4981From Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, 22 June 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
My last to you was of the 2d. inst. since which I have received yours of the 3d. and 7th. I...
4982From George Washington to John Paul Jones, 2 September 1787 (Washington Papers)
Should this letter reach you in time, the purport of it is, to beg your care of the enclosed to...
4983Friday September 1st. 1786. (Adams Papers)
Studied Algebra all the forenoon. Took books from the Library, Brydone’s Tour vol: 2d. Ossian’s...
4984From Thomas Jefferson to Lafayette, with Thomas Boylston’s Proposal, [ca. 13 November 1785] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Boylston proposes to bring to France this next year from 100 to 500 tons of Spermaceti whale...
4985From George Washington to Richard Peters, 4 March 1788 (Washington Papers)
When I had the pleasure to be at your house last Summer you shewed me a triangular harrow with...
4986To George Washington from Patrick Henry, 11 November 1785 (Washington Papers)
The post Yesterday brought me your Favors. That which was official I have just sent down to the...
4987From Thomas Jefferson to William Gordon, 2 September 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
In my letter of July 16. I had the honor to explain to you the reasons why an answer to your...
4988To John Adams from John Brown Cutting, [ante 25 August 1787] (Adams Papers)
M r Cutting presents respectful compliments to the American Minister and returning his warmest...
4989From Benjamin Franklin to Vergennes, 15 December 1783 (Franklin Papers)
LS : Archives du Ministère des affaires étrangères I understand that the Bishop or Spiritual...
4990From Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, 4 September 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Mazzei, during the war was employed by the state of Virginia to procure them loans of money...
4991To Thomas Jefferson from Maupin, 4 July 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Il s’en faut bien que les hommes les plus renommés pour leur Science et leur Sagesse, soient...
4992James Erwin to John Adams, 17 January 1785 (Adams Papers)
Tis with the utmost grief. I Acq t. you: the Accident which as befallen me. at my departure from...
4993To George Washington from James Wilkinson, 30 December 1787 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from James Wilkinson, 30 Dec. 1787. GW wrote Wilkinson on 20 Feb. 1788 : “I...
4994From Benjamin Franklin to La Condamine, 19 March 1784 (Franklin Papers)
AL (draft): American Philosophical Society; LS : Bakken Museum I receiv’d the very obliging...
4995From Thomas Jefferson to John Jay, 27 January 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you by the way of London on the 2d. instant. Since that your’s of...
4996To George Washington from Eliza Harriot O’Connor, 17 June 1788 (Washington Papers)
When Mr O’Connor had the honor of dining with you before I opened the Academy for young Ladies in...
4997[Diary entry: 17 February 1785] (Washington Papers)
Thursday 17th. Mercury at 39 in the Morng.—46 at Noon and 49, at Night. Wind at No. West all day...
4998From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson, 18 February 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received two or three letters from you since I wrote last. Indeed my health has been so...
4999From George Washington to Rochambeau, 20 August 1784 (Washington Papers)
I thank you for your favor of the 16th of June by the Marquis de la Fayette, who arrived here...
5000John Quincy Adams to John Adams, 1 June 1784 (Adams Papers)
Yesterday I received your favour by Dr. Parker, and was very glad to find you pleased with your...
5001[Diary entry: 14 October 1785] (Washington Papers)
Friday 14th. Thermometer at 62 in the Morning—65 at Noon and 66 at Night. Lowering most of the...
5002Katherine Hay to Abigail Adams, 7 March 1785 (Adams Papers)
I intended writing you before this but have been waiting very impatiently for letters from Mr....
5003From Thomas Jefferson to Nicolas & Jacob van Staphorst, 7 April 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Having asked the favour of Mr. Peuchen, merchant at Cologne, to send me a couple of stoves which...
5004To John Adams from Abraham Fuller, 12 February 1789 (Adams Papers)
Since I made the last return of the number of Polls in the Commonwealth, to your Hon r , I find a...
5005Sunday May 1st. 1785. (Adams Papers)
Mr. Jarvis came out and dined with us at Auteuil. In the afternoon, Mr. Jefferson came out; he...
5006To Benjamin Franklin from the Comte de Murinais, 25 February 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Me. La Princesse Sapieha vien de M’adresser la lettre Cy...
5007From James Madison to Edmund Randolph, 18 November 1787 (Madison Papers)
I returned hither yesterday from Philada. to which place I had proceeded under arrangements for...
5008New York Ratifying Convention. Circular Letter to the Governors of the Several States, 26 July 1788 (Hamilton Papers)
Poughkeepsie, New York, July 26, 1788. “We the members of the Convention of this State, have...
5009VI. Observations by Rayneval on Jefferson’s Letter to Montmorin, 20 June 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Cet article ne donne qu’une légère portion des immunités du droit des gens: il n’exemte les...
5010To Thomas Jefferson from William Stephens Smith, 23 August 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I replyed fully to yours of the 9th. Ulto. on the 18th. of the same sinee which I have not had...