15451[From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Huntington, 27 September 1780] (Jefferson Papers)
[Richmond, 27 Sep. 1780. JCC Journals of the Continental Congress, 1774–1789 , ed. W. C. Ford and...
15452Isaac Riley to Thomas Jefferson, 29 September 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Experiencing daily, in the course of my business, the constant and increasing demand there is in...
15453[Diary entry: 9 August 1771] (Washington Papers)
9. Went to the Mill & returnd from thence to Dinner.
15454To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 3 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday on my return from the Highlands I was honored with your favors of the 27th. and 30th....
15455From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 25 March 1783 (Hamilton Papers)
The inclosed I write more in a public than in a private capacity. Here I write as a citizen...
15456[Diary entry: 10 March 1769] (Washington Papers)
10. And from that to the 18 laying of Lotts & leasing them in Fauquier & Loudoun Countys on the...
15457To George Washington from William Crawford, 15 March 1772 (Washington Papers)
I Received yours of the 6th of Decmr I Should have had your Land Run out at the Great medows but...
15458From John Adams to Samuel Dexter, 11 September 1800 (Adams Papers)
Enclosed is a letter from General L. R. Morris, recommending John Cook Esqr to be a Capt in the...
15459To George Washington from Matthew Graves, 5 February 1776 (Washington Papers)
Upon a friendly Notice, sent by Express in October last, that the Men of War intended soon to...
15460From Thomas Jefferson to James McHenry, 25 November 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Morris, our Minister at Paris, has recommended to me a Madame de la Mariniere, whom the...
15461From James Madison to James Monroe, 28 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed herewith is the Cypher you are to carry with you. I send it apart from the despatches,...
15462To James Madison from Bernard Smith, 20 September 1820 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. the letter which you did me the honor to write to me on the 13th. inst. The reasons...
15463To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 26 January 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of sending you by Captain Fenwick, a copy of Mr. Bottas’ “ Storia della guerra...
15464From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 3 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It is my wish to employ General North with your assistance in preparing regulations for the...
15465To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 19 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The transactions at Jersey (Powles hook) are certainly infamous. The Surveyor Williams a...
15466Report on the Salaries, Fees, and Emoluments of Persons Holding Civil Office Under the United States, [26 February 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
[To the President of the Senate] The Secretary of the Treasury, in obedience to the order of the...
15467From Thomas Jefferson to William Davies, 1 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I suppose there is no hope of our getting hats for the soldiers. We will aid you anywise in our...
15468To Alexander Hamilton from Robert Heaton, Jr., 17 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Court Martial of which Capt. Read is president has assembled in pursuance of a General Order...
15469New York Assembly. Resolution on the Call of a Convention of the States, [17 February 1787] (Hamilton Papers)
Resolved , (if the Honorable the Senate concur) that the Delegates of this State, in Congress of...
15470Instructions by the Virginia Convention to Their Delegates in Congress, August 1774 (Jefferson Papers)
Instructions for the deputies appointed to meet in general congress on the Part of this Colony....
15471From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 25 June 1824 to 27 June 1824 (Adams Papers)
June 25. Johnson went to Town and on mountain mounting his Horse; the Beast trod on his foot and...
15472To George Washington from Maj. Gen. Horatio Gates, 4 March 1778 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Maj. Gen. Horatio Gates, 4 Mar. 1778. On 9 Mar., GW wrote to Gates : “I...
15473To Thomas Jefferson from Nicholas King, 12 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Nicholas King’s respects to Thomas Jefferson, and, begs his acceptance of the accompanying...
15474To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 24 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor herewith to transmit you a list of promotions and appointments in the Army of...
15475[Diary entry: 21 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
21st. Attended at Wests Ordy. with Mr. James Mercer & sold all the Bull run Lands. Returnd to...
15476To George Washington from Robert Stewart, 8 March 1760 (Washington Papers)
With a heart that overflows with Gratitude I return my most unfeign’d thanks for that fresh mark...
15477From James Mease to John Adams, 20 August 1792 (Adams Papers)
I have taken the liberty of presenting you with a copy of my inaugural dissertation which I...
15478Honorary Degree from Harvard College, 3 April 1776 (Washington Papers)
[Watertown, Mass.] 3 April 1776 . Confers on GW the honorary degree of doctor of laws in...
15479From Thomas Jefferson to Theodore Foster, 9 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Apr. 28. has been duly recieved, and I sincerely rejoice with you in the...
15480Elizabeth Smith Shaw to Abigail Adams, 18 March 1786 (Adams Papers)
Should I my Dear Sister, too much alarm the Heart of an affectionate Mother, solicitous for the...
15481[Diary entry: 6 November 1771] (Washington Papers)
6. Dined at Mrs. Dawsons and Spent the Evening at Mrs. Campbells. On this date GW and James...
15482From John Adams to the President of Congress, 7 February 1781 (Adams Papers)
By the Tenth Article of the Treaty of Alliance with France “The most Christian King and the...
15483From John Adams to James McHenry, 6 August 1799 (Adams Papers)
Last night I received your favor of 31st July. Upon looking over the list of candidates for...
15484To James Madison from Edmund Pendleton, 30 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
Permit me, tho’ at this late hour, to express my happy feelings at the issue of the Election of...
15485Notes on the Opening of the Courts, 19 December 1765 (Adams Papers)
Common Law is common Right, 1. Inst. 142.a. Cokes Proem to 2d Inst. The Law is the Subjects best...
15486From John Jay to Henry Van Schaack, 23 September 1800 (Jay Papers)
Mr Beers has ^ at ^ ^in Compliance with^ ^your Request has^ delivered to me the ^an^ Extract from...
15487Chaumont to the American Commissioners, 9 January 1777 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society M. de Chaumont a l’honneur d’informer Messieurs les deputés...
15488From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Lee, 15 May 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
The sentiments of justice which have dictated your letters of the 3 d and 9 th inst. are worthy...
15489Report on the Petition of Eliphalet Ladd, [19 April 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury to whom was referred the Memorial of Eliphalet Ladd, respectfully...
15490Minutes of the Central College Board of Visitors, 5 May 1817, document 1 in a group of documents on The Founding of the … (Jefferson Papers)
At a meeting of the Visitors of the Central college held at Charlottesville on the 5 th day of...
15491General Orders, 27 May 1781 (Washington Papers)
The Commander in Chief is pleased to order that in future only such Men as are not expected to do...
15492From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson Randolph, 13 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Baltimore. call on mr P. Williamson Market street No. 72. and pay him for a dozen steel pen...
1549324. (Adams Papers)
Parson Dutch preach’d. L. White and Mr. Thaxter.
15494To Benjamin Franklin from Mary Stevenson, 9 March 1766 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society You will give us great pleasure if you will favour us with...
15495VIII. George Washington to Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, 21 November 1780 (Washington Papers)
On Friday —morning, at Sun rising you will march the division under your command to a mile below...
15496George Washington to Major General Israel Putnam, 25 July 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Pompton Plains [ New Jersey ] July 25, 1777. Reports that Philadelphia is probable destination of...
15497Fryday July 25th. (Adams Papers)
We contend that the Plaintiffs ought to recover nothing on this Bond, because according to the...
15498To Benjamin Franklin from Mary Lucas, 2 December 1746 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Haverford College Library As my husbeand Robt. Lucas in his Life time Did take the Newes...
15499[Diary entry: 19 May 1781] (Washington Papers)
19th. Breakfasted at Litchfield—dined at Farmington & lodged at Weathersfield at the House of...
15500To James Madison from Thomas Lewis & Son (Abstract), 8 May 1805 (Madison Papers)
8 May 1805, Washington . “Two months after the Treaty with France made in October eighteen...