1To Thomas Jefferson from John Adams, 4 August 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday our Friend Mr. Short arrived. Mr. Dumas had never any Commission from Congress, and...
2From John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 4 August 1785 (Adams Papers)
Yesterday our Friend M r Short arrived. M r Dumas had never any Commission from Congress, and...
34th. (Adams Papers)
The british Packet sailed at about 10, in the morning. The weather was rainy, so I did not go out...
4To George Washington from Hugh Holmes, 4 August 1785 (Washington Papers)
At a time when surrounding Nations justly applaud & admire that unremitting Valour and those...
5To John Adams from William Stephens Smith, 4 August 1785 (Adams Papers)
The request I am going to make, will perhaps at the first blush appear singular—this you’ll...
6To George Washington from Solms, 4 August 1785 (Washington Papers)
I owe you this Satisfaction the more Complete, that I have tried it for a long time My General, &...
7[Diary entry: 4 August 1785] (Washington Papers)
Thursday 4th. In order to be more certain of the advantages and disadvantages of the Navigation...