144871To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 21 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor to communicate, to your Excellency, a circumstance which I hope will be followed by the most Salutory consequences to the State of Virginia in particular, and which may ultimately have the happiest effect upon the interests of America in general. The Chevalier des Touche, commanding His most Christian Majestys Squadron in the harbour of Newport, finding himself enabled,...
144872To George Washington from Samuel Meredith and Thomas Barclay, 24 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
The Citizens of Philadelphia having determin’d to use their utmost endeavors to procure three Million of Rations and three hundred hogsheads of Rum for the use of the American Army, and having appointed us to forward them from hence to any place where your Excellency shall think proper, we take the liberty of requesting your Commands on this subject, assuring you of the pleasure we shall take...
144873From Major Benjamin Tallmadge to George Washington, 28–30 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellencys favour of the 25th inst. pr Col. Webb was handed me yesterday—625. [The] Rbcemu [Phials] therein refered to came duly to hand. Previous to which I had 725. [Caleb Brewster] 59̃1. [sent] 440. [over] to 728. [Long Island] for 13̃0. [dispatches] & to convey some 30̃0. as well as 23̃0 [guineas] to 722. [Samuel Culper (Abraham Woodhull)] & 723. [Samuel Culper, Jr. (Robert...
144874[Diary entry: 29 October 1771] (Washington Papers)
29. Clear and Cool Wind being at Northwest, and fresh.
144875[Diary entry: 23 June 1769] (Washington Papers)
23. Went to Court again and returnd in the afternoon. GW, Col. John West, and Charles Broadwater were recorded present about a fifth of the way through today’s court proceedings (Fairfax County Order Book for 1768–70, 180, Vi Microfilm).
144876From Orchard Cook to John Quincy Adams, 1 January 1809 (Adams Papers)
Mr. & Mrs. Cook ask leave to present to Mr. & Mrs. Adams the Compts. of the Season— Your Letters do much good, are treated with very great respect indeed —I think you have now more influence than when here—not mere opinions in which you deal very sparingly but the excellent Arguments & reasons you give for every conclusion— As I flatter myself with the Hope of more of your Favours embracing an...
144877To Thomas Jefferson from George Hoffman, 4 October 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
At a meeting of Officers Representatives of the Legionary Corps & of the first & second Regiments of the Militia of the Territory of Michigan at the house of Richard Smyth Esq. in Detroit on Friday the 4th. day of October 1805. Col. James May was unanimously elected Chairman & Captn. Geo. Hoffman Secretary. Resolved that this meeting deem it highly proper that an Address to the President of...
144878Richard Cutts to James Madison, 28 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure to introduce to you the bearer Mr Ogg of this City, who visits Richmond for the purpose of reporting the debates of the Convention. He is connected with the establishment of the National Journal. I am with respect & esteem yr Hl St RC (DLC) . Docketed by JM.
144879To George Washington from Mauduit du Plessis, 20 July 1786 (Washington Papers)
I have the honour to transmit to your excellency, a letter that the marquis de la fayette had directed me, to hand you, requesting me, to Send it wery Soon. the Count D’Estaing has also, given me, one for your excellency, & flatted my Self to put it in your excellencys hands; but at present, I Send you a copy of it. I am Just arrived from france, on my way to Georgia, to take posession of a...
144880To James Madison from Phineas Stevens, 12 December 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 December 1812, Andover. Informs JM that for five years he successfully commanded an infantry company that included Revolutionary War veterans before requesting and obtaining an honorable discharge two years ago because his command was incompatible with his business. Since the declaration of war, his acquaintances have urged him to join the army. Has complied with their request and in one...