1To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 25 November 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letter did not get to my hands till very lately though it was covered by one from Mrs. Carr dated Aug: 21. I conferred a few days ago with Mr. Wythe on the subject of your Nephew in Williamsburg, and had the pleasure of receiving the most favorable account of his capacity, his diligence and his disposition. He is now in the College and enjoys the advantage of Mr. Wythe’s valuable...
2From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 25 November 1786 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed letter did not get to my hands till very lately though it was covered by one from Mrs Carr dated Aug: 21. I conferred a few days ago with Mr. Wythe on the subject of your Nephew in Williamsburg, and had the pleasure of receiving the most favorable account of his capacity, his diligence and his disposition. He is now in the College and enjoys the advantage of Mr. Wythe’s valuable...
3To Thomas Jefferson from John Ledyard, 25 November 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
My friend, my brother, my Father—I know not by what title to address you—you are very very dear to me. Embrace the dear Marquis La Fayette for me: he has all the virtues of his country without any of its little foibles. I am indeed a very plain man, but do not think that mountains or oceans shall oppose my passage to glory while I have such friends in remembrance—I have pledged...
4From James Madison to John Blair Smith, ca. 25 November 1786 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. ca. 25 November 1786. Mentioned in John Blair Smith’s letter of ca. 10 December 1786 to JM . Related information concerning the political condition of the United States, probably news of Shays’s Rebellion. Inquired after the progress of Dabney Carr at Hampden-Sydney Academy.
5To George Washington from Edward Newenham, 25 November 1786 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Edward Newenham, 25 Nov. 1786. On 20 April 1787 GW wrote Newenham that he had “been honoured with your favours of the 13th and 25th of November last.”
6[Diary entry: 25 November 1786] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 25th. Mercury at 36 in the Morning—42 at Noon and 40 at Night. Mild and but little wind, which was Southerly—lowering all day. In the Night the Wind came out from the No. Wt. and it froze hard. Rid to Alexandria to place the Papers respecting the Administration of Colo. Thos. Colvills Estate in the hands of Mr. Keith to adjust & settle them & to do some other Business. Bought the time...
725th. (Adams Papers)
Mr. Williams gave us a lecture this forenoon, to explain several astronomical instruments. Nothing new however. There are many flying reports concerning the coming of the insurgents next week. They have even been expected to arrive this evening, but none as yet have appeared.