120th. (Adams Papers)
I attended at Parson Carey’s meeting. We had two Sermons, in continuation of a subject upon which he preached last Sunday; the excellency of Christianity. I pass’d the whole evening in writing very industriously; not a little to the increase of this volume. It thaw’d all last night, but not so as to carry off all the snow. The streets, were like a river the chief of the day, but at about five...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Blome, 20 January [1788] (Jefferson Papers)
M. de Blome a l’honneur de faire bien des compliments à Monsieur Jefferson et aura celui de l’attendre demain matin à onze heures puisqu’il veut bien prendre la peine de venir chez Lui; et il le recevra avec autant d’empressement que de plaisir. RC ( MHi ); assigned to this year because it is the only time while TJ was in France that 20 Jan. fell on Sunday; also, see TJ to Bernstorff, 21 Jan....
3To James Madison from Rufus King, 20 January 1788 (Madison Papers)
Our convention proceeds slowly. An apprehension that the liberties of the people are in danger, and a distrust of men of property or Education have a more powerful Effect upon the minds of our Opponents than any specific Objections against the constitution. If the Opposition was grounded on any precise Points, I am persuaded that it might be weakened if not entirely overcome. But every Attempt...
4To George Washington from Benjamin Lincoln, 20 January 1788 (Washington Papers)
In my last, I mentioned to your Excellency the critical situation in which I consdeered my son though I entertained hopes that appearances were in his favor; my hopes were alive untill friday morning last; a manifest change then took place in him—He died at four in the afternoon. In him I have lost a beloved son, an agreeable companion, and a sincere and confidential friend—With him expired...
5To George Washington from James Madison, 20 January 1788 (Washington Papers)
The Count de Moustier arrived here a few days ago as successor to the Chevr de la Luzerne. His passage has been so tedious that I am not sure that the despatches from Mr Jefferson make any considerable addition to former intelligence. I have not yet seen them, but am told that this is the case. In general it appears that the affairs of Holland are put into pacific train. The Prussian troops...
6From James Madison to Tench Coxe, 20 January 1788 (Madison Papers)
I have received and forwarded your letter and pamphlet to Mr. King. The latest information from Boston makes it probable that every aid to the fœderal cause will be wanted there. The antifederal party have found such reinfor⟨ce⟩ments in the Insurgents, and the province of Maine which is afraid of creating obstacles to her separation, that there is the most serious reason to apprehend the...
7From James Madison to George Washington, 20 January 1788 (Madison Papers)
The Count de Moustier arrived here a few days ago as Successor to the Chevr. de la Luzerne. His passage has been so tedious that I am not sure that the despatches from Mr. Jefferson make any considerable addition to former intelligence. I have not yet seen them, but am told that this is the case. In general it appears that the affairs of Holland are put into pacific train. The Prussian troops...
8From James Madison to Tench Coxe, 20 January 1788 (Madison Papers)
I have received and forwarded your letter and pamphlet to Mr. King. The latest information from Boston makes it probable that every aid to the federal cause will be wanted there. The antifederal party have forced such reinforcements in the Insurgents, and the province of Maine which is afraid of creating obstacles to her separation, that there is the most serious reason to apprehend the...
9Account with the Commonwealth of Virginia, [20 January] 1788 (Madison Papers)
1787. The Commonwealth of Virginia to James Madison Junr. Debr. To attendance as a member of Congress from Octr. 20 to Jany. 20. being 92 days at 6 dollars per day } £165..12 Credt. By surplus advanced by the hands of Govenr. Randolph £14. Balance £151..12 Ms ( Vi ). In JM’s hand. Docketed on cover: “Warrt issd. 27 Nov. ’87 for attendance from 20 Octo. 87 to 20 Jany. ’88.”
10From James Madison to Edmund Randolph, 20 January 1788 (Madison Papers)
I have received your favor of the 3 inst. By a letter from Mr. Turberville of later date I have the mortification to find that our friend Mr. Jones has not succeeded in his wish to be translated from the Executive to the Judiciary Department. I had supposed that he stood on ground that could not fail him in a case of that sort; and am wholly at a loss to account for the disappointment. The...