1To James Madison from William Grayson, 28 May 1785 (Madison Papers)
I did myself the pleasure some time since of writing to you; and I expect by this time you have recieved my letter; since which nothing has happened of any consequence except the passage of the Land Ordinance & the arrival of Don Diego de Gardoqui at Philadelphia. I inclose you a copy of the Ordinance: & if it is not the best in the world, it is I am confident the best that could be procured...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel House, 28 May 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
Philadelphia, 28 May 1785 . Though TJ probably has little time for “so trifling a correspondence,” House is urged by his mother to write him, as one of the foremost of her “Chosen friends.” They were all pleased to hear of his arrival in France; House’s mother is well but misses the gentlemanly conduct of the members of Congress who boarded with her. They have received several letters from...
3To John Adams from Richard Henry Lee, 28 May 1785 (Adams Papers)
I had the honor of writing to you by Col o. Smith, which letter I doubt not but that you have, or will in due time, safely receive. My hopes are great, that your wisdom, and the good sense of the British Administration; will extinguish the mischievous discord that has been so artfully and industriously fomented by the enemies of both countries to the essential injury of both, and in violation...
4To George Washington from Charles-Guillaume-Frédéric Dumas, 28 May 1785 (Washington Papers)
Since full nine years I have the honor to be a Servant, as unexpectedly called as scrupulously loyal to the United States in this Country, I wanted only a proper occasion for paying your Excellncy directly my share in the admiration which Mankind owes to your Virtues. Now it presents itself with the most charming grace, my eagerness in taking it up, will not, I hope, appear unseasonable....
5[Diary entry: 28 May 1785] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 28th. Mercury at 58 in the Morning—58 at Noon and 60 at Night. Wind at No. West all day, & pretty fresh scattered Clouds and disagreeably cool.
6To Thomas Jefferson from Barré, 28 May 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
Monsieur Thevenard Chef d’Escadre et Commandant de la Marine en ce port, Désirant avoir une copie du portrait du Général Waginston, dont vous possédez L’original, Je me suis chargé de vous prier de vouloir bien lui envoyer, persuadé que Votre Excellence, se ferait un plaisir de satisfaire mon Général à ce Sujet. Comme il possede déja celui de Monsieur Franklin, cela perpétuera la mémoire des...
7From John Adams to the Marquis of Carmarthen, 28 May 1785 (Adams Papers)
I have received the Letter your Lordship did me the Honour to write me Yesterday, and have here inclosed a Copy of the Letter of Credence which I am directed by my Sovereign to present to his Majesty. I am So unfortunate as not to have any to the Queen: But I know the Sentiments of my Country and of Congress So well as to be Sure that this is not owing to any want of Respect to her Majesty....
8To Thomas Jefferson from Louis Guillaume Otto, 28 May 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
I received only this moment the Notes on the State of Virginia together with the congratulation and invitation Your Excellency have honoured me with the 23d. of this month. This delay will I hope sufficiently apologise for my having not sooner acknowledged the favor you have done me. According to your desire I shall be very careful not to trust your work to any person, who might make an...