16th. (Adams Papers)
Heard Mr. Carey preach two sermons this day; but the weather was very cold. In the afternoon the Parson was extremely vehement; in an occasional discourse upon the renewal of the year, he complained exceedingly that the language of the people was “the time is not come.” And with all his powers of eloquence, and of reasoning, he exerted to prove that the time is come. He was rather too violent:...
2From John Adams to François Adriaan van der Kemp, 6 January 1788 (Adams Papers)
As I had suffered much Anxiety on your Account during your Imprisonment, your Letter of the 29. of last month gave me some relief. I rejoiced to find that you was at liberty and out of danger. inclosed are two Letters, which I hope may be of Service to you.— living is now cheaper, than it has been, in America, and I doubt not you will Succeed very well.— You will be upon your guard, among the...
3[Diary entry: 6 January 1788] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 6th. Thermometer at 14 in the Morning—21 at Noon And 19 at Night. Notwithstanding the Wind blew fresh all night, the River was quite closed this Morning and the Ice on the flats hard, and sufficiently thick to bear a Man. The Major & his wife, recommenced their journey to day, aided by a pair of my horses to take them over the worst of the roads. George Augustine Washington was to...
4To George Washington from Charles Willson Peale, 6 January 1788 (Washington Papers)
Having bussiness in the line of my Profession which will detain me some time in this Place, therefore I take the liberty of intimating, that in case any of your rare Birds should die, that you will oblige me much by sending their remains directed to the care of Captn Elliott of this Town. I am with the greatest regard Dr Sir your much obliged Humble Servant ALS , DLC:GW . Capt. Thomas Elliott...
5To James Madison from Rufus King, 6 January 1788 (Madison Papers)
I send you a copy of the confederation between the New England Colonies, together with a few Extracts from the Journals of the Commissioners. As I hope to leave Town on Tuesday for Boston, I pray you to return me these papers Sometime Tomorrow. You are sensible that information from the southern States relative to the proposed Constitution will be of importance to us at Boston while engaged on...
6From Thomas Jefferson to Burrill Carnes, 6 January 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
The Continental book of accounts in possession of Mr. Ast contains I presume only the accounts settled by Mr. Barclay. That of Schweighauser & Dobreé is put into a separate channel, and moreover is not yet a settled account. I think therefore it need not incur the delay of going to Lorient, but should come on to me directly by the first proper conveiance. You will be so good as to inform me...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Elizabeth Wayles Eppes, 6 January 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of July 28. gave me inexpressible joy, for my heart ached for the safety of my sweet Polly. Your encomiums on her manners, &c. delight me not a little, as I now hope I saw her with an impartial eye, tho clame not the least merit, for her natural disposition is truly amiable. Your account of dear Patsy adds much to my happiness. The day is far distant I fear for the finishing you are...
8From Thomas Jefferson to William Macarty, 6 January 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I took the liberty of writing to you in the month of June last to endeavor to get me a supply of china, like, or nearly like a sample you were so kind as to carry from here for me. You informed me afterwards there were no dishes of near that pattern to be had, and for plates they asked 36₶ the dozen. As there have been some arrivals from India since that time, perhaps those articles can now be...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Quesnay de Beaurepaire, 6 January 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai eu l’honneur de voir ce matin M. le Mis. de la Fayette et de raisonner avec lui de mon projet, de l’établissement de mon académie. J’ai vu que les Spectacles incérés dans le projet ne vous plaisoient pas; en conséquence Je ne balance pas a les Suprimer entièrement, et je n’en ferai plus mention sur mon plan. Je parlerai seulement de l’ostentation de la lotterie pour laquelle je me flatte...
10From Thomas Jefferson to Quesnay de Beaurepaire, 6 January 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I have never expressed an objection to the part of your plan relative to the theatre. The utility of this in America is a great question on which I may be allowed to have an opinion, but it is not for me to decide on it, nor to object to the proposal of establishing one at Richmond. The only objection to your plan which I have ever made, is that contained in my letter to you. I feared it was...