154351To Benjamin Franklin from Thomas Mante, 22 February 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society When I asked for, and received your bounty, I at that time hoped and believed, that a change in my then situation would have precluded the necessity of again having recourse to your humanity: the obduracy of my antagonist, which all the efforts of M. Turgot cannot soften, still exposes me to the wretchedness of the most unjust imprisonment; because that I...
154352To George Washington from Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., 6 November 1775 (Washington Papers)
I have received your favour of the 29th Octo. ulto Wherein you mention the case of Dr Cheney commissioned from hence a Physitian and Surgeon which you are persuaded to have been obtained by some misrepresentation. Indeed I was not apprized of any misconduct or bad behaviour of his—If he is guilty of any such Crime, hope he may be convicted & discharged. I will give a detail of his case as it...
154353To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 29 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Pichon with his respects incloses to Mr. Madison some letters under the Seal of the National institute, adressed to the President, which he found among his dispatches from france, in the package which has been so long coming from Norfolk. The inclosed extract of a dispatch of Mr. P. to the minister of foreign affairs, Mr. Pichon confidentially communicates to Mr. Madison and desires that...
154354To James Madison from St. George Tucker, 11 March 1818 (Madison Papers)
Having at the request of Mr. Joseph Delaplaine prepar’d a Sketch of the Life of the late most excellent General Thomas Nelson, I recieved a Letter from him by the last post, requesting that I would enclose it to you, & that you would forward it to him. I have in consequence of that Letter taken the Liberty to do so; If I have err’d in so doing be so kind as to excuse me . As some small...
154355To James Madison from Philip Freneau, 7 August 1809 (Madison Papers)
The two Volumes of Poems that in April last I engaged to have published, are finished, and will be ready for delivery in two or three days. The ten Setts You subscribed for I am rather at a loss how to have safely transmitted to You at Your residence in Virginia, where, I find by the Newspapers, You mean to continue until the end of September. Will You, on receipt of this, send me a line or...
154356Patrick Gibson to Thomas Jefferson, 26 June 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your favor of the 23 d inclosing two notes for renewal, which I am sorry to say will not answer, not being written upon stamp’d paper and this is the only manner in which the US: bank will receive it, the other banks have of late also adopted a similar resolution, to have them stamp’d at the Office would cost $10 each—I therefore send you inclosed two stamps for your...
154357To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 15 December 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to inclose to you a letter received a last Evening from the Supervisor of Pennsylvania, upon a subject extremely painful in a public and private view. On my expressing to him some time ago my wishes that the returns from that district might be brought forward he observed, that he was apprehensive Mr. Collins would not prove a very regular official Man; and he very lately...
154358From Thomas Jefferson to George Muter, 8 September 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
A ton of lead should be sent to Fredericksburg in waggons returning empty to Mr. Washington who has the care of the powder. An order may be drawn on him also for 30 bushels of salt. RC ( Vi ); written below a letter of Charles Dick to George Muter, 5 Sep. 1780; see below. Addressed (twice) to Muter and docketed. The letter from Dick to Muter (printed in full in CVSP Calendar of Virginia State...
154359From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, [8 January 1783] (Hamilton Papers)
⟨The post my⟩ angel has met with some interruption (I suppose by the river being impassable) which deprives me of the pleasure of hearing from you. I am inexpressibly anxious to learn you have began your journey. I write this for fear of the worst, but I should be miserable if I thought it would find you at Albany. If by any misapprehension you should still be there I entreat you lose not a...
154360To John Adams from Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 21 August 1800 (Adams Papers)
Enclosed I have the honor or transmitting for your consideration—three letters of this date from the Commissioner of the Revenue, recommending the following persons as fit characters to be appointed Keepers of Light Houses. John Shackleford, to be Keeper of the Light House on North Island in the State of South Carolina—vice John Berbant deceased; at a Salary of Dollars 333. 33/100. per Annum....
154361To James Madison from William Hull, 28 May 1807 (Madison Papers)
Heretofore I have uniformly stated to the Government as my opinion, that the design of establishing a bank here, was laudable and calculated to promote the Public interest. Until very lately I believed the views of the Applicants were pure, and the management of the institution would have been such, as to have promoted the Public Interest. Within a few days a Gentleman has arrived from the...
154362From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Munroe, 10 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson with his compliments to mr Munroe incloses him the order for a quarter’s interest on the Maryland loan. the demolition of mrs Fenwick’s houses having awaited years can await a month longer when I shall be returned to Washington and be in a situation to act more understandingly on the subject. PrC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ in ink on verso. Enclosure not found, but see below. On 17...
154363To James Madison from Henry A. S. Dearborn, 16 March 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have shiped your wine, Brandy, &c. &c, on board the Brig Wanderer for Alexandria & enclose you a quadruplicate Bill of Lading, signed by the Master of said Brig. She will sail this day. I have enclosed a Bill of Lading to the Collector of Alexandria & requested him to take charge of the articles & forward them to you. I hope they will arrive safe & in good order. With great respect I have...
154364From George Washington to Henry Bouquet, 21 August 1758 (Washington Papers)
Thirty Cuttawba’s came here this Evening. and the Convoy may be expected on Wednesday, as it was at Pearsalls last Night. Governor Sharpe I am told will be here in a day or two—I am at a loss to know how he Ranks, and whether he is entitled to the Command. In the Army he Ranks as Lieutt Colonel only—but what his pretensions as Governor in his own Provence is, I really dont know, or whether he...
154365General Orders, 25 January 1776 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW . Artemas Ward’s orderly book gives the parole as “Ticonderoga” and the countersign as “Wolfe” ( MHi ).
154366To Thomas Jefferson from Robert R. Livingston, 6 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I recd your favor of the 16th. ult. just as I was leaving New York for this place which has delayed till now my acknowledging the distinguished attention you have shewn me in procuring for me the honor of a place among the American philosophers. The moment you chose for doing has not a little encreased the obligation, since it was one in which the whole American world (except the man who...
154367George F. Hopkins to Thomas Jefferson, 2 December 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
The person who submitted to you certain observations on Electricity, Looming, &c. received the manuscript with your remarks . He now does himself the farther honour to send you a copy of the same in print, and requests your acceptance of it for what it may be worth. P.S. As Mr. Jefferson is the only Gentleman who possesses the name of the writer, he has to request that it may be known no...
154368Royall Tyler to John Adams, 15 October 1785 (Adams Papers)
It has not been without Anxiety, that I have refrained from addressing a Letter to you for some months past. But not having the Advantage of a Femiliar, or even the Honour of a Personal Acquaintance: There was but one Subject upon which I could write to you liberally: and I intended to have Desisted from that, Until the Completion of my Arrangements should enable me to Discuss it to our mutual...
154369Slave Trade Petitions, [23 March] 1790 (Madison Papers)
The select committee on the slave trade memorials presented its report, consisting of seven resolutions, on 5 March ( DHFC Linda Grant De Pauw et al., eds., Documentary History of the First Federal Congress of the United States of America (3 vols. to date; Baltimore, 1972—). , III, 316, 340–41). This report came before the Committee of the Whole on 16 March. After repeated attempts on 16 and...
154370To John Adams from William Lee, 15 November 1780 (Adams Papers)
A severe attack of a dangerous dysentery, a sick Family ever since Mr. Searle left us, and above all, having nothing material to communicate, have prevented me from writing to you for some time past and indeed my principal object now, is to enquire after the health of yourself and your Sons, as it will give me sensible pleasure to hear that you have escaped the contagion of the late very...
154371From George Washington to David Forman, 31 July 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have requested Capt. Dobb’s to assemble at Capt. Dennis’s in Baskenridge as soon as possible a Number of Pilots, who are to receive their further Instructions from you—Imidiately upon the Appearance of a Fleet near Sandy Hook, & you are satisfied it is the One we are expecting, you will please to give Orders to the Pilots to repair down where they may be at Hand to be improved as Occasion...
154372From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Carrington Cabell, 19 January 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
You know that the arrearages of our subscriptions were appropriated particularly to the works of the Rotunda. but they come in most tardily: and will never be recieved but on suits, which we determine to commence against every man in arrears in time for the March courts. but this will be a chase of a couple of years, and in the mean time mr Brockenbrough is in the utmost distress for about...
154373To Thomas Jefferson from William Esenbeck, 13 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The Petition of William O most humbly sheweth: that your Orator asks nothing what is unreasonable, only what is justly in his claim due to him, from the U.S. for his extra services as Messenger to Albert Gallatin Esquire Secretary of the Treasury whom he thinks the most skillfull Financier in the World; but his ofspring and Son Albert Gallatin junior Esqr; can beat him, for the...
154374To Thomas Jefferson from Anthony Giannini, 23 February 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have sent you those letters, beging the favour of you, if you will be so Kind as to farward them to leghorn with sharity, beening letters of good importance, Pray Sir. Send them by the first opportunity. Also Please to Write a note where Sige Andrea Frediani should send me the Answers, for he so desire of me to Know l’indirizzo delle lettere, so I beg you to write to him, in Italian or in...
154375Notes from Congress’ Secret Journal on Instructions to Peace Commissioners, 28 May 1781 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). Two pages of notes in JM’s hand, mainly devoted to recording the appointment of committees, the substance of their reports, and how each delegate voted on motions—all bearing upon instructions to the peace commissioners. JM’s entries are for 28 May, 6, 7, 8, 9–15, and 29 June, 28 July, and 21 September 1781, but he does not record when he made them, although he...
154376[Diary entry: 10 December 1774] (Washington Papers)
10. Clear after the Morning with the Wind fresh & cold from No. Wt.
154377From John Jay to Abraham Cuyler, 13 November 1795 (Jay Papers)
I was this morning favored with your’s of the 5 th . of this month, mentioning M r . Harison’s opinion that the Debts in question were not recoverable by Virtue either of the Treaty of Peace, or of the Treaty of amity between the United States and Great Britain— As to M r . Harison’s opinion, I do not hesitate to say that I concur in it— But whether the Subjects of it were or were not...
154378To Benjamin Franklin from Israel Gilpin, 29 December 1775 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society My kinsman Doct. George Gilpin informs me that Severil of the manufactorys is like to Suffer for want of Stone or ground Coal Such as the glass work and blacksmith who is imployd in making Iron work for the Coloneys Ships &c. I think it is very provible if Strict Sarch and inquiry was made Coal mout bee had but am not sirtin but prohaps it wold Not bee a...
154379To George Washington from Timothy Pickering, 11 September 1795 (Washington Papers)
Instead of writing to Mr Boudinot, I concluded to ride out to see him. This I did on Wednesday: and found that he set off the preceeding day for Elizabethtown. Yesterday I wrote him by post: and if he should be at that place to-day, I may expect his answer to-morrow. By the first post after it arrives, it shall be forwarded to Mount Vernon. In General Knox’s letter which you were pleased to...
154380From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 19 August 1814 (Adams Papers)
At last, I have the satisfaction of knowing that there is no positive obstacle to the passage of Letters directly by the Post, between this place, and St: Petersburg, and that you have received the first and second Letters that I wrote you after my arrival here—But as you received them both together, I am further confirmed in the suspicion I had already formed in consequence of having myself...
154381To Benjamin Franklin from Hannah Walker, 26 October 1765 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I have sent an order according to Mrs. Stevensons Letter and return you a thousand thanks for so great a Favour and my Husband and I both Humbly ask your Pardon for so greatly offending so good a friend which if we were Present ought to be on our Bended knees for such Extreme Favours and such great offences for which Dear Sir I myself Humbly beg you will...
154382From George Washington to Moses Bush, 26 September 1779 (Washington Papers)
The probability of having occasion for a number of Boats of a particular construction, induces me to request you immediately to raise the sides of as many River Scows as Maj: Genl Greene Qr Mr G. shall direct. He will write you particularly on the subject. The Business requires the utmost dispatch, and is of so much public importance that it authorises me to give the order and will justify you...
154383To Thomas Jefferson from Edmund Searcy, 2 July 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
When I wrote you on the subject of exploring a part of Louisianie, the Red and Arkensas Rivers, being doubtful whether an appointment of that Kind would be made, my letter was not accompanied with any papers shewing my standing as a man of business; I now make free to trouble you with the inclosed Certificate. Should you incline to favour my request, I can if necessary forward to you other and...
154384From Zabdiel Adams to John Adams, 4 October 1791 (Adams Papers)
After my best regards to yourself and family, would immediately disclose to you the design of this letter.— Mr Jacob Welsh, an inhabitant of this Town, a gentleman of publick education, of good abilities & valuable improvements, born in Boston of reputable parents, & who spent some time in our army in the course of the last war, went to Europe before the end of it, first to France & then to...
154385To George Washington from William Stephens Smith, 27 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
A Capt. of the Pensylvania Artillery acting in the Marine Department, has this instant arrived He informs me, that he Left, the day before yesterday a Subaltern and 13 men at Brunswick, charged with the safe conveying upwards of 60 seamen Prisoners of War. to this post, on their way to new York He expects them here this Night. There being no arrangement made by the Minister of War or the Agent...
154386[Diary entry: 14 January 1797] (Washington Papers)
14. Wind Southerly. Morng. very heavy, with rain from Noon. Company dined with 5 Gent[leme]n. [32]
154387II. Observations by the Portuguese Minister, [March–April 1786] (Jefferson Papers)
Observations sur le Traité D’Amitie et de Commerce (N.1 me ) We must conform ourselves, as to the Titles to the following Rule “between her most faithfull Majesty the Queen of Portugal and the Algarvas” &c. Art. I. (N. 2) We must observe in this Article the same Rule, above established. The Rest will meet with no Difficulty. Art. II. (N. 3.) The same observation, in the words underscored. It...
154388To James Madison from Richard Söderström, 10 January 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 January 1805, Washington City. “The 8th: Instant I was Honerd by recieving your letter of the 27th. Decer: Ao: Pto. [not found], Inclosing Copies of two letters concerning the Capture of two American Vessels by French Crusers, suposed within the territory of the Island St. Bartholemew, Both of these two mentioned letters as well as all the proves & documents Relative to these two American...
154389To Thomas Jefferson from Elijah Griffiths, 8 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Professional pursuits have absorbed so much of my attention, since the last Presidential election, that I have been a very superficial observer of the political affairs of our country. Knowing the just views, & upright intentions of the Executive of the Union; I rested in the hope, that the adverse party, had the policy, if not the justice, to estimate properly, that lenity which was extended...
154390To James Madison from William Swan, 12 May 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 May 1813 , “ State of New York, Fishkill .” “I entreat forgiveness for the liberty I take, in thus adressing you, and Inclosing for your Perusal, the copies of a Petition for my relief, and Letter from Governor Tompkins in my behalf, (orignals of both sent last month to the Secretary of State). Which, on examination I trust will insure your indulgence, and as I know without doubt, of...
154391To John Adams from William Temple Franklin, 11 January 1781 (Adams Papers)
The Letter your Excellency honour’d me with dated the 7th. of last Month, I duly received. The Pleasures of Amsterdam must be sad indeed, when you wish for the Gout as a Remedy for your Ennui : If I may judge from the Sufferings of my poor Grand father, I fancy you would prefer the Malady to the Cure. Capt. Bell and Capt. Josiah are arrived at L’Orient, from Philada. a small Vessel likewise is...
154392To James Madison from James Maury, 6 February 1809 (Madison Papers)
Yesterday four Embargo breakers, said to be from New York & American Vessels, arrived here, principally with Cotton Cargo’s. As soon as I can, I will give you further particulars. I have the honor to be with perfect Respect Your mo: obt. Servt. DNA : RG 59—CD—Consular Despatches, Liverpool.
154393From Benjamin Franklin to Samuel Huntington, 11 June 1781 (Franklin Papers)
LS , transcript, and press copy: National Archives; AL (draft) and copy: Library of Congress; copy: New York Public Library I have lately done myself the honour of writing largely to your Excellency by divers Conveyances, to which I beg leave to refer. This is chiefly to cover the Copy of a Letter I have just received from the Minister, relative to the Disposition of the late Loans; by which...
154394Enclosure: George Rogers Clark to Samuel Brown, 17 June 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Letter was handed to me by Mr. Thruston, the Matter therein contained was new to me; I find myself hurt that Mr. Jefferson should have been Attacked with so much Virulence on a Subject which I know he was not Author of, but except a few Mistakes of Names of Person & Places, the Story is substantially true; I was of the first and last of the active Officers who bore the Weight of that War,...
154395Thomas Jefferson to Edmund Bacon, 22 November 1820 (SJL description) (Jefferson Papers)
[ Poplar Forest , 22 Nov. 1820 . SJL entry reads “ Ned & Wormly . garden, lawn & grove. roads.” Letter not found.]
154396The Federalist Number 52, [8 February] 1788 (Madison Papers)
From the more general enquiries pursued in the four last papers, I pass on to a more particular examination of the several parts of the government. I shall begin with the house of representatives. The first view to be taken of this part of the government, relates to the qualifications of the electors and the elected. Those of the former are to be the same with those of the electors of the most...
154397From John Adams to Charles Cushing, 3 April 1756 (Adams Papers)
I had the Pleasure, a few Days since, of receiving your favour of February 4th. I am obliged to you for your advice, and for the manly and rational Reflections with which you inforced it. I think I have deliberately weighed the subject and had almost determined as you advise. Upon the Stage of Life, we have each of us a part, a laborious and difficult Part, to Act, but we are all capable of...
154398[Diary entry: 10 August 1781] (Washington Papers)
10th. Ordered the first York, and Hazens Regiments immediately to this place from West point—The Invalids having got in both from Philadelphia & Boston and more Militia got in from Connecticut, as also some from Massachusetts bay giving with 4 Companies of Courtlandts Regiment in addition to the detachment left there upon the March of the Army perfect security to the Posts. That is, troops...
154399From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 28 July 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I this moment recieve yours of the 26th. The sugar of which you inclose a sample would by no means answer my purpose, which was to send it to Monticello, in order, by a proof of it’s quality, to recommend attention to the tree to my neighbors.—In my letter of yesterday I forgot to tell you there is a brig here to sail for Halifx in 10. days. She is under repair, and therefore may possibly...
154400Thomas Jefferson to Samuel H. Smith, 15 August 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Altho’ sollicitation for appointment is generally an irksome office, it is rendered the less so on in the present instance by the occasion it furnishes of addressing you after so long an interval. first then as to the direct object. Joseph Dougherty , who lived with me 8. years in Washington rather as a riding agent than as the head of my stable, informs me you are appointed Commissioner of...