11From Benjamin Franklin to the Loge des Commandeurs du Temple, 1 May 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Bibliothèque de Carcassonne I received your fraternal Letter dated the 21st. past, and am extremely sensible of your kind Congratulations, and of the Honour you propose to do me by an Act of Affiliation into your most respectable Lodge. I accept the Offer with great Satisfaction. And wishing you every kind of Felicity, particularly that your Power of doing Good may always be equal to...
12To Benjamin Franklin from the Vicomte de La Houssaye, 1 May 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Comme tresorier principal de la Guerre En la province de Bretagne, jay Ete chargé de vous faire passer a Boston plusieurs millions, je me Suis acquitté de Cette Commission avec autant d’exactitude que de zele, Comme Bon Citoyen Et amy des americains; j’ose vous suplier de vouloir Bien me faire Le Cadot d’une medaille qui me Servira de Reconnoissance Et de...
13General Orders, 1 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
For duty tomorrow Brigr Genl Patterson B. Qr Mr Hampshire Brigde The Jersey regt gives the Guards, and the Jersey battalion the Fatigues tomorrow. The Honorable the Congress have been pleased to pass the following Resolve. By the United States in Congress assembled the 23d April 1783. Resolved That in the opinion of Congress the time of the men engaged to serve during the war does not expire...
14From George Washington to Elijah Churchill, 1 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
George Washington Esquire General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America &c. &c. &c. To All to whom these presents shall come, sendeth Greeting. Whereas it hath ever been an established maxim in the American Service, that the Road to Glory was open to All, that Honorary Rewards and Distinctions were the greatest Stimuli to virtuous Actions, and that distinguished...
15To George Washington from Enos J. Prindle, 1 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
The Serjeants of the Connecticut Line of Infantry (including the Artillery of the same) have requested us to address your excellency, on a matter which we conceive of importance, and which sensibly affects us. Sensible of the attachment and tenderness, your Excellency has ever shown for us, we view you at once as our General , Friend , Guardian , and Father . Inspired by this pleasing...
16From George Washington to Armand-Louis de Gontaut Biron, duc de Lauzun, 1 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
It was with pain I received information from the Chevr De la Luzerne that the French Corps under your orders was recalled—This event, I fear will take you from this Country contrary to my wishes, and what you were polite enough to say—your own inclination before you had visited the southern states. No circumstance would contribute more to my satisfaction than to have the pleasure of your...
17To George Washington from Armand-Louis de Gontaut Biron, duc de Lauzun, 1 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
J’ai L’honeur de vous rendre compte qu’en conséquence des Instructions qui m’ont eté envoiées de France, les trouppes que je comande pourront être embarquées le neuf de ce mois, si Votre Excellence le juge convenable. Le Roi mon maitre m’ordonne particulierement de soumettre entierement le départ de Ses trouppes a la decision de Votre Excellence. Je vous suplie, Mon Général, de permettre que...
18Washington’s Sentiments on a Peace Establishment, 1 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
A Peace Establishment for the United States of America may in my opinion be classed under four different heads Vizt. First. A regular and standing force, for Garrisoning West Point & such other Posts upon our Northern, Western, and Southern Frontiers, as shall be deemed necessary to awe the Indians, protect our Trade, prevent the encroachment of our Neighbours of Canada and the Florida’s, and...
19To John Jay from Robert R. Livingston, 1 May 1783 (Jay Papers)
Your public & private Letters have remained long unanswered, owing to the stagnation of commerce here on the prospect of peace, & the delay occasioned by M r . Jeffersons disappointment who was charged with both for you. I have now before me your Letters of the 13 th . Aug t (which M r Wright did ^ not ^ deliver till about a fortnight ago) & the 7 th . & 14 th Dec r . I immediatly wrote to...
20Madison’s List of Bills Drawn, [ca. 1 May 1783] (Madison Papers)
Time discounted Discounters Drawers in whose favor payers date of acceptance days sight Sum Disct. 1783 Feby. 13. Jos: Jones Callendar & Henderson John Dawson Jno. Leary Jr