20451John Adams to Antoine Marie Cerisier, 12 December 1784 (Adams Papers)
A Gentleman in Boston, who is as much a Friend of Mankind, as he is of me, M r James Lovell, Naval Officer has desired me to procure him the following Books Surdus loquens, by John Conrad Amman Physician of Amsterdam, published in Octavo in 1692. Dissertatio de Loquela &c &c published in 8 vo. 1700 of which were afterwards Several Editions. The first Edition was published in English by Daniel...
20452From John Adams to Antoine Marie Cerisier, 12 June 1787 (Adams Papers)
I received your frindley and obliging Letter at Amsterdam and was very Sory that I could not, by returning through Leyden, have the Pleasure of an Interiew with you. I had the Stronger Motive to desire it. as I wished to see the Remarks you have made upon the Defence &c When you, calld that Work the Breviary of geneuine Republican Principels, compatible with the nature of Society and with...
20453From John Adams to Antoine Marie Cerisier, 20 November 1783 (Adams Papers)
Before I left Paris I wrote you, at the Desire of the Abby De Mably, on the Subject of his Letters to me, concerning our American Constitutions,. I have heard nothing more about them. Pray be So good as to let me know what Progress you make in printing them. address your Letters to me, under Cover to M r Joshua Johnson, on great Tower Hill, or to M r John Stockdale, opposite Burlington House...
20454From John Adams to Antoine Marie Cerisier, 15 February 1783 (Adams Papers)
The Morceau inclosed, is translated from a Pamphlet lately published in London, in which this Piece is inserted. It is curious in itself, but considering the time and Place when and where it was first published, it is a document of History, for it was a political Machine, which had great Effects. As Such I should be obliged to you, if you would insert it at length in the Politique Hollandais,...
20455From John Adams to Antoine Marie Cerisier, 16 October 1783 (Adams Papers)
Monsieur the Abby de Mably has prepared for the Press, some Observations upon our American Constitutions, which he has done me the Honour of addressing to me: so that I am zealous to have the Work appear to Advantage in the Impression, both as it is like to be to me, in Particular a distinguished Mark of Respect with Posterity; and what is of much more Importance, it is, probably full of...
20456From John Adams to Antoine Marie Cerisier, 6 December 1787 (Adams Papers)
After much anxiety on your account and many ineffectual Inquiries after your health & welfare, I was happy to learn by Your Letter, that you was safe at Paris, where I hope you will find friends, Employment & Satisfactions better than those you have left in Holland.— Inclosed are letters of Introduction to M r. Jefferson & the Marquis de Lafayette. The strange turn, which affairs have taken is...
20457From John Adams to Antoine Marie Cerisier, 23 October 1780 (Adams Papers)
I have received the Letter which you did me the Honour to write me on the 17th. and I thank you for the favour as well as for your Care in procuring me, the Books. This Kind of Speculations is very entertaining to me, and I wish to have every Thing new, of the Kind that comes out. I shall keep all these Books and pay Mr. Wild for them when he comes to Amsterdam. Cornwallis’s Victory, which We...
20458From John Adams to Antoine Marie Cerisier, 11 September 1783 (Adams Papers)
I am extremely sorry to find by your last Letter, that your Health has been attacked again, but I hope it will not have any serious Consequences. I wish all the Success you can desire to your Application to Versailles, and if I should be called upon by the Minister, or have any other Opportunity to support it, consistent with Prudence, it will give me great pleasure to do it, because I think...
20459From John Adams to Antoine Marie Cerisier, 13 May 1783 (Adams Papers)
I had not Seen for many Months, any one Number of the Politique hollandois, until Yesterday, when a Friend Sent me Several Numbers of them up to the 22 of April.— Will you be So good as to desire M r Crayenschot to Send them to me Weekly, and address them by the Post to Monsieur Mathew Ridley, Rue de Claire N o. 60.— Let him Send them every Monday as soon as they come out. I always read them...
20460II. To Antoine Marie Cerisier, 14 January 1783 (Adams Papers)
Your kind favour of the 9 th , I rec d , this day, and will give you, the best answer, which indifferent health and, various Avocations will admit of. I am pleased with your Resolution, to write the History of the whole American War, because I know you will produce Something both entertaining and instructive, whatever Subject you undertake to write upon. But I hope you will not think me guilty...
20461From John Adams to Don Pedro Martin Cermeño, 18 December 1779 (Adams Papers)
Mr. Adams presents his Compliments to the Governor of Corunna, and informs him according to his desire, express’d last Evening, that the Names of the Persons for whom he requests a Passport, from His Excellency, the Governor of this Province, are as follow John Adams, a Ministre, plenipotentiary from the United States of America The Honourable Francis Dana Esqr., Secretary, to Mr. Adams’s...
20462The Committee of Secret Correspondence to Stephen Ceronio, 23 October 1776 (Franklin Papers)
Letterbook copy: National Archives The Inclosed letter was wrote and signed before we had an opportunity to transmit it and having now so good a conveyance as the Brigantine Lexington we transmit the Same to you as an official Letter from the Committee of Secret Correspondence which you’l observe is distinct from the Secret Committee with whom you also Correspond, by this letter you’l find we...
20463From Thomas Jefferson to Certain County Magistrates, 26 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. John Brown who is principally entrusted with the execution of the provision law was some time ago instructed to appoint a Deputy in each County, who among other articles of Duty should be directed to receive the Waggon to be furnished by his County under the Act of Assembly for supplying the Army with Clothes, Provisions, and Waggons. He informs the Board that many of those appointments...
20464From Thomas Jefferson to Certain Other County Magistrates, 26 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. John Brown &c (as in the preceding letter to the word waggons). He has accordingly appointed to be his Deputy in your County to whom you will be pleased to order the Delivery of the waggon, Team, Driver, and Appendages to be furnished by you. The same Deputy is duly authorized to call for the Beeves to be furnished by your County, at such Time as will be arranged between Mr. Brown and his...
20465Circular to Certain New England Governments, 25 July 1776 (Washington Papers)
Congress having empowered me to appoint suitable places of Rendezvous for the Battallions raising in your Government for the Northern Army and to communicate the same to you, also to advance them One Months pay &c. as you will perceive by the Inclosed Copy of their Resolution which I have the honor to Transmit, I must request the favor of you to direct them to march by Companies as they are...
20466Circular to Certain Recruiting Officers, 6 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Superintendence of the Recruiting service every where being under my direction you will hereafter communicate with me concerning it and make your returns to me. I send you the new a sett of new instructions to you which you are strictly to conform in whatsoever is applicable relative to your situation. With consideration I am Sir yr. Obed Servant Capt Callender Irvine Carlisle Pensylvania...
20467From James Madison to Pedro Cevallos, 12 January 1805 (Madison Papers)
The President of the United States having been pleased to appoint George W. Erving Esqr., Secretary of their Legation at the Court of His Catholic Majesty; he is authorized to act as Charge des Affaires of the United States until the successor of Mr. Pinckney, in the Representation of the United States at that Court shall present himself there. I therefore have the honor to request that you...
20468From John Adams to Benjamin Chadbourn, 11 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
I thank you for this Address.—The Fate of our Republick is at hand.—If there is a Party in this Country, under french Influence, sufficiently numerous to stop the Wheels, or parrallize the Exertions of Government, our Republick is lost forever Let the People of America determine. MHi : Adams Papers.
20469From James Madison to the Chairman and Secretary of the Republican Committee of Salem County, New Jersey, 18 March 1809 (Madison Papers)
The proceedings of “the Repubn. Delegates of the several Townships of the County of Salem[”] in N. Jersey, on the 3d. inst: transmitted by you, have been duly recd. It is highly agreeable to find in these proceedings our national embarrassments traced to their true source, in the injustice & aggressions of foreign powers; and equally so to see the measures for counteracting them so entirely...
20470From James Madison to the Chairman and Secretary of the Republican Meeting of Washington County, Maryland, 17 March 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have duly received your Letter of the 6th Inst: conveying the resolutions of a portion of my fellow Citizens of Washington County in the State of Maryland. Whilst I return my thanks for their kind expressions of confidence and regard; I feel much satisfaction in observing the patriotic spirit breathed by their resolutions unanimously adopted. The situation of our Country justly awakens the...
20471From James Madison to the Chairman of the Republican Committee of Essex County, New Jersey, 18 March 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. the address conveyed thro’ you, from “The Republican Citizens of the County of Essex in the State of New Jersey” with equal sensibility to the friendly motives which suggested it, and to the patriotic sentiments which it expresses. Persuaded that the true interests of our Country, not less than the precepts of Religion & humanity, make it the duty of those entrusted with public...
20472From James Madison to the Chairman of the Republican Committee of Talbot County, Maryland, 21 March 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have recd your letter of the 14. inst. conveying an address, from the “Democratic Republican Citizens of Talbot County Maryland,” and through you return them my thanks for the favorable sentiments which they have expressed of the principles & purposes by which my public life has been & will be governed. The solicitude which they manifest for the preservation of peace, well becomes virtuous...
20473From James Madison to the Chairman of the Republican Meeting of Accomack County, Virginia, [ca. 10] May 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have duly received from you a copy of the proceedings of the Meeting of Citizens at Accomac Court House, on the first instant, on the subject of the late negociation with G. Britain, and of the Proclamation by which it was followed. Next to the consciousness of a faithful discharge of public duty, is the satisfaction afforded by a public approbation of it. I can not be insensible, therefore,...
20474From James Madison to the Chairman of the Republican Meeting of Elbert County, Georgia, 15 March 1809 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 10 of Feby. addressed to the President of the U. S. inclosing the proceedings of the Meeting of Citizens of Elbert County, having arrived after the expiration of the term of my predecessor, it devolves on me to acknowledge the receipt of it. And I can not do this without expressing the satisfaction afforded by resolutions breathing sentiments of so much patriotism, at a...
20475From James Madison to the Chairman of the Republican Meeting of Garrard County, Kentucky, 29 April 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have received your communication of the resolutions of my fellow citizens of Gerrard county, assembled at Lancaster on the 4th of March; and feel myself much indebted for the favorable sentiments and friendly wishes which they express towards me. I ought to esteem the more these marks of kindness and confidence, as the resolutions manifest at the same time principles and dispositions so...
20476From James Madison to the Chairman of the Republican Meeting of Litchfield, Connecticut, 22 March 1809 (Madison Papers)
The Resolutions transmitted through you, as unanimously adopted by a meeting of “The Republicans of the Town of Litchfield” have been duly received. The conduct, as unexampled as unprovoked, by which the Belligerent Powers, have trampled on the rights of neutral nations, and in some instances added peculiar insults to the injuries done to the US. naturally excite the feelings which these...
20477From James Madison to the Chairman of the Republican Meeting of McIntosh County, Georgia, 28 October 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. under your cover of Sepr. 25. the unanimous Resolutions of a Meeting of the Inhabitants of McIntosh County. In the present unsettled State of our external affairs, and particularly in that produced by the refusal of the British Government to fulfill an engagement, characterized as was that of its Minister Plenipotentiary; faithful Citizens of every Section of their Country,...
20478From James Madison to the Chairman of the Republican Meeting of Washington County, Kentucky, 27 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have duly recd. the resolutions of the inhabts. of Washington County, in Kentucky, assembled on the 28th. of Augst. The determination evinced by these Resolns. to maintain the national rights & honor, agst. aggressions from whatever quarter, can not but be acceptable to those to whose responsibility those essential objects are in a material degree committed. Persuaded that the difference in...
20479From James Madison to the Chairman of the Republican Meeting of Washington County, Maryland, 31 January 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 25 enclosing the unanimous resolutions of a Meeting of Citizens of Washington County, at Hagers Town on the 20th. instant; approving the course lately taken by the Executive of the U. S. with respect to the British Minister Plenipotentiary, and pledging their support of the Constituted Authorities, in such Measures as may be required by the unjust conduct of the...
20480From James Madison to the Chairman of the Republican Society of Hancock County, Massachusetts, 15 March 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have recd the resolutions of the 23d. of Feby. conveyed thro’ you, by the meeting of inhabitants from the Towns of Eden, Trenton, & Mount Desert, in the County of Hancock in the State of Massachts. The determination expressed by the Meeting to maintain the authority of the laws and the national rights, becomes Citizens who know their duty & love their Country. In referring the embarrassments...
20481James Madison to Charles Chalamet, 22 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have duly received your letter; with its poetic accompaniment; in which I must be permitted to say that the Poet rises far above his subject. For the very kind sentiments expressed in your letter, I tender my acknowledgements; with an assurance that as a Guest at Montpellier, you left impressions which will always prompt our best wishes for your success, whatever the pursuits to which you...
20482From Benjamin Franklin to [John Chalmers?], 6 July 1765 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Massachusetts Historical Society I have been many Years Acquainted with the Revd. Mr. Mather Byles, of Whom you tell me some Acct. is desired, He is a Native of New England, Descended of the Ancient Mather family of which there have been two Doctor’s in Divinity both Famous in that Country for their Learning and Piety, Viz Dr. Increase Mather and Dr. Cotton Mather; the former President...
20483From Alexander Hamilton to John Chaloner, 2 February 1785 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, February 2, 1785. On the back of a letter that Chaloner wrote to Hamilton on January 26, 1785, Hamilton wrote : “Answered Feby. 2d.” Letter not found. ]
20484Power of Attorney to John Chaloner, 22 November 1788 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, November 22, 1788. Appoints John Chaloner “of the City of Philadelphia merchant to be my true and lawful attorney and substitute and the lawful attorney of the said John Barker Church for me and in my name” to settle the affairs of John B. Church and Daniel Parker and Company. DS , Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. The power of attorney was enclosed in H to Chaloner,...
20485From Alexander Hamilton to John Chaloner, [14 August 1784] (Hamilton Papers)
I received in due time your letter of 14 of July. The bills sent by you which have been paid and will be paid are on James & Alex Stewart £ 600 ditto 300 on Delafield 149. 4 James Buchanan & Co 400 on Cap G. Geddes 23. 9.2 William Bowne 30 1502.13.2 The Drafts on Lowe and Woodward I return by Mr. Mc.Cartys desire who will have explained to you. The ballance due on the lot will...
20486From Alexander Hamilton to John Chaloner, [26 November 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
Hurry of business has prevented my complying with the desire of your letter of the 20th. Ulto respecting the arrangement you have entered into with Daniel Parker & Co. &c. Inclosed I send you a power of su[b]stitution which I hope will arrive in time. ⟨With all⟩ the ⟨–⟩ circumstances considered what has been done is prudent so as it does not affect any collateral security which I presume has...
20487From Alexander Hamilton to John Chaloner, 11 December 1783 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, December 11, 1783. On December 18, 1783 , Chaloner wrote to Hamilton: “I have consulted the president of the Bank respectg the information you required in your Letter of the 11th. Instant.” Letter not found. ]
20488From Alexander Hamilton to John Chaloner, 28 August 1788 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, August 28, 1788. Has checked on the validity of John Holker’s title to lands in New York State and finds that “the chain of title appears to be complete.” ALS , Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. See Chaloner to H, August 20, 1788 .
20489From Alexander Hamilton to John Chaloner, [11 December 1783] (Hamilton Papers)
As it now draws towards the time for declaring a dividend of the bank, and I am authorized by Mr. Carter to receive his share I shall wish to be informed in what manner the bank will choose to have an acknowlegement of the receipt of the money from me, when time of payment comes—whether an order from me in favour of yourself—or a bill drawn payable to myself, or a receipt from me will be...
20490From Alexander Hamilton to John Chaloner, 8 January 1784 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, January 8, 1784. On January 21, 1784, Chaloner wrote to Hamilton : “I have before me yours of the 8th. & 15th Instt.” Letter of January 8 not found. ]
20491From Alexander Hamilton to John Chaloner, [1 March 1786] (Hamilton Papers)
I inclose you a letter to Mr. Wilcox which after reading and noting the contents please to deliver to him. There are three ships I think in which Mr. Church is concerned ⅛ with Mr. Wilcox and others. You will oblige him if you will endeavour to sell his interest for any thing short of giving them away. I have full power to convey & will do whenever you can find a pur⟨chaser⟩. Perhaps Mr....
20492From Alexander Hamilton to John Chaloner, [1 December 1786] (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the bill drawn on Mr. Ray protested as you desire in your last. You will be so good as to send forward the Specie by the first opportunity as the Packet sails in a short time. Yr Obed serv ALS , Historical Society of Pennsylvania. See H to John Chaloner, November 22, 1786 .
20493From Alexander Hamilton to John Chaloner, 8 February 1784 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, February 8, 1784. On February 12, 1784, Chaloner wrote to Hamilton : “Your two favours of the fifth & Eighth Instant are both reced.” Letter of February 8 not found. ]
20494From Alexander Hamilton to John Chaloner, 12 February 1784 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, February 12, 1784. On February 17, 1784, Chaloner wrote to Hamilton : “Yours of the 12th. Instant I have just reced.” Letter not found. ]
20495From George Washington to John Chaloner, 26 March 1778 (Washington Papers)
You are to delay no time in providing a quantity of Indian Meal, as a number of Men are expected to join the Army soon who will have to undergo Inoculation for the Smallpox. I am &ca ADfS , DLC:GW ; Varick transcript , DLC:GW . The draft is docketed in part, “Copy of a Letter to the purchg Comy.” On 27 Mar., Chaloner, the assistant commissary general of purchases with the army at Valley Forge,...
20496From Alexander Hamilton to John Chaloner, [11 June 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his Compliments to Mr Chaloner requests to be informed what is the amount of the Mortgage on Holkers land in which Mr. Church is interested principal & interest & what proportion belongs to Mr. Church. The inquiry demands dispatch. AL , Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Chaloner was a Philadelphia merchant who formerly handled the business affairs of...
20497From Alexander Hamilton to John Chaloner, [1 May 1783] (Hamilton Papers)
Col Hamilton’s compliments to Mr. Chaloner, incloses him a note which he promised Col Wadsworth to leave with Mr Chaloner. The date is blank which Mr Chaloner will be so good as to fill up from the time Col Wadsworth left this city. AL , Mr. James H. Welch, Canton, Ohio. Chaloner, a Philadelphia merchant, was assistant commissary of purchases for the Continental Army during the American...
20498From Alexander Hamilton to John Chaloner, 22 March 1784 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, March 22, 1784. On March 25, 1784, Chaloner wrote to Hamilton : “Yours of the 22d Instant I have just now reced.” Letter not found. ]
20499From Alexander Hamilton to John Chaloner, [22 August 1783] (Hamilton Papers)
Mrs. Hamilton has requested her sister who left this a few days since on her way to Philadelphia to purchase a few articles there for her, and if she found it necessary to apply to you for the money. I will be obliged to you to advance it on my account and I will in a short time repay it. We have accounts here that induce us to believe Carleton has received final orders for the evacuation of...
20500From Alexander Hamilton to John Chaloner, 2 August 1783 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, August 2, 1783. On August 14, 1783 , Chaloner wrote to Hamilton: “Your favr of the 2nd. reached me the 12th Instant.” Letter not found. ]