48351To Alexander Hamilton from John Adams, 17 October 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received, last night, a Letter from His Excellency Governor Jay, inclosing a Copy of an Act of the Legislature of New York for the further Defence of that State and for other Purposes. The Governor Observes that it appears to be the intention of that Act, that the Money appropriated in it, 150,000 dollars, Shall be laid out only in the manner which the National Government will recognize...
48352[Diary entry: 16 March 1771] (Washington Papers)
16. Rid by Posey’s to the Mill in the forenoon—at home afterwards.
48353To John Adams from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 9 June 1826 (Adams Papers)
So many months are past Since I received a Single line from Massachusetts—in former days I was now and then remembered with kind regard by mrs Quincy—my frend Tyng allways men tioned to me the State of your health now and then your beloved Emily honoured me with Some information about her beloved Relatives—and—now—I appear worse as a Stranger—of one thing I remain nevertheless confident, that...
48354Thomas Jefferson to John Vaughan, 3 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
The Atlas of Le Sage & work of mr Tracy are safely recieved. I observe noted on the package that the portage had been paid to Baltimore . apprehending that this may have been by yourself, and feeling that you ought not to have any pecuniary burthen added to the troubles I give you, it is my duty to see to the reimbursement. I have a small surplus of a remittance in the hands of mr Benjamin...
48355From George Washington to William Augustine Washington, 17 May 1795 (Washington Papers)
If the enclosed should get to your hands in time, it may serve to remove doubts, and for that purpose I give it a chance in the course of Post. I am always—& sincerely Your affectionate ALS , NN : Gansevoort-Lansing Collection. GW addressed the letter to his nephew at “Haywood-Westmoreld Cty Virginia” and wrote on the cover: “Recomd to the care of the Post Master Fredericksbg.” The letter has...
48356From Hannah Phillips Cushing to Abigail Smith Adams, 23 February 1813 (Adams Papers)
My mind it seems had been in unison with yours for some time past, & I had determined the last week that another should not elapse without my writing for information respecting your, & the Presidents health, together with the various branches of your much valued family; & to say that the winter was passing away with us in as tranquil a maner as generally falls to the lot of humanity, rejoicing...
48357To John Jay from Joel Bordwell, 2 October 1787 (Jay Papers)
May it please your Excellency to accept a Line from us as a Token of Respect from me . Methinks your exalted Character will not forbid you to be glad to hear from the poor Clergyman & Family with whom in Times of Tribulation you & your D r . Lady sojourned for a short Time. Our Family are Well—Children in Number eight—The three eldest Women grown—shall Remember your Kindness to us—S r . we are...
48358From George Washington to Colonel John Lamb, 13 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received Your favor of Yesterday. By the Resolutions of Congress the Regimental pay Masters are to be chosen by the Officers of the Regiments—the Quarter Master & Adjutant by the Field Officers. This I am persuaded has been the case with respect to the Gentlemen you mention, but in consequence of the Resolutions it is necessary, that a Certificate of the choice of the first, under the...
48359[Diary entry: 5 September 1769] (Washington Papers)
5. Clear and warm with but little wind & that appearing to be Southwardly.
48360From George Washington to Thomas Coleman Martin, 17 June 1798 (Washington Papers)
I have received your letter of the 21st Ulto in answer to mine, relative to the Wheat Machine. At all events I shall—indeed have—provided the Scantling agreeably to your Bill for making one, as soon after harvest as your experiments shall have proved the Utility of their operation, by Manual labour, and you shall be able to send me a skilful workman to erect it. If this should happen in all...