32111To George Washington from James Anderson, 21 June 1797 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of 18th gave me much Satisfaction every alteration which You think well of will be attended to in the Planing & executeing the Improvement of Your Estate. And as much Grass seeds as possable saved for every purpose proposed. Your Excellency’s approbation and mark thereof in allowing me £140 Hire is very agreable for this & future times. It will please me better than any share, for...
32112To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Nourse, 5 November 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Treasury Department, Register’s Office, 5 Nov. 1793. On behalf of the Secretary of the Treasury, he requests an estimate of the sums needed “to defray the Expences of your Department” for 1794 for the purpose of forming a general estimate to be submitted to Congress at its next meeting. FC ( DNA : RG 53, Register’s Estimates and Statements); 1 p.; unsigned; at foot of text: “Honourable Thos....
32113To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 16 April 1804 (Madison Papers)
The plan of transferring the monies received on account of the adventures of Masters & Seamen of captured vessels, for which restitution has been obtained in London, to this City, as stated in your favour of the 11th. instant, appears perfectly proper; and, it seems to me, that it ought to be extended to all the cases in which the Agent of claims in London has, as such , and not by virtue of...
32114To James Madison from James McKinney, 23 December 1822 (Madison Papers)
In conversation with Gen. William Madison relative to the purchase of your Mill I told him that I would write you as soon as I could make my Arangements. I have three sons that is Millwrights that has several gangs of hands now at work between the waters of James & the Roanoak rivers; principally on the Nottaways & Meherrin rivers; & their branches, known in that section of Country as the firm...
3211519. (Adams Papers)
Spent my time in visiting &c.
32116To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 8 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Your very flattering answer, to my letter of the 29th. ulto., has been perused with all the sensibilities its contents are calculated to inspire. If Sir, my continuing here, until July, will afford you any satisfaction, I certainly shall not decline it; and if after retireing, my opinnion, in relation to fortifications, should be concidered by yourself, of any use, I shall esteem your commands...
32117From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 15 June 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
The inclosed report will I trust make it appear, that there are good reasons relative to the execution of the purposes specified in the laws for making a further loan to the extent proposed. But bottoming the proceeding upon the direct object of the laws, as the legal and primary inducement, it appears to me justifiable and wise to embrace as secondary and collateral motives the probable...
32118To George Washington from John Robinson, 15 September 1754 (Washington Papers)
I have the pleasure to acquaint You that the House of Burgesses have taken particular Notice of the Bravery of Yourself, and the rest of the Officers and Soldiers under your command, in the gallant Defense of your Country, and have ordered me to return you their Thanks for it, which I cant do better than by transcribing the Order. “Ordered, That the Thanks of this House be given to Colo....
32119To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Brown, 30 May 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I am informed, that my friend D r Bache will be a candidate for the chair of chemistry, in the University of Virginia, which is about to be organized. Having lately had the pleasure of attending one of the Doctors Lectures, in this City, I feel it my duty to state that the neatness of his Exp ts & the clear arrangment of his subject as well as the perspecuity of his language brought to my...
32120From Thomas Jefferson to John Harvie, Jr., 2 November 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Having had occasion to go to Richmond soon after my arrival here, I took with me the papers relative to the 490. as. of land, in hopes of seeing you there and settling that question. But you were gone to Caroline. Being now near my departure, I see no prospect of settling it before my return, the epoch of which is uncertain. I cannot help thinking but, were we to meet, we could convince one...
32121The American Commissioners to Alexander Gillon, 2 February 1779 (Franklin Papers)
Copies: Massachusetts Historical Society (two), Library of Congress, National Archives We duly receiv’d the Honour of yours of the 25th. past, informing us of your Safe Arrival at Brest, on which We congratulate you. We have had no Advices from America Later than the Beginning of November; nor any thing interesting Since the Departure of Count D’estaing from Boston, the 4th of that Month;...
32122To Benjamin Franklin from François Bernier, 6 June 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Lorsque j’eus hier l’honneur de rendre mes hommages a votre Excellence, avec Mr. le Marquis de la Salle, en vous engageant a venir voir nos travaux, j’eus celui de vous dire qu’il serait assés tôt sur les unze heures, mais aiant fait reflexions qu’il y a tres peu d’especes a fraper, nos opérations Effigiaires pourraient être finiës dés les huit heures, Jai...
32123To Alexander Hamilton from Edmund Randolph, 5 July 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, July 5, 1794. “E. Randolph begs the favor of Col. Hamilton to say to him, in answer to his letter of the 2d instant, how he shall replace Fulwar Skipwith’s money so as to conform to the entries in treasury department, and exonerate himself.” LC , RG 59, Domestic Letters of the Department of State, Vol. 7, June 27–November 30, 1794, National Archives. For background to this...
32124[Diary entry: 12 August 1795] (Washington Papers)
12. Wind Easterly cloudy & someti[mes] R[ain].
32125From James Madison to John Coffee, 28 August 1817 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to introduce to you Robert Taylor Esqr, lately Speaker of the Senate of Virginia. He is on a visit to the Country expected to be soon offered for public sale; and will be gratified by an opportunity of being acquainted with you. His worth is so well known to me, that I ask the favor of your civilities to him, without any apology but what is required by my own want of personal...
32126To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Lloyd Moore, 3 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Yours of the 30th. Ulto. I recd. yesterday. The particular subject of the dispute between Cap. Johnston & Lt. Irving was this. Cap. Johnston advocated the French nation by saying that notwithstanding the treatment we have recd. he would rather take part with it, than with Great Britain, or words to this effect. The other expressed himself warmly in favor of G. Britain and (I believe) declared...
32127[From Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe, 25 May 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Philadelphia, 25 May 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “[May] 25. Colo. Monroe. Inclosed the 270. Dollars back again—I pay Boinod 2⅓ for him—inclosed the Gov’s and Jamieson’s letters to him—shall sail from Boston about 20th June—Short to hasten—acknolege receipt of cypher.” Letter and enclosures not found. The letter from Gov. Harrison may have been that to TJ of 14 May 1784 , and that from David...
32128From Benjamin Franklin to Arthur Lee, 9 July 1779 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress The Merchants alluded to in my Letter to your Brother, were Mr. Bayard, Mr. Monthieu, and M. Chaumont. The Terms I understood to be those proposed by Virginia. I have the honour to be with great respect, Sir Your most obedient and most humble servant An obvious mistranscription by the copyist.
32129Thomas Jefferson to Josephus B. Stuart, 10 May 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Apr. 25 th is duly recieved. I am very sensible of the partiality with which you are so good as to review the course I have held in public life; and I have also to be thankful to my fellow citizens for a like indulgence generally shewn to my endeavors to be useful to them. they give quite as much credit as is merited to the difficulties supposed to attend the public...
32130From John Adams to Benjamin Waterhouse, 19 August 1812 (Adams Papers)
The History of Queen Ann’s reign and of the Treaty of Utrecht is So instructive, that it is worth while to look into the Life of Mesnager, and into that of the Abby Gautria. Mesnager was a Merchant of Rouen; in great Commerce but preferring Politicks of to trade Louis 14th. informed of his Talents, Sent him twice into Spain, to regulate the commerce of the Indias; and after wards into Holland...
It appears to me important both to Congress and their officers, that the Duties & Rights of the latter, be ascertained with Precision. Until that be done, the greatest Circumspection cannot preserve their Conduct from Error, nor their Feelings from being sometimes unintentionally hurt.— I have some Reason Sir! to apprehend, that I have come into the office of Secretary for foreign Affairs,...
32132From Benjamin Franklin to John Bartram, 10 February 1773 (Franklin Papers)
ALS (letterbook draft): Library of Congress I am glad to learn that the Turnip Seed and the Rhubarb grow with you and that the Turnip is approved. It may be depended on that the Rhubarb is the genuine Sort. But to have the Root in perfection, it ought not to be taken out of the Ground in less than 7 Years. Herewith I send you a few Seeds of what is called the Cabbage Turnip. They say that will...
32133List of Loan Office Certificates Sent to the County Lieutenants, 29 July 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
The Governor is advised to certify to the Aud[itor] the number of tobacco loan offices certificates [sent] to the Lieutenant of each county under the [. . . .] [Ea]ch such County Lt. is to be debited [for certificates?] accordingly certified as follows viz: Certif. acts Certif. acts P. George 33 13 Brunswic 94 28 Dinwiddie 59 19 Sussex 57 19 Lunenburg 49
32134Skelton Jones to Thomas Jefferson, 7 July 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter dated June the 25 th came duly to hand. I have seen the master commissioner Ladd and informed him that any arrangement which should be made between you and himself would be satisfactory to me. He has appointed the 20 th of Oct r as the day of meeting, of which I expect he will inform you. He will also give notice of the postponement to David Copeland one of the parties concerned....
32135To George Washington from Major Alexander Clough, 4 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
I am inform’d by a person from New York, that the 27th Regt have sent thayr Baggage on board the Britania transport, three companys of Artillery are orderd on board the Howe, the Officers Baggage is sent on board—Another informs me thayr waggons are repair’d, and the horses are shoeing in every part of the town—Major tenpeny is order’d to raise a Corps of horse. I am Your Excellency[s] Most...
32136From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Schuyler, 11 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Preakness, New Jersey, October 11, 1780. On October 13, 1780, Hamilton wrote to Elizabeth Schuyler : “Two days since I wrote to you my dear girl.” Letter not found. ]
32137To George Washington from Gouverneur Morris, 29 October 1793 (Washington Papers)
I take the liberty of introducing to the acquaintance of General Washington a person highly deserving of his Notice: Monsieur de Volney who will have the Honor to deliver this letter goes out to acquire in America an Addition to his Stock of knowledge. His Conversation equally pleasing and instructive will I trust agreably relax some of your careful Hours. I am happy in the opportunity he...
32138To Thomas Jefferson from John Redman Coxe, 30 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of forwarding to you a Copy of my treatise on Vaccination, which, with many thanks for your very polite attention to my repeated requests, I beg your acceptance of; I sincerely wish it were more worthy of your notice; yet doubtless, though it contains many errors, I hope it may serve as a Pioneer in opening the Way for more valuable communications from our own Countrymen....
32139[Diary entry: 2 March 1771] (Washington Papers)
2d. Lowering & Cloudy Morning (with the Ground frozen & Wind at No. East)—all the Afternoon Snowing.
32140From George Washington to Wilhelm von Knyphausen, 26 February 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with your Excellency’s favors of the 23d of November and 21st of January last. I beg you will be persuaded that there were particular reasons which operated against permitting an officer to come to Philada with money for the Hessian prisoners of War there at the time the request was first made—I now inclose a passport, which may be filled up with the name of any other...