23891To George Washington from Elias Boudinot, 14 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
Mons. le Compte de Grasse having requested me to have the two pieces of Artillery presented him by Congress forwarded to him without delay, I endeavoured to urge the engraving and getting them ready to be shipped by the Duc de Lauzun, who sailed from hence about three weeks ago. I was led to believe by the Quarter Master that they should certainly be ready in time, and I accordingly wrote the...
23892To Thomas Jefferson from Elias Boudinot, 11 April 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Having been accidentally present at the Examination of the Witnesses against John Smith Hatfield, taken before the proper Magistrate in New Jersey, on a Habeas Corpus brought by Hatfield to obtain an order for Bail or discharge, I have taken the liberty to give the Substance of the Testimony. Hatfield was an Inhabitant of Elizabeth Town in New Jersey, and went over to the British in 1778. A...
23893To George Washington from Elias Boudinot, 9 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor of enclosing to your Excellency a Copy of the recommendatory System of finance lately adopted by Congress, together with their address to the several States, which may serve for your Information and amusement. Mrs Boudinot & Miss Susan join me in presenting the most affectionate Complements to Mrs Washington. I have the Honor to be Your Excellency’s Most Obed. & Hble Servt DLC...
23894To George Washington from Elias Boudinot, 25 December 1782 (Washington Papers)
I was honored by your Excellency’s letter of the 16th instant, which I laid before Congress. It is with great pleasure that I congratulate your Excellency and the Army, on the admission of our Independency and national Character by the Court of Great Britain; in the issuing a Commission under the Great Seal to Mr Oswald, now at the Court of Versailles, for treating with any Commissioner or...
23895To George Washington from Elias Boudinot, 26 February 1783 (Washington Papers)
I had the honor of receiving your Excellency’s letter of the 30th ult. which I immediately laid before Congress, who, without delay, gave it the full attention it deserved. The result of their deliberations I do myself the pleasure to enclose. The Secretary of Foreign Affairs will make the confidential communication to your Excellency mentioned therein, I hope, by this opportunity. The...
23896To George Washington from Elias Boudinot, 31 July 1783 (Washington Papers)
A moments’ time is only allowed me, to inform your Excellency that I have it in command from Congress to acquaint you, that it is their pleasure that you should, as soon as convenient, after your return from the Northward, attend Congress at this place, as they think your presence will be of special service at this important period; and the change of situation may be more agreable to your...
23897To George Washington from Elias Boudinot, 21 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
I am greatly mortified that our circumstances here oblige us to trouble your Excellency with a detail highly disagreeable and perplexing. I presume your Excellency has recd copies of letters from Colo. Butler and Mr Henry, forwarded a few days ago. All endeavours to oblige the men to return to Lancaster proved ineffectual. They entered this City yesterday morning in a very orderly manner and...
23898Enclosure: Report on the Mint, 29 November 1796 (Washington Papers)
The Director of the Mint of the United States, respectfully reports to the President of the United States, on the state of the Mint. That during the experience of twelve months, he has turned his attention (as far as has been in his power) to the Institution under his care: He has seen, with regret, an opinion generally prevailing, that the Establishment is unnecessarily expensive, and less...
23899To James Madison from Elias Boudinot, 6 August 1802 (Madison Papers)
I am sorry to inform the President of the United States through you, that a malignant fever now spreading through this City leaves the Mint little hope of keeping the workmen of the Mint many days longer. It being within about 500 yards of the Mint has greatly alarmed us. Indeed, such is the state of men’s minds on the occasion, that I think it neither advantageous nor safe to keep the Mint...
23900To George Washington from Elias Boudinot, 26 August 1783 (Washington Papers)
Congress feel a particular pleasure in seeing your Excellency, and in congratulating you on the success of a War in which you have acted so conspicuous a part. It has been the singular happiness of the United States, that during a War so long, so dangerous and so important, Providence has been graciously pleased to preserve the life of a General, who has merited and possesses the uninterrupted...