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No. | Author | Recipient | Title | Date | Context |
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4651 | Washington, George | [Diary entry: 5 August 1773] | 1773-08-05 | 5. Rid to Muddy hole, Doeg Run, Mill, & Ferry Plantations. | |
4652 | Clinton, George | Washington, George | To George Washington from George Clinton, 7 September … | 1791-09-07 | I do myself the Honor to transmit to your Excellency Copies of certain Dispatches, which I this... |
4653 | Adams, John | Sarsfield, Guy Claude, Comte de | From John Adams to the Comte de Sarsfield, 21 January … | 1786-01-21 | If I were as fortunate as you are and could pass the Water from Dover to Calais in 3 hours, I... |
4654 | Morris, Gouverneur | Washington, George | To George Washington from Gouverneur Morris, 24 January … | 1790-01-24 | I have received your kind Letter of the thirteenth of October and immediately set about procuring... |
4655 | Baylies, Hodijah | Madison, James | To James Madison from Hodijah Baylies, 1 January 1802 … | 1802-01-01 | 1 January 1802, Collector’s Office, District of Dighton. “I herewith transmit an Abstract of the... |
4656 | Brent, Daniel | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Brent, 21 May 1802 | 1802-05-21 | I take the liberty to send you herewith a letter from Mr Dallas to the Secretary of State, just... |
4657 | Franklin, Benjamin | Adams, John | To John Adams from Benjamin Franklin, 24 April 1779 | 1779-04-24 | By the enclosed Letter from M. De Sartine expressing his Majestys Desire that the Alliance should... |
4658 | Spotswood, Alexander | Washington, George | To George Washington from Alexander Spotswood, 13 … | 1797-08-13 | Since my return home I have seen charles Davis, The man that I had in view, to procure for you,... |
4659 | Jefferson, Thomas | Notes of Cabinet Meetings on Edmond Charles Genet and … | 1793-11-18 | Nov. 8. 93. At a Conference at the President’s where I read several letters of Mr. Genet, on... | |
4660 | Adams, John | Adams, Abigail | John Adams to Abigail Adams, 22 March 1797 | 1797-03-22 | Last night for the first time I slept in our new House.— But what a Scene! The Furniture... |
4661 | Adams, John | Adams, Peter Boylston | John Adams to Peter Boylston Adams, 15 June 1776 | 1776-06-15 | I have an Account of the Politicks of the Town of Braintree; but it is an imperfect one. I wish... |
4662 | Hamilton, Alexander | Parker, Thomas | From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Parker, 14 October … | 1799-10-14 | I take it for granted the requisite ground for the Quarters of the three Regiments heretofore... |
4663 | Moore, Alexander | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Moore, 28 September … | 1784-09-28 | I take the liberty to enclose you a Letter that came by the Rosamond from Boston. I have this day... |
4664 | Jay, John | Meredith, Margaret Cadwalader | From John Jay to Margaret Cadwalader Meredith, 12 May … | 1780-05-12 | It is a delightful Evening, and I am just returned from a long solitary walk to pay my Respects... |
4665 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1778-09-13 | As it is more than probable that the road Leading to Danberry is out of order, I would wish you... |
4666 | Jackson, Andrew | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Jackson, 18 August 1802 | 1802-08-18 | A late attempt at a monopoly of Salt in this Western Country—occasions me to trouble you with... |
4667 | Anonymous | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Anonymous, 24 November 1805 | 1805-11-24 | “Now the coat was without seam; woven from the top throughout.” St. John. This burnouse is... |
4668 | Gallatin, Albert | Jefferson, Thomas | Estimate of Navy Appropriations for 1803 | 1803-01-22 | Estimate of the Secretary of the Navy Proposed Specific appropriations Objects Amount of specific... |
4669 | Muse, Battaile | Washington, George | To George Washington from Battaile Muse, 3 January 1787 | 1787-01-03 | Your Favour dated December the 4th I received a few days ago—which is Very Sattisfactory to me I... |
4670 | Jefferson, Thomas | Claiborne, Richard | From Thomas Jefferson to Richard Claiborne, 21 February … | 1795-02-21 | I have recieved with great pleasure your favor of Jan. 8 . informing me of your return to... |
4671 | Lafayette, Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du … | Franklin, Benjamin | To Benjamin Franklin from the Marquis de Lafayette, 28 … | 1783-04-28 | L : American Philosophical Society Le Mis. De la fayette fait Ses compliments à Monsieur franklin... |
4672 | Monroe, James | Madison, James | To James Madison from James Monroe, 6 March 1785 | 1785-03-06 | The arrangment in our foreign affairs begins at length to assume some form. Upon whatever ground... |
4673 | Hamilton, Alexander | Adams, John | From Alexander Hamilton to John Adams, 27 February 1794 | 1794-02-27 | The Secretary of the Treasury to whom was referred the petition of Elisha Bennett, by an order of... |
4674 | Washington, George | [Diary entry: 2 December 1773] | 1773-12-02 | 2. Dined at Southalls, & Spent the Evening at Mrs. Campbells. On 29 July 1773, Mrs. Campbell’s... | |
4675 | Franklin, Benjamin | Deshayes, —— | From Benjamin Franklin to ——— Deshayes, 27 April 1779 | 1779-04-27 | Two copies: Library of Congress I understand from his Excellency M. De Sartine that you have... |
4676 | Jefferson, Thomas | Randolph, Edmund | From Thomas Jefferson to Edmund Randolph, 9 November … | 1792-11-09 | I take the liberty of submitting to your consideration sundry letters which have passed between... |
4677 | Livingston, Robert R. | Madison, James | To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 5 February … | 1803-02-05 | Not knowing where to direct the enclosed I submit to your care. The bearer of this to Nantes... |
4678 | Whipple, Oliver | Madison, James | To James Madison from Oliver Whipple, 18 December 1809 … | 1809-12-18 | 18 December 1809, Washington. Has come to Washington from the District of Maine seeking an... |
4679 | Carr, Frank | Jefferson, Thomas | Frank Carr to Thomas Jefferson, [received 23 December … | 1817-12-23 | Frank Carr returns the letters of Mess rs Pictet & Galatin . The perusal of them has given great... |
4680 | Gentle, John | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from John Gentle, 7 October 1807 | 1807-10-07 | To Thomas Jefferson Esqr., President of the United States of America.— The petition of the... |
4681 | Jefferson, Thomas | Clark, George Rogers | From Thomas Jefferson to George Rogers Clark, enclosing … | 1781-01-22 | I do myself the pleasure of inclosing you a Brigadier General’s commission. The laws having given... |
4682 | Brent, Daniel Carroll | Madison, James | To James Madison from Daniel Carroll Brent, 21 August … | 1807-08-21 | Agreeably to your directions I forward herewith a Certificate of Archibald M. Cock’s appointment... |
4683 | Hamilton, Alexander | Ogden, Aaron | From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 3 July 1799 | 1799-07-03 | I enclose you a very disagreeable communica tion from the Secy of War of the 2d. ins of... |
4684 | Appleton, Thomas | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 1 February … | 1805-02-01 | I had the honor of addressing you on the 2nd. of September by Mr. Vigano, an italian gentleman... |
4685 | Washington, George | [Diary entry: 6 January 1796] | 1796-01-06 | 6. Rain in the Night and violent Storm—variable wind & a little Snow. | |
4686 | Adams, John | Stark, Caleb, Jr. | From John Adams to Caleb Stark, Jr., 7 November 1823 | 1823-11-07 | The very great despatch with which you have answered my last not only proves to me that you are... |
4687 | Jefferson, Thomas | Eppes, Mary Jefferson | From Thomas Jefferson to Mary Jefferson Eppes, 26 … | 1801-10-26 | I have heard nothing of you since mr Eppes’s letter dated the day sennight after I left home. the... |
4688 | Adams, John Quincy | [April 1787] | ≈1787-04-01 | Attended meeting the whole day, to hear Mr. Hilliard; and had moreover the supreme felicity of... | |
4689 | Jefferson, Thomas | Seymour, Thomas | From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Seymour, 11 February … | 1807-02-11 | The mass of business which occurs during a session of the legislature, renders me necessarily... |
4690 | Hardwick, Christopher | Washington, George | To George Washington from Christopher Hardwick, 12 … | 1758-12-12 | One Marke & Tent Table (Iron Screw to Do Missing) 4 Camp Stools Bed stead, 2 Mattrases, 4... |
4691 | Jefferson, Thomas | Washington, George | From Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 23 March … | 1793-03-23 | Before your departure, it becomes necessary for me to sollicit your orders on the Treasury for... |
4692 | Jarvis, William | Madison, James | To James Madison from William Jarvis, 26 May 1806 … | 1806-05-26 | § From William Jarvis. 26 May 1806, Lisbon. “I had the honor to address you the 3rd. Instant by... |
4693 | Madison, James | Napoleon | From James Madison to Napoleon, 3 November 1810 … | 1810-11-03 | 3 November 1810, Washington. “I have lately received the letter of your Imperial and Royal... |
4694 | Adams, John | Pickering, Timothy | From John Adams to Timothy Pickering, 19 July 1799 | 1799-07-19 | I have recd your private Letter of the 11th. which contains matter of importance, but unnecessary... |
4695 | Ponteney, —— de | Franklin, Benjamin | To Benjamin Franklin from ——— de Ponteney with … | 1778-06-03 | ALS : American Philosophical Society An consequance de ce dont nous sommes convenus ansemble le... |
4696 | Madison, James | Jefferson, Thomas | Memorandum to Thomas Jefferson, [17 July] 1801 | 1801-07-17 | The following memoranda, & the inclosed letter from Mr. Dallas will present to the President the... |
4697 | Gouverneur, Isaac | Hamilton, Alexander | To Alexander Hamilton from Isaac Gouverneur, 7 January … | 1798-01-07 | New York, January 7, 1798. “The cause which has been so long depending between Louis le Guen and... |
4698 | Dunglison, Robley | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Robley Dunglison, 12 April … | 1826-04-12 | The Faculty are at a loss whether you are desirous or not that the whole of the Regulations of... |
4699 | Hamilton, Alexander | Verplanck, Gulian | From Alexander Hamilton to Gulian Verplanck, 30 March … | 1792-03-30 | As it will be convenient to you to be apprized of the alterations in the business of the... |
4700 | Spaight, Richard Dobbs | Washington, George | To George Washington from Richard Dobbs Spaight, 15 … | 1794-12-15 | I have to acknowledge the receipt of the Secretary of war’s letter of the 20th of Novem: last... |