2951From Thomas Jefferson to Matthew Clarkson, 17 August 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
Having been here but few days and as yet seen but little of the place or people I cannot pretend...
2952Wednesday [18th.] (Adams Papers)
Coll. Humphreys arrived. David Humphreys , a former aide-decamp to Washington, was appointed on...
2953John Adams to Matthew Clarkson, 18 August 1784 (Adams Papers)
I wish well enough to the University of New York, to give you every Letter of Recommendation to...
2954From Benjamin Franklin to Lord Howe, 18 August 1784 (Franklin Papers)
Transcript: Library of Congress I received lately the very valuable Voyage of the late Captain...
2955From Benjamin Franklin to James Hutton, 18 August 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Moravian Church House, London This will be delivered to you by my Grandson, a good Lad,...
2956From Benjamin Franklin to Giuseppe Doria Pamphili, 18 August 1784 (Franklin Papers)
L : Archives of the Congregatio de Propaganda Fide Mr. Franklin assure de son Respect son...
2957To George Washington from David Humphreys, 18 August 1784 (Washington Papers)
A direct opportunity for America having offered itself thro’ the medium of Colo. Franks I again...
2958To George Washington from James Mercer, 18 August 1784 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from James Mercer, 18 Aug. 1784. On 25 Aug. GW wrote to Mercer : “My Sister...
2959To George Washington from Tench Tilghman, 18 August 1784 (Washington Papers)
I have recd your Excellency’s letters of the 4th and 11th. The first inclosing Bank Bills for 90...
2960From John Jay to Robert R. Livingston, 18 August 1784 (Jay Papers)
Your kind Letter of the 30 Ult. was delivered to me Yesterday by M r Lewis. I thank you very...
2961From Thomas Jefferson to William Temple Franklin, 18 August 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
I am much obliged to you for the trouble you have been so kind as to take with the bearer, but am...
2962[19th.] (Adams Papers)
Thursday went into Paris shopping.
2963From Benjamin Franklin to William Strahan, 19 August 1784 (Franklin Papers)
Copy and transcript: Library of Congress I recieved your kind Letter of Apl. 17. You will have...
2964Deed of Gift of Orange County Lands, 19 August 1784 (Madison Papers)
This indenture made the nineteenth day of August One Thousand Seven hundred eighty four Between...
2965Bill of Sale for Orange County Lands, 19 August 1784 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 August 1784 . A standard bill of sale conveying 281 acres in Orange County from JM’s parents,...
2966To Benjamin Franklin from the Comtesse de Beauharnais, 20 August 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Permettéz, Monsieur, que je vous envoie ce memoire en faveur...
2967To Benjamin Franklin from [François-Louis?] Perregaux, 20 August 1784 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Mr. Perregaux a l’honeur de présenter ses civilités à...
2968From Antonio Francesco Salucci & fils and Other Offerers of Goods and Schemes, 20 August 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Franklin continued to receive a variety of unsolicited...
2969From George Washington to Chastellux, 20 August 1784 (Washington Papers)
The Marqs de la Fayette, who I had been long looking for with the eyes of friendship and...
2970From George Washington to James Crane, 20 August 1784 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed letter which is left open for your perusal, will give you my sentiments respecting...
2971From George Washington to William Drew, 20 August 1784 (Washington Papers)
My inducements to lease Land were, to encourage emigration & to improve my property by planting...
2972From George Washington to Duportail, 20 August 1784 (Washington Papers)
The Marqs de la Fayette who arrived at this place on tuesday last, gave me the pleasure of...
2973From George Washington to La Luzerne, 20 August 1784 (Washington Papers)
The letter your Excellency did me the honor to write in the moment of your departure from this...
2974From George Washington to Rochambeau, 20 August 1784 (Washington Papers)
I thank you for your favor of the 16th of June by the Marquis de la Fayette, who arrived here...
2975To George Washington from Stephen Sayre, 20 August 1784 (Washington Papers)
The importance of clearing the river & the necessity of doing so immediatly induces me to offer...
2976From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 20 August 1784 (Madison Papers)
The decision to introduce the Mississippi question in the context of JM’s experience is...
2977From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, 20 August 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
A few days after my arrival here Colo. Le Maire writer of the inclosed letter called on me and...
2978To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 20 August 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 1st. July written on the eve of your embarkation from Boston was safely...
2979Saturday. [21st]. (Adams Papers)
Went to Paris. Gave Gregson a watch to repair. Am to have it again, Wednesday next.
2980From Benjamin Franklin to Joseph Banks, 21 August 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : British Library I received your kind Letter of the 13th Instant,—acquainting me that the...
2981From Benjamin Franklin to [John Calder], 21 August 1784 (Franklin Papers)
Press copy of ALS : Library of Congress Understanding that my Letter intended for you by General...
2982From Benjamin Franklin to George Whatley, 21 August 1784 (Franklin Papers)
Reprinted from The Monthly Repository of Theology and General Literature, I (1806), 137–8;...
2983Sunday August 22d. (Adams Papers)
Mr. Jefferson and his Daughter, Coll: Humphreys, and Genl. dined with us. Martha Jefferson had...
2984From Benjamin Franklin to Jonathan Shipley, 22 August 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Yale University Library When I am long without hearing from you, I please my self with...
2985To Benjamin Franklin from Jacques-Donatien Le Ray de Chaumont, [before 23 August 1784?] (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Chaumont prie S. Ex. Monsieur franklin de demander a Son...
2986To Benjamin Franklin from ——— Chabaud and Other Favor Seekers, 23 August 1784 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society During the months covered by this volume, Franklin continues...
2987To George Washington from George William Fairfax, 23 August 1784 (Washington Papers)
Tho I had resolved to avoid being further troublesome to you an occasion has occur’d which...
2988[24th.] (Adams Papers)
Tuesday morning. Went to Paris.
2989Elizabeth Smith Shaw to Mary Smith Cranch, 24 August 1784 (Adams Papers)
I thank you, and my Betsy Smith for your kind Care of my dear little sick Girl. She has had 2 in...
2990To Benjamin Franklin from James McHenry, 24 August 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society As it may be a satisfaction to the friends of the Marquiss...
2991To Benjamin Franklin from Robert Morris, 24 August 1784 (Franklin Papers)
LS : American Philosophical Society I beg Leave to introduce to your friendly Notice the Bearer...
2992To Thomas Jefferson from Chastellux, 24 August 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Mis. de Chastellux a l’honneur de souhaitter le bon jour a Monsieur Jefferson et de le...
2993To Thomas Jefferson from Elbridge Gerry, 24 August 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
I returned to this place about a fortnight after You left it, and received from Mrs. Cotton your...
2994[25th.] (Adams Papers)
Wednesday dined at the Abbé de Chalut’s.
2995John Adams to C. W. F. Dumas, 25 August 1784 (Adams Papers)
I had a tedious Passage of two Days from Helvoet and was at last obliged to Land at Leostoff a...
2996John Adams to Wilhem & Jan Willink, Nicolaas & Jacob van Staphorst, and De la Lande & Fynje, 25 August 1784 (Adams Papers)
I am at length, Sit down once more to Business, at Auteuil, a Village near Paris, where I have...
2997From Benjamin Franklin to William Temple Franklin, 25 August 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Nothing very material has happen’d since you left us. The D....
2998From Benjamin Franklin to the Earl of Shelburne, 25 August 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Reproduced in Christie’s auction catalogue, “Important Autograph Letters from the...
2999To Benjamin Franklin from William Temple Franklin, 26 [i.e., 25] August 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I arrived here at Noon this Day,—and Safe! —which is rather...
3000From George Washington to Reuben Harvey, 25 August 1784 (Washington Papers)
Captain Stickney has presented me with your favor of the 25th of May—together with the mess-beef...