1To Benjamin Franklin from Félix Vicq d’Azyr, [before 27 August 1782] (Franklin Papers)
LS : American Philosophical Society J’ai l’honneur de Vous adresser quelques Billets d’invitation pour la seance publique de la société Royale de médecine, qui aura lieu le 27 de ce mois et dont elle Vous prie de Vouloir bien disposer. La Compagnie espére que Vous Voudrez bien honorer cette assemblée de Votre présence. Je serai en mon particulier infiniment flatté, si nous avons le bonheur de...
2[May 1782] (Adams Papers)
In the forenoon Mr. Artaud and Mr. D. went and took a walk upon the Neva. After dinner the youngest Mr. Montréal came here, and I went with him and Mr. Artaud to the Shops. Mr. D went and took a ride. Fine weather. This day, which according to the Russian stile is the 21st. of April, is the Anniversary of her Majesty’s birth. Went with Mr. D. to the Marquis de Verac’s and from thence to the...
3From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, May 1782 (Washington Papers)
Defines a Ration—& expressly declares, that as a component part, the Commissioned and Staff Officers is to have West India Rum of Merchantable Proof . Non Comd & Privates, Country R. & W. Provides that these Rations shall be issued “in such proportions, numbers & quantities” as the Secretary at War or person appointed by him shall direct. And gives a certain price “for each & every Ration...
4To George Washington from William Greene, May 1782 (Washington Papers)
I had the Honor of receiving your Excellency’s letter, shewing the necessity of compleating this States Regiment, and likewise to furnish money for their support, and that the Militia should be in readyness to March at the shor t est notice, together with your Sentiments of the Enemies conduct in consequence of the late change of the Ministry &c. which I shall take the earliest opportunity of...
5Military, 1775-1783. Intelligence re strength of Sir Guy Carleton’s troops, May 1782 (Washington Papers)
1782 Men 42d Regt R&F 480 40. Do Do 320 Foreign Battns 300 ea 3300 York Island— 4100
6To George Washington from Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron [von] Steuben, May 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have the Honor to transmit your Excellency the Inspection Returns with the Muster Rolls for the Month of May. Those of Hazen’s Regiment and Vanheer’s Corps have not yet arrived; and Sheldon’s Regiment of Horse, on Account of the Distance, and for want of the necessary Means could not possibly be inspected. Between the first of May, and the last Inspection, four Hundred and seventy seven...
7From George Washington to Samuel Blachley Webb, May 1782 (Washington Papers)
Lord Washington presents his Compliments to Colo. Webb—and begs his acceptance of a Salmon—herewith Tuesday Mong CtY : Samuel B. Webb Papers.
8N.(1782)S. May.: 1st. Wednesday. (Adams Papers)
In the forenoon Mr. Artaud and Mr. D. went and took a walk upon the Neva. After dinner the youngest Mr. Montréal came here, and I went with him and Mr. Artaud to the Shops. Mr. D went and took a ride. Fine weather.
9To Benjamin Franklin from Charles James Fox, 1 May 1782 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress; AL (draft): Public Record Office; transcripts: Massachusetts Historical Society, National Archives (two) Though Mr. Oswald will no doubt have informed you of the nature of Mr. Grenville’s Commission, yet I can not refrain from making use of the opportunity his going offers me, to assure you of the esteem and Respect which I have borne to your character, and to beg...
10To Benjamin Franklin from David Hartley, 1 May 1782 (Franklin Papers)
Transcripts: National Archives, Massachusetts Historical Society I have received a Packet from you containing several Letters of various Dates. As I shall probably have a safe Opportunity of Conveyance to you when Mr. Laurens leaves this Country, I am now sitting down to write to you an omnium Kind of a Letter, of various Matters as they occur. The late Ministry being departed, I may now speak...