104481From Thomas Jefferson to Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 28 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letters of Nov. 2 & 7. & Jan. 4. are now before me; the fruits also you were so kind as to send me, and for which I return you many thanks, are recieved, as also the 2. boxes of Hermitage (100. bottles) from Marseilles direct. those viâ Bordeaux are acknowledged by mr Lee & are probably now on their way. this envoi of Hermitage is the very best I have ever recieved: it is exactly to our...
104482From Thomas Jefferson to David M. Randolph, 30 September 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
The sickness of our judge in Apr. last prevented the trial of my suit ag t Hudson at that court. you will percieve by the inclosed Spe that it is set to the 2 d day of our next court, which begins next Monday Oct 6. but there being, many criminals to be tried first, it will hardly come on until Thursday or Friday and doubtful if at all. in the latter case we can agree perhaps to have your...
104483Sarah Livingston Jay’s Invitation List, 10 October 1788 (Jay Papers)
invited the 10 th Oct br . Sir John & Lady Temple—, President & Lady—, D r . Griffin—, Franks—, M r . Gardoqui—, M r . & M rs . Winthrop—, M r . & M rs . Hamilton—, M r
104484Enclosure (B): [Estimate of the Nett Product of the Public Revenues], 23 January 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Import duties for 1791. Quarter ending the 31st March } { $ 314,881.11 Quarter ending the 30th June (A) 1,345,303.49 Quarter ending the 30th September 919,570.66 Quarter ending the 31st December (B.) 600,000.00 Total nett product of Imports for 1791 $3,179,755.26. Duties on home-made Spirits from the 1st of July to the last of December (C.) 150,000.00 Total nett Revenue, 1791
104485From Benjamin Franklin to a Committee of the Library Company of Philadelphia, 7 April 1774 (Franklin Papers)
AL : Haverford College Library; minutebook copy: Library Company of Philadelphia I thought Mr. Strahan had transmitted to you the Invoice with the Books by Falconer. It is but yesterday he brought it to me, and I now inclose it, with a Sketch of your Account. With my Respects to the Directors, and sincere Wishes of Prosperity to the Institution, I am, Gentlemen, Your most obedient humble...
104486To George Washington from Colonel Timothy Pickering, 25 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
This morning it occurred to me that very little if any of the cloathing at Springfield had been sent forward to the main army; and that as six brigades will perhaps remain here or in the neighbourhood for some time; or at least may not return soon to the westward, it may be best to order a sufficiency of the cloathing for them to be stopped, which will save an expensive carriage of a hundred...
104487To George Washington from Famine Savoy, 9 March 1794 (Washington Papers)
La Citoyenne Savoye jeune habitante & propriétaire du Capfrancais, mère de deux enfans l’un âgé de six ans et démi et l’autre de quatre ans & demi mariée à un homme dont la vue ne lui permet pas de faire le plus petit travail pour soulager sa malheureuse famille se trouve dans la plus deplorable situation, il ne lui reste pas le moindre moyen pour subsister avec ses infortunés Enfans, la seule...
104488From John Adams to Rufus King, 29 November 1786 (Adams Papers)
The tumultuous Conduct of many People in New England which is mentioned in your obliging Letter of the 3 d of October, does not I hope arise from any Competitions for the Government. If the People who wish for Hancock, or those who prefer Bowdoin, those who vote for Sullivan—or such as desire Langden, are Capable of exciting such kinds of Discontent, and Convulsions in order to keep out—or to...
104489To John Adams from D. Fraser, Sr., 18 October 1819 (Adams Papers)
You will herewith receive a copy of a Prospectus of a Biographical work of mine; in which, a Sketch of Your own Character , will thus be Inserted:— [ John Adams Esqr. Late President of the U-States; A Native of Massachusetts;—that State has produced Heroes & great Statesmen—& Philosophers, a Warren , An Adams , a Franklin , &c. Mr. Adams , is a man of Superior, talents,—a correct writer, & an...
104490From Benjamin Franklin to Anthony Stickney, 16 June 1764 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Justin G. Turner, Los Angeles (1959); Transcript: Harvard College Library (Sparks) I received yours of the 16th May, and am glad to hear that you and your Family are well, and that your Wife is safely delivered of another Daughter, which I hope will prove a Blessing to you both. I got home without any farther Accident, but have not yet recovered fully the former Strength of my Arm. Your...
104491To George Washington from James B. Pleasants, 5 May 1790 (Washington Papers)
As soon as the power of Granting Patents is vested by Law in the President, Angelheart Cruse intends to make application for Exclusive rights to a machine invented by me some years since, and for which he has my leave to take a Patent in his own name, The object in ⟨view⟩ is to apply Liquid force, as is apprehended, ⟨wi⟩th more simplicity, and superior power, ⟨tha⟩n has hitherto been done;...
104492To George Washington from Rawleigh Colston, 6 October 1798 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed you have a letter I lately received from Mr Thomas Marshall junr of Kentucky, who wrote me at the same time, that there was some small balance due from you to his father Col. Marshall, which he wished to be paid into my hands: If you will be pleased to inform me the amount, I will when agreeable to you, draw for it in favour of my Correspondent in Alexandria⟨.⟩ With my best wishes,...
104493To James Madison from William Jones, 22 September 1813 (Madison Papers)
Be pleased to sign and transmit the enclosed transfer. It is intended to meet the 80,000 Drs. overdrawn per Second column of the Statement herewith enclosed. Very respectfully Your Obdt Servt RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). Enclosures not found, but see n. 1. The transfer stated that pursuant to the authority given the President by the act of Congress of 3 Mar. 1809, JM was directing that $60,000 of...
104494III. John Adams’ Replies to the Dutch Remarks on and Suggested Changes to His Draft Treaty of Amity and Commerce: [ante … (Adams Papers)
John Adams wrote two point-by-point responses to the Dutch proposals for changes to his draft treaty of amity and commerce. The first appears in the left column below and probably was done sometime between 21 May and mid-June. On 21 May the States General printed a document for the consideration of the provinces and other interested parties containing a Dutch translation of Adams’ draft in the...
104495From William Steuben Smith to John Quincy Adams, 6 April 1806 (Adams Papers)
my son John graduates at this College the next Commencement—I am so occupied and shall continue so for some time to come, in the final arrangement of my affairs, that I shall not be able, and sufficiently composed, to give him the aid that he may require, in composing an English oration for him to deliver on that day— Will you do me the favour to write one on such a subject, as will instruct,...
104496The Busy-Body, No. 5, 4 March 1729 (Franklin Papers)
Printed in The American Weekly Mercury , March 4, 1728/9. Vos, O Patricius sanguis, quos vivere fas est Occipiti caeco, posticae occurrite sannae. Persius. This Paper being design’d for a Terror to Evil-Doers, as well as a Praise to them that do well, I am lifted up with secret Joy to find that my Undertaking is approved, and encourag’d by the Just and Good, and that few are against me but...
104497Enclosure: Notes respecting Tobacco, 16 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
MS ( DLC : Gouverneur Morris Papers); at head of text: “Copy of the Paper referred to in the above letter.” Morris’ cogent observations about tobacco culture were obviously framed to impress Lafayette, being far more explicit than the generalized statement he presented to Montmorin on 19 Feb. 1791 on behalf of Americans then in France (see note, Morris to TJ, 26 Feb. 1791 , and enclosure). For...
104498From George Washington to Horatio Gates, 27 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
On receipt of your Letter of the 17th covering the resolution of Congress of the 15th and informg your readiness & zeal to share a part in active military Duty, I have assigned to you a Command in the army under my immediate Direction, which is now on the point of entering the field. As soon therefore as you have adjusted your Concerns in Berkley, & prepared yourself for the Campaign, you will...
104499[To Thomas Jefferson from H. Fizeaux & Cie., 29 December 1785] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Amsterdam, 29 Dec. 1785 . Recorded in SJL as received 9 Jan. 1786. Not found.]
104500From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 19 June 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
I have been duly honored with your letter of the 13 inst: from Mt. Vernon; and, according to your desire, have informed Mr. Wolcott of your intention to appoint him Comptroller. This appointment gives me particular pleasure, as I am confident it will be a great & real improvement in the state of the Treasury Department. There can no material inconvenience attend the postponing a decision...
104501Thomas Jefferson to Salma Hale, 26 July 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you for the pamphlets you have been so kind as to send me , which I now return. they give a lively view of the state of religious dissension now prevailing in the North, and making it’s way to the South. most controversies begin with a discussion of principles; but soon degenerate into episodical, verbal, or personal cavils. too much of this is seen in these pamphlets, and, as usual,...
104502From Alexander Hamilton to Timothy Pickering, [10 May 1796] (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed is a letter which I will thank you to hand to its destination. While I have my pen in my hand, give me leave to mention a particular subject to you. Mr. Pinckney, it is said, desires to return to the U States. In this case a successor will be wanted. If we had power to make a man for the purpose, we could not imagine a fitter than Mr. King . He is tired of the Senate & I fear will...
104503[Diary entry: 26 August 1767] (Washington Papers)
26. Finishd sowing the 5⟨⟩ Cut of Corn in the Neck with 53 Bushels Wheat.
104504From Thomas Jefferson to the Auditors, 9 April 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
The exchang[e] between Continental and hard money at Kaskaskias at the Date of the within having been at eight for one be pleased to issue to the bearer James Conand for Genl. Clarke on account a warrant for one thousand and forty Dollars continental money in discharge of this Bill. 1040 Doll. RC ( ICHi ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by TJ, who also added the figure “1040 Doll.” below the text....
104505James Ronaldson to Thomas Jefferson, 19 November 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I do not pretend to judge the importance of the enclosed; the object of sending it is to benefit the United States Should the turmoils of Europe more immediately invol ve the interests of the Union and call into operation the resources we possess, some of them will be found in the poor state and prospects of European soldiers and labourers; compared with those of this country. The paper is now...
104506To George Washington from John Sullivan, 7 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from John Sullivan, 7 Dec. 1778. On 20 Dec., GW wrote Sullivan : “I have your two letters of the 2d and 7th Int. now before me.”
104507To George Washington from William Dobbs, 12 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
The Bearer Capt. William Thompson a Citizen from New York having been brought up to the Sea and for many Years Sailed out of that Port, I take the Liberty to Recommend him as a Gentleman Well acquainted with Our Coast and the Channel. he is I am certain well Attached to the Cause and has been A prisoner in the City Close Confin’d for Seven Months—If Your Excellency can place him in any...
104508To George Washington from Richard Dobbs Spaight, 24 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
Mr Martinon has been at Occacock inlet and has fixed upon Beacon island as the most proper place on which the fort for the protection of the shipping going out and coming in at that bar can be erected. his judgement in this particular coincides with the opinion of every person who is acquainted with the place. Beacon island contains about twenty five acres of land and is the joint property of...
104509From John Adams to John Jay, 10 September 1787 (Adams Papers)
Inclosed is a Copy of a Letter from the Portugese Minister, to me of the 7. of September and my Answer of this day the tenth. This is So pointed a Proposition, that Congress will undoubtedly Send an Answer either in the affirmative or Negative. The Regard of Sovereigns to one another, renders this indispensable. and I am not able to See how a Complyance with so civil a request can well be...
104510From John Jay to Lewis Littlepage, 26 October 1781 (Jay Papers)
I have received your letter of the 8 th Instant. I have paid M r . Harrison the money he advanced to You, as far as my letter of credit to him in your favor extended. Your Bill upon me, drawn without my consent , for a Sum, beyond the limits of that credit, I did not accept. It is true Sir! that I was so far the cause of your leaving your friends, as my offering to receive you into my Family...