104371From George Washington to Clement Biddle, 12 May 1788 (Washington Papers)
I have received your two letters of the 29 of April & 4th of May. Since my application to you for the prices of Linen & Blankets I have had an opportunity of supplying myself with both, upon pretty reasonable terms, but am no less obliged to you for the trouble of your inquiries respecting them. The Philadelphia Packet has not yet arrived, but if she sailed at the time you mention she may be...
104372To George Washington from John Cowper, 12 May 1788 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from John Cowper, 12 May 1788. On 25 May GW wrote Cowper : “I have been duly favored with your letter of the 12th Inst.”
104373To James Madison from John Brown, 12 May 1788 (Madison Papers)
I have had the honor to receive your favors of the 9th. & 21st. of April for which accept my thanks. My hopes respecting the Success of the new Constitution in Virginia are in some measure revived by the information you have given me upon that Subject but am still sorry to find that the number of friends & foes are so nearly divided as to render the Vote of Kentucky of critical importance for...
104374To James Madison from Cyrus Griffin, [ca. 12] May 1788 (Madison Papers)
According to your directions I shall pay the proper regard to the particulars mentioned in [your] letter of april 20th. Mr Paradise was embarked before that letter got to hand—and carried with him all the debates, pamphlets &c to mr. Jefferson. I will enclose to you the massachusets debates by the first opportunity to Richmond. Be so good to inform me when you will set out to Richmond that I...
104375To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Digges, 12 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
A Cotton manufactory having been lately set up in Virginia, not only patronizd by the State but encouragd by some of the leading Gentlemen in it, some artists from England as well as this Country are wishing to get to it; And altho I have been a little hurt since my arrival in Ireland through my endeavours to get some useful mechanicks to my home near Alexandria, (two or three of whom are now...
10437611th. (Adams Papers)
I attended meeting to hear Parson Barnard of Salem. He gave us two very excellent Sermons. And his prayers were admirable; which is something very uncommon. I am told indeed that he regularly composes this part of the service; as well as his Sermons; an example worthy of imitation. His address for Mr. Carey, was tender and affectionate, and the manner in which he spoke it was truly affecting....
104377From Alexander Hamilton to James Madison, [11 May 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
I believe I am in your debt a letter or two, which is owing to my occupations in relation to the elections &c. These are now over in this state, but the result is not known. All depends upon Albany where both sides claim the victory. Our doubts will not be removed till the latter end of the month. I hope your expectations of Virginia have not diminished. Respecting the first volume of Publius...
104378[Diary entry: 11 May 1788] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 11th. Thermometer at in the Morning— at Noon and at Night. Wind Westerly, and No. Wt. and rather cool. At home all day. Counted the number of the following Articles which are contained in a pint—viz.—Of The small & round pease commonly called Gentlemans Pease } 3144 Those brot. from York Rivr. by Majr. G. Washington } 2268 Those brot. by Do. from Mrs. Dangerfields 1375 Those given by...
104379To George Washington from Oliver Pollock, 11 May 1788 (Washington Papers)
The late Conflagration of the Town of New Orleans (which was the place of my residence during the Grand Contest with Great Britain) I hope will in some measure appoligize for troubling your Excellency’s repose on this Occasion. I have bussiness of importance to settle in that Country and have now to request from you a letter of introduction to His Excellency Governor Stephen Miro Commander in...
104380To James Madison from Alexander Hamilton, [11 May] 1788 (Madison Papers)
I believe I am in your debt a letter or two, which is owing to my occapations [ sic ] in relation to the elections &c. These are now over in this state, but the result is not known. All depends upon Albany where both sides claim the victory. Our doubts will not be removed till the latter end of the month. I hope your expectations of Virginia have not diminished. Respecting the first volume of...
104381From Thomas Jefferson to Anne Willing Bingham, 11 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
A gentleman going to Philadelphia furnishes me the occasion of sending you some numbers of the Cabinet des modes and some new theatrical peices. These last have had great success on the stage, where they have excited perpetual applause. We have now need of something to make us laugh, for the topics of the times are sad and eventful. The gay and thoughtless Paris is now become a furnace of...
104382To Thomas Jefferson from La Lande, 11 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
College Royal, Paris, 11 May 1788 . Requests TJ to forward enclosed letter to an American astronomer and, when he writes to Benjamin Franklin, to present his respects; “Les ministres ont ordinairement la Complaisance de favoriser la Correspondance qui interesse les Sciences.” RC ( MHi ); endorsed. Enclosure not identified; if the letter was directed to a particular astronomer in America, it...
10438310th. (Adams Papers)
The storm continued all this day, and rather with increasing violence. Thompson and I again dined with Mr. Parsons. I passed the evening with Putnam at his lodgings: I this day got through Foster, and have been more pleased than with any professional book I have hitherto read; not even Blackstone excepted. The subject indeed being the pleas of the Crown, is not so immediately connected with a...
104384[Diary entry: 10 May 1788] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 10th. Thermometer at 49 in the Morning—54 at Noon and 50 at Night. Fresh, & cold No. easterly Wind in the Morning with thick Drizzling weather which continued through the day with Showers. Visited all the Plantations. At the Ferry all the corn, except a small piece at the No. Et. Corner of the field was planted on thursday and this the excessive rains and consequent wetness of the...
104385From George Washington to Benjamin Rush, 10 May 1788 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of the 26th ulto together with the seeds of the manget werzel and the Pamphlet respecting the cultivation and use of this valuable plant, came safe and claims my particular acknowledgments. I thank you for both, and shall endeavor to propogate the former with care and attention. Mrs Washington Joins me in compliments to Mrs Rush. I am Sir &c. LB , DLC:GW . The copyist should have...
104386To Thomas Jefferson from Broucq, Frères & Soeurs, 10 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
St. Omer, 10 May 1788 . Forwarded yesterday from Coffyn of Dunkerque by “le voiturier nommé louis Lehieu d’angre Liévin en Artois 4 caisses T◆J plombées et cordées,” weighing about 247 ℔., containing young plants or foreign shrubs, to be delivered in ten days. Total costs for voiturier , Coffyn, and themselves, 23₶ 18s. RC ( DLC ).
104387To Thomas Jefferson from Johann Ludwig de Unger, 10 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Salzliebenhalle, 10 May 1788 . Thanks TJ for his letter of 16 Feb. 1788 and for granting the favor asked of him; says he is deeply affected by TJ’s remarks “sur le Bonheur et les Avantages propres à l’Amerique.” “Un tel Eloge de la Part de Votre Excellence est garant de la Prosperité de ces Contrees si interessantes a tant d’egard, et inspire en meme Tems des Voeux ardens pour la Durée de...
1043889th. (Adams Papers)
Violent North-east storm, all day. We all dined with Mr. Parsons. Thompson pass’d the evening with me. This storm gives me some anxiety, as possibly Callahan may be now upon the Coast. I would hope however for the best.
104389[Diary entry: 9 May 1788] (Washington Papers)
Friday 9th. Thermometer at 56 in the Morning—69 at Noon And 60 at Night. Much rain fell in the Night & this morning—cloudy most part of the day with a Shower in the afternoon. Wind variable from No. Et. to No. Wt. I remained at home all day, Colo. Lee went away before breakfast & Doctr. Craik soon after it. To dinner Mrs. Craik and Mr. & Mrs. Roger West came, & after it, with Mr. & Mrs. Porter...
104390To James Madison from Philip Mazzei, 9 May 1788 (Madison Papers)
Per il pacqueboat precedente Mr. Faure di Havre vi spedì la seconda cassa de’ miei libri, con 103 esemplari legati in 3 volumi, e uno cucito in 4. Il cucito contenente 2 prime parti senza la quarta fù spedito per correggere uno sbaglio accaduto nella prima spedizione, ove in uno dei 64 esemplari era duplicata la 4 ta. e mancava la 1 ma. Varie circostanze mi impedirono di scrivervi allora, onde...
104391To James Madison from George Nicholas, 9 May 1788 (Madison Papers)
I congratulate you on the decision of the Maryland convention. I am much alarmed by the accounts from Kentucky. Will you commit to paper the reasons that induce you to think that their navigation so far from being endangered, will probably be promoted by the adoption of the new government. Shewing that it is the policy of the different states to insist on it and that from their conduct in...
104392To Thomas Jefferson from Boyd, Ker & Co., 9 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, 9 May 1788 . Enclose a letter from John Rutledge, Jr., asking TJ to pay them any money received for his account from Jean Jacques Bérard & Cie. of L’Orient. RC ( DLC ); address below signature: “Rue d’Amboise No. 4.” Enclosure: Rutledge to TJ, 6 May 1788 .
104393From Thomas Jefferson to Madame de Bréhan, 9 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
It was not till the month of March, my dear Madam, that we became assured of your safe arrival in America. In the mean time we had been alarmed by reports, to which we should have paid no attention in a case less interesting. No author for the tale could be named, no origin traced; yet those who loved you, and they are numerous, feared it might be true, because it was not impossible. And even...
104394From Thomas Jefferson to Boyd, Ker & Company, 9 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
In conformity to the desire of Mr. Rutledge I shall desire Messrs. Berard & Co. to pay to you whatever sums of money they may have orders to remit me for the use of Mr. Rutledge. I have the honor to be with much esteem Gent. Your most obedt. & most humble servt. RC ( ViU ); addressed: “Messieurs Messieurs Boydker & co. rue d’Amboise No. 4.”; endorsed in part: “Recu le même Jour Répone. do.”...
1043958th. (Adams Papers)
The town met this afternoon to make choice of representatives for the ensuing year. Jonan. Greenleaf Esqr. Theop Parsons Esq. Captn. W. Coombs, and Mr. Jonan. Marsh, were the persons elected. We met in the evening at Putnam’s lodgings. Stacey desired to join the Club, and was accordingly received. Little did not come; and as we began to be impatient we sent over to Dr. Swett’s for him. But...
104396Elizabeth Smith Shaw to Mary Smith Cranch, 8 May 1788 (Adams Papers)
You cannot think how anxious I have been to hear from my Sister Adams, & you. Two Vessels I saw by the Papers had arrived from London, & I could not but think we had Letters— The intelligence you give me of her Health, makes me feel solemn indeed— It is 18 Months since she has been in a very poor way— I know she is mortal, & must die— But the very Idea of her being separated from us, I cannot...
104397[Diary entry: 8 May 1788] (Washington Papers)
Thursday 8th. Thermometer at 60 in the Morning—75 at Noon And 72 at Night. Clear in the Morning, with the Wind at So. Wt. Cloudy afternoon and rain about 8 Oclock. Visited the Plantations at the Ferry, Frenchs, Dogue run, and Muddy hole—also the Brick yard and Mill race. At the Ferry, the Ploughs wd. have finished to day—laying off and listing for Corn in field No. 2 and the People would about...
104398From George Washington to James McHenry, 8 May 1788 (Washington Papers)
To a letter which I wrote to you somedays ago, I beg leave to refer you. I congratulate with you on the happy decision of your Convention; having no doubt of its weight on those States which are to follow. In a letter (just received) from Colo. Spaight of North Carolina he informs me of his having sent a small bag of Pease to your care, for me. Have you received them? If so, be so good as to...
104399To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 8 May 1788 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to transmit to your Excellency the copy of a circular letter to the State-Societies of the Cincinnati from the Gentlemen who have attended here in consequence of the recommendation of the General-Meeting in May last. The Members present not making a Quorum no other business could be entered on. I am with the greatest Respect Your Excellencys Obedient & humble Serva⟨nt⟩ ALS ,...
104400To Thomas Jefferson from William Carmichael, 8 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Symond delivered me on the 3d instant your [ s ] of the 1st. of Feb . The cypher inclosed in that letter has enabled me to profit altho’ late of information: I shall in [ close ] the one left with [ me ] by Mr. Barclay and Mr. Franks , and trust [ mine