66251To Benjamin Franklin from Francis Hopkinson, 22 October 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Had I consulted my own Inclinations more than your Ease, you should have frequently heard from me since you left us; but knowing your Correspondence to be extensive and your Engagements important, I have avoided offering myself to your Notice lest I should intrude on more weighty Concerns. I would not, however, carry this Delicacy so far as to run the...
66252To Benjamin Franklin from Francis Hopkinson, [27 March 1783] (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society To be noticed by the Great is an Honour but to enjoy the Friendship of the Good is more than Honour—it is Happiness. I was much gratified by your kind Letter per Capt. Barney, & thank you for the Premiere Livraison of the Encyclopédie . But you have not informed me in what Manner I shall make Payment for them. The Sum total is larger than I could have...
66253To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Hopkinson, 12 March 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
I hope you have, e’er this, recovered from your Indisposition. For my Part I have been afflicted with a very severe Cold for these three Weeks past nor have I yet got rid of this troublesome Companion. This Complaint is very general here. I have amused myself during my Confinement in various Ways. I have read Burney on Music which is really a very learned Work, but as I cannot subscribe to all...
66254To Benjamin Franklin from Francis Hopkinson, 24 May 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I cannot suffer so good an Opportunity to pass without renewing my Assurances of the Love & Respect I have for you— mine & my Father’s steady Friend. It is indeed long since I have written to you, & much longer since I have received a Letter from you— Your more serious & important Avocations are doubtless the Occasion of both— I am unwilling to intrude upon...
66255To Benjamin Franklin from Francis Hopkinson, 17 July 1781 (Franklin Papers)
Two ALS : American Philosophical Society I have wrote you many Letters, but fear very few ever reached your Hand. In particular I wrote fully by the unfortunate President Laurens enclosing some of my Labours in the Cause (such as they were). They fell into the Hands of the British & were probably handed up to Court with great Solemnity, along with Papers of more Consequence—they are heartily...
66256To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Hopkinson, 29 June 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
I have conferr’d with Mr. Franklin respecting the Encyclopedia, and we find, that in order to settle that account between us it will be necessary to know what the whole Cost will be from No. 1 to the last Liveraison. As I suppose you have a complete Set of your own, you can inform us of the Amount, which will make the matter easy between Mr. Franklin and me. He expects to be in New York in...
66257To George Washington from Francis Hopkinson, 24 March 1778 (Washington Papers)
I wrote to you about a Week ago respecting the arbitrary Conduct of Genl Howe in confining Capt. Robinson & Capt. Galt who went in to the City under the Sanction of a regular Flag —altho’ I have no Doubt but your Excellency will do whatever is proper in the affair, yet, as I have not had the Satisfaction of hearing any thing further, I am not a little anxious about it. We have certain...
66258To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Hopkinson, 8 July 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the Opportunity of a Vessel going to Havre de Grace to send you a large Packet of News Papers, Magazines, Museums &c. to which I have added some Publications of our Literati and Politicians. To save any Postage from Havre to Paris I have address’d the Packet to Mr. Andrew Lamouzine, and requested him either to forward it to you, or keep it till sent for. I have got some Illinois Nuts...
66259To Benjamin Franklin from Francis Hopkinson, 22 April 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society This Letter will be presented by Mr. Foulk the Son of Judah Foulk of this City whom you may remember. I beg leave to recommend him to your Notice, he is a worthy young Man in his private Character—whether Whig or Tory I cannot say—his Connections are for the most part of the latter Denomination.— I wrote to you by Mr. Gerard who is I hope safe arrived at...
66260To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Hopkinson, 2 April 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Convenient Opportunities of writing to you seem less frequent than formerly, and those of hearing from you, still more scarce. My last was dated the 1. Decr. by Mr. Govr. Morris by whom also I sent a Packet of News Papers for yourself and a small Book of Songs for Miss Jefferson. I hope they have long since reach’d your hands. I have at last received the Case of Vinegar (Via Baltimore) for...
66261To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Hopkinson, 28 September 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Favour of the 6th. July was handed to me by our mutual friend Dr. Franklin, as also were four Volumes of the Bibliothèque Œconomique, and your Notes on Virginia for which I heartily thank you. I shall be careful to observe your Instruction in the blank Leaf of your Notes. I hope you will continue to send me the Bibliothèque Œconomique, as I have found much valuable Entertainment in them....
66262To George Washington from Francis Hopkinson, 16 March 1778 (Washington Papers)
I take the Liberty of forwarding the enclosed Papers by Express; earnestly requesting your Excellency would be so good as to take the most immediate & effectual Steps for the Enlargement of Captain Robinson & Captain Got. You will see by the Letters, numbered according to their Dates, the Train of Authority under which a Flag was sent in to the City with Supplies for our People Prisoners...
66263To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Hopkinson, 18 November 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
I heard with real Satisfaction of your safe arrival in Europe after a voyage remarkably short, and I hope as remarkably pleasant. I long to hear from you, and flatter myself there may be a Letter for me on the Way. I have received my Harpsichord from London and a very excellent one it is, with Shudi and Broadwood’s Patent Swell, and quilled according to my Method, for which Invention they have...
66264Francis Hopkinson to the American Commissioner or Commissioners, 24 July 1780 (Franklin Papers)
Three ALS : American Philosophical Society Since my last of the 27th. of June the following Sets of Exchange have issued from my office vizt. To the State of Maryland dlr Dolr 7 Sets 100 each No. 1–7 700 5 200 1–5 1000
66265To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Hopkinson, 23 February 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just now received your favour pr. Mr. Marbois, have not Time to answer in kind, am sorry for your Illness. If your Fever was of the infectious kind you have performed Quarantine. I hope to see you in the Spring. I should not have wrote in such a Hurry, but to inform you that our Philosl. Society is in a promising Way. The Case of Mr. Maddison was this—the Candidates for Election were...
66266To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Hopkinson, 28 March 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
According to your Directions I sent the other Day a Package of News Papers to Mr. Jay to be forwarded to you. I wrote also by the same Conveyance. As I am frequently trying Projects of one kind or another, I sometimes blunder upon what I, for a while at least, suppose to be a Discovery. I wish to communicate to you one of these Projects. The manufacture of Perles fausses and patenotres is a...
66267To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Hopkinson, 17 July 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
The last Letter I received from you is dated Augt. 1st. 1787 and my last to you April 6th. 1788. I have a pretty large Collection of News Papers for you, waiting a convenient opportunity. Mr. Tillier, who takes this, goes from hence to New York to embark for France. I could not ask him to take Charge of the Papers as they are too bulky: but I have made up a Package of Publications, which I...
66268To Benjamin Franklin from Francis Hopkinson, 31 May 1767 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I have once more the Pleasure of writing to you from this delightful Place; where I thank God, I enjoy perfect Health and all the Pleasures the Country can afford. Time rolls away in the most agreeable Manner imaginable; Reading, walking, riding, Music, Drawing &ca. season the Hours with much calm and rational Pleasure; and to crown all, the good Bishop and...
66269To Benjamin Franklin from Francis Hopkinson, 18 October 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Yale University Library It is very long since I have had the Satisfaction of a Line from you. This I attribute to the great Uncertainty of Opportunities. The last Letter I received from you mentioned an Electrical Battery, which you said was in the Hands of Mr. Coombe. I have at last got the Battery you mention, & found five of the Bottles broke. The Rest are in good Order. All your...
66270To George Washington from Francis Hopkinson, 14 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
The Intimacy of my Connection with Mr Duché renders all Assurances unnecessary that the Letter addressed by him to your Excely on the 8: of Octr last gives me the greatest Concern—I flatter myself some undue Means have been used to induce him to write such a Letter, so incompatable with the amiable Character he has ever maintained & so fatal to his Reputation. & I could not forbear...
66271To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Hopkinson, 8 March 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I can not at present lay my hands upon your last but recollect it was of an old Date. I daily expect the Pleasure of hearing from you in Return to several Letters I have written to you since the Fall. Your last directed me to forward the News Papers to Mr. Jay who is to send them to you in way of Merchandize to avoid the monstrous Expence of Postage. I presume you have written to him on the...
66272Francis Hopkinson to the American Commissioners, 9 November 1778 (Franklin Papers)
Three ALS : American Philosophical Society I have to inform you that since my last of Sept 18th. I have emitted Loan Office Bills of Exchange as follows Viz To the State New Jersey 10 Setts for 36 Dollr. each Numbered 989 to 998 Inclusive 10 . . do. . . 60 . . . . do. . . . . 328 to 337 — 10 . . do. . .
66273Francis Hopkinson to the American Commissioner or Commissioners, 6 March 1780 (Franklin Papers)
Two ALS : American Philosophical Society Since my last of the 14th. of Jany. the following Setts of Exchange have issued from my Office Viz To Pennsylvania Dolls 150 setts 36 Dolls. No. 2218–2367 = 5,400 To New Jersey Dolls 50 setts 30 Dols. No. 2026–2075 = 1,500
66274To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Hopkinson, 14 April 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed Phial contains some of my Essence L’Orient but very imperfectly prepared. I heard only this Morning that Mr. Paine would set off Tomorrow. I had to buy the Fish and prepare the Essence. It should be three or four Days in settling and the water then poured off but I have had only as many Hours for the Purpose, so that great allowances must be made. I have put some volat Spt. Sal...
66275To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Hopkinson, 15 April 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Paine not setting off to Day, as I expected, gives me an Opportunity of sending another Phial of Essence L’Orient which has had the Advantage of standing all Night to depurate and is richer than that I gave Mr. Paine yesterday. Besides this, I put some Spirit of Wine in the Phial of yesterday, which I observe curdles and discolours the Essence. In this there is nothing but a little Volat....
66276Jefferson’s Advertisement of Hopkinson’s Invention, [ca. February? 1785] (Jefferson Papers)
An improvement in the manner of preparing musical instruments which are keyed and quilled. The present mode of quilling a harpsichord is subject to this great inconvenience that some of the quills will after a little use, crack and lose their elastic spring, whilst others retain their full vigour, thereby rendering the touch unequal and some tones full and loud whilst others are so faint and...
66277To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Hopkinson, 8 November 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I do not know how long it is since I wrote to you, but am sure it is much longer since I heard from you. I am in daily expectations of a Letter in answer to some of mine. I send you another Packet of News Papers and enclose the Leg of a strange Bird which has nothing curious in it but a fine small toothed Comb annexed to one of its Toes, and three very beautiful Feathers (of which I send two)...
66278John Adams, Biographical Sketch by Joseph Hopkinson, 4 July 1826 (Adams Papers)
John Adams In the enjoyment of our free and happy institutions, and of the prosperity which pervades every portion of this immense Republick, the rich and ripe of fruits of our national independence, we can never forget those from whose toils and Sufferings and Sacrifices these inestimable blessings were derived—There is no merit in being the friend of a flourishing and powerful people; in...
66279To George Washington from Joseph Hopkinson, 9 May 1798 (Washington Papers)
As I do not flatter myself that my feeble efforts to assert what I deem to be the honour and interests of my Country have reached your retreat, I cannot deny myself the gratification of communicating them to you—From my earliest infancy I was taught both by the precept and example of my father to view your virtues with veneration and your person with gratitude and affection. My ripened...
66280From Joseph Hopkinson to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 1 January 1823 (Adams Papers)
A few days ago there arrived at this port of Philadelphia, in a packet from Alexandria, a certain box, directed to me; which, when opened, was found to contain a very fine head , in excellent order —As no letter accompanied the box, or was received by any other Conveyance, the head was left to speak for itself; and inform from whence it came, and to what it was destined. The recollection of a...
66281To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Hopkinson, 29 June 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I accept the offer, you have been good enough to make me, of the elegant figure of Diana, not only with the pleasure which the possession of so valuable a present would of itself afford, but also with a far superior gratification arising from the unmerited notice you thus bestow upon me, and the Testimony it bears that my Father yet lives in your Memory. Altho’ I was too young to partake of...
66282From Joseph Hopkinson to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 11 January 1823 (Adams Papers)
I have received and read your letter with great deference and pleasure; but, of course, without any conviction of error in my opinions, you so ingeniously combat—The truth is the difference between us is marked by such light shades and mingling colours that it is not easy to detect the precise point where it is found—I am well satisfied it will not do, in this day and country, for publick men...
66283To Benjamin Franklin from Mary Hopkinson, 6 September 1770 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania My Son Thomas will have the Honor to deliver this to you; shall I beg you will condescend to advise and instruct a young Man; although honest and open hearted, yet intirely unacquainted with the world and the Dispositions of those whome it is his Interest to please. Any other Man in your place and Station I could not ask such a Favor of engaged, as you...
66284To Benjamin Franklin from Mary Hopkinson, 1 October 1765 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society A Thousand Thanks to you for the agreeable knowledg of my Relations in England and for the Trouble yourself and your Friend Mr. Burrow have been at in obtaining it. When we consider how much Business of great importance of your own you must have to transact how must my Gratitude and my Childrens be heightened for the uncommon Care Regularity and Exactness...
66285To Thomas Jefferson from Reuben Hopkins, 27 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
We the undersigned, being appointed a Committee on behalf of the republican Citizens of Orange County in the State of New York, for the purpose of expressing their full and unequivocal approbation of your past official conduct, and likewise from the conviction they have of your earnest desire and successful endeavours to promote the harmony independence and interest of the United States, To...
66286To John Adams from Roswell Hopkins, 17 May 1798 (Adams Papers)
We the Mayor, Aldermen, Common Council, & Freemen of the City of Vergennes in the County of Addison and State of Vermont; though deeply impressed with the train of lawless and unprovoked aggressions of the French nation upon our lawfull commerce, the repeated Insults upon our Government, the neglect, & even studied contempt, with which our Messengers of peace and accomodation have been...
66287To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Hopkins, 27 June 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson. I take the liberty of offering for thy acceptance an address to the Manufacturers of Pot and Pearl-ash, containing an account of the process and according to the Principles of my Patent. Thou wilt observe my having succeeded in Canada, and by accounts from those who have commenced opperating I am flatterd to believe that the business is in a fair way of fully answering what I...
66288Samuel Hopkins to Thomas Cushing, 29 December 1775 (Adams Papers)
The degree of acquaintance I have with you, through your indulgence; and your known candour, condescention and goodness, encourage me to address you on an affair, which, in my view, is very interesting, and calls for the particular attention of the honorable members of the Continental Congress. They have indeed manifested much wisdom and benevolence in advising to a total stop of the slave...
66289To James Madison from Samuel Hopkins (Abstract), 20 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
20 March 1805, Henderson County, Kentucky . “I am induced to address you, (presuming Upon our small Acquaintance, & your Benevolence) in behalf of Judge Coburn of this state, who is A Candidate for an Appointment in the Federal Judiciary. I have many Years Known him, in his public, & private Charecter; & I can with Confidence Avow, that in every relation he is entitled to the patronage of his...
66290To Benjamin Franklin from Stephen Hopkins, 11 May 1784 (Franklin Papers)
LS : American Philosophical Society Mr. Solomon Drown, a native of this place, is a young gentleman of great modesty, and of a very fair character; has spent many years in his Studies here, and in his attendance on the various Medical Lectures at Philadelphia; and is now about to take a Voyage to France, in order to perfect his knowledge in the healing Art, and in the French Language. Any...
66291To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Hopkins, 28 October 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
The astonishing Depreciation of the Continental Currency having already produced such great Embarresments in our Public measures as are truly Alarming and occasion’d a meeting of the States of New Hampshire, Massts. Bay, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York in Convention at this place by their Commissioners and Agents, I am directed by them to transmit to you and to each State as far as...
66292To Benjamin Franklin from Stephen Hopkins and James Manning, 9 January 1784 (Franklin Papers)
LS : American Philosophical Society; ALS (draft): Brown University Library Influenced by your Promptitude in promoting the great Interests of Society, and especially by your predilection of Your native Country, discovered by that early and decided Part which you took in its Favour, and which has been Continued by Such unparalleled Success through a Life protracted far beyond the Common Bounds...
66293To James Madison from the Citizens of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, 1 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 July 1812. “Resolved That the Course Pursued by the Government of the United States has been just wise & patriotic—that the cup of conciliation has been drained to its dregs—every effort to maintain peace & avoid war has been treated with insult heaped upon injury. No alternative is now left but war or disgraceful submission. “Resolved as the opinion of this meeting that war ought to be...
66294To James Madison from Thlucco and Hopoie, 30 October 1816 (Madison Papers)
We have put some of our men on the road to See you, Colo, Hawkins now being dead, we have no person to do our business. When you See these men, who are a deputation from us to you, they will represent our whole people. Ever Since the War we have not had any thing Set[t]led Straight with us, we hope you will Settle every thing Straight with them. Friend & Brother, We have often Sent you our...
66295To Thomas Jefferson from Ebenezer Hoppe, 18 July 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Being confidently persuaded that you will not treat with indifference any thing which tends to the improvement of that branch of science on which depends the safety of Mariners and the facilities of Navigation, I have taken the liberty, although a stranger, and on the Eastern side of the Atlantic, of transmitting to you a few copies of the inclosed little pamphlet, descriptive of some material...
66296To Alexander Hamilton from Horace and Seth Johnson and Company, 22 April 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, April 22, 1795. “Your favor of the 13th inst. is recd. We thank you for the assurance you give, of being concerned for us, should you be under no opposite engagement….” LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. For background to this letter, see Horace and Seth Johnson and Company to H, April 9, 1795 . Letter not found.
66297To Alexander Hamilton from Horace and Seth Johnson and Company, 9 April 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, April 9, 1795. “Mr Harison acquaints us that it is ⟨y⟩our intention to resume the practice of the Law in this State. One A Craigie, & ourselves wishing to retain you as our counsel, we inclose a Bank note for $100.” LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Horace and Seth Johnson were New York City merchants. Richard Harison, United States attorney for the District of New York, was...
66298To Thomas Jefferson from “Horatio”, on or before 21 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed are precious morsels—Read them with attention—They will do you good—Fearing you might not read the honest papers from whence I have taken them, I have, like a “d—d good natured friend” —cut them out as you see.—Consider this, my Gracious President— thou lover of justice and toleration —as the Signal of the commencement, and continuation of my attentions, (which shall be manifested...
66299To Alexander Hamilton from William Hornby, 15 September 1801 (Hamilton Papers)
London, September 15, 1801. Requests Hamilton’s opinion “upon a Case which … is of the greatest importance to the Parties concerned.” LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Hornby, who had served as governor of Bombay, was a member of the Pulteney Association, which consisted of William Johnstone Pulteney, Patrick Colquhoun, and Hornby. This association bought 1.2 million acres of land...
66300Horneca, Fizeaux & Cie. to the American Commissioners, 24 December 1778: résumé (Franklin Papers)
LS : American Philosophical Society <Amsterdam, December 24, 1778, in French: We did not receive your letter of December 6 until the 15th. We have already told Sir Georges Grand, currently in Paris, that we have as yet placed only fifty-one promissory notes, but we have no doubt of eventual success if we are patient. By forcing things we will only undermine our credit; please trust us. We...