1To George Washington from Henry Laurens, 8–9 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
I had the honour of writing to Your Excellency the 4th by Jones, since which I have presented to Congress Your Excellency’s favors of the 1st 3d & 4th. Upon reading the first I took occasion to intimate to Mister Duer the distressed situation of his friend General Scuyler as described by the General himself in a late Letter of 15th March & this Morning suggested again to the House the demands...
2April 8. Wednesday. (Adams Papers)
Rode through Orleans, &c. and arrived at Paris, about 9 O Clock. For 30 Miles from Paris or more the Road is paved, and the Scaenes extreamly beautifull. At Paris We went to several Hotels which were full—particularly the Hotell D’Artois, and the Hotell Bayonne. Then We were advised to the Hotell de Valois, where We found entertainment. But We could not have it without taking all the Chambers...
3[April 8th. Wednesday 1778.] (Adams Papers)
April 8th. Wednesday 1778. We rode through Orleans, and arrived at Paris about nine O Clock. For thirty miles from Paris the Road was paved and the Scaenes were delightfull. On our Arrival at a certain Barrier We were stopped and searched and paid the Duties for about twenty five Bottles, of Wine which were left, of the generous present of Mr. Delap at Bourdeaux. We passed the Bridge over the...
4To John Adams from Silas Deane, 8 April 1778 (Adams Papers)
It is now two Years since I left America without the satisfaction of bidding You farewell, and of talking over with You many things then on my mind respecting Our Country and The great Cause in which We had been long engaged; To remedy this disagreeable Circumstance which at the Time gave Me pain, I wrote You a long Letter on my passage and sent it from Bordeaux; as I have never received any...
5Desegray, Beaugeard fils & Cie. to the American Commissioners, 8 April 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society If we are Somewhat late in our Congratulations Concerning your Glorious transactions with the French Ministry, We hope you won’t take it amiss; and that you will not doubt of our most sincere Wishes for your welfare and happiness, as also for the Continuation of the Union and good harmony betwixt the United States of America and France. We have had here of...
6Musco Livingston to the American Commissioners, 8 April 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania My business here, was to offer My Services to My Country, in the line of My profession (the Sea) and as I cannot be Employd here, am desirous to get to America as Soon as possible, where I have the promise of Some of the principal Members of Congress, that I should be provided for in that line. And as I have been inform’d, that Capt. Johnston, and Capt....
7To Benjamin Franklin from Silas Deane, 8 April 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I find that I shall have little Time to spare and can therefore only inform You That We arrived here the 6th. without Accident: Our Freind the Day after and that We hope to go forward in two or three days. The grateful Sense which I retain of the many Civilities shewn Me by Our Freinds at Paris and at Passy, makes me regret my having been obliged to set out...
8To Benjamin Franklin from Jacques-Dominique de Roberdeau, 8 April 1778 (Franklin Papers)
LS : American Philosophical Society Your agreable favour of the 21st feb. past I duly received. The reason of my Silence Was, that gen. roberdeau’s letter, you have been So good as to Send me, has been mislaid, and I could not find it Sooner. Here I send it inclosed according to your desire. Pray give me leave to use this opportunity for myself, and pay you my compliment on the hapy Success of...
9To Benjamin Franklin from Anne-Robert-Jacques Turgot, baron de l’Aulne, [8 April 1778] (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Mr. Turgot a eu l’honneur de rappeler a Mr. Franklin l’esperance qu’il lui a donnée. Il apprend dans le moment l’arrivée de Mr. Adams, il en fait son compliment a Mr. Franklin, il desire fort que cet evenement ne le prive pas du plaisir qu’il s’etoit promis, et il seroit très flatté que Mr. Franklin pût engager Mr. Adams a lui faire aussi l’honneur de diner...
10To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Williams, Jr.: Two Letters, 8 April 1778 (Franklin Papers)
(I) and (II) ALS : American Philosophical Society I recvd. the inclosed from Capt. Collis who is a prisoner in England, you will see by it an account of his Misfortune and desires of Assistance, which I should be happy to be the Instrument of affording him. It is perhaps needless to tell you that Capt. Collis is the Husband of Jenny Mecom. I also inclose another Letter which by the address I...
11General Orders, 8 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
A renewal of the orders relative to the Cleanliness and proper appearance of soldiers who are to mount guard however great a reproach to the officers whose province it is, to attend to those points, is become necessary. The Adjutants in whom the delinquency originates, as it is their duty in the first instance to inspect the Arms, Ammunition, Accoutrements and Dress of the men before they quit...
12To George Washington from Colonel William Finnie, 8 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
By a resolution of the Governor and Council of this State, I have shipped on board the Protector and Safeguard Gallies, commanded by Messrs Thomas and Elliott, sundry Cloathing and Military Stores, addressed to the Care of Col. John Hollingsworth, at the Head of Elk, to be forwarded without Delay to the Army under your Excellency’s Command, by the safest and quickest Rout. I have inclosed...
13From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 8 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have been favd with yours of the 23d and 24th ulto. Finding that Colo. Lee cannot be prevailed upon to remain in the service I have represented his Case and that of Major Swazee to Congress and expect in my next to inform you of their acceptation of their Commissions. If Capt. Aldens circumstances are such that he cannot conveniently continue in the Army you may give him a discharge, first...
14To George Washington from Patrick Henry, 8 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
I beg the Favor of you to accept from the Governor & Council, the Articles contain’d in the inclosed Memorandum. They go by a Galley to the Head of Elk addressed to Colo. Hollingsworths Care. I wish they were more worthy your Acceptance. With Sincere Regard I am Dear sir your most obedient & very humble Servant ALS , DLC:GW . A note on the cover reads “with Sundry Packages.” Tench Tilghman’s...
15From George Washington to Major General Alexander McDougall, 8 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have been favd with yours of the 29th March and 3d instant. The Fleet which arrived in Delaware, as mentioned in mine of the 31st ulto, came from N. York; but they had very few troops on board, so that if those transports, which were at the Hook with Troops, have sailed, I know not certainly where they are gone. General Lee, who came out of Philada a few days ago upon parole, says he thinks...
16To George Washington from Brigadier General William Smallwood, 8 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed is a letter, I fancy from Governor Johnson, forwarded by the bearer hereof Mr Burrell who informs me that he left his son about fourteen Months ago with his Brother about 12 Miles above Philada upon the Schuylkill to Learn the Bleaching trade, his Brother having taken refuge with the Enemy Carried his son without his Privity with him & having understood that his brother sent the boy...
17To George Washington from Brigadier General James Mitchell Varnum, 8 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
Upon reviewing my Expences for the Winter past, I find myself greatly in Arrear to my private Fortune. This is not the Result of Extravigance in eating, drinking or Cloathing. There is no conceivable Prospect of being in a better Situation. I am therefore under the Necessity of establishing a Credit with a person in Rhode Island, upon whom I can occasionally draw for Supplies. I know of but...
18To George Washington from Lund Washington, 8 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
Yours of March 29th by Genrl Woodford was deliverd me on monday, with regard to Sellg the Negroes Mention’d, you have put it out of my power, by saying you woud not sell them without their Consent—I was very near Sellg Bett, indeed I had sold her for 200£ to a man Liveg in Bottetourt Cty, But her Mother appeard to be so uneasy about it, and Bett herself made such promises of amendment, that I...