723124th. Friday. (Adams Papers)
This day a French Gentleman dined with us. Mr. D took a ride in the afternoon. Mr. Artaud went to the Clubb. Stay’d at home all day. Cloudy weather. First vessels arrived, at Cronstadt.
7232From John Adams to Benjamin Franklin, 24 May 1782 (Adams Papers)
Your Favour of April 22d and that of May 8th. are recd. I will Examine, Mr Fizeaus accounts as soon as my Friend Mr Thaxter, is a little better, who is now sick of a Fever. I have attempted it alone, but I find a few little Variations from my accounts, of no great Consequence, which however perhaps Mr Thaxter may clear up. The arrangements of Time and Place, mentioned in Lord Shelburne’s...
7233From John Adams to Wilhem & Jan Willink, Nicolaas & Jacob van Staphorst, and De la Lande & Fynje, 24 May 1782 (Adams Papers)
I have recd the Letters from Messrs Van Staphorst of the 22 with the Prospectus, and to day that of Messrs Willink is come to hand. I am glad the Prospectus is published, and wish the Bonds to be prepared as soon as possible and Sent to me to Sign. They shall not wait long for my Signature. My Friend, Mr Thaxter, is so ill of a Fever that I cannot leave him, and therefore cannot come to...
7234To John Adams from Jean de Neufville & Fils, 24 May 1782 (Adams Papers)
In handing your Excellcy.’s Newspapers received ⅌ the mail which arived this day from England, we add thereto an Accot. receivd. at the same time from the Dutch Consul at Plymouth with receipts for moneys paid to some prisoners in Mill prison by your directions transmitted him thro’ us. Said gentleman makes a request to us, to apply to your Excellency on behalf of a Revd. Mr. Mendes, to which...
7235From Alexander Hamilton to Vicomte de Noailles, [4 April 18 May 24 May 1782] (Hamilton Papers)
A letter which the Marquis wrote me on his way to Boston was like yours detained till a few days ago. As I take it for granted he will be on his return before a letter from me could possibly reach him, I do not write to him by this opportunity; but hope for the pleasure of seeing him in a few weeks. If it should happen otherwise assure him that I shall often write to him. I will not ask you to...
7236From Benjamin Franklin to Anne Ogle, 24 May 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Mrs. Frederick G. Richards, Annapolis (1956) I received the Letter you did me the Honour of writing to me some time since, and did apply for the Permission you desired, which was promised me. Having heard nothing farther of it, I imagined it had been sent directly to Boulogne. I have just received your second Letter, of the 21st Instant, and shall immediately apply again. I suppose it...
7237To Benjamin Franklin from Humbert Gerbier de Werchamp, 24 May 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Un mien Cousin de Nantes, de mon nom, m’ecrit pour m’engager à chercher quelque protection auprès de vous, à l’effet de vous demander une grace. Comme je crois monsieur que la meilleure protection auprés de vous, est vous même, et que la bonté de votre cœur ne vous laisse jamais refuser, ce quil vous est possible d’accorder, je vais vous presenter moi même...
7238To Benjamin Franklin from Winchcombe Henry Hartley, 24 May 1782 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress It is with the greatest pleasure I take up my pen to acknowledge your remembrance of me in yours to my Brother and to thank you for those expressions of regard which I can assure you are mutual. My brother has desired me to copy some letters and papers by way of sending you Duplicates. I am particularly happy at the employment because the greatest object of my...
7239To Benjamin Franklin from Nogaret, 24 May 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : University of Pennsylvania Library Sage Docteur! homme pour qui c’est peu d’etre en général utile au monde; Je vous dois des remercimens, et je vais vous demander une nouvelle faveur. Laissez nous ma femme et moi vous marquer notre reconnaissance par une preuve de notre veneration pour vous. Ma femme, depuis Longtems, me persecute pour que j’obtienne de vous la permission de vous laisser...
7240To Benjamin Franklin from [Vergennes], [on or after 24 May 1782] (Franklin Papers)
L : American Philosophical Society Si les deux jeunes gens qui doivent joindre Made. Ogle sont américains, et s’ils ne sont pas au service de l’angre. [angleterre], ils pourront sans inconvénient habiter Boulogne; le Commandant de cette Ville est deja prèvenu. Made. Newenham n’a pas besoin de passeport pour entrer en france; Elle aura seulement l’attention de ne point faire son séjour dans un...
7241To George Washington from William Lord Stirling Alexander, 24 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
The board of Officers Appointed to examine into the principles of the late Arrangement of the Subalterns in the Connecticut Line. Do Report it as their Opinion that the principles followed by the board of field Officers, in forming that Arrangement, are widely different from those pointed out as the Basis of such settlement by the Board of General Officers Convened near Dobbs’s ferry in August...
7242To George Washington from Benjamin Harrison, Sr., 24 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor of your favor of the 8th Instant which was immediately laid before the Assembly, who seem to have every disposition to serve the common cause, and I am happy to have it in my power to say that, that body, has not been composed of more respectable characters for many years. I perfectly coincede with you in opinion that, the present Ministry will not be more favorably inclined...
7243To George Washington from William Heath, 24 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
The troops have not been able to draw any meat for this day or two past, there being neither fresh or salted provisions at the post to issue. This is a disagreeable consideration in itself; but the present want of the troops is not all. In case of any emergency, the posts and troops will be in the most critical situation. I have repeatedly represented to mr Sands the necessity of having...
7244To George Washington from Jedediah Huntington, 24 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
A Day or two after I wrote your Excellency the 14th of last Month, the mustering Officers came into the State and have been very industrious in their Business; I find myself disappointed in the Number of Recruits, which I expected would be ready in this Month—every possible Evasion is practiced by those who have to furnish them—it is now proposed in Assembly to issue Execution against the...
7245To George Washington from Benjamin Lincoln, 24 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
The inclosed are forwarded by the direction of the president of Congress. I am D. Sir You Ob. servant NB— The Inclosed were the Commision & Letter of Lieut. Sheppard of the 3d NJersey Regt requsts Dischargd which for want of proper Certificates attend it—is transmitted to Colo. Dayton. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
7246From George Washington to Thomas Machin, 24 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
You will proceed to Fish Kill and there apply to Colonel Weissenfels for the proportion of the Levies destined for your Line one half of which are for the Regiment of Artillery and the other half for the two Regiments of Infantry. You are to recieve no Men but such as are able bodied and every way fit for Soldiers. So Soon as you have reced your proportion of Colo. Weissenfls Regiment you will...
7247To George Washington from Lewis Nicola, 24 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
Greatly oppressed in mind & distressed at having been the means of giving your Excellency one moments uneasiness, I find myself under the necessity of relying on your goodness to pardon my further troubling you by endeavouring, if possible, to remove every unfavourable impression that lies in your breast to my prejudice. Alway anxious to stand fair in the opinion of good men the idea of your...
7248To George Washington from Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., 24 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
This will be delivered by Mr Aaron Olmstead—who came to sollicite for Prisoners on board the Prison ship at New York—he is anxious for a Brother who is among them—they are treated with great Cruelty—We have a Number of Prisoners—the Enemy refuse to exchange—I wish some Mode for the relief of the poor sufferers—and do recomend Mr Olmstead to your kind notice and direction. I am with great...
7249To James Madison from Arthur Lee, [24 May] 1782 (Madison Papers)
Printed text (New York Book and Art Auction Company Catalogue No. 75, 1–2 March 1939). Addressed to “Honble. James Madison, Esqr., in Congress, Philadelphia.” The letter is unsigned, but JM docketed it, “May 24, 1782. A. Lee.” The above Resolves are directed to be sent to you as Instructions. They wait the confirmation of the Senate which has not yet formed a House, but will I hope effect it...
7250To Benjamin Franklin from Madame de Baussan, [before 24 May 1782] (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Voila, tres cher papa, un diné qui a bien de la peine a Saranger, vous avès la bonté de Moffrir vendredy, prochain, les ouvriers dont ma maison est pleine me demandoient jusqu’a dimanche pour me livrer une Salle a Manger, ou je pusse avoir l’honneur de vous recevoir Convenablement. Ce dimanche est le jour destiné a vos Compatriotes, et le vendredy me paroit...
725123d. Thursday. (Adams Papers)
This morning I went with Mr. D. Mr. Artaud and several other gentlemen to see her Majesty’s cabinet of paintings in the Palace. Mr. D and Mr. Artaud took a walk upon the quay. Mr. Artaud dined at Mr. Rimbert’s. Cloudy weather.
7252To John Adams from Francis Dana, 23 May 1782 (Adams Papers)
I had the pleasure of yours of the 28th. of April yesterday, in which you acknowledge the receipt of mine of the 28th. of March, as well as of the paper I had enclosed you in blank, and of my three letters to Mr: Livingston. I hope you will be kind enõ to transmit copies of those papers to Congress, as I do not think it prudent to hazard duplicates of them. I desired the three to Mr:...
7253To John Adams from Joseph Stephens, 23 May 1782 (Adams Papers)
Your excellency gave me liberty to write to you and being persuaded of your goodness and generosity gives me reason to think that I may use the freedom alredy given; when I left your excellency monday last 13 May your excellency was kind enough to wish me success in what ever business I under took and said you would recommend gentlemen to me when it lay in your power. I can but kindly thank...
7254To John Adams from Wilhem & Jan Willink, 23 May 1782 (Adams Papers)
As Messrs. Staphorst had to send the Prospectus of the Loan, with assurance of our respect to your Excellency, we beg Leave to refer to it. We received this mail the following note from Cadiz—Letters from London give notice his Excellency Mr. John. Adams, authorises the privateers of his Nation, to take portugeese Ships, and shall likewise do it to take danish Ships. As we know nothing of...
7255To Benjamin Franklin from Mary Hewson, 23 May 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society We rejoice in these frequent opportunities of hearing from you. Mr Oswald brought your letter to day; I had not the pleasure of seeing him, but my mother had. As he offered to take an answer, I sit down just to give you a line to tell you we are all well; my mother has been very ill since I wrote last, but is quite recovered. I think she seems to have given...
7256To Benjamin Franklin from the Comte de Lacepède, 23 May 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Je suis parti de paris avec un grand regret, celui de n’avoir pas pu vous rendre mes devoirs chez vous. M le roi, Monsieur, a bien voulu se charger de vous le peindre, et de vous prier de m’honorer toujours de vos bontés. Pardonnez moi, Monsieur, de vous en entretenir aussi, et de chercher à me dédommager de la peine que j’ai eue, en vous en parlant. Le...
7257To Benjamin Franklin from Robert Morris: Two Letters, 23 May 1782 (Franklin Papers)
(I) Three LS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania; copy: Library of Congress; (II) LS : American Philosophical Society, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania Library; copy: Library of Congress I received last Evening your Letters by the Alliance, Captain Barry, who having come within our Capes, was chased out again by a Ship of the Line. She arrived at New-London. I...
7258To Benjamin Franklin from Edward Newenham, 23 May 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania According to my fathers orders I take the liberty of sending to your Excellency the enclosed Irish papers; by which, & his letters to me, it seems that Ireland will soon be as free & independant a nation as England, & that England will soon recover her ancient glory. With the sincerest wishes for the preservation of your Excellency’s health & happiness...
7259To George Washington from Guy Carleton, 23 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday evening I received Your Excellency’s Letter of the 21st inst. proposing that proper passports be granted for the return of a number of unfortunate inhabitants of So. Carolina, mostly Women & Children, who have been removed from their Province by British Officers, and that the expences of their transportation be defrayed by the King. In answer, I have the honour to inform You, Sir,...
7260From George Washington to George Clinton, 23 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with your Excellency’s Letter of Yesterday, with its Inclosures respecting Mr Murson. Sensible of the Impropriety of suffering persons of his Character to remain in the Country at this Time, I inclose to your Excellency a permission to Capt. Pray who commands at Dobbs Ferry—to pass Mr Muirson within the Enemys Lines—The Time for his going in I submit to your Excellency...