155581[From Thomas Jefferson to William Whipple, 27 April 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 27 Apr. 1784. Entry in SJL reads: “Genl. Whipple. Acknol. receipt his letter [of 15 Mch.]—glad of further information on Moose—Western territory—adjournment Congr.” Not found.]
155582From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Russell Gerry, 9 August 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
You will find enclosed a Commission for the Office of Collector of the Customs for the District of Marblehead to which the President of the United States, with the concurrence of the Senate, has been pleased to appoint you. On the receipt of it you will be pleased to obtain from the Office of your predecessor the laws, & my several Circular letters for your government and information. The...
155583To George Washington from George Weedon, 30 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
When I had the honor of waiting on your Excellency at Valley Forge in the year 78, I assigned you my reasons for withdrawing from Service, and then furnished you with all the resolutions of Congress that gave rise to it. Whether I was happy enough at that time to satisfy your Excellency of the propriety of my Conduct, or whether I subjected myself to your displeasure for the line I pursued, I...
155584From John Adams to Boston Patriot, 17 February 1812 (Adams Papers)
I was not long at the Adelphi, but soon removed to private lodgings, which by the way were ten times more public, and took apartments at Mr. Stokdale’s, in Piccadilly, where Mr. Laurens had lately lodged before me.Here I had a great opportunity of learning, for Dr. Bret was at the next door, the state of the current literature of London. I will not enlarge upon this subject at present, if...
155585[Diary entry: 9 June 1772] (Washington Papers)
9. Went into the Neck in the forenoon. Found Mr. Chichester & Wife—Miss Molly McCarty, and Mr. Phil. Pendleton here. The first went away. Molly McCarty is probably Mary McCarty (d. 1786), a daughter of Capt. Daniel McCarty and a younger sister of Mrs. Sarah McCarty Chichester, who appears here.
155586To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Sim Lee, 10 June 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Annapolis, 10 June 1780 . Notifying TJ that a line of expresses has been established by the State of Maryland “on the Main Road, leading from Young’s Ferry on Patowmack River to Philadelphia,” in accordance with Congress’ resolution of 5 June. FC ( MdAA ); 1 p. See Huntington to TJ, 5 June ; TJ to Gov. Lee, 14 June ; Lee to TJ, 17 June 1780 .
155587[Diary entry: 3 January 1770] (Washington Papers)
3. Wind in the same Quarter & very fresh remarkably cold & frosty.
155588From George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 28 August 1778 (Washington Papers)
I am exceedingly anxious to hear the determination of yourself and the General Officers upon the great reverse of your prospects, since the French Fleet left you. I however think it incumbent upon me to inform you, that from a variety of intelligence, Lord Howe put to sea again on Tuesday, his design no doubt to attempt the relief of New port, which will be easily effected, either by throwing...
155589To George Washington from David Howell, 4 October 1793 (Washington Papers)
As the office of Attorney for the U.S. for this District is vacant by the decease of my lamented Friend Mr Channing, & some Gentlemen have been pleased to recommend me for that place, I flatter myself your Excellencys goodness will excuse the freedom I take in mentioning my readiness to accept the appointment in Case no Gentleman is presented of longer Standing & more merit in the profession...
155590From Thomas Jefferson to John F. Mercer, 7 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Altho’ your letter , which this acknoleges, was written so long ago as the 5th. Ult. I have not in the mean time been inattentive to it’s contents. By the act of Congress of May 1. which I now inclose, you will percieve that the interest of the 200,000. D. borrowed by the Commissioners of Washington on the guaranty of Congress, is directed to be paid by a sale of the lots, which have never yet...
155591James Madison to James Breckenridge, 30 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. from Professor Lomax a communication of his final purpose to accept the Judicial appointment lately conferred on him, which will of course dissolve his connection with the University. He expresses much gratitude for the favors & friendship he has recd. collectively & individually from the Board of Visitors; & his deep regret that an imperious duty to his family obliges him to...
155592From John Adams to Robert R. Livingston, 16 July 1783 (Adams Papers)
Yesterday we waited on the Comte de Vergennes at Versailles, and shew him the Project of a Letter to the Ministers of the two Imperial Courts, which he read and approved. We told him, that we were at a loss what might be the effect of the Mediation—possibly we might be involved in difficulties by it—possibly the British Ministers might persuade the Mediators to offer Us their Advice upon some...
155593To George Washington from Captain Richard Varick, 14 October 1776 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the Honor to inclose Copy of a Letter from General Arnold to General Gates transmitted by the Latter from Tyonderoga & this Moment received in General Schuyler’s absence who is now on his Way to Saratoga. The Lead arrived at Fort George on Saturday last and was immediately forwarded —The powder left this on the same Day and is probably now at or near Fort George, where it will not...
155594To George Washington from Josiah Parker, 9 September 1786 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 18th Ultimo reached me a few days since, and a day or two after the china arrived from New York, which shall be sent by the first safe Conveyance to your seat on potowmack. I lamented much the death of one of the pair of Gold fish, as I am sensible they would have bred had you have provided them an enclosure in a runing pool. I deemed it best to send them to Fredricksburg as...
155595To Thomas Jefferson from Ferdinando Fairfax, 31 January 1794 (Jefferson Papers)
You have, no doubt, often received the congratulations of your countrymen upon your entrance into the several Public Offices and employments, to which your time and attention have been for so many years devoted. Permit me, now, to congratulate you upon your voluntary re-linquishment of these employments, for that peaceful retirement, the proper relish and enjoyment of which constitutes the...
155596To Benjamin Franklin from Nicolas-Toussaint Le Moyne, dit Des Essarts, 2 March 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Je vous supplie D’aggréer Le Volume que j’ai L’honneur De vous Envoyer. Il Renferme une Cause qui Doit vous interresser, celle Du paratonnerre De st. omer . Tous ceux qui sont capables De sentir Le prix Des Bienfaits Du Genie, Vous Doivent De la reconnoissance. J’ai saisi avec plaisir L’occasion De vous offrir L’hommage De La mienne. Ce sera une jouissance...
155597To James Madison from Joseph Warner Rose, 16 July 1808 (Madison Papers)
My last enclosing a Return of Impressed Seamen and of detained Vessels was dated 22nd June. I have but a few moments to enclose you Copies of Dispatches No. 1 to No. 8 presuming that the Information contained therein might not possibly reach you from London as soon. I have the honor to be Sir Your obedient Servant DNA : RG 59—CD—Consular Despatches, Antigua.
155598To Benjamin Franklin from Stephen Lee, [before 19 March 1779] (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society The Brave Assistance most Wisely given by you, to Set the Gallant Americans at Liberty, Emboldens me a poor prisoner of War, to beseech your protection, and Aid, in gaining me my freedom; I have many friends in America, Defending their Rights, and Priviledges, and as my Wish and Intention was, the first Conveyance to go to them friends, I now Humbly beg...
155599From Thomas Jefferson to John Garland Jefferson, 25 September 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favors of August 14. and Sep. 9. are now to be acknoleged. I should with great pleasure have seen you here, but being absolutely without horses (except those for my journey) it was not in my power to send for you. Indeed I did not expect our District court would have gone on business on account of the small pox. Sam Carr being about to go to Williamsburg I should be glad to have my books,...
155600From James Madison to James Monroe, 29 November 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 November 1802, Department of State, Washington. “I beg the favor of you to insert Mr. christian name, in the enclosed commission, to send it to him and inform me of the name you shall insert.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 14). 1 p. Left blank in letterbook. This was probably James Nimms. In a 2 Dec. 1802 note to JM, Jefferson wrote: “Mr. Nimms the Commr. of bkrptcy appointed for...
155601From Benjamin Franklin to Richard Dawson, 29 May 1772 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : British Museum; French translation by Barbeu-Dubourg: American Philosophical Society This letter marked the start of an investigation that engaged Franklin’s attention intermittently for months to come, and embroiled him in one more dispute about the behavior of electricity. The problem was how best to protect the royal powder magazine at Purfleet against lightning. The magazine was new,...
155602Enclosure: Stephen Higginson to John Adams, 17 January 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
You may recollect that the Court of France by an edict, about 2 years since, opend a trade to the Americans to Mauritius and the french settlements in India upon the same terms as their own subjects pursue it. This permission we soon improved, and for two years past, many vessels have gone to Port Louis in the Isle of France from different parts of the Continent with cargos of the various...
155603From Benjamin Franklin to William Carmichael, 8 February 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : National Archives I received your Favour of the 1st Instant. My Sentiments of Esteem for you have been always uniform, ever since I had the pleasure of knowing you. I never had the least doubt of your Integrity, and Zeal for our Cause, in which I know you have been HIGHLY serviceable. My intrusting the enclos’d important Letter to your Care, is an additional Proof of the Confidence I...
155604Samuel McDowell Reid to Thomas Jefferson, 22 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Being requested by Patrick Henry , I enclose you a receipt for the taxes on your land in this County for the years 1816–17 Patrick says that he believes that those persons who own land adjoining yours are daily trespassing On you and that if you will send your title papers or Copies of them he will have the land surveyed and endeavour to prevent intruders for the future RC ( MHi ); endorsed by...
155605From George Washington to Major General Nathanael Greene, 30 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
You are hereby empowered to impress in the states of Penssylvania and New Jersey, such a number of teams as the exigency of the service requires, for the purpose of transporting provisions and military stores from Easton Sussex &c., for which this shall be your warrant. Given at Robinsons Highlands July 30th 1780 Df , in Alexander Hamilton’s writing, DLC:GW ; Varick transcript , DLC:GW . On 3...
155606To Thomas Jefferson from George Hay, 5 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed you will receive a Subpoena duces tecum, and the letter of the 12. Nov. 1806. which it requires—A Subpoena was Served on me yesterday, upon which I made the return Stated in the 3d. Col: of the 3d. page of the inclosed gazette. I amended that return this day, by Stating that there were other passages in the letter. exclusively of a public nature, which I did not think ought to be...
15560717th. (Adams Papers)
The weather was very stormy, all the morning; but began to clear up, at about noon, and in the afternoon it was pleasant. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw, attended the funeral of the youth that died yesterday morning; my brother went as bearer: Mr. Thaxter, called, in the afternoon, but made only a short stay; he cannot spare but a few minutes at a time, and it is not to be wondered at. The Salem Paper,...
155608From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, 1 January 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letter conveying intelligence of a fleet appearing in our bay, came to hand yesterday. It’s size has given suspicions that it may be hostile, more especially as we have been lately informed that an embarkation was taking place at New York. I have thought it my duty to communicate it to the General assembly before their rising, as they might perhaps wish to give some advice to the...
155609Samuel Greenhow to Thomas Jefferson, 21 November 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 7 th Current I received on yesterday—and shall comply with your request, in keeping up the declarations or reports of your buildings, sent by M r Dawson .—I think you have constructed a given a construction to a part of my letter of 29 May 1809 , which it will hardly admit of.—I thought it my duty to inform you of some Circumstances which had occurred in Loudoun , and were...
155610From Alexander Hamilton to Sebastian Bauman, 1 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
As an arrangement conducive to the public service I propose to you that the Postage of all letters which shall come addressed to me or the Adjutant General North or his Assistant Capt Ellery endorsed on public service should be charged in one account by whatsoever — and upon all letters going from either of us endorsed on public service and with our names should shall be charged in one...