1Elizabeth Smith Shaw to Abigail Adams, 29 December 1793 (Adams Papers)
It is a long time since I have written to you, or received a Line from either of my much loved Sisters— I have done like many others, in the more important Concerns of Life, who, though convinced of their Duty, put off the performance of it, to a more convenient Season—not considering, that the present moment, is the only one we may be favoured with— I know that my Sister looks back upon the...
2From James Madison to Tench Coxe, [29 December] 1793 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Madison presents his respects to Mr. Coxe. He wishes to have a little conversation with him this forenoon or tomorrow if convenient, and will thank Mr C. to name by the bearer an hour at which Mr. M. may wait on him. RC ( PHi : Tench Coxe Papers). Addressed by JM. Docketed, probably by Coxe: “recd. in the Morning of Sunday 29 Decr. 1793—appointed Mr. M. to call at his (Mr. C’s) house this...
3To Thomas Jefferson from George Taylor, Jr., 29 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Learning with much regret that you are soon to leave us, and impressed with the most lively sentiments of gratitude for the manner in which you have treated me during the whole time I have had the honor to serve under your immediate direction—Sentiments which those who are acquainted with your generous mind, cannot but be penetrated with—Sentiments which if I know myself will never be effaced...
4To Thomas Jefferson from George Hammond, 29 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had the honor of receiving your letter of the 26th curt., communicating to me the President’s refusal to give any order for ascertaining the degree of Injury, sustained by the Sloop Hope of Antigua, in consequence of her capture by the privateer le Citoyen Genet. Having never entertained a doubt that this particular vessel, from the circumstances under which she was taken, would have...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Jr., 29 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I was the 17th. int. duly honoured, with your favor of the 14th. and return you my thanks for the information you give me, respecting the Swedish Vessell that came as express. I have taken my passage in her, for Lisbon (the nearest safe conveyance I can find for Cadiz,) and shall be very happy to take charge of any dispatches for that quarter . I observe what you say respecting Algiers, I...
6To James Madison from John Dawson, 29 December 1793 (Madison Papers)
I have this day written a letter to our friend Colo: Monroe relative to the arrival and continuance of a British frigate in this harbour. The contents of this letter I presume he will communicate to you, & if with myself & many in this place you are of opinion that it is a subject that demands serious & immediate attention I am persuaded that you will interest yourself in a business wh may...
7List of Imports, 1789–1790, ca. 29 December 1793 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
Ca. 29 December 1793. Summarizes information that appears to have been collected by customs officers for the Treasury Department, listing imports by country of origin totaling $15,295,638.97. Ms ( DLC ). A one-page document in JM’s hand, headed: “Value of Manufactured articles imported into the U. S. in one year ending 30 Sepr. 1790.” Docketed by JM: “Signd. / Treasy. Dept. Novr. 30 1791.”...