30841To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Clarke, 8 January 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I was yesterday favor’d with your Excellency’s Letter of 27th: Decr: in answer to one I had the honor to write you of 22d: Novr: relative to the Provisions due to the Convention Army; I take the earliest opportunity to acquaint you, Sir, that agreeable to your desire I have ascertain’d the quantity due, to the satisfaction of the Issuing Commissary, and he has certify’d it to Mr. Hawkins the...
30842To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Clarke, 20 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Charlottesville, 20 Feb. 1781 . Since last writing to TJ, Clarke has received a letter from Brig. Gen. [James] Hamilton “acquainting me that it was not agreeable to Maj. Gen. Phillips that the Convention Troops should receive money for the Provisions due to them, and therefore he wishes that the Germans should receive the Provisions here and the British at Frederick Town.” RC ( Vi ); 2 p.;...
30843To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Clarke, 6 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of writeing to your Excellency on the 8th: ultimo when I mention’d, that I had ascertain’d the quantity of Provisions due to the Convention Troops, to the satisfaction of the Issuing Commissary and that he had certify’d it to Mr. Hawkins the purchasing Commissary and that he was going the next day to Richmond for the money. I now pray leave to acquaint you Sir, that Mr. Hawkins...
30844To George Washington from Jonathan Clarke, 13 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to acquaint your Excellency, that by the particular desire of Major Genl Heath I went from Cambridge to New York to lay before His Excellency Sir Henry Clinton the Continental Accounts against the Convention Army. A few days since advice was received that orders were given for the march of that Army to Virginia & I have received a very pressing Letter from Major General...
30845To Benjamin Franklin from Elisha Clark, 5 December 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Inclosed I send your Excellency a Letter from My friend Dr Williams of London if your Excellency Can Comply with the Requst youle Confer an obligation on your most Obedant and humble Servant Addressed: TO / His Excellency Benja. Francklin Esqur. / A Paris — Notations in different hands: E. Clark & G Williams Bilboa 5 Decr. 1778 / Letter from E. Clark and G....
30846To George Washington from Oliver Clarke, 29 June 1779 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from Oliver Clarke, 29 June 1779. GW wrote Clarke on 29 July: “I have received your favour of the 29th of June which a multiplicity of business has prevented my answering before.”
30847To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Clarke, 2 September 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Philadelphia, 2 Sep. 1790. Encloses a letter from Captain Nathaniel Cutting that will most probably advise TJ of a keg of seed rice he was given charge of by Cutting at St. Marc. At Captain Pultey’s request he has lodged the rice here with the merchants James & Shoemaker subject to TJ’s order. RC ( MHi ); 1 p.; at foot of text: “Honorable Mr Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as received 6 Sep. 1790...
30848To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Clarke, 10 July 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith enclose a Statement of our acct. by which you will find the balance in your favr. to be £90.18.8.½ I am truly sorry I have it not in my power to remit you the whole, or any part thereof at this time. at least one half of it is yet to collect & although it is in good hands, the Scarcity of money renders it extremely dificult to be come at, you may however rest assured, that I will...
30849To Thomas Jefferson from William Clarke, 27 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
In few places within the United States have the partisans of Aaron Burr, been more warm and pertinacious than in the village of Meadville in Pennsylvania Amongst this class a Bartholemew White was found hardy enough to attempt enlisting men for that expedition, and to declare on all occasions, even down to the present time, his adherence to Burr, and the support he would give him. Five...
30850To Benjamin Franklin from William Clarke, 3 February 1755 (Franklin Papers)
Draft: Massachusetts Historical Society When you was in Boston I thought you a wise man; that you had some knowledge of humane Nature and Politicks, as well as of natural Philosophy; but if you have no greater pretensions to the latter, than you have to the former, I am afraid lest you be obliged to give up all claim to either; for it has been proved by some of our own wise men and Boys, (for...
30851To Benjamin Franklin from William Clarke, 6 May 1754 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Massachusetts Historical Society I received your Favours, by the two last Posts; for both of which I am very much obliged to you; the former I should have acknowledged, by the return of the Post; but was obliged to be out of Town. I now return you the Papers, with my hearty thanks for the trouble you have taken. I fully agree to your observation in your last, that although several of the...
30852To Benjamin Franklin from William Clarke, 18 March 1754 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Massachusetts Historical Society The enclosed Account I had some time ago from a Gentleman in this Town as the substance of what he had collected from conversing with Mr. Pattin, when he was last here, but as it was only from recollecting what had passed between them Months before, some Articles may be wrong; and as I should be glad of a particular information of several other things not...
30853Francis Clark to Thomas Jefferson, 7 October 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I have not the honour of a personal acquaintance with you, but perhaps the object of my communication, will sanction the liberty I have taken. I have ever felt from the earliest period that I recollect, an unconqurable thirst for literary acquirements, but my pecuniary resources have been so contracted, that I never have been able to procure leisure sufficient, for the pursuit of any regular...
30854To George Washington from George Rogers Clark, 21 May 1781 (Washington Papers)
I this moment Recivd yours of the 25th of april the Intelligence is by no means alarming to me, it corresponds with my former suspicion. I have for several years past kept up a constant chain of Intelligence from the Lakes through the channell of the Illinois inhabitants. And a few hours after yours I Recevd dispatches from the missisippi St Vincent River & the whole a confirmation of your...
30855To Thomas Jefferson from George Rogers Clark, 20 February 1782 (Jefferson Papers)
I Received your favor by Colo. Boon. I am unhappy that it hath been out of my power to procure you those Curiosities you want except a large thigh Bone that dont please me being broke. I expect to get the whole this spring as a strong post is to be fixed at the mouth of Licking Creek within a small distance of the place. Parties Marching by, I shall have the largest and fairest got—a Thigh and...
30856To Thomas Jefferson from George Rogers Clark, 29 June 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Judge Innis has admitt’d me to a perusal of part of a Letter of yours to that Gentleman which strongly evidenced your friendly recollection of me. I have in consequence signified to the Judge by letter the high sense I had entertained of your partiality in my favour and beged him to have imparted to you the heartfelt respect and gratitude which I have ever felt and still entertain for Mr....
30857To Thomas Jefferson from George Rogers Clark, 10 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been informed that it is proposed to have an office opened at this place for the sale of a Part of the lands of the U States Should such an establishment be made give me leave to recommend to you Mr Saml Gwathmey as a proper person to discharge the Appt. of Register— Mr Gwathmey has been a resident of this Place since the establishment of the Government, is a young Man of fair...
30858To Thomas Jefferson from George Rogers Clark, 8 February 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favour of the 4th Decr. last came Safe to hand. I should have given you an answer Sooner but some part of the subject required serious attention in a person in my cituation. It gives me pleasure to suppose you my friend originating from the Idea I have of your Sentiments. The Bones you wish for will undoubtedly be sent to you without some misfortune should happen me as I am now divesting...
30859To Thomas Jefferson from George Rogers Clark, 10 June 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Yohogania Court House, 10 June 1781 . Capt. Bentley of Illinois has presented a number of bills which Clark has countersigned; Bentley has presented other bills drawn by Col. Montgomery which cannot be properly credited without further investigation. Mr. Charles Gratiot has also sent bills to the executive, some of which are known to be just, as that “Gentleman as well as Capt. Bently have...
30860To Thomas Jefferson from George Rogers Clark, 18 January 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I have examined your proposed Instructions . I dont Recollect of anything more that is Necessary Except the Mode of paying the Expences of the Garison of Du Troit, in Case of Success, as supporting our Credit among strangers may be attended with great and good Consequences and my former Experience Induce me to wish it to be the Case whare I have the Honour to Command. I would also observe to...
30861George Rogers Clark to Patrick Henry, 29 April 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
A few days ago I received certain intelligence of William Morris my express to you being killed near the falls of Ohio news truly disagreeable to me as I fear many of my letters will fall into the hands of the Enemy at Detroit altho some of them as I learn were found in the woods torn in pieces. I do not doubt but before the receipt of this you will he[ar] of my late success against Governor...
30862To Thomas Jefferson from George Rogers Clark, 22 August 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
By every possible exertion, and the aid of Colonel Slaughter’s corps, we completed the number of 1000, with which we crossed the river at the mouth of Licking on the 1st day of August, and began our march the 2d. Having a road to cut for the artillery to pass for seventy miles, it was the 6th before we reached the first town, which we found vacated and the greatest part of their effects...
30863To Thomas Jefferson from George Rogers Clark, 10 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Before my arrival at this Post I met with Mr. Randolph from Pittsburg. Col. W. Harrison is Exerting himself to Compleat the Purchases ordered, Great Incouragement given by Most Persons of Note N of the Allegany Pensylvanians, as well as Virginians. Col. Crawford now with me says their is no danger of their not turning out or a failiour of provition, but no possibility of its being Ready by the...
30864To Thomas Jefferson from George Rogers Clark, 20 January 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
There is some probability of my demands on the Tresury being answered so as to Inable me to set out tomorrow if the necessary papers from your Excellency do not detain me which I Should be glad to know as Days are pretious. I am with Esteem your very Hbl Servt., RC ( Vi ); addressed and endorsed.
30865To Thomas Jefferson from George Rogers Clark, 23 September 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
I am happy to find that your Sentiments Respecting a fortification at or near the Mouth of Ohio is so agreable to the Ideas of Every Man of any Judgment in this Department. It is the Spot that ought to be strongly Fortified and all other garisons in the Western Cuntrey dependent on it if the ground would admit of it but the Misfortune is there is not a Acre of Ground nearer the point than four...
30866To Thomas Jefferson from George Rogers Clark, 23 May 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
A few days past I Receivd despatches from the Illinois-Kantuck &c. of a late date. I am sorry to Inform your Excellency that near 100000 ℔ of Beef at the Kantucky is Spoilt by the persons who Engag’d to procure it. About the same Quantity on hand Excellent good and 250 Head of Cattle promis’d by the inhabitants. The Indians have done considerable damage there. The Enclosd copies are all that...
30867To Thomas Jefferson from George Rogers Clark, 21 January 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Excuse the liberty I take in writing to you on a Subject that you might think would not Concern me so much as it Really does. As great part of my forces will be from Kentucky the appointment of the County Lieutenants is an object worthy my attention. I this day Learnt that Col. Christy hath Resignd the Lieutenancy of Jefferson County. I would beg leave to Recommend to you Col. Jno. Floyd an...
30868To George Washington from George Rogers Clark, 20 May 1781 (Washington Papers)
Reduced to the necessity of taking Every step to carry my point the Ensuing campagn, I hope your Excellency will Excuse me in taking the liberty of troubling you with this Request, The Invasion in Virga put it out of the power of the governor to furnish me with the number of men proposd for the Enterprise to the west but informd me he had obtaind leave of the Baron Stuben and agreeable to your...
30869To Thomas Jefferson from George Rogers Clark, 12 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I latterly had the pleasure of the perruseal of a letter from the Secretary of War to my brother on the Subject of the post of Fort Jefferson on the Mississippi. his Answer to that letter completely discribed the place—A Military post & Tradeing Town there, must be Obvious to every man of Observation that is acquainted with the Geography of the Countrey—I was the more pleased as I had...
30870To Thomas Jefferson from George Rogers Clark, 27 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I Received your dispatches by Captn. Sullivan, that part Respecting the Bills Countersigned by Majr. Slaughter and Letters of advice is something curious. Its supprising to me that Majr. Slaughter as an officer of the State would suffer those persons to persevear in their Villany was he as he hints truly sensible of the principal that actuated them. You know my sentiments Respecting Several...