19621To Benjamin Franklin from Bailly, 9 August 1784 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Mr Bailly presente ses hommages a Monsieur Franklin. Il a l’honneur de lui envoier premierement la suite du registre. Mr Franklin voudra bien le lire et le signer a l’endroit où il est dit qu’il a signé. Secondement le rapport qui doit etre signé mercredi par les commissaires et presenté au roi vendredi. Mr Bailly le lui envoie aujourd’hui, afin que Mr...
19622To James Madison from William Bainbridge, 27 March 1817 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to trouble you with the perusal of the enclos’d copy of a letter, I have this day written to the Secretary of the Navy to remove, in case you have decided on my Claim, any unfavorable impressions on your mind, which a knowledge of the circumstances alluded to, in the enclos’d communication may have made. As an Officer of the American Navy I most assuredly have felt the highest...
19623To John Adams from William Bainbridge, 16 September 1817 (Adams Papers)
On the rect. of a Letter signed by you and several others, respecting a Boat belonging to a Mr. Davis of Quincey; I immediately ordered an investigation of the transaction; And now forward to you the enclosed Letters, showing the result of the Inquiry—The injury that the Boat sustained appears to been purely accidental. I regret that Mr. Davis did not represent the Circumstance to the...
19624To James Madison from William Bainbridge, 21 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 July 1802, U.S. Frigate Essex, Quarantine Ground, Staten Island. Informs JM that “Samuel Helsdon, an impressed American Seaman, was discharged at Gibraltar on the 14t. June last, from His Brittainick Majesty Ship Triumph; and returned to this place in the United States Frigate Essex under my command.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, Records of Impressed Seamen, 1794–1815). 1 p.; docketed by Brent as...
19625To James Madison from Jane Baird, 22 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
I have been anxiously waiting, with a hope, that something would be done—by application I have made to different person⟨s⟩ through our goverment—for the relief of my dear husband who is now a prisoner in New-Spain—he went from St. Lewis in the year 1812. I am now, with seven children, living near Pittsburgh, in a condition of mind not to be described. I am informed you have an amiable Lady for...
19626To John Adams from Samuel Baird, 19 May 1798 (Adams Papers)
At a numerous Meeting of the Inhabitants of Potts Town and it’s Vicinity, in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, On Saturday the 19th. May 1798, Samuel Baird in the Chair, and Joseph Potts junr, Secretary. The following Resolutions were unanimously agreed to— Having contemplated, with anxious Sollicitude and Approbation; the repeated Efforts made by the Executive to terminate the Differences...
19627To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Baird, 2 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Understanding that Mr. Biggs, receiver of the land office, at Steubenville has resigned, his appointment, I now solicit your goodness in granting the appointment to me, as to my character, and reputation I will refer your Excellency, to Gaddion Granger Esqr. and Col. William Duane as to security for my performance you shall have the first republican characters in the western country, for my...
19628To Thomas Jefferson from Ambrose Baker, 2 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
A young gentleman of this village a graduate of Union College Newyork is desirous of completing his education in the University of Virginia he has selected the profession of the Law for his future usefulness and living. His principle object at the University will consequently be the benefit of the Law Lectures. He will also seek to attain a greater proficiency in moral science and study the...
19629To George Washington from Francis Baker, 26 March 1774 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed you Have Mr potters Rct for Seven pounds paid for—the Schooling and Bording St Larence Posey—which Money has actualy Been paid By me, for the Receving of which I have no other Expecktation than from you —Should you Be Kind enough to pay please Lodge It in the Hands of Messrs Davied Son and Wallace —which will Greately Oblidge Sir your Vy Humbel St ALS , DLC:GW . The letter was marked...
19630To George Washington from Francis Baker, 15 December 1772 (Washington Papers)
At the time Capn Posey was in this Goal, his Son St Lawrence was in a Starving Condition about the Town—from mear pitty I took him into my House, and a Small time after Sent him with my own Children, to the Free school, where he Continued till his Father Left this place for Virginia, who then told me the Boy should be under my Care till he himself or his friends sent for him; till which time...
19631To Benjamin Franklin from George Baker, 13 July 1767 (Franklin Papers)
AL : Historical Society of Pennsylvania Dr. Baker waited on Dr. Franklyn, in order to shew him the inclosed paper, which is extracted from a paper which Dr. B. is to read this afternoon at the College of Physicians. If Dr. Franklyn has any thing to object, or to add, Dr. B. will take it as a particular favour, if he will send his alterations to him in Jermyn-Street . George Baker (1722–1809),...
19632To Thomas Jefferson from Harriet Weissenfels Baker, 25 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Most Honorable Thomas Jefferson’s signature to the within enclosed, is most respectfully solicited by Harriet De la Palm Baker, who takes this liberty with the hope that her endeavours will meet his Patronage. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
19633To George Washington from Henry B. Baker, 28 December 1792 (Washington Papers)
You will observe by the enclosd Papers the unhappy Situation that I now labour under, and a recommendation from Colo. Henry Hollingsworth Major Edward Oldham Major Thomas M. Forman & other reputable Characters of Cecil County—I hope your honour will pardon the liberty I take, being urgd by the greatest necessity & a confidance of recieving a Small pecuniary assistance from your generous hand...
19634To Thomas Jefferson from Hilary Baker, 18 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Messrs. Armand Gabriel Francois Paparel la Boissier at present of Philadelphia Gentleman a Native of Cape Francois in St. Domingo—and Jean Louis Du Cret also at present of Philada. Gentleman a Native of the Province of Lorain in France have this day taken the Oath of Allegiance to the State of Pennsylva. before me. RC ( DNA : RG 59, Certificates of Naturalization and Proofs of Citizenship); at...
19635To George Washington from James Baker, 10 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
I Yesterday returned to this place with the Cherokees and have the Satisfaction to acquaint you that on the 5th Instant we fell on two Tracks about 35 Miles beyond the three Forks of Yohagany in a small path that led towards this place, we had not followed those Tracks above eight or Ten Miles, before we met 10 Frenchmen returning from a Scout, our foremost Indian discovered them first and sat...
19636To George Washington from James Baker, 10 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday in the afternoon as Mr Miller & 2 or 3 Countrymen more was riding from hear to Jenkins’s about 4 Miles from this, they were fired at by Cocks & Lane who was lying under the fence, the Countrymen came in on a full gallop and inform’d me that they were fired on by some Indians. I immediately sent out Lieut. Weedon with a Command of Men who followed their Tracts ’till dark, returning...
19637James Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 23 April 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Immediately on receipt of your order of Feb y 9 th I requested my friend in Boston to forward me a quintal of best Dun Fish (there being none in this city) the receipt of which has been prevented ’till this time— mr Gibson will forward it to you—Should any other article peculiar to the northern market be wanted it will afford me pleasure to receive your order— RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as...
19638To James Madison from James Baker, 8 August 1816 (Madison Papers)
Permit me honor’d Sir, to call your attention, & request that you will peruse this, when the hours of business have ceas’d their temporary influence. I was brot: up in the Counting House of Mr. Jacob Barker of New York. I Serv’d him nine years, two of which I was at France & Spain; for the purpose of extending largely; his great Commercial views; as well as my own interests. After having been...
19639To Thomas Jefferson from Jerman Baker, 2 October 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just returned from the Country and hasten to comply with your request of the 11 th Ultm o I send you a statement of the Revenue Tax of 1821 reported to the Legislature by the Auditor of public accounts; a statement also of the Tax for the same year, showing the portion paid by each of the Four Divisions of the State, and a Statement of the Revenue Tax of 1822. Any other that you may...
19640Jerman Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 26 September 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I received a letter from my friend Co l Burton of North Carolina a few days since in which he requests me to inform you that he had directed a Cask of very superior Scuppernon Wine to be sent you, by way of Norfolk to this place; It will be brought up in the Steam Boat from Norfolk , with one for me, any Directions that you may give about it shall be particularly attended to. May I my dear...
19641Jerman Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 21 May 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure to acknowledge the receipt on this day of your very friendly letter of the 14 Ins t & beg you, Sir, to accept my acknowledgements for your kind offer of attention to my Son Wayles of which I hope he will prove himself worthy. I am desirous that he should commence the French Language immediately & prosecute it diligently, for which purpose I furnished him with such Books I...
19642Jerman Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 19 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I take pleasure in communicating to you the fate of the Bill incorporating a Company to Turnpike the Road from Rock Fish Gap to Moore’s Ford , A motion was made by M r Thweatt this morning to postpone it indefinitely which succeeded, a similar motion was made by me some days since but was lost by a small majority Be pleased Sir, to present my affectionate regards to M rs R — & family— & be...
19643To Thomas Jefferson from Jerman Baker, 3 June 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
It has become very important to some of my friends to ascertain the character of the title by which the late Co l Henry Skipwith held the Estate called Indian Camp, now in the County of Powhatan, (formerly a part of Cumberland). As I presume you are acquainted with all the parts relating thereto, I beg leave to enquire whether he acquired it in right of his Wife, and if so, whether she ever...
19644To Thomas Jefferson from Jerman Baker, 16 September 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 11 th In t has this moment been received, & at the same time an express arrives announcing the melancholy tidings of the Death my highly valued friend & companion M r Eppes; you, Sir, who know his Worth can well imagine the loss his friends have entertained—I am just leaving Town for Buckingham, immediately on my return I will with much pleasure attend to your request—I hope your...
19645To Thomas Jefferson from Jerman Baker, 2 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you about ten Days since that I had receivd the sum of Fifty thousand Dollars from the Treasurer of the United states on account of advances made by this state for the use of the Gen: Government during the late War; and that whenever the Pr: & Dir s of the Literary Fund should direct that Sum to be paid to your draft I would give a check therefor on the Bank of Virginia, (with a claim)...
19646To Thomas Jefferson from Jerman Baker, 3 February 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
Excuse if you please my taking the liberty of introducing to your family & self my second Son Jerman; perhaps after the very large share of friendly attention received by his elder brother I should have been content, but that has only service to make me more anxious that the bearer of this should become acquainted with the inestimable family to whom his parents owe such a debt of Gratitude Be...
19647Jerman Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 7 January 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Having left this place on the 17 th Ult o in consequence of a severe attack of the Influenza, I had not the pleasure of receiving your favor untill the 2 Ins t previous to which the Committee for Courts of Justice had made a favorable report on the Petition of Cap t Miller . The subject is now before the House in the shape of a bill & of its final passage I entertain no doubt—I shall take...
19648Jerman Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 4 September 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 2 nd Ins t was received this morning, & it affords me much pleasure to have it in my power forthwith to furnish you with the document you wished desired ; I wish the Visitors of the University may be enabled to devise any means by which they may prevail in the Legislature to increase the annual appropriation to the object of there
19649Jerman Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 13 January 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have postponed a reply to yours of 14 Ult o addressed to M r Thweatt & myself untill the select Com ee to whom was refered the petition for a Turnpike Road from Rock fish Gap to Lewis’s ferry should have come to a decision thereon, which they have not yet done in consequence of the continued indisposition of M r T— Maury . however I think I may hazard the opinion that the Road will be Stoped...
19650Jerman Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 10 May 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
When I left Cumberland last Week my friend M r Eppes was about to set out for Staunton with Francis & Wayles ; Since my arrival here I have met with M r Brockenbrough who informs me that M r