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| No. | Author | Recipient | Title | Date | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131701 | Washington, George | Lewis, Howell | From George Washington to Howell Lewis, 28 July 1793 | 1793-07-28 | Letter not found: to Howell Lewis, 28 July 1793. Lewis wrote GW on 6 August that he had “received... |
| 131702 | Board of War | Washington, George | To George Washington from the Board of War, 14 January … | 1780-01-14 | The Board have been honoured by your Letters of the 11th. We are much obliged by your ready... |
| 131703 | Latrobe, Benjamin H. | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin H. Latrobe, 21 … | 1805-02-21 | For the last three weeks I have been at Lancaster as the Agent of the Ches. & Del. Canal Co. to... |
| 131704 | American Commissioners | Thulemeier, Friedrich Wilhelm, Baron von | The American Commissioners to the Baron von Thulemeier … | 1784-09-09 | The United States of America in Congress Assembled judging that an intercourse between the... |
| 131705 | Bradford, John | Washington, George | To George Washington from John Bradford, 12 August 1776 | 1776-08-12 | I am honour’d with your Excellencys Signature under the 5th Instant, directing me to take the... |
| 131706 | Lee, William | Franklin, Benjamin | To Benjamin Franklin from William Lee, 12 November 1782 | 1782-11-12 | ALS : University of Virginia Library; two copies: Virginia Historical Society I have had the... |
| 131707 | Tillier, Rodolph | Madison, James | To James Madison from Rodolph Tillier, 12 January 1807 | 1807-01-12 | Conceiving it to be my duty as a Public Officer I do myself the honor to communicate to you Some... |
| 131708 | Adams, John | [Notes of Debates in the Continental Congress, 28 … | 1774-09-28 | Mr. Galloway. The Proposal I intended to make having been opposed, I have waited to hear a more... | |
| 131709 | Stanwix, John | Washington, George | To George Washington from John Stanwix, 11 July 1757 | 1757-07-11 | had I had any Opportunity of returning an Answer to the Favour of yours of the 24th of June... |
| 131710 | Abercromby, John | Franklin, Benjamin | To Benjamin Franklin from John Abercromby, 24 December … | 1778-12-24 | ALS : American Philosophical Society J’ay L’honneur de vous ecrire pour vous demandes une paspor... |
| 131711 | Latrobe, Benjamin Henry | Madison, James | To James Madison from Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 6 January … | 1811-01-06 | I herein enclose the letter you did me the favor to write on the 29h. septr. 1809. The point... |
| 131712 | Lormerie, Louis Philippe Gallot de | Jefferson, Thomas | Louis Philippe Gallot de Lormerie to Thomas Jefferson … | 1816-04-09 | Je saisis avec Empressement une Occasion favorable, celle de Monsieur hide de Neuville... |
| 131713 | Madison, James | Cathcart, James Leander | From James Madison to James Leander Cathcart, 10 May … | 1802-05-10 | The Adams frigate, by which you will receive my last, containing instructions on the subject of... |
| 131714 | Jefferson, Thomas | Staphorst, Nicholas van | From Thomas Jefferson to Nicolas van Staphorst, 1 … | 1788-09-01 | Mr. Jacob Van Staphorst having before his departure expressed to me your wish that I would... |
| 131715 | Maury, John W. | Jefferson, Thomas | John W. Maury to Thomas Jefferson, 28 February 1817 | 1817-02-28 | It must be a source of consolation to one like yourself approaching the close of a long &... |
| 131716 | Madison, James | Brockenbrough, Arthur S. | James Madison to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 17 March 1830 | 1830-03-17 | I have recd. your letter of the 12th. but none yet from Mr. Randolph Being not a judge of... |
| 131717 | Mazzei, Philip | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Mazzei, 10–19 April … | ≈1780-04-10 | Paris, 10–19 Apr. 1780 . Russia has confirmed her strict neutrality, dashing England’s hopes, and... |
| 131718 | Washington, George | Livingston, William | George Washington to William Livingston, 18 June 1780 | 1780-06-18 | Springfield [ New Jersey ] June 18, 1780 . Is sending Brigadier General Henry Knox to present to... |
| 131719 | Washington, George | Pearce, William | From George Washington to William Pearce, 11 September … | 1796-09-11 | Your letter of the 4th instt came to my hands yesterday, and the one you wrote me from Chester... |
| 131720 | Heath, William | Washington, George | To George Washington from William Heath, 18 January … | 1782-01-18 | Inclosed are several charges against major-general McDougall, on which I have this day ordered... |
| 131721 | Hamilton, Alexander | Washington, George | To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 30 July … | 1792-07-30 | I have the honor to transmit herewith sundry papers relative to an arrangement, which has been... |
| 131722 | Washington, George | [Diary entry: 12 November 1772] | 1772-11-12 | 12. Went to Williamsburg with Mrs. Washington Mr. & Miss Custis lodged at Mrs. Amblers also dined... | |
| 131723 | Washington, George | West, Thomas | From George Washington to Thomas West, 5 July 1779 | 1779-07-05 | Your letter of the 10th Ulto by the Post did not reach my hands till yesterday —Although I have... |
| 131724 | Pendleton, Nathaniel | Washington, George | To George Washington from Nathaniel Pendleton, 5 March … | 1791-03-05 | I am informed Mr Rutledge has lately accepted the appointment of Cheif Justice of the State of... |
| 131725 | Madison, James | Petition of John Porter, ca. 27 December 1796 | 1796-12-27 | Document not found. Ca. 27 December 1796. On 27 Dec. 1796 JM presented to the House of... | |
| 131726 | Washington, George | Green, Charles | From George Washington to Charles Green, 13 November … | 1757-11-13 | Necessity (and that I hope will apologize for the trouble I must give you—) obliges me to ask the... |
| 131727 | McDougall, Alexander | Washington, George | To George Washington from Brigadier General Alexander … | 1777-09-20 | I had the Honor of addressing your excellency; on the 17th from Tapan. Colonel Durkee returned in... |
| 131728 | Cathcart, James Leander | Madison, James | To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 22 March … | 1816-03-22 | I have the honor to transmit for your Excellency’s perusal the most correct information... |
| 131729 | Page, John | Madison, James | To James Madison from John Page, 2 November 1805 … | 1805-11-02 | § From John Page. 2 November 1805, Richmond. “I have to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of... |
| 131730 | Adams, John Quincy | Adams, Thomas Boylston | From John Quincy Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 4 … | 1819-11-04 | On the 7th. of last Month, I left at the Branch Bank, Boston, a Check payable to you, requesting... |
| 131731 | Gilmer, Francis Walker | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Walker Gilmer, 4 … | 1824-10-04 | I have made only the following draughts on Gowan & Marx, on account of the University—none of the... |
| 131732 | Pigou, —— | Franklin, Benjamin | To Benjamin Franklin from ——— Pigou, 23 January 1778 … | 1778-01-23 | ALS : American Philosophical Society <Paris, January 23, 1778, in French: I should like an... |
| 131733 | Washington, George | [Diary entry: 19 July 1799] | 1799-07-19 | 19. A good deal of rain fell in the Night and the ground made sufficiently wet. Morning heavy... | |
| 131734 | Jay, John | Hamilton, Alexander | To Alexander Hamilton from John Jay, 12 November 1798 | 1798-11-12 | I wrote by the last post an answer to yours respecting Mr. Hoffman. Inclosed is my answer to the... |
| 131735 | Prichard, William | Jefferson, Thomas | William Prichard to Thomas Jefferson, 16 July 1812 | 1812-07-16 | I received your favor of the 8 th inst. a few days ago, and have enquired at the different... |
| 131736 | Hamilton, Alexander | Short, William | From Alexander Hamilton to William Short, 4 August 1792 | 1792-08-04 | Since my last to you of the 25th Ultimo, I have received a letter from our Commissioners at... |
| 131737 | Lear, Tobias | Washington, George | To George Washington from Tobias Lear, 3 June 1795 | 1795-06-03 | I have purchased for you five shares in the Bank of Alexandria and one hundred in the Bank of... |
| 131738 | Adams, John | Adams, John Quincy | From John Adams to John Quincy Adams, 23 April 1813 | 1813-04-23 | This Line is intended to go by Mr Bayard or Mr Gallatin, who are associated with you, or you with... |
| 131739 | Washington, George | Murnan, Jean Bernard de | George Washington to Major Jean Bernard de Murnan, 4 … | 1779-05-04 | [ Middlebrook, New Jersey ] May 4, 1779 . Announces appointment of De Murnan by Brigadier General... |
| 131740 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1779-08-17 | I have recd your favr of the 11th instant. From the progress of General Lovells operations at... |
| 131741 | Washington, George | Hamilton, Alexander | From George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, 8 May … | 1791-05-08 | Mr Cogdell, the Collector of Georgetown appearing on enquiry a proper Person to be appointed... |
| 131742 | Meigs, Josiah | Madison, James | To James Madison from Josiah Meigs, 8 August 1815 … | 1815-08-08 | § From Josiah Meigs. 8 August 1815, “General Land-Office Washington City.” “The inclosed was... |
| 131743 | Washington, George | [Diary entry: 9 March 1775] | 1775-03-09 | 9th. Wind very fresh all day from the No. West but not Cold—though clear. | |
| 131744 | Washington, George | Knox, Henry | From George Washington to Henry Knox, 16 December 1782 | 1782-12-16 | The appearance of the Weather, reminds me of the use of a Sleigh; I beg to be informed therefore,... |
| 131745 | Washington, George | [Diary entry: 6 January 1771] | 1771-01-06 | 6. Clear forenoon & pleasant but gloomy Afternoon. | |
| 131746 | Washington, George | General Orders, 5 November 1777 | 1777-11-05 | Agreeably to former orders, all reports of the guards and scouting parties, are to be made by the... | |
| 131747 | Washington, George | Lear, Tobias | From George Washington to Tobias Lear, 4 July 1798 | 1798-07-04 | I have received your letter and A/c of the 2d Instt and presume it is all right. I wish however... |
| 131748 | Madison, James | Gallatin, Albert | From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 20 October 1804 … | 1804-10-20 | 20 October 1804, Department of State. “I am of opinion that the balance found due to Dr. Edward... |
| 131749 | Tichenor, Isaac | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Tichenor, 22 March 1803 | 1803-03-22 | In compliance with your request of the 25th. of last month , I herewith enclose a Return of the... |
| 131750 | Adams, Abigail | Warren, Mercy Otis | Abigail Adams to Mercy Otis Warren, 17 June 1798 | 1798-06-17 | You and I, my dear Madam have trod together, through one Gloomy scene, of war, havock and... |