27211General Orders, 25 August 1775 (Washington Papers)
If the Officers who were sent upon the recruiting service, are not all return’d to Camp; they are to be forthwith recalled, and no more men are to be enlisted, until further Orders. The Company late under the Command of Capt. Ebenezer Lindsey, is to join Col. Woodbridges Regiment, as that Regt has at present only nine Companies. As the Commander in Chief has heretofore approvd all the...
27212To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Patterson, 21 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
According to your desire I have sent you by post, N. As. for 98. 99. 06. 07. & 08 The two first have seen service and bear the usuel marks. English Almanacs for .09 & 10 may be had, but our own will soon be published, and will be preferable in many respects. Of the above five, two only have been purchased $2.50—the others are duplicates which I can spare without the least inconvenience. I...
27213George Fisher: A Manifesto, 2 Oct. 1824, 2 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. A MANIFESTO, TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. “FELLOW CITIZENS—When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth the separate and equal station to which the law of nature and of nature’s God entitle them, a decent...
27214[Diary entry: 16 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
16. Morning calm. Mer. at 74. Wind brisk from the No. W. till the afternoon when it grew calm again. Mer. 78 at Night. Mr. Dunn left this after breakfast.
27215To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, [10 November 1798] (Hamilton Papers)
I received your letter of yesterday this morning at 5 o’clock. mr wolcott will send instructions by the express to secure the powder provisionally for the public. We do not absolutely want the article, and could go on for some time without it. I think it right however that it should not leave the country. Yours affectionately ADf , James McHenry Papers, Library of Congress. Letter not found....
27216[Diary entry: 29 May 1795] (Washington Papers)
29. Do. Do. Rain.
27217William Lambert to Thomas Jefferson, 16 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of State having early in the present month, reported to Congress on the subject of a first meridian for the United States , in which he has recommended the establishment of an Observatory as of essential utility to ascertain the position of the Capitol in this City with due precision, permit me to send some rules by which the parallaxes in longitude and latitude may be found with...
27218To Alexander Hamilton from John Adams, [4 August 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Quincy, Massachusetts, August 4, 1792. On August 16, 1792, Hamilton wrote to Adams : “I have been duly favoured with your letter of the 4th Instant.” Letter not found. ]
27219From George Washington to James Maury, May 1795 (Washington Papers)
Enclosed is the copy of a letter I wrote you from George Town, on Potomac, the 28th ulto; at which time & place I happened to be, as I was returning to this city. As soon as the Tobacco is disposed of (regarding the caution therein contained) ⟨I⟩ pray you to send me by the first American (⟨ne⟩utral) vessel, bound to Potomac, the following articles—viz. 500 Ells of best Oznabrigs 500 Do Do...
27220From Walter Hellen to John Quincy Adams, 20 April 1813 (Adams Papers)
I had the honor to write you, on the 18th: Nov. 1811, since which I have been deprived of the pleasure of any of your always highly esteemed favors. I heard with the most sincere sorrow, it had been the Divine Dispensation, to afflict you & your dear Lady with the loss of your little Daughter, I wish it was in my power to offer any Consolation on an occasion so trying & distressing; but alass...
27221To John Jay from Pieter J. van Berckel, 18 December 1787 (Jay Papers)
Je me trouve indispensablement obligé de Vous informer, que ce matin un certain John Wessel Se qualifiant huissier de Justice (Constable) a taché de Saisir, enlever, et emprisonner un de mes domestiques; ce qu’il disoit faire en vertu de une prise de Corps donnée et Signée contre lui par John Wiley Alderman de New York. Cet Attentat sur les droits et prerogatives des Ministres Etrangeres a eté...
27222George Washington to Colonel Oliver Spencer, 3 May 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] May 3, 1779 . Orders harsh measures to punish Colonel William Malcom’s late regiment for mutiny. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
27223General Orders, 17 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
It is with Astonishment, the General week after week receives returns of men unfit for duty “For want of Arms” when there are many hundred stand now, and for a considerable time, have been, with the army for the purpose of supplies, and the mode of application already pointed out in general orders! Nothing, but a most surprising inattention and neglect can account for these deficiencies. If...
27224To George Washington from Miss Elliott, 7 May 1791 (Washington Papers)
Miss Elliott presents her compliments to The President of the United States, and as a small tribute of her grateful respect, begs that he will Honor her by the acceptance of a Sword Knot. L , DLC:GW . This correspondent has not been positively identified but might have been one of the in-laws of GW’s cousin William Washington, who had married Jane Reiley Elliott, daughter of Charles Elliott of...
27225To James Madison from Thomas Cooper, 8 August 1815 (Madison Papers)
Your nephew will soon set out from this place, and probably not return. His studies have been greatly interrupted by a very long illness, but since he has been able to read, he has red with good effect. He has however more talent than Industry; but there is no reason to complain on the whole. His health is better: but I am not sorry to hear he is destined for new orleans; for I am persuaded he...
27226[Diary entry: 6 March 1775] (Washington Papers)
6. Clear, Warm, & Calm in the forenoon, but the Wind a little fresh from the Southward afterwards.
27227From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 16 December 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am honored with your Excellency’s Letter of the 11th instant—I thank you for the information communicated therein, and shall take measures for forwarding the Letter which was enclosed, by an early and safe conveyance. In conformity to the pleasure of Congress, expressed in their Resolve of the 8th of Novr I wrote to Sir Guy Carleton on the 20th. A Copy of that Letter, together with Copies of...
27228[Diary entry: 3 January 1771] (Washington Papers)
3. Still clear but a little Cooler Wind Shifting to the Northward.
27229From George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Smith, 4 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have received your Letter dated yesterday—giving an account of the reinforcement which you expect from Genl Varnum and the Supplies of Clothing from Genl Forman, it gives me pain to learn that the latter are likely to be so inadequate to your wants, but hope that by taking proper measures the Contributions of the Inhabitants will not prove so poor a resource as you seem to fear. Inclosed is...
27230From George Washington to John Adams, 4 July 1798 (Washington Papers)
Not being in the habit since my return to private life, of sending regularly to the Post Office (nine miles from hence) every Post-day, it often happens that letters addressed to me lye longer there, on that account, than they otherwise would do. I have delayed no time, unnecessarily, since I had the honor of receiving your obliging favour of the 22d Ulto, to thank you for the polite &...
27231Elizabeth Palmer Cranch to Abigail Adams, 2 July 1802 (Adams Papers)
The solicitude you express’d to have your little Susan learn dancing, has induced me to make some inquiries, and has consequently led me to reflect more on the subject than I ever before had done; the result of those inquiries, and these reflexions is, a decided opinion against introducing either music or dancing (as an Art) into this little seminary. My daughter will give you my reasons,...
27232To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, 27 July 1814 (Madison Papers)
A friend to the United States of America, who, with many other’s, is compelled against his will to fight on board of the vessels of your enemy, has, fortunately, at this time, an opportunity of transmitting you an information as he hopes may be of use to your country. He subscribes not his name, and has good reason for it: of which, ere long, you will undoubtedly be informed, and will so...
27233To James Madison from John Armstrong, 20 October 1804 (Madison Papers)
I wrote a few lines to you on the 14th. instant by the Jane (a small vessel bound to Boston) barely announcing My arrival at this place and enclosing a few public papers and a copy of the new civil code of France. Of this work their jurists speak highly, whatever they may think. Wishing to come at the character of Gen. T., which has been much a subject of Conversation here, and which cannot be...
27234To Thomas Jefferson from John Brightthought, 22 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
to you that are interested in the public Welfare of your Country Whose greattest Ambition is to reas larning and genious to its greatest perfection and whose prinsiples is to reward merrit and incurage the Arts of Manufacturing our own Country produce in All its Various branches A Spechely this Branch of Business that is At A low ebb in our Country Namely Manufacturing of Cotton And printting...
27235To James Madison from Elias Langham, 11 April 1789 (Madison Papers)
I took the liberty some days ago to address a letter to you, relative to an Appointmt. that I wish to Solicit under the Federal Government. I then Observed that I shoud forward the best recommendations that I coud procure, for that Purpose. I now inclose such recommendations as I have procured & beg leave to request your Attention thereto. As I am unacquainted with the nature of making such...
27236From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Randolph, 8 February 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
I ought oftener, my dear Martha, to recieve your letters, for the very great pleasure they give me, & especially when they express your affections for me. for though I cannot doubt them, yet they are among those truths which tho’ not doubted we love to hear repeated. here too they serve like gleams of light, to chear a dreary scene, where envy, hatred, malice, revenge, & all the worst passions...
27237Thomas Jefferson to John Wayles Eppes, 30 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I am become quite delinquent in epistolary correspondence; my right wrist, from an antient dislocation, grows now so stiff, as to render writing a slow and painful operation, and has produced an aversion to the pen almost insuperable. I go therefore to the writing table under the spur of necessity alone. The delay in the opening of our seminary in this neighborhood has proceeded entirely...
27238From Benjamin Franklin to Vergennes, 14 December 1783 (Franklin Papers)
LS : American Philosophical Society Permit me to introduce to your Excellency the Bearer Mr Nesbitt a very respectable American Merchant settled at L’Orient. He will himself have the honor of communicating to you the Business he is come to Paris upon, and I request your Excellency will give him a favourable Audience & that support which the nature of his Case seems to merit. With great Respect...
27239To Thomas Jefferson from William Carmichael, 2 September 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
I received on the 30th. ulto. the Letter you did me the honor to address me the 18th. and I am happy to find that your Sentiments with respect to the generous interposition of this Court in our Affair with Morrocco correspond with mine. The reception of Mr. Gardoqui by Congress and the People of America at Large coincides with the opinions contained in your Letter. I am persuaded that the Ct....
27240To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 13 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Richmond, 13 Apr. 1791 . This will be delivered to TJ by Dr. John Griffin, whose letter to TJ about his bills on Potter was enclosed in one from Currie and has no doubt been received. Currie will be under greater obligation to TJ when the bills are paid; he hopes Potter will not have to make sacrifices, but if so he thinks himself entitled to that advantage more than any other creditor. Once...
27241Thomas Jefferson’s Conveyance of Slaves to Thomas Jefferson Randolph, 26 March 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Know all men by these presents that I Thomas Jefferson of Monticello in the county of Albemarle in consideration of my affection to my grandson Thomas Jefferson Randolph of the same place & county have given to my said grandson four negro slaves to wit Thruston the son of Isabel , Bec daughter of Mine r va , Lewis
27242To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Williams, Jr., 21 December 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society As perhaps the inclosed accot of Genl Sullivans Successes against the Indians & Tories has not yet reached you I thought it worth the Postage.— I am in haste (Post agoing) ever your dutifull & affectionate kinsman Addressed: A Monsieur / Monsieur Franklin ministre / plénipotentiaire des / Etats unis de l’amerique / septentrionalle / a Passy / près Paris...
27243To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Ray, 16 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The second Petition of Jacob Ray most respectfully sheweth. That your Petitioner has now been nearly two years confined in the Prison of Washington County in the district of Columbia, under a sentence of the circuit court of said county, “ to be confined at hard labor for seven years ,” on a conviction of being concerned in passing, as true, a false or counterfeited note on the Bank of the U....
27244To John Jay from Henry Hill, 24 April 1790 (Jay Papers)
The parties whose names are distinguish’d with your’s as Executors to the will of the late Doctor Franklin present you the inclosed exemplification of the same. They wish it were accompanied with a token left by our venerable Testator to General Washington The “Friend of mankind” but expect soon to find some gentleman going whose honor may prove a sufficient pledge for it’s safe delivery into...
27245To Thomas Jefferson from Lefévre, Roussac & Cie., 1 July 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Sr. Jn. Bapte. Pecquet qui se trouve un peu indisposé vient de nous remettre la lettre dont vous l’avés honoré le 5. May qui a rapport à une commission de vin dont vous le chargeâtes pendant son Séjour à Paris; il attendoit vos nouveaux ordres pour sçavoir la quantité que vous en désiriés de chaque qualité. Afin de ne pas en retarder d’avantage l’expedition, nous allons vous en envoyer un...
27246From Benjamin Franklin to Peter Timothy, 7 September 1774 (Franklin Papers)
ALS (letterbook draft): American Philosophical Society I received your Favour of May 26. and am much oblig’d by your kind Invitation to your House, which I should certainly accept with Pleasure, if I should ever go to Carolina. You wish me to correspond with you on publick Affairs. Those relating to America have been and still continue in so disagreable a Situation, that I cannot write upon...
27247Randolph Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 8 June 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this moment met with your waggoner who tells me that you are all well. I have expected for some time to of recieved a letter from you—but have not received one yet, I expected you were Gone to Richmond , before this agreable to what you told me which I expected was the reason of my not Gitting one from you, I should of bin over before this but have bin very much put to it to Git Iron to...
27248From George Washington to Brigadier General Duportail, 31 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have received your favour of the 20th, inclosing your remarks on the state of the fortifications already erected for the defence of the Town of Boston, and on such amendments and additions as appear to you necessary to render them effectual. Your reasonings and observations appear to be strong and well founded; but at this distance, and without so perfect a knowlege of the local...
27249To George Washington from Harriot Washington, 24 March 1794 (Washington Papers)
I received the box which contained the thing’s My dear Uncle was so kind as to send me, how shall I express my gratitude to my beloved Uncle for so much kindness. I hope my dear Uncle will not be displeased if I beg him for as much money, as will make my great coat, & will purchase thread and tape to make my linnen, I am affraid you will attribute my not making my great coat to laziness, but I...
27250From John Adams to Aaron Clark, 23 February 1820 (Adams Papers)
Accept my thanks—for your favour of the 16th. and for the prospectus—of a most magnificent Publication—which if it can be accomplished must be a Magazine of important Documents for the Study of Posterity— I hope Judge Vanderkemps translation of the early records of the Dutch Languages will be a part of great Collection but my forces are two far Spent to contribute anything, but my good wishes...
27251Minutes of the Albemarle Academy Board of Trustees, 25 March 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
We John Harris John Nicholas , John Kelly , Peter Carr , and John Carr , five of the persons appointed Trustees by the Act of the General Assembly entitled “An act to establish an Accademy in the County of Albemarle and for other purposes,” having met at the house of Triplet T Estes , in the town of Charlottesville , for the purpose of taking into consideration the said recited Act, and there...
27252To Benjamin Franklin from Thomas Wharton, 13 November 1764 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Thy very kind Letter of the 9th. Instant I [had the pleasure] of receiving yesterday the Contents whereof afforded Matter of real Satisf[action, and] on being shewn to my honoured Father gave Him that just Sensation, which [warms the] Breast of every true Friend. I have done myself the pleasure of visiting [thy Wife] and Daughter since thy departure; Who...
27253To George Washington from Henry Lee, 12 June 1790 (Washington Papers)
We have been all again made most miserable by the accounts received of the desperate state of your health—True it is that the general gloom has been succeeded by joy in as much as we have just heard that you was safe & likely to be restored to your usual vigor. But when I recollect that in the course of a few months you have been twice dangerously ill, & am informed by all who have seen you of...
27254[Diary entry: 10 October 1795] (Washington Papers)
10. Do. Lowering & a little R.
27255To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne (Abstract), 10 February 1805 (Madison Papers)
10 February 1805, New Orleans . “Colonel De Lassus formerly Lieutenant Governor of Upper Louisiana (with thirty Spanish Soldiers) is now in this City on his way to Pensacola; his Arrival was Announced to me by a Letter from the Marquis of Casa Calvo, of which the enclosure No 1 is a translation, and to which I returned the Answer No 2. The delay attending the evacuation of the Ceded Territory...
27256From Thomas Boylston Adams to John Quincy Adams, 28 December 1806 (Adams Papers)
The trial of Mr. Selfridge begun on Tuesday last and finished on Friday. I attended nearly the whole time and as it may be some time before the trial will be published, it may be interesting to you to learn some of the particulars from a Spectator. The evidence on the part of the Defendant was opened by Mr: Gore in a very handsome style and the law as applicable to the facts which he expected...
27257From Benjamin Franklin to Henry Price, 28 November 1734 (Franklin Papers)
MS not found; reprinted from Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, Abstract of the Proceedings … 1871 , p. 357. I am glad to hear of your recovery. I hoped to have seen you here this Fall, agreeable to the expectation you were so good as to give me; but since sickness has prevented your coming while the weather was moderate, I have no room to flatter myself with a visit from you before the Spring,...
27258To John Adams from James Searle, 10 June 1789 (Adams Papers)
I was duely favoured with your obliging letter of the 15 th. of last Month and feel myself not a little gratified with the renewal of a correspondence with M r. Adams, a friend for whom I feel a most exalted respect and affection.— When I took the liberty to write to you last I mentioned my happy situation in business, and my independent feelings, but I hope I have not been misunderstood by M...
27259To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 21 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose three more applications for the office of collector of Gloucester vice Gibault deceased. You will perceive by Crowninshield’s letter that, notwithstanding his first recommendation in favor of Kittredge, he now seems to hesitate & wishes some delay in the appointment. This may be done without inconvenience as the deputy is by law authorized to act. I presume that Mr. C. is still in...
27260To George Washington from Benjamin Tallmadge, 1 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
Agreeable to the Genl Orders of the 7th Ulto I beg leave to recommend Serjt Elijah Churchil of the 1st Company of Lt. Infantry, 2d Regt Lt Dragoons to be enrolled in the Book of Merit & to receive the honorary Badge to be conferred for Singularly meritorious Conduct, for the following Reasons—viz. 1st In the surprisse of Fort St George on Long Island on the morning of the 23d of Novr ‘80,...