1101From John Adams to American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 8 November 1797 (Adams Papers)
Meeting with you at a regular Period established by Law, I expected nothing more, than those...
1102Enclosure: Report on Edmond Genet’s Debt Proposal, 23 November 1793 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury upon two Letters from the Minister plenipotentiary of France to the...
1103From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 9 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The road through Ravensworth is rendered absolutely impassable for a four wheeled carriage by a...
1104Cash Accounts, June 1768 (Washington Papers)
Cash June 1— To Ditto [cash] of Henry Taylor £ 0. 2.6 To Weaving of Jno. Elliot 15 yds cotton...
1105From George Washington to George Washington Parke Custis, 23 July 1797 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 14th instt has been duly received, and gives us pleasure to hear that you...
1106V. Replies to Queries: Massachusetts, July 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
Massachusets. Mr. Tracy. July. 1784 I. 1. About 30,000£ lawful 4. About 1,500,000£ lawful. 5. The...
1107To Thomas Jefferson from Edmond Charles Genet, 14 November 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Il devient éxtrêmement instant que vous ayés la bonté de me faire savoir promptement Si Je puis...
1108To James Madison from Thomas Newton Jr., 26 April 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 April 1804, Norfolk. “I take the liberty of enclosing to you Mr. Marrast’s Certificate of...
1109Enclosure: Drawing of Charles Redheffer’s Perpetual-Motion Machine, [ca. 30 November 1812] (Jefferson Papers)
MS ( MHi ); ink-and-wash drawing in an unidentified hand; undated. A photograph of an extant...
1110To Thomas Jefferson from Ebenezer Kellogg, 16 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had a great desire, & for many years, of Improving in the Arts, & Sciences.—& Espiscally...
1111Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais to the American Commissioners, 13 February 1789 [i.e., 1779] (Franklin Papers)
Copy: American Philosophical Society M. Peltier duDoyer mon Correspondant de Nantes m’a fait...
1112[Diary entry: 2 December 1788] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 2d. Thermometer at 37 in the morning—47 at Noon and 46 at Night. Clear, with the Wind at...
1113To Benjamin Franklin from François-Marie-des-Neiges-Emmanuel de Rohan-Poulduc, 21 June 1783 (Franklin Papers)
LS and press copy of copy: American Philosophical Society; draft: Royal Library of Malta; copy...
1114To James Madison from Charles Peale Polk, 18 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 July 1802, “near the Old Bridge,” Washington. “I take the liberty of writing a few lines...
1115To Alexander Hamilton from John Jay, 18 July[–5 August] 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I thank you for the printed paper you sent me, and for your Letter by Monsr. Cadignan. On...
1116From James Madison to Robert Walsh Jr., 13 December 1817 (Madison Papers)
J. M. has recd. the 2d. Vol. of the Amn. Register wth. which Mr. Walsh has favored him. Regarding...
1117To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 2 July 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of offering, for your acceptance, the life of the Duke of Malborough lately...
1118To Alexander Hamilton from Edward Stevens, 9 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It is at the Solicitation of Majr. Wm. Campble that I take ye. liberty of troubling you with...
1119To Benjamin Franklin from John Diot, 28 July 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society The Owners of the Black Prince privateer haveing intrusted...
1120LeRoy, Bayard & Company to Thomas Jefferson, 7 June 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
M. P. Gibson having further remitted us on your account $ 255.6. to meet the $256.79.—mention’d &...
1121From John Adams to William D. Williamson, 25 December 1812 (Adams Papers)
When the House of Representatives, under the Charter of Charles I “broke out” as Huchinson...
1122To Thomas Jefferson from Johann Friedrich Specht, 23 August 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Irvin’s House [i.e., Colle, Albemarle co., Va.], 23 Aug. 1780 . Acknowledges TJ’s letter of 12...
1123Thomas Jefferson to Alexander McRae, 5 August 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I sincerely wish you success in the object of the visit which yourself & Maj r Clarke propose to...
1124To George Washington from Major General Johann Kalb, 10 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
In obedience to your Excellency’s orders for the opinion of the Board of M. Gls respecting the...
1125George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel William Stephens Smith, 4 November 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Totowa, New Jersey ] November 4, 1780 . Approves Smith’s decision to take the place of a...
1126Enclosure: [List of Nominations for Senate Approval], [21 January 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
† Nathaniel White Lt: Colonel New Hampshire. O Bradbury Cilley Major ditto. O Caleb Gibbs Lt....
1127From Alexander Hamilton to Robert Morris, [28 September 1782] (Hamilton Papers)
I have been honord this week with your letters of the 28 August 6th. 12th and 17th instant with...
1128To George Washington from Jedediah Huntington, 8 March 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have Occasion for four or five Officers, to settle with the Committee of the State, the...
1129To John Adams from Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 30 July 1800 (Adams Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits to the President of the United States, the...
1130To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Williams, Sr., 16 April 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I Wrote you that I Could not obtain a new addition of the...
1131To George Washington from Brigadier General William Smallwood, 1 January 1778 (Washington Papers)
We have recovered our Sloop which I wrote concerning the other Day, & no other Damage sustained...
1132From George Washington to Henry Bouquet, 25 July 1758 (Washington Papers)
I wrote you by Colo. Stephen, since which I have been favourd with your kind and agreable Letter...
1133To George Washington from William Watson, 15 January 1776 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellency’s favour, of the 3d instant came to hand, annexed to which are the resolves of...
1134From Thomas Jefferson to Richard Hanson, 4 November 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I now inclose you a power of Attorney for the collection of the bonds enumerated in the list...
1135To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 24 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have just now heard of an opportunity from Havre. I am doubtful whether my letter will arrive...
1136[Diary entry: 13 April 1796] (Washington Papers)
13. Just such a day as yesterday & Wind the same.
1137To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Eggleston, 2 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
From the conversation you were pleased to hold with me last evening on the subject of the...
1138Mary Smith Cranch to Abigail Adams, 19 July – 7 August 1785 (Adams Papers)
I have been waiting till I am out of all patience to hear that you are returnd to England. One or...
1139To George Washington from Joseph Woodbridge, 24 July 1781 (Washington Papers)
Since the Misfortune that Befel the Enemys Ship Culloden, in the Sound, I have had the Good...
1140To John Adams from the Abbés Chalut and Arnoux, 23 April 1782 (Adams Papers)
Vous Sçavez, notre Cher Monsieur, que l’interest de l’amerique a toujours été le notre; nous...
1141From Thomas Jefferson to Moses Young, 4 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Young and returns him the Vigogna shawl & Map of S....
1142General Orders, 14 May 1780 (Washington Papers)
To command the manœvring battalions tomorr.[:] Colonels Johnson and Livingston[,] Majors Reid and...
1143[Diary entry: 8 January 1772] (Washington Papers)
8th. Engaged to advance by, or at the April General Court for the use of Mr. Bryan Fairfax £150,...
1144From Thomas Jefferson to John F. Oliveira Fernandes, 7 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Dec. 30. was recieved on the 12th. of Jan. and I now inclose you a draught of the...
1145James Madison to William Buell Sprague, 11 August 1828 (Madison Papers)
I received your letter of July 5. when absent from my papers; and since I had opportunities of...
1146Orderly Book, 10 November 1758 (Washington Papers)
Loyall Hannon Friday Novr 10th 1758 Parole King George Field Officer for to morrow Majr Peachy....
1147[Shavers and Trimmers; and To the Publick, 23 and 30 June 1743] (Franklin Papers)
Printed in The Pennsylvania Gazette , June 23 and 30, 1743. The first of these pieces, to which...
1148From Benjamin Franklin to Ferdinand Grand, 11 March 1782 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress This is to desire you would as soon as may be possible furnish Messrs....
1149From James Madison to William Harris Crawford, 23 September 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of the 20th inst. The claim of W. Knaggs involves an important question; what...
1150To James Madison from Hugh Lennox, 15 May 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Hugh Lennox. 15 May 1806, Kingston. “I have to inform you of my safe arrival here on the...