26261To Thomas Jefferson from John Daly Burk, 26 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The file of newspapers and the collection of the old laws of this commonwealth, which under certain restrictions you politely stated were at my service I want urgently at this moment; and I pray you to instruct me where and In what manner I must apply for the temporary possession of the first and for the inspection of the last— The copy of Laws in particular will be of signal benefit in the...
26262To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Burk, 12 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have taken the liberty of troubleing you with a few lines—As their is now a vacancy in our Regiment—I only beg the favour of you to say something of me to the Secretary of War—refer him (if you think propper) to my Letters of recommendation—which were inclosed to you by Colo. Parker—I have been in the Service of my Country for four years And find a Military life more Congenial with my...
26263To James Madison from William Burley, 27 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 July 1802, Beverly. Acknowledges JM’s letter of 12 July [not found] appointing him a commissioner of bankruptcy for the district of Massachusetts. Declines the appointment but recommends Daniel Kilham of Wenham for the position. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9, filed under “Burley”). 1 p.; docketed by Brent as received 2 Aug.
26264To Thomas Jefferson from Ebenezer Burling, 28 December 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
I am sensible that in addressing a letter to you, as the first political Character, in the United States; I might be accused of unjustifiable Confidince . But, I have been taught to believe, from your own writings, and Common fame ; that you, unite the Philosopher with the States-man. And I am the more readely induc’d, to troble you, with the result of my rescearches for obtaining an univercal...
26265To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Burling, 2 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
By Mr. George Budd of the US Navy, I some time since, took the liberty of forwarding from Newport for your acceptance & inspection; a specimen of earthen ware of the ancient Peruvian manufacture.—The expectation of visiting Washington myself before this, prevented me Sir, from writing you on the subject at the time.— The knowledge that you had a pretty large collection of this kind of ware,...
26266To George Washington from Andrew Burnaby, 29 April 1765 (Washington Papers)
Want of Opportunity alone has prevented me from answering your obliging letter of the 10th of Augst last sooner. Indeed we have so seldom any Ships bound from this Port to America, that I am necessitated to hasard this by a very round about way and send it first to London. Believe me it gave me real pleasure to find I was still in your remembrance, and I assure You it has recalled very...
26267To George Washington from Andrew Burnaby, 14 April 1761 (Washington Papers)
I should not have been so long in England without writing to You, had it not happened that I was undetermined whether I should not return to Virginia again: but as I am now come to a fixed determination to continue in these parts, I do myself the pleasure of writing this, to return You my sincerest thanks for all the favours You showed me in America, and with the hopes that You will give me...
26268To George Washington from Andrew Burnaby, 9 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
Availing myself of the present moment of tranquillity, I sit down to renew a correspondence, which has been long interrupted, either by my residence in Italy, or by that common calamity which I am persuaded we both most sincerely lament. Yet how shall I resume a subject, which, by naturally carrying us back to those happy days when our acquaintance commenced, and obliging us to compare them...
26269To George Washington from Andrew Burnaby, 2 March 1782 (Washington Papers)
Were I not certain that I am acting agreeably to your humanity, I should not so far presume upon that partial regard with which you formerly honoured me, as to beg leave to recommend to your protection the Honourable Mr Ludlow, a Son of the Earl of Ludlow, for whom I have a particular esteem, and who was captivated, with the British forces under Lord Cornwallis, at York-Town. Any indulgence...
26270To George Washington from Andrew Burnaby, 23 June 1760 (Washington Papers)
I arrived here the 15th past, after an Agreable journey; and desire You will think me extremely Obliged to you for the favour you did me in sending me to Annapolis, and by the letters you gave me to recommend me. I had not an Opportunity of seeing Mr Sharp; but Dr Macleane has behaved with the greatest Politeness to me, introduced me to General Stanwix by Mr Doe his Aid de Camp, and contrived...
26271To George Washington from Andrew Burnaby, 16 December 1761 (Washington Papers)
I received the favour of Your letter dated the 27th of July, some time ago; which would have given me much greater pleasure had it brought me a better account of Your health; I hope however You are perfectly recovered, and that if You come to England, which I can assure Dear Sir would be greatly to my wish, it will be upon some much better Errand than ill health. I am much obliged to you for...
26272To George Washington from Andrew Burnaby, 14 December 1763 (Washington Papers)
Few things give a susceptible mind more real satisfaction, than to find Oneself remember’d by those one esteems. This satisfaction I had a few days ago by receiving a very kind letter from You dated the 14th of August past. I assure You, Nothing could flatter me more, as it was a proof to me of the continuance of Your friendship; and nothing give me greater pleasure, as it brought me an...
26273To George Washington from Andrew Burnaby, 4 January 1760 (Washington Papers)
I arrived here yesterday & take the first opportunity of writing to thank you & Mrs Washington for the many civilities I received at Mt Vernon. It gives me some concern when I consider the obligations I lie under in Virginia to think how I shall be able to return them: indeed I am afraid it will only be in my power to retain a proper sense of them; which I always shall do. I have the pleasure...
26274To Benjamin Franklin from John Burnell, [8 June 1777?] (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania I am Just Arrivd. in Paris and much fateagd. Have traveled 226 Miles in 39 hours beg you Will Excuse my not waiting on you myself this Evening. I have the honor to Command a Small privateer from MaryLand and have taken two prizes one of them I have got in a port in france Calld. Cherbourg. The kings officers there was going to turn me out and the prize...
26275To George Washington from David Burnes, 12 February 1793 (Washington Papers)
I Presume to Address you a second time on a Subject which materially concerns me and my famely—I have applied to your Commissioners for redress to no purpose—You informed my Son the Commissioners would do every thing that was right if they had done right in my opinion they would have paid me for the Presidents Square Octr 1st 1791 when they began Occupying the above mentioned Square and I...
26276To James Madison from Daniel Burnet, 27 August 1808 (Madison Papers)
A doubt has arisen in this Territory on the intention of the Disolution of the General Asembly by the Governor. By some it is contended that the seats of the Legislative Council are vacated when he disolves the General Assembly. Others hold a contrary Opinion, And as I have been a member of the Council that was disolved by the Governor the first of March last, I have taken the liberty of...
26277To George Washington from William Burnet, 29 June 1776 (Washington Papers)
The Congress have sent Mr Franklin our late Governor to New-England under the Care of the Morris Town light Horse —They passd through here Yesterday or rather lodged here the Night before last on their Way from Morris Town to Dobbs’s Ferry—I thought it a little extraordinary at the time that they should take this Rout when I supposed Morris Town was as near Dobb’s as Newark —There were some...
26278To George Washington from William Burnet, 25 June 1776 (Washington Papers)
Agreeable to your Excellencys Desire I have called together the Committee of the County of Essex & laid before them the Letter you was pleased to send me of the 21st instt. The Committee sent for David Ogden Esq. & enquired of him, from whom he received the Intelligence of the Rifle Guards agreeing for a Sum of Money to carry a Person on board the Men of War—He informed the Committee that...
26279Enclosure W: Letter from William Burnet, 21 July 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your favor of the 19th instant, informing me, that it had been suggested, that General Greene was a partner with the House of John Banks and Company—that the evidence of their partnership had been in my possession, I having received it among my sons papers; and that General Greene, in his life-time, induced me, by some means or other, to relinquish the said evidence to him; and...
26280To George Washington from William Burnet, Sr., 12 April 1782 (Washington Papers)
Moses Hatfield of Elizabeth-Town was convicted last January Term, of going into the Enemy’s Lines. He pretended, that he was sent by your Excellency, but had lost his Pass & requested the Court would defer giving Judgment against him, untill April Term, that he might have an Opportunity of procuring another Pass, & convincing the Court of his Innocence. He has now produced a Certificate from...
26281To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Burney, 20 January 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Few things have given me more concern than the not being able sooner to give you a satisfactory account of the Harpsichord and its Machinery, which I had the honour to bespeak for you, last Summer. I visited Kirkman from time to time whenever I came to town, and saw the Instrument in every stage of its construction. The wood was chosen with great care; the Lid is solid, as you desired, and no...
26282To Thomas Jefferson from James Burnham, 11 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Cutler has informed me that you intimated a wish, to purchase some Ticking in the course of the Summer ensuing. I have sent some to Mr Lewis Deblois of Washington for Sale, & among them two pieces of superfine, about enough for five beds, which I have directed him not to sell until you have seen them.—I have also sent a piece of coarse printed cotton, designed for the wear of laboring...
26283To Thomas Jefferson from James Burnham, 15 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Having been informed by my Friend the Hon. Mr Cutler that he had shewn you some specimens of our Manufacture, and that you had asked him some questions, particularly respecting the Wadding, which he could not answer, I observed to him in reply that I would do myself the honor of writing you on the subject.—The cotton is carded in an entire fleece (as we call it), then laid on a board & wet...
26284To James Madison from Sargent Burnham and Others, 4 October 1814 (Madison Papers)
To the President of the United States of America and Commander in Chief of all the forces therein, The Petition of the Subscribers respectfully sheweth that they are anxious for the safety of their Country in this time of danger, are willing to promote the welfare & Interest thereof & to defend the same to the utmost of their Power, and for this purpose they wish to raise a Company of...
26285To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Burnham, 3 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
A few days past I caused to be shipped aboard the Schooner Prince, George Taylor , Master, a machine for the shelling of Indian corn directed to Messrs. Gibson & Jefferson, Merchants, Richmond—Said Schooner was bound to Norfolk (I could not hear of any vessel bound directly to Richmond)—The Master engaged to put it on board some packet for Richm, if opportunity should present, otherwise to...
26286To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Burnham, 24 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Octr. 18th, directed to Mr Paul Pilsbury, was handed to me, a few days past, by him—He indeed was the inventor of the Corn-shelling-machine, but has sold out his whole right of invention—I am one of the patentees and am the person who had the honour of shewing you the operation of the machine, in Feby 1804—Altho’ I then thought it probable that I should send on a number to...
26287To George Washington from James Burn, 14 August 1793 (Washington Papers)
The office of Surveyor of the Port of Baltimore being now vacant by the death of Robert Ballard, there have no doubt been numberless applications to your Excellency by different persons, whose pretensions have been well supported by strong recommendations from men of power and fortune. Under this idea, I have thought it needless to trouble your Excellency, with any recommendatory letters from...
26288To James Madison from James Burn, 23 February 1824 (Madison Papers)
A stranger to Mr. Madison, personally, tho’ by no means a stranger to his virtues, would most humbly and respectfully beg leave to solicit the honour of Mr. Madison’s friendship in aiding to effect the object of the inclosed letter. My son James Madison is tall for his years, straight, and well proportioned. Besides the recommendation from the highly respectable gentleman, Jas. H. McCulloch...
26289To James Madison from James Burn, 10 March 1824 (Madison Papers)
I should not again have trespass’d upon your goodness, did not a sense of propriety (in my humble judgement) compell an acknowledgement of the receipt of your much esteemed favor of the 3d. Ulto., & at same time to tender my most gratefull thanks for your very polite attention to myself, & kind wishes express’d, in regard to my son. With perfect esteem I am Dear Sir your obedient servant RC (...
26290To James Madison from Hardin Burnley, 28 November 1789 (Madison Papers)
A few days ago I wrote a letter to Majr. Madison giving him some information on the general business of the present Session, which I suppose he has probably communicated to you. I now take the liberty of obtruding on you a short communication on the same subject. The revenue bill which proposes a reduction of the public taxes one fourth below the last year’s amount is with the Senate. Whilst...
26291To James Madison from Hardin Burnley, 3 December 1791 (Madison Papers)
I have to apologize to you for not answering sooner the enquiries which you requested me to make before you left Virginia. I have deferred my answer ’till this time that I might be able to give satisfactory information on the subject of your enquiries. On application to Col: Harvie which I made immediately after the receipt of your favor I coud obtain no further information than this, that...
26292To James Madison from Hardin Burnley, 5 [December] 1789 (Madison Papers)
Since the date of my letter to you which I wrote a few days ago the resolutions of the Committee on the amendments proposed by Congress have been reported. Those which respected the ten first were agreed to with even less opposition than they experienced in the Committee, & that wh. passed on the 11th & 12th. was rescinded by a majority of about twelve. The amendments with the resolutions on...
26293To James Madison from Hardin Burnley, 16 December 1788 (Madison Papers)
I suppose that you have been made acquainted before this with the several acts which have passed the legislature of Virga. for the purpose of organizing the new Government. You have no doubt been informed that this State is divided into ten districts, each to choose a representative in the new Congress, on the second day of February next. The district in which Orange is included, consists of...
26294To James Madison from Hardin Burnley, 15 December 1787 (Madison Papers)
The Assembly have proceeded with so much tardiness that notwithstanding the length of time we have been convened our Journals furnish but little which would merit your attention. We have been more engaged in rejecting than in adopting the various political projects which have been proposed. The instalment plan was at first received with much seeming approbation. But ever since its first...
26295To James Madison from Reuben Burnley, 17 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you by last post, but least it should by accident miscarry, I take the liberty by Mr Clarke of again addressing. I then informed you of my intention of embarking for Europe in about 10 days from that time, and requested the favour of your forwarding to me such document as will prove me to be a Citizen born within the United States; provided it comes properly from your department. I...
26296To James Madison from Zachariah Burnley, ca. August 1789 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. Ca. August 1789. Mentioned in JM to Hamilton, ca. 5 Oct. 1789 . Requests JM’s aid in obtaining a clerkship for his son, Reuben.
26297To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Burns, 4 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of a passage I saw some time past in the National Inteligencr: Wherein it appears the Congress had Directed your Excellancy to send some suitable Person to Louisiana to survey the Lead Mines of that Contry: also to ascertain the Lattitude and Longitude of them. Together with the Quantity and Quallity of the Oars-I wrote to General Meriweather Member of Congress from the State of...
26298Samuel M. Burnside to Thomas Jefferson, 13 December 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 24th of October 1812, the Legislature of Massachusetts formed a number of Gentleman Gentlemen into a body Corporate and Politic, by the name of “ The American Antiquarian Society .”— The nature, views and objects of this Institution are stated and explained in a pamphlet, recently published by their order, a copy of which is transmitted to You, and will accompany this letter.—The...
26299Samuel M. Burnside to Thomas Jefferson, 23 January 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 8th of August last , addressed to me as recording Secretary of the A. A. Society was laid before them at their last meeting, and I am directed by them to tender You their thanks for the interesting and valuable manuscript, which accompanied it.— The Society , Sir, feel highly gratified, that you have consented to be enrolled Among its members. Indeed they have ever been...
26300To James Madison from Thomas Burns, 6 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
As I have been from the commencenment of this late War with great Britain & the U. States your petitioner humbly prayeth, that your excellencys favor in granting me my discharge as I have a Father, Mother, Brothers and Sisters in Baltimore whom I have not seen these 8 years past and as your humble petitioner wishes very to see them, which I hope your excellency considers on the ever Memorable...
26301Alexander Burot to Thomas Jefferson, 23 October 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Ce n’est point à M r Thomas Jefferson président des États unis , dont le nom Sera à Jamais Celebre dans les deux hémispheres, pour avoir su allier les qualités Sublimes de L’homme d’État, avec les vertus du Citoyen, que je m’adresse; c’est à M r Jefferson habitant, planteur de Virginie et pere de famille au quel j’ay L’honneur d’avoir recours dans L’infortune. par Suitte des malheurs de S t...
26302To James Madison from Aaron Burr, 9 October 1800 (Madison Papers)
As Mr. Alston is already known to you no introduction or recommendation from me can be requisite. I have great pleasure however in expressing the high opinion which I entertain of his character and his talents. He is justly considered as a great acquisition to the Cause of republicanism. I had not the pleasure to see your friend Talliafero. The letter which you did me the favor to write in his...
26303Aaron Burr to David Hosack, [12 July 1804] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr Burr’s respectful Compliments. He requests Dr. Hosack to inform him of the present state of Genl. H. and of the hopes which are entertained of his recovery. Mr. Burr begs to know at what hours of the [day] the Dr. may most probably be found at home, that he may repeat his inquiries. He would take it very kind if the Dr. would take the trouble of calling on him as he returns from Mr....
26304To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 23 April 1796 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Guillemard an english gentleman of fortune and education, travelling from motives of Scientific Curiosity and amusement, will hand you this. I have thought you might regret that such a man should pass through your Country without being made known to you, and have therefore taken the liberty to introduce him to your Notice and acquaintance. What further apology may be necessary for this...
26305To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, [before 5 May 1800] (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed is nearly correct—our Majorities are Something larger than there Stated— Our Three Senators for this district are undoubtedly elected—The Victory is complete and the Manner of it highly honorable—On the part of the Republicans there has been no indecency, no unfairness, no personal abuse—on the other Side, the influence and authority of Office have openly perverted and prostituted...
26306To James Madison from Aaron Burr, 2 August 1802 (Madison Papers)
At the request of Col. Weissenfels I transmit the enclosed Certificate. Having served with the Colonel during the revolutionary War & knowing him to be a brave & Valuable officer, a Man of integrity & honor, I could not refuse to him this Civility. I have no personal acquaintance with Mr Baker, but from my knowledge of two of the persons attesting in his favor, I cannot doubt of the truth of...
26307To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Burr, 18 June 1804 (Hamilton Papers)
I send for your perusal a letter signed Ch. D. Cooper which, though apparently published some time ago, has but very recently come to my knowledge. Mr Van Ness who does me the favor to deliver this, will point out to you that Clause of the letter to which I particularly request your attention. You might perceive, Sir, the necessity of a prompt and unqualified acknowledgment or denial of the...
26308To George Washington from Aaron Burr, 18 June 1795 (Washington Papers)
Mr Burr presents his respectful Compliments to the President of the United States. He requests to be informed whether it will be agreeable to the President to converse with him on the subject of the treaty lately submitted to the consideration of the Senate, and if so, that he will be pleased to appoint an hour for that purpose. AL , MHi : Everett Papers. No reply has been found. Burr opposed...
26309To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 12 February 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
It was so obvious that the most malignant spirit of slander and intrigue would be busy that, without any enquiry, I set down as calumny every tale calculated to disturb our harmony. My friends are often more irritable and more credulous: fortunately I am the depository of all their Cares and anxieties, and I invariably pronounce to be a lie, every thing which ought not to be true— my former...
26310To George Washington from Lieutenant Colonel Aaron Burr, 20 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
I was this Morning favoured with your Excellency’s Letter of 29th Ulto and my Appointment in Col. Malcolms Reg. I am truly sensible of the Honour done me, and shall be studious that my Deportment in that Station be such as will ensure your future Esteem—I am nevertheless Sir, constrained to observe that the late Date of my Appointment subjects me to the Command of many who are younger in the...