11To Alexander Hamilton from John Langdon, [21 June 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
By the Desire of our Mutual Friend Rufus King Esqr. I have the great pleasure and satisfaction of informing you, that this State, has this day Adopted the federal Constitution; this al-important Question, was Carried by a Majority of Eleven 57 Yeas 46 Nays. Excuse hast and Believe me, with the greatest Respect Dr: Sir: Your Mot: Obt: Servant P: S: this letter goes to Springfield by an...
12To Alexander Hamilton from John Langdon, 28 June 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I was honor’d with your favor of the 18th Inst. by post; by which I see, Mr. Church supposes he was not one of the Owners of the Ship Portsmouth, at the time she was in France, in which he will find himself Mistaken, when he recollects, that he Came to this place with Mr. Moore and Mercer and Recd. his proportion of a very Valuable Prize, called, the New Duckinfield, which was Captured, by the...
13To Alexander Hamilton from John Langdon, [5 March 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, March 5, 1792. On June 18, 1792, Hamilton wrote to Langdon and referred to “your letter to me of the 5th of March.” Letter not found. ] Printed in this volume.
14John Langdon to the American Commissioners, 29 October 1777 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society; presscopy: Massachusetts Historical Society By the Continental Ship Ranger now waiting for Wind, Ive’ done myself the honor to Inclose you the Articles of Capitulation with Mr. Burgoyne and Copy of a Letter which General Gates sent in to Burgoyne six Days before the surrender. Ive’ been at Home two days from Saratoga at which place I had been some days...
15John Langdon to the American Commissioners, 21 October 1778: résumé (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society <Portsmouth, N.H., October 21, 1778: Since the Courier de l’Europe , Captain Raffin, is ready to sail for Europe, I take the liberty of mentioning a matter advantageous to our allies and profitable to me. The British Navy was mostly furnished with masts from this port; lately I have sent to Boston all the masts for d’Estaing’s squadron. Please mention to...
16To George Washington from John Langdon, 1 October 1775 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from John Langdon, 1 Oct. 1775. On the letter that GW wrote to Langdon on 21 Sept. , Langdon wrote: “Answer’d 1st Day of October 75.”
17To George Washington from John Langdon, 17 March 1776 (Washington Papers)
This moment Arrived a Small Vessell from the West Indies, with abt, Six Thousand wt powder belonging to the Continent, and as I tho’t it might be wanted at Headquarters, have Dispatched Major Gains with this information, to your Excellency and should it be wanting, (in part, or all) shall immediately forward it, on Receiveg your Direction —The Bearer will inform what inteligence the Capt....
18To George Washington from John Langdon, 10 May 1776 (Washington Papers)
This will be handed you, by George Marchant who says he’s one of the Riflemen that went from Cambridge, under General Arnold to Attack Quebeck, was taken prisoner, crossing the river at that place, sent to England in Irons, has just return’d, by way of Hallifax, from whence he made his Escape with some others in a small Boat, he arrived at Old York, yesterday, when he inform’d the Committee of...
19To George Washington from John Langdon, 2 December 1776 (Washington Papers)
Portsmouth [N.H.] 2 December 1776 . Sends GW “about Sixty thousand flints” by order of the Continental Congress Secret Committee. “Our Privateers do great execution, and had we guns for our Continental ships, they would give great Assistance to your Excellency’s Opperations, by Cuting off, the Supplies, of the British Army.” LB , DNA : John G. M. Stone Collection.
20To George Washington from John Langdon, 16 May 1777 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of the 3d Inst. I had the Honor to receive two days since & is now before me—to which I beg leave to answer, am happy you wrote to Congress respecting the Stores at this place, expect their Orders soon (⅌ return of Express). I misapprehended the matter relative to the three Thousand Arms, did not understand it as your special Order to send them on to Springfield; tho’t it a...
21To George Washington from John Langdon, 16 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of the 1st of June, have Just received, in Obedience to which shall send on the few remaining Arms, as fast as possible to Springfield, it would have made me happy if few could have remained for the particular purpose mentioned, but as the State of the Armory calls for them, we have no reason to expect it. We have been particularly unfortunate not to get in any Arms for this State,...
22To George Washington from John Langdon, 12 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
I had the honour of Receiveg Your Excellency’s particular favor of the 29th Ult. ⅌ post. I hope may say I’ve a greatful sense of your Excellencys kind intention, to Serve us with Arms if they could have been possably spared, from the Army but the reason your Excellency has Condescended to give is full Sufficient to stop every expectation for Rather then the Army should want, the few we have of...
23To George Washington from John Langdon, 17 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
By the Express, Major Bass, who goes on to Philadelphia, I’ve done myself the Honor Just to inform your Excellency of the Arrival of the Packett called the Mere Bobie from Nantes in a Passage of Forty two Days, the dispatches I’ve sent ⅌ Express which I beleive are of great Consequence. I’ve but Just seen the Capt. a few minutes by what I can learn in General is, that there is by far the...
24To George Washington from John Langdon, 28 February 1788 (Washington Papers)
The Convention of this State met the 13 Ins⟨t⟩. to take into Consideration the fœderal plan of Government; contrary to the expectation of almost ev’ry thinking man, a small majority of (say four persons) appeared against the system. this was the most astonishing to ev’ry man of any information, as Massachusets had accepted it, and that this State in particular had ev’ry thing to gain and...
25To George Washington from John Langdon, 21 June 1788 (Washington Papers)
I have the great pleasure of informing your Excellency that this State has this day Adopted the Federal Constitution, 57 yeas 46 Nays—thereby placeing the Key Stone in the great Arch, this I hope will Apologize in some measure, for our heretofore Missdoings—please to Excuse haste, and Beleive me with the highest Sense of Esteem and Respect your Excellencys most Obt Servt ALS , DLC:GW .
26To George Washington from John Langdon, 6 April 1789 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to transmit to your Excellency the information of your unanimous election to the Office of President of the United States of America. Suffer me, Sir, to indulge the hope, that so auspicious a mark of public confidence will meet your approbation, and be considered as a sure pledge of the affection and support you are to expect from a free and an enlightened people. I am, Sir,...
27To George Washington from John Langdon, 17 July 1789 (Washington Papers)
I have Recd several letters from Eleazar Russell Esqr. who now is, and has been for upwards of Twenty years past, Naval Officer for the port of Portsmouth in the State of New Hampshire, and likewise from, Colonal Joseph Whipple Brother of the late General Whipple who is now Collector or Impost Master for the Same port, in which they express their desire of being Continued in those Respective...
28To George Washington from John Langdon, 30 July 1789 (Washington Papers)
I did myself the honour a few days since to mention to you the Names of Col. Joseph Whipple, for Collector and Eleazar Russell Esq. for Naval officer for the port of Portsmouth in New Hampe. I now beg leave to mention the Name of Thomas Martin Esq., for the Surveyor of that port, this Gent. is well qualified for this or any other office in the Customs, of great probity and a Respectable...
29To George Washington from John Langdon, 30 August 1783 (Washington Papers)
I was happy enough to receive your Kind favour of the 4th Inst. by the Count Del Verme who did me the Honor to put up with me for a few Days. I am highly pleased with this Nobleman & think myself under great Obligations to your Excellency for his acquaintance. I shall always think myself highly Honored in shewing every civility in my Power to such Gentlemen as you are pleased to Introduce. Let...
30To James Madison from John Langdon, 28 April 1796 (Madison Papers)
Before this comes to hand you’ll see by the petitions, that will be laid before you; that the Treaty or British party are makeing every exertion to obtain their object; The Cry is war, war, no Insurance to be had, Vessells hauled up, no employment for the people; they modestly declare that the Treaty is a very bad one, and that they dislike it as much as those who oppose it, but our Situation...
31To James Madison from John Langdon, 24 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
When I look back the last twelve years, and reflect on our Political struggles, and the narrow escape our Country has had, from Tyranny and oppression, I cannot but feel grateful to the Supreme disposer of events, for all his Mercies. Thank God the snare is broken, and we have escaped. I am happy to find that you are at Washington giveing your aid, in the Administration of our government, as...
32To James Madison from John Langdon, 6 April 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 April 1802, Portsmouth. Recommends Gen. Michael McClary to be marshal of the district of New Hampshire in place of [Bradbury] Cilley, whose term has expired and who “has been and still is a high Federalist.” Believes it important that the marshal be a Republican. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9, filed under “McClary”). 1 p.; docketed by Jefferson. Michael McClary (1753–1824), of Epsom, New...
33To James Madison from John Langdon, 14 February 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 February 1804, Portsmouth. “Should Judge Pickering who is impeached before the Senate, be dismissed from office, I would beg leave to mention the name of John, Saml, Sherburne Esq for District Judge in his stead; this gentleman is as well qu[a]lified, in every respect, and I think better entitled to the Office then any other man in the State, that I know of. Mr. Sherburne set out yesterday...
34To James Madison from John Langdon, 16 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 May 1804, Portsmouth. “Jonathan Steele Esqr who was lately appointed District Attorney for N. H has resigned that office; I would therefore ask leave to name, Daniel Humphrys Esqr. for that appointment; this Gentleman has been many years in the practice of the law, sound in his principles, the man of Talents, and sterling integrity—he is Brother to David Humphryes who was our late Minister...
35To James Madison from John Langdon, 20 December 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 December 1804, Portsmouth. “I must pray you to excuse me for the liberty I take in transmiting to you the inclosed letter from Stanley Griswold Esqr whose name, and wishes, you’ll please to communicate to the President of the US. This gentleman, who is esteemed a man of virtue, and great Talents, has for sometime past superintended the printing of the Observatory at Walpole in this State,...
36To James Madison from John Langdon (Abstract), 22 February 1805 (Madison Papers)
22 February 1805, Portsmouth . “My Son in Law Mr. Elwyn has entertained himself, in writeing a letter to a Federalist, which has been printed at Boston, and taken some Notice of; one of which I send you, you’ll excuse me for the liberty I have taken.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Langdon presumably enclosed a copy of Thomas Elwyn’s pamphlet, A Letter to a Federalist, in Reply to Some of the Popular...
37To James Madison from John Langdon, 16 July 1811 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of receiveing, few days since your letter by Mr. Edwd. Coles and Brother, who very politely called upon me, and with whom I was much pleased. I feel myself much gratified, in thus hearing from you, as it brought to my recollection the many years we have walked together thro’ the land of tribulation, and the many pleasant, as well as anxious, hours we have spent together. I pray...
38To James Madison from John Langdon, 19 September 1814 (Madison Papers)
The only apology a poor Old Man will make to Your Excellency for trespassing on your patience is he loves his Country. The following is part of a Letter I wrote a few days since to a Wealthy & influential Gentn. in Boston whether any Notice will be taken of it I know not but its practicability and importance has so much influence on my mind as to induce me to communicate it to You. Vizt....
39To James Madison from John Langdon, 20 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
Being convinced of the danger arising from British influence & Venality I cannot tamely and quietly See Truth perverted and Public Opinion arrested by and through the Vehicles of detraction & Defamation. It is a fact that the most venal Papers in this Commonwealth Vizt. the Centinel Palladium Repertory & Gazette are Sent to many Parts of the District of Main Gratis. In this way British...
40To Thomas Jefferson from John Langdon, 7 December 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
I am honor’d with your freindly favor of the 11’th September by Capt. Yeaton. I return you my most hearty thanks for your kind Congratulations and Expressions towards me, and Mrs. Langdon. Am much obliged for the notice you were pleased to take of Capt. Yeaton. The political and commercial information you were pleased to communicate demands my thanks. Great Britain seems determined to pursue...