131601From Benjamin Franklin to John Walsh et al., 2 March 1779 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress I am sorry to understand by your Memorial of the 16. Past, which came to hand but Yesterday, that you are still in that uncomfortable Situation on board the Brigantine in Brest Road, having understood that Orders had been long since given for taking you on Shore. I write again this Day to the Minister of the Marine, to obtain a Renewal of those Orders; and I hope in...
131602Thomas Jefferson to Peter Walsh, 27 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Altho’ not personally known to you, I am probably so by name and character, & therefore take the liberty of addressing you directly— mr Warden , now going as our Consul general to Paris , will be the bearer of this letter, and as you may have official relations with him, I shall take a pleasure, in the letter to him which covers this, to make you known to him. I some time ago recieved from you...
131603James Madison to Robert Walsh, 22 August 1831 (Madison Papers)
I inclose the answer of Mr. Scott on the subject of Bishop Madison, as just received that you may extract the materials suited to your object. The intellectual power and diversified learning of the Bishop may justly be spoken of in strong terms; and few men have equally deserved the praise due to a model of all the virtues social, domestic, and personal which adorn and endear the human...
131604Thomas Jefferson to Robert Walsh, 6 February 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Continual ill health for 18. months past has nearly ended the business of letter-writing with me. I cannot however but make an effort to thank you for your vindicae vindiciae Americanæ against Gr. Britain . the malevolence and impertinence of her critics & writers really called for the rod, and I rejoiced when I heard it was in hands so able to wield it with strength and correctness. your work...
131605James Madison to Robert Walsh, 15 July 1831 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of was duly recd. Finding that I did not possess the means of complying with its request, I communicated it to Mr. Scott at Richmond who married the daughter of Bishop Madison, and was a Student at Wm. & Mary whilst he was President. Mr. Scott happening to be absent at the time, I have but just recd. his answer. He says that he will be under the necessity of consulting documents &c...
131606Thomas Jefferson to Robert Walsh, 5 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Mar. 18 has been duly recieved. I have had several applications, within a few years past, from different persons, to furnish them with materials for writing my life, and have uniformly declined it on the ground of the decay of my memory, the decline of the powers of body & mind, the heaviness of age, and the crippled state of both my hands, which renders writing the most painful...
131607John C. Payne (for JM) to Robert Walsh, 19 May 1836 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Madison being entirely disqualified by present indisposition to reply to your letter of the 22d ulto., he desires me to do it for him. I therefore enclose a brief note of the characteristic events of his life, and a list of his printed works now recollected. The list does not of course include his share in the printed proceedings of the old and new Congress & the Convention & Legislature...
131608Thomas Jefferson to Robert Walsh, 21 December 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 10 th was rec d yesterday. is just now rec d having loitered by the way, and I shall with pleasure second your wishes with the Exve of our state our board of public works for the appmt of your friend to the office of civil engineer. our Governor , who is
131609Thomas Jefferson to Robert Walsh, 9 January 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I returned a few days ago only from a long visit to my other home, the Poplar Forest . this must apologise for my long detention of your book. I have read it with great delight. Montucla is so voluminous that we can read him but once. but Playfair has brought into a small compass the leading facts in Mathematical history, and presented them so philosophically to our view, as that the memory...
131610James Madison to Robert Walsh, 25 January 1831 (Madison Papers)
Confidential The publication which gave rise to the inclosed observations, having first appeared in the National Gazettes, I ask the favor of you, to allow them the advantage of issuing from the same source & of circulating thro the same channel. I have thought it best to leave them without a name, that no feelings of any sort towards the writer may mingle themselves with the impressions made...
131611From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Walsh, 26 June 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your favor of the 20 th recommending mr Constant to a place in our University. the best answer I can give will be a statement of facts. our Visitors, at their meeting in April last, finding that our preparations were sfftly matured to fix a day certain for the opening of the instn, proceeded to consider the subject of Professors. deeming it their duty to provide for their...
131612Thomas Jefferson to Robert Walsh, 19 February 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Jan. 27. was duly recieved, and I now inclose you Tracy ’s tract on the certainty of the operations of the human understanding. he rests them on our sensations, of which we are very certain, and on this basis erects demonstrations irresistably cogent, I think, against Scepticism, a disease of the mind so uncomfortable that it is charity to exhibit it’s cure, if there exists one....
131613James Madison to Robert Walsh, 31 January 1831 (Madison Papers)
Confidential I just discover that in the paper inclosed this morning, for the National Gazette, a correction was not made which I presume this will be in time to have supplied. I ask the favor then that in the 4th. paragraph, from the end, the words "and he saw at the same time no escape from all these dangers but", be erased; and "whilst the escape from these dangers, presented to him, was"...
131614Thomas Jefferson to Robert Walsh, 4 December 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the Nov. 8. has been some time recieved; but it it is in my power to give little satisfaction as to it’s enquiries. D r Franklin had many political enemies, as every character must which, with decision enough to have opinions, has energy & talent to give them effect on the feelings of the adversary opinion. these enmities were chiefly in Pensylvania & Massachusets . in the former they...
131615James Madison to Robert Walsh, 15 February 1831 (Madison Papers)
I have duly recd. yours of the 10th. inst. The posture of Mr. Jefferson in 1801, was singularly delicate, and I thought the varied expression, better fitted it, than the text as it stood. I acquiesce however in your view of the case, the rather, as it avoids the awkwardness of a retrospective correction. I shd not certainly under any circumstances distrust your observance of the rule of...
131616Thomas Jefferson to Robert Walsh, 23 March 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you, kind Sir, for the favor of sending me a copy of the American Register of the present year. I had not before an opportunity of witnessing it’s merit. a first view of it’s matter and manner now assures me that I shall read it with interest and satisfaction. altho’ at my age little more is forgotten than newly learnt, yet I am still glad to know what is going forward in the literary...
131617James Madison to Robert Walsh, 25 January 1831 (Madison Papers)
The National Gazette of Jany. 2 contained a publication, edited since in a pamphlet form; from two sons of the late Mr. Bayard; its object being to vindicate the memory of their father agst. certain passages in the writings of Mr. Jefferson. The filial anxiety which prompted the publication, was natural & highly commendable. But it is to be regretted, that in performing that duty, they have...
131618Thomas Jefferson to Robert Walsh, 20 July 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return from Poplar Forest the day before yesterday I found here your favor of the 6 th with the two N os of the Analectic magazine, for which I thank you. on learning that yourself and judge Cooper were to contribute to that work, I had determined to become a subscriber, and knowing of no one in this state who is authorised to recieve subscriptions to it, I will avail myself of this...
131619Thomas Jefferson to Robert Walsh, 11 April 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
This is merely to advise you that I have sent of f your Grimm well packed in a secure box to Richmond directed to yourself in Philadelphia , to the care of Capt n Peyton in Richmond . the vessels constantly sailed sailing from thence to
131620From 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 the work as a very valuable contribution to the stock of Amn. literature, it has always been his intention to possess it; has taken steps wch. will save the politeness of Mr. W. from being again taxed for the purpose. He is at the same time not the less sensible of the kindness to which he is...
131621From James Madison to Robert Walsh Jr., 2 March 1819 (Madison Papers)
I recd some days ago your letter of Feby. 15, in which you intimate your intention to vindicate our Country against misrepresentations propagated abroad, and your desire of information on the subjects of Negro slavery, of moral character, of religion, and of education in Virginia, as affected by the Revolution, and our public Institutions. The general condition of slaves must be influenced by...
131622From John Adams to Robert Walsh, Jr., 31 October 1819 (Adams Papers)
Your kind letter of the 12th. with the invaluable present of your “Appeal from the judgments of Great Britain,” was brought to me last Night. I call it invaluable, for although, I have only had time to hear the dedication and preface read, these are quite sufficient to justify that expression. I have for some time ardently wished to see this publication, and now am gratified to my utmost...
131623From James Madison to Robert Walsh Jr., 28 December 1827 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed is the promised paper. A more attentive perusal makes me to think I may have underrated its Literary merit, and as the original draft may have been found among Mr. Wilson’s papers, it occurs as possible , that it may be included in his Edited works which I have not seen. In this case, the document looses the character of novelty ascribed to it. It is at your Service nevertheless....
131624From John Adams to Robert Walsh, Jr., 18 January 1820 (Adams Papers)
you have run me still deeper in your debt by the precious present, of your remarks on the Missouri question— I have read it with complete satisfaction— “And now I say take up the Bridge”— I heard in Paris a Tale—on some great day, there was a sublime procession, of Infantry and Cavalry in all the Pride and Pomp, and circumstances of grievous War—& the whole City was assemble to see it pass...
131625From James Madison to Robert Walsh Jr., 16 October 1819 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. with your favor of Sepr 30 the Copy of the “U. S & G. B” which you have been so kind as to send me, & for which I offer you many thanks. As yet I have rather look’d into the volume than over it. I have seen eno’ of it however, to be satisfied that it is a triumphant vindication of our Country agst. the libels which have been lavished on it. If it be a battery as well as a rampart,...
131626From James Madison to Robert Walsh Jr., 23 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 16th. referring to the prospectus of “the American Quarterly Review.” I learn with pleasure that our literary resources have suggested a periodical work, which, under the conducting hand, obtained for it, must extend whilst it employs them. Few things would coincide more with my inclination, than to be a productive correspondent. But at my now advanced Stage of...
131627From John Adams to Robert Walsh, Jr., 5 May 1819 (Adams Papers)
For every Man of Letters and reputation is dear to me—altho an entire stranger in Person—your name and writings have not been unknown to me—for several years— your favour of April 27th. does me honour—your Prospectous of Avindiciæ Americanæ is not only Comprehensive but vast and requires talents information and application equal to yours—I heartly wish you success in the execution of it....
131628From James Madison to Robert Walsh Jr., 22 December 1827 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favor of the 10th. in which you invite from me contributions for the pages of the “American Q. Review.” I have seen ample proofs in the Nos. published that my anticipation of the success of such a work under your auspices, was not erroneous. And I should take a pleasure in offerings for its pages, were they but mites, if my age & other obstacles did not bar me from the...
131629From John Adams to Robert Walsh, Jr., 25 May 1819 (Adams Papers)
For every Man of letters and reputation is dear to me—altho an entire Stranger in Person—your Name and writings have not been unknown to me for Serveral years— Your favour of April 27th does me honour—your prospectus of Avindiciæ Americaniæ—is not only Comprehensive but Vast and requires talents information and application equal to yours—I heartly wish you Success in the execution of it.—...
131630From James Madison to Robert Walsh Jr., 11 January 1820 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favr. of the 2d. with the pamphlet on the Missouri question, and return my thanks for your politeness in the communication. Those who can not assent to your conclusions as to the Powers of Congress, and the preference of a confined to a dispersed situation of the slaves among us, must still be sensible of the lustre which ingenuity & eloquence have bestowed on some of your...
131631From John Adams to Robert Walsh, Jr., 17 November 1819 (Adams Papers)
I have now read, and have heard read, the whole of your Volume—and I cannot refrain from repeating my thanks, not only for the Present—but for the great public Nationall service you have performed, in the Compilation and Composition of it.—it is the most able, the most faithful, and the most ample apology for the United States—at the same time the gravest and best supported indictment against...
131632From James Madison to Robert Walsh Jr., 27 November 1819 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 11th was duly recd, and I should have given it a less tardy answer, but for a succession of particular demands on my attention, and a wish to assist my recollections, by consulting both Manuscript & printed sources of information on the Subjects of your enquiry. Of these, however, I have not been able to avail myself, but very partially. As to the intention of the framers of...
131633From Thomas Jefferson to Gerard Walter, 20 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
N’ayant point de nouvelles de la porcelaine que vous avez eu la bonté de vous charger de m’expedier le 18me. du mois passé et craignant que ce peut etre ecartée quelque part, je prends la liberté de vous demander un mot d’information si elle est deja partie de Strasbourg, ou quand elle sera partie, et de vous assurer de la consideration avec laquelle j’ai l’honneur d’etre Monsieur votre tres...
131634From Thomas Jefferson to James Walter, 19 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 8th. inst. was recieved on the 12th. I am duly sensible of the mark of respect to me which you are pleased to testify by the name you propose to give to the town you are about to establish. it is the more grateful to me as it comes from a person, uninfluenced by personal acquaintance, and who has been able to judge me by my actions, unblinded by the mists of unprincipled...
131635From Benjamin Franklin to John Walter, 1 February 1785 (Franklin Papers)
Reprinted from John Walter, An Address to the Public, by J. Walter, Shewing the Great Improvement He Has Made in the Art of Printing, by Logographic Arrangements … (London, 1789), p. 14. I received by my grandson, the copy of your mode of arranging the first letter in the alphabet, which is very curious, and I am much obliged to you for it;—please to accept my hearty thanks.— I have since...
131636From Benjamin Franklin to John Walter, 17 August 1784 (Franklin Papers)
Reprinted from John Walter, An Address to the Public, by J. Walter, Shewing the Great Improvement He Has Made in the Art of Printing, by Logographic Arrangements … (London, 1789), pp. 12–13. I received your favour dated in May last, with the specimens of your manner of cementing your Types, for which I am much obliged to you. My manner of making the Matrices for words I could freely...
131637From Benjamin Franklin to John Walter, 17 April 1784 (Franklin Papers)
Copy and transcript: Library of Congress I have received a Book for which I understand I am obliged to you, the Introduction to Logography.— I have read it with Attention, and as far as I understand it am much pleas’d with it. I do not perfectly comprehend the Arrangement of his Cases; but the Reduction of the Number of Pieces, by the Roots of Words and their different Terminations is...
131638From James Madison to Lynde Walter and Others, 24 January 1821 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. your letter of the 15th. instant; and I cannot be insensible to the marks of respect & confidence contained in it. But besides that it attaches a very undue weight to my opinion on the subject of a Bankrupt act, I am not sure that the interference you suggest would be received in the light you anticipate. Candor requires also an acknowlegement, that though sincerely anxious...
131639From John Adams to Rev. William Walter, 24 October 1797 (Adams Papers)
I received yesterday your favor of the 15th with two Volumes of Essays from the beneficent Genius of Count Rumford. If you have labored through the three Volumes of my defence of the Constitutions, you have done them an honor that very few other men of letters have taken the trouble to bestow on them (They were written with a view of not only composing the ferment in America which produced...
131640From John Adams to Rev. William Walter, October 1797 (Adams Papers)
I received yesterday your favor of the 15th with two Volumes of Essays from the benificent genius of Count Rumford— If you have laboured through the three Volumes of my defence of the Constitutions, you have done them an Honour that very few other men of Letters have taken the trouble to bestow on them—They were written with a View of not only composing the ferment in america which produced...
131641From Alexander Hamilton to Ernst Frederich von Walterstorff, 5 August 1802 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, August 5, 1802. On April 20, 1803, Walterstorff wrote to Hamilton and referred to “Your favr. of the 5th. August.” Letter not found. ] Walterstorff was governor general of the Danish West Indies from 1787 to July 25, 1794. On leaving office he went to the United States where he remained until 1796, at which time he returned to Denmark. He served again as governor general from...
131642From Thomas Jefferson to De Walterstorff, 3 February 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honour of receiving yesterday the letter you were pleased to address to me, wherein you mention (as you had before done to Mr. Adams and Doctr. Franklin) that the Count de Bernstorff in communicating to you the permission of your Sovereign to pay a visit to Copenhagen, had desired you to ask of the American Ministers their propositions for forwarding the objects respecting the two...
131643From Benjamin Franklin to Ernst Frederik von Walterstorff, 2 September 1784 (Franklin Papers)
Press copy of AL : Library of Congress On August 30 the three ministers newly commissioned by Congress to negotiate treaties of amity and commerce with foreign powers held their first formal meeting at Franklin’s residence in Passy. Thomas Jefferson, recently arrived from America, was by that time settled in Paris. John Adams, now joined by his family, had rented a mansion in Auteuil, just one...
131644From Thomas Jefferson to Abraham Walton, 7 December 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
The Marquis de la Fayette happened to be out of town when I received the honor of your letter. This circumstance has occasioned the delay of my answer. I now inclose you his letter to the Bishop of Orleans. He desires me also to inform you that he had recommended you to the Marquis du Crest, Chancellor to the D. d’Orleans, now at Orleans, who is therefore prepared to receive you, should you...
131645From Alexander Hamilton to Walton and Cruger, 27 November 1771 (Hamilton Papers)
I have now the pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of your favour dated October the 19th. by Sloop Thunderbolt which arrived here on Wednesday Afternoon the 16th Instant, and on the saturday morning following I cleard her out and gave the Captain his dispatches for Curracoa, but he could not sail till the morning after. She landed here only 23 Hhds Indian Meal 6469 Staves 20 bbls Apples 300...
131646From Alexander Hamilton to Walton and Cruger, 24 February 1772 (Hamilton Papers)
Preceding is Copy of my last to you & beg leave to refer you thereto. I have at length the pleasure to acquaint you of the arrival of the Sloop Thunderbolt with her first Cargo of Mules but I am sorry to be obligd to offer you so unpleasing an account of them as I shall. The 2d. Ultimo she took in at the Main 48 very good Mules, most of them large and young. She arrivd here the 30th with 41 in...
131647From George Washington to George Walton, 29 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
I have received by Colonel Gunn your honors letters of the 11th and 15th of March, and the enclosures therein contained respecting the conduct of Joseph Martin Esqr. late agent of the United States to the Cherokee and Chickasaw nations of Indians. It appears by the Resolve of Congress of the 19th of June 1788 that the said Joseph Martin was appointed an agent for the Cherokee nation of Indians...
131648From George Washington to George Walton, 13 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
I am honored with your favr of the 7th—I can with no propriety give a decided opinion upon the matter which you have been pleased to refer to me, without being acquainted with what has previously passed between the Commissaries of prisoners or Commissioners for settling a Cartel respecting the Rank of Mr Elbert. If he has been heretofore claimed by the enemy as a Brigadier of Militia and...
131649From George Washington to George Walton, 6 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I had the pleasure of your Letter respecting General McIntosh. You may Inform Congress that One Brigade in this Army is without a General Officer, occasion’d by Dehaas’s not chusing to accept of that Commission & should they think proper to order Genl McIntosh for that purpose, it wou’d be very agreeable to me were it not for the length of time it will take to get him here this, I apprehend,...
131650From George Washington to George Walton, 2 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have the pleasure of yours of the 27th May by Colo. White. I think the answer which you gave him respecting his request for liberty to recruit a Regiment for Georgia, in the other States, at this time, was extremely proper, for experience shews us that the Quotas already allotted to them are full as much and I fear more than they will be able to furnish. At any Rate a recommendation of this...