1551To George Washington from James Madison, 21 October 1788 (Washington Papers)
I send you the inclosed paper chiefly for the sake of the Edict which fixes on May for the meeting of the States general in France. Letters from Mr Jefferson authenticate this document. They mention also the disgrace as it is called of the Marquis. The struggle at present in that Kingdom seems to be entirely between the Monarchy & aristocracy, and the hopes of the people merely in the...
1552To George Washington from John Mary, 21 October 1788 (Washington Papers)
I took the liberty to write some time ago to your honour to beg of you to recommend me as a french instructor to the University, which goes by your name. My terms would be as reasonable as possible 50. guineas per annum & my lodging in the College. I have compiled a grammar, which by its simplicity will render the language easy to learn. If said University should not chuse to maintain a french...
1553To George Washington from Peters & Company, 21 October 1788 (Washington Papers)
We received your favour of 16th Sepr and request your Pardon for not Answering it sooner, You have not mention’d what quantity of Barley you have or it’s Weight which would have enabled us to judge what price to offer for it, the Cash price we have given has been from 3/9 to 4/ for Barley weighing from 47 lb. to 49 lb. per Bushell which has been the price given in Philadelphia—It would not by...
1554From James Madison to George Washington, 21 October 1788 (Madison Papers)
I send you the inclosed paper chiefly for the sake of the Edict which fixes on May for the meeting of the States general in France. Letters from Mr. Jefferson authenticate this document. They mention also the disgrace as it is called of the Marquis. The struggle at present in that Kingdom seems to lie entirely between the Monarchy & aristocracy, and the hopes of the people merely in the...
1555To James Madison from Francis Corbin, [21 October] 1788 (Madison Papers)
Without making any apology for the Liberty I am about to take in commencing a Correspondence which I have been long desirous of holding with you, being well satisfied that the motive will be it’s own Excuse, I proceed, sans ceremonie, to request, My Dear Sir, that you will have the goodness to forward to me, if they can be procured, the Acts of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts respecting the...
1556[To Thomas Jefferson from Burrill Carnes, 21 October 1788] (Jefferson Papers)
[[ 21 Oct. 1788. Recorded in SJL Index. Not found.]]
155720. (Adams Papers)
Cranch went to Boston. Rain.
1558To John Adams from Jeremy Belknap, 20 October 1788 (Adams Papers)
In a Letter of October 7 th rec d from D r Rush of Philadelphia I find the following Paragraph “Mr John Adams will probably have all the [. . .] of our State for the Vice Presidents Chair.” I have the Honor to be Sir / Y r respectful & obed t Serv t RC ( Adams Papers ); addressed: “The Hon M r Adams”; endorsed: “J. Belknap / Oct
1559To Alexander Hamilton from John Chaloner, 20 October 1788 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, October 20, 1788. On November 26 Hamilton wrote to Chaloner : “Hurry of business has prevented my complying with the desire of your letter of the 20th. Ulto.” Letter not found ].
1560[Diary entry: 20 October 1788] (Washington Papers)
Monday 20th. Thermometer at 49 in the Morning—54 at Noon and 54 at Night. Much Rain (with the wind high from No. Et.) fell in the Night and continued to do so until past Noon when it moderated and towards Night entirely ceased but continued very cloudy. At home all day.
1561To George Washington from Mathew Carey, 20 October 1788 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Mathew Carey, 20 Oct. 1788. On 27 Oct. GW wrote to Carey acknowledging “yours of the 20th of this month.”
1562From James Madison to Edmund Pendleton, 20 October 1788 (Madison Papers)
I acknowledge with much pleasure your favor of the 6th. instant. The “balmy” nature of the resolutions concerning the Mississippi will I hope have the effect you suggest; though the wounds given to some & the pretext given to others by the proceedings which rendered them necessary, will not I fear be radically removed. The light in which the temporary seat of the new Government is viewed &...
1563To James Madison from Joseph Jones, 20 October 1788 (Madison Papers)
I found on my arrival here the other day your favor of the 4th. inst. Col. Carrington has not yet reached this place but is daily expected—he has I hear spent a few days at Mt. Vernon in his way which has delayed his arrival. This is the day for the meeting of the general assembly but I am told a few members only appeared, owing probably to the sickly state of people in general through the...
1564To James Madison from George Lee Turberville, 20 October 1788 (Madison Papers)
Tis only ½ hour to the making up of the mail. Excuse therefore a detail of Occurrences. I will write you fully by next post. A proposition is talked of even by the staunchest friends to the new Constitution, to close With N York & propose another convention to amend—your opinion on this subject wou’d assist me Much, especially if you think it improper—I therefore write for this information...
1565To Thomas Jefferson from St. John de Crèvecoeur, 20 October 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I am much obliged to you for your kind letter of Aug. 9th which along with that of Comte de Moustier contains the only political authentic information we have had these five months after a great variety of chances pro and con. The states general are then going to be convocated; pity the minister did not come forward with a good grace, instead of waiting until this order of convocation has been...
1566Account with James Robinson, 22 February 1788–October 19, 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, February 22, 1788–October 19, 1790. An account of carpentry work done by Robinson for Hamilton. The bill totals £51.4.1. D , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
156719. (Adams Papers)
Meeting to hear Mr. Wibird. W. Cranch. And rews .
1568[Diary entry: 19 October 1788] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 19th. Thermometer at 60 in the Morning—60 at Noon—and 58 at Night. Wind at No. Et. in the Morning & cloudy which it continued to be all day & at Night began to rain. Mr. OKelly the Dancing Master Mr. O’Kelly the Lawyer, Mrs. O’Conner of Alexandria—Mrs. Peake & her Son Harry & her Nephew Eaglan Dined here, all of whom except Mrs. O’Conner went away after it. Eliza Harriet O’Connor, wife...
1569To James Madison from Edward Carrington, 19 October 1788 (Madison Papers)
Having travelled leisurely I arrived here last ev’ning and shall proceed tomorrow morning for Richmond. I left Mount Vernon on friday: during my stay there I had much conversation with the General upon the probable politics of the Assembly with respect to the Constitution. He is fully persuaded that anti-federalism will be the actuating principle, and that great circumspection is necessary to...
1570From Thomas Jefferson to Catherine Church, 19 October 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Accept, my dear Kitty, this collection of the Antient Moralists. They will amuse you less now, but more hereafter. You will read them with pleasure, when the giver will no longer exist but in the memory of a very few. Be you of that number, my dear; and render some portion of your esteem to him who has a great deal of affection for you. N ( NN ); this presentation inscription, in TJ’s hand, is...
157118. (Adams Papers)
Madam and Tom went to Boston. Violent Thunder.
1572To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, [18 October 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
A day or two ago the enclosed letters came to my hands. The watch of Genl. Morgan you have for what it cost him, what he expects for it is also signified. It is a repeater with a chaced outer case with open work in parts. The Inner case is open, nearly in the whole. It is of an old fraction make, and appears to have seen better days; perhaps its chief merits lay in being a family piece,...
1573[Diary entry: 18 October 1788] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 18th. Thermometer at 60 in the Morning—70 at Noon and 70 at Night. Cloudy morning with great appearances of Rain all the forenoon and a little sprinkle of it—but clear warm and pleasant in the Afternoon. Went up to Alexandria agreeably to a summons to give evide. in the Suit between the Estate of Mr. Custis & Robt. Alexander, but the latter not appearing nothing was done & I returned...
1574From George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, 18 October 1788 (Washington Papers)
A day or two ago the enclosed letters came to my hands. The watch of Genl Morgan you have for what it cost him—what he expects for it is also signified. It is a repeater with a chaced outer case with open work in parts—The Inner case is open, nearly in the whole—It is of an old fraction make, and appears to have seen better days—perhaps its chief merits lay in being a family piece, perhaps I...
1575To George Washington from Brice McGeehon, 18 October 1788 (Washington Papers)
Washington County [Pa.] May it please your Excellency October the 18th 1788 I am one of those unfortunate people who first settled and Improved your land on Millers run, in this County: and the only surviving settler that yet lives upon your tract, I have a small family, and finds myself unable at present, either to pay rent, or purchase. I find my strength much exausted, and my health...
1576From George Washington to Moustier, 18 October 1788 (Washington Papers)
It was not until the last evening, that I had the pleasure of receiving the letter which your Excellency, did me the honor to write to me, on the 5th of this Month, from Boston. So that I could not have an opportunity of returning my acknowledgment, before the Post which will depart the 21st from Alexandria, to the Northward. I hope, however, it will be in time to meet you at New York, or on...
1577To George Washington from Eliza Harriot O’Connor, 18 October 1788 (Washington Papers)
I have this moment the honor of your Excellencies polite favor, and return my most sincere thanks to Mrs Washington and you for your polite invitation to Mount Vernon which nothing but my inability to obtain a carriage for that purpose obliges me to decline, as there is none to be hired in Town—It would be the height of my ambition exclusive of the honor I must feel in an acquaintance with Mrs...
1578To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 18 October 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you in a hurry from Geneva because I was forced to leave that place at a very short warning occasioned 1. by having been tricked by one voiturier and 2. by the necessity of taking another which then presented himself on the condition of my setting off in company with a carriage then getting ready. Both of these carriages were of two wheels each and two places. I was obliged to take one...
1579II. Oster’s “Articles à Examiner, pour Servir à La Convention,” [18 October 1788] (Jefferson Papers)
Articles à soumettre à l’Examen de Monsieur Le Comte de Moustiers, Ministre Plénipotentiaire de France, comme étant rélatifs à la Convention qui doit fixer les fonctions et prérogatives des Consuls, Vice-Consuls, Agents et Commissaires, dans les Etats Unis, de la part du Roi; et en France, de la part du Congrès. Article 1er. Qu’aucun Capitaine Marchand des Etats Unis, ne pourra à peine de...
158017. (Adams Papers)
Fine weather. Gunning with Tom. Townsend.
1581[Diary entry: 17 October 1788] (Washington Papers)
Friday 17th. Thermometer at 57 in the Morning—72 at Noon and 71 at Night. Clear and calm in the Morning. Pleasant all day. Colo. Carrington going away after breakfast—I vis[i]ted all the Plantns. In the Neck—All the Plows were stopped to tread out Wheat and all the hands were employed about the same. From Muddy hole all the hands were at Dogue run. At Dogue run—some hands from the Ferry had...
1582To George Washington from Embree & Shotwell, 17 October 1788 (Washington Papers)
We duly Recd thine of 3d Inst. Have made Application to a person of Integrety in the Borders of Masachusetts, to know on what terms he can furnish the Quantity of Clover Seed thou mentions, from whom we hope an early Answer—We propose knowing the Terms from this Quarter on Account of the Quality being better approved than almost any other, suppose the price will be about 9d. Specie...
1583From George Washington to Eliza Harriot O’Connor, 17 October 1788 (Washington Papers)
The letter with which you favored me, on the 7th inst. did not get to my hand till the 15th or it should have received an earlier acknowledgment. Whenever you can make it convenient and agreeable to visit Mount Vernon Mrs Washington and myself will take pleasure in shewing you every civility in our power. Governor Johnston of No. Carolina is a Gentleman with whom I have not the honor of an...
1584From John Jay to Diego de Gardoqui, 17 October 1788 (Jay Papers)
I have the honor of informing you that it as Congress think ^have deemed^ it expedient in the present situation of affairs, to refer their negociations depending between ^with^ his Cath.[olic] Maj[esty] & the un States to the fœderal Government, which is to assemble in March next. as the Propriety of this measure is derived from the ^ that ^ Inconveniences which attend The dissolution of one...
1585From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 17 October 1788 (Madison Papers)
I have written a number of letters to you since my return here, and shall add this by another casual opportunity just notified to me by Mr St. John. Your favor of July 31. came to hand the day before yesterday. The pamphlets of the Marquis Condorcet & Mr. Dupont referred to in it have also been received. Your other letters inclosed to the Delegation have been and will be disposed of as you...
1586From James Madison to Edmund Randolph, 17 October 1788 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed are 4 letters from Mazzei & one from Mr. Jefferson which you will be good eno’ to dispose of. I have a letter from the former in which he begs me to add my importunities to you & Mr. Blair, for speedy succour if possible. I have one also from the latter, but it contains nothing of much consequence. His public letters to which it refers have not yet been communicated from the Office of...
1587To Thomas Jefferson from John Brown Cutting, 17 October 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Respecting the prohibition of american wheat here there is little to be learnt. The fact speaks for itself. The apprehension of introducing a pernicious insect into the future growth of wheat in this country is the pretext or ostensible ground of the measure. If there be truth in the rumour that american wheat is also prohibited in Hanover, fear of the insect may possibly be the real ground...
1588To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 17 October 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I have written a number of letters to you since my return here, and shall add this by another casual opportunity just notified to me by Mr. St. John. Your favor of July 31. came to hand the day before yesterday. The pamphlets of the Marquis Condorcet and Mr. Dupont referred to in it have also been received. Your other letters inclosed to the Delegation have been and will be disposed of as you...
1589To Thomas Jefferson from Moustier, 17 October 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Sans vous, mes correspondans de France me feroient croire que toutes les voies de communication entre nos deux pays sont entierement fermées. Depuis un tems infini, je n’ai reçu que par hazard quelques lettres. Vous jugez bien que je n’ai negligé aucune occasion d’exprimer la peine que me cause une pareille privation. J’espere que la repetition perseverante de mes reclamations en faveur des...
1590To Thomas Jefferson from John Trumbull, 17 October 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I sent the books which remained at Lackington’s by Mr. Parkes two days ago.—Payne is preparing his.—If you don’t mean to use your Harness in France, and there is no avoiding the duty, why not send it at once to some of your friends in America? I am your &c RC ( DLC ); endorsed.
159116. (Adams Papers)
Dr. Tufts &c. Mr. Shaw went to Hghm.
1592To Alexander Hamilton from Theodore Sedgwick, 16 October 1788 (Hamilton Papers)
Your favor of the 9th. I have this moment recd. and detain the post while, that I may make a very few observations on a subject I conceive highly interesting to the efficient operations of the future government. Mr. Adams was formerly infinitely more democratical than at present and possessing that jealousy which always accompanies such a character, he was averse to repose such unlimited...
1593[Diary entry: 16 October 1788] (Washington Papers)
Thursday 16th. Thermometer at 55 in the Morning—70 at Noon and 68 at Night. Clear morning & day with the Wind pretty fresh from So. Wt. After breakfast Mrs. Jenifer Miss Wagener and Mr. Purviance went away. Colo. Carrington and myself rid to the Ferry, French’s and D. R. Plantations and to the New Barn. At the Ferry the hands were assisting at Frenchs in getting in the Fodder. The 3 plows...
1594To George Washington from Clement Biddle, 16 October 1788 (Washington Papers)
I am honored with yours of the 2d 6th & 13th Inst, the last of which this minute Came to hand, in which you mention having inclosed a Bank Note for 100Ds. but as no such Note was inclosed I conclude you must have omitted to put it in the Letter. if you have and any accident has happened as I presume it was a post Note (payable Certain Days after Date) it may [be] traced or Stopped at Bank if...
1595Edmund Randolph to Virginia Delegates, 16 October 1788 (Madison Papers)
Since my late letter to you, inclosing the dispatches, received from Kentucky on the subject of the Scioto lands, we have been requested by one of the superintendants to have a meeting of his associates called for the 15th. of next month. The result of their consultation will probably affect the measures, which we now meditate. It is therefore adviseable, that we should again request you to...
1596To Thomas Jefferson from Willink & Van Staphorst, 16 October 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
We are honor’d with Your Excellency’s favor of 3 Currt. Conveying the act of ratification by Congress, of the loan of one million of Guilders, engaged for by Mr. Adams in March last. We shou’d be exceeding happy had we it in our power to inform your Excellency of the disposal of these bonds. The Negotiations opened this Year by our States and East India Company, have caused an incredible...
159715. (Adams Papers)
Company to dine. Mr. B. &c.
1598[Diary entry: 15 October 1788] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 15th. Thermometer at 60 in the morning—65 at Noon and 63 at Night. Morning clear and calm. Visited all the Plantations. In the Neck—the Mowers having cut down all the Pease (in broad Cast) in field No. 8 were employed in cuttg. down the grass and Weeds where the flax grew in order that it might be spread and rot. The Hoe People were digging Potatoes, chopping in Rye and wd. go to...
1599From George Washington to Clement Biddle, 15 October 1788 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed ought to have accompanied my last letter to you but in the hurry of making up my dispatches by the mail it was omitted. I am Dr Sir Yr Obedt Servt P.S. If the Black India Paduasoy’s are strong and lasting, Mrs Washington begs you will send her as much (of that which is good) as will make her a Gown without a Petticoat. ALS , CSmH ; LB , DLC:GW . See GW to Biddle, 13 Oct. 1788 ....
1600Edmund Randolph to Virginia Delegates, 15 October 1788 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed so fully speak for themselves, that I need only add the respect with which I am &c. FC ( Executive Letter Book Executive Letter Book, 1786–1788, manuscript in Virginia State Library. ). In a clerk’s hand. Enclosures not found. The enclosures were copies of letters from William Croghan and Richard Anderson, and the report of Thomas Marshall and George Muter concerning the surveys...