183481[Diary entry: 26 December 1774] (Washington Papers)
26. At home all day.
183482[Diary entry: 5 July 1769] (Washington Papers)
5. Went into the Field in the Neck and returnd to Dinner. The Captn. dind here agn.
183483List of Gunboats, 18 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
gunboats New Orleans 16. St. Mary’s 4. Savanna 8. Charleston 10. Georgetown 1. Wilmington 3. Ocracock 4. Albemarle sound 1. Lynhaven 60. Potomak
183484General Orders, 19 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] Of the Day Tomorrow[:] Colonel Jackson[,] Lieutenant Colonel Mentges[,] Brigade Major, Bradford Officers are to be sent tomorrow morning seven o Clock to the Huts to select the officers heavy Baggage which the General recommends should be deposited in the Farmer’s houses in the Vicinity of the Huts: As many officers only as are indispensably necessary to be sent on this duty and to...
183485Continental Congress. Amendment to Supplement to Land Ordinance, [28 May 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
That the persons intitled to lands by virtue of such warrants shall be at liberty to locate them on any part of the two tracts or districts of land reserved and set apart for the purpose of satisfying the military bounties due to the late army provided that each location be made either in contact with some point or part of the external boundary of the said tracts respectively or of some prior...
183486Memorandum Books, 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
Jan. 1. Recd. from John Clarke of Bedford £55–15 in full discharge of his bond due the 14th. ult. to be forwarded to James Lyle. 6. Sent Price by Tom Shackleford 30/ for 12 turkies. 8. D c Wrote to TMR . to remit
183487[Diary entry: 2 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
2. Colo. Carlyle and two Daughters—Captn. Brady and Captn. Posey dined here. captn. brady : possibly William Brady, captain of the Berkeley County militia, later captain in Stephenson’s Rifles and captain of the 11th Virginia Regiment in the Continental line. Brady resigned in 1778 and was awarded 4,000 acres of land. Posey had been drinking heavily in recent weeks and had often been absent...
183488General Orders, 23 December 1779 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW . Adj. Gen. Alexander Scammell’s orderly book entry for this date includes general orders: “The Main Guard to be reliev’d tomorrow from the Maryland Line—a Sub. 2 serjeants & 40 R[ank] & F[ile] from the same for Fatigue tomorrow at the Orderly Room” (orderly book, 17 Oct. 1779–22 March 1780, DNA : RG 93, Orderly Books, 1775–1783, vol. 33). Maj. Caleb Gibbs wrote a...
183489[March 31. Tuesday. 1778.] (Adams Papers)
March 31. Tuesday. 1778. Lying in the River, near Pouliac; a twenty four Gun Ship close by Us, under French Colours bound to Dominique. A dark misty morning. I was anxious to enquire, who was Agent for the United States of America at Bourdeaux, at Blaye &c., who were the principal Merchants on this River, concerned in the American Trade? What Vessells French or American had sailed, or were...
183490Adams’ “Abstract of the Argument”: Ca. April 1761 (Adams Papers)
On the second Tuesday of the Court’s sitting, appointed by the rule of the Court for argument of special matters, came on the dispute on the petition of Mr. Cockle and others on the one side, and the Inhabitants of Boston on the other, concerning Writs of Assistance. Mr. Gridley appeared for the former, Mr. Otis for the latter. Mr. Thacher was joined with him at the desire of the Court. Mr....
183491[Diary entry: 28 June 1771] (Washington Papers)
28. Finishd Securing my Hay at Doeg Run. Also got over all but the last Cut of Corn in the Neck with the Plows and Hoes.
183492Amendments to the Constitution, [13 August] 1789 (Madison Papers)
On 21 July, JM moved that the House take up amendments in the Committee of the Whole, as provided in his resolution of 8 June. After some debate, the House referred the 8 June resolution and all the amendments proposed by the state ratifying conventions to a select committee of one member from each state. This committee reported on 28 July ( JM to W. C. Nicholas, 2 Aug. 1789 and n. 1). On 13...
183493[Diary entry: 21 July 1785] (Washington Papers)
Thursday 21st. Thermometer at 76 in the Morng.—79 at Noon and 80 at Night. Cloudy morning, but clear Afternoon with a brisk Southerly Wind all day and warm. Mr. Thompson, a Presbaterian Minister (introduced by Mr. Robt. Adam) came here, dined and Stayed all Night.
183494Enclosure: [List of Proposed Candidates for Military Appointment], [3 August 1798] (Hamilton Papers)
Robert Heaton Junr. Captain George W. Kirkland Col. or Major a good of⟨ficer⟩ Jno Keating Colonel Bad Francis Drake Bad William Scudder Captain unknown Walter B. Vrooman Bad Thos U Williams Adjutant unknown Benjamin C. Curtis Captain
183495John Adams’ Memorandum of a Meeting with the Marquis of Carmarthen, 27 May 1785 (Adams Papers)
Agreable to appointment M r: Adams and M r: Smith waited on the Right Honourable the Marquis of Carmarthen at one o Clock at his House in Grosvenors Square, and were immediately received M r. Adams presented his original Commission which is as follows— The United States of America in Congress assembled.— To our trusty and well beloved John Adams Esquire send Greeting.— We reposing special...
18349618th. (Adams Papers)
Mr. Hilliard preached to us in the forenoon, and the president in the afternoon, when we were improved by a very laborious encomium upon Moses. Whatever the president’s literary talents may, be, he is certainly not an elegant composuist, nor a graceful orator. His reasoning may be sound, but the charms of his stile, if any there be, are hidden from a vulgar audience. Dined at Mr. Dana’s....
183497[Diary entry: 14 April 1798] (Washington Papers)
14. Morning—Clear & but little Wd. & that at No. W. Mer. 46. Wind varying from No. W. to So. W. & then back again with squalls without Rain. Mer. 45 at Night & not higher than 46. Genl. Lee & Colo. Heath went away after breakfast & Dr. Stuart came to D. to d. : probably means “to dinner” or “to dine.”
183498I. Heads of Answer to Speech of The Glass [30 June 1801–3 July 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
Heads of answer to the speech of the glass to be amended or incorporated with others as Genl Dearborne shall think best. 1. That the President recieves their visit with welcome & cordiality, listens willingly to their representations, assures them of the friendship of the US. and that all their proceedings with them shall be directed by justice and a sacred regard to our treaties. 2. The...
183499The Dancing Assembly: An Invitation to a Duel Editorial Note (Jay Papers)
Dancing assemblies, which were generally held every two weeks during the fall and winter, had been a regular feature of the New York social season since as early as 1740. The city’s most fashionable residents patronized these subscription parties, and John Jay was naturally among those who attended. By 1772 he had become one of the three managers, along with John Reade and Robert R....
183500III-A. Schedule A: Assignment of the Widow’s Dower, c.October 1759 (Washington Papers)
All the Lands in King William County 2880 acres N.B. the Marsh adjoing this Land is to furnish the other parts of the Estate with Hay (they being at the Expence and trouble of getting it) and this Land to receive necessary Timber from the Estate upon the same Conditions. Bridge Quarter Land ⟨is⟩ supposd to be about 700 acres Ship Landing Quarter and to make up the above 700 acres 1000 A Mill...
183501[Diary entry: 4 February 1774] (Washington Papers)
4. At Mr. Calverts all day. With much other company.
18350215th. (Adams Papers)
Rather dissipated the whole day. Could not study with proper attention, and indeed gave the matter up in the afternoon. At about 7 o’clock we met at the dancing hall, and from that time till between 3 and 4 in the morning we were continually dancing. I was unacquainted with almost all the company, but I never saw a collection of ladies where there was comparatively so much beauty. Two or three...
183503Appendix No. IV (a): From Jacob Clingman, 13 December 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Jacob Clingman has been engaged in some negociations with Mr. Reynolds, the person, who has lately been discharged from a prosecution instituted against him, by the comptroller of the treasury: That his acquaintance commenced in September, 1791: That a mutual confidence and intimacy existed between them; That in January or February last, he saw Col. Hamilton, at the house of Reynolds;...
183504[Diary entry: 21 December 1798] (Washington Papers)
21. Clear & pleasant, with but little wind—that at No. Wt.
183505[Diary entry: 1 June 1774] (Washington Papers)
June 1st. Went to Church & fasted all day. This service was pursuant to the resolution passed on 24 May for a day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer to symbolize Virginia’s solidarity with the people of Boston, and many of the Virginia parishes joined in the observance. In this service at Bruton Parish Church, Rev. Thomas Price, chaplain of the House of Burgesses, preached on the destruction...
183506I. Address to the President, by Junius Americanus, 12 July [1790] (Jefferson Papers)
With esteem for your person, and the sincerest reverence for your high public and private character, I humbly request your candid perusal of the following observations: They have been occasioned by a serious attention to the Bill which has recently passed the two Houses of Congress, and now waits your sanction: they spring from an affection for the constitution, and an anxious solicitude to...
183507General Orders, 3 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
183508New York Ratifying Convention. Second Speech of June 28, [28 June 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton . We shall make the same reservation. By the indisputable construction of these resolutions, we shall prove that this state was once on the verge of destruction, for want of an energetic government. To this point we shall confine ourselves. Childs, Debates and Proceedings of the Convention of the State of New-York The Debates and Proceedings of the State of New-York, Assembled at...
183509[Diary entry: 25 November 1771] (Washington Papers)
25. Exceeding pleasant, being quite clear and Calm.
1835102d. (Adams Papers)
Pickman returned this day from Salem, where he has been for ten days past. I began to read Wood’s Institutes; a book written upon a similar plan, to that of Blackstone; but much inferior in the execution. I took a long walk this evening alone, musing and contemplating upon a subject which at this time engrosses all my attention. Thomas Wood, An Institute of the Laws of England; Or, The Laws of...
183511[Diary entry: 11 August 1768] (Washington Papers)
11. Began to beat Cyder at Doeg Run Muddy hole, & in the Neck.
183512[Diary entry: 19 August 1774] (Washington Papers)
19. Warm again and clear, after the Morning which was lowering with some appearances of Rain.
183513Orderly Book, 20 October 1758 (Washington Papers)
Camp at White Oak Ridge Friday Octr 20th Parole Kensington The Genl to beat to Morrow Morning at 7 OClock the Assembly at 9. Detail for Guards C. S. S. C. P. 1 V. 1 2 2 44 Pens. 1 2 2 25 0
183514[Diary entry: 10 January 1768] (Washington Papers)
10. Weather clear. Wind Southwardly, yet raw and Cold. Hard frost.
183515[Diary entry: 5 November 1768] (Washington Papers)
5. Do.——— Do.——— Do.——— Do.
183516Continental Congress Remarks on Raising Funds for the United States, [27 January 1783] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton went extensively into the subject; the sum of it was as follows: he observed that funds considered as permanent sources of revenue were of two kinds: 1st. Such as wd. extend generally & uniformly throughout the U.S., & wd. be collected under the authority of Congs. 2dly., such as might be established separately within each State, & might consist of any objects which were chosen by...
183517[Diary entry: 16 December 1774] (Washington Papers)
16. Very pleasant.
183518Agreement with John Randolph, 11 [April?] 1771 (Jefferson Papers)
It is agreed between John Randolph, Esq., of the City of Williamsburg, and Thomas Jefferson, of the County of Albemarle, that in case the said John shall survive the said Thomas, that the Executors or Administrators of the said Thomas shall deliver to the said John 100 pounds sterling of the books of the said Thomas, to be chosen by the said John, or if not books sufficient, the deficiency to...
183519[Diary entry: 13 September 1795] (Washington Papers)
13. Do. at So. Wt. with Showers. Warmr.
183520General Orders, 21 May 1781 (Washington Papers)
A General Court martial composed of officers of Artillery (Lieutenant Colonel Stephens President) to assemble at the Artillery Park at ten ô’Clock tomorrow morning for the trial of such prisoners of that corps as may be brought before them--all evidences to attend. The Quarter masters of Brigades and corps are forthwith to make returns to the Quarter master General of every Species of public...
183521To Benjamin Franklin from Benjamin Kent, 19 January 1766 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society With a pleasing pride I often recollect, your former complaisance in calling me Brother Ben and agreable to the Old saying non Animam Mutant, qui trans mare Currunt. I still challenge the Honour of being your Friend: but I should be but a miserable private Friend, If I was not the Friend of all men: and it is from that, principle, as well an especial Love...
183522[Diary entry: 3 April 1771] (Washington Papers)
3. At home all day. Lord Fairfax, the two Colo. Fairfax’s, and Mr. Chas. Alexander dind here & went away afterwards.
18352318th. (Adams Papers)
The severest day we have had this Season. Did not stir out of the house, all day. Nancy, perceiving, that the cold had very much abated went out, and dined: but when she return’d again in the Evening, discovered, that the Cold, had been rather increasing continually than otherwise. I could not write in the Evening, which was past in conversation with my Cousin and Brother.
183524[1779 December 24. Fryday.] (Adams Papers)
1779 December 24. Fryday. Dined on board the Bellepoule with the Officers of that Ship and those of the Galatea. We had now been about sixteen days in Spain at Ferrol and Corunna and had received Every Politeness We could desire from all the Officers civil and military both of the Army and Navy, and from the French Officers as well as the Spanish; the Climate was warm and salubrious, and the...
183525Abigail Adams’ Diary of her Return Voyage to America, 30 March–1 May 1788 (Adams Papers)
Sunday London March 30. We took our departure from the Bath Hotell where I had been a Fortnight, and sat out for Portsmouth, which we reachd on Monday Evening. We put up at the Fountain Inn. Here we continued a week waiting for the Ship which was detaind by contrary winds in the River. The wind changing we past over to the Isle of Wight and landed at a place call’d Ryed, where we took post...
183526John Jay and the Constitutional Convention of 1787: Editorial Note (Jay Papers)
Although not in attendance at the meeting convened at Annapolis in September 1786 for the ostensible purpose of resolving interstate commercial disputes, Jay anticipated by almost a month the address to the states drafted by Alexander Hamilton and adopted on 14 September. That address called upon all the states to send commissioners to a new convention at Philadelphia in May 1787 to discuss...
183527[Diary entry: 28 March 1768] (Washington Papers)
28. At home.
183528General Orders, 1 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
Coll Cortland is appointed to tarry in Camp to superintend the sick on the Ground when the Army moves and to send on the recovered men properely officered to join their respective Corps, & Major Grier will repair to the Yellow-Springs and the Hospitals near Camp and superintend the sick there; They will apply tomorrow at the Orderly-Office for written Instructions. The following will be...
183529General Orders, 19 July 1776 (Washington Papers)
A Detachment of three hundred men, properly officered, to parade to morrow morning, Six O’Clock, on the Grand parade, with two days provisions to go in boats, by way of East River to Kingsbridge, to execute such work as shall be laid out for them by the Engineer. Lieut: Champion of Col. Wylly’s Regiment, to oversee said works; Major Reed to furnish this party with such tools, as Col. Putnam...
183530Proclamation Appointing a Day of Thanksgiving and Prayer, 11 November 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Whereas the Honourable the General Congress, impressed with a grateful sense of the goodness of Almighty God, in blessing the greater part of this extensive continent with plentiful harvests, crowning our arms with repeated successes, conducting us hitherto safely through the perils with which we have been encompassed and manifesting in multiplied instances his divine care of these infant...