27401From George Washington to Col. Thomas Elliott, 12 January 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Col. Thomas Elliott, 12 Jan. 1777. On 22 Mar. Elliott wrote to GW that “I make no doubt but you have been surprised why I did not comply with your Orders of the 12th Jany . . . Your Letter . . . came to hand abt the tenth of Febry.”
27402From George Washington to Col. Thomas Elliott, 10 February 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Col. Thomas Elliott, c.10 Feb. 1777. Elliott writes to GW on 22 Mar. that “your Letter . . . came to hand abt the tenth of Febry at which time . . . I then wrote you.”
27403George Washington to Colonel Thomas Elliott, 18 July 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Smiths Clove [ New York ] July 18, 1777. Orders Elliott to appear at Headquarters. Df , in writing of H, who indorsed on the verso Washington’s decision: “in Six or Seven weeks from this time if he does not come on must expect to be superseded” George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
27404George Washington to Colonel Thomas Elliott, 21 June 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 21, 1777. Warns Elliott that any further delay in appearing at Headquarters will result in a replacement being appointed to his position in the regiment. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Elliott was a colonel, Fourth Virginia Regiment.
27405From George Washington to Colonel Thomas Elliott, 21 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
I flattered myself that I should have had the pleasure long before this of seeing you in Camp at the head of your regiment, and am sorry that the ill state of your health, or whatever other cause there may be, has disappointed my expectations. This campaign probably may be of decisive importance to America, and at this advanced period of it, the service demands that every commanding officer...
27406From George Washington to Colonel Thomas Elliott, 18 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of the 6th instant has been duely handed me. I exceedingly lament that there has been such a concurrence of unlucky circumstances to protract your absence from Camp, at a time when your presence has been and is so essentially necessary. But as I wish to make every allowance for unavoidable impediments to your coming on—I shall extend the time I had proposed to myself, and...
27407From John Adams to William Elliot, 13 April 1824 (Adams Papers)
Your Elegant presents of a History & a Map of Washington, deserve my best thanks. The History of the rise and Progress of the City is realy delightful it is already a magnificent City—And in a few Years I think it must become one of the most beautiful Citys in the world—The Map I presume is correct—though I cannot see it—I spent but one Winter and one short Session of Congress there—And then...
27408From James Madison to George Ellis, 25 April 1804 (Madison Papers)
The papers accompanying your letter of the 16th. have been received. It is probable that the Commissioners may require proof of your Citizenship and that of your late partner: and considering the place where the contract was made, they may not be content with the presumption that payment has not been made, unless asserted in a deposition by you. Thinking it advisable that you should take the...
27409From George Washington to John Ellis, 10 July 1783 (Washington Papers)
You profess not to be a panegyrist while you are bestowing the most exalted praise—but compliments apart—I received your very polite Letter of the 25th of Mar: with much pleasure—It recalled to my remembrance some of the pleasing occurrences of my past life & reminded me of the Acquaintances I had formed in it; for whom, tho’ seperated by time—distance—& political Sentiments I retain the same...
27410From Benjamin Franklin to John Ellis, 26 December 1773 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Linnean Society, London I return the Book you were so kind to favour me with. Upon Consideration, tho’ I wish to do any thing you can be desirous I should do, I find it impossible for me to write any thing worth reading on a Subject that will be exhausted by Dr. Fothergill and yourself, who are both so much better acquainted with it. I am ever, with the greatest Respect and Esteem, Dear...