54501To Benjamin Franklin from Le Roy, [11 January 1780] (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Vous êtes trop bon mon cher Docteur de me faire des reproches. Mais en Verité si je n’ai pas eu l’honneur de vous aller demander à dîner tous ces Jours cy, c’est la faute du tems et des affaires. Avant-hier Je comptois vous aller voir il a fait, au moins à Paris, un si mauvais temps que cela m’en a empêché mais Je compte me dédommager de tous ces retards...
54502Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Perkins, 5 April 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Mar. 3. is recieved with the bill of Exchange of Sign r Fancelli , endorsed by mr Appleton & yourself. the bill is good. the sum for which drawn was recovered by me for mr Bellini ’s representatives, & deposited by the Attorney recieving it in the Richmond bank of Virginia on the 14 th of Feb. 1816. where it has lain unprofitably ever since.
54503To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 17 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose Palmer’s commissions which were never sent. The mistake was immediately discovered; but as you were then (in March), at Monticello, they were suspended till your return, & afterwards forgotten. Nothing will be necessary but to withdraw your nomination. Respectfully Your obedt. Sevt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
54504From Thomas Jefferson to Stephen Girard, 8 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The box by the Bellair contains 50. bottles of a wine of Italy called Nebioule sent me by mr Storm from Genoa, through mr Ulrich at Leghorn. I have this day inclosed to Genl Muhlenberg the letters ascertaining the contents of the box that he may ascertain the duty & make it known to me to be remitted with other charges. I have at the same time asked the favor that the box, whether in your or...
54505From John Jay to Peter Augustus Jay, 9–11 May 1792 (Jay Papers)
On the 3 d . Inst: I had the Pleasure of rec g . your’s of the 29 th . of last Month. on the next Day, that is the 4 th . I set out for Boston— So few of the Inns afford Candles fit to read or write by, that my Evenings are frequently passed in a Manner less agreable than those Employments would render them. I mention these circumstances to account for your not having rec d . a more early...
54506To Thomas Jefferson from John Paradise, 28 July 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Your very obliging letter gave me inexpressible satisfaction; as it afforded me convincing proofs of my holding that rank in your friendship, which it has ever been my ardent wish to enjoy. I entirely concur with your Excellency and with the inestimable Doctor Bancroft in opinion, that a trip to Paris would be productive of many good consequences. I thought so when the Doctor was in England,...
54507From Benjamin Franklin to Jonathan Shipley, 7 January 1775 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Yale University Library I find it impossible to visit my dear Friend at Twyford as I promis’d myself. My Time is totally engross’d by Business. The Petition from the Congress has been presented to the King by Lord Dartmouth to whom we delivered it for that purpose. The Answer we receiv’d was, that his Majesty had been pleased to receive it very graciously, and had commanded him to tell...
54508Thomas Jefferson to Jonathan Shoemaker, 1 August 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I asked the favor of you the other day to give me a copy of your account. it is so long since we have had a settlement, that I am anxious to know the exact state of things between us. I shall be obliged to you therefore now to send me your account. PoC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “M r Jonathan Shoemaker”; endorsed by TJ. Enclosed in TJ to Shoemaker, 6 Aug. 1810 .
54509To George Washington from John Wanton, 7 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
Much has been said concerning the detention of the Schooner, Bayonne, Thomas Greene Master, from St Johns, Nova Scotia. I wish to give your Excellency as just account of the transaction as I can nearly recollect, at 10 oClock A.M. the 1st day of April, arrived here the Schooner Bayonne as abovemention’d. and the Custom house boat went onboard her & brought her Register on Shore, & deliver’d to...
54510[Diary entry: 29 February 1780] (Washington Papers)
29th. Clear, warm and exceeding pleasant with but little Wind & that Southerly. Snow almost wholly gone off the fields & Roads—the latter of which is beginning to get deep.
54511To John Adams from Mathew Carey, 12 September 1820 (Adams Papers)
I am sorry to inform you that I cannot procure a copy of The Life of Jackson, of wh this Edition is sold out. I send by this mail a copy of the Olive Branch, of which I request your acceptance. The very brief vindication of the work on the American Constitutions, is contained in page 39. I regret that it is so concise. If you have duplicate copies of any of Your recent newspaper or other...
54512Acct. of the Weather in Augt. [1773] (Washington Papers)
Augt. 1st. Weather clear and Warm, Wind Southerly. 2. Warm forenoon—a little Rain in the Afternoon. 3. Still Warm. Forenoon a little Cloudy with some Rain. Afternoon clear. 4. A Great deal of Rain fell this day and Night ground being throughly wet. 5. Clear with but little Wind & pleasant. 6. Flying Clouds with the Wind pretty fresh from the Southwest. Afternoon Cloudy—with a little Rain in...
54513From James Madison to Ebenezer Stevens, 6 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Cotton having represented, that the letter of his Charter party of the Ann Maria would exclude him in the issue of the amicable suit directed by my letter to you of the 1st. August 1803 to be entered into, from every prospect of recovery of the part which relates to demurrage, though he states that substantial justice, such as would readily be acceded to by mercantile parties, would...
54514From Elizabeth Smith Shaw Peabody to John Quincy Adams, 10 January 1808 (Adams Papers)
Mr Peabody, & your Aunt, were much gratified last Fall, by a visit from your venerable Parents, who presented me with a Letter from you, requesting our parental care & attention to your eldest Son. With heartfelt pleasure, I received the precious Charge, considering it as a pledge of your regard, & former affection; & of the Opinion you still entertain of my Integrity, in discharging the...
54515To Thomas Jefferson from Nicholas Madgett, 10 September 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
De motifs personels me determin erant , il y a quelques années, a vous addresser. vous Eûtes la bonté d’Excuser Cette liberté, et ne dedaignâtes pas de m’accorder, l’appui d’un temoignage infiniment Respectable et necessaire pour depousser les traits de la Calomnie alors diriges Contre moi. Ferai -je me flatter que dans Cette Occasion, Vous pardonnerez l’humble individu, qui, du fond de La...
54516To George Washington from Colt MacGregor, 29 May 1786 (Washington Papers)
In absense of Mr Jamieson, who is at present in Halifax, I had the honor to receive your letter to him of 20th inst., and immediately enquired of Mr John Schaw’s Legatee, who is still here, concerning the Books & Papers of Messrs Balfour & Barraud. I find that some years before Mr Schaw’s death they were delivered up to Mr Walter Franklin of this place, who is also since dead; they came then...
54517General Orders, 9 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow Major Genl Howe Colonel Vose Lieutenant Colonel Newhall Brigade Majer Hicks Quarter Master 1st Connect. brigade For duty tomorrow New York and 4th Massachusetts regiments The General in visiting the landing places to day was perfectly satisfied with the manner in which the boats are now moored. The regiments warned for duty are to have their Arms accoutriments &ca...
54518To Benjamin Franklin from William Carmichael, 20 April 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Inclosed I have the honor to send you a Letter from the house of Drouilhet advising me of their having drawn upon your Excellency for £s [ l.t. ] 13447.5. s. at 60 days date making the Sum of 54000 Rials de Vn. [Veillon] or 2700 Dollars for the payment of a bill drawn by Mr Morris on me which bill became due since my Departure from Madrid.— I intended to...
54519To James Madison from John Armstrong, 5 November 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 November 1812 , “ Head Qurs. New York .” “Mr. Benjamin Romaine of this City proposes to visit Washington and seeks the honor of an introduction to you. He is a gentleman of intellegence and integrity.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p.; docketed by JM. Romaine traveled to Washington to lobby for a scheme that John Armstrong had proposed to the War Department, namely that Congress amend the volunteer laws to...
54520To James Madison from Frank Preston, 27 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 27 September 1803 . Calendared as a one-page letter in the lists probably made by Peter Force (DLC, series 7, container 2).
54521From James Madison to Henry Wheaton, 15 October 1823 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of Sepr. 29. touching on your proposed biography of the late Mr. Pinkney. You have chosen a subject furnishing an opportunity of at once doing justice to your own pen, & to a memory with which a rich assemblage of rare gifts is associated. I should take pleasure in contributing any private recollections that might aid in finishing the portrait: but my intercourse with...
54522To James Madison from John Quincy Adams, 4 June 1808 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of enclosing to you two certificates, respecting William Parker, a native Citizen of the United States, impress’d into the British Service, about fourteen months since, and whose liberation it has been impossible to obtain. He is the eldest Son of a widow of very respectable character, with a family of ten children, and in circumstances to depend in some measure upon him for...
54523Agreement by John M. Perry to Sell Lands to Central College, 7 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Articles of Agreement entered into this seventh day of November 1818 Between John M Perry of the one part and Nelson Barksdale Proctor of the Central College of the other part Witnesseth, that the said John M Perry for and in consideration of the sums of money hereafter mentioned to be paid him by the said Nelson Barksdale hath granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents doth grant,...
54524Alexander Hamilton’s First Draft of the Report on the Subject of Manufactures, [27 January–4 February] 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department } the 1790. [to be left out—or pro last read 1790] The Secretary of the Treasury, in obedience to the order of the house of Representatives of the fifteenth day of January last, has applied his attention, at as early a period as his other duties would permit, to the subject of Manufactures, Stands and particularly to the means of promoting such as will tend to render the...
54525From Alexander Hamilton to Edmund Randolph, 3 September 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, September 3, 1794. On September 5, 1794, Randolph wrote to Hamilton “in answer to his letter of the 3d instant.” Letter not found. ]
54526To Thomas Jefferson from William Hay, 21 April 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I am this Moment favoured with a Letter from Mr. Nicolson from Fredricksburg containing very agreeable Intelligence of which the following is an Extract, “By a Gentleman immedeatly from Philada. we have the Agreeable Information of the Arrival of the second Division of the French Fleet off the Capes of Delaware consisting of 9 sail of the Line and 7 Frigates. They were spoke with by a Brig...
54527Skeffington Selby to Thomas Jefferson, 5 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
My friend Tho s Hunt Surviving Partner of the late firm T. & R. Hunt , London — informs me Edm d Pendleton jun r Esq r Caroline County Virginia received from
54528To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 19 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
In answer to the Letter you addressed to His Excellency General Knyphausen on the 2d June last, and of which You have been so good to inclose me a Copy in Yours of the 5th Instant, I have the honour to inform Your Excellency that I have no objection to receive at New York under Your appointment Mr Pintard, or a person You may nominate as a Commissary in behalf of prisoners. With regard to my...
54529To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan, 10 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour of annexing a copy of my Last Respects of the 8th. Inst.; that Letter with the therein mentioned, dispatches, I have Sent to Consul Isaac Cox Barnett Esqr. at Bordeaux, with direction of forwarding the Same to Snt. Sebastian or any other ports on the Western Coast of Spain, where may be american Vessels ready to Sail for the united States, & Should he be Certain that the war...
54530To George Washington from Brigadier General William Winds, 26 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
I am < mutilated > at Slaugter Dam with about 600 Men Marchi<ng> toward Sadle River In order to Join Col. Dey the Enemy are in the English Neighbourhood and So along the Road Toward Hackingsack as far as the New Bridge whare they Are Intrenching on the Heighth on booth sides of the New Bridge: I have this Moment Recd Inteligence that the Enemy Are Advancing towards Hackingsack the Bearer will...
54531From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 3 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Herewith is a letter with for Capt Bruff with recruiting Instructions, which I beg you to have forwarded to him. You will observe, that the term of Inlistment, which is inserted, is three years. If this is not right you will oblige me by having it altered and me informed of the authority for the alteration—I mention this because in the model you sent me five years are inserted and in looking...
5453219th. Sunday. (Adams Papers)
This day Mr. Artaud went on hunting. In the afternoon Mr. D. took a ride out of town. Cloudy, rainy weather.
54533To George Washington from John Hancock, 16 November 1776 (Washington Papers)
Since my last Nothing material has occurred here, nor have I any Thing in Charge from Congress, except to request you will negotiate an Exchange of the Hessian Prisoners at Elizabeth Town under the Care of Mr Ludwick as soon as possible. They have been treated in such a Manner during their Stay in this City, that it is apprehended, their going back among their Countrymen, will be attended with...
54534To George Washington from Lund Washington, 18 February 1778 (Washington Papers)
Colo. Thornton and Captn Lewis came here last night by the latter I got your Letter. your Mare Shall be taken great care of, and Silla sent your mother if required, tho I believe she will be very unwilling to go, she haveg Cooper jack for a Husband, and they appear to live Comfortable together Lewis tells me Fitzgerrald (who is on the way I am told) is to bring the Horse you mention’d—I...
54535To James Madison from William Ellery, 14 January 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 January 1804, Newport. “At the request of James Tabor of New Bedford State of Massachusetts I now send you papers relative to the citizenship of Godfrey Hyer, and his impressment into the British Service. Mr. Tabor who married Hyer’s Sister, and to whom his letter from Liverpool is addressed, informs me that he had been absent many years, and that the last account they had concerning him...
54536[Diary entry: 12 December 1789] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 12th. Exercised in the Coach with Mrs. Washington and the two Children (Master & Miss Custis) between Breakfast & Dinner—went the 14 Miles round. the 14 miles round : A favorite excursion for New Yorkers was the ride around a portion of Manhattan Island, covering a distance of approximately 14 miles. Although the route varied somewhat, the path frequently taken led up the Bloomingdale...
54537To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Stoddert, 18 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Knowing that the Comrs. of Washington, were about addressing you on a subject in which I have an Interest, I sent to them a letter, the copy of which I take the liberty to lay before you; as I find they had made up their dispatches before the rect. of the letter. Mr White, the Comr. alluded to, as not Joining in the engagement to the State of Maryland, informs me, that I have mistated his...
54538Mary Smith Cranch to Abigail Adams, 19 August – 1 September 1787 (Adams Papers)
The vacancys of our Sons always produces a hurry in our business & although we endeavour to keep every thing in good order for them from week to week—yet when they come home they have many wants which we could not foresee— we have sent your two youngest Sons in good health & good repair to college & are now fixing your eldest for Newbury & our own for Boston Cousin Tom has made a visit to...
54539From George Washington to Robert Morris, 2 June 1784 (Washington Papers)
A brother of mine (Father to Mr Bushrod Washington, who studied Law under Mr Wilson) is desireous of entering his other Son in the commercial line; the inclination of the young Gentleman also points to this walk of life—he is turned of twenty—has just finished a regular education—possesses, I am told (for he is a stranger to me) good natural abilities—an amiable disposition, & an uncommon...
54540Presidential Proclamation, 19 July 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 July 1810, Montpelier, Virginia. Instructs customs collectors, under section 61 of “An Act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage, passed 2 March 1799,” to estimate the value of the Norwegian dollar, now circulating “with a considerable depreciation,” in order to levy duties on goods and merchandise imported from Norway. Directs that the value of the dollar is to be...
54541From James Madison to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, 12 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose my report upon the Memorial and Petition of Adam Tunno and others, referred to me by an order of the House of Representatives on the 3d Instant. With great respect I have the honor to be, Sir, your most Obt Sert. The Secretary of State to whom was referred, by an order of the House of Representatives of the 3d of this Month the memorial and petition of Adam Tunno...
54542Notes on the French Revolution, 15 January 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
1793. Jan. 15. M. Blacon, member from Dauphiné, of the 1st. National assembly of France is now here. He was one of those who met at my house in Paris when the Monarchical patriots (afterwards called Feuillants) and the Republican patriots (afterwards called Jacobins) were about to form a schism. At a dinner at Mr. Hammond’s to-day he recalls to my mind the names of all the members of both...
54543To Benjamin Franklin from Vergennes: Two Letters, 21 December 1781 (Franklin Papers)
(I) and (II) LS : Library of Congress; L (draft): Archives du Ministère des affaires étrangères J’ai reçu, Monsieur, avec la lettre que vous m’avez fait lhonneur de m’ecrire le 10. de ce mois, celle que vous avez reçue de M. Mason, habitant de la Virginie nouvellement arrivé à Marseille. Je vais prendre des informations par raport au refus que le Commandant de cette ville a fait d’y souffrir...
54544To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 5 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose you two letters from E. B. Dayton to his brother the senator. It would seem, from the representations made to me, and these letters, that the demands of Col. Smith greatly distract the contractor; that he is kept in a state of uncertainty how long any orders requiring the issue of fresh or salt provisions is to be continued, that consequently it is out of his power to make...
54545To Thomas Jefferson from Madame Oster, 15 April 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Nancy, 15 Apr. 1789 . Is grateful to TJ for offering to take her letters to America. Asks him to assure Mrs. Banister of her “tendre attachement”; she and the other friends who overwhelmed her with kindness will remain precious memories, saddened only by the thought that she will never see them again.—She will pray for a successful and happy voyage for TJ. [ In postscript :] She had not known...
54546To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Williams, Jr., 5 April 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I beg leave to introduce to you my Friend Mr. Hawkins of Carolina, a Gentleman of Honour and Character for whom I have a particular regard. I am ever with the greatest Respect Your dutifull and affectionate Kinsman Addressed: Doctor Franklin / Passy. Endorsed: Letters answd. or that need no Answr Notation: Jona. Williams Nantes 5 avril 1778 Almost...
54547From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 3 June 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
It was not till within an hour, that I received your letter of the 1st with the papers accompanying it. I approve all the drafts of letters, as they stand, except that I have some doubt about the concluding sentence of that on the subject of Henfield . If the facts are (as I presume they are) established—may it not be construed into a wish, that there may be found no law to punish a conduct in...
54548[Diary entry: 2 March 1767] (Washington Papers)
2. (No frost) Cloudy till abt. 11 Oclock then Rain & almost all Night very hard Wind at No. Et.
54549To James Madison from Tobias Lear, 14 December 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inform you that I have this day drawn upon you, in favor of John Gavino Esqr. for ten thousand dollars, at 30 days sight, on account of the United States of America for their Barbary Affairs. With the highest respect & consideration, I have the honor to be, Sir, Your mo. Ob. St. Privately owned.
54550From Thomas Jefferson to John Syme, 27 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
We shall be glad if you will take the Trouble of having those arms repaired and give us notice when done that they may be sent for. As I suppose you will send your new Levies to Chesterfield Court House, that being the most convenient Rendezvous for your County, I am to inform you that they may be received at that Place at any time all together or in detail. The Assembly will no doubt cure the...