74711From Thomas Jefferson to Ferdinand Grand, 14 January 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
A person called here to-day, while I was out, and left the inclosed note for me, on the subject of Colo. Wuibert’s money. He left word at the same time that he would call at your office tomorrow for an answer. I have written him the inclosed answer, but as he did not leave his name or address, I am unable to write an address on it. I will beg the favor of you to let it lye in your office till...
74712From Thomas Jefferson to an Agent of Antoine-Félix Wuibert, 14 January 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
I received Colo. Wuibert’s letter and power of attorney on the 16th. of February 1786.I wrote immediately to Mr. Thevenard at l’Orient to obtain an order for his money. I was called to England in the month of March and returned here the last day of April. I found Mr. Thevenard’s answer here on my return. From that time till the 22d. of May was taken up in discussions with which you are...
74713From Thomas Jefferson to Harcourt, 14 January 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
In the conversation with which you were pleased to honor me a few days ago, on the enfranchisement of the port of Honfleur, I took the liberty of observing that I was not instructed by my constituents to make any proposition on that subject. That it would be agreeable to them however I must suppose, because it will offer the following advantages. These facts may perhaps throw some light on the...
74714From Thomas Jefferson to Louis Guillaume Otto, 14 January 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been honoured with your letter of Oct. 15. and thank you for the intelligence it contained. I am able to make you but an unequal return for it, your friends here being so much more in condition to communicate to you interesting intelligence. With respect to the affairs of Holland they do not promise arrangement. The interest which the King of Prussia takes in the affairs of the...
7471515th. (Adams Papers)
The weather very moderate. The snow went off quite fast. Drank tea at Mr. Hilliard’s. His daughter look’d prettier, than she ever did before. Mr. Paine was there, and appeared quite happy, in his new situation. The People of Charlestown, who never could be united in their opinions, for a minister, are universally very much attached to him, and his talents and virtues are such as will probably...
74716John Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 15 January 1787 (Adams Papers)
I am glad to find by your Letter that you are so well situated, at Mr. Sewalls, make my Compliments to that Gent. and thank him for the Kind present of his translation of Young—it appears to me to be well done. You will write to me from time to time, if you want Books, or any assistance in your studies, from this side the Water. I hear a good account of your Conduct, your studies you must...
74717Thomas Jefferson to Abigail Adams Smith, 15 January 1787 (Adams Papers)
Mr. Jefferson has the honour to present his compliments to Mrs. Smith and to send her the two pair of Corsets she desired. He wishes they may be suitable, as Mrs. Smith omitted to send her measure. Times are altered since Mademoiselle de Sanson had the honour of knowing her. Should they be too small however, she will be so good as to lay them by a while. There are ebbs as well as flows in this...
74718From John Adams to Richard Cranch, 15 January 1787 (Adams Papers)
D r Tufts will give you a Strange Book. I know not whether, the Sentiments of it, will be approved, by the Men of Sense and Letters in America.— if they are, they will make themselves popular in time. if they are not, our Countrymen have many Miseries yet to go through. if the System attempted to be defended in those Letters, is not the System of the Wisest Men among Us, I shall tremble for...
74719[Diary entry: 15 January 1787] (Washington Papers)
Monday 15th. Mercury at 42 in the Morning—52 at Noon and 50 at Night. Rain last Night with the wind fresh from the So. Wt. which continued so through the day. Very lowering all day & now and then a sprinkling with rain but not enough to drive people from work. The Sun set clear and the Western horison indicated fair weather. Rid to all the Plantations & to the Ditchers. In the Neck set the...
74720To George Washington from R., 15 January 1787 (Washington Papers)
Your Character, Sir, is beyond the reach of applause. Nothing that is mortal can add to it. To engage again would bring you back to a Man. You think as I do as far as your Modesty will permit, I know you do. I love & reverence you, therefore have a Right to your Pardon for this apparently impertinent Card. No Creature living but ourselves shall ever know it was written. I am, without flattery,...