14651To Thomas Jefferson from Herstale, [27 March 1781] (Jefferson Papers)
Your Excellency will perceive by the joined Letter from Majr. Genl. de Riedesel that I am lately sent by order of his Serene Highness the Duke of Brunswic to N. York with the Cloathing for the Convention Troops, now on board the Vessel Genl. Riedesel. As I never served in America, and being sent here on this only purpose, with orders to return to Europe immediately after my return to New York,...
14652Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 16 August 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of yesterday was recieved last night. the M c Gehee who is the subject of it, is an overseer of mine at a place, which on account of it’s importance to me, mr Randolph takes care of. he employed M c Gehee , & solely superintends him. We consider him as an extremely industrious, active, attentive, and skilful in the old practices, but prejudiced against any thing he is not used to. we...
14653[Diary entry: 30 March 1765] (Washington Papers)
30. Grafted 48 Pears which stand as follows viz. in the 3d. Row beging. at the end next the Cherry Walk are 12 Spanish Pears. Next to these are 8 Early June Pears then 10 latter Burgamy—then 8 Black Pear of Worcester—and lastly 10 Early Burgamy. Note all these Pears came from Colo. Masons & between each sort a stick is drove down. The Rows are counted from the end of the Quarter. This day also...
14654[Diary entry: 10 August 1788] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 10th. Thermometer at 60 in the Morning—67 at Noon and 67 at Night. The Wind was a little to the Eastward of No.—and as much to the Westward of it at Noon. The Morning lowered, but the weather brightned afterwards and looked more settled.
14655From George Washington to Tobias Lear, 30 March 1793 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Tobias Lear, c.30 Mar. 1793. In a letter to Lear of 30 Mar. , GW wrote that because “the trifling incidents wch happened to occur on the road being related in the enclosed letter, I shall conclude.”
14656From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Randolph, 14 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just recieved information from mr Jefferson that my shipwrecked goods are gone on from Richmond to Monticello (3. casks excepted which he supposes plundered) and that they appear to be in good condition. as a knolege of what gets safe & in good condition will dispense with my sending on a duplicate provision, I have directed mr Bacon to open all the packages & report to me their...
14657To Thomas Jefferson from Patrick Gibson, 8 February 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I addressed a letter to you some time ago, to which I have received no reply—I have been doubtful to what cause I ought to attribute your silence, but on reflection I am induced to think either that it has not reached you or that owing to the multiplicity of your engagements it has been overlookd—The purport of that letter was to request a few lines from you to the Sec y of War in behalf of my...
14658[Diary entry: 21 May 1771] (Washington Papers)
21. Set out for my Brothers at Nomony—crossing over to my Quarter, & so by Frazer’s to Hobs Hole where we dined, & then crossing the [Rappahannock] River lodged at Mr. Josh. Lanes. my brothers : John Augustine Washington’s home, Bushfield. Joseph Lane (d. 1796), a younger brother of James and William Carr Lane of Newgate, lived at Nomini Forest in Westmoreland County and was the deputy...
14659From Thomas Jefferson to David Mandeville, 15 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Mandeville and his thanks for his ingenious, compact & useful Calendar, recieved in his letter of the 9th. instant. PrC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ in ink on verso.
14660Enclosure: Extract of a Letter, 17 September 1777 (Adams Papers)
Business still continues dull but am in Hopes of a Speedy Change as it seems by the last Accounts from Amsterdam that a War with France and England is inevitable. Lord Stormont, the English Ambassador has left the Court of France, upon meeting with an unsatisfactory Answer relative to the French’s supporting the Americans which they and the Spaniards are determined to do. And you may soon...
14661From Thomas Jefferson to John Nicholas, Jr., 8 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor from Richmond was duly received, and the advertisement put into Freneau’s and Fenno’s papers, as these go through most of the states. I changed the direction of the application to the printers , and desired each of them to send the applicants to me. It is not in my power to give you any exact information on the subject of the mines, as I was too young at the death of my father to...
14662To James Madison from Ferdinando Fairfax, 1 November 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 November 1803, Charlestown. Recommends Lewis Ellzey, who intends to move to “the Mississippi Country” and wishes government employment there, “which he will himself best explain.” Believes the executive “will greatly prefer entrusting important responsible offices in the hands of those whose Characters and deportments are intimately known, rather than to applicants from a distance whom they...
14663To Benjamin Franklin from Benjamin Vaughan, 25 June 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I beg to introduce to your acquaintance my friend Dr. Lister, whom I first became acquainted with at Edinburgh, and who was there a good deal respected for his good character and assiduity, and who I find bears an equal character among his connections here in London. I know him to be a person of very amiable & honorable character in his private conduct,...
14664To Alexander Hamilton from Edward Carrington, 8 October 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
Since mine of the 4th. Instant, covering some information upon Manufactures, I have received an additional report from General Stevens, Inspector of Survey No. 2, which, together with his letter, and a Copy of one he received from one of his Collectors I now do myself the pleasure to enclose. It was my intention, at first, to have obtained the Reports of all the Inspectors, and then have made...
14665To James Madison from Elias Vander Horst, 25 August 1806 [letter not found] (Madison Papers)
¶ From Elias Vander Horst. Letter not found. 25 August 1806. Described in Vander Horst to JM , 16 Sept. 1806 , as “covering some News Papers.”
14666From James Madison to the Senate, 26 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
Commissions having issued during the recess of the Senate to the following persons, I now nominate them to the Offices respectively annexed to their names. … RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). In John Payne Todd’s hand, followed by a list, in a clerk’s hand, of nineteen nominees to be principal assessors of the revenue throughout the nation, signed by JM . The...
14667[Diary entry: 10 November 1769] (Washington Papers)
10. Clear & pleasant but somewhat cool Wind being Northwardly.
14668To John Adams from Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 10 December 1818 (Adams Papers)
December 10 Recieved a charming visit from Mr. Bagot, who sat with me an hour and chatted very agreably. Not a word about Mrs. Hay—who is giving rise to a great deal of conversation about rank and station—She has assumed a tone with the Corps Diplomatique, which places them and herself in the most unpleasant disposition situation—I have been worried with enquiries about it, but have hitherto...
14669To Benjamin Franklin from Georges Grand, 3 September 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society J’ay eu l’honneur de vous rendre Compte, des manoeuvres de M. W. L. et de ses propositions, pour ouvrir icy une négociation particuliere de F 700/m pour la Province de Virginie. Je m’etais flaté que mon Refus et les raisons dont je l’ai apuyé l’auraient détourné de suivre un projet aussi contraire aux Interets des Etats Unis que nuisible à leur Credit. Mais...
14670Robert Patterson to Thomas Jefferson, 25 August 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
It requires an apology that I have not before now sent you the Time-Piece, which has been so long in my custody. The commencement of the late war before the Time-Piece was finished, & the consequent depredations of the enemy on our coast, prevented its being sent before the restoration of peace. When this event had taken place, I perceived that some parts of the veneering were scaling off from...
14671To James Madison from Robert Smith, 13 November 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to request that you will be pleased to send me an order on the Director of the Mint, permitting Mr Harrison, or an artist under his direction, to use the Machine for striking Coins, for the Medal intended for Capt Truxtun. I have the Honor to be sir, very respectfully Your Mo ob servt. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 45, Letters to Secretary of State)....
14672From Thomas Jefferson to William Macarty, 19 January 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I this moment receive your favour on the subject of the China. If I understand you rightly, dishes may be had taking them in lots or nests of five in each, of different sizes; and that a lot or nest of five dishes costs 21.₶ In this case I would take half a dozen lots or nests, if I have not misunderstood your description of them; and would beg the favor of you to send me an half a dozen...
14673To George Washington from John Barclay, 25 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
The letter which we have the honor of forwarding your Excellency. We leatly reced: from the Baron de Capellon accompanied with six Kegs of herings, sent as a present from the Patriotic Society of the City of Enkhausen. We have delivered them to Major Hodgson who has promised to forward them. We shall always rejoice in having it in our power to render your Excellency any Service. We have the...
14674Thomas Jefferson to Washington Society (of Boston), 22 August 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his respects to the Washingto n society in Boston , and his thanks for the copy of mr Ware ’s eloquent oration, forwarded him by their order. he is particularly happy to see the revered name they have chosen for their designation restored to it’s genuine principles of Union and Independance, to no other than which was it’s authority or countenance ever lent. RC ( Seth...
14675From James Madison to James Monroe, 6 April 1795 (Madison Papers)
I have written several letters of late in which I have been pretty full in my details and remarks. In one of them I acknowledged your letter to Mr. R of Decr. 18. and stated my reasons for not witholding it. I have since recd. the original of that letter sent by the way of Havre, together with the copies of it submitted to my discretion; which I have thought it most consistent with your...
14676To Thomas Jefferson from George Thompson, 2 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Upwards of thirty years have passed over our heads since I had the pleasure of seeing you, & since we have had any direct correspondence. In the mean time you have been acting such a conspicuous and interesting part on the great theatre of the World that perhaps at the first moment you will hardly recollect me as an old Virginia and Charlottesville acquaintance. I have frequently thought of...
14677To Thomas Jefferson from David Austin, 30 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
In revising the order, & judging of the properiety of certain appointments, at the conclusion of the late administration, your indulgence will bear with a request, that the Commission of Collector of the Revenue, at New Haven, State of Connecticut may not be forgotten. The duties of this Office had, from its commencement been discharged, with exactist fidelity by my Hond: father ; & for a few...
14678To George Washington from William Fairfax, 19 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
This is intended to be delivered You by Bryan Fx who is appointed by Commission Captain of one of the two detacht Companys of our Militia which its hopd will amount to the Number of fifty private Men each, and Sufficient at this Time to answer yr Expectation from Us. I sent immediate Notice to Colo. Hy Lee to act the needful with the Pce Wm Malitia, and Yrs for Govr Sharpe Sent over to Mr...
14679To Thomas Jefferson from C. W. F. Dumas, 25 April 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
The Hague, 25 Apr. 1792 . Since his last of 21 Feb. his health and Europe’s have been poor.—He learned more than a month ago of Short’s appointment as minister but has heard nothing from Short himself.—His enemies and those of the U.S. have struck a deadly blow by offering one of his sons-in-law a court appointment on condition that he cease to communicate with Dumas. The young man’s...
14680Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 20 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
The departure of a vessel for the U: States , in the course of an hour, allows me only the time to say, that I have just return’d from paying the last tribute of affection, to my inestimable friend, m r mazzei , who died yesterday in Pisa — The first symptoms of his disorder, appear’d about a week since, by an erisipola on his legs, which it seems, his physicians were unable to prevent...
14681From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 1 May 1802 (Madison Papers)
You will be pleased to cause a warrant to be issued in favor of John Davidson for four hundred and fifty three dollars and nine cents, to be paid out of the fund for defraying the expenses incident to the intercourse with the Mediterranean powers, he being the holder of a bill of Exchange for that sum, drawn upon me by James Leander Cathcart, the drawer to be charged with the same on the books...
14682[Diary entry: 6 December 1772] (Washington Papers)
6. Very like for Snow in the Morning with the Wind at South. Afternoon clear but still Cold.
14683From Abigail Smith Adams, Receipt, 2 May 1815 (Adams Papers)
Balance due upon a former re paid Jobe Tinil for a Small trunk Lock and Key for John 1 33 paid Louisa Dexter knitting one pr Socks 25 100 11 30 Received in full 100 5 MHi : Adams Papers.
14684To Thomas Jefferson from Susannah Febvrier, 16 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Please to excuse me for troubling you but the reason of my taken this liberty is to beg you to be so kind as to lend me ten dollars untill the first of July I Shall receive Some money from Balimore about that time and I will faithfully return you your money again I live near your house in a house of mr. doines and I am owing him ten dollars for rent which I have not at this time and if I...
14685I. Heads of Grievances and Rights, 9 September 1774 (Adams Papers)
Whereas since the Accession of the present King, Parliament has claimed a Power of Right to bind the People of the Colonies in North America by Statutes in all Cases whatsoever: And for carrying the said Power into Execution, has by some Statutes expressly taxed the People of the said Colonies, and by divers other Statutes under various Pretences, but in Fact, for the Purpose of raising a...
14686To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 25 March 1779 (Washington Papers)
I take the Liberty to do myself the honor to enclose to your Excellency a Letter which I have just received from Colo. Armand who has express’d a great inclination, if agreable to you, to have Major Daniel Lyman my eldest Aide de Camp advanced to the Lieutenant Colonelcy of his regiment, which is now vacant. I should with much reluctance part with Major Lyman from my family, but, if this...
14687To John Adams from John Sevier, 5 April 1798 (Adams Papers)
I had the honor to receive yours of the 6th Ultimo, on the 28th; with the copy of a letter to Lieut. Colo. Butler which you did me the honor to inclose I am perfectly satisfied that you had not given any orders despotic or inimical to the liberties of our Citizens, and on the contrary that you was uninformed that Any transaction of the kind had taken place, until You received my letter of the...
14688From George Washington to Major General Thomas Mifflin, 31 May 1777 (Washington Papers)
I am favoured with yours of the 27th giving me an account of the Tents that have been delivered out. By this it appears that 2306 have come on to the Army at this post, exclusive of Princeton, which are so many more than are necessary for the Troops here, that I shall cause an exact scrutiny to be made, and see what Regiments have drawn more than their Share. I have this day transmitted to...
14689From John Adams to the President of the Congress, No. 2, 16 December 1779 (Adams Papers)
La Coruña, Spain, 16 December 1779. RC in John Thaxter’s hand PCC , No. 84, I, f. 231.; docketed: “No. 2 Letter from J. Adams Corunna Decr. 16. 1779 Read March 27. 1780.” LbC Adams Papers . LbC in Thaxter’s hand Adams Papers ; notations: “Recd in Congress Oct. 15. Triplicate.”; by Thaxter: “No. 2.” and “NB. Nos. 1 & 2 were sent by Captain Trask bound to Newbury Port from Corunna.” For a...
14690To James Madison from William Clark, 20 October 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Clark. 20 October 1805, Emden. “I had the pleasure to address you under date of Septr. 18Th. 1804. and have since remained without any of your favors or Commands. “Herewith, I have now the honor to transmit an official report of the American Vessels, which have entered the River Embs during my ⟨r⟩;esidence here. By this Document it will be perceived, that contrary to general...
14691Abigail Adams to John Quincy Adams, 23 November 1797 (Adams Papers)
I am under obligations to you my dear son, for keeping up so regularly, and so constantly your correspondence with me; notwithstanding your various publick employments and private engagements, and I consider myself as very fortunate in receiving your Letters, tho frequently of an old date, owing to the circuitous route they have to make. By mr Fisher of this city I received a few Days Since...
1469218 Sunday. (Adams Papers)
A fair morning. Heard Mr. Maccarty. Rev. Thaddeus Maccarty (1721–1784) , who at the preceding Harvard commencement had singled out JA to serve as schoolmaster in Worcester.
14693From George Washington to John Stark, 28 June 1781 (Washington Papers)
On your arrival to take the Comand of the Troops on the Northern Frontier, you will be pleased to advise with General Schuyler with respect to the Disposition of the Troops destined for the Defence of that Quarter. as that Gentlemans Knowlege of every Part of that exposed Country is very good, his assistance & Council may be very usefull to you—from this Motive I am induced to give you this...
14694To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Walker Gilmer, 15 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have given you so much bad news, that I determined to delay writing a few days, that I might communicate something more agreable. When I returned from Edinburgh, where my ill success, is in fact to be ascribed (I am well assured) to the ill will of some of our Eastern Bretheren, who had just before me, been in Scotland, I determined to remain at London, as the most convenient point for...
14695Thomas L. McKenney to Thomas Jefferson, 26 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Tho L M c Kenney ’s to Tho Jefferson —greeting—& begs leave to present him with a prospectus of the “Washington Republican & Congressional Examiner,” and to assure M r Jefferson of his veneration for him.— Tho L M c Kenney begs leave to add his best wishes for
14696John Philippart to Thomas Jefferson, 10 November 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had the honor of receiving, through the hands of His Excellency M r Rush , your obliging letter of the 11 th May last — In acknowledging and thanking you for it, I am unwilling to lose the opportunity of renewing my request for some materials that will assist the object I have in view, without inconveniencing you, and also of expressing my high respect for your most distinguished career...
14697John Adams to John Thaxter, 8 April 1777 (Adams Papers)
Your kind Favour of March 22. reached me Yesterday. I am much obliged to you for your Account of the Proceedings of the Superiour Court, and wish you to continue to give me a regular Account of their Progress. The Order, and Happiness of the State and even its Safety, depend much upon that Court, and I long to learn that they are fully employed in the Distribution of Justice, both in the civil...
14698To John Adams from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 27 December 1825 (Adams Papers)
It is with an inexpressible delight, that I received and perused your affectionate Letter of the first of this month after a long Silence. I cannot expect, that I Should more often receive similar favours—I Shall continue thankful, if I am permitted to See these now and then. I mentioned the name of your grand Son George, the Son of the Judge, not knowing that he was already engaged in...
14699Favi to the American Commissioners, 10 February 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai fait passer en son tems à ma Cour le projet du Traité, que vous m’avés fait L’honneur de m’adresser. :Les principes, sur Les quels il est fondé sont trop conformes à ceux du Gouvernement Toscan pourqu’ils ne soyent pas adoptés, et vous ne devés pas douter, Messieurs, que Les Sujets des Etats unis del’Amerique n’obtiennent dans Les Etats, et dans Les ports dela Toscane sur Le pied d’une...
14700From John Adams to John Quincy Adams, 18 January 1813 (Adams Papers)
It would be ridiculous in me to write you, upon public Affairs. If We have Judges as at the first; We certainly have not Counsellors or Warriors as at the beginning, except by Water. On the Ocean and on the Lakes We have no reason to blush. You have Sent a Pamphlet upon the Analogy between Russian Words and Sanscret Words. Our University and our Accademy See no importance in this Pamphlet. I...