159101To George Washington from Major General Robert Howe, 1 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
This Moment I have a Letter of which the following is an Extract—it is dated the 31st of July —“This Morning about 8 oClock The Troops under Command of Sir Henry Clinton left Huntington Harbour bound to the Westward. [“]A Frigate from the Eastward came Yesterday After noon—spoke with the Fleet & continued her Course.” This Sir evinces that the Enemy did not return on the 28th, as has been...
159102To George Washington from Nathanael Greene, 15 April 1782 (Washington Papers)
General St Clair being on the return to the northward affords me an opportunity to inform your Excellency of the safe arrival of Mrs Greene and to return you my sinsere and grateful acknowledgements for your kindness to her. She spent some time at Mount Vernon and was most agreeably entertained. Her journey was disagreeable and beset with many difficulties; but the politeness and hospitality...
159103To Alexander Hamilton from William Constable, [21–31 October 1789] (Hamilton Papers)
Clarett imported in Bottles stands from 3/ to 5/. ⅌ Bottle as in quality—annexed you have Invo. 16 Hhds of French Wines from Bordeaux. ₶ 4 Hhds Palus Wines (Clarett) Vintage 1786 210. 2 Margaux “ 1785 300. 2 Cantenac “ “ 275.
159104To James Madison from William Eaton, 17 November 1801 (Madison Papers)
Since my letter of 19. ult. nothing interesting has occurred here. The Philada. left this the 4. ult. for Gibr. which is the last notice I have had of any of our squadron. The Geo. Washingn. with the Peace and Plenty arrived at Algiers 5. ult: They have been some days expected here; but the winds have been contrary, and are still so. Copy of letter (inclosure A.) from Mr. Nissen, merits, it...
159105Philadelphia Post Office Record Book, 1757–1764 (Franklin Papers)
MS record book: American Philosophical Society [March 30, 1757] When Franklin was preparing to leave for England his son William, who was going with him, resigned the Philadelphia postmastership, which he had held since June 1753 (see above, IV , 513). In his place Franklin appointed his wife’s nephew-in-law William Dunlap (see above, V , 199 n, and below, p. 168), who had been a printer in...
159106To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Lloyd Moore, 6 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have been honored with your two favors of the 22nd. and 24th. ulto. the first respecting trimmings for the hats shall be attended to, as they are deficient in cockades & loops. The vacancies in the Regt. I had filled up by application at the War-office. Yours of the 24th. inclosed a letter to Cap. Elliott. The day following the receipt of it, I accompanied the Secretary at War to Fort...
159107To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Paine, 1 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have some thoughts of coming to Washington this winter as I may as well spend a part of it there as elsewhere. But lest bad roads or any other circumstance should prevent me I suggest a thought for your consideration, and I shall be glad, if in this case as in that of Louisana, we may happen to think alike without knowing what each other had thought of. The Affair of Domingo will cause some...
159108To George Washington from Henry Knox, 26 March 1787 (Washington Papers)
I have attended my dear Sir to your request respecting the Chevalier D’anterroches, and the following sketch is the result. He is the son of a general officer in the french service old and infirm; His uncle is the bishop of Condon, rich, and miserly; besides which he is a relation of the Marquis de la Fayette—In the early part of his Life his father designed him for the church, and forced him...
159109From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Adams, 17 October 1822 (Adams Papers)
I sent you from Philadelphia an odd volume of A Sketch of Old England which I wrote your name in and addressed to Quincy—The second was stolen from me but as their some good matter in the first and as it is a book in which there is no history to break it would be worth reading though it cannot rank as a perfect work in your collection—I shall soon send you the favorite of Nature which is said...
159110To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 23 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Several Valuable Men, of our friends in this City who are much attached to Mr. K[eteltas], have requested that I would, in this Way, make him Known to you: a duty which I perform with pleasure. William Ke[teltas] is the son of a Clergyman , now deceased, who was eminent for his piety and learning and for his zeal and uniform attachment to the principles of our revolution . on the british...
159111John Quincy Adams to Abigail Adams, 5 December 1789 (Adams Papers)
No, my dear Madam, I have not tasted of the waters of Lethe, nor have the Laws of Nature, been obliterated from my heart, by too close an attention to those of Nations. The reasons which have hitherto prevented me from writing since I left you, are various; but would not be very interesting in the detail, for which reason I shall, omit the unnecessary tediousness of a justification, and offer...
159112To James Madison from John Dawson, 27 March 1794 (Madison Papers)
By this mail I enclose to Colo Monroe a paper containing an extract of a letter which I receivd from Norfolk, and which gives an account of the success of our brave & generous allies on the Rhine, which I hope may prove true. That the object of the fiscal gentry is to defeat any thing like a systematic operation of the trade of G. B. & to quiet the public mind I am fully persuaded, & therefore...
159113To John Adams from Francis Dana, 23 April 1782 (Adams Papers)
I see with infinite satisfaction the progress our affairs have made in Holland within a short time, and that you will soon be able to pu t the finishing hand to your business. No one can more sincerely rejoice in t he honour you will merit and acquire by it, than I shall. That Nation, after much internal struggling, seems at last to have adopted an almost universal sentiment upon the...
159114From Thomas Jefferson to Elbridge Gerry, 26 February 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I am just now favored with your note of to-day. The wine you enquire after is called Sauterne, and costs about 1/ sterling the bottle, (included) at 3. years old, earlier than which it should not be tasted, and still much better not to drink it till 4. years old, one year then makes great odds in the flavor. The best crop is that of the Countess de Luz-Saluce. But you had better address...
159115Instruction to Virginia Delegates in re Peace Negotiations, [17 and 19 December] 1782 (Madison Papers)
Printed text ( Journal of the House of Delegates Journal of the House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia; Begun and Held at the Capitol, in the City of Williamsburg . Beginning in 1780, the portion after the semicolon reads, Begun and Held in the Town of Richmond. In the County of Henrico . The journal for each session has its own title page and is individually paginated. The edition...
159116From George Washington to Andrew Elliot, 1 December 1783 (Washington Papers)
Upon the receipt of your Letter respecting Mrs Jauncey I did myself the pleasure of waiting upon that Lady; and beg you to be persuaded, that I shall be happy on occasions of rendering her any advice which may be in my power. I am confident, Sir, it must give you great satisfaction to be informed that the most perfect regularity and good order prevail in this City, and that every description...
159117A Fourth of July Tribute to Jefferson, 4 July 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Your intention of withdrawing awhile from this court on a visit to our happy country offers an occasion which we cannot resist, of testifying those sentiments of gratitude and attachment which your conduct has taught us to realize, as the emotions of ingenuous minds towards an illustrious Benefactor. As citizens of the United States we feel a laudable pride in joining the general voice of our...
159118To James Madison from Ebenezer Jennings, 25 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
The legislature of Penna: last Session, passed a law authorising the President of the U.S. to lay out and complete a road leading from Fort Cumberland to the Ohio river, so far as said road should be found necessary to pass through this state, on certain conditions expressed therein, constituting the Prest. the Judge, as to the practicalities of complying with those conditions, agreeably to an...
159119[Diary entry: 14 January 1760] (Washington Papers)
14. Wind Do. but not hard—yet very cold & frosty.
159120To George Washington from Major Thomas Cogswell, 7 March 1780 (Washington Papers)
by a resolve of the General Assembly of the state of Massatt. Bay of the 26 November 79—I received an appointment of Lt Col. in the 15th Masstt. Regt and have been considered Mustered & obeyed in Sd Regt as such, (and have now the command of the same in the absence of Col. Bigelow and expect to continue in it till the return of Majr Maxwell now on Furlough) but by a Subsequent resolve of Sd...
159121[Diary entry: 22 March 1748] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 22d. Continued Rain and the Freshes kept us at Cresaps.
159122Enclosure: A Draft of an Article: A Translation, 30 March 1780 (Adams Papers)
Mr. Adams, whom the Congress of the United States of America has appointed to participate in the peace conferences whenever they may occur, arrived here sometime ago and has had the honor of being presented to the King and the royal family. This notice, which appeared virtually without change in the 8 April issue of Mercure de France , “Journal Politique de Bruxelles” (p. 88), was the second...
159123From Thomas Jefferson to William Darlington, 29 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his salutations to Mr. Darlington & his thanks for the pamphlet he has been so kind as to send him on the mutual influence of habits & disease which he shall peruse in the first moments of leisure with the pleasure so interesting a subject promises. RC (Lucius Wilmerding, Jr., Princeton, 1946); addressed: “Doctr. William Darlington Westchester. Pensva”; franked;...
159124From George Washington to Colonel Joseph Kirkbride, 20 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
In answer to your Letter of the 18th I am to inform you, that the Resolution of Congress by which offenders of the description of those whom you have sent here, were subject to Trial by Court Martial, is expired —and that even while it remained in force it was not so extensive as to include all the cases which you mention—the Crimes of the two prisoners sent, being intirely of civil...
159125Thomas Jefferson: Solemn declaration and protect of the Commonwealth of VA..., 24 Dec. 1825, 24 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
We the General assembly of Virginia, on behalf, and in the name, of the people thereof do declare as follows. The states in N. America which confederated to establish their independance on the government of Great Britain, of which Virginia was one, became, on that acquisition, free and independant states, and as such authorised to constitute governments, each for itself, in such form as it...
159126Proclamation on Ratification of the Convention with France, 21 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Whereas a Convention for terminating certain differences, which had arisen between the United States of America and the French Republic, was concluded and signed by the Plenipotentiaries of the two nations, duly and respectively authorised for that purpose, and was duly ratified and confirmed by the President of the United States, with the advice and consent of the Senate, which convention so...
159127To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 13 July 1795 (Madison Papers)
I send you the inclosed as you may perhaps not have seen it. Return it if you please. I have not yet seen the treaty, but suppose tomorrow’s post may perhaps bring it. Mr. and mrs. Randolph set out the day after tomorrow for the springs, to see if any of them can restore the nearly hopeless state of his health. Nil mihi rescribas. Attamen ipse veni. Vale. RC ( DLC ); FC ( DLC : Jefferson...
159128From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 27 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
By last night’s mail I recieved information from mr Griffin that 19. hhds of my tobo. were already at Richmond, and that the two remaining ones would go immediately. he also inclosed me the manifests of the 19. which I herein inclose to you and on the next leaf you will see a list of the numbers & weights, making in the whole 36,509. ℔. in the 21. hhds. I wish it to be sold as soon as you...
159129To John Adams from Arthur Lee, 7 August 1782 (Adams Papers)
I wrote you a long letter of the 30th. Decr. 1780 to which I have not yet receivd any answer. But I cannot help writing a line to you by this opportunity, as well to congratulate you on the success of your negociations in Holland as to mention to you what I think may be of material concern to you; that the present minister for foreign affairs is as devoted a partizan of Count de Vergennes and...
159130To George Washington from Lafayette, 19 March 1785 (Washington Papers)
Your letter december the 23d Has Safely Come to Hand, and Nothing short of the pottowmack plan Could Have Accounted with me for Your leaving Mount Vernon. I am glad to Hear You are likely to succeed, as it seems to me a Matter of Great Moment—and the part You Have taken in the Business Cannot fail, still more particularly to interest me in its success—I thank you, my dear General, for your...
159131From Benjamin Franklin to David Hartley, 13 May 1782 (Franklin Papers)
LS : American Philosophical Society; copy: Library of Congress; transcripts: Massachusetts Historical Society, National Archives I have just received your Favour of the 3d. Instant. I thank you much for the good News you give me, that “an Order is issued by your Government for the Release of all the American Prisoners everywhere , an Order not partial or conditional , but general and absolute...
159132Virginia Delegates to Benjamin Harrison, 7 January 1783 (Madison Papers)
Draft ( LC : Madison Papers). Written and initialed by JM. Addressed by him to “Govr of Virginia.” For JM’s docket, see JM to Jones, 6 Jan. 1783 , hdn. and ed. n. Recipient’s copy not found, but it was advertised for sale by George H. Richmond of New York City in his catalogue of November 1902, part 1, p. 28, item 430. JM designated the letter “official.” See JM to Randolph, 7 Jan. 1783 . Your...
159133Arthur S. Brockenbrough to Thomas Jefferson, 3 July 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I have fallen short about 60 sheets of Tin of the quantity wanting, if you will be so good as to loan me that quantity I will return it, as Soon as I can get a box from Richmond , by leting in it come in your cart that comes for the cuting machine you will oblige Sir your ob t Sev t RC ( CSmH: JF ); dateline at foot of text; addressed: “ J Thomas Jefferson
159134From James Madison to Anthony Merry, 28 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Anthony Merry. 28 July 1806, Department of State. “I beg leave to trouble you with the enclosed Duplicate Copies of a Document in this office concerning John L. Deveber, and of a letter from him to his uncle in Newyork, by which it appears that he is detained in the British frigate Cambrian. As this vessel is supposed to be still on the American Coast, I must request the Interposition of...
159135From John Adams to James Warren, 21 October 1775 (Adams Papers)
We must bend our Attention to Salt Petre. We must make it. While B. is Mistress of the Sea, and has so much Influence with foreign Courts, We cannot depend upon a Supply from abroad. It is certain that it can be made here because it is certain that it has been formerly and more latterly. Dr. Graham of White Plains in the Colony of New York told me, that he has made Some thousands of Pounds...
159136From James Madison to the Senate, 6 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
I lay before the Senate for, their consideration and advice, as to a ratification, a convention to regulate the commerce between the United States & Great Britain, Signed by their respective Plenipotentiaries on the 3d of July last; with letters relating to the same, from the American Plenipotentiaries to the Secretary of State; and also the declaration with which it is the intention of the...
159137From Alexander Contee Hanson to John Quincy Adams, 1 February 1818 (Adams Papers)
Mr. & Mrs. Hanson are highly flattered by having it in their power to acknowledge the honor of an invitation to dine with Mr. & Mrs. Adams, and certainly do not regret less than Mr. & Mrs. Adams the circumstances which will deprive them of the pleasure of accepting it. They take pleasure in reassuring Mr. & Mrs. Adams of their very high respect & consideration. MHi : Adams Papers.
159138Jeremiah A. Goodman to Thomas Jefferson, 16 June 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I nover new what it was to have my feallings hurt bef before I exknowledg I was to fast intell you to git a nother man if I Could onley bin tryed one more year and Also having M r yancey at the other plase and then if was not to make as much as he should make I would surmit but my fat I will bare with patience and try to do the best I Can my daily study has bin for you intrust but M r Yancey...
159139To Thomas Jefferson from Hugh Lennox, Jr., 19 August 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I am this day honoured with the receipt of your letter of the 13th June, via New York— The Syrop, or Orangette therein mentioned I shall as soon as possible have prepaired in the best manner and of the best ingredients, and Sent to Alexandria. this shall be renewed anually agreeably to your wish— The intence heat of this climate, notwithstanding my temperance, so unstrings my nerves, that with...
15914011th. (Adams Papers)
A very warm day. I loitered away my time, as I have, every day for these three weeks. Classmates dropping off. Very few will be left by the 21st. This evening the sodality went serenading and at 3 in the morning they play’d in our entry. Richard Whitney of Petersham, Worcester C, was 20, the 23d. of last February. His circumstances are low and he will find it very difficult to get through...
159141From Thomas Jefferson to Carra, 13 December 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Si le dimanche matin de 9. à 10. heures pourroit vous convenir je serois charmé de vous recevoir chez moi au sujet de la dette des etats unis à Monsieur Cazeau. Ce n’est pas que je suis aucunement autorisé de m’y meler. C’est une affaire qui appartient au departement de la tresorerie à la Nouvelle York, et qu’il faudra traiter à la Nouvelle York, à moins qu’il n’ait eté une convention...
159142To John Adams from Benjamin Stoddert, 25 August 1798 (Adams Papers)
Not having the Honor to hear from you on the Subject of my Letter of the 30th Ultimo, I have presumed that you did not disapprove of the Arrangement therein proposed of our Vessels, and having good Information that about 80 American Vessels with Cargoes to the amount of two Millions of Dollars were blocked up at the Havana by a few French Privateers, and had little chance of escaping without...
159143From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Randolph, 14 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived here last night after the most fatiguing journey I have experienced for a great many years. I got well enough to Orange C.H. the first day. the 2d. there was a constant heavy drizzle through the whole day, sufficient to soak my outer great coat twice, and the roads very dirty and in places deep. the third the roads became as deep as at any season, & as laborious to the horse. Castor...
159144To James Madison from Peter Early, 1 May 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Peter Early. 1 May 1815, Milledgeville, Georgia. “It has been stated to me that Charles Harris Esquire late district attorney for Georgia, has resigned that appointment, and further that William Davis Esquire of Savannah intended to become an applicant for the office. “I have a personal acquaintance with Mr. Davies, and feel much pleasure in assuring you that I consider him eminently...
159145To Thomas Jefferson from James D. Westcott, 18 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Not claiming the pleasure of your personal acquaintance, it is with diffidence I presume to intrude upon your notice a subject of little importance. Occupied, as your attention must be, with the momentous affairs of the government an apology is necessary (and for that apology to your candor I cheerfully submit) for troubling you with the perusal of a statement in which no public question is...
159146To James Madison from George Washington, 2 December 1790 (Madison Papers)
If Mr. Madison is at leizure the P. would be glad to see him. RC ( NjP ); Tr ( MH : Sparks Transcripts). RC addressed by Washington.
159147To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 22 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed papers put in my hands by the British Minister are transmitted for the President’s decision previous to any instructions being given to the Collector of Philada.— The following questions present themselves 1. Under the 1st proviso of the 2d Section of the Act of 5 June, 1794, (Vol. 3. page 89) had not the Master a right to enlist British subjects 2. Does the President’s...
159148From Benjamin Franklin to John Jay, 12 April 1781 (Franklin Papers)
LS : American Philosophical Society; AL (draft) and two copies: Library of Congress I have before me the several Letters you have honour’d me with dated Feb. 21. March 11. and April 1. I was much pleased to learn that you have obtained a Promise for 150,000 Dollars; your Reflection on the Consequence is just. As this Sum must be used in Payment of the Bills drawn upon you, and probably no Part...
159149From Thomas Jefferson to John Jay, 11 May 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
I was honoured on the 2d. instant with the receipt of your favor of Mar. 15. inclosing the resolution of Congress of the 10th. of the same month appointing me their Minister plenipotentiary at this court; and also of your second letter of Mar. 22. covering the commission and letter of credence for that appointment. I beg permission through you, Sir, to testify to Congress my gratitude for this...
159150From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to Abigail Smith Adams, 1814 (Adams Papers)
To offer you anything like consolation for your irreparable loss my dear Mother is I feel utterly impossible and Heaven alone can pour balm into the wound which in its wise decrees it has ordained. Too recently have I suffer’d the same dreadful stroke not to feel how every fibre of your heart must have been rent by this great great affliction if the tenderest sympathy could in the smallest...