12d. (Adams Papers)
We had no meeting at Parson Carey’s. I was employ’d in writing all the forenoon; but after dinner, went to hear Mr. Spring. The speculative sentiments of this gentleman, upon religion, are not such as I should admire. They may I think safely be called illiberal; though I am sensible such charges, are not in general very liberal. He has adopted all the fancies of the Hop kintonian sect as they...
2To John Adams from Thomas Jefferson, 2 March 1788 (Adams Papers)
I received this day a letter from mr̃s Adams of the 26 th. ult. informing me you would set out on the 29 th. for the Hague. our affairs at Amsterdam press on my mind like a mountain. I have no information to go on but that of the Willincks & VanStaphorsts, & according to that something seems necessary to be done. I am so anxious to confer with you on this, & to see you & them together, & get...
3Report of a Committee of the Trustees of Columbia College, 2 March 1788 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, March 2, 1788. As members of a committee of the trustees of Columbia College, Hamilton and Brockholst Livingston reported on a “letter of the Reverend Mr. Benjamin Moore of the 13th Decembr. Ulto: respecting a demand made on him by Mr. Leonard Lispenard for the rent of a house occupied by Mr. Moore during part of the late war.” Hamilton and Livingston reported “that there exists no...
4[Diary entry: 2 March 1788] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 2d. Thermometer at 18 in the Morning—28 at Noon And 28 at Night. Wind high from the No. Wt. and cold all day. Weather clear. At home all day.
5From George Washington to James Madison, 2 March 1788 (Washington Papers)
The decision of Massachusetts, notwithstanding its concomitants, is a severe stroke to the opponents of the proposed Constitution in this State; and with the favorable determinations of the States which have gone before, and such as are likely to follow after, will have a powerful operation on the minds of Men who are not actuated more by disappointment, passion and resentment, than they are...
6To James Madison from Moustier, 2 March 1788 (Madison Papers)
Rien ne me dedommagera certainement de l’agrement que je vais perdre par votre depart. Quand on s’attache aux personnes il est necessaire de pouvoir communiquer avec Elles. C’est avec peine que je mêle des regrets aux assurances de l’estime et de l’affection que vous m’avez inspirées. Je sens egalement combien je perds du coté de l’utilité que j’aurois pû retirer de vos lumieres et de vos...
7To James Madison from George Washington, 2 March 1788 (Madison Papers)
The decision of Massachusetts, notwithstanding its concomitants, is a severe stroke to the opponents of the proposed Constitution in this State; and with the favorable determinations of the States which have gone before, and such as are likely to follow after, will have a powerful operation on the Minds of Men who are not actuated more by disappointment, passion and resentment, than they are...
8From Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, 2 March 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I received this day a letter from Mrs. Adams of the 26th. ult. informing me you would set out on the 29th. for the Hague. Our affairs at Amsterdam press on my mind like a mountain. I have no information to go on but that of the Willincks and Van Staphorsts, and according to that something seems necessary to be done. I am so anxious to confer with you on this, and to see you and them together,...
9From Thomas Jefferson to Brack, 2 March 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Je vous dois mille et mille remercimens, Monsieur, pour les peines que vous avez bien voulu vous donner sur ces malheureuses gazettes et brochures. Le nommé Petit est mon domestique, et le même qui a si souvent eu l’honneur de vous parler sur cette affaire. Le paquet I. venant de Calais sous acquit portant No. 119. marqué R. a été véritablement retiré par lui. Mais c’est ça une paquet qui...
10From Thomas Jefferson to C. W. F. Dumas, 2 March 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Being informed that Mr. Adams was to leave London on the 29th. Ult. for the Hague, I have determined to meet him there. But lest he should have finished his business and be gone before I can get there, I write the inclosed to press him to await an interview, and send it by the post which will be 24 hours before me. I take the liberty of putting it under your cover, as you will certainly know...