122151To James Madison from Horatio Gates Spafford, 23 January 1817 (Madison Papers)
Had I not a great personal interest in seeing the Laws of the United States, relating to the...
122152From James Madison to John S. Skinner, ca. 30 July 1823 (letter not found) (Madison Papers)
¶ To John S. Skinner. Letter not found. Ca. 30 July 1823. Extract printed in the American Farmer...
122153Abigail Adams to Cotton Tufts, 24 January 1787 (Adams Papers)
I designd to have written you a much Longer Letter than I shall now be able to. The State of...
122154To James Madison from John Graham, 24 May 1808 (Madison Papers)
I had the Honor to recieve last Evening your Letters of the 16th. and 20th. Inst. and have today...
12215517th. Saturday. (Adams Papers)
This day her Majesty dined with all the officers of the regiment of Preobragensky. In the...
122156From Thomas Jefferson to Josef Ignacio de Viar and Josef de Jaudenes, 9 July 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Information has been received that the Government of West Florida has established an Agent within...
122157From Alexander Hamilton to Isaac Craig, 25 August 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 17th Instant to the Secretary at War has been received and duly attended to....
122158To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Parker, 19 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Winchester [ Virginia ] October 19, 1799 . “… I shall march tomorrow but It is extreamly painfull...
122159To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Vernes, 27 December 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai l’honneur de Vous envoyer les différentes pieces concernant la Saisie de deux Cutters...
122160William Carmichael to the American Commissioners, 30 December 1777 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Harvard University Library I arrivd at this place last night in forty four hours from...
122161From George Washington to Daniel Tillinghast, 15 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have received your letter of the 28th of June last. However disposed I might be to serve you in...
122162From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Smith, 9 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday your favor of the 5th. and am truly sorry that my error in addressing the...
122163To George Washington from Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 24 March 1796 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits to the consideration of The President of the...
122164[Diary entry: 21 May 1772] (Washington Papers)
21. Captn. Posey who came here the 19th. went up to Alexandria this day. I set again to take the...
122165From Thomas Jefferson to James Wood, 16 November 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
I shall be exceedingly glad to hear the British division is gone, as their presence gives...
122166From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Varick, 28 July 1785 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York ] July 28, 1785 . Asks Varick to suggest names for a commission to examine witnesses...
122167Circular to the States, 16 December 1779 (Washington Papers)
The situation of the Army with respect to supplies is beyond description alarming, it has been...
122168To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 27 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Cap Willing has informed me that he has addressed you with a view to obtain leave of absence from...
122169From George Washington to Richard Peters, 10 December 1796 (Washington Papers)
Herewith, you will not only receive the Outlines &ca (asked for yesterday) but the Appendix...
122170To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 21 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to beg pardon for having so long delayed to answer your favor of the 10th. inst. covering...
122171From John Adams to United States Senate, 18 February 1801 (Adams Papers)
I nominate Henry Prebble Esqr. of Massachusetts to be Consul of the United States at Cadiz in...
122172From George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 14 February 1778 (Washington Papers)
I am favd with yours of this date. It has ever been my wish and desire to allow Officers every...
122173To George Washington from Arthur Campbell, 20 October 1792 (Washington Papers)
An unexpected and important event has taken place, the late agression of the Creek and Cherokee...
122174From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 24 August 1797 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed letter for Mr. B. came to my hands last week; but not till the opportunity by the...
122175To Thomas Jefferson from David Fergusson, 10 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
With regard to the tittle of addressing you, I am from the wood of diffidence at a loss—but I...
122176[Diary entry: 10 November 1770] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 10th. After a Nig⟨ht⟩ of incessant Thunder & Lig⟨ht⟩ning, attended with heavy ⟨con⟩stant...
122177From John Adams to Jean de Neufville & Fils, 3 December 1781 (Adams Papers)
I have no authority to interfere, in the Direction of the Continental Goods, which Mr Gillon...
122178From George Washington to Thomas Smith, 29 November 1788 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Thomas Smith, 29 Nov. 1788. On 26 Dec. GW wrote to Smith : “I have received...
122179From George Washington to Clement Biddle, 6 May 1784 (Washington Papers)
You will do me a favr by executing the enclosed Memms. The reason why I had rather the wine (had...
122180To Thomas Jefferson from the Commissioners of the Federal District, 5 January 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
We have your two favors of the 13th and that of the 17th of last month before us. It appears to...
122181From Benjamin Franklin to Robert Morris, 10 December 1781 (Franklin Papers)
AL (draft) and copy: Library of Congress This Line will be delivered to you by Count Beniousky, a...
122182“Publick Good” to Thomas Jefferson, 21 August 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Probably you are not aprised of the unparalleled conduct of certain men in this city in...
122183To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 13 February 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 13 February 1806, New Orleans. “Since my communication of the 6th...
122184From Alexander Hamilton to Nathan Rice, 8 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Lieutenant Flaggs resignation has been accepted of which you will please to notify him, informing...
122185To John Adams from William Tudor, 26 September 1774 (Adams Papers)
Mr. Revere arriv’d late on friday Evening and brought Us your Letters. Each one communicated the...
122186To George Washington from Antoine-Jean-Louis Le Bègue de Presle Duportail, 2 September 1781 (Washington Papers)
i arrived here this morning at five o clok after a long and tedious journey on many accounts. But...
122187To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Tomlinson, 20 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
A portion of the people of Allegany County having met together, to enter into Resolutions,...
122188To Thomas Jefferson from Sir John Sinclair, 27 March 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
I have requested Mr. Hamilton, a Gentleman of information, and merit, who will deliver this to...
122189To John Adams from Benjamin Stoddert, 28 March 1799 (Adams Papers)
The Committee for building the Ship at Boston, recommend in strong terms, Mr Haswell to be...
122190To Benjamin Franklin from de La Plaigne, 28 March 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Permettez qu’en ce jour j’ai l’honneur de feliciter vôtre...
122191Edward Coles to Thomas Jefferson, 31 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I never took up my pen with more hesitation or felt more embarrassment than I now do in...
122192To James Madison from William Eaton, 28 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 April 1801, Tunis. No. 36. Announces arrival of Anna Maria at Marseilles 5 Apr. Although he...
122193From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Harrison, 15 May 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, May 15, 1793. “Mr. Bailey sometime since made a number of Seals for the use...
122194To Benjamin Franklin from Ephraim Brown, 15 September 1769 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Yours of the 13th lies before me. I am oblig’d to you for...
122195To Thomas Jefferson from G. Pin, 26 May 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Des affaires pressantes m’ont Empeché de vous faire parvenir Plutot l’itineraire du Canal que...
122196To George Washington from Royal Flint, 6 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
Having finished my service, under the late Comisary General, and having no further connection...
122197From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 25 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you the petition of Somes to do on it whatever is agreeable to general rule. Punqua...
122198From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Randolph, 2 April 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Being apprehensive we have mistaken, by one day, the departure of the horse post from hence, I...
122199To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus King, 6 August 1802 (Hamilton Papers)
I wrote to you two days ago by a private ship, as the Packet goes in a day or two I avail myself...
122200To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 16 March 1792 (Madison Papers)
I inclose you my thoughts on a subject extremely difficult, and on which I would thank you for...