24451From Thomas Jefferson to William Cushing and Hannah Phillips Cushing, 2 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson requests the favour of the honble Mr. & Mrs. Cushing to dine with him on Monday next at half after three, Feb. 2. 05. The favour of an answer is asked. RC ( NNPM ); printed form, with blanks filled in TJ’s hand reproduced in italics. William Cushing (ca. 1732-1810) was born in Scituate, Massachusetts, graduated from Harvard College, and was admitted to the Massachusetts bar in...
24452From John Adams to William Cushing, 7 March 1789 (Adams Papers)
I am greatly obliged, by the Letter you did me the Honour to write me on the 18 th. of February; and regret very much the Want of Leisure to examine the Subject of it, with that Attention which its great Importance requires. That the Truth may be pleaded in Bar of a civil Action for Damages, for actionable Words, Spoken or written, I remembered very well: but it lay in my mind that Some just...
24453From John Adams to Joshua Cushman, 16 March 1820 (Adams Papers)
I thank you for your Speech upon the great question—which I have read with at least as much interest as any one that I have seen—there is as much good sense in it—as in any of them—and as well expressed—though some critics may say there is less Art, and Oratory—this I hold in small estimation in the discussion of great National questions—I am very much pleased with your Euloguiams on Mr King,...
24454From George Washington to Adam-Philippe, comte de Custine, 7 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
Mrs Washington, in a letter which I have just receivd from her, expresses her sensibility at your polite attention in calling upon her at Mount Vernon—she informs me also of the obligation you have laid me under, in a present of eligant China—which as the product of your own Estate, I shall consider as of inestimable value knowing, as I do, the favourable Sentiments which accompanied it. I...
24455From George Washington to Adam-Philippe, comte de Custine, 15 September 1781 (Washington Papers)
The Troops embarked, having been stopped on the Sailing of the Fleet from the Chesapeak, I have the pleasure to inform you that the Count DeGrasse, having been joined by Monsr De Barras Squadron—& havg captured two of the British Frigates—is now returned with the whole, & again taken his Station in the Bay—By this means, the Bay being perfectly secured, you will be pleased to proceed with the...
24456From George Washington to Eleanor Parke Custis, 21 March 1796 (Washington Papers)
In one respect, I have complied fully with my promise to you, in another I have deviated from it in a small degree. I have given you letter for letter, but not with the promptitude I intended; your last of the 29th ult. having lain by me several days unacknowledged. This, however might reasonably have been expected from the multiplicity of my⟩ business. Your letter, the receipt of which I am...
24457From George Washington to Elizabeth Parke Custis, 6 January 1796 (Washington Papers)
While you confide in, and do those things which you have reason to believe are pleasing and grateful to me, you may be assured of an affectionate return. Whenever there is a derilection of them on your part, it will, no doubt, produce a correspondent effect on my part. Having fixed these data as the basis of a correspondence which you have solicited, I promise, while you adhere to them, in...
24458From George Washington to Elizabeth Parke Custis, 10 February 1796 (Washington Papers)
I have obeyed your injunction in not acknowledging the receipt of your letter of the first instant until I should hear from Mr Law. This happened yesterday—I therefore proceed to assure you—if Mr Law is the man of your choice, of wch there can be no doubt, as he has merits to engage your affections, and you have declared that he has not only done so, but that you find, after a careful...
24459From George Washington to Elizabeth Parke Custis, 14 September 1794 (Washington Papers)
Shall I, in answer to your letter of the 7th instant say—when you are as near the Pinnacle of happiness as your sister Patcy conceives herself to be; or when your candour shines more conspicuously than it does in that letter, that I will then , comply with the request you have made, for my Picture? NO—I will grant it without either: for if the latter was to be a preliminary, it would be...
24460From George Washington to George Washington Parke Custis, 23 July 1797 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 14th instt has been duly received, and gives us pleasure to hear that you enjoy good health, & are progressing well in your Studies. Far be it from me to discourage your Correspondence with Doctor Stuart, Mr Law, Mr Lear or Mr Lewis; or indeed with any others, as well disposed and capable as I believe they are, to give you specimens of correct writing, proper subjects, and...