2651To George Washington from Henry Knox, 31 January 1785 (Washington Papers)
I have the satisfaction, my dear Sir, to acknowledge the receipt of your kind favors of the 5th...
265231. (Adams Papers)
Eve with Foster at Mr. Jackson’s, He was out.
2653From Thomas Jefferson to Stephen Cathalan, Sr., 13 November 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been daily expecting to communicate to you a regulation on the subject of tobacco, and an...
2654From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 1 July 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
After visiting the principal towns through Connecticut, Rhode-island, this state and N. Hampshire...
2655From John Adams to C. W. F. Dumas, 4 December 1783 (Adams Papers)
Last Night I received your favour of the 28 th Nov r: and hope in future to hear often from you,...
2656From George Washington to Presley Nevill, 27 November 1786 (Washington Papers)
Accept my thanks for the information given me in your letter of the 25th ulto from the Court...
2657To James Madison from John Francis Mercer, 12 November 1784 (Madison Papers)
Altho’ I should have blush’d to have met you, after having so long delay’d repaying the money you...
2658To Thomas Jefferson from Madame de Doradour, [18 May 1785] (Jefferson Papers)
Mde. Doradour a l’honneur de souhaitter le bonjour à Monsieur jeffersson; elle est obligée de...
2659Antoine Marie Cerisier to John Adams, 21 February 1784 (Adams Papers)
J’espere que dans peu vous aurez la satisfaction de voir paraître l’ouvrage de Mr de Mably,...
2660From George Washington to Elizabeth Powel, 6 June 1787 (Washington Papers)
Gen. Washington presents respectful compliments to Mrs Powell, & prays her acceptance of the...
2661To George Washington from William Paca, 20 December 1783 (Washington Papers)
Amidst the general Joy on the happy and honourable Termination of the War we beg Leave to welcome...
2662To George Washington from Charles Vancouver, 10 May 1785 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Charles Vancouver, 10 May. GW wrote Vancouver on 30 June : “Your favor of...
2663To Thomas Jefferson from William Stephens Smith, 9 January 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
After sincerely wishing you many happy returns of the season, I take the liberty of introducing...
2664[Diary entry: 1 March 1785] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 1st. Mercury at 34 in the morning 38 at Noon and 42 at Night. Wind at No. West all day, &...
2665From John Adams to Samuel Adams, 2 June 1786 (Adams Papers)
D r Gordon who is arrived with your Favour of the 13 of April, will probably be disappointed in...
2666To Thomas Jefferson from G. K. van Hogendorp, 20 January 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
Various circumstances made me receive your kind favour of the 20 Nov. 84. only the next month,...
2667To John Adams from Thomas Jefferson, 20 February 1787 (Adams Papers)
I am now to acknoledge the receipt of your favor of Jan. 25. Col o. Franks sailed in the packet...
2668To Benjamin Franklin from Jan Ingenhousz: Dedication, 1 November 1783 (Franklin Papers)
Printed in Nouvelles Expériences et observations sur divers objects de physique (Paris, 1785),...
2669New York Assembly. Motion for Leave to Bring in a Bill on Places at Which the Legislature Shall Meet, [16 April 1787] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton moved for leave to bring in a bill to establish the places at which the ordinary...
2670Abigail Adams to Mercy Otis Warren, 24 May 1786 (Adams Papers)
The affliction under which you are now labouring has been protracted to a much longer period,...
2671[Diary entry: 19 August 1785] (Washington Papers)
Friday 19th. Mercury at 79 in the Morning—82 at Noon and 82 at Night. Morning lowering, and very...
2672Enclosure: Floridablanca to William Carmichael, 24 November 1784 (Washington Papers)
The King has not only condescended with pleasure to permit the extraction of the Jack Ass which...
2673From George Washington to Simeon DeWitt, 3 March 1784 (Washington Papers)
By the interruptions of the post, your letter dated the 12th of Jany never got to my hands until...
267424th. (Adams Papers)
Pickman went to Salem this morning. In the evening, I took a long walk with Thompson, down...
2675To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Sr., 6 March 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Marseilles, 6 Mch. 1788 . Introduces his friend, John Turnbull, to whom he is indebted for the...
2676Appendix VI: From Du Bouchet, 17 May (Washington Papers)
Being of all the petitioners for Becoming Members of the association of the Cincinnati, the only...
2677To Benjamin Franklin from Jean-Antoine Roucher, [before 3 January 1785] (Franklin Papers)
Printed invitation, signed, with MS insertions: American Philosophical Society L∴ R∴ L∴ des Neuf...
2678Import Duties, [14 April] 1789 (Madison Papers)
The Committee of the Whole proceeded to set the amount of duty on each of the enumerated...
2679To George Washington from Thomas Newton, 5 November 1788 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Thomas Newton, 5 Nov. 1788. On 17 Dec. GW wrote to Newton : “I have...
2680From George Washington to John Fitzgerald, 13 June 1786 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to John Fitzgerald, 13 June 1786. Fitzgerald wrote GW on 13 June : “I am...
2681From George Washington to Richard Henry Lee, 12 June 1784 (Washington Papers)
Unsolicited by, and unknown to Mr Paine, I take the liberty of hinting the Services, and...
2682To Thomas Jefferson from John Banister, 15 April 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
It is impossible to express my Surprize and Astonishment at the Receipt of your letter which came...
2683To John Adams from Thomas Jefferson, 2 June 1785 (Adams Papers)
Your favours of May 23. and the two of May 27. came safely to hand, the first being open. that of...
2684From George Washington to Clement Biddle, 30 January 1786 (Washington Papers)
I embrace the good & safe oppertunity afforded me by Colo. Grayson to send you Ten half...
2685To George Washington from John Spotswood Moore, 25 February 1789 (Washington Papers)
I take the Liberty of addressing Yr Excellency in order to Sollicit Yr Interest in continuing me...
2686From John Adams to the President of Congress, 5 September 1783 (Adams Papers)
On Wednesday the third day of this Month, the American Ministers met the British Minister at his...
268727th. (Adams Papers)
Judge Sargeant, went away this forenoon proceeding on his way to Cambridge. Tom went to Lincoln....
2688[Diary entry: 9 September 1785] (Washington Papers)
Friday 9th. Thermometer at 66 in the Morning—72 at Noon and 72 at Night. Clear and rather warm,...
2689To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Zane, 2 July 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
I was in hopes of meeting you at this session as we were informed of the adjournment of Congress...
2690From John Jay to William Bingham, 31 May 1785 (Jay Papers)
I have been favored with yours of the 12 Feb y Containing a Copy of one of 16 Oct r . last, for...
269114th. (Adams Papers)
Finished reading in Wood’s Institutes; a book which has been rendered almost useless by the...
2692From John Adams to Stephen Higginson, 4 October 1785 (Adams Papers)
Your judicious Letter of August the Eighth I have received and read with Pleasure. it was a great...
2693To George Washington from William Barton, 28 August 1788 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellency may probably recollect that I had the honor of waiting on You, at the...
2694[From Thomas Jefferson to John Bondfield, 20 May 1785] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Paris, 20 May 1785 . Entry in SJL reads: “Jno. Bonfield. Receipt of his of Apr. 19. and 25. and...
2695From 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...
2696The American Commissioners to John Jay, 27 January 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
We had the honour of transmitting to Congress, Copies of the Commission and Instructions, which...
2697To Benjamin Franklin from John Paul Jones, 23 September 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS and transcript: National Archives I return you enclosed the Letter addressed to you by John...
2698Virginia Delegates to Edmund Randolph, 25 July 1788 (Madison Papers)
We do ourselves the honor to inclose to your Excellency a paper which was put into our hands a...
2699To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 22 January 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
I have remained here since the adjournment of the Assembly chiefly with a view of gaining from...
2700To John Jay from Edward Rutledge, 27 March 1787 (Jay Papers)
I am exceedingly obliged to you my dear Friend for the Horses which you sent me by Tincker: & am...