51571To George Washington from Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Flower, 1 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
I once more take the liberty of addressing your Excellancy on the subject of my private concerns...
51572To George Washington from Daniel Waters, 30 September 1790 (Washington Papers)
The underwritten, has the honor to set forth, that previous to Your Excellencys taking the...
51573From John Adams to Edmund Jenings, 7 June 1780 (Adams Papers)
I threatened you with a great deal of Egotism for the public good. I was chosen by my native Town...
51574From Benjamin Franklin to Josiah and Abiah Franklin, 13 April 1738 (Franklin Papers)
Draft: Historical Society of Pennsylvania I have your Favour of the 21st of March in which you...
51575[Diary entry: 28 August 1772] (Washington Papers)
28. Surveyd Mr. John West’s Land in my Neck at his request.
51576From George Washington to John Hancock, 10 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
I this morning received a Letter of the 7th Instant from Genl Schuyler, a Copy of which and of...
51577Abigail Adams to William Cranch, ca. April 1799 (Adams Papers)
If you was not a firm believer in that Holy Religion which comforts in affliction & Solaces us...
51578To James Madison from Tobias Lear, 9 April 1813 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure to inform you that I have just arrived from Cadiz, after a pleasant passage...
51579[Diary entry: 22 March 1770] (Washington Papers)
22. Wind at No. West and very hard. Snowd fast till abt. 9 or 10 Oclock then clear and cold. Wind...
51580To John Adams from William Tudor, Sr., 13 December 1816 (Adams Papers)
Was I to draw the Portraits of the two Characters You mention, of the first I should say that he...
51581Abigail Adams to John Quincy and Charles Adams, 26 February 1780 (Adams Papers)
I am happy to hear of your safe arrival tho not at the port, I wished to hear you were. You will...
51582From James Madison to Ambrose Madison, 8 November 1787 (Madison Papers)
Having mislaid your last favor, I can not acknowledge it by reference to its date. It contained...
51583From Alexander Hamilton to John Eager Howard, 5 December 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
It appearing to me, that the attention of the Legislature of Maryland may be necessary to the...
51584Thomas Jefferson to Louis H. Girardin, 31 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have a grandson, Francis Eppes whom I should be very glad to have put under your tuition the...
51585From Alexander Hamilton to James Monroe and Frederick A. C. Muhlenberg, [17 July 1797] (Hamilton Papers)
I have your letter of this date. It gives me pleasure to receive your explanation of the...
51586To George Washington from William Heath, 15 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
I took the liberty once and again the last year to represent to your excellency, that the...
51587William & Reuben Mitchell to Thomas Jefferson, 25 September 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Griffin call’d on us yesterday for a settlement of the Crop of Wheat purchased of you, and we...
51588To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 5 November 1794 (Washington Papers)
E. Randolph has the honor of informing the President, that Mr Taylor finished the copy last...
51589To James Madison from William Eaton, 19 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
The master of the imperial vessel, caputred off Ma lta by order of Commodore Morris in January...
51590From George Washington to The States, 10 May 1781 (Washington Papers)
Major General Heath, second in Command, and an Officer whose high rank & consideration entitle...
51591From John Jay to Lafayette, 8 May 1784 (Jay Papers)
I was surprized to see you pass in your Carriage two Days ago, havg understood that you was gone...
51592To Thomas Jefferson from J. P. P. Derieux, 14 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Je viens d’arriver au Havre aprés une Traversée de 52. Jours, qui fut trés orageuse. J’ose...
51593From George Washington to William B. Harrison, 5 March 1799 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 21st Feby ⟨ha⟩s ⟨bee⟩n received. I do not know what quantity of Land you hold...
51594From George Washington to Bryan Fairfax, 25 July 1768 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Bryan Fairfax, 25 July 1768. On 30 July Fairfax wrote to GW : “I am to...
51595From Thomas Jefferson to John Vaughan, 11 September 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclosed you by last post a letter meant for your brother . It was in answer to one I had...
51596To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 6 November 1813 (Madison Papers)
I presume you will receive, by the mail of this day, or tomorrow an account of the death of Gen....
515971778 July 25. (Adams Papers)
It is an Amusement among some People, here, who understand a little English, to give Samples of...
51598To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Williams, 21 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
After a Silence of many years, I lately received from Gov: Franklin, by the return of Mr N...
51599To James Madison from Cyrus Griffin, 24 March 1788 (Madison Papers)
Before the date of this letter I hope you are gotten safe to orange, and found all things in a...
516001774 March 5th. (Adams Papers)
Heard the oration pronounced, by Coll. Hancock, in Commemoration of the Massacre—an elegant, a...
51601To Benjamin Franklin from Robert Pigott, 27 June 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I have a long time intended to address you this Letter...
51602From James Madison to Jesse Jones and Others, 3 June 1811 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. fellow Citizens your address, approving my Objection to the Bill contain[in]g a...
51603From James Madison to John Trumbull, 10 January 1818 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 28th. Ult: and learn with pleasure the success of your...
51604From John Adams to Benjamin Waterhouse, 9 June 1813 (Adams Papers)
I enclose you sketches of Naval history and a letter from the Author Make what use of them you...
51605To Benjamin Franklin from Samuel Petrie, 1 August 1779 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Mr. Petrie presents his Compliments to Dr. Franklin.— He Sets...
51606Thomas Jefferson to Robert Simington, 14 June 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to Cap t Simington and his thanks for the two books he has...
51607To Alexander Hamilton from Tobias Lear, 19 August 179[3] (Hamilton Papers)
By the President’s command T. Lear has the honor to transmit to The Secretary of the Treasury the...
51608From Alexander Hamilton to Colonel Timothy Pickering, [21 February 1781] (Hamilton Papers)
The Marquis expects a letter here which he has left his servant to bring him to Smiths Clove,...
51609James Madison to Reynolds Chapman, 6 January 1831 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of inclosing the manuscript of J. M. Patton on the subjects of which it is...
51610To Benjamin Franklin from Humphry Marshall, 3 May 1773: extract (Franklin Papers)
Extract: the Royal Society Having for some time declined making any more Observations on the dark...
51611[Diary entry: 24 March 1762] (Washington Papers)
24. Burnt Tobo. Beds. Grafted 5 others of the same Cherry’s on Scions standing in a Cluster in...
51612George Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 18 August 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
It really almost appears as if I shall never more have the pleasure of seeing you at Monticello ....
51613To John Adams from C. W. F. Dumas, 23 May 1781 (Adams Papers)
En réponse à l’honorée vôtre du 19e. je pourrai vous faire voir quand il vous plaira que...
51614General Orders, 4 April 1782 (Washington Papers)
The Commander in Chief having returned and resumed the Command of the Main Army, presents his...
51615To Alexander Hamilton from Colonel Timothy Pickering, 22 November 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
I believe it possible tho’ difficult to have Teams at the slote by Thursday night to take up five...
51616From Alexander Hamilton to Sir John Temple, 23 September 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
The Collector of this Port has submitted to me ⟨a ques⟩ tion respecting the propriety of...
51617To George Washington from Major General Robert Howe, 3 April 1780 (Washington Papers)
My letters written one on the morning of the 2d Instant, and one on this day, both of which I...
51618To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, with Jefferson’s Note, [29 June 1805] (Jefferson Papers)
Enclosed to the President for his signature by his obed. Sevt. [ Note by TJ :] act dividing...
51619To John Adams from Wilhem & Jan Willink and Nicolaas & Jacob van Staphorst, [1]8 November 1785 (Adams Papers)
We acknowledge the Receit of Your Esteemed Favoúr of the 12 th. Inst t. advising ús your further...
51620From George Washington to Henry Knox, 13 March 1782 (Washington Papers)
Messrs are delegated by the Merchants of this City to apply a sum of Money which has been raised...