54421To James Madison from Stanley Griswold (Abstract), 4 April 1805 (Madison Papers)
4 April 1805, Walpole, New Hampshire . “While I am grateful for the token of confidence I have received, thro’ your hands, from the President of the United States, in the commission as secretary of the Territory of Michigan, I am concerned to find the salary annexed to that office (if I have rightly ascertained it, viz. $750,) is inadequate to the most economical living at Detroit, where I am...
54422To James Madison from Stanley Griswold, 16 February 1811 (Madison Papers)
Aaron Greely, Esquire, the bearer of this, has been employed by the Surveyor General as his Deputy in the Michigan district, and now makes his returns to the proper offices, which do him great credit. His maps of that country are no less accurate than elegant. I have given them a close examination and find them entirely correct so far as my personal knowledge extends. They may well be...
54423To James Madison from Stanley Griswold, 12 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
As the extraordinary letter enclosed has been made public by the legislative board, I have been requested by several gentlemen to transmit it to your department, in order that the writer and his proceedings may receive a fair consideration at the seat of government. I add no more, but that most of the things stated in the letter are without even a semblance of foundation, and the writer is by...
54424To Thomas Jefferson from Stanley Griswold, 30 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Some weeks since, I had the honor to recieve the appointment of Collector of the revenue for this District.—I flatter myself it was not contemplated to deprive me of the office of Secretary of Michigan Territory, in consequence of giving me that appointment. The emoluments of either singly are much too small for a decent support of a family at this place, and those of Collector are rapidly...
54425To James Madison from Stanley Griswold, 26 November 1804 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure to inform you that by letters received last evening from members of the legislature of this state, now sitting at Concord, it appears that the votes for Electors of President and V. president have been canvassed, and that the ticket supported by republicans has succeeded by a majority of 702 votes over the opposite ticket. The result was as follows, Republican 9088 Federal...
54426To James Madison from Stanley Griswold, 18 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
Judge Griffin, of the Michigan Territory, is solicitous for an exchange with me of our local situations. I have no objection to accommodate him, provided it be agreeable to government. Indeed, from the experience I have had of ill health in the Illinois Territory, I am induced to wish for the exchange. I believe, that Kaskaskia to him, and Detroit to me, would be more salubrious. If I rightly...
54427To James Madison from Stanley Griswold, 18 December 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Stanley Griswold. 18 December 1805, Detroit. “An unfortunate affair took place in the heart of this city, and of the next settlement below, on the 8th. instant, between some military men from the British Shore, and our citizens. I am taking measures to obtain an impartial and authentic statement of the whole transaction, to transmit to your department, as there is reason to apprehend...
54428To James Madison from Stanley Griswold, 27 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
As I enclosed to you a copy of an extraordinary communication made by Judge Woodward, of this Territory, to the Legislative Board, on the 5th. inst. I ought perhaps to inform you, that after tarrying from the Board a few days, he again joined it; but am sorry to add, that he still conducts in a very singular manner. I should not trouble you with this information, were it not connected with...
54429To James Madison from Stanley Griswold, 1 December 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 December 1812, Kaskaskia. “Edward Hempsted, Esqr. the Delegate from Missouri territory, now on his way to the city of Washington, knows my wishes—which remain the same as heretofore made known to you, particularly by Col. Mansfield, late Surveyor General, the last summer. If however the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of the latter gentleman might be obtained, it would please me better...
54430To Thomas Jefferson from Stanley Griswold, 5 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I cannot sink, with my dear family, into ruin, without making you acquainted with a few circumstances attending my unfortunate case. I do this as to a Father, whose name I have venerated, for whose honor I have contended, in support of whose administration I have exerted the best faculties I possessed and made sacrafices not unimportant to me. I am now forty four years of age, and have a...
54431To James Madison from Stanley Griswold, 21 December 1805 (Madison Papers)
A more particular and authenticated statement of the aggression, committed by some British officers and soldiers in this vicinity and town, on the 8th. instant, I have now obtained, and am under the necessity of transmitting for the information of government. I requested our Magistrates, who on the following day had legal cognizance of the transaction, to furnish me with the testimony, as it...
54432To Benjamin Franklin from Guillaume Grivel, 11 April 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Une incommodité Subite Survenue à M Canolle ne lui a point permit d’aller chercher lui même la lettre que vous avez bien voulu lui promettre pour Londres. Comme il espere pourtant que Son mal n’aura pas de Suite, il m’engage à vous prier d’avoir la bonté de la lui faire passer ici par la petite poste ce Sera une nouvelle obligation qu’il vous aura, et dont...
54433To Benjamin Franklin from ——— Gros, 21 June 1774 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society The writer of this letter thought, no doubt correctly, that the recipient would need a reminder of who he was, and provided one that may have been a help to Franklin but is none whatever to us. Gros is a common enough French name, and the letter is in French of a sort; but some of the bizarre spellings (“hobliger,” “hobergiste,” “st. hannes”) sound like a...
54434To George Washington from Johann Daniel Gros, 27 November 1783 (Washington Papers)
We, the Minister, Elders, Deacons and Members of the reformed German Congregation of the City of New york beg leave heartily to well come, and most cordially to congratulate Your Excellency on your triumphant Entry into the City of New york. Ever Since your Excellency hath been called to the Chief Command of the Armies of the united States of America, we had instances and motives innumerable,...
54435To Benjamin Franklin from Pierre-Jean Grosley, 15 January 1781 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Grosley qui n’a point perdu le souvenir du plaisir qu’il a eû de voir à Londres Monsieur francklin chez Le Dr. Pringle á ses conversations de Pall-mall, desireroit trés fort de se renouveller dans le plaisir. Il auroit à l’entretenir du sujet d’un Mém. dont il a les materiaux prets pour La soc. Royle. de Londres; et il saisiroit avec le plus vif...
54436To Benjamin Franklin from Alexander Gross, [c. 1783] (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society To his Excelency Dr. Franklin plenepotentary &c &c &c &c The humb: pettition Of Alexander Gross Native Of Cape Codd in America Most humbly Sheweth that your Excelency’s pettitioner is Now A hostage in Dunkerque prison—is A Native Of Cape Codd in America his parents Now Live there, is Abt. Twenty Six Years Of Age, Entered A Volentiere About 8 Years Ago in the...
54437To Thomas Jefferson from Barnabas Howland, 23 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Most respectfully represent and petition— Barnabas Howland John Huffinton Junior and John Gross all of now of Salem in the County of Essex and within the District of Massachusetts mariners that at the Circuit Court for the first Circuit begun and holden at Boston within and for the Massachusetts District on the twentieth day of October AD 1807. they were upon indictment found guiltiy of...
54438To Alexander Hamilton from Simon Gross, 9 April 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ April 9, 1791. On April 20, 1791, Hamilton wrote to Gross : “I duly received your letter of the 9th. instant.” Letter not found. ] Gross was captain of the Maryland revenue cutter.
54439To James Madison from Thomas P. Grosvenor and Others, 23 February 1815 (Madison Papers)
Understanding that the office of district Attorney of the District of NewYork has become Vacant, by the election of Mr Sandford to the Senate of the United States, We therefore beg leave to recommend Col Samuel Hawkins of the city of NewYork to fill the vacancy. We make this recommendation unsolicited by Col Hawkins. And we have no doubt he would discharge the duties of the office with ability...
54440To James Madison from Thomas P. Grosvenor, 1 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I understand that Col Samuel Hawkins has made application for the office of Commissioner under the Act to authorize payment for property lost &c by the capture of the Enemy &c. I beg leave to state to you that I am and long have been well acquainted with Col Hawkins. I know him to be every way qualified for that office. And I am very sure no gentleman could be selected who would be more...
54441To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Grosvenor, 24 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In the Appointment of the regimental Staff in the 13th. Regiment of the Army of the United States James Gordon has the Office of Quarter Master who is a 2d Lieutenant— I am told that another Officer will be appointed 2d Lieut. in the Regimt. to fill Gordon’s Vacancy in the Line—in such Case I take the Liberty to recommend Mr. Joseph Hickcox of Thompson in the State of Connecticut a young Man...
54442To George Washington from Thomas Peabody Grosvenor, 10 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
The inclosed proceeding of a General Court Martial from the Connecticut line are forwarded to your Excellency by direction of Col. Durkee, Commanding Officer of the Line. From Your Excellency’s Most Obt Hble Servt DLC : Peter Force Collection; Edward Hand Papers.
54443To Thomas Jefferson from Sarah Grotjan, 1 January 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
This being the second and perhaps the last time in the course of our mutual lives, that I shall have any occasion to address you personally, I feel it incumbent on me, before I enter on the subject of my present request—to refresh your memory, relative to our former correspondence.—In the month of February 1813, having become acquainted with the misfortunes and difficult situation of a M rs...
54444Sarah Grotjan to Thomas Jefferson, 15 March 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Convinced that You will pardon an entire Stranger for intruding on Your time for a few minutes, when You become acquainted with the motives by which she is actuated, I solicit the favour of a few Lines in answer t to the following Inquiry. Accident has thrown in my way an unfortunate person by the name of Julia Bradley , whose maiden name as she informed me was Julia Webb , of Richmond...
54445To Thomas Jefferson from Grouber de Groubentall, 8 November 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, 8 Nov. 1788 . Has just learned that the entries for a prize offered by the“ Société institutée à Philadelphie pour l’examen d’objets Politiques ” must be sent to the president of the society by 1 Jan.; although the time is short, he would like to submit a treatise. Has published, on 20 July last, a two-volume work, entitled Théorie generale de l’administration Politique des finances ,...
54446To George Washington from Grouchet, 20 October 1785 (Washington Papers)
Desirous of that which leads to Glory, & the Protection of those, who Commands, I aspire to that of your Excellency, in Demanding to be admitted into the Military Order of Cincinnatus, the Marechall de Richelieu whose Lieutenant I am, & who will be Answerable for me, as he has been a Witness of my first Campaigne at Port Mahon, in the Electorate of Hanover; The Orders of My King, having...
54447To Benjamin Franklin from Leslie Grove, 1 August 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society From the honor I had of your acquaintance at My Lord Le Despencers at W. Wycomb in 73, I am Induced to flatter myself the request I have to make for the Enlargement of a particular Friends Brother now a Prisoner onboard an American Vessel in Brest Road will be comply’d with, the person solicited for is a Brother of Mr. John Trumans an Irish Factor in this...
54448To George Washington from Lieutenant Thomas Grover, 5 May 1776 (Washington Papers)
New York, 5 May 1776 . “When I red the letter Sent to me by your Excellencys order it Struck me with amasement to think I had Committd such a Crime that had so affronted your Excellency I therefore unfainedly & humbly ask your Excellencys forgiveness: as I hope to obtain it and also all my superior officers that is offended with me and promis to Submit myself to such orders as I shall receive...
54449To James Madison from Samuel Grove, 28 July 1808 (Madison Papers)
South Carolina District, The Memorial of Samuel Grove a Citizen of the United States, residing in the District aforesaid, Sheweth, That among the many misfortunes which have befallen Your memorialist as Certified by the Collector of this Port, and as Stated already to the Government through Mr. Secritary Gallatin, mention was made of the great loss which Your Memorialist had Sustained by the...
54450To James Madison from Samuel Grove, 6 February 1806 [letter not found] (Madison Papers)
¶ From Samuel Grove. Letter not found. 6 February 1806. Mentioned in a 21 Feb. 1806 letter written by Jacob Wagner at JM ’s direction to Grove at Charleston, South Carolina, stating that he was enclosing a letter to James Monroe recommending Grove’s claim against Great Britain ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 15).