46651Thomas Boylston Adams to William Meredith, 22 April 1804 (Adams Papers)
I received yesterday your favor of the 15 th: and thank you for your attention to my Commissions. The Books, I believe, had best be sold, as you suggest, at Auction, and to the highest bidder. I shall regret the sacrifice of the folio Edition of the laws, because they have been heretofore in great demand, and in time, would probably sell for a just price, but I must forego the benefit of a...
46652From James Madison to Dolley Madison, 27 August 1814 (Madison Papers)
Finding that our army had left Montgomery Court House, we pushed on to this place, with a view to join it, or proceed to the City, as further information might prescribe. I have just recd. a line from Col. Monroe, saying that the Enemy were out of Washington, & on the retreat to their Ships & advising our immediate return to Washington. We shall accordingly set out thither immediately. You...
46653To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Eddins, 1 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I was detaind longer then I expected at Fort Jay, after obtaining your leave of absence to cum on & settle my afairs in this State, it was altogeather owing to my being disapointed in not haveing the money sent on sooner to pay of my Compy. before I left the Fort, I took vierlint cold on my way from New York to Philadelphia and was detaind fourteen days Ill under the hands of a Doctor in that...
46654To Thomas Jefferson from James Lyon, 14 December 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
After my most sincere congratulations on the event of the election,—I am compelled to open a less pleasing subject.—that of my embarrassments. The manner in which I have come by them emboldens me to speak with more confidence to republicans, than I should, if they had been the result of common speculations. My poverty has arisen from my zeal, and perhaps imprudent zeal, in the republican...
46655To James Madison from George Washington, [12 June?] 1789 (Madison Papers)
As the Communications herewith enclosed will not take much time to Read; As there are matters related which to me are new; and as the information respecting land transactions, and other things in the Western Country will require to be noticed & acted upon in some way or another, I send them to you together with a Gazette with a marked paragraph containing some suggestions that have not, I...
46656From Benjamin Franklin to John Adams, 8 October 1780 (Franklin Papers)
LS : Massachusetts Historical Society; copy: Library of Congress I received the letter you did me the Honour of writing to me by Mr. Andrews, and shall render him every Service I can in his Application. Your Books & Trunks have been lodged here by Mr. Thaxter, and will be taken care of. They are of no Inconvenience to me. We begin to be in pain for Mr. Laurens who was to have sailed 3 Days...
46657To Thomas Jefferson from John B. West, 15 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
In endeavoring to obtain information concerning Co l Birds lottery for the disposal of land in the City of Richmond, which took place some time before the Revolutionary war, and all that drew lots as far as they can be come at I know of no source more competent than yourself rendered so by superior opportun i ties, to give such information. I find it necessary with the view of recovering some...
46658From James Madison to Edmund Pendleton, 21 November 1780 (Madison Papers)
RC ( LC : Madison Papers). Your favor of the 13th. came safe yesterday. The past week has brought forth very little of consequence, except the disagreeable and I fear certain information of the arrival of the Corke fleet. Our last account of the embarkation at N. york was that the Ships had fallen down to the Hook, that the number of troops was quite unknown, as well as their destination,...
46659Thomas Jefferson to John Wood, 7 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of July 27. has been recieved here, with the copies of the Quaeres proposed for Bedford and Albemarle counties. in the former county I am so total a stranger that I know not a single person to whom I could commit it’s paper with any confidence of answers to it’s enquiries. but I will put it into the hands of some one better acquainted with the characters of the county. I shall...
46660To Alexander Hamilton from William Ellery, 18 October 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Newport [ Rhode Island ] October 18, 1790 . Encloses a provisional contract made with William Martin “in conformity to your letter of the 27th of Sept.” Requests opinion whether, under the provisions of “The Act to provide more effecty. for the Collection of the Duties on goods &c,” duties are to be repaid on “Goods &c of the growth or manufacture of the United States or of this State …...
46661James P. Cocke to Thomas Jefferson, 23 April 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I am sorry to observe that the geting supply of fish is most uncertain, not having made arrang t to command them. yet If you will send at the risque be assured I will do my indeavour to procure them. I shall shortly set about some method in order to have them at command & would think the fall prop would be more proper to remoove them as they are now spawning & much more certain to get them...
46662To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Whipple, 17 May 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, May 17, 1790. “Inclosed is a weekly return of monies received and paid in this district to the 15th instant. My last letter (May 10th) stated the amount of the first Moiety of Invalid Pensioners in New Hampshire at 1661 ⁹⁸⁄₁₀₀ Dolls. This should have been $1660 ⁹⁸⁄₁₀₀.…” Copy, RG 56, Letters from the Collector at Portsmouth, National Archives.
46663From John Adams to New Jersey Militia Officers, 20 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
Among the numerous Addresses which have been presented to me, in the present critical situation of our Nation There has been none which has done me more honour, which express animated with a more glowing Love of our Country, or expressive of Sentiments more magnanimous, exalted and and determined. The Submission you avow to the civil Authority of your Country, an indispensable future Principle...
46664[Diary entry: 16 April 1773] (Washington Papers)
16. Clear and pleasant with the Wind Westerly.
46665To George Washington from Major General William Howe, 21 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
I have the Favor of your Letters of the 6th and 19th Current; in consequence of the latter, Directions are given for Major General Sullivan being conveyed to Elizabeth Town on the earliest Day, and I conclude Major General Prescot will return in the same Boat. The Exchange you propose of Brigadier General Alexander, commonly called Lord Stirling, for Mr McDonald, cannot take Place, as he has...
46666John Stevens to the Patent Board, [10 May 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
[ 10 May 1791 ]. He enumerates “improvements respecting the generation of steam and the application thereof to different purposes,” including two types of boilers, an improvement of Savery’s machine for raising water, a method of using steam to work a “forcing pump” to supply a boiler with water, and new techniques for raising water and working bellows using steam-driven pistons which he has...
46667To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 1 August 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 August 1804, New Orleans. “More than two months ago, I received information that a small French privateer, in company with two brigs, the one under French and the other Spanish Colours had entered the Mississippi. “The brigs anchored in the river below Plaquemines , and the privateer with my permission passed that Fort , and came to, about two leagues below this city. Rumour soon pronounced...
46668To James Madison from Constant Taber and Others, 5 November 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 November 1812, Newport. Recommend Asher Robbins to fill the place of the late David Leonard Barnes in the office of district judge. Refer JM to the previous recommendations of Robbins to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Judge Cushing on the U.S. Supreme Court. Declare Robbins to be a Republican “in this State, of the first grade, both as to principle, and as to talents.” Describe...
46669To Thomas Jefferson from James Maury, 15 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved the letter you honored me with of the 21st November, inclosing one for Mr Eccleston, which I forwarded. This Town, so long famed for its immence commerce with the U.S.A., in all probability, is shortly to experience a sad reverse. Last year no less than 489 American ships cleared out at this port with cargoes to an amount far beyond precedent. We have no information later dated than...
46670John Adams to Abigail Adams, 30 December 1793 (Adams Papers)
This morning I received your favour of the 20 th. The House I am in was aired and Smoked with Tar & Powder and the Vaults Slaked with Lime &c before I came in. I hope with you that Congress will not remain here late in the Spring: but the Extent of Business before Us Seems to be immense. Perhaps the less We do the better. Something however must be done. When Russell Said “there is but one Man...
46671From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you a letter from Major Huntingdon of the thirteenth regiment in which he offers a resignation of his commission. I regret the cir that circumstances should have lead led the Major to this step, but as the matter is situated, you will, I trust, see the propriety of accepting I presume you will think it proper to accept the resignation. I request an answer on this subject to know...
46672From Alexander Hamilton to Isaac Holmes, 4 September 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
A temporary absence from the seat of Government, an extreme press of still more urgent business since my return and ill health have conspired to delay an answer to your letter of the 30th of June last. My regret at this delay has become extreme since the receipt of your letter of the 9th of August, which shews the continuance of a most unfortunate & mischievous error—contrary to what I had...
46673V, 19 November 1793, Henry Knox’s Draft for GW’s Annual Address to Congress (Washington Papers)
The efforts which have been made without the desired effect, to adjust, by an amicable negociation, all causes of difference with the hostile Indians north of the Ohio, will I trust, be found demonstrative of the sincere dispositions of the United States for peace, upon moderate and equitable terms, and also, of their liberal intentions, of rendering more comfortable, the condition of their...
46674From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 28 October 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
I had the honor duly to receive your two letters of the 3d and 6th inst:. The Packet for the Baron de Steuben contained in the former, was delivered to him agreeably to your direction. The papers concerning Capt. Lyde were transmitted by the post following that which took my letter of the 29th. Ulto. No more proper characters having been pointed out by further enquiry, I have, pursuant to your...
46675To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 15 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The gentleman who brings the inclosed letters recommending him for a public Agency at Martinique, had thought of proceeding to Monticello. He declines it in consequence of his conversation with me on the subject. I have apprized him, that it was not thought proper to give a formal commission in such a case without some formal or positive sanction from the French Govt. He readily enters into...
46676To Thomas Jefferson from Nathaniel Randolph, 27 November 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
After I had seald the Letter that you will receive with this I found that I had in my hurry been too Jeneral. I mean by this to remove that objection by explaining some particulars Your Honours may be Surprised to hear of my undertakeing this business when you consider the arrend you Sent me upon but as no opportunty has offered till at preasant which is imbrased by Capt. More who straneouly...
46677From George Washington to Colonel George Baylor, 27 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have directed General Putnam to detach a brigade on the West side of the river, to take post somewhere near Clarks town —You will join this Brigade with the cavalry under your command and act with it ’till further orders. I am Dr Sir Your most Obedt servant. Df , in Alexander Hamilton’s writing, DLC:GW ; Varick transcript , DLC:GW . For these orders, see GW to Israel Putnam, this date .
46678From Alexander Hamilton to John B. Church, 1 February 1786 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, February 1, 1786. On April 5, 1786, Church wrote to Hamilton : “I am in your Debt and have to thank you for your Letters of the 24 Novr. 6 Decr. & 1st Feby.” Letter of February 1 not found. ]
46679To George Washington from Anna Welsh, 29 December 1796 (Washington Papers)
I once had the Honor to Address you when in Private Life, you was pleas’d to Say as a Private Citizen you could not do anything for me without the appearance of assuming too much —as this is the last Sessions your Excellency Sees fit to Set as President, permit me once more to Address your Excely—pardon me Sir for this intrusion troubling you on a matter in which I am deeply Interested, the...
4668021st. Tuesday. (Adams Papers)
In the afternoon Mr. D went and took a ride. Took a very long walk out of town with Mr. Artaud. Left him at the Clubb. Changing weather. Mr. Hoogwerst came and paid us a visit in the afternoon.