1561From Thomas Jefferson to Jonathan Edwards, 14 July 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your favor of the 4th. inst. The books you mention had come to hand and been...
1562John Tayloe to Thomas Jefferson, 27 July 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I trust you will excuse the liberty I take—in having the honor to enclose you the within...
1563[Diary entry: 13 September 1795] (Washington Papers)
13. Breakfasted in George Town and reached Mt. Vernon to dinner.
1564From Alexander Hamilton to Susanna Livingston, 29 December 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I am mortified My Dear Miss Livingston that you should have had to write to me on the subject of...
1565Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., to Timothy Pickering, 23 December 1795 (Washington Papers)
By The President’s direction B. Dandridge respectfully transmits to the Secy of State a Memorial...
1566To Thomas Jefferson from Louis Hue Girardin, 6 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai l’honneur de vous faire passer les deux excellentes brochures de Mengotti qui m’ont été...
1567From Benjamin Franklin to Joseph-Étienne Bertier, 31 January 1768 (Franklin Papers)
Draft: American Philosophical Society With cordial Thanks for your many Civilities to me when in...
1568To Thomas Jefferson from James Maury, 17 September 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I am lately arrived here and settling in the Virginia Business. In July I left Fredericksburg,...
1569From George Washington to Major Evan Edwards, 11 November 1779 (Washington Papers)
Capt. Bush will deliver you 20,000 dollars on Acct of the Gratuity of 100 dollars each allowed by...
1570From George Washington to William Jackson, 26 December 1791 (Washington Papers)
At the sametime that I acknowledge the receipt of your letter, notifying me of your intention to...
1571[Diary entry: 27 December 1769] (Washington Papers)
27. Dined and lodgd at Dumfries with Mr. Boucher & J. P. Custis who overtook us on the Road....
1572To John Adams from Mathew Carey, 24 October 1821 (Adams Papers)
Several times since my return home, I have thought it wd be proper to write you on the subject of...
1573[March 1774] (Adams Papers)
Last evening at Wheelwrights, with Cushing, Pemberton and Swift. Lt. Govr. Oliver, senseless, and...
1574From James Madison to James Monroe, 29 March 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. yours of the 26. and return the projected answer to Adml. Cochrane, with a few...
1575To James Madison from William Jarvis (Abstract), 14 April 1805 (Madison Papers)
14 April 1805, Lisbon . “Understanding the Brig Acorn, Captain Folger did not get out yesterday I...
1576From Abigail Smith Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 9 February 1810 (Adams Papers)
Received Quincy 9th Feby 1810 of T. B Adams Twenty-five Dolls and fifty Cents in full for One...
1577From James Madison to James Madison, Sr., 2 May 1790 (Madison Papers)
I wrote some days ago to my brother Ambrose since which little has taken place worth adding. The...
1578From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 16 August 1799 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you last on the 25th. since which I have to acknolege the reciept of yours of July 29. mr...
1579Thomas Jefferson to John Ayers & Company, 17 April 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved the corn announced in your letter of the 9 th . considering it as a confidence on...
1580From George Washington to John Moylan, 25 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am extremely pleased with the information contained in your Letter of the 13th respecting the...
1581To Benjamin Franklin from Pierre du Calvet, 20 July 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophial Society Avec le vulgaire des grands, on ne parle guéres de comptes et...
1582To James Madison from Jonathan Dayton, [16 January] 1813 (Madison Papers)
I took the liberty of writing to you lately on the subject of our affairs, & will now trouble you...
1583To James Madison from David Jameson, 10 August 1781 (Madison Papers)
RC ( LC : Rives Collection of Madison Papers). Docketed by JM, “Jameson, D Aug. 10. 1781.” I...
1584From John Adams to Nc. Militia Guilford County, 19 October 1798 (Adams Papers)
The Unanimous Address adopted by you has been transmitted to one as you directed by Major John...
1585From Thomas Jefferson to Pierre Dessin, 17 May 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I am now to return you many thanks for your attention to the several cases I left with you to be...
1586Enclosure: Marcus Dyson’s Drawing and Description of a Device for Breathing Underwater, [ca. 6 May 1816] (Jefferson Papers)
EXPLANATION A . The reservoir made of copper in form of an half oval (flat Side next the body)...
1587Samuel Brown to Thomas Jefferson, 8 February 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return from New Orleans , a few days ago, I had the pleasure of receiving your letter of...
1588To Benjamin Franklin from the Chevalier de Pougens, 8 May 1780 (Franklin Papers)
LS : American Philosophical Society J’ai l’honneur de vous envoïer un paquet que je suis chargé...
1589Thomas C. Flournoy to Thomas Jefferson, 4 January 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to renew my acquaintance, with one whom I esteem, very highly. Four or five years ago,...
1590An Acct. of the Weather—in Feby. [1769] (Washington Papers)
Feby. 1st. Ground not froze. Day calm & warm & mostly clear—but sometimes lowering. 2. The Ground...
1591From John Jay to the Bishop of London (Beilby Porteus), 18 June 1796 (Jay Papers)
On my Return from England I took the earliest opportunity of communi catinge d to M r Randolph...
1592To Thomas Jefferson from Louis Le Pelletier, 1 February 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai l’honneur de vous adresser une expédition des procès verbaux des deux séances des 15 et 28...
1593From Benjamin Franklin to Anthony Todd, 29 March 1776 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Public Record Office; copy; American Philosophical Society Being here in my Way to Canada...
1594Thomas Jefferson to William Wirt, 3 May 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have rejoiced to see Ritchie declare himself in favor of the President on the late attack...
1595From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 16 February 1781 (Washington Papers)
I return you the proceedings of the Division Court Martial held by order of Majr Genl Parsons. I...
1596To George Washington from Gabriel Peterson Van Horne, 26 August 1794 (Washington Papers)
Urged by the impression of Duty, And That Irrisistable impulse which, Arises from the...
1597To James Madison from Tobias Lear, 22 October 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose an Arrêté of the Governor of this Island, opening certain Ports to...
1598To George Washington from Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, 21 March 1781 (Washington Papers)
I received this last night, your Excellency’s Letter of the 18th instant dated from hartford; The...
1599From Thomas Jefferson to DeWitt Clinton, 30 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly received your favor of the 11 th with the description it covered of the Otsego Basse....
1600To Benjamin Franklin from [Henry] Potts, [1765–1767] (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Mr. Potts presents his Compliments to Doctor Francklin and...
1601From Thomas Jefferson to Edmund Bacon, 13 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I now inclose you 260. D. to be paid as follows John Perry 100. Colo. Nicholas Lewis 103. 89...
1602To George Washington from Colonel Richard Parker, 13 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have inclosed you a Letter from Governor Johnston to Mr Hollings Worth D. Quarter Master...
1603From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 6 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
Mr Crowels recent violation of the usages and laws of flags render it necessary to adopt some...
1604[Diary entry: 7 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Friday 7th. Road to my Mill, Ferry, Dogue run, & Muddy hole Plantations. Preparing my dry well,...
1605To George Washington from Colonel David Chambers, 16 December 1776 (Washington Papers)
herewith I send your Excellency 4 prisoners that we took last evening 2 being Regulars—one of the...
1606To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 11 March 1787 (Washington Papers)
I must call upon your friendship to excuse me for again mentioning the convention at...
1607To Benjamin Franklin from William Augustus Miles, 11 October 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society It is by the express desire of my friend Sir Edward Newenham...
1608To James Madison from Jacob Blocher, 30 May 1813 (Madison Papers)
Many of the Citizens of Fayette & Sumerset Counties have requested me to write to your Excellency...
1609To James Madison from James Gillespie, 21 February 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 February 1804, House of Representatives. “Some time past I called at the office, at the...
1610From John Adams to Benjamin Waterhouse, 25 December 1817 (Adams Papers)
It was not friendly in you to involve me in your domestic & family Controversies Major Pierce...