26951To Alexander Hamilton from George Cabot, 8 December 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
I have understood that after the peace of 63 & ’till the late war France gave direct assistance to her Cod fishery beside the monopoly of her home & colonial markets—but notwithstanding these encouragements the supply from her own fishery was so scanty that her prohibotory laws were evaded & very large supplies of foreign fish were continually smuggled into her Colonies & consumed there at...
26952To Alexander Hamilton from George Cabot, 23 August 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have shewn to several of our wisest & best men a copy of what I wrote you on the 21st instant —they all concur in the sentiments it contains, Still it is probably fit & it may be indispensable to expose Mr Adams fully to the public; the countenance & authority given by him & his friends to the vile calumnies against us may strengthen their credit so much as to render them irrefutable without...
26953To George Washington from George Cabot, 24 February 1795 (Washington Papers)
upon a review of Mr Jackson’s letters I perceive the apprehension of more severe labor than his present health might endure, with certain other considerations affecting the subsistence & welfare of his family forbid me at this moment to engage in his behalf that he wou’d attempt the arduous task of which you have spoken. if however Sir you shou’d think it eligible to appoint him to an office...
26954To Alexander Hamilton from George Cabot, 16 July 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Beverly [ Massachusetts ] July 16, 1790 . Recommends Colonel Joshua Orne for the position of collector at Marblehead. ALS , Applications for Office under George Washington, Library of Congress. Orne had served in Lee’s Additional Continental Regiment, 1777–1778. He was not appointed to the Marblehead post.
26955To Alexander Hamilton from George Cabot, 21 August 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
An exposition of the reasons which influence many men of unquestionable patriotism & loyalty to withhold from Mr Adams the confidence he once enjoyed, may be useful by satisfying the intelligent & candid part of the public that those men act, as they have ever done, on genuine national principles; the reasons are strong & require only to be placed in a clear light—but this must be done with...
26956To Alexander Hamilton from George Cabot, 6 September 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
Being absent from home when your letter of the 25th ultimo arrived, it has been out of my power to answer the enquiries it contains until this day’s post. Almost 4 years have expired since a number of Gentlemen in this place associated for the purpose of establishing a manufactory of cotton goods of the kinds usually imported from Manchester for men’s wear. The various parts of this complex...
26957To Alexander Hamilton from George Cabot, 11 October 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 2d did not reach me until last evening, it having been accidentally detained at the Stage house in this village several days. The President is on the point of departure for the Seat of Govt so that no opportunity of conveyance by a private Gentleman cou’d be found, I have therefore sent your letter by a sure hand to the post office whence it undoubtedly goes in the...
26958George Cabot to Abigail Adams, 17 January 1794 (Adams Papers)
The ice in the Delaware having delayed the post beyond it’s usual period I had not the honor to receive your esteemed letter of the 8 th until this moment, but my respect for the writer constrains me to acknowledge it’s arrival before I can be prepared to give an answer to its contents. in a free country it is so important that the people shou’d entertain just sentiments respecting their...
26959To Alexander Hamilton from George Cabot, 18 December 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
It is well stated by a Gentleman who has examined the subject that in 1784 the British Govt having taken measures for drawing over to their service the whalefishermen of the U S, the Govt of France at once saw the danger of suffering her great maritime Rival to acquire the advantage of 4 or 5000 excellent Seamen & with them an Act of immense value in marine consideration (as the Nursery of...
26960To George Washington from George Cabot, 16 September 1795 (Washington Papers)
The letter which you did me the honor to write on the 7th was received last evening, when I immediately waited on the Gentlemen who are the subject of it. they were in a state of anxiety respecting a new place of residence where they might live unnoticed—considerations of the kind which you have mentioned & some others render this eligible for the present, but it is found impracticable...
26961To George Washington from George Cabot, 16 November 1792 (Washington Papers)
I have thought it my duty to lay before the President of the United States the letter herewith enclosed, which was brought me by this day’s post together with several others of similar import from individual Gentlemen, all of them recommending Mr Joy as a Person eminently qualified to serve those the care of whose interests is the immediate object of the application. In addition to the reasons...
26962To George Washington from George Cabot, 24 October 1789 (Washington Papers)
The public papers having announced “that the President of the United States is on his way to Portsmouth in New Hampshire,” it immediately occurred to me that your rout wou’d be thro’ this village, & that you might find it convenient to stop here & take a little rest: shou’d this prove to be the case, permit me Sir to hope for your acceptance of such accomodations & refreshment as can be...
26963To James Madison from Samuel Cabot, 3 August 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the recet. of your letter dated July 21st, & presuming that it is to be understood by me as an official dismission from the agency to which I was appointed under the late British Treaty, my return to England becomes unnecessary. The compensation for my services as Commercial agent has been regularly paid me up to the 10th of May last from a Spoliation fund...
26964To James Madison from Samuel Cabot, 11 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 July 1801, Milton, Massachusetts. Relates circumstances of his appointment under Jay treaty provisions for liquidating claims. After serving in London nearly four years he returned to America when the board’s operations were suspended. Since he provided a substitute, no inconvenience to U.S. was expected, but after two years of suspended operations he is concerned about his salary and...
26965To James Madison from Samuel Cabot, 1 May 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the recet of your letter dated the 24th ulto. authorising my return to London for the purpose of executing the duty of an assessor, under the 7th art: of the British treaty. In obedience to your instructions I shall immediately repair to England, for which place I have already engaged my passage in a Vessel that is intended to sail from hence by the 15th...
26966To James Madison from Samuel Cabot, 9 April 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have this day reced from the Board of Commrs. acting in London under the 7th article of the British treaty an order, dated 15 Feb: 1802, directing me to hold myself in readiness as soon as possible to resume the duty of Estimating losses & assessing damages, as heretofore. This notice was accompanied by a letter from the american Commrs. expressing their desire that I shou’d speedily return...
26967To James Madison from Samuel Cabot, 30 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 December 1801, Boston. States that “in a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury dated Septr. 14th, he observes to me that a settlement of my accot (the recet. of which he acknowledges) was delayed for your return to Washington, which was expected to take place the following week.” Has heard nothing further since then and requests JM’s attention to the business so the account may be...
26968To James Madison from Samuel Cabot, 7 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 September 1801, Boston. Has received JM’s letter of 22 Aug. and in accordance with instructions has transmitted his account to secretary of treasury. Government owes him $1,197.90, of which he requests payment in current quarter. Has referred Gallatin to State Department for information regarding the period and object of his appointment. RC ( DNA : RG 76, British Spoliations, 1794–1824,...
26969To James Madison from Joseph Cabrera, 3 October 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 October 1804, Philadelphia. Finding himself in the most critical circumstances through Yrujo’s having conveyed his person over to the laws and government of the United States, he is compelled to address himself to the president by means of the enclosed remonstrance, trusting JM will see that the president reads it. No one knows his diplomatic character better than JM, to whom he was...
26970To James Madison from Joseph Cabrera, 19 November 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 November 1804, Philadelphia. Complains that although JM’s 17 Oct. letter led him to expect a quick and decisive resolution of his case by the government, the more so as the affair deals with a subject that concerns the United States as well as all other governments, twenty-eight days have passed since he sent the documents that JM appeared to want in order to support the use of executive...
26971To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Cabrera, 3 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Si la voz publica no ha informado á V. de las circunstancias del desgraciado accidente que me tiene detenido en prision hace un mes, la adjunta nota que me tomo la libertad de incluir á esta, dará á V. una idea exacta de su por menor. Permitame V.E. ante todo, implorar su indulgencia si lo distraigo de los importantes negocios que tiene á su cuidado, para ocuparlo con uno que no es menos digno...
26972To James Madison from Joseph Cabrera, 19 October 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 October 1804, Philadelphia. Explains that the assignment the grand jury has made of 12 Nov. for the decision in the case in which he is innocently accused obliges him to disturb JM again in order to hasten the determination of the president on the 2 Oct. remonstrance Cabrera made through JM with the hope of escaping the violation of the privileges that ought to be preserved for him, as a...
26973To James Madison from Joseph Cabrera, 23 October 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 October 1804, Philadelphia. Acknowledges receipt of JM’s letter of 17 Oct. When he addressed himself to the president through JM, claiming rights that are still being at least partially violated and disclosing his position in the legation, he did not enclose the original documents that clearly demonstrated his rights, to wit, his nomination by the king of Spain and his status as a diplomat,...
26974To James Madison from Mariano Velazquez de la Cadena, 26 January 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 January 1811, New York. Encloses a copy of his Elements of the English Language , written during his residence in the U.S. “for the benefit of my countrymen, who are desirous of acquiring that language.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Elementos de la lengua inglesa para uso de los españoles (New York, 1810; Shaw and Shoemaker R. R. Shaw and R. H. Shoemaker, comps., American Bibliography: A Preliminary...
26975To Benjamin Franklin from Antoine-Alexis Cadet de Vaux, 8 October 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society J’ai l’honneur de vous envoyer du pain de pommes de terre, fait sans un seul atome de farine et sans mélange d’aucune autre substance étrangere. Cette decouverte si prétieuse, si intéressante est due a M. Parmentier mon confrere et mon ami; tous deux réunis sur cet objet, nous cherchons maintenant à le porter au point de perfection dont il est susceptible,...
26976To Benjamin Franklin from Antoine-Alexis-François Cadet de Vaux, 19 March 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society J’ai passé hier trois heures avec M. Robillard, chevalier de l’ordre du Roi, chirurgien majeur de l’armée francaise en Amérique. Il a Vu votre hémisphere en homme Instruit et me parait avoir rapporté de ce pays là des observations faites pour intéresser le lègislateur du nouveau monde. J’ai présumé que vous le Verriés utilement et Je lui ai proposé de le...
26977To Benjamin Franklin from Antoine-Alexis Cadet de Vaux, 6 June 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Monsieur le lieutenant Général de Police fera Jeudi 8 du courant, à 11 h. précises l’Inauguration de l’Ecole de Boulangerie, Rue de la grande Truanderie. M. Parmentier et moi prononcerons un discours Sur les avantages de cet Etablissement. Il Serait flatteur pour nous et honorable pour la chose que vous veuilliés bien y assister; nous consacrerions dans les...
26978To Benjamin Franklin from Cadet de Vaux, 20 October 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Monsieur le lieutenant Général de Police accepte le Jeudi 29 de ce mois, Jour que vous avés bien Voulu prendre pour notre rendès-vous à l’hôtel Royal des Invalides; J’aurai l’honneur d’aller vous prendre le matin, pour vous accompagner. Nous ne nous occuperons pas seulement du pain de pommes de terre, mais De tous les travaux relatifs à la Boulangerie, art...
26979To Benjamin Franklin from Antoine-Alexis-François Cadet de Vaux, 13 January 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society M. Brongniart de l’académie Royale d’architecture a fait tirer Empreinte de la médaille destinée à consacrer l’union des Etats unis avec la france; il desire avoir l’honneur d’en présenter l’Epreuve à monsieur franklin. Je desire de mon coté avoir l’honneur de lui rendre mes devoirs, mais comme M. Brongniart et moi avons beaucoup d’occupations, chacun de...
26980To Benjamin Franklin from Cadet de Vaux, 7 September 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Ma belle Soeur doit bien regretter dans ce moment-cy de n’avoir pas fait inoculer ses enfants, car ils ont la petite Vérole et comme cette maladie s’est déclarée à sa maison de Montmartre, Elle est privée de l’honneur de vous y recevoir Lundi 13 Jour que vous avés bien voulu donner à mon frere. Je vous demanderai la permission de vous la présenter un jour,...
26981To Benjamin Franklin from Antoine-Alexis Cadet de Vaux, 26 November 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Comme Je conçois tout le prix de Votre tems, J’ai l’honneur de vous prévenir qu’il suffira que vous veuilliés bien vous rendre, demain vendredi, ches Mons. du Bourg, entre midi et une heure, au lieu de 11 heures, comme nous en Etions convenus; l’acte qui a lieu ce jour là n’étant pas assés Intéressant, pour que vous l’honoriés d’un bout à l’autre de votre...
26982To Benjamin Franklin from Antoine-Alexis Cadet de Vaux, 17 July 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Dans le compte que J’ai rendu (Journal de Paris) de l’acte soutenu au college Mazarin, J’ai cru devoir parler de ce qui vous est relatif, après avoir pris l’attache de M. Barbeu du Bourg. Je me suis appercu de l’Insuffisance des Expressions pour rendre les sentiments de respect et d’admiration que votre présence inspire, sentiments que personne n’éprouve...
26983To Benjamin Franklin from Cadet de Vaux, 13 February 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society M.M. Quinquet et lange, auteurs de la lampe dont J’ai eu l’honneur de vous Parler, desirent avoir l’Avantage de la mettre à vos lumieres; ils S’Estimeront heureux Si leur dècouverte mérite votre approbation. Je Suis avec un profond respect Monsieur Votre très humble et très obéissant Serviteur In fact, Antoine-Arnoult Quinquet and Ambroise-Bonaventure Lange...
26984To Benjamin Franklin from Antoine-Alexis-François Cadet de Vaux, 29 March 1784 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society M. Cadet de Vaux présente l’assurance de Son très humble respect à Monsieur franklin. Sa commission pour la farine de Mays est faite, du moment ou Elle Sera arrivée, il en Sera prevenu. La cheminée poele réussit à merveille. M.M. le grand et molinos auront l’honneur d’aller en rendre compte à Monsieur franklin, un jour avec moi. M. Cadet prie Monsieur...
26985To Benjamin Franklin from Antoine-Alexis-François Cadet de Vaux, 19 October 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society M. le lieutenant Général de Police fera mercredi 22 l’Installation du traitement Electrique, au couvent des célestins, près l’arsenal. Je l’ai flatté du plaisir de S’y rencontrer avec vous, et ce magistrat Jouira de la double Satisfaction de réunir la cause et les effets c’est a dire l’auteur immortel de la découverte de l’Electricité et les Infortunés qui...
26986To Benjamin Franklin from Cadet de Vaux, 8 December 1783 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society M. Cadet de Vaux présente l’assurance de Son très humble respect a Monsieur franklin et a l’honneur de lui Envoyer une lettre de Monsieur le lieutenant Général de Police, et deux billets que M.M. le Grand et Molinos l’ont chargé de faire accepter à Monsieur franklin./. Notation: Cadet de Vaux 8 Xbre 83 Lenoir’s letter of Dec. 4. The architects of the...
26987To Benjamin Franklin from Cadet de Vaux, 14 January 1784 (Franklin Papers)
L : American Philosophical Society Ce 14 Janvier 1784 Mr Cadet De Vaux a l’honneur de presenter son respect à Monsieur Frankelin, et il le previent que la farine de Maïs est actuellement a Paris; il se propose sous le bon plaisir de Monsieur Frankelin de lui faire parvenir cette Farine a Passy par la voiture de l’homme qui apporte les eaux. Notation: Cadet de vaux 14 Janvr. 1784.
26988To Benjamin Franklin from Cadet de Vaux, 20 October 1783 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Monsieur Brunier premier Médecin de Monseigneur le dauphin est Venu avec M. Cadet de Vaux pour Se procurer l’honneur de Voir Monsieur franklin. M. Brunier desirant connaitre la maniere d’Electriser de M. Comus Se dispose à y Venir Mercredi. Je lui ai proposé d’accompagner Monsieur franklin, dans le cas où cet arrangement pourait lui convenir. En consequence...
26989To Benjamin Franklin from Cadet de Vaux, February 5, 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Votre poele-cheminée est construit; c’est pour la Seconde fois, la forte Gelée que nous eumes, le mois dernier, l’ayant réduit en poussiere, malgrés le feu qu’on avait entretenu dans l’attelier pour le faire Secher. Je vous prie de Vouloir bien, ainsi que vous avés eu la bontè de nous le promettre, prendre un jour pour Venir chés le poelier, voir si on a...
26990To Benjamin Franklin from Cadet de Vaux, 23 April 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society J’ai l’honneur de vous Envoyer l’Epreuve de la lettre que vous avés eu la complaisance de me remettre. Je vous prie de la faire repasser au Bureau du journal de Paris (rue Grenelle St honoré) DIMANCHE AVANT 9 HEURES , afin qu’elle paraisse dans la feuille du lundi, le dimanche nous laissant un peu plus d’espace dans le Journal du lundi, par la Suppression...
26991To James Madison from Joseph G. Cadiz, 29 December 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 December 1811, Washington. Submits a short sketch of his life with a view to obtaining an appointment as consul at Buenos Aires. Mentions that he was born in Caracas and resided there until he was sixteen, then went to Barcelona, where he was employed for two years as a clerk in a commercial house. He immigrated to Havana, where he worked as a clerk, then went to Baltimore for three years....
26992To George Washington from Brigadier General John Cadwalader, January 1778 (Washington Papers)
The establishing a continental Army at the beginning of the american War was found impracticable—Those Reasons which induced Congress to object to such establishment at that time, I imagine, still appear equally powerful, if not strengthened by many circumstances that have since happened—But if Congress was now convinced that the Establishment was a bad one; so great a change, as is proposed,...
26993To George Washington from Col. John Cadwalader, 24 December 1776 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Col. John Cadwalader, 24 Dec. 1776. GW wrote in his first letter to Cadwalader of 25 Dec. : “I have yours of Yesterday.”
26994To Benjamin Franklin from [John Cadwalader], [January? 1778] (Franklin Papers)
AL (incomplete draft): Historical Society of Pennsylvania I am at a Loss to determine whether your absence is an injury or an advantage to your Country. Your Services abroad are essential to our Success, and I wish you to remain there till those grand points now in agitation are carried. I am well convinced that interest and not the love of country, rules mankind in general. Your reflections...
26995To George Washington from Brigadier General John Cadwalader, 3 December 1777 (Washington Papers)
whether the army under your Excellency’s command should continue in the field this winter; and whether it is expedient to call to your assistance a great body of militia to make an attack on the City, are very important Questions—the determination of which may decide the fate of America—They therefore require our most serious consideration. It is certainly usual with all nations, in every cold...
26996To George Washington from Brigadier General John Cadwalader, 2 September 1777 (Washington Papers)
I recd your Letter of the 28th last, in consequence of which I have taken the Command of the Militia on this Shore—If the Gentlemen arrive here to take the Command, agreeable to the resolution of Congress, I shall pay you a Visit at Head Quarters—The want of arms in these upper Counties dispirits the Inhabitants very much—Every thing has been done to collect the Companies, but from their...
26997To George Washington from Colonel John Cadwalader, 26 December 1776 (Washington Papers)
The River was so full of Ice that it was impossible to pass above Bristol, where I intend[ed]—and therefore concluded to make an attempt at Dunks’s Ferry—as soon as it was dark I sent down all the Boats I could muster, & mar[c]hed down about 8 O’Clock—I embarked a few men to line the River & prevent any person escaping to give Intelligence to the Enemy; and these were followed by a part of the...
26998To George Washington from Colonel John Cadwalader, 31 December 1776 (Washington Papers)
A very intelligent young Gentleman is returned, just now, from Prince Town—he left this yesterday Morng & got in about 12 or 1 O’Clock—He would have returned last Night but General Lesley, who commands, & Col: Abercombie would not suffer him to go off —He made his Escape this Morng early, & informs, that from the best Information he could get, there were about 5000 men—consisting of Hessians &...
26999To George Washington from John Cadwalader, 4 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
The honorable Command given me, lately, by Congress, would have been very agreeable, if I had not conceived the war to be near the close —You may remember, in the last Conversation I had with your Excellency, I gave my reasons, fully, for declining any command in the Army. It is no small mortification to me, that by not entering early into the Service, I lost the opportunity of shareing the...
27000To George Washington from Colonel John Cadwalader, 27 December 1776 (Washington Papers)
As I did not hear from you this Morning, & being prepared to embark, I concluded you was still on this Side & therefore embarked & landed about 1500 men, about two miles above Bristol—After a considerable number were landed I had information, from the Paymaster of Col: Hichcocks Brigade, that you had crossed over from Trenton—This defeated the Scheme of joining your Army—We were much...