1To Thomas Jefferson from George Logan, 8 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Your known & laudable anxiety to promote the civilization, & happiness of the Indians, has induced me at the request of Mr. Cunow to give him a Letter of introduction to you. I understand Mr. Cunow is an active member of the Moravian society, & has resided some time with the Indians— The inclosed Letter from my friend Jacob Van Vleck, President of the Moravian Society at Nazareth, will inform...
2To Thomas Jefferson from George Logan, 12 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
A friendship of several years standing founded on your many personal virtues, may excuse, & the paramount duty I owe to my country will justify the freedom of this Letter. Your errors in conducting the exterior relations of our country, oppress the minds of your best friends, with the most anxious solicitude—you may yet retrieve your character and preserve the confidence of your fellow...
3George Logan to Thomas Jefferson, 16 October 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I contemplate with great satisfaction the publication of your system of ethicks extracted from the holy scriptures, as tending to support the correct maxim—that religion should influence the political as well as the moral conduct of man, strictly complying with the sacrid injunction , of doing unto others whatever we desire others to do unto us. However sincerely attached a christian statesman...
4To James Madison from George Logan, 18 January 1813 (Madison Papers)
An editorial notice in the national intelligencer, “that it was intended to introduce into the Legislature, a proposition for excluding by law, foreign seamen from the public and private vessels of the UStates,” gives general satisfaction to your fellow-citizens. A few individuals among us, influenced by the basest motives, may censure every act of the Government, calculated to restore peace...
5George Logan to Thomas Jefferson, 1 November 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Knowing your anxiety to promote the agriculture of your country, as the most stable support of the best interests of civil society I herewith send you a specimen of dressed flax, which I lately received from my friend Sir John Sinclair He says nothing respecting the mode of its preparation; but I am informed it is accomplished by beating and friction, without its being previously rotted. When...
6To James Madison from George Logan, 17 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
The Government of the Unite[d] States in renewing commerce with the Belligerants, has done our country great honor as by this magnanimous act, we offer to both nations, another opportunity to do us justice, and to restore our friendship. It has powerfully strengthened our friends in this country—and whatever may be the feelings of the administration; even the ministry in private conversation,...
7To Thomas Jefferson from George Logan, 10 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your very obliging favor of March 21: came safe to hand. The sentiments you express in favor of the energies of our own Country; I highly approve: nothing else can secure the domination of the republican interest. The tory party are far from being satisfied at the late change, & it must be expected that the friends of the British Government will do every thing in their power to restore the old...
8To Thomas Jefferson from George Logan, 5 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I am informed that several Persons are applying for the Office of Mr: Clay which will become vacant on his taking his seat in Congress Mr: Walter Franklin a young Gentleman of the Law in Philadelphia, spoke to me some time since on this subject; he wished me to mention to you, that should you honor him with the appointment, he would do the duties of the office with care & fidelity. The Father...
9George Logan to Thomas Jefferson, 9 December 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Accept my thanks for your late friendly and interesting Letter . Your approbation of my visit to France in 1798 is highly satisfactory. Influenced by similar motives, I visited England in 1810. To a person so perfectly acquainted with the spirit of the constitution of the United States, as you are; it is not necessary for me to say any thing in justification of the acts of any private citizen,...
10To James Madison from George Logan, 9 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
My son Algernoon [ sic ] Sydney Logan intending to pass a few days at Washington: permit me to introdu[c]e him to your friendly attention. My Wife unites with me in best respects to yourself and Mrs. Madison. Accept assurances of my friendship RC ( PHi ).
11To Thomas Jefferson from George Logan, 27 February 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
This Letter will be delivered to you by Mr: P: C: Lane of Virginia; but who has for several years resided in Pennsylvania, he is a Representative in our Legislature from the County of Fayette. I beg leave to refer you to him for information respecting the situation of parties in this State. he is well acquainted with the Governor, and in some degree with his opinions respecting public affairs...
12To Thomas Jefferson from George Logan, 5 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
knowing your wish to become acquainted with the sentiments of our most enlightened Citisens respecting public affairs. I take the liberty of enclosing for your perusal a Letter I have received from our mutual friend J: Dickinson. A Man whose political character is held in the highest estimation by his fellow citizens; and who on this occasion speaks the language of a large majority of the...
13To James Madison from George Logan, 31 March 1812 (Madison Papers)
Altho not in public life, I feel with the deepest anguish the progress of events passing before my eyes, and in an alarming degree threatening the peace of my country. We appear to be approaching a crisis in our affairs, which calls for the whole wisdom of our councils. I allude to the contemplated invasion of Canada. A subject every rational citizen regards with horror. Perhaps you may ask,...
14To Thomas Jefferson from George Logan, 3 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I received last evening the enclosed Letters from two of your sincere friends. should it not be convenient to you to write to Dr. Priestley , I will with pleasure communicate to him any information on the subject of his Letter you may wish to have conveyed to him. His favorable opinion respecting your administration is flattering; and I am happy to say it is a sentiment gaining ground amongst...
15To James Madison from George Logan, 17 December 1811 (Madison Papers)
Every friend of the civilized world, must contemplate with deep regret the melancholy spectacle of discord and disorder, the present barbarous system of commercial warfare has introduced. Flourishing states in place of striving together in industry, in science and in policy; are sneakingly engaged in destroying the domestic comforts of the most destitute of mankind. It is to little purpose to...
16To Benjamin Franklin from George Logan, 20 September 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Richmond Academy of Medicine Your polite attention during my short stay at Paris, demands my most grateful acknowledgment. It would have afforded me particular pleasure to have returned to Paris, before sailing for America; but the reduced state of my Finances in Europe, & the situation of my affairs in this State, demanded my immediate presence, & attention. I wrote to you twice from...
17George Logan to Thomas Jefferson, 25 March 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I sincerely congratulate you on the restoration of peace to our beloved country. Nothwithstanding the cavils of a few individuals; I assure you the event gives universal satisfaction to the citizens of Pennsylvania . As to sailors rights, it is a subject that may be amicably adjusted between the two governments, in a treaty of friendship and commerce. I have written on these subjects to my...
18To Benjamin Franklin from George Logan, 15 April 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I have the pleasure of informing you of my safe arrival here last Friday. The Letters you intrusted to my care have been delivered. Dr: Fothergill, & Mr: Barclay are very happy in hearing of your good state of health. The latter who has the care of my affairs, thinks they may be settled in about four or five weeks, but wishes me to return to America by a...
19To Thomas Jefferson from George Logan, 18 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
one of the offices of Commissioner of Bankruptcy having become vacant by the death of Mr: Van cleve, I beg your attention to Robert Porter as a proper character to fill that office—Mr: Porter is the Person in whose favor General Irwin spoke to you some time since for the same appointment; he is at present in the Assembly of Pennsylvania & is well esteemed by his fellow Citizens— With...
20To James Madison from George Logan, 24 January 1810 (Madison Papers)
By the mail of yesterday I received your obliging Letter of the 17th. Your sentiments in favor of preserving our country in peace, at this momentous crisis, do honour to you as a statesman, and afforded me the most lively satisfaction. The political and commercial interest of Great Britain, and the UStates, demands, that laying aside mutual jealousy and distrust; we should renew our...
21To James Madison from George Logan, 10 January 1810 (Madison Papers)
As a citizen of the United States, I have for several years viewed with considerable anxiety the future destinies of my country. Every reflecting and candid mind must be sensible of the weakness of a Government deriving its power from popular opinion, rather than from physical force. Such being the situation of the United States: would it not be sound policy in our Government not merely to act...
22To Thomas Jefferson from George Logan, 10 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you for your late affectionate Letter; and as a Citisen of Pennsylvania thank you for the interested concern you express on account of the political dissentions existing in our State. Be assured the whole has arisen from official disappointment, & the personal resentment of a few factious individuals. These desperate Characters having associated together for the purpose of destroying...
23George Logan to Thomas Jefferson, 27 April 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
your venerable friend Charles Thompson , resides on his farm about eight miles from Stenton . I visit him three or four times every year, at which times, I derive instruction and amusement, from his lively and interesting conversation. I dined with him a few days since, when I found him highly gratified by your last Letter to him ; in which you inform him, of your having been engaged in...
24To Benjamin Franklin from George Logan, 15 July 1781 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I had the pleasure of writing to you last pr: Mr: Benezet: since that time no occurrence has taken place particularly meriting your attention. You however must be so well acquainted with every public transaction as to render my intruding on you with such accounts unnecessary. Thus much I may say, that the Brittish Arms are still sullied with the greatest...
25George Logan to Thomas Jefferson, 21 October 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I am much pleased with your late Letter , because it manifests a sincere desire for the prosperity and honor of our beloved country, distracted by local factions The love of honest fame, predominant during the revolutionary war, is changed into cupidity, disinterestedness into selfishness; and the public good, is sacrificed to personal views of ambition. In this disgraceful situation, it...
26To James Madison from George Logan, 9 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
My nephew Joseph P: Norris intending to pass a few days at Washington; permit me to introdu[c]e him to your friendly notice. Accept assurances of my friendship RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM .
27To Thomas Jefferson from George Logan, 14 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Dr. Logan presents his respects to the President of the UStates, & has the pleasure of inclosing for his information some observations by Mr. Dupont on the composition & quality of gunpowder. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
28To Thomas Jefferson from George Logan, 22 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeably to the request of my friend Capt: Montgomery of Philadelphia, I forward the enclosed Letters: which will explain to you the wishes of the applicant, who is his Brother . I have not the pleasure of being acquainted with him, but the opinion I have of the integrity & honor of Capt: Montgomery, who has interested himself on this occasion, leaves me no doubt of his qualification to fill...
29To James Madison from George Logan, 4 July 1813 (Madison Papers)
In that spirit of Truth which you so highly and justly appreciate, I have communicated to you my Letters to the American and British Administration, on the all-important subject of restoring Peace and Friendship between the two Governments, particularly necessary at this tremenduous crisis, when a military Despot is contemplating the subjugation of the whole civilised world. Whilst a member of...
30George Logan to Thomas Jefferson, 18 September 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Retired to my farm, I frequently contemplate with pleasure, the happiness and prosperity of the United States , under your administration. Your persevering exertions to civilize and comfort the Indians, on our extensive frontier. and your prompt attention to the abolition of the slave trade; will be recorded by the faithful pen of the historian to your immortal honor— Would to God; that whilst...
31To James Madison from George Logan, 14 January 1810 (Madison Papers)
I shall embark for England in about eight days. If you wish to forward any communications to our Minister in London, I shall be happy in being the bearer of them. With sentiments of great respect I am your real friend RC ( DLC ).
32To James Madison from George Logan, 19 February 1810 (Madison Papers)
Since my arrival here, I have had a conversation with Mr Jackson. Whilst he regrets, his being dismissed; he assures me, that he does not consider it will be a cause of rupture with his Government; and that his representations to his Court have been to allay, not increase the present unhappy difficulties between the two countries. Whilst in Philadelphia he had an opportunity of seeing the...
33To John Adams from George Logan, 16 April 1780 (Adams Papers)
I arrived safe in London after an agreeable journey of 7 Days. I delivered the paper you entrusted with me to Mr. Diggs, but am sorry to inform you that it was found imperfect, that part respecting the upper House being lost. This was certainly an original defect, as I was careful to deliver it in the manner received from you. Several Gentlemen of both Houses have been favored with a sight of...
34George Logan to Thomas Jefferson, 16 August 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Looking over some private papers a few days since, I found a communication from D r Priestley to me, respecting the education and character of the Emperor of Russia . I herewith inclose you a copy of this interesting document; from a conviction of its being agreeable, on account of your known attachment to the most virtuous and magnanimous of monarchs M rs Logan unites with me in sentiments of...
35To James Madison from George Logan, [19 January] 1810 (Madison Papers)
In a late Letter I mentioned to you my intention of embarking for England: Some circumstances have since occured which will prevent that event taking place at present. Two days ago I had some conversation with Mr: Onis. He expresses anxiety that a good understanding should be preserved between Spain & the UStates: he laments that he was not received at Washington; as he had full powers...
36To James Madison from George Logan, 6 May 1810 (Madison Papers)
Since my arrival in London I have had an opportunity of conversing with several members of this Government, and with private Citizens of distinction; and am happy to inform you, that a general anxiety prevails to preserve peace with the UStates. Mr: Pinkney our Minister is much esteemed, and considered here as fully competent to negotiate a treaty, should he receive liberal, & full powers for...
37George Logan to Thomas Jefferson, 5 June 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
your Letter of the 19th: ult: duly came to hand. I sincerely regret to find by it, that a measure adopted by me, to defend your character against the slanders of your political enemies, has given you a moment of uneasiness. you well know that individuals have been engaged for years, in accusing you as the advocate and friend of Bonaparte —even at the moment he was devastating with fire and...
38To Thomas Jefferson from George Logan, 20 February 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I congratulate you & our Country on the determination of the important question in which every real friend to his Country found himself deeply interested. I received a Letter last evening from our friend John Dickinson of Wilmington, no man is more anxious for the republican cause. The Legislature of this State have continued in Session to this time, in order to take measures in case of an...
39To Thomas Jefferson from George Logan, 10 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
My apprehensions respecting our late valuable friend Mason have been realised; his Family whilst sensible of his loss, have less occasion to lament the event of his death from home, as every attention of eminent Physicians and sincere friends was given to him. I only regret that on his arrival in Philadelphia, he did not immediately come to Stenton. The proceedings of some men in Philadelphia...