26371From Mary Smith Gray Otis to Abigail Smith Adams, 29 November 1811 (Adams Papers)
I was much gratified my dear Mrs Adams the last week; by a line from you: especially as it announced your own health & that of your family with Mrs Smith’s restoration. I have thought of her with much anxiety & sympathised with you both , on the various events, which have call’d forth all the feelings of the human Heart. Whilst you feel the loss of your excellent Brother & Sister, you cannot...
26372To James Madison from Peter Gansevoort, 29 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
At a meeting of the members of the General Court Martial constituted for the trial of Brigadier General Wilkinson, it was decided that you should be informed of the difficulties the court has to struggle with. On the 6th instant being apprised by the Judge advocate, as well as by the accused, that they had no further evidence to produce, the court adjourned to afford an opportunity for the...
26373William & Samuel Craig to Thomas Jefferson, 29 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
We have the honor to inclose a Letter for you, received by a Ship of ours from Belfast ; accompanied by a small Box, which We have taken in charge; & will be happy to forward it agreeably to such instructions as you may please to honor Us with.—We have the honor to subscribe ourselves RC ( MHi ); dateline beneath signature; at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esqu e ”; endorsed by TJ as...
26374John Low to Thomas Jefferson, 29 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have sent you by mail, a Sett of the New Encyclopædia, published in Newyork , which a few years ago you did the honor to Subscribe to.— His Excellency , M r Madison , has also rec d his sett for which he subscribed, at about the same time—I hope, Sir, the Books and Binding will meet your approbation.—Be pleased, Sir, to order a draft for the amount, on this city, which is $ 75. —I have...
26375Thomas Jefferson’s Survey of Bear Creek Lands, 26–28 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
11. Nov. 26. beginning on Bear creek on the E. side of the road. ✓ N. 34½ E. 50. po. leaving the branch on the E. ✓ at 10. po. further the branch is 4.6 po. on the E. ✓ at 80. po. from the Beginning, branch 4.8 E. ✓ at 92 . from d o touched it. ✓ at 100.
26376From Abigail Smith Adams to Elizabeth Smith Shaw Peabody, 28 November 1811 (Adams Papers)
I hear that Cousin Abbe is to return tomorrow to Atkinson. I Send by her two pr Socks for George and John. mittins I have not yet got knit, nor Georges waistcoats done; I hope I Shall before he wants them. I know they are where every proper care will be paid to them. they will both want new Hats Soon—I thought they could be purchased in Haverhill as well as here, and that it would be better...
26377To James Madison from William Cocke, 28 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
Colo Bernardo is recommended as a true American and I have no doubt his embassy will Contain an interesting account of the Cituation of his own Country, therefore introduce him to you most respectfully Your Obdt. Servt &c RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM. José Bernardo Maximiliano Gutiérrez de Lara (1774–1841) , a supporter of the Hidalgo revolt in Mexico, had set out for the U.S. in September 1811...
26378To James Madison from William Cocke, 28 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
I have taken the liberty to request Doctor Mitchel to introduce Colo Joseph Bernardo to you who Call’d on us on his way from South America the Attact [ sic ] of the Prophet on Governor Harrison on the night of the 7th instant leaves us no hopes that you will Any longer have it in Your power to preserve peace for the Union and I hope Tennessee will prove her Self a worthy Sister I have no doubt...
26379To James Madison from John Cook, 28 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
I observe in your instructions to Congress you wish for Volunteers, and having the honor to Command a Company of Horse they as well as my officers have expressed a wish to me to present them to you as a part of that patriotic band which is always ready to Support so good a goverment. I must at the same time solicite a favour, which permit me to hope will be granted, that is for U States to...
26380To James Madison from Eleuthère Irénée DuPont, 28 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
I am extremely gratefull for the information contained in your letter of the 18th inst. I will avail myself of this good opportunity of writing to my father. Since his application to you I have found a private way of remitting the funds I had to Send him; but I am no less thankfull for your good wish, especially as this proof of your Kindness affords me an occasion of expressing to you the...