1To Benjamin Franklin from ――― Chariot, 27 August 1777 (Franklin Papers)
From ――― Chariot
2Memorandum Books, 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
Pd. Gouyon chariot hire for the month 384f.Bot. a chariot,
3To George Washington from John Mitchell, 19 May 1780 (Washington Papers)
Mr Bringhurst notwithstanding his repeated assurances to have the Chariot ready by the time apointed & agreed on, has disapointed me. ...orders to the Painter—I realy expect he will be very Deligent & punctual now—If you think proper to have any Alteration made in the Chariot, it shall be done I wou’d be very glad to have your Opinion & directions respecting the Colour, Brass Boxes, Harness...
4From George Washington to John Mitchell, 30 March 1780 (Washington Papers)
I will take the Chariot at the price of Two hundred and ten pounds in gold, provided you have examined it yourself with a critical eye or will get some good judge or judges to do it and they shall be of opinion that...My reason for being so particular I shall mention—some days ago I was told of an elegant chariot of exquisite workmanship belonging to Captn Kennedy ...a common sale Chariot, &...
5From George Washington to John Mitchell, 8 April 1780 (Washington Papers)
From your description of the two Chariots I prefer that wch is in the hands of Mr Brinkhurst on acct of the size although it will take longer time to finish it—I shall thank you therefore for engaging it for me—for requesting dispatch—& when... ...to color (in wch I have no particular choice)—Though I prefer a plain Chariot it may not be amiss to Ornament the Mouldings with a light airy gilding...
6Memorandum Books, 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Pd. 2. weeks hire of a pr. chariot horses £6–6.Pd. balce. hire of chariot horses £13–19.
7From George Washington to Robert Cary & Company, 6 June 1768 (Washington Papers)
My old Chariot havg run its race, & gone through as many stages as I coud conveniently make it travel, is now renderd incapable of any further Service; The intent of this Letter therefore is to desire you will bespeak me......of years, I woud willingly have the Chariot you may now send me made in the newest taste, handsome, genteel, & light; yet not slight & consequently unserviceable....
8Benjamin Henry Latrobe to Dolley Madison, 20 March 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
Encloses samples of “two kinds of lace” for use in the chariot ordered by JM. The coach will be finished by 15 May, “the Chariot about a fortnight later.” Has examined a “very handsome” English chariot made in London last July which has influenced his thinking. Mrs. Latrobe [a friend of Dolley Madison’s since childhood] is suffering from an eye inflammation, but otherwise his family is in good...
9[September 1787] (Washington Papers)
Finished what private business I had to do this forenoon. Dined abt. 1 Oclock at Mr. Morris’s and set off afterwards—in Company with Mr. Blair, who took a Seat in my Chariot with me—on my return home. Reached Chester, where we lodged....at Wilmington—dined at Christiana bridge and lodged at the head of Elk—at the bridge near whch. I narrowly escaped an ugly accidt. to my Chariot & horses. One...
10List of Baggage Shipped by Jefferson from France, [ca. 1 September 1789] (Jefferson Papers)
Chariot BootChariot Box
11From George Washington to Robert Cary & Company, 16 March 1762 (Washington Papers)
A Relation and Friend of mine having desired me to send for a Post Chariot for him, I now do it in the Words of his own Memm which are as follows.“Colo. Washington to send for a neat light Post Chariot for F.L. of a price not exceeding One hundred pounds Sterling and to have light Harness for Six Horses. To desire the favour of the Merchant not to let the Tradesman know it is to be sent abroad...
12Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on Expenses, 9 March 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
, including a chariot (sold to
13From George Washington to Samuel Powel, 25 July 1787 (Washington Papers)
...previous thereto having heard a Mr Clarke (Coachmaker in this Square) well spoken of—having seen some of his work—and having received the strongest assurances of fidelity and diligence in the execution of mine, I have committed my Chariot to him—induced thereto by the further consideration of seeing every day as I pass his workshop the progress he makes...for refurbishing GW’s “Chariot,” and...
14Enclosure: Conrad Hanse’s Account, 29 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
To a new plain, well-finished Chariot, with platedIn a statement of TJ’s account, John Barnes entered at 18 Sep. a payment to Hanse of $1,000 for the chariot (statement of private account from John Barnes, 30 Sep., in ...payment in full of $1,206 by John Barnes, with a bill on Walker & Kennedy for $1,000 and a check for $206 by Barnes, “for a Chariot and Harness for four Horses Built for the...
15To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 14 January 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
...have exclusive Jurisdiction in all cases wherein the sum does not amount to six Dollars. The Carriage tax on some classes, is only one Dollar. The suit however may be brought for the tax upon a Coach or a Chariot, which are Ten and eight Dollars, if resort should be had to the State Judiciary....Hylton should be assumed to own one hundred and twenty-five chariots for his own private...
16To George Washington from John Mitchell, 19 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
I sold the Old Chariott to Mr Bringhurst for £27.10 hard money, wch I deducted out of the price of the New Chariot I have the money waiting your commands.“I thank you for the trouble you have had about the Chariot—The Sum for which the old one sold and wch you say lyes in your hands you will be so good as to pay
17To George Washington from Samuel Powel, 25 July 1787 (Washington Papers)
chariot GroundAt the above prices, the Chariot Body is to be painted in Varnish, the Surface polished & reduced to a perfect Smoothness—In this Case no Varnish is put on after the painting is perfected.
18To Thomas Jefferson from John Trumbull, 10 October 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
The Chariot will be finish’d in about two weeks, and I venture to promise you it shall be a very elegant one. No opportunity comes within my knowledge at present of sending it by a private hand. ...Harness? As there is but one trunk to the chariot, it cannot well go in that, and if it goes in this way or by the diligence, does it pay a Duty: or what precaution can I take to save you that....Chariot
19From Thomas Jefferson to John Trumbull, 26 November 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
...have done meets my approbation, except the having suffered yourself to advance money for me, which you should not have done if you would have been so kind as to warn me ever so little before the chariot was finished. I am ashamed to have employed such precious time about such a business as this. Mr. Parker fixes no time for going to London. But it is certain either that he will go and...chariot
20[Diary entry: 19 September 1787] (Washington Papers)
...wch. fell in the Night f[ro]m setting off early. Baited at Wilmington—dined at Christiana bridge and lodged at the head of Elk—at the bridge near whch. I narrowly escaped an ugly accidt. to my Chariot & horses. One fell through & another with the Chariot was on the point of following but by exertions was saved.
21To George Washington from John Mitchell, 4 April 1780 (Washington Papers)
and several other Gentlemen to go to look at the Chariot who all agreed it was good Work & neatly finished in the present Teaste the Wood has been well seasoned, the only Objection apears to be the size wch is 3 feet 4 Inches high from the Seat to......Bringhurst to let you have a Chariot he has in hand—it apears to be good Work & well seasoned timber, the Size is 3 feet 6½ Inches high and 3...
22[Diary entry: 18 May 1768] (Washington Papers)
Did the same & got my Chariot & Horses over to Claibornes.
23[Diary entry: 4 January 1786] (Washington Papers)
I also directed that my Chariot Horses and all others about my home Ho[use] except the Stud horse and three horses which will be frequently rid a hunting to be fed with Bran & chopped Hay in the above proportion and that my waggon...Mr. Bushrod Washington and his wife came here in a Chariot 4 Horses & 3 Servants just after we had dined.
24General Orders, 16 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
GW’s expenses for this date included £197.17.6 “To expences when going to meet Mrs Washington & going to Phila for the Chariot as ⅌ bill on file” (household account book, 11 April 1776–21 Nov. 1780,
30 Jan. to 12 Feb., he spent $429 at ten different locations “when to Phila. to Bring Mrs Washington’s Chariot with 2 servants & 4 horses” (
25Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson to John Kemp, 6 November 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
To a new Crane Neck Chariot...Kemp’s hand and the appended note is in that of Trumbull; endorsed by Trumbull: “Mr. Kemp’s Bill to Mr. Jefferson for Carriage 6th Novr. 1788. £171..5.”; and by TJ: “Prices Chariot”; for the explanation of certain check marks made by TJ see below.
26To Thomas Jefferson from John Trumbull, 6 June 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
In the mean time I have begun my enquiries about a Chariot, and am led to believe both from the prices of several which I have seen, and from the information of a very honest Coach maker, that Mrs. Church’s wishd for the Job of building her a new... ...known some important defect in the carriage.—I will ascertain in a few days at what price such a Chariot as I think you ought to have may be...
27To James Madison from James Ker, 13 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
The inclos’d bill of cost for your ChariotThe enclosure is a bill for a “second hand Chariot” with extra charges for an oilcloth cover, two lamps, a plain border, and delivery to Washington. The bill amounted to $594, of which $34 was still owed.
28From James Madison to James Madison, Sr., 29 April 1781 (Madison Papers)
..., and that at a price more than double the old one I have declined laying out the money. Should you be in great want & willing to give so high a price, the messenger for Mr. Lyon’s Chariot will bring your orders and take charge of the sifters.I shall write again by Mr. Lyon’s Chariot and send you another cargo of News’ papers. I am yr. dutiful Son
29January 1786 (Washington Papers)
I also directed that my Chariot Horses and all others about my home Ho[use] except the Stud horse and three horses which will be frequently rid a hunting to be fed with Bran & chopped Hay in the above proportion and that my waggon...Mr. Bushrod Washington and his wife came here in a Chariot 4 Horses & 3 Servants just after we had dined.
30To John Adams from C. W. F. Dumas, 11 March 1782 (Adams Papers)
Vous aurez reçu ce soir une Lettre que j’ai fait enrégistrer No 4 par le Chariot de Poste, parti d’ici à Une heure après midi....’ai pas eu le temps de signer ma Lettre de ce matin. Cela m’auroit fait manquer le Chariot de poste. Ce défaut de formalité ne doit pas vous empêcher de vous y fier. Je vous la confirme et suis prêt à la signer quand vous voudrez, ainsi que toutes celles où il s’agira...