28491Lewis Cass to John Armstrong, 25 July 1814 (Madison Papers)
Agreably to the opinion of Genl. Harrison and myself expressed in our last letter to you, I shall leave this place in the morning for Detroit accompanied by a select band of Indian Warriors. When I had last the honour of seeing you in Washington I submitted both verbally and in writing difficulties which occurred to me respecting some of the duties attendant upon the intercourse with the...
28492Lewis Cass to William Harris Crawford, 24 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
An incident has occurred in our interscourse with the Indians, which renders it necessary for me to apply to you for instructions. The Shawnese Prophet, whose character and conduct have attracted no inconsiderable share of publick attention has collected together from different nations a band of about two hundred warriors, who have adhered to him under all vicissitudes with unshaken fidelity....
28493From Lewis Cass to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 17 November 1823 (Adams Papers)
I had the honour to receive your letter, with its’ enclosure for Mrs. Boyd, which was immediately forwarded to its’ destination. It will afford me pleasure at all times to take charge of any letters, you may wish to address to your sister. I beg yor acceptance of a pair of moccasins, valuable only as affording a rare specimen of the delicacy of Indian female work. With great respect, / Madam,...
28494Lewis Cass to William Harris Crawford, 30 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
The west bank of this River from its mouth for about nine miles is in the possession of the Wyndotts, It is a spot to which they are much attached, From time immemorial the general council fire of all the nations has been kindled upon it, But the experience of the last four years has sufficiently shewn how important it is to us that this tract of country should be in our possession and that a...
28495Lewis Cass to Thomas Jefferson, 27 June 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
your letter of the 31 st ult o reached me by last mail, and I have lost no time in attending to your request. I have seen M rs Davinport , and stated to her the interest, which you take in her situation, and the truly fraternal solicitude, displayed by her brother . Arrangements have been and will be made to meliorate her circumstances, and to render her as comfortable as possible, during the...
28496To Thomas Jefferson from Pierre Castaing, 30 June 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Lorsque Je partis de L’amerique, Il y a pres de deux ans, Monsieur le general Gates M’honnora d’une lettre pour votre Excellence, laquelle J’ai differé de vous faire parvenir par le desir que J’avois d’avoir l’honneur de vous la presenter Moy-Même; Mes esperances Sont vaines, et Je suis a present sur mon depart pour Saint Domingue. Monsieur Du Portail, et Monsieur le Chr. de la Luzerne,...
28497To Thomas Jefferson from Pierre Castaing, 29 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, 29 May 1788 . Encloses a response from Grand to his appeal for an advance of arrearages due by United States. Has tried in vain every means to avoid importuning TJ, but has no other recourse. “Vous etes trop bon patriote pour ne pas Faire un Effort en Faveur de quelqu’un qui s’est Sacriffié pour votre patrie.” He is one of those who served longest: “J’ay pris les armes le premier jour...
28498To George Washington from Castella, 24 July 1793 (Washington Papers)
Vous avez créé la puissance américaine, et c’est En l’afferminant que vous avez préparé un azile aux persécutions, et aux malheurs. la terre qui nous recoit, et l’aspect d’un peuple heureux, adoucit les regrets de nos pertes. nos riches habitations ont été pillées, brulées, et Détruites. nous avons laissé la martinique, En proye aux flammes et aux asasinats. Les mulatres De Cette Colonie, ont...
28499Joy Castle to the American Commissioners, 2 October 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society This May Inform you That I have got My Ship Which I ham Much Obliged to you all for and Shall Sail for the Contanent Verey Soon. If there is aney thing In My power to Sarve you In I Should be glad To have the honner to Execute your Comand. I Shall Mack for the Caps. of Virginia if Posable. I Should a Sailed Before this But My Whife has Been Verey Bad I...
28500Joy Castle to the Commissioners, 22 June 1778 (Adams Papers)
Your petitioner is Come from Irland to Bordeaux to procure American papers to procead with a Cargo to America; But the Embargo having taken place on English Vessells a few days before I arrived, I am Sized by the french as Coming In under English Coulours, and expect to be Confisticated if Your Honours does not take it Into Consideration and Lay my Case before the Ministerry; the Vessell is...