22011To John Adams from William Bentley, 11 April 1810 (Adams Papers)
Agreably to your request, I accompanied Capt. John Endicott, senior, above seventy years of age, yesterday to the Pear Tree, & received from the Tree the twigs which I have sent by a careful hand, to be sent directly from Boston to Quincy. Capt Endicott said he had been in two wars for his Country, & to be remembered by Mr Adams, by a respect for his Ancesters, was good to his old age. I trust...
22012Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Account with William Bentley, 26 January 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Copy of the statement of paiments furnished by Col o Bentley . ‘the following paiments have been made to mr Hanson , as p r statement given by him to the Commissioners, & by one of them to me. £ s d 1797. Aug. 5 . then rec d through the hands of
22013William Bentley to Thomas Jefferson, 16 April 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty at his request, to introduce M r Obadiah Rich , who is travelling in the Southern States. His ardent desire to see the man, in his own country, whom all Europe honours, & all our wise citizens admire, has obliged me to honour myself in writing to M r Jefferson. M r Rich has discovered great affection for Natural History, His virtue is pure, & his manners amiable. He is...
22014To John Adams from William Bentley, 23 July 1819 (Adams Papers)
I inclose for you a copy of the National Register printed at Washington City, from which we copied the Document to which you have referred. The dignity of your mind will require that I satisfy you that the document has been displayed in the most public manner without reprehension, & it may serve as a proof that I reverence the judgement of the Father of my Country. With the utmost reverence /...
22015To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 8 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Since my letter to you covering the nomination of the Staff Officers of my Regt. and the Bond required of the Pay Master, I have received from the Treasury Department, money for recruiting Service, and an advance of four Mons. pay to the Officers; from the same Office, I received a blank Bond to be executed by the Pay Master, which differs in form with the One I inclosed to you; inasmuch as...
22016To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 15 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Having now the advantage of a short acquaintance with the Officers of my Regimt.; and an opportunity of obtaining full information of their Characters, am better prepared to make the arrangement of their rank as was proposed by you in a former letter. That we should be perfectly correct, cannot be expected but I am persuaded we are sufficiently so to justify the arrangement as is here...
22017To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 6 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your last letter to me, contained information of the Secretary of War’s determination to appoint only two Cadets to a Regiment, and requested me to Select out of the number that had been recommended, two proper characters for my Regiment; In my Answer to that letter, I named Mr Simmons & Mr Beale as proper Characters; A few hours before I wrote that letter, I received information, that which I...
22018To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 19 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Richmond [ Virginia ] September 19, 1799 . “… Our recruiting instructions forbids recruiting Mulatto’s. As Batmen are allowed to officers, may not recruits of that description be taken for that purpose alone? They are better Calculated than the White natives of this Country for menial Service. Will an Officer who shall take a Servant with him, be intitled to draw rations for him? If this...
22019To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 20 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letters of the 26th. & 30th of Septr. Agreeably to your instructions, I have ordered the recruits of my Regiment, to the Battalion Stations, except Capt. Caldwells, at Wheeling, which are too distant. I have drawn but one Officer from each Sub-Station, leaving the others, with a few Men and the hired Music, to prosecute the recruiting...
22020To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Richmond [ Virginia ] October 4, 1799 . “A few days before my arival at this place, some of the Troops of the Regimt. of Artillerists & Engineers, of Capt. Eddins’s Company, stationed at this place, were guilty of a most violent and flagrant breach of Civil Authority; the Circumstances were these; One of their new recruits was discovered to be a fugitive from justice, he had been committed to...
22021To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 17 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Richmond [ Virginia ] August 17, 1799 . “Yours of the 10 Ultimo notifying the appointments of the Medical Staff and the Com: officers to fill vacancies within my Regiment was received in proper time. The manner in which the vacancies were filled was unexpected to me, as well as to those who received the appointments; They all excepted to have been the junior officers of the regiment, and that...
22022To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 6 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Private & Confidential letter of the 20th Ulto., on the Subject of naming proper characters from the grades of Majors, Captains & Lieutenants, for the department of the Inspectorship, or Quarter Master. This is a task as delicate as it is difficult; and it is with diffidence that I shall enter on it, least I should recommend a character that...
22023To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 7 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am impatient to know what disposition is to be made this Winter, of the Recruits of my Regiment; I have before Written to you, and to the Secretary of War on the Subject, and am in hopes that the next post will furnish the information. Should it be determined on to Hut the Troops in some Convenient Woods, which to me seems the most eligible plan, we wall require some of those articles that...
22024To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 5 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Colo. Parkers complaint to you of my having fixed a recruiting Station within his circle, is a circumstance so unexpected, that I cannot help expressing concern on the occasion: I regret very much his disposition to swell into importance, a circumstance quite trivial in its nature; such conduct is only calculated to disturb the harmony of the military, which ought, if possible, to be preserved...
22025To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 16 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Richmond [ Virginia ] September 16, 1799 . “I have this day forwarded to the proper officer A return of my Regiment up to the 1st day of this month—the number returnd is only 133. I lament that our success has not been greater, but you may be assured that no blame ought to be ascrib’d to the Recruiting officers, they have been incessant in their labors. It is not easily to conceive the...
22026To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 26 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Agreeably to instruction from you, I have caused to be made Eagles & Cockades for my Regiment, and the accounts forwarded to Tench Francis Esqr. for payment; the Account for Eagles was yesterday returned to me; payment having been refused by Mr. Francis. Perhaps he is not apprized of Your having given instruction to provide them, I will thank you to write to him on the Subject. I shall direct...
22027To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 26 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Permit me to announce to you the resignation of first Lieut. Brewer Godwin; a circumstance not much to be regretted. there are several applicants at this time for Commiss on . whose pretensions are much fairer. This resignation with that of first Lieut. Crump which I announced to you in my last, makes now the only two vacancies in the Regiment. A Mr. Powell has been with me lately on the...
22028To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 3 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your circular letter of the 23rd of March, was received about the middle of April; I gave it immediate attention, and by letter to each Officer forwarded ⅌ Post, called a Meeting of those who are to compose my Regiment, to be had on the 15th of the present Month (May) at Richmond; the dispersed Situation of the Officers, would not admit of an earlier Meeting. As soon as it is had, and the...
22029To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 15 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to apologize for not forwarding ere this a return of the recruits; I have not been able to make a compleat one, owing to the extent of my circle; two of my stations in the western part of the State are at least 400 miles from this place, and those stations not less than 300 miles from each other, these are the stations of Abington and Wheeling, the latter is within Colo. Parkers circle...
22030To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 4 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The resignation of Capt. Turner of my Regimt., has been long spoken of, but it was not untill yesterday that I was formerly announced of it; His letter states that he wrote his Non-acceptance early in March to the Secretary of War. It is extremely essential to the recruiting business that this, with other vacancies be imediately filled, for with all the advantages that we are entitled to, our...
22031To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 30 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your circular of the 23rd. Ult., was received in proper time. The Hatts, which have Since come to hand for my regement, were precisely in the Situation anticipated by you, destitute of Cockades and Loops; and in conformity to your instructions, I have contracted for a Supply in this place, which will be ready in a few days; Binding of Hatts is exceedingly essential, inasmuch as it prevents...
22032To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 27 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have this moment received your letter of the 13th Instant. The last paragraph of which, stating the communication from the Secy of War on the Subject of the Hatts which I had fitted under your authority for my Regiment, and the decision thereupon, is not only unexpected, but distressing; little did I expect that in doing this business, which was intirely out of my line, and of course could...
22033To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 17 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
At the very moment that I was about to Communicate to you the result of the Meeting of the Officers of my Regiment on the Subject of the Staff Appointments, Yours of the 6th Instant was handed to me by Colo. Carrington. I expect you have received by this, mine of the 3rd Instant, accounting for the Cause Complained of by you, of my not Answering your Several letters; In addition thereto, let...
22034To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 18 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have lately received a letter from Capt Eddins of the 2nd. Regimt. of Artillerists and Engineers, on the Subject of Cadet Cary & Sergeant Hacket of his Company, who were lately arrested by the Civil Authority in Richmond, for rescuing a fugitive from justice. Capt Eddins expressed a Wish that they should be Ordered to join their Company; he speaks of having had a Conversation with you...
22035To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 18 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
When the 4. Mos. pay was forwarded for the Officers, no pay was contemplated for those who might be appointed to Succeed the Staff of the line nor for the Medical Staff; all of those will expect it, & some have made application; If an Advance to them is Contemplated, I would wish that Orders were given for it. A pay roll has been spoken of by some of the Officers, and some of the recruits are...
22036To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 17 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Major Campbell of the 8th. Regemt., has expressed to me his wish to get an appointment in the line of Inspectorship, and requests me to address you on the Subject; If any thing that I can say in favor of Major Campbell shall have wait with you I shall feel infinite pleasure in being Servicable to him: My acquaintance with Major Campbell from the revolutionary war, to the present time, leaves...
22037To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 25 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your Circular of the 7th Instant noticing the Conduct of Some Officers in expressing their Opinions on the quality of the Cloathing in the presence of the Soldiers. I am too conscious that the Cause of this rebuke did not originate with us; to feel any Concern at it; Such Conduct would have been reprehensible, had there been just Cause of Complaint; but I...
22038To James Madison from Norman Butler and Josiah Benton (Abstract), 1 April 1805 (Madison Papers)
1 April 1805, Hartford, Connecticut . “Under the seventh article of the Treaty between the United States & Great Britain, We Norman Butler & Josiah Benton, have an award for the Brig Sally, Josiah Benton Master, and her Cargo condemned at Tobago, which award, includes also the Mariners Interest; but in January 1804, on application at your Office, We received an order, for George W Erving Esqr....
22039To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Hart Benton, 2 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Benton has the pleasure to inform M r Jefferson that the Bill for paying interest to Virginia, has finally passed both Houses of congress; and that M r B. altho bred a lawyer, has done what he thought was right, even without a precedent, in giving it his vote, and some words of support. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
22040To James Madison from Adrian Benjamin Bentzon, 20 December 1816 (Madison Papers)
Presuming on the personal acquaintance, you have honor’d me with, I venture to call on your attention for a few moments in order to explain in a private letter my motives for not immediately granting an “exequatur” to Mr Jacques, who has been appointed Consul at Ste. Croix. It is not customary to receive Consuls in Colonies, the trade in nearly all being in ordinary times exclusive with the...
22041To Benjamin Franklin from the Baron de Benyowski, 25 September 1777 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Ne pouvant pas avoir de nouvells de mon Amy, je Luy addresse quelqu’un, qui est le porteur de la presente, et Com je desire que ce jeun homme puisse passer avec agremt j’ose vous prié de Luy donner Une Lettre de recomendation, afin qu’il puisse des son arivé etre employé par Le General; Je me propose d’avoir L’honeure de vous voir La semain prochain pour...
22042To Benjamin Franklin from Benyowzky, 13 January 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Me voila parti. J’y va m’emploier entierement pour meriter votre estime, et justifier votre Bonne Opinion, Je La recomende encore ma Famille, et J’ose la prier de vouloir etendre Son amitié Sur toute ma Famille. J’ai l’honeur detre avec Respect De Votre Excellence le tres humble & trés Obeissant Serviteur Notation: Le Comte de Beniousky Jany 13. 1782 BF met...
22043To Benjamin Franklin from Benyowzky, 9 December 1781 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society N’attendant plus que mon Expédition de la part de Monsieur Le Comte de Vergennes, j’ai l’honneur de Supplier Votre Excellence de vouloir bien me faire expedier Les Lettres, et recomendations qu’Elle m’a daigné si gracieusement promettre; J’ose encore là supplier de vouloir bien m’indiquer Le jour Auquél Je pourrais avoir la grâce de prendre mon Congé de...
22044To Benjamin Franklin from the Comte de Benyowzky, 23 November 1781 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Le Comte de Benyowzki presentant ses hommages a Son Excellence, lá prie de vouloir bien lui accordér un moment d’audience particuliere, il attendra a cet effet, Les ordres de Votre Excellence, pour sçavoir le jour, et l’heure de Sa commodité. Son tres humble, et tres obeissant Serviteur This is his first extant letter since Sept. 25, 1777. Since then...
22045To Benjamin Franklin from Benyowzky, 24 December 1781 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Le Comte de Benyowzky a l’honeur, de Lui envoier la premie partie de son memoir en Francois et le Journal de son voyage de Kamtsattka il souhaite que la Lecture Soit agreable; Le Comte de Benjowzky, aura ensuitte encore l’honneur, de Comuniquer a Son Excellence, la suitte de son memoir, et son journal de Madagascar. Il prie encore Son Excellence de vouloir...
22046To Benjamin Franklin from the Comtesse de Benyowzky, 6 July 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania Pardon si je prend La liberté de vous ecrire, je vien d’aprendre que un nomé Graubner bourgois de paris, a eté ché vous Monsieur, pour vous importuner par a port [par rapport] une Lettre de change, de mon mary Le quelle a eté doné pour de l’anciene déte de mon bau frére qui a été au Service du Congré, je vous demande mille excuse a La place de mon mary,...
22047To Benjamin Franklin from Bérard Frères & Cie., 20 December 1776: résumé (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society <Lorient, December 20, 1776, in English: When our friends in Nantes told us of your arrival with a consignment of tobacco, we ordered them to buy it if for sale. Your agent cannot treat, they tell us, “without your answer expected.” We will give you the best bargain you can anticipate. You may find out about our firm from Germany, Girardot & Cie. or Tourton...
22048II. Bérard’s Observations on the Tobacco Trade, [ca. 3 September 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
Observations sur l’état actuel du Commerce du Tabac des Etats Unis avec La france. On croit nécessaire de rapeller ce qui s’est passé depuis la paix, jusqu’au moment où la conduite de la ferme générale a obligé le ministère d’interposer son autorité, pour rassurer un commerce quelle éloignoit. Les Tabacs étoient fort chers en 1782, ils se vendoient 75.₶ le Quintal et au delà. Dès le...
22049I. Jean Jacques Bérard & Cie. to the Farmers-General, 14 July 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Nous avons eu l’honneur de vous écrire le 25 du mois dernier pour vous prier de faire recevoir à l’Orient par votre preposé le restant d’environ quatre mille Boucauds de Tabac venus a notre consignation depuis le mois d’octobre 1786. dans les termes de la décision de Bernis, et dont sur une autre lettre de nous du 13e may vous avés fait recevoir mille Boucauds dans le mois de Juin. Vous ne...
22050III. Further Observations on the Tobacco Trade, [ca. October 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
Oservations sur L’Etat des Tabacs d’Amérique, Achetés du Commerce à L’Orient, depuis le 1er. Janvier 1786 Jusqu’au 3 Septembre 1787. L’Etat des Tabacs livrés à l’Orient depuis cette Epoque et paiés, suivant la décision de Berny, monte, en effet, à 8700 Boucauds environ. Tous ces Tabacs sont arrivés sur Navires français ou Américains, à l’exception de 5 à 600 Boucauds qui se trouvaient déjà à...
22051To Thomas Jefferson from Simon Bérard, 17 [February 1788] (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai l’honneur d’envoyer à Son Excellence trois lettres qui ont été addressées à mon frère à L’orient par les Navires Américains et françois, Good Hope, Captn. forrester, Henrietta, Wicks et L’oiseau, Capne. Meno (à ma maison), tous trois Venants de Charlestown, chargés à sa Consignation de 1364. Tierces } Ris 100. Barl: 107. Boucauds de tabac 3. Bs. Indigo 9700. Merrain 17. tonneaux...
22052To Thomas Jefferson from Simon Bérard, 6 May 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Berard’s Respects, waits on his Excellency Thos. Jefferson Esqr. and begs the favor of a Conference on the Subject of the Tobacco trade in which his house at L’orient is deeply concerned on american account. Mr. Berard desires His Excellency will fix the day and hour most convenient to him, before wednesday next . RC ( DLC ); endorsed. Not recorded in SJL . In urging a conference on the...
22053To Thomas Jefferson from Simon Bérard, 16 February 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
I am very happy in the opportunity you Give me of being of some utility to you. I shall write by to morrow’s Post to my brother at l’orient and recommend the Plants may be sent to you by the first diligence. I am with much Respect Sir Your most obedient and Humble Servant, RC ( DLC ); endorsed. Not recorded in SJL .
22054To Benjamin Franklin from Thomas-Simon Bérard, 31 December 1781 (Franklin Papers)
LS : American Philosophical Society Je Prends la liberté de vous remettre l’Incluse du Capne: John Angus Americain qui commande Le Brig Antonia appartenant à Messrs. La Case & Mallet Negts: à Philadelphie et qui est arrivé à L’orient par ma maison Messrs: Jn: Jes: Berard & ce. Vous priant de vouloir accorder à ce Capitaine une Commission en guerre telle quil la desire et pour laquelle Je vous...
22055E. F. van Berckel to Benjamin Franklin: A Translation, 23 September 1778 (Adams Papers)
The undersigned, Councilor Pensionary of the City of Amsterdam, has the honor to inform all the gentlemen who find themselves duely commissioned by the congress of the United States of America, that he finds himself authorized by the burgomasters of the city to declare in their name that, assuming the said congress will not enter into any agreement with the English commissioners that would be...
22056Engelbert François van Berckel to John Adams: A Translation, 19 March 1782 (Adams Papers)
Mrs. Van Berckel, who could not have expected that the illustrious anonymous one would bestow such a great distinction on her, has the honor to show her gratitude toward him. The note that accompanies this letter will very much serve as a sweet reminder of this happy day when unbreakable ties were made between the republic of the United States of America and this city, as well as binding ties...
22057Engelbert François van Berckel to John Adams: A Translation, 22 July 1782 (Adams Papers)
Madame d’Hogendorp, who currently lives at The Hague, and her husband, councilor of Rotterdam, who is presently in the East Indies, are strongly urging me to intercede on behalf of an unknown, introduced to your excellency by the young M. d’Hogendorp, son of the aforementioned. According to what I hear, it seems your excellency would have given him some addresses in America, but not a letter...
22058Engelbert François van Berckel to John Adams: A Translation, 8 August 1782 (Adams Papers)
I have the pleasure and honor to communicate to you that tomorrow Amsterdam’s deputies to the States of Holland will receive the Amsterdam council’s resolution made today, regarding the treaty of amity and commerce between their High Mightinesses and the United States of America. This council’s resolution contains very precise orders to conform with Holland’s report of 18 July, with which all...
22059E. F. van Berckel to the Commissioners, 23 September 1778 (Adams Papers)
Le soussigné, Conseiller Pensionaire de la Ville d’Amsterdam, a l’honneur de faire savoir à tous les Messieurs qui se trouvent duement qualifiés de la part du Congrès des Etats-Unis de l’Amérique, qu’il se trouve autorisé par Mrs. les Bourguemaîtres de la dite Ville, de déclarer en leur nom, que, dans la supposition que le dit Congrès rientrera pas avec les Commissaires Anglois dans des...
22060Engelbert François van Berckel to the American Commissioners, [23 September 1778]: résumé (Franklin Papers)
Copy: American Philosophical Society <[Amsterdam, September 23, 1778], in French: The undersigned, counsellor pensionary of Amsterdam, informs the commissioners that the burgomasters of the city authorize the following declaration: assuming Congress will not enter into any agreement with the English commissioners that would be harmful or prejudicial to Dutch trade in Europe either directly or...