3631To James Madison from Robert Were Fox, 4 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
I think it proper to send thee inclosed a Note of sundry Vessels belonging to the U S of America brought into this district of late, with some remarks. Several have already been liberate d and I hope the others will soon be at liberty. I believe some of the Vessels were detain’d, in consequence of the Captors expecting there wou’d have been an order issued to detain American Ships. These...
3632To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 19 August 1793 (Washington Papers)
It has just been reported to me that the Schooner Jane, Benjamin Stammers Master—a prize to the Little Democrat was yesterday stopp’d at Mud-island; where she will be detained till your instructions are received for restoring her to the owners at the time of her capture. I am with perfect respect Sir Your most obedient Servant LS , DNA : RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters; Df , PHarH : Executive...
3633To Thomas Jefferson from Lewis Harvie, 19 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I avail myself of that acquaintance which it is my happiness to enjoy to address to you a letter on the application which has been made to you through the agency of my friends. A sentiment of delicacy induced me in the first instance to be silent; but maturer, I hope more just reflections have determined me to explain to you my motives in requesting the post of Secretary in the mission which...
3634[Diary entry: 30 September 1781] (Washington Papers)
30th. The Enemy abandoned all their exterior works, & the position they had taken without the Town; & retired within their Interior works of defence in the course of last Night—immediately upon which we possessed them, & made those on our left (with a little alteration) very serviceable to us. We also began two inclosed Works on the right of Pidgeon Hill —between that & the ravine above Mores...
3635The Duke of Dorset to the American Commissioners, 26 March 1785 (Adams Papers)
Having communicated to my Court the readiness you express’d in your Letter to me of the 9 th. of December to remove to London for the purpose of treating upon such points as may materially concern the Interests both political & commercial of Great Britain & America, and having at the same time represented that you declared yourselves to be fully authorized & empowered to negotiate— I have been...
3636To George Washington from Thomas Rodney, 25 August 1789 (Washington Papers)
It is with very great pleasure Indeed, that I address you as Chief Magistrate And Commander in Chief of the United States—As you have long Merited it; So may you long continue to possess the confidence of your fellow Citizens whose Unanimous voice raised you to the Exalted Station you now hold, and may the wisdom of your Conduct and counsels long preserve the Union of the States. Being content...
3637From James Madison to Edmund Randolph, 22 April 1787 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure of your’s of the 11 inst. acknowledging mine of the 2d. In some of your letters I observe you do not say whether any have been recd. from me or not. I have not omitted to write in a single instance since our correspondence commenced. The time approaches so nearly now when I shall have an opportunity of asking verbal communications on confidential points that I forbear to...
3638To James Madison from the Right Reverend James Madison, 8 April 1804 (Madison Papers)
This new Bank has excited no small Bustle, among some whose Calculations of future Profit run pretty high; perhaps, indeed, higher than the Event will justify. I confess that I am among the Number, & am engaged, in full Sail, for this Eldorado . You must not be surprized then, that I should write to you again upon the Subject of the 500$. I find now, that it will be perfectly convenient to...
3639Charles-Etienne Gaucher to William Temple Franklin, [before 23 December 1782] (Franklin Papers)
Printed invitation, signed, with MS insertions: American Philosophical Society L∴ R∴ L∴ des Neuf Sœurs, Est convoquée pour le Lundi 23 du 10e mois D∴ L∴ D∴ L∴ V∴ L∴ 5782, en son local, rue Coquéron, à 5 heures précises. On traitera des Lectures et autres objets relatifs à la solemnité de la fête St. jean et à celle de la prochaine loge de rentrée qui, aura lieu le même jour . Vous êtes prié...
3640To Thomas Jefferson from James Dinsmore, 1 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
there has not been any glass got, for the Bedford Sashes there is also Some wanted here; Mr Barry thinks the quantity Mentioned in the Memdm. below will be Sufficient for all, the 16 by 18 I glass is for the inside window of the dineing room—I Sent to Richmond for Some things for Mr Barry they all Came except a gallon of Copal Varnish for the doors which he wishes you to Send by the Stage as...