1To George Washington from Elias Boudinot, 8 November 1799 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Elias Boudinot, 8 Nov. 1799. On 13 Nov. GW wrote Boudinot : “Your favour of the 8th instt was received by the last Mail to Alexand[ri]a.”
2To George Washington from Elias Boudinot, 4 December 1798 (Washington Papers)
Mr Boudinot presents his most respectful Compliments to Lieutenant Genl Washington and informs him that the Wine he mentioned to him, is all sold—Mr Boudinot has sent money to Madeira to purchase a few Pipes of the best wines the Island affords—He expects they will be shipped in January for this port, and if they arrive safe, and answer his Expectation, Mr B. will let the General know it, and...
3To George Washington from Elias Boudinot, 7 March 1797 (Washington Papers)
I send herewith the Seal you was pleased to commit to my Care—The time has been scarcely sufficient for the purpose. The Letter to Mrs Ferguson has been forwarded with one from myself, in the manner you requested. As I may not have the pleasure of seeing you again before you leave the City, permit me once more to express my most affectionate wishes for your health & happiness, and most...
4To George Washington from Elias Boudinot, 15 March 1796 (Washington Papers)
I have carefully examined the Model & Explanation, for milling the Edges of Coin, which I had the honor of receiving by your Order, under Cover from Mr Dandridge. I am happy to report as the Result of that Examination, that the Machine at present in Use, is more simple, more efficient, and much less expensive, both as to original Cost, & Labour in its Operation, than the one proposed by Mr...
5To George Washington from Elias Boudinot, 12 November 1793 (Washington Papers)
The troubling you to read the enclosed oration may perhaps need an Apology, undoubtedly the liberty I have taken, to address it to you, without your express permission, renders one absolutely necessary. A number of concurring Circumstances, added to the subject & design prompted me to it, and a dependance on your known Candor & Friendship makes me hope, it will not give Offence. Mrs Boudinot...
6To George Washington from Elias Boudinot, 18 July 1789 (Washington Papers)
New York, 18 July 1789. Recommends John N. Cumming for the post of marshal of New Jersey and Ezekiel Forman as marshal of Pennsylvania. “Nothing could have prevailed upon me to have taken this liberty (and thereby acted contrary to my uniform determination) but an anxiety that the officers under the Judicial Department should be filled with Men of integrity & decorum—I hope it will not be...
7To George Washington from Elias Boudinot, 22 April 1789 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor of informing your Excellency that the Committees of both Houses arrived here this afternoon and will be ready to receive your Excellency at my House as soon as you can arrive here tomorrow morning. If you, Sir, will honor us with your company at Breakfast, it will give us great pleasure—We shall wait your Excellency’s arrival in hopes of that gratification. You can have a room...
8To George Washington from Elias Boudinot, 21 April 1789 (Washington Papers)
The Committee have just receiv’d your Excellency’s Letter of the 20th and will be at Elizabeth Town on Thursday Morning. I must beg your Excellency will alight at my House where the Committee will attend and where it will give me (in a particular manner) the utmost pleasure to receive you. I have the honor to be with the most profound respect Sir, Your most obedient & very humble Servant LB ,...
9To George Washington from Elias Boudinot, 6 April 1789 (Washington Papers)
I do most sincerely & affectionately congratulate my Country, on the unanimous election of your Excellency to the Presidency of the united States. The importance of this transaction, is so great in my estimation that I consider it, under Providence, as the key-Stone to our political Fabrick. It is from this Consideration alone, that I can rejoyce with you Sir, as a private Friend, on your...
10To George Washington from Elias Boudinot, 9 February 1785 (Washington Papers)
This Moment I am honored with your favour of the 26th Janry and am greatly mortified to find, that mine of the latter End of December had not then reached you, altho I delivered it to the post-Master myself. It ever gave me a peculiar Pleasure to obey your Commands, and to Oblige you in any thing this Country can afford, or to comply with your wishes, in any other way, will add greatly to the...