181To John Adams from Jonathan Swift, 15 December 1799 (Adams Papers)
It is with extreme pain I inform you of the death of Lieut. General George Washington. I am informed his complaint was the Croup; that he was sick 24 hours; and died last night at 12, OClock. I have just returned from the House of the Physician Genl of the U States, who has not yet got back from Mt. Vernon, which prevents my adding further. I considered the information of such consequence,...
182To John Adams from James McHenry, 9 May 1799 (Adams Papers)
Since closing my letter of this date, Col. Ogden has handed me the inclosed recommendation of persons to fill up the vacancies in the Regiment which he commands. The inclosed list founded thereon is respectfully submitted. I have the honour to be, with the greatest respect, Sir, / your most ob St MHi : Adams Papers.
183To John Adams from Robert Goodloe Harper, 29 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
The enclosed address, Sir, was transmitted to me by the meeting which agreed to it, with a request that I would present it to the President of the United States. Being prevented from discharging in person this agreeable duty, I take the liberty of transmitting the address by Post, and / Have the Honour to be, with / Sentiments of the Highest respect / sir / Your Most obedt. Very Hble. Sevt....
184To John Adams from Joseph Anderson, 28 January 1800 (Adams Papers)
We have reciev’d from the Governor of Tennessee—an Act of the Legislature of that State—which we are requested to lay before the President of the United States—We will therefore thank you Sir, to appoint a time, when we may do ourselves the Honor of presenting it— We are Sir, with sentiments of / very great respect / your most Obedt Servts.— MHi : Adams Papers.
185To John Adams from James McHenry, 12 May 1800 (Adams Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you some letters of recommendation in favour of Robins Chamberlain, two of which have just been received. I beg leave to mention that the applicant has this morning mentioned his wish to be appointed in the Artillery I have the honor to be / with the greatest respect / Your obedient Servant DLC : James McHenry Papers.
186To John Adams from Timothy Pickering, 4 June 1799 (Adams Papers)
The inclosed letter for you came to hand this morning, without any letter from Mr. Adams to me. And the pamphlet accompanying this arrived yesterday, with letters from Mr. King, of which the duplicates have been before recd. and forwarded to you. A letter from Mr. Murray dated March 10th. is also inclosed. I have the honor to be / with great respect / sir your obt. servt. MHi : Adams Papers.
187To John Adams from Herbert Croft, 29 May 1797 (Adams Papers)
What the Consul at this City does me the honour of transmitting to you will account for the liberty I am now taking. The paper, which I here enclose, the Consul has, of course, not seen. It may show, perhaps, some trifling use that might be made of me in private. Besides which, I should be happy, Sir, to be of any use in the education of your children; of one of whom, at Amsterdam, I hear so...
188To John Adams from Timothy Pickering, 11 July 1799 (Adams Papers)
You will recollect that John Scotchler presented to you a second petition, praying a remission of his fine. I desired Mr. Davis, the District Attorney of Massachusetts, to enquire into the truth of the petitioners allegations. His answer of the 29th ult. induced me to think that you would be inclined to forgive him. That answer with the draught of a pardon are now submitted to your...
189To John Adams from Timothy Pickering, 21 March 1799 (Adams Papers)
I have just received the inclosed from Mr. Stoddert relative to Mr. James Reid, who desires to be appointed vice-Consul for Canton, as mentioned in my last; and have the honor to be with great respect / sir you most obt. servt. MHi : Adams Papers.
190To John Adams from John Trumbull, July 1800 (Adams Papers)
Your Friends in Hartford were exceedingly disappointed, that they had not the Pleasure of Seeing writing or seeing You on your Return from Philadelphia, but supposed, that an Inclination to seeing visit a Part of the State of Connecticut in which you had not travelled, & visit the State of Rhode Island, induced you to vary your accustomed Route. A Report has since been triumphantly circulated,...