1From John Adams to C. W. F. Dumas, 28 November 1783 (Adams Papers)
I have been So taken up with Royal Societies and Royal Accademies, with British Musæums and Sir Ashton Levers Musæum with Wedgwoods Manufactory of Earthen Ware and Parkers of Glass, &c that I have not had time to write you a Line. You Observe I say nothing of Politicks for although I have been introduced to the great Politicians at their Desire I have not found them Sufficiently well disposed...
2To John Adams from C. W. F. Dumas, 28 November 1783 (Adams Papers)
Il y a longtemps que je me serois fait un devoir de vous écrire, si j’avois eu votre adresse, qu’on vient de m’apprendre de la part de Mr. Ridley. Je ne puis cependant entrer dans les mêmes détails, ni parler aussi clair, que lorsque vous êtes à Paris. Car si nous som̃es présentement bien avec la Tamise, ceux d’ici ne le sont pas encore tout-à-fait; & ils trouveroient mauvais, avec raison, que...
3To Alexander Hamilton from John Jay, [28 November 1783] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Bath, England, November 28, 1783. Letter not found. ] “List of Letters from Mr. Jay …” to H, Columbia University Libraries. Jay had gone to Europe in January, 1780, as Minister Plenipotentiary to Spain. In June, 1782, he went to Paris to serve as one of the commissioners to negotiate peace with Great Britain. The definitive peace treaty was signed in Paris on September 3, 1783, and in...
4To Benjamin Franklin from Joseph Banks, 28 November 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I am in truth much indebted to you for the favor you have done me in transmitting the Copy of the Procès verbal on Mr Montgolfiers experiment, which I have this moment receivd. The Experiment becomes now interesting in no small degree. I laught when Ballons of scarce more importance than Soap bubbles occupied the attention of France but when men Can with...
5To Benjamin Franklin from Katherine Sproule Douglas, 28 November 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society To accept my unbounded thanks for the Honor you did my freind Miss Maxwell when in Paris which I Sincerly Charge to my acct of Gratitude! & thanks to almighty God! for puting in my Heart to presume on Such an application; which I again most Gratefully imbrace on the Permission Graciously & bountifully granted by your Excellency to miss Maxwell! which I
6To Benjamin Franklin from Henry Knox, 28 November 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS (draft): New-York Historical Society I take the liberty to introduce to your acquaintance and civilities Jeremiah Platt, a gentleman of this City, who has just returned from a long exile of seven years, in which period he has in every instance approved himself a zealous and upright citizen of the republick, a warm asserter of its liberties and ever ready to contribute his full proportion...
7To Benjamin Franklin from Henry Laurens, 28 November 1783 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: University of South Carolina Library This will be accompanied by a Letter of equal date accounting for my Reciepts of public Money to which I beg leave to refer. Since my arrival in London I have been rather too much hurried by Visits & returns to enquire minutely into News, I learn however that Mr. Fox’s (Lord North’s) Bill for changing the system of Government of East India Affairs...
8To Benjamin Franklin from ——— Menier de Saint Yver, 28 November 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Votre Excellence en refusant sa protection au S. Schaffer, qui dans cette occasion est plus malheureux que coupable, ignore qu’en l’abandonnant elle fait le malheur d’une autre famille. La chambre assemblée a reproché a M. Schaffer qu’il n’avoit point été reclamé par vous, Monsieur, l’on a meme argué de là que vous aviés lieu de vous plaindre directement et...
9To George Washington from Ann Bingham, 28 November 1783 (Washington Papers)
When Mrs Bingham did herself the honor of writing a Note to General Washington, it was not the least of her views to be the object of his Excellency’s Politeness, but failing in this, She is uncertain what degree of Respect may be due to the donor of the Seal, or the Commission Captain Bingham received from him; however that be, Shou’d be glad the right Owner had it. NjHi .
10From George Washington to Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, 28 November 1783 (Washington Papers)
Mr Platt, who will have the honor of presenting you with this Letter, and his Lady are going to England, and probably to France—Should the latter happen, I would beg leave to recommend them to your kind notice and civilities as respectable Citizens of this State. With great truth I am, My dear Marqs, Yr Most Obedt & Affecte Servt NIC .
11To George Washington from Alexander McDougall, 28 November 1783 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellency may remember, that I gave you early information in the Winter of 1779 , when I commanded the Department on Hudsons river, that matters were in a promising train to obtain good intelligence from the Enemy through Captain Hunter . Your Excellency on that representation approved of my sending him with a Flag in order to obtain intelligence : In the course of that visit to New...
12To George Washington from Charles Pettit, 28 November 1783 (Washington Papers)
The Merchants of Philadelphia wishing to manifest their Respect for a Character which so justly possesses the grateful Esteem of the Citizens of America, flatter themselves with this Hope that Your Excellency will do them the Honor to accept an Invitation to a Dinner when you shall find it convenient to be in this City. Having the Honor to be one of the Committee of Merchants, and being...
13Francis Hopkinson to Robert Bremner, 28 November 1783 (Jefferson Papers)
Philadelphia, 28 Nov. 1783 . “Mr. Jefferson of Virginia” having consulted Hopkinson “respecting the Importation of a Harpsichord for his Daughter,” the matter is referred to Bremner’s judgment and care. “He wishes to have an Instrument of the very best kind—a double Harpsichord with Merlin’s forte-piano Stop and such other modern Improvements as you may think advantageous … also all necessary...
14From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson, 28 November 1783 (Jefferson Papers)
After four days journey I arrived here without any accident and in as good health as when I left Philadelphia. The conviction that you would be more improved in the situation I have placed you than if still with me, has solaced me on my parting with you, which my love for you has rendered a difficult thing. The acquirements which I hope you will make under the tutors I have provided for you...