168331To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 4 November 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have received Your Letter of October the 22d respecting the Appointment of Commissaries of Prisoners residing with the British & American Armies. I shall have no Objection to receive a Commissary of Prisoners to reside at New York under a Commission or Warrant Signed by You. Neither have I any Objection to the Proposals; and the Matter may be concluded upon whenever You Chuse. Major General...
168332From John Quincy Adams to Abigail Smith Adams, 5 June 1813 (Adams Papers)
Last week I received your kind and affectionate Letter of 25. 27. February—which had been destined for France, but the vessel on board of which it was, being taken and sent into Plymouth, the Gentleman who was the bearer of your letter, (his name has not come to my knowledge) was released as a Non Combattant , and they were forwarded to me by the Mail. Your letter of previous date—25. January...
168333The Federalist 64, Independent Journal (New York), 5 March 1788 (Jay Papers)
To the People of the State of New-York. IT is a just and not a new observation that enemies to particular persons and opponents to particular measures, seldom confine their censures to such things only in either, as are worthy of blame, unless on this principle it is difficult to explain the motives of their conduct, who condemn the proposed constitution in the aggregate, and treat with...
168334From Thomas Jefferson to George Clinton, 17 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letter from mr Monroe being to be communicated to the other house also, I ask the favor of you, as soon as it shall have been read to yours, to have it put into the hands of mr Coles, my Secretary, who attends to recieve & carry it to the other house. Accept my friendly & respectful salutations. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
168335Nicholas P. Trist to James Madison, 14 December 1831 (Madison Papers)
Your letter & the Speech are recd.—Your signature on the frank indicated but too plainly the state of your hand; and I fear that this unprecedented weather strengthens the enemy to the point of allowing you no rest. I shall write a few lines to-night, if not prevented. Meanwhile Affte adieux RC (ViHi : Nicholas P. Trist Album Book).
168336From George Washington to the Continental Congress Committee of Conference, 20 January 1779 (Washington Papers)
That the Officers of the Army are in a very disagreeable situation—that the most unhappy consequences are to be apprehended, if they are not speedily placed in a better, and that therefore some provision more adequate than has yet been made is absolutely necessary—are truths so obvious and so generally acknowleged, that it would almost seem superfluous to say any thing to enforce them—But it...
168337[Diary entry: 15 March 1796] (Washington Papers)
15. Tuesday clear and warm. Wind still Southerly and pretty brisk.
168338From George Washington to Brigadier Generals Samuel Holden Parsons, Enoch Poor, and James Mitchell Varnum, 29 March 1777 (Washington Papers)
The Situation of our Affairs again compells me to call upon you in express, and positive Terms to hasten the Troops of your State (those Inlisted for the Continent I mean) to Peeks Kills, or head Quarters, without one moments loss of time. I do not mean by this to interupt the Inoculation of them; but, that nothing which can facilitate the March of the whole, or part (under proper Officers)...
168339To George Washington from Thomas Newton, Jr., 22 March 1773 (Washington Papers)
I am very sorry to inform you that we have very slow sale for flour at this time, owing to the large quantity’s from every part of the country, together with a report of the best superfine selling with you at 14/ ⅌ Ct. I have not sold as yet above sixty barrels of your best kind & not one of the inferior sort, but do not doubt of disposing the whole of it payable at the July & October...
168340From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 12 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have your favr of the 8th instant with its several inclosures. Whether the intention of the Enemy is to make the present Campaign offensive or defensive, time alone must discover: But if the former, I cannot think they mean to operate against the Eastern States in any other manner, than by laying waste their Coast, and destroying their Sea port towns. they will never venture into a Country...
168341From James Madison to William C. C. Claiborne, 23 October 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 October 1804, Department of State. “I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your several letters of the 1st. 4th. two of the 30th. Augt. and 1st. Septr. last; and in order that you may perceive the sentiments of the Executive respecting the case of the British prize Brig Active, enclosed are transmitted to you copies of a letter from Mr. Merry, the Minister of Great Britain, on that...
168342From Alexander Hamilton to John Wilkins, Jr., 16 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have appointed Lieutt. Potter provisonily Assistant Quarter Master General, and placed him under the immediate command of Colonel Ogden. As Lieutenant Potter is a young officer of a good Character, I request your sanction to this appointment— with true consideration &c ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
168343[Diary entry: 8 May 1780] (Washington Papers)
8th. Lowering all day with the Wind at East, or So. East & a small sprinkle of Rain.
168344From George Washington to Joseph Mandrillon, 22 August 1785 (Washington Papers)
Thro’ the hands of Mr Van-Berkel, I had the honor to receive your letter of the first of March. It rests with a General Meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati to admit foreigners as honorary members; tho’ it has been done by many of the State Societies, where the subject proposed was a resident. The general Meeting is triennial, and will not assemble again before May 1787; but if my memory...
168345To Benjamin Franklin from Demezandré, 10 June 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Les Bontés que ma temoigné votre Excellence Dans le passage que javois demandé Sur la fregatte l’alliance et l’intèrest vif que je prends aux etats unis m’engage à vous donner avis que hiers matin 9. du Courant, il est entré le navire le Sartinne de st. malo Venant de charles Town en trente jours étant Sorty de ce port le 9 may. Un officier de ce Bord de...
168346To Benjamin Franklin from Samuel Chase, 20 December 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I did Myself the Honour of writing You from this City, on the 18 of September, and on the 8 of November. I inclosed Papers on two Subjects, the first concerning the loss of a Ship from the Misconduct of the Commander of a french frigate, the other relating to a young Lady of Annapolis. I took the liberty to request your advice & Assistance. Both my letters...
168347To James Madison from William Eustis, 22 May 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 May 1812, War Department. Proposes for JM’s approval the appointment of Reuben Etting of Pennsylvania as a deputy commissary in the U.S. Army. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). 1 p. JM nominated Etting to the Senate on the same day; the Senate rejected the appointment on 25 May ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America...
168348To James Madison from James Soucheiron, 1 April 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 April 1803, Barcelona. Encloses a copy of a circular from O’Brien “which Seems to be of some importance.” “Mr. Willis by his absence has left this place without a Consul.” Expects daily that Pinckney, to whom he wrote several letters about the situation, will appoint someone to take charge of the consular business. Willis having charged no consular fees, the captains will not readily comply...
168349From James Madison to Richard Rush, 5 April 1821 (Madison Papers)
This will be presented by John P. Wilson Esqr. of this State. I cannot speak of his worth from personal knowlege, but it is well vouched to me by a friend on whom I can entirely rely. He avails himself of resources & a leisure which enable him to indulge his curiosity in a trip to Europe; and he will be so much gratified by being made known to you that I can not refuse him a line of...
168350From Benjamin Franklin to Pierres, 20 September 1782 (Franklin Papers)
LS : Alice T. Bates, Los Angeles, California (1956) J’ai reçu, Monsieur, avec la Lettre que vous m’avez fait l’honneur de m’ecrire, les 5 Exemplaires du Manuel d’Epictete en Grec, que vous avez eu la bonté de m’envoyer pour mes Amis et moi. Agréez je vous prie mes Remerciemens sinceres, pour ces Beautés Typographiques. On ne sauroit rendre un plus bel hommage à un Auteur: Epictete est ainsi...
168351[Diary entry: 5 January 1772] (Washington Papers)
5. Clear and cool, with the Wind still at No. West; but neither hard nor cold—tho’ the Ground was very close blockd up with frost.
168352Patrick Gibson to Thomas Jefferson, 11 March 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I have again neglected until I fear too late sending up notes for your signature—your note in the US. Bank for $3000 is due the 18 th : I must endeavour to pass one pro. tem. I have not been able to make any further sale of your flour it is now 10$ and from the quantity now here and what we may reasonably look for from the mountains—I am rather induced to think it will fall than rise—I shall...
168353To Benjamin Franklin from Jacques Brillon de Jouy, 15 November 1778 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society M. Brillon presente ses respects a Monsieur franklin, il lui envoye de la part de sa femme qui n’en a nulle connoissance et qui ne revient que demain l’Eripuit coelo fulmen sceptrumque tirannis. Nouvelle Composition en l’honneur du Docteur franklin qui heureusement pour nous sçait aussi descendre du ciel en terre et du sceptre a la houlette. A demain le thé....
168354From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 7 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you a sum of four hundred dollars to cover the balance of your last account rendered, the purchase of coal, and an order I drew on you Oct. 29. in favor of Samuel Page, one of my overseers in Bedford for 99.86 D which having gone to him cannot be with you as early as this remittance. the coal is arrived here, but not yet delivered. by the same vessel I shall address to you 8. trunks...
168355To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Hale, 23 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Albany, April 23, 1794. On June 19, 1794, Tench Coxe wrote to Hale and referred to “Your letter to the Secretary of the Treasy. of the 23d of April last offering to supply a quantity of White Oak & Pine plank.” Letter not found. ] Hale was a merchant and politician in Albany. LC , RG 75, Letters of Tench Coxe, Commissioner of the Revenue, Relating to the Procurement of Military, Naval, and...
168356To Thomas Jefferson from Duncan Rose, 12 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Richmond, 12 Feb. 1781. Has obtained “a final settlement” with the auditors but is “in want of the amount of the Inclosed warrant out of the Ballance due me from the Publick, and understand that no money will be paid to private individuals on warrants drawn by the Auditors without being countersigned by Your Excellency‥‥ I hope this request will be granted by your Honorable Board when it is...
168357Silvain Godon to Thomas Jefferson, 18 June 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
C’est avec reconnoissance que j’ai reçu votre Lettre, et je me trouve heureux d’inscrire Sur la liste de mes Souscripteurs, un nom qui rappelle Sans cesse les Services rendus a la Science par celui qui le porte. J’ose attendre encore une nouvelle preuve de votre bienveillance, en esperant Monsieur que vous me communiquerez les observations, et les faits que vous possedez relatifs aux...
168358Treasury Department Circular to the Collectors of the Customs in Georgia Except Savannah, 6 April 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to desire that you will remit all monies, which you may now have on hand, or hereafter receive on account of the Customs, to John Habersham, Esquire Collector for the port of Savannah, taking duplicate receipts for the same, one of which to be transmitted to my Office, and the other to be retained by you. This mode of payment you will continue till otherwise directed by me. I am, Sir,...
168359From George Washington to Caesar Rodney, 10 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have had the Honor to receive Your Letter of the 3d Instant. It appears to me necessary, that appointments should be made to the Four Vacant Ensigncies which Major Patten has reported. It is essential to service that Troops should be well officered—and in our’s the complement allowed should be generally full, as from the nature of our establishment, it is rather limited; and besides, three...
168360From John Adams to Benjamin Rush, 6 August 1810 (Adams Papers)
Your Exhortation to Punctuallity and your Tic doulourouse had scarcely been read to my Family before a Lady Mrs. Quincy came in and took them away. This Lady, one of the best and wisest, had a Relation Mrs Sturgis afflicted with this tormenting Tic, to whom She carried your Pamphlet, who has circulated it in Boston, till I am told every Physician in Boston has read it. I have heard of two...