5051[From Thomas Jefferson to André Thouin, 17 October 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Paris, 17 Oct. 1787 . Recorded in SJL under this date. Not found. André Thouin (1747 – 1824) was the French botanist with whom TJ was in correspondence again in 1807 and later. He was at this time head gardener at the Jardin du Roi; his papers, preserved in the library of the Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle in Paris, include a register of letters received by him in which there are...
505216th. (Adams Papers)
We rose at about nine o’clock. Dr. Kilham, was just going to take his seat in the Stage for Boston. The Dr. represents this town in the genl. Court; and goes to Boston now, to attend at the Session, which opens to-morrow. I was at the office in the forenoon, but could not attend much to any study. I took a walk with Townsend. Return’d again to the office, and just as I had got ready to sit...
5053From John Adams to Cotton Tufts, 16 October 1787 (Adams Papers)
I am very happy to learn, by your Letter of the 30. June that my Son is with M r Parsons at Newbury Port. There is so much Appearance of War, that I thought it a Precaution of Prudence to Send my Manuscript Letter Books, and Collections of Papers, relative to all my Transactions in France and Holland, home by M r Jenks. They are contained in a large Trunk, and are so numerous as to fill it, so...
5054To John Adams from John Jay, 16 October 1787 (Adams Papers)
Since my last to you of the 3 d. Instant I have not been favored with any Letters from you. I have at length the Pleasure of transmitting to you, herewith enclosed, an Act of Congress complying with your Request to return, and expressing their Sentiments of, and their Thanks for the important Services you have rendered your Country. They have not yet come to any Decision respecting a Minister...
5055[Diary entry: 16 October 1787] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 16th. Thermometer at 46 in the Morning 50 at Noon and 46 at Night. Clear all day with the Wind at No. Wt. & fresh. Rid to the Ferry, French’s Dogue run & Muddy hole Plantations. At the former took an Acct. of the Horses—Cattle & Sheep as follow. Horses. Note—The Acct. of the Horses being mis-laid, cannot be entered here; but will come in when a fresh one can be taken—see Decr. 15th....
5056[Diary entry: 16 October 1787] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday—16th. Rid to the Ferry, Frenchs, Dogue, & Muddy hole Planns. At the former took an account of the Stock. At the latter cut & put the buck Wheat into small shocks & dug the Country Potatoes—waste as at Morris’s. At Dogue run treading out Wheat and at Frenchs Plowing & filling gullies in the New Meadow. At the Ferry pulling Pease.
5057To George Washington from David Stuart, 16 October 1787 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from David Stuart, 16 Oct. 1787. On 5 Nov. GW wrote Stuart to thank him for his “letters of the 16th and 26th ulto.” GW quotes Stuart’s letter of 16 Oct. at length in his letter to James Madison of 22 October .
5058From John Jay to John Adams, 16 October 1787 (Jay Papers)
Since my last to You of the 3 d . Instant I have not been favored with any Letters from you. I have at length the Pleasure of transmitting to you, herewith enclosed, an Act of Congress complying with your Request to return, and expressing their Sentiments of, and their Thanks for the important Services you have rendered your Country. They have not yet come to any Decision respecting a Minister...
5059To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 16 October 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 16 Oct. 1787 . Since his letter of 14 Oct. he has learned that only six of the crew of the ship Elephant are Americans; has taken them under his protection and advanced their legal expences; the admiralty court has awarded them their wages and the customary allowance for their return to America and has ordered the English master of the vessel to pay the legal expences; is happy “to...
506015th. (Adams Papers)
Rather dissipated the whole day. Could not study with proper attention, and indeed gave the matter up in the afternoon. At about 7 o’clock we met at the dancing hall, and from that time till between 3 and 4 in the morning we were continually dancing. I was unacquainted with almost all the company, but I never saw a collection of ladies where there was comparatively so much beauty. Two or three...
5061To John Adams from Thomas Brand Hollis, 15 October 1787 (Adams Papers)
I have read, more than once your defence of the constitutions of America and am instructed, entertained and convinced. you have proved your principle most masterly and satisfactorily from History, nothing now remains but that your country may benefit of your labors by putting your principles in execution. “opinionum commenta delet dies naturæ judicia confirmat.” Fears I have and great they...
5062From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [11–15 October 1787] (Hamilton Papers)
You probably saw some time since some animadversions on certain expressions of Governor Clinton respecting the Convention. You may have seen a piece signed a Republican, attempting to bring the fact into question and endeavouring to controvert the conclusions drawn from it, if true. My answer you will find in the inclosed. I trouble you with it merely from that anxiety which is natural to...
5063To Alexander Hamilton from Marquis de Lafayette, 15 October 1787 (Hamilton Papers)
While you Have Been Attending your Most Important Convention, debates were also Going on in france Respecting the Constitutional Rights, and Matters of that kind. Great Reforms are taking place at Court. The Parliaments are Remonstrating, and our provincial Assemblies Begin to pop out. Amidst Many things that were not Much to the purpose, some Good principles Have Been laid out, and altho our...
5064[Caesar No. II], [15 October 1787] (Hamilton Papers)
The [New York] Daily Advertiser , October 15, 1787. For a discussion of the arguments for and against H’s authorship of the “Caesar” letters, see “Caesar No. I,” September 28, 1787 . The second “Caesar” letter was written in reply to “Cato II” which was published in The New-York Journal, and Daily Patriotic Register , October 11, 1787.
5065[Diary entry: 15 October 1787] (Washington Papers)
Monday. 15th. Thermometer at 52 in the Morning 56 at Noon and 52 at Night. Clear all day—Wind at So. Wt. in the Morning and at No. Wt. afterwards. Ordered the Buckwheat to be immediately cut—beginning with that at Dogue run (abt. 12 Acres) which was accordingly done this forenoon (when the frost was likewise severe) before the moisture was off the Straw. Put the Buck Wheat, as cut (with scythe...
5066[Diary entry: 15 October 1787] (Washington Papers)
Monday—15th. Ordered the Buck Wheat to be immediately cut—beginning with that at Dogue run abt. 15 Acres—which was fin[ishe]d this Morning (the frost being likewise severe) before the Moisture was off the Straw. Had it this also put into small Cocks to dry. Apprehend the Cutting of this grain has been delayed too in expectation of more of its ripening; a good deal of the Seed shed. Rid to...
5067From George Washington to Henry Knox, 15 October 1787 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 3d instt came duly to hand. The fourth day after leaving Phila. I arrived at home, and found Mrs Washington and the family tolerably well, but the fruits of the Earth almost entirely destroyed by one of the severest droughts (in this neighbourhood) that ever was experienced. The Crops generally, below the Mountains are injured; but not to the degree that mine, & some of my...
5068To George Washington from Lafayette, 15 October 1787 (Washington Papers)
This letter will Be delivered By Mr du Pont the Son of a Very Sensible and Honest Gentleman, who Has Been Much Emploied in Affairs of Administration, and is Now Very zealously Engaged in drawing Up A Report for our Commercial affairs. His Son Goes out for His instruction, and With a wiew to fit Himself for future Emploiement. I Beg leave to Recommend Him to Your patronage and Advices, and am...
5069To George Washington from Lafayette, 15 October 1787 (Washington Papers)
I Have a few days Ago writen to You By M. de Moustier the New Minister from this Court. He is a Sensible and Honest man with whom I think that the people of America will be satisfied. He is Very desirous to be presented to you, and I Have invited Him in Your Name to Mount Vernon, as well as Madame de Brehan, a very agreable lady, His sister in law, who Goes out with Him. inclosed is, my dear...
5070To George Washington from Battaile Muse, 15 October 1787 (Washington Papers)
By Dennis I Send you a Bay mare which I have Procured For your Advantage In the way of rent—Money is So Very Scearce that I cannot Procure it in Every Case nor Indeed at any rate. the Mare is now with Foal & is Six years old Last Spring the price Ten pounds Fifteen Shillngs ⅌ Voucher in my hands Please To Send me a receipt For that Sum. your accts Stands in my Favour I do not Expect To have...
5071To John Jay from Lafayette , 15 October 1787 (Jay Papers)
The present State of Politics Having Been laid Before Congress, I shall the Less intrude on their time with Repetitions, as the late transactions in Holland Have Nothing pleasing to dwell Upon —That the Republican party Have Been disunited in Many Respects and Blinded in the Choice of a General that Our Cabinet Have Been treacherously deceived are true, But insufficient Apologies—the Ottomans,...
5072To John Jay from Lafayette, 15 October [1787] (private) (Jay Papers)
I Have Been just Now writing an official letter to You which Count de Moustier will take With Him, and while He Carries Introductory letters to You, I Shall only add that I think His temper, and His Mind Will insure to Him the Esteem of the public, and Your Particular Regard. His Sister in law, the Countess de Brehan, Goes out With Him, and is Very desirous to Be Acquainted With Mrs jay. I...
5073To Thomas Jefferson from William Carmichael, 15 October 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
I received the Letter you did me the honor to write me the 25th Ulto. one post later than from its date it ought to have reached me. I am afraid there is some mistake with respect to the manner you imploy to express yourself confidentially to me. Please to examine whether you have made use of the same characters as those which you intrusted to Mr. Barclay. With all my endeavours your meaning...
5074To Thomas Jefferson from Fernán-Nuñez, 15 October 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, 15 Oct. 1787 . Announces that he had his official audience with the king and royal family as ambassador from the court of Spain. RC ( DLC ); 2 p.; addressed. Not recorded in SJL .
5075To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Montgomery, 15 October 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Alicante, 15 Oct. 1787 . Acknowledges TJ’s letter of 10 Sep. and will follow his advice concerning the consulate. Has just received a letter from Algiers, dated 29 Sep., which states that the plague has subsided and that the people go about their ordinary business; has also been informed that the crew of a Russian ship, captured by the Algerines, has been ransomed through the mediation of the...
5076To Thomas Jefferson from William Stephens Smith, 15 October 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to introduce the Bearer Dr. Walker a young Gentleman from Virginia.—Nothing new has transpired since my last of the 8th. inst.—Amsterdam I have no doubt has surrendered, as letters from there of the 9th. say, that 2 deputies were sent to the Princess, to know what terms she finally required, and authorized to give assurances of the disposition in the people to comply with her wishes...
5077From Thomas Jefferson to Madame Townsend, 15 October 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of receiving yesterday, Madam, from Commodore Jones, the inclosed letter for you, which he desired me to deliver to you with my own hand. I was accordingly setting out from home in expectation of your being at Paris, and of complying with his desire by waiting on you with the letter, when Mr. Short informed me you were in the country, and that a messenger from you was now with...
5078II. Rapport sur le Commerce des Etats-Unis de l’Amérique avec la France, [15 October 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Introduction :] The freedom of the United States and “la juste reconnaissance qu’ils ont dû concevoir pour la France à cette occasion” seemed to promise an expanded commerce between the new republic and its first ally. But this takes place slowly. Our fiscal arrangements, our laws and treaties, the complicated forms that have been used so long in the collection of duties, the variety of our...
507914th. (Adams Papers)
I wrote two long letters this day. One to J. Forbes, and the other to W. Cranch. Went with Putnam in the afternoon to Mr. Tucker’s meeting, and was much pleased with the doctor’s preaching. Putnam spent an hour or two with me after meeting. Not found. Owned by Miss Margaret DuBois of New York in 1957. A transcript, possibly in the hand of MCHA , is in M/CFA/31, Adams Papers, Microfilms , Reel...
5080[Diary entry: 14 October 1787] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 14th. Thermometer at 50 in the Morning—60 at Noon and 56 at Night—weather clear—Wind at No. W. in the Morning, & So. Wt. in the afternoon; A severe frost this Morning, which killed Pease Buckwheat, Pumpkins, Potatoe Vines &ca. turning them quite bla[ck].
5081[Diary entry: 14 October 1787] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 14th. At home all day. Wind having got to the No. Wt. abt. Noon Yesterday it turned very cold and this Morning the frost was so severe as to bite the Buck Wheat, Pease, Potatoe Vines Pompions &ca. & turn them quite black.
5082To George Washington from James Madison, 14 October 1787 (Washington Papers)
The letter herewith inclosed was put into my hands yesterday by Mr de Crœvecuoer who belongs to the Consular establishment of France in this Country. I add to it a pamphlet which Mr Pinkney has submitted to the public, or rather as he professes, to the perusal of his friends; and a printed sheet containing his ideas on a very delicate subject; too delicate in my opinion to have been properly...
5083From George Washington to Robert Morris, 14 October 1787 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Robert Morris, 14 Oct. 1787. On 25 Oct. Morris acknowledged “the receipt of your obliging letter of the 14th Inst.”
5084From George Washington to Charles Pettit, 14 October 1787 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed ought to have accompanied the letter and the box by Capt. Ellwood. That it did not was an omission. In addition to the Plates there written for, let me request two others; th[r]ee feet nine each square, I want them for a Green house and would have quite plain and full as thick as they are usually cast for Chimney backs. I am Sir, Yr Most Obed. Servant LB , DLC:GW . GW wrote Pettit...
5085From James Madison to George Washington, 14 October 1787 (Madison Papers)
The letter herewith inclosed was put into my hands yesterday by Mr. de Crœvecuœr who belongs to the Consular establishment of France in this Country. I add to it a pamphlet which Mr. Pinkney has submitted to the public, or rather as he professes, to the perusal of his friends; and a printed sheet containing his ideas on a very delicate subject; too delicate in my opinion to have been properly...
5086To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Franklin, 14 October 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
I take this Opportunity of sending you another Copy of the propos’d new federal Constitution, and of acquainting you that the Box containing the Encyclopedia for me and Mr. Hopkinson is just come to hand in good Order. With great Respect and Esteem I am, Your Excellency’s most obedient & most humble Servant, RC ( DLC ). Not recorded in SJL but entered in SJL Index and, therefore, probably...
5087To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 14 October 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 14 Oct. 1787. Thinks it his duty to report all matters which affect American trade, especially since America is not concerned in the differences between England and France. A British ship arrived on 25 Sep. with tobacco from Virginia, under the command of a Thomas Crawford, a lieutenant of the British navy; the ship has an American crew, or so they declare under oath; they also say...
5088To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, [14 October 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
I return your Excellency thousand and thousand thanks for the Kind informations mentioned in your Letter of the 9th of [this] Month. I shall never forget so much Kindnesses your Excellency is pleasd to shew me. Gratitude orders me to increase daily my attention for the Welfare and prosperity of America. We receive just now intelligence from England by a Packet arrived this night from...
508913th. (Adams Papers)
Captain Wyer was in the office this afternoon, a couple of hours; very zealous for the new Constitution. Was desirous of having a town-meeting, to instruct their representatives upon the occasion. Quite enthusiastic, and so are many other people. This afternoon I went, and requested the favor of waiting upon Miss Jones, to the ball next monday; she will go if her health will permit. Little...
5090[Diary entry: 13 October 1787] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 13th. Thermometer at 52 in the Morning—62 at Noon and 56 at Night. Cloudy in the Morning and clear afterwds. with the Wind at No. Wt. Rid to Dogue run, French’s & the ferry Plantns. At the two first took an Acct. of the Horses Cattle and Sheep wch. are as follow—viz.— At French’s sowed a narrow slipe of the grd. off which Pease had been taken next the Meadow Ditch with Wheat. The...
5091[Diary entry: 13 October 1787] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 13th. Rid to Morris, Frenchs & the Ferry. At the two first took an Acct. of the horses Cattle & Sheep. Finished cutting & putting into sml. Cocks the Pease at Muddy hole. Sowd. W[heat] on P[ease] w[ithou]t plowg.—but plowed them in—abt. .
5092To James Madison from James Monroe, 13 October 1787 (Madison Papers)
I was favor’d with yours by Mr. Blair, and a late one covering one from Mr Jefferson a few days since. I shod. have answer’d the former sooner but defer’d it untill my arrival here whither I was at that time on the point of siting out. Mrs. M. accompanied me & will remain untill my return wh. will not be untill the adjournmt. of the Assembly. The report from Phila. hath presented an...
5093To Thomas Jefferson from David Bushnell, [13] October 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
In the latter part of the year, one thousand seven hundred and eighty five, I received a letter from Colonel David Humphreys, and soon after, another from Doctor Ezra Stiles, President of Yale College, in Connecticut, informing me, that your Excellency desired an account of my submarine vessel, and the experiments which I had made. At the time I received those letters, I was seized with a...
5094To Thomas Jefferson from Le Mesurier & Cie., 13 October 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
We have been honored by Your Excellency’s Letter of the 20th. last month, and are sensible of your attention to the Trade of America by obtaining an Order to the Farmers General to make a Report of all the Tobacco they have purchased since the date of the Order of Bernis. As however their report may turn out unfavorable, we have followed the intimation you have been pleased to give us, and...
509512th. (Adams Papers)
The day pass’d as usual, except, that I had some political chat with Mr. Parsons. He favours very much the federal constitution, which has lately been proposed by the Convention of the States. Nor do I wonder at all that he should approve of it, as it is calculated to increase the influence, power and wealth of those who have any already. If the Constitution be adopted it will be a grand point...
5096Abigail Adams to John Quincy Adams, 12 October 1787 (Adams Papers)
I cannot begin my Letter by thanking you for yours. You write so seldom, that you, do not give me the opportunity, yet I think you would feel dissapointed if you did not get a few Lines from me. I congratulate you upon your Success at Commencment, and as you have acquired a reputation upon entering the stage of the World, you will be no less solicitious to preserve and increase it, through the...
5097Abigail Adams to Elizabeth Smith Shaw, 12 October 1787 (Adams Papers)
Your obliging Letter was handed me, on my return from a journey into Devonshire. it was one of the most agreeable excursions I ever made. The Season was delightfull, and we performd our journey by easy Stages, always sure to find good accommodations at the Inn’s. The whole country through which we travelled was like a Garden, and the cultivation Scarcly admits of an other improvement; I wish I...
5098To John Adams from the Marquis de Lafayette, 12 October 1787 (Adams Papers)
Amidst the Buzzling of Interior and foreign Affairs, I am glad to find an Opportunity to Remind you of Me, Which May Be free from the Rogueries of french and English Post offices— I Have Been Sometime in Auvergne, Attending a preliminary Assembly in that My province, the journal of which I Have once directed, and am Now Again Sending to you altho’ it Contains Nothing interesting— My stay in...
5099[Diary entry: 12 October 1787] (Washington Papers)
Friday 12th. Thermometer at 56 in the Morning—62 at Noon and 60 at Night. Weather clear and Winds variable—viz. N.E.: N.W. & S.W. Genl. Pinkney and Lady going away after breakfast I rid to Muddy hole Dogue Run & Frenchs. At the first finding great waste in Cutting the Pease (owing as has been observed to the cloddy & uneven surface of the grd.) I attempted to pull them by hand but found it so...
5100[Diary entry: 12 October 1787] (Washington Papers)
Friday. 12th. Genl. Pickney going away after breakfast I rid to Muddy hole Dogue run & Frenchs—also to the Ferry. Attempted (to avoid the loss by cutting) to pull up the Pease by the roots but found it too tedious & returned to the Scythes again. Sent Dogue run & Frenchs Plows home.