7561From George Washington to Richard Sprigg, 28 June 1786 (Washington Papers)
When your favor of the 1st inst: accompanying the she ass, came to this place, I was from home;...
756224th. (Adams Papers)
I returned, and once more took my seat in the office: but did little this forenoon. Thompson was...
7563From Thomas Jefferson to John Rutledge, Jr., 22 January 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
In one of my letters to Mr. Short I asked of him to convey me your commands relative to the...
7564Oration before the New York State Society of the Society of the Cincinnati, 4 July 1786 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, July 4. 1786. According to the transactions of the New York State Society, the meeting...
7565To George Washington from Thomas Richardson, 27 June 1784 (Washington Papers)
This day week I forwarded you a letter from Colo. Biddle covering Invoice of sundrys Shipd by him...
7566Jefferson’s Observations on Calonne’s Letter Concerning American Trade, [ca. 3 July 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
A committee was appointed, in the course of the last year, to take a view of the subjects of...
7567To Thomas Jefferson from Neil Jamieson, 21 January 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
New York, 21 Jan. 1786. Has sent by the last packet some of the letters which passed between John...
7568To George Washington from Thomas Pleasants, Jr., 2 June 1788 (Washington Papers)
I have just recieved a Letter from Mr John Dydsbury, formerly a noted shoe & Boot Maker Pall-Mall...
7569Wednesday 22d. (Adams Papers)
In our Carriage at 6 o’clock, went 9 posts before dinner. Dined at Boulogne. Arrived at Calais at...
7570To George Washington from Henry Lee, Jr., 16 February 1786 (Washington Papers)
You desired to hear from me now and then, when I left Virginia. I obey your wishes with pleasure,...
7571I. Notes concerning Boundaries, [1784?] (Jefferson Papers)
Prender of possession, and assumption of boundary, by the Jus gentium of America, gives a right...
7572Report on Memorial of Massachusetts General Court, [19 September] 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 20, I, 155–56). In a memorial of 11 July to Congress, the General Court of...
7573Enclosure III: Instructions to the Commissioners for Negotiating Treaties of Amity and Commerce, 7 May 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
Whereas instructions bearing date the 29th. day of October 1783 were sent to the Ministers...
7574From John Adams to the President of Congress, 14 September 1783 (Adams Papers)
I beg Leave to introduce to your Civilities M r: Thaxter, who goes home with the definitive...
7575To George Washington from Theodorick Bland, 9 November 1786 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Theodorick Bland, 9 Nov. 1786. On 18 Nov. GW wrote Bland of “the receipt...
7576To Thomas Jefferson from C. W. F. Dumas, 24 March 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Des deux raisons qui m’avoient privé des Lettres de V.E. cet hiver, l’une, la maladie de votre...
7577[Diary entry: 15 February 1787] (Washington Papers)
Thursday 15th. Mercury at 40 in the Morning—56 at Noon and 48 at Night. Clear, wind at So. Wt. in...
7578From Alexander Hamilton to William Duer, 18 July 1788 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Poughkeepsie, New York, July 18, 1788. On July 19, 1788, Hamilton wrote to James Madison:...
7579[Diary entry: 12 October 1787] (Washington Papers)
Friday 12th. Thermometer at 56 in the Morning—62 at Noon and 60 at Night. Weather clear and Winds...
7580Enclosure: Extrait d’une depêche de Mr. de Mello e Castro …, 4 January 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Vous pouvez repondre avec Franchise aux obsservations de Monsieur Adams. Que pour ce qui...
I have the Honor of transmitting to your Excellency herewith enclosed, a Memorial and Petition of...
7582To John Adams from James Sullivan, 24 October 1785 (Adams Papers)
I beleive you will be tired of my correspondence not only from the length of my letters but from...
7583To George Washington from James Madison, 14 September 1788 (Washington Papers)
The delay in providing for the commencement of the Government was terminated yesterday, by an...
7584From Benjamin Franklin to William Carmichael, 26 August 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania I have received your kind Letter of the 11th. Inst. with...
7585To George Washington from William Stephens Smith, 3 October 1783 (Washington Papers)
The detachment made from the british Camp mentioned in my last to Your Excellency for the purpose...
7586John Adams and Thomas Jefferson Tour the English Countryside (Adams Papers)
By 4 April, the commissioners faced a stalemate on several diplomatic fronts, including...
758727th. (Adams Papers)
Better than I have been for these ten days past: all the time again at the office, or at my own...
7588To George Washington from Thomas Freeman, 9 June 1785 (Washington Papers)
I had the favour of yours dated the 11th May on the 28 of the same and shall Endeavour to comply...
7589[Diary entry: 22 September 1784] (Washington Papers)
22d. After giving instructions to Major Thomas Freeman respecting his conduct in my business, and...
7590Elizabeth Smith Shaw to Abigail Adams 2d, 14 February 1786 (Adams Papers)
Yours My Dear Niece, of October 2d came safe to hand, and as I read, I could not but admire the...
759114th. (Adams Papers)
This was a day of humiliation and prayer at Mr. Carey’s: on account of his sickness; and to...
7592To James Madison from John Witherspoon, 11 August 1788 (Madison Papers)
The Diploma for the Degree of Dr of Laws which the Trustees & Faculty of this College did...
7593From Thomas Jefferson to John Banister, Jr., 15 June 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I had detained the inclosed letters in my hands some days, doubting whether I should send them to...
7594From Benjamin Franklin to John Adams, 2 December 1784 (Franklin Papers)
AL : New York Public Library Mr Franklin presents his respectful Compliments to Mr Adams, with...
7595To James Madison from William Lindsay, 2 March 1789 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of Col: Parker’s being Elected a Representative in Congress, He resigned the Naval...
7596Petition of John Lamb, [1–9 February 1785] (Hamilton Papers)
To The Honorable The Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled. The Memorial and...
7597To George Washington from George Lux, 9 January 1788 (Washington Papers)
I beg leave to introduce to your Excy Mr OConnor, who is writing an History of America, & means...
7598To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Donald, 24 November 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
There has been so few direct opportunities from hence for France for some months past, that I...
7599From Alexander Hamilton to John B. Church, 18 June 1784 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, June 18, 1784. On July 24, 1784, Church wrote to Hamilton : “Two Days since Coll...
7600From George Washington to Jean de Neufville, 8 September 1785 (Washington Papers)
I have lately been honored with your favors of the 10th & 15th of March. Until the latter...
7601To George Washington from Moustier, 5 October 1788 (Washington Papers)
The objects which were contained in the letter which your Excellency did me the honor to write to...
7602The Federalist No. 52, [8 February 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
To the People of the State of New-York. FROM the more general enquiries pursued in the four last...
7603[Diary entry: 5 March 1787] (Washington Papers)
Monday 5th. Mercury at 34 in the Morning—42 at Noon and 38 at Night. Cloudy morning with the Wind...
7604John Adams to Wilhem & Jan Willink, Nicolaas & Jacob van Staphorst, and De la Lande & Fynje, 3 August 1784 (Adams Papers)
I have accepted two Bills drawn by my Wife to be paid at the House of Mess rs Willinks and Shall...
7605To James Madison from Ambrose Madison, Ca. 1 November 1786 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. ca. 1 November 1786. Mentioned in JM’s letter of 8 November 1786 to Ambrose ....
7606[Diary entry: 2 November 1787] (Washington Papers)
Friday 2d. Thermometer at 32 in the Morning—46 at Noon and 44 at Night. Last Night being very...
7607From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson, 19 March 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
It is now very long since I have had a letter from you. I hope you continue in good health, and...
7608From John Adams to James Warren, 26 April 1785 (Adams Papers)
I See by the publick Papers that M r Hancock has resigned, and I Suppose you have just passed...
7609To Alexander Hamilton from Robert Totten, 31 July 1786 (Hamilton Papers)
Stamford [ Connecticut ] July 31, 1786 . “Be pleased to inform me what prospect you realy have of...
7610To George Washington from Rochambeau, 31 January 1789 (Washington Papers)
I received your letter by Which you recommend to me Mr Barlow, and I Made him all the good...