53611From George Washington to Tobias Lear, 24–26 April 1791 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Tobias Lear, c.24–26 April 1791. On 15 May Lear wrote GW that he received a letter from GW that covered one to Mrs. Washington, “which she informed me was dated at Wilmington.” GW was in Wilmington, N.C., from 24 to 26 April.
53612To James Madison from J. Beale Bordley, 24 July 1798 (Madison Papers)
I have long wanted an opportunity for introducing to you my little Essays on Husbandry; especially because, as Mr. Volney informed me, your attentions are greatly in that way. With this by a Colo. Adams, are five Essays: Sketches on Rotations of Crops, last Edition—Answers to Queries of the Board of Agriculture, London—Design of a mere Grass Farm—Another on Pasturing & soiling Cattle—and one...
53613Memorandum from Thomas Munroe, 30 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Memdm. of Appropriation of 3d March 1803 for repairs or Alterations in the Capitol & other public buildings, and for keeping in repair the High way between the Same Unexpended balance on the 1t. Jany 1804 ⅌r Acct. returned to the Treasury $. 3,285.11 Recd. by the Superintendant ⅌r warrant 22d. February 1804 being the balance of said Appropriation 10,000. Ds 13,285.11 Paid sundries from 1....
53614From James Madison to James Monroe, 31 July 1815 (Madison Papers)
The rider bringing me the mail of this morning, is accompanyed by one who goes on to you. Perc[i]eving that his bag is entirely empty, I send a few of the newspapers which contain all the latest news. The communications from Detroit will put you in possession of the arrangements made by Col: But. on the subjects of Malden, Mackinac, & Isle au bois blanc. He appears to merit the character he...
53615To John Adams from C. W. F. Dumas, 11 March 1783 (Adams Papers)
Vous verrez par la Copie ci-jointe d’une Lettre que Mr. le Duc de la Vauguyon a eu la bonté, avec ses complimens pour V. E., de m’envoyer, que Mr. votre fils étoit parti le 3 de Coppenhague. Mr. D’Asp, de son côté, est venu me lire une Lettre du B n. Sprengporten, Min e. de Suede à Coppenhague, qui lui marque l’avoir vu & entretenu le 25 fevr., & qu’il se disposoit alors à poursuivre Son...
53616General Orders, 12 December 1782 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow Colonel Courtlandt, Major Darby For duty tomorrow the 2d Newhampshire regiment. At a General courtmartial of which Colonel Greaton is president Silas Rodgers a soldier of the 3d Massachusetts regt charged with desertion from the said regiment and John Murrow soldier of the 9th Massachusetts regiment also charged with desertion were found guilty in breach of arte 1st...
53617General Orders, 3 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
The officers and men are by no means to be absent from camp—provisions for to day and to morrow are to be drawn and cooked immediately, and every thing held in readiness for marching at the shortest notice. The Brigadiers and Officers commanding brigades are, without loss of time, to provide themselves each with a guide well acquainted with the neighbouring country. The Waggons are to be in...
53618Enclosure: Description of Paintings, 22 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
1.° Un quadro perfettamente ben conservato; alto, piedi 3: pollici 8. largo, pi. 2: pol. 6½ Rappresenta S. Gerolamo nel deserto: ed è una figura itieramente ignuda, avendo solamente i lombi coperti d’un panno di porpora; siede legendo un libro posto dalla banda sinistra, dove si vede parimente un teschio, ed un leone sdrajato: tiene la mano sinistra quasi sul cuore, e colla drita accenna ad un...
53619James Rawlings to Thomas Jefferson, 19 June 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recv d your favour of 13 t Ins t with a draft on Col o Bernard Peyton for the amount of your quotas due to this society —. That draft has been duly honoured, and I have now to acknowledge the receipt, thro’ that medium of $89 77 100 in full of all demands of this society on your property at Monticello , and also in full of all claims up to and including the quota of 1823 on the building...
53620To James Madison from Thomas Storm and Others, 29 June 1816 (Madison Papers)
The death of John Smith Esqr. Marshall of New York has created a vacancy in the Office To which place we the undersignd recommend Jonathan E Robinson Esqr. of this City. Mr Robinson was bred a Lawyer has been an uniform and strenuous supporter of the Genl Government is a man of irreproachable Charracter and eminently qualified to fill the Station. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under...