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No. | Author | Recipient | Title | Date | Context |
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28651 | Brent, Daniel Carroll | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll Brent, 21 … | 1803-01-21 | I now enclose you the account and copies of the Contract and Bill of particulars respecting the... |
28652 | Washington, George | Hurt, John | From George Washington to John Hurt, 28 August 1789 | 1789-08-28 | I have duly received your letter of the 24th instant, and have to inform you on the subjects... |
28653 | Nelson, William | Madison, James | To James Madison from William Nelson, Jr., 7 May 1787 | 1787-05-07 | In consequence of your polite promise to take charge of any letters that I might wish to send to... |
28654 | Claiborne, William C. C. | Madison, James | To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 9 April … | 1804-04-09 | 9 April 1804, New Orleans. “The Patroles on last night arrested twelve or fifteen Spanish... |
28655 | Albon, Claude-Camille-François, comte d’ | Franklin, Benjamin | To Benjamin Franklin from the Comte d’Albon, 25 … | 1782-12-25 | ALS : American Philosophical Society C’est avec empressement, Monsieur, que jai l’honneur de vous... |
28656 | Randolph, Martha Jefferson | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Martha Jefferson Randolph, 2 … | 1808-01-02 | I am very much obliged to you My Dear est Father for your kindness in saving me from the anxiety... |
28657 | Girard, —— | Franklin, Benjamin | To Benjamin Franklin from ——— Girard, 23 January 1779 | 1779-01-23 | ALS : American Philosophical Society Je Reclame votre justice, pour obtenir Celle qui m’est dûe... |
28658 | Gaucher, Charles-Etienne | Franklin, Benjamin | To Benjamin Franklin from Charles-Etienne Gaucher … | ≈1782-12-23 | Printed invitation with MS insertions: American Philosophical Society T∴ C∴ F∴ L∴ R∴ L∴ des Neuf... |
28659 | Smith, Samuel | Madison, James | To James Madison from Samuel Smith, 4 March 1811 … | 1811-03-04 | 4 March 1811, Washington. “My excellent young friend Mr. John Skinner of Annapolis, (who I... |
28660 | Steele, John | Madison, James | To James Madison from John Steele, 20 June 1802 | 1802-06-20 | It is with much reluctance I prevail on myself, so far to intrude upon you, as to request your... |
28661 | Coxe, Tench | Hamilton, Alexander | To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 30 June 1794 | 1794-06-30 | Treasury Department, Revenue Office, June 30, 1794. “It is necessary that I receive some... |
28662 | Rush, Richard | Madison, James | To James Madison from Richard Rush, 18 June 1817 | 1817-06-18 | When it became my lot to superintend for a short time, the business of the department of state, I... |
28663 | Schuyler, Philip | Hamilton, Alexander | To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 29 … | 1800-09-29 | On Saturday Mr Van Vechtnen Advised me that no Notice had been given by Mr Ogden to Jacob R Van... |
28664 | Jefferson, Thomas | Virginia Assembly | From Thomas Jefferson to the Speaker of the House of … | 1784-05-11 | Congress having thought proper to require my services in the negotiation of their Foreign... |
28665 | Torris, John | Franklin, Benjamin | To Benjamin Franklin from John Torris, 2 July 1779 | 1779-07-02 | ALS : American Philosophical Society The Letter I did myself the honnour to write your Excellency... |
28666 | Adams, John | Rush, Benjamin | From John Adams to Benjamin Rush, 7 July 1812 | 1812-07-07 | If I were as rich as Mr Stephen Gerard or Mr William Gray, I would publish and proclaim offers... |
28667 | Livingston, Peter R. | Hamilton, Alexander | To Alexander Hamilton from Peter R. Livingston, 12 July … | 1793-07-12 | [ July 12, 1793. On August 16, 1793, Livingston wrote to Hamilton : “I thank you for your favr.... |
28668 | Trist, Nicholas P. | Madison, James | Nicholas P. Trist to James Madison, 6 September 1830 | 1830-09-06 | Your packet has come safe to hand, & the enclosure for Mr Nicholls shall be delivered by me this... |
28669 | De Gálvez, Bernardo | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Bernardo de Gálvez, 9 July … | 1780-07-09 | New Orleans, 9 July 1780 . Introducing Luis Toutan [Toutant] Beauregard, merchant of New Orleans,... |
28670 | Jefferson, George | Jefferson, Thomas | George Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 19 June 1809 | 1809-06-19 | If you go to Bedford as soon as you contemplate, you will be surprised I expect at not finding... |
28671 | Washington, George | Greene, Nathanael | George Washington to Major General Nathanael Greene, 16 … | 1780-09-16 | New Bridge [ New Jersey ] September 16, 1780 . Is setting out for Hartford. States that Greene is... |
28672 | Washington, George | General Orders, 17 April 1783 | 1783-04-17 | For the day tomorrow Brigadier General Patterson B.Q.M. Jersey Brigade A Board of Officers... | |
28673 | Newhall, Ezra | Washington, George | To George Washington from Lieutenant Colonel Ezra … | 1780-03-20 | I am excessively sorry to trouble you on a subject so very remote from your attention, yet... |
28674 | Skinner, Abraham | Washington, George | To George Washington from Abraham Skinner, 18 February … | 1782-02-18 | At a late meeting with the British Commissary, I have effected the Exchange of Sundry Officers as... |
28675 | Adams, John Quincy | 24th. | 1786-02-24 | Another Snow storm; almost all day. Closed the Acts, in the Testament, and began the Romans. In... | |
28676 | Peters, Richard | Washington, George | To George Washington from Richard Peters, 6 May 1778 | 1778-05-06 | A Capt. William Scull has been employed by your Excellency to survey the Country from Derby to... |
28677 | Washington, George | [Diary entry: 23 October 1797] | 1797-10-23 | 23. Very clear & pleasant—M. 56. Went with the family to dine with Mr. Potts in Alexandria. | |
28678 | Smith, Samuel | Madison, James | To James Madison from Samuel Smith, 3 April 1807 | 1807-04-03 | I am honored with your letter covering copies of the 3d: 4th: 5: & 6 articles of the treaty... |
28679 | Washington, George | Hancock, John | From George Washington to John Hancock, 21 June 1776 | 1776-06-21 | This will be delivered you by the Chevalier de Kermorvan, and Monsieur de Vermonet—they are... |
28680 | Sharpe, Horatio | Washington, George | To George Washington from Horatio Sharpe, 20 June 1758 | 1758-06-20 | Yesterday in the afternoon came to the Mouth of Conegocheigh four Waggon Load of things of which... |
28681 | Forman, Joseph | Madison, James | To James Madison from Joseph Forman, 20 December 1802 … | 1802-12-20 | 20 December 1802, Baltimore. “The situation of my Family … added to the great derangements made... |
28682 | Adams, John | Boylston, Ward Nicholas | From John Adams to Ward Nicholas Boylston, 22 January … | 1821-01-22 | I revoke the appellation of Son—Your conduct to me is more like that of a tender affectionate... |
28683 | Dumas, Charles-Guillaume-Frédéric | American Commissioners | Dumas to [the American Commissioners], 21 February 1778 | 1778-02-21 | Letterbook summary: Algemeen Rijksarchief, The Hague Envoyé les Extraits des dernieres Dépêches... |
28684 | Hamilton, Alexander | Circular on Recruiting Service, [18–19 February 1799] | 1799-02-19 | The recruiting service, as connected with the duties of Inspector General, has been committed by... | |
28685 | Porter, John | Franklin, Benjamin | To Benjamin Franklin from John Porter, 6 June 1777 | 1777-06-06 | ALS : American Philosophical Society I hope you’l Excuse my Presumtion In thus Addressing you,... |
28686 | Adams, John | Warren, Mercy Otis | From John Adams to Mercy Otis Warren, 19 August 1807 | 1807-08-19 | “Pride of Talents and much Ambition were undoubtedly combined in the Character of the President,... |
28687 | Ellery, William | Hamilton, Alexander | To Alexander Hamilton from William Ellery, 10 September … | 1792-09-10 | Newport [ Rhode Island ] September 10, 1792 . “I have received your letter of the 6th. of August.... |
28688 | Commissioners for the District of Columbia | Washington, George | To George Washington from the Commissioners for the … | 1795-07-24 | The Board have had under Consideration for some days past the Subject of regulating the building... |
28689 | Short, William | Caillard, Antoine Bernard | Enclosure: William Short to Antoine Bernard Caillard, 6 … | 1791-03-06 | En reponse à la lettre que vous m’avez fait l’honneur de m’ecrire avant hier je puis vous... |
28690 | Washington, George | Frey, Baron de | George Washington to Baron de Frey, 24 June 1779 | 1779-06-24 | New Windsor [ New York ] June 24, 1779 . States that complaint about Captain Louis Celeron will... |
28691 | Heath, William | Washington, George | To George Washington from Major General William Heath … | 1779-09-04 | I forward three Deserters, one from the 23rd Regt One from the Hessian Riflemen, and the other... |
28692 | Willett, Marinus | Washington, George | To George Washington from Marinus Willett, 31 July 1791 | 1791-07-31 | By General Knox I had the honor of being advised that your Excellency was disposed to confer on... |
28693 | Madison, James | To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, 27 … | 1815-09-27 | I presume to take the liberty of writing you a letter on a subject, which has and does at the... | |
28694 | Johnson, Richard M. | Madison, James | Richard M. Johnson to James Madison, 13 May 1828 | 1828-05-13 | I have red, your favour of the 9th. & have already handed to Mr Emmons the 5 $ you were so kind... |
28695 | Choisy, Claude Gabriel, marquis de | Washington, George | To George Washington from Claude Gabriel, marquis de … | 1781-10-22 | the letter your Excellency have honor’d me, I have received in this moment by the Colonel Temple... |
28696 | Chew, Joseph | Washington, George | To George Washington from Joseph Chew, 11 September … | 1758-09-11 | I arrived here a few days agoe from New London and still find Cause of Complaint against you... |
28697 | Washington, George | Holmer, Christian | From George Washington to Christian Holmer, 3 January … | 1783-01-03 | I have received your favor of —It was not expected by Congress in their Resolution of the 7th of... |
28698 | Smith, Samuel | Washington, George | To George Washington from Lieutenant Colonel Samuel … | 1777-11-15 | My Arm will this Night or tomorrow Night permit me to take the Command at fort Mifflin. I was... |
28699 | Jefferson, Thomas | Madison, James | To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 15 August 1816 | 1816-08-15 | I do not know whether you were acquainted with the late Major Duncanson of Washington, uncle of... |
28700 | Washington, George | Hancock, John | From George Washington to John Hancock, 30 October 1775 | 1775-10-30 | The Information which the Gentlemen who have lately gone from hence can give the Congress of the... |