26461To Benjamin Franklin from the Comte de Bussy-Dagoneau, 1 August 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Mes Ennemis vouloient m’éloigner de la france, J’aurois desiré combâttre ceux d’un peuple qui vous doit en partie ses vertûs, son Energie, et son Bonheur. Des maladies et des procés me retiennent encore, Monsieur. J’arriveray peutêtre un jour a Boston, trop tard pour ma gloire, a temps pour admirer celle de Vos Concitoyens et de mes compatriotes. Garcilasse...
26462To James Madison from Paul Busti, 27 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 December 1801, Philadelphia. As attorney for the Holland Land Company, he addresses JM about a treaty concluded on 15 Sept. 1797 between the Seneca nation and U.S. commissioner Jeremiah Wadsworth. The treaty conveyed Seneca rights on land situated in Ontario County, New York, to Robert Morris—”a large proportion of which is now vested in … the Holland Land Company.” A survey of lands...
26463To Benjamin Franklin from Georges-Marie Butel-DuMont, 16 May 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society J’ai l’honneur de vous envoyer un Billet d’associé et trois autres billets dont vous pouvez disposer pour entrer à L’assemblée publique que la société libre d’Emulation tiendra le Vingt de ce mois dans une salle de l’hôtel de soubise. Je suis avec une profonde vénération, Monsieur, Votre très humble et très Obéïssant serviteur Notation: Du Mony Paris ce...
26464To Benjamin Franklin from Georges-Marie Butel-Du Mont, 8 February 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society J’ai publié, il y a environ vingt trois ans, une histoire des établissemens Anglois en Amérique. L’attention que ces colonies attirent aujourd’hui, et l’interest qu’inspirent leurs habitans par la résolution et la conduite avec lesquelles ils défendent leur liberté m’ont fait naître le dessein de refondre cette histoire et de la continuer jusqu’au temps...
26465To Thomas Jefferson from Anthony Butler, 29 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Believing from various Information, that a Change in the office of the Collector of this Port is a Measure decided on by you; upon that Conviction alone, I beg leave to lay before you my application for that office and to solicit your favorable Decision thereon. I must confess that it is with Hesitation & great Deference I approach you on this Business—knowing & feeling as I do, the painful...
26466To George Washington from Anthony Butler, 9 March 1778 (Washington Papers)
As I am informed that the Power of regulating the Appointments of the Quarter Master Genls Department is vested solely in you, I think it incumbent upon me and therefore take the Liberty to Lay before you my Proceedings in that Department as an Agent for Camp Equipage &c. When General Mifflin the late Quarter Mastr General resigned, the Congress requested by a Resolve that he would superintend...
26467To George Washington from G. E. Butler, 5 June 1792 (Washington Papers)
The humble Address of E. Butler In all humility Sheweth that he and Family is Distress’d to the lowest By having his house and all Burned by the Indians to whom shou⟨ld⟩ the Distress’d apply to leave the same to Commiseration of the Protector of your Contry who by whome the same is redress’d, Your Compliance ⟨mutilated⟩ Most Renown’d ⟨mutilated⟩ In Duty Bound will eve⟨r⟩ ⟨mutilated⟩ N:B. I am...
26468To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Butler, 15 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I am yo friend— Wishing you to Convey this letter to france to the Emper Napolion Bunaparte as my Brother to Inform him that I am anguis to see him Respecting the Pressent Situation of things in that Country as well as that of this there is a grat or however sences to be a disbondent among the [Peable] in this Country of America About I know No know not what or see not what Never the Less I...
26469To Alexander Hamilton from James Butler, 1 December 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
(Tho’ I have not the honour of your acquaintance) I shall take the liberty of addressing you, to inform you of the real pleasure & satisfaction it gives me to read your Explanation in favour of the Ilustrious President. And to inform you of Some of his Charitable donations—I mean What came Within my knowledge, which I am Sure are but trifling if compar’d With the imense Charities he bestows,...
26470To George Washington from James Butler, c.6 June 1795 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from James Butler, c.6 June 1795. In a postscript GW wrote to William Pearce on 14 June, he noted: “By the last Post, I received the enclosed letter from James Butler.”
26471To George Washington from James Butler, 24 May 1798 (Washington Papers)
In a few days after I had the honour of Waiting on you at Mt Vernon which is now upwards of two years—I agreed with Mr Alexander to teach his Children I remain’d in that station for twenty months, I then was Render’d incapable of Staying with him any longer on acct of a Severe linguiring complaint, which Still Continues. When I left Mr Alexanders I came to a boarding house where I remain’d...
26472To James Madison from James Butler, 9 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
I hope you will parden These few lines and not Considir Them as intrusive but as an humbel petion for my Discharge. I Shoud not wish the favor if my Situation was not as I Shal State to you which I hope you will take into Consideration (and grant my request) having Served my apprenticeship in Alexandria to the Cordwaning business which trade I was put to by my eldest Sister who then resided in...
26473To George Washington from James Butler, 7 August 1793 (Washington Papers)
To his Excellency Geneal George Washington Esqr. I received the honour of your Excellency’s letter Wherein you very justly Reproach me for giving 36 pints of rum To Tom: Davis While cutting the oats at Mansion house—that report Was Wrong & Erronious & done out of Misstake —the case Was really & truly thus: On Monday the 8th of July I prepar’d 12 cradlers to cut the Oats When I found it cou’d...
26474To George Washington from James Butler, 14 July 1793 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from James Butler, 14 July 1793. GW wrote Butler on 22 July that “Your letter of the 14th came duly to hand.”
26475To James Madison from Joe Butler, [June 1816] (Madison Papers)
The petition of Joe Butler, humbly represents; That your petitioner, was, during the last Session of the Circuit Court for the County of Washington in the District of Columbia, convicted of Theft, Was ordered by the Court to receive 39 Stripes, to pay a fine of 10. dollars, and to remain in Jail until the fine and costs were paid. The Corporal punishment was immediately inflicted—and he is now...
26476To George Washington from John Butler, 14 September 1793 (Washington Papers)
NOTHING can be more gratifying to me, than the pleasure of dedicating a portion of my labors to a character of your eminence, distinguished as you are in the political world by an uniformity of your patriotic rectitude, and a faithful discharge of those important duties to which you have been called by the voice of a free people—the impartial system of the American government, and the...
26477To Benjamin Franklin from John Butler, 15 July 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society In behalf of myself and other American Sailors who have been prisoners in England, I make bold to petition your Excellency, whose humanity and beneficence is known to all the World. There are three of us here who were taken on board the Congress Ship the Confederacy Captain Hardinge. We have been discharged some time, and after attempting to get a passage...
26478To Thomas Jefferson from John Butler, 9 January 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the Liberty of inclosing a Sketch of the Affairs of Martinique and Guadeloupe, as they Stood About the 20th. Ulto. Since that time a Parcell of Vagabonds who Call themselves Patriots, headed by Some Merchants, have forced Gouvernor D’Arot, to quit the Island, and he is now here. The other Islands and this, Swarm, with the old Men, Women and Children of the Most opulent Planters...
26479John W. Butler to Thomas Jefferson, 24 June 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Having commenced the publication of the enclosed Paper, and being solicitous to grace my list with a name so deservedly dear to the Republican cause, I take the liberty of forwarding you the first number of the Maryland Republican, accompanied by a Proposal, to which, if it should meet your approbation, you will please to signify your patronage by returning it (with your Signature) to your...
26480To Thomas Jefferson from John West Butler, 13 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Having issued proposals for printing the enclosed work , and intending shortly to commence a tour through many of the States, particularly Virginia, for the purpose of obtaining Subscribers, I have ventured to solicit the early patronage of a Character so well known, and justly respected, both on account of his high office, and the brilliant talents which have placed him in it; conscious, that...
26481To Alexander Hamilton from Lawrence Butler, 6 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Major William Campbell one of the Majors of the Eighth Regiment, wishes to get the Appointment of Division Inspector, and requested me to mention him to you, I can say he was an Old officer last War & well acquainted with Duty, and am Satisfied he would fill the post with great propriety. I have the Honor to be with Great Respect Yr. Most Obt St. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress)....
26482Mann Butler to James Madison, 21 September 1834 (Madison Papers)
On the credit of the inclosed letter of introduction from an ancient colleague of the early services of your great career, permit me to solicit, at your perfect ease and convenience, some attention to events in our history. It is not unknown to you, the deep excitement which in 1806 seized the public mind of Ky. in regard to early Spanish intrigues in 1788, to detach the State from the...
26483To James Madison from Maria Butler, 23 November 1793 (Madison Papers)
I hope you will be indulgent, to the liberty I am about to take, in an address to you on a subject; that I hoped my Country would have saved me the pain of Mentioning. Deeply interested for the present, and future wellfare, of A Little helpless charge, that has been left to my care Alone, from the fatal Fourth of Novb —When I with them, was removed in a moment, from the sunshine of prosperity,...
26484To Thomas Jefferson from Pierce Butler, 26 February 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I come, said Arius Antonius to the Emperor Nerva, with others, to Congrat[ulate] not Your good fortune, but that of the Roman Empire. — Not in the habit of aiming at a Correspondence with any person in an elevated situation; as You are at present; yet I am prompted by a wish to see Your Administration easy and honorable to Yourself; and still more, by Attachment to the honor and interests of...
26485To Thomas Jefferson from Pierce Butler, 21 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letter must plead my apology for troubling you—I know Mr. Fitzpatrick to be a good, and prudent Man, who may be made useful in a Young Country—He is possessed of good property— I have the honor to be with great Consideration Yr Most Obedt RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR ); endorsed by TJ as received 3 June and “Fitzpatrick Thos. to office in Missipi” and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure not...
26486To James Madison from Pierce Butler, 3 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
I trouble You with the inclosed letter from Mr. Dominick Hall, a Gentleman of the Bar in So. Carolina. I know very little of him; but under existing Circumstances I dont know that You can do better. He is a steady Republican. Pray has anything been done for poor Freneau? I feel solicitous to see him out of the reach of want. I am persuaded You have not less friendly feelings towards him. It is...
26487To George Washington from Pierce Butler, 6 February 1793 (Washington Papers)
I yesterday received letters from the under named Gentlemen requesting me to mention them to You as Candidates for the Office, in the Customs at Charleston, lately occupied by Mr Weyman. I have the honor to be, with great Respect sir, Yr Most Obedt Servant ALS , DLC:GW ; LB , ScU . The letters from Edward Weyman, Jr., John Mayrant, and Joseph Bee to Butler, which do not appear to have been...
26488To John Adams from Pierce Butler, 24 June 1795 (Adams Papers)
Mr. Butler returns His thanks to the V President for His Defence of the American Constitutions—Mr. B. had by him the 2d. and 3d. Vols., but in the too frequent moving, had lost the 1st. He wished to have the Whole Complete, to form a Valuable part of His Library; and to put into the hand of His Son MHi : Adams Papers.
26489To Thomas Jefferson from Pierce Butler, 11 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letter was put into my hand to deliver in person , which I intended doing; but learning that an application wou’d be made to You by a second person for the same post; sooner than I may reach the Federal City, I have preferd sending by Post— I have been so unsuccessful in two or three recommendations I offerd to Yourself and the Secretay of State, that I shall limit myself on the...
26490To Thomas Jefferson from Pierce Butler, 2 December 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
A Committee of Senate to whom the petition of Charles Colvill was refered; together with sundry papers on the subject of a Treaty with the Alegerines, and the redemption of the American Citizens in Captivity at Algiers, have directed me to ask You to Draft a Bill, Authorising the President of the United states, by and with the advice and Consent of senate, to appoint a proper person to treat...
26491To George Washington from Pierce Butler, 3 August 1791 (Washington Papers)
Charleston [S.C.J 3 August 1791. Encloses an application for a federal customs appointment from the lieutenant governor of this state and assures GW “that No Gentleman in Carolina can have a stronger Claim to Your Attention, or is better suited for the Station than Mr Holmes; And I am persuaded that His Appointment woud give general satisfaction.” ALS , DLC:GW . The enclosed letter of Lt. Gov....
26492To James Madison from Pierce Butler, 12 June 1795 (Madison Papers)
I recd. the favour of Your letter a few days before my departure from Charleston. The person in question I find proved unworthy of the introduction, and of Your acquaintance. He begd hard for the letter. I at first declined giving it; He renewd his solicitation: I thought it might be the means of keeping Him in the right path; under this consideration I took a freedom that I have now to...
26493To James Madison from Pierce Butler, 23 January 1795 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Harper, a Delligate from this State, desirous of the honor of Your acquaintance, so very earnestly entreated me to give Him a letter to You that I coud not parry it. You will receive at his hand a few lines from me. If it is the means of keeping Him right, it may, in a degree, Apologise for the liberty I took. It is necessary however, that I shoud frankly give to You my opinion of Him. My...
26494To James Madison from Pierce Butler, 24 June 1795 (Madison Papers)
I am so much indisposed that I am not well able to write. Inclosed You have a few more Articles. I think the Treaty will pass. I will write You the result. Mr. K has moved to Advise the Presidt. to ratify all but the 12th. Article on which further Negociation is to be recommended. I remain with great Esteem Dear Sir Yr. Obedt. Servt RC ( ScU ); enclosure ( DLC ). Addressee not indicated....
26495To Thomas Jefferson from Pierce Butler, 3 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I am just now favourd with Your letter of the 26th of August—Whatever removal I might recommend in So. Carolina can never have in view the strengthening of any personal Interest; yet If I was guided by such considerations the encrease of personal Interest woud be used only in support of the present State of things as regards the General Governmt. The truth is I have no personal object in So....
26496To James Madison from Pierce Butler, 19 October 1801 (Madison Papers)
I will thank you to forward the letter that you have been troubled with for me, to the Bowling Green, to the care of Col Hooms. I take the freedom of bringing to Your recol⟨lect⟩ion, once more, Freneau, who both you and myself know was sacrificed to the uncontrould pride of Others. I have not seen him for years neither has he ever applied to me, but I have long had him in remembrance his...
26497To George Washington from Pierce Butler, 6 June 1791 (Washington Papers)
soon after Your departure I received the inclosed letter from Genoa —it came under Cover of one to me that I send with it—If You shall at any time hereafter think proper to Nominate a Consul at Genoa I believe the person in question as elligible as any foreigner to be got. He is very strongly recommended to me by the first Banker in that City; and by other respectable persons. I beg leave to...
26498To James Madison from Pierce Butler, 15 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
It is with reluctance I again intrude on You. By a letter I this day recd from the Island of Great St Simons in the State of Georgia, I learn that Your kind intention of affording protection to that Island has not been carried into execution —allow me to give you an extract from the letter, by which You may form an opinion—“I will first inform You respecting the Gun-boats and Barges—The kind...
26499To John Adams from Pierce Butler, 9 January 1790 (Adams Papers)
I feel very sensibly the impropriety of Your Address to me in senate yesterday— As it was a very indellicate departure from the line of Your Official duty, I did expect that You woud, while in the Chair, have made at least the same Apology You did out of it—namely, that You meant me no offence.— The strong desire I have of promoting and preserving harmony in that branch of the Legislature...
26500To James Madison from Pierce Butler, 3 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
I was this day favourd with Your letter of the 29th. of May Covering a Packet to me from Charleston. I am obliged by Your attention to it. You were not troubled with it by my direction. As it is an application for an Appointment I take leave to inclose it to You: Or rather the two letters—the Cover is from the Atty Genl. of So. Carolina —A Correct, modest Man—the Application is from Mr. Peters...
26501To John Adams from Pierce Butler, 25 December 1794 (Adams Papers)
I had the honor on my arrival in this City the 22d. Inst, to receive Your letter, Covering a desire of a Number of Gentlemen of Senate. The great respect I bear these Gentlemen woud induce a prompt compliance with their requisition, if my state of health, and the inclement season woud Admit of my traveling to Philadelphia—I observe by the Public Print’s that there is a Quorum—I can not then be...
26502To George Washington from Pierce Butler, 30 November 1794 (Washington Papers)
I feel it a duty incumbent on me, to inform You, that there is a defect in the Arrangement made fo⟨r⟩ geting Timber in this State, to build the Frigates with. I do not observe anything wrong in the Overlooker, Mr Morga⟨n⟩ but there is a deficiency some where; And unless it is timely Corrected, the Ships might as well, were it possible, be Built of Bars of Silver as of Live Oak. I have the...
26503To George Washington from Pierce Butler, 8 August 1789 (Washington Papers)
I request Your Excellency’s indulgence for troubling You with the perusal of the enclosed Letters—two of them are of a publick Nature, and Contain much information respecting Indian Affairs in the Southern Country; they merit attention—the third is of a private Nature from Judge Drayton, who I believe is known to You; He is a Man of Abilities, and real information in His profession—I shoud...
26504To George Washington from Pierce Butler, 15 March 1794 (Washington Papers)
I am sensible You are troubled with the perusing of more letters than can be agreeable to You. I have therefore, to Crave your indulgence for intruding the inclos’d on You—It is an Act of Justice that I owe to the Citizens of So. Carolina to Convey to You their requests. ⟨I h⟩ad the honor once before, to Name Mr James Simons to ⟨you—⟩He served during the whole of the War in the Cavalry ⟨with...
26505To Thomas Jefferson from Pierce Butler, 19 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
It is said here that you purpose to remove the Naval Agent or Purveyor of this City. Should the report be correct I recommend to you Doctor James Mease to succeed the Naval Agent. I do believe that Doctor Mease is equal to discharge the duties of the office. If any Security is required he can give it. I have the honor to be with great consideration Dear Sir yr. Most Obedt. Servt. FC in Lb (...
26506Pierce Butler to James Monroe, 19 December 1814 (Madison Papers)
I trouble You with reluctance, knowing how occupied You must be. I coud not promise myself attention from any other head of a Department. I had a letter on Saturday from the Man who has the Superintendance of my Estate; he informs that the Enemy are Committing great depredations near my property; that the formerly well and comfortably settled Island of Great St Simons, which produced so...
26507To James Madison from Pierce Butler, 21 August 1795 (Madison Papers)
I have been favourd with two letters from You, the Dates I can not immediately refer to, not having the letters at hand. I shoud have written to You before this day had I been able to take a pen in my hand. I have been constantly indisposed since June. I wish now to write You a long letter, coud I be ascertained of it’s reaching Your hand unopend. Curiosity is so prevalent that I must desist...
26508To James Madison from Pierce Butler, ca. 12 January 1795 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. Ca. 12 January 1795. Mentioned in Butler to JM, 23 Jan. 1795 . Introduces Robert Goodloe Harper.
26509To Thomas Jefferson from Pierce Butler, 19 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
It will not be amiss for You to read the inclosed, which I recd yesterday. please to destroy it when read—It was not very prudent, nor very dignified in Mr. P. to assail You through another person. If he felt true independence of mind he woud unreservedly have stated to You any measure that he consider’d adviseable to be adopted in the State he represented. It might be well for himself if he...
26510To James Madison from Pierce Butler, [4 February] 1794 (Madison Papers)
Puting the true Construction on this short Epistle I persuade myself You will excuse the freedom I take. It will also claim indulgence on acct. of my indisposition—the Mind and body are too closely Connected not to influence each other. I heard with satisfaction the success of Your general proposition. I congratulate You on it. The Manly manner in which You came forward, at a time when the...