52951From George Washington to Brigadier General William Irvine, 1 January 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have recd your favr of this date inclosing Colo. Olney’s letter. I would not advise you to put any great confidence in H—— he is very capable of gaining intelligence if he pleases, but I fancy he carries as much as he brings. Trade I beleive is his principal object. Nothing will be more agreeable to me than to devise some means of stopping the intercourse carried on by the Flag Boats. I do...
52952From James Madison to William Irvine, 1 November 1789 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 1 November 1789, Fredericksburg. Acknowledged in Irvine to JM, 15 Nov. 1789 . Encloses JM’s letter to Jefferson of 1 Nov. 1789 .
52953From George Washington to William Irvine, 18 February 1788 (Washington Papers)
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 27th Ulto and to thank you for the information contained in it. As a Communication between the waters of lake Eire and those of the Ohio is a matter which promises great public utility, and as every step towards the investigation of it may be considered as promoting the general interest of our Country I need [not] make an apology to you...
52954From Alexander Hamilton to Brigadier General William Irvine, [1 December 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his Complements to General Irvin, wishes to converse with him on a particular subject, for which purpose he will call at his lodgings tomorrow Morning at Nine oClock December 1 AL , Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
52955From George Washington to William Irvine, 16 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
In reply to your favor of the 28th of March I have to observe, that it is probable that a dissolution of the Army is not far distant—but as it is uncertain when the proclamation of peace & Cessation of hostilities will be ordered by Congress—and as it is of much Importance for the reasons mentioned by yourself, among others, that you should be present at your post previous to, & at the takg...
52956From George Washington to Brigadier General William Irvine, 9 January 1780 (Washington Papers)
Our affairs are in so deplorable a condition (on the score of provisions) as to fill the Mind with the most anxious & alarming fears —such a situation —at all times to be lamented is peculiarly unfortunate at this juncture when there now is, or soon must be, a field opened for enterprize. Circumstanced as things are (—Men half starved—imperfectly cloathed—riotous—& robbing the Country people...
52957From George Washington to William Irvine, 11 January 1788 (Washington Papers)
When I had the pleasure to see you in Philadelphia last summer, I think (if my memory serves me) that you mentioned, in the course of conversation, your having lately been in that part of the Western Country which lies between the sources of the Cayahoga, the muskingum and Big-[Beaver] River. As I am desireous of learning some particulars relative to that part of the Country (as well to...
52958From Thomas Jefferson to William Irvine and John Kean, 12 July 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I am honoured with your letter of the 5th. instant and shall be happy to give every facility to the settlement of the public accounts, which the papers in my office may afford, and their nature admit. You will readily concieve that there may be some (as the secret journals for instance) which could not be suffered to go out of the office, nor to be examined there but by persons of the highest...
52959From Alexander Hamilton to William Irvine and John Kean, [6 October 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, October 6, 1792. On October 11, 1792, Irvine and Kean acknowledged the receipt of Hamilton’s letter of October 6, 1792. Letter not found. ] Irvine and Kean were commissioners for settling the accounts between the United States and the individual states. Although this letter has not been found, the answer to it indicates that its contents were similar to those of “Treasury...
52960From George Washington to Brigadier Generals Anthony Wayne and William Irvine, 11 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
I cannot but premise my answer to your letter of yesterday, by observing that the refusal of the Colonels & Lt Colonels of your line to comply with my request for stating in writing their motives to the part they have taken in the affair of Majr McPherson, is to me as extraordinary as unexpected—I assure you I had not the least idea there could have been any difficulty in the matter and had no...
52961George Washington to Brigadier Generals Anthony Wayne and William Irvine, 11 August 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Tappan [ New York ] August 11, 1780 . Explains why appointment of Major William Macpherson cannot be revoked. Df , in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
52962From James Madison to Jared Irwin, 15 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have received a letter from Mr. Foronda the Spanish Chargè des Affaires complaining that a certain Archibald Clarke, of the Town of Newton, in Camden County Georgia, had passed over into the Province of East Florida with armed Men, and taken by force a Negro Woman from the House of David Garvin, an Inhabitant of that Province; and that notwithstanding the immediate application of Governor...
52963From Thomas Jefferson to Jared Irwin, 10 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to communicate to yourself, & through you to the Senate & Representatives of Georgia the inclosed answer to the resolutions of that legislature of the 6th. of December last, and to add to it the assurances of my high respect and consideration. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
52964From Thomas Jefferson to Alexander McClurg, 2 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The sentiments which you express in your Address of Octob. 27. of attachment to the rights of your country, of your determination to support them with your lives & fortunes, and of disregard of the inconveniences which must be encountered in resisting insult and aggression, are honorable to yourselves, & encouraging to your country. they are particularly solacing to those who, having laboured...
52965From George Washington to Mathew Irwin, 20 July 1789 (Washington Papers)
I have received your letter of the 9th Inst. enclosing a letter from Captn O’Brian giving a detail of the sufferings of himself and several other unfortunate Americans who are Slaves in Algiers, and requesting that some measures may be taken by Government for their redemption. Mr Jefferson, our Minister at the Court of France, has in view, among other objects, the redemption of these...
52966From George Washington to Mathew Irwin, 22 February 1777 (Washington Papers)
The cry of, want of Provisions comes to me from all Quarters—Genl Maxwell writes word that his Men are starving —Genl Johnston, of Maryland, yesterday informed me that his people coud draw none—this difficulty I understands prevails also at Chatham! What Sir is the meaning of this? & why were you so desirous of excluding others from this business when you are unable to accomplish it yourself?...
52967Enclosure: Richard O’Bryen to Mathew and Thomas Irwin, 20 December 1788 (Washington Papers)
In Algiers the City of Bondage Sirs December the 20th 1788 Since my unfortunate lot of Slavery Commenced I have wrote you, many letters, by Every Convenient oppertunity, that has offered, Informing you of many particulars, of my Captivity and Sufferings during a period of three years and five munths, I have now to inform you that I and my Crew are Still in Slavery without any prospect of Ever...
52968XI. Secretary of State to Jacob Isaacks, 23 November 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 1st. instant did not come to hand till yesterday 3. aclock. Unfortunately I had that very morning given in my report, which had been read in the house, and of which I inclose you a printed copy. That the discovery was original as to yourself I can readily believe. Still it is not the less true, that the distillation of fresh from seawater, both with and without mixtures, had...
52969From Thomas Jefferson to François D’Ivernois, 6 February 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
Your several favors on the affairs of Geneva found me here in the month of December last. It is now more than a year that I have withdrawn myself from public affairs, which I never liked in my life but was drawn into by emergencies which threatened our country with slavery but ended in establishing it free. I have returned with infinite appetite to the enjoyment of my farm, my family and my...
52970From George Washington to Alice Delancey Izard, 20 April 1793 (Washington Papers)
The President presents his respectful compliments & thanks to Mrs Izard, for the information contained in the Charlston Gazette (herewith returned) of the arrival of M. Genet at that City. AL (photostat), ViMtvL . Edmond Genet, recently appointed by France as its new minister to the United States, arrived in Charleston, S.C., aboard the French frigate Embuscade on 8 April 1793. The enclosed...
52971From George Washington to Alice DeLancey Izard, 20 July 1798 (Washington Papers)
By the last Post, I had the honor to receive your favour of the 25th Ulto from Charleston; and pray you to be persuaded that, no one could hear of the improving state of Mr Izards health, and prospect of his recovery, with more pleasure because few, if any of his acquaintances, regretted the loss of the first more than I did. On the prospect of the latter I sincerely congratulate you, as I do...
52972From Alexander Hamilton to George Izard, 18 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The great regard which I have for your Father conspiring with the favorable impressions which I have received of your character induce me to offer you the place of Aide de Camp in my family. If agreeable to you to accept, you will immediately join me at this place, having first obtained the permission of your immediate commanding officer. I mentioned the matter to General Pinckney while here...
52973From Alexander Hamilton to George Izard, 5 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the second instant announcing your intentions of joining Mr. Smith, and have proposed to the Secretary of war that you be permitted to retain your commission in the army of the United States. There are, as you observe, examples of this kind, and, where an officer is absent on public service, the thing does not appear to me to be improper. Wishing you success &...
52974From Alexander Hamilton to George Izard, 27 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 25th. instant was received yesterday. I should certainly regret any occurrence which might deprive me of your Services unless being one which was likely to redound to your own honor and advantage. It is very certain that the military Career in this country offers too few inducements; and it is equally certain that my present Station in the Army cannot very long continue...
52975From Benjamin Franklin to Ralph Izard, 27 September 1779 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress As Soon as I knew you were in Paris I Sent you a Copy of the Congress Resolution of the 6th. of august respecting their Commissioners in Europe being desired so to do by the Committee of Correspondance from whom I had just received the Original. But I received with it no “Orders from Congress to pay you any Money,” nor can I think myself authorised by that resoluton...
52976The American Commissioners to Ralph Izard, 22 October 1778 (Franklin Papers)
AL (draft): Massachusetts Historical Society; two copies: National Archives We have just now the Honour of a Lettre from M. De Sartine dated the 19, which We suppose is his Excellencys Ultimatum concerning your Effects taken in the Nile, and We therefore take the earliest opportunity to inclose you a Copy of it that you may be able to take your Measures in Consequence of it, in which We...
52977From Benjamin Franklin to Ralph Izard, 27 March 1778 (Franklin Papers)
Copy and two transcripts: National Archives; transcript: South Carolina Historical Society The Bearer says he is a native of Charles town South Carolina, and he wants a Pass to go into Italy. I do not well understand the account he gives of himself. He seems to me to be lost, and to want advice. I beg leave to refer him to you, who will soon be able to discover whether his account is true. I...
52978From George Washington to Ralph Izard, 19 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
I had the pleasure to write you the 14 of this month—in answer to you Lre respecting the outrage committed on Mr DeLancey—I have now the honor to transmit you Extract of Governor Clintons Letter to me on the same Subject—I am &c. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
52979John Adams and Arthur Lee to Ralph Izard, 13 January 1779 (Franklin Papers)
AL (draft): Massachusetts Historical Society; copies: Library of Congress, National Archives (two) We had the Honour of your Letter of Yesterdays date, on the same Day, informing Us of your having drawn a Bill upon Us, for five hundred Louis D’ors. We have the Honour to inform you that the Bill, being presented to Us, was accepted the same day by, Sir your most obedient &c BF , opposed to...
52980From Benjamin Franklin to Ralph Izard, 4 April 1778 (Franklin Papers)
Copy and two transcripts: National Archives; transcript: South Carolina Historical Society If I continue well and nothing extraordinary happens to prevent it, you shall have the Letter you so earnestly desire sometime next week. I am Sir Your most obedient humble Servant The copy and transcripts presumably came from Izard’s file of the correspondence (which has since disappeared) for they all...
52981[From Thomas Jefferson to Ralph Izard, 12 March 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 12 Mch. 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “ Ralph Izzard . European news—ratification treaty—state of Congr.—S. Carola. will be unrepresented—adjourn in May—no accomodations Annap.—meet in Nov. at Philada. or Trenton—Committee of states sit at Philada.—cession of Virga.—encourage S.C. west of Tug[aloo].” Not found. The Tugaloo and Keowee rivers unite to form the Savannah; on the South...
52982From John Adams to Ralph Izard, 2 October 1778 (Adams Papers)
I have the Pleasure of yours of the 28th, and agree with you in Sentiment that if the Money which has heretofore been Squandred upon Articles of Luxury, could for the future be applied to discharge our national Debt, it would be a great Felicity. But is it certain that it will? Will not the national Debt itself, be the Means, at least a Temptation to continue if not increase the Luxury? It is...
52983From Benjamin Franklin to Ralph Izard, 30 March 1778 (Franklin Papers)
AL (draft): American Philosophical Society; copy and two transcripts: National Archives; copy: South Carolina Historical Society From the Account you give me of the Man who pretends to be of Carolina, as well as from my own Observation, of his Behaviour, I entertain no good Opinion of him, and shall not give him the Pass he desires. Much and very important Business has hitherto prevented my...
52984From Thomas Jefferson to Ralph Izard, 17 July 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly received your favor of Nov. 10. but it did not get to my hands till Apr. 24. With respect to the subject of rice, I should myself give the preference to that of S. Carolina. It is fairest to the eye, and, to my taste, equal in flavor to that of Piedmont. But so far as this market is concerned, we must attend to it’s taste also. That decides 10. sous the French pound for Piedmont...
52985John Julius Pringle to Ralph Izard, 26 April 1778 (Franklin Papers)
Copies: American Philosophical Society, New-York Historical Society; copy and two transcripts: National Archives In compliance with your request I waited on Dr. Franklin and deliver’d to him your Letter; he had scarcely read it when he said “Mr. Izard has written me a very angry Letter; please to tell him, that he has only made use of general assertions of my having done wrong, which I cannot...
52986From Benjamin Franklin to Ralph Izard, 20 January 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society If the Promise I made you had not been before the Witnesses you mention I should nevertheless have fulfill’d it. I now repeat it under my hand. You shall have a Copy of the Letter I propos’d to be written to you, and some farther Reasons in Addition. I have the honour to be Sir Your most obedient humble Servant In answer to his of the same date, and written...
52987From Benjamin Franklin to Ralph Izard, 29 January 1778 (Franklin Papers)
AL (draft): American Philosophical Society; two copies: National Archives; copy: South Carolina Historical Society I received yours late last Evening. Present Circumstances which I will explain to you when I have the Honor of seeing you prevent my giving it a full Answer now. The Reasons you offer had before been all under Consideration; but I must submit to remain some days under the Opinion...
52988The American Commissioners to Ralph Izard, 10 March 1778 (Franklin Papers)
AL (draft): American Philosophical Society As soon as the Commissioners to this Court shall have completed any Treaties here and it is in their Power to communicate them, you may depend on their Readiness to comply with your Request. And whenever you shall think proper to appoint a Meeting for the purpose of conferring with them on the other Points mention’d in the Letter you honour’d them...
52989From Thomas Jefferson to Ralph Izard, 1 August 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
I am to thank you for the laws and newspapers sent me by M. de Chateaufort. Your favor of April 4. has also been duly received. I am happy to find that the idea of diverting the rice trade from England to France is thought to be not impracticable. A journey which I made from Marseilles lately into Lombardy in order to acquire information relative to their rice has corrected some misinformation...
52990[From Thomas Jefferson to Ralph Izard, 22 May 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Philadelphia, 22 May 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “R. Izard. Tender of service to him-ask information as to commerce of S.C. and Georgia. Not found. On the information respecting commerce, see Izard to TJ, 10 June 1785 .]
52991The American Commissioners to Ralph Izard, 26 September 1778 (Franklin Papers)
AL (draft): Massachusetts Historical Society; two copies: National Archives Last Evening We had the Honour of an answer from the Comte de Vergennes to our Letter respecting your Goods. We inclose a Copy of it to you and believe it will be adviseable for you to wait on Mr. de Sartine. Perhaps he may not at first recollect the Article of the Treaty, as Mr. De Vergennes appears not to have done....
52992From George Washington to Ralph Izard, 14 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have transmitted to Governor Clinton the Letter of Mrs De Lancey, which you ‘was pleased to inclose to me. The Acts complained of were committed at a Time when neither civil or military Government existed in that part of the Country. & while Measures were concerting for their Re:establishment under American Laws & Polity—those enormities, being totally abhorrent to my Disposition, as soon as...
52993From Thomas Jefferson to Ralph Izard, 26 September 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
I received a few days ago your favor of the 10th. of June and am to thank you for the trouble you have given yourself to procure me information on the subject of the commerce of your state. I pray you also to take the trouble of expressing my acknolegements to the Governor and Chamber of Commerce as well as to Mr. Hall for the very precise details on this subject with which they have been...
52994From Thomas Jefferson to Ralph Izard, 18 September 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received by Mr. Cutting your favor of April 3. In order to ascertain what proportion of your rice might be taken off by this country, I applied to the proper officer and obtained a statement of their importations of rice for a twelve-month, and from what countries. This I inclose to you. You will observe it is between 81. and 82 thousand quintals, which I suppose to be about a fourth or...
52995The Commissioners to Ralph Izard, 25 August 1778 (Adams Papers)
We have the Honour of your Letter of this Days Date, and shall give the earliest Attention to its Contents. We apprehend their would be no Impropriety at all, in your Application, to his Excellency, the Count de Vergennes, concerning the Subject of a Loan in Genoa, and We wish that you would apply. As We wish, however, to do every Thing in our Power to procure you Success, We shall do...
52996[From Thomas Jefferson to Ralph Izard, 29 January 1785] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Paris, 29 Jan. 1785 . Entry in SJL reads: “Ralph Izard. At the Elms near Charlestown. Acknolege receipt of his of Apr. 27. Send him Biblioth. phys. oecon. by Dr. Bancroft who goes for Lond.—mention method preventing oversetting carriages when axle breaks: improvement in handles of machines as 223:146. Fleury’s windmill: potatoes from seed: Gohier’s screw: machine polychreste:—forte piano...
52997From Thomas Jefferson to Ralph Izard, 18 November 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your favor of the 1st. July and congratulate you Sincerely on the marriage of your second daughter. Besides the happiness which will be felt by Mrs. Izard and yourself in the establishment of your daughters so much to your mind, I am in hopes the public will derive advantage also from it as it leaves an obstacle the less to your devoting your services to them. I have been in...
52998From John Adams to Ralph Izard, 20 September 1778 (Adams Papers)
You have once or twice mentioned to me, in Conversation, certain Expressions in the Treaty, relative to the Fishery, on the Banks of Newfoundland, which you apprehend, may be hereafter liable to different Constructions, and become the subject of Controversy, if not the Cause of War, but as it is very posible I may not have perfectly comprehended your Meaning, I should be much obliged to you if...
52999From Benjamin Franklin to Arthur Lee and Ralph Izard, 19 February 1780 (Franklin Papers)
LS : Yale University Library; copy: Library of Congress I received last Night the Letter you did me the honour of writing to me, relative to your having a Passage in the Alliance. It was unnecessary to use Arguments with me, to shew the Propriety of that Measure. Mr Lee may remember that I mentioned it to him some Weeks since; and receiving no Answer I imagined he had other Views. The Ship is...
53000From George Washington to John Rutledge, 2 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
I was yesterday honored with your favor of the 17th ulto, accompanied by a representation from His Excellency Governor Mathews, of the disagreeable situation of Civil affairs in the State of South Carolina, and requesting that, in consequence thereof, the Orders given to Majr Genl Greene in March last, may be suspended. You do me justice, Gentlemen, in saying, you are satisfied my attention...