49501Abigail Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 7 October 1785 (Adams Papers)
Your very polite favour was handed me by Col. Franks. I am much obliged to you for the execution of the several commissions I troubled you with. Be assured sir that I felt myself Honourd by your commands, tho I have only in part executed them, for I could not find at any store table Cloths of the dimensions you directed. The width is as you wisht, but they assure me that four yds and three...
49502To James Madison from Edmund Pendleton, 15 March 1790 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 15 March 1790. The list probably kept by Peter Force (DLC: Madison Miscellany) notes that the letter consisted of two pages and calendars it as follows: “Hamilton’s plan. Mr. Pendleton’s criticisms thereon.”
49503[Diary entry: 22 January 1760] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday Jany. 22d. The Wind continued No[rth]wardly—the weather clear & cold—the ground hard froze & the River blockd up again. Killd 17 more Hogs which were bought of Mr. French who was here ready to see them weighd & to receive his Money. Doctr. Craik Dind here. Hogs wd. 1722 lbs. nett. These hogs made the total amount of pork received from French 2,473 pounds. Paying the agreed rate of 22s....
49504Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 2 April 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have your esteemed favor 30 th ulto: covering Deed of Trust , which is perfectly satisfactory to me; as to the recording , it is of no sort of consequence, and what I never wished or intended—In fact it was of no consequence to have such a deed at all, but it can do no harm, & gives me authority to demand a similar security when it is of real consequence. I have, agreeable to your request,...
49505To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 8 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I received your letter of the 29th. ulto. prior to the return of the Public offices from the City of Trenton to the Seat of Government. As it presents objects of considerable expenditure, I thought it my duty to lay it before the President, and have since given to the subjects it embraces, an attentive consideration. You inform me, that General Wilkinson furnished estimates which you enclose...
49506To George Washington from Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, 30 July 1781 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 13th is just Come to Hand. The Moment a perfect Intelligence Can Be Got, Major Mcpherson will be Dispatched— But Some Expressions in Your last favor will, if possible, Augment My Vigilance in keeping You well Apprised of the Ennemy’s Movements. There are in Hampton Road Thirty Transport Ships full of troops—Most of them Red Coats— There are eight or ten Brigs which Have...
49507From Thomas Jefferson to Jacob Abbot Cummings, 17 January 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote to you three days ago, inclosing the catalogues for our schools of Ant t & modern languages and antient & modern history. but it did not occur to me then that I might go somewhat further towards enabling you to begin to prepare a supply for us. the Professor of Law is not yet in place; and altho’ I cannot give you a full catalogue of what his school will call for, I can give a part...
49508From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Dearborn, 12 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have read with pleasure the letter of Capt Davidson by which, according to unanimous resolves of the company of light infantry of the first legion of the militia of Columbi a commanded by him, he tenders their services as volunteers under the act of Congress of Feb. 24. 1807 I accept the offer and render to Capt. Davidson & the other officers & privates of the company that praise to which...
49509Thomas Jefferson to Virginia Delegates, 14 May 1781 (Madison Papers)
FC (Virginia State Library). In clerk’s hand. Directed to “The Honble Virginia Delegates in Congress.” I have received your Favor of the 5th. Inst and am obliged to you for the notification of the State of the Continental Money of which we shall endeavour to arm ourselves to prevent Loss to the State. We are much obliged to his Excellency the Chevalier de la Luzerne for his Readiness to secure...
49510[Diary entry: 3 December 1774] (Washington Papers)
3. Clear & calm in the forenoon but lowering afterwards. Wind blowing fresh from So. Wt.
49511Thomas Jefferson to Samuel M. Burnside, 9 January 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your favor of the 13 th inst of December, informing me of the institution of the American Antiquarian Society and expressing it’s disposition to honor me with an admission into it, and the request of my cooperation in the advancement of it’s objects. no one can be more sensible of the honor and the favor of these dispositions, and I pray you to have the goodness to testify...
49512From John Jay to the Consul of the French Republic ( Jean Antoine Bernard de Rozier), 19 September 1795 (Jay Papers)
The Governor is very sensible of the polite attention which induced the consul of the French Republic, and the French Citizens to invite him to their “republican Entertainment” on Tuesday next. He would with great Pleasure dine with them on that Day, but while general anxiety Distress & alarm pervade his native City, it will not be in his power to command that Degree of Hilarity which becomes...
49513From Thomas Jefferson to Jean Durival, 17 January 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
You were pleased, in behalf of a friend, to ask information of me on the subject of the money of the United states of America, and I had the honour of informing you, by letter of Nov. 7. that no regulations of their coin had then been made by Congress, as far as I knew. They had however entered into resolutions on that subject which have since come to hand. A translation of these will be found...
49514To Benjamin Franklin from [Edward Bancroft], 23 December 1775 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society The difficulties and Dangers attending all American Correspondence have for sometime suspended those Communications which Friendship would have inclined me otherwise to make you. I am however several Letters in advance with you and of which you have not acknowledged the Receipt. This will be Delivered by Mr. Wrixon a Gentleman who was formerly a Field...
49515To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 8 August 1794 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed letter from Mr Bradford appears to deserve to be sent by express. The separate powers, which he asks, tho’ they cannot with propriety be demanded by insurgents, will be forwarded by a special messenger, to gratify him; if the two other Secretaries approve of them. I shall carry Neville’s and Lenox’s account of the matters with me in the evening to German Town; as I shall watch for...
49516Virginia Nonimportation Resolutions, 22 June 1770 (Jefferson Papers)
The Association entered into last Friday, the 22d instant, by the Gentlemen of the House of Burgesses, and the Body of Merchants, assembled in this city. We his Majesty’s most dutiful and loyal subjects of Virginia , declaring our inviolable and unshaken fidelity and attachment to our gracious sovereign, our affection for all our fellow subjects of Great Britain , and our firm determination to...
49517To Benjamin Franklin from Sarah Franklin, 14 October 1765 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I returnd from Burlington last night, were I have been at Mama’s very Particular desire. I left my Brother very well. Sister is very Poorly. Cousin Laycock was found dead in her Bed, Yesterday morning without any Ilness. Your Friend Joseph Morris has passed Meeting with Samuel Mickels Daughter: She has a fine fortune. Our Neighbour Keples son is married to...
49518To Thomas Jefferson from William Waller Hening, 31 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Just as I was about to take the stage for Charlottesville, I was summoned to attend a council which will meet after the departure of the mail, and which cannot be formed without me, owing to the sickness and absence of members.—I regret therefore the impossibility of meeting you at Monticello, during your present visit.—I will avail myself of the arliest opportunity to realize your obliging...
49519From George Washington to Colonel Daniel Brodhead, 10 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 17th ultimo came duly to hand. I think it not unlikely, that the resolve of Maryland, may stop the march of Rawlings broken Regiment. In making your arrangements therefore, you will not place much dependance on this reinforcement. You will be enabled by refering to my last letters of the 21st April, and 3d instant, to judge of my sentiments respecting the garrison at Fort...
49520To George Washington from Major General Israel Putnam, 21 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
Recd yours of this date, conceive the mænuveres of Genl How are calculated with his utmost Skill to perplex but hope & trust that the posts of observation, are Such, as will enable your Excellency, before he Can effect any capital purpose, to detect & Counteract it; Inclosed is a Copy of Genl Sillimans last letter received this day by Express, in addition to the Intelligence that letter...
49521[Diary entry: 7 January 1797] (Washington Papers)
7. Wind at No. West and cold with clouds. Road to German Town with Mrs. Washington to see Mr. Stuarts paintings. [14] Gilbert Stuart (1755–1828) had recently returned to America after a long stay in England and Ireland, first as a student and then as a successful painter of portraits. He painted three portraits of GW from life between 1794 and 1796. From each of these life-portraits he made...
49522To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas McKean, 6 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed to your Excellency by the Reverend Mr; Gideon Blackburn, who has been appointed by the General Assembly of Presbyterians in the United States, at their late session in this City; a Missionary to the Cheerokee nation of Indians; for the purpose of instructing them in the ways of civilized life and in piety. This Gentleman is a native of Cumberland County in Pennsylvania, but...
49523To James Madison from Daniel Smith, 10 May 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 May 1813, Sumner County, Tennessee. “My purpose at present is to introduce to your notice Major Howell Tatum of this State. He served with reputation as an officer in our revolutionary war with Great Britain from its commencement until nearly its close. He then studied law with General Davie and for a while pursued the practice of it. After his removal to this state he was appointed and...
49524To John Adams from Thomas Digges, 9 January 1781 (Adams Papers)
London 9 January 1781. RC Adams Papers . printed : Digges, Letters Letters of Thomas Attwood Digges , ed. Robert H. Elias and Eugene D. Finch, Columbia, S.C., 1982. , p. 348–349. This letter, written “Tuesday night late,” quoted verbatim an account of the French attack of 6 Jan. on the Island of Jersey that appeared in the London Gazette Extraordinary of Tuesday, 9 Jan., but see also a report...
49525To James Madison from Henry Colman, 3 August 1826 (Madison Papers)
Mr Colman presents his respectful compliments to James Madison Esqr; and asks the honor of his acceptance of the accompanying oration. RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM . Henry Colman, An Oration Delivered in Salem, July 4, 1826, at the Request of the Town, on the Completion of a Half Century since the Declaration of American Independence (Salem, Mass., 1826; Shoemaker Richard H. Shoemaker, comp., A...
49526Stephen Cathalan to Thomas Jefferson, 19 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of Confirming you my last Respects of the 15 th Ult o by the Brig Pilot of Philad a Alex er Dixon Master, beared of one Case Cont ing 50 Bottles White hermitage wine & one Box Maccaroni to be Consigned to the Collector of the District of that City,
49527To James Madison from William Jarvis, 4 February 1809 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed of the 23rd. Decr. is a copy of the last letter I had the honor to address to you via Falmouth to the care of R. W. Fox Esqr. and I shall now take the liberty to add some remarks to the Commercial observations in it, which I perceive that I omitted. I was not sufficiently explicit as to the price of Cod-fish in Cadiz; six dollars P quintal being the price by small parcels after...
49528To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 6 February 1788 (Madison Papers)
I trouble you with the last No. (3) of the freeman. In the paper N. 1. signed a Pennsylvanian I have opened a regular examination of the state of the opposition here, & shall endeavour to add a refutation of some of the objections of the minority. Consolidation I shall of course retouch, & therefore wish any thing you meet on that Subject to be enclosed. No. 44, & 45 of Publius are very...
49529Committee for Foreign Affairs to Franklin and John Jay, 11 July 1780 (Franklin Papers)
Copy and transcript: National Archives; copy: Massachusetts Historical Society Congress have appointed the Honorable Henry Laurens Esqr to solicit a loan of Money in the United provinces of the low Countries, in order to facilitate his Success the enclosed resolution, has been passed. We need say nothing to explain or urge it, except that it is thought a Mark of attention and confidence due to...
49530To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 25 January 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
Since my last there has been a full meeting of friends, In which I declared that I hoped every Gentleman who had a feeling for my reputation, would Vote for Mr King. If the adverse party should propose me, that I was determined at all events, If elected instantly to resign, and that in such an event all wished the reelection of Mr. King, that the other party I was well informed had changed...
49531From John Jay to John Adams, 3 January 1799 (Jay Papers)
I this morning laid before the Legislature of this State, your answer to their address: for the kind and honorable mention made of me in it, be pleased to accept my warmest acknowledgments. To be thus laudato Homine laudari, and to recieve such spontaneous and decided manifestations of sincere and cordial Esteem and Friendship, are Events too interesting & pleasing not to excite correspondent...
49532To Benjamin Franklin from Philip Thicknesse, 16 December 1776 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society My Being one of the indirect sufferers in the Cause of American liberty, I hope will plead my excuse in takeing this; My private misfortunes Sir fell upon me, for speaking, and sometimes writing, my honest sentiments, relative to your public ones. But I will not trouble you with the sorrows of an Individual, who I hope has the charge, and will protect...
49533John Crawford to Thomas Jefferson, 17 December 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
In 1808 I did myself the honourr honour to forward to you a periodical paper, the Observer, then published here, in which I made some communications on the cause and seat of diseases. I have been engaged with that subject ever since, in composing Lectures which I hope to deliver this winter. I presume to think I have brought it to a considerable degree of perfection and trust I shall be able...
49534To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 30 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
In my letter of the 7th: Instant, I advised you, that many of the Citizens of this Territory, were surveying Lands West of the Mississippi, with a view, as I apprehended, to obtain fraudulent Titles for the same from the Spanish Government. I now enclose you a copy of a Letter, which I addressed to Mr. Clark on this subject, as also of his answer. It seems that Captain Vidal has no authority...
49535From George Washington to Alexander Scammell, 17 May 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have recd intelligence that a party of the Enemy are establishing themselves at or near Fort Lee and building a Block House or some kind of Work. If they are permitted to compleat their plan, they will not only be difficult to remove but they will harrass the Country from thence and may be much in the way of some future operation. When I formed the Battalion which you at present command, it...
49536From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [1–4 March 1791] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his respects to The President of the United States. He has just ascertained that General Matthews would not accept. His son is older than was believed 29 years of age & has a family. As he will have the benefit of his fathers influence which is considerable and is a young man of real merit & as the appointment of any other candidate would be subject to...
49537“Pacificus Secundus”: Reply to “Pacificus,” 2 January 1766 (Franklin Papers)
Reprinted in The Pennsylvania Chronicle, And Universal Advertiser , February 16–23, 1767, from The Public Advertiser , January 2, 1766. Franklin’s contributions to the newspaper debate in England that followed the passage of the Stamp Act and the emergence of colonial opposition in 1765 continued into the early weeks of 1766. The problem of identifying his contributions and the grounds for...
49538From George Washington to Brigadier General Charles Scott, 8 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
I received your favor of the 7th with its inclosure last night thro’ the hands of Cornet Wells with whom it was sent. I think you had better advise the person who communicates to withold his name from his letters or else to assume a false signature. But I do not see the necessity of any name so long as the writing is known by the parties. The letter which accompanies this will procure the stay...
495391780. January. 18. Tuesday. (Adams Papers)
Spent the Day in Walking about the Town. Walked round the Wharf upon the River, through the Market. Saw a plentiful Markett of Fruit and Vegetables, Cabages, Turnips, Carrots, Beets, Onions &c. Apples, Pairs &c. Raisens, Figs, nuts &c—Went as far as the Gate, where We entered the Town—then turned up the Mountain by the Stone Stairs, and saw fine Gardens, Verdure and Vegetation. Returned, and...
49540General Orders, 14 January 1777 (Washington Papers)
Major John Clarke is appointed Aide-De-Camp to Genl Greene, in the room of Major William Livingston appointed Lieutenant Colonel in Col. Webb’s Regiment—He is to be obeyed and respected accordingly. Serjt Prentice is appointed Captain of the Provost ’till further orders. For the future, the Brigade Majors will attend at Head Quarters, for General Orders, at 12 o’Clock; General Returns of...
49541To James Madison from George W. Erving (Abstract), 27 April 1805 (Madison Papers)
27 April 1805, London . No. 57. “I have the honor herewith to transmit Copy of a note which I received from Lord Mulgrave on the 25th: Instant notifying the Blockade of Cadiz and St. Lucar, and of my reply to the same.” RC , two copies, and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, CD , London, vol. 9). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Erving; marked “ Duplicate ”; docketed by Wagner, with his note:...
49542From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Dearborn, 26 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you a letter from mr Jackson of Tennissee, formerly a Senator from that state on the subject of Colo. Butler. he is a man of great integrity and respectability; carried sometimes beyond strict reason by an overwarm and excellent heart. another from judge Campbell on the subject of Doctr. Vandyke. I also return the one from him to you covering mine. on the subject of the robbery...
49543To James Madison from Dugald Macfie and Others, 31 December 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Dugald Macfie and Others. 31 December 1813, Charleston. “The Memorial of the President and Officers of Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in the City of Charleston, and State of South-Carolina. “Respectfully sheweth, That actuated by a sincere desire to promote the Interests of Religion, and warmly interested in the personal Welfare of the Revd. Dr. John Buchan, who came to this Country...
49544From Abigail Smith Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 7 August 1810 (Adams Papers)
Received Quincy August 7th: 1810 of Thomas B Adams the sum of twenty-five Dollars and fifty Cents in full for one Quarter’s interest in J Q Adams’s Note of hand. $25:50 MHi : Adams Papers.
49545To George Washington from the Citizens of Elizabeth, New Jersey, 22 April 1789 (Washington Papers)
The citizens of Elizabeth desirous of evincing by every possible means the very great respect and affection which they entertain for your Excellency’s person and character, have directed that a cold collation be prepared for the refreshment of your Excellency & suite on your arrival here, of which we as a Committee of arrangement are requested to give the information. If your Excellency will...
49546To James Madison from Edward Carrington, 25 June 1788 (Madison Papers)
I was honoured with your favor of the 13th. Instant. I hope the Kentucky Members must have seen that all the objections which have been brought forward by the Antifederalists, upon the ground of the Mississippi are fallacious. Mr. Brown, our Colleague from that Country, is fully convinced of this, and has written to that purpose, to some of the Gentlemen who are attending in convention. I...
49547To James Madison from William Thornton, 12 August 1811 (Madison Papers)
The boy that Mr. White meant to have sent down has met with a dreadful accident, been severely bit by a Horse that he was training, I must endeavour therefore to look out for an other if I can meet with one in time. I still remain sick in bed, of what the Doctors call a Rheumatick favour [ sic ] which must wear itself out, but I think is wearing me out very fast, we have had very severe rains...
49548From James Madison to James Monroe, [5 August] 1818 (Madison Papers)
On my arrival here last evening I learnt that you had reachd home the day before yesterday. I am sorry I could not have the pleasure of seeing you at Montpellier on your way, And the regret is increased by the circumstances which prevent me from making the detour necessary to call on you. I left my mother much indisposed, and my sister Rose who was on a visit to her critically ill; and having...
49549From John Adams to William White, 24 September 1813 (Adams Papers)
I rely entirely on the long and agreeable acquaintance between us and the knowledge I have had for 34 years, of the Candour & urbanity of your character, as an apology for the liberty I take of introducing to you the Reverend Henry Colman, an established minister of the Congregational Church in Hingham. As a gentleman a Scholar, & a Christian, I am confident you will find him not unworthy of...
49550[Diary entry: 22 April 1787] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 22d. Mercury at in the Morning— at Noon And at Night. Clear and cold, with the wind hard all day at No. Wt.—Ice of considerable thickness in the Morning. Doctr. Craik returned here this forenoon from Maryland—Dined and proceeded afterwards to Alexandria. At home all day.