56751To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Barclay, 8 July 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
L’Orient,8 July 1787 . Encloses a sight draft in favor of TJ on Grand for 2,370 livres dated “the 31st. past” which balances his account current with the state of Virginia, also enclosed. Before this was opened, he was engaged by the Governor and Council of Virginia in other business; after its completion he was sent funds with instructions for their disbursement. “I was desired to accept of...
56752To George Washington from Samuel Huntington, 21 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
your Excellency’s Letters of the 8th, 14th, & 17th Instant have been received and laid before Congress. Enclosed you will receive a Memorial from Capt. Ebenr Greene one of the Hostages at the Cedars and an Act of Congress of the 19th Instant referring the Memorial to the Commander in Chief to take such Measures relative to those Hostages as he shall Judge most expedient. I have the honour to...
56753To Thomas Jefferson from Therese Ceracchi, 10 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Ayant sur moi le devoir amer de chercher du Secours ou seulement ma faible memoire puisse me donner une Luëur d’Esperance j’azarde ses Lignes pour s’il est possible faire rétentir jusque dans Vos Contrées heureuses les Clameurs de la Deplorable famille de Joseph Cerachi; Veuve avec 6 Enfans n’ayant plus puë exister ni subsister a Rome le Desespoir me suggera de revenir dans ma Patrie pour y...
56754To Benjamin Franklin from [William Parsons], 15 January 1753 (Franklin Papers)
Draft: Historical Society of Pennsylvania When I left Philadelphia and every Friend and Acquaintance that was dear to me it was with a View and, as I then thought, with a study [ sic ] Resolution to lead a quiet and private Life without even so much as thinking of publick Affairs, other than paying Taxes and Fines if any should be imposed upon me for not appearing if at any Time I should be...
56755To George Washington from Brigadier General William Smallwood, 8 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed is a letter, I fancy from Governor Johnson, forwarded by the bearer hereof Mr Burrell who informs me that he left his son about fourteen Months ago with his Brother about 12 Miles above Philada upon the Schuylkill to Learn the Bleaching trade, his Brother having taken refuge with the Enemy Carried his son without his Privity with him & having understood that his brother sent the boy...
56756To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 11 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I must beg leave to refer to you for instruction, on the following minor subjects 1 st Smoke houses; they have been called for by two Professors. Am I to build them for all that require them? 2 nd Woodyards; D r D. calls for one upon the outside of his enclosure at the public expence if he is furnished with one each of the Professors will demand the same privilege, if they are furnished with...
56757To Thomas Jefferson from William Fleming, 9 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Although I am not in the habit of soliciting favours, either for my self or friends, an apology may perhaps be expected for my troubling you on the present occasion, as I doubt not you are assailed with addresses of the kind, from all quarters of the union. My only motive is to serve a respectable and worthy gentleman in the state of Kentucky—Mr. John Logan, nephew of the treasurer of that...
56758To James Madison from John Adams, 29 October 1814 (Madison Papers)
I hope you will not think me a Fanatic, because I introduce Clergymen to you. The Truth is that none but Clergymen here have much Litterature or Science, I cannot say that reading and writing is the exclusive Priviledge of Clergy, as it once was in the World; but we bare too near a resemblance to that dark Age. The Gentleman who will have the honour to present this Letter has given proofs to...
56759To John Adams from Edmund Jenings, 16 May 1782 (Adams Papers)
I take the Liberty of writing to your Excellency this Letter, expresly to recommend my Friend Mr Ridley to your Excellencys Notice. I Knew Him long in England and Ever found Him warm, Active and Affectionate to the Cause of America, we left the Ennemys Country together. He has since been in America where He signalized Himself, in being very instrumental in providing Vessels for transporting...
56760To Benjamin Franklin from Lafayette, 13 April 1782 (Franklin Papers)
L : University of Pennsylvania Library Le Mis De la fayette a l’honneur de presenter Son Respect à Monsieur franklin, et comme il ne doit Voir qu’a onze heures la personne interessée dans la petite affaire dont il la Chargé hier, il pense que le depart d’aujourd’huy pourroit être differé jusqu’a demain au point du jour. Dès qu’il y aura une Réponse Le Mis De la fayette aura lhonneur d’en faire...
56761To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 24 January 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed I return you Copy of my a/c & letter to Mr Short, the Original, & duplicate of which, shall be, as you have Corrected.—I have also sent ⅌ Mr Dunn—2 pair Black silk Stockings—the largest & Best, of the Merchandize—Mr Pickford—my Assistant brought me from Baltimore—Mr. Latimore had a pair of them, Yesterday, in lieu of a former pair (smaller—p 34ƒ)—these are Only 28ƒ a pair—and I think...
56762Samuel Smith (of Maryland) to Thomas Jefferson, 13 May 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
In publick life those to whom we render the greatest service are little sensible of it—I have rendered to Col o Monroe the greatest service that Could have been rendered to a President of the U. S —I have brought the publick expenditures within the receipts for which I ought to have his thanks, instead of the hostility (I fear) he entertains towards me. In 1819–20. I was Called to be Chairman...
56763To James Madison from François de Navoni, 6 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From François de Navoni. 6 July 1806, Cagliari. Sends JM duplicate letters, the last dated 1 Dec. last year, which Navoni entrusted to an American captain who was loading Cagliari’s salt for Baltimore. JM will certainly have received that letter and considered its contents, which ask that Navoni be sent patents of confirmation, as Commodore Morris charged him. The present letter will be...
56764To James Madison from William Grayson, 7 October 1789 (Madison Papers)
I was so much fatigued with the trip in the stage, as to be rendered utterly unqualified to proceed on my journey before the day before yesterday, when I got something better; I should have been more unhappy than my state of health would have made me, if I had not been informed here that Mrs. Grayson was greatly recovered. The visits which I have recieved & the Company I have kept have served...
56765John Adams’ Service in the Continental Congress (Adams Papers)
The first session of the Second Continental Congress began on 10 May 1775 and ended officially on 1 August. What went on at the congress, apart from the actions recorded in the printed journal, remains a matter for some conjecture. For the First Congress, one of the best sources is Adams’ Diary, but from April to September 1775 the burden of business apparently kept Adams from getting down his...
567664. (Adams Papers)
Very cold. At Mr. Cranch’s. Dr. Fogg. Mr. Thayer.
56767From Abigail Smith Adams to William Smith Shaw, 13 September 1817 (Adams Papers)
By a Letter which I received from Caroline dated 1st Sepbr She acquaints me that a mr Verplanck has a Letter of introduction from mr dewint to you, and that She wishes him to come to Quincy to See us, that he has with him two Sisters, one much out of Health, very particular Friends of mrs Dewints. they proposed taking Lodgings at mrs Delanoes. If any Such persons have come into Town, you will...
56768To Thomas Jefferson from Nathaniel Cutting, 4 December 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I took the liberty to write you under the 29th. ulto. mentioning the disagreable intelligence that had recently been received from Port-au-Prince. The fears I then had that new mischief would speedily ensue, have proved but too justly founded. A terrible affray has taken place at Port-au-Prince between the Mulattoes and whites wherein many lives were sacrificed. Fire was set to the Town in...
56769David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 9 April 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I have forwarded to you, by mr. Descaves , via Havre , a collection of seeds from mr. Thouin , which he promises to send to you from Baltimore , where he proposes to reside. The trunk containing Books and pamphlets for you and mr. Short , addressed to the care of mr. Shaler , was unfortunately left at Ghent
56770To Thomas Jefferson from J. Phillipe Reibelt, 22 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Je viens d’apprendre de Mss. Duer et Davesac—de la Nouv. Orleans—qui m’envisagent comme absolument nul—qu’ils partiront demain pour Federal City, et qu’ils sont munis d’une Lettre de recomandation du General Smith, (qui certainement ne les connoit pas—) a Vous—donc, que Vous etez encore a Federal City — Desirant ardement, de passer, si Vous me le permettez, quelques jours a Monticello—afin de...
56771To James Madison from Job Wall, 4 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 September 1801, St. Bartholomew. Acknowledges receipt on 22 Aug. of JM’s 3 July letter [not found] covering Jefferson’s revocation of his commission. Expresses concern that publication of this action “in the Public Vehicles of information” implies a censure he does not deserve. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , St. Bartholomew, vol. 1). 1 p. John Adams had appointed Job Wall of Rhode Island consul for...
56772Treasury Department Circular to the Collectors of the Customs, 23 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
You will find enclosed the copy of a proclamation lately issued by the President of the United States, respecting the war at present existing between certain Powers of Europe therein named. The preservation of the peace of the country is so very important to its interests, and that must depend so materially upon the conformity of the conduct of our citizens to the spirit which is manifested by...
56773[To Thomas Jefferson from Lafayette, 5? November 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Nemours [5?] Nov. 1787. Recorded in SJL as dated “tuesday (Nov. 5)” and received on 9 Nov. 1787; however, Tuesday fell on 6 Nov. in 1787, so TJ was in error either in the day of the week or the date. Not found.]
56774Enclosure: Petition of Adam Gantz, with Jefferson’s Order, 12 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Adam Gantz of the City of Baltimore respectfully shewes to your Honor that being encouraged by the Honorable Judge Winchester from intimations of relief given to him by his Excellency the President, your Petitioner is encouraged to beg your attention to this his petition and to the enclosures submited with it, The distress and actual suffering of a wife and several helpless Children who are...
56775To John Adams from George Conway, 1 August 1798 (Adams Papers)
At a respectable meeting of the citizens of Green, and Town of Greenville in the State of Tennessee convened at Mr. Dewoodys at the town aforesaid on the 1st. August in the year of our Lord 1798, the following resolutions were unanimously agreed to (Majr. Genl. George Conway in the Chair, Major Baldwin Harle Secretary). 1. Resolved that in every republican Government, it is the duty of all...
56776From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 15 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 9th. was recieved on the 13th. and can only be answered by tomorrow’s post, the ordinary course requiring 9. or 10. days from writing a letter to the reciept of it’s answer. I return you the exequatur unsigned, but have signed a blank paper to submit to your consideration the port which shall be inserted in it. the one filled up with Natchez admits that a consulship for...
56777To John Adams from John Codman Jr., 27 August 1790 (Adams Papers)
Enclosed is an Account of the Cost of your two Casks of Wine & the charges which I have paid upon it— agreeably to your desire I shall acquaint Doctor Tufts of the amount that he may discharge it when convenient I understand our friend Mr Harrison does not accept the appointment of Consul at Cadiz— My Brother Richard whom I believe is honored with being personally known to you I am flattered...
56778General Orders, 24 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
Many abuses having been committed in impressing horses for the army, The Commander in Chief positively orders, that henceforward, no horse be impressed by any member of the army, without an order therefor from the Qr Mr General, or order of his deputies or assistants, or a special order from the Commander in Chief. The Brigade Quarter Masters are to make returns, to morrow afternoon, at five...
56779From George Washington to Henry Knox, 17 June 1788 (Washington Papers)
I received your letter of the 25th of May, just when I was on the eve of departure for Fredericksburgh to pay a visit to my mother from whence I returned only last evening. The information of the accession of South Carolina to the New Government, since your letter, gives us a new subject for mutual felicitations. It was to be hoped this auspicious event would have had considerable influence...
56780From James Madison to the Senate, 14 January 1813 (Madison Papers)
I transmit to the Senate a Report of the Secretary of State complying with their Resolution of the 22d December. The Secretary of State to whom was referred the Resolution of the Senate of the 22d ult. has the honor to report to the President, that no precise information has been communicated to this Department, of any movement of British troops, for the purpose of taking possession of East...