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No. | Author | Recipient | Title | Date | Context |
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51531 | Heath, William | Washington, George | To George Washington from William Heath, 15 June 1782 | 1782-06-15 | I took the liberty once and again the last year to represent to your excellency, that the... |
51532 | Mitchell, William & Reuben (Lynchburg firm) | Jefferson, Thomas | William & Reuben Mitchell to Thomas Jefferson, 25 … | 1811-09-25 | M r Griffin call’d on us yesterday for a settlement of the Crop of Wheat purchased of you, and we... |
51533 | Randolph, Edmund | Washington, George | To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 5 November … | 1794-11-05 | E. Randolph has the honor of informing the President, that Mr Taylor finished the copy last... |
51534 | Eaton, William | Madison, James | To James Madison from William Eaton, 19 June 1803 | 1803-06-19 | The master of the imperial vessel, caputred off Ma lta by order of Commodore Morris in January... |
51535 | Washington, George | The States | From George Washington to The States, 10 May 1781 | 1781-05-10 | Major General Heath, second in Command, and an Officer whose high rank & consideration entitle... |
51536 | Jay, John | Lafayette, Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du … | From John Jay to Lafayette, 8 May 1784 | 1784-05-08 | I was surprized to see you pass in your Carriage two Days ago, havg understood that you was gone... |
51537 | Derieux, Justin Pierre Plumard | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from J. P. P. Derieux, 14 February … | 1803-02-14 | Je viens d’arriver au Havre aprés une Traversée de 52. Jours, qui fut trés orageuse. J’ose... |
51538 | Washington, George | Harrison, William B. | From George Washington to William B. Harrison, 5 March … | 1799-03-05 | Your letter of the 21st Feby ⟨ha⟩s ⟨bee⟩n received. I do not know what quantity of Land you hold... |
51539 | Washington, George | Fairfax, Bryan | From George Washington to Bryan Fairfax, 25 July 1768 … | 1768-07-25 | Letter not found: to Bryan Fairfax, 25 July 1768. On 30 July Fairfax wrote to GW : “I am to... |
51540 | Jefferson, Thomas | Vaughan, John | From Thomas Jefferson to John Vaughan, 11 September … | 1797-09-11 | I inclosed you by last post a letter meant for your brother . It was in answer to one I had... |
51541 | Coxe, Tench | Madison, James | To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 6 November 1813 | 1813-11-06 | I presume you will receive, by the mail of this day, or tomorrow an account of the death of Gen.... |
51542 | Adams, John | 1778 July 25. | 1778-07-25 | It is an Amusement among some People, here, who understand a little English, to give Samples of... | |
51543 | Williams, Jonathan | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Williams, 21 January … | 1808-01-21 | After a Silence of many years, I lately received from Gov: Franklin, by the return of Mr N... |
51544 | Griffin, Cyrus | Madison, James | To James Madison from Cyrus Griffin, 24 March 1788 | 1788-03-24 | Before the date of this letter I hope you are gotten safe to orange, and found all things in a... |
51545 | Adams, John | 1774 March 5th. | 1774-03-05 | Heard the oration pronounced, by Coll. Hancock, in Commemoration of the Massacre—an elegant, a... | |
51546 | Pigott, Robert | Franklin, Benjamin | To Benjamin Franklin from Robert Pigott, 27 June 1783 | 1783-06-27 | ALS : American Philosophical Society I have a long time intended to address you this Letter... |
51547 | Madison, James | Jones, Jesse | From James Madison to Jesse Jones and Others, 3 June … | 1811-06-03 | I have recd. fellow Citizens your address, approving my Objection to the Bill contain[in]g a... |
51548 | Madison, James | Trumbull, John | From James Madison to John Trumbull, 10 January 1818 | 1818-01-10 | I have recd. your letter of the 28th. Ult: and learn with pleasure the success of your... |
51549 | Adams, John | Waterhouse, Benjamin | From John Adams to Benjamin Waterhouse, 9 June 1813 | 1813-06-09 | I enclose you sketches of Naval history and a letter from the Author Make what use of them you... |
51550 | Petrie, Samuel | Franklin, Benjamin | To Benjamin Franklin from Samuel Petrie, 1 August 1779 | 1779-08-01 | AL : American Philosophical Society Mr. Petrie presents his Compliments to Dr. Franklin.— He Sets... |
51551 | Jefferson, Thomas | Simington, Robert | Thomas Jefferson to Robert Simington, 14 June 1817 | 1817-06-14 | Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to Cap t Simington and his thanks for the two books he has... |
51552 | Lear, Tobias | Hamilton, Alexander | To Alexander Hamilton from Tobias Lear, 19 August … | 1793-08-19 | By the President’s command T. Lear has the honor to transmit to The Secretary of the Treasury the... |
51553 | Hamilton, Alexander | Pickering, Timothy | From Alexander Hamilton to Colonel Timothy Pickering … | 1781-02-21 | The Marquis expects a letter here which he has left his servant to bring him to Smiths Clove,... |
51554 | Madison, James | Chapman, Reynolds | James Madison to Reynolds Chapman, 6 January 1831 | 1831-01-06 | I have recd. yours of inclosing the manuscript of J. M. Patton on the subjects of which it is... |
51555 | Marshall, Humphry | Franklin, Benjamin | To Benjamin Franklin from Humphry Marshall, 3 May 1773 … | 1773-05-03 | Extract: the Royal Society Having for some time declined making any more Observations on the dark... |
51556 | Washington, George | [Diary entry: 24 March 1762] | 1762-03-24 | 24. Burnt Tobo. Beds. Grafted 5 others of the same Cherry’s on Scions standing in a Cluster in... | |
51557 | Jefferson, George | Jefferson, Thomas | George Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 18 August 1809 | 1809-08-18 | It really almost appears as if I shall never more have the pleasure of seeing you at Monticello .... |
51558 | Dumas, Charles William Frederic | Adams, John | To John Adams from C. W. F. Dumas, 23 May 1781 | 1781-05-23 | En réponse à l’honorée vôtre du 19e. je pourrai vous faire voir quand il vous plaira que... |
51559 | Washington, George | General Orders, 4 April 1782 | 1782-04-04 | The Commander in Chief having returned and resumed the Command of the Main Army, presents his... | |
51560 | Pickering, Timothy | Hamilton, Alexander | To Alexander Hamilton from Colonel Timothy Pickering … | 1780-11-22 | I believe it possible tho’ difficult to have Teams at the slote by Thursday night to take up five... |
51561 | Hamilton, Alexander | Temple, John | From Alexander Hamilton to Sir John Temple, 23 … | 1789-09-23 | The Collector of this Port has submitted to me ⟨a ques⟩ tion respecting the propriety of... |
51562 | Howe, Robert | Washington, George | To George Washington from Major General Robert Howe, 3 … | 1780-04-03 | My letters written one on the morning of the 2d Instant, and one on this day, both of which I... |
51563 | Gallatin, Albert | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, with … | 1805-06-29 | Enclosed to the President for his signature by his obed. Sevt. [ Note by TJ :] act dividing... |
51564 | Willink, Wilhem & Jan (business) | Adams, John | To John Adams from Wilhem & Jan Willink and Nicolaas & … | 1785-11-18 | We acknowledge the Receit of Your Esteemed Favoúr of the 12 th. Inst t. advising ús your further... |
51565 | Washington, George | Knox, Henry | From George Washington to Henry Knox, 13 March 1782 | 1782-03-13 | Messrs are delegated by the Merchants of this City to apply a sum of Money which has been raised... |
51566 | Washington, George | General Orders, 21 May 1778 | 1778-05-21 | Inspectors &c. will attend at the Baron Steuben’s quarters at the hour appointed in the orders of... | |
51567 | Saabye, Hans Rudolph | Madison, James | To James Madison from Hans Rudolph Saabye, 14 May 1807 | 1807-05-14 | Since my last respects of 24 Septbr., I hope that the renewal of my consular bond has taken... |
51568 | Washington, George | Silliman, Gold Selleck | From George Washington to Colonel Gold Selleck … | 1776-07-06 | Governor Trumbull having informed me in a Letter of the 3d Instt that he had ordered Three... |
51569 | Carlyle, John | Washington, George | To George Washington from John Carlyle, 4 August 1758 | 1758-08-04 | The Inclosed I took out of the Mail going to Wmburg Expecting it Woud Meet a reader Passage to... |
51570 | Jefferson, Thomas | Commissioners of the Federal District | From Thomas Jefferson to the Commissioners of the … | 1793-08-15 | By this day’s post I have the honour to return the drawings of the Capitol which had been left... |
51571 | Madison, James | Cutts, Richard | From James Madison to Richard Cutts, 25 February 1812 | 1812-02-25 | I enclose for your amusement a few papers of latest date. You will see that the Constn. has... |
51572 | Marshall, Elihu F. | Madison, James | To James Madison from Elihu F. Marshall, 23 February … | 1820-02-23 | I hope thou wilt excuse me for intruding on thee by sending thee a copy of the “American Tutor’s... |
51573 | Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson | Adams, Charles Francis | From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to Charles Francis … | 1821-11-29 | I was much pleased to observe that you had taken more pains with the writing of your last Letter... |
51574 | Jefferson, Thomas | Massie, Charles | Thomas Jefferson to Charles Massie, 24 [October] 1815 | ≈1815-08-24 | I formerly had some good cyder of you, & I understand you generally make it. if you can furnish... |
51575 | Hamilton, Alexander | Washington, George | From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 12 … | 1794-02-12 | [ Philadelphia ] February 12, 1794 . Transmits “the … extract of a letter from the Supervisor of... |
51576 | Wengierski, Count de | Washington, George | To George Washington from Count de Wengierski, 8 … | 1783-10-08 | I Believe that the weather will permit Your Excellency to come here to morrow morning, because I... |
51577 | Washington, George | [Diary entry: 19 January 1771] | 1771-01-19 | 19. Went a hunting in Compa. with the two Mr. Triplets, Mr. Manley & Mr. Peake. Killed a Fox... | |
51578 | Jay, John | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from John Jay, 16 May 1788 | 1788-05-16 | Office for Foreign Affairs [ New York ], 16 May 1788 . Since his last of 24 Apr. 1788, has... |
51579 | Williams, Otho H. | Hamilton, Alexander | To Alexander Hamilton from Otho H. Williams, 3 December … | 1789-12-03 | Baltimore, December 3, 1789. Sends abstracts of all Maryland laws “related to Imposts , and... |
51580 | Biddle, Clement | Washington, George | To George Washington from Clement Biddle, 16 May 1780 | 1780-05-16 | From my constant Attendance on the Duties of my Offices in Camp, I have been prevented from... |