4421From Abigail Smith Adams to John Quincy Adams, July 1813 (Adams Papers)
altho I wrote to you on the 14 of this month I know that my Letter will have a dubious conveyance as it had to first make its way to France & then to find a passage to you—mr Gordon who is ever attentive to us, has just informd us of a sweedish vessel & a passenger going by whom I might forward Letters to you—if you do not hear from us often it is oweing to the obstructions occasiond by the...
4422[Diary entry: 12 November 1773] (Washington Papers)
12. Cold & lowering forenoon but pleasanter afterwards.
4423To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Willson Peale, 21 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
It is with reluctance that I offer a word in favor of any Person desireous of getting into Office, but in the instance which I am about to intrude on your notice, my duty as well inclination prompts me to serve a brother of my late Wife—Mr. Philip DePeyster of New York writes me that he is desireous of being appointed Consul in the Island of Curaco vacant by the death of Mr. Philips about 3...
4424Enclosure: Richard Randolph’s Directions for Making Cement, [ca. 10 April 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
Spred Spread four measures of the powder upon a wooden floor, from six to ten or twelve inches thick. Sprinkle one measure of water equally over the surface. turn up the bed and mix it carefully, so as that the whole shall be equally damp or wet, then heap it up into a compact mass, and let it lie covered in a damp shady place or cellar two or three days; Then spread it on the same floor and...
4425From George Washington to John West, Jr., 4 July 1773 (Washington Papers)
The Bond pass’d from Montgomerie and others to Us has been due since the first of last Month, but my not returning till the 8th from New York, & the unhappy Event, which has happend in this Family since, put it out of my head till now—should we not immediately call upon these People for Payment? & what do you think of requiring them to meet us in Alexandria at our coming Court to adjust these...
4426From George Washington to William Temple Broome, 24 July 1798 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 18th Instt has been received, and I thank you for the tender of your Services in my family if I should take the field; but as the Gentlemen about me, in that event, must be composed of experienced characters, candour requires that I should inform you my purposes would not be answered by receiving those who are not so. I am Sir Your very Hble Servt ALS (letterpress copy),...
4427Enclosure I: Extract from Jonathan Williams’s Meteorological Journal, 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Places Dates Therr: Barometer Fall Rise Assent in Feet Descent in feet Height above Richmond. Richmond June 26. 70. 29.80 Woods 29. 65. 29.70. 0.10 100 100
4428From James Madison to George W. Erving, 3 November 1804 (Madison Papers)
Your several Communications relating to the awards Seamen &c have been just received & with them your private letter of Sep 1. As the subject of this last may render an early answer interesting to you I hasten to give it. Your Observations on the reasonableness of some remuneration for your services have, as you wished, been submitted to the President. The Result of hi⟨s⟩ reflections for the...
4429To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 14 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose the following persons for appointments in the Army of the United States (Viz) Henry B. Jackson to be 2d Lieut. of Artillerists Samuel W. Sayre Ensign of the 2d Regt of Infty Louis C. Bayly ditto William P. Clyma ditto Julius F. Heileman Cadet of Artillerists William McRea Ditto
4430To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 25 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of sending, for your acceptance, a file of the Courier de L’Europe, and one of the Argus. To give a safe conveyance to receipts for Stock, belonging to Mr. Robertson, & have taken the liberty of inclosing them to Your address. You will oblige me much by giving instructions to send me a Copy of the laws of the United States, with some Newspapers. I am, Sir, with great respect,...
4431To Benjamin Franklin from the Duchesse de Deux-Ponts, 20 June 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Voici Monsieur Les Ciseaux que je Vous ait promis. Vous Voyez que je Multiplie autant que je le puis Les Moiens de me rapeller a Votre souvenir, pardonnéz Moi charmant homme les petites ruse que Linteret de Mon Coeur Me suggere, ce sont les seule dont je sois Capable; en changeant de chemise, en vous promenant, et en ecrivant, vous Voila forcés de songér a...
4432To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 15 March 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
This post has brought me yours of the 8th. Johnston has no nail rod of yours—the last he received for you he forwarded in November last. I had made this enquiry previously to my last , but omitted to inform you of it. That which was seen in his lumberhouse the first of February I expect belonged to a person of his name in this place, which he informs me was sent to him about that time by...
4433Josiah Meigs to Thomas Jefferson, 26 July 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I hope you will excuse the trouble I may perhaps occasion by this Letter. A worthy friend of mine from Connecticutt wishes to be informed what is the proper mode of application for a Professorship in the University of Virginia — With the great body of the People of the United States I am grateful to the Author of all good that he continues your life and health & usefulness— I have frequently...
4434To Benjamin Franklin from Caffiéri, 31 December 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Si je netois pas indisposé, j’aurois l’honneur D’aller vous Souhaiter au renouvellement de cette année tout ce qui peut arriver de plus heureux à un homme de votre merite; privé de ce bonheur permettes moi de vous faire parvenir Les assurances de mon respect. J’apprens par Les papiers publics que malgré une guerre dispendieuse Les Etats Americains, pour...
4435From James Madison to John B. Sartori, [ca. 18 June 1821] (Madison Papers)
Several years ago, I recd from Mr. Edwd. Caffarana of Genoa, a small equestrian Statue of Napoleon Bonaparte, executed by a young artist. Not being disposed to accept it as a present, I signified as much to him, with a request to be informed of its price. Of three answers to my letter which it appears he wrote, the last only came to hand, & that very lately. In this he tells me the original...
4436To Thomas Jefferson from William Newburn, 8 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
William Newburn has the honour of presenting to Mr Jefferson his highest respects—& hopes for his excuse in the liberty taken by sending the inclosed to his care— The inclosure contains a few Seeds of the Cowslip & Primose, recd by Wm in a letter from England—it is believed there are none other in the United States—& hoped they will be acceptable to M rs Randolph. They are inclosed to M r...
4437To Thomas Jefferson from Ferdinand Grand, 23 September 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, 23 Sep. 1785 . Thanks TJ for communicating the contents of Adams’ letter on the payment of interest on the Dutch loan. Grand forwarded to Messrs. Willink & van Staphorst a letter from the Commissioners of the Treasury and asked them to notify him if it contained “an order to remit me against the Payment to be made in 9bre. to the Treasury … as I had been several times apply’d to, on...
4438To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 2 May 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote to you on the 26th. of last month by the English packet and mentioned to you that Petit had been here some time and would go by the French which sails the 15th. from L’Orient. By the arrangement of the stages he finds that he shall be obliged to leave this place the 5th. Of course my letters to you by him will not be of so late a date as I had hoped. I intended if he would not accept...
4439To Benjamin Franklin from David Hartley, 8 January 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I cannot imagine what has prevented my hearing from you for these two month relating to the Cartel. I therefore send you a copy of a letter from the board of Sick & Hurt to me of Novr 15 1779 wch is the place where we left off & where we stick now. I wish I cd expedite things but it is not in my power. You see where the matter has been Stopt these two...
4440Nathaniel Bowditch to Thomas Jefferson, 30 March 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Bowditch presents his most respectful compliments to the Honorable M r Jefferson late President of the United States —requests the honor of his acceptance of the pamphlet which accompanies this note— wishing him health & happiness. RC ( DLC ); dateline at foot of text; addressed: “The Honorable M r Jefferson late President of the United States
4441To Thomas Jefferson from John Ott, 13 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The Marshall’s Office of the District of Columbia being about to be vacated by the resignation of Col. Brent, affords me an opportunity in conjunction with others to recommend Mr. Dan’l Bussard to fill the Vacancy—During an acquaintance of several years with Mr. Bussard I have uniformly found him, to possess the true Character of a Gentleman; the intimation in which he is held by his fellow...
4442To Benjamin Franklin from Lord Dartmouth to Franklin, William Bollan, and Arthur Lee, 23 December 1774: résumé (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Public Record Office <St. James’s Square, Friday, December 23, 1774: A note in the third person asking them to meet him at his house at ten the following morning. > To learn how the King had received the petition from the Continental Congress; see the following document.
4443From Thomas Jefferson to Turner Southall, Robert Goode, John Banister, William Call, and William Greene Munford, 15 … (Jefferson Papers)
For the future protection of the Stores and Country on James River it has been thought necessary to erect a defensive work at Hood’s. Among other requisites forty labouring Slaves are wanting for two months. After trying the exertions of the ordinary Officers to procure them we have been able to procure 13 only, who are to be at the place on Monday next. I must therefore resort to the aid of...
4444Thomas Jefferson to David Bailie Warden, 15 July 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
My distance from the seat of gover n ment and ignorance of safe conveyances to Paris have occasioned me to be late in acknoleging your favor of Oct: 27. that of Jan. 19. is lately recieved. with the former came the Memoires d’Agriculture, the map of M. Komarzewski, and with the latter the seeds from the national garden. will you do me the favor to make my just acknolegements to those to whom...
4445To George Washington from William Jackson, 4 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
France, at this moment, exhibits such scenes as the pencil of Salvator Rosa would have been well employed to delineate—abounding in light and shade, which is at once splendid and awful. To use the language of a living Artist, and One fonder of gilding than Salvator, France is, in truth, “an armed Nation.” Her exertions and firmness seem well proportioned to the resistance, which her situation...
4446[Diary entry: 9 February 1780] (Washington Papers)
9th. Wind fresh in the Night from the Westward—day clear & not very cold. The wind continued Westerly all day.
4447To George Washington from Major General Steuben, 15 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to inclose your Excellency a Letter from Major Lee by which you will perceive that two Men had deserted from the first Post he visited this morning & perhaps others will be found gone from the other Posts. I was utterly unacquainted with your Excellencys intentions of releiving Major Gibbs or I should have represented the necessity of keeping Those Troops on the Lines who...
4448From John Quincy Adams to William Smith Shaw, 17 October 1807 (Adams Papers)
We arrived safe at Providence on the Evening of the day when we took leave of you in Boston; and the next morning embarked in a Packet which was ready to sail. We were however detained at anchor just below Providence the whole of that day, and the next Night—On Monday we effected with much difficulty our passage to Newport, and sailed from thence on Tuesday Morning—We had every possible...
4449To Thomas Jefferson from Craven Peyton, 4 September 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I hope you will excuse me, for not furnishing you, with a list of the shears you hold in the Milton Tobo. Warehouse sooner, my being very unwell evar since I saw you, the shears are, John Henderson, Charles Isham, & Mills Hendersons purchased of Richd Anderson at the price of Fifty Pounds each share. And James L. Henderson John Bullock Francis Lerey & Nancy Hendersons purchased of James L....
4450James Madison to Nicholas P. Trist, 6 June 1829 (Madison Papers)
If I have not sooner thanked you for the considerate present in the Box of fruit referred to in your letter of , the apology will I am sure have occurr’d to you. A delay which the Box met with on the way lessened the value of a part of its contents, but not the obligat<ion> felt for the kindness wch prompted <...> the favour. I am regaining, tho’ not rapidly, my health, & strength. I hope the...
4451From George Washington to George Taylor, Jr., 18 May 1786 (Washington Papers)
You will excuse me I hope, for not having acknowledged the receipt of your favours of the 21st & 25th of Feby at an earlier period. The truth is, I have been much hurried, and a good deal from home, since they came to this place. I thank you for your obliging attention to the apples, which were very good & arrived safely, and Mrs Washington joins me in thanking you also for your kind present...
4452Assignment of Debts and Grant of Power of Attorney to John B. Church, [9 July 1804] (Hamilton Papers)
Know all Men by these Presents, That I Alexander Hamilton of the City of New York Counsellor at law, in consideration of one Dollar to me in hand paid by John B Church Esquire, (the receipt whereof is hereby acknowleged) have bargained sold assigned and conveyed and hereby do bargain sell assign & convey to the said John B Church all and singular the debts due owing and payable to me: which...
4453From George Washington to Louis-Philippe de Rigaud, marquis de Vaudreuil, 5 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
Since my letter of yesterday, I have received the inclosed (Genl. Fromans letter of Septr 3d) intelligence from the Coast of New Jersey—from that, and from the inclosed New York Paper, it would seem as if the whole of the British Fleet that sailed from the West Indies, were not intended to remain upon this Coast—I shall continue to transmit you further intelligence as it comes to my hands. I...
4454To James Madison from Levett Harris, 27 October 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 October 1812, St. Petersburg. “The present will be handed You by my nephew, Mr John L. Harris, who returns home the bearer of dispatches from Mr Adams from Count Romanzoff & from me. He will have the honor of paying his respects in person to your Excellency. I take the liberty of thus introducing him to you & of recommending him to your protection & notice.” RC ( NN ). 1 p.; dated “15/27...
4455To James Madison from Thomas FitzSimons, 19 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
The Inclosed letter was sent to me as President of the Chamber of Commerce (some days ago). And I am informed there are many Cases of a Like Nature which the sufferers keep back untill it is Known whether Government think proper to take any Steps respecting them. I retain Mr Kingstons papers for the same reason, they being bulky and being myself unwilling to incumber You with them except they...
4456To James Madison from the Kentucky Legislature, 4 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
The Legislature of Kentucky present you with an expression, of their feelings, and sentiments at the close of your Administration. We know that the approbation of Republican Citizens is the noblest Reward that can be confered on their chief Majistrate, and your approaching retirement, will soon exhibit you on a level with other private citizens, distinguished by your Virtues and past...
4457From James Madison to Elisha Copeland Jr., 15 September 1823 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd your letter of the 6th. inst: inclosing a letter & Invoice from Messrs. Dodge & Oxnard: and thank you for your attention to the articles referred to. You will add to the favor by forwarding them to Fredg. care of Wm. S. Stone or if no early conveyance directly thither, shd. offer, by addressing them to the person in Norfolk whom he shall name to you. The amount due, including...
4458To James Madison from James Sullivan, 31 May 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have this moment come from the room of our representatives in the general court, where before the Senate and House I have passed the constitutional and legal qualifications of Governor of the State. this is a year of conflict. I want aid. of you I request, that, you will forward me without delay a schedule of the procedures. of the States in each election of President that has occurred Since...
4459Thomas Jefferson to Lewis D. Belair, 27 October 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Among the books on the catalogue you were so kind as to send me I have noted the underwritten which I should be willing to procure at suitable prices. will you be so good as to drop me a line stating their prices and formats. in the mean time, & without waiting a further order, be so good as to send me the Dictionary Gr. & Fr. of Planche , and Cortez’s correspondence . the former being but an...
4460To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Stevens, 28 August 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Charleston, South Carolina, August 28, 1794. On September 18, 1794, Tench Coxe wrote to Stevens: “The Secretary of the Treasury has transmitted to me your letter of the 28 Ulto.” Letter not found. ] Stevens was supervisor of the revenue for South Carolina. LC , RG 75, Letters of Tench Coxe, Commissioner of the Revenue, Relating to the Procurement of Military, Naval, and Indian Supplies,...
4461From Thomas Jefferson to William Harrison, 20 April 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Lieutenant Bradford brings out three hundred thousand Pounds for you. Two hundred thousand had been sent by Captn. Cherry to Genl. Clarke just before. Whether he will be able to spare any of that to you I know not. We had it not in our power to send more at this time. I had inquiry made at the Auditors Office whether Captn. Berry had obtained any Warrant for Money there and found he had not. I...
4462To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Russell-Greaves, 4 January 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Nîmes, 4 Jan. 1789. Has changed his intention of going to the North of France. “The severity of the winter here … induces me to search in the milder atmosphere of Italy … the reestablishment of my health; an happiness denied me in this Country.” Will leave in a few days for Marseilles; requests letters of introduction for Rome or Naples. RC ( DLC ); 2 p.; endorsed: “Graves Thos. Russell.”...
4463General Orders, 18 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] Of the Day Tomorrow[:] Brigadier General Maxwell[,] Major Thayer[,] Brigade Major McGowan Two Battalions of Eighty Files each to manœuvre tomorrow morning at the usual hour and Place from Maxwell’s and Stark’s Brigades—Each of those brigades to give two Field officers for this duty—General Hand to Command. Some inconveniencies having been represented in adhering to the order of...
4464To James Madison from Robert Montgomery, 8 March 1801 (Madison Papers)
Herewith is copy of my respects of the 19 Ulto. since which I have reced. letters from Leghorn & Genoa; one of the originals I have inclosed herewith. As it gives a very alarming account of our affairs at Tripoli I cannot do better than refer you to its contents. At this moment I am detaing. the Brig Fanny Capn. Thissel of Beverley to be Bearer of these dispatches. This post another Letter...
4465From Alexander Hamilton to Colonel Charles Stewart, 24 October 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
His Excellency desires me to acknowledge the Receipt of yours of yesterday, and thank you for the intelligence contained in it. He hopes you will soon be able to send him a confirmation with more certain particulars. I am Dr Sir Your most Obedt ALS , Mrs. Cecily Symington, Cooperstown, New York. Stewart was commissary general of issues from June 18, 1777, to July, 1782.
4466From George Washington to George Clinton, 25 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have been honoured with yours of the 20th and 24th instants; the latter by Mr Harkermir who gives a melancholy account of the distresses of the inhabitants at the German Flatts. To defend an extensive frontier against the incursions of a desultory Enemy is next to impossible; but still if you think the addition of another Regiment, ill as I can spare it, or a change of position in the troops...
4467From George Washington to James Wilkinson, 19 December 1779 (Washington Papers)
From the wretched & miserable condition of many of the Troops for want of their Cloathes, Many of them being absolutely naked, I must urge again in the most earnest terms, that you will use every possible & Instant exertion to have the Cloathing as formerly directed, brought forward that it may be delivered. The public service as well as the dictates of humanity require that it should be done...
4468From Alexander Hamilton to Amos Stoddard, 1 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 10th instant with the inclosed papers. The arrangements with regard to Major Jackson were not known to me at the time my letter was written, You will therefore consider yourself as in the situation in which you was previous to the writing of that letter; should there be have been any danger of the small Pox, spreading it You will have been — acted right to...
4469To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin H. Latrobe, 26 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
This day our board & its Committees finish their business. I shall get into the Mail, if possible today. At all events tomorrow & come on without the loss of a moments’ time. I am with the sincerest respect Yrs RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 27 Nov. and so recorded in SJL .
4470To George Washington from Edward Burn & Sons, 7 May 1765 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Edward Burn & Sons, 7 May 1765. On 26 June they wrote to GW : “We had the pleasure to write you the 7th Ulto.”