41441From Thomas Jefferson to Nathan Haley, 14 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Carte des etats Unis par Tardieu. Un feuille, papier Colombier. } collées ensemble Carte des Indes Occidentales et du Golfe de Mexique. 1. feuille Carte de l’Amerique meridionale par Tardieu. 2. feuilles papier Colombier. The above are not to be lined, framed, or on rollers, but simply of paper. They are to be had at Paris chez Dezauche, geographe, rue des Noyers, No. 40. Geologie de Faujas in...
41442From George Washington to Francis Halkett, 11 May 1758 (Washington Papers)
To Major Halkett. Dear Sir. [Fort Loudoun] May 11th 1758. I am this day favoured with yours of the 4th instant —And wou’d have thought myself extremely culpable and deficient in my Duty, had I delayed one moment in transmitting to the General any Intelligence I cou’d procure, much less, such a material one as that he has had information of—Must therefore beg that you will, from me, assure the...
41443From George Washington to Francis Halkett, 2 August 1758 (Washington Papers)
I am just returnd from a Conference held with Colo. Bouquet. I find him fixd—I think I may say fix’d, upon leading you a New way to the Ohio; thro. a Road, every Inch of it to cut, at this advancd Season, when we have scarce time left to tread the beaten Tract; universally confessd to be the best Passage through the Mountains. If Colo. Bouquet succeeds in this point with the General—all is...
41444From George Washington to Francis Halkett, 21 July 1758 (Washington Papers)
Inclosd are returns, one of the number of ⟨Troops⟩ we draw Provisions for; the other of the strength of the Regiment, made out from those lately receivd from the several Detachments. I hope they will please, but if any other form is requird be kind enough to advertise me of it, & I shall execute the Orders. It is morally impossible to get, at this place, covers for our Locks, having nothing...
41445From George Washington to Francis Halkett, 12 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
To Major Halkett— My dear Halkett. Ft Loud[oun] 12th Aprl 1758. Are we to have you once more among us? and shall we revisit, together, a hapless spot, that proved so fatal to so many of our (former) brave companions? Yes! and I rejoice at it; hoping it will now be in our power to testify a just abhorrence of the cruel Butcheries exercised on our friends, in the unfortunate Day of Genl...
41446From George Washington to Francis Halkett, 16 July 1758 (Washington Papers)
To Francis Halkett, Esqr.—Brigade Major— Dear Halkett Camp at Fort Cumberld 16th July 1758 Last night I had the pleasure of receiving yours of the 8th Instt from Carlyle, covering general Orders from the General. I have all along acted agreeable to the greatest part of them; and shall now obey with the utmost exactness, so far as I am able, the others. but there are some things containd there...
41447From George Washington to Francis Halkett, 13 June 1758 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Francis Halkett, 13 June 1758. On 25 June Halkett wrote to GW : “I Receiv’d your letter yesterday from Connogochieg of the 13th June.”
41448From Alexander Hamilton to Hall and Stimpson, 5 November 1796 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, November 5, 1796. On the back of a letter from Hall and Stimpson, dated October 24, 1796 , Hamilton wrote: “Answered Nov 5, 1796.” Letter not found. ]
41449From Alexander Hamilton to Hall and Stimpson, 11 February 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, February 11, 1797. “The suits against Riley as a Partner of Wetmore are expected to be matured for Trial at the ensuing Circuit Court which begins the 20th of March. I should of course want the original documents to establish the Copartnership and the original notes & acknowleged accounts to establish the respective demands of the parties. As the measures preparatory to Trial are...
41450From John Adams to Benjamin Hall, 28 March 1806 (Adams Papers)
I have received your favour of March 14th. and have not sent you an answer. It is not from any feelings of resentment or disaffection to the interest of the Canal corporation; but from necessity, that I consent to the advertisement of of and sale of my shares. I may candidly assign the true reason of this consent as well as not. I have not money to pay the assessments, and I know not that I...
41451From Benjamin Franklin to David Hall, 11 June 1770 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I received your kind Letter of March 17. The continual Employment of my Time here in other Affairs, together with the Expectation I have had every Year of Returning, have prevented my considering the Accounts between us so as to compleat the Settlement, which indeed can be much better done when we are together with Mr. Parker, who may be able in a Word to...
41452From George Washington to David Hall, 26 October 1757 (Washington Papers)
If the Lancaster Post insists upon half a crown for each Paper, we shall be oblige to you for paying it him; but I think it is a most exorbitant demand for so small additional trouble. If you hear nothing from Us before the end of the Quarter you will then drop the Paper and send me your acct which shall be immediately paid by Sir Yr most Hble Servt ALS , NjSalHi . David Hall printed the...
41453From Benjamin Franklin to David Hall, 12 January 1765 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Yale University Library I received your kind Letter of Nov. 22. and thank you for your good Wishes in my Behalf. I had, after a short Passage, the Pleasure of finding our Friend Strahan and all his Family well and happy; and my other Friends as cordial as ever. I am oblig’d to you for calling so often at our House, and doubt not a Continuance of your Friendly Offices towards my little...
41454From Benjamin Franklin to David Hall, 9 April 1761 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Boston Public Library I receiv’d yours of Feb. 9. with the Bill for £200 for which I thank you. I shall take care to send the Lower Case Brevier r’s, that you write for and acquaint Mr. Strahan with what you mention. The Loss of Faulkner and Lutwydge has baulkt Correspondence between Philadelphia and London a great deal. I lately receivd the enclos’d from Edinburgh, and sent the Answer...
41455From Alexander Hamilton to Colonel David Hall, [20 April 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
By His Excellency’s command, I inclose you a Resolve of Congress of the 16th of December last, by which you will find that Capt. McLane’s Company late of Pattons Regiment is annexed to the Delaware Battalion in the arrangement of the Regs. therefore under your Command, you are to Comprehend Captn. McLane and his Officers. I am, Sir, Your most Obdt. Servt. Alexr. Copy, Delaware State...
41456From George Washington to David Hall, 1 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
‘Till your letter of the 17th Ulto reached my hands, I had no conception that you were still absent from your Regiment—I am so far from yielding to your request to be tried on the charges exhibited against you, at Philadelphia or Hd Quarters, that you will receive this as a positive order to repair immediately to the Southern Army, where you may have an honourable acquittal if innocent—and an...
41457From Benjamin Franklin to David Hall, 9 December 1757 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I have yours of June 23. July 4. and 31. Sept. 14. and 30. and Oct. 19. and have receiv’d of you since I left Philadelphia, four Bills of One hundred Pounds Sterling each. I thank you for your Care in sending them, and your full Accounts of News, &c. I have been long ill. But I thank God am now pretty well recover’d, and hope to be a better Correspondent...
41458From Benjamin Franklin to David Hall, 28 March 1760 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania I receiv’d yours of Dec. 15. with the Bill for £200 drawn by W Plumsted on Nesbit & Cheesbrook. Also yours of Feb. 8. The Brevier went in Capt. Gibbon, and I hope will get safe to hand. I order’d the Fount all Roman, as it will hold out better in the same Quantity of Work, having but half the Chance of Wanting Sorts, that the same Weight of Rom. and...
41459From George Washington to Colonel David Hall, 28 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
On receipt of this letter you will be pleased to lose no time in marching your regiment to join the Brigade to which it belongs—You will take the route by morris town, Pompton—Ringwood Junes in the Clove & by Dean furnace to the encampment of the Maryland division. I am Sr Df , in Richard Kidder Meade’s writing, DLC:GW ; Varick transcript , DLC:GW . The letter is addressed to “Col. David Hall...
41460From Benjamin Franklin to David Hall, 7 July 1765 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : The Reverend John H. Wo Rhein, Jr., Seaford, Delaware (1964) The Bearer Mr. John Martin, is a Compostor, and goes with the Approbation of his Father and Friends to America. He would be glad to work with you if you can employ him. If not, I do, at the Request of his Father, desire you would favour him with your Advice, and put him in the Way of obtaining Employment at some other House. He...
41461William Strahan to David Hall, 10 August 1762 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society (extract only printed here) The extract printed below is not in any strict sense a part of the Franklin Papers. It is included here, however, as a quite extraordinary tribute to Franklin’s personal qualities written by a British friend on the eve of his departure from England. Franklin and Strahan had carried on a business correspondence for fourteen years...
41462From Benjamin Franklin to David Hall, 14 February 1765 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania I received your obliging Letter of Decemr. 20. with the Newspapers. I am glad to hear of Col. Bouquet’s Success, hope the deserting Hostages will be recover’d, and the Peace firmly establish’d. The French being now totally remov’d from North America, we may, I think, expect the Indians will be more manageable for the future. The Stamp Act,...
41463From Benjamin Franklin to David Hall, 14 April 1767 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Salem County Historical Society, New Jersey I received your Favour of Jany. 27. by way of Ireland. I have not nor ever had the least Doubt of the Regard you express for me, and if such Assurances, after our long Acquaintance were necessary, I [ torn and illegible ] strongest that mine for you is equal. I am therefore sorry, if it is likely to hurt you, that any of my Friends should think...
41464From George Washington to Colonel David Hall, 21 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received your letter of the 17th. You will be pleased to comply with the requisition of the state for three or more officers according to the number of officers your regiment can spare in its present state without injury to the service. Capt. McLean & his Company is now attached to Major Lee’s corps and will not interfere with the officers of your regiment. So soon as the stores at...
41465From Benjamin Franklin to David Hall, 14 September 1765 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Princeton University Library Within these few Days I have received your several Favours of July 18. Aug. 1. and 8. for which I thank you. I wrote to you per Budden, and really write as often as I well can, having many Correspondents, and a great deal of Writing upon my Hands. Mr. Willock tender’d me the enclos’d Account which I declin’d Paying, not knowing but you might have satisfy’d...
41466George Washington to Colonel David Hall, 21 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Smiths Clove [ New York ] June 21, 1779 . Asks Hall to comply with the state’s requisition for officers and join the Army as soon as the stores at Middlebrook have been removed. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Hall was a colonel of the Delaware Regiment.
41467From George Washington to David Hall, 28 August 1757 (Washington Papers)
If you be rememberd when I dischargd my account in your Office in March last, I desird notwith standing the Post was discontinued to Winchester, that the Papers might be sent to Alexandria for me, from whence I coud get them, tho. not so regularly. I conceive, as I have [not] got any since, that you must have mistaken my meaning or directions. The Officers of the Virginia Regiment and some...
41468From Benjamin Franklin to David Hall, 10 June 1758 (Franklin Papers)
LS : American Philosophical Society I have receiv’d yours of February 6 and February 20. containing a full Account of your Trouble in the Affair of Moore and Smith. I make not the least Doubt of your having acted uprightly in consulting the Members, and from mere Motives of Prudence, without the least Influence of Mr. Allen or any others, and in no other Respect can I think you have been to...
41469From Benjamin Franklin to David Hall, 8 June 1765 (Franklin Papers)
MS not found; extract printed from facsimile and partially printed text in Parke-Bernet Galleries Catalogue, Sale No. 82, item 125 (January 18, 1939). I received yours of Feb. 25. via Londonderry and the Copy, with one of March 15. per Capt. Bingley; I have also yours of April 12. per Packet; for all which I thank you. The Bill for £150 by Rotch & Compy is paid. And I shall write to Mr. Grace...
41470Adam Thomson to David Hall, with Franklin’s Certificate, 17 December 1750 (Franklin Papers)
Printed in The Pennsylvania Gazette , December 18, 1750. Dr. Adam Thomson, a Scots physician in Maryland, achieved some reputation for his new method of inoculating for smallpox, preparing the patient with debilitating drugs and a mild milk and vegetable diet. In 1750, now settled in Philadelphia, he asked and received through Franklin permission of the trustees of the Academy to read, at a...
41471From Benjamin Franklin to David Hall, 9 August 1765 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania I receiv’d yours of June 20. and 22. I have wrote my Mind fully to you in former Letters relating to the Stamp Act, so that I have but little to add, except what you desire to know about the 2 s. on Advertisements. It is undoubtedly to be paid every Time the Advertisement is inserted. As to the Paper sent over, I did it for the best, having at that time...
41472From Benjamin Franklin to David Hall, 20 March 1772 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : text, Yale University Library; cover with address, Haverford College Library. I received your kind Letter of Feb. 3. containing a Note of the Moneys you have received on our Company Account since February 1770, and what you have paid to Mrs. Franklin. I am much obliged by your kind Attention to her in several Instances, and return you my hearty Thanks. My Longing for home increases every...
41473From Benjamin Franklin to David Hall, 27 June 1760 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Edward Laurence Doheny Memorial Library, St. John’s Seminary By the last Pacquet I sent you the Protests of two of your Bills, one for £200 the other for £100 drawn by Scot and McMichael on Messrs. Portis. My Banker informs me, that they now offer to pay the Money; and tho’ the Protests intitle us to 20 per Cent. from the Drawers, yet as I conceive from some Circumstances I have heard,...
41474From George Washington to Colonel David Hall, 31 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
This will be transmitted you by Genl Greene, who has my directions to give you his respecting the repair of the back road, from Sussex to New Windsor, As it is much out of repair, and the route by which we get our supplies I must request your particular attention to it, and that you will not suffer the work to be slighted, but have it done in the most effectual manner. When this business is...
41475From Benjamin Franklin to David Hall, 20 August 1765 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Yale University Library I wrote to you per the Packet, and do not recollect that I have any thing material to add. Mr. Strahan tells me the large Paper Molds are sent to you. The Duty on Advertisements I before inform’d you, is for every time they are inserted in the Paper. But there is no Duty on Hand Bills or sticking Advertisements, which I suppose will therefore increase, if the...
41476From Benjamin Franklin to David Hall, 22 February 1758 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Salem County [New Jersey] Historical Society I have wrote you a long Letter by this Vessel, and only add this Line to inform you, that I have receiv’d of your Papers but twice since my Arrival here; and when I want to know what they contain am oblig’d to borrow them of Mr. Neate, who has them regularly. The Reason of this I do not know. I am Yours affectionately Addressed: To / Mr David...
41477From Benjamin Franklin to David Hall, 9 November 1765 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I have only time to acknowledge the Receipt of yours of Sept. 6. and thank you for the Intelligence it contains. The Disturbances in the Colonies give me great Concern, as I fear the Event will be pernicious to America in general. But I hope the Address expected home from the Congress you mention, will be couch’d in such humble and dutiful Terms, as that...
41478From Benjamin Franklin to David Hall, 10 December 1761 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Glassboro (N.J.) State Teachers College Enclos’d are some Letters for you, left with me by Mr. Strahan. I have some Time since bespoke the Brevier you last desired, and hope it will now soon be ready. In your last you desire to know my Mind about Remitting, the Price of Bills being so high with you. What Money I have here is chiefly in the Funds, from whence I cannot withdraw it for...
41479From Benjamin Franklin to David Hall, 8 April 1759 (Franklin Papers)
LS : Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia I have yours of Novr. 20. Decr. 5 and 8, and Jany. 18, with a Postscript of Feb. 5. Your prudent Conduct in my Absence, with regard to the Parties, as well as in every other respect, gives me great Satisfaction. If I do not correspond so fully and punctually with you as you expected, consider the Situation and Business I am in, the...
41480James Madison to David A. Hall, 8 August 1834 (Madison Papers)
Although your favour of March 28th accompanying the " History of the Bank " has been so long on hand, the continued inroads on my health, have not permitted me even yet to do more than glance at the Contents of the volume. From that I perceive that it comprizes information which must be extensively acceptable; particuarly to those engaged in political & historical researches. I sincerly wish...
41481From James Madison to Dominick A. Hall, 30 August 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 August 1804, Virginia. “The President having thought proper to avail the U. States of your services as Judge of the District Court for the Orleans District I have the pleasure of informing you that a Commission for that purpose has been forwarded to N. Orleans under cover to Governour Claiborne.” Draft ( NhHi : Hubbard Manuscripts). 1 p. At the foot of the page, JM wrote: “D. A. Hall. ☞...
41482From Thomas Jefferson to Dominick A. Hall, 20 July 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
In the arrangements proposed for the new government of the territory of Orleans, to commence on the 1st. of October next, I am desirous of availing the public of your services as District judge of the territory. on turning to the law for that establishment you will see what are it’s duties and emoluments. you will oblige me by giving me as early information as you can whether I may count on...
41483From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Hall, Jr., 20 August 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Jefferson’s compliments to Mr. Hall and troubles him with a letter to Mr. Jay, which should not go through the post-office. He begs the favor of Mr. Hall to send it by the best conveiance which shall occur at the sea-ports he is going to, and to be so good as to drop a line to Mr. Jefferson, informing him by what vessel and to what port he sends it. He wishes Mr. Hall a pleasant journey....
41484From George Washington to Mary Gomain Hallet, 5 May 1795 (Washington Papers)
It is painful to me to receive the complaints of Mr Hallet, through you. It is more so, as I see no propriety in my interfering in the differences between the Commissioners and him. The Commissioners are responcible to the public for conducting the public buildings, and other concerns of the Federal City. In the discharge of this trust, they must pursue such means as in their judgment, are...
41485From George Washington to James Hoban and Stephen Hallet, 1 July 1793 (Washington Papers)
I have considered in the best manner my small knowledge in Architecture, & the peculiar situation of my own Private concerns (which brought me here) will enable me to do—the observations made by mr Hallet on the plan which has been exhibited by Doctr Thornton—& on acct of its exterior beauty, & the arrangement of the Apartments, had been adopted. But if this plan is as expensive as it is...
41486From George Washington to James Hallett, 22 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received Your Letters of the 10th & 12th Instant—both of the same tenor, with a Certificate and the Copies of Two more. I know nothing myself of your merits or demerits; but if reports are true—your conduct has been very unwarrantable to say no worse. You should make your appeal to the Honorable the Marine Committee or the Honbl. the Board of War for a hearing—before whom or persons...
41487Thomas Jefferson to Everard Hall, 19 February 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Jan. 19. came to hand on the 15 th inst. only. the experience of two wars has proved that the making of salt within ourselves is as important as the manufacture of gunpowder and arms; and I sincerely wish well to your undertaking. but I have so long withdrawn from all attention to things of that kind, and have particularly been so little acquainted with the construction of salt...
41488Thomas Jefferson to Harrison Hall, 3 April 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Hall , acknoleges the reciept of his letter of Mar. 24. & assures him he has never had an idea of publishing a new edition of the Notes on Virginia . he has occasionally made some little memorandums and perhaps may continue to do so, which he may leave to be added should it be thought worthy of a posthumous edition . He prays mr Hall to remind him...
41489Thomas Jefferson to Harrison Hall, 6 August 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your favor of July 17 . I really did not know that I was a subscriber to the Law Journal, or the supposed default should not have happened. I have no written memorandum of it nor does my memory supply it. however in that I have no confidence, and therefore I suppose you are right. I now inclose you 21.D. to wit 6.D for the Portfolio 10.D. for the 5 th & 6 th vols of the...
41490From Thomas Jefferson to Harrison Hall, 3 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your favor stating my debt to you 14. D and that a bill of 20. D. will pay up that and the current year also, and I have accordingly this day desired Col o Bernard Peyton my correspondent in Richmond to remit you 20. D. after the present year I must pray you to consider my subscription as discontinued, not from any diminution of respect for the publication, but that I have...