2201From Thomas Jefferson to Mary Barclay, 11 July 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Jefferson has the honour of presenting his respects to Mrs. Barclay and of informing her that...
2202[Diary entry: 18 August 1787] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 18th. Dined at Chief Justice McKeans & spent the evening at home.
2203To Thomas Jefferson from Mary Jefferson Bolling, 3 May 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
This letter has been long due tho hope it will be acceptable to my dear brother but must confess...
220412. (Adams Papers)
At home all day. But dull somewhat. Rode.
2205To John Adams from John Avery, 6 June 1788 (Adams Papers)
Agreeably to the directions of the two branches of the General Court I have the honor to inform...
2206To Benjamin Franklin from David Hartley, 28 January 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Library of Congress; copy: William L. Clements Library I am requested by Mr Dempster whom...
2207To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 17 September 1787 (Madison Papers)
My last to you were of Aug. 2. & 15. Since that I have sent to Havre to be forwarded to you by...
2208Account with the State of New York, [14 April 1789] (Hamilton Papers)
State of N.Y. to Alexander Hamilton for services as Member of Congress from 21 Feby–5 May 73 days...
2209Abigail Adams to John Adams, 23 March 1788 (Adams Papers)
I received yours of the 14 th and ever Since thursday have been in Hourly expectation of seeing...
2210To Thomas Jefferson from Carra, 29 April 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai L’honneur de vous envoyer un exemplaire du mémoire du Sr Cazeau qui n’a point été publié ni...
2211[Diary entry: 2 September 1788] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 2d. Thermometer at 68 in the Morning—76 at Noon and 72 at Night. Wind at No. W....
2212[Diary entry: 24 April 1785] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 24th. Mercury at 64 in the Morning—68 at Noon and 71 at Night. Calm and clear all day—at...
2213To George Washington from Henry Knox, 9 March 1789 (Washington Papers)
By the last post on the 5th instant I informed you of the number of Members of the new government...
2214The Federalist Number 57, [19 February] 1788 (Madison Papers)
The third charge against the house of representatives is, that it will be taken from that class...
2215From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 30 September 1783 (Madison Papers)
RC ( LC : Madison Papers). Cover missing. Addressed to “Honble Thomas Jefferson.” Docketed by...
2216From George Washington to Simeon DeWitt, 17 November 1783 (Washington Papers)
I am favored with your Letter of yesterday. The nature of your Office being such as that Congress...
2217[September 1787] (Washington Papers)
Saturday. Sepr. 1st. Dined at home and drank Tea there. Sunday—2d. Rode to Mr. Bartrams & other...
2218[Diary entry: 21 December 1785] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 21st. Thermometer at 44 in the Morning—44 at Noon and 46 at Night. Lowering all day...
2219To John Adams from Zachariah Loreilhe, 24 September 1783 (Adams Papers)
At the desire of M r. Thaxter I have the honor of Informing you that the Packetboat which Sailled...
2220To George Washington from Gouverneur Morris, 29 April 1789 (Washington Papers)
I had the Pleasure to write to you a short Letter on the third of last Month. Monsieur de la...
2221Resolution on Payment of Revisors, 1 June 1784 (Madison Papers)
Whereas no allowance hath hitherto been made to the Committee of Revisors ⟨appointed under an Act...
2222To Thomas Jefferson from William Drayton, 25 November 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
I am directed by our agricultural Society to return their warmest Thanks to your Excellency for...
2223To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 18 September 1785 (Jay Papers)
Your favors of the 10 th June and 22 d August M r . Gansevoort delivered me on the 25 th ult: on...
22245th. (Adams Papers)
I pass’d the evening with Thompson and Putnam at Mr. Bradbury’s. Frank came from Boston this...
2225[From Thomas Jefferson to Anthony Garvey, 6 June 1785] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Paris, 6 June 1785 . Entry in SJL reads: “Received Mr. Garvey’s June 5. and answered it same...
2226To John Adams from Elbridge Gerry, 12 April 1786 (Adams Papers)
A few Days since, I rec d your Letter of the 13 th of Decr last, without either of the Arrets...
2227[Diary entry: 8 September 1787] (Washington Papers)
Saturday. 8th. Dined at the cold spring club and spent the afternoon at home.
22282. (Adams Papers)
General Knox dined with us. P. M. After “P.M.” follows in shorthand “no meeting.”
2229Act for Establishing Religious Freedom, [31 October] 1785 (Madison Papers)
I. Whereas Almighty God hath created the mind free; that all attempts to influence it by temporal...
2230To Thomas Jefferson from William Macarty, 21 January 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
L’Orient, 21 Jan. 1788. Sent TJ a package of china by the diligence on 17 Jan. for which he drew...
2231From John Jay to William Livingston, [27 August 1787] (Jay Papers)
Since yours by Col. Mason I have rec d . a Letter from M r . Ridley mentioning your having been...
2232To Benjamin Franklin from Jean Rousseau, 25 November 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Je demande pardon à Vôtre Excellence si je viens encore...
2233To Thomas Jefferson from John Bondfield, 20 August 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
A Ship arrived yesterday from New Orleans. The Captain deliverd me the inclosed to you addrest....
2234To Thomas Jefferson from John Jay, 25 November 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
On considering the nature and necessity of the Extra Expences with which You think the united...
2235[Diary entry: 15 May 1785] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 15th. Mercury at 59 in the morning—63 at Noon and 65 at Night. General Cadwallader came...
2236To George Washington from Elbridge Gerry, 18 March 1784 (Washington Papers)
By the last Post I received from the president of the Senate of Massachusetts a Letter, inclosing...
2237[To Thomas Jefferson from John Sullivan, 17 April 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Durham, N.H., 17 Apr. 1787 . Recorded in SJL as received 26 Sep. 1787 (not found); enclosed in...
2238The Federalist No. 59, [22 February 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
To the People of the State of New-York. THE natural order of the subject leads us to consider in...
2239To George Washington from Jeremy Belknap, 19 July 1784 (Washington Papers)
Great and Good Sir, After the multitude of addresses which have been presented to you in the...
2240John Adams to Abigail Adams, 14 October 1783 (Adams Papers)
I have had another Fever, which brought me low, but as it has carried off certain Pains and...
2241The American Commissioners to Richard Henry Lee: Résumé, [9] February 1785 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: National Archives ⟨Paris, February [9], 1785: In our letter to Congress of December 15, we...
2242From Thomas Jefferson to J. P. P. Derieux, 16 September 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
I availed myself of the letter of June 1 with which you were pleased to honor me to wait on...
2243[Diary entry: 22 August 1787] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 22d. Dined at the Hills—Mr. Morris’s and visited at Mr. Powells in the Evening.
2244To Benjamin Franklin from David Gallwey & Co., 31 January 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society We had the honour to address your excelency the 22d. inst....
2245From Thomas Jefferson to De Thulemeier, 16 October 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
I am to acknolege the receipt of the letter of the 11th. inst. with which you have honored me,...
2246From George Washington to Thomas Johnson, 8 July 1786 (Washington Papers)
It was not ’till our return to the great Falls, that Colo. Gilpin and myself discovered the error...
2247To Thomas Jefferson from William Carmichael, 26 January 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
A violent Rheumatism which has confined me to my Room for 3 days past hath prevented me from...
2248Abigail Adams to Abigail Adams Smith, 2 April 1788 (Adams Papers)
April the 2 d: and the anniversary of the birth of my dear Grandson whom I am half distracted to...
2249From George Washington to Thomas Richardson, 5 July 1784 (Washington Papers)
This day se’night a letter for you covering Bank Notes for 150 Dollars was lodged in the hands of...
2250To Thomas Jefferson from Abigail Adams, 6 July 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
If I had thought you would so soon have sent for your dear little Girl, I should have been...