5751From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Burney, 10 July 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I took the liberty, through Mr. Paradise, of asking your advice in the purchase of a harpsichord....
5752To George Washington from Le Brun, 30 March 1794 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Le Brun, 30 March 1794. An entry of 15 May in GW’s journal of proceedings...
5753To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 13 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
You have not returned any answer in the case of Colo. Worthington’s resignation. He recommends...
5754From John Adams to P. S. Townsend, 3 April 1820 (Adams Papers)
Be pleased to accept my best thanks for your Anniversary discourse before the Lyceum of natural...
5755To George Washington from the National Assembly of France, 20 June 1790 (Washington Papers)
The national assembly has worn during three days mourning for Benjamin Franklin, your...
5756From George Washington to John Lambert, 20 November 1798 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to John Lambert, 20 Nov. 1798. Lambert’s letter to GW of 24 Oct. : “Answd Nov....
5757Enclosure: Bond to Van Staphorst & Hubbard, 26 March 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
Know all men by these presents that I Thomas Jefferson of Monticello in the county of Albemarle...
5758From James Madison to Albert Gallatin (Abstract), 18 February 1805 (Madison Papers)
18 February 1805, Department of State . “Mr. Samuel Emery having in his favor an order for 894...
5759From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 1 February 1807 (Adams Papers)
I enclose two letters my be loved friend which I request you will give to Adelaide I have not...
5760Abraham Whipple to the Commissioners, 19 August 1778 (Adams Papers)
I had the pleasure of writing you July 31 from Paimbeufe where I had been wind bound for fifteen...
5761October 21. Tuesday. (Adams Papers)
Dined at Amiens, and put up, at night, at Abbeville. The Roads are the best I have ever seen in...
5762To George Washington from Henry Knox, 3 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have seen your Excellencys favor of this date directed to General McDougall, and myself. For my...
5763To Benjamin Franklin from Henry Laurens, 28 March 1784 (Franklin Papers)
LS : Library of Congress; copy: University of South Carolina Library The 20th. Instant I had the...
5764Elizabeth Smith Shaw to Abigail Adams, 13 June 1795 (Adams Papers)
I should be unpardonable if I neglected this Opportunity of writing to you by a private hand, &...
5765From James Madison to Samuel T. Anderson, 5 July 1823 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter on the subject of your account with the U.S. and asking whether there...
5766[Diary entry: 14 July 1788] (Washington Papers)
Monday 14th. Thermometer at 74 in the morning 79 at Noon and 76 at Night. Calm Morning, with very...
5767To Thomas Jefferson from John Ledyard, 7 February 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
A gentleman in this town informs me that the Indians who have been asked their opinions about...
5768To Benjamin Franklin from Count Andreas Peter von Bernstorff, 8 March 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Library of Congress; copies: Columbia University Library, National Archives; press copy:...
5769To Alexander Hamilton from William Short, 27 July 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Morris has just recieved a letter from his correspondent at Antwerp in which he informs him...
5770Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, 7 October 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
It is very long, my dear friend, since I have written to you. the fact is that I have was...
5771To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 6 September 1796 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, September 6, 1796. Second letter of September 6 not found. ] In the “List of...
5772To James Madison from Henry Lee, 22 April 1808 (Madison Papers)
It belongs to me to try to aid those I esteem & who stand in need of it. Such is the case with...
5773[October 1795 (1)] (Washington Papers)
1. Little or no wind & very pleasant. 2. Wind Easterly—clear & pleasant. 3. Do. Southerly & warm....
5774From Benjamin Franklin to David Hartley, 8 May 1775 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Harvard University Library I arrived here on Friday Evening, and the next morning was...
5775From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomas, 16 April 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Being informed you have a much larger supply of oil than will shortly be necessary for your works...
5776Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Eston Randolph, 25 January 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I ought perhaps sooner to have informed you that mr Crav. Peyton had assigned to me your note for...
5777From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 20 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
I was favored with your letter of yesterdays date this evening. I have informed Governor...
5778From George Washington to Samuel Huntington, 23 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have been successively honoured with your Excellency’s dispatches of the 12th 13th & 16th and...
5779To George Washington from Charles Mynn Thruston, 21 June 1794 (Washington Papers)
That there is existing at Kentuckey a powerful faction for placing that Country under the...
5780[Diary entry: 25–28 August 1766] (Washington Papers)
25 - 26. 27. & 28. Spreading flax at Home.
5781From George Washington to Brigadier General Benedict Arnold, 3 March 1777 (Washington Papers)
I am to acknowledge the receipt of your favour of the 10th of last month, with the enclosed...
5782[Diary entry: 14 November 1769] (Washington Papers)
14. Dined and Supped at Mrs. Campbells. GW on this date paid 2s. 6d. to a tailor and lost 7s. 6d....
5783[December 1770] (Washington Papers)
Decr. 1st. Reachd home from Wests after an absence of 9 Weeks and one Day. 2. At home all day...
5784To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 20 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Conformably to the Direction I Received from General Wilkinson, I have the honor to enclose you a...
5785To George Washington from Joseph Valentine, 6 August 1764 (Washington Papers)
in my Last Letter to you I told you I had in Closd the weights of the Crops of tobaco but in...
5786From Thomas Jefferson to James Wood, 17 July 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I am honored with your favor of the 8th. instant and have laid the same before the President of...
5787To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 2 January 1804 (Madison Papers)
The tranquillity in which I found this province is uninterrupted: and every appearance promises a...
5788To John Adams from Horatio Gates Spafford, 16 July 1816 (Adams Papers)
It is with great pleasure that I have observed, of late, the continued evidences of thy health so...
5789Editorial Note: Report on Commerce (Jefferson Papers)
Jefferson’s report on commerce was his last effort as Secretary of State to achieve his...
5790The American Commissioners to Ralph Izard, 22 October 1778 (Franklin Papers)
AL (draft): Massachusetts Historical Society; two copies: National Archives We have just now the...
5791Thomas Jefferson to James P. Preston, 11 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I yesterday recieved your favor of Feb. 27. covering the appointment of the 13 th of the same...
5792John Adams to Abigail Adams, 14 September 1774 (Adams Papers)
I have written but once to you since I left you. This is to be imputed to a Variety of Causes,...
5793Thomas S. Grimké to James Madison, 21 August 1833 (Madison Papers)
Your gratifying letter of 10th instant came to hand two days since. I rejoice and am thankful,...
5794General Orders, 8 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
The General was highly pleased with the appearance of the first Massachusetts Brigade yesterday...
5795From George Washington to George Clinton, 29 August 1783 (Washington Papers)
I am very sorry to find by the Report of the Baron Steuben there is no probability that we shall...
5796Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Delaplaine, 25 December 1816 (first letter) (Jefferson Papers)
My general aversion from the presumption of intruding on the public an opinion of works offered...
5797To John Adams from Joseph C. Foxcroft, 18 February 1807 (Adams Papers)
The package I had the honor of forwarding to you was from my honored Father Samuel Foxcroft of...
5798To James Madison from William Lee, 29 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have this moment received a letter from Stephen Ca thalan Esqr. our Consul at Marseilles,...
5799Horneca, Fizeaux & Co. to Benjamin Franklin: A Translation, 7 September 1778 (Adams Papers)
We have just received from Mr. Whitall the book containing the promissory notes from Congress,...
580073. A Bill against Conspirators, 18 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Be it declared and enacted by the General Assembly, that conspirators be they that do confederate...