183421[Diary entry: 13 October 1772] (Washington Papers)
13th. Clear & very warm with but little Wind & that Southerly.
183422Ferdinand John Paris: Answer to Heads of Complaint; Thomas and Richard Penn: Message to the Assembly, 27, 28 November … (Franklin Papers)
Printed in Votes and Proceedings of the House of Representatives , 1758–1759, pp. 28–31; copy: Maryland Archives; also printed in Minutes of the Provincial Council of Pennsylvania ( Pa. Col. Recs. ), VIII , 276–81. On Aug. 20, 1757, Franklin presented to Thomas and Richard Penn the “Heads of Complaint,” a summary of the Pennsylvania Assembly’s major grievances against the Proprietors. The...
183423[25th.] (Adams Papers)
Wednesday dined at the Abbé de Chalut’s.
183424[Diary entry: 7 June 1775] (Washington Papers)
7. Dined at the City Tavern and spent the Evening at home. GW’s committee to estimate the amount of money to be raised today gave its report, which was referred to the committee of the whole ( JCC Worthington Chauncey Ford et al., eds. Journals of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789 . 34 vols. Washington, D.C., 1904–37. , 2:81). GW made a number of purchases on this day, including “5...
183425[May 1768] (Washington Papers)
May 1. Rid to a place calld Root’s to see a Meadow of Colo. Bassetts. Returnd to Dinr. root’s : land owned by the Rootes family of Virginia. The first Rootes to appear in Virginia records was Maj. Philip Rootes (d. 1756), who lived at Rosewall, in King and Queen County, across the Mattaponi River from West Point; he also owned land in New Kent County. Rootes married Mildred Reade, who bore him...
183426Remission of Forfeiture for the Ship Hor de Gaudiaria, 27 May 1816 (Madison Papers)
Whereas it is represented to me that a certain ship or vessel called the Hor de Gaudiaria, whereof Joseph G Stevens, was master, did some time in the year 1813 commit a breach of the Revenue laws of the UStates and information thereof having been filed in the District Court of the United States for the Georgia District, the said vessel, with her tackel apparel and Cargo, was adjudged by the...
1834271774 Septr. 7. Wednesday. (Adams Papers)
Went to congress again. Heard Mr. Duchè read Prayers. The Collect for the day, the 7th of the Month, was most admirably adapted, tho this was accidental, or rather Providential. A Prayer, which he gave us of his own Composition, was as pertinent, as affectionate, as sublime, as devout, as I ever heard offered up to Heaven. He filled every Bosom present. Dined with Mr. Miers Fisher, a young...
183428[Diary entry: 25 July 1770] (Washington Papers)
25. Light showers in the afternoon and sevl. of them but not sufft. to wet the Ground.
183429Treasury Department Circular to the Commissioners of Loans, 6 June 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
In consequence of an enquiry made of me, I think it necessary to inform you that I consider the holders of Certificates received from the Government of any State in lieu of certificates of the federal debt, as having a right to subscribe those State Certificates to the Loan of the Assumed debt, and I consider the State as having a right to subscribe the continental Certificates which they have...
183430[Diary entry: 1 May 1796] (Washington Papers)
1. Clear and cool all day. Wind at No. Wt.
183431General Orders, 13 April 1779 (Washington Papers)
Lieutenant Colonel Dabney is appointed to superintend the hospitals in Jersey. Varick transcript , DLC:GW . Adj. Gen. Alexander Scammell’s orderly book entry for this date includes the following additional general order: “The Genl Court Martial whereof Lt Colo. Harmer is president to sit Tomorrow Morning 9 o Clock” (orderly book, 22 Dec. 1778–26 June 1779, DNA : RG 93, Orderly Books,...
183432Notes on Governing Louisiana, 8 November 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Hospital provision for administration of justice to be prompt. shipping to be naturalised. Slaves , importation of religion support of it to be explained . Ursuline Nuns . their landed property secured. debts from Spain to the inhabitants . 500,000. D the powers of the Administrator, Treasurer & Contador to be exercised by Collector of Natchez. power to suppress useless offices, to suspend all...
183433[Diary entry: 20 October 1770] (Washington Papers)
20. Set out for the Big Kanhawa with Dr. Craik Captn. Crawford & others. Incampd abt. 14 Miles off.
183434Appointment of William Temple Franklin, 1 October 1782 (Jay Papers)
To all to whom these Presents shall come, Benjamin Franklin & John Jay send Greetings. Whereas the United States of America in Congress assembled did on the 15 th . June in the year of our Lord 1781, appoint and constitute the said Benjamin Franklin and John Jay, & John Adams, Henry Laurens and Thomas Jefferson Esquires, and the Majority of them, and of such of them as should assemble for the...
183435[Diary entry: 30 July 1772] (Washington Papers)
30. Very Warm, notwithstanding the Wind blew fresh from the So. West. In the Afternoon a moderate Rain for upwards of two hours.
183436Notes on Debates, 19 February 1787 (Madison Papers)
The notes beginning 19 February 1787 and ending 26 April 1787 are the concluding portion of JM’s summaries of the debates and proceedings of Congress, which he had begun late in 1782. They were recorded in two numbered segments: “No. XV,” containing the notes from 19 February through part of 29 March, and “No. XVI,” containing the remainder. JM did not always limit his notes to the formal...
183437August 1798 (Washington Papers)
1. Clear Morning & day—Mer. 72 in the Morning & 80 at Night. 2. Morning clear & calm—Mer. at 74. Clear all day—Wind Southerly. M. 80 at Night. Mr. Lear dined here & Mrs. Washington of Bushfield & her G. daughter Ann Washn. came in the Afternn. Ann Aylett Washington (1783–1804), daughter of Jane Washington (1759–1791) and William Augustine Washington (d. 1810), was the granddaughter of Jane’s...
183438[Diary entry: 13 April 1769] (Washington Papers)
13. Clear & pleasant morning but showery day with thunder Morng. & Evening. In the Afternoon a severe Wind & exceeding hard rain for about 20 Minutes from the So. West. Afterwards clear & cool wind shiftg. to No. West.
183439Anti-Defamer, [19 August 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
For the Fœderal Gazette Russel under an affected moderation veils the most insidious and malignant designs & slily propagates the basest slanders. This is evident from the following passage of his second paper. After stating a visionary and impracticable scheme for avoiding a war with the Indians —he proceeds thus—“But then, how many offices had been wanting, how many lucrative contracts would...
183440General Orders, 25 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
Daniel Johnston of the 8th and Ezekiel Case of the 5th Connecticutt regiments now under sentence of death are to be executed next saturday at such time and place as Major General Heath shall direct. Varick transcript , DLC:GW . GW’s expenses for this date included 16s. recorded as, “To Cash pd to servant mus[k]mellon a present” (Revolutionary War Household Expenses, 1776–1780, DLC:GW , Ser....
183441Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Nicolas G. Dufief, [ca. 25 August 1815] (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson Esq r in a/c. with N. G. Dufief D r 1815 To Balance $ 3.43 Aug. 19. To La Croix Mathematicks 15.00 〃 24 To
18344228. A Bill for the Preservation of the Estates of Ideots and Lunatics, 18 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Be it enacted by the General Assembly that the lands, tenements and chattels, of ideots and lunatics, shall be safely kept without waste and destruction, and they and their household shall live and be maintained competently with the profits of the same, and the residue, besides their sustentation, shall be kept for their use, to be delivered unto them when they come to right mind: And if they...
183443Transcript of Remaining Defense Evidence: 30 November–1 December 1770 (Adams Papers)
On the evening of the 5th of March I was at my lodgings, I heard a noise, and went out towards Union-street, and saw people coming from the North-end, with sticks and clubs in their hands; it was about nine o’clock. I followed them to Dock-square, somebody asked what was the matter, he was answered, that a boy and soldier had been foul of one another; they hallowed King-street; I went up to...
183444[Diary entry: 25 February 1775] (Washington Papers)
25. Mr. Danl. Jenifer came to Dinnr. & went away afterwards.
183445[Diary entry: 9 April 1772] (Washington Papers)
9. Very Cold and very Windy from the Northwest with flying Clouds & sometimes a sprinkle of Rain.
183446General Orders, 25 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
183447General Orders, 15 July 1781 (Washington Papers)
For the Day tomorrow Brigadier General Huntington Lieutenant Colonel Mellen Inspector Captain Warner For Picquet Major Spurr As it has been represented to the Commander in Chief that the quantity of fresh meat lately ordered to be drawn by the troops will not keep during this hot Season, He desires the Commissary General may cause two days allowance of salt beef to be issued to every regiment...
183448[Diary entry: 21 May 1775] (Washington Papers)
21. Clear in the forenoon with a good deal of Rain afterwards.
183449Advice to a Pretty Creature and Replies, 20 and 27 November 1735 (Franklin Papers)
Printed in The Pennsylvania Gazette , November 20 and 27, 1735. Mr. Franklin, Pray let the prettiest Creature in this Place know, (by publishing this) That if it was not for her Affectation, she would be absolutely irresistible. The little Epistle in our last, has produced no less than six, which follow in the order we receiv’d ’em. Mr. Franklin, I cannot conceive who your Correspondent means...
183450[Diary entry: 6 August 1772] (Washington Papers)
6. Rid to the Ferry Plantation Mill Doeg Run and Muddy hole.
183451[Diary entry: 10 October 1772] (Washington Papers)
10. Finishd Securing my Fodder at the Mill.
183452[Diary entry: 26 April 1795] (Washington Papers)
26. Came to George Town.
183453[June 10. 1778.] (Adams Papers)
June 10. 1778. We have received your Letter of the fourth instant, and in answer to it We beg leave to say, that We approve of your refusal of the twelve hundred Livres to Mr. William Morris, and for the future, We expect that you pursue the same line of Conduct and advance Money to no Person whatsoever upon our Account or in expectation that we shall repay it, without our express orders. You...
1834541761. Tuesday Jany. 27th. (Adams Papers)
Last Fryday I borrowed of Mr. Gridley, the second Volume of the Corpus Iuris Canonici Notis illustratum. Gregorii 13 Iussi editum.— complectens Decretum Gratiani. Decretales Gregorii Papae 9. Sextum Decretalium Bonifacii Papae 8. Clementinas, Extravagantes Ioannis Papae 12. Extravagantes communes.— Accesserunt Constitutiones Novae summorum Pontificum, nunquam antea editae, quae 7. Decretalium...
183455[Diary entry: 28 September 1769] (Washington Papers)
28. Mr. Stedlar went away. I rid to Alexandria to see how my House went on. Returnd to Dinr. GW had paid £48 10s. in 1764 for two lots on Pitt Street in Alexandria: No. 112 at the corner of Prince Street and No. 118 at the corner of Cameron Street ( General Ledger A General Ledger A, 1750–1772. Library of Congress, George Washington Papers, Series 5, Financial Papers. , folio 180; plan of...
183456[Diary entry: 25 September 1788] (Washington Papers)
Thursday 25th. Thermometer at 60 in the Morning—72 at Noon and 72 at Night. A fog in the morning, but clear afterwards, & warm all day. Dined at Mr. Benja. Dulany’s but passed through the Plantations at the Ferry, Frenchs & Dogue run. At all of which the same work was going on—both with the Plows and other people—as yesterday.
183457[5th.] (Adams Papers)
Sunday dined at Mr. Grand’s at Passy. Went after dinner to the Chateau de la Muette and saw the Dauphin. Ferdinand Grand , the Paris banker of the American ministers, lived at La Chaise, Passy ( MHS, Procs . Massachusetts Historical Society, Collections and Proceedings. , 54 [1920]: 107–108). The Château de la Muette, originally a hunting lodge in the Bois de Boulogne, was rebuilt by Louis XV,...
183458[Diary entry: 11 September 1795] (Washington Papers)
11. Breakfasted at Baltimore. Dined & lodged at Spurriers.
183459[Diary entry: 30 January 1769] (Washington Papers)
30. Clear and pleasant Wind Southwardly. Ground hard froze.
183460[Diary entry: 25 December 1769] (Washington Papers)
25. Dined & spent the Evening at Colo. Lewis’s. GW today recorded winning £2 5s. at cards ( General Ledger A General Ledger A, 1750–1772. Library of Congress, George Washington Papers, Series 5, Financial Papers. , folio 299).
183461Remarks & Observations—in Jan. [1769] (Washington Papers)
Jany. 4. Finishd measuring Corn in the Neck—total quantity 694 Barrels. About this time Muddy hole People began clearing Ground. 5. Began clearing Ground in the Neck. Mill People getting Rails to fence Corn field by Mr. Manleys. 9. Began to open the Avenue in front of the House in order to bring the Road along it. 10. Finishd gathering Corn at Doeg run Quarter. 242 Barrels. A Very spewing...
183462[Diary entry: 5 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 5th. The Doctr. in vain attempted my ferry & being disappointed went to George Town with a view of crossing on the Ice. Colo. Blackburn returned this Evening from Alexandria. Wind Northwardly & cold.
183463[Diary entry: 23 April 1772] (Washington Papers)
23. Dined at Belvoir with Colo. Bassett & Lady & Daughter, Mrs. Washington & Patcy. Returnd in the Evening. J. P. Custis dind also.
183464Passport for William Rawle and ——— Walker, 8 May 1782 (Franklin Papers)
Printed form, signed, with MS insertions: Historical Society of Pennsylvania NOUS Benjamin Franklin, Ecuyer, Ministre Plénipotentiaire des Etats-Unis de l’Amérique, près Sa Majesté Très-Chrétienne, PRIONS tous ceux qui sont à prier, de vouloir bien laisser surement & librement passer Messieurs Rawle et Walker, allant à Ostende , sans leur donner ni permettre qu’il leur soit donné aucun...
183465[Diary entry: 12 October 1770] (Washington Papers)
12. Rain in the Night with flying Clouds accompanied with a little Rain now and then all day. Cold & Raw.
183466Oct. 3. Thursday. (Adams Papers)
Dined with Mr. Vanderdussen, Lt. General of the Cavalry, in Company with Mr. De Llano Minister of the King of Spain and Mr. De Renovalis, Secretary of his Legation, Mr. and Madame Boreel, Mr. and Madame Geelvink, Madam Dedel, the Rhinegrave de Salm, Mr. Saumase, a descendant of the famous Salmasius whom John Milton disputed with. Mr. Boreel is a Deputy to the States General for the Prov. of...
183467A Catechism Relative to the English National Debt, [August or September? 1777] (Franklin Papers)
Reprinted from William Temple Franklin, ed., Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Benjamin Franklin ... (3 vols., 4to, London, 1817–18), III , 97. A CATECHISM Relative to the English National Debt. Question 1. Supposing this debt to be only 195 millions of pounds sterling at present, although it is much more, and that it was all to be counted in shillings, that a man could count at the rate of...
183468[Diary entry: 6 February 1769] (Washington Papers)
6. At home all day with &ca.
183469General Orders, 9 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
The General flatters himself that every officer from a consciousness of it’s being his duty and a laudable desire of becoming well acquainted with the new system of regulations, has paid all that care and attention to the study of them which the importance of the case requires, but lest there should be any who (by absence or other causes) have not had opportunity of perfecting themselves...
183470[Monday September 9, 1776.] (Adams Papers)
Monday September 9, 1776. Resolved, that in all Continental Commissions, and other Instruments where heretofore the Words, “United Colonies,” have been used, the Stile be altered for the future to the United States. The Board of War brought in a report, which was read. On this day, Mr. Franklin, Mr. Edward Rutledge and Mr. John Adams proceeded on their Journey to Lord Howe on Staten Island,...