130591[Diary entry: 9 January 1790] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 9th. Exercised with Mrs. Washington and the Children in the Coach the 14 Miles round. In the Afternoon walked round the Battery. For the fourteen miles round, see entry for 12 Dec. 1789 .
130592To George Washington from L’Enfant, 15 April 1788 (Washington Papers)
Having already taken the liberty of troubling your Excellency with the particular of my circumstances owing to the Cincinnati affaire —and finding that thier resolutions of the last general meeting in consequences of my application on this subject has been of no relief to me it is become incumbent on me that I should once more sollicite your Excellency patronage on the occasion therefore I...
130593To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 17 May 1814 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed paper came to me for I know not what purpose; as it came, just as you see it, without a scrip of a pen: perhaps that I might join in the sollicitation. Augustus Chouteau, the first signer, I always considered as the most respectable man of the territory, and the more valuable as he is a native. Of the other signers I know nothing; and I know how easy it is to get signers to such a...
130594To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 11 August 1804 (Madison Papers)
J’ai reçu en son tems la réponse à ma lettre du 21. Juin, dont vous m’avez honoré le 16. du mois dernier. Il semblerait en effet, Monsieur, que si une puissance neutre ne prend pas des mesures propres à s’assurer que les bâtimens belligérens qui sont l’objet de la règle des 24. heures, exécuteront cette règle, celle-ci devient éventuellement pour l’un des deux belligérens une garantie...
130595From Thomas Jefferson to George Bourne, 20 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your favor of the 14th. inst. and feel a just sensibility at the mark of approbation implied by the proposition it contains. the only desire I have ever felt is that of having given satisfaction to my constituents in the mode of conducting their affairs, and therefore cannot but accept with willingness the testimony of it which your letter offers. I shall certainly rejoice...
130596To George Washington from Edward Snickers, 26 January 1775 (Washington Papers)
The whete I have all Redey halled to you of the Estate of Coll George mercer Comes to £70.10.0 besides the thrathing and what is to hale and you peaid me £18 pounds at the Sale and I Shald take it as a grait faver if you Cald Send me fiftey pounds by the Baror ISac Edwards it will much ablige me as I wont to Settel with all the waginers and thrathers and as Soon as his whete is all Dowen I...
130597Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, 14 March 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
A continuation of poor health makes me an irregular correspondent. I am therefore your debtor for the two letters of Jan. 20. & Feb. 21. it was after you left Europe that Dugald Stuart , concerning whom you enquire, and L d Dare , second son of the Marquis of Lansdowne came to Paris . the
130598[Diary entry: 10 March 1773] (Washington Papers)
10th. Dined at Mrs. Campbells and Spent the Evening there also.
130599Gibson & Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 7 December 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
We think it proper to inform you that M r T: Gwathemey has given us notice that he holds a bond of yours payable at our counting room in the course of this month for $700. with int t from last June, flour has fallen since our last, it sold on Saturday at $9.6 on the Basin , the Millers still ask $10 on time— RC ( ViU : TJP-ER ); in Patrick Gibson’s hand; at head of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esq
130600To George Washington from Major General William Phillips, 30 November 1780 (Washington Papers)
I had the honour of receiving Your Excellency’s letter of the 9th Instant and was made very happy to find that you had been pleased to extend the proposed Exchanges so generally into execution. Agreeable to Your Excellency’s desire I send the inclosed list, specifying the name of the Vessel designed to carry the Stores and refreshments to the Troops of Convention, with the name of the Master...
130601From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 13 May 1814 (Adams Papers)
What can I say to my beloved friend, but that I am still the prisoner of the ice and the winds?—It is a poor Consolation, but the only one I have that they are both in Coalition to prevent my departure—The Winds which last Summer when we expected Mr Gallatin and Mr Bayard, seemed to have taken a lease for Years at East, now adhere with no less obstinacy to the Westward, and untill they relent,...
130602From Thomas Jefferson to John Armstrong, Jr., 14 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Skipwith will inform you what a terrible tempest has been excited against you by an opinion said to have been given by you in the case of the New Jersey & a letter of yours on that subject published in the papers. the body of merchants & Insurers of New York have presented an Address, the object of which tho’ not expressed, cannot be mistaken, & it is expected their example will be...
130603David Hoffman to James Madison, 14 February 1833 (Madison Papers)
I contemplate sailing for Europe in April, with the view of a hasty tour through England, France, Germany and Italy, during an absence of only about sixteen months. My main design therefore, will be to take an exterior view of things, but am still desirous to go well documented . I am particularly anxious to have a coup d’œil at least, of many of the savans of Europe . If it comports Entirely...
130604General Orders, 19 February 1779 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW . Adj. Gen. Alexander Scammell’s orderly book entry for this date includes the following general order: “The Genl Court Martial which was to have sit this day, to sit tomorrow at the time and for the purpose mention’d yesterday.” (orderly book, 22 Dec. 1778–26 June 1779, DNA : RG 93, Orderly Books, 1775–1783, vol. 28). Lt. Thomas Pearson’s trial occurred on 23 Feb....
130605To John Adams from Elbridge Gerry, 10 July 1797 (Adams Papers)
It was always my sincere intention, but you have made it my indispensible duty, to support your administration. a good disposition is requisite, & so is ability. diplomatic politics I am not much versed in, & my inexperience will demand assiduity. If I should err then, you must not impute it to the want of attachment; for in such a case I would certainly retire: conceiving as I do, that the...
130606General Orders, 22 April 1777 (Washington Papers)
The detachments of the 3rd 4th and 10th Pennsylvania Regiments, are to form one Detachment, and be under the Command of Major Harmar ’till their respective regiments arrive. This detachment thus formed are to march for Boundbrook, by 6 o’clock to morrow morning, as is also the Eastern Detachment, under the Command of Col. Zebulon Butler—the whole to receive their orders from Major Genl...
130607From George Washington to Burwell Bassett, 12 February 1774 (Washington Papers)
I find there will go some matters from this country, which will make my attendance at the Assembly necessary; this I cannot possibly do and go over the Mountains this Spring. I have therefore determined, much against my Inclination & Interest, to postpone my Trip to the Ohio till after Harvest (as I cannot well be absent from home at that Season.) As March therefore (at least the first of it)...
130608To George Washington from Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Walton White, 26 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
I received a letter this morning from Col: Harrison—with your Excellencys directions respecting the Mate, & two Privates left with Capt. Stevenson, & have inclosed his Promise which contains his, & the Privates Names. Col: Hamilton has ordered me to ⟨put⟩ my detatchment under the Command of the Marquis De la Fayett—as every inteligence will be given to him, I suppose he send to your Excellency...
130609To James Madison from Wilson Cary Nicholas, 14 February 1809 (Madison Papers)
Some of our friends have a great anxiety that the non intercourse law should expire at the end of the next session of Congress, and that a clause shou’d be added to the bill repealing all the embargo laws at the same time. You seemed to disapprove of it, and I have given no encouragement to the idea. Mumford & Masters say if this is done all the New Yorkers will vote for the bill, and the New...
130610To James Madison from James Bowdoin, 19 December 1804 (Madison Papers)
I last Evening, recd. your polite Letter of the 10th. instant, accompanying the President’s Commission to me, as Minister plenipotentiary for the united States, at the Court of his Catholic Majesty: Whilst I feel gratitude to the President for this pub[l]ic mark of his confidence & favour, I am to thank you, Sir, for the polite manner, in which you have acquainted me with the appointment....
130611To John Adams from Samuel B. Malcom, 10 April 1797 (Adams Papers)
Every information I can get with respect to a Certain affair I Shall take the Liberty as Early as possible to Communicate; the unfortunate business of the Collector is now becoming generally known, and is the principal Topic of the day. I have learn’d from a gentleman Some information that you were desirous to know before I left you. I mean whether any intimacy subsisted between Coll. Burr Mr:...
130612From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 18 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 14th inst, and am happy glad that the plan arrangement relative to incidental expenditures meets your approbation— I shall be ready to grant a special warrant in your favor. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress)
130613To Thomas Jefferson from John Thomson Mason, 12 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Upon examining the authorities I find it settled, at Common Law, 1. That the time and place of execution make no part of the Judgment in capital cases 4. Blac. Com. 404. 1 Hal. P.C. 368 . 2 Hawk. 658 2. That the Court having power to give Judgment of death, necessarily possesses the power of awarding execution 2 Hal. P.C. 406. 3. That formerly the Judge of the Court who pronounced Sentence...
130614To George Washington from Chastellux, 12 December 1785 (Washington Papers)
as long as the Marquis continued in America, I persuaded myself that I had an agent near your excellency who could recall his friend to your memory. now the poor helpless and lonely idea of your Servant is wandering about Mount Vernon, desiring, may be in vain, to find admittance through the crowd of your devoted soldiers and good countrymen. how happy are those who after having followed you...
130615To George Washington from James McHenry, 6 April 1797 (Washington Papers)
I have received to-day your letter of the 3d inst. which contained the agreeable account of your safe arrival at home, and the objects with which you are surrounded. I am not sorry to hear that you have found so immediate employment; for altho’ I wish the hammering business was over and the smell of the oil gone I do not think either so great an enemy to happiness as having nothing to do. I...
130616From James Madison to James Dinsmore, [ca. 24 April 1809] (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 17th. and will attend to the bill of Articles inclosed in it. I can furnish you with the $500 whenever you chuse to draw on me, or to signify that it be sent. ⟨You⟩ may dispose of the Porch at the S. W. end of the House as my Mother pleases. The area to the S. Wing may be omitted; but Mr. Chisolm, must run up the wall so as to have a proper face, when the area...
130617To George Washington from John Eager Howard, 23 January 1789 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to inclose a proclamation which will inform you of the result of the late elections in this state. The federal ticket has been carried by a very large majority. Knowing that this circumstance will give you pleasure I have taken the earliest opportunity of communicating it. One circumstance I will add that in the county which bears your name out of 1164 taken there was not one...
130618To Thomas Jefferson from Joshua Johnson, 28 September 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
London, 28 Sep. 1793 . Since writing on 24 Aug., he has received no favors from TJ, who will be informed of public affairs by Pinckney. There has been no change in the Admiralty’s treatment of American seamen; they are still detained and he receives no answer. American ships captured and brought in are perishing while awaiting a court decision. At Pinckney’s request, he encloses a bill of...
130619To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 11 May 1822 (Madison Papers)
I have duly received your much respected letter of the 6th inst with its enclosure for Mr Rush, which I forward under cover to the Collector of the Customs at New York, with directions to place it with those of this Dept to go by the Packet which sails on the 16th. I am truly thankful for the kindness which you have shown in searching for the Pamphlets respecting the first settlements in...
130620To Benjamin Franklin from George Holt, 3 December 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society The Libty. I take in writing is, to solicit your Friendship; to gain me a pass or an exchange for me to go to England. I have done myself the honor to write to the Secretary of the Marine Department craving his generous release of me— I am from Hudsons Bay the Vessell Calld the Charlotte which circumstances you may in all Probality be well acquainted...