3061To George Washington from Lafayette, 20 May 1788 (Washington Papers)
I Have Been Requested to introduce to You Mr de Chastel de la Vallée a french Gentleman Who intends to Visit the United States, and Will probably Settle in one of them. He is Particularly Recommended to Me By the Marquis de Boüillé to Whose lady He is Related, and I Beg, My dear General, you Will Honour Him with Your Advices in His intended plan. Not knowing When this Can Reach You, and Having...
3062From George Washington to Lachlan McIntosh, 20 May 1788 (Washington Papers)
This letter will be presented to you by Mr Stevens, and is introductory of him; He has been an Officer in the Virginia line of the Army during the War, and as far as hath come to my knowledge behaved with zeal and propriety in the Service of his Country. Business carrying him to the State of Georgia, I could not refuse him this recommendation, & myself the pleasure of assuring you that I am Yr...
3063From Thomas Jefferson to Stephen Cathalan, Sr., 20 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return from Holland and Germany I found here the letters you had done me the honor of writing me on the 26th. of March and 15th. of April, as also that by Mr. Turnbull, who I suppose had left Paris before my return, as I did not see or hear from him. You mention a declaration of the king’s published at Marseilles and annihilating the favors granted on whale oil. I have made diligent...
3064From Thomas Jefferson to Van Damme, 20 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
N’ayant point de vos nouvelles depuis mon retour á Paris, je prends la liberté de vous demander le progrés que vous avez fait dans les recherches dont vous avez bien voulu vous charger pour les livres que je vous ai prié de me procurer, et quand je pourrai en attendre l’expedition ou de la totalité, ou de telle partie que vous auriez pu trouver en attendant la reste. J’ai l’honneur d’etre...
3065To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Knox, 20 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor to receive your favor of the 6th. of February, and submitted a copy of it to His Excellency the President of Congress, but as a sufficient number of members have not been present, until within a few days past, nothing has yet been done on the business. But it is to be presumed that they will soon take into consideration the case of the unfortunate Pilot, and afford him such...
3066From Thomas Jefferson to Amand Koenig, 20 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
N’ayant point de nouvelles des livres que vous avez eu la bonté de vous charger de m’expedier le 18me. du mois passé, et craignant qu’ils peuvent etre ecartés quelque part, je prends la liberté de vous demander un mot d’information s’ils sont deja expediés ou quand ils seront expediés de Strasbourg. J’ai l’honneur d’etre Monsieur votre tres humble et tres obeissant serviteur, PrC ( DLC ); at...
3067From Thomas Jefferson to Vaudreuil, 20 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Vous m’avez fait l’honneur de m’envoyer des papiers relatives au nommé Monset qui s’est transporté en Amerique pendant la derniere guerre. Je les ai fait passer tout de suite à Monsieur Langdon, President de la nouvelle Hampshire qui a l’honneur de vous etre connu, et je m’empresse de vous addresser sa reponse ou vous verrez le resultat des recherches qu’il a fait. Ce m’auroit eté un plaisir...
3068From Thomas Jefferson to Gerard Walter, 20 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
N’ayant point de nouvelles de la porcelaine que vous avez eu la bonté de vous charger de m’expedier le 18me. du mois passé et craignant que ce peut etre ecartée quelque part, je prends la liberté de vous demander un mot d’information si elle est deja partie de Strasbourg, ou quand elle sera partie, et de vous assurer de la consideration avec laquelle j’ai l’honneur d’etre Monsieur votre tres...
3069To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Wyld, 20 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
In addition to the desires of Mr. Diggs, will be obliged to you to inform me by letter what progress the wire Business hath made in America, whether you manufacture Cards for dressing Cotton and Wool? or import them? if the latter your Manufactures are precarious; how the stocking Hosiers are supplied with Cotton Thread, or whether the Manufacture any fine and superfine Cotton Stockings, or...
307019th. (Adams Papers)
Began upon the second book of Hawkins. The first treats of all offences, against the public; and this of the punishments to which they are liable. I walk’d with Thompson in the evening: we called at Mrs. Hooper’s, and pass’d an hour there; after which we went to Mr. Carter’s. Miss Polly goes to Boston to-morrow.
3071From Alexander Hamilton to James Madison, [19 May 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
Some days since I wrote to you, My Dear Sir, inclosing a letter from a Mr. V Der Kemp &c. I then mentioned to you that the question of a majority for or against the constitution would depend upon the County of Albany. By the latter accounts from that quarter I fear much that the issue there has been against us. As Clinton is truly the leader of his party, and is inflexibly obstinate I count...
3072From Alexander Hamilton to Gouverneur Morris, [19 May 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
I acknowlege my delinquency in not thanking you before for your obliging letter from Richmond. But the truth is that I have been so overwhelmed in avocations of one kind or another that I have scarcely had a moment to spare to a friend. You I trust will be the less disposed to be inexorable, as I hope you believe there is no one for whom I have more inclination than yourself—I mean of the male...
3073[Diary entry: 19 May 1788] (Washington Papers)
Monday 19th. Thermometer at 69 in the Morning—78 at Noon and 77 at Night. Very little Wind all day—what blew was from the So. Wt. Clear till towards evening when it clouded but did not rain here. Rid to the Ferry & French’s Plantations, & to the Brick yard. At the Ferry—Two plows were at Work breaking up No. 3—The harrow was preparing No. 7 for the reception of Buck Wheat—Two ferry men were...
3074From George Washington to Thomas Lewis, 19 May 1788 (Washington Papers)
Enclosed is the duplicate of a letter I wrote to you agreeably to the date, but having heard nothing from you since, I am apprehensive it may have met with a miscarriage and therefore send this copy by your Brother who will endeavor to contrive it safe to you. I have been called upon for Taxes, and threatned at the sametime with a Sale of the Land after June, if the money is not paid before,...
3075To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 19 May 1788 (Madison Papers)
The fate of the new constitution is now hastening to a crisis. The decision of Virginia in its favor ensures its existence, for South Carolina will most certainly adopt it before you can be organized. If on the other hand your Convention should reject the Government it will be rendered extremely uncertain in New York, New Hampshire, and North Carolina. Had our friends been less sanguine in New...
3076To James Madison from Cyrus Griffin, 19 May 1788 (Madison Papers)
I am honored with your two letters of May 1. & 3. Paradise was embarked—and carried to mr Jefferson the debates you mention, and other publications worth attention. I had all the boxes and packages brought to my house, have paid the freight and bonded the duties—they shall be distributed as you direct. Some of the acorns, Sulla, and pease are deposited in my little garden. The box containing...
3077To James Madison from Alexander Hamilton, 19 May 1788 (Madison Papers)
Some days since I wrote to you, My Dear Sir, inclosing a letter from a Mr. V Der Kemp &c. I then mentioned to you that the question of a majority for or against the constitution would depend upon the County of Albany. By the latter accounts from that quarter I fear much that the issue there has been against us. As Clinton is truly the leader of his party, and is inflexibly obstinate I count...
307818th. (Adams Papers)
Mr. McKeen of Beverley preached at Mr. Carey’s this day. I attended to hear him. His discourses were, though sensible, calculated to please the generality of the audience; I did not like them so well as those of Mr. Barnard, the last Sunday. After meeting Pickman called upon me, and I went up with him to see Mr. Jackson, where we drank tea, and pass’d the evening. Mr. McKeen, and Mr. Farnham...
3079Abigail Adams Smith to Abigail Adams, 18 May 1788 (Adams Papers)
I rose this morning with a fair prospect of landing before night, but alas, we are immersed in fogs and darkness. We have been within a few hours sail of New-York, for several days; but fogs, calms, and contrary winds, have deprived us of the happiness of seeing our native land; it is a most mortifying situation. I hope you have not known from experience to what a degree it is teasing; but...
3080[Diary entry: 18 May 1788] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 18th. Thermometer at 68 in the morning—80 at Noon and 70 at Night. Clear and calm in the forenoon. About two, clouds arose, and with thunder & lightning, produced frequent Showers of Rain in the afternoon. At home all day. About one ’Oclock, Colo. Andrew Lewis of Bottetourt came in—dined, & returned to Alexandria in the afternoon.
3081To George Washington from James McHenry, 18 May 1788 (Washington Papers)
It has not been in my power to acknowlege the receipt of your letters of the 27 Ulto and the 8 inst. before to-day. Immediately on my return from Annapolis I sent the peas by Capn Mann with orders, if the wind would admit, to drop them at Mount Vernon, otherwise, to leave them with Col. Hoe; so that I expect they will have reached you long before this comes to hand. Campion for some time...
3082To George Washington from Robert Morris, 18 May 1788 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed letter will probably deprive you of the Company of your guests sooner than you expected, & my partiality for them leads me to believe you will feel a disapointment in that event. But by way of attonement we must pass a few days with you on our return. The business which has detained me so long being now in such train that I cannot leave it, and my presence for a Couple of Weeks...
3083From George Washington to Sarah and Thomas Porter, 18 May 1788 (Washington Papers)
General and Mrs Washington presents their Compliments to Mr and Mrs Porter and requests the favor of their Company at dinner tomorrow Monday 19th May 1788. An answer is requested. AD , ViMtvL . The italicized words of the invitation are printed; the remainder are in the hand of GW. GW struck out the final “s” in “presents.” Sarah (Sally) Ramsay, daughter of William Ramsay, and the Alexandria...
3084From George Washington to Jeremiah Wadsworth, 18 May 1788 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 22d Ulto and a Barrel of Barley have arrived safe, & I pray you to accept my thanks for the latter. I lost no time in committing it to the Ground; & shall, (as it was good) look for a prolific return. My People, however, tell me it is a grain that is called Bare, and considered more as a Winter than Summer grain, tho’ it is, sometimes sown in the Spring they say. Mrs...
3085To Thomas Jefferson from William Carmichael, 18 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreable to what I had the honor to mention you in a late Letter I now inclose you the Cypher delivered me by Colonel Franks . Mr. Symons will put it into your Exys. hands. This young Gentleman has behaved with the greatest propriety during his short residence here and I shall always be happy to render such civilities and services to persons who like this Gentleman come to me under your...
3086From Thomas Jefferson to Anthony Gerna, 18 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Not having heard from you since you left Paris I take the liberty of writing the present merely to ask whether I may expect from you the books of which I gave you a note . I also asked one of your catalogues of books printed in Dublin. Be so good as to send me a line in answer, inclosed to Mr. John Trumbull. No. 2. North street Rathbone place London. I am Sir your very humble servt., PrC ( DLC...
3087From Thomas Jefferson to John Stockdale, 18 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I must still refer you to my letters of Sep. 10. Oct. 10. Jan. 1. and Jan. 16. to which I have no answer except yours of Feb. 22. promising an answer. Lest your account should come during my absence in Holland and Germany, I remitted you from Amsterdam £15. sterling through Mr. Trumbul. I imagine you have not sent the books hearing that I was on a journey. To those desired in the letters above...
3088From Thomas Jefferson to John Trumbull, 18 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
The first moments after my return having been occupied by letters which required immediate answers, it is not till now I can acknolege your favors of Feb. 26. and Mar. 6. which came during my absence, and that of May 7. handed me yesterday by Mr. Duché. I omitted in mine of Mar. 27. from Amsterdam to tell you that I wished to pay Mr. Brown the same for Mr. Adams’s picture as I had paid him for...
308917th. (Adams Papers)
Dined at Judge Greenleaf’s with Pickman and Thompson. Two Miss Dalton’s were there; and Miss Deblois a young lady whose brother is paying his addresses to the eldest Miss Dalton. Miss Deblois has been much celebrated, as a beauty; and she may still be called very handsome: though she be as much as 27. She is sociable and agreeable: Though she is not yet wholly destitute of that kind of vanity,...
3090To John Adams from John Brown Cutting, 17 May 1788 (Adams Papers)
This moment I have been notified of the first opportunity I have known since your departure of writing to Boston. Altho it be past eleven at night I have dispatch’d a servant to M r Copley for such letters as he may have had deposited for you in George Street during the last six weeks:—to which when I have superadded a few recent newspapers and a very few words—I must close my parcel. In one...