17791From George Washington to William Bronaugh, 18 January 1775 (Washington Papers)
The Draft on the other side, shews the Interest that four of us have in the Patent that was granted to you and others, for 7894 Acres of Land on the Great Kanhawa: But as Colo. Muse & I, had another Patent adjoining this, granted to us, and as it was more convenient to us both, to have our Lands in a body, than in detach’d pieces we agreed upon an Excha.—so that the 2000 acres I am to have of...
17792From John Adams to Horatio Gates Spafford, 4 June 1815 (Adams Papers)
My Son is probably in England: but I have no Letter from him later than the 21. March, then at Paris in the Center of the curious Revolution. Charles 12th of Sweden, at Bender had a fracas with the Turks, in which he exerted his personal Strength and desperate Valour. When the Affray was over, an officer complemented him, as he thought, by saying “I am told you Majesty killed a dozen...
17793From Alexander Hamilton to William Short, 3 October 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
I acknowlege the receipt of your letters of the 26th and 27 of July. The fall which you announce in the price of the effects of the United States was certainly artificial. The cause ere this will have been better ascertained to you. ’Tis open to various conjectures. I have thought it adviseable to drop a line to our Bankers in Holland (of which a copy is inclosed) merely to mark my attention...
17794To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 29 November 1780 (Washington Papers)
In answer to your Letter of the 20th Inst., informing me that you are authorised to propose a meeting of Commissioners for the purpose of effecting an exchange of all Continental prisoners of War now in my possession, and of the Hostages given in Canada, as well as of all Officers on parole, and Officers Violators of parole, and Militia actually taken in Arms and remaining prisoners of War,...
17795James Madison to Andrew Stevenson, 10 February 1833 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 8th. instant, with the paper returned, was safely received. It may not be amiss for me to say, that the opinions expressed in the letter, that Constitutional provisions, necessary and proper to defeat resistance to the laws, ought not to be opposed, had no specific reference to the Bill depending, but was a general remark that whatever Constitutional provisions might be...
17796Francis Hopkinson to Robert Bremner, 28 November 1783 (Jefferson Papers)
Philadelphia, 28 Nov. 1783 . “Mr. Jefferson of Virginia” having consulted Hopkinson “respecting the Importation of a Harpsichord for his Daughter,” the matter is referred to Bremner’s judgment and care. “He wishes to have an Instrument of the very best kind—a double Harpsichord with Merlin’s forte-piano Stop and such other modern Improvements as you may think advantageous … also all necessary...
17797From George Washington to Robert R. Livingston, 22 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
While the Qr Master is endeavouring to furnish the bearer (who is said to be charged with important dispatches for Congress from France) with a fresh Horse, I set down to acknowledge, in haste, the Receipt of your favor of the 30th Ulto, & to thank you for the information which it contains. We wanted no fresh opiate to encrease that Stupor into which we had fallen; but I much fear that the...
17798To George Washington from Lund Washington, 17 February 1779 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from Lund Washington, 17 Feb. 1779. In the 26 Feb. part of GW’s letter to Lund Washington of 24–26 Feb. , GW wrote: “Your Letter of the 17th inst: is just come to hand.”
17799To George Washington from Ebenezer Hazard, 24 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have received Information by Letters from Philadelphia that another of our Mails has fallen into the Hands of the Enemy; this is a distressing addition to our late misfortunes of that Kind, though from the Circumstance of your Excellency’s having recommended the Road through the Clove as the most eligible, and the universally good Character of the Rider, there can be no Suspicion of either...
17800From John Adams to United States Senate, 6 July 1797 (Adams Papers)
I nominate William Smith of Charleston South Carolina to be Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States at the Court of Portugal vice John Quincy Adams removed to the Court of Berlin Thomas Bulkely to be Consul General in Portugal vice Edward Church Superseded. Richard O’brian to be Consul of the United States, to the Dey and Regency of Algiers Charles Hall of Pensilvania to be an Agent for...
17801Preliminary Articles: First Draft, [5–8] October 1782 (Jay Papers)
Articles agreed upon by and between Richard Oswald Esq r ., the Commissioner of His Britannic Majesty for treating of Peace with the Commissioners of the United States of America on the behalf of His Said Majesty on the one part. And Benjamin Franklin, John Jay of the Commissioners of the said States for treating of Peace with the Commissioner of His Said Majesty on their behalf, on the other...
17802To George Washington from Richard Henry Lee, 21 April 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Richard Henry Lee, 21 April 1777. GW wrote in his letter to Lee of 24–26 April : “your favour of the 21st is come to hand.”
17803To George Washington from Captain James Morgan, 26 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
Sir this Coms to in form you that the Shipin and Smal Bots is Comin to Sholharber and the Enemy is advensin tords middel Town I am out of Horses to Send Entligenc from your Humbel Sarvent ALS , DLC:GW . James Morgan, Sr. (1734–1784), of Perth Amboy was a captain in the 2d Regiment of Middlesex County, N.J., militia. Shoal Harbor, also known as Port Monmouth, was located on the shore of Sandy...
17804To George Washington from Isaac Heard, 9 August 1793 (Washington Papers)
A violent Inflammation in my Eyes caught above eighteen Months since and not yet removed hath proved a very great Misfortune, by creating an almos⟨t⟩ total Interruption of all my friendly Correspondences, as well as many of my official Duties, and hath to my very great Chagrin, prevented an earlier Acknowledgement of the Honor of your Excellency’s condescending and very obliging Letter of the...
17805To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 13 February 1809 (Madison Papers)
A Mail from Washington, by the way of Fort Stoddart arrived on this morning, but has brought me no official Communications. Mr. Julien Poydras, (who is avowedly friendly to the General and local Administration) has been elected by the Territorial Legislature a Delegate to Congress, for the ensuing two years; Doctor Watkins, was the candidate in opposition & is understood here, to have received...
17806To Alexander Hamilton from Theodore Meminger, 17 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to request you will accept my resignation, of the appointment of Pay Master to the second Regt. Art & Engs—Owing to the dispersed situation of the Regt., some time will be required to settle my Accots. I yesterday lodged in the Pay Master Genls. Office the Muster & Pay Rolls for March & April—it is my wish, not to make the payment for those months, as it would involve me in accounts...
17807To Thomas Jefferson from James Ogilvie, 11 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I am this moment apprised that it is probable you will pass thro’ Stevensburg on the 15th. Inst: On that day, my junior pupils will undergo a public examination in the forenoon, & in the afternoon, original orations will be pronounced by the senior students. Indulging a hope, that you may find it convenient to honour the Academy with your presence, I take the liberty to observe, that few...
17808To George Washington from Henry Hill, 10 August 1789 (Washington Papers)
It is with the utmost Satisfaction I perceive in the Commission lately granted to Mr Meredith, a distinguishing instance of your powerful friendship. The publick Sentiment I sincerely believe if well express’d would accord with the appointment—As to my own feelings you will pardon my being not altogether prepar’d to render a just account of them on this agreeable occasion—The ability however...
17809To George Washington from Richard Thomas, 10 December 1785 (Washington Papers)
Having on the 13th of August last enclosed to your Excellency a Letter from Mr Edmund Richards of Plymouth Dock in the County of Devon in England, who informs me of his being the Heir to an Estate left in the hands of your Excellency by Richd Richards Esqr. who died in Virginia many years ago. But having no answer, am led to suppose the Letter never came to hand, for which reason I have taken...
178107th. (Adams Papers)
Dined at the Marquis de la Fayettes. The Chevalier de la Luzerne dined there has been in the Country for some Months past. M: de Camaran a young french gentleman who went to America with the Marquis the last time was asked by Mrs. B. what part of America he liked best. He did not know from what part she was, and answered Boston. “I never was there” said Mrs. B. The Gentleman was embarass’d...
17811GW to Bartholomew Dandridge, 5 April 1797 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: GW to Bartholomew Dandridge, 5 April 1797. On 8 April Dandridge wrote GW : “About 2 o’Clock your letter of the 5th was put into my hands.”
17812Notes on Debates, 21 February 1787 (Madison Papers)
The Report of the Convention at Annapolis in Sepr. 1786. had been long under consideration of a Committee of the Congress for the last year; and was referred over to a Grand Committee of the present year. The latter Committee after considerable difficulty and discussion, agreed on a report by a majority of one only, [see the Journal] which was made a few days ago to Congs. and set down as the...
17813To James Madison from Hugh Williamson, 20 March 1809 (Madison Papers)
Not having the pleasure of any acquaintance with the present secretary at war, I take the liberty of addressing you on a subject that comes within his department. The propriety of the measure I am about to recommend, will, as I hope, make my apologie. Mr M: Bell, by whom this will be handed you, is the owner of a Furnace in the state of Tenessee, near Cumberland river, and a few miles West...
17814To Thomas Jefferson from Michael Morphy, 26 September 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Málaga, 26 Sep. 1793 . Since his 18 Sep. letter, sent to New York by the Augusta , Benjamin Richards, the Spanish court has officially published news of the entry on 29 Aug. of the British and Spanish fleets into the harbor of Toulon, where they were joyously greeted by the chiefs and the people of that strong garrison. A force from both fleets immediately took possession of the strong posts...
17815To Benjamin Franklin from Filangieri, 2 December 1782 (Franklin Papers)
Translation from ALS in Italian: Historical Society of Pennsylvania I don’t know whether you received my previous letter in which I alluded to what I am now obliged today to explain with greater clarity. I awaited your answer with impatience; but four months have already gone by and up to now I have not had the pleasure of seeing your writing. I flatter myself that this second letter will meet...
17816To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Cohen, 21 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Regarding you as the Patron of Arts & Sciences. in our Infant Country. I am Led to Take the Liberty of Offering to your Notice an Institution which If favoured with your Approbation, will I flatter myself. produce a Publick Good. as Such am Confident it will Need no other Commendation to Merit your Patronage.—The Beneficial Effect derived from the Use of Mineral Waters. which have become...
17817From John Adams to Daniel Hitchcock, 3 August 1776 (Adams Papers)
Your obliging Favour of the 22, Ultimo came duely to Hand, and I thank you for it. A free Correspondence between the Members of Congress and the Officers of the Army, will probably be attended with Advantages to the public by improving both the Councils and Arms of America. The Burthen of contracting for Cloaths, Arms, and Accoutrements, for the Regiments ought not to lie upon the Collonells....
17818Sunday June the 10th 1781. (Adams Papers)
This morning I got up at about 7 1/2 o’clock breakfasted and at about 9 o’clock Pappa, brother Charles and myself went to the English presbyterian Church and heard a Sermon; the text was in Thessaloniens 1st: 5 Ch: 17th vs. “pray Without ceasing.” We got home at about eleven o clock. As we came out of the Church we found Mr. Jennings in the Coach, he said he had been deterred by his barber. We...
17819From Thomas Jefferson to John Bondfield, 31 August 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
You will have understood perhaps that in the appointment of Consuls which has taken place, another than yourself has been named for Bordeaux. I feel it a duty to explain this matter to you lest it should give you an uneasiness as to the cause. No nomination occasioned more difficulty, nor hung longer suspended. But the Senate refused in every instance, where there was a native citizen in any...
17820The American Commissioners to Schweighauser, 4 January 1779: résumé (Franklin Papers)
AL (draft): Massachusetts Historical Society; copies: Library of Congress, National Archives (two) <Passy, January 4, 1779: We acknowledge your undated letter, and refer you to ours of the second of this month. We cannot furnish Gilbank with more money; perhaps our protest of his bills will convince him. We have applied for the convoy with the greatest possible urgency. We approve your...