62791To Thomas Jefferson from John Hankart, 18 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of addressing a few lines to you in consequence of the conversation that passed when I had the pleasure of being last in your Company. when speaking of the advantage of a Snuff Manufactory in this City, you remarked the Superior quality of your Tobacco. since I had the pleasure of seeing you, I have my Mill at work, and have no doubt of a living. I can get any quantity I...
62792Hannah to Thomas Jefferson, 15 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I write you a few lines to let you know that your house and furniture are all safe as I expect you would be glad to know I heard that you did not expect to come up this fall I was sorry to hear that you was so unwell you could not come it greive me many time but I hope as you have been so blessed in this that you considered it was god that done it and no other one we all ought to be thankful...
62793To George Washington from James Hanna, 12 March 1784 (Washington Papers)
Youl Excuse the liberty I take in incloseing the inclosed[.] sume years past a Baron von Lorch formerly in the Prusian Service went of from this place in the winter the same Rout Arnold Came to Joine you I know he got safe throe as G. Carelton Sent a party after him Comman[d]ed by a Captn Lonear whom got to the first inhabitants in Newingland wherein the Baron had Slept in the night before but...
62794To Thomas Jefferson from John A. Hanna, 7 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Presuming that from the cession of Louisiana to the US: a number of offices will be in the gift of the Executive I take the liberty to mention my name—My Family is large and my means small when compared with the manner in which they have been educated—I was brought up to the Law, and would have practised still, had not imperious, (and I may say Republican) necessity forced me to stand a...
62795To James Madison from Thomas Hanna, 22 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
It is with no little degree of diffidence I lift up my pen to write you—necessity blended with my present situation calls loudly on me to attend to this truly arduous task. I therefore beseech you to read this epistle where none may interupt you from it you will draw what conclusions your Judgment and wisdom will naturally direct respecting me. Oh! That a good & a gracious God may put it into...
62796To George Washington from William Hansbrough, 20 November 1786 (Washington Papers)
I have to inform your Excellency that I ly under the unhapiness of being distresd at this time by Mr Mause for the rents that I am in debt to you for the non payment of the rents I owe for the teniment of land I now live on If your Excellency will be kind enough to take a likely Negro Woman twenty eight years of agee it will much relieve me at this time I hope your Excellency will not destroy...
62797To Thomas Jefferson from Conrad Hanse, 9 October 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
At the tim your Coachman Cald for your Chariot he informed me that the Links of the Ames of the wheel horse Harness apeard to Short and prest the Collars to Close to the Horses necks I then told him I wold have a pair of Longer wons made and sende them on as sune as poseble I hope those In Closed will Answer better then them that whent ferst with the Harness I am with Respect your Huml Servent...
62798To Thomas Jefferson from Conrad Hanse, 21 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Conrad Hanse Coach maker Living in Philadelphia will Receive the Presidents answer on the Inclosed Petition and will Refund the Bounty for James Moffet PHi : Daniel Parker Papers. The Petition of James Moffett of the City of Philadelphia Carriage Painter,— Humbly Sheweth, That being much intoxicated with drinking strong Liquor your petitioner lately enlisted in the United States service in...
62799Enclosure: List of Books Presented to the University of Virginia by Theodosius Hansford, [ca. 15 March 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
Certain works of Epictetus the Stoic philosopher, of Cebes the Theban and porphyrius the pythagorean philosopher, in Greek with a Latin translation and bound in one volume. Printed at Cambridge in 1655. Isocrates ’s Orations and Epistles in Greek with a Latin translation. Printed at Rotterdam (Rothomagi) in 1662. Sophocles ’s tragedies, in Greek with a Latin translation. Printed at Cambridge...
62800Theodosius Hansford to University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 15 March 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Having determined to give, to the University of Virginia , some books of rare occurrence and ancient edition, I now send them to your care, with a Catalogue enclosed . They came to my possession in the following manner. My father , in the Revolutionary war, sent to Philadelphia , for some classical books for me, then a boy at school. The person, employed by him to procure them, when arrived at...
62801To George Washington from Alexander Contee Hanson, 9 September 1793 (Washington Papers)
Having been informed, that the place of collector for the port of Annapolis will shortly be vacant, by the resignation of Mr Davidson, I take the liberty of recommending Mr Burton Whetcroft, as his successor. The very high opinion I entertain of this gentlemans merit has prompted me to advise him to become a candidate for an office, which will be compatible with his present employment of...
62802To George Washington from Alexander Contee Hanson, 22 February 1796 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Alexander Contee Hanson, 22 Feb. 1796 . On 7 March, GW wrote Hanson: “Your letter of the 22d Ulto has been duly received.”
62803To James Madison from Alexander Contee Hanson, 2 June 1788 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Daniel Carroll, having understood, that I was about framing a narrative of the proceedings in our late convention, relative to amendments, requested me, some time ago, to furnish him with a manuscript copy, that he might convey it to you, as speedily as possible. I was indeed, at that time, engaged so far as my public employment would admit, in composing an address to the people of...
62804To George Washington from Alexander Contee Hanson, 2 August 1790 (Washington Papers)
Mr Joseph Clark of this city, being desirous of an employment as architect surveyor or master-builder of the public works, which, he supposes, are about to be erected for the general government, has requested me to recommend him, so far as, in my opinion, his merits will justify. Mr Clark, as I have been informed, was regularly bred to his profession in England; but on that circumstance I lay...
62805To George Washington from Alexander Contee Hanson, 14 September 1793 (Washington Papers)
The inclosed address was last week sent to Mr Henry Hill at Philadelphia, to be by him presented, in behalf of the citizens of Annapolis; but, as they have heard of your departure from Philadelphia, and are apprehensive, that you have not received it, I take the liberty of transmitting it by post, and have the honour to be, Sir, with every sentiment of profound veneration. Your most obedient...
62806From Alexander Contee Hanson to John Adams, 6 December 1792 (Adams Papers)
I cannot flatter myself, that after the lapse of sixteen years, you can have any recollection of the man, who now addresses you. In the year 1776 he had the pleasure of lodging with you, under the same roof, at Philadelphia; and he has often since reflected on the circumstance, with satisfaction— I take the liberty of introducing to your notice M r. Elie Valette, a young gentleman of real...
62807From Alexander Contee Hanson to John Quincy Adams, 1 February 1818 (Adams Papers)
Mr. & Mrs. Hanson are highly flattered by having it in their power to acknowledge the honor of an invitation to dine with Mr. & Mrs. Adams, and certainly do not regret less than Mr. & Mrs. Adams the circumstances which will deprive them of the pleasure of accepting it. They take pleasure in reassuring Mr. & Mrs. Adams of their very high respect & consideration. MHi : Adams Papers.
62808To Benjamin Franklin from Gustavus Hanson et al., 4 June 1781 (Franklin Papers)
LS : American Philosophical Society We the Subjects of the thirteen United States of America, actually at Bordeaux with all Submission to your Will and pleasure take the Liberty to represent to you that having been taken prisoners and being actually in great Necessity for Supplys to pay our debts as there are no American Vessels here at this time nor No Work to be done, on which Account...
62809To George Washington from John Hanson, 17 December 1781 (Washington Papers)
In answer to your favour of this day, I beg leave to inform your Excellency, that the Resolutions you allude to, were transmitted to Genl Greene, by Express, on Saturday last; and that it is the desire and expectation of Congress that the Returns of the Troops composing the Southern Army should be called for by your Excellency, and forwarded to the Executives of the States to which they...
62810To George Washington from John Hanson, 24 November 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor of enclosing your Excellency copies of two Acts of Congress of the 16th and 22d instant, which being intended merely for your information and sufficiently explicit on their respective subjects, will require no comment. Your Excellency’s favours of the 4th, 6th and 15th instant have been received and laid before Congress. I have the honor to be, with great respect, Sir, Your...
62811To George Washington from John Hanson, 11 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the Honor to transmit to your Excellency, for the Observation of Congress, the Return of Recruits which have joined the Army up to the 31st of August last. I have the Honor to be sir Your Excellency’s Most Obedient and Most humle Servant DNA : Item 152, Letters from George Washington, PCC—Papers of the Continental Congress.
62812To George Washington from John Hanson, 14 December 1781 (Washington Papers)
It is with infinite satisfaction that I transmit the enclosed copy of an Act of Congress of the 10th instant; as I am satisfied the exertion called for is agreeable to your Excellency’s wish and expectation, and if punctually and properly complied with, will contribute in the highest degree to the final attainment of the great and glorious objects we are contending for, and towards which so...
62813To George Washington from John Hanson, 27 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to acknowlege the receipt of your Excellency’s favor of the 24th inst. with the papers therein inclosed, which was immediately laid before Congress. With the highest sentiments of respect, I have the honor to be, Your Excellency’s Obedt & very humb. Servt DLC : Papers of George Washington.
62814To George Washington from John Hanson, 28 March 1782 (Washington Papers)
It is with the greatest Pleasure and Satisfaction that I congratulate you on the happy Events that have happened in America by the Reduction and Captivity of Lord Cornwallis & his Army; it was reasonable to suppose that such an Event would have proved a cautious Lesson to Men who were not lost to all Sense of feeling and humanity and that America would have been left to feel the rising Joys of...
62815To George Washington from John Hanson, 21 March 1782 (Washington Papers)
Congress have been informed by your Letter of the 18th that you judge it necessary to Set out for the Army on the North River. They have nothing in particular to give you in Charge, And have appointed this Audience only to assure you of their Esteem and Confidence, to recommend you to the protection of Divine providence, and wish you happiness and Success. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
62816To George Washington from John Hanson, 10 November 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting to your Excellency a copy of an Act of Congress of the 7th instant, for your information and satisfaction. Your Excellency’s letters of the 27th and 31st ult. have been received and laid before Congress. As this is the first opportunity I have had of writing to your Excellency since Congress were pleased to elect me to the singular honor of being their...
62817To George Washington from John Hanson, 13 November 1781 (Washington Papers)
I take the liberty of transmitting to your Excellency a copy of a letter just received from Genl Heath, to prevent as much as possible the evil consequences that might result from an interruption or delay in the usual Channels of your intelligence. I have the honor to be, Sir, with great respect, Your Excellency’s Obedient & very humble Servt DLC : Papers of George Washington.
62818To George Washington from John Hanson, 21 March 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to enclose your Excellency a Proclamation of Congress, dated the 19th Instant; and am, with great respect Your &c. Memorandum. The like, verbatim, was sent to General Washington, dated the 1st March 1782. DNA : Item 16, Letter Books of the Presidents of Congress, PCC—Papers of the Continental Congress.
62819To George Washington from John Hanson, 13 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellencys letter of the 5th inclosing a Copy of Sir Guy Carlton and Admiral Digbys Letter to you of the 2d, Came to hand in the Evening of the 8th which were laid before Congress the next Morning . their Sentiments thereon, I expect will be forwarded to your Excellency from the War Office by this post. I have the honor to inclose you Copys of Letters from Gen. Green to Congress, and...
62820To George Washington from John Hanson, 1 February 1782 (Washington Papers)
Congress being disappointed in their Meeting yesterday your Excellency’s letter of the 30th ult. of course, was not laid before them until this morning. In answer to that part which relates to Major Porter of the 6th Massachusetts Regiment, I am directed to inform your Excellency, that He never obtained the permission of Congress to go to France or elsewhere. I have the honor to be, with great...