41721To Benjamin Franklin from Johann Valentin Embser, 9 May 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Nous obéissons aux ordres de Votre Excellence, en Lui faisant parvenir par le canal de Monsieur Grand à Paris les 26 volumes de la Collection complette des anciens auteurs Romains publiés jusqu’ici, & 1 volume des Grecs, pour la somme de 55 Livres de france. Nous souhaitons, que ces ouvrages puissent mériter l’approbation éclairée de Votre Excellence. Elle...
41722To Alexander Hamilton from Oliver Emerson, 19 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Since I had the honor to receive my appointment, as Cadet in the 15th Regiment, I find my pay and emoluments are not sufficient to support me, from this circumstance, and many others, it renders it very inconvenient and injurious, to my interest, to continue in the service. If it’s agreeable to you I shou’d wish to receive a discharge, having consulted the Commanding Officer of the Regiment...
41723To Thomas Jefferson from William Emerson, 18 October 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Having been lately appointed by the Collector of this Port to act as Surveyor pro. tem. untill your Excellency shall think fit to make an appointment, and encouraged by him to make this application. I take the Liberty of handing you the inclosed Certificate Signed by a number of respectable merchants of this place, soliciting the same, Also a Copy of an application to the Collector in my...
41724To Benjamin Franklin from John Emery, 20 January 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Capt. Michael Dupee in a Small Schooner I dispatchd from this place for Newbury Port the 26th. Octr. with Salt and Cloathing has made his Voyage and returnd here the 17th. Instant which gives me an opportunity to Inclose you the Two latest News papers he brought; my letters from my friends there Contain Nothing Material. If these papers give you aney...
41725To Benjamin Franklin from John Emery, 11 November 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Last satturday arrivd here my schooner Success from Newbury Port which Place she left the 4th. Octr. on her Passage took a Snow with abt 3200 Qus [Quintals] fish which she has conducted in here safely. Inclosed you have a letter & the latest Papers brought by her, yesterday came in here the Brig America Capt. Bartlet of Boston & brought in with him a...
41726John Emery to Arthur Lee, 29 July 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Harvard University Library I have at length got the Liberty of Cap. Allen and his Crew who are now here with some more Sailors which have been taken and sett onshore in Spain. I have a schooner here which is a remarkable fine Sailor and these people seem disposed to make a Cruize this Summer before they go home therefore I am preparing to Arm the Vessell as a Privateer. If you can send...
41727To Benjamin Franklin from John Emery, 17 April 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I yesterday recd. the Inclosed Letter from Capt. Sargent Ingersoll of the Saucy Jack, Cutter belonging to Mr. Nat Tracy of Newberry Port & myself— by the Capt. Declaration his Vessell Was taken too Nigh the Shore to be a legal prize & Genl. Oriley gives the Capt hopes of recovering her again, tho from the Spirited manner in which the court of Spain have...
41728To Benjamin Franklin from John Emery, 11 March 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Capt. James Babson of the Privateer Brigantine General Mercer saild from hence in company with three other privateers for New England the 7th Instant. He has left his affairs here in my care and requested me before his departure to write you on the Subject of his prizes which he took and carried into Nantes which he has been Informed were restored to the...
41729To Benjamin Franklin from John Emery, 4 April 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Harvard University Library I am honoured with your favours of the 23d Ulto. and am much Obliged by the Intelligence it conveyd with Regard to Capt. Babson and those concernd. I think they have reason to be fully Satisfied, and I think the Generous and disinterested conduct of the Court of France in this but more Especially in the Treaty of Alliance will Unite every American to them by...
41730To Benjamin Franklin from John Emery, 19 September 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society By you kind favours with which you honourd me the 23d March last I was Informd that the King of France had orderd the Payment of 400,000 Livers in America for the use of the Owners and Captors of the Two Prizes taken by Cap. Babson last year and Confiscated at Nantes. Last week arrived here one of the Officers of Cap. Babsons Ship and informs me No Order...
41731To Benjamin Franklin from John Emery, 7 October 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society; copy: Archives du Ministère des affaires étrangères By the Schooner Lively Cap. Dupuy arrivd yesterday at this place from Newbury Port which he left the 27th. August I received the Inclosd Papers from my friend and Partner. I have taken the Liberty to forward them to you with the Postscript of my friends Letter. By one youl find the dispositions made to...
41732To George Washington from Noah Emery, Jr., 16 November 1780 (Washington Papers)
by Order of the Honble Meshech Weare I Inclose your Excellency a return of all the Supplies (that have come to my Knowledge[)] which the State of New Hampr. have furnished for the Use of the Army from the 1st July to 15th Novr 1780 on Continental Accot. I have the Honr to be your Excellencys Most Obedt Servt ALS , DLC:GW . Noah Emery, Jr., whose father served as clerk for the New Hampshire...
41733To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Emery, 7 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the Honor to inform your Excellency that by the Ship Hannah Captn Yardsly this day arrived from Leghorn I have received from Mr Appleton Consul there, a Bill of Lading for two Cases and an Earthen Vessel containing Vines & Plants for you—They are not yet Landed but as the season advances and by Information from the Captn some of them are in a decayed state you will please to give order...
41734To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Emery, 11 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreably to your direction I shipped to Georgetown to the care of Mr Barns the two Boxes and an Empty vase as I received them from the ship Hannah Captn Yardsley—In the vase there was not the least trace of plant or root, I thought it best to forward the vase as it was to you, the Captn assuring me he would charge no freight—The plants I understand from the Captn were just taking root when...
41735To James Madison from Samuel Emery, 17 September 1807 (Madison Papers)
Having, on a former occasion, been requested to give to the Secretary of State, such observations as my sit uation en abled me to make, I hope it will not be deem’d officious in me to address him on the Present. Our worthy and much respected Collector Genl. Muhlenberg being Indisposed several persons have been named as his Successor. The Collectors office in this District is at present...
41736To James Madison from Samuel Emery, 11 October 1805 (Madison Papers)
¶ From Samuel Emery. Letter not found. 11 October 1805. Described in Wagner to Emery, 23 Oct. 1805, as inquiring about Thomas Appleton’s account ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 15). In his letter, addressed to Emery at Philadelphia, Wagner enclosed a statement from the Treasury Department showing $219.73 due to Appleton.
41737To Thomas Jefferson from Ss. Emery, 24 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
je Sais Combien vos moments Sont Precieux et Comme vous Les avez Devouez pour Le Bonheur du genre humain je vois Comme impossible que vous puissiez Les détournez Pour une affaire Particuliere. mais Si Penetré Devotre Sage Philantropie cela me fait Esperer que vous Daignerez Prendre Connoissaince D’une affaire malheureuse qui Plonge moi & ma famille Dans La plus affreuse misere. Vous obligerez...
41738To Thomas Jefferson from Ss. Emery, 24 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
je sais combien vos momens vous sont Precieux & comme Vous Les avez sacrifiez au bonheur general, je vois comme impossible que vous puissiez Les detourner ent pour une affaire particuliere. mais si penetré de votre sage & douce philantropie, cela me fait Esperer que vous daignerez prendre connoissance de cette affaire malheureuse qui me plonge ainsi que ma famille dans la plus triste misere....
41739To James Madison from Samuel Emlen, Jr., 17 August 1792 (Madison Papers)
A few Weeks since, I receiv’d a Letter addressed to my Father, from a Person in France who signs himself De Lormerie, requesting his application to thee respecting a Deed for a tract of Land in Kentucky; my Father being now gone to Europe the business devolves on me, & as this Gentleman expresses a considerable degree of anxiety on the subject, I hope thou will excuse the liberty now taken by...
41740To James Madison from John P. Emmet, 1 October 1826 (Madison Papers)
The accompanying papers are Reports of Committees containing suggestions which the Faculty respectfully submit for your Consideration. With them is also laid before you, agreeably to the Enactments, the Register of Faculty Proceedings. Your Obedt. Servant RC ( ViU : Special Collections). Unaddressed; internal evidence indicates that the letter was intended for the Visitors of the University of...
41741To James Madison from John P. Emmet, 3 April 1826 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor, agreeably to the Enactments, to lay before you the journal of the Faculty. In company with them are two reports of Committees appointed by the Faculty; one (marked A) relates to a Police and the other (marked B) is upon our Enactments. They are both respectfully submitted for your most serious consideration. In conclusion, Gentlemen, I beg to present my sincerest respects. RC...
41742To James Madison from John P. Emmet, 1 October 1826 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of addressing you upon a subject of much importance to the University as well as to myself. A Botanic Garden is about to be established for this Institution; and it seems, from the Enactments and the directions of our late Rector, that the superintendency and general management devolves upon me as Instructor in the school of Natural History. My duties, however, are now so...
41743From John Patten Emmet to University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 3 April 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor, agreeably to the Enactments, to lay before you the journal of the Faculty. In company with them are two reports of Committees appointed by the Faculty; one (marked A ) relates to a Police and the other (marked B , is upon our Enactments. They are both respectfully submitted for your most serious consideration. In conclusion, Gentlemen, I beg to present my sincerest respects....
41744To Thomas Jefferson from John Patten Emmet, 27 May 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
Feeling apprehensive that you may be putting yourself to inconvenience by an immediate visit upon the subject contained in your last note to me, I have taken the liberty of replying at once, still, however, hoping to see you not only upon this occasion, but upon all others when you may visit the University. I have been also induced to explain thus early, from a very unpleasant suspicion that...
41745To Thomas Jefferson from John Patten Emmet, 25 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Immediately upon my arrival, I enquired for the Dictionary of modern greek & french, and found that it had already been sold—Others, however, are on their way & the Booksellers promise to keep a copy for me.—I also made it my immediate object to become acquainted with the character & professional abilities of the Gentleman who lately applied for the Situation of Teacher of Drawing at the...
41746To Thomas Jefferson from John Patten Emmet, 13 May 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just received your letter of yesterday. I need not assure you that it will give me very great pleasure to promote your wishes. Immediately after we visited the ground I wrote a note to the Proctor requesting Laborers and carts. I have not yet, even received an answer from him, which is much to be regretted as the season is far advanced & there will be necessity to change the surface of...
41747To Thomas Jefferson from John Patten Emmet, 28 April 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just received your letter in relation to the Botanic garden, accompanied by suggestion, as to its economy, from the late Abbé Correa. I need not say how much I approve of those Suggestions, as they obviously comprehend the most philosophical rules for making Botany as useful, & therefore important, study, and for freeing it from its present immense and cumbersome dress of...
41748To Thomas Jefferson from John Patten Emmet, 7 June 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I regret that it is not in my power to give you the information which you desire. I perceive the Recorder’s name (R. Riker) and presume that the rest are Members of the Corporation and perhaps Aldermen as these have long been celebrated committee-men upon festive occasions. —Perhaps, Sir, your wish is to have the names merely deciphered without any regard to rank &c. They appear to me to be...
41749To Thomas Jefferson from John Patten Emmet, 8 February 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived here last Friday and should have been up to see you before this, were it not that, since my return I have been, and am now suffering from a very severe attack of Influenza accompanied with ague and pain in the side. These disorders have, indeed, been the cause of my delay in returning to the University. I took them upon the road and was compelled to keep my Bed both at Philadelphia...
41750To Thomas Jefferson from John Patten Emmet, 12 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Having now entered upon experimental chemistry for the instruction of my class, I feel the strongest conviction that I may with propriety address you upon the necessity of making further provision for me. I do not speak for the present year but for the next; and am even desirous of devoting the best part of my House for class purposes. I speak feelingly when I say that even a small furnace,...
41751To Thomas Jefferson from John Patten Emmet, 13 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just received your letter announcing my election to the Professorship of Chemistry and Natural History, in the College over which you preside—I beg to express my strong feeling of gratification at the result; and hope, by attention and zeal, to Compensate for the disadvantage of not being on duty, as early as my Colleagues—As various arrangements, no doubt, yet remain for my own...
41752To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Addis Emmet, 28 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The object of this letter will I trust be, in your eyes, an apology for the intrusion I am committing. The college in your neighbourhood, of which you are I understand the most efficient prop, has been pleased to designate my son Doctor John P. Emmet as the Professor of Chemistry &c, & he is now about to proceed to the college, & undertake the duties of his office. It is an object very near my...
41753To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Addis Emmet, 8 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
If I were not about to address you on a subject, in which I am persuaded you feel a very considerable interest, I should scarcely know how to apologise for the liberty I am taking- But the advancement of Education & literature in this country has always been an object near your heart; which I understand is at present very much engaged in the organization & establishment of the state-college in...
41754To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Emmons, 25 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Some years since, I sent you some crude poetry: I now transmit three numbers of my political essays. The Judges in this State seem determined to to turn us all out of doors and to fatten on the spoils.—In the communications which I send you, you will perceive that I have endeavour’d to unite wit and argument against them and their supporters. I have made use of your name to give dignity to my...
41755Richard Emmons to James Madison, 25 May 1828 (Madison Papers)
I am informed by my brother that you have condescended to patronise my first effort as an author. With your name, I associate every thing that is dear and valuable to my country. Yours, Sir, will be the third name that will be remembered with gratitude by future generations. I was in the full glow of youth during your administration, having entered my 21st year in 1809—hence you appear more...
41756Richard Emmons to Thomas Jefferson, 18 December 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
With a peculiar feeling of veneration, I have taken the liberty to send you a part of my epick poem on the late war.—My mind has for some time vacillated upon the propriety of transmitting to you this canto in the present form, or wait till I should correct, and send you this, or some other in manuscript. To save time I have inclosed the pamp h let. —Residing upwards of fifty miles from...
41757To James Madison from Richard Emmons and Others, 12 April 1814 (Madison Papers)
At a period like the present, when we are engaged in a war with a powerful nation, it becomes the implicit duty of every good citizen of the Union to rally round the standard of their country, and give eve[r]y support in their power to the national government; in order, that the enemy may the sooner be brought to a sense of his indignities, and thereby acknowledge his errors and do us justice....
41758William Emmons to James Madison, 5 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to respectfully to request the honour of your company this Evening at the Capitol at 1/4 past Seven. The subjects to be introduced are of a Patriotic nature With profound veneration and respect– yours RC (DLC) . Docketed by JM.
41759William Emmons to James Madison, 15 December 1830 (Madison Papers)
With emotions of gratitude for your patronage, for our National Poem—I have the pleasure after a great effort to bring out the revised Edition in a Style as I trust alike honourable to the American charicter as well as those eminent Citizens who obedient to the calls of their Country step’t forth in the defence of your Administration during a trying period— (It is painful to my feelings to...
41760William Emmons to James Madison, 13 May 1828 (Madison Papers)
The Hon R. M. Johnson has this moment handed me $ 5 for the Fredoniad and your letter which I have persused with great delight—My Brother Doct Richard Emmons will be more than happy to find that you have honoured him with the purchase of a Copy of his poem—I should have presented you with a Copy of the work as a token of my sense of your exalted merit—But indigent circumstances & a debt yet...
41761William Emmons to James Madison, 30 March 1828 (Madison Papers)
By the kindness of the Vice President, I am enabled to foward a set of the Fredoniad as the work relates to the valued services rendered this Country in her days of Trial, I have fowarded the 4 Vls for your inspection, we are trusting to the merits of the work, and a liberal public, to assist in paying the printer—Such Gentlemen as I foward the work too If they think the work honourable to the...
41762William Emmons to James Madison, 9 January 1831 (Madison Papers)
Having learned it is not your pleasure to have the 2d Edition of the Fredoniad—I have sold to Gov. James Barbour of Orange the Copy that was sent you It would be a pecular favour to tax your kindness to have the 4 Vols. forwarded to the Family of Mr. Barbour the 1st opportunity. I am Sir with sentiments of respect your Obt Svt— RC (DLC) . Docketed by JM.
41763To Thomas Jefferson from Jean Baptiste Emonnot, 5 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
La Société de Médecine de Paris, par L’organe de sa commission de Vaccine, à L’honneur de Vous offrir un resultat partiel de Ses recherches relatives à L’inoculation nouvelle et L’abrégé de Ses Correspondances chez presque toutes Les nations policées. La Société Vous devait cet hommage à plus d’un titre, Monsieur Le Président, à vous qui par L’ascendant de vos Lumieres, non moins que par...
41764Republicans of Queen Annes County, Maryland, to Thomas Jefferson, 18 March 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Among the numerous farewell Addresses presented to you by the Inhabitants of this great and flourishing Country, permit us, a part of the Republicans of Queen Ann’s County convened for the purpose at the Town of Centre Ville , to add ours— We are sure none can feel more Gratitude for your great Services and none can more appreciate the inestimable Blessings flowing from that Independence, in...
41765To Benjamin Franklin from Elizabeth Empson, 23 April 1771 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I received yours by the last post—and return you a thousand thanks for the money you are so kind as to Alow me which I have Drawn on you for. I am affraid by the Manner and Shortness of your letter that you [are?] displeased with the freedom I have taken [in my writing?] to you. But alass Sir if you [were in my situation?] without friends or money you...
41766To George Washington from Mary Endress, 27 March 1793 (Washington Papers)
Elkton, Md., 27 Mar. 1793. Asks GW “to Recollect, that About two years ago, a girl had boldness Enough, to Request 5 dollars of you, to buy a lottory ticket with, wich Request your Excellency ⟨gr⟩aciously granted. I gaind nothing, but have sav’d money fro⟨m t⟩ime to Time to pay my Deabt honostly, I hope by my Restoring the Mony, your Excellency will let my boldness, sink to oblivion. . . . And...
41767To George Washington from Mary Endress, 27 December 1791 (Washington Papers)
In the first place I beg forgiveness for intruding upon your Excellency with so strange an Epistle as this, but I hope your Excellency will pardon the intrusion as soon as you understand the Subject it arises from. It is better than 5 Months already, that I have carried the copy of this letter in my Pocket, fearing I should offend your Excellency by sending it, but I have at last overcome the...
41768To John Adams from Jacob Engelbrecht, 2 June 1824 (Adams Papers)
On the 15th. of March last I wrote unto you, requesting the favour of a Letter in your Own Hand writing, which I wished to preserve in honour of you, and after your death, to have it framed, But having received no answer I have Since thought that the Letter was miscarried,—At all-events, I would with due deference, again intrude on your patience, and would most humbly request of you, to favour...
41769To James Madison from Jacob Engelbrecht, 25 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 20th Inst, came to hand this afternoon, and I hasten to comply with your request, wishing only to add, that, as our national anniversary is nearly at hand, I would most respectfully suggest the propriety, of writing your letter on that day, which would certainly add much to its Value, Please accept the assurance of my profound respect and Esteem, RC ( DLC ).
41770To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Engelbrecht, 6 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
You perhaps remember that in February last, I took the Liberty of requesting a letter from you, in your own hand writing, which I intended to preserve in honour of you.—and I would here acknowlege the receipt of said letter, which I can assure you Sir, is of more real satisfaction to me than you possibily can imagine,—and the Subject (15 th Psalm) as you well remarked, could not be “more...