3241To George Washington from William Barton, 18 September 1788 (Washington Papers)
I cannot forbear intruding upon your Excelly again, to return You my most sincere and thankful acknowledgments for the Candor and Politeness, with which You have been pleased to communicate to me Your sentiments on the subject of my Essay: And I should be wanting in that respect which is due to Your Character, as well as committing a Violation of my own feelings, were I now to publish it, had...
3242To Thomas Jefferson from John Bartram, 14 December 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I recievd Your favour of January 27 with Lennaeus Systema vegetabilium ⅌ favour Mr. Bingham which I acknowledg as a perticular favour—pleas to Excep of My harty thanks. I have Made frequent enquirey after vessels Bound to the Ports Mentionen in Your Letter without Success. I Conclude its Not Prudent to Send a Large quantity as I dont know of any Convenient opertunity at this time. I have pact...
3243To Thomas Jefferson from Barziza, 15 March 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Venice, 15 Mch. 1788 . The news received in a letter from his father-in-law, John Paradise, dated 22 Nov. 1787, from Virginia, gives him an opportunity to write to TJ to express his thanks for the singular favors TJ has bestowed on Mr. Paradise; is convinced that TJ is the most gracious and obliging person in the world; hopes that, because of his connection, he may share TJ’s friendship and...
3244To Thomas Jefferson from Barziza, 11 January 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Bergamo, 11 Jan. 1789 . After a painful journey, but devoid of accident, he happily arrived home on the fifth, and expresses his gratitude for courtesies extended to him by TJ during his short stay in Paris. Found his wife and child in perfect health. RC ( DLC ); 2 p.; in French; endorsed. Recorded in SJL as received 26 Jan. 1789.
3245To Thomas Jefferson from Lucy Paradise Barziza, 15 March 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Ce n’est pas de ce Moments que je vous dois la plus forte reconoissance pour les bienfaits que ma famille a toujours recu de vous. Mon Père jouisse de son état par vôtre ouvrage, et n’avons personne au Monde que nous soyons si redevables comme à vôtre Excellence. Les dernieres traites de bonté, que vous avez eut, en recommendant aux états Units de L’Amérique Mon Père, avec des expressions si...
3246To Thomas Jefferson from Lucy Paradise Barziza, 29 November 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I have so many proofs of the Goodness you have had and still continue to have for our family, and also of the many politenesses, and acts of friendship you have shewn to my parents since their stay at Paris, that I am certain that you will daigne hear me upon many important subjects of which I shall desire your advice, and beg your protection, the only means which will secure the honour and...
3247Lucy Paradise Barziza to Abigail Adams, 12 January 1788 (Adams Papers)
If I have failed in my duty untill now, I will differe no longer from emploring my pardon for my neglegence, and to shew you at the same time the sentiments of my perfect remembrance of the many politeness you and your good family have always shown me; and of the perfect esteem, with which I profess myself. I cannot however differe any longer having heard that your husband and family quits...
3248To Thomas Jefferson from Lucy Paradise Barziza, 3 March 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
I take this opportunity of your polite offer, of your letter dated 24 Decbr. in continuing in correspondence with you; now that I find myself recovered from a long indisposition, before and following my Lying which has been of a Girl, who is in perfect health.—The critical situation in which My parents find themselves: Worse as you have told me in your letter, than what they have made me...
3249To Alexander Hamilton from Paul Bascom, 8 February 1787 (Hamilton Papers)
Turks-Island , February 8, 1787 . “I wrote you in July last … respecting the Business of Mrs. Place’s Children, with the Estates of Paul & Stephen Richards at New-York.” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Presumably Paul Bascom of Bermuda who had been a searcher of the customs there. Turks-Island is located in the British West Indies. Letter not found.
3250To George Washington from Ephraim Basher, 22 November 1783 (Washington Papers)
At a moment when the Arm of Tyranny is yielding up its fondest usurpations; we hope the Salutations of long suffering Exiles, but now happy freemen will not be deemed an unworthy tribute. In this place and at this moment of exultation and triumph, while the ensigns of slavery still linger in our sight, we look up to you our deliverer with unusual transports of Gratitude and Joy. Permit us to...
3251To George Washington from Burwell Bassett, 1 June 1785 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of the 23 of may is now before me I most sincearly return you my thanks for the offer you made Fanny[.] Majr Washington had my permisson to pay his addresses to Fanny & from my long acquantance with him I have no reason to alter the good opinion I ever entertain of him I think myself they had better put of there intended marriage till they return from the springs where I intend...
3252To George Washington from Burwell Bassett, Jr., 24 April 1788 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Burwell Bassett, Jr., 24 April 1788. On 24 April GW recorded in his ledger "By the following Negroes & Stock purchased on my acct by Mr Burwell Bassett as per his Letter & memo. of this date" ( Ledger B General Ledger B, 1772–1793. Library of Congress, George Washington Papers, Series 5, Financial Papers. , 280 ).
3253To Thomas Jefferson from Hugon de Bassville, [25 August 1786] (Jefferson Papers)
Monsieur De jéfferson aura La Bonté de faire demander à Mr. le Comte de Vergennes, des Lettres de recommandation pour les Ministres de france à La haye, et dans toutes les Cours de L’allemagne, pour Mrs. Morris de philadelphie, qui sont accompagnés par Mr. de Basseville de L’académie de Lyon. Si Mr. de jéfferson à La bonté de nous donner des Lettres particulieres pour Rouen et le havre, nous...
3254To Thomas Jefferson from Hugon de Bassville, 18 August 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai recu hier Le paquet que vous avez eu La bonté de M’envoier. J’avais oublié de vous demander un passeport qui nous est absolument nécéssaire pour sortir du Roiaume, j’espère que vous voudrez bien me le faire passer à abbeville ou nous serons, jusqu’au 12 7bre, avec les lettres de recommandation pour les Ministres, de la part de Mr. de Vergennes. Il faut que le passeport soit pour Mrss....
3255To Thomas Jefferson from François Baudin, 31 August 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
St. Martin, Ile de Ré, 31 Aug. 1787 . Wrote Barclay, when Barclay was at Bordeaux, asking for appointment as American consul or agent for the Ile de Ré; he replied that, on the basis of information he had received concerning Baudin, he was disposed to grant his request. Having no further news on this matter, and being informed that TJ is responsible for all such appointments, he now makes the...
3256To Thomas Jefferson from François Baudin, 18 December 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
St. Martin, Ile de Ré, 18 Dec. 1787. Thanks TJ for the information in his letter of 20 Sep., for transmitting his letter to Congress, and for giving him reason to hope that a consul will be appointed for the island. A consul there is essential because of the number of American ships which are forced to come into port by contrary winds. Thomas FitzSimons of Philadelphia, to whom he wrote about...
3257To Thomas Jefferson from Jean & David Baux, 12 December 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Marseilles, 12 Dec. 1788. Have received from Boston a shipment of whale and cod oil; this oil, shipped before the prohibition of the admission of such oils in France was known, arrived on the ship Cato, Captain Wm. W. Stephens, belonging to Daniel Parker of Boston. Mr. Parker being in Paris at the time, they wrote him on this matter and he replied that he had spoken to TJ and that TJ had been...
3258To Alexander Hamilton from Catherine Bayard, 24 April 1787 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, April 24, 1787. “I wish you Could so Much advance the Settlement of My affairs as to Make Me Receive of the Trustees of Bayards Estate a Sum Sufficient to Provide for My Urgent Expences during your Absence and Reimburse you what you so Obliginly have Sent to Me.…” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Catherine Bayard was the widow of Samuel Bayard.
3259To Benjamin Franklin from François-Louis Bayard, 26 December 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society J’ai L’honneur de vous exposer combien le traitté que Sous vos auspices Je fis avec les Etats de Georgie m’a été préjudiciable, je ne puis tirer aucun Secours de Millions en papier de ce pays. Pour terminer un Arrangement avec mes Creanciers je vous Supplie Monsieur de Recommander le Memoire cy inclus a Monsieur Le Baron de Breteuil.— Je ne puis Monsieur...
3260To John Adams from John Bubenheim Bayard, 13 April 1789 (Adams Papers)
It is with great sincerity, I beg leave to congratulate your Honor on your election as Vice President of the United States— the many high offices you have been called by your Country to fill, & the eminent services you have render’d to your fellow Citizens during our important struggle, justly entitle you to this distinguished mark of their gratitude & affection— I take the liberty to inform...
3261To George Washington from John Bayard, 21 April 1789 (Washington Papers)
Amidst the general joy that is diffused through the United states on your Excellency’s unanimous election as President General, permit me to present you my most sincere & respectful compliments of congratulation. At the same time, from my peculiar situation & by the advice of my friends both in Philada & New York I take the liberty to offer myself to your Excellency for your nomination to the...
3262To Thomas Jefferson from Bayard, 16 April 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai L’honneur d’exposer à votre Excellence La triste position du Sr. Maizieres, Negociant francois, qui se trouve dans la plus grande détresse en cette ville avec Trois mille Dollars Papiers des Etats unis, Treasure of Loan produisant interêt à Six pr %. Il la supplie de lui faire payer à Paris ceux de plusieurs années echües. Si cela lui etoit absolument impossible, il Réclame de sa...
3263To George Washington from John Baylor, 25 April 1785 (Washington Papers)
I am just returned from Richmond, where by appointment, I was to have met Mr Dandridge and to have fixed upon some Mode of settling the Debt due from my Father’s Estate to Mr Custis’s, as his Death prevents that settlement and the only Administrator —as I am informed. I should now bee happy to have an interview with you, I should have waited upon you, but by your Advertisment, I find you are...
3264Extracts of John Baynes’s Journal, 23 September 1783–17 October 1783 (Franklin Papers)
Reprinted from The Life of Sir Samuel Romilly, Written by Himself. With a Selection from His Correspondence. Edited by His Sons. (3rd ed.; 2 vols., London, 1842), 1, 452–8. Tuesday, September 23. Walked to Passy to see Dr. Franklin, but took care to make the servant announce me regularly. Found him with some American gentlemen and ladies, who were conversing upon American commerce, in which...
3265To Benjamin Franklin from John Baynes, 26 September 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I have not till this morning been able to find any gentleman who was going to England— Mr. Dagge however has this moment informed me, that he has an opportunity of conveying a letter by an acquaintance, the son of General Dalling, who will set off tomorrow. I fear you will by this time have sent by some other conveyance the letter you mentioned—however,...
3266To Benjamin Franklin from John Baynes, 17 October 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I waited on M. l’Abbé Morellet both yesterday & today, but he was in the country—therefore I cod. not get the list which your Excellency was so kind as to write to him about—perhaps he will be obliging enough to favor me with it by the post to England. I shall certainly with great pleasure on my arrival in London communicate your message to the bishop of St...
3267To Benjamin Franklin from John Baynes, [15 October 1783] (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Hôtel de Luxembourg—Ruë des Petits Augustins. Wedn. Morning. [October 15, 1783] Sir I take the liberty of informing your Excellency, that I shall sett off for England either tomorrow Evening or Friday. Not having my own servant with me just now, I send this by a Messenger who will either wait for any letters with which you may wish to favor me, or will call...
3268To George Washington from de Bays, 7 November 1783 (Washington Papers)
Votre magnaminité, votre désintéressement, vos Services inappreçiables pour les Etats Unis, vos talents civils, politiques et guerriers, ont accèvé le grand desire de la reconnoissance universelle de la Souveraineté de votre patrie. vous quitter le du commandement de l’armée, le gouvernail de létat en vous réduisant parfois au Seul titre de Citoyen, décoré de celui de Docteur en lois que...
3269To Alexander Hamilton from Israel Beach, 13 February 1787 (Hamilton Papers)
Newark [ New Jersey ] February 13, 1787 . Requests advice on the payment of certain bonds. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
3270To George Washington from William Bean, 28 August 1788 (Washington Papers)
I have Understood By an Accquaintance of mine From Redstone, that You propose selling Your Mill You have in that Country, If So I would Be Glad to know Your terms & What Quantity of Land You will Sell with the Mill, I have Been in that Country But Never Seen Your Land nor mill But from the Inteligence I have had It may Be A place that would please me if your Terms Seem Favourable I Shall Go &...