54911From Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe, 5 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The expectation that you are always from home, prevents my writing to you with regularity; a matter of little consequence to you, as you probably receive Freneau’s paper regularly, and consequently all the news of any importance.—The fiscal party having tricked the house of representatives out of the negative vote they obtained, seem determined not to lose the ground they gained by entering...
54912[Diary entry: 17 December 1786] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 17th. Mercury at 36 in the Morning—41 at Noon and 40 at Night. Perfectly calm all day—lowering with great appearances of Snow or rain till the afternoon when the clouds broke and the Sun set Clear. In the afternoon a Mr. Brown Son of Mr. Jno. Brown of Providence came in and stayed all Night. John Brown (1736–1803), of Providence, R.I., the son of James and Hope Power Brown, was one of...
54913To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 8 February 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 February 1811, Treasury Department. Transmits in compliance with the Senate resolution of 7 Feb. a copy of George W. Erving’s account in relation to awards under article 7 of the British treaty. A commission of 2½ percent is being charged on £217,009 3 s . 9 d ., this being the amount Erving received for claimants who had not appointed agents to prosecute their claims and receive the awards....
54914John Cranch to Abigail Adams, 7 November 1786 (Adams Papers)
Being much ignorant of the republican distinctions of preeminency in title, as well as of American etiquette in general, I must anticipate your pardon for any errors in that kind, while I acknowledge the honor of your Excellency’s obliging letter and present of books: Both have afforded me great satisfaction; only the latter moving now and then, to some untempered gusts of resentment against...
54915To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 11 November 1791 (Madison Papers)
In my report on How’s case, where I state that it should go to the President, it will become a question with the house Whether they shall refer it to the President themselves, or give it back to the Petitioner, & let him so address it, as he ought to have done at first. I think the latter proper, 1. because it is a case belonging purely to the Executive. 2. The Legislature should never shew...
54916From Alexander Hamilton to Paul Busti, 23 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, July 23, 1800. “From past transactions I have reason to think that it may be in contemplation to have an Agent for the Dutch Company, who will reside upon the lands, and be exclusively devoted to their interest having no other occupation or pursuit. Major Hoops has signified to me his wish to be this Agent and I have promised to mention him to you. The Major has many things in his...
5491711th. (Adams Papers)
We recite this week in Burlamaqui, to Mr. Burr, but he did not attend this day. I am reduced to the necessity of being idle; for I have no wood left, and must live where I can. Foster went off this morning to Boston, and I have for the present taken up my quarters with Bridge, who has a little wood left. Meeting of the ΦBK, this evening at Burge’s chamber; the performers were absent: so there...
54918From John Adams to Benjamin Stoddert, 13 September 1799 (Adams Papers)
I have signed & return inclosed all the blanks which came with your favor of the 5th. MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
54919[Diary entry: 25 February 1770] (Washington Papers)
25. At home all day.
54920Report Approving John Jay’s Negotiations with Spain, [22 April] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 19, III, 263). Written by JM. Docketed: “No 6. Report of the Committee on the Letter of the 3d. of October 1781—from Mr Jay at Madrid—April 22. 1782[.] Referred to the Secy for foreign Affairs to report.” The Committee to whom was referred the letter from Mr Jay of the 3d. of Octr. 1781, recommend the following answer thereto, to be subscribed by the Secy. of F. A. Your...