1Abigail Adams to Mary Smith Cranch, 21 November 1800 (Adams Papers)
..., at Baltimore, gave mr T Adams a Letter to Major snowden—but I who have never been accustomed to quarter myself and servants upon private houses, could not think of it—particuliarly as I expected the chariot & 5 more Horses with two servants to meet me— I sit out early intending to make my 36 Miles if possible: no travelling however but by day light; we took a direction as we supposed...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Mary Jefferson Eppes, 1 April 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
...from Richmond here is but about 5. or 6. days. I have feared some of my letters may have miscarried. I hope mr Eppes recieved that of Feb. 18. covering an order to Quarrier to deliver my chariot to him, and asking his & your acceptance of it. should that have miscarried, this serves to make the same tender. I have still hopes of being able to come by Eppington: but these become less firm...
3From George Washington to Bushrod Washington, 24 July 1797 (Washington Papers)
We shall be very glad to see you & Mrs Washington here on thursday next, and my Chariot shall meet you at Colchester at 3 Oclock on that day.
4William Smith Shaw to Abigail Adams, 6 October 1799 (Adams Papers)
We arrived at this place last evening about seven Oclock, where we have found most excellent accommodations. We have been highly favored with charming weather—excellent roads and good entertainment ever since we left you.— find the chariot a much easier carriage than the coachee. The President thinks he never made so great a progress in his journey with so much ease to himself as the present.
5To John Jay from Peter Augustus Jay, 19 April 1798 (Jay Papers)
& should prefer parting with the Chariot which in a few years more will be unfit for use, or at any Rate a constant Bill of Cost— Besides that the former will probably sell for much less than its Value— I shall however pursue your...
6Abigail Adams to John Adams, 11 November 1800 (Adams Papers)
...or 30 miles a day. I shall endeavour to reach Washington on saturday if the Weather will permit. it would be an ease to the horses if Curry could come half way to Baltimore and take Me in the Chariot. Thomas accompanies me— I received Your Letter when I arrived here which was the first line I have got
7Abigail Adams to Cotton Tufts, 15 January 1801 (Adams Papers)
...pine wood and get it home. it may be also necessary to get some more oak wood as we shall want more than was calculated upon— there is Something due to mr Frothingham, for mending the wheels of the chariot which will be lost to us unless you can get the Bill and pay it and forward it before the last of Feb’
8William Smith Shaw to Abigail Adams Smith, 24 November 1799 (Adams Papers)
hut is fit to receive you, I will send you information, and welcome you to it. Can the chariot be spared to convey you here? or shall I send for you? * * *
9From Thomas Jefferson to John Wayles Eppes, 18 February 179[8] (Jefferson Papers)
...they will all rise somewhat. this river being closed again, no exportation takes place yet, & keeps the market dull.—I am happy to have it in my power to make you & Maria a present of my chariot, which is in possession of Quarrier at Richmond. it has no harness. I believe it is the best piece of work that ever crossed the ocean. I find I shall have no occasion for such a thing here...
10From George Washington to James McHenry, 6 January 1799 (Washington Papers)
Robt Fielding—Repairg Chariot