1John Adams to Abigail Adams, 28 March 1783 (Adams Papers)
On the 30 Nov. our Peace was Signed. On the 28. March We dont know that you have Yet heard of it. A Packet Should have been Sent off. I have not yet received the Ratification of the my Dutch Treaty. I know not when I Shall be able to embark for home. If I receive the Acceptance of my Resignation, I Shall embark in the first ship, the first good ship I mean, for I love you too well, to venture...
2John Thaxter to Abigail Adams, 28 March 1783 (Adams Papers)
Peace seems to have closed all Communication with America. ’Tis a very long time since any Vessels or Letters have arrived either in France or Holland. We cannot account for this Circumstance, but upon the Supposition, that News had reached America of Negociations for Peace being opened, and that while this Business was pending the Merchant prefered a State of Inactivity to putting any thing...
3From John Adams to C. W. F. Dumas, 28 March 1783 (Adams Papers)
The Letter for Philadelphia, inclosed in your’s of the 18 th , I have caused to be inclosed to M r. Morris, unsealed as it is, desiring his Attention to its Contents— But I should think M r. Van Berckel had better see for himself first— As he goes in a Frigate, he may carry every thing he wants, and perhaps he may please himself better at home than in America, in the Articles of Furniture & ca...
4From John Adams to Edmund Jenings, 28 March 1783 (Adams Papers)
I am much obliged to you for your Favour of 21. and its Inclosures. I do not think myself at Liberty to write my private Sentiments about the Regulations of Trade between G. Britain and America, without consulting my Colleagues.— The British should have a Minister here to treat with Us upon this Matter.— all I can Say is that no commercial Regulations which Parliament can make will materially...
5From John Adams to Jacobus & Jan Anthony Murray, 28 March 1783 (Adams Papers)
I have rec d. the Letter You did me the honor to write me on the 16 th. of this Month, and I thank You, Gentlemen, for your polite Congratulations on the Peace. The Ports and Cities of the United States of America are so open and free to all Men in Matters of Commerce, that no other Recommendation or Introductions are necessary, than good Commodities and a cheap Price. Mess s. Boinod and...
6To John Adams from C. W. F. Dumas, 28 March 1783 (Adams Papers)
Quoique nous n’ayions pas encore le bonheur de posseder ici Mr. Votre fils, nous n’en som̃es plus inquiets. En attendant voici encore des nouvelles de lui, un peu de vieille date, il est vrai: mais c’est que la Lettre a fait le tour de Coppenhague à Paris & de Paris ici. “A Coppenhague ce 25 fevr. 1783 “La Lettre, Monsieur l’Ambassadeur, dont Votre Excellence m’a honoré le 14 de ce mois, m’a...
7From Benjamin Franklin to Lotbinière, 28 March 1783 (Franklin Papers)
LS : American Philosophical Society J’ai reçu, Monsieur la Lettre que vous m’avez fait l’honneur de m’écrire le 26 de ce mois. Je vous renvoye cy joint les Papiers que vous m’avez laissés. Je suis tous les Matins chèz moi Jus qu’à onze heures, excepté les mardis, et Je vous verrai avec plaisir Si vous m’honorez d’une Visite. J’ai l’honneur d’être très parfaitement, Monsieur votre très humble...
8From Benjamin Franklin to Matthew Ridley, 28 March 1783 (Franklin Papers)
LS : Archives du Ministère des affaires étrangères I have read the Letter from Monsieur de Rayneval to you of the 20th. instant, wherein he thinks that the Representation of Mr. Putnam’s Case as stated by a Resolve of Congress of Septr 4. 1780, ought to be from me. The Multiplicity of Affairs in which I was engaged when Mr. Putnam was at Paris made me wish that some American Gentleman would...
9To Benjamin Franklin from Gaspard-Bonaventure-Timothée Ferry: Résumé, 28 March 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society <Marseille, March 28, 1783, in French: You will probably be surprised that a young man barely 20 years old, a runt in the field of physics, would take the liberty of writing to you. I am motivated by the spirit of emulation, which obliges great men to enlighten those who ask for instruction. My teacher, père Aubert, favors your view of the Leyden jar over...
10To Benjamin Franklin from Ginette frères & Luc Laugier, 28 March 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Nous prenons La Liberté d’envoyer à Votre Excellence, La Copie d’un acte fait au bourg St pierre isle de La Martinique par des officiers du brigantin Les marie-therese Commandé par Le Capitaine pierre fremont qui, etant parti dudit port pour Venir à Marseille, fut pris par un Corsaire anglais Le Sept decembre dernier et repris Six heures après par la...
11To Benjamin Franklin from James Hunter, Jr., 28 March 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Mrs. Strange desires me to continue the Liberty of addressing Her to your Care, and I pray your Excuses for the Trouble. I am most respectfully Sir Your mo Ob Sert. The Virginian whose wife was Isabella Strange’s cousin: XXXV , 394; XXXVII , 690.
12To Benjamin Franklin from Georges-René Pléville Le Pelley, 28 March 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society J’ose joindre ma Supplique a celle des Negotiants cy joint pour La remise du Brigantin Les marie therese Capn. fremond, Sur Lequel Le Sr. Luc Laugier mon gendre avoit une Bonne partie de Sa fortune. Mon seul titre auprès de vous Monsieur est La connoissance de vos Bontés; je Suis un des premiers françois qui ont couru au Secours de Votre patrie; j’etois...
13General Orders, 28 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
Officers for the day tomorrow Major Scott B.Q.M. 3rd Massa. Brigade For duty the 2d York regiment. Altho the public dispatches from our Commissioners in Europe have not arrived, and the Commander in Chief has it not in his power to announce officially a general Peace to the Army, yet he cannot resist the pleasure of communicating the happiness he experiences from a certainty of that Event. and...
14To George Washington from George Clinton, 28 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
I am infinitely obliged to your Excellency by forwarding the Dispatches which contain an Account of the conclusion of a general Peace. I most sincerely congratulate your Excellency and Family on this joyful Event. As the Legislature will rise—this Day I shall do myself the Honor, as soon after as possible, of visiting you on the Occasion. I have the Honor to be with perfect Respect & Esteem...
15To George Washington from William Irvine, 28 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
The general face of affairs are so much changed since I wrote to your Excellency the 6th instant that I think it most advisable for me to remain here, and not return to Fort Pitt til I receive your Orders; especially as every thing is quiet in that quarter & the Post in good order, both Virginia & Pennsylvania Troops are Enlisted for the War and will not think themselves obliged to do one...
16To George Washington from Henry Knox, 28 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
I rejoice with you my dear friend and General, with glorious issue of your warfare how rich must be your sensations at this moment! May the God long continue you to see the progression of peace and happiness which has been obtained under your auspices. happy day for America! I am my dear General with the greatest warmth & sincerity Your affectionate MHi : Henry Knox Papers.
17To George Washington from Anne-César, chevalier de La Luzerne, 28 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
The Chevalier De la Luzerne presents his respectful compliments to his Excellency General Washington and begs the favour to order the enclosed Letter for Capt. Macarty to be forwarded to Portsmouth by the earliest opportunity. As the Duke de Lauzun will probably soon wait upon his Excellency at Camp he begs to Keep the enclosed letter to his direction till his arrival. DLC : Papers of George...
18From John Jay to Benjamin Vaughan, 28 March 1783 (Jay Papers)
Whence came the Idea that the moment a Minister loses a Question in Parli ^ a ^ ment, he must be disp ^ l ^ aced? That Kings should adopt such a maxim is it not very unnatural, but that a free Parliam t . should think an influential Dictator over them necessary to the Governm t . of the kingdom seems rather a new opinion. Parhaps it arose gradually from the Practices of the Court, and the...
19Amendment to Report on Restoring Public Credit, [28 March] 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 26, fols. 433–34). For the background of this amendment, see Report on Restoring Public Credit, 6 Mar. , and n. 20; JM Notes, 27 Mar. 1783 , and n. 27. JM’s notes for 28 March ( q.v. ) permit no doubt that the wording of the amendment on the first page of his manuscript (fol. 433, cited above) includes at least one revision resulting from the discussion in Congress...
20Notes on Debates, 28 March 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). For a description of the manuscript of Notes on Debates, see Papers of Madison William T. Hutchinson, William M. E. Rachal, et al ., eds., The Papers of James Madison (6 vols. to date; Chicago, 1962——). , V, 231–34 . The Come. last mentd. reported that two blacks be rated as equal to one freeman. Mr. Wolcot was for rating them as 4 to 3. Mr. Carrol as 4 to 1. Mr....