his death (G. Williams), 17, 161;
(N. P. Sargeant), 177; (J. Picker-
ing), 175 ; to, 5, 100 ; his will (J.
Pickering), 17, 175.
Pickering, Col. Timothy, 1745-1829.
May 29, 1777. Power of attorney to
Rebecca Pickering. 53, 99.
July 19, 1780. Declaration in re-
gard to his negro servant Anthony, that ;
he is not a slave, but a servant bound
for seven years, after which time he is
to be free. 53, 111.
Extract from his Journal of a jour-
ney into the Wyoming region, Aug.-
Sept, 1786. 57, 31 [copy].
June 26-July 15, 1788. Journal)
kept while a prisoner in the woods of ;
Wyoming, Pa. 58, 45, 46 [copy] ; 53,
203.
Dec. 31, 1818. Account written j
for his son Henry, of the Wyoming land
controversy and his own kidnapping in |
June, 1788. 38, 229.
and John. Nov. 17, 1778. Divi-
sion of real estate. 53, 102.
and Bacon, Benjamin. Apr. 28,
1777. Lease of house in Salem from
Bacon to P. 53, 97-
and Hamilton, Elizabeth. Aug
HISTORICAL INDEX.
391
1, 1827. Agreement under which Col.
P. is to write the life of Alexander
Hamilton. 55, 269.
— — and Hodgdon, Samuel. May 10,
1783. Partnership agreement. 53, 149.
and othees. Jan. 11, 1775. Ad-
dress to an ecclesiastical council in
Salem, in answer to Rev. Dr. Whitaker's
proposals. 33, 119.
, Randolph, Beverly; and Lin-
coln, Benjamin, Commissioners to
make peace with the Western Indians.
May 30, 1793. To Col. Alexander Mc-
Kee, British Indian Agent in Canada.
Referring to Col. McKee's letter, ex-
pressing his opinion that the treaty at
Sandusky must be delayed, the Commis-
sioners request him to make known to
the Indians their arrival, and appoint
the treaty for the last of June. 60,
144 [copy].
June 7, 1793. To Gov. Simcoe ot
Upper Canada. Suggestion to counter-
act the deep-rooted prejudices and un-
founded reports among the Indians, that
the Commissioners should be accom-
panied on their mission to Sandusky by
British officers ; impossibility of making
the Ohio the Indian boundary ; request
for Gov. Simcoe's opinion on the sub-
ject. 59, 170; 60, 147.
June 19, 1793. To the chiefs of
the Six Nations, at Buffalo. Request
to supply Senecas and others with food,
for which they shall be paid. 59, 188.
June 20, 1793. To Gen. Knox.
The Friends, Mr. Heckewelder and Capt.
Hendrick at Detroit; Gov. Simcoe ob-
jects to allowing the Commissioners to
go there, but they may go to Detroit
River; large numbers of Indians ex-
pected at the treaty ; probable delay in
concluding it. 60, 149 [copy].
June 26, 1793. To Gen. Knox.
Arrival of interpreters; Gen. Chapin;
the Commissioners just embarking for
Detroit; uneasiness and false reports as
to Gen. Wayne's advance ; suggestions
that a truce should be considered as
existing ; would be very glad to rebeve
the President's anxiety as to the success
of the mission, but has no facts to warrant
an opinion on the event. 60, 150
[copy].
June 28, 1793. To Major Craig.
Increased compensation to be made to
Indian runners, on account of their
faithful service ; Ash and Wilson arrived.
60, 152 [copy].
July 10, 1793. To Gen. Knox.
Reports as to Gen. Wayne's advance
from the Ohio ; their bad effect upon the
success of the Indian treaty, and neces-
sity of checking any farther military
operations. 60, 158 [copy].
July 10, 1793. To Gen. Washing-
ton. Request, in compliance with a
promise made to Indian deputies, to
order Gen. Wayne to remain at his
present posts until the result of the
treaty is known. 59, 196 [copy] ; 60,
159.
July 21, 1793. To Col. Alexander
McKee. Arrival of the Commissioners
at Detroit; request that Col. M. will
expedite the councils of the Indians, and
send the earliest notice to the Commis-
sioners when to arrive at Sandusky.
60, 160.
Aug. 12, 1793. To Capt. Ford,
commanding schooner Dunmore. Re-
quest to prepare to sail the next morning
for the Miami River; the Commissioners
have waited twelve days at the mouth,
of Detroit River for an answer from the
Indians, and now think proper to pro-
ceed themselves to the Miami. 59, 205.
[L. & C. 4, 355.]
Aug. 14, 1793. To Col. Alexander
McKee. The Commissioners have
waited fourteen days in vain for an an-
swer to their letter to the deputation of
the Western Indians at Miami Rapids;
they presume it will be in Col. McKee's
power to forward the negotiation, and
would be grateful for any assistance from
him ; the late method of doing business
is new, and as improper as new; the
negotiations must soon be closed. 60,
170 [copy].
Aug. 15, 1793. To the chiefs of
the Indian nations at Miami Rapids.
The Commissioners have received the
answer to their speech of July 31, in
which they declared it impossible to
make the Ohio River the boundary ; as
the chiefs declare that they will agree
to no other, the negotiation is at an end ;
regrets and disclaimer of responsibility.
59, 208 ; 60, 175. [L. & C. 4, 357-]
392
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Pickering, Col. Timothy (c
- Aug. 21, 1793. To Gen. H. Knox.
Pull report of the negotiations with
deputations from the Western Indian
tribes at Detroit River, and their final
refusal to make peace. 60, 179.
Aug. 23,1793. To Major I. Craig.
Letters for Gen. Knox and Gen. Wayne
to be forwarded instantly; negotiations
for peace with the Indians at an end,
and the Commissioners returning home.
60, 176, 177.
Aug. 23, 1793. To Lieut. Tinsley,
at Fort Franklin. Request to expedite
and secure, with a guard of soldiers, if
necessary, the journey of Sylvester Ash,
messenger to Pittsburg, on urgent busi-
ness ; refusal of the Western Indians to
make peace. 60, 177- "
Aug. 23, 1793. To Lieut. Tinsley.
Letters sent by Indian runners, in case
of failure of Sylvester Ash ; request to
forward to Major Craig at Pittsburg ;
runners and Ash to go by different
routes. 60, 178.
Aug. 23, 1793. To William Wil-
son. Instructions for carrying, with all
possible despatch, a letter of great im-
portance to Gen. Wayne. 60, 178.
Aug. 23, 1793. To Gen. Anthony
Wayne. The Commissioners are return-
ing home, the Indians having refused to
make peace. 60, 179.
Pickering, Timothy, and twenty-seven
others of Luzerne County, Pa. Apr. 26,
1787. Oath of allegiance to the State of
Pennsylvania. 57, 210.
Pickering, Col. Timothy, appointed Adju-
tant-General (G. Washington), 17,
18 ; to Board of War (H. Laurens),
48 ; on commission of inquiry (S.
Huntington), 39, 186 ; Quartermaster-
General (S. Huntington), 189; writ
issued against, for a public debt, 1783
(E. Benson), 40, 73 ; account with U.
S., July 25, 1785, 56, 427 ; kidnapping
of, by adherents of John Franklin, June,
1788 (/. Pickering), 35, 45; 38, 229;
53, 203 ; 58, 45, 46 ; depositions in re-
gard to, 58, 51, 61, 68, 71, 75, 77, 79,
80, 84, 100, 101, 103, 105, 111, 120, 127,
134; proclamation of Council, offering
reward for arrest of offenders, 53 ; attack
on him by Rev. Drs. Smith and Ewing in
the Pennsylvania House of Assembly,
1790, 58, 208-212, 224; refutation of
false statements in regard to Col. P.'s
kidnapping by rioters, and connection
with the confirming law, 235 ; a candi-
date for office of Surveyor-General of
Pennsylvania (/. Pickering), 35, 75 ;
of Assistant Secretary of Treasury (A.
Hamilton), 88 ; of Postmaster-General (G.
Washington), 95 ; sent on a mission to the
Seneca Indians by President Washing-
ton, 1790 (/. Pickering), 97; refuses
post of Quartermaster- General, 1791
(H. Knox), 41, 4 ; sent on mission to
Six Nations (/. Pickering), 35, 114;
a candidate for office of Comptroller of
the Treasury (G. Washington), 118;
appointed Postmaster-General, 1791 (/.
Pickering), 124 ; oath of office, 53, 208 ;
sent on mission to Northwest Indians,
1793 (K Carrington), 35, 175; appointed
Secretary of War, 1795 (S. Baumann),
41, 144 ; appointed Secretary of State,
1795 (S. Higginson), 20, 120; to, 6,
155 ; dismissed from office, 1800 (J.
Adams), 26, 110 ; proposes to settle upon
new land in Pennsylvania (/. Pickering,
Jr.),. 13, 542 ; sells lands in Pennsyl-
vania and returns to Salem, 1801 (S.
Putnam), 38, 48 ; his dismission from
office made a condition by the Demo-
cratic party when asked on what terms
they would support Adams for the
Presidency (H. Kimball), 43, 13 ; (T.
C. Bowie), 43, 297; his accounts as
Secretary of State (A. Gallatin), 38,
174; (S. Hodgdon), 176-179 ; summary
of accounts, 183 (Freeman's Journal,
Apr. 27, 1810), 185 ; (G. Duvall), 187,
190 ; to, 186, 190 ; his motion, Jan. 30,
1810, requesting the President's reasons
for such precautionary measures as rais-
ing an army, 54, 213 ; nomination for
member of Congress, Apr. 13, 1821,
55, 177 ; toasted at dinner of Phila-
delphia Cavalry, 1822, 209 ; declines a
re-election to Congress, 1816 (/. Ashton),
38, 216 ; his death (P. Wingate), 32,
424 ; remarks on his Review of the
Adams Cunningham correspondence (cut-
ting from U. S. Gazette, May 18, 1824),
55, 225 ; criticism of his opinion of
Washington (Salem Observer, Aug.,
1824), 225 ; obituary notice of (Salem
Gazette, Jan. 30, 1829), 288 ; (N. Y.
Advertiser), 49, 244 ; epitaph and sketch
HISTORICAL INDEX.
393
of monument, 291, 293 ; Mr. Madison's
testimony to his honesty, 54, 146 ; list
of his books sold, 55, 289.
Pickering, Timothy, Jr., 1779-1807. Oct.
13, 1797. Inquiry as to his studies and
affairs at Cambridge. 7, 303|.
Mar. 26, 1798. About exhibitions
at Harvard College. 8, 253.
— June 26, 1798. Enclosing remit-
tance of money ; no part of it will be
more acceptably expended than in rela-
tion to the <£BK Society ; approbation of
the literary style and handwriting of T.
P., Jr.'s last letter. 8, 601.
Sept. 13, 1798. Advantages of the
study of chemistry; yellow fever in
Philadelphia. 9, 307.
— Sept. 29, 1798. In respect to Col.
P.'s letter of Sept. 13, which had not
been received. 9, 403.
— Jan. 25, 1799. Remittance of
money. 10, 279.
June 17, 1799. T. P., Jr.'s ap-
pointment as midshipman ; the navy to
be preferred to the land service ; desira-
bility of a knowledge of Prench. 11,
294.
— Apr. 7, 1800. Advice as to con-
duct and health ; against duelling ; folly
of remaining in a dangerous post without
reason. 13, 363. [Bi. 3, 328.]
— June 27, 1800. Col. P.'s removal
from office; slanders against him; the
cause of removal was Col. P.'s opposi-
tion to the President ; his intention to
occupy his new lands. 13, 555.
— Nov. 18, 1802. Deed conveying to
T. P., Jr., all Col. P.'s share of land
at Starucca, Willingbo rough Township,
Pa. 14, 12 [copy].
Pickering, Timothy, Jr. (T. Williams), 6,
261 ; (/. Pickering, Jr.), 9, 43 ; ap-
pointed midshipman, U. S. navy ; (</.
Pickering, Jr.), 11, 31, 366; to the
frigate Philadelphia (/. Pickering, Jr.),
12, 313 ; illness of (R. Peters), 28,
28, 45 ; Col. P.'s journey to him at
Starucca, and his death, 1807, 54,
117.
'Pickering, William, mental derangement
of (H. J. Feltus), 43, 19; (Dr. B.
Rush), 28, 220.
Pickering vs. Smith for libel, record of ap-
peal in case of, and recantation of Smith.
43, 304.
Pickering County, Mississippi Territory,
presentment of grievance by grand jury
of, 1799, 54, 55 ; observations on (W.
Sargent), 24, 364.
Pickman, Benjamin, of Salem. Aug. 1,
1820. Invitation to join the Monday
evening club as an honorary member.
31, 323.
Pickman, Benjamin, and Putnam, Aaron.
Nov. 6, 1799. The business of Com-
missioners under the 7th article of the
British treaty suspended on account of
suspension of commission on 6th arti-
cle ; differences to be speedily adjusted ;
reasons for secession of American Com-
missioners. 12, 311.
Pickman, Dudley Leavitt. Mar. 21,
23, 1816. On the proposed tariff. 31,
73, 77.
Dec. 18, 1816. Proceedings in the
Massachusetts legislature on the separa-
tion of Maine, and the compensation
bill; considerations on the commercial
treaty with Great Britain and the colo-
nial trade. 31, 133.
Pickman, William. Nov. 21, 1777-
Severe illness of Mrs. Pickman; rejoic-
ings for Burgoyne's surrender; hopes
for the future ; prevalence of swearing ;
family news. 17, 56.
Jan. 17, 1778. Hopes from the
spring campaign ; remarks on Col. P.'s
appointment to the Board of War ; in-
creased scarcity of money and fall in
price of goods. 17, 75.
Jan. 22, 1778. Illness of T. Pick-
ering, Sr. ; great misconduct of Bur-
goyne's troops at Cambridge. 17, 84.
Eeb. 26, 1778. Congratulations on
Col. P.'s appointment to the Board of
War; distress at some late aspersions
on Washington; family news; loss of
privateers. 17, 98.
Mar. 24, 1778. Gen. Washington
and Gen. Gates ; family affairs. 5, 73.
• Mar. 30, 1778. High price of
provisions; scarcity of money; Salem
in arrears with her quota of men for
the army; dilatory action of Congress
in paying debts. 17, 122.
May 27, 1778. Recruiting ren-
dered almost impossible by the clogging
restrictions of the General Court; bar-
barous treatment of prisoners by the
British; general avarice and want of
50
394
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Pickman, William
conscience ; mismanagement of naval
affairs ; privateers. 17, 150.
July 28, 1778. Arrogance and
brutality of the British ; Count d'Es-
taing's fleet; request for assistance in
affair of brig Gay ton ; valuable prizes of
privateers ; death of Christopher Sar-
geant ; requisition for men in Salem
rapidly filled. 17, 187.
Jan. 24, 1779. Effect of the
resolve of Congress respecting the
currency a good one; Silas Deane's
manifesto. 17, 237.
May 17, 1779. Family news;
scarcity of bread ; privateers and prizes ;
hopes of peace. 17, 269.
Oct. 24, 1780. Anxiety in regard
to Mr. White, probably lost at sea. 18,
44.
Pierce, Charles, of Portsmouth, N. H.
Mar. 11, 1800. Laws of U. S. relating
to commerce to be printed in Mr. P.'s
paper. 13, 264.
Pike, Abraham, of Luzerne County, Pa.
Eeb. 1, 1787. Oath of allegiance to
the State of Pennsylvania. 57, 110.
Pike, Capt. Zebulon M., U. S. A., com-
plaint of Don Juan Barno against him
for insult to Spanish arms (/. 2". de
Viar), 36, 105 ; (Gen. A. Wayne), 107 j
was only acting in accordance with
orders (C. M. d'Yrujo), 287.
Pike's Arithmetic, subscriptions for (T.
Parsons). 19, 42.
" Pilots whom Washington placed at the
helm," song sung at a dinner in Phila-
delphia to Col. P. and others, 1809.
54, 188.
Pinchinat, P. Aug. 31, 1798. To Gen.
Rigaud. Ill treatment of M. Pelletiere ;
his arrest, and seizure of his papers ;
disagreeable position of the St. Domingo
Deputies in Paris. 42, 80 [copy],
Pinckney, Charles, Governor of South
Carolina, afterward Minister to Spain,
1758-1824. Aug. 2, 1803. To J.
Madison, Secretary of State. Account
of a conversation with the Spanish Sec-
retary of State in regard to the cession
of Louisiana by Prance to the U. S.
54, 260 [copy].
Pinckney, Charles, Governor of South
Carolina. Jan. 23, 1798. Requesting
an authenticated copy of the ratification
of the Constitutional amendment, relat-
ing to the suability of States. 8, 78.
Pinckney, Gen. Charles Cotesworth,
of South Carolina, 1746-1825. July
27, 1796. To President Washington.
The political situation, as stated by the
President, leaves Gen. P. no choice but
to accept the mission to Prance ; Gen.
P. disclaims the abilities attributed to
him, but promises his best efforts. 20,
332.
Aug. 2, 1796. To President Wash-
ington. Accepting appointment of Min-
ister to France, and making arrange-
ments; European affairs. 20,305.
Aug. 26, 1796. To President Wash-
ington. Appointing the time of his
embarkation from Charleston for Phila-
delphia. 20, 342.
1797. Extracts from letters con-
cerning depredations by belligerent
powers. 7, 644.
Nov. 16, 1797. To Edward Rut-
ledge. The Envoys not yet received by
the Directory ; Erench newspapers filled
with invectives against America; Amer-
ican ships continually condemned ; Gen.
P. himself represented as a wretch sold
to Britain, and every means used to
prepare the public mind for hostilities ;
Gen. P. will do his best to preserve
peace, and is sure his countrymen will
act with coolness and heroism. 21,
345 [copy].
Nov. 17,1797. To John Rutledge,
Jr. Enclosing letter to Edward Rut-
ledge; the Envoys not received by
Erench government, and no prospect of
it or of success in the negotiations ;
Gen. P.'s plans for the winter. 21,
343.
Dec. 14, 1797. To Rufus King.
Envoys not received, and probably will
not be ; the Erench government hostile
to the U. S. and bent on changing the
administration ; all Americans not Jaco-
bins to be sent away from France ; great
court paid to Mr. Gerry. 21, 385,
389.
Dec. 27, 1797. To Rufus King.
No prospect of the Envoys being re-
ceived without the offer of a loan and a
bribe; intention of Gen. P. and Gen.
Marshall to demand passports after
making one more representation. 22, 6.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
395
Feb. 22, 1798. To T. Pinckney.
Attempts of Talleyrand to divide the
U. S. Commissioners ; Mr. Gerry the
least firm ; the object, of the Directory
to obtain money and the direction of
American measures ; public matters do
not appear in the gazettes, as the liberty
of the press does not exist. 8, 151
[copy].
Mar. 13, 1793. To Thomas Pinck-
ney. Account of Mr. Gerry's efforts to
induce his colleagues to offer a loan
to the Directory ; Gen. P. and Gen.
Marshall do not demand their passports
for fear of leaving Mr. G. behind to do
mischief, but wish all to be recalled.
22, 76.
Mar. 14, 1798. To R. King.
Refusal of Mr. Gerry to sign the letter
of his colleagues to the Secretary of
State, and his attempts to induce them
to offer a loan to the Directory. 22,
110, 111, 112.
Mar. 27, 1798. To R. King. Ex-
tract of a letter from Talleyrand to the
effect, that the Directory would only
treat with the most impartial of the
Envoys [t. e. Mr. Gerry] ; answer to be
returned ; Mr. Gerry means to stay in
Paris; Gen. P. will return home by
Nismes and Bordeaux. 22, 115, 116.
Apr. 4, 1798. To T. Pinckney.
Illness of Gen. P.'s daughter, with
whom he is obliged to go to the South
of Prance ; Mr. Gerry invited to remain;
the remonstrances of his colleagues on
the impropriety of his conduct of no
avail ; Gen. P. never met with a man so
destitute of candor and full of deceit.
22, 104.
Apr. 4, 1798. To R. King. Mr.
Gerry resolved to remain in Paris ; all
remonstrances as to the impropriety of
his secret correspondence with Talley-
rand of no avail ; his deceitful character ;
praise of Gen. Marshall. 22, 127, 129,
131.
Nov., 1798. Memorandum con-
cerning Mr. Gerry's account of his
dining with Talleyrand, when Mr. X.
repeated his demand for money. 23,
281.
Nov. 6, 1798. Requesting an ad-
vance of money to pay for horses for
his journey South. 23, 289.
June 18, 1799. Enclosing a letter
from Major Mountnorence ; Gen. P.
hopes that something will be done for
him ; his usefulness and persecutions ;
letters to Rigaud; the St. Domingo
business incomprehensible. 24, 335,
346.
June 22, 1799. Sending Major
Mountflorence's cipher ; Gen. P. wishes
a copy of M.'s letter to be sent to Gen.
Hamilton; both Hamilton and Wash-
ington were to write to Lafayette against
coming out, but you may as well make
a stream flow backward, as prevent a
Erenchman from meddling. 24, 348.
Feb. 3, 1800. Gen. P. has received
the Precis des evenements militaires ;
approval thereof; Bonaparte's seizure
of the government in Erance ; there is
continual change but the same military
despotism. 26, 25.
■ Eeb. 8, 1800. To A. Hamilton.
Letter of recommendation of M. Victor
Dupont de Nemours and his family.
26, 49.
May 19, 1800. Regretting Col.
P.'s dismission from office, and desiring
to be informed of the cause. 26, 122.
June 19, 1800. Col. P.'s letter of
May 25 received; his dismissal from
office without doubt owing to the cause
assigned by Mr. Goodhue ; Mr. McHenry
has favored Gen P. with a sight of the
dialogue between himself and President
Adams ; it is exquisite ; praise of Mr.
Jefferson mentioned in it; question as
to the possibility of a coalition between
Adams and Jefferson; Major Mount-
florence ; Gerry's influence would prob-
ably be sufficient to prevent anything
being done for him. 26, 150.
Nov. 14, 1820. To Hon. William
Johnson. Account of the battle of
Germantown. 44, 297. [Newspaper
cutting.]
Pinckney, Gen. Charles Cotesworth. Sept.
14, ±796. Letter of instructions to Gen.
Pinckney, as Minister to France, on the
special objects of his mission. 36, 228.
[Bi. 3, 345, 351 ; copy.]
Sept. 24, 1796. Mr. Joseph Pit-
cairn, as Yice-Consul of the U. S. at
Paris, to be trusted to investigate Mr.
Skipwith's transactions ; claims of M.
Sarazin on the French Republic for
396
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Gen. Charles Cotesworth [con-
ti?mear)»
losses by plundering at Cap Francois ;
complaints against Mr. Fenwick, Consul
at Bordeaux. 36, 255 [copy].
— Sept. 28, 1796. Letter introducing
Lieut. S. W. Geddes. 36, 260 [copy].
— Nov. 5, 1796. M. Delacroix's let-
ter to Barthelemy and Mr. Monroe's
remonstrance ; M. Adet's publication
of his note to Col. P. in the Aurora ;
impropriety of the proceeding ; M.
Adet's notification to all French citizens
in the U. S. to mount the tricolor
cockade; hopes for correction of all
misapprehensions in consequence of Gen.
P.'s arrival in France. 36, 288 [copy].
— Nov. 26, 1796. M. Adet's note,
not giving information requested, but
complaining at length of U. S. govern-
ment ; circumstances of its publication
in the Aurora; Gen. P. will make such
communications to the French govern-
ment as he shall think proper. 36,
304 [copy].
— Jan. 21, 1797. With commission as
Minister Plenipotentiary confirmed by
the Senate; letters and correspondence
■with France laid before Congress ;
destruction of our commerce by French
Agents in the West Indies ; these orders
the result of letters from M. Adet, who
wrote that French Agents could not
treat the American vessels too badly.
37, 10 [copv].
— Feb. 7, 1797. In behalf of M.
dAnterroches, of Elizabethtown, N. J. ;
requests that a certificate of his not
being obnoxious to the laws of the
French Republic may be forwarded to
the proper quarter. 37, 20 [copy].
— Feb. 11, 1797. Col. P.'s pleasure
in hearing of Gen. P.'s arrival at Bor-
deaux; letter sent containing examina-
tion of M. Adet's complaints ; French
depredations on commerce daily increas-
ing ; an authorized system of plunder
which will cause a total alienation ; im-
portance of its being urged upon the
French government. 37, 26 [copy].
— Feb. 25, 1797. Reports of the
re-cession of Louisiana to France by
Spain ; representations to be made
against it ; inevitable alliance of the
U. S. and Great Britain in consequence ;
the French principle of sudden emancipa-
tion of the negroes ; hasty emancipation
a greater evil than slavery. 37, 54.
Mar. 15, 1797. Particularly recom-
mending to Gen. P.'s attention the
claims of Stotts & Co. of Petersburg,
Va., against the French government.
37, 81 [copy].
Apr. 4, 1797. Gen. P.'s letters
- have induced the President to convene
Congress ; Col. P. is informed by Mr.
King's letters that Gen. P. had been
ordered to leave France ; Congress will
undoubtedly provide for the defence of
the country, although anxious for peace ;
contemptuous opinion of the U. S. ex-
pressed by a French emigre ; depreda-
tions in the West Indies. 6, 251.
Apr. 8, 1797- Indignation excited
throughout the U. S. by the treatment
of Gen. P. by France, and the outrageous
atrocities on our commerce; French
Consuls concerned in privateers ; tribu-
nals of commerce which condemn our
vessels composed of merchants who own
the captors ; case of the brigantine
America. 37, 104 [copy].
Apr. 29, 1797. Expediency of a
translation into French of Col. P.'s letter
to Gen. Pinckney of Jan. 16 ; if Gen.
Pinckney should think it proper, it may
be done, and published with M. Adet's
letter and accompanying documents.
37, 132 [copy].
May 24, 1797. Gen. Pinckney's
conduct toward the French Republic has
met with universal approbation ; answers
of Congress to the President's speech ;
the objections to Mr. Adams's explicit
approbation of the great measures of
Washington remarkable, in view of the
addresses to Washington last December.
37, 165 [copy].
May 27, 1797. The House still
debating on the answer to the Presi-
dent's speech ; expectation that it will
pass as first reported ; prospect of a
commission extraordinary of three to
treat with France ; Gen. Pinckney to be
at the head of the commission. 37,
170 [copy].
June 1, 1797. Messrs. Marshall,
Dana, and Pinckney appointed special
commissioners to France ; high qualities
of Marshall and Dana. 6, 317.
HISTOKICAL INDEX.
397
June 12, 1797. Commission ex-
traordinary appointed to treat with
France ; J. Marshall and Judge Francis
Dana appointed with Gen. Pinckney;
the President's speech of May 16, and
opposition thereto ; disposition of the
people to maintain their rights. 37,
185 [copy].
Pinckney, C. C June 24, 1797. Proceed-
ings in Congress in opposition to the
President's recommendation of defensive
measures bear very little resemblance to
the speech, or the sentiments of the
great majority of the people, who are
universally satisfied with Gen. Pinck-
ney's conduct and sentiments; the cor-
respondence between Mr. Ellicott and
the Spanish governors show that Spain
means to evade if possible the fulfilling
of the treaty and running the boundary
line; Mr. Gerry appointed a commis-
sioner to Prance. 37, 194 [copy].
July 22, 1797. In regard to Stu-
art's copy of his portrait of Washington,
painted for Gen. Pinckney. 6, 450.
Oct. 17, 1797. Necessity of quad-
ruplication of letters ; resignation of Mr.
Skipwith ; Col. P. will not hesitate, on
Gen. P.'s recommendation, to present
Major Mountflorence's name to the
President as Mr. S.'s successor; there
can be no doubt that suitable provision
will be made to reimburse U. S. Consuls
for the relief of seamen and the expenses
attending trials; Col. P.'s satisfaction
and admiration at Gen. P.'s observations
on the report that Mr. Madison had
been appointed Envoy Extraordinary to
Prance, and on the news of the appoint-
ment of a special commission; Col. P.'s
opinion of Gen. P.'s character fully
justified; unexpected dispute with the
Spaniards on the Mississippi. 7, 317
[copy].
Oct. 24, 1797. Satisfaction with
Gen. P.'s letters, and hopes of success-
ful negotiations ; rumors of the evacua-
tion of military posts on the Mississippi ;
yellow fever in Philadelphia. 7, 357.
Nov. 1, 1797. Gen. P.'s letter of
July 30 received ; its information con-
cerning the French department of foreign
affairs is pleasing, but the conduct of its
chief [Talleyrand] will be governed by
events ; Col. P. is happy to hear that
his printed letter to Gen. P. has con-
tributed to excite just sentiments among
the people of France ; Philadelphia free
of yellow fever. 7, 410.
' Nov. 27, 1797. Letters from Gen.
P. and the two other Envoys, announ-
cing their arrival in France, received.
7, 468.
Oct. 16, 1798. With remittance of
money; Col. P. is persuaded that the
President will not expect Gen. Pinckney
to make the long journey to Quincy to
wait upon him, much as he would be
gratified to see him; Col. P. will in-
stantly forward any information which
Gen. Pinckney may commit to writing.
37, 358 [copy].
Oct. 18, 1798. Acknowledging re-
ceipt of letters from Gen. P. ; inquiries
for the health of Miss Pinckney. 9,
478.
Mar. 22, 1799. In regard to de-
spatches seized on ship Minerva at
Charleston, S. C. 10, 509.
May 16, 1799. Impossible to
permit French persons to sail for St.
Domingo under existing conditions;
Gen. Toussaint will soon be heard from.
11, 89.
June 4, 1799. Transmitting let-
ters from Major Mountflorence, with
request to decipher. 11, 214.
June 25, 1799. In regard to Major
Mountflorence ; doubts of some persons
concerning him. 11, 326, 362.
July 13, 1799. Major Mount-
florence's services important ; letter from
Pichon to Mr. Murray ; Talleyrand's im-
patience to receive Mr. M. 11, 606.
Aug. 2, 1799. Major Mountflor-
ence sent to Paris to take charge of
Consular papers ; unfavorable sugges-
tions concerning him combated by his
testimonials. 11, 538.
Aug. 8, 1799. Request for infor-
mation concerning Gen. Marshall's rea-
sons for his statement that he would
oppose all French claims unless accom-
panied by an acknowledgment of the
right of Americans to claim for captures
made for want of a role d? equipage ; Gen.
M. absent in Kentucky. 11, 582.
May 5, 1800. Enclosing a power
of attorney from the administrator of the
Prince de Luxembourg, in regard to the
98
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Pinckney, C C (continued').
Prince's claim on South Carolina. 13,
461.
May 25, 1800. Giving an account,
in answer to a letter from Gen. Pinck-
ney, of the causes of President Adams's
resentment against Col. P., and refer-
ring to past letters to and from S. Hig-
ginson, Gen. Washington, Benjamin
Goodhue, and others. 13, 520.
Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth, appointed
Minister to Prance in place of J. Monroe,
1796 (G. Washington), 20, 260 ; con-
cerning instructions to (G. Washing-
ton), 21, 7, 9 ; (R. Troup), 17 ; report
that the Directory had refused to receive
him (/. Q. Adams), 37, 82 ; (R. King),
83 ; ordered to leave Prance (G. Wash-
ington), 96, 97; abstract of his letters
from Paris, Nov. 17, 1796-July 21,
1797, 51, 451; his patriotic and digni-
fied conduct toward the Directory; his
firmness and temperance (T. Pinckney),
6, 356 ; frank and satisfactory reception
of the news of a special commission,
1797 (/. Adams), 37, 244; good
effect of the distribution in France of
Col. P.'s letter to him of Jan. 16, 1797
(/. Adams), 37, 245 ; " a man of the
highest honor and greatest virtue, and
merits all that the esteem and gratitude
of his country can bestow upon him"
(R. King, 1798), 23, 355 ; disparage-
ment of him by J. Adams (G. Cabot),
9, 615, 616 ; Washington's reasons for
offering him the second command, 1798
(A. Hamilton), 9, 55 ; (/. Jay), 71 ;
confidence expressed in his patriotism
(G. Washington), 261; his message to
Hamilton, expressive of satisfaction and
willingness to serve under him (G.
Cabot), 493 ; (G. Washington), 495 ; (R.
King), 585 ; his conduct contrasted with
that of Knox (G. Cabot), 574; sug-
gested, with Oliver Ellsworth, as Presi-
dential candidates in the room of Adams
and Jefferson (S. Higginson), 12, 375;
qualifications and chances for the Presi-
dency (T. Williams), 13, 517-
Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth; Marshall,
John ; and Gerry, Elbridge, Commission-
ers Extraordinary to France. July 15,
1797. Instructions. 37, 198. [Lowrie
& Clarke's State Papers. For. Rel., 2,
153 ; copy.]
July 15, 1797. Recommendation
of claims of Messrs. Ketland against the
French government. 6, 421.
Mar. 23, 1798. Instructions as to
leaving or remaining in France. 8,
231; 10,469. [Bi. 3, 375.]
Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth; Marshall,
John ; and Dana, Francis, appointed a
commission extraordinary to treat with
France, 1797 (C C. Pinckney), 6, 317;
37, 185; (F. Dana), 330; (A. Elli-
cott), 347; (T. Pinckney), 356; Judge
Dana declines, and Elbridge Gerry ap-
pointed {W.V.Murray), 6, 414; (E.
Gerry), 371 ; extraordinary silence of
Commissioners after arriving in France
(W. Smith), 37, 274^; not received by
the Directory (R.King), 8, 102; (W.
V. Murray), 104, 161; (W. Sargent),
196 ; attempts of Talleyrand to divide
(C. C. Pinckney), 8, 151; letters re-
ceived from (W. Smith), 183, 184 ; their
recall (C. C. Pinckney et at.), 231; re-
markable patience and forbearance of
(R. King), 288 ; anxiety for their
safety (R. King), 290; (W.Smith),
308 ; their departure from France (A.
Ellicott), 8, 505; their instructions
and despatches made public (W. V.
Murray), 273; (A. Hamilton), 311;
(E. Carrington), 9, 97 ; effect produced
by publication (/. Q. Adams), 8, 323;
(D. Humphreys), 340 ; (A. Ellicott),
383) ; (J. Pickering, Jr.), 388 ; reprinted
in England (P. Pond), 9, 108; impor-
tant for history (R. O'Brien), 117;
translated into French, and approved in
Europe (/. Adams), 181; conduct of
Mr. Gerry as a Commissioner, see
Gerry, E.
Pinckney, Thomas, of South Carolina,
Minister to England and to Spain,
1750-1828. Mar. 13, 1793. To T.
Jefferson, Secretary of State. Great
inconveniences to American trade from
impressment of seamen ; Lord Grenville
expresses himself desirous to apply a
remedy, but nothing is done ; difficulty
of discriminating American seamen ; Mr.
P. insists on our act of Congress as the
rule. 41, 139 [copy].
Apr. 10, 1793. To T. Jefferson,
Secretary of State. Mr. P. has no hope
of obtaining at present any convention
for the protection of our seamen ; Lord
HISTORICAL INDEX.
399
Grenville finds it necessary to inquire
as to some points in America; Mr.
P. has endeavored, not always with suc-
cess, to remedy some cases. 41, 140
[copy].
— Apr. 17, 1796. Introducing the
Chevalier de Yrujo. 20, 154.
— Apr. 30, 1796. Letter recommend-
ing Mr. R. Bird. 20, 158.
— June 29, 1798. Mr. Gerry's con-
duct; defective in judgment and want-
ing in patriotism ; satisfactory state of
public opinion west of the Blue Ridge ;
Mr. P. urges measures for protection of
maritime Southern States, if only to re-
fute those friends of disunion who assert
that the Northern States would rejoice
in a calamity to the South as being
slave-owners, 22, 250.
— Oct. 23, 1798. Enclosing a letter
for Gen. C. C. Pinckney; elections in
South Carolina, who will not be a cipher
in the next Congress. 23, 257.
— Mar. 20, 1813. To Don Sebastian
Kindilan, Governor of St. Augustine. In-
formation that Gen. P. has been appointed
to command on the Southern frontier,
and that an act of amnesty for the Flor-
ida insurgents has been communicated
to the government by the Spanish Min-
ister ; inquires if Don Sebastian is pre-
pared to proceed in compliance with the
said act. 55, 48 [copy].
— Apr. 7, 1813. To the same. Pre-
paratory orders have been issued to
withdraw U. S. troops from East Flor-
ida ; Gen. P. sets out this day for St.
Mary's, where he can more expeditiously
communicate with Don Sebastian. 55,
50 [copy].
— Apr. 16, 18, 1813. To the same.
Gen. P. has arrived at St. Mary's with
the intention of removing U. S. troops
from East Florida ; is vested with the
military, but has no control over the
civic, authority ; but assures Don Sebas-
tian that his best endeavors shall be
used to prevent excesses and to maintain
harmony. 55, 51 [copy].
— Apr. 18, 1813. To the same. Sug-
gesting that the period for accepting
the amnesty decreed by the Spanish
Cortes should be extended from four
months to eight, for the benefit of per-
sons whose crops are out, and who
would be greatly injured by relinquish-
ing them and removing their negroes.
55, 52 [copy].
May 2, 1813. To the same. Gen.
P. regrets the misapprehension which
caused the evacuation of the St. John's
River post earlier than the day fixed
upon ; the matter demands a formal in-
vestigation ; Gen. P. is positively as-
sured that the post was not burned by
the troops, but by other persons after
their departure ; this also shall be inves-
tigated; the mortification felt by Gen.
P. on this occasion is considerably alle-
viated by the liberal view of the matter
taken by Don Sebastian. 55, 57
[copy].
- — - May 6, 1813. To the same. Gen.
P. would not have expressed any inten-
tion of referring the case of Mr. Forbes's
negroes to the U. S. government had he
earlier received the information con-
tained in Don Sebastian's letter of
Apr. 26 ; was informed that the ne-
groes were the property of an inhabitant
of New Providence ; has given orders
that they shall be immediately delivered
to the agent of Mr. Forbes. 55, 56
[copy].
Aug. 18, 1824. Col. Huger in
search of a school for his son ; Gen. P.
has recommended him to Col. P.'s good
offices; has read P.'s Review with in-
terest, though regretting the unworthy
circumstance which produced it; duty
requires that calumny should be re-
pelled, whether improperly divulged or
not ; beneficial to the public to have the
facts ably and faithfully brought to their
consideration. 32, 91.
June, 1827. Introducing Mr.
Toomer ; Gen. P. takes pleasure in re-
calling himself to Col. P.'s recollection.
32, 298.
Pinckney, Thomas. Sept. 23, 1795. Ob-
servations on points to be negotiated by
Mr. P. as envoy extraordinary to Spain
in regard to commerce with Spanish
American dominions ; especially the nav-
igation of the Mississippi, and the estab-
lishment of a boundary-line. 35, 271
[copy].
Sept. 24, 1795. Unpleasant sensa-
tions excited in the mind of every lover
of his country by Mr. E. Randolph's cir-
400
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
r, Thomas (continued).
cular letter to all our foreign ministers,
and his remarks on the treaty with Great
Britain ; account of public meetings on
the ratification; satisfactory treaties
with the Indians. 6, 125.
— Oct. 9, 1795. Mr. Pinckney's let-
ter written in cipher unintelligible for
want of a clew ; as peace is concluded be-
tween France and Spain, the opportu-
nity for negotiation is lost. 35, 291
[copy].
Oct. 22, 1795. Scandalous depre-
dations on American commerce at Ber-
muda ; Judge Green of the Vice- Admi-
ralty Court, a Philadelphia refugee ; the
President's direction that a forcible
representation be made to the British
government. 35, 304 [copy].
— Nov. 6. 1795. Correction of Mr.
P.'s cipher received; news of treaties
of peace with. Morocco and Algiers ;
Gen. Wayne's treaty with the "North-
west Indians. 35, 309 [copy] .
— Jan. 26, 1796. Apprehensions ex-
cited by the alterations proposed by the
Prince of Peace in the article of the
treaty with Spain, relative to the navi-
gation of the Mississippi ; impossible to
consent to an article confining the navi-
gation to Spain and the U. S. alone;
apprehensions relieved by news of the
signing of the treaty. 36, 8 [copy].
— Feb. 27, 1796 Arrival of the
treaty with Spain negotiated by Mr. P. ;
great satisfaction given by it ; arrival of
Algerine treaty; as good as we could
obtain, though in some respects unpleas-
ant ; misfortunes and delay attending the
arrival of the British treaty. 36, 26
[copy].
— Mar. 5, 1796. Letter of instruc-
tions in regard to farther negotiation on
the suspended 12th article of the British
treaty, prepared for Mr. Pinckney, but
transferred to Rufus King. 36. 94
[copy].
— Mar. 5, 1796. Mr. Pinckney au-
thorized by the President to negotiate
with Great Britain relative to trade and
intercourse with Nova Scotia and New-
foundland. 36, 99 [copy].
— Apr. 23, 1796. Two copies of
Spanish treaty and treaty with Great
Britain received ; account of opposition
in the House of Representatives against
provision for carrying out the English
treaty ; alarm excited by the conduct of
the House, and probability of a vote in
favor of the treaty ; cases of appeal from
'English admiralty decisions. 36, 50
[copy].
May 2, 1796. President Washing-
ton's refusal to lay before Congress the
papers relating to Mr. Jay's negotiations
for the treaty with England ; opposition
in the House defeated ; want of corre-
spondence between the policy and inter-
est of Great Britain; irritation caused
by her maritime oppressions. 36, 54
[copy].
May 23, 1796. Treaty with Spain ;
Col. D. Humphreys appointed Minister
to that country ; proposal from Sweden
will be considered ; question of salaries
for the Commissioners under the 5th,
6th, and 7th articles of the treaty ; cases
of spoliations to a small amount ; Mr.
King, the new Minister to England.
36, 65 [copy].
June 15, 1797. Account of the
appointment of a special commission to
France ; Geiio C. C. Pinckney's firm and
dignified conduct ; approbation of Mr.
P.'s sentiments. 6, 356.
June 4, 1798. Remarks on a let-
ter from C. C. Pinckney to R. King;
Gens. Marshall and Pinckney will prob-
ably remain, to prevent Gerry's doing
mischief by assuming the whole power
of negotiation. 8, 522.
June 8, 1798. Letter received
from C. C. Pinckney; Gen. P.'s delay
in leaving France due to Mr. Gerry,
whose conduct is inexcusable ; request
for information as to captures of Ameri-
can vessels by the Thetis frigate. 8,
533.
June 14, 1798. Enclosing a letter
from Gen. C. C. Pinckney ; willingness
of the Directory to treat with Mr.
Gerry alone. 8, 562.
Sept, 13, 1798. Mr. Gerry per-
emptorily recalled ; Gen. Pinckney to
embark from Bordeaux. 9, 316.
Oct. 8, 1798. Mr. Gerry's arrival
at Boston; Gen. Pinckney still at Bor-
deaux. 9, 448.
Oct. 13, 1798. Gen. Pinckney has
sailed for New York ; the embargo taken
HISTORICAL INDEX.
401
• off American vessels in French ports.
9, 455.
Pinckney, Mrs. Nov. 20, 1798. Thanks
to Col. P. for forwarding letters. 42,
138.
Pinckneys, President Adams's jealousy of
them as rival candidates for the Presi-
dency (D. Humphreys). 11, 165.
Pixdall, James, of Clarksburg, Ya. Peb.
11, 1814. On the question of allegiance
and expatriation; the Queenston prison-
ers ; Mr. Hay's treatise on expatriation.
30, 208.
Pindall, James. Jan. 27, 1814. Thanks
for letters and opinions ; allegiance, re-
taliation, and the Queenston prisoners ;
Col. P. disclaims any right to Mr. Pin-
dall's exalted opinions ; is happy if he
enjoys the confidence of his fellow-citi-
zens, the faithful followers of Washing-
ton. 15, 9.
Pinkney, Ninian, of Baltimore, 1776-1825.
Dec. 11, 1798. Enclosing extracts from
Mr. King's letters respecting Maryland
Bank of England stock. 10, 35.
Pinkney, William, of Maryland, 1764-
1822. Apr. 6, 1796. Notification of
Mr. P.'s appointment as Commissioner
under the 7th article of the British
treaty of 1794. 36, 40 [copy].
— May 17, 1796. Mr. Gore's jour-
ney to Philadelphia ; copies obtained by
him of certain documents ; copies of the
same shall be forwarded to Mr. P. ; it is
the President's wish that Mr. P. should
sail for England as soon as possible.
36, 61 [copy].
^Pinkney, William, great value of his ser-
vices as Commissioner under the 7th art-
icle of the British treaty, and his claim
to allowances (S. Higginson), 26, 341 ;
comparison of his salary with that of
Christopher Gore (C. Gore), 14, 265,
267 ; his indecorous and inflammatory
conduct as U. S. minister to England,
1808 (T. Williams), 28, 225 ; Mr. R.
G. Harper's opinion of his sincerity (R.
G. Harper), 29, 317; false intelli-
gence concerning his letter, 1810 (P. J.
Jackson), 43, 291 ; his political apos-
I tasy, 52, 303.
Pintard, John Marsden, U. S. Consul
( at Madeira. May 15, 1792. To T.
Jefferson, Secretary of State. Account
i of an attempt to impress seamen from
51
American ship Illustrious President, by
British frigate Hysena. 41, 138 [copy].
April 1, 1796. Mr. P.'s protest in
regard to ship Harriet. 6, 168.
June 15, 1798. To Admiral Lord
St. Yincent. Mr. P. denies charges
against him of covering Spanish prop-
erty, and asserts that they were con-
cocted by his enemies. 23, 92 [copy].
Pintard, John Marsden, his extraordinary
and unwarrantable conduct (/. Simpson),
7, 426 ; his frivolous charge against Mr.
Gavino, Consul at Gibraltar (J. Gavino),
9, 601 ; convicted of having abused his
consular power for his own profit (/.
Adams, 1799), 12, 463.
Pipe, Captain, and other Delaware Indians.
Mar. 8, 1791. Message from Governor
St. Clair of the Northwest Territory,
giving notice of the march of the army
against the Shawanese and Miamis, and
exhorting the Delawares to make peace
with the U. S. through Col. Procter.
60, 44 [copy].
Piracy, capital case of, by a Prench priva-
teer in Chesapeake Bay (/. McHenry),
28, 95; (R. Peters), 28, 99; insuf-
ficiency of bill for suppressing, 1825
(E. H. Mills), 16, 11.
Pitcairn, Joseph, U. S. Consul at Ham-
burg. Jan. 7, 1798. Transmitting
papers for J. Q. Adams. 8, 31.
July 28, 1798. With letters to
be forwarded to Messrs. J. Q. Adams
and W. V. Murray. 9, "102.
Dec. 12, 1798. Respecting Mr.
P.'s advances for the relief of American
seamen. 10, 44.
Jan. 7, 1799. Acknowledging Mr.
P.'s vigilance and promptness in giving
information ; recommending Mr. John
McHenry, secretary to Mr. W. Y.
Murray. 10, 169.
Mar. 7, 1799. Recommending Mr.
Dugan ; mulattoes and despatches seized
at Charleston in ship Minerva from
Hamburg. 10, 465.
June 24, 1799. Dr. Bolke's pre-
scription for the yellow fever ; there is
no expectation of its being effectual.
11, 322.
Oct. 14, 1799. Landing of the
British in Holland ; letters received from
Prench deportes in Cayenne, to be for-
warded to Europe. 12, 181.
402
THE PICKERING PAPERS,
Pitcairn, Joseph (continued).
Nov. 26, 1799. Bills on Willinks,
Van Staphorst & Hubbard made payable
to Mr. P. 12, 379.
Jan. 6,1800. With letters for J. Q.
Adams and Envoys to France; the
issue of the British campaign in Hol-
land ; bankruptcies in Hamburg. 13,
28.
Pitcairn, Joseph, appointed Vice-Consul at
Paris, but excluded from his office (C.
C. Pinckney), 36, 255 ; recommenda-
tions of (A. Hamilton), 257.
Pitkin, Timothy, Jr., of Connecticut,
1766-1847. Feb. 17, 1801. To Jere-
miah Wads worth. Information as to
the claims of the Susquehanna and
Delaware companies to lands in Penn-
sylvania. 26, 256 ; 58, 362, in part.
Mar. 20, 1815. Proposals for
printing his Statistical View of the Com-
merce of the U. S. 44, 115.
Mar. 22, 1815. Submitting the
proposals for printing his Statistical
View of the Commerce of the U. S. to
Col. P.'s judgment. 44, 114.
Pitt, William, his suggestion made to R.
King, that the commerce of Europe in
coffee and sugar could be regulated by
Great Britain and the U. S. (G. Wash-
ington), 10, 367 ; his falseness and
misrepresentations of the TJ. S. described
by Count Woronzow (G. Morris), 47,
246.
Pittsburg, Pa., address of, to President
Adams, 1798 (G. Stevenson), 8, 459 ;
its contribution to the merchants' fund
for building frigate, 1798 (T. Fit*
simons), 9, 219.
Plan of Discipline of the Militia, list of
subscribers for T. P.'s, 53, 26 ; receipts
for money for engraving plates for, 26£.
Plant, John, of Sheshequin, Pa. July
25, 1791. Application for payment for
services at Newtown Point. 61, 264.
Platnel, John, of Luzerne County, Pa.
Feb. 1, 1787. Oath of allegiance to the
State of Pennsylvania. 57, 109.
Platt, Major Richard, Deputy Quarter-
master. Mar. 31, 1778. Col. P.'s loan
to Ensign Wales ; Adjutant Marvin will
collect from Wales. 17, 130,
Apr. 15, 1784. Certificate as to
number of rations drawn while in Col.
P.'s family. 56, 283.
July 22, 1784. Inquiring prices of
different kinds of depreciation notes
40, 137.
Dec. 12, 1795. Suggesting Win-
throp Sargent as Secretary of War.
10, 115.
Platt, Major Richard. June 24, 1781.
In regard to Major Piatt's resignation
of his office of Deputy Quartermaster-
General. 5, 214.
Pleasonton, S. Jan. 16, 1810. To D.
Sheldon. Communicating the opinion
of the Secretary of State on compensa-
tion due to Christopher Gore as Com-
missioner to England. 14, 264.
Plough-Jogger, A. Apr. 5, 1774. Let-
ter to Dr. N. Whitaker, in the Essex
Gazette on the inoculation of Mr.
Occum. 33, 76. [Newspaper.]
Ploughs, on construction of (A. Cov-
entry), 31, 325 ; to, 15, 219, 231.
Plumer, William, Senator from New
Hampshire, 1759-1850, his contemptible
character (F. Ames). 14, 156f .
Plundering, prevalence of, in camp at
Valley Forge, 1778 (A. Scammell).
17, 167-
Poisonous plants, transmission of infection
from (W. Coleman). 38, 62.
Political lying, opinion on (J. Adams).
47, 206.
Political science, honesty and public spirit
the best ; illustrated by the character of
Washington. 47, 248".
Political virtue, definition of (F. Ames).
47, 199.
Politika, M., Russian Minister, remark by,
on the subject of the Emperor Alexander
(P. S. Duponceau), 15, 259 ; mischief
made with, by Mr. Walsh's tale-bearing
propensities (/. Robertson), 371.
Polk, Jehoshaphat. Aug. 30, 1780.
Bill for saddlery and horse furnishings.
56, 207.
Pollock, Oliver, of New Orleans, 1737-
1823. Sketch of the Island of New
Orleans, 1798. 54, 22.
Pollock, Procopio Jacinto, of Havana.
May 23, 1797. In behalf of Capt. John
Clarke, who sailed on board the French
privateer Revenge, as Inspector of ships'
papers. 41, 353.
Pomeroy, Ralph, Assistant Quartermaster
for Connecticut. Sept. 21, 1784. Pro-
testing against the impracticable method
HISTORICAL INDEX.
403
of settling his accounts ordered by the
Treasury Board. 18, 211.
July 16, 1785. On the settlement
of his accounts j with Memorial to Con-
gress. 18, 257.
Sept. 9, 13, 1785. Accounts. 18,
272, 277.
Oct. 12, 1785. Accounts; has
been appointed third Commissioner on
the claims of Virginia. 18, 285.
Oct. 23,1785. Difficulty in settling
his accounts ; value of ox-teams in the
campaign of 1781. 18, 289.
Pomeroy, Seth W. Feb. 10, 1820.
Asking for information on the compara-
tive advantages of horse and ox teams ;
and alluding to Col. P.'s successful em-
ployment of oxen in the Revolution.
44, 228.
\Pomeroy, Seth W. Feb. 29, 1820. On
the comparative advantage of ox-teams
j and horses ; value of oxen in the cam-
paign of 1781. 15, 209.
; Oct. 18, 1822. On manuring with
I green crops ; rye and rye bread. 15,
I 286.
■Pomona, barque, condemnation of, at Ali-
; cante, 1798 (P. Bond), 35, 294; {Head
j $ Amory), 8, 228; (L. Humphreys),
348.
Pope, Edward, Collector of New Bedford.
Aug. 12, 1799. From J. Wagner, re-
questing certificates of citizenship of
John Pierce, an impressed seaman. 11,
601.
I'Pope, John, Senator from Kentucky, 1770-
1845, notes on his speech on the Army
Bill, Feb. 1, 1810, 54, 214 ; his speech
on West Florida Bill, 297.
jPope, Lieut., U. S. A., accused by the
Chev. de Yrujo of exciting the Natchez
i insurrection, 1797 (/. Adams). 7, 342.
Popular government, a government of the
populace, 1804 (G. Cabot). 27, 54.
Popularity, on the desire for. 54, 253.
{Porcupine's Gazette, alleged libel on the
Chevalier de Yrujo in, 1797 (C. Lee), 6,
459; (C. M. de Yrujo), 461; (W.
\ Rawle), 480; deterioration of, 1798
(Col. /. Steele), 9, 258; cutting satire
.' on President Adams, Feb. 20, 1799, in
I (G. Cabot), 10, 402 ; (G. Washington),
i| 404.
Vorter, Jonathan. June 18, 1823. Col.
' P. declines allowing a bridge to be built
between his own land and Mr. Porter's ;
his reasons for believing the project to
be one of Mr. Porter's for his own ad-
vantage. 15, 305.
Porter, Peter Buel, M. C. from New York,
remarks on his war report, 1812 (?).
54, 338.
Porter 8f Ingraham, merchants at Alexan-
dria, Va. Dec. ]0, 1789. In regard to
a note of John Bryce. 6, 21.
Porto Rico, Governor of. July 12, 1798.
Capt. Barry is to bring home American
seamen; ship New Jersey, 9, 28; recom-
mending Dr. Henry, 9, 30.
Nov. 13, 1799. Requesting that
inquiry be made into the capture of the
Little John Butler, by a French priva-
teer sailing without a commission. 12,
332.
Portsmouth, N. H., yellow fever in, 1798
(R. King). 9, 415.
Portsmouth, U. S. ship, sent to bring back
the Envoys from France, 1800, 13, 378 ;
safe-conduct for, 380.
Portugal, Queen of, grants in Washington
City to (Chev. de Freire). 8, 526.
Portugal, on the commerce of the U. S.
with, 1797 (W. Smith), 6, 419; breach
of faith with, by French Directory, in
regard to treaty, on the arrival of the
news of the fall of Mantua (G. Cabot),
10, 318; (J.Adams), 37, 243; her
treaty with France, 1797 (W. Smith), 7,
256 ; suspension of intercourse with, by
Holland, and retaliatory action of (/.
Adams), 37, 243.
Portuguese sailors at Norfolk, Va., relief
for, 1797 (G. Loyall), 7, 90 ; picked up
at sea, and provided for by Mr. Da
Costa, 1800 (C. Lee), 13, 505.
Post, establishment of a colonial, 1774
(Committee of Correspondence in
Boston), 39, 38 ; to, 33, 75, 86; sub-
scription list for, 33, 84 ; broadside
plan for (W. Goddard), 53, 28 ; copies
of subscription papers, 29 ; memoranda
of measures to be taken, 31.
Postage, rates of, in England and Scot-
land, 1791. 53, 211.
Postmaster-General, Col. P.'s oath of office
as, 53, 208 ; house wanted to accom-
modate both his family and office (A.
Hamilton), 6, 60 ; (7. Hazlehurst) , 62.
Postmasters, necessity for increased allow-
ances to, 1793 (W. V. Murray). 6, 71.
404
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Post-office, Bill against, 1792-1794 (C.
Cist), 53, 220 ; salaries of officers,
1793, 53, 225 : in account with T. P.,
1794, 237 ; allusions to the treachery
and want of safety of the, in Jefferson's
administration (J. Ross), 28, 410 ; (J.
M. Mason), 415 ; (R. Peters), 29,
11; (J. Jay), 127.
Post-offices, number of, in the U. S., 1792.
53, 223.
Potatoes, ideas on the cultivation of (G.
Cabot), 14, 129 ; opinion in opposition
to W. Cobbett's theory of (/. S. Skin-
ner), 15, 189.
Potomac bridge, injury to Georgetown
caused by, and its liability to be des-
troyed by floods (B. Stoddert), 28, 3,
17, 112, 113, 161 ; question of (S. P.
Gardner), 38, 106.
Potomac River, on the improvement of, at
Washington (G. Washington). 11, 646.
Potts, Richard, U. S. District Attorney
for Maryland, 1753-1808, not possessed
of the requisite qualifications for District
Judge of Maryland (JV. Bingham). 12,
262.
Potts, Samuel. May 14, Aug. 3, 1791.
Extracts of letters from London in re-
gard to postage on newspapers. 41, 16
[copy].
Poughkeepsie Journal, article from, refut-
ing handbill charging Col. P. with mis-
appropriation of public money. 48,
61.
Poulson, Zachariah. July 23, 1824.
Letter introducing Mr. James Roberts,
a teacher of Philadelphia, and one of the
old school of politics, or Pickering
Creed. 32, 78.
Poulson, Zachariah, establishment of a new
paper in Philadelphia by him, 1800 (S.
Hodgdon).'' 42, 240.
Powell, Jeremiah, President of Council of
Massachusetts Bay. Aug. 10, 1778.
In regard to clothing for the army. 33,
203 [copy ; Rev. Let. 7, 405].
Sept. 24, 1779. Mr. Fouquet's
treatise on powder-making ; Col. P. en-
closes copies ordered by Council of
Massachusetts Bay. 33, 259 [copy;
Rev. Let. 9, 314].
Powell, John Hare, 1786-1856, Col. P.'s
controversy with him, on the subject of
improving cattle (O. Fiske), 16, 49; (/.
S. Skinner), 50 ; (T. G. Fessenden), 52,
58; (R.Haines), 55,92; {Jos. Roberts,
Jr.), 75 ; (D. Murray), 32, 165.
Power, wonderful effect of, in constituting
right, as exemplified in Sir William
Scott's [Lord Stowell's] doctrine in re-
gard to neutrals, 1799 {S. Higginson),
11, 609 ; Mr. Jefferson's passion for,
47, 28; 54, 245; Dr. Channing's re-
marks on, 47, 48 ; desire for, of Ameri-
can rulers, 54, 245.
Pratt, George Williams. Apr. 15, 1827.
Appointment for a sittiug to Harding
the painter. 38, 319.
Pratt, Henry, President of the Select Coun-
cil of Philadelphia. Aug. 20, 1799.
Suggestions for regulating and improv-
ing the water frontage of the city. 11,
634.
Pratt, John. May 17, 1798. To Theo-
dore Peters. Thanks for services ren-
dered at Bordeaux. 42, 54.
Pratt, John, of Boston. Mar. 10, 1800.
Prom J. Wagner. No application made
by Mead for exclusive right to re-
fine camphor. 13, 260.
Pratt, William, of Boston. Dec. 18,
1809. Mr. P. has read the correspond-
ence of R. Smith with F. J. Jackson, but
is unable to find in Mr. J.'s letters all
the offensive matter complained of; per-
haps Mr. P. has an improper bias ; has
sent Col. P. some of Mr. J. Adams's
letters to the Patriot, and will send
more as they appear. 29, 191.
Pratt, William. June 27, 1825. Ques-
tions in regard to the qualities of an
Alderney cow. 16, 37-
Prayers, by Sir W. Jones, 1782, and Col.
P, 1828. 55, 283.
President's message, Dec, 1799, draught of
[not used]. 12, 396.
President, advantage of making him in-
eligible for a second term {A. Stevenson),
16, 109 ; on amendments to the Consti-
tution relating to the election of (G.
Cabot, 1798), 23, 369; (V. Maxci',
1826) 32, 229 ; to, 16, 141 ; (A. Steven-
son) 16, 104; 1803 (J. McHenry), 26,
315 ; (E. Titcomb), 27, 51 ; (C. Strong),
26, 323; to, 14, 46; (R. Putnam), 50;
(T. McKean), 56; (P. Gordon), 57; U>
Mlicott), 60, 76 ; {B. Goodhue), 66; (R>
Peters), 68 ; (E. H Robbins), 70; (D.
Cobb), 72; (T. Parsons), 74; (S. Hig-
ginson), 81; (T. Williams), 38, 63; ob-
HISTORICAL INDEX.
405
ject of the amendment of 1803 to secure
the next election for Jefferson (G. Cabot),
14, 94; amendment negatived in the
Massachusetts legislature (E. Titcomb),
27, 51 ; draught of Col. P.'s speech on
the amendment relating to discrimination
in election of, 1803, 51, 33 ; speech on
the final passage of bill, 54, 84 ; remarks
on amendments concerning, 46, 449 ; on
the method intended by the Constitu-
tion, 47, 203 ; amendment to the Con-
stitution relating to electoral districts
for, 1816 (Massachusetts General
Court) , 44, 146 ; amendment to the
Constitution relating to, and princi-
ples which should govern elections, 55,
295-297 ; extracts from the journals of
the Senate in regard to the titles to be
annexed to the offices of President and
Yice-President, 32, 45.
RESIDENT OF CONGRESS (H. LaURENs).
Nov. 8, 1777. Notice of Col. P.'s
appointment to the Board of War. 17,
48.
— Jan. 14, 1778. Appointment of
Col. P. as Commissioner to join a com-
mittee of Congress to visit the army.
17, 70.
— Jan. 22, 1778. Accompanying Act
of Congress for convening Board of
War. 17, 82.
— (S. Huntington). Jan. 25, 1780.
Gens. Mifflin and Schuyler appointed
• with Col. P. a Commission to inquire
i into expenses of staff departments. 39,
186 [copy ; Old Cong. Pap. 14, 284].
— Aug. 5, 1780. Appointment of
Col. P. to post of Quarter master- Gen-
eral. 39, 189 [copy ; Old Cong. Pap.
15, 65 ; Bi. 1, 253].
— (E. Boudinot). Mar., 1783. To
W. Livingston, Governor of New Jersey.
Definitive news of peace ; Count d'Es-
; taing's formidable expedition abandoned ;
I a special sloop of war sent by him to the
U. S. 34, 158 [copy].
resident of Congress (H. Laurens).
Nov. 15, 1777- Col. P. accepts ap-
pointment on Board of War, 5, 62.
[Bi. 1, 188.]
— Aug. 8, 1778. Explanation of and
apology for a breach of privileges of
Congress by the Board of War in the
case of Col. Benjamin Plower. 5, 93,
Oct. 8, 1778. Application for leave
of absence and increase of pay. 5,
107-
(S. Huntington). Aug. 7, 1780.
In regard to Col. P.'s appointment to
post of Quartermaster-General, 33, 283
[copy; Old Cong. Pap. 192, 17; Bi.
1, 253].
Aug. 12, 1780. Grant of one mil-
lion dollars immediately necessary for
Quartermaster-General department ; a
much larger sum necessary in a short
time ; public funds entirely inadequate
to the demands upon them ; suggests a
system of specie certificates ; a sum of
money necessary for horses and camp
equipage. 33, 284 [copy; Old Cong.
Pap. 192, 21; Bi. 1, 255].
Sept. 17, 1780. Melancholy pros-
pects of the army for want of money.
5, 183. [Bi. 1, 257.]
Sept. 29, 1780. Tents for the
army to be credited to Pennsylvania ;
distress for want of money ; people sus-
picious of the specie certificates ; pay
of officers in Quartermaster-General
department ; shall be obliged to abandon
the service if specie certificates are not
to have their full value. 33, 289 [copy ;
Old Cong. Pap. 192, 29].
Oct. 23, 1780. Authority given to
Quartermaster-General to appoint all
staff-officers in his department ; request
that Gen. Greene may be empowered to
make such appointments; the depart-
ment cannot be reorganized without a
supply of money. 33, 291 [copy; Old
Cong. Pap. 192, 33].
Mar. 3, 1781. Remonstrance
against the resolution that salaries and
contracts shall be paid in bills of the
new emission ; impossibility of carrying
on business ; destruction of public faith ;
Col. P. cannot continue in the service
unless enabled to do justice to his con-
tracts. 33, 317 [copy ; Old Cong. Pap.
192,49; Bi. 1, 279].
Mar. 21, 1781. Propriety of abol-
ishing the offices of commissaries of
purchase and issue ; recommending ad-
ditional compensation to Quartermasters
charged with those duties ; Wagon-mas-
ters and Commissaries of Forage entitled
to additional allowances; no half-pay but
only adequate compensation expected
406
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
President of Congress (S. Huntington)
by these officers. 33, 321 [copy ; Old
Cong. Pap. 147, 6, 453].
— Mar. 24, 1781. Additional proposi-
tions for retrenchment, by dissolving the
regiment of artificers and employ iug
artificers on a different footing ; also by
abolishing the office of Assistant Quar-
termaster-General, with remarks thereon.
33, 327 [copy ; Old Cong. Pap. 147, 6,
427].
— Mar. 30, 1781. Distresses of the
Quartermaster-General department for
want of money; condition of people
forced to furnish supplies, and danger
of seizure of public stores to pay public
debts ; abundance of irredeemable certifi-
cates ; petition for a law to prevent
officers being liable in their private
capacity ; hopeless prospect for want of
money. 33, 331 [copy; Old Cong. Pap.
192, 57 ; Bi. 1, 288, in part].
— Apr. 21, 1781. Extract of a letter
disclaiming all responsibility, if every-
thing shall fail for want of money ; Col.
P. wishes sincerely that if any man can
do what is expected of the Quartermaster-
General without money, that he would
take the position. 33, 348 [copy ; Wash.
Let. 48, 260].
— July 10, 1781. Estimate of forage
required ; opinion on economizing ; sug-
gestion that horses of members of Con-
gress should be struck off the public
list. 33, 395 [copy ; Old Cong. Pap.
192, 71].
— (T.McKean). Aug. 12, 1781. The
Westchester forage question ; suits com-
menced against Col. P. at the instigation
of Col. Hay ; request for the immediate
determination of Congress on the matter.
33, 412 [copy ; Old Cong. Pap. 192,
77].
— Oct. 11, 1781. Remonstrance
against postage being charged on public
letters. 33, 423 [copy ; Old Cong. Pap.
192, 85 ; Bi. 1, 306].
— (John Hanson). Feb. 25, 1782.
Suits begun against public officers for
public debts; injurious to the public
interest ; request that a remedy be pro-
vided by Congress. 34, 15 [copy ; Old
Cong. Pap. 192, 89].
— Mar. 4, 1782. Transmitting papers
relating to the proposal for increased
pay and allowances for officers in Quar-
termaster-General department. 34, 18
[copy ; Old Cong. Pap. 192, 105].
Aug. 30, 1783. Appraisement of
damage done to confiscated estates in
the State of New York, by the army.
34, 229 [copy ; Old Cong. Pap. 165,
669].
Presidential election of 1800, prospects for
(W. Smith), 13, 468; letters to A.
Hamilton in regard to (T. Sedgwick),
47, 233-243.
Presqu'Isle, Pa., establishment of a town
and military post at (G. Washington),
35, 194, 202 ; to, 189, 196, 200.
Press, on liberty of the. 54, 248, 250.
Peeston, Samuel, a Priend, of Philadel-
phia. May 21, 1813. In regard to the
publishing of Mr. J. Quincy's oration
[on the invasion of Canada ?] ; account
of the Federalist school conducted by
Mr. P.'s son; difference between Gen.
Wharton and other officers on the sub-
ject of Messrs. Pickering and Dana;
the affairs at Fort Meigs. 44, 45.
May 31, 1813. Publication of Mr.
Quincy's speech as a pamphlet; injustice
of slave representation; enormity of
slavery ; the Starucca estate ; Mr. S. D.
Ingham. 44, 53.
Apr. 7, 1814. Request to furnish
Mr. P.'s son, Paul S. Preston,, with
advice and information for dissemination
among the youth of Kentucky. 44, 80.
Dec. 29, 1814. Request for a
pamphlet containing the preliminaries of
peace ; sufferings of the militia ; advan-
tage of the war to Great Britain in dis-
' posing of her soldiers ; the Conscription
Act; Mr. P. would rather follow his
sons to the grave than have them per-
form service in this wicked, impolitic
war ; asks advice about land. 44, 98.
Jan. 2, 1816. In regard to an
Appian Way, to unite the eastern and
western portions of the U. S. ; copper
from Lake Superior. 44, 132.
Jan. 14, 1816. On the means of
opening up new country to emigrants by
public works. 44, 136.
Jan. 15, 1816. Persons spoken of
for Presidential candidates ; necessity of
a change from Virginia ; public works ;
preposterousness of an Erie canal demon-
HISTORICAL INDEX.
407
strated ; even a canal through the Isth-
mus of Suez or the Isthmus of Darien is
more eligible. 44, 138.
Previous question, on the. 52, 288.
Price, Rev. Richard, D.D., his opinion as
to the pre-existence of Christ. 55, 206.
Prices, comparative list of, in 1789 and
1816. 44, 167.
Pride of opinion, Hamilton and Ames on.
47, 20, 26.
Priestley, Dr. Joseph, 1733-1804, his med-
dlesome and uupardonable conduct in
distributing Thomas Cooper's mischiev-
ous address (/. Adams), 11, 524 ;
(C. Hall), 25, 59 ; not a persecuted
Christian, but an ambitious democrat
(C. Hall), 11, 529 ; led away by Cooper
(J. Adams), 25, 99 ; "as weak as water,
and as unstable as Reuben ; his influence
is not an atom in the world " (John
Adams, 1799), 25, 99; his opinion on
the humanity of Christ, 55, 206.
Prime, Nathaniel, of New York. Apr. ] ,
1800. Concerning a contract to bring
home American seamen from Prance in
his ship Titus. 13, 352.
Prince Edward County, Ya., improper
address from, to President Adams (P.
Johnston), 42, 130; to, 37, 344; ad-
dress returned without presenting it to
the President (E. Carrington), 9, 411.
Prince, Rev. John, D. D., of Salem,
Mass., 1751-1836. Aug. 1, 1785.
Thanks for attentions in Philadelphia ;
account of a journey to Mount Vernon
and Virginia, and voyage to Salem;
commission to buy stoves. 18, 264.
- — Peb. 2, 1806. In regard to Knight's
.experiments on the growth of trees, in
the Philosophical Transactions. 27, 199.
Peb. 10, 1815. Description of a
Russian stove. 44, 106.
Peb. 22, 1816. Mr. Palmer's
statement of the sentiments of Dr. Watts
on the Trinity; recommends to Col. P.
Yates's Answer to Wardlaw. 31, 38.
Princeton, Battle of, Gen. Washington's
movements in, demonstrated, and error
in Marshall's Life (Jos. Hopkinson),
32, 277 ; notes on the battle of, 51,
141, 147, 203, 276, 284 ; 52, 183.
Pringle, Admiral, R. N., his proclamation
against American whale-fishing at Cape
of Good Hope, 1799 (S. Rodman),
U, 76; (R. King), 78.
Prisoners of war, petition in regard to
(Committee of Correspondence,
Salem, 1776), 33, 169 ; resolve of Con-
gress in regard to, 1778, 53, 105 ; bar-
barous treatment of, by the British, 1777
(B. Tallmadge), 17, 65; 1778 (W.
Pickman), 150 ; call for all prisoners of
war inconvenient to their employers,
1779 (S. Phillips, Jr.), 17, 317.
Private property taken for public uses, re-
marks on. 46, 433.
Privateering, its demoralizing effect on the
community (J. Pickering), 18, 181;
Salem men employed in, 1776, 56, 118 ;
suppression of, a condition of commer-
cial intercourse with St. Domingo (W.
Smith), 10, 380; also a British condi-
tion (G. Washington), 473 ; must be
suppressed in all Prench ports (E, Des-
fourneaux), 488; observations on, 47,
109.
Privateers, and prizes brought in by them,
1777-1779 (G. Williams), 17, 29, 32,
33, 43, 67, 147, 247, 253, 259, 296 ;
18, 32, 121 ; (J. Pickering), 17, 31,
175, 257, 275 ; (W. Pickman), 17, 98,
150, 188, 269 ; (M. Alcock), 134 ; list
of Salem privateers (G. Williams), 17,
267 ; commissions issued to, 1798 (R.
King), 9, 18 ; (B. Lincoln), 27-
Prizes, regulation of Louis XIV. concern-
ing, 1704, 53, 262 ; refusal to permit
sales of, in Boston, 1796 (J. Clarke),
6, 207 ; (B. Lincoln), 235 ; Prench de-
cree in regard to, 1798 (W. Smith), 8,
184 ; to U. S. armed ships in the West
Indies, to be sent to U. S. for adjudica-
tion, 1799 (£. Stevens), 13, 299.
Procter, Col. Thomas, 1739-1806. Apr.
9, 1791. To Major-General St. Clair.
Account of a journey to Cornplanter's
town, and unsuccessful attempt to per-
suade that chief and others to accom-
pany Col. P. to Sandusky to treat with
the Western Indians ; a council must
first be held at Buffalo Creek. 61, 174
[copy].
May 15, 1791. Unnecessary to
say to a person who has also transacted
Indian business, that Col. P.'s patience
was exhausted long ago; some chiefs have
at last consented to go to Sandusky;
delay in Cornplanter's arrival caused by
his taking refuge in Fort Franklin,
through fear of the militia. 61, 193.
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Procter, Col. Thomas (continued).
June 8, 1791. To the Secretary of
War, with the speech of the young
King, refusing in the name of the Six
Nations to accompany Col. Procter;
Alleghany settlements under no appre-
hensions of danger. 61, 225 [copy].
Procter, Col. Thomas. Mar. 11, 1791.
Instructions from the Secretary of War
in regard to Col. Procter's mission to
the Miami and Wabash Indians. 60,
32 [copy].
Sept. 20, 1799. Mr. C. Lee to
appear as witness in Col. P.'s case. 12,
84.
Proctor, Levin, of Washington County,
Md. May 26, 1813. Pleasure in read-
ing Col. P.'s letters on the Loan Bill ;
entreaty to go on in his efforts to expose
the authors of the war ; political senti-
ment in Maryland becoming Federalist ;
hopes for the overturn of the adminis-
tration, and that Col. P. may himself be
President; desire for a personal inter-
view. 44, 49.
Prosser, William. Sept. 6, 1779, May
10, 1780. Capt. Nichols's prize cases.
5, 140, 156.
Protection, question of a tariff for (H. Clay),
16, 228 ; (/. Lowell), 232.
Protections, abuse of, by foreigners, 1800
(O. Wolcott). 13, 368.
Proverbs xxvi. 12, quoted in regard to
President John Adams (S. Higginson),
12, 46; (T. Williams), 13, 517.
Providence, case of ship (R. King), 9,
518; 11, 45, 47 (/. 2". Clark), 9, 521;
11, 47.
Providence, R. I., memorial of cotton
manufacturers of. 55, 107, 109.
Providential events in the history of the
U. S. 46, 206. (Bi. 4, 490.)
Provisions, high prices of, 1779 (G. Wil-
liams), 17, 242 ; large supplies brought
in by privateers (J. Pickering), 275 ;
distress of army for want of, 1778 (A.
Scammell), 17, 85, 86, 92; to, 33,
177 ; contradictions and confusion in
regard to procuring (H. Gates), 33,
183; difficulty in transporting, 1780
(S. Hodgdon), 33, 351; necessity for
selling some to obtain money to trans-
port the rest (H. Hughes), 345; (D.
Humphreys), 339 ; (G. Washington),
354 ; account of issued to Col. P.'s
family, March, 1781, 56, 234; orders
of the War-office regulating the drawing
and issuing of, 278 ; return of, drawn
by the Quartermaster- General, 1780-
1782, 279 ; blank form of victualling
return for contractors, 56, 285 ; agree-
ment with Comfort Sands & Co. for
modification of parts of rations, 286;
system for issuing, 297.
Prussia, friendly disposition of, toward
J. Q. Adams, as U. S. Minister (/.
Adams), 7, 385 ; the United States in-
different as to renewing the treaty with
her, 1798 (/. Q. Adams), 9, 580 ; in-
structions to J. Q. Adams to agree with
her in the article of contraband of war in
treaty with Russia, 1799 (/. Q. Adams),
11, 202 ; past and future evils due to
her temporizing, perfidious Cabinet (B.
Goodhue), 11, 206.
Public credit and policy, coincidence of
ideas and expressions of Washington and
Hamilton in regard to. 16, 348.
Public credit, and war loans. 55, 76, 79.
Public life, vicissitudes and miseries of
(/. Pickering, Jr.). 11, 587.
Public offices, list of, held under the U. S.,
1780-1782. 56, 338-341.
Public opinion, state of, in 1798, 46, 445 ;
the real sovereign of our country, and
not a very capricious one either, 1799
(F. Ames), 24, 171. '
Pulaski, Casimir, Count, permission given
him to enlist prisoners in his corps, 1778
(Jos. Reed), 5, 102, 105 ; Judge John-
son's charge of misconduct at German-
town refuted (Gen. /. E. Howard), 16,
181 ; (/. Sparks), 142.
Purdie, Hugh, an impressed seaman (T.
Jefferson), 41, 134 ; to, 135 ; cruel
treatment of, by Capt. "Young, II. N. (R.
Liston), 37, 226.
Purviance, Robert, Collector of Baltimore.
July 12, 1798. Caution as to French
passengers on brig Liberty, that the
goods and effects allowed them may not
be such as can be used for an illicit
traffic with French ports. 9, 31.
Oct. 4, 1798. Inquiry concerning
certain French arrivals from St. Do-
mingo. 9, 427-
Oct, 30, 1798. Bonds to be given
by vessels clearing to take away French
passengers, that such vessels shall not
be sold for privateers. 9, 537.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
409
— Nov. 10, 1798. From J. Wagner.
Brigantine Fell's Point released by
French Consul at Corunna. 9, 618.
— Dec. 1, 1798. Forwarding laws
of U. S. for distribution in Maryland.
10, 2.
— June 24, 1799. Brig Rosetta from
St. Domingo, with American prisoners
and seamen, to be allowed to enter. 11,
319.
— July 10, 1799. From J. Wagner.
Passport for C. D. Moelin. 11, 412.
— Nov. 28, 1799. Enclosing letters
to be forwarded to London and Ham-
burg. 12, 382.
— Mar. 29, 1800. Notice of release
of Joseph Brawner, an impressed sea-
man. 13, 338.
— Apr.- 11, 1800. Bequest for proofs
of citizenship of Henry Lower, an im-
pressed seaman. 13, 389.
— May 2, 1800. From J. Wagner.
Passport to be delivered to Andreas
Ludovicus, if of satisfactory character.
13, 449.
jtnam, Ebenezeb,, of Danvers, Mass.
Dec. 10, 1804. Description of Messrs.
Cave's and Felton's farms in Danvers.
43, 35.
itnam, Gen. Rtjftjs, U. S. Surveyor-
jGeneral, 1738-1824. Feb. 10, 1795.
■Congratulations on Col. P.'s appoint-
ment as Secretary of War ; Gen. Put-
nam's intention to improve the Ohio
mail-boat service. 20, 3.
Oct. 15, 1796. In regard to can-
didates for the office of Judge in the
Northwestern Territory. 20, 398.
Jan. 5, 1804. Thanks for Col. P.'s
etter on Gen. Putnam's removal from
ffice, certainly a misfortune in a pecu-
liary point of view, but a glory to be
n the noble army of political martyrs
svho have suffered death for adhering to
;he principles of Washington ; the same
itory has repeated itself in every country
ind age ; not surprising that barbarians
should bow down to demagogues of no
rceat ability, but for the American people
o cry Hosanna to Jefferson and Galla-
tin is unaccountable; a consolation to
be associated with those who hold to
(heir integrity ; Gen. P. hopes that the
measures of those in power will in the
tnd destroy them. 27, 5.
52
Dec. 12, 1807. On Gen. Barton's
land claim. 28, 109.
Jan. 18, 1808. Gen. Barton's land
claim ; encloses a copy of Gen. P.'s letter
to Mr. Rogers. 28, 159.
Feb. 2, 1808. In behalf of the
claim of Commodore Abraham Whipple,
a Revolutionary officer. 28, 186.
Apr. 12, 1808. Thanks for assist-
ance in affair of Gen. Barton's land
claim, and for documents ; Gen. P. has
long been jealous that Jefferson was
manoeuvring us into a coalition with
France; "the Lord have mercy upon
us ! " 28, 301.
Jan. 10, 1809. Thanks for copy
of Col. P.'s correspondence with Gov.
Sullivan and other documents ; the
expectation of Democrats that the Em-
bargo will be repealed; taxes on E.
Gale's land. 29, 7.
June 16, 1813. Answer to inquiry
as to causes of the Indian War in the
Wabash country, in 1811 ; the fault was
entirely with our own government or
with Gen. Harrison; gives account of
Harrison's taking possession of the
Indians' land ; Gen. P. believes he pur-
posely excited a war under the orders of
the government, that it might be charged
to British influence. 30, 91.
Nov. 10, 1814. Thanks for docu-
ments; desire for Col. P.'s Letters to
the People of the U.S.; no probability
of a peace while the present administra-
tion is in power, as the British know
that they desire the destruction of Eng-
land as ardently as Bonaparte himself.
30,. 308.
July 4, 1818. Introducing Pro-
fessor Joseph Dana of the Ohio Uni-
versity; Gen. P.'s own feeble health;
not probable Col. P. will ever hear
from him again. 31, 247.
Putnam, Gen. Rufus. Sept. 30, 1796.
With commission of U. S. Surveyor-
General; request for Gen. P.'s opinion
in regard to Mr. Joseph Gilman, a can-
didate for the office of Judge in the
Northwest. 6, 234.
Mar. 7, 1797- Request for an in-
vestigation in regard to Green,
Postal Contractor on the Ohio. 6, 247.
Dec. 6, 1803. Regret at the re-
moval from office of Gen. P. and many
410
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Gen. Rufu
other Federalists ; Fauchet's estimate of
the American people justified by sub-
sequent events ; want of principle of the
present administration; amendment to
Constitution in regard to Presidential
elections. 14, 50.
Putnam, Gen. Rufus, appointed Surveyor-
General, 1796 (E. Tiffin), 7, 563£ ; re-
moved by President Jefferson, to make
room for one of his own party, 1803 (G.
Strong), 14, 47 ; his toast to Col. P. at
Bellprie, 0., 1809, 49, 243.
Putnam, Samuel, Judge of the Massa-
chusetts Supreme Court, 1768-1853.
Sept. 25, 1797- To Rev. J. Clarke.
Request for a letter of recommendation
for J. S. Deblois to the Secretary of
State. 21, 260.
Nov. 29, 1803. In regard to an
article in the French Convention which
relates to compensation for spoliations ;
Mr. Crowninshield's speech and his
ignorance of his subject. 26, 335.
Jan. 5, 1806. In regard to
renewal of patents
Amesbury Nail Co.
stroyed by fire. 27,
Jan. 29, 1806.
town of Salem [concerning British con-
demnations ?] ; to hear the democracy
of Salem lecture the government on the
law of nations, and talk about the publi-
cists and jurists they have read, is no
less strange than amusing ; power to
receive money awarded for schooner
Whim ; fire at Amesbury. 27, 188.
Nov. 9, 1808. Announcing the
birth of a son to John Pickering, Jr. ;
Salem elections ; Federalist candidate
elected ; false statements of Mr. J. Story
and Mr. Crowninshield concerning Fed-
eralists. 28, 356.
Dec. 31, 1809. Request to obtain
a patent for a sole-hammering machine.
43, 262.
Mar. 23, 1812. To Jabez Farley.
Mr. P. is apprehensive that T. M. Joy,
calling himself Nathaniel Emery, guilty
of an infamous libel on Col. P., will not
be safely kept in Salem jail ; desires Mr.
F. either to have a guard there, or to
remove the man to Ipswich. 44, 10.
Feb. 11, 1814. Resolutions passed
in the Legislature of Massachusetts;
the
belonging to the
, which were de-
166.
Memorial from the
determination not to petition Congress
again ; measures taken by committees
from each county in defence of their
commercial rights; Mr. Dane's remark
that "it will not do to trust the Boston
lead." 30, 231.
Feb. 12, 1814. The Embargo law ;
Mr. P. hopes the present proposal con-
cerning it will not prevail ; prudence of
a convention of delegates from different
States; embarrassments caused by the
politics of the Boston stamp ; Federalists
never assembled here men of more firm-
ness and prudence than now. 30, 217.
Jan. 21, 1818. Death of Mrs.
[John ?] Higginson ; her daughter desir-
ous of laying her by her husband, but
there is no stone at his grave ; Col. P.
may be able to give information in regard
to the place. 44, 196.
Putnam, Samuel. Feb. 11, 1801. Descrip-
tion of wild lands in Pennsylvania, to be
sold to a number of Col. P.'s friends.
38, 48.
Feb. 3, 1814. Col. P, is disap-
pointed in the answer of the Massachu-
setts Senate to the Governor, as an
official act, not as the production of the
writer, who is unmistakable ; timidity of
the Otis family; anecdote told by R,
King of James Otis's taking back, under
the influence of his fears, the whole sub-
stance of his pamphlet on the Rights of j
the Colonies ; his recantation found by
Mr. K. in England. 15, 12.
Feb. 4, 1814. Friends of liberty '
in the country turning their eyes toward
Massachusetts to institute some measures
of relief from the oppressions of our J
petty tyrants; such measures should]
have been taken long since by resistance j
to the Embargo; whatever Massachu-j
setts does will be agreed in by other'
States; the time of remonstrance and
petition is gone by; Col. P. recommends!
absolute refusal to go on in assisting the j
war by men or money. 15, 13.
Feb. 7, 1814. Inquiries as to the
political thermometer in Massachusetts
motives and objects of the administra,
tion in carrying on the war; Col. P
hopes that Massachusetts will take dej
cisive measures for redress of hei!
wrongs. 15, 16.
July 14, 1824. With copy of Col
HISTORICAL INDEX.
411
P.'s letter to Rev. Henry Colman; Mr.
C, with his usual indiscretion, circulated
it, though it bore his own condemnation.
15, 405.
Putnam, Col., son of Gen. Israel Putnam.
June 21, 1825. With copies of Col.
Pickering's Review of the Cunningham
Correspondence, and his correspondence
with Gov. Sullivan; it was the remark
in the latter respecting J. Q. Adams's
voting for the Embargo, that kindled
the wrath of John Adams. 16, 36.
Q.
Quackenbttsh, Nicholas. Jan. 21, 1782.
To Col. H. Hughes. In regard to re-
taining at Fishkill carts for transporting
forage and wood. 56, 289 [copy].
Quakers, treachery and avarice of Pennsyl-
vanian, 1778 (A. Scammell). 17, 113.
Quarantine hospitals at Marseilles (W. V.
Murray), 24, 307; proclamation for
vessels arriving from West Indies, 1796
(T. Mifflin), 41, 283.
Quartermaster- General, court of inquiry
into affairs of department of, 1778 (T.
Mifflin), 17, 168 ; Col. P.'s appoint-
ment to post of, 1780 (/. Pickering),
5, 181 ; {President of Congress), 33,
283 ; propositions for increase of pay to
officers in department of (G. Washing-
ton), 34, 11, 19; (R. Morris), 12;
{President of Congress), 18 ; persons
employed in department of, 1780, 56,
196; memorandum of questions con-
cerning, 200 ; officers attached to south-
ern and main army, 201 ; allowances for
officers in, 202 ; account with U. S.,
281; return of public property belong-
ing to, in New Jersey, Mar., 1781, 56,
230-233; in Maryland and Delaware,
293-295; regulations of Congress for,
1782, 334-336 ; pay due persons in,
1784, 419 ; changes proposed in depart-
ment, 1782 (/. Pickering), 34, 59; list
of officers in, 3784 (/. Carleton), 295;
statement of money due from, 1790 {A.
Hamilton), 35, 82 ; regulations for,
1782 (S. Hodgdon),40, 47, 53 ; memo-
randum of accounts of, Nov., 1799,
42, 212 ; account of money received,
1794, 53, 226 ; bill for the establish-
ment of, 1810, 54, 222; amendments,
226 ; remarks on (W. Eustis), 331.
Quartermaster's stores, orders as to issu-
ing, 1780 (N. Greene, Q. M. G.), 56,
185; general return of, Nov., 1780,
219 ; account of articles sent from Al-
bany to Eishkill, by order of Col.
Hughes, 221 ; abstract return of, June,
1781, 56, 251-256 ; return of, at York-
town, Oct., 1781, 56, 267 ; notes of, at
Newburgh, May 7, 1783, 404.
Quimby, Levi, of Portland, Me. June 18,
1821. On claims for Prench spoliations ;
no possibility of obtaining anything from
Congress. 15, 257.
Quincy, Josiah, of Boston, 1772-1864.
June 20, 1811. Thanks for Col. P.'s
instructions on buckwheat culture; Mr.
Q. begs for a visit from Col. P., his
agricultural patron; inquiries into the
history of the rose-bug ; as Mr. Q. wishes
to keep his temper, he will not touch on
politics. 43, 326.
June 3, 1813. Enclosing copies of
Mr. Q.'s address to the Washington
Society ; remarks on the battle between
the Chesapeake and Shannon. 30, 75.
June 28, 1813. ' Defending the
resolutions of the Massachusetts legis-
lature in regard to repeal of the act
for the admission of Louisiana ; on the
imposition of taxes. 30, 77 -
Eeb. 9, 1816. Transmitting Reso-
lutions of the Senate of Massachusetts
[on the North Carolina amendment to
the Constitution in regard to electoral
districts]. 15, 107.
Eeb. 28, 1816. Mr. Gaston's speech
approved ; clear, pertinent, and convinc-
ing, like everything from that gentle-
man's mind ; met the usual fate of pearls
when cast before Congress ; reasons of
the resolutions of the General Court on
the North Carolina amendments to the
Constitution. 31, 48.
Apr. 1, 1820. Account of one
Acosta, probably a swindler. 31, 305.
Jan. 27, 1829. Acknowledgment
and thanks for Col. P.'s criticisms and
suggestions on the punctuation of Mr.
Q.'s address to the city council of Bos-
ton. 32, 422.
412
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
\uiney, Josiah. Eeb. 9, 1816. Memo-
randum of a letter written to Mr. Q. on
the Resolutions of the Massachusetts
Senate; flaws in the proposed amend-
ment to the Constitution; looseness of
the expression "contiguous territory"
illustrated by the " Gerrymander." 15,
107.
— Apr. 16, 1816. In regard to Col.
P.'s election to the American Academy ;
the honor comes when he is too old to
care to accept it ; has had the same ex-
perience with the Massachusetts Society
of Agriculture. 15, 114.
— Dec. 15, 1819. Sending a copy of
address to the Essex Agricultural Soci-
ety ; notes of errors in Mr. Q.'s Remarks
on the Agriculture of Massachusetts.
15, 187.
Jan. 12, 1820. Different roots for
feeding cattle. 15, 196.
Eeb. 5, 1821. Inquiry as to the
butter-making qualities of Mr. Q.'s
Oakes cow. 15, 240.
Jan., 1829. Thanks for copy of Mr.
Q.'s speech to the City Council of Bos-
ton ; approbation of his independence
and uprightness, and criticisms and sug-
gestions on punctuation. 16, 330.
Quincy, Josiah, his noble stand in the
House on the West Florida Bill, 1811
(A. C. Hanson), 29, 36 ; his speech on
the invasion of Canada (S. Preston),
44, 45.
K.
Rabainne 8f Baudot, of Boston. July
31, 1798. With permit for schooner
Ranger to carry Prench passengers to
Guadeloupe. 9, 126.
Raft, bills against the town of Salem for
work on a, 1775. 56, 72.
Rahm, Jacob, and others, of Shippensburg,
Pa. May 25, 1798. In regard to the
Address of the inhabitants of Shippens-
burg to President Adams ; there is no
particular etiquette to be observed in
the method of presenting such an ad-
dress ; its hearty good will and sincere
and energetic zeal to maintain the honor
and credit of our country render it ac-
ceptable. 8, 474.
Ralston, Robert, of Philadelphia. Jan.
21, 1808. Debentures at the Custom-
house withheld. 28,168.
Eeb. 9, 1808. On the bill for issu-
ing debentures in certain cases ; dis-
crimination should be made between
fraud and accident. 28, 195.
Ralston, Robert. Oct. 13, 1795. M. Adet
denies all knowledge of an order of the
Erench government confiscating neutral
vessels carrying provisions to hostile
ports. 35, 299 [copy].
Ramel, Gen., narrative of, in Cayenne,
1798 (/. Pitcairn). 12, 182.
Ramsay, Dr. David, of South Carolina,
1749-1815. Jan. 19, 1786. Quarter-
master's specie certificates forwarded
to Dr. R. from South Carolina ; request
for explicit information as to provision
made for payment. 19, 4.
Ramsdell, William. Nov. 13, 1778.
Receipt for money paid by Col. P. for
a horse. 56, 174.
Randolph, Beverley, of Virginia, 1755-
1797. June 7, 1793. Memorandum of
a conversation with Major Littlehale at
Niagara, relative to British officers ac-
companying the Indian Commissioners
to Sandusky. 59, 168.
Sept. 20, 1793. Accounts of the
Indian Commission. 59, 216.
Oct. 4, 1793. Accounts as Indian
Commissioner ; in answer to Col. P.'s
question whether the failure of the
treaty was due to interference of the
British, Mr. R. has no hesitation in
saying that there was evidence enough
to convince him of the hostile interposi-
tion of British Agents, though there
were no facts to justify charging the j
government itself; yellow fever. 59,
227.
Oct. 15, 1793. Bond to Leighton
Wood. 59, 235.
Jan. 8, 1794. Expressions of sym-
pathy with Col. P. for the loss of his
son ; Mr. Wood's bond ; money affairs ;
the Journal of the Indian Commissioners
laid before Congress ; anxiety to know
the opinion of the Legislature concern-
ing the conduct of the Executive and
of the Commissioners. 59, 253.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
413
Mar. 15, 1794. Capt. Ford; the
proposal of the Indians to cut off the
ears and noses of the Commissioners a
joke of Capt. F. ; does not expect a
lasting peace with the savages until they
feel the force of the American arms;
expectation that the failure of the peace
mission might have been charged by a
faction on the Commissioners ; anxiety
for Mr. Madison's resolutions on the
Secretary of State's commercial report.
59, 263.
— Jan. 17 » 1795. Congratulations on
the success of Col. P.'s mission to the
Six Nations ; disappointment of Gov.
Simcoe thereat. 20, 1.
— Dec. 7, 1795. Accounts. 20, 111.
(See also, Pickering, Timothy ; Lin-
coln, Benjamin ; and Randolph, B.,
Commissioners to make peace with the
Western Indians.)
Randolph, David Mead, at one time
U. S. Marshal in Virginia. Sept. 3,
1809. Setting forth the wickedness of
Mr. Jefferson and extolling his own
patriotism. 29, 166.
Nov. 1, 1809. Views regarding the
U. S. held in England; it will be highly
advantageous to Mr. R. to be favored
with Col. P.'s views of public affairs.
29, 177.
— Mar. 14, 1810. Thanks for Col.
P.'s letters of January, and exposition
of his own views on public affairs. 29,
300.
landolph, David Mead. Peb. 11, 1797.
Request to take charge of the murderers
of Capt. Peyton brought to Norfolk
by Prench frigate Medusa. 37, 25
[copy].
— Dec. 9, 1799. Re-appointment as
U. S. Marshal of Virginia. 12, 446.
— Jan. 13, 1810. Letter on the
state of public affairs in the U. S. ; ab-
surdity of supposing that Mr. Madison's
administration will depart from Mr.
Jefferson's measures, except so far as
is necessary to keep its popularity, or
that it enjoys the support of all good
men ; turkey-cocks toward Great Britain,
but spaniels toward Bonaparte ; natural-
ness of resentment in Great Britain.
14, 250.
Landolph, Edmund, Secretary of State,
1753-1813. Aug. 15, 1791. Recom-
mending the continuance in office of Mr.
Patten and Mr. Davis, Postmasters at
Philadelphia and Richmond, Va. 19,
204.
Mar. 19, 1793. Mr. R. has con-
sulted with Messrs. Lewis and Rawle
on the Wyoming causes ; it is decided
to be necessary to prepare a bill in
chancery ; question of fees to be settled
hereafter ; Mr. R. is unwell and unable
to go out, and requests Col. P. to ad-
vance him two hundred dollars, to be
repaid from fees. 58, 319.
Mar. 19, 1793. Receipt for two
hundred dollars to be replaced out of
fees for Wyoming causes. 58, 320.
Pages 37-52 of his Vindication,
containing a translation of Pauchet's
intercepted letter No. 10. 41, 179-183.
Randolph, Edmund. Oct. 6, 1795. From
G. Taylor, Jr., Chief Clerk of State
Department. Col. P.'s decision that the
President's letter of July 22, 1795, was
written before he had any knowledge of
Pauchet's letter, and therefore its inspec-
tion cannot be necessary to Mr. R.'s
exculpation. 35, 288.
Randolph, Edmund, remarks on his draught
of a memorial to Mr. Hammond, the
British Minister, on the royal order for
capturing all provision vessels bound to
France, 1795, 52,349; his connection
with Pauchet's despatch No. 10, and his
resignation of office, 1795, 46, 132;
(S. Higginson), 20, 40, 57; to, 6,
102, 124; (J. Q. Adams), 20, 96; to,
6, 110; (T. Finckney), 6, 125; (A.
Hamilton), 156 ; extracts from Pauchet's
letter in regard to (P. Wing ate), 35,
314 ; his Vindication impotent and im-
pudent (S. Higginson), 20, 120 ; called
by Pauchet to James Swan "a false man,"
35, 330 ; his attempts to delay the rati-
fication of Jay's treaty, 51, 243, 283;
46, 131 ; money due by him to the TJ. S.,
unpaid and unaccounted for ; suit against
him by LT. S. (B. Russell), 43, 63; to,
14, 126; 46, 139; (T. Jefferson), 10,
414.
Randolph, John, of Roanoke, 1773-
1833. Mar. 7, 1814. To O. Horsey.
Account of a letter of Mr. Jefferson ex-
pressing sentiments entirely opposite to
those in Mr. J.'s letter to Dr. Logan.
30, 236.
414
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Randolph, John {continued).
Mar. 2, 1817- With list of un-
couth words and expressions in Jewitt's
Three Years at Nootka, for John Pick-
ering ; Mr. R. will endeavor to remem-
ber to send his vocabulary of American-
isms. 31, 193.
Mar. 15, 1817. His health, and
means adopted to recover it ; request for
a copy of the engraving of Col. P.'s
portrait. 31, 207.
Apr. 20, 1817. Farewell letter on
starting for Europe; sends Col. P. his
portrait. 31, 218. [Bi. 4, 311.]
Jan. 1, 1820. A pleasing begin-
ning of the New Year to resume inter-
course with Col. P. ; whose letter was
received; Mr. R. regrets that he can-
not agree with Col. P.'s views [on colon-
ization ?] to their fullest extent ; but the
disagreement can never produce bitter-
ness between them ; has seen Mr.
Quincy's letter to Mr. Dowse ; reminds
Col. P. of his promise of a portrait.
31, 291.
Mar. 19, 1828. Col. P. is perfectly
right in his remarks of Mar. 14 ; he is
always right ; Mr. R. can hardly write
or read at all, but will read Col. P.'s
Review, if he will send it. 32, 341.
Apr. 4, 1828. Has received Col.
P.'s Review ; an imperfect copy ; Mr. R.
would be glad of as many perfect ones
as can be spared, to bind up with the
Cunningham correspondence and pre-
sent to his friends ; though on different
sides in politics, nothing personal has
ever come between himself and Col. P. ;
respect for Judge Marshall ; remarks on
the Randolph Colonels. 32, 356.
Apr. 14, 1828. Mr. R.'s health ;
impossible that he can live much longer ;
wishes for a copy of Col. P.'s Review by
mail ; and that Col. P. may enjoy many
more years of vigorous health. 32, 360.
Apr. 24, 1828. Illness caused by
going to the House to vote ; the drama
is drawing to a close ; absurd mistakes
of printers. 32, 370. [Bi. 4, 345.]
Randolph, John, of Roanoke. Mar. 4,
1814. Asking for further information
as to letters written by Jefferson, ex-
pressing contradictory statements of
opinion concerning Bonaparte. 15, 21.
Mar. 31, 1817. Col. P.'s desire
that Mr. R. would write a history of
public events ; Mr. R.'s request for Col.
P.'s portrait shall be complied with;
health, and means of keeping it. 15,
146. [Bi. 4, 309.]
Dec. 24, 1819. Col. P. takes pleas-
ure in Mr. R.'s approbation of his report
on colonization ; it is absurd, however,
to attempt colonization if new slave
States are to be admitted to the Union.
15, 188.
Apr. 9, 1821. Begging Mr. R.'s
good offices to assist Mr. Ebenezer Put-
nam in his law studies. 15, 256.
Mar. 14, 1828. Correcting an error
in a speech of Mr. R. in regard to the
support given by Federalists to J. Q.
Adams ; support given him was from fear
of Gen. Jackson ; J.'s violent and blus-
tering character ; Col. P. himself stands
in no fear of the "military chieftain";
mere electioneering slang, invented by
Mr. Clay ; Col. P. prefers J. to Adams,
an apostate from interest ; supposes Mr.
R. has never heard of the Review of the
Cunningham correspondence, but will
send him a copy. 16, 253.
Mar. 25, 1828. Gen. Jackson's
military talents, as displayed in the de-
fence of New Orleans ; inference in re-
gard to his fitness for the Presidency.
16, 255.
Apr. 9, 1828. Col. P. will send
some copies of his Review according to
Mr. R.'s request ; the plan of a French
bureau to revise American claims origi-
nated in corruption, and the minds of
Parker and Talleyrand; speculation of
Chancellor Livingston in French claims ;
no credit due to Jefferson for the pur-
chase of Louisiana. 16, 262.
Apr. 12, 1828. Has forwarded
copies of the Review; amendments to
the tariff bill rejected ; hopes that Con-
gress will kill the ravenous monster,
whose voracity increases with what it
feeds on. 16, 276.
Apr. 19, 1828. Regret for Mr.
R.'s illness and hopes of his recovery ;
copies of the Review sent; Mr. Adams
not a freemason; Col. P.'s letter to
Gen. Van Cortlandt concerning Gen.
Jackson. 16, 279.
Dec. 27, 1828. Letter introducing
Mr. Joseph H. Prince. 16, 327-
HISTORICAL INDEX.
415
i Randolph, John, of Roanoke, attacks on
President Jefferson (F. Ames), 27, 251 ;
to, 14, 152c, 155|, 156| j (R- King),
27, 260 ; account of his oratorical flight
1 in the House on the subject of " Mr.
Madison's war " (R. Peters, Jr.), 31,
380 ; 55, 67 ; account of his excesses in
| invective (V.Maxcy), 16, 162 ; rudeness
and impudence striking features in his
I character (F. Ames), 38, 97; anecdotes
1 of, 46, 20 ; his precision of language,
1 24 [Bi. 4, 477] ; his remarks on Jay's
treaty, 52, 293 ; remarks on his letter to
| James Lloyd, Dec. 15, 1814, 55, 89 ;
notes of his speeches on the direct tax,
Jan. 25-27, Feb. 1, 1816, 125, 132; ex-
tract from his speech referring to Ham-
ilton and Col. P., 160 ; his tribute to the
virtues of P., 160, 161, 162.
Randolph, U. S. ship, blowing up of Capt.
Biddle in, 1778 (/. Pickering). 5, 76,
82.
Rantoul, Robert, of Beverly, Mass., 1778-
1858. Dec. 30,1814. Money due Mrs.
Joanna Lee, of Beverly, from estate of
her son, Robert N. Lee. 15, 77.
Rasilly, Jean Louis, passport. 10, 480.
Rastadt, assassination of deputies at, 1799,
presumption that it was contrived by
the Directory (W. R. Davie), 12, 16;
conflicting conjectures respecting (W.
Y. Murray), 24, 253 ; murderers dis-
covered to have been Frenchmen sent
from Strasburg by the Directory (W.
I Smith), 24, 328.
Rations, account of, for the Quartermaster-
General and family, 1780, 1781, 56,
282 ; 1782, 321-327, 332.
jRawle, William, U. S. District Attorney
! for Pennsylvania, 1759-1836. Mar. 5,
1790. Questions in regard to the com-
mission for examining and confirming
Connecticut claims to Wyoming lands.
' 58, 218.
: Feb. 27, 1798. Notice of having
I begun proceedings against Bache, of the
, Aurora, for a libel on the government.
j 22,48.
Apr. 12, 1798. William Cobbett
indicted for libel against the Spanish
Minister; jury return a verdict of Igno-
1 ramus. 22, 123.
June 18, 1798. Opinion on Dr.
Logan's embarking for Hamburg ; in
the present uncertain state, between
war and peace, the most zealous magis-
trate would not warrant examining his
papers. 22, 221.
: Oct. 31, 1798. Authentic informa-
tion received that Dr. Logan has em-
barked for home " bringing despatches
which would settle all the differences
between the two republics " ; calls atten-
tion to a Madame d'Autremont in Phila-
delphia. 23, 275.
July 21, 1799. Sends copy of a
Kentucky newspaper, containing a sedi-
tious address by " Aristides," forwarded
by Parker Campbell. 25, 45-
Dec. 25, 1800. In reference to
Col. P.'s suit against Dr. Reynolds for
libel. 26, 229.
Nov. 7, 1803. Inquiry about Mr.
Bunel's papers in Col. P.'s possession ;
the Louisiana purchase; painful situa-
tion of Col. P. and his Federalist col-
leagues, obliged to acquiesce in what
they must condemn. 26, 325.
Jan. 5, 1804. Thanks for Mr.
Tracy's speech ; sound reasoning and
manly oratory are thrown away on the
dominant party; melancholy future of
the country; the Northern States will
probably separate, but there is no help
for those south of Connecticut; uni-
versal suffrage and the constant influx
of new citizens of the worst order will
rivet our chains; Legislature of Penn-
sylvania is rather ignorant than vicious ;
rumor of Rochambeau and his troops
being sent to Louisiana. 27, 7.
Dec. 25, 1806. Proper method of
reckoning interest on debts ; alarming
and critical condition of our foreign
relations ; the Solomons of the House of
Representatives ; request to find lodgings
in Washington for himself and Mr.
Ingersoll; Dr. Leib defeated in Penn-
sylvania. 43, 93.
Jan. 8, 1807. Lodgings in Wash-
ington, and method of reckoning interest
[on William Ross's bond]. 43, 100.
Nov. 2, 1807. Request for a copy
of the President's message, containing
reference to the Spanish decree; Mr.
R. hopes that by spring we shall have
made some progress in the discovery of
the President's views. 28, 64,
Jan. 4, 1808. Protest against
adopting J. Q. Adams's Report [on the
416
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Rawle, William {continued).
trial of John Smith, member from Ohio,
for complicity with Aaron Burr] ; the
Embargo ; return of Congress to Phila-
delphia. 28, 143.
Mar. 18, 1808. Prospects for the
Presidential election; Col. P.'s letter
to Gov. Sullivan received with great
approbation ; Mr. R.'s hopes of accom-
modation with England are small; con-
sequences of the Embargo. 28, 242.
Nov. 23, 1808. Thanks for the
President's message; is pleased to see
some sparks of spirit in his instructions
to Armstrong ; inquiries respecting poli-
tical measures ; Pennsylvania politics ;
the worst result of the Embargo is the
dissatisfaction at the East, which may
lead to separation. 28, 368.
Eeb. 3, 1809. Introducing his son ;
a young man cannot but wish, in visit-
ing the centre of democracy, to see the
few remnants of the old school, "the
columns in a melancholy waste." 29,
82.
Nov. 4, 1823. It is natural that
Col. P. should incline to vindicate him-
self from charges in the Cunningham
correspondence of President Adams;
the stronger the contrast between Mr.
A.'s acrimonious personalities and gross
inconsistencies and a moderate and
dignified tone assumed by Col. P., the
more forcible the effect. 32, 34.
Dec. 18, 1823. The pardon of
Eries by President Adams was more the
effect of his characteristic caprice and
petulance than of any systematic idea
of conciliating the Democrats ; Mr. R.
never heard of any such mob of French
sympathizers as Mr. A. describes, though
he lived close by in Philadelphia. 32,
40.
Rawle, William. Mar. 6, 1790. Account
of the recommendation of a quieting law
for the Connecticut claimants made by
Commissioners at the time of the Trenton
decree ; misery and bloodshed would
have been saved by it or even by the
forcible expulsion of the settlers by
Pennsylvania. 58, 223.
Sept. 1, 1795. Proceedings in case
of the Cassius to be carefully considered.
35, 227 [copy].
Sept. 2, 1795. Request for infor-
mation of proceedings in case of the
Cassius, to satisfy the British Charge
d' Affaires. 35, 229 [copy].
■ Sept. 7, 1795. Question of evi-
dence against Capt. Davis of the Cassius.
35, 237 [copy].
Oct. 1, 1795. Farther considera-
tions on Capt. Davis and his command
of the Cassius. 35, 278 [copy].
Apr. 23, 1796. Enclosing certifi-
cates, etc., of the French Minister,
proving the ship Cassius to be the
property of the French Republic. 36,
53 [copy].
Sept. 24, 1796. Requesting opinion
in case of ship Elizabeth, whether the
U. S. is bound to redeliver her to her
captors. 36, 258 [copy].
Oct. 12, 1796. Expediency of
bringing the case of ship Cassius to
decision. 36, 273 [copy].
Dec. 12, 1796. Request for ac-
count of the case of Le Cassius, to refute
the statement of M. Adet. 36, 325
[copy].
July 29, 1797. Committing to
Mr. R. the prosecution of W. Cobbett
for libel. 6, 480.
Aug. 13, 1798. From J. Wagner.
In regard to the Vice-Admiralty Court
at St. Nicholas Mole. 9, 194.
Aug. 28, 1798. Expenses incurred
by Mr. R. in detecting conspirators
against the country will be reimbursed ;
Judge Peters's information as to danger-
ous aliens in the neighborhood of Phila-
delphia. 37, 326 [copy].
July 5, 1799. Requesting that
proceedings be instituted against a
German paper published at Reading by
Schneider, containing an Address
to the Germans. 11, 390.
July 24, 1799. The Aurora of July
24, to be prosecuted for slander on the
government, if such prosecution is justi-
fiable. 11, 486.
July 25, 1799. The persons who
seized and broke open letters of the
British Minister to be inquired for, and
punished ; is the publisher of the Aurora
liable to prosecution? 11, 495.
Sept. 20, 1799. Mr. Sitgreaves to
assist Mr. R. in the approaching trials
for treason; farther prosecution of
Duane, of the Aurora. 12, 82.
:
HISTORICAL INDEX.
417
— Sept. 23, 1799. Enclosing a list
of persons concerned in breaking open
letters of the British Minister. 12,
101.
— Oct. 9, 1799. Enclosing original
copies of the letters of Mr. Liston which
were intercepted and broken open in
Bucks County, Pa. 12, 161.
— Oct. 12, 1799. Enclosing certificate
of Mr. Liston's reception and continu-
ance as Minister from Great Britain.
12, 173.
Dec. 14, 1800. In regard to Col.
P.'s suit against Reynolds for
slander. 13, 569.
— Nov. 7, 1823. Thanks for friendly
intimations ; Judge Peters's letter to
the same effect ; Col. P. has the pleasure
of informing them that the tone of his
intended remarks on the Cunningham
correspondence is such as they desire;
it will not be difficult to be moderate in
the manner, as he has more pity than
resentment for Mr. Adams, as a man
willing to sacrifice all public considera-
tions to his passion ; Col. P. insists on
the necessity of publishing his view of
Washington's character to vindicate him-
self from the charge of disrespect;
cannot allow Gen. W. the greatest mili-
tary talents ; Col. P.'s opinion supported
by Gen. Greene, a realty great general,
Reed, Steuben, Hamilton, and Dr.
Ramsay ; is willing to do justice to
W.'s eminent virtues and pure and dis-
interested patriotism, but cannot join
Peters and Marshall in their idolatry.
15, 335.
— Dec. 5, 1823. Question whether
the pardon of Fries, the Pennsylvania
insurgent, by President Adams was to
be ascribed to a desire to conciliate the
Democrats of Pennsylvania ; Hamilton's
account of it ; Mr. Adams's descrip-
tion of the Philadelphia mob at the time
of the French revolution, and the influ-
ence of his son's writings in calming it ;
asks for Mr. Rawle's recollections. 15,
337.
— and Lewis, William. Oct. 6, 1795.
Request to examine carefully the 6th
and 7th articles of the British treaty to
ascertain the course to be pursued in
the case of the Betsy, condemned at
Bermuda. 35, 289 [copy].
53
Rawle, William, Counsel of Connecticut
claimants in suit of Van Home vs. Dor-
rance, 1795. 57, 6, 7-
Rea, David, Postmaster of Hillsboro',
N. C. Aug. 15, 1792. Letter to be
forwarded to W. Coffin, of Guilford.
6,69.
Rea, Sampson. July 25, 1787- Gen.
Heister's resignation; Mr. W. Mont-
gomery appointed to succeed him as
Commissioner on Connecticut land
claims in Wyoming. 19, 105.
June 18, 1788. Request for pay-
ment of money due him as clerk to
Pickering & Hodgdon. 40, 251.
Read, Jacob, of South Carolina, 1752-
1816. Aug. 23, 1797- In relation to
the claim of the Due de Luxembourg
on the State of South Carolina. 21,
219.
Sept. 18, 1798. Thanks for Col.
P.'s interposition with the British Min-
ister to obtain the loan of guns at Halifax,
formerly belonging to South Carolina;
Mr. Gerry at Paris, June 26 ; " wish he
was in Abraham's bosom ; he will yet
get us into some serious difficulty."
23, 146.
Oct. 17, 1798. Thanks for letters
received; Mr. Gerry's conduct; how
to account for the sudden change in tone
of the French Directory ; Volney's real
mission in the U. S. ; the allied powers;
Gen. Pinckney's arrival ; Dr. Logan's
mission treasonable. 23, 243.
June 14, 1799. Enclosing letters
of Mr. W. Hasell Gibbes to be for-
warded to W. Smith ; anxiety for news
from Europe and St. Domingo ; Tous-
saint's mala fides has already sufficiently
shown itself. 24, 326.
Sept. 17, 1799. Requesting infor-
mation on public affairs ; congratulations
on the success of the allies, and convic-
tion that the French government is
nearly at an end ; questions about desti-
nation of fleets. 25, 163.
Sept. 29, 1799. Thanks for letters ;
as much among ignorant rusticity in
Abington, Pa., as if he were in the
Genesee country ; conjectures concern-
ing the destination of the French fleet ;
the folly of the French in attacking
Ireland ; Lord Keith's success in defeat-
ing them almost certain; their great
418
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Read, Jacob {continued).
want of nautical skill ; elections in
Pennsylvania, and lies told the ignorant
German population by the Jacobins;
calumnies against Mr. Ross. 25. 193.
Oct. 10, 1799. Transmitting Mr.
Horry's application for the post of
Secretary to one of the Envoys to
Prance. 25, 210.
Oct. 10, 1799. Enclosing two let-
ters concerning Thomas Jervey, an
impressed seaman. 25, 215.
Read, Jacob. Sept. 13, 1798. In regard
to guns at Halifax taken from South
Carolina in the Revolution. 9, 318.
Oct. 13, 1798. Return of Gen.
Pinckney; Mme. Lafayette in Paris;
breach of faith of Mr. Gerry. 9, 459.
Mar. 21, 1799. Information of the
expedition planned by Hedouville to
attack the Southern States from St.
Domingo. 10, 501.
Sept. 20, 1799. Speculations as to
the destination of the combined French
and Spanish fleet ; negligence of the
English in allowing them to leave the
Mediterranean. 12, 85.
Read, Jacob, one of the Senate Committee
on President Adams's nomination of a
new Minister to France, 1799 (G. Cabot).
10, 401.
Read, John, Jr., 1769-1854. Aug. 5,
1799. Giving notice of relinquishment
of a number of claims by the Commis-
sioners under the 6th article of treaty
with England. 25, 75.
Bead, John, Jr. Nov. 17, 1797. Enclosing
Mr. R.'s commission as Agent before
the Commissioners under the 6th article
of the British treaty. 7, 443.
Read, John, Jr., recommendations and
appointment of him as Agent (/. Adams).
7,97,107.
Bead, John, Mayor of Norfolk, Va. May
13, 1800. From Charles Lee, acting
Secretary of State. Mr. Da Costa, a
Portuguese gentleman, will provide for
the Portuguese picked up at sea, there
being no Portuguese Minister or Consul.
13, 505.
Read, Nathan, M. C. from Massachu-
setts, 1759-1849. Dec. 29, 1802. Busi-
ness ; sensation occasioned by Mr.
McHenry's letter to the House, develop-
ing the baseness of some members of the
Committee of Investigation; rules of
the House proposed to be altered to
prevent so bitter a draught in future;
bill to prevent duelling ; affray between
Mr. Rutledge and Mr. Ellery ; the latter
caned according to his deserts ; no busi-
ness done ; danger from the turbulence
of the Kentnckian spirit on the Missis-
sippi; squally aspect of Europe. 26,
298.
Jan. 17, 1806. Introducing Mr.
Benjamin Campbell, inventor of a new
weaving machine. 43, 73.
Dec. 31, 1816. Memorandum in
regard to title for a patent for a steam
engine. 44, 171.
Jan. 21, 1817. In regard to patents
for his inventions. 31, 164.
Jan. 27, 1817. In regard to cer-
tain specifications for patents ; a steam
engine with horizontal arms, similar to
that for which Trevethick has lately ob-
tained a patent in England, was invented
by Mr. R. himself twenty-six years ago.
44, 183.
Feb. 13, 1817. Concerning his
specifications sent to Washington. 44,
187.
Read, Nathan, nail-machine, invented by
him (T. Williams). 7, 482.
Red Jacket, or Sagoyewatha, a Seneca
chief, 1751-1830. Aug. 11, 1793.
Speech sent to Indian Commissioners at
Niagara, giving his reasons for not at-
tending the treaty; suggesting that if
peace is not made, a private recom-
mendation be sent to the Six Nations
not to join in the war. 59, 204.
Red Jacket, his speeches at Newtown
Point, July, 1791, 60, 92, 96, 105,
110 ; at Tioga, 1790, 61, 62, 71, 82,
83, 93 ; certificate of character, asked
for by him, 101 ; notes of his speech
in Philadelphia, March, 1792, 62, 10.
Redacteur, Le, No. 1010, Sept. 21, 1798,
extract from, to the effect that Ameri-
cans should now be treated like English-
men and allowed no trade except internal,
for their ingratitude in annulling the
treaty of 1778 (W. V. Murray). 23,
181, 192.
Mar. 14, 1799. Containing an
account [from the Directory standpoint]
of the breaches of faith of the Austrian
government. 24, 189.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
419
Mar. 23, 1799. Containing an
arret of the French Directory concerning
the role d 'equipage. 24, 198.
Redheasel [Riedesel ?] report of his cross-
ing the Lake [Champlain ?], 1781 (H.
Hughes). 18, 108.
Reed, Mrs. Hannah, wife of William Reed.
Mar. 21, 1821. On Jones's book,
" Catholic Doctrine of a Trinity," sent
Col. P. by Mrs. R. ; its reasoning weak
and contemptible ; Col. P. sends in re-
turn Ware's Letters to Trinitarians;
consideration of the doctrine of the
Trinity. 15, 253.
Reed, Gen. Joseph, 1741-1785. Nbv.
21, 1776. To Gen. [C] Lee. Urgent
need for Gen. L.'s presence at head-
quarters ; had he been on the spot, the
disastrous affair at Fort Washington
would not have happened ; all due to
Gen. Washington's following Gen.
Greene's counsels against his own better
judgment; misfortune of an undecided
mind ; urges Gen. Lee to make represen-
tations to Congress. 39, 135 [copy],
Aug. 20, 1779. Concerning Lieut.
Carson and his alleged abuse of New
England sailors. 17, 289,
Reed, Gen. Joseph. Sept. 23, 1778. Con-
cerning the enlistment of prisoners in
Count Pulaski's corps. 5, 102, 103.
Sept. 24, 1778. Gen. Washington
himself gave authority for enlisting de-
serters in Count Pulaski's corps. 5,
105.
Reed, Gen. Joseph, questions in regard to.
55, 379.
Reed, Joseph, of Lancaster, Pa. Aug. 27,
1798. From J. Wagner. Concerning
certificates of condemned vessels. 5,
227.
I Reed, Seth, of Canadasaga, N. Y. Feb.
16, 1792. Requests Col. P.'s assistance
in obtaining a horse at Wyoming for
Mr. R.'s son, express rider from Mr.
Kirkland to Gen. Knox. 62, 3.
Reed, William, of Marblehead, Mass.,
1777-1837. Nov. 12, 1811. Opinions
on the President's message, and the
general conduct of the administration.
29, 482.
Jan. 20, 1812. Defending and ex-
plaining the support given by some Fed-
eralist representatives to administration
measures. 30, 5.
Feb. 6, 1812. Authority for the
story of Mr. Jefferson's pronouncing the
present situation happy ; condition of
Congress ; Mr. Gallatin's damper on the
war spirit [letter on war taxes ?] ; ru-
mored that the administration will sneak
out of their armor and attitude. 30,
13.
Feb. 18, 1812. Mr. R.'s pleasure
in Col. P.'s approval of his explanations ;
sincerity of Messrs. Clay, Cheeves,
Lowndes, and Calhoun ; obligations sup-
posed to rest on Federalist members ;
the character of the war a distinctly
commercial one ; vain hopes of any good
from Mr. Barlow's negotiations with the
Emperor. 30, 17.
- Feb. 28, 1812. Mr. R.'s fears that
a letter in the Centinel would excite
Federalists to a premature attempt for
their own relief, unfounded ; strength of
the war spirit, as manifested in action
on taxes ; failure of the salt tax ; there
is no solid foundation for statement con-
cerning Mr. Jefferson's remark on the
present situation. 30, 20.
Mar. 11, 1812. Pleasure in receiv-
ing Col. P.'s letters ; affair of J. Henry,
a British spy. 30, 22.
Apr. 25, 1812. The Embargo;
Mr. Lowndes's motion to repeal the Non-
importation Act; letters of marque.
30, 37.
Jan. 13, 1816. Congressional busi-
ness ; petition of Mr. Wise for indem-
nity for loss of pursers' stores ; National
Bank Bill; foolish proposition for the
annual building of ships of war. 31,
11.
Feb. 6, 1816. Considerations on
the fisheries. 31, 30.
Feb. 23, 1816. Mr. Gaston's speech
on the previous question approved ; sol-
diers' warrants ; duties on West India
goods. 31, 46.
Mar. 26, 1816. On the Bill for
the increase of the navy; the tariff;
East India goods. 31, 79.
Mar. 28, 1816. Elections in Essex
County ; means of mischief diminished,
in the absence of numbers of seamen
and fishermen. 31, 85.
Jan. 3, 1817. Acknowledgment of
documents received ; praise of Mr.
Webster's speech on the Compensation
420
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Reed, William {continued).
Bill; request that Col. P. will obtain
arrears of pay for a discharged sailor.
44, 172.
Meed, William. Jan. 30, 31, 1812. Re-
quest to send Col. P. John Randolph's
speeches ; reasons why Federalist mem-
bers of Congress should not vote for the
war measures of the administration.
14, 380, 381.
Mar. 3, 1812. Blindness and igno-
rance of men in Congress who cannot
discriminate between France and Eng-
land, or see that if Great Britain should
be obliged to submit to Bonaparte, the
U. S. would be the next to fall ; prob-
able course of Messrs. Cheeves, Clay,
Calhoun, etc. ; Mr. William Gray ; mili-
tary affairs. 14, 385.
Reemsdyke, ship, captured by the French,
and recaptured by British ships (F.
Malbone), 37, 51; {R. Liston), 66;
{Clark Sr Nightingale), 67.
Reese, Thomas, disqualifications as Indian
agent, 1791 {H. Knox), 60, 114 ; proofs
of bribery (E. Webster), 61, 256 ; dis-
avowed by Gen. Knox, 62, 1.
R[eeve, Tapping, (?) of Connecticut,
1744-1823. 1800-1 801] (?). ToJ[olm]
C[otton] S[mith]. (?) Prospects for the
election ; a new party must be formed,
uniting Northern interests ; the com-
ing struggle against Southern domina-
tion. 54, 74.
B[eeve], T[apping]. (?) Feb. 7, 1804.
To U. T. [Uriah Tracy ?]. In regard to
the popular sentiment in Connecticut,
concerning a separation of the Union.
43, 21.
Refugees, unjust treatment of {M. Higgin-
son), 5, 317; (/. Pickering), 34, 232;
(Spectator), 284 ; their cause espoused
by Patrick Henry and Hamilton. 50,
204.
Registered letters, remarks on, 1791 {S.
Baumann). 6, 67-
Registered vessels, bill in behalf of (T.
Fitzsimons). 29, 271.
Registers, ships', fraudulently retained and
counterfeited for privateers Buonaparte
and Pichegru, 1799 (I. C. Barnet).
13, 358.
Reid, James, recommended for U. S. Con-
sul at Canton, 1799 {J. Adams). 10,
494, 508.
Relf, Picrard, of New Orleans. Aug.
30, 1813. Acknowledgment of receipt
of Col. P.'s letter to Daniel Clarke, now
deceased. 44, 63.
Reliance, schooner, condemned at St.
Bartholomews (R. Boring). 12, 153.
Religious belief, Col. P.'s expression of
(Rev. Dr. Sproat). 5, 407.
Representation, J. Q. Adams's proposed
form of amendment respecting, 1805.
54, 105.
Representatives, right of State Legislatures
to instruct them (/. Brooks), 38, 220,
224; (P. Wingate), 226; and electors,
resolutions on amendments to the Con-
stitution concerning the choice of, 1816,
55, 136, 137.
Republican or Democratic party, mis-
chievous influence on relations of the
U. S. with France, 1798 {A. Campbell),
8, 462 ; (/. q. Adams), 482.
Republicanism, distinction of two kinds
of. 47, 115.
Restrictive laws, order of the. 55, 316.
Resurrection, Col. P.'s ideas on the {D.
Dagget). 15, 126.
Retaliation, formerly L'Incroyable, cap-
tured by Decatur, 1798; recaptured by
French frigates, 1799 {R. King). 10,
332.
Retrenchment in the army, propositions
for, 1781 {President of Congress). 33,
321, 327.
Revenge, cutter, the first American vessel
which captured a British commissioned
ship in the Revolution (E. Gilbert).
32, 378.
Revolutionary monument, plan for a, 1795
(E. Gerry). 20, 92.
Revolutionary officers, injustice to those
not entitled to half-pay by reason of
retirement before the close of the war
(A. Graydon). 28, 400.
Revolutionary War, remarks on, 51, 429 ;
unexpected supplies at critical periods in,
51, 217 ; unworthy motives of some
leaders in, 247 ; plan of Memoirs of,
47, 83.
Reynold, W., Collector of Yorktown, Va.
cerning enregisterment of American sea-
men. 7, 330.
Reynolds, Dr. Joseph, the author of a libel
on Col. P., 1798 (J". Clarke), 8, 86;
37, 266; libel suit against him (W.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
421
Rawle).. 26, 229 ; (S. Hodgdon), 42,
269, 271, 275 ; account of expenses of
prosecution, 54, 28.
Rheumatism, directions for treating (Dr.
B. Rush). 43, 208.
Rhode Island, enthusiasm of the militia,
and disappointment at not being called
out, 1777 (G. Williams), 17, 41 ; ex-
pedition to, 1778, 56, 171; (L. de
Fleury), 17, 193; (B. Goodhue),
206 ; (G. Williams), 210 ; disappoint-
ment at the failure of the French to
attack (G. Williams), 17, 216; list of
volunteers from Salem for, 53, 105 ;
56, 172 ; inquiry as to a District Judge
for, 1796 (A. Fenner), 6, 227; (£•
Gibbs), 228; proceedings in the Gen-
eral Assembly of, Nov., 1798, concern-
ing the bill to exclude aliens from
government offices, Chauvet's pamphlet
on the treatment of Geneva by France,
etc., 23, 293 [newspaper slip] ; request
of, for a prolongation of the suspen-
sion of the Tonnage and Impost Law,
1790 (P. Wingate), 19. 183 ; opposi-
tion of, to the 5 per cent impost, 52,
i 121.
ilhode Island College confers degree of
: LL.D. upon Col. P, 1800 (Rev. /.
: Maxcy). 13, 181.
Richards, Samuel, Jr., of Farmington,
Conn. Sept. 25, 1787. To Eliphalet
Richards, of Wilkesbarre, Pa. Endeav-
oring to dissuade him from accepting
the office of constable under the Penn-
I sylvania government ; Col. P. is merely
' a tool to shackle the poor settlers, and
] will not perform what he has promised ;
warning against opposing the Franklin
. party, who will make use of the agita-
tion which will succeed the Federal con-
] vention. 57, 301.
Iichardson, Addison. May 30, 1775.
Certificate as to expense of refreshments
supplied his company on the march to
Cambridge by Jacob Newhall. 56, 36.
Iichardson, John, of Geneseo, N. Y.
July 30, 1791. Major Hardenberg's
opposition to the lease obtained from
the Cayuga Indians ; Major H. wished
to make the reservation his own, and
this puts it out of his power to remove
the inhabitants ; Hardenberg's unpop-
ularity ; anxiety of the chief Fish Car-
rier. 61, 266.
Feb. 21, 1792. With the Cayuga
lease requested by Col. P. ; Mr. Street
says that Gov. Clinton's permission to
the Cayugas to lease their land was
given in presence of himself, Dr. Gale,
and Capt. Brant. 62, 6.
Jan. 11, 1794. Request that Col.
P. will return to him the copy of his
lease from the Cayuga Indians. 62, 77.
Richardson, John, copy of lease from Ca-
yuga Indians, July 16, 1791, 61, 252,
254 ; protest against the validity of the
lease (A. Hardenberg), 257; the rati-
fication disavowed by the President,
280 ; Col. P. accused of being a part-
ner in the transaction (J. Kinney),
279 ; his reasons for the peculiar word-
ing of his certificate (J. Kane), 62,
80.
Richmond, Va., rapid growth of, 1785
(A. Dunscomb), 18, 247 ; armory, dis-
closure of John Randolph with respect
to its object (Baltimore Federal Re-
publican), 55, 163.
Richmond Examiner to be prosecuted for
all libels on government (T. Nelson),
11, 611; a virulent French-devoted
paper {W. Bingham), 12, 96; Talley-
rand's letters published in {W. V. Mur-
ray'), 142.
Ricketts and Newton, of Alexandria, Ya.
Dec. 13, 1798. From J. Wagner.
Awards by Great Britain in case of ship
Ann. 10, 48.
Ridgeley, Gen. Charles, Governor of Mary-
land, 1762-1829. Mar. 11, 1811.
Enclosing information respecting the
culture of carrots ; directions for ship-
ping. 14, 332.
Mar. 10, 1819. On the cultivation
of vegetables. 15, 166.
Ridge way, Jacob, letter of recommenda-
tion (/. Piteairn), 10, 630; {W. V.
Murray), 631.
Rifle Regiments Bill, notes of speeches of
Robertson, Eppes, and Calhoun on,
Feb. 8, 1814. 55, 58.
Rigaud, Benoit Joseph Andre, 1761-1811,
the rival to Toussaint in St. Domingo,
1799 {W.Smith). 11, 36.
Ripley, John P., Hanover, N. H. Apr. 7,
1796. With passport ; does not know
of any public employment compatible
with Mr. R.'s present pursuits. 36,
45 [copy].
422
THE PICKERING PAPEES.
Ripley, John P., false evidence given by
him in regard to Col. P.'s complicity in
tlie pretended British expedition against
Louisiana, 1797 (W. Eaton), 21, 275;
23, 340; to, 7, 195; probably insti-
gated by J. Monroe (W. Eaton), 23,
341.
Ritchie, Robeut, U. S. Consul at Port
au Prince. Dec. 19, 1799. Toussaint
FOuverture embarks bis artillery, bag-
gage, etc., on ships for Jacquemel, which
are taken by English cruisers and car-
ried into Jamaica, in spite of the pass-
port of the British agent ; Toussaint's
disappointment and chagrin ; brig Para-
gon from Philadelphia captured and or-
dered into Jamaica, from an informality
in her passport, although there was no
doubt of her being real American prop-
erty. 25, 313.
Ritchie, Robert. Mar. 6, 1799. Instruc-
tions. 10, 449.
Ri vardi, Major J. J. Uluich, U. S. A.
Oct. 2, 1795. Requesting assistance in
settling accounts and obtaining travel-
ling expenses; state of the force at
West Point. 20, 66.
Nov. 8, 1795. Accounts and
allowances. 20, 86.
May 22, 1796. Announcing the
birth of a son. 20, 171. [Bi. 3, 290.]
June 2, 1796. Anxiety in regard
to being ordered away from West Point ;
Major Tousard's efforts to supplant
him. 20, 190.
June 10, 1796. Request for Col.
P.'s influence to obtain advance of pay.
20, 213.
June 21, 1796. Thanks for friendly
service ; pecuniary embarrassments ;
suggestions respecting Lieut. Geddes
and Col. Rochefontaine. 20, 224.
Aug. 6, 1796. Suggests advice to
be given Col. Rochefontaine ; request
to forward letters to the Northwest.
20, 315.
Aug. 23, 1796. On setting out for
the Northwest ; description of his route.
20, 338.
Sept. 18, 1796. Distress at receiv-
ing neither instructions nor money on
his journey to the Northwest. 20,
376.
Dec. 15, 1796. Arrival at Detroit ;
desire to be ordered to Michilimackinac ;
recommendations in regard to that post.
20, 421.
Eeb. 8, 1797. Death of Gen.
Wayne, and universal grief among the
soldiers ; desire to be ordered to Michi-
limackinac ; harmony between British
and American posts at Detroit ; efforts
of Spaniards to fortify themselves on the
Mississippi. 21, 31.
Apr. 28, 1797. Introducing a
gentleman capable of giving information
in regard to Canada ; Col. P.'s letters
intercepted. 21, 107.
May 30, 1797. Apprehensions of
a French war ; attempts at seducing the
Indians made by Canadians ; deplorable
military condition of the U. S. ; Major
R.'s own prospects ; Spanish efforts on
the Mississippi. 21, 139.
June 15, 1797. Col. Rochefon-
taine's enemies ; Erench spies arrested
at Montreal ; speeches made to the In-
dians by Spanish and French agents.
21, 149.
— — July 28, 1797. Disappointment in
orders ; private interest to be sub-
servient to public in the present crisis ;
embarrassments arising from British
colonists and French emissaries. 21, 190.
Aug. 19, 1797. Ordered to Niag-
ara; troublesome disposition of Indians;
Mississippi posts ; necessity of an armed
neutrality ; anxiety as to instructions
with regard to Niagara. 21, 215.
Oct. 4, 1797. State of affairs at
Niagara ; pressing need of reinforce-
ments ; complaint of inhabitants of De-
troit against Gen. Wilkinson; idle
rumors of the cession of Canada to the
Erench ; request to be allowed to name
his infant son for Col. P. 21, 283.
Nov. 1, 1797- In regard to a mis-
take in Major R.'s accounts; all quiet
on the frontier ; Col. P.'s letter to Chev.
de Yrujo. 21, 330.
Nov. 29, 1797. Information from
France of a plot to divide the Southern
and Western territories from the U. S. ;
Gen. Collot, and other French emissaries.
21, 368.
Dec. 13, 1797. Lamenting the
state of affairs in Switzerland ; a deputa-
tion of Tuscaroras has gone to Philadel-
phia, to ask redress for their land sold
by the Senecas to Mr. Morris ; friendly
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HISTORICAL INDEX.
423
intercourse with British garrison. 23,
367.
Mar. 7, 1798. Fauchet and his
Jesuitical cloak of moderation; rejoices
in the news of a French privateer cap-
tured and brought back with his prize ;
the garrison of Fort Niagara reduced to
eighteen ; everything quiet ; a portage
much wanted. 22, 52.
Apr. 18, 1798. Announcing the
birth of a daughter. 22, 137-
May 16, 1798. Observance of
the general fast at Fort Niagara ; re-
joicing that the conduct of the French
Ministry is exposed to public view in
the despatches of the Envoys; garrison
of Fort Niagara; grief for the fall of
Switzerland, Major R.'s native land.
22, 160.
June 10, 1798. Desiring that Col.
P. will be godfather to Major R.'s son;
regrets for the unfortunate affair of Col.
Rochefontaine ; activity of the British
in fortifying opposite Fort Niagara. 22,
210.
Aug. 8, 1798. Accepts Col. P.'s
reasons for declining to become god-
father to Major R.'s son ; Col. Roche-
fontaine ; Major R. hopes that the news
of Gen. Washington's appointment is
true; anxiety at not hearing from
Switzerland ; want of men in the garri-
son. 23, 24.
Aug. 23, 1798. Enclosing copy of
letter of Col. Strong ; difficulty between
Col. S. and Capt. Vignau. 23, 57-
Sept. 4, 1798. Affair between
Capt. Yignau and Col. Strong produc-
tive of no lasting ill-feeling; great
preparations making for defence by the
British ; they put no trust in Canadians ;
miserable garrison of Fort Niagara. 23,
117.
Nov. 1, 1798. Commendation of
the Chev. de Colbert ; Capt. Yignau has
resigned to avoid an unpleasant affair ;
Col. Strong not in fault ; Mr. Verdier,
a dangerous person, in Philadelphia;
report of Lafayette being sent to
America ; a dangerous visit. 23, 277.
Jan. 16, 1799. Chauvet's and La-
vater's pamphlets ; Major R. is person-
ally acquainted with both authors ;
Chauvet was banished from Geneva in
1782; a lesson to all nations against
trusting; great dinner at Fort George
on the Queen's birthday ; friendly rela
tions with British officers. 24, 23.
Feb. 8, 1799. Complaining of im-
plied censure of foreign officers in one
of the reports of the Secretary of War,
and vindicating himself; recommends
sending for Swiss officers, commissioned
and non-commissioned, and urges the
need of a military school. 24, 58.
Feb. 21, 1799. Enclosing list of
charges brought against Major R. by
Capt. Bruff, and requesting an inquiry.
24, 107.
Mar. 4, 1799. Major R. must re-
quest either a court of inquiry or a
public reprimand of Capt. Bruff; the
latter's misdemeanors ; great fermenta-
tions among the Wyandot Indians ;
extensive military preparations at Fort
George. 24, 132.
Rivardi, Major «/. J". Ulrich. May 27,
1796. Death of Charles Pickering. 6,
178. [Bi. 3, 290.]
June 14, 1796. In reply to Major
R.'s application for an advance of money ;
there is no money in the treasury ; but
Col. P. can advance $100 on his own
account. 6, 352.
Aug. 15, 1796. Major R.'s ex-
pressions of gratitude exceed the value
of any services Col. P. may have ren-
dered him; Col. P. has taken pleasure
in them and hopes the U. S. service
may be rendered agreeable, but regrets
that to make it so Major R. must
leave West Point ; Col. P. has written
frankly to Col. Rochefontaine ; Col. P.
will take charge of all letters, and hopes
to see Major R. if he passes through
Philadelphia. 7, 81.
Mar. 17, 1797. On the French
spoliations of American commerce. 6,
244.
June 30, 1797. Behavior of Con-
gress in regard to the measures recom-
mended by President Adams ; French
affairs, and Spanish refusal to surrender
the military posts. 6, 399.
July 7, 1797. Rumored expedition
from Canada against Louisiana, and
treachery of Gov. Blount. 6, 396.
Aug. 30, 1797. Col. P.'s answer
to the Chevalier de Yrujo, and prospect
of peace with France. 7, 147.
424
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Rivardi, Major /. /. Ulrich {continued).
Sept. 19, 1797. Yellow fever in
Philadelphia, and affairs in France. 7,
200.
■ Nov. 3, 1798. Major R.'s ac-
counts. 9, 555.
Nov. 27, 1798. Inexpediency of
Lafayette's coming to America as an
agent of France. 9, 655.
Jan. 29, 1799. With Col. P.'s Re-
port on relations with France. 10, 298.
Rivardi, Mrs. Maria. Apr. 22, 1814.
Introducing her son; warm and affec-
tionate respect of her late husband, Ma-
jor Rivardi, for Col. P. ; wishes for his
health and safety. 30, 272.
Rivet, , a Roman Catholic missionary
to the Indians, arrears of pay due him
(/. McRenry). 7, 366.
Rivington, James, publisher, of New York,
1721-1802, letters published by him
(J. Lovell). 18, 60, 68, 73.
Road, Rule of the. 55, 379.
Roads and canals, notes on powers of Con-
gress to build. 55, 142, 144.
Bobbins, Ashur, Senator from Rhode
Island, 1757-1845. Oct. 8, 1799. From
J. Wagner. Case of Mr. R.'s ship be-
longing to a class of captures where
appeals were not granted ; therefore the
case is hopeless. 12, 159.
Robbins, Edward Hutchinson, Lieut. -Gov-
ernor of Massachusetts. Dec. 29,
1803. Enclosing Mr. Tracy's speech
on the amendment to the Constitution;
its inconsiderate ratification by the
States ; would undoubtedly have been
rejected if Congress could have voted
by ballot. 14, 70.
Robkrdeau, Col. Isaac, 1763-1829.
1798 (?) Letters to Col. P. and to Rev.
Dr. Samuel Blair, concerning Col. R.'s
application for the post of superintend-
ent of the national cannon foundry.
26, 104.
Roberts, Joseph, Jr., of Philadelphia.
Nov. 1, 1824. Books and other articles
shipped to Salem ; observations on Col.
P.'s Remarks on J. Q. Adams's Appen-
dix; Mr. R. Walsh's abuse of Col. P.;
great effect of articles in the Boston
Advertiser on the Philadelphia elec-
tions ; Mr. R. desires to obtain books
relating to Col. P.'s political life. 44,
279.
Jan. 8, 1825. In regard to Col.
P.'s letter to J. Robertson on the ques-
tion of the eminent talents of Washing-
ton; Mr. R. never heard, except in
Fourth of July orations, of his possess-
ing brilliant talents ; if one is to judge
by his portrait, Dr. Ramsay's view
would seem the correct one ; means for
circulating P.'s Review. 32, 127-
Oct. 14, 1825. Has read Col. P.'s
letter on the talents of Washington, and
thinks he makes out a strong case ; if
Col. P. is to be hung in effigy for trea-
son, Patrick Henry and Gen. Reed
must hang too ; Walsh's remarks on
Marshall's Life of Washington and his
desponding letters to Congress ; J. H.
Powell's Reply to Col. P. 32, 175.
Roberts, Joseph, Jr. Nov. 16, 1824.
Thanks for friendly remembrances;
pleasure in Mr. R.'s approbation of
Col. P.'s writings ; the approval of up-
right men not only a consolation but a
triumph ; gives a list of works alluded
to in the Review; will try to find
Adams's Review of the works of Ames,
and Lowell's strictures on the Review ;
Adams's prospects for the Presidency;
Walsh's accusation that Col. P. had les-
sened the lustre of Washington's char-
acter ; opinion as to Washington's tal-
ent supported by Greene, Ramsay,
and Hamilton ; Col. P. never gave him
credit for eminent talents, but for emi-
nent virtues ; Philadelphians are in-
debted to the stimulus of Lafayette's
visit for the idea of a monument ; com-
parison between Greene and Lafayette ;
desire that Mr. R. should read P.'s let-
ter to Mr. Robertson, and give his
opinion thereon. 15, 427.
Oct. 25, 1825. Col. P.'s satisfac-
tion in finding men who can receive
truth with calmness, whomever it may
affect ; if Col. P. had possessed an inti-
mate knowledge of our affairs in the
Revolution, no doubt he would have
been as desponding as Washington ; our
success due greatly to the incapacity of
British generals ; fortunate for the colo-
nies that Wolfe was dead; Mr. Hare's
[Powell's ?] Reply. 16, 74.
Roberts, Martin, of Rutherford County,
North Carolina. Feb. 9, 1826. Re*
questing Col. P.'s certificate as to R.'s
HISTORICAL INDEX.
425
services as forage-master in the Revo-
lutionary army, in order to obtain a
pension. 44, 290.
, Roberts, Martin. Mar. 15, 1826. Letter
certifying that in 1781 Martin Roberts
was forage-master for the headquarters
of the continental army. 16, 100.
Roberts, Martin, forage-master to Gen.
Washington, accounts (S. Hodgdon),
34, 247.
Roberts, Michael, of Philadelphia (?). Feb.
7, 1799. From J. Wagner. About
Mr. R.'s continuing to be stationer to
the State Department on its removal to
Washington. 10, 358.
Robertson, Miss Helen. Aug. 7, 1827-
Account of Col. P.'s uncle, Rev. Theo-
philus Pickering [written in an album].
38, 330.
Robertson, James, of Philadelphia. Nov.
25, 1800. Death of Mrs. Ruff, sister of
Mrs. Pickering; expressions of respect
and interest. 26, 225.
Nov. 25, 1800. To Mrs. R. Pick-
ering. Announcing the death of Mrs.
• P.'s sister, Mrs. Ruff. 42, 267.
Apr. 20, 1810. Thanks for Col.
P.'s kindness and attention in Washing-
ton; reports of an accommodation with
Great Britain ; hopes of a renewal of the
U. S. Bank charter ; the consequences
of its being allowed to expire would be
ruinous. 29, 326.
— Feb. 6, 1811. Accounts of the em-
barrassment caused by the policy of the
government in commercial affairs, and
by the uncertainty of the condition of
the Bank of the U. S. ; the only reason
to be found for the course of Congress-
men is their fear of abuse from the
Aurora. 29, 384.
May 22, 1813. Regrets at having
seen so little of Col. P. of late ; anxiety
as to coming measures of Congress ;
evils which would result from repeal
of the non-importation law. 30, 70.
-— June 14, 1813. Mr. Delaplaine,
who wished for Col. P.'s portrait, is a
very respectable man, and his publica-
tion will probably do credit to himself
and the country. 30, 87-
Feb. 28, Mar. 11, 1814. Mr. In-
gersoll and his journey to Lancaster in
1808-1809 ; Gen. Armstrong's Report on
the last campaign ; Mr. Gore's speech ;
54
Mr. R. wishes such speeches could be
printed for the information of the people ;
Mr. Dexter for Governor of Massachu-
setts hardly thinks he is " a good man
and true." 30, 234, 243.
Mar. 17, 1814. The Loan Bill;
difficulty of raising money ; the admin-
istration probably devising some expedi-
ent to tempt the New England men;
probably the old tale about an armistice
will be revived. 30, 247.
Nov. 2, 1814. Binns's paper is so
destitute of truth and decency that no
respectable man can suffer the smallest
damage from it ; Mr. R. should take no
notice of paragraph to which Col. P.
refers ; criticises expression in P.'s ob-
servations on the removal of the seat of
government to Philadelphia. 30, 306.
Nov. 15, 1814. Binns's publica-
tion; nothing would have gratified B.
more than to have Col. P. notice it ; no
man could possibly mistake P.'s mean-
ing ; Mr. Jackson's remarks on the late
loans; asks for Col. P.'s recollections of
them ; slowness of Congressional action,
and obscurity of all reports from peace
negotiations; Mr. Dallas's report on
finance and plan for a U. S. Bank. 30,
310.
Nov. 15, 1814. Gen. Izard's re-
turn with his army into the U. S.;
exasperation of the army; the third
campaign at an end ; no impression has
been made on Canada, and the British
are in possession of a good deal of our
country. 30, 314.
Nov. 22, 1814. Remarkable finan-
cial transaction of the government in
endeavoring to pay its debts in Balti-
more notes, at a discount. 30, 318.
Jan. 11, 1815. On the bill for
creating a national bank ; one established
on sound principles indispensable to the
proper administration of the finances ;
not the kind the present administration
wish for; detailed objections; New
Orleans probably in the hands of the
British. 30, 349.
Feb. 14, 1815. The treaty of
Ghent ; its terms ; the aspect which the
administration will try to give it, and its
effects : it will probably defeat the at-
tempt to force a paper bank on us.
30, 382.
426
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Robertson, James (continued).
Feb. 28, 1815. Porcupine's Ga-
zette ; description of the depth of infamy
and contempt reached by Cobbett's
Register in England ; inquiry whether
the Ghent correspondence is unfit to be
exposed to vulgar eyes. 30, 387.
- — Apr. 15, 1816. Mrs. Edwards;
to travel to Boston with Col. P. ; Miss
Pickering's arrival in Philadelphia ; effect
of the proposed tariff. 31,93.
May 21, 1824. Mr. R. is anxious
to see a copy of Col. P.'s Review of the
Cunningham Letters ; the interest in
Mr. Adams's publication was of short
duration ; his opinions carry no weight ;
the exhibition great men in Washington
have made of themselves ; Presidential
candidates. 32, 50.
July 13, 1824. Abuse of Col. P.'s
Review of the Cunningham Correspon-
dence by Walsh in the National Gazette ;
has always observed that if Walsh were
given rope enough, he ended by hanging
himself ; change produced by the publi-
cation of the Review ; request that Mr.
R. may be enabled to contradict the story,
dwelt upon exultingly by the adherents
of Mr. Adams, that Col. P. had spoken
disrespectfully of Washington. 32, 72.
July 15, 1824. Inquiry concerning
the writings of J. Q. Adams, said by his
father to have produced such a wonder-
ful effect upon public opinion in the
time of Genet ; remembers the effect of
the writings of " Pacificus," but cannot
recollect anything of Mr. Adams ; desires
information ; Walsh's insinuation re-
specting Col. P. ; and statement that
P. " studiously decries the character of
Washington."' 32, 74.
July 24, 1824. Walsh and the
National Gazette ; if he returns to the
subject, Mr. R. has a few things ready
to publish in Poulson's Gazette ; desires
to contradict the story of P.'s disrespect-
ful mention of Washington ; Mr. Joseph
Roberts. 32, 81.
Aug. 9, 1824. Investigations into
the causes of the quarrel between Correa
and Walsh ; characters of the two ;
Walsh's conduct in regard to M.
Politika ; he is not worth farther notice ;
Mr. J. Q. Adams's forthcoming pam-
phlet. 32, 89.
Sept. 3, 1824. Mr. R. yielded to
the temptation to make a few observa-
tions in Poulson's Gazette on J. Q.
Adams's pamphlet on the Embargo;
treated Mr. A. with more moderation
than he deserved, but wrote for the
meridian of Philadelphia ; read Col. P.'s
" Brief Remarks " on the same subject
with much pleasure ; Walsh's not daring
to comment on them shows their force ;
has read over and over Col. P.'s illustra-
tions of the character of Washington,
and has no doubt of the correctness of
his views ; remarks on W.'s claims on
our affection and gratitude ; Hamilton's
estimate of him; whatever our opinion
may be, it is no time to attempt, even
in the interest of truth, to change public
sentiment ; it would only injure Col. P.
himself ; Walsh's threat to publish P.'s
communications on the subject; La-
fayette fever in Philadelphia. 32, 97.
Oct. 5, 1824. The books and
papers relating to Quartermaster-General
department are in Mrs. Hodgdon's cel-
lar ; will examine them ; Col. P.'s Penn-
sylvania lands; Lafayette fever in
Philadelphia; is strengthened in his
opinion of the inexpediency of publishing
anything concerning Washington ; if it
is to be done, it should be in Col. P.'s
lifetime ; Walsh and the National Ga-
zette. 32, 103.
Robertson, James. May 28, 1813. In re-
gard to the reported offer of mediation
by Russia ; Col. P. considers that it is
only the offer of Mr. Daschkoff ; request
of Mr. Delaplaine for Col. P.'s portrait.
14, 413.
May 28, 1824. With copy of Col.
P.'s Review ; does not wonder that Mr.
Walsh should sustain J. Q. Adams, but
did not expect that Col. P.'s vindication
would be ascribed to a spirit of revenge ;
Walsh says it was written to affect Mr.
Adams's chances for the Presidency;
desires Mr. R.'s opinion whether it is
temperate, or marked with revenge and
spite ; has always thought Jefferson a
great political impostor. 15, 348.
July 21, 1824. Mr. Walsh's re-
marks on Cunningham's treachery in
publishing President Adams's letters,
and on Col. P. for making public a
letter, though necessary for his own
HISTORICAL INDEX.
427
vindication; Walsh's own betrayal of
confidence in the matter of M. Politika,
and treachery to M. Correa. 15, 371.
July 29, 1824. Information desired
by Mr. R. in regard to Washington;
only in regard to his talents is there any
difference of opinion ; evils of wholesale
praise ; opinions of the best informed
men ; refers to his own letter to D.
Poster on the subject of a monument ;
account of the battle of Brandywine.
15, 378, 382.
July 30, 1824. With Col. P.'s
illustrations of the character of Washing-
ton, to be read by gentlemen who are in
quest of truth; Judge Peters's senti-
ments a libel on all the Revolutionary
patriots in the U. S. ; Col. P. thinks that
these illustrations will satisfy Mr. R.
that without the exertions of minds far
superior to Washington's, our indepen-
dence could not have been effected;
though he did all in his power. 15,
404.
Sept. 10, 1824. In regard to mak-
ing public Col. P.'s view of the eminent
virtues and of the talents of Washing-
ton ; the principal clamor would be made
by such men as Washington denounced
as the curse of the country; the party
who always opposed and reviled him,
but now, without any respect for him,
impudently attempt to represent him as
a Republican like themselves ; remarks
on J. Q. Adams's Appendix ; his defence
feeble and suicidal ; in spite of Walsh's
threat it has not moved anything but
contempt ; request to look for certain
books and papers left at Mr. Hodgdon's ;
disappearance of official letter-books.
15, 416.
Robertson, Robert, and Son, of New York.
Nov. 23, 1798. Law of blockade, as
defined in the 11th article of the treaty
with Great Britain. 9, 648.
Robertson, Thomas Boiling, of Louisiana,
notes of his speech on the Rifle Regi-
ments Bill, Feb. 8, 1814. 55, 58.
Robertson, William, of Detroit, Mich.
Sept. 22, 1795. To Major Jackson.
Disposition of the Indians of the North-
west ; their friendship not to be relied
upon ; means of counteracting evil in-
fluences. 41, 247 [copy].
Robie, Thomas, a refugee. Mar. 15,
1792. Acknowledgment of letter of
welcome back to the U. S. ; application
for Marblehead Post-office. 19, 261.
July 28, 1795. Recommending Col.
Gabriel Johonnot as commandant of the
fort at Marblehead. 41, 233.
Sept. 14, 1795. Col. Johonnot's
exertions and losses in the service of the
U. S. 41, 243.
Robie, Thomas. Mar. 31, 1792. In regard
to the Marblehead Post-office. 6, 63.
[Bi. 3, 11.]
Robinson, Capt. John. Nov. 24, 1797.
Instructions for taking ship Hero to
Algiers. 7, 485.
Feb. 12, 1800. Instructions for
taking ship Hero to Tunis. 13, 184.
Robinson, Dr. John H. Sept. 19, 1813.
To Walter Herron. Circular calling for
volunteers to aid the Mexican Revolu-
tion. 44, 65.
ROCHAMEEATJ, DONATIEN MABIE JOSEPH
de Vimeube, Viscount de. 1795(F).
Plan for a secret mission to France to
counteract effect of the British treaty.
20, 80.
Rochambeau, Jean Baptiste Donatien de
Yimeure, Count de, guns to be presented
to him (S. Hodgdon). 34, 202.
ROCHEFONTAINE, Col. STEPHEN. Nov.
17, 1783. Has received the proceeds
of sale of his horse ; his return to France.
18, 173.
Dec. 6, 1795. Statement of infor-
mation given to Col. R. in regard to
copies of the Aurora taken by M.
Fauchet for distribution in France. 20,
109.
Feb. 19, 1796. Detailing abuses
which had crept into the corps of officers
at West Point, and Col. R.'s unpopu-
larity for endeavoring to reform them.
20, 129.
Feb. 23,1796. Request for the for-
warding of a work on cannon-founderies.
20, 131.
Mar. 5, 1796. Recommendation of
Mr. Warin and Mr. Finiels to the Sec-
retary of War. 20, 134.
Apr. 12, 1796. Thanks for news
from France ; fire and desertions at
West Point; Major Tousard. 20,150.
Apr. 26, 1796. Giving an account
of a personal encounter and duel with
Lieut. Wilson, arising from a breach of
428
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Rochefontaine, Col. Stephen {continued).
discipline ; asking to be removed. 20,
156.
May 7, 1796. Severe discipline
necessary at West Point; reasons for
imagining that the Secretary of War
lacked confidence in Col. R. 20, 160.
May 28, 1796. Condolences on the
death of Col. P.'s son Charles ; mistaken
proceedings of Court of Inquiry at West
Point; petition to have the Court re-
moved to Newburg. 20, 177.
May 31, 1796. Complaints of par-
tiality of the Court of Inquiry at West
Point ; impossibility of Col. R.'s remain-
ing in the service. 20, 181.
June 5, 1796. Transmitting Col.
R.'s correspondence with the Court of
Inquiry at West Point, and protesting
against its action. 20, 198, 199.
June 7, 1796. Complaining of the
action of the Court of Inquiry at West
Point, and its prepossession against
him. 20, 203.
June 11, 1796. Proceedings of
Court of Inquiry ended ; request for
Col. P.'s influence with Gen. Wayne to
suspend decision. 20, 215.
June 19, 1796. Defence of himself
from the charge of intemperate conduct.
20, 220.
July 1, 1796. Satisfaction at the
result of the Court of Inquiry at West
Point; obnoxiousness of Capt. Decius
Wadsworth. 20, 247.
July 9, 1796. Thanks for Col.
P.'s services in Col. R.'s behalf; deter-
mination to follow the advice of the Sec-
retary of War. 20, 262.
Aug. 6, 1796. Enclosing an an-
swer to the libel against Col. R. by
Capt. Wadsworth in the New York
Herald. 20, 319.
Aug. 23, 1796. Gives reasons for
Capt. Wads worth's animosity against
him. 20, 340.
Sept. 2, 1796. Concerning news
received from France ; approval of a
furlough being granted Major Tousard
to go to Hispaniola. 20, 347.
Oct. 1, 1796. Thanks for letters
from Prance ; harmony prevailing at
West Point. 20, 385.
Oct, 25, 28, 1796. Letters re-
ceived and to be forwarded. 20,407,410-
July 6, 1797- Thanks for letters •
ideas of the principles and intentions of
the French Directory. 21, 169.
Aug. 6, 1797- Advices from
France ; hopes from the elections ; M.
Segur; the Directory likely to receive
the Envoys ; hopes that internal enemies
of the U. S. may be crushed. 21, 206.
Apr. 27, 1798. Expressions of
attachment to his adopted country, and
determination to fight her battles; re-
quest for assistance in finding out the
result of a court of inquiry asked for by
Col. R., to investigate charges of one
Fleming. 22, 143.
Apr. 30, 1798. Col. R. does not
desire to be understood as wishing to
resign his commission, but would be
glad to be transferred to any post of
usefulness. 22, 146.
May 16, 1798. The displeasure of
the President owing to misrepresenta-
tions ; Col. R.'s distress at not receiv-
ing a letter from Col. P. 22, 162.
Rochefontaine, Col. Stephen. Aug. 15,
1796. Advice in regard to Col. R.'s
controversy with Capt. Decius Wads-
worth, and his behavior to the officers
under his command. 6, 218.
June 26, July 22, 1797- On the
relations of the U. S. with France. 6,
381, 451.
May 30, 1798. Opinion on Col.
R.'s case. 8, 504.
Rochefontaine, Col. Stephen. Opinions
of the Secretaries of State, War, and
Treasury on his case, 8, 371 ; disgust
and dislike of subalterns to him (H.
Knox), 9, 137 ', copy of proceedings of
court martial on his case, with his de-
fence, 53, 269.
Rockwell, Charles, and others, Norwich,
Ct. Jan. 20, 1800. Extract from a
letter of the U. S. Consul at the Cape
of Good Hope concerning the running
ashore at Mauritius of their ship Pacific.
13, 97.
Rodgers, Charles, St. Croix. Nov. 12,
1799. In regard to letter from Henry
Cooper. 12, 323.
Rodgers, Capt. John. Mar., 1798. Ac-
count of the condemnation of his ship
Friendship at Guadeloupe, by the French.
42, 10 [newspaper cutting].
Rodman, Samuel, of New Bedford, Mass.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
429
May 10, 1799. Admiral Pringle's proc-
lamation iu regard to American whalers
at the Cape of Good Hope ; representa-
tions to be made to the British govern-
ment. 11, 76.
lodney, George Brydges, Admiral. Salem
ships taken by him at St. Eustatia, 1781
(G. Williams). 18, 89.
Logers, Hezekiah. Jan. 15, 1805.
Claims of Elizabeth Whipple and John
Thompson on the U. S. for Revolution-
ary services. 27, 117.
Rogers, Nicholas. June 16, 1809. In-
vitation to Col. P. to visit Mr. R. at
Druid Hill, near Baltimore. 29, 148.
,ogers, Jedidiah, of Lansingburg, N.Y.
Mar. 22, 1792. Mr. R. will bring, on
his approaching journey to Philadel-
phia, Andrew Brown's original confes-
sion of lying, in 1786 ; Brown's infa-
mous conduct. 35, 137.
— Apr. 16, 1792. To Dunlap's
American Advertiser. In regard to
Andrew Brown's denial of the confession
of lying signed by him. 35, 141 ;
copy, 142.
Offers, Jedidiah. March 12, 1792. Re-
quest for evidence in regard to Andrew
Brown's calumnies. 6, 61.
Offers, Nathaniel, of Newmarket, N. H.
Peb. 24, 1798. Appointment as U. S.
supervisor in N. H. 8, 158.
)gers, Dr. William, of Philadelphia.
Apr. 30, 1795. On the best method of
teaching in schools. 6,84. [Bi.3,165.]
ole d'equipage, opinions concerning (N.
Webster), 21, 328, 331, 333 ; to, 7,
414; insisted on by Prance {Comptroller
of Treasury), 7, 109 ; (O. Wolcott), 329 ;
m. Sewall), 584 ; (P. P. Dobree), 622 ;
{Leffingwell 8f Pierpont), 8, 446 ; a mere
pretext, and its necessity not recog-
nized by Americans (R. King), 10, 51 ;
{Adams 8f Loring), 530; copy of decree
of the Directory concerning it, 1799,
24, 198, 220 ; not required by treaty
(F. Skipwith), 11, 246; captures and
condemnations for want of it, null and
void (W. R. Davie), 467 ; acknowledg-
ment that captures for want of, shall
be illegal and null, an ultimatum in in-
structions to Envoys to Prance, 1799
(/. Adams), 12, 41 ; reasons why the
Trench construction should not be al-
lowed (J. Marshall), 25, 113.
Roman emperors, genealogy of, 55, 350 ;
time, measures, and money, 358.
Roman republic of 1799, not a republic at
all, but a dictatorship (/. £. Sartori),
11, 250.
Romanzoef, Nicholas, Count. June 13,
1808. To L. Harris, U. S. Consul at
St. Petersburg. Announcement of the
nomination of M. Daschkoff to be charge
d'affaires of Russia in the U. S. 54,
192 [copy].
Romayne, Dr. Nicholas, of New York,
1756-1817, implicated in Blount's con-
spiracy (JS. Sitgreaves et al.), 6, 467 ;
arrested (R. King), 7, 21; his evidence
exculpates the British minister (A.
Campbell), 93.
Root, Jesse, Chief Justice of Connecticut,
1736-1822. Apr. 25, 1792. Asking
for the loan of Mr. Root's brief as
Counsel for Connecticut in the trial be-
tween that State and Pennsylvania for
the right to Wyoming lands ; the brief
is for the use of Mr. Rawle. 58, 314.
Ropes, Joseph, of Salem, Mass. May 23,
1770. Account against T. P. for gun-
powder. 56, 8.
Roquette, James, Jr., of New York. Peb.
19, 1800. Concerning the death of the
U. S. Consul at Rotterdam. 13, 202.
Rose, George Henry, British Envoy to
the U. S. Peb. 20, 1808. Thanks for
communication received; invitation to
dinner. 28, 209.
Mar. 18, 1808. Mr. R.'s satisfac-
tion at finding his own sentiments
confirmed in Col. P.'s letter on the
embargo, and supported by the opinion
of Mr. King ; has acted on his convic-
' tions, and is sure the letter will carry
conviction to a quarter where it is most
important that right impressions should
be made ; it is unnecessary to assure
Col. P. that impressions of jealousy or
ill-will have never existed there ; but it
is to be feared that at some time or
other the extreme point of human for-
bearance will be reached ; although now
the peculiarity of circumstances enables
the offended party to leave his antagon-
ist to his own suicidal devices, unless
some blow should be struck which can-
not be dissembled; praise of P.'s letter ;
regret at not being able to visit New
England. 28, 240.
430
Rose, George Henry
Mar. 23, 1808. Appreciation of
marks of regard shown Mr. R. on his
departure from America ; excellent prob-
able effect of Mr. Cabot's letter [of Mar.
12] ; satisfaction at the absurd position
to which Gov. Sullivan is reduced by
Col. P.; the Essex Junto; letters for
London. 28, 255.
May 8, 1808. Sensation produced-
in London by P.'s letter on the embargo ;
it was highly desirable that such a rep-
resentation should be made; the state
of impressions in England, everything
that could be wished ; great utility de-
rived from the American letters; at-
tempt to explain the detention of the
Osage at L'Orient ; probable paragraph
in the National Intelligencer. 28, 315.
Aug. 4, 1808. Satisfaction at the
results of the embargo in defeating its
own object, and opening the eyes of the
deluded to their own interest ; harvests
in England such as to make her inde-
pendent of foreign countries; downfall
oi Professor Adams in Massachusetts a
practical answer to his letter on the em-
bargo ; thanks for P.'s letter to Gov.
Sullivan ; the English wild in the cause
of Spain ; Spanish battles. 28, 344.
June 7, 1813. Introducing M. de
Kantzow, Swedish Envoy to the U. S. ;
regretting not to have seen Henry Pick-
ering; the war with U. S. does not
occupy much of the public attention in
England, but is not unpopular; no ac-
commodation will be made in the least
affecting maritime rights. 30,81; 44,
56 in part.
Oct. 6, 1817. Pleasure felt by Mr.
R-. in paying attention to any friend of
Col. P. ; admiration for New Engend-
ers; regret at hearing of P.'s illness;
Mr. T. Lyman, Jr. ; there is everything
about him to make him esteemed and
beloved. 31, 227.
Rose, George Henry. Mar. 13, 1808. On
the prospect of war with Great Britain ;
importance of preserving peace ; encloses
copy of Rufus King's letter [of Mar.
4?]. 14,197.
Mar. 22, 1808. Mr. G. Cabot's
letters on public affairs; character of
Mr. C. ; Col. P.'s correspondence with
Gov. Sullivan; explanation of the term
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
"Essex Junto"; character of S. Will-
iams of London. 14, 201.
July 5, 1810. Letter introducing
Mr. Prancis Cabot Lowell, who proposes
to reside, with his family, for two or
three years in Edinburgh. 14, 301.
Apr. 7, 1812. Friendly recol-
lections ; Col. P. surprised that our
government's course should have an
advocate in the British Parliament [Mr.
Whitbread] ; impossible to be at peace
with Bonaparte without becoming his
slave ; introducing Henry Pickering.
14,357.
Apr. 8, 1815. Introducing and
eulogizing Mr. E. Everett. 15, 98.
July 3, 1816. Letter introducing
Mr. G. Ticknor ; his worth and talents.
15, 123.
Apr. 21, 1817- Letter introducing
Theodore Lyman, Jr. 15, 151.
Jan. 9, 1827. Letter introducing
Mr. J. Hemphill, of Philadelphia. 16,
170.
Rose, George Henry, his amiable char-
acter and conciliatory disposition (£,
Cabot), 14, 198 ; (T. Williams), 38,137.
Rosencrantz, Capt. N., U. S. A. May
29, 1804. In regard to means of ob-
taining the extra compensation allowed
Capt. R. for superintending the build-
ing of a road from Presqu'Isle to Fort
Franklin. 43, 29.
Rosetta, sloop, case of (/. King). 9, 274.
Ross, James, Senator from Pennsylvania,
1762-1847. Aug. 25, 1795. Thanks
for news of the ratification of the treaty;
good effect of the deliberate action of
Washington ; his purity and patriotism.
20, 39. [Bi. 3, 199.]
Sept. 7, 1798. Elections in western
Pennsylvania; Federalist interests di-
vided ; Gallatin's election almost cer-
tain ; Mr. Gerry must have disappointed
the President's expectations; troubles
expected in Kentucky; Nicholas and
Tolman. 23, 123.
Dec. 19, 1808. Thanks for speeches
on the embargo ; the dangers threaten-
ening the country are only to be averted
by military force ; it is impossible to
believe that the embargo was not in ac-
cordance with the orders of France ; un-
warrantable conduct of government in
keeping secret such a demand ; satisfac-
HISTORICAL INDEX.
431
tiou felt in Pennsylvania at the defeat of
J. Q. Adams in Massachusetts ; regarded
as an apostate ; requests information in
regard to public affairs. 28, 408.
— Dec. 29, 1810. Asking for Col.
P.'s assistance and recollections in set-
tling Gen. Wayne's accounts ; rejoicing
in the decided measures at last taken to
defend the mouth of the Mississippi;
weakness of administrative conduct in
regard to it ; inquiries concerning Col.
P.'s ownership of Pennsylvania lands.
29, 360.
— Feb. 22, 1811. Mr. R. never
doubted that Col. P.'s removal from
office in ] 800 was the result of a coali-
tion with the Democrats; grounds of
his belief, and remarks on President
Adams and his son; absurdity of the
late vote of censure on Col. P. ; suppres-
sion of foreign correspondence by the
administration and its reasons. 29,
413.
— Feb. 5, 1822. Account of the visit
of remonstrance made by the Senate
Committee to President Adams in 1799
on his nomination of W. V. Murray as
Envoy to Prance. 31, 373. [Bi. 3,
442.]
Boss, James. Aug. 6, 1798. With in-
structions and despatches of the Envoys
for distribution in Western Pennsylvania.
9, 148.
— Jan. 2, 1822. Satisfactory evidence
in Col. P.'s possession that the mission
to France in 1799 and his own and
McHenry's dismissal from office by Mr.
Adams were the result of an agreement
with the Democrats ; inquiry as to the
circumstances of the remonstrance of
the Senate Committee with Mr. A. 15,
268.
— Jan. 30, 1811. Col. P. alludes to
his dismissal from office by President
Adams as the consequence of an agree-
ment between Mr. A. and the Demo-
cratic leaders ; reasons and proofs for
his belief; asks for any information Mr.
Ross may be able to give ; Mr. Adams's
attacks on Hamilton ; his apology for
the mission to Prance in 1799 ; Col.
P.'s determination to demonstrate pub-
licly the influence of the " sage of Monti-
cello" in bringing about the evils under
which the country is suffering ; he would
have spared Mr. Adams if he had not
himself rendered it impossible ; calum-
nies in regard to P.'s dismissal. 14,
321.
and Dexter, Samuel, Committee. Apr.
8, 1800. Commissioners of U. S. unable
to make any settlement with Commis-
sioners of Georgia, without power to
compensate Georgia for land taken ;
enclosing sketch of an additional Act of
Congress. 13, 269. .
Ross, James, a member of the Senate
Committee on President Adams's nomi-
nation of a new Minister to Prance,
1799 (G. Cabot), 10, 401 ; his opinion
on Federal measures influenced by his
candidacy for Governor of Pennsylvania
(G. Cabot), 401; has lately become what
Yankees call peoplisk (G. Cabot), 402.
Ross, John, merchant of Philadelphia,
1726-1800. Aug. 25, 1798. Enclosing
an extract of a letter from a friend in
the Natchez, on the importance of a
dignified organization of the government
of that Territory. 23, 83.
Sept. 18, 1799. Introducing his
son, and enclosing copy of a communica-
tion from the Mississippi Territorv. 25,
165, 167.
Ross, William, of Wilkesbarre, Pa. Feb.
3, 1797- Money owing by Mr. R. to
Col. P. ; people alarmed by the report
of the Committee of the Legislature,
have given up all idea of being quieted
by Pennsylvania; threats of the half-
share men; no relief expected except
from Congress. 58, 351.
Ross, William. Oct. 9, 1798. Col. P.
declines taking bond and mortgage of
A. Wicklyser for part of Mr. R.'s debt;
Col. P. sold his land to pay his own
debts, and is much embarrassed for want
of the money. 9, 449.
Nov. 27, 1798. Declining to col-
lect notes for Mr. R. to pay his debt to
Col. P. i Mr. R.'s non-payment for land
in Luzerne County very trying to Col. P.
9, 653.
July 3, 1800. Requests to buy a
horse, yoke of oxen, and hire a man to
drive them, 13, 559 ; July 17, in regard
to the man, 562.
July 29, 1800. Horse bought by
Mr. R. not particularly satisfactory, but
will do. 13, 565.
432
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Ross, William (continued}.
Jan. ]7, 1801. Directions for ar-
ticles to be transported from Easton,
Pa., to Great Bend. 13, 571.
Rosse, George, of Snowhill, Md. Oct. 26,
1799. From J. Wagner. About Isaac
Crapper, an impressed seaman. 12, 285.
Rotation in office, Mr. Jefferson's ideas of.
47, 249.
Roume, , French Agent in St. Do-
mingo. Jan. 20, 1798. Address to the
people of St. Domingo, in favor of Tous-
saint L'Ouverture. 54, 4.
Roume, , French Agent in St. Do-
mingo, his arret insufficient for the re-
newal of commerce, 1799 (E. Stevens),
11, 198; (R. King), 227-
Rousselet, Nicholas. May 7, 1798. With
commission as U. S. Consul at Essequibo
and Demerara, and instructions. 8,
415, 416.
Feb. 14, 1799. Foreign vessels
and consuls excluded from British ports
in the W^est Indies ; it is, therefore, im-
possible to appoint Mr. R. U. S. Consul
at Demerara. 10, 387.
Rousselet, Nicholas, recommended for
Consul at Demerara (G. Washington).
36, 333.
Rowan, Archibald Hamilton, his attempt
to corrupt a corporal in charge of French
prisoners, 1798 (A. McLane), 23, 360,
364 ; (Lieut. F. Gibson), 42, 141.
Rowan, Robert. Feb. 24, 1798. Appoint-
ment as Commissioner of Loans in North
Carolina. 8, 160.
Rowlett, Corp, & Co., of New York.
Apr. 8, 1787. Inquiry in regard to a
note given by Col. P. to David Trout.
19, 95.
Royal blood, no person of, to reside within
the U. S. ; Mr. Reed's Bill. 54, 197.
Royal George, cutter, captured by Capt.
Haraden in the Pickering, 1779 (G.
Washington), 33, 262 ; (J. Haraden),
39, 179.
Rozier, J. A. B., French Consul at New
York. Oct. 24, 1797. With enclosure
for M. de Lafayette. 7, 360.
July 16, 1798. Permit for schoon-
er William to take French passengers.
9, 53.
Rozier, J. A. B., his letters to Talleyrand
captured m the Astrea, 1799 ; probably
harmless (/. Sands). 11, 190.
Ruby, schooner, case of (T. Smith). 8, 33.
Ruff, Mrs. Betsey [Betsey White], death
of (S. Hodgdon), 42, 266 ; (J. Robert-
son), 267; 26,225.
Rufus, ship, condemnation of, at Cadiz,
' 1799 (/. Patrick). 12, 327-
Rum, likened to a strong man who creeps
among the Indians to destroy them (H.
Aupaumut). 62, 202.
Rumford, Count, his services to mankind
(R. King), 25, 310 ; to, 10, 553 ; his
character and proposed residence in
America, 25, 310.
Rush, Dr. Benjamin, of Philadelphia,
1745-1813. Oct. 8, 1786. Prompt
measures which should be taken in re-
gard to Col. P.'s appointment as Pro-
thonotary in Luzerne County. 19, 81.
Aug. 30, 1787. Encouraging pros-
pects from the new constitution and
government of Pennsylvania. 19, 109.
[Bi. 2, 301.]
Jan. 29, 1788. Disturbed condition
of Massachusetts ; Mr. Wilson ; Mr.
Coxe's project for improving the navi-
gation of the Susquehanna. 19, 121.
[Bi. 2, 373.]
Mar. 25, 1789. Request for Col.
P.'s influence in favor of the estab-
lishment of the seat of government at
Philadelphia and of a convention to
amend the state constitution. 19, 157.
[Bi. 2, 429.]
Sept. 21, 1789. Urging Col. P.
to accept a seat in the constitutional
convention of Pennsylvania. 19, 173.
[Bi. 2, 430.]
May 2, 1791. List of questions
concerning matters of health and medi-
cine among the Indians, to be asked by
Col. P. on his mission to the Six Na-
tions [with the answers]. 61, 183.
Sept. 7, 1795. With corrected
lists of hospital stores and medicines
[for the U. S. service ?]. 20, 44.
Sept. 24, 1799. Dr. R. himself
and other physicians are unwilling to
use Dr. Bolke's yellow fever medicine,
because ignorant of its composition,
character, and mode of treating yellow
fever. 25, 189.
Sept. 30, 1799. Mr. Webster's
idea concerning yellow fever ; Dr R-'s
own, that it arises from noxious exhala-
tions ; the disease on the decline in
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433
Philadelphia ; decided to be of domestic
origin. 25, 197.
Mar. 2, 1808. Inquiry concerning
the lunar influence upon the weather ;
health of William Pickering. 28, 220.
— Nov. 19, 1808. Directions for
treating rheumatism. 43, 208.
ush, Dr. Benjamin. Nov. 17, 1797.
With Dr. R.'s commission as Treasurer
of the Mint. 7, 478.
— Sept. 19. 1798. Supreme Court ;
Dr. R.'s brother declines to fill the va-
cant judgeship ; Judge Peters ; would
not accept an office which would sep-
arate him so much from his family ;
yellow fever. 9, 347-
— Sept. 23, 1799. Dr. Bolke's yellow
fever medicine; his philanthropy in
sending it a little suspicious. 12, 104.
ush, Dr. Benjamin, a candidate for office
of Treasurer of Mint (J. Adams), 7,
158 ; (R. Peters), 236 ; slanders against
him in Fenno's Gazette (R. Peters),
291 ; his general character (R. Peters),
21, 296 ; a man of whimsical and un-
settled opinions, 1798 (W. Smith), 22,
! 225 ; his application for a seat in Su-
preme Court for his brother [Jacob
Rush], 1798 (/. Adams), 9, 288 ; his
cacoethes scribendi and mischievous opin-
ions about yellow fever (R. Peters),
19, 291 ; his excellent veterinary lecture
printed in Coxe's Medical Repository
(R. Peters), 28, 66 ; behaving, in the
fever of 1798, like a man escaped from
Bedlam (S. Hodgdon), 42, 64.
ush, Dr. John, snrgeon of U. S. ship
Ganges. Sept. 12, 1798. In regard to
ja person professing to have brought
[despatches from England ; Col. P. does
|not know who the person can be ; but
jrequests Dr. R. to see him, and en-
deavor to obtain the despatches. 9,
306.
cssell, Benjamin, of Boston, printer,
ipublisher of the Columbian Centinel.
Aug. 30, 1805. The Chronicle and
Aurora having taken it upon themselves
to deny certain facts relating to Edmund
'Randolph, Mr. R. has been advised to
<apply to Col. P. for a statement con-
Icerning the sums of money due from
land unaccounted for by Randolph. 43,
63.
Vssell, Benjamin. Peb. 12, 1798. From
J. Wagner. With Acts of Congress to
be published. 8, 124.
Sept. 2, 1805. In regard to sums
of money due and unaccounted for by
Edmund Randolph, late Secretary of
State. 14, 126.
May 3, 1811. Col. P.* declines, on
account of other employments, the ap-
pointment as one of the trustees for
erecting an equestrian statue of Wash-
ington. 14, 335.
Jan. 28,1826. The Newburgh let-
ters and Gen. Armstrong's assertion
with respect to the letter from Mr. Har-
vie ; request for Mr. R.'s recollection of
the circumstances. 16, 90.
Russell, J. B., of Boston. May 19, 1826.
With copies of the New England Far-
mer containing Col. P.'s article on the
durability of fruits ; satisfaction derived
from reading Col. P.'s Review ; begs
for more works of the American Junius ;
Mr. Fessenden's Democracy Unveiled.
44, 292.
Russell, John, of Boston. Sept. 23, 1799.
In regard to Mr. R.'s application for a
patent for McFarland's invention called
the Federal Balloon; the President
should not be troubled with such appli-
cations ; a patent to be asked for as a
right, not as a favor ; services in the
Revolutionary war are no ground for
granting one. 12, 102.
Russell, Joseph, of Boston. July 26,
1785. To S. Hodgdon. Letter vindi-
cating Major H. from some charges
against him in regard to sales of public
stores. 40, 170 [copy].
Russell, Thomas, of Boston. Mar. 19,
1785. Box of papers and accounts, be-
longing to S. Curwen, shipped from
Philadelphia to Boston. 5, 355.
Russia, endeavoring to form a coalition
against France, 1798 (/. Adams), 9,
181 ; makes advances for a treaty with
theU. S., 1799 (£. Washington), 10,
365 ; instructions for negotiating treaty
with, 1799 (R. King), 11, 1, 149;
treaty to be negotiated in London, and
not in Sf. Petersburg {R. King), 171 ;
negotiations suspended on account of
U. S. negotiations with France (67.
Washington), 536; (W. Smith), 25,
125 ; to, 12, 298 ; effect of President
Adams's second mission to France on,
55
434
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Russia {continued).
51, 235 ; articles of convention between
Great Britain and, 1801, concerning
merchandise on neutral ships, 54, 72;
establishment of a mission to, 1809 (T.
Jefferson), 54, 187 ; (J. Madison),
191 ; asserted offer of mediation by,
between the U. S. and Great Britain,
1813, 55, 1; {G. Logan), 14, 411;
(/. Robertson), 413 ; (R. Soderstrom),
437; (C. Gore), 30, 79 ; (J.Lowell),
133 ; to, 14, 415, 418 ; letters to the
people on mediation by, 1813, 49,
169.
Russian stove, description of a (Rev. J.
Prince). 44,106.
Rust, Capt. Henry, Jr. Aug. 3, 1797.
Receipt for wine belonging to Col. P.
shipped on brig Cicero at Bordeaux. 7,
297.
Ruta baga root, as compared with mangel
wurzel (/. S. Skinner). 15, 213.
Rutgers, Henri/, of New York, 1745-1830.
Sept. 20, 1799. In regard to timber on
board ship Hero. 12, 90.
Rutland, Thomas, of Annapolis, Md.
June 12, 1787. Requesting Col. P.'s
intervention to prevent Mr. R.'s being
obliged to pay for goods sold Quarter
and Forage masters and charged on his
account. 40, 208.
Rutledge, Charles, U. S. Charge d' Affaires
in Spain. Mar. 10, 1796. Directions
for the exchange of ratifications of the
treaty with Spain, and its speedy for-
warding to the U. S. 36, 31 [copy].
Nov. 7, 1796. On the commissions
for running the Florida boundary, and
adjusting American claims on Spain ;
American Commissioners in readiness,
but no Spanish ones appointed ; request
to bring the subject to the attention of
the Spanish government. 36, 290
[copy].
May 2, 1799. Request for Mr.
R.'s account as locum tenens of Mr.
Short, U. S. Minister to Spain. 11, 8.
Rutledge, Charles, bills of {Willing 8r Fran-
cis), 7, 163 ; 13, 295 ; {O. Wolcott),
1, 229, 331 ; his character, and unfitness
for his position (D. Humphreys), 21,
212.
Rutledge, Edward, Governor of South Caro-
lina, 1749-1800. Apr. 17, 1799. Guns
and shot sent from Halifax to South
Carolina not to be reclaimed. 10, 592.
Nov. 5, 1799. Acknowledging
receipt of letter for Gov. Davie. 12,
308.
Dec. 2, 1799. Notification of for-
warding Acts of Congress. 12, 415.
Rutledge, Edward, deatli of, 1800 (0. Ells-
worth et ah). 13, 101.
Rutledge, Henry M. Oct. 2, 1798. Ar-
rival from England; account of Mr.
Gerry's fright at being followed by a
boat from St. Marcou; Gen. Pinckney
at Bordeaux. 23, 193.
Rutledge, Gen. John, of South Carolina,
1766-1819. Oct. 17, 1799. Enclosing
letter to be forwarded to Gov. Davie.
25, 236.
Rutledge, Gen. John, canes Mr. Ellery of
Rhode Island for accusing him of forging
letters to Mr. Jefferson, 1802 (N.
Read). 26, 298.
Rutter 8f Etting, of Baltimore. Aug. 18,
1797- About their claim for passage
money of returned impressed seamen.
7,91.
s.
Saabye, H. R., U. S. Consul at Copen-
hagen. June 26, 1797- Acknowledging
the receipt of list of American ships
passing Elsinore in 1796 ; copies of
laws of the U. S. sent to Copenhagen;
depredations of the French in the West
Indies extensive, and as unprovoked as
they are injurious. 37, 195 [copy].
Jan. 8, 1799. Commerce of the
U. S. and the whole world indebted to
Great Britain for the protection afforded
her against the licensed pirates of
France. 10, 172.
St. Augustine, Fla., summons to Governor
to surrender, 1812 (L. Ashley et al.)«
55, 32.
St. Clair, Gen. Arthur, Governor of
the Northwestern Territory, 1734-1818.
Mar. 8, 1791. Message to the Wyandot
Indians, reminding them of the punish-
ment of the Shawanese and Miamis for
misbehavior, and recommending them to
HISTORICAL INDEX.
435
cease their depredations and make peace
with the U. S. ; recommendation of Col.
Procter. 60, 42 [copy].
— Mar. 8, 1791. Message to Captain
Pipe and other Delaware chiefs ; in-
formation that a force has marched
against the Shawanese and Miamis ;
desire of the U. S. to make peace; re-
commeridiDg Col. Procter to the chiefs'
good offices, and desiring them to listen
to him. 60, 44 [copy].
— May 11, 1793. Extract of a letter
to Gen. Knox, concerning Gov. St.
Clair's proclamation, restraining any
incursions of inhabitants of the North-
western Territory on the Indian lands.
59, 164.
t. Clair, Gen. Arthur. Apr. 7, 19, 1791.
Extracts from letters from the Secretary
of War describing the importance of
conciliating the relations of the Indians
murdered at Beaver Creek, and of in-
demnifying the Senecas for their losses
in the boat plundered by militia of
Westmoreland County. 60, 54 [copy].
— July 8, 1791. Introducing Hen-
drick Aupaumut, a Stockbridge Mohican
chief; his high character, and his under-
taking of a peace mission to the West-
ern Indians. 60, 88.
— Sept. 18,1797. Gen. St. Clair's rea-
sons for delaying his return to the North-
west Territory satisfactory ; question as
to the authority of the Secretary of the
Territory to deal with Indian affairs in
the Governor's absence. 7, 190.
— Mar. 22, 1799. The Secretary
of War will correct the error of the
commanding officer at Detroit in pro-
claiming martial law ; seals for the
Northwest Territory. 10, 510.
— July 19, 1799. With commissions
for the executive council in Northwest
Territory. 11, 452.
— Aug. 2, 1799. Ptequest for a state-
ment of facts for the impeachment of
Judge Symmes. 11,530.
— Oct. 28, 1799. Seals for counties
in the Northwest Territory. 12, 296.
— Dec. 7, 1799. Notification of for-
I warding of Acts of Congress. 12,
440.
t. Clair, Gen. Arthur, the failure of his
expedition in 1791 due to the neglect of
the Secretary of War [Gen. Knox], 51,
291; his trial and acquittal, 46, 165,
[Bi. 4, 479] ; treaty made by him with
the Indians, 59, 3.
St. Clair, Thomas, a military cadet; let-
ter to the Board of War in favor of, 5,
67 ; inquiry for, 1785 {S. Blanchard),
373; in regard to (A. Scammell), 17,
148 ; inactive and shiftless (A. Scam-
mell), 166.
St. Croix boundary, on the commission for
deciding on (H. Knox), 20, 152 ; to, 6,
164; (J. Jay), 20, 279 ; to, 6, 195 ; (J.
Sullivan), 20, 297; 23, 210; to, 6,
475 ; 7, 24; 8, 451 ; 9, 431, 434, 540 ;
(i£. King), 7, 333 ; {W.V. Murray), 345 ;
(/. Adams), 428 ; 9, 667 ; (/• Q. Adams),
9, 581; (A. Hamilton), 20, 281; (S.
Peters), 299; opinion on the choice of
commissioners (C. Lee), 41, 291 ; com-
missioners appointed (i2. Liston), 36,
68 ; instructions to U. S. agent (/. Sul-
livan), 74 ; Erench Memoires concern-
ing (/. Sullivan), 134 ; important ques-
tions concerning the commissioners {A.
Hamilton), 6, 196 ; 36, 154 ; (D. Howell),
36, 181, 186, 190 ; E. Benson appointed
third commissioner (G. Washington),
247 ; Dr. Smith's observations on (/.
Sullivan), 271, 274; difference of com-
missions no impediment to conclusive-
ness of decisions (R. Lis ton), 37, 92 ;
question of the source of the St. Croix
River (/. Sullivan), 36, 299 ; 37, 114 ;
memoranda in regard to commissioners,
53, 332; observations on Sir William
Alexander's patent, 338 ; 55, 87 ; ex-
penses of running (0. Wolcott), 7, 304 ;
(S. Meredith), 341; (J. Sullivan), 7,
336 ; 9, 272 ; 10, 436 ; 36, 188 ; esti-
mate of salaries of commissioners, 53,
329 ; estimate of expenses, 340.
St. Domingo, condemnation of American
ships in, 1797 (/. Adams), 7, 277
Erench decree in, concerning neutral
vessels, 1798, 8, 64 ; question of its be-
longing to Erance or Spain (/. Sands),
9, 58 ; made the pretext of complaint
by Erench Government, 1798 (T. Foster),
9, 422; taken possession of by Tous-
saint, 1798 (/. Mayer), 9, 671; {W. V.
Murray), 10, 45 ; its commerce the
object in modifying law to close inter-
course with Erance (A. Hamilton), 10,
368 ; its independence advantageous to
the U. S. and Great Britain {W. V.
436
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
St. Domingo {continued).
Murray), 10, 302; (R. King), 476; im-
possibility of a republic in, 476 ; com-
" mercial intercourse with, renewed on the
condition of the stoppage of privateer-
ing (W. Smith), 10, 380; bad effect
of President Adams's nomination of a
new minister to France (R. King), 394 ;
letter to Toussaint about renewal of
intercourse (Toussaint L'O overture), 44Q;
despatches concerning, seized on board
ship Minerva from Hamburg (/. Pit-
cairn), 10, 465 ; (/. Adams), 493; (C.
C Pinckney), 509; (W. Smith), 534;
hostile disposition of French government
toward {W. Smith), 533; negroes of,
jealous of the French government (I).
Humphreys), 10, 588; (R. King), 621;
regulations and conclusions of Great
Britain and the U. S. for renewal of
commercial intercourse with (E. Stevens),
609 ; (R. King), 618 ; (/. Q. Adams),
' 632 ; (/. Adams), 37, 408 ; U. S. does
not meddle with the question of inde-
pendence of (W. Smith), 11, 35 ; distress
of inhabitants for provisions, 1799 (R.
King), 11, 139 ; convention concerning
trade with, between Gen. Maitland and
Toussaint, June 13, 1799, 11, 269 ; Gen.
Maitland's statement of produce of,
1799, 54, 39 ; two ports in, opened to
U. S. and Jamaica trade, Aug. 1, 1799
, (/. Adams), 11, 315 ; 37, 425 ; (R. Lis-
ton), 437; renewal of intercourse pro-
claimed, 11, 331 ; report on affairs in
(/. Adams), 37, 428; Cape Francois
(Cape Haytien) and Port Republicain to
be the ports of entry in ; passports for
coast communication (E. Stevens), 11,
293 ; passports for, only to be issued to
Frenchmen of known character and re-
spectability (0. Byrd), 11, 453 ; war of
extermination in, between Toussaint and
Rigaud, 1799 (R. King), 12, 310, 315 ;
French armed merchant vessels in its
ports to be allowed one day's sail (E.
Stevens), 12, 405 ; signed opinion of the
Cabinet that it is expedient to discon-
tinue restrictions on commerce with, 13,
492 ; remonstrances to President Jeffer-
son against signing the bill for cutting
off commercial intercourse with, at the
dictation of the French government (T.
Jefferson), 14, 146 ; plan of government
for, 1799 (A. Hamilton), 24, 103; argu-
ments against the cessation of commer-
cial intercourse with, 1804 (G. Cabot),
27, 113 ; the claim of France to restrain
us from supplying, not unfounded, 1806
(S. Higginson), 27, 181 ; question of
the right of France to dictate concern-
ing, 1806 (F. Ames), 27, 185 ; evil con-
sequences of cutting off trade with (T.
Fitzsimons), 244.
St. Mary's \Fla.\ Postmaster of. Jan. 30,
1800. Request to forward packet to
Andrew Ellicott. 13, 142.
St. Medard, Peter, his application for post
of Surgeon to frigate Constitution (/.
McHenry). 7, 247.
St. Nicholas Mole, removal of Vice-
Admiralty Court to, by R. Combauld,
1798 {W. Rawle). 9, 194.
St. Pierre, J. H. Bernardin de, his Studies
of Nature, translated by Hunter, Pros-
pectus for publishing, 1796. 41, 279.
St. Vincent, John, Jervis, Earl of.
June 24, 1798. To J. M. Pintard, U. S.
Consul at Madeira. Lord St. Vincent
is convinced of Mr. P.'s guilt of the
charge of covering Spanish property,
and declines any farther correspondence
with him. 23, 93 [copy].
July 24, 1798. To* Anthony Terry.
Lord St. V. has never allowed any
American vessel to be taken, except
those illegally made American by Mr*
Pintard ; Gibraltar privateers are under
control of Gen. O'Hara. 23, 93 [copy].
St Vincent, Earl of, his requisition to
impress American seamen, 1797 (R-
King), 8, 68; (T. Elphinstone), 69:
watching to intercept the Toulon fleet
(/. Adams), 9, 181; his friendly con-
duct with regard to the Roanoke (/.
Gavino), 10, 132; captures by him
at Guadeloupe (P. Le Breton), 1C
596.
Salem, Committee of Correspondenci
in. See Committee of Correspon-
dence.
Inhabitants of. Aug., 1775. Peti-
tion to the General Court against unjust
and false aspersions on their conduct onj
the day of the battle of Lexington,
also against accusations of supplying j
British troops with provisions. 33, 135.
[Force. Am. Ar. 3, 337-]
Jan. 1, 1776. Petition to thej
General Court, setting forth the dis-j
HISTORICAL INDEX.
437
tressed pecuniary condition of the town,
and begging to be excused from paying
the tax directed by the General Court.
33, 142 [copy ; Revol. Pet. 1, 275].
— Selectmen of. July 14, 1773.
Report and recommendation to the
Justices of the County Court, on liquor
licenses in Salem. 33, 21 [newspaper
cutting].
— June 21, 1774. Letter to R. Clark
& Co., respecting some tea, which it is
rumored, is to be landed at Salem. 33,
20 [cancelled and not sent].
— June, 1774. Account of expenses
incurred in fitting the Town House for
the reception of the General Court, as
ordered by the Governor. 33, 93^
[copy].
1774-1776 (?). Draught of a re-
quest to proprietors of houses defaced
by disorderly persons, to prosecute them.
33, 141.
— 1775. Draught of petition to the
General Court for payment for supplies
to soldiers, which payment was refused
by the Committee of Supplies. 56, 71.
1775. Account with the Province
of Massachusetts Bay, for arms and
I accoutrements supplied for the army.
; 56, 50-52.
— Aug. 17, 1775. Petition to the
i General Court that gunpowder, supplied
' by them to the inhabitants of Maine,
may be replaced. 33, 137 [copy].
— Selectmen and Justices of. Apr.
3, 1775. Orders to constables in regard
: to setting a nightly watch. 53, 49.
— Third Church in. May 19, 1769.
| Acceptance of Rev. Dr. Whitaker's con-
I ditions in becoming their pastor. 39, 7.
j — May 25, 1774. Representation to
the Presbytery of Boston, by the pastor
and elders, of the peculiar circumstances
j of the Third Church. 39,49.
Mem, Selectmen of. Sept. 24, 1774. Noti-
fication from Justices of the Peace to
call a meeting to vote for Register of
j Deeds. 33, 112.
tilem East India Marine Society. Oct. 4,
1825. Col. P. is obliged to refuse the
Society's invitation to dine with them,
as he has already accepted that of the
I Worcester Agricultural Society. 16,
67.
Yilem Gazette. Aug. 18, 1808. Letter
in regard to the failure of an attack on
the British on Staten Island, in 1780;
accusation in the Charleston City Gazette
against Col. P. of want of fidelity and
gallantry. 48, 55.
July 25, 1809. Letter in regard to
an accusation brought against Col. P.
in the Boston Patriot, of intrigues with
Mr. Canning through the medium of
S. Williams. 48, 56.
July 25, 1809. Letter on a para-
graph by Mr. E. Everett in the Boston
Patriot. 38, 157 [newspaper cutting].
Salem Gazette, March 31, 1812, cutting
from, concerning the Haverhill plot
against Col. P. 44, 25.
Salem, subscription and plan for establish-
ment of a hospital in, 1773, 33, 24 ;
small-pox hospitals in, 1774 (R. Derby
et al.), 5, 4 ; (/. Pickering), 6 ; pro-
ceedings in, Aug., 1774, respecting town
meeting (Committee of Correspondence in
Boston), 5, 12 ; (P. Wingate), 33, 103 ;
vote of the town to instruct their re-
presentatives to the General Court, to
join other representatives in resolving
themselves into a Provincial Congress,
Oct. 5, 1774, 33, 108 ; account of the
first organized resistance to the royal
authority at, Oct. 7, 1774, 53, 36 [news-
paper cutting] ; account, copied from
Boston Evening Post, Aug. 29, 1774,
of Gen. Gage's attempt to prevent a town
meeting, 39; account of Col. Leslie's
expedition to, 1775, 53, 43 [Bi. 1, 60] ;
(S. Swett), 44-48; [newspaper cutting],
63 ; list of volunteers from, for the
Rhode Island expedition, 1778, 105;
56, 172; 1st Company in, return of
men and their equipments, Mar. 14,
1775, 56, 18; return, Aug. 27, 1776
(J. Gardner, Jr.), 106 ; 2d Company
in, list of men and their equipments,
Mar. 14, 1775, 56, 17; 3d Company
in, return of men and their equipments,
Mar. 17, 1775, 56, 13 ; return, Aug.
27, 1776 (R. Ward), 112; 4th Company
in, accounts with T. P., as Captain,
1767, 56, 6, 7, 8, 11 ; return of men
(J. Nichols), 113 ; 5th Company ji,
return of men and equipments, Mar.,
1775 (?), 56, 22 ; Aug. 27, 1776 (S.
Ward), 114; 7th Company in, return
of men and equipments, Mar., 1775 (?),
56, 23; Aug. 27,1776, 116; resolu-
438
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Salem {continued),
tioiis of militia in, in regard to military
watches, June 2, 1775, 56, 30; Artillery
Company of, return, Mar. 14, 1775, 56,
27 ; lists of arms furnished by selectmen
of, for use of army, 56, 43-49 ; list of
male inhabitants of 1st ward, Nov. 29,
1776, 133 ; Light Infantry Company of,
opinion in support of their petition to be
considered an independent company,
1776, 33, 150 ; military enthusiasm in,
1778 (W. Pickman), 17, 188; (J.
Orne), 203; (J. Pickering), 204:
unpopular to mention a town meeting
there, 1795 (T. Lyman), 20, 22 ; moder-
ation and common sense of, in regard
to Jay's treaty (S. Higginson), 29;
ship to be built at, for the U. S., 1798
(B. Goodhue), 23, 107; First Con-
gregational Church in, 1824 (H. Colman),
15, 359; (/. May), 365; claim of
seceders from, to a portion of the prop-
erty of, 1824, 55, 262 ; compared with
case of 1st parish in Dedham, 264 ; list
of vessels cleared from Salem and Bev-
erly, 1808, under the supplementary
Embargo Act, 43, 201-204.
Salem turnpike, observations on, as it runs
through land of John Pickering, 1802.
54, 77-
Sally, ship, condemned for being com-
manded by a British subject, 1798 (T.
Eldred), 9, 296; condition of permit
for, 445.
Salt, its effects on corn grubs (R. Peters),
31, 246 ; its manufacture, in the U. S.
(T. Arnold), 43, 98.
Saltpetre imported from Bengal, 1798 (R.
Liston), 8, 594; {A. Babcock), 596;
(T. Williams), 25, 118; certificate as
to the landing of, in Boston, 1799, 12,
277 ; may be purchased by Secretary of
War (T. Williams), 282 ; Secretaries of
War and Navy decline purchasing, 1799
(J. McHenry), 25, 127 ; directions for
making, 56, 2.
Salt-vats, Kellogg's patent for covering
(H. G. Otis). 11, 404.
Salt works, patent for (/. Sears). 9, 2.
Saltonstall, Leverett, of Salem, 1783-
1845. May 24, 1816. Asking for let-
ters of introduction for Mr. Nathaniel
Dike, to residents of Ohio and Penn-
sylvania. 44, 154.
Sept. 4, 1828. Invitation to sub-
scribe to a public dinner on the 200th
anniversary of the settlement of Massa-
chusetts. 32, 392.
Saltonstall, Leverett. Jan. 14, 1825. In
reference to Mr. Austin's wish to con-
sult Judge Marshall's Journal for his
Life of Elbridge Gerry. 16, 1.
Salvage, British re-captors of American
captured vessels entitled to ( W. Coit),
9, 589; (W. Smith), 37, 274^ ; vessel
not to be condemned for, unless the
courts of her own country would con-
demn (/. Elmslie), 13, 290.
Salvation, on the doctrine of. 55, 167.
San Ildefonso, remarks on Cevallos's
pamphlet on the treaty of. 54, 245.
Sandeman, Rev. Robert, 1718-1771, his
epitaph at Danbury, Conn. 55, 386.
Sands, Comfort, & Co., New York.
Dec. 24, 1782. In regard to accounts
for provisions supplied to the army.
56, 337.
Sands, Comfort, of New York, 1748-1834.
Oct. 23, 1799. A letter respecting Mr.
S.'s son, Joseph Sands, has been sent to
Envoys to Prance at Newport; sugges-
tion that a duplicate should be sent to
Mr. Murray. 12, 268.
Sands, Comfort, fy Co. Oct. 26, 1791. |
Request to pay to Peter Anspach any
sums due to Quartermaster-General
department. 35, 126.
Sands, Comfort, & Co., Contractors, ac-i
count of provisions furnished U. S.
56, 328-331.
Sands, Joseph, his attempt to obtain pay-
ment in France of sums due from Fau-
chet ; arrested and imprisoned on pre-
tence that he was concerned in the
escape of Sir Sidney Smith, 1799 (0.
Ellsworth et at.). 12,266.
Sands, Joshua, Collector at New York.
June 8, 1798. Liability of abuse ol
seamen's protections if sworn to before,
any Notary Public ; suggests a notarj
specially qualified. 22, 200.
, Joshua. Sept. 26, 1797. Wit!
packet for S. Bayard, to be forwarded;
7, 230.
— Oct. 6, 1797. Requesting inforj
mation as to arms and ammunition im |
ported by Jacob Oster [ Astor ?]. 7, 270
— Dec. 1, 1797. Request to forwaflj
copies of U. S. Laws to the Governor oj
Vermont. 7, 487.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
439
— Jan. 3, 13. 1798. Directions for
disposal of Admiralty papers from Do-
minica. 8, 25, 55.
— July 16, 1798. A part of St. Do-
mingo having been ceded by Spain to
France, but still remaining iu the posses-
sion of Spain, M. Rozier, the French
Consul, has raised the question whether
the prohibition of commercial inter-
course with French ports extends to
that part ; Col. P. considers it indispen-
sably necessary that it should so extend,
but will confer with the Secretary of the
Treasury ; encloses the permit asked for
by M. Rozier. 9, 58.
July 21, 1798. Caution as to "goods
s and effects" of French passengers, that
i "under that name merchandise may not
■ be carried, to keep up an illicit traffic
with French ports ; means of ascertain-
1 ing the truth. 9, 77.
July 27, 1798. In regard to returns
i of alien passengers, arriving in the U. S.
9, 110.
I Aug. 9, 10, 25, 1798. Cases con-
'■ taining copies of the instructions and
. despatches of the Envoys to France, sent
to Mr. S. for distribution in New York,
1 and to be forwarded to Vermont, Con-
i necticut, and Rhode Island. 9, 176,
187, 226.
\ Sept. 7, 1798. From J. Wagner.
] Applications for commissions for armed
| vessels to be forwarded to the Secretary
\ of State ; the abstracts sent by Mr. S.
do not satisfy the law. 9, 289.
— Oct. 3, 1798. Letter to be for-
warded to R. King. 9, 418.
— Oct. 6, 19, 1798. Caution in re-
; gard to vessels cleared to carry away
French passengers, but afterward to be
I sold for privateers. 9, 443, 483.
Nov. 3, 1798. Names of aliens in
I returns should be more legibly written.
; 9, 556.
Nov. 26, 1798. Commission to be
granted armed ship Eliza, though she is
| not entitled to a register or Mediterra-
nean passport. 9, 650.
[— Dec. 31, 1798. From J. Wagner.
J Inquiry as to the most expeditious
| means of reaching Holland ; for the ben-
efit of Mr. John McHenry. 10, 157.
Jan. 8, 1799. Draughts of models
of cannon received from Woolwich,
Eng., by Mr. S. ; directions for forward-
ing to Philadelphia. 10, 175.
May 21, 1799. M. Rozier's let-
ters to Talleyrand, captured and sent
back to the U. S., must be harmless, or
he would not have offered his cipher to
read them ; there are no facts to warrant
the longer detention of Capt. Michael
Pierce and his mate, of the Astrea, cap-
tured and sent home by Lord St. Vin-
cent. 11, 189.
June 10, 1799. Enclosing affidavit
of four seamen concerning loss of ship
Polly, of New York. 11, 243.
June 28, 1799. In regard to two
vessels trading to Cayenne since the Act
of Suspension. 11, 339.
July 20, 1799. Passport for M.
Vital ; inquiries as to his character ; it is
intended by the government to exclude
turbulent and meddling Frenchmen from
St. Domingo. 11, 471.
July 22, 1799. Request to detain
armed brig Genius and her prize ship,
Columbus. 11, 476.
July 24, 1799. Passport to be de-
livered to Mr. Masse, if of satisfactory
character. 11, 485.
July 31, 1799. Inquiries concern-
ing character of A. Dupin. 11, 513.
Aug. 2, 1799. Inquiries about the
murder of Capt. Dixon of the Nautilus
aud some of his men by the crew of a
French privateer. 11, 531.
Aug. 10, 1799. Request for depo-
sitions, in case of brigs Franklin and
Nancy, captured by a French and Span-
ish privateer. 11, 596.
Aug. 17, 1799. Thanks for obtain-
ing depositions. 11, 626.
• Nov. 28, 1799. Inclosing letters
for London. 12, 384.
Dec. 2, 1799. Request to forward
Acts of Congress to Governors of New
York and Vermont. 12, 411.
Jan. 14, 1800. Inquiries for a ves-
sel to sail for England. 13, 63.
Jan. 28, 1800. Concerning pas-
sage for S. Sitgreaves in British packet.
13, 132.
Feb. 11, 1800. Turkish passport
for ship Hero, to be used only on public
business, and returned; recommends
care respecting the other papers. 13,
165.
440
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Sands, Joshua, indorsement of his refusal
to clear brig Eglantine as coming under
the act forbidding fast sailers to be
cleared for French ports {A. Bonamy).
9, 587.
Sansom, Joseph, of Philadelphia. Dec. 2,
1807. With an essay " from a former
fellow-traveller in the woods of Susque-
hanna," on the return of Congress to
Philadelphia; if the friends of return-
would exert themselves, a way might be
opened ; sends silver medals of Wash-
ington and Franklin, struck in Phila-
delphia. 28, 91.
Sansom, Joseph. Dec. 3, 1807- Thanks
for pamphlet and medals; in regard to
the return of Congress to Philadelphia,
the same influence which removed it to
Washington is likely to keep it there ;
nothing but war would cause a return,
and things are tending toward that.
14, 166.
Santa Clara, Conde de, Captain- General of
Cuba. May 2, 1797- Recommending
to the Captain-General's enlightened
justice the commercial interests of the
U. S., and begging that a favorable
hearing may be given to the repre-
sentations of Mr. Yznardi concerning
captured vessels carried into Cuba.
37, 135.
Santa Rosalia, brig, case of (J. Adams).
9, 181*.
Sargeant, Christopher, death of, 1778.
(N. P. Sargeant), 17, 177 ; (W. Pick-
man), 188.
Sargeant, Mrs. Mary, sister of Col. P.
Feb. 24, 1800. Health of John Picker-
ing; interesting letter written from
Portugal by J. P., Jr. ; condolences on
the death of Gen. Washington. 42,
221.
Sargeant, Mrs. Mary. Feb. 9, 1783. On
the death of Mrs. S.'s daughter, Mrs.
Pickman; account of Mrs. Pickering's
illness and recovery. 34, 95. [Bi. 1,
385.]
Jan. 14, 1792. Col. P.'s family
still at Wyoming; he hopes to visit
Massachusetts in the spring; Mrs. S.'s
family. 35, 129.
May 12, 1796. On the death of
Col. P.'s son Charles. 36, 59. [Bi.
3, 289.]
Sept. 22, 1797- Inquiry into affair
of William and Moses Wingate, post-
masters at Haverhill; yellow fever in
. Philadelphia ; disappointed in regard to
a visit to Massachusetts. 7, 213 ; 37,
231.
Oct. 10, 1797. Moses Wingate to
be replaced in the postmastership of
Haverhill; the Postmaster-General had
no idea of the bad character of the
father, when he displaced the son ; visit
to Trenton of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Gard-
ner and Mr. and Mrs. J. Lowell. 37,
241.
Jan. 14, 1799. Col. P.'s intention
of taking a journey to New England in
the following summer. 37, 383.
Sargeant, Nathaniel Peaslee, Chief
Justice of Massachusetts, 1731-1791.
June 16, 1777. Col. Holland and other
Tories; family news. 17, 22.
June 23, 1777. Letter of recom-
mendation of Christopher Sargeant. 17,
25.
Apr. 12, 1778. Want of reliable
news from the seat of war ; absence of
public spirit in Massachusetts. 17,
131.
May 28, 1778. Illness of T. Pick-
ering, Sr. ; tragical affair of Mr. Spooner,
at Brookfield ; fatiguing trial of murder-
ers at Worcester; objections made to
the new constitution of Massachusetts ;
sufferings of the army; high price of
provisions; effect on Great Britain of
recognition by France. 17, 153.
July 8, 1778. Death of T. Pick-
ering, Sr., and Christopher Sargeant;
firmness for independence in Massachu-
setts ; tax laid by General Court; ob-
jections to new State Constitution;
British Commissioners ; recipe for jaun-
dice. 17, 177.
June 30, 1781. Family news; the
currency; unprincipled intrigues in Ver-
mont for encroaching on the territory of
Naw Hampshire, and entering into a
treaty with Great Britain. 18, 101.
Sept. 29, 1783. Family affairs;
death of Mrs. Pickman. 18, 171.
May 25, 1784. Family news;
public news in Massachusetts ; commu-
tation excitement subsiding; dignified
conduct of returned officers; order of
the Cincinnati. 18, 195.
May 10, 1785. Family connec-
HISTORICAL INDEX.
441
tions; objections to Col. P.'s turning
farmer. 18, 242.
Apr. 13, 1786. Recommendation
of Mr. Mycall, who is procuring sub-
scriptions for Pike's Arithmetic. 40,
184.
Aug. 10, 17S6. Anxiety in regard
to his prodigal son ; alarming condition
of public affairs in Massachusetts
[Shays's rebellion ?]. 19.. 72.
Dec. 6, 1790. Family letter ; in-
quiries concerning Col. P.'s mission to
the Indians. 19, 196. [Bi. 2, 477.]
Sargeant, Nathaniel Peaslee. June 11,
1785. Col. P.'s sudden surprise at his
own advanced age ; his health ; his bones
as prominent as ever ; purchase of lands
in Pennsylvania; settlers wanted; ac-
count of his children. 34, 318. [Bi. 2,
180.1
Nov. 15, 1786. Judge Sargeant's
prodigal son; Col. P. has despatched
him home to Salem ; suggestions for his
employment. 35, 12.
— Feb., 1791. Account of Col. P.'s
seven sons ; if Col. P. could support
them, he would be glad of twice as
many ; the Seneca mission ; improved
opinion of the Indians ; not so fierce or
revengeful as the white savages who
J oppress them. 35, 105. [Bi. 2, 479.]
Sargeant, Nathanael Peaslee, illness and
death of, 1791 (J. Pickering). 19,
L 212'
Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820, Sec-
retary of the Northwest, afterward Gov-
ernor of Mississippi Territory. June
9, 1796. Gov. St. Clair ; necessity for
increase in salaries of the Governor and
Secretary ; explanation of delay in offi-
cial communications. 20, 209.
June 20, 1796. Request for in-
as Secretary of Northwest
recommendation of Mr. S.
20, 222.
9, 1796. Condition of the
Northwestern Indians ; Mr. S.'s journey
to Detroit in order to promulgate the
laws. 20, 326.
— Jan. 20, 1797. Something must be
done by the general government to check
the incursions of squatters into the Ohio
Territory. 21, 10.
— Mar. 26, 1797. A Mr. Hamilton
employed as agent of the Spanish gov-
structions
Territory ;
Freeman.
— Aug.
5G
ernment to entice emigrants across the
Mississippi ; request for instructions.
21, 71.
— July 8, 1797. Declaration of Grey,
a Miami chief, concerning boundary -
lines. 21, 175.
May 21, 1798. Mr. S. accepts the
governorship of Mississippi Territory
with hesitation, on account of his
health. 22, 168.
— May 22, 1799. Absence of Judge
Tilton ; importance of having two judges
in the Mississippi Territory ; report of
speculations of Judge Tilton in British
claims ; troublesome Choctaw Indians.
24, 267.
— May 26, 1799. Urgent need of
attention to the Choctaw Indians, much
soured by the non-performance of prom-
ises made them by government ; horses
seized for food ; request for a treaty.
24, 273 [copy].
— May 26, 1799. Recommending
Mr. Harris, who desires to obtain a con-
tract for supplying the troops in Missis-
sippi Territory. 24, 277.
— June 6, 1799. Report of Col.
McKee having gone into the Choctaw
country as Indian agent ; Mr. S. thinks
it cannot be true. 24, 300.
— June 25, 1799. With presentments
from the grand juries of Adams and
Pickering Counties of the Mississippi
Territory. 24, 364.
— Aug. 3, 1799. Difficulty of the
safe conveyance of letters ; answers to
inquiries concerning Commissioner Elli-
cott and Mr. Freeman. 25, 68.
— Sept. 20, 1799. Discontents in
Mississippi Territory ; addresses to Gov.
S., and his reception of them • disadvan-
tage to the country of Judge McGuire's
absence. 25, 173.
— Mar. 1, 1800. Doubts whether the
Chickasaw Indians will favor the estab-
lishment of a post-station in their terri-
tory ; letter from Col. McKee in regard
to a gathering of Choctaws at New
Orleans ; motives of the Spanish gover-
nor unknown in giving large presents,
and promising more ; suggestion that it
is unwise to object to this distressed
people receiving the charity of the
Spaniards, while we continue totally to
neglect them ; asks instructions as to
442
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Sargent, Winthuop {continued).
this, and to squatters on government
lands. 26, 39.
June 24, 1800. Mortification and
regret at the report of P.'s removal ;
hopes it may not be true; requests a
statement of facts; encloses vouchers
for expenses, and suggests that certain
letters should not be left in the State
office. 26, 157.
Jan. 28, 1804. The expedition
with which Col. P.'s letters were for-
warded is one solitary cause for thank-
fulness under our present government ;
Mr. S.'s joy at the presence of Col. P.
and his friends in public life ; their exer-
tions can only delay a little longer the
inevitable crisis ; Mr. Tracy's objections
to the Louisiana treaty, and speech on
the so-called amendment to the Consti-
tution; Mr. S.'s own objections to the
cession of Louisiana. 27, 49.
Nov. 15, 1808. Thanks for copies
of Col. P.'s correspondence with Gov.
Sullivan and of Mr. Hillbouse's Proposi-
tions ; effects of the embargo in Missis-
sippi; disastrous as stopping the ex-
port of cotton ; the governors and the
governed still at variance. 28, 362.
Dec. 20, 1813. Thanks for doc-
uments and assurances of unceasing
esteem and respect; sufferings caused
by the war in Mississippi ; a general
bankruptcy apprehended; Mr. S.'s own
health ; news of a great defeat of Bona-
parte. 30, 64.
Dec. 20, 1813. To Latimer [Wil-
liam Lattimore], M. C. Claims for losses
in St. Clair's expedition, and petition for
a renewal of land warrant. 31, 174
[copy].
Jan. 10, 1814. Sending prescrip-
tion for a cure for the gout. 30, 186.
Jan. 2, 9, 1815. Military opera-
tions about New Orleans. 30, 340, 345.
Jan. 12, 1815. The British not
without information from Gen. Jackson's
army, through the folly of private letter- ,
writers; suggests an official bulletin to
take the place of private letters. 30,
355.
Jan. 16, 1815. Arrival of British
prisoners at Natchez. 30, 358.
Jan. 19, 1815. Fighting at New
Orleans. 30, 366.
Jan. 26, 1815. Great quantity of
sugar and cotton at New Orleans ; effi-
ciency of black soldiers; number of
Americans and English in hospital
30, 371.
Feb. 2, 1815. Moderation and for-
bearance of the British about New
Orleans. 30, 376.
May 1,1815. Thanks for Col. P.'s
kind mention of Mrs. Sargent, and desire
to present her to him, whom she has
long heard of and respected ; Mr.
Thompson; remarks on an apparatus
for a spirit bath. 31, 7*
Jan. 3, 1816. In regard to Mr.
S.'s petition to Congress for the renewal
of a land warrant. 31, 15.
Jan. 12, 1816. Remedies for the
gout; erection of Mississippi into a
State ; the people would be satisfied to
be attached to Louisiana. 31, 9.
Feb. 11, 1817. On the denial by
Congress of Mr. S.'s petition for renewal
of a land warrant. 31, 172.
Feb. 21, 1817. With copies of
meteorological observations, made at
Cambridge, Mass. 31, 183.
Sargent, Winthrop. Aug. 11, 1796. Con-
cerning indemnification for expenses of
Mr. S.'s journey to Detroit. 6, 215.
June 23, 1797. With a set of the
Laws of U. S., and in regard to thefts
of horses by Shawanese Indians. 6,
374.
June 23, 1797. Relations with
France ; fraudulent purchase of land
from Chippewa Indians ; request to pre-
vent the Due d'Orleans from entering
the Northwestern Territory. 6, 376.
June 30, 1797- In regard to
strengthening the militia on the Missis-
sippi; recommending increased watch-
fulness for treason. 6, 385, 386.
Feb. 2, 1798. Letters from Mr.
S. received ; wishes for the re-establish-
;ment of his health ; Gov. St. Clair re-
appointed to the Northwestern Territory;
encloses letter from Gen. Washington.
8, 107.
Mar. 7, 1798. Surrender of Spanish
military posts ; news from Envoys to
France. 8, 195.
May 4, 1798. Mr. S.'s appoint-
ment as Governor of Mississippi Teiv
ritory. 8, 400.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
443
May 10, 1798. Mr. S.'s appoint-
ment as Governor of Mississippi Ter-
ritory ; Judges and Secretary already
appointed ; instructions in regard to
militia. 37, 301 [copy].
May 11, 1798. Opposition of
Southern members of Congress to Gov.
S.'s appointment, on account of his
being an Eastern man ; their jealousy
of President Adams's predilection for
Eastern appointments ; Mr. A.'s first
nomination for Governor of Mississippi
should have disarmed this suspicion,
as it was Gen. Mathews, of Georgia, who
was also principally opposed by Southern
members ; great circumspection on Mr.
S.'s part necessary ; friendly relations of
Gov. Gayoso with the people of Natchez ;
a distant behavior productive of great
mischief; condescending manners are
entirely compatible with self-respect and
official dignity. 8, 436.
May 18, 1798 . Method of proceed-
ing in case of offences committed by
Indians ; Col. B. Hawkins to take charge
of the affairs of the Southern Indians ;
an able man and much beloved by them.
8, 455.
May 25, 1798. Seals and presses
being made for the use of Mississippi
Territory. 8, 476.
, June 15, 1798. Seals and laws of
the U. S. making ready for Mississippi
Territory; provision for expenses of
establishing the new government ; great
probability of war with France. 8, 573.
- Aug. 9, 1798. Recommending Mr.
Charles Joy, of Boston, a candidate for
government employment in Mississippi
Territory. 9, 170.
Aug. 31, 1798. Seals and commis-
sions for Mississippi Territory sent by
Judge Tilton ; Indian affairs ; plan for
a government printing press in the Ter-
ritory; Mr. Parker, of Exeter, N. H.,
suggested as government printer. 9,
250, 255.
Dec. 10, 1798. In regard to the
government organization of Mississippi
Territory. 10, 26, 28.
Dec. 10, 1798. Affairs of Missis-
sippi Territory ; Zachariah Coxe and
his followers to be arrested and punished.
10, 32.
Feb. 21, 1799. With copies of the
instructions and despatches of the En-
voys, and Col. P.'s report on French
affairs ; the Congress of Rastadt ; com-
merce with St. Domingo to be opened ;
Mr. King's and Mr. Smith's appoint-
ments to Russia and Constantinople.
10, 399.
May 18, 1799. Introducing Evan
Jones, U. S. Consul at New Orleans.
11, 108.
i May 20, 1799. Congratulations on
Mr. S.'s marriage ; elections in Virginia
and New York ; the French conquest of
Naples, and declarations of war by
Turkey and the Barbary States ; in-
quiries concerning A. Ellicott, and com-
plaints against him by Thomas Freeman ;
request for accounts. 11, 111, 114.
■ May 20, 1799. List of letters re-
ceived from Mr. S. on the establishment
of a mail route to the Mississippi ;
Indian affairs ; discharge of Zachariah
Coxe from custody ; customs affairs at
New Orleans ; arms for the militia of
Mississippi Territory. 11, 122.
May 22, 1799. With copy of in-
dictment and proceedings against John
D. Burke, who is to be arrested if he
comes into the Mississippi Territory.
37, 424 [copy].
Oct. 28, 1799. Presentments by
juries of Pickering and Adams Counties,
Mississippi Territory ; Col. P. is exceed-
ingly sorry to see the spirit they display,
but hopes they do not represent the
general temper of the inhabitants ; pres-
ents for the Choctaws. 12, 295.
Dec. 21, 1799. Notification of
forwarding of Acts of Congress, 12,
501 ; death of Gen. Washington, 504.
Jan. 31, 1800. News from F ranee ;
abolition of the Directory by Bonaparte ;
Lafayette allowed to return ; report that
Louis XVII. is still living. ' 13, 151.
May 12, 1800. Enclosing copy of
the Act supplementary to an Act for
amicable settlement of the limits of
Georgia and Mississippi 13, 504.
Jan. 6, 1804. Considerations on
the ceding of Louisiana by France to
the U. S. 14, 79.
Sargent, Winthrop, his allowances for
extra expenses, 1797 (O. Wolcott), 7,
309; (/. Carlisle), 310; his qualifica-
tions for Governor of Mississippi Ter-
444
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Sargent, Winthrop (continued).
ritory (G. Mathews), 8, 426; (J.
Steele) , 24, 21 ; his unpopularity as
Governor of Mississippi Territory, caused
by his austere manners and cold and
phlegmatic disposition (Anon.), 25, 167.
Sartori, John Baptist, U. S. Consul at
Rome. Mar. 28,1799. Wish that Rome
were a self-governed state; all the
republics the French have erected are
worse tyrannies than the monarchies ;
horrible despotism of French liberty and
fraternity ; the U. S. has refused to yield
to it, and is taking measures for resist-
ance ; remarks on friendly relations with
Rome. 37, 402 [copy].
June 11, 1799. The acknowledg-
ment by the U. S. of the Roman
Republic would be merely acknowledg-
ing the French Dictator, Championet.
11, 249.
Sasportas, G. Oct. 1, 1799. Plan for
the invasion of Jamaica by the forces
of St. Domingo. 54, 43 [copy].
Saunders, John, of Salem, Mass. (?).
Aug. 4, 1775. Bill against the Colony
of Massachusetts Bay for cloth for sol-
diers' coats. 56, 65.
Saunders, Major, U. S. A., public money
borrowed from him by Gen. Wilkinson,
and never repaid. 54, 239.
Saunders, Mr. and Miss, of Salem (?).
Mar. 27, 1820. Although the grass-
hopper is not yet a burden, large parties
give little pleasure to Mr. and Mrs. T.
Pickering, who therefore trust to be
excused for declining Mrs. and Miss S.'s
invitation. 38, 266£.
Savage, James, of Boston, 1784-1873.
July 1, 1816. Request for a letter of
introduction for Mr. G. Ticknor to Mr.
G. H. Rose. 44, 160.
Jan. 19, 1828. Inquiry whether it
was Adct or Genet, who publicly re-
probated the Bourbon court for endeav-
oring to curtail the claims of the U. S.
in 1782. 32, 322.
Savage, James. Jan. 21, 1828. Col. P.
has no doubt that it was Genet to whom
Mr. S. refers ; the pamphlet published
by him on the subject is probably in the
Boston Athenaeum or the Historical
Society. 16, 234.
Savage, William, Kingston, Jamaica. May
4, 1799. Requests that Mr. S. will act
as U. S. Agent for relief of American
impressed seamen. 11, 15, 20.
■ May 10, 1799. American seamen
on board British men-of-war ; a Notary
Public's certificate of no value. 11,
74.
July 3, 1799. Instructions as U. S.
Agent in Jamaica ; certificates for crew
of brig Sally. 11, 384, 386.
Sept. 7, 1799. List of American
seamen impressed on board H. B. M.
ship Carnatic. 12, 33.
Mar. 15, 1800. Sending official
seal as U. S. Agent, and letters for Sir
Hyde Parker. 13, 273.
Mar. 17, 1800. Concerning Samuel
Espey, an impressed seaman. 13, 275.
Mar. 19, 1800. Concerning Samuel
Espey ; request for duplicate of letter
from Sir Hyde Parker. 13, 296.
Apr. 11, 1800. Consuls not em-
powered to administer oaths or protests;
encloses papers requesting the release of
certain impressed seamen. 13, 387-
May 9, 1800. Request to assist
Mr. Davy in endeavors to detect the
piratical plunderers of brigantine Augus-
tus. 13, 489.
Savage, William, his unblemished char*
acter ; anonymous accusation against
him (Yundt 8f Brown). 12, 18.
Savery, William, a Friend, extract from
his journal concerning William Johnson
and his exclusion as a British agent from
the council at Canandaigua by Col. P.,
1794. 60, 241 a.
Saxony, the mildest government in Europe,
disturbed by the rage for change and
revolution, 1798 (W. V. Murray).
22, 148. '
SCAMMELL, Col. ALEXANDER, 1746-1781.
Feb. 6, 1778. Difficulties of his office
of Adjutant-General ; complaints of offi-
cers ; miserable state of the army. 17,
86. [Bi. 1, 203.]
Feb. 7, 1778. In regard to a sad-
dle ; hazardous expedition proposed;
entreaties for remedy of the state of the
army. 17, 85.
Feb. 19, 1778. Infinite distress of
the army; conspiracies to kidnap offi-
cers by inhabitants of the country. 17,
92.
Feb. 28, 1778. Slovenly way of
business in Col. Biddle's (Quartermas»
HISTORICAL INDEX.
445
ter's ?) department ; inoculation of sol-
diers. 17, 104.
Mar. 17, 1778. Treachery of the
inhabitants of the country round camp ;
exemplary punishment needed; urges
advantages of a half-pay establishment
and of stricter discipline. 17, 113.
Apr. 21, 1778. The avarice and
sordid corruption of New England
shown in the neglect to fill up the army ;
efforts of Baron Steuben to improve dis-
cipline ; the half-pay establishment. 17,
141.
May 26, 1778. Mr. St. Clair, a
cadet; rejoicings in Washington's quar-
ters at the news of recognition by
France ; accounts of military operations ;
report of the British preparing to evac-
uate Philadelphia; criminal neglect of
the Clothier- General. 17, 148.
— June 14, 1778. Mr. St. Clair in-
active and shiftless ; in respect to re-
turns sent, and expediency of printed
forms ; plunderers ; request for allow-
ance for assistants and larger allowance
for himself. 17, 166.
— Aug. 8, 1778. Congratulations on
the improved aspect of affairs ; hopes
from Rhode Island ; request for return
blanks ; want of clothes ; bravery of
troops at Monmouth. 17, 198.
< Sept. 24, 1778. The army spread
out in search of forage ; movements of
the enemy ; dissatisfaction of the army
at the measures of Congress; Gen.
Charles Lee, and his misconduct at the
battle of Monmouth ; clothing for the
army. 17, 218.
Oct. 11, 1778. Inquiry into irregu-
larities in the clothing department ; de-
preciation of currency ; opposition of
public and private interests; shoes for
the army. 17, 223.
- Jan. 25, 1779. In regard to Col.
Mellen's application and Col. S.'s own
allowances ; congratulations on Mrs.
Pickering's arrival at Philadelphia. 17,
239.
cammett, Col. Alexander. Feb. 17,
1778. Distresses of the army for want
of provisions ; suggestion that the sol-
diers should be encouraged to eat more
bread and less meat ; unwise action of
Congress in changing Commissary and
Quartermaster- General; public business
hampered by petty jealousies. 33, 177.
[Bi. 1, 205.]
Scammell, Col. Alexander, wounded at
Yorktown, and dies of his wounds, 1781
(S. Hodgdon). 33, 421.
Schaff, William, of Lucerne County,
Pa. Feb. 1, 1787- Oath of allegiance
to the State of Pennsylvania. 57,
110.
Schale, Capt. Olof. May 15, 1797. In-
structions as master of ship Jupiter,
with a cargo to be delivered at Algiers.
37, 156 [copy].
Schenectady, N. Y., letter to Col. P. from
Federalist committee of, occasioned by
P.'s letter to Gov. Sullivan ; expressing
admiration of his character and political
course, 1808 (H. Glen et al ). 28,
329.
School-books recommended by Knox in
his treatise on education. 55, 362.
Schools, plan for establishing, in a new
country. 53, 189.
Schott, James, of Philadelphia. May 16,
1818. Concerning a person calling
himself H. Politika, an impostor, and a
woman who has passed herself off as
Princess Galitzin. 44, 197.
Schott, John Paul, license to, to keep a
public house at Wilkesbarre, Pa. 58,
188.
Schultze, Johann E. C, Prussian Consul
at Baltimore; irregularity of his com-
mission, 1799 (C. G. Pahski), 11, 506 ;
(/. Adams), 518 ; allowed to exercise
office (C. G. Paleski), 11, 608.
Schuyler, Gen. Philip [John], 1733-
1804. June 28, 1782. To K. Morris.
Expenses of building boats ; Mr. Quack-
enbush, the builder, arrested by persons
from whom he purchased boards; Col.
Pickering under a mistake in supposing
that Gen. S. bound himself to furnish
boards ; his credit is involved for other
materials. 40, 21 [copy].
Apr. 21, 1793. To Gen. II. Knox.
Arrangements made at Schenectady
for boats to transport Col. P. and
others, Indian Commissioners. 59, 73
[copy].
Apr. 22, 1793. To Cornelius A.
Van Slyck. Directions for making
bateaux to transport Col. P. and
his associates on their mission to the
Indians. 59, 79 [copy].
446
Schuyler, Gen. Philip [John]
Apr. 22, 1793. To Gen. H. Knox.
Account of contract made with Corne-
lius Van Slyck to provide boats to trans-
port the Indian Commissioners ; arrange-
ments made for them. 59, 81.
May 4, 1793. To Gen. B. Lincoln.
Prices to be paid for boats to transport
Gen. L. and his baggage from Schenec-
tady to Oswego. 59, 145.
and Van Slyck, Cornelius. Apr. 22,
1793. Contract for the supply of boats
and men to transport the Indian Com-
missioners from Schenectady to Niagara,
and for payment for the same. 59, 83.
Schuyler, Fort, distress and danger of
mutiny at, for want of provisions, 1781
(G. Washington). 39, 282-285.
Scioto River, land patents on (R. Gamble).
11, 334.
Scotchler, John, case of, 1798 (/. Davis),
9, 82; 10, 645; (S.Bradford), 9, 83;
11, 494; (J.Adams), 9, 155.
Scotchmen, hatred of Virginia planters for,
55, 82.
Scott, George, certificate of citizenship
(/. M. Yznardi). 7, 111.
Scott, John, servant to Col. P. Feb. 3,
1789. Orders as to articles to be pro-
cured in Philadelphia. 35, 63.
Scott, Sir Walter, on Dr. Channing's Re-
view of his Life of Napoleon. 47, 28,
48, 74, 85.
Scott, Sir William [Lord Stowell], his
decision in regard to the capture of ves-
sels loading in a blockaded port before
the blockade was proclaimed (S. Hig-
ginson), 25, 82, 109 ; his extraordi-
nary doctrine in regard to neutral ves-
sels approaching a blockaded place (S.
Higginson), 11, 609 ; his decision on the
Swedish controversy to be conformed
to by U. S. ships, 1799 (G. Cabot),
12, 127 ; his decision in regard to con-
demnation of a whole cargo containing
a contraband article (R. Johnston 8f
Co.), 13, 226.
Scott, Capt. William, storekeeper to the
Indian Commissioners. Apr. 30, 1793.
Receipts for silver medals, etc., and
stores and supplies for Indian Commis-
sioners. 59, 136, 140.
Oct. 19, 1793. Request for settle-
ment of his account for services to the
Indian Commissioners. 59, 237.
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Scott 8f Seaman, New York. Aug. 5,
1799. Concerning evidence in case of
murder of Capt. Dixon by the crew of a
French privateer. 11, 564.
Sea letters, antiquated, vessel seized on
account of, 1797 (J. Habersham), 7,
435 ; (O. Wolcott), 671.
Seagrove, James, Collector of the port of
St. Mary's, Georgia. Dec. 21, 1796.
In regard to a convention for the recip-
rocal delivering up of runaway slaves
between East Florida and the U. S. ;
convention consented to by the Presi-
dent. 36, 331 [copy].
July 13, 1799. The speech of the
Creek chief Methlogy, on the subject of
the boundary-line, a false one ; Indians
are bound by treaty to assist in the run-
ning ; praise of Col. Hawkins, the U. S.
Indian Agent. 11, 431.
Seagrove, James, charges against him of
favoring the enemies of Spain (C. M. de
Yrujo), 6, 337 ; an officer of the U. S.
(same), 349.
Sears, John, Jr., of Dennis, Mass. July
2, 1798. Patent will be granted Mr. S.
for improvement in salt works. 9, 2.
Sept. 24, 1799. From J. Wagner.
Mr. Kellog's invention for covering
salt- vats from bad weather is no infringe-
ment on Mr. S.'s patent. 12, 110.
Secession of States from the Union, its
expediency and probability (G. Cabot),
27, 53 ; to, 14, 94; (J. Lowell), 14,
88, 89 ; (R. King), 29, 75 ; to, 14, 101;
(T. Lyman), 14, 96 ; (G. Logan), 419;
(G. Morris), 15, 55 ; (S. Higginson),
27, 89 ; (J. Cushing), 28, 261 ; (A. C
Hanson), 29, 37; (J. Murdoch), 69;
(R. Peters), 30, 28; (C Strong),
380.
Secret Congressional sessions ; well if all
business, in its progressive stages, conld
be transacted so ; we should " play the
fool only to our own house " ; treason
in the eyes of the iuquisitive and jealous
citizen, 1806 (R. Peters), 27, 238.
Secret services, account of money ex-
pended for, by Col. P. when Secretary
of State, 38, 168, 171 ; copy of voucher
for money spent by J. McHenry, 169.
Sedgwick, Theodore, of Massachusetts.
1746-1813. July 28, 1785. Has cora-
' menced action on note of John Vau^
sent by P. for collection. 18, 263.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
447
Mar. 18, 1795. Enclosing receipt
of Rev. J. Sergeant for money paid ; re-
minds Col. P. of the affairs of the post-
office at Springfield. 62, 223.
— May 19, 1796. Mr. Sergeant's
business ; unanimity of public senti-
ment in regard to the conduct of the
House of Representatives. 20, 169.
— Oct. 23, 1798. Introducing Mr.
John Whiting ; invention for extracting
cotton-seed oil ; impression in Western
Massachusetts made by the disclosure
of Trench villany less than he expected ;
Jacobins aided by Gen. Marshall's an-
swers to Freeholder; an electioneering
trick, mysterious and almost unpardon-
able. 23, 253.
— Feb. 7, 1799. To A. Hamilton.
Account of an interview with President
Adams on the subject of the military
establishment ; the President's mistaken
ideas. 47, 233 [copy ; Ham. 6, 393].
— Feb. 19, 1799. To A. Hamilton.
The President's nomination of Mr. Mur-
ray to be Minister Plenipotentiary to
treat with France ; the most embarrass-
ing and ruinous measure that could
have been selected by the foulest heart
and ablest head in the world. 47, 235
[copv ; Ham. 6, 396],
— Feb. 25, 1799. To A. Hamilton.
Account of interview of a Committee of
the Senate with the President on Mr.
Murray's nomination ; the nomination
negatived and a commission appointed.
47, 236 [copy; Ham. 6, 399].
— Dec. 22, 1799. Representation
made by H. G. Otis concerning an oli-
garchical faction of which Col. P. was
the head, intended to control the execu-
tive ; Mr. Otis's mischievous declara-
tion concerning a division of votes at the
next election. 25, 317.
— May 7, 1800. To A. Hamilton.
Conversation with Mr. Dexter on Mr.
Adams's qualifications for President;
Mr. D.'s dangerous views ; Gen. Mar-
shall nominated Secretary of War and
declines. 47, 237 [copy].
— Jan. 10, 1801. To A. Hamilton.
The question of Burr or Jefferson for
the Presidency; the characters of both
described ; Burr perhaps less dangerous
thnn Jefferson. 47, 239 [copy ; Ham.
6,511].
Sedgwick, Theodore. July 3, 1784. Send-
ing note of J. Vaughan for collection.
5, 339.
Nov. 6, 1798. Gen. Marshall's
answers to Freeholder to be regretted,
but not an electioneering trick ; Mr. M.
honorable and disinterested ; his opinions
on the alien and sedition laws ; prospects
for elections. 9, 570.
Sedgwick, Theodore, one of the Senate
Committee on President Adams's nom-
ination of a new minister to France,
1799 (G. Cabot). 10, 401.
Sedition Bill passed, 1798 (R. King). 9,
19.
Seely, Bezaleel, and others, of Che-
mung, N. Y. Sept. 28, 1790. Alarm of
the people of Chemung at the prospect
of a large number of Indians passing
through to the treaty at Tioga; beg-
ging Col. P. to send on provisions to
supply them before they come, that they
may not be tempted to kill cattle and
steal property. 61, 30.
Seely, Bezaleel and others. Oct. 5, 1790.
Col. P. will send on provisions for the
Indians as soon as he arrives at Tioga ;
should any accident delay him, he begs
Mr. Seely and the other gentlemen to
procure and send the necessary provi-
sions, and he will see them recompensed.
61, 30.
Segone, M., a Frenchman. No date
[177-?]. Application to Congress [in
very imperfect English, " it being only
a month that I speak their tongue,"] for
a commission or some post, " in wich
1 '11 be able to shew you my knowledge,
if I have some." 39, 184 [copy].
Sempejo, Joaquin Ferreira, inquiry con-
cerning (W. Smith). 7, 221.
Senate, President of the. Jan. 24, 1799.
Errors and alterations to be noted in Col.
P.'s report on relations with France.
10, 276.
Dec. 9, 1799. Submitting returns
of registered and impressed seamen.
12, 448.
Senate, a Committee of, appointed to en-
deavor to make President Adams's
nomination of a new Minister to France
less mischievous, 1799 (G. Cabot), 10,
402 ; its constitutional right to judge and
decide upon the measures of the Presi-
dent as well as on the bills sent up by
448
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Senate, a Committee of
the House (G.Cabot), 25,185; to, 12, 47;
considerations on the powers of, 48, 125.
Seneca Indians. Sept. 4, 1790. Letter
expressing the anger of the government
of Pennsylvania and the Great Chief,
Gen. Washington, at the murder of the
Seneca Indians at Pine Creek, and sum-
moning the relations of the deceased
and the chiefs of the nation to meet Col.
P. at Tioga, that restitution may be
made. 61, 12. [Bi. 2, 456.]
Oct. 30, 1790. Notice that Capt.
Ross has been sent to Painted Post with
provisions to supply the Indians on their
journey to Tioga, and requesting that
they come faster. 61, 56.
Mar. 10, 1791. Message of the
Secretary .of War to the chief men of
the Senecas, requesting them to accom-
pany and assist Col. Procter in his mis-
sion to the Miami and Wabash Indians.
60, 33 [copy].
Seneca Indians, negotiations of R. Morris
with (/. Smith), 6, 383 ; success of at-
tempts at civilization of, by the Society
of Friends (T. Stewardson), 31, 170 ;
attempts to entice them to sell their
lands (T. Stewardson), 170, 255 ; con-
veyances of land by (T. Stewardson),
15, 135 ; their conveyances of land to
E. Allen's children (/. B. Mowar), 15,
162 ; (/. Brooks), 165 ; (A. Bradford),
31, 257 ; their appeal to the govern-
ment of Pennsylvania for redress for a
murder, 61, 1 ; mission of Col. P. to (/.
Pickering), 35, 97, 104 ; (S. Hodgdon),
102 ; (j\T. P. Sargeant), 106 ; private in-
structions to Col. P. (G. Washington),
61, 6 ; formal appointment and instruc-
tions, 10 ; journal of journey to Tioga,
42 ; small vocabulary of Seneca words,
41; proceedings at the treaty, 55-100;
delay in their arrival caused by Horatio
Jones and William Ewing, 111 ; certifi-
cate of the success of the treaty given
to the chiefs, 106 ; approbation by the
President and Secretary of War of Col.
P.'s proceedings (G.Washington), 115,
117 ; account of expenses of mission,
121-157.
Senf, Col. John Christian, question of ob-
taining his opinion on fortifications at
Shute's Folly, S. C. {H. W. Be Saus-
sure). 8, 558.
Sergeant, Rev. John, missionary to the
Stockbridge Indians, 1747-1824. [Oct.
1, 1792 ?] To Gen. I. Chapin. Request
to inquire of Col. Pickering concerning
a letter from the companions of Capt.
Hendrick, on his western journey, hi
regard to their pay. 62, 63.
Jan. 15, 1793. Divisions among
the Stockbridge Indians are in a fair way
to be reconciled; flourishing condition
of the school for the Tuscaroras and
Stockbridge tribe ; has it in contempla-
tion to set up a spinning school for the
women ; suggestion that a saw-mill
should be built for the Indians. 62,
65.
Dec. 12, 1794. With speech of
Capt. Hendrick Aupaumut ; request for
payment for pork bought of Stockbridge
Indians. 62, 125.
Jan. 3, 1795. To David Fowler, a
Stockbridge Indian. Request to obtain
from Col. Burr, at Philadelphia, the
papers containing evidence as to the
claim of the Stockbridge Indians to land
in New York. 62, 198.
Jan. 3, 1795. Anxiety of Stock-
bridge Indians as to a league among the
whites to obtain confirmation of their
land leases from the State of New York ;
Mr. S. has no opinion of the friendship
of the State government for Indians, and
has recommended them to the general
government for protection ; injury done
them by land-jobbers in regard to a
valuable piece of land given them by the
Oneidas ; request for Col. P.'s assistance
in obtaining evidence from Col. Burr;
suggestions for the interest of the In-
dians ; Mr. Kirkland ; observations on
Indian education ; method of drawing
money for the Indians. 62, 199.
Feb. 23, 1795. Method of sending
money due Mr. S. from Col. P. ; anxiety
for a law prohibiting the sale of liquor to
Indians ; petition of Stockbridge Indians
for such a law ; hopes of payment of
money due the Stockbridge tribe. 62,
214.
Mar. 22, 1795. Money received
from Mr. Sedgwick ; more wanted for
mills for Stockbridge Indians. 62,
225.
Apr. 26, 1795. In regard to a
pamphlet giving an account of the claim
HISTORICAL INDEX.
449
of the Nimharn tribe to lands in New
York ; Mr. S. understands a treaty is to
be held with Western Indians, and that
New York has appointed new Commis-
sioners to purchase the Oneida lauds;
danger of the Indians being cheated by
Peter Smith and other designing tools.
62, 226.
— Oct. 20, 1795. Money required for
the Stockbridge Indians ; request for
Col. P.'s opinion on the recent unlawful
purchases of Indian lands by the State
of New York. 62, 233.
— Feb. 22, 1796. An Indian named
John Konkapot setting out from New
Stockbridge for Philadelphia with a peti-
j tion ; no money to be entrusted to him ;
I money for the annuity to Stockbridge
j Indians very much wanted. 62, 237.
— Aug. 22, 1796. Mr. S. has suffered
\ much in character and credit from the
non-payment of the annuity to the Stock-
bridge Indians ; begs for assistance and
information as to obtaining the money.
!62, 243.
— Sept. 3, 1796. Requesting assist-
ance in obtaining money for Indian
; annuities, and information as to Indian
affairs, and the prospect of a mill for
; the Stockbridge Indians. 62, 249.
— Sept. 24, 1796. Receipt of money
j for Stockbridge annuities ; gratitude to
I Col. P. for assistance ; protest against
annuities being paid in clothing ; pro-
priety of a small remuneration to Mr.
S. for trouble and expense ; request for
j answer concerning grist mills. 62,
'252.
— Feb. 20, 1815. In behalf of the
claim of the Stockbridge Indians to land
near the Wabash Paver ; Capt. Hendrick
j Aupaumut has been away for five years
endeavoring to secure it to them ; re-
quest for Col. P.'s influence and assist-
jance in supporting their claim. 30,
3S4.
trgeant, Hey. John. Jan. 9,1795. Apol-
logy for forgetting to pay money due
Mr. S., and request to draw for the
.amount. 62, 201.
ergeant, John, M. C, of Philadelphia,
N779-1852. Mar. 20, 1828. Will take
I an early opportunity of examining into
I Gen. Hazen's claim, as requested by
Col. P. 32, 343.
Apr. 16, 1828. Will give his best
consideration to the subject of Col. P.'s
letter ; has entire confidence in Col. P.'s
facts, though they may differ in opinion ;
has always taken satisfaction in ascribing
the achievements of the men of the
Revolution to that gigantic strength
conferred by integrity of purpose in a
good cause. 32, 364.
Sergeant, John. Mar. 13, 1828. Enclos-
ing a statement, made by D. A. White,
of the claim of Gen. Moses Hazen. 16,
252.
Apr. 9, 1828. Thanks for Mr. S.'s
expressions of willingness to examine
the claim of Gen. Hazen ; expressions of
esteem ; reasons for differing from Mr.
S.'s publicly expressed opinion of the
military and civic talents of Washington.
16, 264.
Sergeant, John, M. C, his remarks on
Washington, in the House. 47, 11 .
Serrill, Isaac, of Philadelphia. Mar.
21, 1781. Receipt for payment for, and
warranty of, a horse. 56, 235.
Serrurier, Gen., said to be in the U. S.,
1799 (W. Willis), 9, 547; report an
unfounded one (/. Adams), 11, 525.
Servants, number of, requisite for officers
in Quartermaster-General department,
1782 (G. Washington). 34, 23.
Servile insurrection, probability of, in case
of a French invasion, 1798 (/. Adams).
8, 600.
Servius Sulpitius. See Fendall, Philip
Ricord.
Seton, William, merchant, of New York,
1746-1798. Feb. 24, 1798. Dissatis-
faction of the government with
Felichi, U. S. Consul at Leghorn ; a
successor to be appointed. 8, 156.
Seton, Maitland, & Co., of New York, claim
on Portugal for losses at Fayal (W.
Smith). 10, 551.
Seusemann, Gottlob, a Moravian mis-
sionary, his account of a conversation
with Joseph Brant respecting Gov.
Simcoe. 59, 257.
Ceven Nations of Canada, account of (L.
Vincent), 18, 23 ; proposals for com-
munication with (J. Wheelock), 25 ;
message sent by them to the people of
New York in regard to a treaty, 62, 35 ;
answer to messengers from Western
Indians, desiring a council, 38.
57
450
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Sever, William, of Massachusetts. Jan.
27, 1776. Request for Col. P.'s opinion
in regard to the Act concerning captures
of vessels ; a Committee of the Legis-
lature of Massachusetts Bay is appointed
to examine the Act to encourage the
fitting out of armed vessels; as the
Committee presume this matter has
engaged Col. P.'s attention, it is their
wish, that he would communicate his-
sentiments thereon. 5, 34.
Sever, William. Jan. 31, 1776. Answer
to Mr. S.'s letter of Jan. 27; Col. P.
refers Mr. S. to Mr. N. Cushing for
amendments and additions to the Act ;
the principal point is to make it conform
to the regulations made by the Continen-
tal Congress; comparison of the two.
5, 31.
Sevier, John, Governor of Tennessee, 1745-
1815. Oct. 16, 1797. Concerning rati-
fication of amendment to the Constitu-
tion, respecting the suability of States.
7, 312.
May 25, 1798. President Adams
has received Gov. Sevier's letter, and
was gratified with the sentiments ex-
pressed therein ; account of the instruc-
tions to the Envoys to France; sends
them with copies of despatches. 8,
471.
Dec. 6, 1799. Notification of for-
warding of Acts of Congress. 12, 435.
Sevier, John, " never celebrated for any-
thing to my knowledge, except the mur-
der of Indians," 1798 (G. Washington).
23, 134.
Sewall, Jonathan Mitchell, of Ports-
mouth, N. H., 1748-1808. 1796.
Yerses on the answer of President
Washington to the request of the House
of Representatives for the treaty papers
[newspaper slip]. 20, 161-J-.
Sewall, Samuel, M. C. from Massachusetts,
1757-1814. Sept. 25, 1797. Inquiry
into the responsibility of Thomas Lewis
and Henry Gallison as sureties on the
bond of Jacob Lewis, U. S. Consul at
the Isle of France. 7, 228.
■ ■ Dec. 27, 1797, Jan. 13, 1798. In-
formation respecting depredations on
commerce by belligerent powers. 7,
582 ; 8, 56.
Dec. 28, 1797- If the facts con-
tained in the Consular letters received
by Col. P. concerning the outrageous
depredations on our commerce should
be published, it would be well to sup-
press the names of the writers, for fear
of excitiug the resentment of foreigu
governments against them. 7, 652.
Seymour, Thomas, of Rhode Island.
Apr. 1, 1797. In regard to two negroes
arrested in Providence on suspicion of
being runaways ; their pass is signed iu
Col, P.'s name. 21, 77.
Shaeffer, John, a forger and swindler (H.
Osborne), 8, 583 ; (Col. I). Eenley), 9,
507.
Shallcross, John, of Philadelphia, en-
trusted with despatches for England
(/. Sands), 8, 55 ; letter of introduc-
tion (C. Gore), 66.
Shallcross, Thomas. Sept. 12, 1799. U. S.
laws forbid the exportation of the mus-
kets, sabres, and lead, which Mr. S. was
commissioned to procure for St. Do-
mingo. 12, 51.
Shapley, Reuben. June 3, 1799. In re-
gard to the capture of Mr. S.'s ship
Blossom. 11, 211.
Shauquethquent, Joseph, and Mtoh-
kin, Jehoiakim, Stockbridge Indians.
Jan. 16, 1793. Account of money ex-
pended for the Stockbridge tribe. 62,
66.
Shaw, Dr. John. Dec. 21, 1798. Instruc-
tions as surgeon to the Algerine fleet.
10,110.
Shaw, Major Samuel, of Boston, 1754-
1794. Oct. 17, 1778. With money for
pay of Preston. 56, 173.
Shawanese Indians, their thefts of horses,
1797 {W.Sargent), 6, 374; reported
project of British Indian agent to as-
semble them, 1799 (R. Liston), 10,
648.
Shavs's rebellion in Massachusetts, 1786
(N. P. Sargeant), 19, 72; (N. Web-
ster), 74, 78 ; (J. Pickering), 85, 97;
(B. Rush), 121; (T. Hosmer), 57,
123; (J. Sprague), 136; (W. H.
Smith), 217.
Sheafe, James, of New Hampshire, 1755-
1829. May 8, 1800. Mr. S.'s memor-
andum to be filed in the Secretary of
State's office ; but the claim should be
presented in due form to Commissioners
on 6th article of British treaty when the
new board is formed. 13, 488.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
451
Sheep, on the necessity of changing ground
for (R. Peters), 29, 133 ; Barbary or
Tunis sheep as compared with merinos
(R. Peters), 171, 344, 348, 354; 30,
24, 23.
Shelby, Isaac, Governor of Kentucky,
1750-1826. Oct. 16, 1797. Concern-
ing the ratification by Kentucky of
amendment of the Constitution relating
to suability of States. 7, 311.
>hepherd, Capt. Abraham, of Shepherds-
town, Va. Feb. 22, 1810. In regard
to Capt. S.'s claim for commutation of
half-pay. 29, 277.
— Mar. 30, 1310. In regard to Capt.
S.'s prospect of obtaining claim for half-
pay ; view of the character and meas-
ures of the administration in relation to
Great Britain and Prance. 14, 291.
May 3, 1310. In regard to a letter
from Col. P. to Capt. S., passages of
which were surreptitiously copied, al-
tered, and published in the Richmond
Examiner; Capt. S.'s conjecture as to
the guilty person. 29, 329. [See letter
from Col. P. to E. Carrington, 14,
294.]
i- — Oct. 4, 1812. Pederal convention
in West Virginia ; its motto, Union,
peace, commerce, and no foreign alli-
ance ; Rufus King and William R. Da-
vie for President and Vice-President ;
reproach against Virginia of wishing to
monopolize the Presidency, an unjust
one. 30, 56.
- — July 5, 1813. Capt. S. knows no
such person as Levin Proctor ; no doubt
he is the same person, a dismissed navy
agent, who published part of Col. P.'s
letter to Capt. S. in the Richmond
Enquirer ; a trap to draw Col. P. into a
correspondence ; rejoices that people
are being made to see their true situ-
ation. 30, 131.
— Feb. 20, 1814. Gen. Worthington's
account of Mr. Madison's intention to
send Mr. Bayard to England on a peace
mission in 1812, and of his being dis-
suaded from it by the threats of Henry
Clay and others. 30, 227.
— Mar. 9, 1814. In regard to Gen.
Worthington's account of Mr. Madison
and the war-party; Gen. W. said a
set of hot-headed fools had got round
the President and prevented the peace
mission; Capt. S. knows Gen. W. de-
spises Clay and thinks him a bad man.
30, 240.
Shepherd, Capt. Abraham. Eeb. 28, 1809.
Acknowledgement of receipt of resolu-
tions against the embargo by citizens of
Jefferson County [Va. ?] ; remon-
strances all in vain ; protest of the legis-
lature of Massachusetts ; the people
must be convinced of the characters of
their chief rulers, and that no confidence
can be reposed in them. 14, 233.
Eeb. 12, Mar. 5, 1814. Inquiry
concerning information given by Gen.
Worthington of Mr. Madison's being
threatened into declaring war by Clay,
Grundy, and others. 15, 19, 24.
— - Mar. 15, 1814. Col. P.'s satisfac-
tion in finding a man who has courage
enough to allow his name to be used for
the establishment of truth ; Gen. Worth-
ington's narrative ; low price of govern-
ment loan ; only a forlorn hope of effect-
ing a new one. 15, 27.
Shepherd, John, of Wyoming. Nov. 9,
1788. Deposition concerning treason-
able proceedings of John Franklin, John
McKinstry, and Zerah Beach, at Tioga.
58, 147.
Sheriff, question of the duty of, to attempt
to quell a riot when it is plainly impos-
sible (E. Bowman). 57, 340.
Sherman, Roger, of Connecticut, 1721-
1793. July 23, 1787. Recommenda-
tion of Mr. William Battle, who has a
settler's right in the township of Plym-
outh in Wyoming, to be exhibited to
the Commissioners. 57,238.
Sherman, Roger. Aug. 6, 1780. Col.
P.'s embarrassment in accepting the
post of Quartermaster-General. 5, 180.
[Bi. 1, 252.]
Shippensburg, Pa., address of, to President
Adams, 1798 (/. Shippenetal.). 8, 474.
Shirts, urgent want of, in the army and
hospitals, 1778 (R. Peters), 17, 163;
loss of sick and wounded for waut of,
163.
Shober, Rev. Gottlieb, of Salem, N. C,
1756-1838. May 28, 1799. Assess-
ments on Col. P.'s North Carolina lands.
11, 160.
June 29, 1799. Taxes excessively
high, and the expense of lands a heavy
burden. 11, 341.
452
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Shober, Rev. Gottlieb {continued).
Dec. 13, 1800. Col. P. much sur-
prised at Mr. S.'s information that the
land for which he paid Mr. S. five
thousand dollars had been sold for one
hundred dollars taxes ; is obliged to
Mr. S. for buying it in, and requests
him to take a deed from the sheriff and
reconvey it to Col. P. ; it was Mr. S.'s
own proposition to pay the taxes and
draw on Col. P. for the money; Col. P.
desires to sell all his North Carolina
lands. 13, 568.
Nov. 2, 1814. Concerning North
Carolina lands ; strong evidence that the
lands sold by Mr. S. to Col. P. were
worthless ; large amount of money paid
by Col. P. in taxes ; if Mr. S. wishes to
maintain the integrity of his character as
a preacher of the Gospel he will make
some restitution ; Col. P. not anxious
for a lawsuit, but willing to refer the
matter to Mr. Peter Browne. 15, 59.
Shober, Rev. Gottlieb, suspicious land
transactions iu North Carolina (G.
Haga), 14, 17 ; (P. Browne), 15, 60.
Shoes, plan for supplying them to the
Continental army, 1777 (E. Boudtnot),
17, 37; (Board or War), 33, 228,
230, 234, 251 ; soldiers', average weight
17 oz., though reckoned 16 (S. Hodg-
don), 41, 310; receipts for, 1780, 1781,
56, 216, 261.
Short, William, U. S. Minister in Spain,
1759-1S49. Aug. 31, 1795. Questions
to be settled between the U. S. and
Spain, especially with regard to the
Mississippi country. 35, 222 [copy].
June 2, 1798. Acknowledgment
of Mr. S.'s claim on the U.S.; but as
Mr. E. Randolph claims a credit for the
sum as applied to Mr. S.'s use, the
Secretary of the Treasury desires to
suspend the payment until Mr. R.'s
affair is settled. 8, 513.
Short, William, his claim against the U. S.
(T. Jefferson). 10, 414.
His nomination as Minister to
Russia, Feb. 24, 1809 (T. Jefferson).
54, 187.
Sliute's Polly, S. C, fortifications at, 1798
{II. W. de Saussure). 8, 558.
Siberian wheat (J. Pickering), 17, 275,
283, 291, 301 ; 18, 92 ; to, 5, 209 ; (P.
Wing ate), 18, 186.
Sieyes, Abbe, importance of his entry into
the Directory, 1799 (O. Ellsworth), 12,
66 ; a man of all lengths, 66.
Signals, international, for marine service
(R. Liston), 9, 65, 111 ; (B. Stodderl),
84.
Sill, Shadrach, of Loonenburg [now
Athens], N. Y. Feb. 1, 1789. In re-
gard to Col. P.'s great-coat and watch
stolen from Wilkesbarre by Asa Stark-
weather. 58, 166.
Sill, Shadrach. June 18, 1788. Account
of the arrest of Asa Starkweather, and
request to find Col. P.'s great-coat and
watch, stolen by Starkweather. 58, 42.
Silliman, Dr. Benjamin, letter of recom-
mendation of, 1805 (R. Liston). 14,
122.
Silloway, Samuel, of Haverhill, Mass.
Mar. 27, 1812. Certificate that he heard
Mr. Francis Eaton of Haverhill say that
what the man calling himself Nathaniel
Emery said in his certificate was true, as
against Col. P., and that he had no bet-
ter opinion of Col. P. than to think he
would be concerned in such a plot. 44,
20, 27.
Silsbee, Nathaniel, M. C. from Massa-
chusetts, 1773-1850. Jan. 14, 1829.
Acknowledging letters ; good humor pre-
vailing in Congress. 32, 414.
Sim, Dr. Thomas. Dec. 15, 1814. Re-
peats Gen. H. Lee's account, given to
Dr. S., of his conversation with Presi-
dent Adams in 1800, when, on caution-
ing Mr. A. against Jefferson, who was
using all his influence to supplant him,
Mr. Adams replied, with displeasure, that
Jefferson had no higher ambition than to
be his lieutenant ; Gen. Lee attributed
the loss of the election more to Mr. A.
himself than to the lukewarmness of
Federalists. 30, 331.
Simcoe, Col. John Graves, British Lieu-
tenant-Governor of Upper Canada, 1752-
1806. May 17, 1793. Invitation to
Col. P. and his associates, Indian Com-
missioners, to reside with Governor S.
as long as they remain at Niagara. 59,
155. [Lowrie & Clarke, American
State Papers. 4, 243.]
June, 1793. To Cols. John Butler
and Alexander McKee, Deputy Superin-
tendents of Indian Affairs. Earnestly
recommending every exertion to be made
HISTORICAL INDEX.
453
for the personal safety of the U. S. Com-
missioners at the treaty at Sandusky ;.
greater efforts to be made than for Col.
S.'s own security, were he present. 60,
189 [copy].
— June 7, 1793. To the Commis-
sioners for making peace with hostile
Indians. Gov. S. would be happy to con-
tribute as far as possible to the object
the Commissioners have in view, and will
desire Capt. Buubury and Lieut. Givens
to accompany them to Sandusky. 60,
148 [copy].
— Sept. 15, 1793. To Gen. B. Lin-
coln. Gen. L.'s letter of acknowledg-
ment for attentions is received; would
have been happy had the wind allowed
of seeing Gen. L. again before he left
Canada ; surprise and regret at the fail-
ure of the Indian mission, and wishes
for the termination of the war ; Gen.
L.'s present of wine and candles re-
ceived; Gov. S. had already received
his annual supply, so transferred it to
some gentlemen who will not forget to
drink the health of the Commissioners
round their winter fire. 59, 247 [copy].
Simcoe, Gov. John Graves, garden seeds
for (/. Arbuckle), 6, 143, 144; his
disgust at the defeat of the North-
western Indians by Wayne (B. Ran-
dolph), 20, 1 ; his objections to the
Western Indians being supplied with
food by the U. S. at the treaty, 1793
(W. Hull), 59, 47 ; his attempts to
prevent peace being made by Indians
with the U. S., 1793 (J. Heckewel-
der), 184; his attempt to entice
Peirce Duffy from the U. S. service,
191 ; his regret at the failure of
the peace mission, and interference to
stop Indian expeditions against the U.
S. (C. Storer), 229 ; advice to Indians
to make peace with the U. S., but not to
give up any of their lands, 257; this
denied by Gov. S., 60, 149 ; insists on
entertaining Commissioners at his house,
60, 146; allows British officers to ac-
company Commissioners to Sandusky,
59, 168; 60, 148; refuses to allow
Commissioners to go to Detroit, 149 ;
misrepresents the results of Wayne's
victory in 1794 to the Indians, 201;
negotiations with Great Britain in re-
gard to his measures (J. Jay), 62, 93.
Simmons, James, of Philadelphia. Dec. 1,
1797. Respecting defects in Mr. S.'s
building, occupied by State Department.
7, 495.
Simond, Louis, remarks on his Travels in
Switzerland, 52, 64 ; account of him,
55, 270.
Simons, James, Collector of Charleston,
S. C. Mar. 30, 1799. In regard to
bonds for private armed vessels. 10,
524.
Aug. 8, 1799. Passports for cer-
tain Prench persons in Charleston. 11,
581.
Aug. 20, 1799. Passport to be
delivered to M. Maureau, if of satis-
factory character. 11, 638.
Simonet, Capt., a Prench officer, letter of
recommendation (J. Stoddard). 17,
228.
Simpson, George, Cashier of U. S. Bank.
Jan. 13, 1817. To S. Hodgdon. On
Mr. S.'s claim under contract with Mr.
Gallatin, when Secretary of the Treasury,
of -| of one per cent for receiving sub-
scriptions to the loan of 16 millions.
44, 178.
Simpson, George, Cashier of Bank of U. S.
Oct. 11, 1797. WTith warrant of the
Secretary of the Treasury for money for
salaries in State Department. 7, 293.
Sept. 13, 1798. Receipt of bills, 9,
321 ; bills for collection, 324.
Oct. 4, 1798. Draft of J. Sullivan.
9, 420.
Peb. 26, 1799. J. Wagner and
H. Kimball, clerks in State Department,
are subscribers to the public loan; the
arrangement agreed on by Col. P. and
the Secretary of the Treasury for a
special public service. 10, 415.
Mar. 28, 1799. Request to deliver
certificates of shares in the 8 per cent
public loan. 10, 518.
Simpson, James, U. S. Consul at Morocco.
Jan. 20, 1794. Porwarding letters from
Algiers. 19, 308.
Simpson, James. Apr. 20, 1797. Col. P.
has lodged a fund in Europe for consular
presents at Morocco ; in regard to a
house for the Consul ; sends Mr. Simp-
son's consular commission. 37, 124.
Nov. 2, 1797. Conduct of Mr.
Pintard, U. S. Consul at Madeira, and
presents for Muley Soliman. 7, 426.
454
THE PICKEEING PAPERS.
Simpson, James
Dec. 29, 1797. Affairs in Morocco.
7, 663J.
Nov. 10, 1798. Mr. S.'s friendly
reception at Morocco; his salary. 9,
623.
Sims, Joseph, of Philadelphia. Aug. 22,
1798. In regard to bill; no want of
punctuality can be attributed to Col. P.
for not paying a bill which never was
presented. 9, 213.
Sinclair, Capt. Henry, of British letter of
marque Swinger, request for opinion on
his case (C. Lee). 7, 570.
Sinclair, John. Sept. 19, 1795. In refer-
ence to Mr. S.'s claim against the Prench
Republic for flour. 35, 267.
Sinclair, John, his claim on the Prench
government (P. A. Adef). 35, 260.
Sitgreaves, John, U. S. District Judge in
North Carolina, 1740-1802. Aug. 1,
1797. In regard to enlistments of
American citizens for hostile service.
7,3.
Sept. 6, 1797. Concerning copies
of U. S. laws sent and to be sent to
Judge S. 7, 162.
Sitgreaves, Samuel, of Pennsylvania,
1764-1824. Mar. 4, 1792. Recom-
mending James Pettigrew for Postmaster
at Easton, Pa. 19, 254.
Dec. 8, 1799. Will attend imme-
diately to the subjects connected with
the commission under the British treaty,
if necessary ; otherwise Mr. S. would be
glad to delay it a few days. 25, 309.
Jan. 7, 1800. Mr. S. is setting out
for Easton, Pa., to make arrangements
for his voyage to Europe ; Mr. Mac-
donald is unwilling to go, until recalled
by his government ; inquiry concerning
a vessel. 26, 3.
. Mar. 18, 23, 1800. Mr. S.'s ar-
rival in London and very cordial recep-
tion by Mr. King ; nothing yet done in
regard to the business of the 6th article
of the treaty. 26,53.
Sept. 6, 1808. To G. Duvall,
Comptroller of the Treasury. Mr. S.
has the honor to represent, in answer to
Mr. D.'s letter, that he is not aware
that he has any account to settle with
the U. S., except that the U. S. is still
indebted to him for part of his salary as
Commissioner under the 6th article of
the British treaty ; account of the terms
of Mr. S.'s agreement to go to London
on the business, and the letter received
from Mr. Madison on his return, threat-
ening a deduction from his salary, and
requesting an account of his expenses ;
Mr. S. does not recollect that he an-
swered the letter, but he does recollect
his indignation at the littleness of spirit
displayed; as Mr. S. received an ap-
pointment by a convention of the two
governments, he holds himself entitled
to receive the salary. 32, 400 [copy].
Apr. 18, 1816. Disgust with poli-
tics, and despair ; has lost all confidence
in men, and has little curiosity as to
events ; but would be glad to have Col.
P., one of the few men left who are
governed by principle, read him the
riddle of the late election in Connecticut ;
knew that O. Wolcott had descended
from his high eminence, but did not ex-
pect Connecticut would reward him for
it. 44, 151.
Sitgreaves, Samuel. Sept. 9, 1789. Re-
questing information as to proceedings
On a foreign attachment. 58, 192.
Aug. 10, 1798. Mr. S.'s appoint-
ment as Commissioner on the 6th article
of treaty with Great Britain. 9, 178.
— — Sept. 19, 1798. Mr. S.'s letter in
regard to the vacancy in the Supreme
Court, caused by the death of Judge
Wilson, has been forwarded to President
Adams. 9, 348.
- — Oct. 24, 1798. Mr. Gore's opinion
on the competency of the Board of Com-
missioners on the 7th article of the
British treaty, to decide questions of
jurisdiction; Mr. King entertained
doubts whether the Commissioners of
one nation could secede ; Lord Grenville,
who framed the treaty, of a different
opinion ; to Col. P. it seems the more
expedient way of arresting the proceed-
ings. 37, 361 [copy].
Mar. 29, 1799. Request to accom-
pany the U. S. Marshal as deputy for
the District Attorney to the scene of
insurrection in Northampton County,
Pa. 10, 520.
Apr. 1, 1799. Instructions for pro-
ceedings with insurrectionists in North-
ampton County, Pa. 10, 544.
Dec. 10, 1799. In regard to Mr.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
455
j S.'s report on the questions at issue in
; the Board of Commissioners on the 6th
j article of the British treaty. 12, 451.
' Jan. 28, 1S00. Concerning Mr.
3 S.'s passage to England. 13, 133.
Eeb. 8, 1800. Bills of exchange
. to be delivered to Mr. S. 13, 163.
Eeb. 12, 14, 1800. Enclosing let-
I ters to be forwarded. 13, 177, 192.
Sitgreaves, Samuel, notes of his speech
) in regard to repeal of the Wyoming Con-
firming Law, 1790, 58, 209 ; his quali-
fications for Commissioner on 6th article
] of British treaty; his readiness, spirit,
and fortitude (/. Adams), 11, 562; his
report on the claims and points at issue,
under the 6th article of British treaty
1 (R. King), 12, 150, 526 ; continued as
Commissioner and sent to London (/.
t Pickering, Jr.), 13, 18 ; arrangements
; for his passage (/. Sands), 13, 132.
Sitgreaves, Samuel, and others, a Committee
of the House on Gov. Blount's impeach-
ment. July 26, 1797. Mr. Liston's
account of overtures made to him for a
British expedition against the Spanish
j possessions in Elorida. 6, 467-
Sitgreaves, Samuel, Jr. Jan. 10, 1828.
Asking for information from Col. P. in
! regard to the accounts of his father S.
. Sitgreaves as Commissioner under the
6th article of the British treaty. 32,
319.
Nov. 1, 1828. Thanks for Col P.'s
letter, which has materially advanced Mr.
! S.'s business ; begs for farther informa-
tion and encloses a copy of a letter from
I S. Sitgreaves to the Comptroller of the
Treasury. 32, 400.
^Sitgreaves, Samuel, Jr. Jan. 15, 1828.
In reference to accounts of Mr. S. Sit-
| greaves, as Commissioner under the
i 6th article of the British treaty ; account
, of Mr. S.'s appointment ; he was entitled
. to his salary until the Commission was
dissolved. 16, 233.
Nov. 10, 1828. Commissioner
Sitgreaves's accounts ; great expenses
attending a residence in London; Com-
missioner Sitgreaves's expenses ought
to be allowed. 16, 283.
,Six Nations, Col. P. sent on mission to,
1791 (/. Pickering), 35, 114; instruc-
tions to Col. P. for his mission to (H.
Knox), 60, 1; 61,172; speeches of
Cornplanter and other Seneca chiefs to
the President, and his replies, 60, 8-30 ;
Col. Procter's instructions for his mis-
sion to the Miami and Wabash Indians,
32 ; request to Senecas to accompany
Col. Procter (H. Knox), 38; Corn-
planter's complaint to the President of
the murder and robbery of his people,
46; answer of the Secretary of War,
48 ; the Six Nations to be deterred from
joining the combination of Western
Indians (H. Knox), 50 ; 61, 172 ; Col.
Pickering's first message to, 1791, 60,
56 ; means of distributing invitation to
treaty among, 58, 59 ; label on belt given
to, 60 ; Col. P.'s letter to New Arrow and
Cornplanter ; letters from chiefs giving
their reasons for not accompanying Col.
Procter among the Western Indians, 63 ;
Col. Pickering's second message, warn-
ing the chiefs against false reports con-
cerning them and the U. S. ; journal of
the Council and treaty held at Newtown
Point, June, 1791, 69-112 ; their unwil-
lingness to fight either for or against the
U. S., 113 ; observations on matters
concerning the treaty with, 115 ; label
on belt given by, to Col. P. at close of
treaty, 119 ; Good Peter's narrative of
transactions respecting lands belonging
to, 121 ; estimate of expense of intro-
ducing civilized arts among, 135 ; ac-
count of Col. P.'s expenses on the mis-
sion to, at Canandaigua, Sept., 1794,
198, 243-251 ; letters to the Secretary
of War, concerning the mission, 201 ;
their fear of the British, 207; their
delays, trifling, and drunkenness, 207 ;
treaty with them concluded, Nov. 11,
1794, 207 ; description of land ceded by
them in said treaty, 208 ; memorandum
of land purchases made of them by Gov.
Clinton, of New York, 61, 158; Col.
P.'s journal of treaty at Painted Post,
1791, 180, 181 ; report of their willing-
ness to join the U. S. against the
Wester:\ Indians, if they could be pro-
tected in their turn (H. Knox), 61, 191 ;
plan of a convention of, disapproved by
Gov. Clinton (G. Clinton), 212 ; speech
of Young King to Col. Procter, 220 ;
letter from Cornplanter and other Sen-
ecas, urging them to join forces with
Gen. St. Clair, 244 ; estimate of money
needed for mission to, 281; invoice of
456
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Six Nations (continued).
goods prepared for (C. Biddle), 283 ;
accounts of expenses of mission, 291—
301 ; resolution of the Senate to appro-
priate an annual sum for their instruction
in agriculture, etc., Mar. 26, 1792, 62,
13 ; sketch of a plan for the introduction
among them of the most useful arts, 17 ;
estimate of the expense, 20 ; memoran-
dum of conversation with chiefs on their
visit to Philadelphia, March, 1792, 24;
conversation with the chiefs on the
Phelps land purchase (/. Chapin), 27;
speech made them by Col. P. and message
given them to carry to the Western In-
dians, 28| ; hostile intentions reported by
Cornplanter ( Adlum), 87; memo-
randa and notes for negotiations with,
at Canandaigua, Oct., 1794, 95 ; invoices
of goods purchased for, 1794, 126-145 ;
account of numbers of different tribes of,
present at Canandaigua treaty and at
home, 146-156, 190; list of goods
divided among them, 171 ; journal of
journey to Canandaigua to treat with,
175; expenses of journey, 185, 186 ; list
of goods for, 186-189 ; Col. P.'s reasons
for relinquishing the right of the U. S.
to land ceded by (H. Knox), 192 ; copy
of treaty with, Jan. 21, 1795, 62, 209^;
plan of the Society of Friends for teach-
ing them civilized arts (/. Parish),
235 ; (/. Chapin), 236 ; Col. P.'s speech
on the subject, 235 ; estimate of num-
bers of, in the U. S. (/. McHenry),
250.
Skinner, Abraham, Commissary of Pris-
oners. May 23, 1780. Proposed ex-
change of Lieut. Blewer for Dr. Home
of the British army. 18, 19.
Skinner, John Stuart, of Baltimore.
Jan. 1 3, 1 820. Mr. S. begs to be allowed
to print Col. P.'s letter of Jan. 4, with
his name attached, in the American
Parmer. 31, 293.
Sept. 7, 1821. Regret at not seeing
Col. P. on Mr. S.'s recent visit to Mas-
sachusetts; observations on cattle and
sheep in New England ; wonder at not
seeing any good butter. 44, 235.
Skinner, John Stuart. June 4, 1819. De-
siring to subscribe to Mr. S.'s publica-
tion, The American Farmer; potatoes
as an article of food, contra Cobbett.
15, 169.
Jan. 4, 1820. On various agricul-
tural subjects ; potatoes, ruta baga, and
pigs ; written for the American Parmer.
15, 189, 192.
Jan. 8, 19, 1820. On cheese, and
the quotation on Parmesan from Jeffer-
son's works. 15, 193, 201.
Mar. 2, 3, 1820. Tall meadow
oats and grass ; ruta baga and mangel
wurzel. 15, 212, 213, 214.
Apr. 7, 1820. Col. P. disclaims any
interested motives in advocating the
advantages of potatoes, attributed to
him by a writer in the American Parmer;
did not even know they were an im-
portant export from Massachusetts. 15,
216.
May 22, 1820. The Italian Lupi-
nella, or sain foin. 15, 218.
Jan. 20, 1823. On millet and
sorghum ; Col. P. will not subscribe
longer to the American Parmer, as he
feels obliged to support a paper at his
own door, the New England Parmer;
different methods of distributing pre-
miums by agricultural societies. 15,
322.
Aug. 1, 1825. The controversy on
the subject of improving native cattle;
Mr. Powel's remarks ; request for the
letter written by Col. P. to Mr. S. on
the subject. 16, 50.
Skipwith, Fulwar, U. S. Consul at Paris.
Mar. 17-June 28, 1797. Reports of
captures and condemnations of American
vessels by the French. 7, 614, 615, 616
[copy].
Skipwith, Fulwar. June 3, 1796. Loose-
ness and insufficiency of Mr. S.'s state-
ments of claims of citizens of the U. S.
recovered by him of the French Repub-
lic ; examples of his slipshod state-
ments; request for a full, explicit, and
accurate list of claims recovered. 36,
81 [copy].
Apr. 21, 1797. Letter of recom-
mendation for Mrs. Mary Sarazin, and
her claim against the French govern-
ment. 37, 126 [copy].
Oct. 26, 1797- Request for a de-
tailed account of official expenditures,
and a statement of Mr. S.'s views as to
reimbursement. 37, 247 [copy].
Dec. 1,1797- Claim of J. Bouvier
on Mr. S. 7, 492.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
457
— Dec. 15, 1798. Col. P. is directed
by the President to inform Mr. S. that
his resignation is accepted, and his func-
tions as U. S. Consul-Gee eral are at an
end. 10, 70.
— Feb. 5, 1799. Mr. S.'s resignation
is accepted, and he is hereby directed to
deliver the books and papers of bis office
to the person designated by Mr. W. V.
Murray. 10, 328.
— June 10, 1799. Mr. S.'s letter,
with the declaration of seamen saved
from ship Polly, received ; Mr. S. speaks
justly of the iniquitous application of
the French laws and arrUs ; but would
have done better to call the laws them-
selves iniquitous ; desire of the Direc-
tory to get into their own hands the
decisions in prize cases ; admission in
the letter of the French Minister of
Foreign Relations that the role d' equi-
page is unnecessary ; M. Dupont's let-
ter, and the calumny therein that the
U. S. government is influenced by Great
Britain, a sacrifice of truth to promote
his own interests with the Directory ;
he has lived here long enough to know
I better; absurdity of the phrase " sover-
eignty of the people " in France. 11,
1 245.
kipwitli, Fulwar, his resignation (C. C.
\Pinckney), 7, 317; (S. Cathalan), 10,
J 62; disposal of papers in his hands
\{W. V. Murray), 338; on his removal
j (S. Higginson), 20, 348, 383 ; to, 6,
225 ; large sums of money received by,
for spoliation claims, and not accounted
for (C. C. Pinckney), 36, 232 ; improper
expressions at a Fourth of July dinner
(S. Higginson), 20, 396 ; absconds in
debt to J. Follansbe, of Salisbury, Mass.,
and lives in splendor in Louisiana, 1814
'(J. Follansbe), 44, 91.
yoldebrand, Matthias, and Pierre Uric.
June 21, 1796. Grateful acknowledg-
ments of the President for the Messrs.
!S.'s friendship and valuable services
jto the TJ. S. in Algiers ; he has given
jproof of confidence by appointing Mr.
IP. E. Skjoldebrand American Consul,
iwhieh appointment was declined ; his
idesire that the acknowledgments of the
IT. S. should be expressed to J. C.
Bacri & Co. 36, 124 [copy].
■ joldebrand, Pi*rre Eric. May 13,1797.
Thanks for letter and constant profes-
sions of good will toward the U. S. ;
such conduct has the natural conse-
quence of troublesome commissions ; re-
quest to take charge of the cargo of the
Jupiter, in case Mr. Barlow should have
left Algiers. 37, 154 [copy].
Aug. 31, 1797. With letter for the
Dey of Algiers. 7, 150.
Skjoldebrand, schooner, instructions to
commander (W. Penrose). 10, 90, 92.
Slaughter, Robert, Jr., of Culpepper
County, Va. Dec. 12, 1795. To Pres-
ident Washington, in behalf of Mr. S.'s
son, a prisoner in France. 20, 113.
Slave-trade abolished by States, 1798 {A.
Ellicott), 8, 383 ; neutral vessels en-
gaged in, 1799 (/. Morton), 12, 351;
curious case of a slaver captured by
Captain Maley, 1800 (S. Hodgdon),
42, 239 ; report of Committee on, 1816,
52, 251.
Slavery disallowed in the Northwest Ter-
ritory (R. King), 18, 226 ; allowed in
Mississippi Territory {A. Ellicott), 8,
255, 400 ; question of admission in new
States, 1820 (C. F. Mercer), 15, 199,
203 ; resolutions of a public meeting
against, at Trenton, N. J., Oct. 29, 1819,
44, 209 ; in new Western Territories (R.
King), 5, 351 ; to be unconditionally
and forever excluded from new State to
be settled by army officers (S. Hodg-
don), 34, 173 ; an adequate reason for
the Northern States to demand a sepa-
ration of the Union (T. Lyman), 14,
96; {U.King), 101; observations on,
46, 316 ; comparison of Canning's and
Everett's sentiments on, 50, 195 ; 55,
265.
Slaves, relative proportion of, to whites,
1791, 1801. 54, 69.
Sloan, Philip, claim of, for ransom from
captivity in Algiers (D. Humphreys), 10,
537; (J. R. Smith), 26,300; 27, 22,
61.
Shane , William, wagoner. May 5, 1783.
From D. Wolfe, Deputy Quartermaster.
Instructions for carrying boxes and
chests containing papers to Connecticut,
Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. 34,
188.
Slocum, Frances, prisoner among the Sen-
ecas, measures for her release, 1793.
61, 104, 113.
58
458
THE PICKEEING PAPERS.
Slough, Col. Matthias, of Lancaster,
Pa. Dec. 18, 1779. Accounts. 39,
181.
Small- pox hospitals, rules for government
of (R. Derby, Jr.), 5, 4 ; time of re-
maining in (/. Pickering), 6.
Small- pox, in Boston, 1778 (G. Will-
iams), 17,118; (J. Pickering), 125;
in Salem, 1773 (P. Wingate), 33, 22 ;
{Essex Gazette), 34 ; 39, 23 ; (J. W.
Weeks), 39, 31 ; (P. H.) 36. See also
Latham, J.
Smallwood, Gen. William, 1732-1792.
Sept. 10, 1778. Requesting copy of
proceedings in trial of Col. Hall. 17,
214.
Smallwood, Gen. William, his controversy
with Col. Hall. 56, 184.
Smith, Abraham, and 33 others, of
Luzerne County, Pa. Apr. 21, 1787-
Declaration of a desire that the elections
for justices of the peace may take place,
and the laws of Pennsylvania be sub-
mitted to. 57, 186.
Smith, Benjami?i, Acting Governor of North
Carolina, 1750-1829. Dec. 5, 1799.
Notification of forwarding of Acts of
Congress. 12, 425.
Smith, Bernard, Jr., letter of recommenda-
tion of (/. Q. Adams). 13, 301.
Smith, Daniel, of New Brunswick, N. J.
July 29, 1794. Inquiry for pay roll,
taken by Mr. S. in payment of his ac-
count for harness ordered to be sent to
Col. P. by A. Forman, deceased. 41,
149.
Smith, Edward, of Winchester, Va. Aug.
9, 1798. Instructions and despatches of
the Envoys to be distributed. 9, 174.
Nov. 22, 1798. Requests search
for a missing box of instructions and
despatches ; Col. P. sends copies of La-
vater's Remonstrance. 9, 645.
Feb. 1, 1799. Report on Prench
affairs for distribution. 10, 306.
Smith, Garret. Aug. 7, 1788. Deposi-
tion in regard to the kidnapping of Col.
P. at Wyoming. 58, 84. [Penn. Arch.
11, 371.]
Smith, Isaac, Judge of the Supreme Court
of New Jersey, 1736-1807. June 27,
1797- In regard to Mr. S.'s continu-
ance in office as Commissioner to the
Seneca Indians ; Mr. R. Morris's wish
for his continuance. 6, 383.
Smith, Isaac, his qualifications for the post
of Director of the Mint, 1795 ((9. Wash-
ington). 6, 118.
Smith, James, of Braintram, Pa. Aug.
7, 1788. Deposition as to talk with
John Hyde, Gideon Dudley, and others,
about advertisements for their appre-
hension. 58, 83.
Smith, Jeremiah, District Attorney of New
Hampshire, 1759-1842. May 13, 1799.
Respecting the claim of the British Con-
sul for New England to take possession
of effects of Gov. Delancy of Tobago,
who died in Portsmouth, N. H. 11, 80.
Smith, Jeremiah, recommended for a seat
on the Supreme Bench, 1811 (/. Madi-
son). 14, 326.
Smith, John, Senator from Ohio, 1735—
1816. Mar. 14, 1809. In regard to
the copy of Mr. S.'s deposition concern-
ing conversations with Mr. Jefferson on
his projects for acquiring new territory;
Col. P. may make what use of it he
thinks proper; account of Jefferson's
plan of using the militia to conquer
Cuba. 43, 245.
1809. Deposition concerning in-
terviews with President Jefferson, and
the President's words with respect to
the taking possession of Florida and
other Spanish dominions ; Gen. Wilkin-
son's orders ; Col. Burr and the Presi-
dent's own information of Senator
Smith's implication in Burr's conspir-
acy. 43, 247 [copy].
July 17, 1809. Account of Gen.
Armstrong's intrigue with Talleyrand
for the possession of Florida, as given
Mr. S. by Robert Smith. 43, 253.
June 6, 1812. Mr. S. has been
obliged to retire from the territory of
the U. S. to Pensacola, by misfortune
and the persecutions of Mr. Jefferson;
requests a copy of Col. P.'s last publica-
tion, a copy of his own deposition con-
cerning Mr. Jefferson, and a competent
tanner; advantages of Pensacola. 44,
29.
■ Aug. 15, 1821. Mr. S. would be
glad to visit Col. P., but his time of life
and the distance between Massachusetts
and Louisiana forbids ; asks for any in-
formation Col. P. can give respecting
the golden age of Jefferson's adminis-
tration, the sudden change of opinions
HISTORICAL INDEX.
459
of Mr. J. Q. Adams from hot Federal-
ism to partisanship of the government,
Judge Chase's trial, and Mr. S.'s own ;
and money spent in invading the Flori-
das. 31,351.
nith, John. Feb. 12, 1809. Request
for permission to use facts in Mr. S.'s
deposition concerning President Jeffer-
son's schemes for conquest of new ter-
ritory. 38, 153.
— June 26, 1S09. Question in regard
to the intrigue alluded to in one of Mr.
S.'s letters, between Gen. Armstrong
and the French Minister for the acquisi-
tion of Louisiana; Mr. J. Adams's at-
tacks on Hamilton and Ames ; his
remark on Jefferson; J. Q. Adams ap-
pointed Minister to Russia ; Mr. Adams
accounts for the Senate's refusal to ex-
pel Mr. S. 38, 155.
— Aug. 2, 1813. In regard to Col.
P.'s Address to the People of the U. S. ;
never published in pamphlet form in
1 this country; a very incorrect edition
(published in London ; requests copy of
[Mr. S.'s former deposition and facts re-
specting letter from Armstrong; asks
for information concerning an extrava-
gant declaration of Mr. Jefferson on the
{subject of Cuba; the Russian peace
mission. 14, 425.
1— Sept. 28, 1821. With a copy of
Col. P.'s Letters to the People of the
]U. S. ; carelessly printed in New York,
•without revision ; Mr. S. can conjecture
for himself the reasons why Mr. J. Q.
Adams became a firm supporter of the
'.administration ; his aiming at the Presi-
dency ; Col. P. on civil terms with Mr.
i A. and his father. 15, 258.
jnith, John, of Ohio, attempt to expel
him from the Senate, 1807 (W. Rawle),
,28, 143; (R. King), 145 ; (J. Hopkin-
soni, 158; (R. Peters), 193; (T. Ly-
man, Jr.), 16, 243; (S. Hodgdon),
1*3, 111, 112, 149; J. Q. Adams's out-
rageous report on (T. Williams), 38,
il33, 134; his contract business with
podgdon & Harris, 151, 153, 161, 163,
U68, 170, 172 ; his tracts of land in
phio (S. Hodgdon), 44, 72, 76, 77, 78.
kith, Capt. John. Dec 20, 1798. Pri-
vate instructions as master of armed
schooner Hassan Bashaw for Algiers.
10, 96, 98.
Dec, 22, 1798. Capt Geddos to
act as senior officer of the Algerine fleet.
10, 131.
Jan. 17, 1800. Instructions as
commander of the U. S. brig Sophia for
Algiers. 13, 86.
Smith, Rev. John. July 1, 1799. Re-
questing certificates of birth of Alexan-
der Baxter, an impressed seaman. 11,
369.
Smith, John. Sept. 27, 1798. From J.
Wagner. Answer to application for
employment. 9, 391.
Smith, John R., of Philadelphia. Feb. 8,
1803. Request for a statement of facts
in the case of Capt. Sloan, formerly a
captive among the Algerines. 26, 300.
Jan 11, 1804. In regard to Capt.
Sloan's claim for his ransom from captiv-
ity in Algiers. 27, 22.
Feb. 18, 1804. In regard to Capt.
Sloan's claim. 27, 61.
Smith, Joseph, Indian interpreter. Oct.
4, 17S0. Has delivered Col. P.'s speech
to the Senecas ; they will meet Col. P.
at Tioga Point ; there will be between
three and four hundred ; it is not in
Mr. S.'s power to prevent a large num-
ber from coming, for "the Indians is
such people that at such a time they
think there will be something more than
common." 61, 32.
May 24, 1791. Col. P.'s message
delivered to the chiefs at Buffalo Creek ;
they will meet Col. P. at the Painted
Post, and seem to be entirely inclined to
peace ; failure of Col. Procter's mission.
61, 224.
June 25. 1791. Letter purporting
to come from chiefs of the Six Nations
[but considered by Col. P. a forgery], in
regard to Col. P.'s wish to hold the
proposed treaty at Newtown, instead of
Painted Post, on account of the low wa-
ter of the river ; insisting on its being
held at Painted Post. 60, 68.
Smith, Joseph. Sept. 4, 1790. Desiring
Mr. S.'s assistance at the proposed meet-
ing with Seneca Indians at Tioga ; it is
desirable that no very large number
should attend. 61, 16.
June 16, 3791. Request to give
notice to the Indians that the place of
the treaty will be at Newtown Point,
instead of Painted Post, by reason of the
460
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Smith, Joseph (continued).
low water in the river, it being impos-
sible for the loaded canoes to come up.
61, 234.
Smith, Josiah, of Newburyport, his recan-
tation of libel on Col. P. 43, 307-
Smith, Lieut.-Col. Matthew, account with,
1777. 56, 159.
Smith, Melancton, New York, 1724-
1793. Oct. 8, 1788. Inquiry concern-"
ing land in Providence township, Lu-
zerne County, Pa. 58, 142.
Smith, Oliver, of Hatfield, Mass. Oct. 29,
1793. Acknowledgment of the notice of
Col. P.'s election as a member of the
Massachusetts Society of Agriculture.
6, 78.
Smith, Pardon, a counterfeiter, turns
State's evidence, 1797 (/. Davis). 7,
445.
Smith, Peter, of New York, account of his
lease from Oneida Indians, 60, 221,
224; copy of lease, 62, 75.
Smith, Robert, Secretary of State, 1757-
. 1842. Note found in a wood-cellar,
Feb. 20, 1810 ; suggesting that a cer-
tain note should be shown to the Presi-
dent as of Mr. S.'s correspondent's own
accord, not as if Mr. S. desired it. 54,
217 [copy].
Smith, Robert. Feb. 8, 1810. In regard
to Mr. Gore's accounts as Commissioner
to Great Britain. 14, 262.
Smith, Robert, Secretary of State, history
of his official intercourse with Mr. Jack-
son, the British Envoy, 1810 (G. Cabot),
14, 280£; (B. Stoddert), 29, 185;
proofs of Erskine's official letters having
been altered by him (J. Wagner), 194 ;
his inefficiency as Secretary of the Navy
(T. Truxtun), 27, 241; "he and his
brother Samuel both liars and hypocrites,
and they know it can be proved over
their own signatures in any court," 1809
(T. Truxtun), 29, 206; information
to Judge Pendleton on negotiations with
England, Feb., 1808, 54, 139. See also
Jackson, Francis J.
Smith, Rev. Samuel S., President of
Princeton College. Oct. 1, 1798. Mod-
esty makes Col. P. not a fair judge of
his fitness for the degree of LL.D. ; no
doubt in the mind of the country as to
his talents as a civilian and a master of
the law of nations. 23, 173.
Dec. 28, 1803. Thanks for Mr.
Tracy's speech ; regret for amendments
to the Constitution ; that instrument is
hastening to become the prey of dema-
gogues ; dismal prophecies of the gov-
ernment ending in a despotism. 26,
364.
Dec. 13, 1808. Thanks for Col.
P.'s speech on the embargo ; the imbe-
cile and double-dealing administration
unveiled and the fox unkennelled ; Mr.
Jefferson compared to the fox without a
tail ; anecdote of his remark to Mazzei
about a church, illustrating his infidel
principles. 28, 387.
Smith, Rev. Samuel S. Apr. 23, 1798.
Acknowledgment of the receipt of ad-
dress of inhabitants of Princeton, N. J.,
to the President. 8, 377-
Sept. 27; 1798. Acknowledgments
for the degree of LL.D. 9, 388, 389,
[Bi. 3, 316.]
Smith, Gen. Samuel, of Baltimore, 1752-
1839. Oct. 28, 1797. Account of the
unjust condemnation of the Sally and
other vessels at Cape Nicholas Mole by
Judge Cambauld. 7, 603 [copy],
Dec. 3, 1807. Expectations ex-
pressed in his speech on the appropri-
ation for gunboats, of the great effect
to be produced on the British Minister
by our war preparations. 54, 128
[copy].
Feb. 17, 1822. To Major A.
Hoops. Recollections of the battle of
Monmouth and of Gen. Lee's censure of
Gen. Scott. 44, 243.
Feb. 5, 1823. On J Q. Adams's
Federalism when in the Senate, and his
expression of opinion that the right of
search claimed by Great Britain waffl
well founded. 32, 1.
Smith, Gen. Samuel. June 24, 1797.
With copies of note from British Min-
ister to be given to captains of Gen.
S.'s vessels. 6, 379.
Dec. 30, 1 797- Request for copies of
Admiralty Proceedings at Cape Nicholas
Mole, where the Sally and other vessels
were condemned by Judge Cambauld.
7, 678.
Jan. 29, 1798. No foundation for !
the condemnation of ship Sally at St.
Nicholas Mole ; Mr. King has been in-
structed to lay the conduct of Judge
HISTOEICAL INDEX.
461
J Cambauld before the British govern-
ment ; request for authenticated copies
of the proceedings. 37, 267 [copy].
— Apr. 23 (?), 1798. Enclosing copies
I of letter from the British Minister, with
extracts of letters from R. Cambauld.
8, 378.
— Aug. 23, 1799. Brig Amelia only
cleared for the Isle of France to carry
the U. S. Agent ; no other vessel allowed
to sail. 11, 649.
— Dec. 7, 1799. From J. Wagner.
Advices from D. Lenox, that Joseph
Brawner, an impressed seaman, was re-
leased. 12, 444.
— Feb. 13, 1823. In regard to ques-
tions said by Gen. Smith to have been
asked him by Col. P. respecting Mr.
J. Q. Adams; thinks Gen. S. must be
mistaken in the person ; Col. P. has no
recollection of it, and it is impossible
that he should have clone it ; as to Mr.
A.'s saying that Great Britain had a
right to take her own seamen, Gen. S.
may exonerate Mr. A. and put that
political heresy down to Col. P.'s ac-
count ; ideas on impressment and pro-
tections ; case of the notorious Jonathan
Bobbins ; Mr. Jefferson's apprehensions
of danger from Federalists ; Mr. Adams
certainly not considered one by Madison
or Monroe; embarrassments of office-
seekers; Mr. Monroe's successful ad-
ministration a proof that superior talents
are not necessary. 15, 327 [another
of the same tenor, not sent, 15, 324].
— May 29, 1824. With copy of Col.
P.'s Beview ; Mr. Walsh's attacks upon
it ; Crawford's refutation of Edwards's
address ; reward expected by Walsh for
his exertions ; asks for information con-
cerning the reported agreement between
President Adams and the Democratic
party in 1799. 15, 352.
lith, Gen. Samuel, his dishonesty in
regard to a cargo of contraband goods
(A. Hamilton), 8, 537; his bill for the
relief of American seamen rejected by
the Senate, 1804 (R. King), 14, 100;
his dishonesty, 156 ; dangerous powers
given to the President in his bill (T.
Fitzsimons), 27, 47; his Navigation
Bill discussed, 1806 (T. Fitzsimons),
27, 272 ; (E. King), 284; (G. Cabot),
291 ; (B. Goodhue), 294; (W. Gray),
296; his unprincipled character at the
bottom of all the lies in the Baltimore
papers, 1810 (A. C. Hanson), 29, 36;
suspicious transactions in regard to bills
of exchange, 1809 (J. Wagner), 105 ;
(J. McHenry), 173; "a man who re-
gards falsehood and breach of faith as
having no concern with conscience or
character," 1810 (J. Wagner), 29,
331 ; refuses Mr. Madison's request to
oppose the declaration of war with Eng-
land, 1812 (F. Baylies), 32, 410 ; notes
of opinions on non-importation, 54, 140 ;
his views on the Navy Bill, 1810, 211;
notes of remarks on Macon's bill, Mar.
19, 1810, 221 ; tells B. H. Goldsborough
of President Adams's bargain with the
Democratic leaders, in 1799, 55, 170.
Smith and Buchanan. July 25, 1797. With
shipping list according to French forms.
6, 463.
Smith, Thomas Rhett, of Charleston, S. C.
June 1, 1796. Claim of J. B. Cutting
for expenditures in releasing impressed
seamen; referred to the Secretary of
State to report; claim by many con-
sidered exorbitant ; from knowledge of
his circumstances, Col. P. cannot imagine
how he became possessed of so much
money as he says he expended ; would
be obliged to Mr. S. for any information.
36, 75 [copy].
Smith, Thorowgood, of Baltimore. Jan. 8,
1798. Case of schooner Iluby con-
demned at St. Nicholas Mole. 8, 33.
Smith, Dr. William, writes a memoir con-
cerning the river St. Croix (/. Sulli-
van).. 36, 168.
Smith, William [Loughton], U. S. Min-
ister at Lisbon, 1758-1812. Jan. 9,
1798 (?). European news, abdication of
the King of Sardinia; occupation by
Joubert; victory of the French near
Borne ; Portugal threatened. 22, 10.
June 19, 1798. Mr. S. did not
intend his observation concerning Dr.
B[ush ?]'s appointment to be laid before
the President; the Doctor a man of
whimsical and unsettled views, and
strongly opposed to the President's elec-
tion. 22, 225.
July 16, 1798. Mr. Gerry ; he has
shamefully compromised his dignity and
the national honor; his simplicity taken
advantage of by Talleyrand ; his incon-
462
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Smith, William [Loughton] (continued}.
sistent declarations of 1787 and 1789 ;
Malta treacherously captured by the
French ; Lord St. Vincent's victory.
22, 297.
■ Aug. 28, 1798. With introduction
for Capt. Coit; Gen. Washington's ac-
ceptance of command; contradictions in
reports ; Mr. Gerry deserves much
harsher treatment than a mere letter of
recall ; internecine war between Yznardy
and Pintard. 23, 90.
Sept. 5, 1798. Severe criticism of
the follies and contradictions of Mr.
Gerry's farewell letter to Talleyrand ;
advantage artfully taken of it by the
latter; extract from the Monthly Maga-
zine, 1798, on pamphlets by Mr. Harper
and Mr. Monroe. 23, 111.
Oct. 2, 4, 1798. Enclosing letters
from Mr. T. Bulkeley with news of the
battle of the Nile, and other European
news. 23, 175, 201.
Nov. 10, 1798. Battle of the Nile;
French experiences in Egypt; hopes
that their troubles may increase ; praise
of John Pickering; Lord St. Vincent
partial to Americans ; Capts. Hallo well
and Troubridge ; sends copy of Trou-
bridge's letter on the battle of the Nile.
23, 294.
Dec. 22, 1798. Doleful accounts
of yellow fever in New York in French
papers ; high-sounding news from Bona-
parte in Egypt ; news from Italy and
Malta ; delayed letters ; repeated praise
of John Pickering. 23, 376, 379.
Dec. 31, 1798. Rumor of Bona-
parte's murder in Egypt, not to be
credited ; affairs in Naples ; loss of the
Colossus ; Gen. Tarleton, of Revolu-
tionary fame, said to be coming to Por-
tugal as Commander-in-Chief. 23,
382.
Jan. 3, 1799. Armed ship Pacific
taken by French privateers and sent into
Vigo on pretext of having guns ; a mere
pretext to deter merchants from arming ;
news from French armies in Italy ; Con-
gress of Rastadt ; taking of the Pigeon
by French privateers with money on
board an act of open hostility. 24, 5.
Jan. 6, 1799. News from Italy, and
the Austrian and French armies; ques-
tion as to what papers are necessary for
American vessels, the treaty being an-
nulled. 24, 9, 11.
Jan. 9, 1799. Peace between
France and the Empire apparently con-
cluded; abdication of the King of Sar-
dinia ; French victory near Rome ;
Portugal again threatened. 24, 15.
- — Jan. 26, 1799. Naples occupied
by the French ; dreadful outrages in
Rome ; inquiry concerning Dr. Taze-
well's claim on the U. S. 24, 35.
Feb. 2, 1799. European news;
floating rumors ; Portugal again threat-
ened and inclined for resistance; news
from America ; the President's excellent
speech; peace impossible as long as the
decree of Jan. 18 holds ; captured Amer-
icans in Lisbon ; inquiry respecting
indemnification for paying their expenses
home ; Capt. Dehon's account of Dr.
Logan, and Jefferson's letter to Talley-
rand; the two Emperors plotting the
division of Turkey. 24, 49.
Feb. 9, 1799. Reports from
Naples ; the Emperor of Germany igno-
rant of its situation ; Russian army
marching to break up the Congress of
' Rastadt. 24, 60.
Feb. 23, 1799. Sending French
newspapers ; no credit to be given to
their contents. 24, 111.
Feb. 24, 1799. French papers con-
taining a message of the Directory
announcing the taking of Naples, and
a peremptory order to Russian troops
to evacuate the Austrian territory. 24,
113.
Mar. 3, 1799. Hostilities probably
commenced between France and Austria;
French papers the only sources of in-
formation ; Consul O'Brien sends to Mr.
Humphreys to inquire for the Barbary
ships. 24, 126.
Mar. 9, 1799. Enclosing extracts
from French papers ; European news ;
nothing favorable to be looked for, ac-
cording to some inspired soothsayer,
until the new century. 24, 158.
Apr. 9, 1799. The decree of the
Directory concerning the role d 'equi-
page ; news from French and Austrian
armies. 24, 219.
May 9, 1799. Mr. S.'s journey
with John Pickering, Jr., to Oporto;
newspaper report of his being appointed
HISTORICAL INDEX.
463
Minister to Constantinople ; embarrass-
ments for want of decided information.
24, 255.
May 18, 1799. About Mr. S.'s
appointment as Minister to Constan-
tinople. 24, 265.
— ■ June 3, 1799. Movements of the
English, French, and Spanish fleets in
the Mediterranean ; anxiety about the
mission to Constantinople. 24, 295.
— June 16, 1799. Uncertainty about
appointment as Minister to Constan-
tinople ; news from the Mediterranean ;
murder of the French Envoys at Rastadt
discovered to have been by orders of the
Directory. 24, 328.
— June 19, 1799. Much as Mr. S.
would lament separation from John
Pickering, Jr., he is ready to acquiesce
in any arrangements for his benefit;
suspension of mission to Constantinople ;
a good time for treaty with the King of
Naples ; Mediterranean trade. 24, 341.
— July 1, 1799. Probability of suc-
cess of negotiations for a commercial
treaty with Naples and the Porte ; ex-
pediency of a journey to London ;
European news and rumors. 25, 5.
July 10, 1799. Suggesting that in
the event of Mr. S.'s leaving Lisbon,
Col. Humphreys would be glad to be
reappointed to that post; provoking
conduct of the court of Spain toward
Col. H. 25, 20.
— Aug. 1, 1799. Movements of
French and Spanish fleets ; news from
Italy ; the French armies retreating ;
the Council of Five Hundred will soon
return to the old system of comites and
guillotine. 25, 64.
— Aug. 13, 1799. Naval and military
movements in the Mediterranean and
Italy ; the system of terror making rapid
progress in Paris ; conflicting reports
j respecting the capture of Acre. 25, 97.
j Aug. 24, 1799. Another Reign of
; Terror threatened in France; insolence
of the Jacobin Club ; the French retreat-
ing from Italy; reports of Bonaparte's
I disaster at Acre confirmed. 25, 111.
1 Aug. 28, 1799. Naval and military
J movements; Jacobins moderating a little
in Paris. 25, 123.
Aug. 31, 1799. Encloses extract
of a letter from London, giving Count
Woronzoff's views on the Russian and
Turkish missions; news from Italy and
Egypt ; Jacobins in Paris. 25, 124.
— Sept. 10, 1799. Mr. S. distressed
at the prospect of parting with John
Pickering ; but acquiesces in Col. P.'s
wishes ; means of going to England.
25, 144.
— Sept. 12, 1799. An American
frigate anchored off Belem ; reports con-
cerning the French army in Switzer-
land. 25, 147.
— Sept. 14, 1799. Arrival of the
Insurgent frigate ; her cruise ; failure of
the prospect of two U. S. frigates in the
Mediterranean ; conversation with Lord
Elgin respecting the Russian and Turk-
ish missions, and the Embassy to France.
25, 157.
— Sept. 22, 1799. Friendship con-
tracted with Lord Elgin, and advantages
of it in case of a mission to Turkey ;
Lord E. accompanied toward Gibraltar
by the Insurgent frigate; fine appear-
ance of the Insurgent. 25, 181.
— Oct. 2, 1799. The mission to
Turkey; advantage of a previous visit
to London ; sorrow at parting with
John Pickering, Jr. ; European news ;
valuable ideas on the freedom of the
press furnished by the Abbe Sieves and
Fouche. 25, 200.
— Oct. 19, 1799. John Pickering to
sail for England in the frigate Zealous ;
his post offered to Lieut. George Izard.
25, 245.
— Nov. 2, 1799. John Pickering
sailed for London ; engagement of ship
Washington with a French privateer ;
Barbary Consuls in need of funds ;
European news. 25, 267.
— Nov. 13, 1799. Mission to Con-
stantinople ; John Pickering sailed for
England ; gallant behavior of Capt.
Williamson of the Washington, in beat-
ing off a French privateer; destitute
condition of Mr. Philip Wilson and his
family. 25, 280.
— Nov. 14, 1799. Mr. Wilson's dis-
tressed condition ; Mr. S. has taken the
responsibility of paying his family's
passage home ; Capt Williamson's action
with the Balance privateer ; her crippled
condition, and Capt. Williamson's gal-
lantry ; European news ; gloomy pros-
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Smith, William [Loughton] {continued).
pect; rumors concerning Bonaparte's
being sent as French Ambassador to
Turkey; condition of Egypt, and
wretched internal condition of France.
25, 231.
Dec. 5, 1799. Arrival of J. P., Jr.,
in London; the new mission to France ;
apprehensions that the result will not
be auspicious ; Mr. S.'s awkward situa-
tion on account of the suspension of the
mission to Turkey; advantages of nego-
tiations with Naples and a preliminary
visit to England. 25, 301.
Dec. 28, 1799. Book published in
Paris, " The Crimes of the Anglo-Amer-
icans against France " ; sailing of the
Envoys from Lisbon for L'Orient ; in-
terior affairs of France ; a new Constitu-
tion expected. 25, 325.
Jan. 2, 1800. Internal affairs of
France ; query concerning the effect on
the Jacobins of a First Consul with
more power than Louis XV. ; French
reverses in Italy ; sailing of the Envoys,
and their probable friendly reception in
Paris. 26, 1.
Jan. 8, 1800. Discussion of the
new French constitution ; the best one
the Republic has ever made, though it
gives the First Consul more authority
i than Louis XIV. ; called by Bonaparte
the union of Philosophy with the sabre ;
Mr. S. was always convinced the French
could only be ruled by a despotic gov-
ernment; suspects motives of personal
ambition in Bonaparte, though the Roy-
alists flatter themselves he is working
for the king ; " while I approve this
constitution in general, I cannot but be
shocked at the barefaced impudence with
which it is put forth as the model of
a free and true representative govern-
ment" ; adherence of the generals to
Bonaparte ; the armies of Moreau and
Massena being beaten while their chiefs
are intriguing at Paris ; prospects in
Europe ; the Envoys expected at Paris.
26,14.
Jan. 21, 1800. Requesting permis-
sion to visit England. 26, 18.
Feb. 18, 1800. Alliance concluded
between Portugal and Russia ; grief at
the death of Washington. 26, 28.
Mar. 24, 1800. News of vessels
destined for Barbary communicated to
Capt. O'Brien; trunks of John Pick-
ering sent home by Capt. Williamson,
whose bravery deserves notice from gov-
ernment ; the wrath of the King of
Spain excited by treaty between Por-
tugal and Russia. 26, 62.
Mar. 26, 1800. Accounts of the
march of Spanish troops on Portugal
probably a French manoeuvre to draw
British and Russian troops from Hol-
land; Commissioners appointed to treat
with Envoys ; French ships taken by
Lord Nelson. 26, 66.
Apr. 4, 1800. Mr. S. was mistaken
in the names of the Commissioners ap-
pointed to treat with the Envoys ; they
are Joseph Bonaparte, Rhcederer, and
Fleurieu ; accounts of them ; reports
from the Mediterranean ; hopes of leave
of absence to visit England. 26, 73.
Apr. 7, 1800. European news;
election of a Pope ; internal situation of
France; its deplorable financial con-
dition will drive Bonaparte to make a
humiliating
peace
news from the Medi-
terranean ; condition of Portugal ; want
of American papers. 26, 76.
— May 16, 1800. Genoa captured by
the Austrians. ; other European news ;
negotiations going on smoothly in
Paris; the Bien Informe newspaper
suppressed ; England not pleased with
the evacuation of Egypt. 26, 120.
— May 21, 1800. " Story of the cap-
ture of Genoa a fabrication of some
sugar merchants ; campaign on thft
Rhine ; Malta the cause of coolness be-
tween the Emperor of Russia and Pitt ;
the English, jealous of a Russian estab-
lishment in the Mediterranean, risk the
loss of a valuable ally ; negotiations at
Paris at a standstill on the subject of
compensation for captures ; the Emperor
Paul caricatured in Paris and the sove-
reign in Lisbon, showing some progress
in French principles ; the poor compelled
to illuminate. 26, 126.
— July 5, 1800. Information re-
quested as to an article in a New York
paper where Gen. Marshall is mentioned
as Pickering's successor ; Mr. S. hopes
it was without foundation ; in spite of
the alarming appearance of New York
elections, Mr. S. cannot believe that the
;
HISTORICAL INDEX.
465
majority will make Mr. Jefferson Presi-
dent ; half the exertions of the opposi-
tion, made by good men, would defeat
them ; the advances made by Mr. Bulke-
ley to Mr. Wilson should be repaid
for the sake of all suffering Americans in
foreign ports ; Capt. Barry's complaints
of incivility and inattention shown to be
unreasonable ; possibly Mr. Smith's ex-
alting of Truxtun and the Insurgent may
be the cause. 26, 167-
— Nov. 15, 1800. Col. P.'s letters,
written after his removal, read with
much interest, and sent to Col. Hum-
phreys ; the sentiments excited by them
are shared by all P.'s friends ; Mr. S.
hopes that the country may yet profit by
his experience, and wishes for his suc-
cess. 26, 223.
Smith, William [Loughton]. July 15,
1797. Instructions as TJ. S. Minister
to Portugal. 6, 419.
— Sept. 23, 1797. Request for in-
quiry as to the character of Joachim
Perreira Sempejo, recommended as TJ. S.
Consul at Oporto. 7, 221.
— Sept. 23, 1797. French spolia-
tions ; Natchez Territory insurrection ;
Col. P.'s letter to Chevalier de Yrujo,
and yellow fever in Philadelphia. 7, 222.
— Oct. 4, 1797. Treaty between
France and Portugal ; Santhonax.
French agent in Hayti, and his arrival
at Havana ; affairs on the Mississippi ;
schemes of Z. Coxe for unlawful settle-
ment. 7, 256.
Oct. 20, 1797, in regard to re-
moval of Mr. Church, U. S. Consul at
Lisbon. 7, 347.
— Oct. 31, 1797. Affairs on the Mis-
sissippi; Capt. Guion, with a detach-
ment of troops, descended the river, in
spite of the protest of the Spanish Gov-
ernor of New Madrid ; conflicting reports
in regard to the evacuation of the posts.
7, 391.
— Dec. 2, 1797. Mr. S.'s presenta-
tion to the Prince of Peace ; Col. P.'s
pleasure at Mr. S.'s expressions of satis-
faction with his son, John Pickering,
Jr. 7, 499.
— Dec 6, 1797. Forwarding con-
gratulatory letter from the President to
the Queen of Portugal on the birth of a
granddaughter. 10, 14.
— Dec. 28, 1797. Account of Capt.
O'Brien's mission to Algiers. 7, 658,
659.
— Jan. 2, 1798. Proposition for arm-
ing merchant vessels ; its consideration
postponed ; no advices from our Am-
bassadors to France ; Mr. Monroe's vin-
dication published ; parallel between
public servants and domestic ones ; Mr.
Tench Coxe's dismissal for misconduct
in office, and his letter to the House.
37, 254 [copy].
— Feb. 26, 1798. Request to inquire
into charges of the Portuguese Minister
against Mr. Bulkeley, TJ. S. Consul at
Lisbon. 8, 165.
— Mar. 3, 1798. Orders sent from
Spain to evacuate the Mississippi posts ;
remarkable silence of the Envoys to
France ; debates in Congress on foreign
intercourse ; question of salvage on re-
captured vessels and of certificates for
foreign-built ships. 37, 274^ [copy].
— Mar. 4, 5, 1798. Letters 'from
Envoys to France received ; prospects
for negotiation unfavorable ; French
press abusive of America ; French decrees
about prizes. 8, 183.
— Apr. 5, 1798. Anxiety for the
safety of U. S. Envoys in France ; their
despatches laid before Congress. 8,
309. •
— Apr. 10, 1798. Remarks on Mr.
S.'s criticism of Dr. Rush's appointment
as Treasurer of the Mint. 8, 319.
— Apr. 10, 1798. Confidence in the
President re-established by the publica-
tion of the despatches from France;
defensive measures of Congress. 8,
328.
— July 16, 1798. Account of war
preparations. 9, 49.
— Nov. 7, 1798. Derangement of
public business on account of yellow
fever; the St. Croix boundary settled;
Southern boundary line to be run ; Mr.
Gerry's despatches to be laid before
Congress. 9, 592.
— Nov. 8, 1798. Recommending case'
of brigantine Bedford. 9, 600.
— Nov. 30, 1798. Mr. Gerry's indi-
vidual negotiations ended in smoke ; and
Mr. Logan's in reports of false profes-
sions of sincerity of France ; political
news from the South. 9, 670.
59
466
Smith, William \_Loughton\
Dec. 3, 1798. With blank com-
missions for private armed vessels to be
issued by Mr. S. at his discretion.
10, 3.
Jan. 20, 1799. Reasons for Col.
P.'s advice for the removal of John
Pickering, Jr., from Lisbon to England.
10, 257, 260.
Feb. 5, 1799. Algerine fleet sailed ;
impossibility of appointing Mr. Famin
Consul at Tunis ; obnoxious clauses in
the Tunisian treaty introduced by him ;
he is ill-spoken of by Herculais ; armed
vessels at sea; increase of the navy.
10, 341.
Feb. 11, 1799. Concerning Mr.
S.'s appointment to negotiate a treaty
with Turkey; the Portuguese Minister
departed, and a new appointment at Lis-
bon not to be made ; Barbary affairs.
10, 373.
Feb. 13, 1799. Notice of Mr. S.'s
appointment to the mission to Constan-
tinople ; commercial intercourse with
St. Domingo to be renewed on the stop-
page of privateering; Yictor Hugues
seized and sent home from Guadeloupe.
10, 380.
Feb. 21, 1799. President Adams's
nomination of a new Minister to France
likely to defeat the object of Mr. S.'s
mission to Turkey. 10, 405.
Mar. 5, 1799. Loss of mail of Brit-
ish packet Chesterfield ; foolish conduct
of Capt. Jones ; affair of the nomination
of Ministers to France ; engagement
between French frigate L'Insurgent and
the Constellation. 10, 442.
Apr. 1, 1799. War in Italy; the
President's appointment of new Envoys
to France; Desfourneaux' demand to
Truxtun to restore L'Insurgent; violent
speeches in Virginia legislature; de-
spatches seized on the Minerva. 10,
531.
Apr. 2, 1799. Mr. S.'s commis-
sion as Minister to Turkey to be sent ;
method of travelling to Constantinople ;
misfortune to ship Hero of the Algerine
fleet; insurrection in Pennsylvania; claim
of Seton, Maitland, & Co. on Portugal.
10, 550.
Apr. 6, 1799. Enclosing a copy of
Mr. Barlow's letter of Mar. 1, 17*98 ;
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
apostasy and baseness of Mr. Barlow;
arrival of Gen. Maitland and Mr. Grant ;
harmony of views of Great Britain and
the U. S. on the commerce of St.
Domingo; soldiers sent to Northamp-
ton County. 10, 571.
May 5, 1799. Mr. S.'s mission to
Constantinople likely to be suspended;
Federal victories in New York and Vir-
ginia; St. Domingo and Toussaint;
Rigaud and Desfourneaux. 11, 33.
July 2, 1799. Col. P.'s reasons for
sending his son John to England. 11,
376.
July 2, 1799. Good condition of
affairs in Algiers; anxiety concerning
the destination of Brest fleet ; Marshal
Jourdan ; consequences of Austrian ad-
vance on Switzerland and Italy. 11, 381.
Aug. 6, 1799. Suspended mission
to Turkey; commercial arrangements for
St. Domingo ; reported victory of Tous-
saint over Rigaud. 11, 565.
Aug. 9, 1799. Mr. S.'s proposal
of going to England approved ; negotia-
tions with Russia stopped by the pros-
pect of a treaty with France. 11, 589.
Sept. 4, 1799. Arrival of brig
Sophia from Algiers ; President Adams's
opinion that the mission to Turkey may
yet proceed ; Mr. King desired to pave
the way. 12, 8.
Oct. 28, 1799. Departure of En-
voys to France ; to stop at some port out
of France; suspension of missions to
Russia and Turkey ; the mission disap-
pointing to England and reprobated by
every patriot ; Judge McKean elected
Governor of Pennsylvania. 12, 298.
Feb. 7, 1800. Brig Sophia sailed
for Algiers ; ship Hero loading for Tunis.
13, 158.
Feb. 11, 1800. Sympathy with
Mr. S.'s regret at parting with John
Pickering ; appointment of Capt. Izard ;
attempts in Virginia and Pennsylvania
to secure Mr. Jefferson's election as
President; Gov. McKean's abuse of
authority. 10, 370.
Mar. 7, 1800. Notice of the de-
parture of Capt. Izard for Lisbon. 13,
251.
Mar. 22, 1800. In regard to treaty
with Portugal; sailing of vessels for
Tunis, and money affairs with Barbary
HISTORICAL INDEX.
467
states ; expectation of sending two frig-
ates to the Mediterranean disappointed
by the damage to the Constellation in
action with the Vengeance, and dismast-
I ing of the Congress ; new judiciary bill.
38, 12 [copy]. '
Mar. 22, 1800. Distresses of Mr.
P. Wilson; Mr. Izard; efforts in Vir-
ginia and Pennsylvania to secure Jeffer-
son's election; dismay and disgust of
the Jacobins at Bonaparte's action;
I prospect of success of the Envoys ; M.
Dupont de Nemours. 13, 316.
| — May 7, 1800. Inexpedient for
Mr. S. to visit London at present ; Dem-
; ocratic majorities in New York ; pros-
pects of Jefferson's election ; Gen. C. C.
Pinckney the only chance of a Federal
President ; impossibility of electing Mr.
Adams. 13, 467.
— May 7, 1800. Capt. Barry's com-
plaints of incivility and inattention to
him, his officers, and the Envoys, at
Mr. S.'s dinner and ball in Lisbon. 13,
469.
— May 7, 1800. Stores and timber
for Barbary states ; the Chevalier de
Freire ; transactions of Congress ; divi-
sion of Northwest Territory ; sentence
of Pennsylvania insurgents. 13, 480.
— May 28, 1800. Col. P.'s dismis-
sion from office ; refers Mr. S. to John
Pickering for particulars ; coalition sus-
pected with the adherents of Jefferson ;
Mr. McHenry compelled to resign; re-
ports in the Aurora. 13, 532 a.
— June 7, 1800. Mr. Marshall to be
Secretary of State ; rumor that Mr. S.
is to be recalled from Lisbon ; reason for
creating the Prussian mission ; pardon of
Pennsylvania insurgents ; Jacobinism on
the increase. 13, 541.
mith, William, appointed Minister to Por-
tugal, 1797 (R. King), 37, 197; ap-
pointed Ambassador to negotiate treaty
with Turkey (G. Washington), 10, 365 ;
his mission suspended on account of the
disordered state of Southern Europe
(R. King), 11, 17.
mith, Rev. William, D.D., of Philadel-
phia, 1727-1803. Apr. 8, 1783. Re-
quest for payment of rent due. 5, 289.
mith, Bev. William, D.D. Apr. 14, 1783.
Mr. Hodgdon ordered to pay rent. 5,
289.
Smith, Rev. William, D.D., notes of his
speeches in the Assembly of Pennsyl-
vania against the Wyoming Confirming
Law, 1790, 58, 208 ; his misrepresenta-
tions of Col. P.'s conduct, 225.
Smith, William, of Boston. Mar. 25,
1798. Answer to request to appoint
J. Montgomery Consul at Barcelona.
8, 240.
Smith, Dr. William Hooker, of Lu-
zerne County, Pa. Feb. 21, 1787-
Effect of Col. Franklin's return to Wy-
oming on the petition to the Assembly ;
his anger with the signers of the peti-
tion ; some copies of the petition burnt
with contempt; another copy circulated,
and will be sent by Mr. Denison to Phil-
adelphia. 57, 138.
■ Apr. 23, 1787. To E. Massey, of
Lackawanna. With associated declara-
tion of freeholders that the elections are
to go on ; to be signed and returned ;
measures thought expedient ; determi-
nation not to be diverted from election
business by any intrigues. 57, 207.
Apr. 25, 1787. With copy of as-
sociation paper and of letter to E. Mas-
sey ; begs that Col. P. will not allow any
intrigues of Franklin to put off the elec-
tion. 57, 206.
May 1, 1787. Information re-
ceived from a man from Connecticut of
a battle between Shays's adherents and
the Government at Springfield ; Shays
coming from Canada with eight thousand
men ; Franklin's schemes and intrigues
at the election. 57, 217.
Oct. 29 (?), 1787. Observations on
suspicious circumstances connected with
Col. Z. Butler. 57, 331.
Dec. 7, 1787- Against the issue of
commissions to officers elected to the
upper battalion of militia, as being no-
torious enemies to government. 57,
344.
July 19, 1788. Warrant for the
apprehension of Ezekiel Williams on sus-
picion of being concerned in the out-
rage on Col. P. at Wyoming. 58,
63.
and others. Jan. 9, 1787. Declara-
tion that they have taken the oath of
allegiance to Pennsylvania, and consider
themselves subject to her laws. 57,
85.
468
THE PICKERING PAPEES.
Smith, Dr. William Hooker (continued).
AND FORTY-TWO OTHERS. Jail. 29.
1787. Declaration of approbation of
the conduct of Col. Zebulon Butler in
assisting Col. P. to make known the
dispositions of government toward the
Wyoming people, and acknowledgment
of government authority ; hopes of be-
ing confirmed in their possessions and
intention to take part in the election."
57, 94.
and two others. Jan. 30, 1787.
To Z. Butler and T. Pickering. Offer
their services as guards to protect the
coming election, and ask for directions.
57, 96.
and forty others, of Luzerne
County, Pa. Apr. 21, 1787- Declara-
tion of a desire that the elections for
Justices of the Peace may take place,
and the laws of Pennsylvania be sub-
mitted to. 57, 189.
Smith, Col. William Stephens, son-in-
law of President J. Adams, 1755-1816.
Oct. 1, 1781. Bequest of Gen. Wash-
ington that Col. P. will alter the route
of express-riders from the armv- 39,
327 [copy ; Wash. Let. B. 14, 233].
Smith, Col. William Stephens, reasons
against his appointment to the post of
Adjutant- General by President Adams
(A. Hamilton), 37, 316; his nomina-
tion negatived by the Senate ; his char-
acter (/. Jay), 9, 72 ; {G. Washington),
269 ; President Adams's high idea of
his military talents, " Why, sir, he has
seen the grand reviews of the Great
Frederick at Potsdam ! " (C. C. Pinch-
ney), 13, 524 ; account of (/. Picker-
ing, Jr.), 535 ; Senators who negatived
his nomination called " a damned fac-
tion" by President J. Adams, 1798 (C.
Gore), 13, 548 ; memorandum of pro-
ceedings in the Senate on his being
nominated by President Adams Sur-
veyor for New York, 13, 572 ; report
of Committee on the nomination, 51,
661 ; account of his proceedings as
agent of Sir W. Pulteney and Governor
Hornby (JT. Coleman), 32, 36.
Smyth, Alexander, of Virginia, remarks on
him. 52, 35.
Snow, Samuel. May 18, 1798. In regard
to Mr. S.'s appointment as U. S. Consul
at Canton. 8, 454.
Apr. 26, 1800. All information
possible concerning commerce to be
acquired of shipmasters, but not to be
demanded as a right. 13, 423.
Snyder, Simon, Governor of Pennsylvania,
1759-1819. Apr. 16, 1814. Sends
copy of speech on the Loan Bill, and
alludes to former conversation on Jef-
ferson and Madison ; assures Gov. S.,
from long acquaintance with those two
characters, that the opinion generally
entertained of them is essentially errone-
ous, and must be changed before the
country will be relieved from calamity.
15, 37.
Soap, directions for making, for the army.
56,3,4.
Socorro, articles of capitulation of, 1781.
42, 21.
Soderstrom, Richard, Consul-General of
Sweden. Apr. 16, 1810. Extract of
letters received in regard to foreign
affairs ; letter from Champagny to Arm-
strong containing more than an implied
insult. 29, 323.
May 23, 1810. Reports from
Washington ; it is said that the Presi-
dent declared he considered Cham-
pagny's letter to Armstrong a forgery ;
Taylor's U. S. Bank Bill expected to
pass ; Shattuck's Bill. 29, 333.
Aug. 19, 1813. Bequest not to
make use of information furnished by
Mr. S. until he can send more ; news
from Europe better every day ; Russian
mission of Bayard and Gallatin not
heard from. 30, 149.
Sept., 1813. Account of Mr. Dasch-
koff's offer of Russian mediation to
President Madison in 1813. 14, 437
[copy].
Sept. 1, 1813. In regard to Mr.
Daschkoff, and his offer of Russian medi-
ation. 30, 153.
Sept. 29, 1813. Requests the
return of Mr. Daschkoff's letters ; news
from abroad; peace a long way off; the
war is thought to be a benefit to Eng-
land, as now they have all the trade to
themselves ; offer of Russian mediation
refused by Great Britain. 30, 161.
Oct. 17, 1813. In regard to Mr.
Kantzow, Swedish Minister to the U- S.
30, 163.
Dec. 24, 1813. Requests infor-
HISTORICAL INDEX.
469
mation of any nominations to Europe.
30, 175.
lerstrom, Richard. May 4, 1797. Re-
urns Mr. S.'s commissiou as Consul
rom Sweden, with the President's exe-
quatur. 37, 139 [copy].
— July 31, 1797. In regard to brandy
mported in ship Triton. 6, 482.
— Aug. 3, 1799. Returns papers
•elating to seizures of Danish vessels in
he U. S. 11, 541.
— Sept. 18, 1799. In regard to capt-
lres of the Matilda and Reliance at St.
Bartholomew, and neglect of the Gov-
rnor to release them. 12, 77.
Oct. 9, 1799. Encloses copies of
lecrees of kings of Sweden and Denmark,
hutting ports against privateers. 12,
64.
- Oct. 21, 1799. In regard to ship
Continence. 12, 204.
- Nov. 14, 1799. Encloses certifi-
ates concerning captures of the Matilda
,nd Reliance at St. Bartholomew; also
oncerning property of Swedish citizens
n board the Buonaparte, captured by
he Merrimac. 12, 333.
Dec. 2, 1799. Encloses farther
ocuments relating to capture of the
teliance. 12, 417-
I Aug. 27, 1813. Request for a de-
ailed account of the Russian mediation
vertures. 14, 429.
- Oct. 10, 1813. Concerning the
se to be made of Mr. S.'s information
nthe Russian mediation ; Col. P. thinks
Ir. S. will be satisfied ; he will be" rather
onored than injured by the ill-will of
he administration ; news from England ;
le U. S. must seek a peace before she
Hll have it, and will be lucky if Great
ritain does not demand indemnity for
ar so unjustly begun. 14, 433.
ers, Lawrence, of Baltimore. Eeb. 27,
800. A Consul already appointed at
le Cape of Good Hope. 13, 224.
eruelos, Marquis de, Governor of Cuba,
.ug. 1, 1799. Recommendation of J.
lorton as Consul at Havana ; friendly
jlations and commerce between the U.
. and Spain to be encouraged by the
jppression of privateering. 11, 515.
- Nov. 8, 1799. Mr. Morton as U.
. Agent at Havana; explanations and
pologies for capture of schooner La
Isla, by mistake, for a French privateer.
12, 319.
Someruelos, Marquis de, his good disposi-
tion toward the U. S., and friendly re-
ception of the frigate Gen. Greene, 1799
(/. M. Yznardi). 11, 499.
Sontbonax, Leger Felicite, French Com-
missioner in St. Domingo, his schemes
(/. Mayer), 7, 267; (/. Adams), 278;
ordered home by the Directory, 1797
(W. Smith), 256.
Sophia, U. S. brig, sent to the West
Indies to collect and bring home Ameri-
can seamen, 1797 (M. Letombe), 7, 69;
(J/, de Viar), 71', (R. Liston), 73;
orders to commander (JV. Male?/), 83;
8, 98, 116, 153, 176; expenses of send-
ing her (0. Wolcott), 7, 273; reasons
for sending (S. Sewall), 586 ; («/.
Parker), 8, 553 ; sent to France to
bring home the Envoys, 1798 (C.
Humphreys), 8, 265, 277 ;' ( W. V. Mur-
ray), 274; directions to U. S. Consuls
concerning her, 281 ; plan for sending
her to Algiers (T. Francis), 9, 479, 509 ;
(«/. Humphreys), 505 ; orders to com-
mander (H. Geddes), 10, 1 26 ; ques-
tions in regard to (H. Geddes), 12, 56.
Source of a river, definition of the (/. Sul-
livan). 37,115.
South Boston, acquisition of, to the town
of Boston, 1804 (C. Strong). 27, 66.
South Carolina, route for march of Vir-
ginia troops to, 1779 (Board of War),
33, 269 ; cannon given by George II. to
the Province of, and carried away to Hali-
fax at the capitulation of Charleston,
1780 (R. King), 8, 557, 566; 37, 309 ;
to be lent to the U. S., 1798 (#". W. Be
Saussure), 9, 314 ; (/. Read), 518 ; (R.
Liston), 419 ; 37, 353 ; (/. Adams), 37,
336 ; (B. Stoddert), 354; (R. King), 9,
602 ; given back to South Carolina,
1799 (E. Rutledge), 10, 592.
Southard, Samuel Lewis, Secretary of
the Navy, 1787-1842. Sept. 12, 1827.
Thanks for anecdote respecting the
o-igin of the U. S. flag. 32, 304.
Southard, Samuel Lewis. Aug. 24, 1827.
In regard to a young man calling himself
Livingston, an assistant surgeon in the
navy; probably an impostor. 16,211.
Aug. 24, 1827- Origin of the flag
of the United States ; suggested by Capt.
Faulkner, of Philadelphia. 16, 212.
470
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Southern, Capt. R. N., of the Latona, out-
rage by him on ship Aurora, 1799 (R.
King). 10, 185. '
Southern members of Congress, their jeal-
ousy of appointments from the East (W.
Sargent), 8, 437 ; thick skins of, 1798
(F. Ames), 22, 279.
Southern States likely to be first invaded
by France in case of war, 1798 {A. Hamil-
ton), 9, 56; (G. Washington), 22,
284 ; expedition against, planned by
Hedouville, 1799 (R. Q. Harper), 10,
501 ; reported orders of the Directory
to invade (E. Stevens), 11, 425.
Southwick, Edward, of Danvers, Mass.
Dec. 20, 1815. With petition [of Es-
sex tanners]. 44, 128.
Southwick, Solomon, Postmaster of Al-
bany, N. Y., Editor of the Plough Boy,
1773-1839. Jan. 3, 1820. In answer
to Col. P.'s letter of Nov. 30 ; Mr. S.
acknowledges the justice of Col. P.'s
criticisms. 44, 213.
Feb. 19, 1820. No such person
as John Montgars has appeared for Col.
P.'s letter; it is probable that some
designing person endeavored to work
upon him for a sinister purpose. 31,
299.
Mar. 3, 1820. Advises extreme
caution in having any correspondence
with Gen. Armstrong; account of de-
livery of Col. P.'s letter to Jesse Buel ;
Buel is A.'s confidential printer; Mr.
S. admires Col. P.'s sagacity in detect-
ing one of Armstrong's many tricks.
31, 303.
Aug. 28, 1820. Mr. S. wishes to
publish Col. P.'s letter of June 4 ; so
much practical experience in Col. P.'s
agricultural letters, that Mr. S. desires
to collect them all for the benefit of
readers of the Plough Boy. 31, 327.
Feb. 22, 1823. Receipt for money
due for the Plough Boy ; Montgars
[Armst rong] busy writing a book ; it is
well that Col. P.'s caution withheld him
from beginning a correspondence; al-
ludes to a work on which Col. P. is
engaged. 44, 251.
Southwick, Solomon. Nov. 9, 1819.
Rawdon & Balch's certificates Of pre-
miums for agricultural products ; the
American Farmer ; request for a speci-
men of the Plough Boy. 15, 183.
Nov. 30, 1819. Desiring to sub-
scribe to the Plough Boy ; criticisms on
the name of that paper and the practice
of allowing anonymous communications.
15, 185.
Jan. 12, 1820. Suggestions in
regard to changing the name of the
Plough Boy, and anonymous communi-
cations. 15, 197.
Jan. 29, 1820. Col. P. has re-
ceived a letter from a person calling
himself John Montgars of Albany ; in-
quires if such a person is known. 15,
207.
Feb. 28, 1820. Circumstantial evi-
dence that John Montgars and John
Armstrong are the same person. 15,
208.
June, 1820. Cheese-coloring and
ploughs. 15, 221.
Jan. 28, 1823. Sends the amount
of subscription to the Plough Boy by
Mr. Van Buren; Col. P. has retired
from agriculture and will subscribe no
longer. 15, 321.
Souza, Girardo Joseph de, Spanish Consul
at Tripoli. Dec. 20, 1798. Thanks for
assistance and kindness to U. S. offi-
cials in Barbary. 10, 106.
Spaight, Richard Dobbs, Governor of
North Carolina, 1758-1802. Mar. 29,
1800. No redress for a vessel taken
into Santiago de Cuba and sold before
condemnation ; the commission on such
cases being at an end. 13, 334.
Spain, treaty with, 1795, memoranda in
regard to, 53, 332 ; points under
negotiation with, 1795, (T.Pinckney), 35,
271 5 arrival of treaty, and satisfaction
given thereby (the same), 36, 26 ; claims
against, to be adjusted (C. M. de Yrujo),
37, 138; (J). Humphreys), 143; rela-
tions with, 1795 (W. Short), 35, 222;
(D. Humphreys), 6, 436; 37, 216;
(C. M. de Yrujo), 6, 438 ; Royal cedula
or proclamation concerning marine cap-
tures, 1797, 7,- 593 ; alleged libel on,
by W. Cobbett, 1797 (C. Lee), 6, 459;
(C. M. de Yrujo), 461; 7, 10, 64;
(W. Rawle), 6, 480 ; dilatory action of,
with regard to the Mississippi forts,
criticised (C. M. de Yrujo), 8, 391;
miserable evasions of Carondebt and
Gayoso (R.King), 37, 189; her relations
with France, 1798 (/. Pickering, Jr.).
HISTORICAL INDEX.
471
8, 576; violations of her territory and
sovereignty allowed by her to French
cruisers {Summers 8f Brown), 11, 598 ;
indemnification not to be expected by
her for captures until her own are paid
for {CM. de Yrujo), 12, 122 ; reasons
for supposing her to have been the first
European power to assist the U. S. in
the Revolution (S. Ward), 29, 380 ;
(J. Jay), 397 ; her secret treaty with
France to divide Portugal between
them, described by Cevallos (R. Walsh),
30, 1 ; to, 14, 370 ; propositions sub-
mitted to, 1805, in regard to a mutual
cession of territory (J. Monroe), 54,
287; (P. -de Cevallos), 288; long
account to be settled by her for priva-
teering operations, 1799 {D. Hum-
phreys), 11, 628; the intrigues of the
Prince of Peace in, compared to in-
trigues of T. P. in this country (Col-
vin's Monitor, Jan. 31, 1809), 54, 181.
Spalding, Col. Simon, of Shesequin, Pa.,
1742-1811 Sept. 26, 1789. A re-
monstrance against the election of John
Franklin to be Councillor or member
of the Assembly of Pennsylvania, as a
man indicted for high treason. 6, 15.
and others, freeholders of Luzerne
County, Pa. Jan. 10, 1787. Explan-
ation of Col. P.'s reasons for holding
the election, and correction of supposed
misapprehensions with regard to the in-
tentions of government. 57, 87-
• Spaniards, great want of nautical skill
among ; " I know for a fact that when
the Spanish fleet was compelled to sail,
in 1798, by the French Minister, there
was not enough skill in the fleet to
keep their ships' heads one way," 1799
(Jacob Read). 25, 194.
Spanish-American colonies, memorials of
Gen. Miranda, concerning (F. de Mi-
randa), 24, 150 ; (J. Adams), 42, 11 ;
negotiations between President Jeffer-
son and Miranda {F. Ames), 14, 153;
articles of agreement of Commissioners,
42, 13 ; table of population, offices, and
products, 32.
, Spanish Americans, corrupt and effemi-
nate beyond example, 1799 (/. Trum-
bull). 11, 364.
Spanish courts, defective administration of
justice in, 1799 (/. Latting). 10,
593.
Spanish fleet, allowed by British cruisers
to sail from Havana with $12,000,000
on board, 1799 (R. King). 11, 139.
Spanish officers on the Mississippi, their
treachery (/. Adams), 7, 125, 211 ; (/.
McRenry), 204; {R. Morris), 205; {A.
Mlicott), 137 ; their misrepresentations
to Indians, {C. M. de Yrujo), 9, 271 ;
their expectation < of a war between
France and the U. S., 1797 (/. Mc-
Henry),!, 271; (/. Adams), 282; (D.
W. Coxe), 285 ; {C. C Pincfcney), 319 ;
{W. Smith), 392.
Spanish privateers, Consular report of dep-
redations by, 1796 (J . Yznardi, et al.),
7, 589; (C. C. Pinckney), 8, 50; efforts
of Mr. Humphreys for relief from {B.
Humphreys), 8, 181 ; claims for, adjusted
(/. Adams), 9, 668 ; points to be repre-
sented to Spanish government, 11, 167 ;
{B. Humphreys, 1799), 11, 167.
Sparks, Rev. Jared, 1789-1866. Aug.
21, 1826. Inquiries as to various cir-
cumstances of the battle of Germantown;
is preparing an article for the North
American Review, and would be glad of
any information ; Peale's portrait of
Washington; said by Judge Washing-
ton and Judge Marshall to be the best
extant. 32, 219.
Sept. 11, 1826. Returns the Life
of Gen. Lee; Col. P.'s letter on the
battle of Germantown will be printed in
an article on Judge Johnson's censure of
Pulaski ; request for a letter to the gen-
tleman in New York who copied Wash-
ington's letters. 32, 227.
Dec. 11, 1826. Judge Johnson's
animadversions on Col. P.'s letter re-
specting the battle of Germantown; a
good opportunity to reply ; if Col. P.
does not propose to do so, Mr. S. will
do it himself on the part of the North
American Review. 32, 247.
Jan. 8, 1827- On Col. P.'s pro-
posed reply to Judge Johnson's strict-
ures in the National Intelligencer. 32,
255.
Oct. 31, 1827. Mr. S. is going to
Europe for the purpose of examining all
possible documents which may throw
light on the history of the period em-
braced by Washington's writings ; in-
quires whether Col. P. is willing to part
with any of the autograph letters of
472
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Sparks, Rev. Jared {continued').
Washington in his possession, to be pre-
sented to gentlemen likely to be of as-
sistance in the work. 32, 313.
Nov. 24, 1827- Sends a print ad-
mired by Col. P., and begs his accept-
ance of it. 32, 315.
Sparks, Jared. Aug. 23, 1826. Answers
to questions respecting the battle of
Germantown ; Col. P. never heard of-
any misconduct of Pulaski ; errors in
Judge Johnson's Life of Gen. Greene.
16, 142.
Aug. 24, 1826. Washington's fail-
ing as a general was a lack of decision ;
his virtue and disinterestedness were
more valuable to the country than the
talents and ambition of Adams and Jef-
ferson. 16, 146.
Sept. 12, 1826. In regard to the
person who copied Gen. Washington's
letters written during the Revolution;
gives reasons for not introducing Mr. S.
16, 155.
Dec. 15, 1827. Autograph letters
of Washington, to be given to Mr. S. to
take to Europe. 16, 222.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dec. 9, 1799. Submits returns of regis-
tered and impressed seamen. 12, 449.
Specie certificates, instructions as to issu-
ing, 1781 (Quartermaster-General),
33, 391 ; purchased at a discount, and
Col. P. sued by the purchaser (<9. Wash-
ington), 34, 74; (S. Hodgdon), 77;
lawsuits arising out of (G. Washing-
ton), 18, 150; system of, suggested to
Congress, 1780 (President of Congress),
33, 284 ; impossibility of making con-
tracts on any other basis (N. Hubbard),
301 b ; remonstrance against their being
paid by bills of new emission {President
of Congress), 317; copy of petition to
Congress in regard to, 1791 (P. Ans-
pach), 41, 69 ; obligation of Congress
to pay (P. Anspach), 105 ; question of
interest on (0. Wolcott), 41, 110 ; to,
35, 173 ; (J. Campbell), 41, 88 ; to,
35, 164,165;(D. Wolfe), 41, 94, 112;
to, 35, 174 (S. Loudon) ; 41, 77; (P.
Anspach), 82, 89, 101.
Spectator. Apr. 8, 1784. Letter with
this signature written by Col. P. to the
New York Packet, in behalf of the
Loyalists, and protesting against the vio-
lent measures advocated by Whigs in
New York. 34, 284. [Bi. 2, 131.]
Spelling reform, advocated (Noah Web-
ster). 19, 56.
Spencer, Henry, of Albany, N. Y. Sept. 8,
1798. PromJ. Wagne r. Regarding an
application for a patent. 9, 292.
Spirit of "70, Editor of Peb. 12,1811.
Corrects a false statement of the author
calling himself The Ghost of Wayne,
concerning Miranda's expedition and
President Adams. 54, 312.
Spofford, Horatio Gates. June 27,
1816. Requests information concern-
ing Col. P.'s treaty with the Indians in
1791, for Mr. S.'s History; also some
description of the western country, for
the American Magazine. 31, 113.
Spofford, Dr. Jeremiah, of Bradford,
Mass. Mar. 14, 1824 [1825 ?]. Disap-
pointment and distress of Dr. S. at the
sending back of some numbers of his
magazine, sent to Col. P. ; inquiry as to
causes of offence. 44, 259.
May 24, 1824. Admiration for
Col. P.'s Review of the Cunningham
Correspondence ; suggestion that he
should write a sort of Federal manifesto
or history of the difference between the
two parties. 44, 261.
Spofford, Dr. Jeremiah. Mar. 19, 1825.
Col. P. regrets exceedingly his son's
mistake in sending back numbers of Dr.
S.'s magazine ; Dr. S. mistaken in sup-
posing Col. P. offended because he voted
for Mr. Adams ; appreciates too well the
rights of freemen to their own opinions ;
would be glad to have Dr. S.'s magazine
from the beginning of the year. 16, 27.
Spoors, M., Dutch Minister of Marine.
Mar., 1799. Correspondence with W.
V. Murray, TJ. S. Minister to Holland,
in regard to the ship Mary, captured by
a French privateer. 24, 311-325.
Sprague, Dr. Joseph, of Wilkesbarre.
Feb. 20, 1787. Change in the aspect of
affairs at Wyoming worked by Col.
Franklin's return ; efforts made to pre-
vent submission to the law ; Shays's in-
surrection in Massachusetts made use of
to prove the approaching downfall of
Federal government and annihilation
of State authority ; independence aimed
at by the Susquehanna Company. 57,
136.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
473
Sprague, Joseph, of Wyoming, warrant for
his arrest for beating his wife, 1788
(W. H. Smith). 58, 126.
Sprague, Rev. William Buel, of Albany,
N. Y., 1795-1876. Sept. 15, 1828.
Begging for Col. P.'s autograph for a
friend in England. 32, 394.
Jan. 9, 1829. Method of forwarding
autographs and letters. 32, 412.
tyrague, Rev. William Buel. Oct. 6,
1828. Col. P. will send Mr. S. some
autographs of distinguished persons as
soon as there is time to select them.
16, 282.
— Jan. 17, 1829. With autographs
of various eminent Americans, and
remarks on Eisher Ames, Hamilton,
George Cabot, and John Marshall. 16,
330.
Jan. 19, 1829. Concerning auto-
graphs of Monroe and Jefferson ; Col.
P. can spend no more time on auto-
graphs ; criticises the maxim de morluis
nil nisi bonum ; it should be de mor-
luis nil nisi verum. 16, 331.
pringfield, Mass., purchase of land in, by
U. S. for an arsenal, 1798 (/ Sumner).
9, 330.
proat, Col. Ebenezer, of Marietta, Ohio,
1752-1805. Aug. 7, 1796. Requests
assistance in rectifying an error at the
War-office by which Major S. was un-
justly charged with a sum of money.
20, 322.
'proat, Rev. James, D.D., of Philadelphia,
1722-1793. July 1, 1787. Statement
j of Col. P.'s religious opinions. 5, 407.
' [Bi. 2, 283.]
proat, Rev. James, his daily prayer,
"Spare useful lives" (A. Campbell).
I 11, 623.
'tagg, Thomas, Jr., of New York. Feb.
6, 1799. Erom J. Wagner. Security
to be given the U. S. in case of the
Dolly. 10, 344.
rcanwix, Eort, Journal of treaty at, 1784.
! 59, 115.
Itarkweather, Asa. Nov. 5,1787. Ad-
I vertisement concerning a great-coat
I [Col. P.'s], taken by mistake from Hol-
I lenback's in Wilkesbarre. 57, 334
I [newspaper cutting].
Jtarkweather, Asa, Col. P.'s deposition
concerning the theft of his great-coat
I and watch by S., 1787- 58, 41, 42.
60
Starucca, Pa., Col. P.'s journal of a
journey from Boston to, 1807. 54,
117.
State Department, salaries in, 1795, 53,
240 ; libel against, in Aurora, 1798, al-
leging that fees were received for pass-
ports (Rev. /. Clarke), 8, 85 ; 37, 265 ;
(B. F. Bache), 264 ; (T. Wotherspoon),
54, 18 ; account of the U. S. with T. P.
as Secretary, 1800, 60, 67; clerks in,
dismissed for taking fees for passports,
1798 (Rev. J". Clar/ce),8, 85 ; (G. Wash-
ington), 91 ; estimate of expenses for
1797,6,362; for 1798, 7, 369; pay
of clerks in, 8, 71 ; for 1800, 12, 356 ;
expenses of removing to Trenton, on
account of yellow fever, 1798, 10, 16 ;
in 1799, 12, 352.
States, right of, to put their negative on
the usurpations of the general govern-
ment (C. Gore), 14, 220 ; (A. Banister),
232.
Steam-engine with horizontal arms, similar
to Trevethick's, invented by N. Read
about 1790 (N. Read). 44, 183.
Stedman, William, of Worcester, Mass.
July 19, 1811. Comparison of his own
and Col. P.'s copy of Jefferson's draught
of the Declaration of Independence.
43, 328. •
Steel, patent for welding (E. Chapman).
12, 32.
Steele, Col. John, of Virginia, Secretary
of Mississippi Territory, 1755-1805.
Apr. 27, 1795. Col. S. has contracted
with Mr. Cist for 3,000 copies of Baron
Steuben's Military Regulations, for the
use of the State of Virginia; requests
that Col. P. will appoint some person to
inspect them. 41, 206.
May 5, 1795. Agreement with
Charles Cist to print Steuben's Regula-
tions, for the State of Virginia. 53, 238.
May 30, 1795. Sends a specimen
copy of Steuben's Regulations ; also
contract with Mr. Cist, and requests
Col. P. to take charge of money payable
for the same. 41, 221.
Jan. 15, 1799. Thanks for friendly
advice ; praise of Gov. Sargent ; Col.
S.'s own illness ; account of his expenses
sent to Gen. Wilkinson. 24, 21.
Nov. 15, 1799. Great depreciation
of money in the Territories ; it is impos-
sible for public officers to live on their
474
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Steele, Col. John {continued').
salaries ; encloses a list of prices cur-
rent. 42, 213.
Steele, Col. John. May 11, 1798. Col.
S.'s appointment as Secretary of Missis-
sippi Territory ; necessity for expedition
in reaching the Natchez. 8, 433.
Aug. 31, 1798. Newpapers to be
sent to the Natchez ; Porcupine's Gazette
much deteriorated. 9, 258.
Dec. 21, 1799. Judge Tilton to
return immediately to Mississippi ; pos-
sible resignation of Judge McGuire ; in
regard to Col. S.'s leave of absence.
12, 503, 506.
- May 12, 1800. With Act of Con-
gress relating to the second census, in-
structions and forms. 13, 502.
Steele, Col. John, of Virginia, recom-
mended for Governor of the Natchez
Territory (A. Campbell). 22, 17,
82.
Steele, John, of North Carolina, Comp-
troller of the Treasury, 1764-1815.
July 31, 1798. Claim of J. B. Cutting.
9, 124.
Apr. 3, 1800. Certain sums to be
transferred to the State Department in
Treasury Books. 13, 356.
Stephens, John, and others, of Canaster,
N. Y. July 6, 1791. Petition that Col.
P. will provide the Indians with food on
their way home from the treaty, to pre-
vent their harassing the settlement.
61, 249.
Sterlilz, Joseph, of New York. Dec. 10,
1796. With commission for P. Mark,
Consul at Franconia, Germany, written
in Latin ; unnecessary to apply to Con-
gress to determine the jurisdiction of a
Consul ; the President is to determine.
36, 323 [copy].
Steuben, Baron Frederick Wilhelm
von. May 27, 1778. Col. P.'s recom-
mendation of M. de Crenis is a sufficient
reason for receiving him. 17, 152.
June 12, 1779. Baron S.'s com-
plaints are to the Board of War officially
and not to the members individually;
begs for certain copies ; his critical posi-
tion at West Point for want of assist-
ance ; noble spirit of New York militia.
17, 271.
Peb. 12, 1794. Will. 41, 212
[copy].
Steuben, Baron Frederick Wilhelm von.
May 20, 1778. Recommendation of M.
Crenis. 5, 84.
Steuben, Baron Frederick Wilhelm von,
his improvements in discipline in camp
at Valley Forge, 1778 (A. Scammell),
17, 142 ; lasting obligations of America
to him; respected by the officers and
beloved by the soldiers (R. Peters),
163 ; his energetic endeavors against
Arnold in Virginia, 1781 (R. Peters),
18, 71 ; work on military discipline
given to New York, 1785 (H. E. Ltjt-
terloh), 18, 296; difficulties as In-
spector-General (R. Peters), 23, 97;
the annuity granted him an abuse of
public money (P. Wingate), 40, 340 ;
his case a precedent for the appointment
of Hamilton as Inspector- General (R.
King), 9,238; his opinion concerning
Col. W. S. Smith, that he would bring
disgrace on the American army (C. C.
Tinckney), 13, 524; his estate (B.
Walker), 20, 94 ; legacy claimed
under his will by Baron de Bouving-
hausen (A. M. F. de Bouvinghatjsen),
41, 223 ; his character and services, 52,
193.
Stevens, Col. Ebenezer, of New York,
1751-1823. Dec. 3, 21, 27, 1804. In
regard to apples sent Col. P. ; Sands's
claim to be prosecuted in charge of Mr.
Wolcott ; draft sent for collection. 43,
34, 37, 38.
Dec. 13, 1816. With comparative
list of prices in 1789 and 1816. 44,
165, 167.
Stevens, Col. Ebenezer. Dec. 28, 1798.
Tender of services as U. S. Agent for
armed vessels, by Campbell Brown, of
Antigua, sent to the Secretary of the
Navy. 10, 143.
Sept. 20, 1799. In regard to Col.
S.'s brig Prudence, captured by the
British. 12, 89.
Nov. 16, 1799. Gunpowder and
lumber for Barbary ports. 12, 353.
Nov. 22, 1799. Requesting in-
spection and measurement of timber to
be sent to Algiers. 12, 369.
Nov. 25, 1799. Cannon-shot to be
shipped on the Hero. 12, 376.
Jan. 7, 1800. In regard to sailing
of ship Hero for Algiers. 38, 2.
Jan. 8,] 800. Board of Arbitration
HISTORICAL INDEX.
475
to be appointed concerning freight bill
of ship Hero. 13, 36.
— Jan. 16, 1800. Requesting invoice
of timber, etc., shipped in the Hero.
13, 82.
Jan. 30, Feb. 11, 1800. Concern-
ing cargo of the Hero. 13, 141, 173.
— Feb. 12, 1800. Cargo and papers
of ship Hero. 13,178.
Feb. 18, 1800. Cargo of ship Hero
to be insured. 13, 199.
— Feb. 20, 1800. In regard to timber,
cannon, and oars for Tunis. 13, 206.
Mar. 18, 1800. Inquiring the price
of lumber. 13,287-
Apr. 15, 1800. Urges despatch in
shipping lumber for Tunis. 13, 397.
May 14, 1800. From C. Lee, At-
torney-General. In regard to contract
for hiring a ship for Algiers. 13,
501.
Feb. 16, 1809. ' Enclosing sum due
for balance of pay as lieutenant in the
navy, for relief of Henry J. Knox, in
prison in New York for debt. 14,
227.
Dec. 5, 1816. Inquiring as to the
comparative prices of necessary house-
hold articles of food, etc., in 1789 and
1816. 15, 129.
Stevens, Dr. Edwakd, U. S. Consul-
General in St. Domingo. May 6, 1799.
Report on St. Domingo affairs ; account
of negotiations with Gen. Toussaint for
the re-opening of trade with the island.
42, 152.
Aug. 22,1799. To J. Yard. State-
ments concerning the conduct of Jacob
Mayer, U. S. Consul at Cap Francois.
42,"l83.
— Dec. 27, 1799. Dr. S. is on the
way to an interview with Gen. Tous-
saint ; vain efforts and intrigues to de-
tach him from the U.S. government ;
has seen Capt. Talbot ; his candid,
prudent, and liberal character ; con-
demnation of Mr. Gray's ship and the
Cicero ; has done everything in his
power to have them released, but they
were condemned before he knew they
were libelled ; calumnies and intrigues
of certain U. S. officials; the St. Do-
mingo army; capture of Toussaint's
ships by British ; its evil effect on com-
merce. 42, 217.
Mar. 10, 1802. Request for Col.
P.'s assistance in settling his accounts
Avith the government. 26, 282.
May 20, 1802. Thanks for certifi-
cate in regard to Dr. S.'s claim on the
U. S. and enclosing a copy of a letter
from Mr. Madison, Secretary of State,
in regard to it. 26, 287-
Oct. 16, 1803. Inquires for cer-
tain papers, belonging to Mr. Bunel,
left in Col. P.'s hands. 26, 309.
Stevens, Dr. Edward. Feb. 26, 1799.
Urges despatch in departure for St.
Domingo. 10, 416.
Feb. 28, 1799. Standing instruc-
tions as U. S. Consul-General in St.
Domingo. 10, 423.
Mar. 7, 1799. Instructions in re-
gard to the renewal of commercial inter-
course with St. Domingo. 10, 461.
Apr. 20, 1799. Introducing Gen.
Maitland ; remarks and instructions on
arrangements of the U. S. and Great
Britain for renewal of commercial inter-
course with St. Domingo. 10, 606.
Apr. 22, 1799. Case of Mr. Hig-
ginson's ship Pattern. 10, 626.
Apr. 26, 1799. Recommending
affairs of Michel Foucault to Gen. Tous-
saint. 10, 638.
May 5, 1799. M. Mony d'Her-
bisse as Attorney fo*r M. Foucault. 11,
26.
May 9, 1799. President Adams's
approval of arrangements for St. Do-
mingo ; irregular proceedings of M.
Fontaine ; Federalist victories in New
York and Virginia ; designs of the op-
position. 11, 68.
June 1, 1799. Hesitating course
of Toussaint ; the U. S. will not renew
commercial intercourse unless trade is
opened to Great Britain. 11, 195.
June 1, 1799. Arret of Roume,
French Agent in St. Domingo, insuffi-
cient ; commerce not to be renewed
without public security. 11, 198.
■ July 5, 1799. Proclamation of
renewal of intercourse with St. Domingo;
passports for communication from ports
of entry to other ports. 11, 392.
July 12, 1799. The President's
proclamation ; letters from Gen. Mait-
land ; regulations for commerce in St
Domingo. 11, 419.
476
THE PICKERING PAPERS,
Stevens, Dr. Edward (continued).
July 12, 1799. Arrangements for
renewal of commercial intercourse with
St. Domingo ; hopes of a public decree
of Toussaiut ; possible reasons for his
hesitation; reconciliation between France
and U. S. not to be feared ; no safety
but in war; reported orders of the
Directory to invade the Southern States.
11, 422.
July 13, 1799. Letters received
by the President from Toussaint; his
positive assurances in regard to the sup-
pression of privateering ; reliance on his
high character ; inquiries as to persons
to whom passports should be denied.
11, 426.
July 15, 1799. Mistake in regard
to ports which were to be opened Aug.
1 ; danger from the mistake ; articles
contraband of war. 11, 438.
July 19, 1799. Arrangements for
counteracting mistake as to ports open
Aug. 1; French fleet in the Mediter-
ranean pursued by Lord St. Vincent ;
prospect of the French being driven out
of Italy. 11, 457-
Sept. 5, 1799. The mistake respect-
ing the opening of the ports productive
of no ill consequences ; importance of
Toussaint's keeping on good terms with
the British; application of Christophe
for arms and ammunition from U. S. ;
affairs in France. 12, 10.
Nov. "17, 1799. Extracts from Dr.
S.'s letters laid before the President ;
recommending less reserve in communi-
cation with U. S. naval officers, espe-
cially Com. Talbot ; Fauchet, Freret, and
Adet, French Commissioners to St. Do-
mingo. 12, 337.
Nov. 29, 1799. Charges against
Jacob Mayer, Consul at Cap Francois ;
his accusations against Dr. S. for mono-
polizing trade in St. Domingo ; case of
W. Gray's ship ; invitation to explain
matters. 12, 390.
Nov. 30, 1799. Recommending
inquiry and interference, if possible, in
case of sloop Cicero, condemned at Cap
Francois. 12, 393.
Dec. 2, 1799. French armed mer-
chant vessels in the ports of St. Do-
mingo to be allowed one day's sail
before being pursued. 12, 404.
Dec 16, 1799. Approbation of
Dr. S.'s rejection of the proposition of
the British Agent to exact fees for pass-
ports; commercial transactions allow-
able, but prudence required both for the
honor and dignity of the U. S. and of
Dr. S. 12, 347.
Dec. 16, 1799. Consular passports
not to be given to French armed mer-
chant vessels ; abuse of passports given
for St. Domingo trade. 12, 477.
Dec. 17, 1799. In regard to the
expediency of demanding fees for pass-
ports, in St. Domiugo. 12, 484.
Dec. 27, 1799. Requesting as-
sistance to the agent of owners of
schooner Polly of Marblehead, captured
by pirates. 12, 518.
Dec. 31,1799. Recommending the
case of M. Joseph de La Grange, a former
resident of St. Domingo. 12, 522.
Jan. 1, 1800. Letter of recom-
mendation for Dr. Bouvier. 13, 5.
Jan. 18, 1800. Information of J.
Mayer's accusations against Dr. S., and
request for proofs of Mayer's miscon-
duct. 13, 93.
Mar. 20, 1800. Dr. S.'s arrange-
ments with Gen. Toussaint highly satis-
factory ; prizes to U. S. armed ships
must be sent to the U. S. for adjudica-
tion. 13, 297.
Mar. 23, 1802. About Dr. S.'s
claim on the U. S. for expenses as
Consul- General at St. Domingo. 14,
28, 29.
Dec. 16, 1803. Recapitulation of
the objects and results of Dr. S.'s mis-
sion to St. Domingo as Consul-General.
14, 51.
Stevens, Dr. Edward, his amiable character
(R. King), 10, 478 ; well received in
St. Domingo by Toussaint (R. King),
11, 172 ; his surprising mistake in re-
gard to ports to be opened Aug. 1, 1799
(R. Liston), 11, 440 ; (/. Adams), 447 ;
(/. Olney), 450 ; insinuations of J.
Mayer against him (/. Mayer), 13, 90 :
vindication of Dr. S. (/. Adams), 38,
17, 19, 21 ; his claim against the U. S.,
and circumstances of his appointment
(W. Thornton), 44, 284, 285; to, 16,
83; his valuable services (J. Yard),
42, 285 ; copy of his account and cer-
tificates, 44, 286.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
477
Stevens, Gen. Edward, of Virginia, 1745-
1820. Dec. 27, 1797. Granting him
patents to lands in Ohio. 7, 648.
Stevens, Gen. Edward, Lis distingished
services with militia, at Guilford Court
House, 1780 (E. Carrington). 21,
362.
Stevenson, Andrew, of Virginia, Speaker
of the House of Representatives, 1784-
1857. Sept. 3, 1828. To T. Lyman,
Jr. Mr. S. deeply regrets that he is
unexpectedly prevented from visiting
Col. P. at Salem. 32, 389,
Stevenson, Andrew. Apr. 10, 1826. Ac-
knowledging receipt of Mr. S.'s speech
on McDuffie's proposed amendment to
the Constitution in regard to the elec-
tion of President ; remarks on Mr.
Jefferson; Mr. Everett's ideas on slav-
ery ; expediency of removing the final
choice of President from the House,
and of making him ineligible for a second
term ; approbation of President Adams's
message on the Panama mission. 16,
104.
Stevenson, George, of Pittsburg, Pa. May
19, 1798. Address of inhabitants of
Pittsburg to the President received. 8,
459.
Stevenson, Robert, of Philadelphia, letter
of recommendation (D. Humphreys).
7, 517.
Stewardson, Thomas, and Wistar,
Thomas, of Philadelphia. Peb. 4, 1817.
Attempts of the Society of Friends to
civilize the Indians in the Alleghany and
Cattaraugus settlements, and their suc-
cess ; assistance desired against efforts
being made to induce the Indians to sell
their lands. 31, 170.
— Oct. 24, 1818. Case of the Seneca
, Indians, and attempts made to induce
I them to part with their land; right of
I pre-emption vested in the State of Mas-
: sachusetts ; request for Col. P.'s assist-
ance. 31, 255.
fitewardson, Thomas, and Wistar, Thomas.
Peb. 8, 1817. Col. P.'s pleasure in
j hearing of the improvements worked
| among the Indians on the Alleghany and
Cattaraugus by the Priends ; suggestions
1 for their farther protection. 15, 135.
[Bi. 4, 298.]
Stewart, Archibald, of Staunton, Va.
July 28, 1797. With warrants and
directions for arrest of Gov. William
Blount. 6, 477.
Stewart, Col. Charles, of New Jersey (?),
trick practised by him to induce the
signing of petition against the Wyoming
Confirming Law. 58, 205.
Stewart, John, of Baltimore. Mar. 30,
1798. Enclosing papers to be forwarded
to W. V. Murray. 8, 271.
Stickney, J., of Haverhill, Mass. Mar.
26, 1812. Certificate that he heard Mr.
Erancis Eaton of Haverhill say that what
the man calling himself Nathaniel Eaton
said in his certificate against Col. P. was
true, and that he had no better opinion
of Col. P. than that he would be con-
cerned in that business. 44, 19.
Stickney, John, of Baltimore. Dec. 6,
1814. Invitation to Col. P. to visit
him ; corruption and oppression of gov-
ernment agents ; worthlessness of militia
officers ; the late attack of the British ;
their repulse certainly not owing to any
generalship ; the enemy ought never to
have been allowed to come so near.
44, 93.
Sept. 23, 1826. Acknowledgment
of Col. P.'s criticisms on his bad hand-
writing, and apology for the same. 32,
231.
Stiles, Rev. Ezra, D.D., of New Haven,
Conn., 1727-1795. Sept. 18, 1790.
Application from a Committee of the
inhabitants of Wilkesbarre, to recom-
mend a suitable character to come among
them as a Gospel teacher. 58, 279.
Stiles, Jonathan, Jr. Oct. 25, 1780.
Request for a list of tools for hutting ;
character of Mr. Kellso. 18, 48.
Stiles, Jonathan, Jr., as assistant in charge
of stores, 1780 {A. Forman). 5, 190.
Stiles, Richard M., Clerk of District Court
in Georgia. Oct. 25, 31, 1798. Erom
J. Wagner. Returns of abstracts of
declarations of aliens. 9, 516, 546.
Aug. 10, 1799. From J. Wagner.
Concerning certificates of naturalization
for aliens. 11, 595.
Stockbridge Indians, their claim for land
on the Maumee (J. Sergeant), 30,
384 ; their influence with the Western
tribes, 60, 77 ; jealousy of the Oneidas
(S. Kirkland), 62, 46; flourishing
school among them (J. Sergeant), 65 ;
account of money expended for them,
478
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Stockbridge Indians {continued).
66 ; account of dissensions among them
(John Konkapot), 73; list of their
warriors killed in the Revolution, 167 ;
provision proposed for them, 174, 196 ;
injury done them by land-jobbers (J.
Sergeant), 199 ; question of annuities
to them (/. McHenry), 250.
Stocker, Ebenezer, of Newburyport, Mass.
Mar. 17, 1300. Request to forward
commission to U. S. Consul at La
Guayra. 13, 283.
Stockton, Lucius Horatio. Peb. 14, 1798.
With commission as U. S. District
Attorney for New Jersey. 8, 136.
Mar. 31, 1798. Request that sea-
men in jail at Amboy on suspicion of
murder of officers of the British frigate
Hermione may remain in custody until
the President shall decide on a fresh
application of the British Minister. 37,
289 [copy].
Apr. 14, 1798. Sailors of British
frigate Hermione, in jail on suspicion of
murder, to be discharged. 8, 346.
June 8, 1798. Sir Hyde Parker's
opinion that, according to the evidence,
William Brigstock, now in jail at Tren-
ton, is not guilty of murder on board
the Hermione ; question whether there
is any way of relieving him from im-
prisonment before the next session of
court. 8, 532.
Stockton, Richard, of New Jersey,
1764-1828. Dec. 19, 1808. Thanks for
speeches on the embargo ; dishonesty of
the government, and popular delusions
in regard to Great Britain and Prance,
first shown up by Col. P.'s letter to
Governor Sullivan; Mr. Hillhouse's
able and temperate speeches. 28, 406.
Jan. 1, 1822. Account of the visit
of remonstrance by a Committee of the
Senate to President Adams, in 1799, on
occasion of the nomination of W. V.
Murray as Minister to Prance. 31,
366. '[Bi. 3, 439.]
Peb. 21, 1822. Recollection of
circumstances connected with the Sen-
ate Committee's visit to the President in
1799; questions concerning candidates
for the next Presidency [J. Q. Adams,
Calhoun, Lowndes, and Crawford];
would rather re-elect Monroe than have
any of them. 31, 378.
June 26, 1824. Thanks for the
Review of the Cunningham correspond
ence ; Mr. S. can bear witness that the
facts are entirely correct ; propriety and
necessity of Col. P.'s vindicating him-
self instantly; if he has wounded the
feelings of Mr. Adams, or injured the
pretensions of his son, Mr. A. has
only himself to blame for it. 32,
62.
Stockton, Richard. Dec. 31, 1821. In-
quiring as to the names of the Commit-
tee who waited upon President Adams
to remonstrate against the mission to
Prance, in 1799, and the circumstances;
the mission the result of an agreement
with the Democrats (?). 15, 267.
Stockton, Richard, one of the Senate Com-
mittee on President Adams's nomination
of new minister to Prance, 1799 {G.
Cabot). 10, 401.
Stoddard, Capt. Joseph. Dec. 24, 1778.
Recommending Capt. Simonet. 17,
228.
Stoddert, Benjamin, Secretary of the
Navy, 1751-1813. May 28, 1798. Ac-
cepts office of Secretary of the Navy
with reluctance; is not qualified by
education for such a post ; will do his
best, hoping for advice from other
Cabinet Officers ; wants a competent
chief-clerk. 22, 177.
1799 (?). Observations on Mr.
Wolcott's draught of instructions to Mr.
King on the subject of the 6th article
of the British treaty. 54, 31.
Mar. 8, 1799. Information of great
dissatisfaction felt by merchants that the
vessel which took out Dr. Stevens,
Consul-General at St. Domingo, was
allowed to take provisions for sale. 24,
144. [Indorsement by Col. Pickering:
" Some persons would hazard the loss
of the whole commerce of St. Domingo,
if they could not partake of the first
chance of profit."]
June 10, 1802. Unsuccessful at-
tempt to sell lots in Washington City ;
business embarrassments ; Washington
destined to be the greatest commercial
city in the U. S. 26, 291.
Mar., 1804. Will send grafts ; ill-
health, and embarrassments from not
being able to sell land to pay his debts.
27, 77.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
479
— Jan. 6, 21, 1807. Arguments
against a pile bridge over the Potomac ;
floods on the upper waters of that river ;
the design of a bridge, is to ruin George-
town. 28, 3, 17.
— Dec. 15, 1807, Jan. 8, 1808.
Against the Potomac bridge. 28, 112,
161.
— Dec. 14, 1808. Want of energy in
Federal members in not speaking their
minds about administration measures;
cowardice of submission. 28, 391.
— Dec. 16, 1808. Col. P.'s speech
on the Embargo ; one man, at least, in
Congress not afraid to speak his mind ;
fears of disunion on account of the
Embargo. 28, 393.
— Dec. 27, 1808. Acknowledgment
of speeches on the Embargo ; Col. P.'s
the only speech which discloses the
truth ; comparison of American and
English minorities; Campbell's report
disgraceful in its falseness as to the con-
duct of belligerents toward us; Mr. S.'s
own view of the case ; recommends a
meeting of Congressmen to draw up
a correct statement, with resolutions;
demonstration that the evils intended to
be inflicted on England have recoiled on
ourselves. 28, 426.
— Jan. 10, 1809. Sending Edmund
Randolph's Vindication; if Col. P. is
more abused by Democrats than any
other man, he has his compensation in
the esteem of all the virtuous and honor-
able. 29, 6.
— Oct. 9, 1809. To Ex-President J.
Adams. Vindicating himself from the
injustice and misrepresentations con-
cerning the members of President
Adams's Cabinet contained in Mr. A.'s
letters to the Boston Patriot. 29,
392.
— Nov. 27, 1809. Enclosing copy
of a letter from Mr. Erskine ; hopes the
whole correspondence with Jackson will
be given to Congress ; but Secretary
Smith is in the habit of considering such
things official or otherwise as suits his
own views ; dishonesty of Mr. Madison ;
Gen. Smith should be expelled the
Senate, and R. Smith impeached for
the Leghorn bill transaction. 29, 181.
— Dec. 6, 1809. Mr. Giles's inflam-
matory resolutions ; a war with England
can only end in open submission to
E ranee ; cautiousness and reserve of
Federal members of Congress to be
deplored ; correspondence with Mr.
Jackson, and the dishonest and shuffling
course of the State Department ; ad-
vantage to England and injury to us of
the Non-intercourse Act ; fears of French
troops being sent to the U. S. 29,
185.
— Jan. 5, 1810. Invitation to dine ;
regret at the passing of Mr. Giles's
resolution ; Col. P.'s idea that the ad-
ministration do not want war, as it
would unsaddle them; fears there are
many who look to Bonaparte for more
permanent honor and power than they
now enjoy ; the Smiths and Giles in-
stanced; fears Madison is destined to
do all that Jefferson dared to think, and
that the British will see cause of war in
these resolutions ; much better for them
if they do. 29, 217.
— Jan. 10, 1810. Extract from a letter
to Com. Truxtun, on the documents of
the Smith-Jackson correspondence ; the
impudent falsehoods of Smith, as shown
by these letters. 29, 228 [copy].
— Jan. 17, 1810. Consequences of
Macon's Bill ; Mr. Jackson's opinion ;
misrepresentations in the Jackson cor-
respondence and letter to Pinkney ;
impeachment of Smith the only means
to open the eyes of the public. 29,
232.
— Jan. 20, 1810. Mr. Laird of
Georgetown, his authority for the story
of President Madison's remark on the
Marquis Wellesley. 29, 236.
— Mar. 18, 1810. Mr. Jackson's
views; he seems to understand perfectly
Secretary Smith's character; Mr. S.
wishes it was as well known to the
people ; displeasure at no attempt being
made in Congress to bring up the cor-
rupt transaction of the Leghorn bills;
explained by the general corruption of
the party leaders. 29, 303.
— Dec. 31, 1810. In regard to the
memorial of the Illinois and Wabash
Land Co. 29, 364.
— Feb. 11, 1811. Enclosing copies
of Mr. S.'s letter of Oct. 9, 1S09, to
Ex-President Adams, and Mr. Adams's
reply. 29, 391.
480
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Stoddert, Benjamin (continued).
Feb. 15, 1311. Account of over-
tures made by Smith and Nicholas to
President Adams, before the New York
election of 1800, and their subsequent
drawing back. 29, 398.
Stoddert, Benjamin. May 22, 1798. Mr.
S.'s appointment as Secretary of the
Navy. 8, 467.
"July 23, 1798. Signals for the
navy. 9, 84.
Oct. 6, 1798. Account of guns
belonging to South Carolina, taken to
Halifax in 1781 ; U. S. frigates to be
sent for them ; instructions for officers.
37, 354 [copy].
Mar. 21, 1799. Transfers papers
relating to French prisoners. 10, 500.
Apr. 29, 1799. Absolute suppres-
sion of privateering the first condition of
renewing intercourse with Guadeloupe.
10, 643.
May 17, 1799. Account of the
engagement between the Betsey and La
Revanche at Curacao. 11, 102.
Nov. 22, 1799. Encloses list of
articles called for by U. S. Consuls in
Barbary states, to be shipped in U. S.
brig Sophia. 12, 367.
Nov. 29, 1799. In regard to cer-
tain Swedish property taken on board
the French privateer Buonaparte, cap-
tured by the Merrimac. 12, 387.
Apr. 9, 1800. Items in bills drawn
by U. S. Consul at Curacao, belonging
to Navy Department. 13, 376.
Apr. 23, 1800. Inquiry in regard
to certain French prisoners taken in the
Two Angels. 13, 409.
Apr. 25, 1800. Encloses extract
from letter of U. S. Consul at Santiago
de Cuba, complaining of the want of
U. S. armed vessels. 13, 417-
May 2, 1800. Request to forward
two packets to Havana by U. S. S. Nor-
folk, one of which is to be sunk if in
danger of capture. 13, 448.
May 6, 1800. With extract of letter
from Lord Keith; masters of private
armed vessels should not be allowed to
salute and wear epaulettes like officers
of the navy. 13, 465.
Stoddert, Benjamin, wariness of his con-
duct in regard to President Adams, 1799
(B. Goodhue). 13, 526.
Stokes County, North Carolina, address
from, to President Adams, 1798 (/.
Winston). 9, 6.
Stone, Robert, and Norris, John, of Salem,
Mass. May 14, 1798. In regard to
expenses of appeals in case of captures.
8, 445.
Stone, William, of Baltimore. Feb. 23,
1799. From J. Wagner. In regard to
Mr. S.'s case before the British Court
of Appeals. 10, 409.
Stone, William Leete, 1792-1844. July
9, 1817. Division and dissensions in
the Federal party in the State of New
York ; asks Col. P.'s opinion as to the
expediency of attempting, as editor of
a newspaper, to rally and unite it ; begs
for articles from P.'s pen. 31, 223
Oct. 16, 1825. Inquiry as to the
truth of Mr. S.'s impression that Col. P,
first suggested in a letter to Gen. Wash-?
ington the idea of the Erie canal. 32,
177.
Stone, William Leete. July 22, 1817
Necessity for Federalists to preserve
their political integrity ; honest Federal
printers cannot fail to be useful in con-
firming the faithful, if they make few
converts; Col. P. is unable from want
of time to furnish information, as he is
always busily employed on his little
farm. 15, 155.
Oct. 22, 1825. CoL P. disclaims
all right to the honor of suggesting thei
Erie canal; it never occurred to him;
Col. Troup ascribes the idea to Elkanah
Watson. 16, 69.
Stouek, Charles,, of Boston, Secretary
to the Indian Commissioners. Sept. 23,
1793. In regard to Henry Abeel, son
of Cornplanter, a Seneca chief ; unhappy
in New York ; suggestion that he should)
be placed in the Hingham Academy.
59, 2191.
Sept. 27, 1793. Henry Abeel tof
go to Boston with Mr. S. ; persons em- J
ployed by Indian Commissioners ; yellov
fever has appeared in Boston. 59, 222.1
Oct. 3, 1793. Accounts of persons
employed by Indian Commissioners;!
Capt. Scott ; thanks for account of yellow
fever in Philadelphia. 59, 225.
Oct, 4, 1793. Account of Indian!:
affairs received from Capt. Ford; hostile;
projects against the Commissioners werf |
HISTORICAL INDEX.
481
to have been carried out ; fortunate that
they did not go to the Miami ; British
officers reprimanded by Gov. Simcoe
for misconduct to the Commissioners ;
Shehan and Brant excluded from the
councils by McKee, because inclined to
peace ; McKee and sundry traders at
the bottom of the failure of the mission ;
their conduct reprobated by Gov. Simcoe,
who regretted the failure of the mission;
Gov. S.'s interference to stop a hostile
expedition against the Genesee country ;
he refuses to aid a Creek expedition.
59, 229.
— Oct. 12, 1793. Capt. Scott's ac-
counts ; Gen. Knox has placed Henry
Abeel at an academy in New York. 59,
233.
— Oct. 28, 1793. Information com-
municated by Capt. Ford in regard to
Indian affairs imprudently published by
Gen. Lincoln, with Capt. lord's name ;
displeasure of Capt. F. ; request to pre-
vent his name being made further public,
if possible. 59, 241.
— Dec. 27, 1793. Accounts of Jasper
Parrisli, Gen. Chapin, and H. Jones ;
Gen. Lincoln's accounts arranged, num-
bered, marked, and the balance of money
left in the bank ; asks for message to
Indians, and a short history of the trans-
actions of the Commissioners ; hopes
that the journal of their peregrinations
may convince Congress who are our
friends, and who not, and that their
Commissioners may never again be so
fettered in so important a negotiation.
59, 219.
Storer, Charles. Sept. 25, 1793. Henry
Abeel ; requests that Mr. S. will take
him to Boston, and place him in Gen.
Lincoln's care ; accounts. 59, 220.
Oct. 5, 1793. Capt. Scott's ac-
counts. 59, 307.
Jan. 20, 1794. Request to forward
accounts of the Indian commission to
Philadelphia. 59, 255.
Story, Major John. Jan. 8, 1781. Pre-
vented by illness from reporting at
| camp. 18, 69.
JStory, Joseph, Associate Justice of U. S.
Supreme Court, 1779-1845. Feb. 3,
1824. The Mr. Jefferson referred to in
T. Jefferson's letter of Sept. 1799, was Mr.
George Jefferson, his nephew. 32, 47.
Story, Joseph. Dec. 20, 1828. Sends
letter of A. Hamilton, to verify the
handwriting of a memorandum of num-
bers of the Federalist, written by Jay,
Madison, and Hamilton, respectively.
16, 326.
Story, Joseph, recommendation of (G.
Cabot), 28, 178 ; his political career
{W. Coleman), 16, 208.
Straham, John, his answer to Lord North
on the subject of Dr. Franklin's proposi-
tion that he should be made a Lord of
Trade (C. Gore). 32, 279.
Strong, Caleb, Governor of Massachu-
setts, 1745-1819. Aug. 22, 1795.
Thanks for news of ratification of the
British treaty ; general satisfaction of
the people of Western Massachusetts.
20, 37. [Bi. 3, 198.]
Feb. 6, 1797. Thanks for Col. P.'s
letter of instructions to Geii. Pinckney ;
great and durable impression made on
the people, ignorant of facts ; M. Adet
like a cross child. 21, 30. [Bi. 3, 360.]
Nov. 7, 1803. Acknowledgments
of documents ; Louisiana ; Gov. S. is of
opinion that our present limits are suf-
ficiently extensive, and that any more
must weaken the Union and promote its
dissolution ; should have the same
opinion in regard to Canada and Nova
Scotia; amendment of the Constitution
relating to President and Vice-President.
26, 323.
Dec. 8, 1803. In regard to a claim
for interest on money paid by the Gen-
eral Government to the State of Massa-
chusetts for military stores at Castle
Island. 26, 337.
Jan. 21, 1804. Demonstrating the
justice of the claim of Massachusetts on
the U. S. for interest on price of mili-
tary stores at Castle Island; the General
Court probably would consider the claim
a desperate one. 27, 40.
Feb. 22, 1804. Settlement made
with the U. S. of claim for price of
military stores, approved by the General
Court; business done by the General
Court; South Boston territory; Su-
preme Court Bill. 27, 66.
June 20, 1S04. Transmits reso-
lution of Massachusetts Legislature rela-
tive to proposed amendment to the
Contitutiou. 27, 95.
Gl
482
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Strong, Caleb {continued).
Jan. 19, 1805. About the motion
to amend the Constitution in regard to
apportioning direct taxes among the
States according to the number of their
free inhabitants. 27, 121.
Feb. 13, 1805. The reasons of Mr.
P. and Mr. Adams for not calling the
attention of the Senate to the amend-
ment of the Constitution in the manner
proposed by the Massachusetts Legis-
lature, are satisfactory. 27, 126.
Jan. 25, 1806. Acknowledgments
of documents sent ; death of Judge
Strong; Isaac Parker appointed his
successor ; heavy storm in Boston. 27,
177.
Mar. 14, 1806. Proceedings of the
General Court. 27, 262.
Apr. 6, 1808. Change in political
sentiments in Massachusetts ; loss of
confidence in the government ; Massa-
chusetts elections; P.'s letter to Gov.
Sullivan ; the Governor has not increased
the number of his friends. 28, 274.
Dec. 7, 1808. Result of votes of
Presidential electors in Massachusetts ;
Gen. Pinckney for President, Rufus
King for Vice-President ; Gov. Sullivan
near death, and as much disordered in
mind as in body. 28, 383.
Oct. 17, 1814. Nothing in the
claims of the British Commissioners for
peace to justify Mr. Hanson's reported
pledge to carry on the war ; opinions on
proposals concerning the Indians, our
naval force on Lake Erie, and a new
northeast boundary ; reasonable spirit
in Great Britain. 30, 294.
Oct. 18, 1814. On Col. P.'s sug-
gestion that we may compromise for the
right to fish in British waters by giving
up a part of the district of Maine, which
will only affect Massachusetts. 30,
298.
Dec. 15, 1814. Correspondence at
Ghent discovers much ability in our
Commissioners, but a great want of the
candor and frankness desirable when the
object is a fair and equitable peace ; has
been accustomed to think that the meas-
ures of our government proved them
eager to extend our territory, and that
our conduct toward the Indians had
shown this disposition, and had not been
the most fair or liberal ; all this is denied
by the Commissioners, the proclamations
of our generals, and many other docu-
ments to the contrary notwithstanding ;
regrets the language, that if we agree to
any terms not perfectly agreeable, we for-
feit our independence; result of elec-
tions in Massachusetts. 30, 329.
Dec. 19, 1814. Correcting a mis-
take in his report of elections in Massa-
chusetts. 30, 334.
Feb. 7, 1815. News from New
Orleans ; if the British had captured the
city, it would have hastened the separa-
tion of the Western States ; we cannot
expect, with such an immense territory,
to remain many years longer united;
the Militia Law of 1795 ; danger of trust-
ing that an unconstitutional power will
always be in the right hands. 30,
380.
Feb. ]3, 1815, Feb. 14, 1816. With
resolutions of the Massachusetts Legis-
lature proposing amendments to the
Constitution. 44, 108, 145.
Strong, Caleb. May 2, 1796. Col. P.
urges the importance of Mr. S.'s pres-
ence in the Senate on a certain day
to vote on articles of the British treaty
6, 166.
Nov. 22, 1803. Considerations on
the acquisition of Louisiana ; the amend
ment to the Constitution relating to the
election of President ; Mr. Jefferson's
arrangements for remaining in office in-
definitely ; his removals of faithful offi-
cers ; his hypocrisy and ambition. 14,
42.
Dec. 23, 1803. Application should
be made to Congress, by the State of
Massachusetts, for payment of interest on
price of military stores at Castle Island
14, 67.
Dec. 31, 1803. In regard to
claim of Massachusetts for milita;
stores at Castle Island. 14, 75.
Jan. 7, 1804. Not advisable ti
prosecute the claim for interest on tl
sum paid by the U. S. to Massachusetts
for military stores at Castle Island. 14
85.
June 9, 1804. In relation to Mri|
Andrews and Mr. Choate, candidates foijj
the office of Register of Probate in EsseJ
County. 14, 109.
HISTORICAL INDEX,
483
Dec. 14, 1804. About the motion
for amendment of the Constitution in
regard to levying of capitation taxes;
reasons for postponing its operation until
1809. 14, 112.
Jan. 28, 1805. From T. P. and
J. Q. Adams, Senators in Congress, in
regard to the motion for amending the
Constitution; the resolution rejected by
all State Legislatures except New Eng-
land. 14, 117.
Sept. 13, 1814. Suggestions for
measures to be taken for the defence of
Boston. 15, 38.
Oct. 12, 1814. Opinions on the
peace negotiations at Ghent, and the
propositions of Great Britain ; hopes
that New England will not now be
wanting in firmness to resist govern-
ment tyranny. 15, 49.
Jan. 19, 1815. Mr. Stockton's
speech on the Giles Conscription Bill ;
discussion of the power of the general
government over the State militia. 15,
84.
Strong, Col. D., U. S. A. (?). July 15,
1798. To Capt. McLean. Statement
of facts with regard to Col. S.'s difficulty
with Capt. Vignau. 23, 59 [copy].
Stroud, Col. May 7, 1787. Elections for
Justices of Peace in Luzerne County
have finally been held; introduction of
regular government certain ; better
means of communication necessary ; im-
portance of repairing the wagon-road ;
and offer to contribute part of expense.
57, 220.
Stuart, Dr. David, of Virginia. Jan. 24,
1809. Giving an account of the denial
by Gen. Washington of any friendly
intercourse between himself and Mr.
Jeiferson after the publication of J.'s
letter to Mazzei ; Mr. Lear's probable
treachery in making away with papers ;
thanks for Col. P.'s exertions against
the Embargo. 29, 57-
Stuart, Gilbert C, is paid $500 for his
portrait of Washington painted for Gen.
Pinckney, 1797 (C. C Tinckney), 6,
450 ; his portraits of Col. P. {A. 6. Han-
son), 15, 99 ; his anecdote of President
Adams's remark on the portrait of Wash-
ington, 55, 221.
Stuart, John, of Boston. Aug. 27, 1 825.
Inquiry as to the author of essays in
defence of Mr. Jay's treaty, which were
signed Curtius ; also as to the author of
Features of Mr. Jay's Treaty. 32, 164.
Stump, Herman, of Harford, Md. Jan.
14, 1800. Bill for clothes for William
Pickering ; attempts to remove the post-
office from Harford to Abingdon, Md.
42, 223.
Stump, Herman. May 28, 1799. Prospect
of trade being opened with St. Domingo ;
stories of one Barney reflecting on the
Postmaster-General. 11, 161.
— — Dec. 5, 1799. In answer to cer-
tain questions ; Great Britain, displeased
by negotiations with France, will prob-
ably allow her cruisers to be more
troublesome ; a treaty will be made with
Prance, who will promise everything and
perform nothing; no prospect of peace
in Europe ; the report that treaty with
Toussaint had been declared void, false.
12, 431.
■ Apr. 1, 1800. Enclosure for Dr.
Hall and W. Pickering. 13, 350.
May 30, 1800. Numerous lies and
conjectures respecting Col. P.'s removal
from office ; the President's personal
resentment the real cause ; danger of
vanity in a public man; intentions for
the future. 13,536 a.
Style in writing and speaking, Lord Ches-
terfield's remarks on. 47, 7, 14.
Suability of States, ratification by States
of constitutional amendment respecting,
1797, 7, 12, 313, 655 ; expressions of
opinion in Supreme Court, 1793 (G.
Morgan), 41, 114.
Sugar, advantages of a drawback for ex-
portation (L. Walter). 31, 21.
Sullivan, James, Governor of Massachu-
setts, 1744-1808. July 30, 1796. In
regard to interests at stake in the St.
Croix boundary; as many wheels secretly
in motion as might be expected ; Mr.
Barclay, the British Commissioner, is a
large proprietor of the land in dispute ;
encloses a copy of a letter from Bishop
Peters to Dr. Belknap. 20, 293.
Nov. 17, 1796. Requests some
communication on the St. Croix busi-
ness ; no answers received to Mr. S.'s
letters to the Secretary of State. 20,
413.
Oct. 11, 1798. Concerning money
advanced Mr. Howell ; difficultv of
484
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Sullivan, James {continued).
determining whether the Schoodic or
Passamaquoddy River is the St. Croix ;
Gen. Lincoln intimately acquainted with
those waters, and will go to Providence
with Mr. S. 23, 210.
Nov. 5, 1798. In regard to his
compensation as U. S. Agent on the
St. Croix boundary, and for investigating
the justice of claims ; great amount of
labor and expense involved. 23, 287.
1S08. Memorial to Congress, as
Governor of Massachusetts and ex officio
Agent of the people in their claim to
Georgia lands. 14, 173.
Jan. 24, 180S. Thanks for report
on case of John Smith ; has long believed
that Burr's was the land detachment of
Miranda's expedition, and both were
intended to dismember the nation, and
place the northern part under British
domination ; many co-operate in this
without knowing it; Burr must have
had large sums, and no doubt a large
part went from the North ; the few who
hate our forms of government have
address enough to conceal their prin-
ciples from their followers. 28, 174.
Mar. 3, 180S. Col. P.'s letter on
the Embargo; Gov. S. is surprised at
its being sent to him ; does not find it
his duty by the Constitution to com-
municate it to the Legislature. 28,
221 ; [newspaper cuttings] 43, 160 ; 48,
53; 54, 143.
Mar. 18, 1808. Reproof to Col.
P. for his letter on the Embargo, and
for attempting to disturb the temper of
mind proper to the appointed Past. 28,
236 ; 48, 1 ; 54, 143 [the last very dif-
ferent from the others].
Sullivan, James. May 31, 1796. Mr. S.'s
appointment as U. S. Agent before Com-
missioners on the St. Croix boundary ;
reasons for appointment ; Mr. Howell and
Mr. Barclay, Commissioners. 36, 73.
May 31, 1796. Instructions to Mr.
S. as U. S. Agent before the Commis-
sioners on the St. Croix boundary. 36,
74. [Bi. 3, 279; copy.]
June 25, 1796. In regard to the
value of Memoires of French and Eng-
lish Commissioners, 1750-1753, in de-
termining the St. Croix boundary. 36,
134 [copy].
July 7, 1796. Col. P. will send
Memoires of French and English Com-
missioners respecting Acadie ; they may
throw some light on the St. Croix
question ; money for expenses ; Col. P.
does not like the principle avowed
by Mr. Barclay respecting the choice
of a third Commissioner. 36, 144
[copy].
July 9, 1796. Dr. Smith's notes
on the St. Croix taken from the Memoirs
of the Commissioners of Acadie, 1750-
1753 ; does not think they will be of
much use ; money forwarded. 36, 148
[copy].
July 16, 1796. Sends copies of
papers in the State Department relating
to the St. Croix boundary; also Memoirs
of the Commissioners on Acadie, and
Mitchell's map of North America; sug-
gests the examination of Purchas's Pil-
grims. 36, 155 [copy].
July 23, 1796. With Memoir of
Dr. William Smith, relating to the river
St. Croix. 36, 168 [copy].
Aug. 6, 1796. In regard to money
for expenses of the St. Croix Commis-
sion ; notes of Dr. Smith ; letters to Mr.
Howell ; Mr. Barclay suspected of own-
ing land, which will be affected by the
decision ; Gov. Jay's testimony. 36,
1S8.
Oct. 11, 1796. Dr. Smith's obser-
vations on the St. Croix River. 36,
271 [copy].
Oct. 13, 1796. Sends Dr. Smith's
observations on the St. Croix River;1
their drift goes to prove that the St.
Croix of the treaty is the Schoodic. 36,i
274 [copy].
Nov. 25, 1796. An actual survej
of the two rivers in dispute necessary i
Mr. S.'s ground that the place where
the fresh water falls into the sea is the
source of the St. Croix advantageous
but highly novel ; requests reasons foi
Mr. S.'s opinion. 36, 299 [copy].
Apr. 15, 1797. Observations oi
Mr. S.'s argument in favor of the Maga
quadavic being the St. Croix ; objection;
to his idea that the source of the river i
the head of tide-water ; definition of th
source of a stream ; the Commissioner
judges of fact, not negotiators; questioi
of salary. 37, 114 [copy].
HISTORICAL INDEX.
485
— Apr. 18, 1797. Money for expenses
of St. Croix Commission ; De Barres'
map of Passamaquoddy Bay dated 1780,
not 17S9; apology for forcing Mr. S. to
keep the accounts of* the commission.
37, 120.
— May 1,1797. Will return Mr. S.'s
argument on the St. Croix boundary as
soon as President Adams has finished
reading it ; Mr. A. much interested. 37,
133 [copy].
— July 17, 1797- In regard to Pres-
ident Adams and Mr. Jay's coming to
Boston, to meet the Commissioners on
the St. Croix boundary. 6, 433.
— July 26, 1797. The President
knows of no persons in or near Philadel-
phia who could give information on the
St. Croix boundary. 6, 475.
— Aug. 4, 19, 1797. The Magaqua-
davic not the St. Croix boundary ; ques-
tion of Mr. Howell's salary ; Col. P. has
sent to Europe for Champlain's History
of New Prance, as an authority. 7, 24,
338.
— Jan. 5, 1798. Returning imperfect
receipts for money, to be corrected. 8, 29.
— May 17, 1798. Champlain's Voy-
ages borrowed from Mr. Jefferson; St.
Croix River according to Champlain.
8, 451.
— June 8, 1798. Explanatory article
in British treaty arrived, and ratified by
the President ; will be sent to Mr. S.
immediately. 8, 534.
— June 18, 1798. Sends a copy of
L'Escarbot's Voyages. 8, 582.
— Sept. 1, 1798. Expenses of settling
the St. Croix boundary line. 9, 272.
— Oct. 5, 1798. Land claimed by
Great Britain on the eastern St. Croix
boundary. 9, 431, 434.
— Oct. 30, 1798. Chapatanacook
River decided on for the St. Croix
boundary. 9, 540.
— Nov. 30, 1798. Acknowledging
arrival of box and map. 9, 675.
— Dec. 18, 22, 1798. Remittances
for expenses of settling the St. Croix
boundary line. 10, 89, 134.
Mar, 2, 1799. Concerning accounts
of expenses of settling the St. Croix
boundary. 10, 436.
Jan. 25, 1808. With a copy of
proceedings in the attempt at expulsion
from the Senate of John Smith of Ohio.
14, 179.
Eeb. 16, 1808. Letter addressed
to the Governor and Legislature of Mas-
sachusetts on the Embargo, exhibiting
to his constituents the danger of an un-
necessary and ruinous war. 14, 181 ;
48, 1.
Mar. 9, 1808. In defence of Col.
P.'s letter of Eeb. 16, and in reply to
Gov. S.'s letter of Mar. 3. 14, 194;
48, 53 ; 54, 143.
Apr. 22, 1808. Col. P.'s vindica-
tion of himself from charges in Mr. S.'s
letter of Mar. 18. 48, 21.
Sullivan, James, his absurd proposition, as
agent for Commissioners on the St.
Croix boundary, that the source of a
river was the mouth of it (J. Wagneb),
28, 263 ; Col. P.'s correspondence with
him on the Embargo (G. Cabot). 28,
219, 232, 235, 250; (G. H. Rose), 28,
240, 255, 315; (W. Barton), 246;
(J. Wagner), 251 ; (W. Rawle), 242;
(S. Erye), 257 ; (J. McHenry), 259 ;
(J. Cushing), 262; (C. G. Cabot),
287; (E. Titcomb), 278 ; (A. Ellicott),
297 ; (T. Williams), 306 ; (R. Peters,
Jr.), 319; (T. Truxttjn), 324; the
first real exposure of the alarming influ-
ence of France (R. Stockton), 28, 407 ;
in regard to publishing (T. Dwight), 14,
203; (G. Cabot), 195, 206; (G. H.
Rose), 202; (/. Hunter), 15, 283; re-
marks on (New York Evening Post),
54, 143 ; list of persons to whom copies
were sent, 144.
Sullivan, Gen. John, 1740-1795. Aug.
17, 1 779. Extract from general orders,
complaining of the Board of War for
failure to keep their engagements to him
[which engagements are denied by Mr.
Peters in indorsement] . 33, 248 [copy ;
Bi. 1, 239 ; Wash. Let. B. 93, 331].
Sullivan, Gen. John. Aug. 17, 1777. Re-
quest from Col. P., as Adjutant-General,
for minute weekly returns of Gen. S.'s
division. 56, 155| [copy].
June 26, 1778. Two thousand
stands of arms obtained by Rhode Island
delegates from Congress ; great scarcity
of arms ; suggestion that the militia shall
be carefully looked after to make them
deliver up their guns before returning
home. 56, 169^ [copy].
486
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Sullivan, Gen. John {continued).
July 21, 1779. From the Board of
War in reference to a proposed expedi-
tion [to Wyoming ?] ; explanation of
difficulties from the want of men and
materials ; impossible for the Board to
issue commissions independently of the
Commander-in-Chief. 56, 178^ [copy].
Sullivan, Gen. John, his expedition to
avenge the massacre of Wyoming, 1779
(Board of War), 33, 234; (/. Pick-
ering), 5, 124; his unfounded accusa-
tions against the Board of War (6r.
Washington), 255.
Sullivan, William, of Boston, 1774-
1839. Nov. 4, 1811. Circular in re-
gard to the Washington Monument
Association. 43, 331.
Sullivan, William. Dec 14, 1811. Re-
peating Col. P.'s refusal expressed to
B. Russell, to be a trustee of the Wash-
ington Monument Association. 14, 350.
Summers and Brown. Aug. 10, 1799.
Request to collect and preserve docu-
ments in case of the Franklin. 11, 598.
Sumner, Increase, Governor of Massachu-
setts, 1746-1799. Aug. 20, 1798. In-
structions and despatches of the Envoys
in France for distribution in Massachu-
setts and Maine. 9, 198.
Sept. 15, 1798. Cession of Castle
Island by Massachusetts to the U. S.,
and purchase of Governor's Tsland, and
a tract of land in Springfield for military
purposes. 9, 330.
Sumner, Gen. William Hyslop, 1780-
1861. June 3, 1823. With Gen. S.'s
letter, addressed to J. Adams, on the
wishes of the militia to call the attention
of considerate men to the cold support
the institution lias met with from them ;
hopes the sentiments will be approved
by Col. P. 32, 9.
Sept. 2, 1826. Enclosing a circular
from the Secretary of War, asking for
opinions and information in regard to a
militia system. 32, 223.
Jan. 19, 1827. Enclosing docu-
ments from the War Department relative
to the organization of the militia ; thanks
for Col. P.'s able letter, which is printed
with them ; and request for his opinion
on the project submitted to Congress.
32, 260.
Sumner, Gen. William Hyslop. Sept. 10,
1826. Observations on a militia system.
16, 150.
Sumter, Gen. Thomas, 1734-1832, charac-
ter of (T. Williams). 38, 124.
Surinam, power of the Governor to admit
a Consul (T. Tufts), 11, 228 ; American
men-of-war to be stationed off, 228;
Governor refuses both American and
French Consuls (W. V. Murray), 283;
immense trade of the U. S. with {W. V.
Murray), 285 ; better that a French
Consul should be refused, than an Amer-
ican and French received (W. V. Mur-
ray), 284; American Consuls must be
received at (W. V. Murray), 12, 6;
question settled by the surrender of the
colony to the British, 1799 {W. V.
Murray), 180.
Surplus revenue, impropriety of distribut-
ing among the States, instead of dimin-
ishing taxes (J. Marshall). 32, 340;
to. 16, 250, 297.
Susquehanna Company. Aug. 18, 1787-
Notification by Commissioners of the
company to proprietors in the town of
Newport, Pa., to exhibit their claims to
land, that the vacant rights may be
filled up. 57, 248.
Susquehanna Company, claim of, to lands
in Pennsylvania (T. Pitkin, Jr.), 26,
256 ; assent to grant to, by Connecticut
Assembly, 57, 19 ; design of, to form a
new State by seizing part of Pennsyl-
vania and New York (J. J. AcModer),
58, 160 ; illegal designs of, and project
of forming a new State still entertained
by, 1795 (/. Thomas), 58, 346. See also
Wyoming.
Sussex, ship, case of, captured by privateer,
owned by an advocate in the Royal
Councils of Spain, 1799 (D. Humphreys).
11, 628.
Sutton, James, and others, Judges of
elections. See Gore, Obadiah.
Suttonian method of inoculation. See
Latham, J. ; also N. Whitaker, 39, 22.
Swan, Gen. James, 1754-1831. Jan. 23,
1797. To Hon. Samuel Smith. M.
Adet's distinct denial of any official com-
munication with Sonthonax at St. Do-
mingo. 21, 13.
Swan, Gen. James. Nov. 25, 1797. Col.
P. has delivered the letter to President
Adams, enclosed to him by Gen. S. 7,
469.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
487
Swan, James, memorandum of his state-
ment concerning Randolph, Fauchet,
and the patriots. 35, 330.
Swanwick, John. Sept 12, 1795. Col.
P. has applied to Mr. Bond, the British
Consul, for a passport for Mr. S.'s vessel
for Bermuda, but Mr. B. considers it
unnecessary. 35, 253 [copy].
Aug. 1, 1797- Answer to a claim
for reimbursement of expenses in send-
ing to Bermuda to enter an appeal in a
case of capture. 7, 2.
s Swaset, Joseph, of Ipswich, Mass. Dec.
6, 1806, Jan. 9, 1807. Requests Col.
P.'s assistance in prosecuting his claim
for damages arising from the detention
of his schooner by the Erench frigate
L'Eole. 43, 91, 92.
Jan. 12, 1808. Requests infor-
mation whether a patent has been issued
for a bark-grinding machine, with which
Mr. Paul Pilsbury's invention will inter-
fere. 43, 148.
Swasey & Rogers. Dec. 1, 1807- Have
received, through Col. P.'s kind atten-
tion, the award in the case of their
schooner Nancy ; inquire as to means of
turning the award into money. 43,
117.
Swasey 8f Rogers. Dec. 12, 1807. In re-
gard to their claim against the French
government; papers must be sent to
Paris; it would be expedient to take
copies, certified by a Erench Consul,
before sending the originals. 14, 172.
Swearing, prevalence of, 1777 (W. Pick-
man). 17, 56.
Sweden, liability of, for vessel captured at
St. Bartholomew (./. King), 9, 274;
indifference of U. S. to renewing treaty
with, 1798 (/. Q. Adams), 580; con-
vention proposed by Sweden and Den-
mark, 1796 ; reasons for declining (R.
King), 36, 245 ; Minister from, repre-
sents to his government cases of capture
at St. Bartholomew (R. Loring), 12,
153; (/. Warner), 156; decree of the
King, closing Swedish ports against
privateers (R. Sbderstrom), 164; 25,
93; orders to commanders of squad-
rons to protect merchant vessels, 1756,
53, 1.
Sweers, Cornelius, Assistant Commissary,
imprisoned for fraud, 1778 (H. Sweers).
17, 183 ; to, 5, 90.
Sweers, Hannah. July 18, 1778. Re-
quests Col. P.'s assistance in behalf of
her husband, Cornelius Sweers, under
arrest for fraud. 17, 183.
Sweers, Hannah. July 18, 1778. In re-
gard to Mrs. S.'s husband, imprisoned
for fraud ; he must submit, for the pub-
lic security, until he can prove his
innocence. 5, 90.
Swett, Samuel, of Boston, 1782-1866.
Account of Col. David Mason, and Col.
Leslie's expedition to Salem, 1775. 53,
44-48. [Newspaper cuttings.]
Swett, Samuel, notice, from Salem Gazette,
of his Defence of Col. P. against Ban-
croft's History. 53, 601.
Swift, John, of Wilkesbarre, Pa. Oct. 6,
1787. Assurance that Col. P.'s family
and property are perfectly safe; Col.
Eranklin's friends are disposed to sub-
mit to government ; had no idea of
erecting a separate State ; request that
Franklin may be treated with lenity;
hears that warrants are out for the
arrest of himself and others ; but they
cannot be taken in the same cruel way
as Franklin. 57, 313.
Swift, John. Oct. 4, 1787. Letter to
the Commander of the insurgent Frank-
lin party, after Col. P.'s retreat from
Wilkesbarre, protesting against any
molestation of Mrs. Pickering, and de-
monstrating the folly and absurdity of
endeavoring to resist the power of Penn-
sylvania. 57, 306.
Oct. 9, 1787. In answer to Mr.
S.'s letter of Oct. 6 ; thanks for his at-
tention to the safety of Col. P.'s family
and property; hopes that Franklin's
friends will prove their willingness to
submit to government ; but no faith can
be put in the promises of men who have
already violated their oaths of alle-
giance ; Franklin's treatment will be such
as will be proper for him ; no need for
Col. P to interfere to insure him a fair
trial ; demonstrates the lies and decep-
tions practised by Franklin, and proves
that his main object was the establish-
ment of a new State; his arrest not
cruel ; he *was hurt by his own obsti-
nate resistance; Col. P. never proved
himself the friend of the settlement more
than by assisting in the arrest. 57,
314.
488
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Swift t Gen. John, of Palmyra, N. Y. Apr.
7, 1814. Encloses speech on the Loan
Bill ; Col. P. hopes that the information
contained therein may aid in the main-
tenance of Gen. S.'s present opinions.
15, 32.
Swift, Zephaniah, Chief Justice of Con-
necticut, 1759-1823. Dec. 23, 1797.
Answer to request for advice as to a
judge in the Northwest Territory; it
would be well to have a Connecticut
man; thanks to President Adams for
his flattering opinion. 21, 383.
June 16, 1809. Mr. S. was in
Paris at the time of Col. P.'s dismission
from office by President Adams ; Gov.
Davie told him that Bonaparte said on
hearing of it, " Je suis bien content de
cela ; il n'est pas de nos amis " ; under-
stood that Gov. Davie heard the remark.
29, 151.
Swift, Zephaniah June 23, 1796. Re-
quests Mr. S.'s attention to Mr. Pol-
well's method of printing the laws of
the U. S. 36, 129 [copy].
Dec. 8, 1797. Offering Mr. S. a
judgeship in Northwest Territory ; sui-
cide of Curtis [printer of U. S.
laws ?] ; President Adams's high opinion
of Mr. S. 7, 525.
Swinger, British letter-of-marque brig,
captures ship Atlantic, 1797 (C. Lee).
7, 570.
Switzerland, pamphlet by Chauvet on the
treatment of, by France (G. Washing-
ton), 9, 522; {A. Campbell), 658 ; (S. L.
Campbell), 11, 14; account of Prencli
action in, 1798 (W. V. Murray), 22,
259.
Symmes, John Cleves, Judge in the North-
west Territory, should be removed from
the bench {A. St. Clair), 11, 530 ; a re-
proach to the bench (E. Eoudinot), 537.
Symonds, Capt. John, Jr. July, 1776.
Order in regard to his company of mat-
rosses. 56, 99.
Nov. 18, 1776. Order to receive
stores belonging to Capt. B. Ward's
company of seacoast men, discharged.
56, 132.
T.
Taggart, Rev. Samuel, M. C. from
Massachusetts, 1754-1825. April 3,
1812. Indications very strong for war ;
government has no choice left, if mem-
bers have that high sense of honor they
profess ; results for the country of a
war undertaken without magazines or
military stores, without money or ade-
quate means of procuring it, not flatter-
ing ; fallacious impressions in Congress
of the war being a popular one ; great
hopes of Democrats of the election of
Gerry in Massachusetts. 30, 32.
Apr. 24, 1812. Petitions from New
York and Pennsylvania against the Em-
bargo ; mistaken idea of public good in
the administration ; not to be separated
from private happiness; injustice of a
war with Great Britain ; motives of the
administration in its course toward Eng-
land ; consolation that there is a Provi-
dence over all. 30, 39.
May 11, 1812. Petitions against
the Embargo; Mr. Bleecker of New
York ; different opinions as to a war ;
limits even to the credulity of the
American people. 30, 41.
Extracts of letters to Manasseh
Cutler, 1812-1813, in regard to Mr.
Grundy's admission of the deplorable
condition of the government ; Mr. Bar-
low's lofty anticipations of a treaty with
Erance ; the agency of the government
in exciting insurrection in Elorida ; the
remarkable coincidence of the declara-
tion of war with Great Britain and
Bonaparte's Russian expedition; and
the death of Mr. Barlow. 44, 1-4
[copies].
Taggart, Rev. Samuel. Apr. 15, 1812.
Arguments against a war with Great
Britain. 14, 389.
May 1, 1812. Many gentlemen do
not yet believe in a war ; they have not
kept pace with the measures of the ad-
ministration ; motives of the govern-
ment for making war. 14, 368.
Talbot, Capt. Silas, U. S. N., 1751-
1813. July 4, 1797. Action of the
writ of habeas corpus in Jamaica in
behalf of impressed American seamen,
stopped by Sir Hyde Parker ; no pros-
pect that any men will be released while
he remains on the station. 6, 393 [copy].
HISTORICAL INDEX.
489
Talbot, Capt. Silas, U. S. N. June 9,
1796. Appointment and instructions
as U. S. Agent for the relief and protec-
tion of American seamen in the West
Indies. 36, 102 [copy ; Bi. 3, 333].
July 19, 1796. With commission
and instructions as U. S. Agent ; also
letters from the British Minister to offi-
cers of Great Britain in the West In-
dies. 36, 160 [copy].
Aug. 31, 1796. The Secretary of
State is informed by the British Minister
that the residence of a U. S. Agent in
the British West Indies is inadmissible ;
no occasion for a permanent residence
anywhere ; Col. P. regrets the informa-
tion, as it looks like a design on the
part of the British to hold our seamen
in bondage ; anxious to know the re-
ception Capt. T. has met with. 36, 210
[copy ; Bi. 3, 334].
Mar. 10, 1797. Entire approba-
tion of Capt. T.'s measures for the re-
lief of impressed seamen ; marked by
diligence, discretion, and self-respect;
difficulty of his task ; request to obtain
release of John Cunningham. 37, 69
[copy].
July 26, 1797. Commendatory of
Capt. T.'s action in procuring release of
American seamen. 6, 471.
Aug. 15, 1797- American seamen
and Sir Hyde Parker ; Capt. Maley or-
dered to the West Indies in the Sophia
to bring them home. 7, 82.
— Dec. 14, 1797. Bequest to obtain
release of John Easton, an impressed
seaman. 10, 59.
May 28, 1798. Recall and appoint-
ment to command a man-of-war. 8,
490.
Aug. 21, 1798. Col. P. is happy
to learn of Capt. T.'s safe arrival at
New York ; public offices removed to
Trenton on account of yellow fever;
Capt. T. requested to come at his con-
venience to settle his accounts. 9,
207.
Talbot, Silas, recalled from Martinique,
and appointed to command a frigate,
1798 (H. Craig), 8, 470 ; deserving of
entire confidence (E. Stevens), 12, 338 ;
friendly reception and assistance by the
Governor of Barbadoes, 1796 (R. King),
36, 2 S3 ; assistance given him by Ad-
mirals Bligh and Harvey, 1797 (R.
King), 37, 32.
Taliaferro, John, of Virginia, 1768-
1853. Mar. 13, 1816. With grafts of
the Robinson or Taliaferro apple ; Mr.
T. hopes Col. P. may live long enough
to acknowledge that something good
may come out of Virginia. 31, 65.
Jan. 10, Eeb. 20, 1817. Promising
to send specimens of the Taliaferro
apple. 31, 154, 181.
Taliaferro, John. Mar. 17, 1816. Ac-
knowledging the receipt of scions of the
Taliaferro apple ; has sent them to Bos-
ton to be grafted ; Col. P. has no preju-
dice against Virginia ; she has been
the parent of many distinguished men ;
among whom is Judge Marshall, but
has produced another citizen to whom
may be traced all the calamities of the
last fifteen years [Jefferson ?]. 15, 111.
Talleyrand-Perigord, Charles Mau-
rice, Prince de. May 19, 1794. Oath
of allegiance to the U. S. and the State
of Pennsylvania. 53, 230 [copy].
Mar. 26, 1798. Extract of a letter
to the effect that the impossibility of
doing anything with three Commission-
ers who did not know each other, feared
each other, and all had different opin-
ions, had induced him to treat with Mr.
Gerry alone ; it was expected that a use-
ful understanding would be brought
about directly. 42, 33 [copy].
Extracts from his letters to Mr.
Gerry, July 12, 25, 1798, asserting the
peaceable disposition of Erance, and
throwing the responsibility of the failure
of the negotiations on the U. S. [copied
from the Redacteur, No. 952, by W. V.
Murray]. 22, 267.
Aug. 3, 1798. To E. Gerry.
Note enclosing the decree of July 31,
" It now depends on the U. S. in par-
ticular, to do away with all misunder-
standings." 23, 67 [copy].
Aug. 8, 1798. To M. Pichon.
Letter intended to be shown to Mr. W.
V. Murray, in which the latter is flat-
tered, the pacific dispositions of Erance
extolled, and all misunderstandings at-
tributed to the machinations of Great
Britain. 23, 183 [copy].
May 13, 1799. To W. V. Murray.
Expressions of satisfaction at the ap-
62
490
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Talleyrand-Perigord {continued).
pointment of a new Embassy to France,
and of politeness to Mr. Murray. 24,
249, 263 [copy].
Sept. 28, 1799. To M. Amedee
Pichon, Secretary of Legation. Letter
to be shown to W. V. Murray, attribu-
ting all points of controversy to misun-
derstandings. 25, 228 [copy].
Dec. 10, 1799. To E. Skipwith,
ex-Consul-General of the U. S. in
Prance. Notice that the title of French
consular officers has been changed to
Commissary ; assumes .that the U. S.
will make the same change. 26, 13
[copy].
Dec. 21, 1804. To J. Armstrong.
On the cession of Louisiana to the
U. S., and the objections of Spain ; the
Emperor's opinion that West Florida
was not included in the cession. 54,
268, 283, 292 [copy].
Talleyrand-Perigord, Charles Maurice,
Prince de. Apr. 20, 1798. From E.
Gerry. Declines all separate official
action. 8, 359.
Talleyrand, C. M. de, his expressed opin-
ion that the U. S. deserved no more
consideration than Genoa or Geneva
(R. King), 9, 597; his civility toward
Gen. Pinckney (/. Adams), 7, 384 ;
his attempts to divide the U. S. Com-
missioners (C. C. Pinckney), 8, 151;
apology made for him by Bache's
Aurora (A. Hamilton), 311 ; his insult-
ing letter to the Commissioners (D. Hum-
phreys), 37, 310 ; extract from the
letter (T. Pinckney), 8, 562 ; sends the
letter to the Aurora (/. Pickering, Jr.),
8,577; his unblushing impudence (G.
Washington), 9, 464 ; (J. Marshall),
631 ; his expressions of anxiety for the
arrival of W. V. Murray as Envoy to
France (G. Washington), 11, 448;' (C.
C. Pinckney), 606 ; his assurances that
Envoys shall be properly received (G.
Washington), 11, 536; his letters to
Pichon published in the Richmond
Examiner, 1799, probably sent over by
himself (W. Bingham),' 12, 96; (W.
V. Murray), 142 ; remarks on his letter
to Gen. Armstrong of Dec. 21, 1804,
54, 292.
Tallmadge, Col. Benjamin, 1754-1835.
Dec. 16, 1777. To Gen. Washington.
Report of a skirmish near Germantown ;
murder of prisoners by British soldiers.
17, 65.
Mar. 3, 1807. Encloses a note of
Rev. Dr. Cutler, and letter to be deliv-
ered to him. 28, 50.
Sept. 17, 1822. Col. T. has often
considered whether it was not his duty
to make a full revelation of the circum-
stances attending the capture and exe-
cution of Major Andre, and the propo-
sals made for the detention of Arnold,
which would appear simply incredible ;
he has decided to keep entire silence on
the subject; would break through his
rule for Col. P. if for any one. 31,
393.
Tallmadge, Col. Benjamin. Mar. 13, 1817.
Col. T.'s speech in opposition to the
petition of Paulding and the other captors
of Major Andre; impression made by
the speech on Col. P. ; honorable and
unblemished character of Andre ; policy,
more than their desert, induced the
granting of the pensions to Paulding,
etc. 15, 142.
— - Sept. 9, 1822. M. Marbois's ac-
count of the treason of Arnold ; Col.
Jeremiah Wads worth's report of his
early dishonesty; asks for what infor-
mation Col. T. can give concerning the
attempt to arrest him. 15, 284.
Tariff, suggestions on, 1815 (I. Thorn-;
dike), 30, 405; 31, 59, 69, 91, 137;
1815 (G. Cabot), 30, 413; 1816 (T.I
Williams), 31, 51; 1816 (N. Bow-
ditch), 53; 1816 (D. L. Pickman),
73 ; 1816 (W. Reed), 79 ; (J. Rob-
ertson), 94; (R. Waln), 141; (to
some person unknown), 38, 283 ; for rev-
enue only ; Hamilton's construction of
the Constitution (H. Clay), 16, 228.
Tax, direct, notes of speeches on, 1816.
55, 125.
Taylor, George, Jr., head clerk in State
Department. Sept. 21, 1797. Asks for
extension of leave of absence. 21, 252.
Dec. 21, 1797. To Freneau &
Paine. To substitute a weekly for a
daily newspaper for the State Depart-i
ment. 7, 563.
Jan. 26, 1798. Statement of facts '
in regard to gratuities received for pass-
ports; Mr. T. cannot absolutely deny;
the practice. 22, 21.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
491
— Jan. 23, 1809. Gives account of
bis application for office of Interpreter
to the State Department in 1789, and
its bestowal by Jefferson on Philip
Freneau, editor of the National Gazette,
Mr. J.'s paper. 29, 50.
— Mar. 30, 1810. Burke's patent;
information that the U. S. has stopped
payment ; the checks of the Philadelphia
Collector being refused at the bank.
29, 315.
— July 21, 1813. Dishonesty and
absurdity of the report in answer to the
resolutions of the House ; the Executive
have been so long in the habit of prepar-
ing documents to please one party, that
they have lost all regard for truth or
common sense ; shows their absurdities
and wishes that they might be exposed
to the people. 30, 137.
— Apr. 12, 1814. Thanks and ad-
miration for P.'s speech on the Loan
Bill; great efforts to make people sub-
scribe ; rumors of an armistice have
raised a little, but rumor and chicane
have been tried too often for any one to
trust to them again. 30, 267.
Taylor, George, Jr., dismissed from the
State Department for receiving gratuities
for passports, 1798 (/. Clarke), 8, 85 ;
(G. Washington), 91.
•Taylor, Dr. George B. Apr. 26, 1828.
Bequests letters of recommendation to
members of Congress, for the position
of Assistant Surgeon in the armv. 32,
372.
| Taylor, Dr. George B. May 1, 1828. Col.
P. is probably the last man in the U. S.
who would have any influence either
with President Adams or Secretary
Clay ; such appointments should be made
by merit, not political influence. 16,
295.
Taylor, Rev. James, of Philadelphia.
Aug. 7, 1824. Thanks for copy of Col.
P.'s Review ; lukewarmness of religious
spirit in Philadelphia. 32, 87.
Jan. 30, 1826. Account of a voy-
age to England and back ; increased
freedom in England much abused by
the operatives in strikes ; religious
affairs. 32, 193.
May 28, 1827. Mr. Upham's dis-
course at the dedication of the new
church in Salem; lukewarmness of
religion in Philadelphia; dissensions
among the Friends and the Episco-
palians ; feeble health of Judge Peters.
32, 296.
Taylor, Rev. James. Feb. 12, 1822. On
Unitarianism and Dr. Miller's Letters.
15, 270.
Taylor, John, of Virginia, 1750-1824.
Eeb. 16, 1817. Effect of the atmosphere
on trees; defends Mr. T.'s theory
that the rise of banks has been unfavor-
able to agriculture; florin grass and
high meadow oats. 31, 175.
Taylor, John, of Virginia. Feb., 1817.
Mr. T.'s essays, signed Arator ; Col. P.
saw, in 1781, that the old plantations in
Virginia were exhausted by bad hus-
bandry; experiments on the bark of
trees. 15, 133.
Taylor, John, 1770-1832, Governor of
South Carolina, his opinion on the inde-
pendence of the judiciary. 55, 272.
Taylor, Commodore Richard, father of
Gen. Z. Taylor. Nov. 17, 1816. Ac-
count of services at the siege of York-
town, and request for assistance in
obtaining a pension. 44, 162.
Taylor, Commodore Richard, medical cer-
tificates concerning his wound. 44, 161.
Tazewell, Henry, of Virginia, 1753-1799.
Dec. 29, 1797- Answer to a letter con-
cerning importation of arms from Hol-
land. 7, 672.
Tazewell, Littleton Waller, of Nor-
folk, Va., 1774-1860. Mar. 14, 1807.
To Thomas Hall Parker. Opinion that
no law of the U. S. requires an officer
to deliver up deserters from a foreign
man-of-war. 43, 105 [copy].
Tazewell, Dr. William. Sept. 7, 1799.
Answer to Dr. T.'s application for sec-
retaryship to one of the Envoys to
France ; Mr. Gerry's disapprobation is
no disadvantage to him. 12, 29.
Tazewell, Dr. William, his claim for ser-
vices ^s Secretary to Mr. Gerry (W.
Smith), 10, 531; (/. Marshall), 13,
346 ; recommendation of him ; his con-
version from Jacobinism (W. V. Mur-
ray), 23, 36 ; his application for post
of Secretary to one of the Envoys to
France, 1799 ; favorable opinion of him
(W. R. Davie), 12, 27.
Tea, tax on, 1773 (Committfe of Cor-
respondence of Boston), 39, 23, 76;
492
THE PICKEKING PAPERS.
Tea, tax on {continued).
(Committee of Correspondence oe
Marblehead) , 74 ; vote of town meet-
ing in Boston, 53, 16, 24.
Teaching, on proper methods of {W.
Rogers), 6, 84.
Teackle, John, of Accomac County, Va.
Apr. 27, 1800. Thanks for recommenda-
tion of Mr. T.'s son to Mr. R. King ;
unaniminity of Federal sentiment in the
two Counties of the Virginia eastern
shore. 26, 102.
Dec. 27, 1812. Congratulation to
Col. P. and the country on P.'s unan-
imous re-election to Congress; his talents
and integrity very much needed ; wishes
that the Southern States thought with
him ; Accomac County directly opposed
to the war ; wishes for farther corres-
pondence in regard to the probable action
of New England and New York ; des-
cribes his life and house ; asks for opinion
on public affairs. 30, 62.
Teackle, John. Dec. 30, 1809. Encloses
copy of a letter from Mr. D. M. Erskine
relative to his negotiations with our
government ; Mr. E. evidently the dupe
of our administration; indistinctness of
his ideas. 14, 244.
Team, Quartermaster's certificate for use
of, 1781. 56, 183.
Tennessee, admission of, into the Union,
1796 {W. Blount), 36, 34 ; schemes for
unlawful settlements in, 1797 (/. Sii-
greaves), 7, 3 ; {Governors of States),
13; (/. Adams), 17; (/. McHenry),
247; {W.Smith), 258.
Tents, Quartermaster's rules for the issue
of, 1780, 56, 189; distribution of, at
Yorktown, Oct., 1781, 266; return of,
for campaign of 1782, 296 ; pressing
call for duck for, 1781 {Board of War),
33, 373.
Territories, bill to regulate the election
of delegates to Congress from, 1817,
55, 155; Mr. Pope's amendment to,
156 ; notes on territorial delegates,
157.
Terry, James, Clerk of Richmond County,
N. C. Apr. 24, 1800. From J. Wag-
ner. Copies of the record of naturaliza-
tion of every alien to be sent to Sec-
retary of State's office. 13, 412.
Texel, blockade of the, 1799 {R. King).
11; 219.
Thacher, David, Jr. Sept. 28, 1799.
From J. Wagner. Fees to be paid by
Mr. Kelley, for patent. 12, 120.
Thacher, James, M. D., of Plymouth,
Mass., 1754-1844. Jan. 5, 1826. The
Newburgh letters; Capt. James Sever,
of Kingston, has a perfect recollection
of all the circumstances ; and is positive
that no such letter as Armstrong men-
tions was ever produced or heard of;
Dr.
Eustis admitted Armstrong to be
the author of the Addresses, and said he
had written something much worse ; is
of opinion that A. only needed encour-
agement to effect great mischief. 32,,
191.
Thacher, Dr. James. Sept. 21, 1825. Cor-
rects some errors in respect to Col. P.:
in Dr. T.'s Orchardist. 16,65.
Jan. 4, 1826. Asks for Dr. T.'s
recollections of the circumstances of the
Newburgh addresses. 16, 81.
Thayer, Chapin. Nov. 5, 1808. Cer-
tificate as to misappropriation of hos-
pital supplies by Dr. Benjamin Water-
house, physician of the Marine Hospital,
Chelsea. 44, 277 [copy].
Thayer, Rev. Nathaniel, 1769-1840. Let-
ter of introduction (Rev. J. Clarke),
19, 228; his arrival at Wyoming, 1791
(/. Clarke), 6, 39.
Thetis, frigate, capture of American vessels
by, 1798 (T Pinckney), 8, 533 ; {A
Hamilton), 537.
Thevenot, Capt., misstatements in regard
to a capture confuted by Capt. Decatui
{C. M. de Yrujo). 12, 121.
Thomas, Alexander, of Walpole, N. H i
Jan. 17, 1801. Regrets the closing)
of Col. P.'s subscription to the Farmer's
Museum. 42, 273.
Thomas, Gen. John, 1725-1776. 1775
With Col. P.'s Plan for Militia Discb
pline. 5, 18.
Thomas, John, and others. Feb. 15 j
1817. Invitation to a dinner in honoi!
of the birthday of Hon. A. C. Hanson I
at Mrs. Kimball's tavern, Frederick f
Md. 44, 188.
Thomas, John. Feb. 22, 1817. Answer t(|
invitation to dinner at Frederick; Col
P. is unable to leave his seat in Con
gress. 15, 138.
Thomas, John Hanson, of Frederick
Md. June 11, 1809. Letter introduc
HISTORICAL INDEX.
403
ing his father, Dr. Philip Thomas ; has
the pleasure of announcing that the
Maryland Legislature has risen without
re-electing Gen. Smith. 29, 138.
Jan. 16, 1814. Invitation to a
celebration, in Annapolis, of the down-
fall of Napoleon. 30, 194.
Jan. 28, 1814. Encloses Ad-
dress from the Maryland House of
Delegates to the President and Con-
gress, for Col. P.'s sanction. 30, 206.
and others, of Frederick Town, Md.
Aug. 1, 1S13. Invitation to Col. P.
from citizens of Frederick Town to stop
at that place, that they may pay their
respects. 30, 147.
Thomas, Joseph, of Pennsylvania. Mar.
1, 1795. Receipt for money due as
counsel fees in ejectment cases brought
against Connecticut claimants in Wyo-
ming. 58, 348.
Thomas, Joseph. Mar. 20, 1795. Demon-
stration of the necessity of legislative
interference to counteract the designs
of the Susquehanna Company; project
of a new State still entertained by them ;
their machinations made possible by the
repeal of the Confirming Law. 58,
346.
Thomas, Dr. Philip, of Maryland. May
25, 1799. Steady opposition to govern-
ment manifested by the Postmaster and
Collector of Havre de Grace; proper
persons recommended for those posts.
24, 271.
Thompson, Col. Thomas, at Portsmouth, N.
H. Sept. 21, 1797-May 2, 1798. Let-
ters relating to the equipment and sail-
ing of the frigate Crescent, built by the
U. S. at Portsmouth, for the Dey of
Algiers. 7, 207, 263, 279, 305, 418,
439, 444, 452, 470, 500, 549, 568, 679;
8, 21, 36, 46, 395.
Nov. 1, 16, 21, 1797, in regard to
Algerine frigate. 7, 418, 439, 444, 452,
470.
Dec. 2, 1797. Shipping list for
frigate. 7, 500.
Dec. 18, 1797. Danger of drifting
and colors for Capt. O'Brien. 7, 549.
Dec. 23, 1797- About silver dol-
lars to be shipped on Algerine frigate.
7, 568.
Dec. 30, 1797. Pay of officers and
shipping list. 7, 679.
Jan. 2, 1798. Capt. Newman's
pay and allowances. 8,21.
Jan. 9, 1798. Cipher for Capt.
O'Brien. 8, 36.
Jan. 11, 1798. Money shipped on
frigate Crescent. 8, 46.
May 9, 1799. Settlement of ac-
counts relating to Algiers. 11, 66.
Jan. 16, Mar. 26, 1800. Concern-
ing ash oars for Algiers. 13, 80, 329.
Apr. 15, 1800. Request to ship
oars for Tunis to New York. 13, 396.
Apr. 19, 1800. Oars for Tunis
already provided ; these to go to Algiers.
13, 401.
Thompson, Col. Thomas, plea for increased
allowances to (T. Francis). 8, 222.
Thompson, Capt., gallantry of, in captur-
ing a British 20-gun ship, sent out to
take him, 1778 (J. Pickering). 17,
76.
Thomson, Charles, Secretary of the Con-
tinental Congress. 1729-1824. Mar.
22, 1782. In regard to prizes taken by
French privateers, and carried into
American ports. 18, 130.
Thornberry [Kohictotonk], an Onondaga
chief, certificate of character. 62, 29.
Thornburgh, Joseph. Dec. 27, 1779.
Desires employment by government in
making iron castings. 17, 319.
Thorndike, Israel, of Boston, 1757-
1832. Nov. 23, 1808. Regrets that
Col. P.'s opinion of the President's mes-
sage and views is so well founded ; con-
gratulations on Massachusetts elections ;
resolutions of the Legislature; state-
ment in regard to the comparative trade
of profound peace, and the present time.
28, 366.
Dec. 31, 1808. Thanks for speeches
on the Embargo ; unsoundness of Mr.
Giles's reasoning demonstrated ; great
suffering in Beverly among the fisher-
men from the Embargo. 28, 441.
Feb. 2, 3, 1809. In regard to Col.
T.'s ptMtion for drawback on export
duties for New Orleans ; malignity dis-
played on the occasion of the libelling
of his ship, by opposition papers ; meas-
ures taken in Massachusetts on account
of the Embargo ; sums paid by Col. T.
for duties. 29, 78, 81.
Feb. 4, 1809. With account of
duties paid by Col. T. to the custom-
494
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Thorndike, Israel (continued).
house in two and a half years ; thinks it
gives him some claim to justice in the
case of the Hope. 43, 239.
Jan. 8, 1810. Recommends Wil-
liam Goodwin for U. S. Consul at
Barcelona; improper conduct of Mr.
Leonard, the present Consul. 29, 224.
Oct. 8, 1814. Military and defen-
sive measures about Boston ; request
that Col. P. will remonstrate with the
Secretary of the Navy on the ordering
away of Bainb ridge's men ; refusal of
the government to pay any troops called
out to defend the State alone, and em-
barrassment arising from the difference
of arrangements of the War Department
from the U. S. Militia Law. 30, 292.
Oct. 23, 1815. To A. J. Dallas,
Secretary of the Treasury. Suggestions
as to taxes and import duties. 30, 405
[copy]-
Dec. 31, 1815. On exclusion of
foreign seamen, and tariff duties ; draw-
backs on exportation of spirits. 30,
419.
Mar. 12, 1816. On the advantages
of Prankfort, Me., as a port of entry ;
the proposed tariff ; drawback on spirits.
31, 59.
Mar. 20, 1816. The tariff; cottons
and other East India goods ; debentures ;
distilled spirits ; the China trade. 31,
69.
Apr. 1, 1816. The tariff; duty on
cotton goods too high ; its effect on cot-
ton manufactures in the U. S. 31, 91.
Dec. 18, 1816. On the colonial
trade and tariff; Treasury regulation, by
which holders of notes are driven to
take their pay in depreciated bank paper.
31, 137.
Thorndike, Israel. Sept. 29, 1814. Sug-
gestions for the defence of Boston ; Com-
modore Decatur's opinion ; the attacks
on Fort McHenry and Washington.
15, 44.
Dec. 20, 1815. Proposal in the
President's message to exclude British
seamen from our merchant service ; asks
for advice and information from Col. T.
15, 104.
Sept. 19, 1827- In regard to an
invitation to dinner to meet President
[J. Q.] Adams; Col. P. does not need
any particular preparation to meet Mr.
A. ; can always be civil to him, although
entertaining no respect for him. 16,
220.
Thorndike, Larkin. Mar. 20, 1775.
Return of 1st company of militia, in
Beverly, under his command. 56,
27.
Thornton, Dr. William, Superintendent
of the Patent Office, d. 1827. Apr. 18,
1816. Immense increase of work in the
Patent Office ; desires Col. P.'s atten-
tion to Dr. T.'s petition on the subject.
31, 103.
Apr. 19, 1816. To Caleb Kirk.
In regard to an imposition practised by
persons who demanded fees under the
patent of M. Withers for winged gud-
geons ; these gudgeons were in use
before Withers was born. 44, 152.
Sept. 1, 1825. To Henry Clay,
Secretary of State. Advocates the
claim on the U. S. of Dr. E. Stevens,
late Consul- General at St. Domingo.
44, 285.
Dec 12, 1825. Concerning Dr. E.
Stevens's claim on the U. S. for services;
asks for Col. P.'s testimony in the
matter. 44, 284.
Thornton, Dr. William. Jan. 4, 1826.
Claim of Dr. E. Stevens for services as
Consul-General at St. Domingo, and
circumstances of his appointment. 16,
83.
Tichenor, Isaac, M. C, Governor of "Ver-
mont, 1754-1838. Jan. 24, 1818. With
report on roads and canals ; Col. P.
much wanted in Congress at present;
great confidence reposed in his opinion.
31, 241.
Tichenor, Isaac. Apr. 1, 1797. Gen. Ira
Allen taken in the Olive Branch with a
cargo of arms, declared to be for the
militia of Vermont and carried to Eng-
land; request to be informed if Gen.
Allen was authorized to make such a
purchase. 37, 91 [copy].
Dec. 1, 1797. Notice of the for-
warding U. S. Laws. 7, 488.
Aug. 9, 1798. Instructions and
despatches of the Envoys to Prance to
be distributed in Vermont. 9, 175.
Dec' 7, 1799. Notification of for-
warding of Acts of Congress. 12;
439.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
495
Ticknor, George, of Boston, 1791-1871.
July 2, 1821. To John Pickering. Re-
quest for a letter of introduction from
Col. P. to Mr. Rose at Berlin, for Mr.
S. A. Eliot ; no letter Mr. T. himself
presented procured him more prompt or
willing kindness than Col. P.'s to Mr.
Rose. 31, 349.
Ticknor, George, letter of introduction (67.
R. Rose). 15, 123.
Tiffin, Edward, of Ohio, 1766-1829. Dec.
22, 1797- Information about various
offices of the Northwest Territory va-
cated by the resignation of Gen. R.
Putnam and Judge Turner. 7, 563|.
Tilghman, Col. Tench, 1744-1786. Nov.
29, 1780. Distress of Gen. Heath for
want of flour; Gen. Washington's re-
quest that all possible means of trans-
portation may be used. 39, 216 [copy ;
Wash. Let. B. 12, 434].
Jan. 5, 1781. Garrison at West
Point on short rations ; Gen. Washing-
ton desires Col. P. to apply to the magis-
trates for an impress warrant for teams
to bring flour from Ringwood. 39, 226
[copy ; Wash. Let. B. 13, 38].
Feb. 10, 1781. Request for re-
turns of horses and boats in the public
service. 39, 248 [copy; Wash. Let.
B. 13, 139].
Feb. 18, 1781. Gen. Washington
has no objection to Col. P.'s absence in
Philadelphia for a short time ; a tem-
porary line of expresses to Philadelphia
to be established. 39, 254 [copy;
Wash. Let. B. 13, 157].
Feb. 21, 1781. Communication of
importance to be sent by the chain of
expresses established between Gov. Jef-
ferson and the President of Congress.
39, 256 [copy ; Wash. Let. B. 13, 175].
June 1, 1781. Request to give
orders for the transportation of Col.
Van Schaick's and Col. Hazen's regi-
ments to Albany. 39, 292 [copy;
Wash. Let. B. 13, 402].
Tilghman, Col. Tench. Dec. 29, 1780. Col.
P. defends his action in ordering Mr.
Anspach to send up bateaux to convey
flour to West Point ; no other course
open ; country boats not to be had for
love nor money ; Col. Hughes's exertions
in putting boats in order. 33, 300
[copy ; Wash. Let. 44, 315].
Apr. 29, 1781. Transportation of
flour ; method of bringing forward salted
provisions from Connecticut. 33, 355
[copy; Wash. Let. 48, 295].
Tilghman, William, Chief Justice of
Pennsylvania, and Smith, Thomas.
July 20, 1807. Opinion in case of Hip-
polyte Dumas, a French deserter. 54,
122 [copy].
and Willing, Thomas M , execu-
tors. Jan. 4, 1820. Inquiry as to
amount of commission allowed the late
Tench Francis, as Purveyor to the Navy.
15, 195.
Tilghman, William, and Willing, Thomas
M., executors. Jan. 11, 1820. Col. P.
cannot recollect arrangements with
Tench Francis; if he were allowed a
salary, it may be thought it was in
place of all commissions. 15, 194.
Tillinghast, Charles. Sept. 14, 1785.
Asks assistance in obtaining arrears of
pay for services in the Quartermaster-
General's department. 18, 279.
Oct. 6, 1785. Col. Hughes's em-
barrassments and sufferings for want of
arrears of pay due him. 18, 283.
Nov. 24, 1787. Request for Col.
P.'s opinion of the "Federal Farmer's"
pamphlet on the Constitution. 19, 115.
[Bi. 2, 351.]
Tillinghast, Charles. Dec. 24, 1787-
Argument in favor of the new Federal
Constitution, and dissection of the
" Federal Farmer's " pamphlet. 5,
412. [Bi. 2, 352.]
Tilly, a Frenchman called Count, his elope-
ment with Miss Bingham, of Philadel-
phia, 1799 (/. Pickering, Jr.). 11,
28.
Tilton, Daniel, Judge of Mississippi Terri-
tory. Aug. 31,' 1798. Packages for
Mississippi Territory. 9, 243.
Tilton, Daniel, appointed Judge in Missis-
sippi Territory, 1798 (A. EllicoW). 8,
431.
Tilton, Dr. James, of Wilmington, Del ,
1745-1822. Apr. 17, 179S. Instruc-
tions and despatches of the Envoys
received ; liberality of the instructions,
and corruption evinced by despatches ;
all honest men agree on the defence of
the country, but are doubtful about try-
ing to protect foreign commerce. 22.
135.
496
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Tilton, Dr. James. Apr. 10, 1798. With a
copy of despatches of the Envoys ; in-
solence and rapacity of France ; neces-
sity of union for defence. 8, 315.
Timber belonging to U. S. on islands in
Lake Erie {Dr. Brown, U. S. A.). 13,
138.
Time Piece, the, of New York, a vehicle
of the most profuse slanders of govern-
ment, 1798 (R. Harison). 37, 315. -
Tin plates, contrabrand of war (/. Ferrers),
13, 155 ; contraband because a material
of artillery {R. Johnston), 226.
Tingey, Capt. Thomas, U. S. N., 1750-
1829, a Federalist, but obliged by want
of fortune to accommodate himself to the
administration (T. Truxtun). 29,
210, 254 ; 30, 72.
Tioga, Pa., Inhabitants of. Apr. 16,
1790. Circular letter signed by Col. P.
and four others as Committee, urging
the importance of concerted legal action
for maintaining claims in view of the
repeal of the Confirming Law. 58, 271.
Titcomb, Enoch , of Boston. Jan. 25,
1804. Thanks for Mr. Tracy's speech ;
light thrown on the subject of the
amendment of the Constitution ; of the
last importance to preserve it as it is ;
hopes that bill to abolish the loan offices
will be negatived ; asking for docu-
ments. 27, 42.
Feb. 3, 1804. Bill for the amend-
ment of the Constitution in regard to
the choice of President, negatived by
a large majority in the Massachusetts
Legislature ; the more the bill is dis-
cussed, the brighter shines the wisdom of
the framers of the Constitution. 27, 51.
Jan. 9, 1808. Begging for a copy
of the report of the Secretary of the
Treasury ; so many extraordinary and
new measures are taking place, it is
necessary to have all information. 43,
147.
Apr. 8, 1808. Col. P.'s letter of
Mar. 9 not published, as most of the
matter was in his letter to Governor
Sullivan ; great service done by the let-
ter ; Massachusetts elections; effects of
the Embargo beginning to be felt. 28,
278.
Titus, ship, her contract to bring home
American seamen from France, 1800.
13, 352, 353.
Tolman, , a Unitarian preacher, one
of Dr. Priestley's followers, active in
promoting disaffection in Kentucky, 1798
(J. Ross). 23, 123.
Tombarel, Jean Francois, injuries done him
by Spain (D. Humphreys). 12, 457.
Torrey, Jason, of Bethany, Pa. May 7,
1802. Col. P.'s land at Snake Creek ;
the proceedings in Congress on the peti-
tions of the Connecticut companies have
done much toward convincing intruders ;
many would be glad to purchase a Penn-
sylvania title if they knew to whom to
apply ; such a mode of proceeding would
do real service. 58, 353.
Toryism and aristocracy, clamor about, by
opponents of Hamilton's plan of a na-
tional bank. 47, 145.
Touin, , and Renne, Joseph, Captains
of captured French privateers Sans
Pareil and Jaloux. Nov. 8, 1798.
Their letter complaining of want of com-
forts was sent to M. Letombe, French
Consul-General, who replied that he
could not recognize them as prisoners,
and had no money to provide for them;
hundreds of American citizens have been
captured by French privateers, and left i
destitute in foreign countries; U. S.
Consuls have always provided for them,
and M. Letombe would seem to be the
proper person to provide for his own
countrymen; nevertheless, on finding
that the French prisoners were suffering
with the cold, blankets have been issued
to them by the Navy Department ; they
are supplied with good bread, meat, and
vegetables by the U. S. ; the gentlemen
affect to be ignorant of the causes of
their capture and detention ; it is in
pursuance of the Acts of the Congress
of the U. S. which order the capture
and detention of French privateers en-
gaged in piratical warfare on our com-
merce. 37, 365 [copy].
Toulon fleet, Lord St. Vincent ordered to
meet it, 1798 (/. Adams). 9, 181.
Toussaint L ' Ouverture, Dominique Frangois.
Mar. 4, 1799. Suppression of privateer-
ing the only condition on which a re-
newal of intercourse with St. Domingo ';
will be allowed. 10, 440 [copy].
Toussaint L'Ouverture, his rejection of
Sonthonax's proposals (/. Adams), 7,
278 ; takes possession of St. Doming
.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
497
(/. Mayer), 9, 671; (W. V. Murray),
10, 45 ; anxious to secure commercial
intercourse with U. S. (A. Hamilton),
368; (R. King), 37, 372; ready to
listen to suggestions about system of
government for Hayti (A. Hamilton),
369 ; his convention with the Governor
of Jamaica, 1799 (67. Washington), 10,
472 ; his liberal policy and reputation
for justice and humanity (E. Stevens),
10, 639 ; a man of talents, possessing
universal confidence, and. of inviolable
engagements (W. Smith), 11, 36; more
indifferent to Great Britain and cautious
toward France than was expected (B.
Goodhue), 11, 204; his private assur-
ances to Dr. Stevens, that privateering
should be abolished (R. King), 11, 227 ;
reported battle with and victory over
Rigaud (W. Smith), 11, 565 ; account
of negotiations with him for the re-
opening of trade (E. Stevens), 42, 152;
a prudent and judicious man (W. Smith),
10, 381 ; endeavors to put a stop to
privateering (W. Smith), 380; not to
be encouraged to declare independence
in case of negotiations with Erance (A.
Hamilton), 412.; highly important to
him to keep on good terms with the
British (E. Stevens), 12, 10; humane
toward the whites but relentless to
mulattoes (R. King), 12, 310; report
that Lord Balcarres had declared the
treaty with him void (H. Stump), 432;
probability of his death, 1806 (J. Wag-
nec), 27, 229.
Toussard, Major Louis, XJ. S. A., his
jealousy and intriguing disposition (S.
Rochefontaine), 20, 129, 150; (J. J.
! U. Rivardj), 190.
Towns, proper principles for laying out
(>V. Meredith). 13, 563.
Tracy, Uriah, M. C, of Connecticut,
1755-1807. Mar. 23, 1797. To A.
\ Hamilton. Disgust and horror at the
speech of Barras to Monroe, and at the
I danger of American subserviency to
France. 47, 944.
Mar. 29; 1797. To A. Hamilton.
Declaration that Mr. T. favors the idea
I of separation from the Southern States,
1 rather than to be subservient to France.
I 47, 2 14 [copy].
, July 30* 1798. Request for laws
of the TJ. S., lately passed ; the people
of Connecticut ready to offer everything
to the governement, but want more in-
formation ; inquiry how the President
bore Col. Smith's rejection by the Senate.
22, 332.
Sept. 17, 1798. Laws of TJ. S.
received ; would be glad of a copy of
laws of the extra session ; Connecticut
zealous to defend the government and
administration ; but is all on one side,
so that there is nothing of importance
to tell. 23, 142.
Apr. 15, 1799. Asking for Laws
of the last session ; inquiry about the
"Tub Secret," of Charleston, S. C.
[probably the Minerva affair] ; any news
or notice would operate like a cordial.
24, 226.
Tracy, Uriah. Dec 31, 1799. Mr. Tracy,
having already received the Laws of the
TJ. S. of the last session, the Secretary
of State cannot furnish another volume.
12, 418.
Tracy, Uriah, his luminous speech on the
amendment to the Constitution relating
to the election of President and Vice-
President, 1803 (M. Barton), 26, 363 ;
(L. Cadwallader), 364 ; (S. S. Smith),
368.
Trafalgar, sketch and discussion of the
battle of (T. Trtjxttjn), 27, 171, 195,
240; to, 14, 149,151.
Transportation of provisions, circular in
regard to, 1781 (J. Hancock). 33, 389.
Travelling expenses from Newburgh to
Philadelphia, 1783, 56, 410; Philadel-
phia to Newburgh, 1784, 414; from
Easton, Pa., to Boston, 1801, 54, 75.
Treason Bill, 1808, opinions on (R. King),
28, 202 ; (R. Peters), 204; objections
of Mr. W. Lewis to (R. Peters), 204.
Treasurer of Mint, candidates for office of
(J. Adams). 7, 157, 158, 165, 167, 180;
Dr. B. Rush appointed (B. Rush),!, 478.
Treasurer of U. Si, Col. P. a candidate for
office of, 1785 (S. Hodgdon). 34, 320,
322.
Treasury, Auditor of. Mar. 14, 1797-
Sums paid for ransom of certain Algerine
captives. 37, 75.
Treasury Board (S. Osgood and W.
Livingston). May 8, 1786. Inquiry
about unissued specie certificate? in the
hands of Deputy Quartermasters. 19,
48.
63
498
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Treasury Board. May 14, 1781. Money
wanted immediately; camp equipage,
forage, expresses, and transportation
continually needed; bills of the old
emission more valuable here than at the
South, and much better than nothing ;
Col. P. begs to be supplied with even the
smallest sum. 33, 368 [copy; Old
Cong. Pap. 136, 5, 321].
Oct. 8, 1788. Compensation due
to Assistant Quartermasters Anspach
and Wolfe for their services in settling
accounts. 35, 49.
Treasury, salaries of officers of, 1793, 53,
224 ; warrants of, to Quartermaster-
General and Deputies for money, 1798,
54, 2, 3 ; warrant to Col. P. to pay
balance of money in State Department,
1800, 67.
Treaties, opiates administered by France
to lull nations to sleep until she can
devour them (A. Campbell), 11, 238 ;
(W. V. Murray), 279; (V. Smith),
383 ; on the interpretation of, 54, 299-
308.
Tredwell, Samuel, Collector at Edenton,
N. C. May 29, 1799. Request for a
copy of the Laws of North Carolina.
11, 175.
Trenton, N. J., notes on the battle of, 51,
141 ; account of proceedings of Federal
court at, 1782, to decide the question of
jurisdiction over Wyoming lands (/.
Hawley), 58, 358 ; letter of Commis-
sioners and decision of the court, 366 ;
grounds of the decision, 57, 13 ; yellow
fever in, 1797 (8. Hodgdon), 7, 203;
public offices removed to, on account of
yellow fever, 1798 (/. Adams), 9,181^;
prospect of removal, 1799 (0. Wolcott),
11, 402.
Trescott, Major. Col. P.'s award in case
of his controversy with Gen. Hazen.
23, 132.
Trevett, Samuel Russell, 1751-1832, his
account of the Marblehead company on
the day of the battle of Lexington. 48,
55.
Trinity, considerations on the, 55, 168
(Mrs. H. Reed), 15, 253; (J. Prince),
31, 38 ; (W. Wells), 67-
Tripoli, inquiry for a ship to, 1797 (T.
Francis), 7, 457; instructions to Consul
at (/. L. Cathcart), 37, 374; reduced to
reason by Com. Campbell in a Portu-
guese man-of-war (W. Eaton), 13, 175 ;
treaty with, by Tobias Lear, 1805 (F.
Ames), 14, 153 ; suspicious circum-
stances of the treaty (L. Baldwin), 32,
374 ; to, 16, 236, 277 ; notes on, 54,
106-115.
Trois Amis, French privateer, capture of
schooner Nautilus under a pirate's flag
by (R. Van Polanen), 11, 620 ; captain
and crew to be captured and brought to
the U. S. as pirates (B. H. Phillips),
12, 185.
Troubridge, Capt. Thomas, R. N. Aug.
26, 1798. To Admiral Isaac Coffin, after
the battle of the Nile, where Capt. T.'s
ship, the Culloden, struck on a rock;
describes the capture of an island forti-
fied by the French. 23, 296 [copy].
Troup, George Mcintosh, Governor of
Georgia, his detestable sentiments and
conduct in regard to the negroes and
Creek Indians (/. Marshall). 16, 85.
Troup, Col. Robert, U. S. District Judge
of New York, 1757-1832. Jan. 28,
1797. General admiration of P.'s letter
of instructions to Gen. Pinckney; dis-
gusting and offensive charges in Adet's
letter of complaint. 21, 17.
May 26, 1797- President Adams's
message ; honor done by it to himself
and his country ; confidence in his ad-
ministration. 21, 129.
Feb. 12, 1798. In regard to the
letter of Freeholder making charges
against the Marshal of New York;
probably on account of his enforcing the
revenue laws ; Judge T. knows nothing
against him, but it is the business of the
District Attorney. 22, 35.
Sept. 23, 1799. Extract from a
letter from R. King in regard to the
state of things in France ; Major Mount-
florence ordered to leave France by
Talleyrand's instrumentality. 25, 187.
Sept. 13, 1824. Infinite satisfac-
tion in reading Col. P.'s Review of the
Cunningham correspondence ; the cal-
umnies therein never made the slightest
impression on Col. T.'s mind ; too well
acquainted with Col. P.'s principles and
conduct; sympathy for the groundless
and malicions attack on him. 32, 101.
Oct. 12, 1824. Acknowledgment
of copy of P.'s correspondence with
Governor Sullivan; Col. T. has long
HISTORICAL INDEX.
499
considered both Walsh and J. Q. Adams
as men of information and talents who
have sold their honorable standing for a
mess of Democratic pottage ; account of
Walsh's career; Mr. Crawford's abilities
and integrity ; unfounded insinuation in
Governor Sullivan's letter; Mr. Adams
and his son both convicted of untruth ;
account of Gen. Gates. 32, 107-
— Dec. 14, 1824. Concerning the
breaking by Congress of the convention
made by Gen. Gates with Burgoyne in
1777. 32, 123.
— June 22, 1825. Subscription started
by Federalists for employing Mr. Walsh
to write a history of the administra-
tion i sorry to see the names of Jay,
Varick, and Fish among them; Col.
T. himself declined to subscribe ; con-
siders Walsh destitute of political mo-
rality ; Col. P. the only man able to
perform such a work honestly : urges
the matter, and will himself begin the
subscription. 32, 151.
— July 4, 1825. Frauds practised on
Federalists in Mr. Walsh's proposed
history of the U. S. Government ; a
sacred duty for those Revolutionary offi-
cers who are left, to attempt washing
ont the stains with which Democracy has
iblotted the Federal character; advan-
tages to be derived from Col. P.'s im-
partial and intrepid pen. 32, 155.
\oup, Robert. Dec. 10, 1796. Thanks
flfor information contained in Col. T.'s
■letter ; M. Adet's complaints may be
considered as proofs of Col. T.'s honor-
liable and upright discharge of his duty.
36, 322 [copy].
— Jan. 13, 1798. In regard to suits
against Capt. Tucker, It. N., at New
iYork, for impressing American seamen ;
exorbitant bail demanded. 37, 258[copv].
|j— Feb. 1, 1798. Encloses letter
signed Freeholder ; opinion on anony-
mous letters. 8, 108.
U Sept. 30, 1824. Account of Col.
jP.'s acquaintance with Mr. Walsh ;
Col. P. had expressed no public opinion
writh respect to Presidential candidates,
though preferring Mr. Crawford ; found
It necessary to mention J. Q. Adams in
Ihe Review, which brought upon him
fche abuse of Mr. Walsh; pamphlet
of Servius Sulpitius ; Alexander Everett ;
misrepresentations of P.'s expressed
opinion of Gen. Gates ; Gen. Lee's re-
mark concerning Gates. 15, 420.
June 28, 1825. Col. T. overrates
P.'s talents in urging him to write the
memoirs of his own time ; is not so
familiar as Col. T. supposes with the
great men who framed the Constitu-
tion, and the great measures of Wash-
ington's first term ; those who were are
all gone ; still Col. P. may endeavor to
exhibit the truth as far as possible ; is
entirely opposed to any such project
of subscription as that pursued with
Walsh's History ; his work will receive
public support if worthy of it. 16, 39 ;
38, 301.
Feb. 28, 1828. On Joseph Hop-
kinson, Dr. Mason, and Rufus King as
biographers of Hamilton ; King the per-
son who should have done it ; he would
have undertaken it if a true friend ; an-
alysis of his political apostasy ; parallel
between King and Hamilton ; difficulty
of treating the subject of Washington
and Adams. 38, 334.
Mar. 5, 1828. Inquiries concern-
ing the Conway cabal; joke in regard
to Gen. Wilkinson by Dr. Wither-
spoon ; Mr. Sparks and his life of Wash-
ington ; Col. P. wishes that the exact
truth might be told about W. ; Col. P.'s
projected biography of Hamilton; it
will coincide with his proposed memoirs
of his own time. 38, 336.
Trumbull, Col. John, 1756-1843. June
9, 1796. Col. T. appointed U. S. Agent
for the relief and protection of American
seamen in Great Britain; instructions.
36, 100.
Trumbull, John, chosen Commissioner
under the 7th article of ihe British
treaty, 1796 (G. Washington), 36, 278 ;
his picture of the signing of the Declara-
tion of Independence (C. Goddaed),
44, 258 ; Hauteval's statement to him
concerning the bribe and loan demanded
by the Directory (/. Adams), 12, 203.
Trumbull, Jonathan, Jr., Aide to Gen.
Washington, afterward Governor of
Connecticut, 1740-1809. June 28,
1781. Letter from Gen. Schuyler in
regard to boats ; Gen. Washington ex-
ceedingly anxious for their completion.
39, 307* [copy ; Wash. Let. B. 14, 41].
500
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Trumbull, Jonathan, Jr. {continued).
Aug. 29, 1782. Gen. Washington,
being informed that the oars have ar-
rived, directs them to be distributed
immediately, as the troops must move
on Saturday. 40, 27 [copy; Wash.
Let. B. 15,' 305].
Mar. 10, 1783. Inquiry by Gen.
Washington for regimental standards
sent for, but not received. 40, 83
[copy ; Wash. Let. B. 16, 148].
June 22, 1799. Encloses letter
to Gen. Washington containing a politi-
cal lecture of Col. John Trumbull ; the
project is a great one. 24, 356.
May 13, 1800. Proclamation re-
leasing all claim of Connecticut to the
tract of land called the Western Reserve.
58, 355 [newspaper cutting].
Trumbull, Gov. Jonathan. Apr. 13, 1798.
National fast to be postponed in Con-
necticut. 8, 337.
July 1, 1799. In regard to the
project of Col. John T. [apparently for
reviving the independence of Mexico and
Peru] ; Col. T. is reckoning without his
host when he counts on the virtue and
energy of the Spanish Americans. 11,
364.
Dec. 5, 1799. Notification of for-
warding of Acts of Congress. 12, 430.
Feb. 25, 1800. Surplus copies of
laws of the U. S. to be returned. 13,
222.
Trumbull, ship, fight with a British frigate,
1780 (J. Pickering). 18, 29.
Trumbull, Joseph, Commissary-General,
1737-1778. Mar. 2, 1778. Is incapaci-
tated by illness ; necessity and scarcity
of beef for the army ; ill effects of the
Regulating Bill. 17, 106.
Truth, in history and biography. 46, 241 ;
47, 25 ; 55, 240.
Truxtun, Commodore Thomas, U. S. N.,
1755-1822. Oct. 25, 1803. Discussing
the probabilities and likelihood of suc-
cess of a French invasion of England ;
the ignorance and want of skill of French
admirals lost them the battle of the Nile.
26, 313.
Dec. 15, 1803. Tyranny of the
present government toward friends of
former administrations ; Capt. Nicholson
at Washington ; receiving $1800 a year,
and nobody would give $150 for any
service he could do if he were put up at
auction; ship Niger, improperly seized
by him ; the defence by a French officer
of the French Admiral at the battle of
the Nile a very poor one ; discussion of
that battle and the stupidity of the
French Admiral; demonstrates the ex-
treme difficulty of a French invasion of
England, and doubts whether Bonaparte,
being a man of sense, ever seriously
thought of it; method of disposing of
Algerine prisoners ; Mr. Edward Living-
ston's defalcation. 26, 345.
1805. Printed copies of correspon-
dence in relation to his resignation. 43,
217-219.
— Jan. 19, 1806. With a view of
" Nelson Immortal's " last battle [Tra-
falgar?]. 27,171.
— Feb. 1, 1806. Col. P.'s reasoning
on the battle of Trafalgar more like that
of a naval officer of enlightened mind
than a man of any other profession;
Com. T.'s misunderstandings with the
government in regard to his resignation ;
discussion of the battle of Trafalgar.
27, 194, 198.
— Feb. 8, 1806. Sends a sketch of
the combined fleets at the battle of Tra-
falgar. 27, 210.
— Feb. 12, 1806. Apology for troub-
ling Col. P. to such an extent with
Nelson's victories ; is actuated by patri-
otism; sends another sketch of the battle
of Trafalgar. 27, 216.
— Feb. 19, 1806. Sends a life of
Nelson, and view from England of the
battle of Trafalgar; Secretary Smith
guiltless of injustice toward Com. T.
except as the instrument of President
Jefferson ; enmity of the President. 27,
231.
— Feb. 26, 1806. Farther discussion
of the battle of Trafalgar ; allusion to
some " creature of a creature " in Wash-
ington who has used Col. P.'s plan for
opposition salve ; Secretary Smith's in-
efficiency in office. 27, 240.
— Mar. 17, 1806. Apology for troub-
ling Col P. with so much of Nelson, to
be found in the fact of his understanding
these matters better than most naval
officers ; animosity of the administration
toward Com. T. 27, 264.
— Mar. 23, 1806. Encloses letter
HISTORICAL INDEX.
501
from Dr. Battoone of Baltimore ; his
views of the battle of Trafalgar ; death
of Lord Cornwallis ; treatment of him-
self by the government. 27, 278.
Apr. 3, 1806. Criticisms of a criti-
cism of Com. T.'s view of the battle of
Trafalgar. 27, 303, 309.
— May 1, 1806. To R. Smith, Sec-
retary of the Navy. Strictures on the
dishonest and disrespectful treatment
suffered by Com. T. from Mr. Smith and
President Jefferson. 27, 322.
— May 1, 1806. To R. Smith, Sec-
retary of the Navy. Printed letter in
vindication of himself, and reflecting on
the conduct of the administration toward
him. 43, 219.
— May 13, 1806. On Com. T.'s con-
troversy with Secretary Smith. 43,
221.
— May 25, 1806. In regard to griev-
ances against the President, and Sec-
retary of the Navy ; miserable condition
of the navy. 27, 330 ; 43, 213 [in part].
Aug. 10, 1806. Plan for counter-
acting any attempt to dismember the
Union [in reference to Burr's supposed
conspiracy]. 43, 224.
Jan. 6, 1807. Indignant denial of
any connection with Col. Burr's pro-
jects. 28, 7.
' Jan. 13, 1807. Account of Aaron
Burr's overtures to Com. T. to take
the naval command of an expedition
ostensibly against Mexico. 28, 13.
Jan. 20. 1807. On Burr's con-
spiracy. 28, 15.
— Feb. 12, 1807. Burr's conspiracy ;
Wilkinson every whit as bad ; opinion
on gunboats ; excellent as river and
harbor defences, but do not supply the
place of a navy. 28, 34.
— Peb. 22, i807. Aaron Burr ; Com.
T. would rather be in his place even
now than in Wilkinson's ; contempt for
the latter ; his hypocrisy and duplicity.
28, 43.
— June 23, 1807. Letter to the
Grand Jury at Richmond, Va., in the
case of Col. Burr's trial ; Com. T. denies
ever having been sent on a mission to
Jamaica. 28, 75.
— Oct. 26, 1807. Opinion on the
case of the Leopard and Chesapeake ;
blame to be attached to both sides;
mutineers and deserters, except Amer-
ican citizens, must be delivered up on
proper requisition ; instances case of
Thomas Nash; different action toward
French deserters. 28, 55.
— Oct. 28, 1807- In regard to Com.
T.'s letter on gunboats ; Gen. Smith and
Mr. Rodgers a couple of fools. 28, 61.
— Nov. 8, 1807. In regard to Com.
T.'s authority for his statement concern-
ing French deserters delivered up by
Capt. Barron ; Gen. Wilkinson a traitor ;
Barron in Washington financiering.
28, 69.
— Nov. 10, 1807. With newspaper
cutting, demonstrating the difference in
popular feeling in respect to a demand
for delivery of deserters by a French
officer or a British one. 43, 115.
— Nov. 22, 1807. Account of his
relations when in the U. S. navy, with
British naval commanders in regard to
deserters ; never had the least difficulty
or complaint from any of them; if
Barron had been worthy the name of an
officer, there never need have been any
difficulty between the Leopard and
Chesapeake; Admiral Berkley not to be
excused ; Gen. Moreau ; Aaron Burr.
28, 73.
— Nov. 23, 1807. In regard to
evidence [in case of deserters from the
French ship Cybele ?] ; case of the Chesa-
peake ; Admiral Berkley's conduct out-
rageous, but Barron had not common
sense. 26, 77-
— Nov. 27, 1807- Observations on
gunboats [printed]. 43, 223.
— Nov. 30, 1807- With copies of his
letter on gunboats. 28, 88.
— Dec. 8, 1807. Farther observa-
tions on gunboats. 28, 103 ; 43, 225
[in part].
— Dec. 18, 1807. Pleasure at Col.
P.'s opinion that the affair of the Chesa-
peake is terminated ; modesty and reason-
ableness of note accompanying Monroe's
andPinkney's treaty ; Com. T.'s indigna-
tion . at the objections of the Jacobin
press ; not improbable that Bonaparte has
forbidden a treaty being made ; Admiral
Berkley's recall is a reprimand in itself;
we were unquestionably the first aggres-
sors ; Capt. Humphreys's conduct that
of a gentleman and an officer who did
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Truxtun, Commodore Thomas i
bis duty ; if Barron had done bis in
half as honorable a manner, the disgrace-
ful affair never need have happened ;
the uproar looks like a piece of Presi-
dential electioneering ; the French mania
worse than yellow fever. 28, 117.
Dec. 29, 1807. The Embargo Law ;
evasions of it ; anxiety as to Mr. Rose,
the British Envoy, on account of the
French man-of-war Patriot ; bad man-
agement of Admiral Berkley in sending
the British squadron to Halifax. 28,
129.
Jan. 10, 1808. Heavy failures in
New York on account of the Embargo ;
shabby and ungracious reception of Mr.
Rose, the English Envoy, at Norfolk;
Mr. Randolph's answer to Gen. Wilkin-
son worthy of Junius. 28, 153.
Jan. 30, 1808. Anxiety for news
from Washington ; false reports ; Elli-
cott's Journal and the secret letter
alluded to by President Jefferson ; Wil-
kinson and Burr; Mr. Ames's idea of
patriotism. 28, 180.
Feb. 15, 1808. To James Madison,
Secretary of State. Bonaparte's Milan
Decree, and measures for protecting
East India ships from French depreda-
tions. 28, 216.
Feb. 29, 1808. Bonaparte's Milan
Decree ; means of protecting our com-
merce ; Bonaparte's emissaries every-
where in the U. S. ; the Sedition Law
should be revived. 28, 214.
Apr. 14, 1808. Suffering of the
French and Spanish colonies in the West
Indies from the Embargo ; the British
not inconvenienced at all; stupidity of
imagining we were to punish Great
Britain; an excellent punishment for
Bonaparte; good resulting from the
Embargo. 28, 303.
May 18, 1808. Admiration of P.'s
correspondence with "that miscreant,
Sullivan " ; malignancy and ignorance
of Gov. Sullivan's insinuation [in his
letter to P. of Jan. 24] that Col. P. was
concerned in Burr's conspiracy ; hopes
of the letter having a good effect on
Pennsylvania elections ; Capt. Barron's
trial and sentence a disgrace to the
country. 28, 324.
Nov., 1808 (?). Circular to the
citizens of the U. S., giving an account
of his controversy with the government
43, 214.
Nov. 12, 1808. Sends copy of
correspondence with Mr. Stoddert;
Com. T. has earned the enmity of the
present administration by his success
against France, in 1797-1799. 28,
360.
Nov. 27, 1808. In reference to his
controversy with the government; has
not resigned his commission, but ouly
the command of the Mediterranean
squadron, because the means furnished
him were not adequate to the object
intended ; demonstration of the proper
force required to reduce Tripoli. 43,
212.
Dec. 1, 1808. Thanks for docu-
ments ; insane policy of the administra-
tion ; Genet's charge of duplicity against
Jefferson ; the Non-intercourse Law ;
effects of the Embargo ; the President's
improper nominations. 28, 370.
Dec. 14, 1808. Thanks for speeches
on the Embargo ; the secret treaty sup-
posed to be concluded with Napoleon.
28, 394.
Feb. 2, 1809. Account of a public
meeting in Philadelphia against the Em-
bargo; explains his former approval of
it. 29,76. . •
- Mar. 9, 1809. Encloses a song,
composed in honor of Col. P.'s zeal and
exertions in behalf of his country. , 29,
120, 121.
- Jan. 1, 1810. Description of his
farm in New Jersey, and agricultural
operations ; asks for information on
public affairs ; once hoped that Mr.
Madison would be President of the U. S.
instead of president of a faction, but
fears he thought too favorably of him ;
as for the Smiths, they are both liars and
hypocrites, and they know Com. T. can
prove it in any court, over their own
signatures. 29, 205.
- Jan. 9, 1810. Com. T. agrees now
with Col. P. in his estimate of Mr. Mad-
ison ; gives reasons for having hoped
better things of him; "that reptile,
Robert Smith " ; disapprobation of toad-
eaters in Philadelphia, who were afraid
to pay Mr. Jackson attention ; his own
intercourse with Mr. J., and that gentle-
HISTORICAL INDEX.
503
man's proper and dignified behavior;
his assurances that England would not
begin a war, though indignant. 29,
226.
Jan. 17, 1810. Prospect of war
with England; Macon's Bill; conse-
quences of a treaty with Russia ; en-
closes a letter from Mr. Stoddert ;
opinion of Mr. S. ; Mr. R. Smith's re-
mark on his so-called triumph over Mr.
Jackson, " What will they say to this in
Paris ? " ; hopes that Mr. Gallatin will
make the Smiths disgorge some of their
plunder; wonders that Mr. Wolcott
should object to Coleman's exposing
them. 29, 230.
Jan. 21, 1810. In regard to Capt.
Tingey; a Eederalist, but obliged to
accommodate himself to the administra-
tion; Col. P. may derive some useful
information from him. 29, 240.
Jan. 26, 1810. Abuses in, and inef-
ficient condition of, the Navy Department
under the Smith rule. 29, 243.
Feb. 1, 1810. Mr. Sarmiento, the
Spanish agent, put off with professions
by the Smiths; Capt. Tingey's letters
induce Com. T. to think that Smith was
correct in the Jackson affair. 29, 254.
Mar. 5, 1810. State of public sen-
timent in New Jersey ; the people's eyes
being opened; Com. T.'s former mis-
taken opinion of Mr. Madison ; anxiety
for news from England. 29, 288.
May 23, 1813. Hopes of seeing
Col. P. at the head of the government ;
letter enclosed for Capt. Tingey ; thinks
the government have a knowledge of all
that is written to their officers, from
the pains those officers take to get indi-
vidual opinions ; Gov. Ogden's conduct
unsatisfactory. 30, 72.
Truxtun, Commodore Thomas. July 22,
1797. Request for Com. T.'s evidence
in behalf of Richard Butler, son of Gen.
R. Butler, an impressed seaman. 6,
456.
Nov. 25, 1803. President Jeffer-
son's talk of political intolerance com-
pared with his removal of faithful Revo-
lutionary officers to make places for his
own creatures ; Gen. Rufus Putnam ;
inconsistency practised in case of Ed-
ward Livingston ; Livingston's defalca-
tion; the battle of the Nile, and the
defence of the French Admiral's con-
duct by a French officer ; probability
of an invasion of England by Bonaparte.
14, 48.
Feb. 28, 1806. With a sketch of
the battle of Trafalgar, corrected from
one in the accompanying London paper.
14, 149.
— - Mar. 1, 1806. Discussion of the
battle of Trafalgar. 14, 151. [Bi. 4,
106, in part.]
Truxtun, Thomas, capture of frigate L'ln-
surgent, 1799 (W. Smith), 10, 443;
(R. King), 448 ; such measures as his
the only proper method of negotiation
with France (R. King), 452 ; demand on
him from Gen. Desfourneaux to surren-
der L'Insurgent (JF. Smith), 532.
Tuck, Capt., of Manchester, Mass., anec-
dote of his saving a British man-of-war
on which he was a prisoner (N. Bow-
ditch). 30, 145.
Tucker, Ebenezer, Collector at Tuckerton,
Me. July 26, 1799. From J. Wagner.
Proofs of identity of John Hammil, an
impressed seaman, to be forwarded. 11,
496.
Tucker, Henry St. George, M. C, of
Virginia, 1780-1848. Jan. 26, 1818.
Pleasure in Col. P.'s approbation of the
report of the Committee on Roads and
Canals ; they cannot expect victory while
arrayed against the opinions of high
authority. 31, 243.
Tucker, Henry St. George. Jan. 31, 1818.
Col. P. much pleased with the inde-
pendence, no less than the ability, in
Mr. T.'s report on roads and canals ; no
small courage required to confront the
prematurely expressed and improper
opinion of President Monroe; inquiry
for Mr. J. Randolph. 15, 158.
Tucker, Henry St. George, his speech on
the direct tax, 1816. 55, 132.
Tucker, Ichabod, of Haverhill, Mass. Oct.
1 0, 1797. Concerning William Wingate,
and his conduct in regard to the Haver-
hill postoffice ; he was appointed by the
Assistant Postmaster-General, in Col.
P.'s absence; Col. P. never thought
well enough of him to have appointed
him to any office ; if Col. P. were capa-
ble of helping a scoundrel to a place, it
certainly should not be one of his own
relations. 7, 289.
504
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Tucker, Joseph, Collector at York, Me.
Sept. 28, 1799. From J. Wagner. Re-
questing certificates of citizenship of
John Vannoder, an impressed seaman.
12, 117.
Tucker, Capt. Tudor, R. N., suits against
him in New York, for impressing
American seamen (R. Varick), 37,
257; (22. Troup), 258.
Tudor, William, Jr., of Boston, 1779-
1830. Dec. 20, 1814. In regard to a
report of a patent law for securing
rights to importers of useful machines,
and a nail-making machine perfected in
Europe. 30, 336.
Tufts, Turett. Jan. 15, L799. Mr. T.'s
appointment as U. S. Consul at Sur-
inam. 10, 186.
Jan. 26, 1799. Instructions. 10,
283.
June 5, 1799. Concerning the
power of the Governor of Surinam to
admit a Consul; armed vessels to be
stationed there. 11, 228.
Tumbrils, advantages of, over wagons, in
a march (G. Washington), 39, 247 ;
to, 33, 305.
Tunis, peace with (/. Adams), 7, 114,
195 ; treaty with (0. Wolcott), 217 ;
objectionable article in treaty (J).
Humphreys), 8, 179; amendments to
(D. Humphreys), 340 ; instructions for
treaty with (R. O'Brien), 10, 79; be-
havior with regard to (/. L. Cat heart),
101 ; ratification of amended treaty (W.
Eaton), 13, 49 ; advantages of a peace-
ful commerce with (W. Eaton), 55;
cost of articles sent to, 10, 152; (W.
Eaton), 13, 50 ; present of jewels de-
manded by the Bey almost indispensable
for peace (/. Adams), 84; timber,
cannon, and oars for (Eben Stevens),
206.
Turkey, commercial treaty to be negoti-
ated with, 1799 (£. Washington), 10,
365 ; presents necessary to be given to,
amply repaid by increased commerce
(G. Washington), 366; estimate of the
expense of negotiating a treaty with,
421 ; possibility of its subversion by
Prance (R. King), 17 ; suspension of
mission to, on account of negotiations
with France, 1799 (W. Smith), 12, 298 ;
( Smitu), 25, 125 ; (J. Adams), 37,
412.
Turner, Henry S., of Alexandria, Va.
Feb. 21, 1817. Probably Mr. John
Hopkins related the anecdote of Patrick
Henry's remark on Jefferson; refers
Col. P. to Mr. Hopkins, as being well
acquainted with Henry's opinion of Jef-
ferson, which he was accustomed to
express without reserve. 31, 185.
Turner, Thomas, of Kinloch, Va. Feb.
24, 1817. Col. P.'s note, of Feb. 14,
should have been addressed to Mr. T.'s
brother, Henry S. Turner ; the senti-
ment attributed to Patrick Henry is a
circumstance of as much notoriety as Mr.
Madison's apostasy from his principles.
31, 187.
Turner, Thomas. Feb. 14, 1817. Inquires
by whom the anecdote was told, at Mr.
Catlett's table, of Patrick Henry's saying
"he could forgive Jefferson anything
but his corrupting Mr. Madison " ; Mr.
Randolph's corroboration. 15, 137.
Turner, Edward, Judge in Northwest Ter-
ritory, his resignation, 1797 (E. Tiffin).
7,5631
Tuscarora Indians, account of their losses
in consequence of their attachment to
the U. S. in the Revolution, 62, 159 ;
provision proposed for them, 174; plea
for them, 1798 (Oneida Indians), 8,
208; (/. Jay), 211.
Tuttle, John. July 30, 1788. Informa-
tion in regard to the skirmish between
Capt. Roswell Franklin's men and the
Wyoming rioters, after the kidnapping
of Col. P. 58,71.
Two Angels, French prize ship (M. Le-
tombe), 13, 284; prisoners from (B.
Stoddert), 409.
Tyler, Ephraim, of Tunkhannock, Pa.
Sept. 4, 1778. Deposition concerning
a lot of land claimed by him, but given
by John Jenkins to John Hyde as
pay for taking Col. P. prisoner. 58,
127.
Tyler, John, Governor of Virginia, opinion
of his legal brethren in Virginia con-,
cerning him (/. Marshall), 16, 87 ; ap-
pointed a District Judge to make room
for Monroe as Governor, 51, 289.
Tyng, Dudley Atkins, Collector of New-
bury port, 1760-1829. May 22, 1799.
Directions concerning the disposition of
French prisoners brought in by the
snow Prudence. 11, 143.
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505
— June 28, 1799. Proofs of citizen-
ship of Paul Curtis, an impressed sea-
man, will be transmitted to Martinique
and London. 11, 335.
— Aug. 2, 1819. Letter on the
genius and character of Washington ;
his pure and disinterested patriotism the
foundation of his success, rather than
distinguished abilities ; he lacked the
promptness of decision of a great gen-
eral ; facts in support of this statement.
15, 175.
Aug. 2, 1819. To accompany Gen.
Washington's Newburgh address to his
officers, presented by Mr. Tyng to the
Massachusetts Historical Society; two
anecdotes of Washington. 15, 178.
Tyrannicide, Massachusetts State ship,
battle fought, and prizes taken by her,
1779 (G. Williams). 17, 259.
u.
Jlster township, Pa., copy of certificate of
survey. 57, 27-
Jnitarianism, increase of (/. Taylor), 15,
270; (J. Clarke), 18, 287 ; confession
of faith in (C. F. Mercer), 16, 204 ; age
of (J. Adams), 44, 117; notes on Dr.
Miller's letters against, 50, 154.
Jnited Irishmen, inquiry concerning a
society of, 1798 (W. Cobbett), 8, 105;
W. Duane, Captain of a company of (/.
Adams), 11, 489 ; account of (J. Jay),
23, 372.
Jnited States, claims of British subjects
against, to be decided by Commissioners,
1797 (/. Adams), 7, 428; exorbitant
amount of (R. King), 10, 332 ; in ac-
count with Col. P. for pay as Quarter-
master-General, 1780-1785, 53, 157;
list of debts due from and to the differ-
ent States, 1793, 220; report on the
foreign relations of, 1797 (/. Adams),
6, 274-312; independence and institu-
tions of, 46, 123 [Bi. 4, 494] ; immigra-
tion of malcontents of any character or
country not for the advantage of, 1798
(R. King), 22, 213 ; disfigurement of
national character by promiscuous foreign
immigration (Same), 310; a change in
the administration of, the effect of Presi-
dent Adams's insisting on the mission to
Trance, 1799 (G. Cabot), 12, 261 ; (W.
Bingham), 262; (F. Ames), 264 ; Presi-
dent Adams's retirement the only means
of preventing these evils (G. Cabot),
261 ; the administration of, managed
rather with an eye to the situation of
foreign nations than to our own, 1810,
54, 250.
fnited States, frigate, captures French
privateer Sanspareil, 1798 (M. Le-
tomb?), 9, 451 ; ordered to convey En-
voys to Prance, 1799 (F. Ames), 12,
273.
United States flag, origin of (S. L. South-
ard). 16, 212.
United States laws, circular to printers
concerning. 13, 204.
United States Military Philosophical Soci-
ety, circular and constitution, 27, 330| ;
amended constitution, 28, 63 ; notice of
meeting, 172 ; letter from T. P. to Col.
Williams in regard to, 14, 180.
U. S. navy, the Revolution a very bad
school to educate good officers for, 1798
(S. Higginson), 22, 206 ; commission
in, given to Capt. W. Maley for one
voyage only (T. Francis), 9, 627 ;
cruise of ships to West Indies, 1798
(W. V. Murray), 10, 45 ; increase of
(/. Q. Adams), 305 ; (J. Maury), 313 ;
(D. Humphreys), 377; utility of send-
ing to the Mediterranean, 377 ; superi-
ority as sailers to English and French
vessels (0. Ellsworth), 13, 245 ; bill for
the increase of, 1816 (W. Reed), 31,
79 ; erroneous rumor that the King of
England had ordered ships of, detained
and searched, 1799 (F. Ames), 12,
364 ; should exercise the same right on
British men-of-war, 365.
U. S. Senate, Secretary's account with
Col. P., 1809-1810. 54, 227.
U. S. Supr3me Court, the authority of the
union rests on its purity, intelligence,
and firmness (/. Marshall). 16, 85.
Dpham, Rev. Charles Wentworth, 1802-
1875, sentiment proposed by Rev. H.
Colman at his ordination, 1824. 55,
224.
Upham, Major Joshua, Loyalist, 1741-
1808. Nov. 18, 1783. Letter of fare-
well; thanks for kind treatment, and
64
506
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Upham, Major Joshua {continued}.
hopes of a future meeting. 18, 177-
[Bi. 1, 492.]
Upham, Major Joshua. Nov. 14, 1783.
Friendly farewells. 5,318. [Bi. 1,491.]
Upton, John, Jr. May 9, 1776. In re-
gard to election of officers of the 3d
Company of Lynn ; declines to accept a
commission. 56, 81.
Uhquhart, W., Postmaster of Augusta,
Ga. Aug. 10, 1798. Encloses a
French letter written by Esme-
nard, describing a journey to Knoxville,
Tenn. 23, 30.
Valck 8f Co., of Baltimore. Jan. 11, 1799.
In relation to outrage on ship Aurora
by the British frigate Latona. 10,
184.
and Van Wyck, W. Oct. 25, 1799.
Encloses certificates as to the time of
the declaration of the blockade of Hol-
land and the Texel. 12, 280.
Valcourt, L. J. C. de, passport. 10, 466.
Van Aps, , unlawful grant of land to,
by Oneida Indians (J. Watson), 62,
218 ; to, 216.
Van Berckele, . Oct. 21, 1797.
Thanks for information received from
him concerning Talleyrand. 7, 354.
Yan Buren, Martin, criticism of his ideas
on principles of parties. 47, 164.
Van Campen, John. Feb. 3, 1787. Re-
gret at not seeing Col. P. on his return
from Wyoming to Philadelphia, and at
the riot and tumult on the day of elec-
tion. 57, 125.
Van Cleve, John, of Trenton, N. J.
Apr. 25, 1800. Advised to take a long
journey for his health ; would be glad to
undertake any government business.
26, 98.
Van Cortlandt, Gen. Philip, of Cort-
landt Manor, N. Y., 1749-1831. Apr.
1, 1828. Encloses letter of E. Bald-
win to Pierre Van Cortlandt (g. v.),
with request that Col. P. will ascertain
whether Mr. J. Q. Adams is a Free-
mason. 32, 354.
Van Cortlandt, Gen. Philip. Apr. 18,
1828. Mr. Adams not a Mason; ab-
surdity and disgrace of making a polit-
ical weapon of Masonry ; account of the
defence of New Orleans ; remarks on
Gen. Jackson. 16, 291, 292.
Van Dedem, . June 11, 1795. To
Wibo Finje. On French and Dutch
political intrigues and affairs in Paris.
8, 545.
Vanderhorst, Elias, U. S. Consul at Bris-
tol, Eng. May 4, 1797. In view of
the benefits to American seamen of the
Bristol Infirmary, Mr. V. is authorized
to subscribe five guineas yearly to it, on
the part of the U. S. government, who
will probably not hesitate to increase it
if the number of seamen should be much
increased. 37, 140 [copy],
Jan. 24, 1798. Respecting claim
on France for cargo of ship Commerce.
8, 81.
June 18, 1799. Mr. V.'s account
for relief of American seamen. 11, 300.
July 23, 1799. Severe winter of
1798-1799 ; affairs in Europe ; hopes of
the subversion of the French Directory.
11, 481.
Van Emburgh, John, of Bordentown,
N. J. Nov. 30, 1787. Requests copy
of A. Forman's accounts. 40, 235.
Mar. 9, 1792. Requests informa-
tion to enable him to settle accounts
as administrator of Aaron Forman. 41,
52.
Van Emburgh, John. Mar. 21, 1792. Mr.
Forman's accounts. 35, 148.
Van Home, Cornelius, vs. John Dorrance,
case of, 1795. 57, 6, 7.
Van Ness, William W., of Claverack, N.
Y., 1776-1823. Apr. 10, 1814. Col.
John Nicholas invariably spoke of
President Adams as a weak and vain
man who was made subservient to the
views of the opposition ; does not recol-
lect very much of the conversation to
which Col. P. alludes [concerning the
political intrigues of 1799-1800], as it
was nothing new to him, most Federal-
ists in New York thinking that Mr.
Adams was influenced by Mr. Jefferson
in the measures which disgraced the
last years of his administration ; expres-
sions of respect for Col. P. 30, 264.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
507
July 7, 1814. Regrets that Col.
P. lias not received his former letter;
incapable of treating anything coming
from him with inattention; changes
in the civilized world ; the reign of
Jacobinism shorter than Mr. V. appre-
hended, but its effects will be felt for a
half century to come ; sent into this
country as a scourge; congratula-
tions on the fall of Napoleon. 30,
284.
Van Ness, William W. Jan. 25, 1814.
Col. P. has had reason to suspect that
in the mission to Erance in 1799, as
well as in his own removal from office,
President Adams was influenced by the
Democrats ; has been told by Mr. Gros-
venor that Col. Nicholas told Judge Van
Ness the whole story ; begs for informa-
tion on the subject ; does not wish
it for any newspaper article, but in the
interests of historical truth, and to vindi-
cate the opposers of the mission from
Mr. A.'s abuse. 15, 7.
Van Polanen, R. G., Minister of Holland
to the U. S. Oct. 24, 1797. Returns
project of constitution for the Batavian
Republic sent him by Col. P., with re-
marks on Dutch and American Demo-
crats. 21, 314.
— Oct. 23, 1798. Mr. Van P.'s
conversations with Col. P. strictly con-
fidential; accounts of intrigues in Hol-
land for the possession of the government.
23, 255.
— Feb. 18, 1799. With copy of the
constitution of the Batavian Republic ;
increasing disposition in Holland to get
rid of the French ; with British help, it
might be effected ; powers of the Stadt-
holder; effect of the energetic conduct
of the U. S. on other neutral nations.
24, 93.
May 14, 1800. Expressions of regret
at Col. P.'s dismission from office. 26,
116. [Bi. 3, 493.]
Van Polanen, R. G. Dec. 12, 1796. The
U. S. government is unable to interfere
to compel Mr. Van P.'s predecessor in
his office to deliver up the documents
relating to it. 36, 324 [copy].
Apr. 4, 1798. Answer to com-
plaints of Holland against the U. S. for
the publication of extracts from letters
of J. Q. Adams ; allusion to the insinua-
tions in the note of the Dutch Committee
for Foreign Affairs. 8, 305.
Feb. 20,1799. Probability of Great
Britain being willing to make peace with
Holland, even without a Stadtholder.
10, 396.
Aug. 16, 1799. Account of the
capture of schooner Nautilus and murder
of Capt. Dixon, by a French privateer
under the pirate's flag, protected by the
Council of Curacao. 11, 620.
May 15, 1800. Answer to letter
of condolence ; Col. P. not afflicted at
his removal; is succeeded by an abler
and more prudent man ; although his
own temper is called acrimonious, he
does not attribute his dismission to that.
13, 509. [Bi. 3, 494.]
Van Polanen, R. G., his complaints of
letter of J. Q. Adams, 1798 {W. V.
Murray), 8, 324; communicates instruc-
tions from his government, 344 ; memo-
randum of information received by him
from M. Letombe in regard to bribery
of members of Congress, 37, 303.
Van Rensselaer, Kilian K., M. C, of
Albany, N. Y., 1763-1845. July 12,
1808. Congratulations on Federalist
improvement in Massachusetts ; politics
in New York ; request for information
as to measures to be pursued by Feder-
alists in the coming Presidential elec-
tion. 28, 340.
Van Rensselaer, Kilian K. Sept. 26,
1808. Meeting in New York for the
choice of Presidential electors ; C. C.
Pinckney and King the Federal candi-
dates ; Federalists might unite on a
Northern Democrat ; Jefferson's state-
ment as to the Embargo not to be
believed ; intended only to work on the
election. 14, 211.
Van Rensselaer, Col. Philip, of Albany,
N. Y. Jan. 1, 1780. Invites Col. P.
and Mr. Peters to his house in case
Congress removes to Albany. 18, 1.
Vans, William. 1775. Bill against the
Colony of Massachusetts Bay for cloth
for soldiers' coats. 56, 68.
Vans, William. Dec. 15, 1798. Revoca-
tion of Mr. V.'s commission as TJ. S.
Consul at Morlaix. 10, 60.
Vans, William, explanation of his connec-
tion with privateering, and plea in his
behalf (W. V. Murray). 25, 104.
508
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Van Winkle, C. S., of New York. June
17, 1811. Requests to be allowed to
publish P.'s address to the people of
the U. S. in New York. 14, 338.
Van Winkle, C. S, June 26, 1811. In-
expedient to publish the address to the
people in pamphlet form without revi-
sion, on account of the haste with which
the letters were written. 14, 339.
Vanity, the most dangerous quality for a
public man (S. Higginson), 12, 46 ;
(T. Williams), 13, 517.
Varick, Col. Richard, of New York,
1753-1831. Aug. 9, 1785. His ac-
counts. 18, 268.
Jan. 15, June 10, 1786. Col. V.'s
claim for forage money. 19, 2, 60.
: Feb. 25, 1809. Invitation to Fed-
eral members of Congress to a public
dinner in New York. 29, 116.
Varick, Col. Richard. Jan. 11,1798. Re-
quests information from Col. V., as
Mayor of New York, in regard to suits
against Capt. Tudor Tucker, R. N., for
imprisoning American seamen. 37, 257
[copy].
Varick, Col. Richard, his opinion with
regard to Washington's letters. 46,
203.
Varnum, John, of Haverhill, Mass. Mar.
20, 1812. -To S. Putnam. Account of
a man calling himself Nathaniel Emery,
who was made by Democrats in Haver-
hill to sign a statement accusing Col. P.
of treasonable correspondence with the
British, and of a desire for disunion.
44, 5.
Mar. 21, 1812. To B. Merrill.
With handbill entitled Another Plot,
giving account of the conspiracy of
Moses Wingate and others against Col.
P. 44, 6.
Mar. 27, 1812. To S. Putnam.
Introduces James Joy and Ebenezer
Joy, with certificates concerning T. M.
Joy, now in jail for a libel on Col. P. ;
they will tell some things which will put
a different complexion on the affair from
that given by the Haverhill Democrats.
44, 21.
Vasse, Ambrose, of Philadelphia. Nov.
15, 1798. In relation to cargo of ship
Olive Branch, and list of V.'s claims
against Great Britain. 10, 54.
Vasse, Ambrose. Oct. 15, 1798. In re-
gard to the clearance of brigantine
Mercury ; the conditions of clearance
will be explained by Mr. Latimer, Col-
lector of Philadelphia. 9, 469.
Oct. 31, 1798. From J. Wagner.
Question as to ownership of the cargo
of ship Olive Branch. 9, 545.
Vaughan, Benjamin, of Hallowell, Me.,
1751-1835. Jan. 23, 1827- Expects
soon to make a journey westward from
Maine, and will visit Col. P. in Salem ;
Dr. Mease must allow Mr. V. to be
silent in regard to the events of 1782;
was not in Paris accidentally, but at the
request of the Prime Minister of Eng-
land, and has not yet been absolved
from the obligation of secrecy. 32,
264.
Vaughan, Benjamin. Dec. 7, 1826. Trans-
mits Dr. Mease's request for a state-
ment in regard to the French intrigues
against the U. S. in the matter of the
treaty with England in 1782, in which
Mr. V. rendered valuable assistance to
Mr. Jay. 16, 166.
Vaughan, John, of Philadelphia. Sept.
25,1822. Unable to find a copy of Gen.
Lee's trial, but has found St. Clair's for
Col. P. ; importance of pamphlet collect-
ing for a public society; asks for all
pamphlets concerning Col. P. 31, 397.
Vaux, Roberts, of Philadelphia, 1786-
1836. Mar. 13, 1817. Accompanying
presentation copies of the lives of Lay,
Sandiford, and Benezet ; acknowledg-
ing his debt of gratitude for Col. P.'s
services to his country. 31, 205. [Bi.
4, 299.]
Nov.. 19, 1821. Returns Col.
P.'s Wyoming narrative; expressions of
interest and respect. 31# 358.
Aug. 8, 1823. Satisfaction in read-
ing Col. P.'s observations on the Dec-
laration of Independence ; obscurity of
the history of those times; Mr. V. pre-
sumes that some individuals have worn,
and will continue to wear, plnmes which
never grew on them. 32, 13.
Aug. 11, 1825. Has read Col. P.'s
review of the Adams-Cunningham cor-
respondence; did not require it to
convince him of the unprovoked and
outrageous character of Mr. Adams's
attack ; such a disposition puts one out
of humor with human nature ; regrets
HISTORICAL INDEX.
509
that Col. P. thought it necessary to
bring in Washington, as it gives occa-
sion to evil-minded persons to pervert
his meaning and purpose. 32, 162.
Faux, Roberts. Mar. 15, 1817. Thanks
for Mr. V.'s present of his Lives of Lay,
Sandiford, and Benezet ; pleasure in the
approbation of discerning minds. 15,
143. [Bi. 4, 300.]
Feb. 12, 1825. Thanks for ad-
dress before the Philadelphia Society of
Agriculture; history of the cultivation
of clover and exportation of wheat.
16, 12.
Feb. 12, 1825. Col. P. sends a
copy of his Review ; motives for writing
it; considered severe by his friends; the
truth, not the language, that stings ;
abuse by Walsh, and his threats of e^
posure by publishing Col. P.'s expressed
opinions of Washington; Col. P. has
never said anything not justified by
facts ; has always distinguished between
Washington's virtues and his talents;
opinions of Gen. Reed ; difference, of
opinion with Judge Peters ; excitement
over Lafayette. 16, 12.
May 18, 1825. The Review of
the Cunningham Correspondence ; slan-
ders of Walsh and C. King, and ap-
proval of Judge Marshall. 16, 33.
Vegetables, on the cultivation of (C Ridge-
ley), 15, 166 ; (D. HosacJc), 16, 96.
Ventilators for ships, Wynkoop's, circular
concerning, 1799. 11,375.
Vergennes, Charles Gravier, Comte de,
his machinations to prevent the ratifica-
tion of the treaty of 1783 with Great
Britain (John Jay), 29, 262 ; to, 14,
255 ; (R. King), 29, 25 ; (S. Adams
pseud.), 54, 149.
Vermont, intrigues in, 1781 (N. P. Sar-
geant), 18, 101; threats of certain
persons to enter into neutrality with
Great Britain, 101 ; Col. P. petitions
the Legislature of, for a grant of land,
1782 {Ethan Allen), 34, 34.
Verplanck, Gulian Crommelin, criticism on
his anniversary discourse to the New
York Historical Society, 1818. 46,
149.
Fiar, Don Joseph Ignacio de, Spanish
Charge-d'affaires. June 10, 1796. In
regard to complaint of Don Juan Baruo
y Ferrusolo against Capt. Pike, Com-
mandant of Fort Massac ; Capt. Pike's
action simply in accordance with his
military duty. 36, ]06 [copy].
Aug. 14, 1797. Request for pass-
port and letters for brig Sophia, Capt.
Maley. 7, 71.
Vicar of Bray, song; words and music.
55, 381, 382.
Vicary, Capt. William. Oct. 21, 1807.
To A. Gallatin, Secretary of the Treas-
ury. In reference to claim on the U. S.
for money illegally exacted from Capt.
V. for duties. 43, 137.
Vienna, attack by the populace of, on the
French flag, 1798 ( Lagau). 42,
42.
Vincent, Col., Chef-de-brigade at Cap
Francois. June 30, 1796. Books and
instruments desired by Col. P. forwarded
by Col. V. ; recommends Mr. La Motte
as a founder of cannon. 20, 244.
Fincenx, Col. Sept. 8, 1796. Thanks for
books and instruments received; Mr.
La Motte; friendly disposition of the
U. S. toward France. 6, 222.
Vincent, Capt. Louis, an Indian [Huron]
student at Dartmouth College, 1780.
Account of the Seven Nations of Canada
Indians. 18, 23.
Vinlex. July 10, 1824. Although a
Democrat, the writer takes pleasure in
sending Col. P. the Fourth of July
Address of Rev. Hooper Cummings ; no
part of it was received with more en-
thusiastic applause than that alluding to
Col. P. 44, 269.
Vindication of the Review of the Adams
and Cunningham Correspondence ;
draught of, 52, 149; personal, sug-
gested by beginning the letters to the
people of the U. S. on the Russian
mediation, 285.
Firginia, Lieutenant-Governor of. Sept.
2, 1796. In regard to the power of
interference of the U. S. in the case of
ship Eliza, captured by British frigate
Thetis ; papers in the case must be laid
before the British Minister. 36, 212
[copy].
Virginia, overgrown condition of, and
prophecy that she will be rent in twain,
1780 (/. Pickering'), 5, 176; selfish
strife of parties, and disregard of recom-
mendations of Congress in, 17S0 (J.
Pickering), 5, 175 ; state of public
510
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Virginia (continued).
opinion in, 1794, 47, 6 ; early opposition
to all great Federal measures, 90 ; claims
of, for reimbursement of expenses of
defending western territory ceded by
her to Congress, 1785 (R. King), 18,
240 ; to, 5, 359 ; convention of 1788,
Wirt's extravagant descriptions of mem-
bers, 47, 86 ; arms to be exported from
Holland for, 1797 (W. V. Murray), 7,
670 ; resolutions in, hostile to the gov-
ernment, reprobated by other States
{W. V. Murray), 10, 339 ; (J). Hum-
pkreys),378; (J. Iredell), 23, 344;
minority report on (R. King), 349 ;
attempt at secession first made by Vir-
ginia (R. King), 350 ; hostile resolu-
tions persisted in (O. Ellsworth, et al.),
13, 101 ; Federalist majority, and Gen.
Marshall elected to Congress in, 1799
(R. King), 11, 18 ; attempts in, to
secure Mr. Jefferson's election, 1800
{W. Smith), 10, 371; (/. Pickering,
w.
Wachsmtjth, John Godfried, of Phila-
delphia. Apr. 5, 1798. Receipt of pay-
ment by the Secretary of State for bill
of exchange on Rotterdam ; with bill.
42, 34, 36.
Wadsworth, Rev. Benjamin, of Danvers,
Mass. Jan. 10, 1804. Mr. Tracy's
speech received; it reflects high honor
upon him ; Mr. W". laments any altera-
tion of the Constitution ; influence of
example in high places; Mr. Jeffer-
son's unbelief, and effect of the amend-
ment in making him President for life.
27, 19.
Wadsworth, Capt. Decius, U. S. A., his
controversy with Col. Rochefontaine,
1796 (S. Rochefontaine), 20, 247,
319, 340; to, 6, 218; advice from
the Secretary of War (J. McHenry),
264.
Wadsworth, Col. Jeremiah, Commis-
sary-General, 1743-1804. Aug. 9, 1779.
Recommendation of Royal Flint, As-
sistant Commissary of Purchase. 39,
176.
Sept. 29, 1784. Receipt for money
repaid him by Col. P. on account of
Col. Fleury. 56, 420.
June 10, 1787- John Franklin's
request for release negatived in the
upper house of Assembly of Connecti-
cut; Col. W. is confident that Penn-
sylvania will never be interrupted by
the Legislature of Connecticut; better
that the correspondence between Cols.
P. and W. should be kept quiet, but Col.
P. may assert any facts mentioned. 57,
229.
Nov. 8, 1795. Col. Meigs not
competent for Quartermaster-General,
and the only man who is, refuses. 20,
88.
May 10, 1801. Mr. Pitkin requests
the return of his letter on the Susque-
hanna claims, for correction. 26, 260.
Wadsworth, Col. Jeremiah. May 3, 1785.
Col. W. elected a member of the Phila-
delphia Society for promoting Agricul-
ture. 5, 357.
Oct. 31, 1795. Inquiries concern-
ing the eligibility of Col. Meigs as
Quartermaster-General. 6, 146.
Wadsworth, Col. Jeremiah, appointed Com-
missary-General, 1778 (/. Pickering),
5, 77 5 expediency of applying to him as
the only person who could induce Gen.
Jr.), 13, 249; law passed in, destroying
district elections of electors (W. Smith),
317 ; act passed by the Legislature con-
cerning Presidential electors ; the whole
college to be voted for on one ticket by
each State, 1800 (J. B. Walton), 26,
16 ; miserable condition of the militia
and people, and heavy debt, 1814 (C.
Beverley), 15, 58; (S. P. Gardner),
38, 206, 207 ; in 1828 (cutting from
Daily Advertiser), 55, 274 ; land patents
in (S. Hodgdon), 15, 342 ; (L. Kip,
et al.), 343 ; debts, observations on,
52, 347 ; debts to British merchants
before the Revolution, 55, 80, 82.
Virginians, hatred of, for their Scotch
creditors. 55, 82.
Volney, Constantine Francois Chassebceuf
de, passport for, 8, 507; his ostensi-
ble business in America to establish a
theory of the winds ; his real one very
different, 1798 (Jacob Read), 23,
HISTORICAL INDEX.
511
Knox to give up his pretensions to
seniority, 1798 (G. Cabot), 23, 204.
Wadswortk, Gen. Peleg, M. C, of Maine,
1748-1829. Apr. 3, 1799. In regard
to Jenks's Portland Gazette for publish-
ing laws of the U. S. 10, 563.
Waggoner, Christian, deposition about ill
usage by Lieut. Castwind on board the
Gen. Greene, 1779 (Capt. Montgomery).
5, 122.
Wagner, Jacob, Chief Clerk in State
Department, afterward Editor of Balti-
more North American. June 7, 1800.
Encloses letters received from Mr. King
and Mr. Smith ; Mr. Marshall's accept-
ance of the office of Secretary of State
and Mr. Dexter' s of that of Secretary of
War. 26, 114.
— June 19, 1800. Encloses copies
of Col. P.'s correspondence with Jacob
j Mayer, Consul at Cap Francois, con-
j cerning M.'s misconduct; other papers
1 will be sent. 26, 152.
\ June 24, 1800.* Encloses copies
of papers relative to Jacob Mayer ; con-
! gratulations on the speedy and satis-
i factory settlement of Col. P.'s accounts,
and, in view of the gross imputations
fj made in the Aurora, and in private
among the small Pederalists, thinks the
P result should be published in the form
| of a Treasury certificate. 26,161.
— Aug. 18, 1800. In regard to Col.
Norton's claim on the British govern-
ment, as agent of the inhabitants of
Martha's Vineyard; requests a statement
of facts ; everything mysterious in Wash-
ington, and every one's conduct and
• opinions inexplicable. 26, 201.
Sept. 23, 1800. Encloses letter
from Gov. Sargent, taken at his desire
from the files of State Department;
pleasure in hearing that Col. P. is satis-
fied with his present situation; nothing
of consequence from those who have
gone in quest of the golden fleece [the
Envoys to France ?] ; the most sanguine
can now only wish for their safe return
with their ship ; no satisfactory estimate
] possible of the Presidential election;
increasing inconvenience and discom-
| fort, of Washington City. 26, 212.
May 30, 1801. Gives reasons for
I being induced to remain in office under
| Mr. Madison, as Secretarv of State ; Mr.
M. an amiable and, considering the
temper of parties, a moderate man ;
expects nothing but justice from him ;
but is prepared for any change. 26,
262.
Nov. 15, 1803. Mr. Peacock's
papers not to be found in State Depart-
ment ; no detailed list of French claims.
26, 331.
May 10, 1804. Information in re-
gard to two items in Col. P.'s accounts,
as Secretary of State, remaining unset-
tled. 27, 93.
Eeb. 19, 1806. In regard to the
probability of the death of Toussaint
L'Ouverture. 27, 229.
Mar. 21, 1808. Mr. W.'s impres-
sions in regard to the method of mak-
ing confidential communications to Con-
gress by the first two Presidents ; Mr.
Jefferson's method of withdrawing the
communication a palpable violation of
privileges of Congress. 28, 251.
Mar. 31, 1808. Election prospects ;
quids in Pennsylvania will probably unite
with the Federalists ; Gov. Sullivan's ab-
surd proposition that the source of a
river was its mouth; his probable re-
sentment at Col. P. when Secretary of
State for requesting him to desist from
the absurdity, and for objecting to his
accounts. 28, 263.
May 13, 1808. Col. P.'s last let-
ter to Gov. Sullivan published in the
Baltimore North American; regret for
Mr. Hillhouse's Propositions ; his ex-
ample inflicts a deep wound on the
Federal party, and will be eternally ap-
pealed to as a justification of any other
outrages on the Constitution ; Mr. W.
has made some remarks on Mr. J. Q.
Adams's pamphlet [letter to H. G.
Otis], but Mr. A. has lost so much
ground in Baltimore, that it was ouly
trying the patience of readers ; Col. P.'s
letter distributed in the German counties
with probable good effect on moderate
Democrats; the Embargo one of the
most successful flowers of speech in con-
vincing a German that the present poli-
tics are wrong ; it conveys an argument
in the language he understands, that of
self-interest ; Gen. Wilkinson at a per-
formance of Venice Preserved ; a stab
to a rotten heart. 28, 321.
512
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Wagner, Jacob {continued).
Jan. 12, 1809. Mr. Anderson and
his speeches not worth noticing in the
North American ; pamphlet to appear in
which Mr. Giles will receive a dressing,
and the sage of Monticello have full
justice done him ; request for speeches
for Coale and Thomas • letters of An
American Farmer. 29, 17.
— — Jan. 21, 1809. In reference to Col.
P.'s forthcoming work, Address to the
People of the U. S. ; suggests sources
of information; mortification of South-
ern Federalists at being passed over by
their Eastern brethren. 29, 48.
Feb. 10, 1809. With documents
containing clews to French influence ;
Gov. Johnson's letter; probabilities
of scandalous disclosures against the
Smiths. 29, 96.
Feb. 18, 1809. Encloses letter
from Gov. Johnson ; Mr. Jefferson's
sending cotton seed to France ; sus-
picious transaction in the Navy Depart-
ment in regard to the purchase of bills
for Mediterranean supplies ; supposed to
have put half a million into the pockets
of the Smiths ; suggests its being ex-
amined into. 29, 105.
Feb. 20, 1809. Mr. W. has no
particular recollection of the subject
which Barker has misrepresented ; but
it is impossible there should be any
foundation for the charge ; Col. P. has
no reason to take any notice of such
calumnies ; if one is disproved a swarm
of others appears ; French decree of 1800
for putting American seamen to death
when found on British vessels. 29,
109.
Mar. 13, 1809. Slanderous re-
ports in Baltimore probably circulated
by the Smiths, accusing Col. P. of the
disclosure of confidential documents ;
Mr. W. would be glad of Col. P.'s ex-
plicit denial, that they may be refuted ;
his name of almost as much conse-
quence in Maryland as in Massachu-
setts. 29, 123.
Sept. 7, 1809. Col. P.'s suit
against the Baltimore Whig begun;
Mr. Harper will take no fees ; the suit
the dictate of public duty, and uninflu-
enced by personal motives ; excellent
effect of Col. P.'s writings; they have
disproved the idea that New England
opposers of the Embargo were thinking
of disunion, and had cultivated under-
standing with Great Britain ; report of
an Austrian defeat improbable ; election
prospects in Maryland ; Maryland radi-
cally Federal ; exposure of Smith has
done much. 29, 169.
— Dec. 24, 1809. Col. P.'s reproof
respecting an article in the North
American relating to Mrs. Madison re-
ceived and shown to the author thereof;
it will work to prevent such in future ;
Mr. W. disapproved of the article him-
self; clamor raised by Smith and his
friends to conceal their own blushes ;
proofs of R. Smith's having altered Mr.
Erskine's official letters ; recollections
of the recall of Yrujo, the Spanish
Minister, and Mr. Jefferson's exertions
to secure his remaining. 29, 194.
— Jan. 3, 1810. Mr. Jefferson's in-
tercession for Yrujo's being reinstated
as Minister after he was under orders
of recall ; Mr. Yznardy was well ac-
quainted with the whole business ; does
not think Mr. Madison's message means
anything in particular, but as the Brit-
ish government cannot see through his
manoeuvres as we do, they may see in it
an additional provocation. 29, 213.
— Jan. 3, 1810. Letter intrusted to
Mr. Goldsborough for delivery to the*
President to be given by Col. P. to
Major Lewis ; congratulates Col. P. on
the honorable occasion afforded by him
for Mr. Clay's resolution of censure.
29, 207.
— Feb. 23, 1810. Sends copies of
the Baltimore Whig, containing pro-
posals for an hereditary Presidency, and
of the Aurora with Duane's expression
in regard to Napoleon ; Chancellor Liv-
ingston's reports in the State Depart-
ment; authority for Chev. de Onis's
proposal as to boundaries of Louisiana.
29, 281.
— May 15, 1810. The story of Col.
P.'s dismissal by Mr. Adams for sup-
pressing despatches appeared in the
Aurora in 1800 ; nobody noticed it, and
it was only caprice which made Eppes
bring it up ; the despatches were sup-
posed to have been suppressed in Feb.,
1799 ; and it is absurd to suppose that
HISTORICAL INDEX.
513
the President would wait fifteen months
before noticing the fact; he does not
mention it in his letters to the Patriot ;
Mr. W. has before heard of Mr. A.'s
compromise with the Democrats, who
duped him through the medium of Sam
Smith ; repulse of Gen. Lee and others
who tried to convince him of their real
intentions ; his remark to Gen. Lee re-
specting Jefferson; ruling passions of
the Adamses ; Judge Chase's contempt
for the ex-President. 29, 331.
— Jan. 31, 1811. Letters of "Lu-
cius " in regard to Spain's being the
first European power to assist the U. S.
in the Revolution. 29, 379.
— Feb. 21, 1811. In regard to evi-
dence sent Mr. W. by Col. P. of aid
furnished by Spain in the Revolution;
Baltimore branch of the U. S. Bank
attacked by Gen. Smith. 29, 404.
— Feb. *23, 1811. Mr. Jay's letter
jon Spain; Mr. Hanson's oration on
i Washington. 29, 423. [Bi. 4, 184, in
rart.]
- Feb. 28, 1811. In regard to land
grants in Florida ; Chief-Justice Chase's
lliealth ; Mr. Barlow's nomination to
KF ranee and his past record ; asks for
bopy of letter from Mr. Higinbotham on
the 'Bank Bill. 29, 428.
h— Mar. 1, 1811. Invitation to Mr.
jW.'s house while waiting for Yorktown
[stage ; objections to Mr. Barlow's nom-
ination. 29, 430..
t- July 15, 1811. Effect on the pub-
lic mind of Col. P.'s Address to the
||People ; Dr. Logan's account of Mr.
Jefferson's telling him he did not wish
;o have a treaty with England. 29,
169.
E July 21, 1813. Dr. Logan and his
famous interview with Mr. Jefferson ;
f)r. Logan a candid and sincere man;
lis religious disposition. 30, 139.
U Jan. 23, 1817. Mr. Barry's claim
lor a ship sunk in defence of Fort Mc-
flenry. 31, 162.
U Dec. 17, 1821. Mr. Madison's
hypocrisy ; Mr. Jefferson as much of a
■pocrite, but less cautious and discreet ;
■Mirations of Mr. M.'s dissimulation
|n the dismissal of Mr. Jackson, Tur-
•eau's letter, the proclamation concern-
Igr the Berlin and Milan decrees, and
the affair of Consul Davis; his whole
administration a tissue of falsehood, and
R. Smith's publication a record of it.
31, 362.
Dec. 21, 1821. Corruption of the
French tribunals ; Mr. Waddell's and
Mr. Skipwith's accounts ; story of
Swan's causing a decision to be re-
versed, and the case placed in statu quo
ante ; proposal of M. Pichon to a mer-
chant of Alexandria ; decisions under
the Louisiana convention. 31, 364.
Wagner, Jacob. June 12, 1800. Mr
Liston, and his letter to Buchanan ; his
weak character; a letter from Mr. Sit-
greaves to Col. P. unnecessarily opened
by Mr. C. Lee ; Rev. E. Weld's applica-
tion for a patent on a washing-machine.
13, 550.
June 26, 1800. Mr. Liston's letter
to Mr. Buchanan, sent home by Mr. King,
a mere piece of irony ; Mr. L.'s explana-
tion to McHenry ; Buchanan's unreliable
character ; explanation should be shown
to the President and Mr. Marshall. 13,
552.
Apr. 27, 1801. Request to restore
to the files of the State Department the
enclosed report of Gen. Washington on
a militia establishment, and papers rela-
tive to the depredations of the British
frigate Thetis. 14, 22.
Mar. 26, 1809. In answer to Mr.
W.'s letter of March 13, in regard to
slanderous reports concerning the dis-
closure of confidential documents by
Col. P., who explicitly denies the charges,
and gives reasons for their origin in the
wrath of political opponents ; has no
idea by whom the disclosures were
made ; Mr. Jefferson compared to Diana
of the Ephesians. 14, 238.
July 25, 1809. In regard to a
slander in the Baltimore Whig of July
14, concerning Col. P. and Mr. S. Wil-
liams. 38, 158 ; 48, 57 [newspaper
cuttings].
July 29, 1809. In regard to legal
fees in the case of prosecuting the Bal-
timore Whig for libel. 14, 241.
Feb. 21, 1810. Inquires for the
number of the Baltimore Whig proposing
an hereditary President ; Duane's state-
ment in the Aurora, " Napoleon is our
king " ; President Adams's account of
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THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Wagner, Jacob {continued).
the letter of reproof received by him
and Jay from Chancellor Livingston for
signing the treaty with England in 1783,
without the approval of the Court of
France. 14, 270.
July 5, 1811. Want of time pre-
vents Col. P.'s writing the later numbers
of his Address to the People, as he could
wish; has decided to publish the last
part in the Salem Gazette ; asks for facts
as to the remark of Jefferson to Dr.
Logan, that he wanted no treaty with
England. 14, 343.
Aug. 17, 1812. In regard to a
Baltimore mob, in which Mr. A. C.
Hanson was wounded. 14, 407. [Bi.
4, 219.]
Dec. 6, 1821. Inquires as to Mr.
W.'s recollection of the amount of bribe
required by the French bureau of claims
to pass claims decided on by the Amer-
ican board at Paris ; also as to his
reasons for saying " Madison is a greater
hypocrite than Jefferson." 15, 261.
Wagoners, return of, belonging to artillery,
Oct. 1780, 56, 215 ; certificates as to,
1780-1782, 302; accounts of money
paid, 1783, 408.
Wagons, proposed distribution of, campaign
of 1781. 56,248.
Waldo, Samuel Lovett, Painter, 1783-
1861. Apr. 10, 1817. In regard to
engravings from Mr. W.'s portrait of
Col. P. 44, 189.
Aug. 9, 1817. Proofs of engravings
of Col. P.'s portrait received; will be
forwarded to Salem; price of engravings.
44, 192.
Sept. 25, 1817. In answer to Col.
P.'s letter of Sept. 20; Mr. W. regrets
exceedingly to have been so imposed on
by the engraver ; no engravings have
been sold, and they shall all be sup-
pressed. 44, 194.
Waldo, Samuel Lovett. Mar. 13, 1817.
Col. P. consents that his portrait, painted
by Mr. Waldo, should be engraved ;
orders copies of engraving for his son
and himself. 15, 144.
Sept. 20, 1817. Col. P.'s portrait
and prints from it received by his son
Henry ; portrait satisfactory, but prints
so bad as to be useless. 15, 157.
Walker, Col. Benjamin, of New York, |
1753-1818. Nov. 14, 1795. Estate of
Baron Steuben. 20, 94.
Walker, Col. Benjamin. Nov. 9, 1795..
Baron Bouvinghausen's letter concern-
ing legacies under Baron Steuben's will^
the President entirely ignorant of the
facts stated therein. 35, 311 [copy].
Walker, Hugh, of Madison, Ya. Sept.
24, 1794. To Donaldson Yeates. Peti-
tion for Mr. Y.'s assistance in obtaining
payment for services of sloop Dispatch
at the siege of Yorktown. 20, 10
[copy].
Walker, Col. John (?), 1744-1809. Mar.
1, 1784. Note of John Bryce. 5, 322.
Walker, Col. John, and Mrs., story of
their connection with Thomas Jefferson
(J. Nicholas), 29, 473 ; (J. Hopkins),
29,471; 30, 16.
Walker, Samuel, of Forks of James
River, Va. Dec 3, 1777. Letter to
his son, James Walker, a soldier in Col.
Wood's regiment, with account of an
Indian fight, and the death of one called
Old Cornstalk. 39, 139.
Wallace, Dr. James, of Virginia, account
of. 51, 253. [Bi. 4, 483.]
Waln, Robert, of Philadelphia, 1765—
1836. Dec. 23, 1816. On commercial
regulations, colonial trade and the
tariff; mistaken action of government
in repealing discriminating duties. 31,
141.
Walsh, Robert, Jr., of Philadelphia,
1784-1859. Jan. 12, 1812. The anon-
ymous pamphlet, Letters to a Great
Character, very incoherent ; if Mr. W.
had read it, it would have made no im-
pression on his admiration for Col. P. ;
was taught very early to understand the
true character of Mr. Adams ; better if he
had died before being made President ;
Cevallos's pamphlet ; on the genius and
character of Washington and the subject
of monuments. 30, 1.
Apr. 15, 1823. With the Pro-
spectus for his American Biography;
requests a sketch of Col. P.'s life. 44,
254.
Jan. 2, 1825. Has directed Col.
P.'s name to be taken off the list of sub-
scribers to the National Gazette accord-
ing to request ; as a gentleman, Mr. W.
cannot follow Col. P.'s example and
write a private letter of abuse ; it will
HISTORICAL INDEX.
515
always be an easy task to defend his own
character; perhaps Col. P. is not aware
of the materials which Mr. W. possesses
for the injury of Col. P.'s; does not
wish to be forced to use them ; Col. P.'s
ideas of Mr. W.'s motives are prepos-
terous ; Mr. W. has never had anything
to hope or to fear from any of the can-
didates for the Presidency. 32, 125.
7alsh, Robert, Jr. Jan. 6, 1812. In
regard to the secret treaty between
France and Spain for the partition of
Portugal, alluded to by Mr. W. in
the American Review; the pamphlet
I Letters to a Great Character " ; re-
marks on the genius and character of
Washington. 14, 370.
— Jan. 21, 1312. In regard to a
letter to D wight Poster written by Col.
P. in 1799, on the subject of a Wash-
ington monument or mausoleum ; addi-
tional remarks on Washington, and the
proposed monument. 14, 376.
— Apr. 7, 1814. Encloses Col. P.'s
speech on the Loan Bill ; facts demon-
strated by it ; designs of the adminis-
tration for the last seven years. 15,
31.
— July 25, 1823. Dr. Thacher's
Military Journal ; necessity of historical
truth ; facts should not be sacrificed
to over-weening delicacy ; allusion to
Adams and Jefferson ; can discriminate
between their good and bad acts ; re-
marks on persons spoken of for the
Presidency; Crawford, Jackson, J. Q.
Adams, and Calhoun ; remarks on the
4th of July. 15, 311.
— Dec. 24, 1824. Remarks on Mr.
Walsh's unfounded assertions and viru-
lent abuse of Col. P.'s Review of the
Cunningham Correspondence ; desires
Ithat Col. P.'s name may be taken off
pie list of subscribers to the National
iGazetfe. 15, 441 [copy].
Rah, Robert, Jr., his attacks on Col. P.
pn the National Gazette (Z. Poulson),
|32, 7S ; (J. Robertson), 72, 82, 89,
004; to, 15, 348, 370; (F. Beasley),
J15, 350 ; (S. Smith), 352 ; (/. Mar-
Hhnll). 355; (W. Ooldsborough), 375;
\T. Dawes), 377 ; (S. H. Lcmghliri), 407;
(J. Jay), 418; (R. Troup), 420; his
^writings criticised by Jeffrey in the
(Edinburgh Review {J. Lowell), 15, 225;
(C. Goldsborough), 16, 209 ; account of
his career (R. Troup), 32, 107; his
tale-bearing propensities (/. Robertson),
15, 371 ; motives for his abuse (P.
Wing ate), 38, 289; his remarks on the
Edinburgh Review's notice of Marshall's
Life of Washington (J. Roberts, Jr.),
32, 175 ; subscription set on foot by
Webster and Hopkinson to employ him
to write a history of the U. S. govern-
ment (W. Coleman), 32, 149 ; to, 16,
44; 38, 303; (R. Troup), 32, 151,
155 ; to, 16, 38 ; notes of criticism on
his strictures on Col. P.'s writings, 55,
235-259, 261.
Walter, Lynde, merchant, of Boston.
Jan. 16, 1816. In behalf of a drawback
on sugar for exportation. 31, 21.
Walter, William and Thomas, of Boston.
Aug. 3, 1798. Commission for arming
ship Merchant; commissions for armed
vessels have been sent abroad, and the
Merchant can receive one in London.
9, 141.
Walton, George, of Georgia, signer of the
Declaration of Independence, 1740-
1804. Sept. 30, 1795. Remarks in
defence of the treaty with Great Britain,
and on a meeting at Augusta in regard
to it. 6, 137. '[Bi. 3/205.]
Walton, John B., of Richmond, Va.
Dec. 23, 1799. Account of a book
lately printed, called The Prospect
before Us, containing libellous charges
against the government; Virginia so
full of Jacobins and French partisans
that any attempt to bring the author to
justice would be vain ; cowardice and
ignominy of our relations with France ;
Americans known in Europe as a dis-
satisfied nation who would take dis-
graceful insults for low pay ; loss of
Mr. W.'s popularity and property;
solicits a Federal office. 25, 321.
Jan. 19, 1800. Sends Calender's
Prospect before Us, because he prom-
ised ; the contents too black and degrad-
ing to present to any one ; new act of
Virginia respecting Presidential elec-
tors, alarming to the people ; the power
all in the hands of [John ?] Taylor and
his party ; the General Government
should interfere for Virginia ; Mr. W.
would rejoice at the arrest of Callender.
26, 16.
516
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
War, the only method of dealing with
France, 1799 {A. Campbell), 11, 238 ;
not the worst thing to be feared by na-
tions within reach of French frater-
nity (W. V. Murray), 279 ; thoughts on
war, 50, 222 ; on the bill for appropri-
ation for procuring munitions of war,
Mar. 12, 1810, 54, 219; vessels of,
ordered by Congress, 1798 (W. Smith),
8, 329; (/. Pickering, Jr.), 389; (W.
V. Murray), 419 ; (/. Q. Adams), 422 ;
built by merchants of different cities for
the U. S. (B. King), 9, 44; (D. Hum-
phreys), 47.
War Department, pay-rolls, 1795, 53,
241-247 ; topics presented by the Sec-
retary, to be laid before Congress, 1795,
255.
War loans and public credit. 55, 76, 79.
War of 1812, arguments against adminis-
tration measures in (S. W. Dana), 14,
374, 384; (W. Reed), 30, 37; to,
14, 381, 383 ; (S. Taggart), 30, 32,
39; to, 14, 389; (J. Kelly), 30,
30 ; (J. Robertson), 70; (S. Putnam),
15, 16 ; " not a point on which it was
declared has been gained, yet the result
will give celebrity to the authors of it "
1815 (R. Peters), 30, 386; improvi-
dence of government in regard to, 52,
189 ; remarks on taxes to raise money
for, 266-285 ; designed to continue as
long as war exists between France and
Great Britain, 271 ; draft of address
against, 52, 313 ; notes for a speech
on, 54, 318 ; letters to the people on,
48, 129; remarks on, 46, 294, 341,
377 ; 47, 36, 39, 149, 172 ; 50, 154 ;
55, 4, 68, 71.
Ward, Gen. Artemas, of the Revolutionary
army, 1727-1800. 1775. Accompany-
ing a copy of Col. P.'s Plan of Militia
Discipline. 5, 18. [Bi. 2, 11.]
1775. In behalf of Lieut. Cox;
his faults those of ignorance rather than
of determined insubordination. 5, 19.
Ward, Capt. Benjamin, Jr., of Salem,
Mass. (?) Sept. 3, 1776. Orders in
regard to men and tools employed on
the fortifications of Salem. 33, 161.
Nov. 18, 1776. Col. P. is ordered
by the Council to discharge Capt. W.'s
company of seacoast men. 56, 131.
Ward, George A., of New York. July
31, 1859. To Samuel Swett. Extract
from a letter expressing admiration for
Mr. S.'s defence of Col. P. ; Capt. R.
Ward's high opinion of Col. P. 53,
60 [copy].
Ward, Nathaniel, of Salem, Mass. Nov.
21, 1798. Concerning frauds in the
custom-house at Salem ; the duty of all
good citizens to inform against malefac-
tors. 9, 643.
Ward, Richard, of New York(?). Jan. 7,
1793. Discharge of Gen. Greene's bond
to the U. S. 35, 170.
Ward, Capt. Richard, opinion that Col. P.
was one of the bravest, best, and most
honest of men (G. A. Ward). 53, 60.
Ward, Col. Samuel, of Rhode Island,
afterward of New York, 1756-1832.
July 18, 1776. Order to the company
of Salem militia under his command to
meet and choose officers. 56, 99.
Jan. 30, 1811. To J. Wagner.
Reasons for his assertion, in letters
signed "Lucius," that Spain was the
first to assist the U. S. in the Revolu-
tion. 29, 380.
& Brothers, New York. Peb. 5,
1793. With stock to be sold in order
to pay Gen. Greene's bond to the U. S.
41, 116.
Wardrobe, John, of Portsmouth, N. H.
Aug. 23, 1797. Answer to Mr. W.'s
request for postponement of payment of
customs dues until the indemnification
for French spoliations shall have been
paid ; impossible ; indemnification too
uncertain. 7, 112.
Warin, Charles Joseph, a French officer.
Mar. 24, 1796. Leaves the service of
the U. S. on account of ill-health;
thanks for past kindness. 20, 142.
Warner, Jonathan, and Leete, G., of Say-
brook, Conn. Oct. 4, 1799. From J.
Wagner. Case of capture of brig Ma-
tilda at St. Bartholomew.' 12, 156.
Warren, Gen. [James ?], his claim on Con-
gress (E. Gerry): 18, 60.
Warren, Dr. John, of Boston, 1753-
1815. May 8, 1780. Requesting an
explicit order from Congress as to the
disposition of sick from the navy; set-j
ting forth his claims as senior army|
surgeon. 18, 17.
Warren, pseud. [James Cheetham ?].
Nov. 1, 1803. Abstract of four letters
addressed to the Senate of the U. S.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
517
i against the confirmation of William
Duane as Colonel of a regiment in the
U. S. service. 43, 5.
Warren Bridge, Boston, made a political
I question, 1827 (W. Coleman'), 16, 207;
(N. Worcester), 242 ; iniquitousness of
(0. Pickering), 38, 318.
Washington, Bushrod, Associate Judge.
U. S. Supreme Court, 1762-1829. Dec!
j 27, 1808. Thanks for speeches on the
Embargo ; strong arguments therein ;
,| surprise at the passing of Mr. Giles's
] bill [for enforcing the Embargo ?] with
« its imperfections. 28, 430.
• Dec. 24, 1809. Recommends
Richard Forest for U. S. Consul at
j Tunis, and hopes for his confirmation ;
invitation to Col. P. and Mr. Hillhouse
, to visit Judge W. at Mount Vernon.
[ 29, 192.
Washington, Bushrod. Oct. 6, 1798. Mr.
W.'s appointment as Associate Judge of
the Supreme Court. 9, 437.
— Dec. 26, 1798. With commission
as Associate Judge of Supreme Court.
10, 139.
Washington, Bushrod, his high qualifica-
tions for Judge of the Supreme Court
(/. Adams), 37, 338 ; inquiry as to his
acceptance of the post, 1798 (</. Mar-
I shall), 9, 351.
Washington, Georqe, 1st President of
• the U. S., 1732-1799. Feb. 1, 1776.
. Regrets that the Salem quota of vol-
'. untcers cannot be raised; thanks for
j Col. P.'s offer of services. 17, 16.
[Bi. 1, 93.]
" Mar. 30, 1777- Offer of post of
Adjutant-General. 17, 18. [Bi. 1,
129 ; Sparks, 4, 371.]
; Apr. 25, 1777. Pleasure at Col.
P.'s acceptance of the post of Adjutant-
i General ; his speedy arrival desirable.
17, 21.
May 23, 1778. Troops sent to
the western frontier of Virginia against
the Indians ; disposition of officers. 39,
144 [copy ; Wash. Let. A. 3, 329].
< June 22, 1778. To the Board of
War. In regard to troops detached for
defence of the frontier against the
Indians. 39, 149 [copy; Wash. Let. A.,
3, 354].
— July 29, 1779. To Joseph Reed.
In regard to the Queries, Political and
Military, of Gen. Charles Lee. 31,
369 [copy].
Aug. 22, 1779. To Joseph Reed.
On the loss of Fort Washington. 31,
370 [copy].
Oct. 12, 1779. Acknowledges
information sent him by Col. P. 17
299.
Sept. 15, 1780. Urgent necessity
for presence of the Quartermaster-Gen-
eral at headquarters. 39, 192 [copy ;
Wash. Let. B. 12, 213].
Nov. 12, 1780. Gen. W. unable to
explain the views of Congress in regard
to the corps of artillery artificers ; re-
quests that Col. P. will confer with Gen.
Knox on the subject. 39, 202 [copy ;
Wash. Let. 12, 328].
Nov. 19, 1780. Advices of a large
quantity of clothing to come from
Massachusetts; request to send some
active person to Springfield to attend to
forwarding ; working party under Major
Bruin to return by Paramus to camp
and mend the road. 39, 205 [copy;
Wash. Let. B. 12, 345].
Nov. 22, 1780. Orders for meas-
ures to be taken for the transportation
of boats to Acquaquenonck Bridge for
some military expedition. 39, 210
[copy; Sparks, 7, 305; Wash. Let.
B. 12, 357].
Jan. 1, 1781. Request that the
Quartermaster-General will consider the
question of retrenchment in various
branches of his department ; also in the
corps of artillery artificers. 39, 217
[copy; Wash. Let. B. 13, 25].
Jan. 21, 1781. Urgent need of
provisions ; measures for transportation
to be taken immediately ; supply of flour
to be kept up by means of pack-horses, if
no other means offers; the blame for
the sufferings of the army by delay of
provisions will be sure to be laid to
the Quartermaster-General Department.
39, 231 [copy ; Wash. Let. B. 13, 82].
- Jan. 25, 1781. Forage ; hopes that
what Roberts can get will last until the
farmers can bring in more ; cannot avail
himself of Col. P.'s private stock ; re-
quests that a sleigh and horses may be
sent him ; tents, etc., waiting for horses.
39, 235 [copy; Wash. Let. B. 13,
89].
518
THE PICKERING PAPEES.
Washington, George
Feb. 1, 1781. lioad passable for
sleighs to West Point ; Gen. W. requests
that the flour now on its way shall be
thrown directly into the garrison there.
39, 210 [copy; Wash. Let. B. 13,
102].
Feb. 5, 1781. Horses for remount-
ing dragoons ; forage ; teams to be pro-
cured by impressment. 39, 242 [copy ;
Wash. Let. B. 13, 117].
Feb. 10, 1781. Recapitulates his
verbal remarks on Col. P.'s letter of
Jan. 14, respecting horse and ox teams,
tumbrils, etc. 39, 246 [copy; Wash.
Let. B. 13, 137].
Feb. 14, 1781. Gen. W. about
setting out for Rhode Island ; the com-
mand to devolve upon Gen. Heath ; re-
quest for an ample supply of provisions
for West Point. 39, 249 [copy ; Wash.
Let. B. 13, 145].
Feb. 15, 1781. Request to furnish
wagons for detachment marching toward
Morristown ; also horses for artillery.
39, 250 [copy ; Wash. Let. B. 13, 148].
Feb. 21, 1781. Warning against
allowing too large deposits of provisions
to accumulate on the Morristown road
without a larger force of troops to defend
them. 39, 255 [copy ; Wash. Let. B.
13, 160; Sparks, 8, 20, 21].
Mar. 28, 1781. To Lund Wash-
ington. Mr. Triplet's business ; would
rather exceed than fall short in doing
justice ; movements of fleets ; unfor-
tunate that the French fleet and detach-
ment did not undertake the present
enterprise and destroy Arnold, before
the British could put to sea. 39, 257
[copy].
Apr. 11, 1781. Transportation
wanted for provisions from Connecticut ;
has written to Gov. Trumbull, requesting
his assistance. 39, 263 [copy ; Wash.
Let. B. 13, 272].
Apr. 12, 1781. Encloses extract
of a letter from Gen. Heath, and begs for
the most vigorous and energetic meas-
ures for the transportation of provisions
for the relief of the garrison. 39, 264
[copy; Wash. Let. B. 13, 277].
Apr. 25, 1781. Highly important
that supplies of flour should be kept up
regularly ; if justices will not issue im-
press warrants for teams, military ones
must be issued ; trusts to Col. P.'s deci-
sion and discretion for their execution ;
objects to selling part of the provisions
to carry on the remainder, as liable to
abuses. 39, 272 [copy ; Wash. Let. B.
13, 310].
Apr. 27, 1781. Pay and allowances
of Mr. Erskine, geographer to the army.
39, 274 [copy; Wash. Let. B. 13, 317].
Apr. 28, 1781. In view of the
great necessity of getting forward the
flour which is on the road, Gen. W.
proposes to make use of a part of the
money sent by the State of Massachu-
setts for payment of their troops; pay-
ment to be promised immediately on
delivery of supplies; hired teams to be
brought from Connecticut. 39, 275 1
[copy ; Wash. Let. B. 13, 319].
Apr. 30, 1781. Continental troops
returning from Danbury, Conn., to be
employed as escort to provisions ; Col.
P. requested to make use of the occasion
to the best advantage. 39, 277 [copy;
Wash. Let. B. 13, 324].
May 4, 1781. Alarming state of
the garrison at Fort Schuyler for want
of provisions ; orders to forward flour
and meat by water directly. 39, 282
[copy; Wash. Let. B. 13, 335].
May 6, 1781. Garrison at Fort
Schuyler on the point of mutiny and
abandonment of the post; every wheel
to be put in motion to hasten the for-
warding of provisions ; delay in supplies (
from Connecticut; energetic measures !
to be used. 39, 283 [copy; Wash.
Let. B. 13, 346].
May 7, 1781. Urges the rapid!
forwarding of provisions to Albany;!
farther orders for impressment necessary!
in Connecticut. 39, 284 [copy ; Wash.
Let. B. 13, 351].
May 10, 1781. Advises that Mr.|
Pomeroy be sent immediately to Con-j
necticut to represent to the towns the
distresses of the army for want of provi-|
sions, and the employment of military]
force to obtain transportation ; Gen. |
Heath going to the eastward to endeavor I
to make arrangements. 39, 285 [copy ; !
Wash. Let. B. 13, 357].
May 13, 1781. The quantity of)
salted provisions from Connecticut less
HISTORICAL INDEX.
519
than Gen. W. had been led to expect ;
orders to bring forward from Hartford
by hired teams. 39, 2S6 [copy ; Wash.
Let. B. 13, 365].
. June 4, 1781. Invitation to din-
ner, to meet the Due de Lauzun. 53,
125.
June 7, 1781. Importance of having
boats in immediate readiness for use ;
asks for information as to means taken
to transport arms and accoutrements to
the south. 39, 295 [copy ; Wash. Let.
B. 13, 414].
June 10, 1781. Planks for plat-
forms ; information to be obtained from
Gen. du Portail; all the public boats to
be collected instantly at West Point and
put in order ; tar to be taken wherever
found, on impress warrant. 39, 298
[copy; Wash. Let. B. 13, 426].
June 25, 1781. Request for four
horses ; particularly one for Mrs. W.'s
carriage,, to enable her to set out for
Philadelphia. 39, 306 [copy; Wash.
Let. 2, 252].
July 20, 1781. Gen. W. is desirous
that the present condition of the river
may be taken advantage of ; regrets the
necessity of impress warrants for trans-
portation of stores ; horses to be taken
first from disaffected persons. 39, 310
[copy; Wash. Let. B. 14, 91].
Aug. 28, 1781. Authority to im-
press horses and oxen to be used in
transportation. 39, 324 [copy ; Wash.
Let. B. 14, 166].
Sept. 6, 1781. Request to all offi-
cers at the head of departments to join
the army with all possible despatch. 39,
325 [copy; Wash. Let. B. 14, 192].
Sept. 8, 1781. An officer of the
Quartermaster-General Department to be
sent on to make out stages and halting
places for horses and teams between
Head of Elk and Williamsburg, Va. ; Col.
P. and the Marquis de Lafayette will
come forward as fast as possible ; Col.
Lutterloh furnished with an impress
warrant for forage. 39, 326 [copy;
Wash. Let, B. 14, 206].
Oct. 14, 1781. Request to have
flatboats in James River mounted on
carriages and brought to headquarters.
39, 330 [copy ; Wash. Let. B. 14, 250].
Oct. 27, 1781. Request to make
arrangements for water transportation of
hospitals, invalids, and the part of the
army returning north. 39, 331 [copy;
Wash. Let. B. 14, 272].
- Nov. 4, 1781. In regard to the
disposition of public stores, and boats,
and expresses from Bowliug Green to
Philadelphia; measures in regard to
forage. 39, 333 [copy ; Wash. Let. B.
14, 299].
- Nov. 5, 1781. Impress warrant
for forage for army returning north.
39, 334 [copy ; Wash. Let. B. 14, 302].
- Dec. 14, 1781. Request to attend
to the collection and preservation of
boats ; supplies for the next campaign.
39, 339 [copy ; Wash. Let. B. 14, 321].
— - Feb. 8, 1782. Request for informa-
tion concerning preparations for next
campaign, 40, 4 [copy; Wash. Let.
B. 14, 387].
- Feb. 10, 1782. Gen. W. is of
opinion that ox-teams should be pur-
chased rather than hired ; requests Col.
P. to make arrangements with the Super-
intendent of Finance. 40, 5 [copy ;
Wash. Let, B. 14, 388].
Feb. 21, 1782. In answer to Col.
P.'s letters of the 8th, 15th, and 16th;
decisions in regard to tents, boats, arti-
ficers, baggage-teams, pay of Quarter-
masters in the southern army, expresses,
etc., for the next campaign. 40, 7
[copy ; Wash. Let. B. 14, 400].
Feb. 23, 1782. Expedient to make
arrangements to have teams in readiness
to move by the middle of May. 40, 10
[copy ; Wash. Let. B- 14, 404].
Mar. 4, 1782. Arrangements in
regard to boats; pettiaugers, on the
whole to be preferred to bateaux. 40,
11 [copy ; Wash. Let. B. 15, 13].
Mar. 18, 1782. Gen. W. proposes
to leave Philadelphia directly; desires
Col. P. to acquaint him when lie will be
able to follow. 40, 12 [copy ; Wash.
Let. B. 15, 41].
Mar. 28, 1782. Request to esti-
mate the damage to Morristown court-
house, which had been used as a
guard-house. 40, 13 [copy ; Wash. Let.
B. 15, 53].
Apr. 1, 1782. In regard to Col.
P.'s letter on the number of servants
allowed to officers ; Gen. W. has ex-
520
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Washington, George
pressed his sentiments to the Secretary
of War. 40, 14 [copy; Wash. Let. B.
15, 56].
May 12, 1782. Bequest to decide
on the quantity of plank and other mate-
rial required for the campaign, also to
report on public boats in Connecticut
and the Sound. 40, 15 [copy ; Wash.
Let. B. 15, 110].
May 15, 1782. Anxiety for Col.
P.'s arrival at camp ; Gen. W. is entirely
ignorant of his powers and prospects for
the campaign. 40, 17 [copy; Wash.
Let. B. 15, 116].
Sept. 5, 1782. Encloses extracts
from the observations of auditors and
clerks of accounts on issues of provisions
in Quartermaster Department, and re-
quests Col. P.'s opinion thereon. 40,
30 [copy ; Wash. Let. B. 15, 318].
Nov. 4, 1782. Recommends Mrs.
Washington to Col. P.'s kindness while
in Philadelphia; good wishes for Mrs.
P.'s recovery. 40, 55 [copy; Wash.
Let. 2, 386].
Dec. 25, 1782. Distresses and
clamors in camp for want of forage ;
Gen. W.'s own horses suffering; Col.
P.'s presence absolutely necessary; re-
quest that he will lay the state of the
case before the Superintendent of Pi-
nance. 40, 70 [copy; Wash. Let. B.
16, 43; Bi. 1, 390].
Dec. 29, 1782. Chain of expresses
between Newburgh and Boston to be
discontinued, and Sheldon's dragoons to
return to their corps; accounts to be
sent immediately to the Minister of
Finance. 40, 72 [copy; Wash. Let.
B. 16, 51].
Jan. 27, 1783. Bequest for an
estimate of supplies necessary for the
next campaign, also an exhibit of the
state of Quartermaster- General Depart-
ment ; number of troops to be provided
for ; boats to be repaired and the troops
accustomed to the manoeuvres of em-
barkation and debarkation. 40, 76
[copy ; Wash. Let. B. 16, 90].
July 26, 1783. Bequest that ba-
teaux shall be got ready to transport
troops and stores to frontier garrisons.
40, 99 [copy; Wash. Let. B. 16,
258].
Aug. 6, 1783. Boats for use on
western waters ; Col. P.'s presence, or
that of an active and efficient deputy,
necessary in establishing garrisons. 40,
100 [copy; Wash. Let. B. 16, 261].
Aug. 10,1783. Supplies and tools
for troops sent to garrison western forts.
40, 101 [copy ; Wash. Let. B. 16, 263].
Aug. 17, 1783. Disappointment at
Col. P.'s non-arrival from Philadelphia;
Gen. W. has been obliged to send a
deputy to the northward ; begs Col. P.
will himself set out immediately on his
return, in order that the frontier forts
may be occupied immediately on their
evacuation. 40, 103 [copy ; Wash. Let.
B. 16, 275].
Aug. 29, 1783. Gen. Haldeman's
refusal to deliver up the frontier forts to
Baron Steuben renders the intended
operations unnecessary ; no supplies re-
quired except those for buildings at Port
Schuyler. 40, 104 [copy; Wash. Let.
B. 16, 281].
Sept. 3, 1783. Strength of garrison
to be left in West Point; Gen. W.
thinks it proper to provide for 500 men;
pay of officers on furlough ; public
buildings at Mrs. Hasbrouck's ; the great
chain ; it would be well to keep it pre-
served in perfect order, if possible; if
not, sell it. 40, 107 [copy ; Wash. Let.
B. 16, 287].
Oct. 8, 1783. Provisions for garri-
son at West Point ; members of Con-
gress seem unwilling to lessen the num-
ber until the British finally evacuate the
country ; better therefore to provide for
2500 or 3000 men. 40, 109 [copy;
Wash. Let. B. 16, 304].
Oct. 8, 1783. In regard to trans-
portation of Gen. W.'s papers to Mount
Vernon. 40, 110 [copy; Wash. Let.
B. 16, 307].
Oct. 10, 1783. Request to grant
furloughs to unnecessary officers, in
compliance with the resolve of Con-
gress, of Sept. 26. 40, 111 [copy;
Wash. Let. B. 16, 310].
Nov. 2, 1783. Parewell orders to
the armies of the U. S. 40, 112 [copy;
Sparks, 8, 491 ; answer of officers, 40,
118.]
Nov. 3, 1783. As Congress has
by its proclamation discharged all that
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part of the army before furloughed,
the Commander-in-Chief desires Col. P.
to discharge ail supernumerary officers
in his department, instead of furlough-
ing them. 40, ] 16 [copy ; Wash. Let.
B. 16, 346].
July 13, 1788. To N. Webster.
Letter respecting the Virginia campaign
of 1781. [Newspaper cutting, Colum-
bian Centinel, Sept. 18, 1790.] 29,
377. [Sparks, 9, 402.]
Sept. 4, 1790. Private instruc-
tions to Col. P. on his mission to the
Seneca Indians. 61, 6. [Bi. 2, 455.]
Sept. 4, 1790. Appointment of
Col. P. as Commissioner to treat with
the Seneca Indians, and general instruc-
tions. 61, 10. [Bi. 2, 454.]
Sept. 6, 1790. With order for
money for Col. P.'s mission to the Sen-
ecas ; wishes that Col. P. would prevent
any considerable number from assem-
bling, if possible, both on account of the
expense and as repugnant to the nature
of the business. 61, 19.
Dec. 29, 1790. Answer of the
President to the first speech of Corn-
planter, the Seneca chief, assuring the
Senecas that they shall not be deprived
of the lands assured to them by the treaty
of Port Stanwix, that no one shall force
them to sell their lands ; that if any man
defrauds them, the courts shall do them
justice exactly as to white men; an
agent of the U. S. shall live among them
to see that they are not oppressed, and
rewards shall continue to be offered for
their murderers ; recommends commu-
nications to be made to the Western
Indians. 60, 16 [copy; Lowrie &
Clark, 17, 142].
Dec. 31, 1790. Encloses the
Report of the Secretary of War on Col.
P.'s transactions with the Seneca In-
dians, and expresses his own entire
approbation of Col. P.'s conduct. 61,
117. [Bi. 2, 408.]
Jan. 19, 1791. To Cornplanter
and others. Reply to their second
speech, reminding them that they con-
firmed the treaty of Port Stanwix by
that of Port Harman, and received a
large amount of goods in consideration
thereof; communications to be made
to Western Indians ; means of teaching
the Senecas husbandry and other things.
60, 26 [copy ; L. & C. 18, 144].
Jan. 20, 1791. Thanks for and
agreement with Col. P.'s observations
on the civilization of Indians ; would
have been glad if it had been for Col.
P.'s interest to accept the superinten-
dency of the Northern Indians • is per-
suaded that nothing would have been
wanting on Col. P.'s part to attach
them to the U. S. 61, 168. [Bi. 2,
474 ; Sparks, 10, 132.]
— — Oct. 14, 1793. Inquires concern-
ing the yellow-fever in Philadelphia, and
the safety of assembling Congress there.
19, 274. [Bi. 3, 58.]
Apr. 15, 1794. Invitation to the
Postmaster-General to dinner. 53, 229.
[Engraved card.]
Mar. 11, 1795. Request to the
Secretary of War to report on the best
method of executing certain acts of
Congress relating to military affairs and
Indians. 35, 191 [copy].
Mar. 18, 1795. Approval of the
establishment of a military post at
Presqu' Isle. 35, 194 [copy].
Apr. 6, 1795. Requests that the
instructions for Gen. Wayne's govern-
ment, and the treaty to be held with the
Western Indians, with any other matters
requiring consideration, may be laid be-
fore him without delay; proposes to
start for Virginia on the 13th. 35,
201 [copy].
Apr. 7, 1795. Observations on the
bill for laying out a town, etc. at
Presqu' Isle. 35, 202 [copy].
July 27, 1795. In regard to meet-
ings with the Indians of New York,
whether constitutional or not ; thanks
for S. Higginson's letter concerning
town meeting in Boston. 20, 24 [copy ;
Bi. 3,179; Sparks, 11, 39].
July 28, 1795. To the Selectmen
of Boston. In answer to resolutions of
a town meeting concerning the Presi-
dent's ratification of the British treaty.
41, 235 [copy; Sparks, 11, 42].
July 31,' 1795. Thanks for all in-
formation respecting popular sentiment
with regard to the treaty. 20, 25 [copy ;
Bi. 3, 180].
Sept. 9, 1795. In regard to the
affair of the Medusa and Africa ; Mr.
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Washington, George {continued').
Monroe to be desired to explain the
matter to the French government. 20,
45. [Sparks, 11, 67.]
Sept. 11, 1795. With letters for
Europe, sent by express. 20, 50.
Sept. 16, 1795. Mr. Seagrove to
be despatched as mediator between
the Creek and Chickasaw Indians ; let-
ters for Europe ; Mr. Boudinot as
Director of the Mint; Mr. Marshall
declines office of Attorney-General ; the
Africa and Medusa. 20, 54 [copy ;
Sparks, 11, 69].
Sept. 23, 1795. Mr. Boudinot to
be commissioned Director of the Mint ;
imprisonment of Mr. Kinloch's nephew
[Mr. Huger] in the cause of Lafayette ;
anxiety to know the result of Gen.
Wayne's treaty with Northwestern In-
dians. 20, 59. [Sparks, 11, 72.]
Sept. 27, 1795. Mr. Boudinot;
objections to Mr. S. Dexter as Attorney-
General ; the appointment of a man
opposed to the measures of government
is a political suicide. 20, 62 [copy;
Sparks, 11, 74].
Sept. 28, 1795. Harper's Perry
as a site for an arsenal ; surprising delay
of Gen. Wayne's treaty with the Indians;
new trading-post to be established;
despatches for Mr. Pinckney; Rhode
Island people approve of measures taken
toward Mr. Moore and the Africa ; story
in the Aurora. 41, 249 [copy].
Oct. 2, 1795. Copy of Gen.
Wayne's treaty Math the Indians re-
ceived ; proceedings of a public meeting
in Georgia. 20, 64 [copy].
Oct. 5, 1795. About proceedings
of a foolish public meeting in Georgia,
on the British treaty. 20, 68 [copy;
Bi. 3, 206].
Nov. 20, 1795. Requesting infor-
mation on subjects connected with the
War Department ; also on a report from
the Director of the Mint. 35, 297 [copy].
Dec. 11, 1795. The President
learns with concern that the statements
from the War Department referred to in
his speech to Congress are not yet
handed in, members ascribing delay in
business to the want of them ; requests
they may be presented immediately.
41, 260 [copy].
Mar. 6, 1796. Instructions to Mr.
xldams approved; those for Mr. Pinck-
ney to be delayed for farther consulta-
tion ; proclamation to be made of treaties
with Spain and Algiers; arsenal at
Harper's Perry to be proceeded with.
20, 136. [Sparks, 11, 113.]
Mar. 25, 1796. Request for Col.
P.'s opinion concerning the call of the
House of Representatives for papers
relative to the British treaty. 20, 144.
[Sparks, 11, 114.]
June 9, 1796. Approves of in-
structions to R. King; takes excep-
tion to the amount of salary of the
accountant for British spoliations. 20,
211. [Sparks, 11, 129.]
June 24, 1796. Request to confer
with the Secretaries of War and the
Treasury on the case of the ship Mount
Yernon, captured by the Prench priva-
teer Flying Pish, and report. 20, 238.
[Sparks, 11, 130.]
June 27, 1796. M. Adet's evasive
answer to requisition concerning the
capture of the Mount Vernon ; Mr.
John Davis for District Attorney of
Massachusetts ; candidates for Surveyor-
General ; inquiry about western posts.
20, 240.
— — June 29, 1796. Inquires concern-
ing certain representations to the Brit-
ish Minister, Mr. Liston ; and as to his
intentions and those of the other foreign
Ministers, in regard to visiting Mount
Vernon. 20, 242.
July 1, 1796. Mr. De Witt de-
clines office of Surveyor-General ; fitness
of Col. Tinsley; necessity for the im-
mediate running of boundary line of the
Cherokees ; impossibility of preventing
encroachments on Indian lands. 20,
254.
July 4, 1796. Impression made on
Gen. W. by the Chev. de Yrujo; re-
quest received from the Governor ot
Pennsylvania for aid in enforcing quar-
antine laws ; appointment of an Indian
agent in place of Gov. Blount. 20,
256. [Sparks, 11, 134.]
July 8, 1796. The Attorney-Gen-
eral's opinion on the Act for the relief
of American seamen ; determination to
recall Mr. Monroe from Prance ; diffi-
culty of finding a successor ; Gen. C. C.
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523
Pinckney. 20, 260 [copy ; Sparks, 11,
141.]
July 13, 1796. Encloses letter in
regard to Mr. Dawson's journey to
.France ; vigilance, with caution, recom-
mended. 20, 265.
July 18, 1796. All treaties to be
exactly fulfilled ; requisition of the Dey
of Algiers to be laid before the Senate ;
request for consideration of means to be
used to counteract false statements of
the Aurora ; matters to be laid before
Congress. 20, 275. [Sparks, 11, 150.]
July 20, 1796. Commissions signed
and returned ; obstacles to appointing a
Superintendent of Indian Affairs, and
running the Cherokee boundary ; sends
German letter for translation. 20,
277.
July 22, 1796. M. Adet's delay
and evasive answer to requisitions ;
orders respecting French prizes; ad-
dresses to collectors of ports. 20, 285
[copy].
July 25, 1796. Answer given the
French Minister concerning the refusal
to permit French prizes to be sold in
U. S. ports ; Mr. S. Williams to be com-
missioned Consul for Hamburg. 20,
289 [copy; Sparks, 11, 155].
July 25, 1796. Mr. Dawson; a
French cannon-founder for the U. S.,
expensive and uncertain ; the Surveyor-
General's office ; broken seal of Mr. Mon-
roe's letter; more smoke than fire in
French complaints of the British treaty.
20, 291. [Sparks, 11, 154.]
July 27, 1796. Discrepancies in
Mr. Monroe's correspondence. 20, 293
[copy].
July 27, 1796. Charges of the
French Minister of Foreign Affairs
against the U. S. originating in mistake
and misrepresentation ; Mr. Van Pola-
nen to be received ; instructions in re-
gard to passports. 20, 295 [copy;
Sparks, 11, 156].
Aug. 1, 1796. J. Davis appointed
District Attorney for Massachusetts ;
prospect of a settlement with Algiers ;
fitness of Mr. Barlow for the business.
20, 303. [Sparks, 11, 158.]
Aug. 3, 1796. With signature to
the commission appointing S. Williams
U. S. Consul in Hamburg ; Mr. La
Motte's services in casting cannon
valuable. 41, 295 [copy].
Aug. 5, 1796. Mr. John Church-
man and his explanation of the broken
seal of Mr. Monroe's letter ; fitness of
Mr. C. or Mr. Hawkins for office of
Surveyor-General. 20, 307 [copy].
Aug. 5, 1796. Ratification 'of the
treaty with Spain ; delay of the redemp-
tion money for American captives in
Algiers. 20, 309.
Aug. 8, 1796. Returns ratified
Spanish treaty with proclamation relat-
ing thereto. 20, 324 [copy].
Aug. 10, 1796. Instructions to be
prepared for Gen. Pinckney ; Mr. Mon-
roe to be apprised of his recall, with the
motives therefor. 20, 330. [Sparks,
11, 163.]
- — Aug. 16, 1796. Letter of the Dey
of Algiers received ; Gen. W. will
speedily return to Philadelphia. 20,
334 [copy].
Sept. 2, 1796. The President re-
serves the draught of talk with the
Cherokee Indians for further considera-
tion. 20, 346.
Sept. 9, 1796. Approves draughts
of instructions to Gen. Pinckney, and
recall of Mr. Monroe. 20, 350 [copy].
Sept. 10, 1796. Approves letter
to Mr. King on the affair of the British
frigate Prevoyante. 20, 351 [copy].
Sept. 15, 1796. Approval of in-
structions to A. Ellicott for running the
boundary line between the U. S. and
Florida. 20, 375.
Sept. 28, 1796. Mr. Monroe's
conjectures in regard to the French
government; Mr. Benson as Commis-
sioner on the St. Croix boundary;
candidates for District Attorney [of Ken-
tucky?]. 20,381 [copy]. _
Oct. 10, 1796. American citizens
liberated in Algiers ; Benjamin Bourne
to be commissioned District Judge in
Rhode Island ; uncertainty of designs of
France ; District Attorney for Kentucky.
20, 390 [copy].
Oct. 17, 1796. Mr. Bourne as
Judge for Rhode Island ; suspends his
opinion as to the conduct of the French
Directory. 20, 402 [copy].
Oct. 19, 1796. Private note re-
questing that all material for the Pred-
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Suggests the form
Washington, George {continued).
dent's speech at the opening of Con-
gress may be sent him as soon as pos-
sible. 20, 405.
Oct. 21, 1796. The odd Commis-
sioner nnder the 7th article of the British
treaty, an American; Mr. Trumbull's
place must be supplied; delay in the
liberation of Algerine captives. 20, 406.
Oct. 25, 1796. With letters for
Gen. Pinckney. 20, 408 [copy.]
1796(F). Note requesting Col. P.
to attend to a suggestion of Mr. Mc-
Henry. 21, 214.
Jan. 4, 1797. Necessity for the
strictest accuracy in the revision of facts
in the statement concerning the discon-
tents of France, to be laid before Con-
gress and sent to Gen. Pinckney. 21,
7. [Sparks, 11, 178.]
Jan. 9, 1797.
of summing up of instructions to Gen.
Pinckney in Prance. 21, 9. [Sparks,
11, 181.]
Feb. 14, 1797. Letters to Messrs.
Pinckney, Humphreys, and Adams ap-
proved ; suggests that some strong ex-
pressions should be put in cipher ; the
same call made on merchants to state
their spoliations should apply to French
as to British, but expedient to suspend
the call. 21, 43.
Feb. 23, 1797. Letter to John
Armstrong, declaring that Gen. W. did
not believe Col. A. the author of the
Newburgh Addresses. [Scrap cut from
the Boston Daily Advertiser, Sept. 24,
1822, marked in Col. P.'s hand, ''Au-
thenticity more than doubtful."] 41,
318. [Bi. 1, 414.]
Mar. 14, 1797- Gen. W. sends
back instrument concerning Washington
City to have a seal affixed. 21, 64.
Apr. 10, 1797. Acknowledgments
of letters, etc. ; the conduct of the
French Directory unparalleled and be-
yond all calculation; pleasing disposi-
tions of the Dey of Algiers. 21, 81
[copy].
Apr. 28, 1797. Money to be paid
into the Bank of Pennsylvania on Gen.
W.'s account. 21, 109.
■ June 12, 1797. Thanks for letters,
etc., forwarded ; document for President
Adams; disappointment at the large
minority in the House on the President's
address; defensive measures the only way
of dealing with Frenchmen. 21, 145.
June 28, 1797. With letters to be
forwarded ; copying press. 21, 154.
July 3, 1797. Encloses copy of
a treasonable letter [from Gov. William
Blount to J. Carey]. 21, 164.
July 7, 1797. About volumes of
Acts of Congress and a copying press.
21, 171 [copy].
July 21, 1797. Apologizes for
giving trouble in forwarding letters ; Sir
John Sinclair's plan of a Board of Agri-
culture. 21, 183 [copy].
July 31, 1797- Mr. Monroe's de-
mand a continuation of the old game;
desires all documents which Col. P. can
send ; French sentiment toward the
U. S. not in unison with the Directory.
21, 200.
Aug. 4, 1797. Copies of opinions
of the Attorney-General on Mr. Monroe's
recall, and of heads of departments on
various subjects, missing; put into Col.
P.'s hands for a particular purpose;
Gen. W. begs that search may be made
for them, that he may be relieved from
anxiety. 21, 202.
Aug. 31, 1797. Col. P.'s letters
of the 9th, 10th, and 19th hist, received;
gratitude for Col. P.'s care of Gen. W.'s
foreign letters, and attention to his copy-
ing press ; Col. Monroe passed through
Alexandria, but did not honor Gen. W.
with a visit; if what he has promised
the public does him no more credit in
the exhibition than what he has given to
it, his friends must be apprehensive of a
recoil ; Gen. W. has no doubt that a
change will take place in the sentiments
of France toward the U. S., but not a
great or sudden one; as it is not to be
expected that the Directory will acknowl-
edge any error, it will be ascribed to
French magnanimity ; reasons for believ-
ing that there would be no war ; direc-
tions concerning a copying press. 21,
223. [Sparks, 11, 212.]
Aug. 31, 1797. Gen. Kosciuszko's
arrival; regret at hearing of yellow
fever in Philadelphia; Mr. Monroe's
production in the press ; Gen. W. would
be glad to receive a copy as soon as pos-
sible. 21, 225.
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525
Oct. 30, 1797. Reasons for not
writing,. having nothing to communicate ;
sends public letters opened by Gen. W.
by.inistake ; thanks for, and approbation
of, P.'s answer to Chev. de Yrujo ; copy-
ing press ; yellow fever. 21, 326.
Nov. 6, 1797. Message for Mr.
Parish of Hamburg; request to present
Bucknall's Orchardist to the American
Philosophical Society. 21, 335.
Nov. 24, 1797- To Col. Arthur
Campbell. Thanks for information on
Indian affairs, and desire for more. 21,
359 [copy].
Dec. 11, 1797. Letters to be for-
warded ; anxiety of Lafayette's son to
return to Europe prevails over all Gen.
W.'s persuasions to remain ; fears that
he may cross his family on the voyage ;
Gen. W. deeply concerned for his pos-
sible disappointment ; an amiable and
sensible youth, and his eagerness to go
the effect of ardent filial affection. 21,
377.
Jan. 12, 1793. On a letter from S.
Williams ; Lafayette's arrival in London ;
request for Monroe's and Fauchet's pam-
phlets, and to be informed of the public
sentiment concerning them ; a private
letter of Gen. W. to Gouverneur Morris
published in a Richmond paper ; if the
letter is fairly given, it will work against
the object it is intended to promote.
22, 14 [signature cut off].
Feb. 6, 1793. Nancrede's Views
of Nature, Monroe's View, and first
numbers of Scipio ; slanders against P.
in the Aurora, in regard to fees taken
for passports ; passage in Fauchet's
pamphlet regarding M. Talon, an im-
pudent *lie ; such charges only to be
noticed on account of government; it
might be well to publish contradictions
of them in the different gazettes, and to
give Gen. W.'s letter to Mr. Morris in
full, to do away with the intended effect
of the published extracts ; the shafts
aimed at Gen. W. and other public offi-
cers are really intended for the govern-
ment, and therefore should be attended
to. 22, 25.
Apr. 16, 1798. Instructions and
despatches of the Envoys received ; one
would think the measure of FVench
infamy filled ; but it will make no differ-
ence to the opposition, as witness the
Aurora; sufficient evidence there of the
turn they intend to give it. 22, 132.
July 11, 1798. In regard to Col.
Hamilton as second in command in the
provisional army ; reasons for supposing
the Southern States most likely to be
invaded; considers it impolitic to put
Pinckney below Hamilton; gives the
circumstances of his own acceptance.
22, 284. [Bi. 3, 420; Sparks, 11,
257.]
Aug. 4, 1798. Request to receive
and pay certain sums of money. 23, 7.
Sept. 6, 1798. Receipt for money
collected by Col. P. 23, 121.
Sept. 9, 1798. Thanks for infor-
mation and expression of opinions ; sur-
prise at Gen. Knox's dissatisfaction,
founded on groundless claims ; discus-
sion of other military appointments.
23, 133. [Sparks, 11, 297-]
Oct. 1, 1798. Col. P.'s letters ac-
knowledged ; Mr. Wolcott's letter to
President Adams in regard to the Major-
Generals, and Mr. A.'s departure from
the solemn compact made with Gen. W.,
will soon bring matters to a crisis ; un-
til then, the less said the better. 23,
169. [Bi. 3, 430; Sparks, 11, 320.]
Oct. 15, 1798. Thanks for infor-
mation received, enabling Gen. W. to
make his arrangements ; pleasing that
we have so few ships in France ; Gen.
W. wishes that Gen. Pinckney were as
safe out of France as Mr. Gerry after
his fright; G.'s letter to Talleyrand;
Maryland elections. 23, 827. [Sparks,
11, 321.]
Oct. 26, 1798. Pleasure at Gen.
Pinckney's frank acceptance of office
under Hamilton ; propriety of communi-
cations to Governors of States; Mr.
Gerry's only atonement an open repre-
sentation of all circumstances ; but van-
ity will be too much for him. 23, 263.
Jan. 4, 1799. Request for a copy
of Gen. W.'s letter of Feb. 6, 1798.
24, 7.
Feb. 10, 1799. Col P.'s Report
on French affairs; not surprised that
some members of Congress should dis-
relish it ; their plan is to keep the peo-
ple in ignorance and terror ; Mr. Gerry's
vanity and self-importance; hopes of
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Washington, George {continued).
some energetic measures of Congress.
24, 69. [Bi. 3, 387.]
Feb. 15, 1799. In regard to let-
ters to be considered private. 24, 83
[copy, 75 ; Bi. 3, 388.]
Mar. 3, 1799. Surprise at the in-
telligence of a new mission to France ;
course of conduct proper, in Gen. W.'s
opinion, to have been pursued. 24,
124. [Sparks, 11, 402; Bi. 3,437.]
Mar. 20, 1799. Sends a letter and
box of medicine for yellow fever, received
by Gen. W. from Germany. 24, 185.
June 24, 1799. To Archibald
Blair. Thanks for letter of Patrick
Henry sent him by Mr. B. ; regrets for
Henry's death, and admiration for his
principles ; in regard to Democratic
story of Henry's opposition to Gen. W.,
who has had too much proof of the con-
trary to believe it for an instant ; a mere
attempt to sow dissension among friends.
31, 203 [copy].
July 14, 1799. Major Mount-
florence's letter to Gen. Pinckney re-
ceived; impossible that Lafayette should
come here on such a mission ; and yet
Gen. W. thinks he will, if it is proposed ;
himself had pointed out forcibly the in-
eligibility of a visit here ; but L. has a
blind side. 25, 32.
Aug. 4, 1799. Inquires concern-
ing result of the President's Message in
regard to the new mission to Prance ;
dangerous consequences of allowing
charges of bribery against public officers
to go unanswered ; arrest of Mr. Duane
of the Aurora for libel. 25, 72.
Aug. 11, 1799. Embarrassments
occasioned by the late appointment of
Envoys beginning to be felt ; advan-
tage taken of his situation in the mon-
opoly of coffee by the Agent at St.
Domingo; spoken of in severe terms.
25, 89.
Sept. 8, 1799. P.'s letter on the
water improvement of Philadelphia as a
guard against yellow fever, sent to the
Commissioners of the Federal City, who
promise to give it all consideration; in-
quiry about German yellow fever medi-
cine. 25, 140.
Oct. 20, 1799. Thanks for letters ;
information received from Mr. Stoddert
that the mission to Prance has been
ordered to proceed ; can only.take it for
granted that it has been well considered
and is expected to have good results.
25, 247.
Nov. 3, 1799. Surprised at news
of the proceeding of the mission to
Prance ; wishes that the President may
be right, without any foundation for
hope ; Lafayette probably on his way to
America; Gen. W.'s unavailing argu-
ments against it. 25, 269.
Nov. 24, 1799. About subscrip-
tion for Dr. Witherspoon's works ;
knew Dr. W., and has no objection to
subscribe, if the publication is by a
proper person and on proper principles.
25, 294.
Washington, Gen. George. 1775. Accom-
panying a copy of Col. P.'s Plan of Dis-
cipline for a Militia. 5,17. [Bi. 2,12.]
Dec. 8, 1775. In behalf of Capt.
McGlathery, taken by the British and
recaptured by an American privateer in
bringing a load of wood to Salem ; hard
terms insisted on by privateer's agent ;
suggests that the continental govern-
ment's share of the prize money shall be
given up. 33, 139.
Jan. 31, 1776. Salem's quota of
volunteers deficient ; Col. P. offers him-
self and his company. 5, 31.
Apr. 9, 1777. Declines the post
of Adjutant- General. 33, 172. [Bi.
1, 129; Sparks, Corr. Am. Rev. 1,
365.]
Apr. 14, 1777. Reasons for de-
clining the post of Adjutant- General;
submits the matter to Gen. W.'s deter-
mination. 33, 173. [Bi. 1, 131;
Sparks, Corr. Am. Rev. 1, 368.]
May 7, 1777. Acceptance of the
post of Adjutant-General. 5, 45. [Bi.
1,134.]
May 12, 1778. In regard to dis-
charged soldiers and arrears of pay ;
also against the practice of allowing sol-
dier servants to return home with their
masters. 33, 188 [copy; Wash. Let.
95, 334].
Oct. 25, 1778. Suggestion that
part of clothing destined for the army
be detained at Hartford for the use of
troops there. 33, 219 [copy ; Let. to
Wash. 28, 58].
HISTORICAL INDEX.
527
. June 14, 3779. Account from
Board of War of the arrival at Phila-
delphia of certain supposed spies from
New York. 33, 241 [copy; Wash.
Let. B. 93, 211].
I July 18, 1779. Account of Gen.
! Lincoln's military operations at Charles-
j ton, S. C. 33, 244 [copy ; Wash. Let.
33, 332].
! Oct. 5, 1779. Encloses extracts
■ from letters from British officers in
New York, captured in the cutter Royal
I George by 4he Pickering. 33, 262
I [copy; Wrash. Let. 34, 90].
! Aug. 17, 1780. On Col. P.'s ap-
pointment as Quartermaster-General.
33, 286 [copy; Bi. 1, 254; Wash.
! Let. 42, 180; Sparks, Corr. Am. Bey.
I 3, 60].
Sept. 28, 1780. Col. P. has ap-
pointed Major Cogswell Wagonmaster-
General, and Col. H. E. Lutterloh
Commissary of Forage, subject to ap-
proval of the Commander-in-Chief.
33, 288 [copy ; Wash. Let. 42, 210].
Oct. 15, 1780. Boats at Suffren's
ready for use. 33, 290 [copy ; Wash.
Let." 42, 346].
- — Oct. 28, 1780. Explains the
failure of boats in an expedition against
a British post on Staten Island. 5,
195. [Bi. 1, 263.]
Nov. 10, 1780. In regard to the
regiment of artillery artificers ; are Col.
Baldwin's and Col. Flower's regiments
to be united? 33, 293 [copy; Wash.
Let. 43, 184].
Nov. 19, 1780. Arrangements for
forwarding clothing from Massachusetts.
33, 294 [copy; Wash. Let. 43, 315].
Jan. 14, 1781. Gen. Heath's
" Garrison Orders " ; instigated by Col.
Hazen's overbearing disposition ; de-
monstrates Gen. Heath's mistake, in
confounding a civil with a military post,
and the mischiefs which will ensue if
his orders are not countermanded ; Col.
Hughes and his subordinates likely to
resign ; begs for authority to be exerted
by the Commander-in-Chief. 33, 302
[copy; Wash. Let. 45, 150].
Jan. 14, 1781. Observations on
horse and ox teams, wagons, and tum-
brils, camp-kettles, and boats. 33, 304
[copy; Wash. Let. 45, 159].
Jan. 26, 1781. Arrangements made
for moving artillery and baggage as far
as Ringwood, N. J. 33, 312 [copy;
Wash. Let. 45, 287].
Feb. 9, 1781. With report from
Col. Lutterloh concerning irregularities
in the delivery of forage and provisions ;
progress made in hauling logs for rafts.
33, 314 [copy; Wash. Let. 46, 123].
Feb. 18, 1781. Farther arrange-
ments for moving the army southward ;
impressment of horses and teams ; axes,
spades, and other supplies. 33, 315
[copy ; Wash. Let. 46, 257 ; Sparks,
Corr. Am. Rev. 3, 238].
Apr. 14, 1781. Request for orders
concerning artillery huts, and re -forma-
tion of C«l. Baldwin's regiment of arti-
ficers. 33, 340 [copy ; Wash. Let. 48,
107].
■ Apr. 25, 1781. Requests a mili-
tary impress warrant for teams to trans-
port provisions ; every other means
hopeless ; necessity of selling some pro-
visions to obtain money to transport the
rest; representations made to Congress
on the subject. 33,353 [copy; Wash.
Let. 48, 257].
May 6, 7, 1781. Arrangements
made for transporting provisions from
Connecticut. 33, 360, 361 [copy;
W7ash. Let. 49, 5, 88].
May 9, 1781. Difficulties made
by country people in Connecticut in
transporting provisions ; no alternative
but a military impress warrant ; request
for a determination. 33, 364 [copy ;
Wash. Let. 49, 74].
May 10, 1781. Suggests that
shad should be sent down the Hudson
fresh every day ; great expense saved in
salt; transportation of provisions from
Ringwood. 33, 365 [copy ; Wash.
Let. 49, 89; Bi. 1, 33S].
May 12, 1781. Provisions from
Connecticut ; discrepancies in reports of
quantities; suggestion that more be
brought from Hartford ; expresses from
Warwick, and orders sent in regard to
provisions. 33, 366 [copy; Wash. Let.
49, 110].
May 18, 1781. In regard to boats
on hand and building for King's Ferry,
West Point, and Newburgh. 33, 317
[copy ; Wash. Let. 49, 222].
528
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Washington, Gen. George {continued).
June 8, 1781. Military stores or-
dered from Newburgh all forwarded as
far as Sussex ; arrangements for send-
ing farther hampered for want of Jersey
money ; distress and discouragement of
artificers working on boats for want of
money ; some have gone to seaports ;
want of material. 33, 383 [copy ;
Wash. Let. 50, 18].
June 29, 1781. Major Piatt to
leave the Quartermaster-General's de-
partment, and Col. Dearborn to be
appointed in his place. 33, 392 [copy ;
Wash. Let. 50, 206].
July 6, 1781. Statement of facts
as to the delivery of Gen. W.'s orders
to halt the army on their march to Phil-
ipsburgh. 33, 393 [copy ; -Wash. Let.
50, 273].
July 12, 1781. Horses for the
public service ; small number fit for ser-
vice from the last year, and difficulty
of obtaining more, except for hard
cash. 33, 397 [copy ; Wash. Let. 50,
332].
July 19, 1781. Purchases of horses
for the artillery ; none to be had in New
York, except by impressment; expedi-
ency of bringing ferry-boats down the
river, and keeping provisions, etc. on
the Jersey side ; asks for decision in
regard to impressment. 33, 403 [copy ;
Wash. Let. 51, 40 ; Sparks, Corr. Am.
Rev. 3, 35S].
Aug. 21, 1781. Measures taken
to ascertain the condition of roads, to
provide ox-teams and Quartermaster's
supplies; suggestions for limiting the
quantity of officers' baggage. 33, 414
[copy; 'Wash. Let. 51, 288].
■ Oct. 5, 1781. Account of journey
to Williamsburg ; difficulty with French
Intendant in regard to employment of
vessels ; arrangements finally made
with supply vessels, and for landing
Count de Grasse's marines. 33, 419
[copy; Wash. Let. 52, 284; Sparks,
Corr. Am. Rev. 3, 418].
Oct. 23, 1781. Loss of public
stores surrendered by the British army
through refusal of officers to comply
with orders of the Quartermaster-Gen-
eral ; tents carried off by soldiers and
women; request for orders. 33, 424
[copy ; Bi. 1, 308 ; Wash. Let. 53, 39;
Sparks, Corr. Am. Rev. 3, 427].
— Jan. 17, 1782. Returns of boats
in the North River ; delays in the car-
riage of letters, caused by want of money
to support the expresses ; Col. P. has
authorized the sale of some stores at
Yorktown to supply monev. 34, 1 [copy ;
Wash. Let. 54, 62 ; Bi. 1, 349].
— Feb. 8, 1782. Preparations for the
next campaign • a general return of
means and appliances preparing ; expe-
dient to buy rather than hire ox-teams ;
tents, boats, and forage; tabular esti-
mate of ox-teams, horses, and wagons.
34, 2 [copy; Wash. Let. 54, 187;
Sparks, Corr. Am. Rev. 3, 478].
— Peb. 16, 1782. Memorandum of
increased allowances for pay and sub-
sistence to officers in forage department.
34, 11 [copy; Old Cong. Pap. 192,
115].
— Feb. 23, 1782. Expresses from
Virginia stopped for want of support;
Mr. Morris applied to for authority to
pay more ; request for directions for
assembling ox-teams. 34, 14 [copy ;
Wash. Let. 54, 175 ; Sparks, Corr. Am.
Rev. 3, 484].
— Mar. 3, 1782. Contemplated ar-
rangements for boats on the Hudson ;
number of boats available at different
stations. 34, 16 [copy ; Wash. Let.
54, 328].
— Mar 5, 1782. Request for opinion
on the list of officers entitled to forage
allowance. 34, 19 [copy; Wash. Let.
54, 349].
— Mar. 19, 1782. Answer to Gen.
W.'s letter inquiring when Col. P. will
be able to return to the army from Phila-
delphia; Col. P. hopes his business will
allow him to follow Gen. W. in ten
days. 34, 22 [copy ; Wash. Let. 55,
53].
— Mar. 23, 1782. Request for opinion
and decision as to the number of servants
allowed officers in Quartermaster-General
Department. 34, 23 [copy ; Wash. Let.
55,74].
— Apr. 23, 1782. Disappointment
in purchasing ox-teams on account of
want of ready money ; none to be bought
with Mr. Morris's notes ; Mr. M. has
no money until the States pay their
HISTORICAL INDEX.
529
taxes ; notes sent to State Treasurers.
34, 26 [copy; Wash. Let. 56, 61].
Apr. 30, 1782. Col. P. detained
in Philadelphia by Mr. Morris's request;
Mr. M.'s embarrassments from failure
of States to pay their taxes ; hopes of
camp-kettles and knapsacks being ready
soon. 34, 27 [copy ; Wash. Let. 56,
115].
j May 14, 1782. Request for orders
iu regard to tents for Gen. Hazen. 34,
| 29 [copy ; Wash. Let. 56, 250].
May 29, 1782. Col. P. distressed
at being so long detained in Philadel-
! phia ; disappointments in regard to
money ; Mr. Morris's notes not received
in New England as cash ; humiliation
! and despair at deceiving the public
| creditors any longer. 34, 30 [copy;
Wash. Let. 57, 6; Sparks, Corr. Am.
I Rev. 3, 511].
— Aug. 6, 1782. Mr. Morris refuses
to pay the prices demanded for forage
by the agent of the State of New York ;
hopes of negotiating a supply from the
Eastern States;* Mr. M.'s embarrass-
ments from the failure of taxes ; soldiers
to be employed to cut wood for fuel.
34, 33 [copy; Wash. Let. 58, 113].
— Sept. 24, 1782. Difficulty of ob-
taining vessels to carry wood to West
Point, for want of money. 34, 41 [copy ;
Wash. Let. 59, 202].
— Sept. 26, 1782. Means of collect-
ing horses and oxen at Verplanck's
Point, for moving the army down the
river; bills of exchange sent to Berk-
shire, Mass., and Ulster and Orange
counties; contracts for wood for the
hospitals. 34, 42 [copy; Wash. Let.
59, 215].
Oct. 25, 1782. Arrangements made
for moving the army. 34, 50 [copy;
I Wash. Let. 59, 384].
— Nov. 9, 1782. In regard to a place
1 found to answer for hauling up boats for
i the winter. 34, 54 [copy ; Wash. Let.
i 60, 58].
* Jan. 18, 1783. Col. P.'s arrest at
the suit of one Woolsey, the purchaser
of specie certificates ; no law passed by
! State of New York, exempting public
I officers from such suits, particularly un-
I fortunate in being subjected to suits on
I specie certificates, as it was at his in-
stance that Congress adopted them. 34,
74 [copy; Wash. Let. 61, 22; Sparks,
Corr. Am. Rev. 3, 544|
— Jan. 29, 1783. Gen. W.'s letter,
requesting estimates for the ensuing
campaign, received ; estimates shall be
immediately made and sent. 34, 85
[copy ; Wash. Let, 61, 153].
— Jan. 31, 1783. Gen. Knox's letter
requiring timber for bomb proofs in re-
doubts behind West Point ; observations
thereon ; engineers' opinions. 34, 88
[copy; Wash. Let. 61, 180].
— Eeb. 10, 1783. Large quantities of
wood consumed ; suggestions for a more
economical supply and use. 34, 97
[copy; Wash. Let. 61, 241].
— Feb. 10, 1783. Request for leave
of absence to acknowledge a bail bond,
and to go to Philadelphia to endeavor to
procure a supply of money. 34, 101
[copy ; Wash. Let. 61, 245].
— Mar. 1, 1783. Return of officers
in Quartermaster-General Department.
34, 111 [copy; Wash. Let. 61, 369].
— Apr. 22, 1783. Thoughts on the
military establishment proper for the
U. S. 5, 292.
— Aug. 26, 1783. In regard to esti-
mate of expense of taking possession of
frontier posts ; from Col. Yillefranche's
account it appears impracticable at pres-
ent. 34, 225 [copy ; Wash. Let. 64, 93].
— Aug. 28, 1783. Wood and forage
for the garrison at West Point ; pay and
subsistence for retired officers ; public
buildings to be sold. 34, 228 [copy;
Wash. Let. 64, 111].
— Oct. 13, 1783. Wood for the gar-
rison at West Point ; propriety of selling
at Alexandria the horses and wagons
which take Gen. W.'s papers to Mount
Vernon. 34, 248 [copy; Wash. Let.
64, 272].
— Nov. 15, 1783. Address of officers
in reply to Gen. W.'s Earewell Orders.
[The accompanying note signed A.
McDougall, H. Knox, T. Pickering.]
40, 118 [copy].
— Dec. 1, 1783. Inquiry as to num-
ber of bateaux, and quantity of provisions
for troops, to be supplied from the
Quartermaster-General Department for
the frontier service. 34, 269 [copy;
Wash. Let. 65, 143].
530
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Washington, Gen. George {continued).
Sept. 3, 1790. Application for
office of Postmaster-General ; state of
Col. P.'s prospects in Pennsylvania.
35, 95. [Bi. 2, 452.]
Sept. 5, 1790. Account of letters
written and sent by Col. P. to prepare
for the proposed meeting with the Seneca
Indians at Tioga; opinion that it will
be impossible to prevent their assembling
in large numbers ; estimate of supplies
required. 61, 17.
Dec. 4, 1790. Account of treaty
held at Tioga, and its success ; the
Indians well pleased; if anything could
shake their confidence, it will be the ac-
quittal of their murderers ; mortification
of Col. P., after pledging the good faith
of the government for their punishment,
to hear of the acquittal of one of the
Pine Creek murderers, against the clear-
est evidence ; necessity of making an ex-
ample. 61, 108.
Dec. 23, 1790. Farther account
of Col. P.'s measures for assembling the
Indians at Tioga. 61, 110.
- — Dec. 31, 1790. Gratitude for the
President's approbation of Col. P.'s pro-
ceedings with the Senecas ; the Indians
not difficult to please ; a man must want
humanity, honesty, or common sense to
send them away disgusted, or not to
sympathize with them in the injuries
they have received from white men.
61, 119. [Bi. 2, 468 ; Sparks, Corr.
Am. Rev. 4, 358.]
Jan. 8, 1791. Suggestions in
regard to introducing the arts of
husbandry and civilization among the
Indians. 61, 164. [Bi. 2, 469.]
Jan. 15, 1791. In regard to the
office of Superintendent of the Northern
Indians ; Col. P.'s reasons for declining
it. 61, 166. [Bi. 2, 472; Sparks,
Corr. Am. Rev. 4, 359.]
May 2, 1791. Col. P. ready to set
out on mission to the Six Nations ; is a
candidate for office of Comptroller of the
Treasury. 6, 28; 35, 118. [Bi. 2,
488.]
Aug. 27, 1791. Result of a con-
ference with Mr. Osgood in regard to
existing mail contracts, and with Gov.
Clinton of New York in regard to the
Seneca grant to E. Allen's children, and
the Cayuga lease to John Richardson ;
Gov. C. apparently satisfied with the ex-
planation that the certificate of a U. 8.
Commissioner is equivalent to the ac-
knowledgment of a deed, and does not
affect the title. 6, 32.
Jan. 5, 1792. Recommending R.
Peters as U. S. District Judge of Penn-
sylvania. 6, 54. [Bi. 3, 14.]
— Mar. 21, 1792. In regard to the
visit of the chiefs of the Six Nations to |
Philadelphia ; earnest arguments against
any subject being treated of with them
except that of the introduction of hus-
bandry and other civilized arts among
them. 62, 11.
— Oct. 15, 1793. With copy of let-
ter from C. Storer [of Oct. 4 ?] contain-
ing information received from Capt.
Ford; Capt. F. to be relied upon; a
number of facts may be opposed to Gov.
Simcoe's public professions ; prospect of
the decrease of yellow fever in Phila-
delphia. 6, 73.
— Oct, 21, 23, 28, 1793. Decrease
of yellow fever in Philadelphia. 6, 74, j
76; 35, 179 [copy; Bi. 3, 59, 62, 63; ;
Wash. Let. 79, 313].
— Jan. 22, 1795. Encloses com-i|
munication from Mr. Dixon, with obser-
vations ; also draught of a message to
the chiefs of the Six Nations. 35, 183'
[copy].
— Feb. 3, 1795. Encloses letter con-
cerning Lieut. William B. Smith, and
recommends that Lieut. S.'s resignation
be accepted. 35, 185 [copy].
— Mar. 6, 1795. Report on Georgia
affairs to be completed ; opinion on the
establishment of a U. S. military post at
Presqu' Isle. 35, 189 [copy].
— Mar. 14, 1795. Submits list ol
names for new frigates. 35, 191 [copy:
Bi. 3, 154].
— Mar. 14, 1795. Recommends thai!
Capt. Dale, U. S. N., should be grantee
a furlough long enough for a voyage t(
China; arrangements to be made for hif
absence. 35, 193 [copy].
— Mar. 23, 1795. With letter from
Major Rivardi, who would be glad o
the post of Inspector of Fortifications
Ordnance, and Military Stores, if sucl
an office exists. 35, 195 [copy].
— Mar. 27, 1795. Report on thi
HISTORICAL INDEX.
531
I means of possessing and garrisoning a
fort at Presqu' Isle, Pa., with com-
j raunications from Major Denny and Mr.
j Ellicott. 35, 196 [copy].
I— Mar. 28, 1795. Death of Gen.
I Israel Chapin, Agent for the Northern
I Indians ; earnest recommendation of his
I son, Capt. Israel Chapin, for the post.
I 35, 199 [copy].
— Apr. 4, 1795. With letter from
I Gen. Wayne ; peace with the Indians
I seems no longer donbtful ; Col. P. has
I forwarded to Gen. Wayne the Act cor-
j recting an error in the Act concerning
i re-enlistment of soldiers. 35, 200
[copy].
— Apr. 6, 1795. With copy of a bill
I pending in the Legislature of Pennsyl-
I vania for laying out a town at Presqu'
lisle, and remarks thereon. 35, 200
[copy].
V— Apr. 11, 1795. With letter of
J resignation of Lieut. Monvel ; the loss
I of such an officer to be regretted. 35,
j 203 [copy].
V— May 16, 1795. With letter from
j Gen. St. Clair; the proposed visit of
Sioux and other Indians to be post-
poned for a year; advisability of sus-
pending all the means of attaching those
I Indians until we obtain possession of
jthe military posts. 35, 204 [copy].
k- July 7, 1795. With draught of a
I speech to the Chickasaw and Choctaw
j Indians, now in Philadelphia, who will
Iwait upon the President at his pleasure.
135, 205 [copy].
|— July 21, 1795. With copies of let-
Iters from Gov. Jay, of NewYork, relative
Ito treaties with the St. Regis, Onon-
Idaga, Oneida, and Cayuga Indians;
[question of the Commissioner to be
jnominated by the U. S. ; Messrs. Ells-
jworth and Sedgwick ineligible ; Col.
IWadsworth and Mr. Boudinot. 35,
nog [copy].
I— July 27, 1795. Account of a pub-
pic meeting in Philadelphia against the
Itreaty with Great Britain ; falseness of
jany representation that it was a general
land unanimous meeting ; not two hun-
dred men whom the Chief Justice would
pave qualified for jurors ; principal
pctors in the farce. 6, 91. [Bi. 3,
[182.]
July 31, 1795. Recall of Mr. Ham-
mond, the British Minister ; Col. P. dis-
posed to believe that some important
arrangements may be made before his
departure for facilitating the ratification
of the treaty ; opinion of the conduct of
the proposed Chief Justice of the Su-
preme Court in regard to the treaty;
solicitude of the Cabinet for the Presi-
dent's return to Philadelphia, for a spe-
cial reason [defection of E. Randolph ?].
6, 94. [Bi. 3, 188 ; Sparks, 11, 52.]
Aug. 16, 1795. Communications
from the Chickasaw Indians and Gov.
Blount ; request that the President will
fix a time for receiving the Indian Rep-
resentatives. 35, 214 [copy].
Sept. 1,8, 1795. Addresses to the
President on the subject of the treaty,
and draughts of answers. 35, 228
[copy ; Wash. Let. 82, 106].
- Sept. 4, 1795. With letters pro-
posed to be sent to Gov. Fenner, of
Rhode Island, Mr. Moore, with the
revocation of his exequatur, Mr. Bond,
M. Adet, and the U. S. Minister in
London, on the subject of Capt. Home.
35, 231 [copy].
Sept. 7, 1795. Nothing to prevent
the President's setting off on his journey ;
it being impracticable to prepare instruc-
tions in a hurry for further negotiations
with Great Britain. 35, 231 [copy].
Sept. 9, 1795. Encloses addresses
and draughts of answers concerning the
treaty with Great Britain. 6, 109.
■ Sept. 11, 1795. Information of a
treaty being concluded with all the
Western Indians, sent by Major Craig.
35, 240 [copy].
Sept. 11, 1795. Objection to Mr.
C. Gore as Attorney-General ; too much
of a party man, and his fortune made
more by paper speculations than by
eminence in his profession. 6, 116.
[Bi. 3, 167.]
Sept, 14, 18, 1795. Comparison of
E. Boudinot and Dr. Smith for the post
of Director of the Mint ; Mr. B. to be
preferred. 6,117,118.
Sept. 17, 1795. In regard to letter
from Mr. Paleski, the Prussian Consul,
concerning a treaty. 35, 264 [copy].
Sept. 18, 1795. Reports from
Europe coming through Norfolk ;
532
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Washington, Gen. George {continued).
French-Norfolk news notorious for its
exaggeration or total want of truth.
35, 266 [copy ; Wash. Let. 82, 147].
Sept. 21, 1795. On the purchase
of land at Conochocheague [Harper's
Perry ?] for an arsenal. 35, 268 [copy].
Sept. 21, 1795. The treaty made
by Gen. Wayne with the Northwestern
Indians; garrison to protect trading posts
on the St. Mary's. 35, 268 [copy].
Sept. 21, 1795. Considerations on
Major Jackson as Director of the Mint
and Mr. S. Dexter as Attorney-General.
6, 121. [Bi. 3, 168.]
Sept. 23, 1795. With Gov. Penner's
letter stating measures taken -with Mr.
Moore and Capt. Home ; instructions to
be given Mr. Pinckney in regard to com-
merce with Spain. 35, 270 [copy].
Sept. 23, 1795. Case of Mr. Kin-
loch's nephew [Mr. Huger] irremedi-
able ; encloses a letter from a French
emigre at Lausanne [M. de Maison-
neuve?] offering his services in establish-
ing diplomatic relations with Malta;
correspondence with Judge Walton in
respect to public meeting at Augusta,
Ga., against the treaty with Great Bri-
tain. 6, 133.
. Sept. 30, 1795. With letter from
Judge Walton, of Georgia, and proceed-
ings of a public meeting at Augusta
against the treaty; unaccountable how
men like those who composed the Com-
mittee could form such absurd and un-
founded opinions ; Col. P. has added a
word or two on this subject, in his per-
sonal capacity, to his letter of acknowl-
edgment. 6, 138. [Bi. 3, 205.]
Oct. 2, 1795. Advices from Mr.
T. Pinckney in Spain ; a key to his
cipher cannot be found, but everything
indicates an unsuccessful mission ; news
from Detroit ; suggestion for the moving
of Gen. Wayne's troops. 35, 281, 282
[copy].
Oct. 5, 1795. Mr. Pinckney's let-
ter ; no clew yet found to his cipher ;
Mr. Bayard sends one of the spoliation
cases unfavorably decided by the High
Court of Appeals. 35, 285 [copy].
Oct. 12, 1795. Gen. Wayne asks
for a furlough ; the President's orders
requested. 35, 297 [copy].
— Nov. 2, 1795. Pardon for Mitchell
and Vigol, insurgents, enclosed for the
President's signature. 35, 308 [copy].
— Nov. 14, 1795. Henry Abeele,
son of the Seneca chief Cornplanter,
about going home, and will wait on the
President. 35, 297 [copy].
— Dec. 9, 1795. With report of the
Director of the Mint ; on the coinage oi
cents. 35, 324 [copy].
— Dec. 11, 1795. Regrets delay in
the statements expected by the Presi-I
dent from the War Department. 35jl
319 [copy].
— Dec. 11, 1795. Mr. Joseph Rich-
ardson, of Philadelphia, recommended for
Assaver of the Mint. 35, 325 [copy].
— Dec. 16, 1795. Col. P. has read
Gen. Morgan's letter and the Frederick
County resolutions, and encloses thei
answer dictated by those papers ; he has
expressed his own feelings on the un-
grateful conduct and shameless slanders
of many persons against the President ;
will change his expressions to meet thei
President's approbation. 35, 326 [copy],
— Dec. 18, 1795. Has examined
papers of the Director of the Mint rela-
tive to the purchase of copper for cents ;
the terms appear very eligible. 35,
327 [copy].
— Dec. 29, 1795. With letter from
Mr. Deas, and a copy of the ratification
of the treaty on the part of the King oi
England ; letters from Messrs. Fen-|
wick, Cathalan, and Adams. 35, 332j
[copy].
— Jan. 12, 1796. Returns address oil
Pennsylvania Senate, with draught oil
answer ; letter to Mr. Pinckney sent tcl
Messrs. McHenry and Wolcott for in
vision, particularly on the point of noil
allowing M. Adet to resume his funol
tions ; will forward as soon as returned I
36, 4 [copy].
— Jan. 26, 1796. Report on thei
situation of Harper's Ferry as adaptec I
for a U. S. arsenal. 36, 9 [copy].
— Jan. 29, 1796. Report of the Seel
retary of State on the petition for par: j I
don of Jean Etienne Guenet, convictec j
of agency in fitting out the French prij
vateer Jumeaux; reasons why the petil
tion should not be granted. 36, Lc||
[copy].
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HISTORICAL INDEX.
533
-| Jan. 30, 1796. Request of the
Committee on the military establish-
ment of the U.S. for Col. P.'s ideas ;
they would also be glad to know those
of the President, although it seemed im-
proper to. ask for them ; Col. P. will
wait upon the President ; vacancies in
the corps of artillerists. 36, 15 [copy ;
Bi. 3, 256].
— Jan. 30, 1796. Lays before the
President letters relating to the com-
plaint of the Prench Consul at Norfolk
concerning the purchase and export of
horses for the British. 36, 17 [copy].
Peb. 2, 1796. Has furnished the
Chairman of the Committee on the bill
for regulating trade with the Indians
with a copy of Gov. Blount's letter,
mentioning the intended intrusion on the
Cherokee lands, with the Attorney-
General's letter ; suggests that the com-
munication of Gov. Blount's letter to
Congress would have a good effect on
the bill. 36, 15 [copy].
— Peb. 6, 1796. With letter from
the Governor of Virginia ; he has given
orders to detain the vessels carrying
horses purchased by British agents to
the West Indies; erroneous ideas of the
Governor on the subject ; the Secretary
Df State has sent him a copy of the
letter to M. Adet demonstrating the
mistaken light in which they have re-
garded the 28th article of the treaty with
France. 36, 21 [copy].
Peb. 15, 1796. Transmits recom-
mendations of Mr. W. J. Miller for U. S.
Consul at Calcutta, in the place of Ben-
amin Joy, resigned. 36, 23 [copy].
— Mar. 1, 1796. Announces that Mr.
Lear has purchased the land at Harper's
Ferry on the original terms. 36, 29
copy].
— Mar. 9, 1796. Transmits letter
rom Gov. Blount, with address to him
»f the General Assembly of Tennessee ;
Grov. Blount having ceased to be an
►fficer of the U. S., the office of Super-
ntendent of Indian Affairs becomes
racant. 36, 57 [copy].
— May 12, 1796. With paper relating
x> the appointments of Poreign Ministers
md Consuls. 6, 170. [Bi. 3, 291.]
r— May 18, 1796. List of nominations
for public offices to be laid before the
Senate ; expects information from Mr.
R. Morris in regard to a Consul for
Bremen ; G. Knox recommended for
Kingston-upon-Hull. 36, 63 [copy].
May 20, 1796. Col. P. supposed
that it would by no means suit Mr.
Izard to undertake the St. Croix busi-
ness; David Howell of Rhode Island
recommended, after consultation with
Messrs. King, Cabot, and Ames. 36,
64 [copy].
June 3, 1796. Transmits letters
from Mr. Liston, Lord Dorchester, and
the Sheriff of Montreal, relating to the
extradition of two criminals. 36, 86
[copy].
June 10, 1796. Transmits draughts
of instructions for U. S. Agents for the
relief and protection of seamen, with
remarks on compensation attached to
the office. 36, 105 [copy].
June 17, 1796. Draughts of letters
drawn up; to Mr. Liston respecting
seamen impressed in the West Indies,
and to M. Adet on the capture of the
Mount Vernon by the French privateer
Plying Pish. 36, 119 [copy].
June 22, 1796. Encloses M. Adet's
letter in regard to the capture of the
Mount Vernon by the Plying Pish;
orders given by the Directory to their
Commissioners relative to neutral ves-
sels ; no more captures by the privateer ;
the Mount Vernon retained ; candidates
for office in Massachusetts ; sailing of
Capt. O'Brien for Algiers. 36, 125
[copy].
June 27, 1796. Application of Col.
Thomas Tinsley of Virginia for office of
Surveyor-General. 36, 135 [copy].
July 1, 1796. Opinion of the Cab-
inet that the President has not the
authority to appoint a Minister Extra-
ordinary to Prance, and that the recall
of Monroe, by creating a vacancy, can
alone authorize the sending a new Min-
ister; a direct explanation should be
rsked of M. Adet; Mr. Monroe's negli-
gence of the interests of the U. S., and
expediency of his recall ; Messrs. Patrick
Henry, Marshall, C. C. Pinckney, and W.
Smith suggested as successors ; private
letter from Mr. Monroe, displaying his
principles and conduct; impropriety of
such communications ; American cargoes
534
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Washington, Gen. George (continued).
taken possession of by French agents in
the West Indies. 6, 189, 191.
July 4, 1796. Transmits opinions
of heads of departments on French
affairs; Mr. Monroe's letter to Dr.
Logan ; surprise caused in France by
the treaty. 6, 193.
July 4, 1796. Intentions of Mr.
Liston, the Chevalier de Freire, and ~M.
Adet, with regard to a visit to Mount
Yernon. 6, 194.
July 8, 1796. Opinions of heads
of departments on questions asked by
the President will be reported immedi-
ately ; measures in regard to quarantine.
36, 146 [copy].
July 11, 1796. Copy of a letter
[unsigned] from some person unknown,
giving information of Mr. Dawson's
journey to Philadelphia, and recommend-
ing his being watched. 20, 267.
July 12, 1796. On the running the
Cherokee boundary line, and appointment
of a Superintendent of Indian Affairs ;
Cherokee chiefs to be in Philadelphia in
the autumn, and it is desirable to post-
pone any decision until their arrival ;
no Superintendent of Indian Affairs can
be appointed at present. 36, 150
[copy].
July 13, 1796. M. Adet's proposed
visit to Mount Vernon ; Mr. T. Pinck-
ney's remark on the President's answer
to Mr. Livingston's motion. 36, 152
[copy ; Wash Let. 83, 512].
July 15, 1796. M. Adet's ignorance
of any new orders of the French govern-
ment relating to neutral vessels ; orders
for capture and taking into West India
ports probably originated with the colo-
nial authorities; practice of seizure of
cargoes for the use of government in
West India ports ; British prizes brought
into Boston by a French privateer, and
measures in regard to them. 36, 153
[copy].
July 18, 1796. Mr. King and Mr.
Fitzsimons know of no suitable person
in New York or Philadelphia for Consul
at Hamburg ; Mr. George Cabot recom-
mends Mr. S. Williams of Salem ; being
Col. P.'s nephew, he would not have
originally recommended him; but is
happy to support a person for whose
conduct he can be responsible. 36, 151
[copy].
July 19, 1796. With copy of lettei
written to M. Adet, in answer to hii
inquiry concerning the prohibition o
sale of French prizes in Boston ; think;
the auswer will preclude a reply ; repon
to the same effect made to the Counci
of Ancients in Paris by M. Marbois
36, 158 [copy].
July 19, 1796. Mr. Dawson musli
have gone to the East for some otheij
purpose than to make contracts for fire-
arms ; cannon-founder and engineers
coming from France. 6, 200.
July 19, 1796. Mr. Dayton, audi
his opinion of Israel Ludlow as Surj
veyor-General ; difficulty of finding any!
person who will not improve his oppor
tunity to speculate. 6, 203.
July 20, 1796. Letter from Mr
Monroe tampered with, and the sea
broken. 6, 204.
July 21, 1796. With letters fron
Mr. Monroe, containing complaints o
the French Republic against the U. S.
satisfaction that these complaints an
either unfounded, or such as Mr. Mon
roe's answer was able to obviate an(
explain ; his explanation might havi
been more forcible ; Mr. Van Polanei
accredited Minister from Holland ; Mr
T. B. Adams. 36, 161 [copy ; Sparks
11, 488].
July 21, 1796. Method of obtain
ing passports for American seamen ; cir
cular letters to Collectors, etc., mon
properly issued by the Treasury thanty
the State Department. 36, 163 [copy]
July 21, 1796. Complaints of M
Delacroix against the U. S. ; Frencl
machinations ; Mr. Monroe's ominoui!
letters intended to answer certain pflj
purposes ; a French fleet and Envoy, ant;
the defeat of the British treaty to com I
plete the catastrophe. 6, 206.
July 26, 1796. High recommendaj
tions of John Davis as District Attorney
for Massachusetts, from S. Higginsoii
and T. Williams ; has therefore sent hi|
commission. 36, 169 [copy].
July 26, 1796. Sends translatioi
of Wittmacher's pamphlet on agricult
ure. 6, 210.
■ July 27, 1796. Letters from Coll
HISTORICAL INDEX.
535
Humphreys ; accounts of transactions in
Algiers ; value of Mr. Barlow's services
to tlie U. S. ; hopes of release of Ameri-
can captives ; fickleness of Algerine gov-
ernment; advantages to commerce of
keeping up friendly relations with that
and other Mediterranean powers. 36,
170 [copy].
July 29, 1796. Commission for S.
Williams, U. S. Consul at Hamburg;
Mr. La Motte, a cannon-founder from
Trance, to be encouraged to come to the
U. S. 36, 177 [copy].
July 29, 1796. Mr. John Church-
man, and his explanation of the breaking
open of Mr. Monroe's letter. 6, 211.
July 30, 1796. Arrival of ratified
Spanish treaty; the plague raging at
Algiers. 36, 180 [copy].
July 30, 1796. Mr. Monroe's notes
relating to discussions between himself
and M. Delacroix. 6, 214.
Aug. 3, 1796. With duplicate
original of the Spanish treaty, the pro-
clamation concerning it for signature,
and translation of the form of ratifica-
tion. 36, 185.
Aug. 12, 1796. Free port estab-
lished near Lisbon; Col. Humphreys's
exertions for the free importation of
flour into Portugal not likely to be suc-
cessful; the Dey of Algiers growing
more patient. 36, 194 [copy].
Aug. 16, 1796. With Mediter-
ranean passports for signature. 36,
196 [copy].
Aug. 22, 1796. Resignation of Mr.
Lithgow, U. S. District Attorney for
Maine ; Daniel Davis of Portland recom-
mended as his successor. 36, 202
[copy].
Aug. 24, 1796. Joseph Clay, Jr.,
recommended for U. S. District Attor-
nev of Georgia by H. W. De Saussure.
36, 203.
Aug. 27, 1796. Mr. R. Morris's
desire that a Commissioner should be
appointed to treat with the Seneca
Indians for the sale of their lands ; a
Commissioner only to be appointed with
the advice and consent of the Senate ;
meeting with the Indians can be held in
January. 36, 206 [copy].
Aug. 29, 1796. Col. Hawkins will
accept the post of Indian Agent to the
four Southern Nations ; Mr. Van Pola-
nen will attend the President to-morrow
as Minister from Holland. 36, 207
[copy].
Sept. 2, 1796. In regard to the
printed Talk to the Cherokee Nation
given Col. P. by Mr. McHenry ; criti-
cises the language as too familiar ; not
compatible with the dignity of the
President that it should go in its pres-
ent form ; indicates corrections ; dignity
of addresses of Indian chiefs. 36,
214.
Sept. 2, 1796. With new draught
of Talk to the Cherokees; Col. P.'s
way of thinking so different from Mr.
McHenry's that he felt obliged to make
a whole new draught. 36, 218. [Bi.
3, 261.]
Sept. 9, 1796. Gen. Pinckney's
letter of credence draughted in a man-
ner departing a little from the usual
formalities; submitted for the Presi-
dent's approval, with the draught of
Mr. Monroe's letter of recall. 36, 225
[copy].
Sept. 14, 1796. Submits to the
President the letter of instructions for
Commissioners for running the boundary
line between the U. S. and Florida.
36, 237 [copy].
Sept. 15, 1796. Submits to the
President instructions for Commissioner
Ellicott and Gen. Pinckney. 36, 242
[copy].
Sept. 20, 1796. Judge Benson ac-
cepts the post of third Commissioner
on the St. Croix boundary. 36, 247
[copy].
Sept. 20, 1796. With extract of
letter from Mr. Monroe, by which it
appears that the complaints of Prance
against us will not be renewed. 36,
248 [copy].
Sept. 29, 1796. Surveyor- General's
office, and Judge Peters's opinion of
Major Alexander ; oflice to be conferred
on Gen. R. Putnam; Mr. Gilman of
Marietta for Judge in the Northwest.
6, 232.
Oct. 5, 1796. M. Delacroix's
letter complaining of the British treaty
not an official communication of the
Directory; truce broken by Tunis by
the capture of an American vessel;
536
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Washington, Gen. George
American captives released from Algiers.
36, 263 [copy].
Oct. 11, 1796. M. Delacroix's
letter of complaint against the U. S.,
and Mr. Monroe's answer and counter
complaints; letter from Mr. Mount-
florence in regard to the office of Con-
sul at Paris ; Benjamin Bourne recom-
mended for District Judge of Rhode
Island. 36, 266 [copy].
Oct. 13, 1796. Commissions for Mr.
Bourne and Mr. Clark, District Attorney
of Kentucky ; news from Europe ; money
sent from Leghorn to Algiers ; relations
between Spain, Portugal, and England.
36, 275, 276 [copy].
■ Oct. 15, 1796. Letter from the
Directory to M. Barthelemy supposed
not genuine; J. Trumbull chosen the
fifth Commissioner on the 7th article of
the British treaty ; apprehensions of war
between England and Spain; sailing of
Spanish fleet ; English vessels embargoed
at Cadiz ; arrival at Marseilles of Amer-
ican captives from Algiers. 36, 278
[copy].
■ Oct. 19, 1796. Information re-
ceived from London, that such a decree
of the Directory as M. Delacroix's letter
to Barthelemy imported was not likely
to pass. 36, 280 [copy].
Oct. 20, 1796. Letters from Mr.
Monroe and Mr. King ; Mr. Mangourit,
formerly Erench Consul at Charleston,
appointed to succeed M. Adet ; Mr.
Monroe's remonstrance against him as a
person who had offended the U. S. gov-
ernment; Delacroix's letter to Bar-
thelemy ; treaty between Prance and
Spain. 36, 231 [copy].
Dec. 4, 1796. With letters for Mr.
Barlow and the Dey of Algiers, for ap-
proval. 36, 310 [copy].
Dec. 10, 1796. Letter to Col.
Humphreys submitted to the President;
request of P. Mark, Consul at Franconia,
Germany, to be favored with his com-
mission in Latin or German. 36, 320
[copy].
Dec. 16, 1796. Lays before the
President the list of appointments made
during the Senate's recess ; another list,
made for publication, leaves out the
reasons for the appointments, such as the
recall of Mr. Monroe and removal of Mr.
Parish. 36, 329 [copy].
— Dec. 22, 1796. Recommendation
of Nicholas Rousselet by merchants ofj
Portsmouth, N. H., for U. S. Consul at
Demerara. 36, 333 [copy].
— Dec. 28, 1796. Recommendations
of Charles Marsh for U. S. District
Attorney of Vermont, and Joseph Cloud
to be melter and refiner at the Mint.
36, 335 [copy].
— Dec. 31, 1796. Letters from Col. I
Humphreys and Mr. Barlow ; apprehen-
sions for the safety of Capt. O'Brien;
correspondence between Col. H. and
Mr. Montgomery. 36, 336 [copy].
— Jan. 1, 1797- Submits as much
of despatch to Gen. Pinckney as is
copied, for the President's approval.
37, 1 [copy].
— Jan. 7, 1797- Letters from Col.
Talbot confirm the utility of his mission ;
good-will of British naval officers in the
West Indies. 37, 2 [copy].
— Jan. 23, 1797. News of Capt.
O'Brien's safe arrival with his treasure
at Tripoli; delivery of the money de-1
manded by the Dey of Algiers. 37, 11
[copy].
— Jan. 27, 1797. With letters from
Mr. King and U. S. Commissioners in
London, and nominations for inspec-
tors in North Carolina. 37, 13 [copy].
— Eeb. 6, 1797. Reports from Fal-
mouth, Eng., of popular disturbances at
Madrid. 37, 18 [copy].
— Feb. 7, 1797. List of nominations
to public offices for the President's
approval. 37, 19 [copy].
— Feb. 10, 1797. The Secretary of
State informs the President that he finds
nothing in the Constitution requiring
that the Vice-President should come to
the seat of government to take the oath
of office. 37, 21 [copy].
— Feb. 13, 1797. Submits letters
to Messrs. Pinckney, Humphreys, and
Adams for the President's approval.
37, 28 [copy].
— Feb. 19, 20, 1797. With draught
of an answer to letter of the Grand
Master of Malta; news from Algiers;
capture of an American vessel by Tri-
poli ; effectual measures taken by Mr.
Barlow. 37, 49, 50 [copy].
HISTORICAL INDEX.
537
— Feb. 22, 1797. Col. AUen Mc-
Lane wishes to succeed Mr. Stockton in
the Loan Office* in Delaware. 37, 53
[copy].
— Mar. 1, 1797- A Secretary may be
allowed to either a Minister Plenipoten-
tiary or a Charge d' Affaires ; necessity
of a U. S. Consul at Algiers, and ex-
pediency of Mr. Barlow's appointment
as Consul- General ; persons recom-
mended for Consulships. 37, 59 [copy] .
— Mar. 21, 1797- The instrument
directing the transfer of certain streets
and public lots in the city of Washing-
ton to the Commissioners received;
encloses communication from Sir J.
Sinclair ; no official intelligence as yet
from Gen. Pinckney. 37, 85 [copy ;
Let. to Wash. 84, 379].
— Apr. 5, 1797. Favorable news
from Algiers; the Dey entirely our
friend, and exerts himself to assist in
making peace with Tunis and Tripoli ;
Capt. O'Brien's danger in a storm ; his
letters soaked ; Gen. Pinckney ordered
to leave Prance. 37, 96 [copy ; Let.
to Wash. 85, 3].
— Apr. 5, 1797. Letters from Eng-
land ; Gen. Pinckney refused a reception,
and ordered to leave Prance. 37, 97
[copy ; Let. to Wash. 85, 4].
Apr. 11, 1797. With letter from
Col. Humphreys; Mr. J. Q. Adams's
opinion that the conduct of Prance to-
ward the U. S. is part of their system
of terror, to gain that control which
they could not gain by intrigue ; no
means of estimating a government
directed by no principle. 37, 108
[copy].
— Apr. 21, 1797. Money to be paid
to Gen. Washington for some land;
desires that an agent may be named to
receive it. 37, 127 [copy; Let. to
Wash. 85, 31].
— Apr. 27, 1797. Packet containing
buckles for Gen. Washington to be sent ;
also Barbary melon seeds and wheat
sent home by Mr. Barlow. 37, 130
[copy; Let. to Wash. 85, 58].
— May 16, 1797- Has inquired con-
cerning Col. Biddle ; he is apparently
wealthy now, and building a large house,
but has failed three times and has paid
away six thousand pounds of his credi-
tors' money to usurers ; sends the Presi-
dent's speech to Congress. 37, 159
[copy].
June 6, 1797. With letters from
Europe ; exportation of arms and military
stores prohibited by Congress; hopes
that the House will be more united in
measures for defence than on the Presi-
dent's speech ; disposition of some mem-
bers to leave us entirely at the mercy of
Prance, the least of all nations to be
trusted ; her shameless perversions of
law; our only safety in the British
cruisers. 37, 176 [copy ; Let. to Wash.
83, 237].
July 1, 1797. In regard to set of
laws of the U. S., and rollers for a
copying press. 6, 387.
July 25, 1797- Mr. Monroe de-
mands facts and reasons of his recall ;
an official answer denied; Cabinet offi-
cers answer as individuals ; arbitrary
conduct of French Directory. 6, 465.
Aug. 9, 1797. Letters forwarded
for Gen. W. ; Mr. Monroe's publication
of the correspondence on the subject of
his recall proves that he only made the
demand for reasons, in order to have it
denied. 37, 224 [copy ; Let. to Wash.
85,197].
Aug. 10, 1797. Papers missed by
Gen. W. concerning Mr. Monroe's recall
and other matters are in Col. P.'s hands,
who will forward them by the first op-
portunity. 7, 67.
Aug. 19, 1797. Boilers for copy-
ing press ; reports of improved dis-
positions of France toward the U. S. ;
arrival* of Kosciuzsko. 7, 104.
Aug. 24, 1797. Notification of
papers and copying press sent ; yellow-
fever in Philadelphia. 7, 117-
Aug. 30, 1797. Returns Gov-
ernor Blount's letter to Carey ; Col. P.
is about to move his office and family to
Trenton on account of yellow-fever in
Philadelphia. 37, 225 [copy; Let. to
Wash. 85, 235].
Sept. 8, 1797. Concerning copying
press ordered by Gen. Washington;
Gen. Kosciuzsko to take up his abode
near Philadelphia for the benefit of
Dr. Bush's treatment; Chevalier de
Yrujo's rude and insolent letter. 37,
229 [copy ; Let. to Wash. 85, 247].
68
538
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Washington, Gen. George {continued).
- Oct. 26, 1797. Conveys a polite
message from J. Parish, formerly U. S.
Consul at Hamburg. 7, 377.
Oct. 30, 1797. With Bucknall's
pamphlet on orcharding ; will present
the other copy, addressed to Gen. W.,
to the Philosophical Society, if Gen. W.
wishes it. 7, 388.
Dec. 14, 1797. Will forward
Gen. Washington's European letters
immediately ; account of pamphlet by
Fauchet ; his remarkable assertions
respecting the U. S. ; the only true
thing in the book his criticism of the
course of the Directory. 37, 252
[copy; Let. to Wash. 85, 374].
Jan. 20, 1798. Mr. S. Williams
appointed to succeed Mr. Johnson in the
Consulate at London, on the application
of Messrs. King and Gore ; Monroe's
vindication and Fauchet's pamphlet ; the
latter beneath animadversion ; Mon-
roe's book considered by every one his
own condemnation; able papers in
Eenno's Gazette by " Scipio," or Mr.
Tracy ; sends Gifford's answer to
Erskine, a very able work ; Mr. Smith's
account of the publication of the Monroe
correspondence in the Gazette Nation-
ale ; M. considered an idiot by the Swe-
dish charge in Portugal, and contemptible
by the whole corps diplomatique ; Mr.
Smith's letter published in the Aurora
by Mr. Harper. 37, 261 [copy ; Let.
to Wash. 86, 20].
. Jan. 29(?), 1798. Nancrede's re-
quest to be allowed to dedicate his
Studies of Nature to Gen. W. ; libel
against Col. P. in the Aurora ; dismis-
sion of clerks in State Department for
receiving money for passports; Cob-
bett's Answer to Paine. 8, 90.
Mar. 10, 1798. Fauchet's false
assertions not worth contradicting; the
fellows who propagate slanders against
Gen. W. in this country do not believe
their own lies, and certainly no one else
does. 8, 201.
Apr. 14, 1798. Excellent effect
of the publication of the Instructions
and Despatches of the Envoys ; little
opposition by Democrats in the House,
and French worship subsiding outside ;
hopes that our long-enduring patience
will be followed by vigorous resistanc
37, 294 [copy; Let. to Wash.
135].
July 6, 1798. Arguments for tl
appointment of Hamilton to be secor
in command of the provisional army.
9, 7. [Bi. 3, 419.]
Sept. 1, 1798. Remittance of
money paid Col. P. for Gen. W. by
Judge Addison. 9, 259.
Sept. 1, 1798. Military appoint-
ments ; general approval of Hamilton as
second in command; confidence in Gen.
Pinckney's patriotism and generosity;
Gen. Knox's pretensions; mistaken
views of President Adams ; question of
military rank considered. 9, 261.
Sept. 13, 1798. President Adams's
determination to prefer Gen. Knox to
Hamilton; his dislike of Hamilton;
consequences of his action. 9, 309.
— . Sept. 18, 1798. Gen. Knox's claim
to priority of rank unfounded ; letter
written by Mr. Wolcott to President
Adams. 9, 339.
— Oct. 13, 1798. Gen. Pinckney out
of France ; Mme. de Lafayette in Paris;
retaliatory measures of Congress pub-
lished in French newspapers; wish of
French government to keep peace with
America ; Mr. Gerry puffed by Boston
papers ; his breach of faith, and Talley-
rand's impudence. 9, 462.
— Oct. 20, 1798. Gen. Pinckney's
satisfactory message to Hamilton ; ex-
pediency of regular correspondence
between the State Department and
Governors of States ; Hauteval, the
French agent. 9, 495.
— Oct. 27, 1798. Sends pamphlet
[Chauvet's letter to A. Gallatin] relating
to French interference in Switzerland;
absurd stories current among the country
people concerning an alliance with Great
Britain ; members of Congress bribed
by Adet. 9, 522.
— Nov. 10, 1798. From J. McHenry,
Secretary of War, with a list of ques-
tions relating to the army, on which the
decision of the Commander-in-Chief is
requested. 23, 297. [Sparks, 11,
552.]
— Feb. % 1799. With Col. P.'s
Report on French Affairs ; remarks on
portions of the Report relating to Mr.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
539
Gerry's conduct struck out by President
Adams. 10, 314.
Feb. 8, 1799. Increasing impor-
tance of the United States among Euro-
pean powers ; treaty asked for by Rus-
sia ; one to be negotiated with Turkey,
and Mr. Smith appointed to negotiate ;
presents necessary to be given to obtain
a treaty with Turkey. 10, 365.
Feb. 21, 1799. Cabinet officers
refuse to take any responsibility for
President Adams's nomination of a new
Minister to France ; the nomination
dishonorable to the country, and disas-
trous to prospects of treaties with Rus-
sia and Turkey. 10, 403.
Feb. 28, 1799. Nomination of
three Envoys to France, instead of one;
not to sail without assurances of a
proper reception from the Directory ;
the report of the shooting of Bonaparte
and -taking of Alexandria believed in
London. 10, 427.
Mar. 11, 1799. Convention be-
tween Gen. Maitland and Toussaint
L'Ouverture with regard to Jamaica and
St. Domingo ; suppression of privateer-
ing a British condition also. 10, 472.
July 1, 1799. Appointment of
Gov. Davie, of North Carolina, as
Envoy to France ; report that Lafayette
had been thought of for Envoy from
France to America. 11, 365.
July 18, 1799. Lafayette not to
come to America; letter of Pichon to
W. Y. Murray ; anxiety for Mr. M.'s
arrival expressed by Talleyraud ; no
treaty to be concluded without complete
justice. 11, 448.
Aug. 2, 1799. Mr. Murray's let-
ter, with assurances from Talleyrand
that Envoys to France shall be properly
received ; treaties with Russia and Tur-
key suspended on account of negotia-
tions with France. 11, 536.
Aug. 22, 1799. Considerations on
the regulation and improvement of the
wharfing of Philadelphia; plan for the
same on the Potomac at Washington.
11, 644.
Sept. 29, 1799. Dr. Bolke's yel-
low-fever medicine ; Dr. Rush declines
to use it, as ignorant of its composition ;
modesty of Dr. Bolke in proposing to
come to the U. S. at the public expense ;
prospect of suspension of the mission to
France ; the President expected. 12,
123.
Oct. 9, 1799. President Adams,
Judge Ellsworth, Gens. Hamilton and
Wilkinson, and Mr. Liston expected
shortly ; the President's inclination
toward a suspension of the mission to
France encouraged by Ellsworth ; prob-
ably attributed to British influence by
the Aurora. 12, 162.
Oct. 24, 1799. Hopes of a sus-
pension of the mission to France de-
stroyed; fatal errors in President
Adams's reasoning ; great mischiefs re-
sulting from the mission ; good sense of
the people not to be depended on ; pros-
pect of the arrival of Lafayette. 12,
270.
Washington, G., estimate of his genius
and character (D. Foster), 14, 2 ; (R.
Peters), 29, 362, 370; to, 14, 303,
307; (J. Lowell), 351; (R. Walsh),
30, 2 ; to, 14, 371 ; (D. A. Tyng), 14,
377 ; observations on his real character,
46, 70, 181, 245, 356, 362, 389, 393,
395 ; 50, 205, 214; 51, 87, 204, 223 ;
52, 97 ; slanders against him by ad-
mirers of Gates, 1778 (W. Pickman), 5,
73 ; his opinion that the enlistment of
deserters was not injurious to the ser-
vice, 1778 (/. Reed), 5, 105; his
Farewell Address to the Army, and
answer, remarks on (S. Hod g don), 34,
256 ; his refusal to submit to the House
of Representatives the papers relating
to Jay's negotiations for the treaty of
1794 \T. Pinckney), 36, 54; discussions
in Boston as to celebrating his birthday,
1797 (S. Higginson), 22, 44 ; Peale's
portrait of (J. Sparks), 32, 220;
Stuart's portrait, painted for Gen.
Pinckney, 1797 (C. C. Pinckney), 6, 450;
to be appointed Commander-in-Chief in
case of war with France (H. Knox), 8,
600; (R. King), 9, 20; accepts the
command (W. V. Murray), 42; (A.
Hamilton), 37, 316 ; his conditions (£.
Goodhue), 9, 303 ; his reasons for mak-
ing Gen. Pinckney second in command
(A. Hamilton), 55; (/. Jay), 72; (/.
Adams), 299 ; his determination to pre-
fer Hamilton to Knox (A. Hamilton),
214; (R. King), 239; (/. Adams),
299 ; his decided letter to President
540
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Washington, G.
Adams on the subject (G. Washing-
ton), 23, 169 ; (6?. C. Pinckney), 13,
522; story told insurrectionists of
Northampton County, Pa., of his being
ready to assist them, 1799 (W. Smith),
10, 572 ; many foolish things said about
him by ignorant eulogizers (/. Picker-
ing, Jr.), 360; his death (J. Cavino),
12, 494; (W. Sargent), 504 ; (0. Ells-
worth et al), 13, 29 ; (F. J. Wichel-
hausen), 25 ; (/. Q. Adams), 33 ; notice
to the Ministers of Great Britain and
Spain of mourning to be worn for him,
Dec. 23, 1799, 12, 370 ; funeral honors
to him in Philadelphia (R. King),
512 ; over the whole country {O. Ells-
worth et al), 13, 25 ; (J. Q. Adams),
33 ; oration on, Dec. 20, 1799, by Gen.
Henry Lee (R. King), 12, 512 ; a dif-
ficult task to describe his character for
the panegyrist who knew him (F. Ames),
13, 278 ; many interesting anecdotes
preserved in orations on him {A. Camp-
bell), 280 ; supposed, after his death,
to have a knowledge of the affairs
of his country, and to be employed as
its guardian angel "by an administra-
tion at once unerring and omnipotent "
(A. Campbell), 26, 31 ; bill for erect-
ing a mausoleum to him rejected in the
Senate, 1801, and a monument sub-
stituted (D. Poster), 251 ; Col. P.'s
reasons for objecting to it (2). Foster),
14, 2; 15, 384; Noah Webster pro-
poses himself as his biographer (N.
Webster), 26, 45 ; paragraph in Pen-
no's Gazette in regard to Rev. Jedidiah
Morse as biographer (J. Morse), 55 ;
account of his decision to carry the war
into Virginia in 1781, and defence of his
conduct at Brandy wine ; high opinions
expressed by British officers after Brad-
dock's defeat (R. Peters), 374 ; letters
on his military and civic character (/.
Marshall), 16,' 185 ; (/. Sergeant), 262 ;
(Gen. J. K Wool), 300; his ' depen-
dence on the opinions of his Generals
(W. Johnson), 16, 6; comparison with
Epaminondas, 51, 400 ; his freedom from
personal ambition, 267 ; his modesty
and frankness, 47, 5, 23 ; his firmness of
character, combined with his acknowl-
edged virtue, the saving of his country
(J. Marshall), 32, 292 ; to, 16, 225 ;
veneration inspired by his character (M.
de Lafayette), 32, 404 ; reverence
inspired by the dignity of his presence
{R. Peters), 14, 304 ; anecdote of his
being overcome by great good news
(R. Peters), 307^; (D. A. Tyng), 15,
178 ; Burnet's description of Lord Rus-
sell applicable to him (W. Coleman),
408 ; his writings and literary style
{same), 16, 139 ; his occasional unfor-
tunate employment of other people to
draught public addresses (R. Peters),
14, 307, 316 ; his official despatches
written by his aids (/. Robertson), 15,
408 ; illustrations of the estimate of the
world concerning him (S. P. Gardner),
31, 399 ; James Robertson on, 32,
97 ; view of his character formed from
his portrait (J. Roberts, Jr.), 127;
reasons for thinking him greater as a
President than a General (/. Lowell),
14, 351; (W. Rawle), 15, 336; (/.
Robertson), 382 ; (M. de Lafayette),
16, 313 ; opinions of Greene and Reed
as to his indecision of character {W.
Johnson), 3; (R. Vaux), 13 ; (J.
Sparks), 147 ; question of his talents (J.
Roberts, Jr.), 32, 175 ; (R. Peters),
137 ; mistaken idolatry of him {R.
Troup), 38, 336 ; mistakes in popular
opinion of him, 47, 4 ; question of the
authorship of his Farewell Address {R.
Peters), 14, 304, 370; 15, 279 a; (/.
A. Hamilton), 16, 59, 176 ; (W. Cole-
man), 32, 149, 234, 251, 285; to, 16,
158; 38, 306,310; {M. de Lafayette),
16, 311 ; 46, 322; 51, 306; affectionate
and respectful reception of his Farewell
Address to the People of the TJ. S. (/. Q.
Adams), 36, 318 ; draught of his Fare-
well Address among the Hamilton papers
in the hands of R. King, and his refusal
to deliver it (W. Coleman), 32, 149 ;
(N. Fish), 185 ; Mr. Jay's letter in
regard to it (W. Coleman), 251',
Hamilton's admiration of him, 49, 245;
his high opinion of Col. P.'s patriotism,
48, 152, 153 ; Col. P. personally not a
favorite with him, 49 ; criticisms of the
Edinburgh Review on Marshall's Life
of (Joseph Roberts, Jr.), 32, 175.;
anecdotes of him, in Wirt's Life of Henry,
46, 153, 158, 250 ; 47, 79 ; reasons for
his appointment as Commander-in-Chief,
1775, 46, 236; his religious spirit, 50,
HISTORICAL INDEX.
541
215 ; dissent from Marshall's opinion of,
242 ; Chateaubriand's comparison of
Washington and Napoleon, 47, 1 ;
reasons for the delay in erecting the
equestrian statue voted by Congress
(W. Coleman), 16, 130; remarks on a
monument to, 51, 427; 52, 79; his
written remains, to be edited by Mr.
Sparks, 46, 369 ; Mr. J. Sergeant's
eulogy on him, 47, 11 ; comparison with
Andrew Jackson, 23; dissimilarity of
his character at different periods, 72 ;
reasons for his being the only candidate
for the Presidency, 116 ; his attention
to the rights of the people, 123; his
character drawn by Barbe Marbois, 47,
186 ; impossibility of his aspiring to
despotic command, 52, 47, 91 ; his
character as drawn by Ramsay, and
power of self-control, 54 ; his project
of seeking a home in the West, 62 ; re-
marks on S. P. Gardner's idea that the
whole truth about him should not be
told, 103 ; his letters to Gen. C. Lee,
105; his steadfastness in adversity,
107; Cato's remark on Cicero applicable
to him : " If triumphs were decreed to
virtues, he merited a thousand," 109;
criticism of the phrase in H. Lee's
resolutions on his death, "First in
war, first in peace," etc., 64 ; parallel
between him and Hamilton, 85 ; coin-
cidence of Fontanes's view of him
with Col. P.'s own, 97 ; resemblance of
his character to that of Thomas, Lord
Fairfax, ] 33 ; C. J. Pox's eulogy on
him, 135 ; compared with Lord Rus-
sell, 139 ; with Gen. Greene, 199 ; apos-
trophe to him by Col. Gentil, 53, 252;
contrasted with Jefferson [two portraits,
with quotations from Hamlet], 54, 120;
discussion with, on the investment of
Yorktown, 1781, 55, 220 ; called a great
man by President Adams, because he
could keep his mouth shut, 221 ; called
" a block, a mere block " by President
Adams, 222 ; opinion of him formed in
campaign of 1777, 240 ; certificate as
to the handwriting of bis Newburgh
Address, 172 ; extract from a pamphlet
published in 1759, referring to offence
given by him to the Indians, 59, 331.
Washington, Lund, Gen. Washington's
declaration concerning the forged letters
to him (W. Johnson). 16, 24.
Washington, Mrs. Martha. Apr. 8, 1800.
Encloses a copy of the Act of Congress
giving her the privilege of franking let-
ters, etc. 13, 361.
Washington, ship, fights four hours with
the Balance, French privateer, and beats
her off, 1799 (W. Smith). 25, 280.
Washington City Commissioners. June 22,
1797. In regard to packet for Judge
Marshall. 6, 370.
June, 1798. In behalf of George
Hadfield. 8, 591.
■ July 25, 1798. Transmits Act of
Congress concerning land in Washing-
ton. 9, 105.
Oct. 30, 1799. The Attorney-
General's opinion that the President
has no authority to empower the Com-
missioners to borrow money. 12,
301.
Washington, D. C, seat of government to
be removed from Philadelphia to, 1799
(/. Pickering, Jr.), 10, 346 ; grants in,
to Queen of Portugal, for Minister's
residence, 1798 {Chev. de Freire), 8,
526; improvement and regulation of
wharfing at (G. Washington), 11, 648;
account of the capture of, in 1814 (M.
Peter), 30, 288 ; on rebuilding the
public edifices in, 1815, 55, 96-102;
remarks on architecture of public build-
ings of, 49, 241; suggestions for re-
trenchment in navy yard at, 54, 225.
Washington and New Orleans, remarks
on work on the campaigns of. 46, 252;
55, 183.
Washington County, Northwest Territory,
Justices of Peace of. May 6, 1799. In
regard to Maynor, a forger, and false
coining. 11, 41.
Washington, Pa., expense of road from, to
the Sandusky River. 55, 348.
Washington, Fort, loss of (G. Washing-
ton), 31, 370; (L. Cadwallader),
382; (22. Peters), 16, 15, IS; com-
pared with the defence of New Orleans
in 1815 (S. Gardner), 256; letter to
Gen. C Lee about, 1776 (J. Reed), 39,
136; remarks on, 51, 220; 52, 179,
181 ; extract from Gordon's History,
53, 86.
Washington Monument Association, Col.
P. elected trustee, and declines {B. Rus-
sell), 14, 335 ; (W. Sullivan), 350 ; (/.
Lowell), 351.
542
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Waterhouse, Dr. Benjamin, of Boston,
certificates as to bis frauds and miscon-
duct as physician of the Marine Hos-
pital, Boston, 1808. 44, 272-277.
Waterhouse, , Prize Agent, at Ja-
maica, his villany, 1799 (R. King), 11,
532 ; British naval officers disgraced by
employing him {R. King), 534.
Wat kins, Robert and George. Jan. 13,
1800. Requests that Mr. Aikin be
allowed to deliver two copies of the laws
of Georgia, for the use of the State
Department and the Governor of Mis-
sissippi Territory. 13, 60.
Watkins, , of Kentucky, his project of
obtaining a land-grant in Louisiana from
Spain, 1799. 42, 180.
Watts, Dr. Isaac. 1712. Copy of his
Ode to the Lady Sunderland. 55, 380.
Watson, Elkanah, Agriculturist, 1758-
1842. Jan. 15, 1812. Asks for sam-
ples of Egyptian white rye. 14, 353.
Watson, Elkanah. Jan. 18, 1812. Col.
P. is unable to send Mr. W. any Egyp-
tian white rye, as his plants were all
mildewed ; mildew invariably attacks
spring rye. 14, 353.
Watson, Elkanah, letter of introduction to
Col. P. (E. Gerry). 18, 220.
Watson, James, M. C, of New York,
1750-1806. Mar. 9 (17 ?), 1795. The
petition to confirm the grant of land by
Oneida Indians to one Van Aps dis-
missed in the New York Legislature in
consequence of Col. P.'s letter. 62,
218.
Watson, James. Mar. 9, 1795. The peti-
tion of Oneida Indians to the New York
Legislature to confirm a grant of land
to one Van Aps, ought to be rejected ;
Van Aps has withdrawn his pretensions.
62, 216.
May 9, 1797- Request for affida-
vits in cases of captures by French
privateers in the West Indies. 37, 147
[copy].
June 28, 1797. Apology for delay
in returning papers relating to Erench
spoliations. 6, 384.
Way, Dr. Nicholas, Treasurer of the Mint,
death of, 1797 (/. Adams). 7, 157.
Wayne, Major Gen. Anthony, 1745-
1796. Apr. 22, 1793. Proclamation
as Commander-in-Chief of the Legion of
the U. S. forbidding all hostile incur-
sions into any of the Indian settlements
until the result of the treaty at San-
dusky is known. 59, 165 [newspaper
cutting].
Sept. 15, 1795. Congratulations
on the ratification of the treaty with
Great Britain ; ill-success of the opposi-
tion ; apprehensions of the retention of
the forts ; Spanish encroachments on the
Mississippi; request for leave of ab-
sence. 20, 52. [Bi. 3, 204.]
Wayne, Gen. Anthony. Aug. 23, 1793.
Erom Benjamin Lincoln, T. Pickering,
and B. Randolph, Indian Commission-
ers. Information that the Commission-
ers are returning home, the Indians
having refused to make peace. 60,
179.
■ Oct. 24, 31, 1795. Leave of ab-
sence granted Gen. W. ; arrangements
to be made during leave. 6, 145,
147.
June 10, 1796. With a complaint
of the Spanish Charge-d' Affaires against
Capt. Pike, U. S. A., and Col. P.'s an-
swer; desires that they may be for-
warded to Capt. Pike. 36, 107 [copy].
Wayne, Major Gen. Anthony, gold medal
granted him for capture of Stony Point,
1779, 8, 276; his military operations hi
Ohio, 1793, and their bad effect on the
Indian mission (H. Knox), 60, 158;
accounts of his victory, 1794, received
through Indians (H. Knox), 201, 205 ;
his death, and universal grief caused by
it among soldiers, 1797 (J. J. U. Riv-
ardi), 21, 31.
Weare, Meshech, Judge, of New Hamp-
shire, 1713-1786. Sept. 7, 1776. Re-
quest that James Roby, an imprisoned
counterfeiter, may be allowed to come
to Exeter as a witness. 33, 163.
Webb, William, Collector, of Bath, Me.
Apr. 25, 1800. Erom J. Wagner. Cer-
tificates to be forwarded for William
Webb, an impressed seaman. 13, 416.
Webster, Daniel, M. C, of New Hamp-
shire and Massachusetts, afterwards
Secretary of State, 1782-1852. Oct.
15, 1812. Encloses paragraph from
the New Hampshire Gazette containing
a libel on Col. P., and suggests the
prosecution of the libeller. 30, 58.
Dec. 11, 1812. Mr. W. regrets not to
have seen Col. P. in Portsmouth ; looks
HISTORICAL INDEX.
543
forward with pleasure to cultivating the
1 acquaintance of a master in the Wash-
ington school of politics ; his first object
is to imbibe the spirit of that adminis-
J tration; is persuaded that those prin-
] ciples form the only anchorage where
j we can find any hold ; hopes to pay his
j respects to Col. P. at Wenham. 30,
J 60. [Bi. 4, 223.]
| Dec. 11,1812. To John Pickering.
In reference to Col. P.'s suit for libel
i against William Weeks, printer of the
j New Hampshire Gazette ; recommends
1 that it should be brought before the
Circuit Court. 44, 37.
"■> Apr. 24, 1813. To John Picker-
1 ing. Mr. W. has ready the writ for
I libel to be served on " the dirty little
paper " [New Hampshire Gazette] ;
wishes for a letter from Col. P. to show
i to the printer, and that Mr. E. Cutts,
! Jr., may be associated with Mr. W. in*
i the suit. 30, 68.
Aug. 7, 1826. Thanks for the
I loan of Col. P.' s correspondence with
! John Adams [respecting the Declaration
' of Independence]; Mr. W. does not
| know Marshall's authority for saying
! that the motion for independence was
seconded by Adams, but doubts whether
it ever was formally seconded ; it is not
usual to second a written resolution.
32, 217-
Webster, Daniel. Oct. 29, 1812. In re-
gard to a libellous paragraph in the New
Hampshire Gazette ; Col. P. is very
well used to slanders, and entirely indif-
ferent on his own account ; still, if it
is considered a public duty, he consents
that a prosecution should be begun.
14, 409.
Dec. 23, 3812. Col. P. agrees
with Mr. W. as to the advantage of
bringing suit against William Weeks
for libel before the Circuit Court of
New Hampshire. 44, 38.
Apr. 27, 1813. The ground of
libel in the New Hampshire Gazette the
same as that in the libel by Dr. Smith,
of Newbury, which he was compelled
to recant ; another libel, in the Balti-
more WThig, was forgiven ; it is quite
time the law should take its course;
suggests that the prosecution should be
pushed forward, and that Mr. E. Cutts
should be associated with Mr. W. 14,
410.
Feb. 7, 1814. Mr. Clagget's pe-
tition that the prosecution for libel
against Weeks, of the New Hampshire
Gazette, should be dropped ; Col. P. has
declared he would not forgive any more
of the rascals ; but if Weeks is destitute,
will make confession of his offence, and
pay costs, the suit may be dropped;
corrects Mr. Clagget's remark about
wounded feelings ; his feelings are be-
yond the reach of Democratic slanders.
15, 15.
July 19, 1826. Encloses corre-
spondence with Mr. J. Adams relative
to the Declaration of Independence,
according to Mr. W.'s request ; although
forced, in self-defence, to expose Mr.
A.'s faults, Col. P. has always viewed
him as a man of eminent talents who
contributed more than any other to
decide the Revolutionary question. 16,
126.
Webster, Daniel, recommended by citizens
of Massachusetts and New Hampshire
for Commissioner on the Northeastern
boundary, 1816 (/. Monroe). 15, 109.
Webster, Ephraim. July, 1791 (?).
Deposition as to bribes offered W. by
John Harris and Thomas Reese to use
his influence to have them appointed
blacksmith and agent for the Onondaga
Indians. 61, 256.
Webster, Noah, lexicographer, 1758-
1843. Oct. 28, 1785. Mr. W.'s Insti-
tute of the English Language, and lec-
tures to be delivered by him. 18, 291.
[Bi. 1, 530.]
Jan. 20, 1786. In regard to his
plans for improving the English lan-
guage. 19, 6.
Mar. 24, 1786. No prospect of
success with lectures at Princeton Col-
lege ; Mr. W. proposes to move on to
New York. 19, 21.
Apr. 9, 1786. Lectures on the
English language in New York ; recom-
mends Mr. Nichols as a teacher. 19,
27.
Apr. 25, 1786. In regard to the
republication of his Primer and Gram-
mar; his lectures. 19,44.
May 12, 1786. Corrections for
new edition of his books. 19, 50.
544
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Webstek, Noah (continued).
May 21, 1786. Approval of Col.
P.'s ideas on education; Mr. Nichols.
19, 54.
May 25,1786. Plan for a reformed
phonetic alphabet. 19, 56.
June 30, 1786. Mr. Nichols;
lectures in New Haven ; Dr. Franklin's
approval of spelling reform. 19, 64.
Aug. 10, 1786. Publication of his
Lectures; political ferment in Massa-
chusetts ; drinkers of rum and tea com-
plaining of taxes. 19, 74.
■ Sept. 13, 1786. His books and
lectures ; Shays's rebellion in Massa-
chusetts ; put down at Taunton by Gen.
Cobb. 19, 78.
Mar. 10, 31, 1791. In regard to
printing the Prompter. 19, 258, 263.
Oct. 10, 1791. Request for assist-
ance in making a contract to republish
his Institute of the English Language.
19, 215.
Dec. 18, 1791. In regard to re-
publishing his various works ; compara-
tive prices in Philadelphia and Hart-
ford, Conn. 19, 245.
Aug. 26, 1792. Inquires as to the
method of brick-making in Pennsylva-
nia. 19, 271.
Nov. 11, 1792. Money received
from Mr. Cist ; introduces Mr. Leffing-
well ; brick-making. 19, 276.
Apr. 7, 1793. Request to transact
some business ; copies of the records of
Connecticut to be sent to Col. P. 19,
284.
Apr. 10, 22, 1793. Respecting a
plan for ' detecting dishonesty in the
transmission of mails. 41, 125, 130.
Jan. 8, 1794. His books ; postage
on them ; postage on newspapers ; exe-
cution of the Queen of Prance. 19,
307-
Jan. 8, 1794. Receipt for payment
for services in procuring documents in
Wyoming ejectment suits. 58, 339.
Nov. 24, 1796. Indignation at in-
sults to the U. S. by the French gov-
ernment, and intrigues in the U. S. ;
urges decided action on the part of
Government. 20, 414.
Dec. 8, 1796. Urges a publica-
tion of the material facts of the negotia-
tions of 1783 ; a few examples should be
made of American citizens who have in-
trigued with France ; ignorance of peo-
ple in general ; offers services to prepare
matter for publication. 20, 419.
May 22, 1797. Encloses copy of
the '*' Minerva" containing Mr. Jeffer-
son's letter to M. Mazzei. 21, 127-
May 30, 1797. Request for return
of the " Minerva " containing Jefferson's
letter to Mazzei. 21, 137.
July 2, 1797. Colden's History
advertised for ; request for the History
of the U. S. advertised in Eenno's
Gazette ; it contains downright lies.
21, 162.
July 7, 1797. Thanks for opposi-
tion pamphlets ; lies about Hamilton
and Mr. W. himself ; the authors a pack
of scoundrels ; sends Colden's History
[of Diseases ?]. 21, 173.
Sept. 20, 1797. Request for a
« copy of Col. P.'s answer to Chev. de
Yrujo. 21, 251.
Sept. 23, 1797. Approbation of
Col. P.'s letter to the Chev. de Yrujo ;
the French and their creatures evidently
contriving subjects of controversy ; news
from the Mississippi ; the answer to
Pastoret's speech ; printing U. S. laws.
21, 257.
Oct. 31, 1797. Encloses letter
sent by Mr. King concerning negotia-
tions between Genet and Gen. Clarke,
with inquiries as to its authenticity ;
state of the questions relative to the
Decree of March 2, etc. ; opinions con-
cerning passports and the rSle d' equipage.
21, 328.
Nov. 2, 1797. The letter sent by
Mr. King develops designs of the French
revolutionary government to invade
Spanish Florida ; opinions on passports ;
"Mr. Wolcott tells me I do not under-
stand the subject." 21, 331.
Nov. 3, 1797- Farther discussion
of the role d'equipage and passports
21, 333.
Apr. 13, 1798. Despatches and
Instructions of the Envoys received ; not
at all surprised at the conduct of the
French Ministry ; there is no protection
against them but a united system of de-
fence ; unsuccessful efforts of Jacobins
in Connecticut; Mr. W. removed to
New Haven. 22, 125.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
545
May 12, 1798. State election in
Connecticut ; universal indignation at
revelations of the Instructions and De-
spatches; Federal majorities; public
opposition crushed; people have more
correct ideas of French aims. 22, 156.
July 17, 1798. Violent resent-
ment of the English in New York on
account of a paragraph carelessly in-
serted in Mr. W.'s paper; aliens med-
dling too much in our politics ; Mr. W.
will not submit to be thus abused, but
will retire from the paper, and wishes
for a public appointment. 22, 303.
Oct, 20, 1799. Theory in regard
to yellow fever ; it is the produce of our
own atmosphere, and not to be reached
by health laws ; Mr. W.'s observations
to be published. 25, 251.
Mar. 3, 1800. Mr. W. suggests
himself as a fit person to write the life
of Washington from his papers, and
asks for advice from Col. P. 26, 45.
Dec. 17, 1808. Thanks for speeches
of Col. P., Hillhouse, and Giles on the
Embargo ; recommends moderation to
Federalists ; Mr. Jefferson's report on
weights and measures indebted for
mathematical calculations to Dr. Kemp ;
idea of regulating by a pendulum. 28,
402.
Webster, Noah. Oct. 19, 1785. Remarks
on Mr. W.'s Institute of the English
Language. 5, 375.
Jan. 6, 1794. Removal of Mr.
Reed ; Mr. Lockwood appointed in his
place ; accounts, and subscription to
the American Minerva. 6, 81.
June 17, 1797. In regard to
printing Acts of Congress in the New
York Herald and Minerva. 6, 367-
Nov. 1, 1797. Col. P. refers to
letter in regard to secret negotiations
between Gen. Clarke and M. Genet in
1792, sent Mr. W. by Mr. King ; role
a" equipage, prescribed by France, un-
necessary and absurd. 7, 412.
Oct. 24, 1799. Concerning the
copyright for Mr. W.'s book on epi-
demic and pestilential diseases. 12,
269.
Webster, Noah, his lectures on the Eng-
lish language, his vanity and egotism
(/. Gardner), 35, 6 ; remarks on his
Spelling-book, 53, 194.
Webster, Toppan, of Chester, N. II.
Oct. 16, 24, 26, 1797. Application for
assistance and employment. 41, 382-
384.
Webster, Toppan. Oct. 17, 25, 1797. An-
swers to applications for assistance and
employment; Mr. W.'s spelling and
writing do not justify Col. P. in recom-
mending him for a clerkship ; advises his
engaging as a sailor or farm laborer, or
returning to his friends in New Eng-
land. 7, 321, 364.
Weeks, Rev. Joshua Wingate, of Mar-
blehead, Mass. Mar. 8, 1774. Dr.
Latham and the small-pox controversy
in Salem. 39, 31.
Weeks, Rev. Joshua Wingate. Mar. 2,
1774. Account of a meeting of sub-
scribers to the Salem hospital, in re-
gard to Dr. Latham. 33, 52. [Bi. 1,
43.]
Weights and measures, Mr. Jefferson's
report on; indebted to Dr. Kemp for
mathematical calculations; idea of a
pendulum for regulating, suggested in
Transactions of the Society for Promo-
tion of Arts (N. Webster). 28, 402.
Weiss, Jacob, Jr. Sept. 7, 1787. In re-
gard to two new roads in Luzerne
County, Pa. 19, 111.
Weld, Rev. Ezra, of Boston. May 29,
1799. From J. Wagner. Patent for
Mr. W.'s lavator granted. 11, 177.
Aug. 21, 1799. Model and draw-
ings of Mr. W.'s lavator and wringer
too imperfect; perfect drawings neces-
sary before a patent can be granted.
11, 640.
Feb. 21, 1800. Mr. W.'s applica-
tion for patent on washer and wringer
deficient in essentials. 13, 215.
Well- Wisher, A. May 17, 1797. Let-
ter signed as above, containing sugges-
tions as to the proposed mission to
France; Messrs. Hamilton and Bing-
ham, or Madison and Burr suggested as
Envoys. 41, 350.
Wellbank, Capt., his report of the objec-
tions of the Creeks and Cherokees to
Gov. Blount's treaty. 59, 15.
Wellesley, Marquis, assures Dr. Logan of
the fact that the proposition was made
by France to divide the U. S. with
' England, 1810 (R. Peters). 29,
344.
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546
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Wells, Samuel Adams, of Boston. June
18, 1818. Inquiry whether it would be
agreeable to Col. P. to send his portrait
to Mr. Delaplaine to be engraved for
his collection of eminent Americans.
44, 200.
• Aug. 2, 1826. Is about to write
a life of Samuel Adams ; believes Col.
P. was a member of the Massachusetts
House of Assembly of 1773; asks for
evidence as to Mr. Adams's authorship
of the answers to Gov. Hutchinson's
message. 32, 215.
Wells, Samuel Adams. Aug. 15, 1818.
In regard to Mr. Delaplaine's wish for
a portrait of Col. P. ; Stuart's portrait
may be engraved, or Col. P. will sit
when in Philadelphia. 15, 164.
Wells, William, Publisher, of Boston.
June 30, 1808. Inquires in regard to
copies of Hillhouse's Resolutions for
sale. 14, 209.
Mar. 14, 1816. In regard to Mr.
W.'s edition of Yates's Answer to Ward-
law ; other writers on the Trinity. 31,
67.
Wells, William. June 30, 1808. In re-
gard to printed copies of Hillhouse's
Resolutions; Mr. H.'s purpose in cir-
culating them was the information of
the public. 14, 209.
Wemple, , blacksmith for the Oneida
Indians, his bad character, 62, 70 ; (/.
McHenry), 253.
Wemyss, Capt., R. N., his outrageous con-
duct toward Patrick Roche (B. Liston).
37, 255.
Wendel, , Prench Artillery Officer,
recommendation that he should be ap-
pointed Lieutenant-Colonel (Board op
W^ar). 33, 222.
Wendover, Stephen, of New York.
July 13, 1798. Deposition to the effect
that a certain article in the New York
Gazette, signed Themistocles, was writ-
ten by John D. Burke, and that the
said Burke is an alien. 22, 293.
West, John Spence. July 23, 1798. Ap-
pointment as U. S. Marshal in North
Carolina. 9, 80.
West, change of sentiment in the people
of, in regard to Prance, 1798 (/. Q.
Adams). 9, 39.
West-Chester County, New York, letters
concerning forage belonging to estates
of refugees, taken for the armv, 1781,
5, 219-251; (S. Hodgdon), 33,408;
{President of Congress), 412; (G. Clin-
ton), 415 ; 34, 116 ; remarks on Col.
Hay's conditions of settling for forage,
56, 277 ; arbitrators' account of provi-
sions supplied, 342-346 ; decisions as
to wood, forage, etc., 347-389.
West Indies, memorandum of a conversa-
tion with Mr. Liston, the British Min-
ister, respecting the inadmissibility of a
U. S. Agent in the British islands, 1796,
36, 204 ; beneficial effect on the colonies
of their being given up by Lord Bute,
to Prance and Spain, 46, 210; safe con-
duct for materials for Moreau de St.
Mery's History of, 9, 139 ; negotiations
on articles in the treaty of 1794 relating
to trade with (T. Pinckney), 36, 94.
West Point, Baron Steuben's critical posi-
tion at, for want of reinforcements,
1779 (F. W. von Steuben), 17, 271;
flour to be conveyed to (T. Tilghman),
33, 300; staff necessary for residence of
Deputy Quartermaster, 33, 426 ; ques-
tion of garrison for (G. Washington),
40, 107, 109 ; abuses and troubles at,
1796 (S. Rochefontaine), 20,129, 156,
160, 177, 181.
Western Indians, refusal of Treasury
Board to supply money for sending mes-
sages to, 1786, 59, 1 ; treaty made by
Gen. St. Clair with, at Port Harmar,
Jan. 9, 1789, 3 ; Capt. Hendrick Aupau-
mut's narrative of dealings with, on his
journey to Niagara, 1791, 8 ; in 1792,
18 ; treaty made with Cherokees, by
Gov. Blount, July 2, 1791, 14 ; objec-
tions of Creeks and Cherokees to treaty,
15 ; statement of causes of existing hos-
tilities with the U. S., 1792 (H. Knox),
17 ; negotiations with, in Aug. -Sept.,
1792 (H. Aupaumut), 26; remarks on
the instructions to Commissioners for
treating with, 28; estimate of number
likely to attend treaty at Sandusky, 1793,
30; questions to Hendrick Aupaumut,
and his answers concerning his negotia-
tions with, 1792, 38 ; testimony of
Parmer's Brother, a Seneca chief, as to
negotiations with, 45 ; Gov. Simcoe's
objections to supplies to, being furnished
by the U. S. at the treaty (W. Hull),
47 ; questions and answers by Hendrick
Aupaumut in regard to the approaching
HISTORICAL INDEX.
547
treaty at Sandusky, 1793, 54; Act of
Congress to regulate trade and inter-
course with, 58 ; arrangements for mis-
sion of Col. P. and Gen. Lincoln to,
1793, 61-103 ; list of papers to be carried
on mission to, 107 ; extracts from pro-
ceedings of Commissioners, employed to
make peace with, at Forts Stanwix and
Mcintosh, 1784-1785, 115 ; list of silver
medals and ornaments for treaty with,
1793, 136 ; invoice of stores and sup-
plies taken by Gen. Lincoln on mission
to, 1793, 139 ; notification to, of willing-
ness to change the place of treaty, 154 ;
list of medicines supplied the Commis-
sioners to, 169 ; uneasiness and jealousy
among, caused by news of Gen. Wayne's
march down the Ohio (J. Parrish, and
others), 181 ; (W. Wilson), 182 ; inter-
ference with, by Simcoe, McKee, and
other British agents, to prevent peace
being made (J. Heckewelder), 184;
extract from Canadian newspaper re-
specting mission to, 200 ; failure of mis-
sion from the Indians insisting on the
Ohio boundary, 208 ; return of Commis-
sioners, 209 ; convincing evidence that
the failure was due to interposition of
British agents (B. Randolph), 227;
great dissatisfaction of many Indians at
the proceedings of the Councils, and the
failure of the mission (J. Heckewelder),
251 ; incitements to war in Lord Dor-
chester's speech of Feb., 1794, 258; their
land along Lake Erie unreasonably en-
croached upon (I. Chapin), 267 ; account
of Commissioners for making the treaty
with, 270, 290-315 ; estimate of supplies
for Commissioners, 276 ; Col. P.'s private
journal on mission to, 316 ; list of an-
nuities to, 330 ; extract from pamphlet
of, 1759, alluding to offence given by
Washington to, 331 ; Col. T. Procter's
instructions for his mission to the Miami
and Wabash Indians (H. Knox), 60,
32; the President's message to the
Miami and Wabash Indians, 40 ; Gen.
St. Clair's message to the Wyandots, 42 ;
to Capt. Pipe and the Delawares, 44;
Hendrick Aupaumut's proposal to go on
a peace mission to, 88 ; his questions
concerning his negotiations, 89 ; list of
supplies necessary for Commissioners to
treat with, 1793, 137 ; Col. P.'s instruc-
tions to Hendrick Aupaumut for his
preliminary negotiations with, 145; let-
ter to Col. McKeu, 144 ; account of
conference with a deputation from, and
speech of Brant, at Niagara, July, 1793,
152-158; journal of negotiations at
Detroit River, 161-176 ; report to the
Secretary of War, 179 ; speech of Lord
Dorchester to a deputation from, Aug.,
1791, 183; boundary line on which
they would make peace with the U. S.,
187 ; additional accounts of the expenses
of the mission, 191-196 ; Col. P.'s con-
versation with chiefs of the Six Nations,
1792, on the land ceded by them to the
U. S., 62, 24 ; message sent them by
chiefs of the Six Nations relative to mis-
understanding on the claims of the U. S.
to land northwest of the Ohio, 28£;
message from them to the Seven Nations
of Canada, desiring a Council to make
a peace for the good of Indians, 37;
Wayne's victory over them, 1794 (B.
Randolph), 20, 1 ; his treaty with
them (G. Washington), 20, 59; to,
35, 268.
Western insurrection, 1794. See Penn-
sylvania.
Western Reserve, release of claim of Con-
necticut to (J. Trumbull). 58, 355.
Western Territory, on the location and
purchase of new lands in, 1785 (i2. King),
5, 347, 352, 363; (E. Gerry'), 347£ ;
squatters on (R. King), 362; expedi-
ency of fixing a limit to purchases of (R.
Kino), 364 ; difficulty of disposing of
lands in, 1785 (W. Grayson), 18, 234 ;
(R. King), 241, 246 ; report and ordi-
nance respecting, 1785 (E. Gerry),. 18,
225; (R. King), 226; ordinance for
disposing of, and excluding slavery (S.
Hodgdon), 40, 149; to, 34, 306, 307,
314.
Wethered, Peregrine, of Shrewsbury,
Va. Nov. 25, 1821. On some religious
questions ; requests that Col. P. will
leave his memoirs as a legacy to his
family and the world. 31, 360"
Wetmore, Hezekiah, Deputy Quarter-
master-General. Jan. 3, 1783. Receipt
for money brought by Col. P. from Pay-
master-General. 56, 393.
Wetmore, William, of Salem, Mass.
Mar. 30, 1778. Measures of Massachu-
setts and Connecticut to enlist men for
the army; taxes and money; supplies
548
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Wetmore, William (continued).
for the army, 17, 126 ; recommending
Capt. Fiske for the command of a new
frigate, 128.
Whale-fishing, forbidden to all, except
British vessels, by Admiral Pringle at
the Cape of Good Hope, 1799 (R. King).
11, 78.
Wharton, Robert, Mayor of Philadelphia,
1757-1834. Apr. 26, 1799. Informa-
tion received of a quantity of soldiers'
clothes being made up in the French
fashion ; nothing of the kind providing
by the U. S. ; request to investigate.
37, 410 [copy],
Apr. 28, 1800. Inquires, on behalf
of the British Minister, whether Richard
Nisbett, who had claimed Mr. L.'s pro-
tection as a British subject, has been
sent to the Hospital on proper grounds.
13, 430.
Wheat, observations on winter (P. Win-
gate), 28, 135 ; on Barbary wheat (H.
Geddes), 12, 131 ; (W. Eaton), 13, 61 ;
on Siberian wheat (J. Pickering), 17,
275, 283, 291, 301 ; 18, 92 ; to, 5, 209 ;
(P. Wingate), 18, 186.
Wheeler, Joseph, of Luzerne County,
Pa. Aug. 18, 1788. Deposition in re-
gard to the men concerned in the kid-
napping of Col. P. at Wyoming. 58,
100.
Wheelock, John, 2d President of Dart-
mouth College, 1754-1817. Jan. 3,
1780. Introduces B. Woodward ; me-
morial to Congress for assistance to
Dartmouth College. 18, 3.
June 3, 1780. In regard to a grant
from Congress for the Indian charity
school ; and an account of Canada tribes.
18, 21.
Whelen, Israel, U. S. Purveyor (?).
July 4, 1800. Request for information
as to a list found in office of the late
U. S. Purveyor, Mr. T. Francis, of
articles to be sent to Algiers. 26, 165.
Whelen, Israel. July 10, 1800. Answer
to Mr. W.'s letter in regard to articles
to be shipped to Algiers. 13, 561.
Whig Society, of New York, Col. P.
elected a member of, 1784 (J. Fairlie),
40, 129 ; to, 34, 288 ; constitution of,
40, 131.
Whigs, their violence, 1783, retards the
evacuation of New York (/. Pickering),
34, 232 ; letter of Spectator, protesting
against it, 284.
Whipple, Commodore Abraham, 1733-
1819, a Revolutionary officer, his dis-
tinguished services, his old age • and
poverty, 1808 (R. Putnam). 28,
186.
Whipple, William, and others, Com-
missioners. Dec. 30, 1782. Decision
of the Commissioners of the Federal
Court, sitting at Trenton, N. J., that
the jurisdiction and pre-emption of lands
within the boundary of Pennsylvania,
claimed by Connecticut, belong to Penn-
sylvania. 57, 15.
Whiskey, on taxing [newspaper cutting
from Columbian Centiuel, Dec, 1813],
44, 74 ; directions for making, from rye,
57, 42.
Whiskey insurrection, 1794. See Penn-
sylvania.
Whitaker, Rev. Nathaniel, D.D., of
Salem, Mass., 1732-1795. May, 1769.
Acceptance of call from the Third Church
in Salem, with conditions. 39, 5.
1771. Confession written for
George Williams and expected by Dr.
W. to be signed by Mr. Williams. 39,
8 [copy].
Apr. 17, 1771. To Deacon T.
Pickering, Sr. Citation to appear at a
meeting of the elders of the Third Church
in Salem, to be reproved. 39, 9.
Dec. 16, 1771. To G. Williams.
Exhortation to come to Dr. Whitaker
and make a fuller acknowledgment of his
faults. 39, 15 [copy].
Nov., 1773. Proposals for recon-
ciling differences in the. Third Church of
Salem. 39, 24.
Nov. 9, 1773. Letter to the Essex
Gazette on inoculation and the so-called
Suttonian method. 39, 22.
Feb. 17, 1774. To S. Symonds
and others, in answer to their letter re-
questing him to take a dismission from
the Third Church in Salem. 39, 27.
Apr. 5, 1774. Letter to the Essex
Gazette on the controversy between him-
self and some church members. 33, 76
[newspaper].
Note. — On the next leaf is a state-
ment supposed to have been written by
T. P., that Dr. W. refused to pay for
printing his defence, but allowed his
HISTORICAL INDEX.
.49
I opponents to pay for it, that the public
I might not lose the benefit of it.
L Apr. 30, 1774. To T. Pickering.
Citation to attend a meeting of the
elders of the Third Church, to answer for
sinful conduct in speaking evil of Dr.
| W. 39, 43.
May 13, 1774. To T. Pickering.
Consents to allow Mr. P. a longer time
| to make his defence, but orders that no
farther delay be made. 39, 48.
' June 14, 1774. Postponing session
j of the church council. 39, 55.
July 21, 1774. List of complaints
against T. P., to be referred to the
I meeting of the Presbytery. 39, 59.
I Aug. 18, 1774. To Daniel Chever,
T. Pickering, and others, on their con-
tumacious and obstinate refusal to sub-
i mit their complaints to the Presbytery,
and their denial that the church is under
! Presbyterian government. 39, 65.
Jan. 10, 11, 12, 1775. To the
Council of Congregational Churches met
I at the call of T. Pickering, Jr., and
others. Letters purporting to be from
I the session of the Third Church in
j Salem, remonstrating against the right
hand of fellowship being given to those
contumacious brethren, and refusing to
i acknowledge the decision of the council.
1 39, 90-93.
Whitaker, Rev. Nathaniel, D.D. Dec. 14,
16, 1771. Letters evidently written by
T. P., but signed G. W. [George Wil-
I liams], defending himself [Mr. W.] from
Dr. W.'s charges of evil speaking and
■unbecoming behavior in church. 33, 7.
Nov. 18, 1773. Letter from T. P.
I and fourteen other church members,
desiring to return to the Congregational
■ form of government. 33, 30.
Nov. 26, 1773. Prom T. P. and
other church members, asking for a dis-
mission from the church. 33, 36.
Mar. 11, 1774. On the matters in
dispute between Dr. W. and some of
the church members. 33, 61. [Essex
Gazette. Supplement, Mar. 15, 1773.]
; Mar. 15, 1774. Answer to Dr.
W.'s letter requesting a private confer-
ence ; T. P. cannot see any good in a
private conference ; is perfectly willing
to submit their differences to a tribunal
I of the whole church. 33, 58.
■ May 13, 1774. Desires that the
hearing in the case of controversies in
Dr. W.'s church may be postponed.
33, 88.
July 26, 1774. Letter from mem-
bers of Dr. W.'s congregation, denying
that the Presbyterian form of govern-
ment is established in their church, and
proposing to end the controversies with
Dr. W. by submitting them to a council.
33, 98.
Aug. 4, 1774. Erom T. P. and
others, members of Dr. W.'s congrega-
tion, absolutely refusing to submit the
controversies between them to a Presby-
tery chosen by him. 33, 99.
Aug. 24, 1774. Draught of a letter
(unsigned), insisting on controversies
being laid before such a council as the
members of the congregation have pro-
posed. 33, 101.
Eeb. 16, 1775. Erom the council of
Congregational churches, met at Salem.
Decision that the charges against the
fourteen contumacious members of the
Third Church are unfounded, and that
they are fit to be admitted to the com-
munion of any church. 39, ]02.
Whitaker, Rev. Nathaniel, agreement
with the Third Church in Salem, 1769,
33, 5 ; narrative of his conduct, 1774,
62, 109 ; his abuse of refugees, spoken
from the pulpit (M. Higginson), 18,
160.
Whitcomb, John Skinner, and Wood-
ward, David, of Luzerne County, Pa.
Aug. 20, 1788. Excuse themselves for
not having forwarded the written en-
gagement promised by them at the time
of setting Col. P. at liberty; remind
him of his promise to intercede for them
with the government, and beg forgive-
ness for offence committed against him
and the State. 58, 113.
Whitcomb, John Skinner, and Woodward,
David. Sept. 5, 1788. Col. P.'s for-
giveness only granted on a condition
which has not been performed; he
promised to intercede for them with the
Council on condition of their giving up
the names of their head men, which they
refused to do ; useless for any of the
party to expect pardons unless they sur-
render themselves to justice ; govern-
ment exasperated by repeated acts of
550
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Whitcomb, John Skinner, and Woodward
violence, and determined to punish the
offenders in an exemplary manner ; great
lenity shown in prosecuting merely for
a riot, instead of high treason punishable
by death ; no choice for rioters but to
surrender themselves, and trust to the
mercy of government, if they wish to
live in Pennsylvania. 58, 128.
White, Lt.-Gol. Anthony Walton (?). June
14, 1779. Order from the Board of War
to pursue certain men supposed to be
spies. 33, 242.
White, Daniel Appleton, of Salem,
Mass., 1776-1861. Apr. 12, 1810. To
J. Pickering, Jr. In regard to witnesses
in the prosecution by Col. P. of Josiah
Smith, of Newburyport, for libel. 43,
295.
Mar. 24, 1812. To J. Pickering,
Jr. Account of what Mr. W. has been
able to ascertain of the Haverhill plot of
Moses Wingate and others, against Col.
P. 44, 12.
White, Miss Elizabeth, memorandum of
money sent her to pay her passage to
America, 34, 276 ; arrival from Eng-
land, and praise of her (/. Pickering),
40, 157 ; marries Mr. Ruff and dies in
Maryland, 1800 (S. Hodgdon), 42,
266 ; (J. Robertson), 267; 26, 225.
White, Erancis, of Yirginia, his opinion
on Virginia debts due British merchants.
55, 82.
White, Dr. Joseph, of Cherry Valley,
N. Y. Dec. 25, 1808. Thanks for
documents received ; general complaint
and indignation at the mad measures of
the administration ; if these things con-
tinue a few years longer, Dr. W. sees
no remedy but a dissolution of the
Union. 43, 233.
Dec. 18, 1814. Anxiety to hear
from Col. P.'s family ; alarming situation
of the country ; all eyes turned toward
New England and the Hartford conven-
tion ; prophecies of ruin. 44, 95.
Jan. 17, 1815. Col. P.'s views of
the probability of a separation of the
Union ; perfectly clear that this ex-
tensive country cannot remain together
for any length of time as a republic ; the
administration are hurrying on a separa-
tion. 44, 104.
White, Joseph, of Salem, Mass., his opinion
of Col. P. as a man delighting in contro-
versy (E. S. Lang). 53, 59.
White, Joseph L., M. C, of Indiana, news-
paper cutting concerning him. 43, 233.
White Marsh, Pa., the army at, 1777.
51, 299.
White, Samuel G. Mar. 26, 1812 (?).
Certificate as to persons present in Mr.
Erancis Eaton's office at Haverhill,
Mass., at the signing of a false certi-
ficate against Col. P. by T. M. Joy,
signing himself Nathaniel Emery. 44, 18.
White, Thomas, of Philadelphia. July 2,
1798. Concerning the withdrawal of a
Erench apprentice ; the Erench Consul-
General has no authority to withdraw
him, and any attorney will advise Mr.
W. in the case. 9, 1.
Whitefield, George, account of his remains
(R. Peters). 30, 398.
Whitehead, John 8f James. Dec. 23, 1797.
Concerning bond of Mr. Bowman. 7,
576.
Whitney, Eli, inventor of the cotton-gin,
1765-1825. Nov. 22, 1804. In regard
to introducing a corn-shelling machine
into South Carolina and Georgia. 14,
111.
WlCHELHAUSEN, ERIEDRICH JACOB, U. S.
Consul at Bremen. Apr. 8, 1797. With
a present of a case of hock. 41, 326.
Wichelhausen, Friedrich Jacob. May 20,
1797- Pleasure at the acceptance of
Mr. W., as U. S. Consul at Bremen, by
the Burgomaster and Senators. 37,
163 [copy].
Nov. 25, 1797. With a copy of the
President's last address to Congress, and
thanks for a case of wine sent by Mr.
W. 7, 460.
June 3, 1798. American vessels
not to be guarded by certificates that
their cargoes do not contain British
goods. 8, 521.
June 7, 1798. Thanks for case of
wine sent in 1797 which never arrived,
but Col. P. thinks it improper that the
Secretary of State should receive pres-
ents from Consuls. 11, 232.
July 28, 1798. Inefficiency of, and
no farther necessity for, certificates
against Erench privateers ; retaliatory
measures to be taken ; arrival of Rhenish
wine sent in 1797. 11, 504.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
551
Jan. 6, 1800. Wine sent by Mr.
W. much admired; request to order
another box; departure of Envoys to
France ; death of Washington. 13,
29.
iWickersham, Abner, of Middletown, Pa.
Mar. 29, 1787. Goods to be forwarded
to Wyoming. 5, 399, 400. [Bi. 2,
273, 274.]
"Wife, Children, and Friends," song. 55,
384.
\Wigg, W.H. Feb. 24, 1798. Appoint-
ment as Collector, Beaufort, S. C. 8,
157.
IWigton, Elizabeth. Aug. 1, 1788. Dep-
osition in regard to the kidnapping of
Col. P. at Wyoming. 58, 77.
'Wigton, Thomas, of Luzerne County, Pa.
Sept. 8, 1787- Deposition in regard to
treasonable schemes of John Franklin
and others. 57, 277.
Wilcocks, William, of New York. July
22, 1797. Col. P. has received Mr.
W.'s letter in regard to Gov. Blount,
and has handed it to the Committee of
the House, now sitting on Gov. B.'s
impeachment. 6, 454.
Wilkes, Charles, Cashier of Bank of New
York. Oct. 25, 1798. The U. S. gov-
ernment refuses to receive the bills of
the Spanish Minister ; Col. P. suggests
that the Bank should obtain security for
their reimbursement with as little delay
as possible. 9, 517.
Wilkes, Charles, his account of M. Simond,
and of Lord Jeffrey. 55, 270.
Wilkesbarre, Pa., derivation from John
Wilkes and Col. Barre (A. Hamilton).
37, 332.
Wilkinson, Gen. James, 1757-1825, his
proclamation at Detroit, 1797 (/. Mc-
Henry), 7, 296 ; his extraordinary and
unscrupulous conduct at New Orleans
(C. F. Mercer), 15, 275; anonymous
letter, July 7, 1797, charging him with
a design to sever the Western States
from the Union, and with being in the
pay of Spain, 41, 361 ; Com. Truxtun's
opinion of him, 1807-1808 (T. Trtjx-
Tuh), 28, 34, 43, 69, 180 ; Mr. Ellicott's
cipher despatches concerning him with-
held by the government, and denied by
Mr. Jefferson, 1808 (A. Ellicott),
297 ; account of his avowal of his con-
nection with Burr's schemes, and that
he had "Long Tom" [Jefferson] for his
justification, 54, 238; public money
borrowed by him from Major Saunders,
and not repaid, 239.
Willard, Rev. Joseph, President of Har-
vard College, 1738-1804. July 8, 1798.
Request that John Pickering, Jr., may
receive his M. A. degree. 9, 15.
Willard, Rev. Joseph, letter of recom-
mendation of, 1784 (J. Clarke), 18,
201 ; his illness, 1799 (/. Pickering, Jr.),
11, 31.
WlLLAUMETZ, JfiAN BaPTISTE PhILIBERT,
Admiral in the French service, 1763-
1845. Sept. 20-Nov. 6, 1806. Des-
patches to the French Minister of
Marine and M. Tureau, French Ambas-
sador at Washington, giving account of
Admiral W.'s amazing exertions in pur-
suing the British merchantmen and
convoys in the West Indies, until his
own fleet was dispersed by a storm. 43,
82 [copy].
Willcocks, Charles, an American, guilty of
assisting in the capture of British and
American ships by French privateers,
sent to the U. S. by Admiral Lord St.
Vincent, 1799 (Z. Hollingsworth). 11,
94, 187-
Willet, Col. Marinus, of New York, 1740-
1830. Feb. 2, 1783. Blankets and
axes forwarded to Col. W. at Albany.
5, 276.
Willett, Gilbert, of Poughkeepsie,
N. Y. Nov. 20, 1819. In regard to
his petition for payment for Revolu-
tionary services, as Assistant Deputy
Quartermaster. 44, 210.
Willett, Gilbert. Dec. 1, 1819. Col. P.
cannot recollect Mr. W.'s name, al-
though he remembers some of Col.
Hughes's assistants in the army ; cannot
encourage him in petitioning Congress ;
lucky if he has an independent support
as a magistrate ; Col. P. himself is only
a farmer. 15, 186.
Williams, Benjamin, Governor of North
Carolina, 1754-1814. Dec. 9, 1799.
Encloses copy of Col. P.'s letter of
Dec. 5, to Mr.' Smith, acting Governor,
relative to the transmission of the Laws
of the U. S. for the use of North Caro-
lina. 12, 445.
Mar. 7, 1800. Notice of forward-
ing Laws of the U. S. 13, 252.
552
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Williams, Capt. George, of Salem, Mass.,
1731-1797. June 16, 1777. News of
arrival of vessel with supplies from
Trance, and of various prize vessels.
17, 24.
Aug. 23, 1777. Agreeable news
of Bennington from the Northwestern
army; proposes a plan for annihilating
Burgoyne ; privateers and prize vessels.
17, 27.
Sept. 3, 1777. Northwestern army ;
Capt. W.'s "sailor's plan" for conduct-
ing the campaign; injudiciousness of
sending back the Massachusetts militia ;
prizes brought in by Capts. Haraden
and Eiske. 17, 29.
Sept. 12, 1777- English packet
taken prize by the State ship of Con-
necticut ; anxiety for news of the South-
ern army. 17, 32.
Sept. 23, 1777- Massachusetts
militia ordered to join Northern army ;
Capt. W. hopes "to give account of Mr.
Burgoine"; march of a secret expedi-
tion; list of prizes brought in. 17, 33.
Oct. 25, 1777. Good news from
the Northern army of the capture of
Burgoyne ; enthusiasm of militia on the
Rhode Island expedition; disappoint-
ment at not being ordered to active
service. 17, 41.
Nov. 3, 1777. Begs for letters;
no dependence on reports ; return of
militia from the Rhode Island expedi-
tion; scheme for attacking Canada;
news of privateers ; extortionate prices
demanded for goods ; supplies for the
army. 17, 43.
Nov. 13, 1777. Difficulty of sup-
plying clothing for the army ; a spur
wanted for Congress ; false reports in
England about the loss of Ticonderoga
and British victories. 17, 52.
Nov. 26, 1777. Clothing for the
army ; the Massachusetts ragged regi-
ment; privateer Gen. Mifflin arrived
with twelve prizes. 17, 60.
Dec. 13, 1777. Tax of £300,000
levied in Massachusetts ; scarcity of
money; new constitution submitted to
the towns ; purchases of clothing for the
army; warning that the Erench are not
to be depended on. 17, 62.
Dec. 29, 1777. Conflicting orders
in regard to supplying clothes for the |
army ; news of privateers ; scarcity of
money. 17, 67.
Jan. 15, 1778. Eailing health of
T. Pickering, Sr. 17, 74.
Jan. 20, 1778. Illness of T. Pick-
ering, Sr. ; conflicting orders as to army
clothing; Rev. J. Clarke called to Dr.
Chauncy's church in Boston as coad-
jutor; transports for Burgoyne's men;
pilots demanded for them by Lord Howe
at Martha's Yineyard, and refused by
the General Court. 17, 76.
Jan. 21, 1778. Health of T. Pick-
ering, Sr. ; transports for Burgoyne's
men expected daily ; Rev. John Clarke.
17, 80.
Mar. 8, 1778. Supplies for the
army, and plans for more systematic
delivery ; privateers ; Col. Carlton gone
into the navy ; fears of there being more
naval commanders than ships; family
news. 17, 108.
Mar. 22, 1778. Supplies for the
army; delay of clothing at Peek skill;
manufacture of gunpowder by Mr. Phil-
lips and Major Crane ; efforts to recruit
the army ; supplies brought in by priva-
teers. 17, 116.
Apr. 4, 1778. The fleet containing
Burgoyne's men gone toward Newport
or New York ; a prize brought in with
shoes and stockings; it is hoped the
army will benefit by them in time. 17,
119!
May 4, 1778. Prizes brought in
by privateers ; backwardness of New
England in raising men; good news
from Erance. 17, 147.
June 7, 1778. Death of T. Pick-
ering, Sr. ; Capt. W. has resigned from
State Board of War, being elected Rep-
resentative. 17, 161.
July 10, 1778. Declines some
office on account of his engagements.
17, 179.
July 12, 1778. Yillanous schemes
for cheating the government in provi-
sions. 17, 181.
Aug. 20, 1778. Names of Salem
men, of whom Capt. W. is one, on the
Rhode Island expedition; account of
operations. 17, 210.
Sept. 12, 1778. In regard to Mrs.
Pickering's going to Philadelphia ; anger
and disappointment at the Rhode Island
HISTORICAL INDEX.
553
campaign on account of the French
failure to attack ; delay in payment for
clothing by Congress. 17, 216.
Jan. 19, 1779. Bad weather on the
coast; injury to seaport towns by the
late resolve of Congress respecting cur-
rency. 17, 235.
Feb. 28, 1779. Scarcity of bread-
stuffs ; distress caused by depreciation
I of currency; selfish jockeying of some
; persons to get rid of worthless money ;
i prices of provisions; brig belonging to
Richard Derby bound to Antigua with
two sets of papers captured and con-
demned by Capt. Haraden. 17, 241.
I— Mar. 15, 1779. Inoculation of J.
Pickering, Jr. ; extortion of farmers ;
I distress of the poor ; bad effect on them
i of calling in the currency; privateers
and prizes. 17, 247.
Apr. 6, 1779. Distress for want
of bread ; avarice and extortion of far-
mers ; misfortunes of privateers ; worth-
less money. 17, 253.
, Apr. 17, 1779. Successes of the
J ships Hazard, Tyrannicide, Warren,
'. Ranger, and Queen of France, and prizes
j taken. 17, 259.
— - May 17, 1779. Expense of living
in Philadelphia ; privateers taken out of
I commission ; list of privateers ; bad effect
! of taking currency out of circulation ;
i prices of provisions. 17, 266.
July 3, 1779. Privateers; report
of the British being in the Penobscot;
i men and ships ordered there ; extortion
I of farmers ; financial affairs ; nothing but
I a tax of any avail. 17, 273.
: Aug. 15, 1779. The Penobscot
I expedition ; delay of vessels in Boston ;
1 account from Newfoundland of war with
il France and Spain ; success of Count
I d'Estaing ; privateering news ; damage
1 done by stoppage of circulation of cur-
I rency. ' 17, 287.
Sept. 26, 1779. Account of the
I Penobscot expedition ; embargo on land
I and sea; privateers; report from Hol-
j land of blockade of the English fleet by
] French and Spanish. 17, 295.
' Nov. 18, 1779. Prize ship Hope ;
I prizes taken by Capt. Haraden ; fish
I bought for Col. P. ; Capt. Clarke taken
I bv the British ship Guadeloupe. 17,
i 309.
Nov. 25, 1779. Prize Hope ; avar-
ice of farmers ; price of provisions. 17,
311.
Dec. 12, 1779. Prizes taken by
Capt. Haraden ; prize Hope ; sufferings
of owners of ships lost in the Penobscot
expedition ; vacancy on the Supreme
Court bench of Massachusetts. 17,
312.
Apr. 19, 1780. Prize ship Hope;
ship Pickering ; movements of British ;
accounts ; high prices will kill more than
Clinton's army. 18, 15.
June 6, 1780. Ship Hope ; in re-
gard to the office of Judge in Massachu-
setts. 18, 27-
— - July 2, 1780. Ship Hope; inac-
tivity of naval force ; financial affairs ;
wish that the enemy's whole force were
in Worcester County, that the contest
might be decided ; high spirit of country
towns. 18, 30.
July 23, 1780. Prizes Hope and
Jack ; French fleet ; privateers and
prizes ; money affairs. 18, 32.
Sept. 13, 1780. Question of Joseph
Millet, and of S. Williams as clerk to
Col. P. ; money affairs. 18, 36.
Sept. 21, 1780. Hopes of receiving
some indemnity for his Penobscot losses ;
Capt. Haraden, his prizes and bravery.
18, 38.
Oct. 24, 1780. Concerning a horse
for Col. P.; ship Brutus and her prizes;
privateers. 18, 46.
Dec. 7, 1780. New levy of men
by the General Court ; prizes ; no money,
but plenty of goods. 18, 121.
Dec. 31, 1780. New levy of men
for the army. 18, 123.
Feb. 25, 1781. Desire of the whole
family for the return of Mrs. P. and
children; advice concerning Col. P.'s
affairs ; Mr. Hiller, and his commission ;
preparations for privateering. 18, 79.
M?'\ 15, 1781. List of articles
sent by Col. Hatch ; report that Ad-
miral Rodney was at St. Eustatia. 18,
83,
Apr. 26, 1781. Money ; rum for
Quartermaster-General ; Salem ships
taken by Rodney at St. Eustatia. 18,
89.
May 18, 1781. Business; Capt.
W.'s losses at St. Eustatia. 18, 95.
70
554
THE PICKERING PAPERS,
Williams, Capt. George (cont
June 12, 1781. Losses ; new priva-
teers ; money affairs. 18, 97.
June 16, 1781. With account for
making silver cups. 56, 258.
July 2, 1781. Disappointment at
Col. P.'s family not coming to Salem ;
rum sent to Col. Hatch. 18, 103.
May 6, 1782. Concerning a brew-
ery proposed by Capt. W. ; heavy losses
of himself and other merchants ; delay
in paying public officers. 18, 132.
Jan. 4, 1783. Losses by the war ;
injury to commerce by the French fleet
coming to Boston ; losses of Beverly
and Marblehead. 18, 124.
Jan. 29, 1783. Ingratitude of gov-
ernment toward public servants ; urges
Col. P. to pay himself from money in
his hands. 18, 142.
Feb. 18, 1783. Accounts. 18,145.
Mar. 23, 1783. In regard to Col.
P.'s plan of going into business in Phila-
delphia ; law suits about specie certifi-
cates. 18, 149.
Apr. 8, 1783. Inquires prices of
brandy, etc., in Philadelphia; John
Hancock elected Governor of Massa-
chusetts. 18, 153.
June, 1783. Business; Capt. W.
re-elected to General Court. 18, 163.
Nov. 18, 1783. Col. P.'s business
in Philadelphia ; ratification of the Act
for commutation of officers' pay in
General Court ; objections to it, and
plan for its amendment. 18, 175.
Dec. 24, 1783. Business; note
of John Bryce. 18, 183.
Nov. 9, 1787. Regrets for dis-
turbances in Luzerne County and for
Col. P.'s return, without troops, to
Wilkesbarre. 19, 113.
Sept. 29, 1788. Recommends that
Wyoming affairs should be settled ; sug-
gests the raising of hemp and flax;
accounts. 19, 146.
Sept. 13, 1790. Business and
family matters ; " a general grumble
against Congress and their doings." 19,
194.
Apr. 3, 1791. Has been unable to
obtain interest on Col. P.'s note, given
by Massachusetts to him as Quarter-
master-General; the State receives in-
terest on the money from Congress ;
requests authority to petition again.
35, 113.
Sept. 5, 1791. Information as to
measures taken in regard to money due
Col. P. from the State of Massachusetts.
41, 25.
June 9, 1792. Col. P.'s claim on
the State of Massachusetts ; proposed
visit to Philadelphia. 41, 76.
Feb. 11, 1793. Business; two-
thirds of Col. P.'s claim against the
State of Massachusetts paid. 41,
117.
Williams, Capt. George. Dec. 3, 1771.
From- Rev. N. Whitaker, setting forth
Capt. W.'s wickedness of speech and
behavior as shown in contempt toward
Dr. W. ; exhorting him to come to his
house and make confession of wrong,
to save himself from the law. 39,
12.
Jan. 6, 1780. Col. P.'s reasons
for not desiring a judgeship in Massa-
chusetts. 5, 144. [Bi. 1, 246.]
Mar. 1, 1780. Cases of the prize
ships Hope and Active. 5, 146.
Mar. 3, 1780. Accounts. 5, 150.
May 13, 1780. Prize accounts.
5, 157.
Sept. 7, 1780. Money advanced
to distressed sailors. 5, 164.
Sept. 12, 1780. Prize accounts. 5,
166.
Feb. 17, 1783. Prospects of peace;
plans for business. 5, 268, 270.
Mar. 5, 1783. Prospects of peace ;
probable commercial relations with Great
Britain. 5, 271, 273.
May 4, 1784. Schooner Hawk
arrived. 5, 336.
June 26, 1784. Money received
for Woodward Abraham, and others.
5, 338.
Mar. 12, 1785. Business and ac-
counts. 5, 354.
June 13, 1785. Memorandum of
letter about New England lumber, oars,
and manufactures. 5, 366.
Dec. 8, 1785. Business; health of
J. Pickering. 5, 377.
Jan. 26, 1786. Future plans; it
would be agreeable to return to Salem,
if sure of proper support ; has purchased
lands in Pennsylvania. 35, 1. [Bi. 1,
533.J
HISTORICAL INDEX.
555
May 27, 1786. Project of
| Mussi, for loading a ship with codfish
i for Italy. 5, 388.
|— — Apr. 24, 1789. Business embarrass-
I ments; Col. P. has property enough if
| it could only be made available ; account
j of property and county offices. 6, 12.
[Bi. 2, 422.]
" Nov. 24, 1789. Account of Col.
I P.'s business embarrassments; the ex-
pense of a settlement at Wyoming much
1 greater than was expected ; small emolu-
I ments derived from county offices ; the
disappointment chiefly due to the dis-
turbances which defeated the plan of the
Assembly for settling the disputed land
titles ; hardships of living in Wyoming ;
proposed convention for ratifying the
Constitution of Pennsylvania. 6, 19.
j [Bi. 2, 422.J
• Apr. 23, 1791. In regard to inter-
I est on money due Col. P. from the State
; of Massachusetts; should think the
1 claim could not admit of a doubt; re-
| quests Mr. W.'s continued attention to
I obtain it. 35, 113.
■ and Pickering, John. May 29, 1777-
Capt. Jones and his wish to purchase a
vessel to take himself and wife to Eng-
land, to save them the disagreeableness
of going in a cartel ; request for informa-
tion whether it would be allowed by the
General Court. 5, 48.
[Williams, George. Confession of un-
1 seemly behavior toward Dr. N.Whitaker
drawn up by Dr. Whitaker, and ex-
pected to be signed by Capt. Williams.
1 39, 8.
[Williams, Col. Jonathan, 1750-1815.
Dec. 6, 1807- Letter of recommenda-
I tion of M. Dubuc de Marentille. 43,
122.
Williams, Col. Jonathan. Jan. 25, 1808.
In regard to the U. S. Military Philo-
sophical Society ; the objects of the
society not practical enough ; enough
theoretical knowledge in books ; direct
practical instruction in military affairs,
the necessary thing. 14,180.
Williams, Col. Jonathan (?), a candidate
for office of Treasurer of the Mint,
1797 (/. Adam*). 7, 158.
' Williams, Lemuel, of the Massachusetts
Legislature. Mar. 3, 1828. Presiden-
tial candidates ; reasons for preferring
Gen. Jackson to Mr. Adams ; absurdity
of expecting that Jackson could bring
about a military despotism. 16, 247.
Williams, Mascoll, of Salem, Mass. Dec.
1, 1791. Re-appointment of Mr. W.
to Salem post-office. 6, 47.
Williams, Samuel, of Salem, afterward
U. S. Consul at Hamburg and London,
1760-1841.. Apr. 4, 1793. Remits
balance due Col. P. from the State of
Massachusetts ; the last third ordered to
be paid May 1. 41, 122.
Oct. 25, 1796. Accepts U. S.
Consulship at Hamburg. 20, 416.
Jan. 31, 1797. Friendly treatment
by Mr. Parish, the former U. S. Con-
sul; American government highly re-
spected ; income of the consulate ;
Prench arrogance; request for U. S.
laws ; Professor Ebeling's History of the
U. S. 21, 21.
Apr. 12, 1797. Books requested
for Professor Ebeling; his History of
the U. S. 21, 83.
June 6, 1797. Olive oil and ver-
micelli sent Col. P. from Marseilles;
hopes for a change of measures toward
America from changes in the Councils
of Erance. 41, 356.
July 28, 1797. Letters and bills
of exchange for Envoys to Erance, etc,
received ; large American trade with
Hamburg, 21, 188 ; duplicate, 41, 369.
Sept. 19, 1797. Letters received
and forwarded; bills; Lafayette re-
leased from imprisonment at Olmutz.
21, 249.
Eeb. 7, 1798. Accepts the offer of
U. S. Consulship at London; Gen.
Lafayette in Holstein ; he will not go to
America at present. 22, 29.
Apr. 4, 1798. Mr. W. has arrived
at London ; business of American claims
being pushed; difficulties to the juris-
diction of the Commissioners liable to
be stai'ed by the British government;
Mr. Johnson carried off the consular
seal. 22,107.
Williams, Samuel. Eeb. 4, 1792. With
certificates of bank shares belonging to
Capt. G. Williams and Mr. T. Lyman.
6, 59.
Aug. 13, 1792. Encloses Mr. S.
Blanchard's account
and Hodgdon. 6, 68.
556
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Williams, Samuel {continued).
Jan. 21, 1797- Sends commission
for Mr. W. as U. S. Consul at Hamburg
confirmed by the Senate; obliged to
send letters to Paris and Holland by
way of Hamburg; requests Mr. W.'s
particular attention to them. 37, 9.
May 3, 1797. In regard to Con-
sular fees ; not provided for by law, but
reasonable in case of the exhibition of
ships' registers to the Consul; a regula-
tion like that of Hamburg necessary, to
prevent the fraudulent use of our flag by
other nations. 37, 136 [copy].
May 15, 1797. Order for payment
in Hamburg of freight of cargo of ship
Jupiter to Algiers. 37, 157 [copy].
May 16, 1797- With the Presi-
dent's speech at the extraordinary ses-
sion; Col. P. is gratified that Mr. W.
met with such a friendly reception by
his predecessor in the consulate. 37,
161 [copy].
May 30, 1797- With the Presi-
dent's speech at the extraordinary ses-
sion of Congress; voluminous debates
thereon ; the division which has so long
characterized the House has not yet
ceased. 37, 174 [copy].
June 1, 1797. With letters for J.
Q. Adams ; Mr. A. appointed Minister
at Berlin. 37, 175.
June 12, 1797. With bill of ex-
change for money due ship Jupiter for
freight to Algiers. 37, 183 [copy].
June 24, 1797. Bills of exchange ;
subscription to Professor Ebeling's
American Geography ; unsatisfactory
conduct of Congress in regard to de-
fensive measures; conduct of Spanish
officials on the Mississippi. 37, 194
[copy].
Nov. 25, 1797. In regard to Mr.
W.'s appointment as U. S. Consul at
London; release of M. de Lafayette.
7, 461.
• Dec. 5, 1797. On Mr. W.'s ap-
pointment as Consul at London. 10, 8.
Dec. 16, 1797. U. S. agency rela-
tive to spoliations to be combined with
Mr. W.'s consulship at London. 10,
77.
Jan. 1, 1798. Appointment as
U. S. Consul and Agent in London.
8, 9, 11.
Jan. 11, 1798. Instructions as to
proceedings in the case of captured ves-
sels. 8, 41.
— - July 17, 1798. Recommending
business of Gurney & Smith. 9, 60.
July 17, 1798. Erom Jacob Wag-
ner. Case of brigantine Betsy. 9, 61.
Aug. 29, 1793. In regard to
claims in the Court of Appeals ; case of
the America. 9, 229.
Nov. 1, 1798. In regard to ex-
penses of cases in Admiralty Court;
yellow fever decreasing in Philadelphia
and New York. 9, 549.
Nov. 6, 1798. In regard to bills
of costs in unsuccessful cases before the
Court of Appeals ; distribution of cases
among several proctors ; cargo of the
Olive Branch ; claim for Bacri's vessel ;
yellow fever disappearing from Philadel-
phia and New York. 37, 363 [copy].
Dec. 13, 1798. Encloses list of
cases of captures of British by Erench
vessels. 10, 52.
Dec. 26, 1798. Arrangements for
exonerating securities on bonds of cap-
tured vessels in Admiralty Court. 10,
136.
Jan. 10, 1799. Recommends case
of ship Henrietta. 10, 181.
Feb. 5, 1799. Desires information
for Stephen Girard, of cases of ships
Sally and Polly. 10, 336.
Apr. 1, 1799. In regard to cases
of ships Dolly, Molly, and Olive Branch ;
J. Elmslie, U. S. Consul at Cape of
Good Hope ; forms of affidavits. 10,
540.
May 27, 1799. Erom J. Wagner,
concerning appeal in case of Mrs. E.
Massey. 11, 147-
June 1, 1799. Surprising number
and force of armed vessels commissioned
in England ; award in case of the Hope
to be secured from Le Maigre's admin-
istrators, until the U. S. are indem-
nified. 11, 197.
Nov, 17, 1805. Introduces Mr.
Junius Smith ; request for publications
on the controversy between Eorsyth
and Dr. Anderson concerning fruit-
trees. 14, 138.
Jan. 9, 1810. Encloses a letter
to D. M. Randolph on the state of
public affairs; the administration, evi-
HISTORICAL INDEX.
557
I dently sick of their commercial restric-
I tions, will try to find some device to
I break their fall ; Giles and other enragfe
I anxious for war; secret of the attach-
I ment of Mr. Jefferson and his adherents
: to France, and of the popular feeling
I against England. 14, 249.
i^Yilliams, Samuel, commissioned Consul
» for Hamburg, 1796 (G. Washington),
| 20, 289 ; recommended for office (G.
' Cabot), 41, 287; (G. Washington),
\ 36, 157 ; exequatur (Hamburg Bur-
■ G0MA.STER, etc.) 330 ; his appointment
i as U. S. Consul at London, 1797 (S.
Bayard), 8, 7 ; (S. Cabot), 8 ; (R. King),
I 3; 37, 251; libel concerning him and
i Col. P. in the Baltimore Whig of July
14, 1809 (/. JFagner),38, 158 ; (Z. Z.),
j 160.
filliams, Dr. Samuel, of Rutland, Vt.
8 Aug. 8, 1797- Respecting the method
I of publication of the Acts and Laws of
the U. S. 7, 58.
May 15, 1799. From J. Wagner.
I About publishing Laws of U. S. 11, 85.
filliams, Rev. Mr. Sept. 17, 1774.
; Request for information and copies of
I records of the Boston Presbytery. 33,
till.
filliams, Thomas, of Alexandria, Va.
j Sept. 15, 1798. From J. Wagner.
I Case of schooner Friendship. 9, 336.
Filliams, Timothy, of Boston, 1765-
1846. July 17, 1795. Town meeting
j in Boston against the British treaty ;
j Jacobins in Boston and their aims ;
I criticisms of the treaty. 20, 20. [Bi.
'■. 3, 177.]
— Sept. 18, 1795. Bills drawn on
: Philadelphia on account of Col. P. ;
j after a few riots, Boston has become
I tranquil ; the treaty is hardly named.
| 20, 56.
July 13, 1796. Recommendation
of John Davis, Esq., for U. S. District
I Attorney for Massachusetts. 41, 288.
— Aug. 5, 1796. In regard to his
I brother, S. Williams, as U. S. Consul
J at Hamburg. 41, 296.
Nov. 30, 1796. S. Williams ac-
I cepts U. S. Consulship in Hamburg;
I he can be served by recommendations
I to merchants ; prospect that the French
I will seize all neutral ships bound for
, English ports. 20, 418.
Apr. 11, 1797. Recommends Lieut.
d'Happart for the public service ; S.
Williams enters on office of Consul at
Hamburg ; copy of his exequatur. 41,
328, 330.
May 9, 1797. Money paid to Dr.
Amet ; and repaid by Capt. Newman,
which last Mr. W. has delivered to
T. P., Jr. 41, 345.
May 29, 1797. Concerning Capt.
S. Andrews and Mr. Bradbury ; the for-
mer's character not such as would en-
title him to the office desired for him by
his friends ; Mr. W. has heard that he
was engaged in privateering in France ;
the Consulate at Bordeaux requires a
person of greater age and experience
than Mr. Bradbury. 41, 355.
Oct. 14, 1797. In regard to S.
Williams as U. S. Consul at London ;
the Bordeaux Consulate; Mr. Peters
recommended. 21, 303.
Oct. 30, 1797. Oil and almonds
shipped from Marseilles ; packet sent to
Mr. Bulkeley by ship Lydia for Lisbon.
41, 386.
- — Dec. 7, 1797- Appointment of
Samuel Williams as U. S. Consul at
London ; fees to agents for American
claims allowed. 21, 370.
Apr. 2, 1798. Death of Rev. Dr.
J. Clarke. 22, 96. [Bi. 3, 313.]
Apr. 9, 1798. Particulars of the
illness and death of Rev. J. Clarke ;
funeral sermon by Dr. Willard. 22,
118.
May 31, 1798. New cutter, the
Pickering, nearly ready for sea ; she will
be useless if the command is given to
J. F. W[illiams?]; Capt. Chapman
recommended; the Constitution wants
sailors; unpopularity of Capt. Nichol-
son ; want of system and ignorance of
Naval Agent. 22, 187.
Aug. 27, 1799. Offers a cargo of
saltpetre, recently arrived from Calcutta,
to the Government. 25, 118.
Jan. 24, 1800. News from France ;
account of the last revolution and the
Constitution; Bonaparte; French con-
tinue to take our ships. 26, 22.
May 25, 1800. Arguments and
entreaties against Col. P.'s removing to
the wilds of Pennsylvania ; Roman vir-
tues require Roman times ; Mr. W.
558
Williams, Timothy
will set out for Philadelphia immedi-
ately, and begs that no decided step
may be taken until his arrival. 26,
129. [Bi. 4, 5.]
June 20, 1800. Gov. Jay much
gratified at receiving Col. P.'s letter;
was entirely at a loss to account for P.'s
removal, and surprised at the idea of a
coalition between Adams and Jefferson,
thought there might be mischief brew-
ing; publications of the Society of
Agriculture. 26, 155.
Mar. and Apr., 1801. Receipts to
Benjamin Joy, Simon Forrester, Samuel
Gray, and William One, for money
paid for land bought of Col. Pickering.
38, 81.
Nov. 25, 1807. With extracts
from English letters concerning Mr.
Monroe's negotiations. 28, 78.
Dec. 6, 1807. European news ;
Mr. Monroe's motions. 28, 101.
Dec. 8, 1807. Mr. Rose appointed
special agent from Great Britain; re-
port that Mr. Jefferson couples together
the affair of the Chesapeake and the
search of merchant vessels for seamen.
28, 105.
Dec. 12, 1807. Advices from Lon-
don; letters of marque and reprisal
against Denmark ; Orders in Council ;
rumors of Cuba, Guadeloupe and Marti-
nique to be blockaded ; Jefferson ought
to be hanged for not ratifying the treaty ;
losses of this country through the policy
of the administration. 28, 108.
Dec. 16, 1807. Interior structure
of the Administration ; low trickery and
Jesuitical conduct; the governors, not
the governed, guilty of high treason ; Mr.
Jefferson will soon find out that Great
Britain is not to be subjugated by
Prance ; never was less likely to bend to
America. 28, 114.
Dec. 23, 1807. Prench ordonnance
published in the Centinel ; no nation in
Europe ever pretended that its flag
sheltered deserters ; conflicting doctrines
of naturalization and perpetual alle-
giance; interesting moment at Wash-
ington; arrival of Mr. Rose and Mr.
Monroe ; English and Prench blockad-
ing decrees; anxiety for information;
Bonaparte's better policy would have
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
been to show unusual indulgence to us,
and contrast British " outrages " witli
Prench "amenity." 28, 123.
Jan. 1, 1808. Mr. W. alarmed by
Col. P.'s expression of opinions; T.
Jefferson, that pageant of honor, and his
fear of Prance ; Mr. Monroe's prudent
and dignified conduct in England to do
no good ; the Embargo, if it remains in
force three or four months, will benefit
Pederalists and the friends of peace.
28, 139.
Jan. 9, 1808. Evil auspices of the
new year ; unless a stop is put to the
pusillanimous and fool-daring career of
the President everything will be de-
stroyed ; inertness and want of vitality
of the people ; the Embargo a national
felo-de-se ; parade of seamen in Boston;
Gov. Sullivan's answer. 28, 149.
Jan. 19, 1808. Dark prospects;
a war would be ruinous ; Gov. Sullivan a
Democrat, and a bad one; Mr. Story's
answer to him. 28, 162.
Peb. 12, 1808. Advices from Eng-
land ; Mr. Jefferson's message consid-
ered hostile ; losses of claims in British
prize courts in case of war ; rumors that
the Prench government will no longer
allow us to be neutral. 28, 197.
Peb. 17, 1808. Report of a decree
of Napoleon inflicting death for corre-
spondence with England; Mr. Arm-
strong apprehensive of seizure of
American property. 28, 206.
Mar. 6, 1808. Mr. Pinkney's con-
duct in London indecorous ; he must be
identified with the Jefferson party ; con-
duct of the administration in laying be-
fore Congress just such papers as suit
them; opinion in London that Jeffer-
son's and Pinkney's desire is to pro-
voke a war. 28, 225.
Apr. 11, 1808. Criticism of J. Q-
Adams's letter to Otis ; " before its
rhetoric, Junius whitens into Tom
Paine " ; hopes Col. P. will hardly think
it worth answering ; a cheap edition
printed by Democrats. 28, 292, 294.
Apr." 16, 1808. Deserters tried at
Halifax ; sentenced to be whipped, and
that sentence not carried out ; Mr,
Adams would make people believe they
were all sentenced to death ; Mr-
Adams, senior, says P.'s letter to Gov.
HISTORICAL INDEX.
559
Sullivan was written to bring us under
the British yoke. 28, 306.
May 14, 1808. To John Picker-
ing, Jr. It is considered unnecessary
by Col. P.'s friends that he should
answer J. Q. Adams's letter [to H. G.
Otis ?] ; Col. P. never stood on better
ground than now ; Mr. A. has changed
his politics at an unlucky moment; as
Mr. Madison may not be President, all
his writings and speeches for an office
may not avail him. 43, 174.
Jan. 19, 1809. Mr. Eppes's ac-
cusation against Col. P. ; hopes he will
be able to lay the malignant spirit of the
A s ; reminds him that it was said at
Quincy that Col. P. was dismissed from
office for concealing or keeping back
despatches ; the Collector and Deputy-
Collector of Boston resign rather than
enforce the Embargo law. 29, 44.
Feb. 12, 1809. The Embargo;
contemptible Governor and Senate of
Massachusetts; Mr. W. Gray's apos-
tasy; probability of resistance to gov-
ernment measures next year in the
legislature; our political salvation de-
pends too much on the fate of Spain.
29, 97.
Jan. 31, 1810. Protest against the
machinations of our infamous govern-
ment in stirring up war with England ;
hopes that no Federalist will advocate
Macon's resolutions. 29, 248.
Mar. 18, Apr. 4, 1810. Extracts
of letters from his brother, S. Williams,
Consul at London, giving account of a
forged or altered letter from S. W. pub-
lished in Baltimore for political pur-
poses. 29, 305, 320.
Dec. 17, 1810. Congratulates Col.
P. on the announcement that his ac-
counts are finally closed ; wishes that as
much could be said of those of their
Democratic friends ; Florida and Louisi-
ana; anxiety about the Bank charter.
29, 352.
Aug. 10, 1811. Inquires as to
affair of S. Williams's letter; sends copy
of letter from D. Parker; the whole
thing a trick of Armstrong and Haley to
secure a place. 29, 479.
Mar. 13, 1812. Massachusetts
banks; account of the defalcations of
Skinner. 30, 26.
Sept. 2, 1813. To. J. Pickering.
Refers to Col. P.'s intention of pub-
lishing the statement that Mr. DasclikofF
was not authorized to offer the media-
tion of Russia between the U. S. and
England; Mr. Cabot is of opinion that
he was so authorized, and that there-
fore nothing should be published ; Mr.
Thomas Adams was informed by J. Q.
Adams that on the 16th of October
[1812 ?] the Emperor Alexander offered
his mediation to Mr. A. and Lord Cath-
cart ; Mr. W. has not formerly believed
at all in the Russian mediation, but does
now. 30, 155.
Feb. 7, 1814. Pleasure in reading
D. Webster's speech against the enlist-
ment bill ; news from Europe ; placards
in Bordeaux with "A bas letyran!";
when shall we be able to say " A bas les
tyrans " ? Denmark and the U. S. the
only two nations now arrayed on the
side of France ; suggests publishing an
account of our war expenses. 30, 212.
Feb. 28, 1816. On Mr. Dallas's
proposed tariff; some of the duties ex-
cessive ; gives examples ; a drawback on
New England rum desired. 31, 51.
Dec. 16, 1816. Commercial mat-
ters ; trade of the U. S. with the British
colonies ; Mr. W. does not believe in too
much law and regulation. 31, 128.
Williams, Timothy. Aug. 19, 20, 1795.
Writh drafts for money to be remitted
to Col. P. by Mr. W. 6. 101, 104.
July 29, 1796. Appointment of
5. Williams to be Consul at Hamburg ;
gratification of the President in finding
an American citizen with such qualifica-
tions. 36, 178.
Apr. 6, 1797- Request to receive
money for the use of T. Pickering, Jr.
6, 261.
July 22, 1797- Encloses letter for
E. Gerry, to be forwarded. 6, 455.
Oct. 13, 1797. Money for T.
Pickering, Jr. ; Mr. S. Gardner in Phila-
delphia; frost and decrease of yellow
fever. 7, 303.
Nov. 2, 20, 1797. About a cargo
of brandy, belonging to the U. S., in
ship Eliza. 7, 425, 447.
Nov. 30, 1797. In regard to a
patent for N. Read's nail-machine. 7,
482.
560
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Williams, Timothy {continued).
Dec. 13, 1797. Request to for-
ward Swedish letters to the Isle of
France. 10, 88.
Jan. 25, 27, Feb. 15, 1798. In-
surance on Crescent frigate. 8, 83, 88,
106, 112, 139.
Jan. 30, 1798. Money for T. P.,
Jr., 8, 94; commissioning Mr. W. to
purchase provisions for Tench Francis,"
U. S. Purveyor, 8, 95.
- — Mar. 14, 1798. Draft for Mrs.
Ann Gerry. 8, 205.
Apr. 10, 1798. On the death of
Rev. J. Clarke. 8, 321. [Bi. 3, 313.]
July 28, 1798. Remittance, and
request for a copy of Payne's song
[Adams and Liberty]. 9, 123.
Aug. 21, 1798. Instructions and
despatches of the Envoys in France for-
warded for distribution in New Hamp-
shire. 9, 201.
Sept. 13, 1798. Yellow fever in
Boston and Philadelphia ; death of Bache
of the Aurora; illness of Mr. Fenno.
9, 315.
Sept. 29, 1798. Inquiry concern-
ing Col. P.'s letter of Sept. 13, 9, 407 ;
brig Eliza to be sold, 410.
Oct. 23, 1798. Copies of papers of
Capt. Ephraim Wales, deceased at Lis-
bon, to be forwarded to his relatives.
9, 513.
Jan. 25, 1799. Requests informa-
tion concerning Capt. Graves, of the
schooner Novice, who embezzled a cargo
belonging to Algerian and Tunisian
merchants. 10, 280.
July 8, 1799. Henry Pickering's
departure for Boston; remittance for
T. Pickering, Jr.; Bordley's book on
agriculture; Mr. Jefferson's mould-
board for plough. 11, 400.
Oct. 26, 1799. Respecting Mr.
W.'s cargo of saltpetre from Calcutta;
it may be purchased by Secretary of
War. 12, 282.
Nov. 28, 1799. Encloses loan-
office certificates. 12, 385.
May 8, 1800. With letter and
order for T. Lyman. 13, 485.
May 19, 1800. On Col. P.'s pros-
pect of raising money by the sale of some
of his Pennsylvania lands. 38, 28.
May 19", 1800. Col. P.'s intention
of removal to his new lands in Pennsyl-
vania ; account of his removal from
offices, and probable causes ; facts, senti-
ments, and prophecies concerning Presi-
dent Adams. 13, 514 ; 38, 24.
Oct. 17, 1801. Delayed at Starucca
by arrangements for T. P., Jr.; about
to set out with his family for Salem;
time and route of journey. 14, 25.
Mar. 6, 1803. Col P. has decided
not to send for Small's plough, but will
recommend it to Hersey Derby ; is
anxious to obtain seeds of the larch-tree,
and cuttings of vines of the Rhenish
grape. 14, 33.
Jan. 3, 1804. In regard to debates
on the amendment of the Constitution
relating to election of President and
Vice-President ; discussion of Mr. J. Q.
Adams's expressed opinion. 38, 63.
Sept. 10, 1804. Approval of the
sale of the lands sold by Col. P. to E.
Parsons and others, for the benefit of
the family of Alexander Hamilton. 38,
87.
Oct. 18, 1804. Description of the
Potter and Snake Creek lands in Luzerne
County, Pa. 38, 90.
Feb. 2, 1805. Resolution offered
by a member of the Massachusetts Legis-
lature, that the printer of the Palladium
should be no longer employed by the
General Court on account of an article
in that paper called The Monarchy of
Federalism, containing matter injurious
to Mr. Jefferson's character ; refusal of
people in general to believe well-attested
truth, while they swallow the most
palpable lies ; not the half of the truth
about Mr. Jefferson has been told ; en-
closes the two original letters of Jeffer-
son to Callender, the author of The
Prospect before Us, a work containing
calumnies against Washington and
Adams ; Mr. Jefferson's peculiarities of
style and spelling; the letters to be
published in Boston papers in defence
of the Palladium ; anecdote of a Ken-
tuckian ; account of the Callender letters
being on public exhibition in George-
town and Richmond. 14, 119 ; 38, 98.
Nov. 16, 1807. Advices from
London represent Great Britain to have
made a stand against the unwarrantable
demands of Mr. Jefferson ; Col. P. does
HISTORICAL INDEX.
561
not doubt that he instructed Monroe to
iusist that the American flag on merchant
vessels shall protect all persons on
board ; thinks, however, there is no
| member of Congress, except J. Q. Adams,
who would go to war for that principle 5
rumored that Col. P. had received letters
from S. Williams, giving particular de-
tails ; Col. P. only wishes he could
hear from him ; wishes the British gov-
ernment were more sensible of the
importance of sendiug here a worthy
representative ; undignified characters of
Messrs. Erskine and Merry. 38, 108.
— Dec. 8, 1807. Prospects of war;
reports that it is desired in England ;
correspondence relative to the Chesa-
peake and Leopard laid before Congress,
and immediately taken back ; an indig-
nity to Congress by the President ; the
latter wishes to shift the responsibility
from himself; afraid to go to war, and
only bold when he thinks England is to
be subjugated by Bonaparte. 38, 112.
L— Dec. 13, 1807. Mr. J. Q. Adams's
I opinion that we have no cause for war
witli Great Britain ; his bill for burning,
sinking, and destroying ; all preparations
for war merely ostensible ; reasons for
thinking there will be no treaty ; Demo-
crats afraid to make war ; Bonaparte's
decree for blockading British ports. 38,
i 116.
i — Dec. 16, 1807. Dr. Parke's state-
ment in the Repertory concerning a
French ordonnance in comparison with
the British proclamation concerning their
subjects ; recommends that it should
be published ; Bonaparte's decree of
blockade to be carried into effect. 38,
| 118.
I — Dec. 21, 1807. The Louisiana
boundary ; Col. P. has long been per-
suaded that Bonaparte will prevent an
adjustment of our boundaries with Spain,
I while the war continues ; does not ex-
pect a termination of the war while
England keeps her independence ; Mr.
Jefferson's desire for war to gain favor
I with Bonaparte ; and his subservience
I to him. 38,119.
Dec. 21, 1807- Mr. Jefferson's
I government ; its deceitful and dishonest
I character ; blind and disgraceful con-
. fidence expressed by a member of the
Senate [J. Q. Adams ?] ; account of pro-
ceedings on the Embargo ; Gen. Sumter.
38, 121.
Dec. 22, 1807. Affairs coming to
a crisis; wickedness and folly united to
bring misery on the country ; hopes that
good may come out of the evil; effect
on commerce beginning. 38, 125.
■ Dec. 24, 1807- The measures of
the executive are enigmas, difficult to
read ; the only explanation that Mr.
Jefferson has no idea of war, but is
vaporing to keep up the popular alarm
and irritation, and make an impression
on the British Envoy, to induce him to
yield to Mr. Jefferson's demands, and
thereby increase his popularity ; believes
Mr. J. never means to make a treaty.
38, 127.
Dec. 31, 1807. Demonstration of
the right of Great Britain to claim
deserters; Mr. Rose's arrival delayed;
Gov. Hull's speech to Indians at Detroit
probably sent to him from Washington ;
the chiefs as cunning as Mr. Jefferson
himself ; their treachery ; Mr. J.'s pol-
icy ; the Embargo ; its advantage to
Great Britain ; Mr. J. Q. Adams's report
on the case of Senator John Smith.
38, 131.
Jan. 2, 1808. With Adams's report
on the trial of Senator John Smith ; its
unwarrantable insinuations against Chief
Justice Marshall and the judiciary sys-
tem. 38, 134.
Jan. 18, 1808. Mr. Rose, the Eng-
lish Envoy; his amiable character and
conciliatory disposition ; his surprise at
the secrecy of Mr. Jefferson's proceed-
ings ; the ground of treating of the
Chesapeake affair as inseparable from
the others abandoned ; blind confidence
as great a weapon with Mr. Jefferson as
soldiers with Bonaparte ; the Embargo.
38, 137.
Jan 10, 1809. Refers to some
investigation about to be made ; requests
Mr. Coleman's examination of J. Q.
Adams's letter to H. G. Otis; Mr.
Eppes's charge against Col. P. of sup-
pressing despatches ; the information
came to Eppes or Mr. Jefferson from
J. Q. Adams. 38, 145.
Eeb. 4, 1809. Col. P. apprehensive
of want of time to carry out the inves-
562
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Williams, Timothy {continued),
tigation of the Jefferson administration ;
proposes to refute Mr. Eppes, and if
the Adamses dare to offer publicly their
pretence about the suppressed de-
spatches, shall not spare the old man;
Mr. Jefferson's attempts to maintain the
Embargo ; Gen. Armstrong's sound ad-
vice. 38, 151.
Jan. 26, 1814. Universal joy
among honest men at the overthrow of
Bonaparte ; even Jefferson rejoices ; Jef-
ferson's expressed detestation of him in
a letter to Dr. Morrell, [38, 204] ; pros-
pects of peace. 38, 202.
Feb. 21, 1815. Letter of W. Cob-
bett to Lord Liverpool published in the
National Intelligencer ; slanders of the
Pickerings, Otises, etc., therein ; allu-
sions to Col. P. in Porcupine's Gazette.
38, 213.
Williams, Timothy, defence of his appoint-
ment as Agent to purchase naval stores,
1798 {H. Jackson). 8, 586.
Williams, . Feb. 11, 1800. Erom J.
Wagner. Defects in papers concerning
Ebenezer Gorham, an impressed seaman.
13, 171.
Williamson, Hugh, M. G, of North Caro-
lina, 1735-1819. Feb. 7, 1785. On the
claim of Rhode Island for hire of ox-
teams. 34, 303.
Williamson, William, letters of recom-
mendation (W. Sargent), 8, 509; (A.
ffllicotf), 510.
Williamson, Capt. of ship Washington,
beats off French privateer Balance after a
four hours' fight, 1799 (W. Smith).
25, 280, 281.
Willing, Thomas, of Philadelphia, 1st Pres-
ident of Bank of U. S., 1731-1821.
Dec. 9, 1797- About an escaped counter-
feiter. 7, 528.
Oct. 5, 1798. Business ; in regard
to notes of Col. P. 9,429.
May 6, 1799. Concerning an as-
sociation of forgers and false coiners,
said to exist in the U. S. 11, 42.
Willings 8f Francis, of Philadelphia. Sept.
7, 1797. Bill of Charles Rutlcdge. 7,
163.
- Sept. 13, 1798. Bills on London.
9, 320.
Mar. 19, 1800. The Secretary of
State is not justified in making any
farther advances on claim of Charles
Rutledge. 13, 295.
Willinks, Van Staphorst, 8f Hubbard,
bankers, of Amsterdam. July 15, 1797-
Notification of drafts for salaries of
Foreign Ministers. 6, 415.
July 22, 1797. Letter of credit for
50,314 guilders. 6, 449.
July 31, 1797. Accounts. 6,483.
Dec. 21, 1797. Bills of exchange.
10, 111.
May 26, 1798. Encloses bill of
exchange. 8, 477.
- Apr. 17, 1799. Same. 10, 589,
636.
Nov. 26, 1799. In regard to money
supplies for Envoys to France. 12,
377.
Willis, William. May 9, 1798. Mem-
orandum of Silas Hathaway's account
of what passed between him, the Span-,
ish Minister, and the French Cousul-
General in regard to the projected in-
surrection in Canada. 42, 44, 48.
Nov. 3, 1798. Being about to sail
for the Mediterranean, is unable to de-
vote any time to search for Gen. Serru-
rier ; but gives a personal description of
him. 23, 282.
Willis, Capt. William. July 10, 1797.
With commission as U. S. Consul at
Venice. 6, 405.
Feb. 6, 1798. Inquires as to
transactions of Mr. Felichi, U. S. Con-
sul at Leghorn. 8, 114.
Nov. I, 1798. Request for assist-
ance in finding and identifying Gen. Ser-
rurier. 9, 547.
Wilmington Packet, evasions of indemnifi-
cation to owners by Dutch government*
(W. V. Murray), 11, 281; indemnity
granted (W. V. Murray), 13, 385;
case of (W. V. Murray), 25. 91 ; (J.
Condy), 26, 207; (/. Q. Adams), 36,
302; 37, 46; (W, V. Murray), 99. j
Wilson, Capt. Alexander. Mar. 5,
1779. Request to attend to his interest
in case of schooner Betsy. 39, 168.
Wilson, Mrs. Eleanor. Mar. 15, 1797-
In regard to claim of her husband, ,
Philip Wilson, on the British govern- j
ment ; the giving of a receipt in full by
Mr. W. precludes all demand ; his de-
pendence must be on the compassion of
the Minister. 37, 80 [copy].
HISTORICAL IKDEX.
563
(Wilson, Senator [Henry ?], compared to
j Col. P., 1858 or 1859. 49, 241.
Wilson, James, Associate Judge, U. S.
J Supreme Court. 1742-1798. Jan. 26,
.' 1787. Opinion founded on the decision
i of the Wyoming land controversy at
I Trenton, in 1783, on the distinction be-
»lj tween the right of soil and of jurisdic-
i{ tion of Pennsylvania in Susquehanna
I lands ; Connecticut has no right what-
I ever to the lands. 57, 91.
'Wilson, James. Aug. 15, 1797- Notice
, of a typographical error in printing an
[j Act of Congress. 7, 80.
KTilson, James, appointed Associate Jus-
>1 tice of the Supreme Court, 1789 (S.
!j Hodgdon), 58, 195; his death, 1798
B (/. Adams), 9, 287.
(Wilson, Philip. Dec. 20, 1803. Asks
! for assistance and advice in prose-
I cuting his claim against the U. S. and
Great Britain for indemnification for
loss of his ship Mentor. 26, 357-
Wilson, Philip. Mar. 13, 1797- In re-
gard to Mr. W.'s claim against the
British government. 37, 74 [copy].
— Feb. 13, 1800. Col. P. regrets
Mr. W.'s distressed condition, which
the laws of the U. S. have not pro-
vided for; although the Secretary of
State is unable, as a public officer, to
assist him, Col. P. requests the accept-
ance of a sum of money from him as an
individual. 13, 188.
Wilson, Philip, his claim on Great Britain
for loss of his ship Mentor (C. Petit et
al.), 13, 293 ; his distressed condition
(W. Smith), 25, 280, 281; to, 13, 316.
Wilson, Col. William. Pennsylvania
Agent to the Senecas. Oct. 11, 1790.
Indian goods for the treaty arrived and
sent on ; Robert King engaged to take
charge of them, as the Walkers [sus-
pected of the murder of two Seneca In-
dians] have threatened to take his life,
and he is better out of their way. 61,
36.
Wilson, Willtam, Indian interpreter.
June 17, 1793. To Indian Commis-
sioners at Niagara. Arrival at Detroit ;
conflicting rumors in regard to peace
with the U. S. ; uneasiness and confu-
sion caused by reports of Gen. Wayne's
inarch ; necessity of reports being con-
tradicted, or the Indians made sensible
that the army will advance no farther;
the Priends somewhat alarmed. 59,
182.
Nov. 12, 1793. His accounts as
interpreter to Indian Commissioners.
59, 245.
Jan. 3, 1794. Returns account
[as Indian interpreter ?] for settlement.
59, 33.
Wilson, William, Indian interpreter. Nov.
29,1793. His accounts. 59,246.
Wilt, Aeraham, Jr. Mar. 11, 1778.
Deposition in regard to Col. Craig,
suspected of communication with the
enemy. 56, 169.
Winchendon (Ipswich, Canada), land in
(J. Pickering). 17, 257 ; 18, 181.
Winchester, James, U. S. District Judge
for Maryland. March 3, 1800. An
important fact ignored in the case of
Nash alias Bobbins ; the foundation of
Mr. Livingston's resolutions destroyed
thereby, as none of the grounds of com-
plaint in the case could come into con-
sideration on his being brought before
Judge Bee on a writ of habeas corpus.
26, 43.
Winchester, James. Apr. 16, 1799. Be-
quest to find a printer for the U. S.
laws ; exorbitant claim of Yundt and
Brown, of Baltimore. 10, 581.
May 2, 1799. Compelled to employ
them. 11, 9.
Oct. 31, 1799. Encloses Mr. W.'s
commission as District Judge of Mary-
land. 12, 303.
Mar. 17, 1800. Case of Thomas
Nash ; Mr. Marshall's opinion that cases
of mutiny and murder in a foreign
ship are not punishable in the U.S.;
had not Nash's nationality been proved,
he would not have been given up. 13,
281.
Winchester, James, his qualifications ' for
the post of U. S. District Judge in
Maryland ( W. Bingham) . 12, 262.
Winder, William. July 22, 1798. Ap-
pointment as Accountant of Navy De-
partment. 9, 78.
Wingate, John, of Chester, N. H. Feb.
21, 1797. Recommendation of Toppan
Webster for some public employment.
41, 311.
Wingate, Moses, appointment as post-
master at Haverhill, Mass. (M. Sar-
564
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Wingate, Moses (continued).
geani), 7, 213 ; his connection with the
Haverhill plot against Col. P. See
Haverhill Plot.
Wingate, Rev. Paine, M. C, of Stratham,
N. H., 1739-1838. May 27, 1773.
Criticisms of Crito. 17, 1.
Mar. 1, 1775. Col. Moulton's
notes and debt to Mr. Gooll; discour-
ages war, but cannot see how to avoid
it. 17, 9.
Apr. 24, 1775. Does not despair
of the commonwealth ; hopes, notwith-
standing the late " unhappy slaughter,"
that an accommodation is possible, if
certain hot and furious men would hold
their tongues. 17, 13.
Apr. 28, 1775. Proposes that the
colonies should gain time by accepting
Lord North's proposition and offer to
bear their part of the expenses for the
common defence. 17, 11.
Jan. 1, 1784. His family ; agricul-
tural affairs ; rejoicings for peace ; good
wishes. 18, 186. [Bi. 2, 173.]
Mar. 29, 1788. Family news ; pros-
pects for the ratification of the Consti-
tution in the several States. 19, 125.
[Bi. 2, 376.]
— — Aug. 18, 1788. Congratulations
on Col. P.'s release from captivity at
Wyoming ; expressions of affection ;
question of New York or Philadelphia
as the capital ; report s of Indian hostil-
ities ; European convulsions. 19, 140.
Aug. 19, 1788. To S. Hodgdon.
With letter to be forwarded to Col. P.
40, 261.
Mar. 25, 1789. Difficulty of form-
ing a quorum in Congress to open the
votes for President ; prospect of a dis-
pute as to Congress meeting in New
York or Philadelphia ; inquiry as to Col.
P.'s inclination to take office. 19, 159.
[Bi. 2, 447-]
Apr. 29, 1789. Question of resi-
dence for Congress; enormous expense
of New York ; a Federal city to be pre-
ferred ; simplicity and conciseness desir-
able in framing the laws ; the Judiciary
Bill ; intricacy and difficulty of the work ;
Judge Ellsworth the chief projector
19, 167.
July 11, 1789. The judicial bill
before Congress; district judges; can-
didates for offices ; Col. Hamilton spoken
of for the Treasury ; urges upon Col.
P. the acceptance of some office. 19,
169.
July 13, 1789. To S. Hodgdon.
Concerning a public office for Col. P. ;
his talents and integrity ; Mr. W. will
most heartily second any efforts made in
his behalf, although as a relative Mr.
W. cannot take the initiative. 40, 307.
July 24, Aug. 27, Sept. 14, 1789.
Acknowledgments of letters; objections
to the extravagant spirit of Congress in
regard to salaries, etc. ; compensations
agreeable to Southern members, but
much against Mr. W.'s opinion ; dispute
concerning residence of Congress. 40,
311-314.
Sept. 14, 1789. Family news;
question of the residence of Congress;
appointments to office ; reputed influence
of Robert Morris with the President;
the post of District Judge a good one.
for Col. P. ; amendments needed in Con-
gress; salaries too large. 19,171.
Sept. 28, 1789. List of Federal
appointments ; disappointment that Col.
P. is not among them ; the residence of
Congress in Pennsylvania; the Presi-;
dent uncertain to what State Col. P.
belongs. 19, 175.
— Jan. 12, 14, 1790. Doings in Con-
gress ; Secretary Hamilton's report on
the finances presented. 19, 179, ISfl
— Jan. 28, 1790. Business transacted
by Mr. Sedgwick ; financial perplexities
probable ; Rhode Island requests that
the suspension of the tonnage and im-
post law be prolonged. 19, 182.
— Feb. 18, 1790. To S. Hodgdon.
Congressional action in regard to public
debts; the method of preserving the
public credit a perplexing question ; it
will require a long time to settle ; thinks
that it will be better than it has been.
40, 325.
— Mar. 7, 1790. Parallel between
cases of Wyoming and Vermont lanl'i
claims; Gen. Knox's militia bill. 19,
186.
— Mar. 25, 1790. Naturalization and
appropriation bills passed ; the slave
trade discussed ; impost cases decided in
Salem against the U. S. ; family news.
19, 188.
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• Apr. 8, 1790. Concerning Col. P.'s
letter to Hamilton in regard to the post
of Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
19, 190. [Bi. 2, 442.]
— June 2, 1790. To S. Hodgdon.
The annuity granted to the Baron (Steu-
ben ?) ; expects that it will excite gen-
eral disgust; an inexcusable abuse of
j public money ; question of removal of
Congress to Philadelphia. 40, 340.
I— July 8, 1790. To S. Hodgdon.
Question of removal of Congress to
j Philadelphia virtually settled ; resigna-
tion of Mr. Osgood the Postmaster-
General. 40, 342.
— Aug. 2, 1790. To S. Hodgdon.
Business of residence, assumption, and
funding at last finished by Congress ;
hopes that office of Postmaster-General
may be obtained for Col. P. 40, 344.
— Aug. 2, 1790. Question of resi-
dence of Congress settled ; expected
resignation of Postmaster-General ; rec-
ommendation to see the President on the
subject. 19, 192. [Bi. 2, 451.]
— Peb. 24, 1791. To the Secretary
of the Treasury. Recommendation of
W. Wingate as Inspector of Distilleries.
6, 35 [copy].
— Nov. 7, 1795. Re-appointment oi
Col. Rogers, Marshal of New Hamp-
shire ; recommendation of C S. Tom ;
the British treaty ; inquiries concerning
Edmund Randolph, and Col. P.'s situa-
tion in Philadelphia. 20, 84.
— Mar. 31, 1796. Persons eligible to
the office of Commissioner of Loans in
New Hampshire ; Capt. Martin, Col.
Rogers, Major Wiggin ; zeal of some
Federal officials in Portsmouth against
the treaty. 20, 146.
— Mar. 10, 1797- Satisfaction in
reading Col. P.'s Letter of Instructions
to Gen. Pinckney, and the salutary
effect thereof; family affairs. 21, 55.
— June 15, 1797- Recommends
Capt. Timothy Newman for command or
the Crescent frigate. 21, 147-
— Nov. 19, 1799. Introduces 'Judge
Livermore of the Superior Court or
New Hampshire ; expressions of friend-
ship, and family affairs. 25, 284.
Dec. 4, 1804. In regard to win-
tering a horse ; high price of hay ; family
news ; result of elections ; hopes that ii
the Democrats are to continue in power
they will have a few men of more talents
and honesty than they have had hitherto ;
request for public documents. 27, 107.
Apr. 4, 1806. Thanks for docu-
ments received; wishes he could per-
ceive in them any wisdom in the conduct
of public affairs; nothing but a change
of men and measures will improve our
condition. 27, 311.
Jan. 1, 1808. On sowing winter
wheat. 28, 135.
Jan. 13, 1817. The Compensation
Bill; Congress making the subject of
more consequence than it deserves ; re-
quest for fiorin grass. 31, 158.
July 10, 1824. Thanks for Col. P.'s
Review of the Cunningham Correspon-
dence ; though sorry he should give him-
self the trouble of noticing Mr. Adams's
abuse, yet after it was done, was very
glad to see it ; Col. P. will be justified
by the public, though his remarks are
severe. 32, 68.
Aug. 22, 1828. Letter of condo-
lence on the death of Mrs. Rebecca
Pickering. 32, 384. [Bi. 4, 350.]
Feb. 3, 1829. To John Pickering.
On the death of Col. P. 32, 424.
Wingate, Paine. Peb. 19, 1772. Ecclesi-
astical commotions in Salem ; secession
of the Pickering family from Dr. Whit-
aker's church. 33, 13.
Oct. 1, 1773. Small-pox in Salem.
33, 22.
July 4, 1774. Controversy between
Dr. Whitaker and his people to be laid
before a Council; asks for evidence of
falsehood and unbecoming behavior in
Dr. W. 33, 94.
Aug. 25, 1774. Gives account of
proceedings in Salem of the Committee
of Correspondence respecting a town
meeting called by them, and interview
with Gen. Gage. 33,103. [Bi.1,64.]
Apr. 23, 1775. The demand of
the Commander-in-Chief of the provin-
cial army that Gen. Gage allow the in-
habitants of Boston to leave the town
granted unconditionally as to women and
children. 33, 123.
Apr. 26, 1775. Col. P. still thinks
a pacification possible; has urged for-
bearance of hostilities and acting strictly
on the defensive ; differences of opinion ;
566
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Wingate, Paine {continued).
cannot see the great advantage of getting
possession of Boston ; would rather make
an attempt on the Castle; enlisting an
army the great thing at present ; reports
of Gen. Gage's deceitful baseness ; ar-
rival of J. Quincy, Jr., very ill, at
Gloucester. 33, 124. [Bi. 1, 80 ]
June 29, 1776. Death of Mr, Gooll
in the West Indies ; appearance of " a
British fleet off Boston; reported con-
spiracy to blow up the magazine in New
York. 33, 154.
Mar. 12, 1782. Mr. W.'s son
named George ; problematical whether
he intends to honor the name on this
side the Atlantic or the other ; presumes
he does not wish to idolize either ; Mrs.
P. and family at New Windsor ; happy
results from the plans of the Superin-
tendent of Finance [R. Morris] ; would
immediately buy into the Bank if his prop-
erty could be turned into money. 34, 20.
Apr. 26, 1783. Desires to hear
something of Mr. W. and his family;
Col. P.'s own family ; prospects of peace ;
plans for business. 34, 183.
May 3, 1785. Mr. W.'s election
as a member of the Philadelphia Society
of Agriculture ; Col. P.'s family ; arrival
of Mrs. P.'s sister, Miss White. 34,
309. [Bi. 2, 158.]
Apr. 15, 1789. On Philadelphia as
the residence of Congress. 6, 8. [Bi.
2, 420.]
Nov. 21, 1795. Extracts from
Faucbet's letter giving account of the
treachery of Edmund Randolph; the
treaty with Great Britain, and its ratifi-
cation. 35, 314.
Apr. 12, 1797. Col. P.'s satisfac-
tion in the approval of his letter to Gen.
Pinckney by men of discernment; labori-
ousness of the task ; wishes there were
an abler man in his place ; arrogant and
unjust treatment of Gen. Pinckney by
the Directory, and indiscretion of Mr.
Monroe's conduct; John Pickering, Jr.,
and Col. P.'s family. 37, 109.
Mar. 21, 1806. With report to the
Senate on the claim of Hamet, Ex-
Bashaw of Tripoli ; Mr. Lear's conduct
basely treacherous ; the President's vain
attempt to justify him in his message.
38, 105.
Jan. 9, 1812. In regard to the
division of the estate of John Pickering.
38, 196.
Jan. 23, 1817. On the instructions
from the Legislature of Massachusetts
to their representatives on the Com.
pensation Bill. 38, 226.
May 3, 1820. Locust seeds sent
Mr. W. ; directions for planting ; business
losses of Henry Pickering ; removal to
Salem ; engagement of T. Lyman, Jr.,
to Miss Henderson, and of Elizabeth
Gardner to John Gray. 38, 267-
Sept. 10, 1824. Mr. R. Walsh,
his misrepresentations and abuse of Col.
P., and his probable motives. 38,
289.
— — May 15, 1827. Account of Lewis
Cornaro ; news of friends in Salem ; Dr. i
Holyoke still walks the streets alone, at
the age of 98; age of Chief Justice Mar-
shall; the latter the most valuable citizen
in the U. S. 38, 322.
Aug. 15, 1828. Announces the
death of his wife, Mrs. Rebecca Pick-
ering. 38, 340.
Aug. 25, 1828. Col. P. will attend
the Cattle Show at West Newbury, and
go from there to Stratham ; sends "Vol.
3 of Hutchinson's History of Massachu-
setts. 38, 342.
Wingate, William, of Haverhill, Mass.
Oct. 10, 1791. Answer to Mr. W.'s
application for an office. 6, 35.
Wingate, William, his conduct as to the
Postmastership at Haverhill, Mass. (M.
Sargeant), 7, 213; (I. Tucker), 289.
Winslow, Samuel, of Portland, Me. Aug.
31, 1798. In regard to the U. S. Mar-
shalship of Maine ; if it should become
vacant, Col. P. will do all in his power
to gratify the wishes of a gentleman so
highly recommended by Gen. Knox. 9,
246.
Winters, severity of, 1797-1799 (D.
Humphreys), 10, 12; (W. Matey), 36;
(R Fancier horst), 11, 481.
Wirt, William, 1772-1834, criticisms on
the inaccuracies and hyperbole of his
Life of Patrick Henry. 47, 22, 86.
Wistar, Richard, of Philadelphia. Nov.
1, 1821. Sends copy of Gen. Wash-
ington's Letters to Arthur Young, and
almanacs of the Pennsylvania Agricul-
tural Society. 31, 357.
HISTORICAL INDEX*
567
Wistar Sf Konigmaker, of Philadelphia.
j Feb. 18, 1803. Apology for delay in
I payment of a bill. 14, 14.
iWiSTER, Daniel, of Philadelphia. Nov.
j 9, 1782. Mrs. Pickering's earnest desire
[ to see Col. P. ; lier almost hopeless con-
[dition. 40, 63.
W'itherspooni Thomas, Clerk of the District
Court of Delaware. Aug. 22, 1799.
I From J. Wagner. Clerks of courts to
! be furnished with the Laws of the U. S.
Ill, 643.
iWittmacher, Joachim Detlef, his pamphlet
on Agriculture sent President Washing-
| ton, in 1796 (G. Washington). 6, 210.
Woart, William, of Newburyport.
I Mar. 14, 1811. To J. Pickering, Jr.
Has bought copies of the Independent
Whig, asked for by Mr. P. ; question
as to their being forwarded. 43, 323.
Wolcott, Oliver, Secretary of the Treas-
ury, 1760-1833. Mar. 27, 1790. Re-
quests that Mr. Anspach may be in-
structed to transmit Col. P.'s accounts
to the Auditor's office ; no efforts shall
be wanting for a speedy settlement.
40, 329.
— Apr. 14, 1790. To Donaldson
Yeates, late Deputy Quartermaster-Gen-
eral. Request for the transmission of all
documents relating to the Quartermas-
ter-General's Department now in Mr.
Y.'s hands. 40, 335.
Mar. 17, 1791. To J. Anspach.
Extract from letters giving statements
of Col. P.'s opinion against payment of
interest on specie certificates. 41, 89,
91 [copies].
Jan. 25, 1793. Request for such
information as Col. P. can afford relative
to claim of D. Wolfe and others for
payment in specie of certain printed
certificates. 41, 110. [Answer, 35,
172]
— Oct. 2, 1795. Table and instruc-
tions for writing in cipher. 41, 251.
Apr. 26, 1796. Extract from a
letter to A. Hamilton alluding to the ob-
struction to public business in the House
of Representatives caused by the opposi-
tion of Messrs. Jefferson, Madison, and
Gallatin to the bill for an appropriation
for carrying into effect Jay's treaty.
47, 191 [copy].
Sept. 10, 1796. Pay due to Col.
Fleury, and means of obtaining it. 20
175.
— Jan. 26, 1797. Slipshod financial
arrangements in regard to the Algerine
fund ; the whole subject should be re-
viewed, and instructions given to Mr.
Humphreys. 21, 15.
— Sept. 7, 1797. Cannon for Algerine
frigate; candidates for Treasurer of
Mint. 21, 231.
— Apr. 5, 1798. With bill of ex-
change drawn by J. G. Wachsmuth on
Rotterdam. 42, 35.
— Apr. 23, 1798. Opinion in the
case of Col. Rochefontaine. 8, 375.
— July 12, 1799. The draught of a
passport for vessel for the Isle of France
is proper ; some profit should be allowed
to owners, but there should be an agree-
ment as to the amount. 25, 24.
— Sept. 3, 1800. To A. Hamilton.
The humiliation of the Federal party
owing to Mr. Adams ; his violent and
inconsistent utterances ; believed in Con-
necticut to be crazy. 47, 199 [copy].
— Dec. 8, 1800. Encloses a letter
from Judge Ellsworth, who has been
obliged to resign his office on account
of the state of his health ; the President
has appointed Mr. Jay his successor;
Mr. Jay has already declined a less
arduous position on account of his
advanced age; this nomination is here
considered one of those "sportive"
humors for which our chief is distin-
guished ; the treaty with France to be
read with astonishment, and only to be
accounted for on the supposition that
Mr. Ellsworth's mind is weakened by
illness ; it is now certain that the mis-
sion is considered unfortunate by all
parties ; the country must either be dis-
honored by an unequal treaty, or run the
risk of an unsettled dispute with France
after a general peace ; Mr. W. proposes
to retire from office in a few days ; he
decided as soon as he found Gen. Pinck-
ney could not be elected ; Mr. Jefferson
would naturally choose his own secre-
taries, and Mr. W. would not consider
it compatible with honor, or a regard
for his own character, to serve under
Mr. Adams ; votes for Jefferson and
Burr about equal; doubts whether
Burr either can or ought to be elected
568
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Wolcott, Oliver {continued).
President; probable that President
Adams will write a vindication of his
conduct, and in that case will attack
his secretaries in a manner to require an
answer ; W. has taken copies of all offi-
cial correspondence, to be prepared for
such a contingency. 26, 231. [Gibbs,
2, 461.]
Jan. 7, 1801. Mr. W. knows
nothing himself of the Delaware Com-
pany, and thinks it right to hint that
N. W. [Noah Webster ?] is not a proper
person for Col. P. to apply to, having
taken liberties with P.'s public char-
acter. 26, 237.
Nov. 6, 1804. Letter of recom-
mendation of Messrs. Destrehan, Sauve,
and Derbigny, bearers of a memorial
from the people of Louisiana. 27,
101.
Feb. 20, 1806. Congress doing
nothing; general apprehension that if
anything is done it will be worse than
nothing ; Mr. Nicholson's resolutions the
least objectionable ; fallacy of an Em-
bargo or Non-intercourse Act ; prospect
for the country more gloomy than in
1774 ; consequences of the idea extend-
ing, that our commercial interests are
systematically discountenanced; meas-
ures of defence proper to be taken ;
Federalists who support these will do
their duty, and have nothing to reproach
themselves with. 27, 235.
Jan. 25, 1809. Recollections of
the objections made by the French gov-
ernment to certain ambassadors; the
fact perfectly established that they at-
tempted to decide on the qualifications
which an American Minister must pos-
sess ; is heart-sick at prospects of the
country. 29, 64.
June 13, 1810. Will take measures
to procure Col. P. the papers he desires ;
rumors of an extra session of Congress ;
does not believe any measures will be
adopted if it is convened. 29, 339.
Wolcott, Oliver. Mar. 31, 1790. Col. P.
has requested Mr. Anspach to deliver
papers to Mr. W. as Auditor of the
Treasury. 35, 87.
Feb. 8, 1793. Statement of facts
in regard to specie certificates. 35,
172.
Oct. 5, 1795. In regard to a sus-
pected brigantine at New York ; the
duty of the U. S. to search for evidence;
suggesting that instructions be issued to
Collectors of Ports. 35, 284 [copy].
Oct. 6, 1795. M. Fauchet never
made any overtures toward a commercial
treaty; M. Adet authorized to arrange
one. 35, 287 [Ham. 6, 41 ; copy].
Dec. 12, 1796. Request for in-
formation as to the number of American
vessels at London in 1790, to aid in
investigating the claim of J. B. Cutting.
36, 326 [copy].
Dec. 12, 1796. In regard to small !
piratical privateers ; vigilance at custom-
houses demanded. 36, 327 [copy].
- — Dec. 21, 1796. Request for inl
formation in regard to the payment of f
the U. S. debt to France, to refute a
statement of M. Adet. 36, 332 [copy].
Feb. 14, 1797. With account of
sums received by Col. P. for the current
expenses of government ; in regard to
costs of cases brought before the Court
of Appeals in London by Mr. Bayard.
37, 29 [copy].
June 1, 1797- Request for pay-
ment of freight of the cargo of ship
Jupiter. 6, 327.
June 1, 1797. Request for pay-
ment of expenses of the office of Com-
missioners under the 6th article of the
British treaty. 6, 328.
June 17, July 11, 1797. Request
for warrants for various sums of money.
6, 365, 408.
July 17, 1797- Request for warrant
for money for Mr. Gerry and bankers at
Amsterdam. 6, 434.
July 24, 1797. Request for wnr-
rant for money for State Department.
6, 458.
July 31, 1797. Request for informa-
tion in regard to importation of brandy.
6, 481 .
Aug. 8, 1797. Request for war-
rant for money for expenses of Barbary
affairs and the Spanish treaty. 7, 57.
Aug. 26, 1797. Requests warrant
for money for expenses of relief of Amer-
ican seamen. 7, 128.
Sept. 5, 1797. Request for con-
firmation of orders resnecting guns for
Dey of Algiers. 7, 155.
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I Sept 12, 1797. Concerning ship
Newport. 7, 176.
I' Sept. 12, 1797. Respecting a ship
to sail with the frigate for Dey of Al-
giers. 7, 174.
»• Sept. 16, 1797- In regard to ship
Newport and ship for the Dey of Al-
giers. 7, 189.
Sept. 22, 1797. Inquires into
means for relieving distressed seamen.
7, 216.
Sept. 23, 1797. Payments to Bar-
bary States ; treaty with Tunis. 7, 217-
Sept. 26, 1797. Request for pay-
ment of a bill drawn by C. Rutledge.
7, 229.
Oct. 2, 1797. Guns for Algerine
frigate, to be taken from the Cassius.
7, 250.
Oct. 7, 19, 1797. Expenses of
bringing home American seamen. 7,
273, 335.
Oct. 7, 1797. In regard to send-
ing back the crew of Algerine frigate
Crescent ; Capt. O'Brien. 7, 275.
Oct. 12, 1797. Inquires about the
sailing of Mr. Bourne. 7, 295.
Oct. 13, 1797. Expenses of run-
ning the St. Croix boundary line. 7, 304.
Oct. 16, 1797. Expenses of W.
Sargent, Governor of Mississippi Terri-
tory. 7, 309.
■ Oct. 17, 1797- Request to author-
ize Capt. O'Brien to purchase schooners
for Algiers. 7, 322.
Oct. 17, 1797. With letters for
Europe. 7, 324.
Oct. 18, 1797. Absurdity of re-
quiring certificates of French Consuls
for vessels. 7, 327.
Oct. 18, 1797. Concerning bills
drawn by C. Rutledge. 7, 331.
Oct. 20, 1797. Transferring peti-
tions for relief from fines. 7, 352.
Oct, 20, 1797. Request for infor-
mation for the government of the U. S.
Consul at Bremen. 7, 353.
Oct. 21, 1797. With papers of
American ships sent from Cadiz. 7,
355.
Nov. 11, 20, 1797. Requests for
warrants for money. 7, 434, 436, 446.
Nov. 27, 1797- Request for war-
rant for money for expenses of State
D-oartrnent. 7, 480.
— Dec. 1, 1797. Request for war-
rant for expenses of the Commissioners
to execute treaty with Spain. 7, 490.
— Dec. 8, 1797. Requests credit for
the expenses of A. Ellicott. 7, 527.
— Dec. 11, 1797. Request for war-
rant for expenses of Commissioners on
the 6th article of the treaty with Great
Britain. 7, 535.
— Dec. 14, 1797. Request for war-
rant for money to purchase Mr. Yan
Polanen's bills. 7, 545.
— Dec. 14, 1797. Request for opin-
ion on claim of Michael Payne. 7, 546.
— Dec. 18, 1797. Request for war-
rant for money for repairs of ship Inde-
pendent. 7, 548.
— - Dec. 18, 1797. Request for war-
rant for expenses of the Diplomatic Corps.
7, 561.
— Dec. 20, 1797. Encloses list of in-
debtedness for Barbary negotiations.
7, 562.
— Dec. 23, 1797- Information of a
suspected privateer at Marcus Hook.
7, 569.
— Dec. 23, 1797. Requests warrant
for expenses of schooner building for the
Dey of Algiers. 7, 573.
— Dec. 29, 1797. Request for opin-
ion concerning capture of vessels on ac-
count of antiquated sea-letters. 7, 671-
— Mar. 13, 1798. Information of the
coinage of counterfeit money in London.
8, 202.
— Aug. 1, 1798. Sends commissions
issued under the Act for valuing slaves
and houses. 9, 138.
— June 4, 1799. Transmits extract
of a letter from Mr. King advising the
non-clearance of vessels for blockaded
ports; the blockade of the Texel. 11,
218.
— July 8, 1799. Accommodations
for government departments and officers
at Trenton, in case of yellow fever.
11, 402.
— July 20, 1799. Mr. Hodge's pro-
posal to print the Laws of the U. S. at
Raleigh, N. C. 11, 463.
— Nov. 5, 1799. Request to pur-
chase bills on Holland for the use of the
Envoys to France. 12. 306.
— Nov. 8, 1799. Evils arising from
American captains not seeing that their
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570
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Wolcott, Oliver (continued).
men are provided with passports ; rec-
ommends that Collectors of Ports should
see that it is done. 12, 316.
Nov. 12, 1799. The Secretary of
State has referred to the Act of Con-
gress for the protection of seamen men-
tioned by the Secretary of the Treasury,
and finds that a part only was limited ;
instead of giving notice to Collectors, it
would be better to suggest the idea of
renewal to the Committee of Congress
having the matter in charge. 12,
324
' Nov. 14, 1799. Encloses letter of
Collector of Newburyport concerning
certificates of citizenship ; breach of laws
for suspending commercial intercourse
with France by brig Betsy, of Phila-
delphia. 12. 335.
Dec. 24, 1799. Nomination of
Eugene Brehan for inspector of revenue
negatived by the Senate. 12, 510.
Feb. 4, 1800. Encloses papers re-
lating to brig Paddy, condemned at
Cadiz. 13, 156.
■ Apr. 3, 1800. Encloses extract of
a letter from the U. S. Consul at
Bordeaux relating to fraudulent regis-
ters of American ships. 13, 357.
Apr. 8, 1800. Encloses extracts
from letters from Commodore Truxtun
and Mr. W. Savage relative to the abuse
of American protections by foreigners.
13, 368.
May 5, 1800. With Acts of the
Legislature of New York respecting the
cession to the U. S. of certain islands in
New York harbor. 13, 462.
Wolcott, Oliver, resigns post of Commis-
sioner for holding treaties with Indians,
1785 (J. Lawrance), 18, 262; reflec-
tions on his conduct as auditor in re-
gard to specie certificates (P. Anspach),
41, 7, 17; appointed Auditor of the
Treasury, 1789 (S. Hodgdon), 58, 195 ;
account of his complaint against T. Coxe,
in regard to the delinquency of L.
Jarvis, 1797 (/. Adams), 7, 550; letter
written by him to President Adams, on
the question of seniority of Gens. Hamil-
ton and Knox (G. Washington), 9, 339 ;
(B. Goodhue) , 384 ; publishes certificate
relative to Col. P.'s pecuniary transac-
tions while in office (/. Pickering, Jr.),
13, 558; his fall from the eminence of
political principle and character (S. Sit-
greaves),44, 151; believed by Col. P.
to have been one of the advisers of the
outrage on him at Wyoming in 1788 (S.
SitgPvEaves), 151; charged with polit-
ical apostasy and looked out of counte-
nance by Cornelius Bogart, 55, 270.
Wolee, David, Assistant Quartermaster-
General, 1758-1836. Aug. 3, 1784.
Forage rations for furloughed officers;
Major Skidmore's account; bad voyage
of brig Freedom ; loss of horses on
board. 40, 138.
Aug. 19, 1784. Accounts of For-
and Anderson; public buildings.
man
18, 205.
— Nov.
statue of
In regard to
joinery lately
a
ar-
30, 1785.
Gen. Mont
rived at New York. 18, 301.
Mar. 10, 1786. Mr. Bowne's im-
prisonment for debt. 19, 15.
Apr. 24, 1786. Liberation of Mr.
Bowne, and arrangement with creditors.
19, 40.
Feb. 21, 1791. Certificate in re-
gard to accounts. 41, 1.
Sept. 8, 1792. To Alexander Ham-
ilton, Secretary of the Treasury. Col.
P.'s alleged denial of the liability of
specie certificates for interest ; the cer-
tificates signed by Col. P. under a con-
trary stipulation. 41, 94.
' Jan. 31, 1793. Bequest to be
informed of the facts in the matter of
statements said to have been made by
Col. P. to the Secretary of the Treasury
concerning interest on specie certificates.
41,112.
Wolfe, David. Feb. 26, 1788. In regard
to the settlement of Quartermaster-
General's accounts. 35, 38.
Mar. 18, 1793. The substance of
information given to the Secretary of the
Treasury in regard to original issue of
specie certificates. 35, 173.
Oct. 26, 1799. Request to deliver
books, etc., relating to Quartermaster-
General Department, to J. Edwards.
12, 286.
May 10, 1800. Asks information
as to account-books of Mr. Anspach.
13, 498.
Wolfe, Gen. James, his early death a for-
tunate thing for the success of the Rev-
HISTORICAL INDEX.
571
olution (/. Roberts, Jr.), 16, 75 ; re-
marks on him, 51, 273 ; 46, 209.
Wolffen, M. de. A Prussian officer, rec-
ommendation of (Board or War). 33,
187.
Wollaston, Frederick H., TJ. S. Consul at
Genoa. Dec. 20, 1799. With letter of
introduction to the government of
Genoa ; state of that republic and Italy ;
death of Gen. Washington. 37, 445
[copy].
Apr. 25, 1800. Mr. W.'s introduc-
tory letter to the Ligurian Republic is
of the same value, no matter what the
change in the government. 13, 418.
Wood, Col. James, Governor of Virginia,
1750-1813. Sept. 19, 1796. To Pres-
ident Washington. Declines appoint-
ment of Surveyor-Genera], feeling him-
self incompetent. 20, 378.
Wood, James, Governor of Virginia. June
6, 1797. In regard to the blockade of
the French frigates Medusa and Insur-
gent by a British fleet. 6, 331.
Dec. 28, 1797. Bequest for an
authentic copy of the ratification of the
amendment of the Constitution, relating
to the suability of States. 7, 653.
Jan. 13, 1798. Acknowledges the
receipt of a copy of the ratification of
amendment to the Constitution. 8, 63|.
May 8, 1798. Forwards Laws of
U. S. 8, 430.
Sept. 28, 1798. Land at Old Point
Comfort ceded to the U. S. for a light-
house. 9, 398.
Oct. 8, 1799. Positive assurances
received from the British Admiralty that
Leroy Hipkins, an impressed seaman,
shall be discharged. 12, 193.
Dec. 5, 1799. Notification of for-
warding of Acts of Congress. 12,
427.
Wood, supply of, for the army, 1783 (67.
Washington), 34, 97 ; (D. Humphreys),
40, 80 ; remonstrance against employ-
ing the army to cut and haul (D. Hum-
phreys), 40, 23 ; order of the Board of
War respecting the issue of, Jan., 1781,
56, 223; distribution of vessels, 312;
taken by army, 1783, damages for (S.
Hodr/don), 34, 243.
Woodhouse, Dr. James, of Philadelphia,
his chemical opinions on gypsum (R.
Peters). 28, 71.
Woodruff, 67. May 22, 1798. Appoint-
ment as U. S. District Attorney for
Georgia. 8, 465.
Sept. 24, 1798. Request to prose-
cute perpetrators of an outrage on a
Spanish schooner at Savannah. 9, 379.
Woodwabd, Jonathan, of Coventry,
Conn. July 10, 1811. Suggests the
prosecution for libel of persons slander
ing Col. P. on account of his Address to
the People, and giving examples in Cov-
entry. 29, 4G7.
Woodward, Jonathan. July 29, 1811. In
answer to Mr. W.'s letter of July 10 ; the
mere railings of people exasperated by
having the truth exposed are not worth
noticing; time enough when they mal<e
a specific charge; Col. P.'s object in
writing the Address to enlighten the
ignorance of the people ; if they will not
be enlightened, he has done his part.
14, 346.
Woodward, William W., of Philadel-
phia. June 9, 1800. Mr. W. is in-
formed that Col. P. is preparing for the
press an answer to articles which have
appeared against him in various news-
papers ; would be glad to be allowed to
print it. 13, 546.
Woodward, William W. June 9, 1S00.
Answer to a letter making proposals
" for the printing of Col. P.'s answer
to publications against him " ; Col. P.
has no idea of undertaking any such
Herculean task. 13, 546.
Wool, Gen. John Ellis, IT. S. A., 17S4-
1869. May 29, 1828. Thanks for in-
formation given Gen. W. by Col. P.,
and satisfaction in conversing with him.
32, 376.
Wool, Gen. John Ellis. May 29, 1S2S.
In regard to Washington and his mili-
tary talents. 16, 300.
Woollen manufactures in the U. S., 1S16
(W.Young). 31,1.
Woolpolk, John G., of Bowling Green,
Va. July 2, 1S0S. Calumnies set on
foot against Col. Hoomes to the effect
that he had not accounted for post-
office money ; asks for Col. P.'s ac-
count of Col. Hoomes's standing with
the Post-Office Department. 43, 177.
Woolsey, Melancthon L., causes Col. P.
to be arrested for a public debt, 17 S3
(E. Benson). 40, 73.
572
THE PICKERING PAPERS,
Worcester, Rev. Noah, D.D., 1758-
1837. Aug. 16, 1809. Mr. W. has re-
ceived Col. P.'s letter to Judge Dawes ;
Lad just finished an article ou John
Adams's speech to George III., and the
King's answer; agrees with Col. P. on the
foolish and pernicious tendency of annu-
ally reviving hostility to England. 31,
277.
Aug. 20, 1821. Thanks for sug- -
gestions in Col. P.'s letter ; disgust and
regret at the hostility to England in the
address of the Secretary of State [J. Q.
Adams] ; is sorry Mr. Pickering's senti-
ments on the proper method of observing
the Fourth of July had not been pub-
lished. 31, 353.
July 30, 1823. Approval of Col.
P.'s observations on the systematic cul-
tivation of hostility to Great Britain;
does not approve of the whole conduct
of the British government, but they did
all that was possible to avoid the last
war ; is a Revolutionary soldier, but
does not think the fault was all on one
side. 32, 11.
Feb. 18, 1828. Dr. W. prevented
by ill health from replying to Col. P.'s
letters ; desires him to read an article
on Inquisitorial Tribunals in the Friend
of Peace, and regrets that Col. P. will
not remain a member of the Peace
Society. 44, 310.
Feb. 22, 1828. On universal peace
and the demoralizing effect of war pre-
parations ; the Cunningham Correspon-
dence ; hopes Col. P. will leave nothing
of an acrimonious nature to be published
after his death. 32, 327.
Worcester, Rev. Noah, D.D. July 26,
1823. With copy of Col. P.'s Remarks
on the proper method of celebrating the
Fourth of July. 15,313.
Feb. 14, 1828. Requests that Col.
P.'s name may be taken off the list of
members of the Massachusetts Peace
Society ; he can employ his few remain-
ing days more usefully than in being a
member; no hope of peace as long as
human nature has ungoverned passions ;
the vanity and ambition of even so emi-
nent a man as the late President Adams,
was one of the leading causes of the
war of 1812. 16, 241.
Feb. 16, 1828. Reasons for de-
spairing of universal peace; impossibility
of expecting it, when, even in a free
country, people are ruled by their pas-
sions and selfishness; instance of the
Charles River Bridge controversy. 16,
242.
Feb. 25, 1828. Observations on
Dr. W.'s last Friend of Peace ; remains
of superstition ; tyranny of clerical
zealots, like Dr. Beecher and his friends ;
demagogues in religion as the old Dem-
ocrats were demagogues in politics ; in-
consistency of forming a Peace Society
at the Andover Seminary ; false state-
ments respecting the peacjsfulness of the
Jews. 16, 246.
Worcester, Mass., Committee of Cor-
respondence in. See Committee op
Correspondence.
Worms, plague of, in Salem, 1778-1779
(J. Pickering), 17, 176, 275; in New-
bury, 275.
Worrall, Robert, his release from jail (/.
Dorsey). 9, 196.
Worthington, Gen. Thomas, Governor of
Ohio, 1773-1827, account given by him
of President Madison being forced into
declaring war with England by threats j
of Henry Clay and others (A. Shep-
herd). 30, 227.
Wotherspoon, Thomas. Jan. 24, 1798.
Deposition concerning application at
State Department for passport, and price
demanded therefor, according to article
in the Aurora. 54, 18 [copy].
Wyeth, John, of Harrisburg, Pa. Nov.
20, 1799. From J. Wagner. In an-
swer to application to be allowed to
print the Laws of the U. S. 12, 366.
Wynkoop, Benjamin. June 29, 1799. In-
quiries about dimensions and expense
of ventilators invented by him. 11,
340.
Wynkoop, Benjamin, circular in regard to
his ship-ventilators (S. Higginson, et at.).
11, 375.
Wyoming, massacre of, 1778 (Z. Butler),
5, 88, 89 ; value of lands in (-/. Clarke),
395; (/. Hide), 397; (A. Cleveland),
398 ; (S. Hodgdon), 6, 1 ; (A. Hamil-
ton), 6, 37 ; (T. Lyman), 11, 398 ; ex-
tract from Col. P.'s Journal of a Journey
to Wyoming, Aug.-Sept., 1786, 57, 32 i
journal on visit to Wyoming in regard
to elections, Jan., 1787, 39 ; absence of
HISTORICAL INDEX.
573
right of Connecticut in (J. Wilson),
1 91.
Wyoming land controversy, account of
(/. Pickering), 35, 27, 45 ; (H. Pick-
ering), 38, 229 ; in regard to (/. Qard-
I ner), 35, 3; (/. Pickering), 5, 404;
(Speaker of Assembly of Pennsylvania),
409; (G. Clymer), 19, 123; to, 57,
332; (0. Gore), 153, 154; (Kirby &
Law), 20, 179; (S. Hodgdon), 40,
225 ; to, 14, 18 ; on the repeal of the
Confirming Law (A. Hamilton), 35, 8S ;
(G. Washington), 95 ; The Connecticut
Claim, pamphlet, 57, 1 ; case of Van
Home vs. Dorrance, 1795, 57, 6 ; ex-
hibition of the right of soil of Pennsyl-
vania, 13; letter of Commissioners of
Federal Court, 1782, 15 ; assent of Con-
necticut to grant to S. Hazard, 1755,
17 ; to grant to Susquehanna Company,
1755, 19 ; grant of Delaware Indians to
Connecticut Delaware Company, 1755,
21, 23 ; league of John McKin'stry and
others to defend their rights under the
Susquehanna Company, 25 ; letter from
Gen. Ethan Allen, urging armed resist-
ance to Pennsylvania, 28 ; address of
Allen, Franklin, and Jenkins to the
people of Pennsylvania, 29 ; case of the
Connecticut claim considered, 34 ; Col.
P. accepts office in Luzerne County,
1786 (President of Pennsylvania Coun-
cil), 5, 391-395 ; his reasons (/. Pick-
ering), 35, 14; his letter to S. Spalding
and others, in favor of holding elections
under the laws of Pennsylvania, 57, 87 ;
letter from W. Judd to Z. Butler, warn-
ing him against being influenced by Col.
P., 89; names of persons swearing alle-
giance to Pennsylvania, 97-113 ; officers
elected for the County of Luzerne, Feb.,
1787, 115-122 ; address to the Assembly
of Pennsylvania, praying for the con-
firmation of old claims, 127; explanation
of petition by Nathan Denison, Coun-
cillor, 147 ; form of association and
declaration to support the laws of Penn-
sylvania, 150, 151; Resolves of the
General Assembly on the petition, 147 ;
notification from P. Muhlenberg and T.
Pickering, as Commissioners to examine
claims, 152; letter explaining the meas-
ures taken by the Assembly (Z. Butler),
153 ; letter from Dr. B. Franklin to L.
Butler, Sheriff, with the Confirming Act,
157 ; measures for additional elections,
160-166; inflammatory letter to the
Wyoming settlers, against the govern-
ment (W. Judd), 167; notes of speech
of John Franklin, Apr. 19, 1787, 173;
attempts at opposition to elections, 170,
177, 179 ; declarations in favor of sup-
porting the laws of Pennsylvania, 182-
202 ; information in regard to designs of
John Franklin, 204 ; list of Justices of
the Peace elected, 212, 213; report to
the President of Pennsylvania of the
holding of election, 222 ; account of the
project of some of the Susquehanna
Company for forming a new State, 226 ;
petition against the appointment of
Joseph Montgomery as Commissioner
under the Confirming Law, 227 ; assur-
ance that the government of Connecticut
would never interfere with that of Penn-
sylvania, and that John Franklin's request
for appointment of Commissioner was
negatived in the Connecticut Senate (J.
Wadsworth), 229; attempts made to
repeal the Confirming Law (S. Hodg-
don), 231, 239, 256, 293 ; notification
and receipts from J. Franklin, calling
himself Commissioner under the Susque-
hanna Company, 232, 235, 249 ; Frank-
lin claims to have a commission from the
Governor of Connecticut to erect a sep-
arate State, 245 ; W. Montgomery ap-
pointed Commissioner by Pennsylvania,
252; Franklin's designs against the gov-
ernment, 250, 255, 261, 274; unrea-
sonableness of Connecticut claimants,
262 ; -a warrant issued for Franklin's
apprehension, 269 ; Col. P.'s charge to
the grand jury of Luzerne County, 272 ;
letters to John Franklin urging him to
use force against the government (J.
Hamilton), 278, 284, 285 ; (C. Benton),
279 ; Pennsylvania proprietors petition
the Assembly for an equivalent for land
taken from them, 289 ; petition to the
confirming Commissioners against the
appoincment of W. Montgomery, 294 ;
answer of the Commissioners, 297 ; ex-
orbitant claims of Connecticut land-
holders (T. Fitzsimons), 29S; warning
against Col. P. as a political tool (S.
Richards), 301 ; notification to Con-
necticut half-share men to assemble in
arms (J. Franklin), 303; Franklin
arrested and taken to Philadelphia, 306.
574
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Wyoming land controversy {continued).
310; demonstration of the uselessness
and folly of his proceedings, and deter-
mination of government to keep order
(./. Swift), 306, 314 ; protest against
the claims of half-share men (S. Gordon),
321; seditious proceedings of Zerah
Beach and others (E.Bowman), 322;
recommendation that the State should
send troops to Tioga (S. Hodgdon), 325 ;
(W. H. Smith), 344 ; Col. P. advised
not to return to Wyoming without
troops, 326 ; Dr. Hamilton arrested and
imprisoned, 329 ; depositions as to riot-
ous intentions of Beach and others, 330;
conduct of Col. Z. Butler (W. H. Smith),
331 ; account of the designs and pro-
ceedings of John Franklin and his party
(G. Clj/mer), 332 ; account and defence
of the combination in the name of the
Susquehanna Company (Z. Beach),
334 ; appeal for the despatch of busi-
ness by Commissioners; submission of
William Judd (O. Gore), 335 ; repre-
sentations and hopes of opposers of
government (S. Gordon), 357 ; remon-
strance of R. Herington and others, of
Tioga, against being considered enemies
to government, 343 ; promise that troops
shall be sent to Tioga (P. Muhlen-
berg), 345; Col. P.'s address to the
people of Luzerne, demonstrating the
folly and hopelessness of opposition
to the government, and the falsehoods
of their leaders, 58, 1 ; draught of an
Act defining the limits of confirmation,
5 ; proclamation by Gov. Clinton, of New
York, of the invalidity of leases to John
Livingston from the Six Nations, 10 ;
County Court quietly held in Luzerne
County, and good behavior on juries
of former opposers of government (S.
Hodgdon), 11 ; unreasonable exactions
of Pennsylvania claimants of confirmed
lands (S. Hodgdon), 14; suspension
of the Confirming Law (S. Hodgdon),
16 ; (T. Coxe), 21 ; remonstrance against
the release of John Franklin on bail (S.
Hodgdon), 22 ; Franklin admitted to bail
(T. McKean), 31 ; treasonable papers
taken on the person of Asa Starkweather
(.9. Sill), 42; Franklin's bail refused,
43; Col. P. kidnapped at Wyoming,
June, 1738; his journal, 45, 46; 53,
203 ; Col. P.'s account of the affair (H
Pickering), 38, 229 ; measures set oi
foot by the Council for his release (S.
Hodgdon), 58, 49 ; depositions in n
gard to persons concerned in the ou
rage, 51, 61, 68, 71, 73, 77, 83,
100-114, 120, 127, 134; proclamation
by Council of reward for arrest of ring
leaders, 53; confessions and petitions
for pardon of ringleaders, 54-57; proc-
lamation and warrant for arrest of ring-
leaders in New York, 58 ; troops to;
be sent to Wyoming if necessary (P.
Muhlenberg to Z. Butler), 60 ; letter!
to Council recommending decided meas-
ures (B. Franklin), £4 ; opinion that
the ringleaders should be prosecuted for
riot (T. McKean), 87 ; Continental
troops sent to Easton (S. Hodgdon),
90 ; description of the state of Luzerne
County, and the necessity for a military
post at Tioga (P. Muhlenberg), 91 ;
temporizing and undecided behavior of
the Council (S. Hodgdon), 94 ; to, 98 ;
measures taken for prosecuting rioters
(S. Hodgdon), 115 ; (W. Bradford,
Jr.), 118, 145; Circuit Court first
held in Wilkesbarre, Nov., 1788, 117;
Col. P.'s draught of a new bill for quiet-
ing disturbances and for confirming
claims, 138, 165 ; presentment by the
Grand Jury of John Franklin, Zerah
Beach, and John McKinstry for treason,
146 ; deposition in regard to them (J.
Shepard), 148 ; (J. J. AcModer), 160 ;
account of proceedings of the Circuit
Court {8. Hodgdon), 149; election of
Justices of the Peace (Col. S. Miles),
154 ; to, 151 ; new Confirming Bill in the
Assembly (S. Hodgdon), 152 ; warrant
for the arrest of Z. Beach, J. McKins-
try, and J. Jenkins, 164 ; conditions on
which John Franklin is admitted to
bail (T. McKean), 178 ; report of Com-
mittee of the Assembly in favor of repeal
of the Confirming Law (S. Hodgdon),
194; notes of speeches of Messrs.
Ewing, Smith, and Sitgreaves in regard
to the Confirming Law, 208, 224; efforts
of G. Clymer in the interest of the
State, 216 ; questions of the Committee
of the Assembly in regard to the con-
firming commission, 220; information as
to any grant from Connecticut to the
Susquehanna Company (W. S. John-
son), 221 ; in regard to letter of the
HISTORICAL INDEX.
575
Commissioners at Trenton in 1782,
recommending a Confirming Law (W.
Rawle), 223 ; memorandum of meetings
of the Susquehanna Company, 1768-
1770, 237 ; memoranda of debates and
resolutions on the Confirming Law,
1787-1788, 228-236 ; estimate of settled
rights and claims under Connecticut,
239-214 ; memoranda of proceedings in
Assembly on the land question, 1773-
1788, 215-250 ; letter to W. Rawle in
refutation of the statement that mem-
bers voting for the Confirming Law were
largely interested in it (G. Clymer),
251 ; remonstrance against repeal of the
law (W. S. Johnson), 252; vindica-
tion of members voting for the law,
253 ; journal of the Assembly, with
report of votes on repeal, Mar. 25, 1790,
254 ; letter remonstrating against the
repeal and nrging a postponement (R.
Peters), 256 ; protest of minority of the
House against the repeal, 262; address
to Connecticut claimants in Tioga, urg-
ing concerted action to defend their
claims in the courts, 271 ; feeling in
Luzerne County in regard to the repeal
(JS. Hodgdon), 272, 276; (W. Ross),
352 ; Col. P. re-appointed Register of
Deeds, 1790, 283, -284; ejectments
brought against Connecticut settlers by
Pennsylvania claimants (W. Lewis), 289,
291 ; sheriff declines to serve writs (0.
Gore), 290 ; not obliged to serve them
(W. Lewis), 296 ; (O. Gore), 298 ; de-
cision in regard to legal action of the
Committee of Connecticut claimants (C.
Hurlbut), 309; original giants and
action to be pursued ( W. 8. Johnson),
312; to, 311, 314, 315; request for
briefs of counsel employed by Con-
necticut at the Trenton trial (/. Root),
314; proceedings of Connecticut claim-
ants (E. Bowman), 316; attempt to
find the original letter of the Trenton
Commissioners to the Assembly, in 1782
(C. Griffin), 318; (W. Arnold), 321;
(/. Dickinson), 327 ; letter in Mr. Dick-
inson's possession, and sent by him (J.
Dickinson), 328 ; account c;f contents
of the letter (W. Arnold), 821 ; min-
utes of evidence required in the cases,
325, 333 ; difference in the claims of
original settlers from those of the Sus-
quehanna Company, and illegal action of
the latter (/. Thomas), 346 ; recollec-
tions of the decision of Commissioners
at Trenton, 1782 (C Griffin), 350;
proclamation of the Governor of Con-
necticut against intrusion on Pennsyl-
vania lands, 355 ; information in regard
to proceedings of the Federal Court at
Trenton, and claimants nnder the Dela-
ware Company, 1800 (/. Hawley), 358 ;
copy of Intrusion Acts of 1795, 1801,
360, 363 ; letter of Committee of Penn-
sylvania landholders, 364 ; settlement of
claims, 1801-1803 (S. Hodgdon), 42,
294, 296, 302, 312, 314, 317, 320, 322,
323; 43, 9, 11, 23, 41; petition to
Congress of claimants, with Report on,
58, 366.
Y.
Yard, James, merchant, of Philadelphia.
Oct. 17, 1798. Encloses copies of doc-
uments on which a report of Mr. Y.'s
being interested in French privateers
was founded. 23, 235.
Mar. 19, 1801. To James Madison,
Secretary of State. Account of the
services of Dr. Stevens, Consul-General
of the U. S. in St. Domingo ; request that
his resignation may be accepted. 42,
2S5 [copy].
Dec. 12, 1816. In regard to the
plaster trade between the U. S. and
Nora Scotia. 31, 124.
Jan. 13, 1817. In regard to the
bill making Bermuda a free port. 31,
156.
Yard, James. Dec. 29, 1798. Prom J.
Wagner. Mr. Y. appointed arbitrator
on claim of the owner of ship Benjamin
Franklin. 10, 146.
Nov. 25, 1799. Warranty deed of
the polacre Dey, belonging to the U. S.
12, 386.
Nov. 5, 1S01. Circumstances of
Dr. Stevens's appointment as U. S.
Consul- General at St. Domingo. 14,
576
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Yard, James (cc
• Jan. 31, 1817. Thanks for com-
mercial information on the subject of
trade with British colonies; bill for
equalizing trade; it probably will be
done by restricting foreign vessels to
carrying the productions of their own
countries. 15, 132.
Yard, James, certificate concerning state-
ments made by Capt. Barron, U. S. N.,
in regard to information received of Mr.
Y.'s interest in French privateers (T.
FlTZSIMONS ET AL.). 23, 237.
Fates, Richard. Dec. 5, 1797- Mr. Y.'s
appointment as U. S. Consul at Aux
Caves. 10, 7.
Yates, Richard, his appointment as Consul
at Aux Cayes (/. McHenry), 7, 248;
(R. Oliver), 8, 27, 82.
Yeates, Donaldson, Deputy Quarter-
master. Nov. 21, 1780. Account of
property, buildings, etc., belonging to
the U. S. at Wilmington, Del., and Bal-
timore. 56, 220.
Oct. 31, 1785. Rum and military
stores. 40, 179.
May 7, 1787- Capt. Handy's
claims against the U. S. 19, 99.
Mar. 1,1795. To Cosby & Walker.
Refers them to Col. Pickering for pay-
ment of Walker's claim. 20, 10.
Apr. 25, 1792. Request for assist-
ance in obtaining balance due him from
the U. S. 41, 72.
Apr. 10, 1793. In regard to his
accounts ; introduces Mr. S. Briscoe,
who will assist in explaining them. 41,
127.
Jan. 6, 1794. His accounts. 41,
143.
Mar. 31, 1795. About H. Walker's
claim for services of sloop Despatch, in
1781. 20, 11.
Yeates, Donaldson. June 20, 1785. Rum
for sale, belonging to the U. S. 5,
371.
Yellott, Jeremiah, of Baltimore. Dec. 12,
1798. Inquires about Jacob Gray bell,
U. S. Marshal in Maryland. 10,
42.
Yellott, Jeremiah, request that he may be
assisted to procure munitions of war in
England for the U. S., 1798 (R. King).
8, G13.
Yellow fever, ravages of, 1798 (R. King),
9, 415, 594; 11, 289; {R. O'Brien),
9, 625; (S. Cathalan), 10, 63; its
causes and prevention (S. Cathalan),
64 ; Dr. Bolke's medicine for (/. Fit-
cairn), 11, 322; refused by Dr. Rush
because ignorant of its composition (G.
Washington), 12, 123 ; (B. Rush), 25,
189 : Dr. J. Clark's theory in regard to
(J. Clark), 25, 161; ideas in regard
to its character and treatment (B. Rush),
25, 189, 197 ; Noah Webster's theory,
251 ; in Boston, 1793 (C Storer), 59,
222; 1798 (T. Pickering, Jr.), 9, 307;
(T. Williams), 315; (R. King), 415
in Charleston, S. C, 1799, peculiar
circumstances attending it (H. W. De
Saussure), 25, 139; in Philadelphia,
1793 (G. Washington), 19, 274 ; to, 6,
73, 74, 76; (R. Peters), 19, 290 ; (Rev.
/. Clarke), 35,177; (C Storer), 59,
225 ; in 1797 (/• Adams), 7, 115, 165,
277, 282, 314 ; (A. Ellicott), 135 ; (/.
/. U. Rivardi), 200; (M. Sargeant),
215 ; (W. Sargent), 223 ; (/. Marshall),
244; (C. C. Pinckney), 358; (G. Wash-
ington), 37, 225; (R. Peters), 21,
261, 296 ; (S. Hodgdon), 41, 377-381;
in 1798 (/. Adams), 9, 147, 1811; (/.
Mathers), 164; (W. Sargent), 255;
(T. Pickering, Jr.), 308; (T. Williams),
315 ; (R. King), 415 ; (S. Williams),
549; (W.Smith), 592; (R. Petebs),
23, 96 ; (S. Hodgdon), 42, 63, 64, 74,
75, 87, 93, 95 ; in 1799 (/. Pickering,
Jr.), 11, 367; (/. Adams), 647; (R-
King), 12, 3; (B. Rush), 25, 197.
Yonge, Philip R., and Atkinson,
George. Mar. 17, 1812. To Don Justo
Lopez. Account of interview with, and
complaint to, Gen. Matthews ; Gen. M.
refused to interfere, and referred Com-
missioners to the authorities of Georgia ;
he was only authorized to receive Amelia
Island from the patriots ; refusal of Com-
missioners to treat with insurgents, and
advance of gunboats ; the people intimi-
dated. 55, 27 [copy].
York, Minor, of Luzerne County, Pa.
Aug. 18, 1788. Deposition in regard to
men concerned in the kidnapping of Col.
P. at Wyoming. 58, 103.
Yorktown, situation at, Sept., 1781 (S.
Hodgdon), 33, 417 ; military operations
HISTORICAL INDEX.
rv7
577
at (S. Hodgdon), 421 ; discussion with
Gen. Washington in regard to invest-
ment of, 55, 220 ; expense of journey to,
1781, 56, 263 ; of journey back to Phil-
adelphia, 271.
Young, Moses, U. S. Consul at Madrid.
Apr. 12, 1798. Consular instructions.
8, 332.
Young, Thomas, of Boston. Mar. 23,
1774. To Committee of Correspondence
in Salem. Apology for delay of a com-
munication entrusted to him by Com-
mittee of Correspondence in Boston.
39, 40.
— Aug. 31, 1774. Information of a
detachment of troops, with cannon,
being ordered by Gen. Gage to march
to Salem, in consequence of the affair of
Aug. 24, concerning the town meeting.
39, 72.
Young, William, of Delaware Cotton
Mills. Jan. 4, 1816. Disadvantages
suffered by woollen and cotton maufac-
turers in the U. S. 31, 1.
Young King, Chief of the Six Nations.
May 21, 1791. Speech to Col Procter
at Buffalo Creek in answer to his request
that the Indians should accompany him
to the Western Indians ; they cannot go,
as they wish to attend Col. Pickering's
treaty at the Painted Post ; they cannot
send their young warriors to join Gen.
St. Clair, as they wish to be at peace.
61, 220.
Ykujo, Chevalier Carlos Martinez de,
Spanish Minister to the U. S. May,
1797 (?). Instructions for an agent
going to Canada to inquire into the
preparations for the rumored expedition
of the British against the Mississippi
Territory. 41, 337.
Trujo, Chevalier Carlos Martinez de. July
28, 1796. Bequest for interference with
the Spanish Governor of Porto Bico to
prevent the sale of the ship Mount Ver-
non, piratically captured by the Flying
Pish. 36, 175 [copy].
Oct. 28, 1796. Answer of Capt.
Pike, U. S. A., commanding Fort Mas-
sac, to the complaint of M. de Viar ;
Capt. P. was only acting in accordance
with his orders and military duty. 36,
287 [copy].
— Jan. 21, 1797. Vessel belonging
to Mr. Irwin carried into Havana by a
French privateer; condemnation not
permitted by the Governor; requests
Chev. de Yrujo's intervention in behalf of
the same; Mr. Seagrove instructed to
confer with the Governor of East Florida
in regard to runaway slaves ; will write
again on the subject of insult to a
Spanish officer. 37, 8 [copy].
— Mar. 15, 1797. The delay in an-
swering Chev. de Yrujo's letter arose
from the several law questions involved ;
a convention respecting runaway negroes
to be held by Mr. Seagrove and Gov.
White ; arrest of the commandant of
Amelia Island ; violation of territory by
Jones; desire of the U. S. for a good
understanding with Spain. 37, 78
[copy].
— May 3, "1797. Pleasure in learning
that Mr. Viar has been appointed com-
missioner on the claims of American
citizens against Spain; Mr. Clarkson
notified to meet him immediately. 37,
138 [copy].
— June 7, 1797. In regard to Mr.
Seagrove suspected of appearing to aid
in a British expedition ; any caution to
Mr. S. based on such vague intimations
would be offensive and unwarrantable;
beside, he is no longer an officer of the
U. S. 6, 337.
— June 18, 1797. Corrects an error
in Col. P.'s letter of June 7; Mr.
Seagrove is Collector of the port of St.
Mary's, therefore a U. S. officer. 6,
349.
— July 18, 1797- The President con-
siders the representations made in Chev.
de Yrujo's letter of May 6 to have
been fully obviated by the letter of the
State Department of May 18 ; it is sup-
posed that that letter will satisfy his
Catholic Majesty that no injury was ex
pected or intended to his rights by the
treaty with Great Britain ; the President
does not consider it necessary to alter
the instructions of the Envoys to France.
6, 438.
— July 24, 1797. Assurances that
the alleged libel on Spain by W. Cobbett
shall be examined. 6, 461, 462.
— Aug. 2, 1797- Answer to request
for trial of W. Cobbett for libel in a
578
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Yrujo, Chevalier Carlos Martinez de {con-
Pennsylvania court. 1, 10. [Bi. 3,
399.]
Aug. 8, 1797. Answer to Yrujo's
letter of complaint against the U. S.
government. 7, 29 [copy ; Gales &
Seaton, Am. State Pap. For. Eel. 2,
89].
Aug. 10, 1797. Cobbett's trial for
libel in the U. S. court. 7, 64.
Oct. 12, 1797. Request for pass-
port for R. Duvall. 7, 299.
Nov. 10, 1797. Information of the
publication of his correspondence with
Col. P. 7, 433.
Dec. 5, 1797. Request for pass-
port for schooner Hamdullah. 7, 507-
Jan. 3, 1798. Notification of ap-
pointment of D. Hawley as U. S. Con-
sul at Havana. 8, 24.
Mar. 9, 1797, Feb. 13, 1798. An-
swers to letters of accusations against
U. S. officers of " scandalous and insult-
ing conduct " ; in regard to Thomas
Powers. 37, 68, 268 [copy].
Mar. 7, 1798. Request for pass-
port for schooner Swift. 8, 190, 194.
Apr. 28, 1798. News of evacua-
tion of Mississippi forts ; preparations
for running boundary line; criticisms
of the dilatory action of Spain. 8,
391.
Sept. 1, 1798. Trouble with the
Indians on the boundary on account of
Spanish misrepresentations. 9, 271.
Sept. 24, 1798. In regard to a
Spanish schooner burnt at Savannah;
the perpetrators of the outrage will be
sought for and punished. 9, 377.
Oct. 19, 1798. Answer to ques-
tions as to destination of II. S. troops
on the Mississippi. 9, 481.
Sept. 28, 1799. Case of Spanish
schooner Adelaide captured by a British
privateer ; Capt. Decatur's account con-
clusive; the boat burnt at Savannah;
Spaniards have no right to claim indem-
nifications until their own depredations
are paid for. 12, 121.
Oct. 5, 1799. Case of schooner
Adelaide ; regrets delay to despatches of
the Governor of Cuba ; the schooner re-
fitted and despatched. 12, 158.
Dec. 27, 1799. Gen. Bowles is in
no credit among the Creek Indians ;' it
is not in U. S. territory; the Spanish
government to take what steps concern-
ing him it thinks proper. 12, 516.
Jan. 8, 1800. Spanish reasons for
not receiving E. Jones as U. S. Consul
at New Orleans groundless ; it is right
and necessary that the U. S. should
have a Consul there. 13, 38.
Feb. 19, 1800. Two Spanish sol-
diers captured in a French vessel, to be
delivered to Chev. de Yrujo's order. 13,
203.
May 27* 1800. From C. Lee.
Acknowledges receipt of letter from the
King of Spain to the President, with
news of a recent addition to the royal
family. 13, 529.
Yrujo, Chevalier de, letter of introduction
of (T. Pinckney), 20, 154; impression
made by him on Gen. Washington (G.
Washington), 259 ; account of an
interview with him in regard to A. Elli-
cott (/. McHenry), 6, 343 ; his letter
of May 6, 1797, complaining of the British
treaty (D. Humphreys), 439; alleged
libel on him by W. Cobbett (C Lee),
460 ; (C M. de Yrujo), 461 ; his feeble
and insolent letter of complaint (D.
Humphreys), 37, 236; (R. King), 7,
21 ; {A. Ellicott), 6, 411 ; Col. P.'s an-
swer of Aug. 8, 1797 (/. /• U. Rivardi),
7, 147; (D. G. Mitchell), 149; (/.
Fenno), 153 ; (R. Morris), 205 ; (R.
Peters), 291; (C. C. Pinckney), 319;
(/. Adams), 342 ; (/. Q. Adams), 466;
(D. Humphreys), 498 ; answer to him
considered an able work by foreign
diplomatists (W. V. Murray), 21, 302 ;
the correspondence laid before the
Spanish government (J). Humphreys),
7,519; his contemptible machinations
(A. Campbell), 7, 98 ; (/. McHenry),
100 ; his accusations against Ellicott and
Pope, 1797 (/. Adams), 342 ; the delay
in evacuating the Mississippi posts
chargeable to him {W. V. Murray), 8,
1 61 ; his bills refused by the U. S. gov-
ernment (C. Wilkes), 9, 517 ; necessity
for his recall ; the patience of U. S.
government with him not inexhaustible
(D. Humphreys), 10, 377 ; his govern-
ment requested to recall him (G. Cabot),
HISTORICAL INDEX.
579
his being reinstated (J. Wagner), 29,
213.
Yundt 8f Brown, Baltimore. Apr. 6, 1799.
In regard to printing Laws of the U. S.
10, 650.
Apr. 16, 1799. Col. P. declines
paying their exorbitant price. 10, 582.
May 2, 1799. Instructions for
printing. 11, 10.
— May 14, 1799. From J. Wagner.
Expense of printing Laws of U. S. 11,
83.
— June 14, 1799. From J. Wagner.
Instructions as to printing. 11, 286.
— Sept. 8, 1799. From J. Wagner.
Requests the name of the writer of an
anonymous accusation against W. Sav-
age, U. S. Agent at Jamaica. 12,
18.
Yznardy, Josef, U. S. Consul at Cadiz.
Dec. 6, 1796-June 30, 1797. Extracts
from letters in regard to the unjust cap-
tures and condemnations of American
ships bv French and Spanish privateers.
7, 589,*620 [copy].
— May 15, 1797- Extract from a
letter concerning the fraudulent use of
American ships' registers and papers by
foreigners. 6, 313 [copy].
— Mar. 29, 1798. Sends two casks of
wine from his own vineyard ; desires a
portrait of President Adams, as a com-
panion for portrait of Gen. Washington.
22, 94.
— Sept. 5, 1799. Encloses a copy of
his complaint against Capt. Israel. 25,
134.
Sept. 6, 1799. To D. Humphreys.
Letter in Spanish, containing a com-
plaint against Capt. Israel. 25, 135.
Yznardi/, Josef. Apr. 20, 1797- Thanks
for Mr. Y.'s exertions in behalf of the
polacre with stores for Algiers and Amer-
ican ships, which was captured by French
privateers. 37, 123 [copy].
Aug. 21, 1797. Encloses certifi-
cates of citizenship of George Scott and
Samuel Perce, imprisoned in Cadiz as
British subjects. 7, 111.
Oct. 31, 1797. Approval of Mr.
Y.'s official conduct ; provision made for
defending American property and reliev-
ing seamen. 7, 407.
June 2, 1798. Notice of payment
of Mr. Y.'s expenditures on behalf of
American seamen. 8, 518.
Apr. 20, 1799. Requests payment
of a draft tp Col. Humphreys. 10,
604.
Yznardi, Joseph M., of Havana. Dec.
7, 1799. Mr. Morton, U. S. Consul at
Havana ; the Marquis de Someruelos,
the Governor, an excellent man; Mr.
Y.'s proposed journey to the U. S. ;
invitation to one of Mr. Pickering's
sons to come and accompany him ; sur-
prise at the French mission. 25,
306.
Dec. 17, 1799. Death of Mr. Y.'s
father, Josef Yznardy, of Cadiz. 25,
312.
Yznardi, Joseph M. May 2, 1797- Mr.
Yznardi about to take up his residence
in the Island of Cuba ; recommends
the commercial interests of the U. S. to
his friendly attention ; his ability, dili-
gence, and zeal, as U. S. Consul at
Cadiz. 37, 134 [copy].
July 19, 1799. "Thanks for Mr.
Y.'s exertions at Havana in behalf of
American vessels and seamen. 11,
456.
July 27, 1799. Good disposition
of the Spanish Governor of Cuba, Mar-
quis de Someruelos, toward the U. S. ;
advantages of friendly relations; dis-
couragement of privateering a requisite ;
hopes of "subversion of the Directory ;
Mr. Yznardi's efforts in behalf of the
U. S. 11, 499.
Aug. 15, 1799. Recommends
John Morton, TJ. S. Consul at Havana.
11, 615.
Sept. 14, 1799. In regard to the
blunder of two officers of the U. S.
Navy in capturing the schooner Isla
with despatches from Toussaint to the
Governor of Cuba; apologies to the
Governor ; Mr. Morton, U. S. Consul
at Havana; affairs in France. 12,
59.
Nov. 16, 1799. European affairs;
France only at peace under a monarchy;
occupation of Holland by English ;
revocation of exequatur of Vice-Consul
at New Orleans by the Spanish Gov-
ernor. 12, 344.
580
THE PICKERING PAPERS.
Yznardi, Joseph M., his zealous attention
to the interests of the U. S. (/. Adams),
11, 303 ; defence of him against com-
plaints (/. Marshall), 14, 4 ; his zeal
and activity in the service of the U. S.
at Havana; his humanity toward sick
seamen (/. Morton), 11, 617 ; his con-
troversy with Col. Humphreys (S.
Hodgdon), 42, 326.
z.
Zedtwitz, Herman, Baron, a prisoner.
July 26, 1779. Begging the favor that
he may be allowed to live with his
family instead of in the State prison
also asking for a hammock. 17, 281.
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