130651To Benjamin Franklin from ――― Rolland, 24 August 1777: résumé (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society <Bellême au Perche, August 24, 1777, in French: Because I have been to America several times, two families have asked me how to emigrate and settle there. The head of one is a retired pilot; the other wants to farm the rich land of Pennsylvania. They ask for recommendations and a free passage to Philadelphia. Unless the war prevents your obliging them, they...
130652To Benjamin Franklin from Rolland frères, 2 October 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : University of Pennsylvania Library Le Navire Wolf appartenant au port d’Edenton et Commandé par le Capne. Sam Butler chargé de 138. boucauds de Tabac de la Virginie et quélqúes Milliers de Merin [merrain]; est arrivé dans Ce port depuis quélqúes jours, ce Capne. qui N’avait aucune Connaissance dans Ce paÿs a bien Voulû s’adresser à Nous, et comme les Administrateurs de la ferme Généralle...
130653To James Madison from Benjamin Romaine, 11 January 1822 (Madison Papers)
I take the freedom to send to you (by mail) two Pamphlets containing an exhibition of reasons opposed to the adoption of the New Constitution of the State of New York, by an “old Citizen.” Accept, Sir, my grateful acknowledgments to yourself, and best wishes for the happiness of Mrs. Madison. Permit me, Sir, to add the following Note— You may not recollect that the Subscriber obtained from...
130654Benjamin Romaine to Thomas Jefferson, 23 June 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
As I have taken the liberty of using several of your Sentiments, in composing the enclosed Address,—the further freedom has been assumed of transmiting a Copy to you. Sir,—I also am one of the remaining survivers of our revolutionary war—was five years in the service (from the age of Sixteen to its close) in the New Jersey militia. During that time, was twice wounded, and once a prisoner. In...
130655Benjamin Romaine to Thomas Jefferson, 11 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the freedom to send to you (by mail) two Pamphlets containing an exhibition of reasons opposed to the adoption of the New Constitution of the State of New York . The humble production has been hastily written by the Subscriber, who had the honor, some years since, to transmit to you , a production on like grounds of the above pamphlet —Viz. A most sacred reguard to the union of the...
130656Benjamin Romaine to James Madison, 30 March 1829 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty to send to you three pamphlets on the controversy between the late President Adams, and H. G. Otis and Company. Their Appeal having been made "to the people of the United States," as a member of this community, therefore, I have rendered my decision, as a Juror in the case; and as Stated in those pamphlets, Subscribed—An old Citizen of New York. You will recollect that I...
130657From Count Romanzoff to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 10 February 1811 (Adams Papers)
Le Comte de Romanzoff, Chancelier de l’Empire, prie Madame d’Adams de lui faire l’honneur de venir souper chez lui, le Vendredi 10 Fevrier à 10 heures. R. S. L. P. MHi : Adams Papers.
130658To Benjamin Franklin from Madame Moursan de Romas, 18 January 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Quoique je n’aye pas l’honneur d’etre conüe de Votre Exellence, le nom de feu mon mari, Monsieur de romas Lieutenent assessur au presidial de nerac, et un des menbres de l’academie des sciences de bordeaux, qui a travaille avec succes seur l’eléctricité, et que meme a Cette occassion, a eu l’honneur d’ecrire et de recevoir reponce de VE: toutes ces...
130659To Alexander Hamilton from Nicholas Romayne, 9 April 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Dodge who officiated sometime in the Custom-house Department in this City, I am informed was deranged on account of some neglect of Duty. Circumstances I am told have been so much in his favour that the penalty incurred has not been exacted—with the particulars of which I presumed you are acquainted. He has served in the Armies of the United States during the late war, and his engagements...
130660To Alexander Hamilton from Nicholas Romayne, [13 April 1797] (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose you, my dear Sir, the letter I mentioned to you last evening that I had recd. from the other side of the Ocean on the subject of our conversation. I presume it may eventually be necessary for me to go over, but there is much reason to apprehend that I hazard more in going than most ordinary persons, and which merits some consideration on my part as well as my friends. I know what I...