1From Thomas Jefferson to John Bacon, 30 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 11th. has been recieved, & I thank you for the communication on Indian affairs. I observe what you say on the aspect of your elections. altho’ federalism appears to have boasted prematurely of it’s gains, yet it does not appear to have yielded as we might have expected to the evidence either of their reason or their senses. two facts are certainly as true as irreconcileable....
2From George Washington to John Bacon, 28 October 1755 (Washington Papers)
As those Stockades on Pattersons Creek, are only intended by way of cover to the Rangers, and as a Receptacle now and then for Provisions; you are desired not to plan any work, which requires much time to execute—We have neither men nor Tools, to carry on the undertaking with vigour. I am &c. LB , DLC:GW . For GW’s instructions with regard to the fortifications on Patterson Creek, see GW to...
3From Thomas Jefferson to John Bacon, 14 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I acknowledge, in the first moment it has been in my power, the reciept of your joint letter of Jan. 26. with the Address of the two branches of the legislature of Massachusets, expressing their approbation of the proceedings of our government. this declaration cannot fail to give particular and general satisfaction to our fellow citizens, and to produce wholsome effects at home and abroad....
4From George Washington to John Bacon, 26 October 1755 (Washington Papers)
You are to proceed to George Parkers Plantation, where you will meet with Captain William Cocks and his Company of Rangers, who are ordered to erect a Work of Defence at the said place. You are to make choice of the most convenient Ground, and direct them in building a Quadrangular Fort of Ninety feet, with Bastions. You will direct them in what part of the Fort to build their Barracks, and...