1The Busy-Body, No. 4, 25 February 1729 (Franklin Papers)
.... I have provided a Bottle of right French Brandy for the Men, and Citron-Water for...
2To Benjamin Franklin from Peter Kalm, 2 September 1750 (Franklin Papers)
...abundance of Deers: they have got some French Brandy at Niagara Fort; this they tasted...
3Cash Accounts, June 1774 (Washington Papers)
...pd Benj. Harrison Junr Esqr. for 2 Kegs of French Brandy
4General Orders, 28 March 1778 (Washington Papers)
...or Spirit at 15/ Continental rum 10/ Gen 9/ French brandy 19/ & Cyder royal 2/ pr quart and in...
5To George Washington from Ephraim Blaine, 14 July 1781 (Washington Papers)
1 Ditto French Brandy
6To George Washington from Arthur St. Clair, 20 July 1781 (Washington Papers)
...355 Gills of rum & 2 Gallons of French brandy: Notwithstanding Col. Nicola took the Serjeant’s...
7From John Adams to John Jay, 24 November 1785 (Adams Papers)
...upon English West India Rum in favour of French Brandies &c. But in these Things I think...
8From Thomas Jefferson to David Ramsay, 27 October 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
...Act granting exemption of duties to French brandies as being in violation of the most-...
9To Thomas Jefferson from John Jay, 14 December 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
...24 May and by Virginia’s exemption of duties on French brandies. At this point in
10Bill concerning the Collection of Duties, [8 January] 1787 (Madison Papers)
...Spirits twelve pence per gallon except French Brandies upon which shall be paid a...
11From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 15 February 1787 (Madison Papers)
.... on every gallon of distilled Spirits except French brandies which are made duty free. The...
12To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 15 February 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
.... on every gallon of distilled spirits except French brandies which are made duty free. The...
13From James Madison to Edmund Randolph, 18 February 1787 (Madison Papers)
...–90). He claimed that the exemption from duties of French brandy imported into Virginia by...
14To James Madison from John Dawson, [ca. 10 November] 1787 (Madison Papers)
...with the U.S. by discriminating against Dutch ships importing French brandy. See
15To James Madison from Thomas Pleasants, Jr., 25 July 1788 (Madison Papers)
4th What is the amot. of French Brandies, annually Consumed in Virginia?
16From George Washington to Moustier, 17 August 1788 (Washington Papers)
...ded to observe the effect. The use of French Brandy, in common Taverns as well as private...
17Import Duties, [25 April] 1789 (Madison Papers)
...countries, moved for a six-cent per gallon duty on French brandy (...on French brandy was...
18Import Duties, [28 April] 1789 (Madison Papers)
...to the effect produced in Virginia, where French brandy is imported in certain vessels free of...
19Conversation with George Beckwith, [October 1789] (Hamilton Papers)
...with You, possibly some very trifling difference between French brandies and your West India...
20From Thomas Jefferson to James Brown, 3 January 17[90] (Jefferson Papers)
6. gallons good French brandy. If none, send good rum.
21To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Donald, 9 January 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
I have sent Ten Gallons of very fine French Brandy. I could not get a Cask that held less....
22Notes for Speech in Congress, [ca. 13 May] 1790 (Madison Papers)
do. French brandy.
23From Thomas Jefferson to James Brown, 8 August 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
French brandy 10. gallons. if none, then good rum.
24From Thomas Jefferson to James Brown, 29 October 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
...thereon noted to have been sent. The French brandy and the Lisbon wine both tapped by...
25To George Washington from Edward Newenham, 31 January 1791 (Washington Papers)
...is given to the Adventurous Smugler; French Brandy & Holland Gin will be Smuggled...
26Enclosure: Thoughts on the Navigation of the United States, and concerning further means of encouraging it, 5 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
...Rotterdam, that is all goods from Holland, all french brandies, wines, fruits, &c. In short it...
27Notes on the Lake Country Tour, [31 May–7 June] 1791 (Madison Papers)
Tobacco, French brandy, tropical fruits are smuggled from the U. S....
28From Thomas Jefferson to William Temple, 26 April 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
rum or French brandy
29List of Groceries for Gamble & Temple, [6 August 1795?] (Jefferson Papers)
15. gallons good French brandy.
30To George Washington from Budd & Pryor, 31 October 1796 (Washington Papers)
...of items, including “JAMAICA SPIRITS,” French brandy, tea, coffee, “English Soap in boxes...
31From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 12 July 1799 (Jefferson Papers)
...spoiling it might have a sufficient quantity of French brandy put in to keep it. the bottle...
32To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 6 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
...small beer, by throwing a teaspoonful of good French brandy in a bottle, it adds much to its...
33Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 12 June 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
smaller articles of French brandy,
34Thomas Jefferson to Gordon, Trokes & Company, 25 July 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
best French brandy. a keg of 10. or 15 gallons.
35Thomas Jefferson to Gordon, Trokes & Company, 30 December 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
French brandy.
36John Adlum to Thomas Jefferson, 15 February 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
...again, and put about one twelfth part of good French brandy to it, & when it became fine, I...
37Thomas Jefferson to John Adlum, 20 April 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
French brandy [index entry]
38Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 4 October 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
2 canteens of French brandy
39To James Madison from William Lee, 1 January 1812 (Madison Papers)
...by laying similar restricting duties on french Brandies Wines and manufactured goods as the...
40Enclosure: Calvin Jones to Hutchins G. Burton, [before 28 April 1817] (Jefferson Papers)
French brandy is said to be the best spirit to be used...
41Thomas Jefferson’s Transactions with James Leitch, 2 June 1820–28 February 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
gallons of French Brandy
42To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 13 January 1821 (Madison Papers)
...Instead of Madeira I have used toddy of French brandy about as strong as Madeira. Brown...
43Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 13 January 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
instead of Madeira I have used toddy of French brandy about as strong as Madeira.
44Thomas Jefferson’s Transactions with James Leitch, 12 December 1821–12 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
: French brandy.
45From Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 15 January 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
2. Canteens French brandy
46From Thomas Jefferson to Ellen Wayles Randolph Coolidge, 14 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
.... we pay here 2.D. a gallon for bad French brandy. I think I have seen, in Degrand’s Price...
47John Jay and Dutch Affairs: Editorial Note (Jay Papers)
...on Dutch imports made to favor French brandies that contravened the Dutch-American treaty...
48Editorial Note: Search for a European Concert on Navigation Law (Jefferson Papers)
..., that is all goods from Holland, all french brandies, wines, fruits, &c.” Then,...