1From Benjamin Franklin to Madame Brillon, [December 1783?] (Franklin Papers)
ALS (draft): American Philosophical Society Je vous envoye incluses, les petites Pieces que vous, ma très chere Amie, m’a fait l’honneur de me demander. Celle sur le Jeu des Echecs, doit etre dedieé à vous, la plus belle conseil qu’elle contient, etant copié de votre maniere genereuse & magnanime de jouer, que j’ai si souvent experiencé. Mon petit Fils a été voir votre Maison. Je suis bien...
2To Benjamin Franklin from the Abbé de La Roche, [December 1783?] (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Bonjour, cher Papa, je suis toujours estropié, et dans l’impossibilité d’aller vous voir, d’aprendre par moi même des nouvelles de vôtre Santé. Nôtre Dame n’ose point sortir au milieu de cette neige. Elle vous envoye la petite graine de l’Altamaha que lui a demandée Mons. vôtre fils. Auriez vous 3 ou 4 bouteilles de Madère sec ou de Xeres à m’envoyer, vous...
3Draft Consular Convention between France and the United States, [before 24 December 1783] (Franklin Papers)
D : Archives du Ministère des affaires étrangères The Franco-American Treaty of Amity and Commerce of 1778 granted each country the right to appoint consuls, vice-consuls, agents, and commissaries in the ports of the other. Their powers, privileges, and immunities were to be stipulated in a separate agreement. The present document is a draft of the convention that would be signed by Franklin...
4[December 1783] (Adams Papers)
This evening I went with Mr. West to the Academy of Painting &c. and had the same entertainment as that of which I spoke last Monday. This day my father dined out; in the evening I went to the Drury Lane Theatre, had the Beaux Stratagem with the Ladies Frolick. George Farquhar’s The Beaux’ Strategem , London, 1707; The Ladies’ Frolick , London, 1770, by James Love, pseudonym for James Dance (...
5From Benjamin Franklin to Joseph Banks, 1[–2] December 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Yale University Library; press copy of ALS : Harvard University Library In mine of yesterday, I promis’d to give you an Account of Messrs Charles & Robert’s Experiment, which was to have been made on this Day, and at which I intended to be present. Being a little indispos’d, & the Air cool, and the Ground damp, I declin’d going into the Garden of the Tuilleries where the Balloon was...
6Monday Decr. 1st. 1783. (Adams Papers)
This evening I went with Mr. West to the Academy of Painting &c. and had the same entertainment as that of which I spoke last Monday.
7From Alexander Hamilton to George Clinton, 1 December 1783 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, December 1, 1783. Writes as the legal representative of “Mrs. Chamier, widow and Administratrix of Daniel Chamier deceased.” Asks that George Birks, who owed money to Daniel Chamier, be “apprehended” and compelled to appear in court. ADS , Chicago Historical Society. This memorial was sent to the governor because of the absence of proper officers of government in New York City which...
8To George Washington from Guy Carleton, 1 December 1783 (Washington Papers)
If wind and weather permit, I hope we shall be able to embark the Remainder of His Majesty’s Troops from Long Island and Staten Island, and take our final departure, on the 4th Instant. I am, Sir, Your Excellency’s most obedient and most humble Servant, DLC : Papers of George Washington.
9From George Washington to Caleb Gibbs, 1 December 1783 (Washington Papers)
By His Excy G. Washington Esq. Gen. & Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States &c. In consequence of the zeal & well–known services of MajorC. Gibbs, I have thought proper to Certify that the Said Major Gibbs entered the American service as a Volunteer & was at the Battle of Lexington April 19th 1775, On the 24th of the same Month was appointed an Adjutant; in June 1776 was...
10From George Washington to Elijah Hunter, 1 December 1783 (Washington Papers)
This will certify that during the late War Capt. Elijah Hunter of Bedford in W est c ester County was, on the recommendation of Mr Jno. Jay then President of Congress—and of Maj. Genl McDougall, Employed on some secret services—which he performed, as far as came to my knowledge with integrity and to my satisfaction. Given &c. 1 Decr 83. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
11From George Washington to John Lillie, 1 December 1783 (Washington Papers)
Whereas Captain John Lillie hath behaved with great propriety during his military Service—I have therefore thought proper to grant this Certificate, thereby making known that the said Capt. Lillee entered the Armies of the United States as a second Lieut. of Artillery the 1st of May 1775, that he was appointed to a 1st Lieutcy in the year 1776, to a Captain Lieutenancy in 1777, and that he was...
12From George Washington to Andrew Elliot, 1 December 1783 (Washington Papers)
Upon the receipt of your Letter respecting Mrs Jauncey I did myself the pleasure of waiting upon that Lady; and beg you to be persuaded, that I shall be happy on occasions of rendering her any advice which may be in my power. I am confident, Sir, it must give you great satisfaction to be informed that the most perfect regularity and good order prevail in this City, and that every description...
13From George Washington to Philip Nagel, 1 December 1783 (Washington Papers)
While you speak the language of my heart, in acknowledging the magnitude of our obligations to the Supreme Director of all human events; suffer me to join you in celebration of the present glorious and ever memorable Æra, and to return my best thanks for your kind expressions in my favour. I cannot but rejoice sincerely that the national dignity & glory will be greatly encreased, in...
14From George Washington to Benjamin Franklin, 1 December 1783 (Washington Papers)
Mr Platt who will have the honor of presenting you this letter, & his Lady are going to England, & probably to France: Should the latter happen, I would beg leave to recommend them to your kind notice & civilities, as respectable citizens of this place. I am, &ca DLC : Papers of George Washington.
15To George Washington from Timothy Pickering, 1 December 1783 (Washington Papers)
As I may not have another opportunity, I beg leave now to present to your Excellency the following questions & to be favoured with your answers or advice for my government. l. Whether any batteaux, & if any what number must be provided for the frontier service; and at what places, & by what time in the Spring, they must be ready? 2. For what number of troops, destined for the frontier service,...