20201To James Madison from John M. Forbes, 22 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
It is with extreme reluctance that I find myself so often Constrained to address you on the...
20202Abigail Adams to John Adams, 6 May 1777 (Adams Papers)
Tis ten days I believe since I wrote you a Line, yet not ten minuts passes without thinking of...
20203From Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, 27 October 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I formerly had the honour of mentioning to you the measures I had taken to have our commerce with...
20204XII. Thomas Barclay’s Letter of Credit, 6–[11] October 1785 (Adams Papers)
The United States of America in Congress Assembled on the 14 th day of Feb ry. last resolved,...
20205From John Adams to Z. G. Whitman, 2 June 1822 (Adams Papers)
My best thanks are due to you for your historical sketch of the Ancient & honorable artillery...
20206From Benjamin Franklin to John Franklin, [May 1745?] (Franklin Papers)
MS not found; reprinted from extract in Sparks, Works , VII , 16–17. Our people are extremely...
20207From George Washington to John Hancock, 17 January 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have not had the honor of any of your favs. since I wrote to you on the 14th instant. No...
20208To James Madison from John Graham, 3 May 1805 (Madison Papers)
Finding that Mr Coburn of this State has been very strongly recommended to the President as one...
20209Resolution for Introduction of Constitutional Amendment, 31 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Resolved by the Senate and House of Repr. of the US. two thirds of both houses concurring, that...
20210Thomas Boylston Adams to William Smith Shaw, 7 December 1800 (Adams Papers)
I thank you for your favor of the 3 d: inst t: and the newspapers enclosed. I will endeavor to...
20211Notes on Correspondence regarding U.S. Armed Forces, [ca. 5 January 1814] (Madison Papers)
Enemy wd. most readily agree to suspension of hostilities. Occupancy of Fr. Mills, as...
20212From John Quincy Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 23 October 1810 (Adams Papers)
It was a fortunate circumstance for us, that Mr. Jones had so prosperous and so expeditious a...
20213From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 7 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I now inclose you five hundred dollars to cover my deficit with you, with my affectionate...
20214Safe Conduct for Three Chickasaw Indians, 28 November 1799 (Jefferson Papers)
Three Chickasaw Indians having come so far without any guide, interpreter or pass, I have engaged...
20215Joel Yancey to Thomas Jefferson, 22 May 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of 11 th Ins t I did not rec d till Saturday last, I have been endeavo r ing to day...
20216To George Washington from Benjamin Tallmadge, 6 October 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have just recd Dispatches from Jno. Cork , the purport of which are as follows viz. "The six...
20217From James Madison to Alexander J. Dallas, 3 January 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have been duly favored with yours of the 31. Decr. The latitude taken by the Marquis d’Yrujo...
20218To James Madison from James Mchenry, 26 July 1788 (Madison Papers)
I am just returned from the Eastern shore of this state. I have been in every County save one,...
20219From James Madison to Edward Everett, 20 September 1824 (Madison Papers)
[James Madison] presents his respects to Mr. Everett with many thanks for the eloquent and not...
20220From John Adams to Richard Rush, 5 November 1813 (Adams Papers)
My most reverend Dearling presents her compliments. She highly applauds and greatly admires a...
20221To John Adams from James Vincent Ball, 10 November 1798 (Adams Papers)
Permit me to address you on a subject which I hope will be viewed by you as of sufficient...
20222To Thomas Jefferson from Guiraud & Portas, 8 June 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
The honour of your letter dated the 31st. May last, directed to our Nicolas Guiraud along with...
20223From Benjamin Franklin to John Paul Jones, 1 June 1780 (Franklin Papers)
LS and copy: National Archives; two copies: Library of Congress I have received a Letter from the...
20224From Benjamin Franklin to George Washington, 22 July 1776 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Kunstsammlungen der Veste Coburg The Bearer, Mr. Joseph Belton some time since petitioned...
20225To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 22 February 1781 (Washington Papers)
Four Prisoners of war, belonging to Delancey’s corps, are just sent to this post; they were a...
20226To James Madison from Tobias Lear, 17 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
Since I had the honor of addressing you, under date of the 11th. of December, I have had the...
20227From Edward Hand to James Clinton, 28 March 1781 (Washington Papers)
His Exy desires me to inform you it is his desire that you Order Returns of the Troops under your...
20228To Thomas Jefferson from Martha Jefferson Randolph, 23 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Your conjectures with regard to the tea & Coffee was correct as we just began upon the last stock...
20229To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 26 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Lieut. Charles Smith of the first Regiment of Infantry, who died at Trenton the 30th. of January...
20230[Diary entry: 9 September 1774] (Washington Papers)
9. Warm & close, Weather lowering, & in the Afternoon Rain, tho little of it.
20231From George Washington to Robert Morris, 5 May 1787 (Washington Papers)
When your favor of the 23d Ult. was sent here from the Post Office, I was at Fredericksburg (to...
20232To George Washington from Nicholas Cooke, 20 July 1776 (Washington Papers)
I am favoured with your Excellency’s Letter of the 15th instant; which I have communicated to the...
20233To James Madison from John Mitchell, 13 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 March 1804, Paris. “The port of Havre continuing in State of Blockade and for some months past...
20234To John Adams from Hezekiah Niles, 6 June 1818 (Adams Papers)
I had the pleasure to publish your letters to Mr. Tudor, presenting subjects for national...
20235To James Madison from William Wertenbaker, 22 December 1826 (Madison Papers)
I am directed by the Faculty to enclose to you a copy of their proceedings lately had, upon...
20236To James Madison from William Eustis, 20 April 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 April 1812, War Department. Lists proposed appointments in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. RC...
20237John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 21 June 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreable to your fav r 12 h I called at the Residence of M. Poleteca —and delivered the inclosier...
20238From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Willson Peale, 9 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The 8vo. Polygraph arrived in good condition, and gives me entire satisfaction. your son’s...
20239To Alexander Hamilton from Wilhem and Jan Willink, Nicholass and Jacob Van Staphorst, and Nicholas Hubbard, 28 March … (Hamilton Papers)
Since our last respects of 24th Ultimo, We have your esteemed favor of 21st. January, advising...
20240From George Washington to Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, 16 July 1782 (Washington Papers)
In a Letter which I have this Day received from the Secretary at War, in the followg...
20241To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Whipple, 10 February 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Portsmouth, New Hampshire ] February 10, 1790 . “I have inclosed herewith returns of the...
20242From John Adams to William Plumer, 4 November 1809 (Adams Papers)
I have received with much pleasure your kind letter of the 28th of October. My Son has often...
20243To George Washington from James Madison, 9 January 1785 (Washington Papers)
I have now the pleasure of confirming the expectations hinted in my last concerning the result of...
20244Memorandum List of Tithables, 14 June 1771 (Washington Papers)
A List of Tythables—in Truro Parish—Fairfax County—given in 14th June 1771. George Washington,...
20245To George Washington from James McHenry, 3 December 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have placed my resignation in the hands of one of the electors but he omitted forwarding it to...
20246From George Washington to Abraham Yates, Jr., 28 August 1776 (Washington Papers)
I was just now honored with your favor of this date with Genl Woodhulls Letter & should esteem...
20247To George Washington from Henry Knox, 21 April 1792 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor respectfully to submit a draft of a proposed letter to Governor Blount, of...
20248To Thomas Jefferson from Caspar Wistar, 1 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The fear of intruding upon you at a time when you had not leisure, & the belief that you seldom...
20249Abigail Adams Smith to Abigail Adams, 10 December 1791 (Adams Papers)
I received last Evening your Letter of the 3 d inst— I began to think you had almost forgotten...
20250From James Madison to Joseph Jones, ca. 16 December 1795 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. Ca. 16 December 1795. Mentioned in Jones to JM, 21 Dec. 1795 . Discusses the...