183541John Jay’s Role in the New York–Massachusetts Western Lands Dispute Editorial Note (Jay Papers)
Although a committed nationalist, Jay served equally the interests of his native state. As a...
183542To Benjamin Franklin from [Henry] Hope, [June? 1766] (Franklin Papers)
LS : University of Pennsylvania Library We humbly ask your pardon for not waiting on you...
183543Enclosure: Remarks A, 11 May 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The Register in the Arrangement of Salaries has been governd by the following Principals. 1st. He...
183544Enclosure: Army Appointments, 9 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
List of Appointments in the Army of the United States during the last recess of Congress....
183545To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, 13 January 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 January 1813, New York. Writes JM “in behalf of Aliens.” Recounts an episode in which [Barent]...
183546John Jay and the Founding of the Protestant Episcopal Church in America: Editorial Note (Jay Papers)
Like many of the Huguenot families who came to America, the Jays joined the Church of England....
183547To Benjamin Franklin from Thomas Wharton, 26 April 1766 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I had the pleasure of writing thee, on the 25th. Ulto, since...
183548To Benjamin Franklin from David Hall, 1 May 1766 (Franklin Papers)
Letterbook copy: American Philosophical Society In mine of the Third of March, Via Belfast, by...
183549The Vermont Lands Editorial Note (Jay Papers)
The petition printed below documents John Jay’s unsuccessful attempt to speculate in land in the...
183550“N.N.”: On the Tenure of the Manor of East Greenwich, 6 January 1766 (Franklin Papers)
Printed in The Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser , January 11, 1766. This letter was the first...
183551Introductory Note: To Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 10 April 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
The contents of this letter can best be understood in the context of Hamilton’s “Report on a Plan...
183552To Benjamin Franklin from Deborah Franklin, 12 January 1766 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society [As it] is verey Cold I did not go ought to day so was a...
183553To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, 1 January 1814 (Madison Papers)
I belong to the American Army and with the ardent feelings of the soldier I join a devout...
183554Treasury Department Circular to the Collectors of the Customs, 20 May 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
An opinion that it will conduce as well to the public convenience, as to that of your Office, has...
183555From George Washington to the Great Dismal Swamp (Washington Papers)
E ditorial note . The following entry, recording details of GW’s visit to the Dismal Swamp,...
183556Editorial Note (Adams Papers)
The Prussian-American Treaty of Amity and Commerce was concluded on 10 September 1785. But...
183557Memorandum from Tench Coxe, 3 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Regulations of Navigation by the Government of the United States. It has been suggested, that the...
183558Notes on Navy Appropriations for 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
6. frigates & 1. schooner in commission including repairs & contingencies } 476,874.86...
183559John Quincy Adams, Receipt, 29 November 1825 (Adams Papers)
Recd on board the schooner Velocity Luther Hammond master for Washington City. a Boston directed...
183560To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, 10 September 1814 (Madison Papers)
At a time like the present when my life & Property, as well as that of Millions of the...
183561Introductory Note: To Robert Morris, [18 March 1795] (Hamilton Papers)
This letter is the first in a protracted—although one-sided—correspondence, which lasted even...
183562Monticello and Montpelier, [15 August 1820] (Madison Papers)
You request me to give you some account of my late excursion to Virginia. I comply with the...
183563Pennsylvania Assembly Committee of Correspondence to Richard Jackson and Benjamin Franklin, 20 September 1766 (Franklin Papers)
LS : Library of Congress By this opportunity we acknowledge the Receipt of a Letter of the 10th....
183564To George Washington from Timothy Pickering, 5 October 1795 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to inclose a copy of Mr Pinckney’s letter of the 21st of July from Madrid. No...
183565Editorial Note (Adams Papers)
British impressment of American seamen, a grievance normally associated with the War of 1812,...
183566From Benjamin Franklin to David Hall, 27 September 1766 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Salem County Historical Society, Salem, N.J. I have before me your Favours of May 1. and...
183567Editorial Note (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson had long advocated sending an American-sponsored expedition to explore the...
183568Homecoming Editorial Note (Jay Papers)
At Length my good Friend I am arrived at the Land of my nativity, and I bless God that it is also...
183569Editorial Note: Report on Copper Coinage (Jefferson Papers)
On Wednesday, 7 Apr. 1790, a “member from South Carolina presented to the House a letter...
183570To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, 8 June 1816 (Madison Papers)
The enormous importation and the great amt. of British Dry goods brought in here on British Acct....