130751To Benjamin Franklin from William Sturgeon, 1 September 1766 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I tacke the Freedom to trouble you with a few Lines hoping...
130752George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Smith, 14 October 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Towamencin, Pennsylvania ] October 14, 1777 . Hopes that Smith will be more successful in the...
130753From Benjamin Franklin to James Logan, 10 May 1748 (Franklin Papers)
MS not found; reprinted from extract in Stan V. Henkels, Catalogue No. 1082 (April 11–12, 1913),...
130754[Diary entry: 28 October 1772] (Washington Papers)
28. Not much unlike yesterday. Wind in the same Quarter & now & then Raining.
130755To James Madison from Frederick Bates (Abstract), 28 May 1805 (Madison Papers)
28 May 1805 . “I had yesterday the honor of receiving your letter of day of covering a commission...
130756To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 4 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The sickness of my Children continues and appearances are at this moment very afflicting. Mrs....
130757To James Madison from George Blake, 16 February 1814 (Madison Papers)
Considering the peculiar and, to me, most unexpected circumstances under which I have now the...
130758From John Quincy Adams to Walter Hellen, 13 June 1811 (Adams Papers)
I received a few days since, your kind letter of 11. January, containing the distressful...
130759Instructions to Reuben Colburn, 3 September 1775 (Washington Papers)
You are to go with all Expedition to Gardnerstone upon the River Kenebeck, and without Delay...
130760To Thomas Jefferson from William Duane, 4 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The rumours in circulation here, concerning disturbances in Kentucky have excited a very strong...
130761To Thomas Jefferson from Pierre Samuel Du Pont de Nemours, 20 February 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
Parce que je ne suis pas arrivé a Philadelphie et que je ne vous ai pas recrit depuis le pareil...
130762Thomas Jefferson to Francis C. Whiston, 24 July 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 12 th is just now come to hand. my written correspondence with Gen l Washington...
130763To James Madison from Richard Bland Lee, 17 November 1788 (Madison Papers)
I was honored with your favor of the 6th Instant and am happy to find my opinion corroborated by...
130764From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 5 November 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
I received on the second instant your two letters of the 29th. of October with the inclosures. An...
130765From John Adams to United States Congress, 31 January 1799 (Adams Papers)
I have received a report from the director of the mint on the state of the business committed to...
130766From Alexander Hamilton to William Duer, 17 August 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your two letters of the 12th and 16th. The Subscription Book for the...
130767To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 7 November 1780 (Washington Papers)
I was honored with yours of the 5th a few hours, since that of the 31st Ultimo, not ’til this...
130768To John Adams from Francis Dana, 8 September 1781 (Adams Papers)
It is not through want of attention that I have omitted to this time, to acquaint you of our...
130769Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Schedule of Installments to be Paid to James Lyle (1798–1850), [ca. 19 April 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
Principal sterl. Int. sterl. £ £ bonds N o 5. & 6. 1806. Nov. 23. 410 – 17 – 8 + 179 – 13 – 6 d
130770From John Jay to the President of Congress (Cyrus Griffin), 4 June 1788 (Jay Papers)
The City and County of New York have elected me one of their Deputies to the State Convention,...
130771From George Washington to Ralph Pomeroy, 4 March 1781 (Washington Papers)
From the representation made by you of this date —I am clearly of opinion that it will be of the...
130772To George Washington from Major General Alexander McDougall, 25 January 1779 (Washington Papers)
I had the Honor to address you by Captain Bedlow. I have not been favored with any of your’s,...
130773From George Washington to Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, 8 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
Major Talmadge an Officer of great merit who will have the honor of delivering this letter, will...
130774From Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Germain Etienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, Comte de Lacépède, 14 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
If my recollection does not decieve me, the collection of the remains of the Animal incognitum of...
130775From George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 2 April 1777 (Washington Papers)
I was this day favd with yours of the 26th last Month and a few days ago with that of the 11th....
130776To George Washington from the Commissioners for the District of Columbia, 23 June 1793 (Washington Papers)
We inclose to you a letter from Majr Ellicott respecting a change of part of the southern Branch...
130777From James Madison to John Armstrong, [13 August 1814] (Madison Papers)
If not more than 200 warriors have gone to Detroit with Govr. Cass, the residue with the militia...
130778From Alexander Hamilton to William Brickell, 23 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the seventh instant, but the seventh section of the act to which...
130779To George Washington from Constant Freeman, 9 July 1789 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Constant Freeman, 9 July 1789. On 24 Sept. GW wrote to Freeman : “Your...
130780To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, [ca. 1 June] 1812 (Madison Papers)
Permit an American born Citizen of Philada. to suggest his own, as well as the Ideas of many...
130781[Diary entry: 30 January 1772] (Washington Papers)
30. Snowd all Night, with a brisk Wind from the Northward. The day cloudy and Misty—now & then...
130782From Thomas Jefferson to Jared Sparks, 4 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly recieved your favor of the 13 th and, with it, the last N o of the N. A. Review. this has...
130783Granville S. Crockett to Thomas Jefferson, 23 July 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours encloseing a letter to the Transylvania University , reached here yesterday and is forwar d...
130784From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 25 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] April 25, 1794 . “The Secretary of the Treasury … has the honor to transmit a...
130785From Benjamin Franklin to Thomas Cushing, 10 June 1771 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Public Record Office During Franklin’s correspondence with leading Bostonians over the past...
130786To Alexander Hamilton from William Allibone, 29 April 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, April 29, 1790. “I have the Honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated...
130787To George Washington from George Clinton, 13 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellency’s Letter of the 10th Instant addressed to Lieut. Governor Cortlandt was delivered...
130788From John Adams to Boston Patriot, 8 November 1810 (Adams Papers)
Another original letter of the Count de Vergennes to Dr. Franklin or sending him Mr. Adam’s...
130789[Diary entry: 23 October 1762] (Washington Papers)
23. At Night set fire to brick Kiln.
130790To Benjamin Franklin from David Hall, 18 January 1759 (Franklin Papers)
Letterbook copy: American Philosophical Society Yours by Duncan I received with the Account of...
130791From George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 4 August 1778 (Washington Papers)
I was, last Evening, favd with yours of the 1st instant, which releived me from the greatest...
130792William R. Griffith to James Madison, 16 May 1829 (Madison Papers)
On reaching Richmond after my departure from your house, I repaired to the land office to add to...
130793To George Washington from Samuel Holden Parsons, 27 December 1781 (Washington Papers)
After a long Confinment to a sick bed, I have just recovered Strength to be brought Home; and am...
130794To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 13 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
Being so unhappy as to Differ in Sentiment from a Majority of the Honble Board of General...
130795From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson, 16 June 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Madame de Corney proposes, my Dear to carry you to the Opera tomorrow evening. I will therefore...
130796From George Washington to Lafayette, 10 June 1792 (Washington Papers)
In the revolution of a great Nation we must not be surprized at the Vicissitudes to which...
130797From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 14 October 1812 (Madison Papers)
I recd. your favor of the 2d. inclosing the letter from Mr. Meigs. The place he wishes, has been...
130798John Adams to Charles Adams, 5 June 1793 (Adams Papers)
I thank you for your, agreable Letter of the 29. Ult. Your Brother is destined to be celebrated...
130799Naval Armament, [7 April] 1796 (Madison Papers)
By the law of 27 March 1794 Congress had authorized the president to construct six frigates...
130800To James Madison from Augustus B. Woodward, 25 January 1817 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Woodward has the honor to present his respects to the President of the United States of...