11To Thomas Jefferson from John Adams, 25 September 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
The Bearer of this Letter Mr. Thomas Boylston, is one of the clearest and most solid Capitalists, that ever raised himself by private Commerce in North America. He seems to be desirous of assisting us, in introducing the knowledge and use of our white Sperma Cœti Oil, into France. His Judgment and Abilities to carry through whatever he undertakes may be depended on. Let me beg your Attention...
12From George Washington to Jean Louis Le Barbier, 25 September 1785 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with the receipt of your letter dated at Paris the 4th of March; & pray you to accept my thanks for those copies of your Dramatic performance which you had the goodness to send me; & in which you have made such honorable & flattering mention of my name. I lament Sir, that my merits are not equal to your praises—& regret exceedingly that my deficiency in the knowledge of the...
13To George Washington from Charles Vaughan, 25 September 1785 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Charles Vaughan, 25 Sept. 1785. GW wrote Vaughan on 18 Nov. : “I have had the honor to receive your favor of the 25th of Septr.”
14[Diary entry: 25 September 1785] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 25th. Thermometer at 64 in the Morng.—66 at Noon and 69 at Night. Clear & serene with the Wind & pretty fresh about Midday. Morning & Evening calm. Doctr. La Moyer & Doctr. Craik came here to Dinner. The latter went away afterwards. The other stayed all Night.
15From John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 25 September 1785 (Adams Papers)
The Bearer of this Letter M r Thomas Boylston, is one of the clearest and most Solid Capitalists, that ever raised himself by private Commerce in North America. He Seems to be desirous of assisting Us, in introducing the Knowledge and Use of our white Sperma Cæti Oil, into France. His Judgment and Abilities to carry through whatever he undertakes may be depended on. Let me beg your Attention...