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No. | Author | Recipient | Title | Date | Context |
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27051 | Dumas, Charles William Frederic | Adams, John | To John Adams from C.W.F. Dumas, 3 December 1781 | 1781-12-03 | Je me proposois de vous écrire ce soir, pour vous apprendre la Résolution unanime que doit se... |
27052 | Lewis, George | Washington, George | To George Washington from Captain George Lewis, 14 … | 1778-11-14 | By orders receiv’d of Captain Jones, from your Excellency, I have made an exact return of the... |
27053 | Mease, James | Washington, George | To George Washington from James Mease, 21 January 1777 | 1777-01-21 | since I had the pleasure of writing your Excellency I have been confined with a bad fever & Cold,... |
27054 | Cabinet | Washington, George | Cabinet Opinion on the Administration of the … | 1793-03-01 | It is our opinion, My opinion given yesterday was founded on prudential considerations of the... |
27055 | Adams, John | Quincy, Josiah, III | From John Adams to Josiah, III Quincy, 9 February 1811 | 1811-02-09 | I have received with much pleasure your favor of the 29th of January. Before I proceed, let me... |
27056 | Dearborn, Henry | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 7 August 1802 | 1802-08-07 | The necessity of an early answer to the inclosed letters from Governor Harrison induced me to... |
27057 | Jefferson, Thomas | Magruder, John Bowie | From Thomas Jefferson to John Bowie Magruder, 14 … | 1805-11-14 | I have recieved your letter of Oct. 26. covering the accounts between us, and I see with extreme... |
27058 | Adams, John | Dumas, C. W. F. | From John Adams to C. W. F. Dumas, 28 November 1783 | 1783-11-28 | I have been So taken up with Royal Societies and Royal Accademies, with British Musæums and Sir... |
27059 | Washington, George | Hooe, Robert Townsend | From George Washington to Robert Townsend Hooe, 27 … | 1786-11-27 | The plank I want is to floor a room 24 by 32 feet. It must be 24 feet long & 1½ inches thick—all... |
27060 | Washington, George | Baldwin, Abraham | From George Washington to Abraham Baldwin, 7 May 1789 | 1789-05-07 | I have duly received your letter of the 30th of April, containing the resignation of your seat at... |
27061 | Madison, James | Toasts for Lafayette’s Dinner, [ante–5 November 1824] | ≈1824-11-01 | Toasts suggested for the dinner to Genl: Lafayette + The Guest of the Nation: no where more... | |
27062 | Madison, James | Resolutions on Western Law Enforcement and Mississippi … | 1784-11-03 | Indian unrest and rumors of Spanish intrigue on the western frontier cast a shadow over the... | |
27063 | Madison, James | Eustis, William | From James Madison to William Eustis, 15 September 1811 | 1811-09-15 | I have recd. yours of the 11th. inclosing a letter from Mr. Jones acting as Judge Advocate at... |
27064 | Laurens, Henry | Trumbull, Joseph | Henry Laurens, Richard Henry Lee, and John Adams to … | 1777-09-05 | The Resolve of Congress which you will receive under this Cover will shew you that we are... |
27065 | Colman, Henry | Adams, John | To John Adams from Henry Colman, 11 January 1814 | 1814-01-11 | I have made repeated appointments and attempts to visit you, since you did us the favour of your... |
27066 | Fyot, François-Marie | Franklin, Benjamin | To Benjamin Franklin from François-Marie Fyot, 3 August … | 1778-08-03 | ALS : American Philosophical Society M.M.Les Comtes de Langeron et de Lastiques m’avoient... |
27067 | Brown, John | Madison, James | To James Madison from John Brown, 20 November 1809 … | 1809-11-20 | 20 November 1809, Frankfort, Kentucky. Recommends John Coburn for the vacant governorship of... |
27068 | Nourse, Joseph | Hamilton, Alexander | To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Nourse, 1 December … | 1793-12-01 | Treasury Department, December 1, 1793. “… As the Sum in Bank is not more than may be required to... |
27069 | Continental Board of War | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from the Continental Board of War … | 1781-05-30 | The board do themselves the honor to transmit to you, a resolution of congress of the 23d.... |
27070 | Bartram, John | Franklin, Benjamin | To Benjamin Franklin from John Bartram, 24 November … | 1770-11-24 | ALS : American Philosophical Society I have thy Kind letter of August the 26th before me which... |
27071 | Washington, George | Lincoln, Benjamin | From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 24 April … | 1782-04-24 | I take the liberty to inclose you a Letter from Colo. Vanschaaik—of the 1st New York... |
27072 | Gorham, Nathaniel | Hamilton, Alexander | To Alexander Hamilton from Nathaniel Gorham, 24 … | 1789-11-24 | [ November 24, 1789. On December 8, 1789, Hamilton wrote to Gorham : “I am favored with your... |
27073 | Jefferson, Thomas | Humphrey, Hosea | Thomas Jefferson to Hosea Humphrey, 15 June 1816 | 1816-06-15 | I recieved exactly a week ago your favor of Dec. 31. which may explain the tardy date of this... |
27074 | Franklin, Benjamin | Norris, Isaac | From Benjamin Franklin to [Isaac Norris], 14 January … | 1758-01-14 | Extract: Historical Society of Pennsylvania Extract from Mr. Franklin’s Letter. Benjamin Franklin... |
27075 | Carrington, Edward | Hamilton, Alexander | To Alexander Hamilton from Edward Carrington, 25 June … | 1799-06-25 | I beg you to be assured that I have not been inattentive to your request in regard to an Aid de... |
27076 | Whitting, Anthony | Washington, George | To George Washington from Anthony Whitting, 5 June 1793 | 1793-06-05 | Letter not found: from Anthony Whitting, 5 June 1793. GW wrote Whitting on 9 June , acknowledging... |
27077 | Langdon, John | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from John Langdon, 21 January 1805 | 1805-01-21 | I pray you to accept my greatful Acknowledgements for your truely friendly favo’r of the 9th.... |
27078 | Wilhem & Jan Willink | Adams, John | Wilhem & Jan Willink to John Adams, 16 February 1784 | 1784-02-16 | We received with pleasure your Excelly’s favour this morning and hope you are satisfyed with our... |
27079 | Schuyler, Philip | Washington, George | To George Washington from Major General Philip … | 1776-07-24 | Your Excellency’s Favor of the 17th Instant was last Night delivered me by Mr Bennet. If I had... |
27080 | Nourse, Joseph | Washington, George | To George Washington from Joseph Nourse, 16 June 1789 | 1789-06-16 | It being understood by the proposed arrangement for the Treasury Department that a continuation... |
27081 | Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson | Adams, Charles Francis | From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to Charles Francis … | 1823-05-11 | I received yesterday my dear Charles your Letter of the 4th. and hasten to answer it as I really... |
27082 | Jefferson, Thomas | João, Prince Regent of Portugal | From Thomas Jefferson to João, Prince Regent of … | 1801-10-12 | To our Great and Good Friend, His Royal Highness the Prince Regent of Portugal and the two... |
27083 | Jefferson, Thomas | Madison, James | To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 6 November 1794 | 1794-11-06 | A merchant neighbor of mine, sets out to-day for Philadelphia for his fall goods, and will return... |
27084 | Deane, Silas | Adams, John | To John Adams from Silas Deane, 8 April 1778 | 1778-04-08 | It is now two Years since I left America without the satisfaction of bidding You farewell, and of... |
27085 | Reibelt, J. Phillipe | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from J. Phillipe Reibelt, 16 … | 1807-01-16 | Le General Wilkinson m’avoit sur ma demande accordè un ordre au Comandant militaire a... |
27086 | Jefferson, Thomas | Randolph, Edmund | From Thomas Jefferson to Edmund Randolph, 13 March 1793 | 1793-03-13 | I received yesterday the inclosed letter from Mr. Hammond Minister Plenipotentiary of Great... |
27087 | Gallatin, Albert | Madison, James | To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 23 March 1802 … | 1802-03-23 | 23 March 1802, Treasury Department. “Enclos’d I have the Honor to transmit for your Information,... |
27088 | Washington, George | [Diary entry: 28 June 1771] | 1771-06-28 | 28. Dewey Morning, close still and Smoky—also very warm. | |
27089 | Franklin, Benjamin | Knox, William | From Benjamin Franklin to William Knox, 26 January … | 1771-01-26 | ALS (draft): Historical Society of Pennsylvania <Craven St., Jan. 26, 1771. Is directed by the... |
27090 | Fournier, Jean-François | Franklin, Benjamin | To Benjamin Franklin from Jean-François Fournier, 4 … | 1777-09-04 | ALS : American Philosophical Society Pour répondre a l’honneur de votre demande des cinquante... |
27091 | Madison, James | Jefferson, Thomas | IV. James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 12 May 1791 | 1791-05-12 | Your favor of the 9th. was received last evening. To my thanks for the several inclosures I must... |
27092 | Washington, George | [Diary entry: 22 February 1769] | 1769-02-22 | 22. At Court again & home in the Eveng. | |
27093 | Washington, George | Du Portail, Louis Le Bèque | George Washington to Brigadier General Louis Le Bèque … | 1779-12-15 | Morristown [ New Jersey ] December 15, 1779 . Asks Du Portail to assist Major General Nathanael... |
27094 | Jefferson, Thomas | Gantt, John Mackall | From Thomas Jefferson to John Mackall Gantt, 20 April … | 1805-04-20 | Th: Jefferson presents his respects to Judge Gantt, and on behalf of James Oldham a former client... |
27095 | Washington, George | Frey, Baron de | From George Washington to Baron de Frey, 12 December … | 1781-12-12 | I have received your letter of yesterday’s date. After your application to Congress and their... |
27096 | Peyton, Bernard | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 24 January … | 1826-01-24 | Your esteem d of the 21 st has been rec d , covering bill lading for 11 Cases &c: from New York,... |
27097 | Washington, George | Ségur, Louis-Philippe, comte de | From George Washington to Ségur, 4 May 1792 | 1792-05-04 | I received with much satisfaction the information of your having made an acquisition in this... |
27098 | Washington, George | Ward, Artemas | George Washington to Major General Artemas Ward, 3 … | 1777-03-03 | Morristown [ New Jersey ] March 3, 1777. Accepts Ward’s resignation. Appoints Major General... |
27099 | Madison, James | Monroe, James | From James Madison to James Monroe, 26 January 1796 | 1796-01-26 | Since my last I have had the pleasure of your two favors of Ocr. 23 & 24. The business of the... |
27100 | Madison, James | Presidential Proclamation, [6 February 1815] | 1815-02-06 | Among the many evils produced by the wars, which, with little intermission, have afflicted... |