78801Sarah Livingston Jay’s Invitation Lists, [4–27 March 1788] (Jay Papers)
invited for the 4 th . March M r . & M rs . Rutherford, M r . & M rs . King—, M r . & M rs . Lewis—, M rs . Montgomery—x, M r . Jones—x, M
788024th. (Adams Papers)
Doctor Kilham, went to Boston this day to attend the general court. His opposition to the federal constitution, has made him so unpopular in this town, that I do not expect he will be chosen as representative at the next election, and he may I think with this Session, take his leave of the legislative body for the present. I passd the evening with Townsend and Thompson at Mrs. Atkins’s. The...
78803John Adams to Abigail Adams, 4 March 1788 (Adams Papers)
After a Passage of two days, against contrary Winds, and a terrible Jolt through the Mud, from Helvoet, I arrived here this day, in good health and not bad Spirits. The Princes Birth day is on Saturday: so that I shall not be able to take Leave before Monday, and if I go to Amsterdam afterwards, I shall not be able to leave that City before Wednesday or Thursday: so that I fear you cannot...
78804[Diary entry: 4 March 1788] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 4th. Thermometer at 28 in the Morning—32 at Noon And 32 at Night. About 9 Oclock last Night it began to Snow and continued to do so through the Night and till 8 oclock this morning by which time it appears to have been at least 6 Inches deep on a level. In the early part of the Morning the Wind was at No.: after which getting to the No. West it cleared and was cold.
78805To George Washington from Chavannes de La Giraudière, 4 March 1788 (Washington Papers)
4 March 1788. This letter is almost illegible. From what can be read it appears to be a reprise of his letter to GW of 10 July 1787 . ALS , DLC:GW .
78806From George Washington to Richard Peters, 4 March 1788 (Washington Papers)
When I had the pleasure to be at your house last Summer you shewed me a triangular harrow with trowel tines for the purpose of cultivating your dell Crops. The appearance was preposs[ess]ing. But I forgot whether you spoke of its merits from theoritical, or practical knowledge. If the latter, will you permit me [to] request the favor of you to direct your workmen to furnish me with one...
78807To Thomas Jefferson from Goldsmith, 4 March 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Lyons, 4 Mch. 1788 . Has returned a small volume, “ La Suite de L’ami d’enfans ,” which belongs to TJ and was left at Goldsmith’s lodgings in Paris; offers his services in Lyons, where he has established a “warehouse of my own, of the English goods”; resides there at the “Hotel and Rue de quatre Chapeaux.” RC ( DLC ); 2 p.; endorsed.
788085th. (Adams Papers)
I pass’d the evening with Thompson and Putnam at Mr. Bradbury’s. Frank came from Boston this morning, and bro’t an account of the interment of his Honor Thomas Cushing Esqr. who died last week. He has been lieutenant governor of this Commonwealth, ever since the establishment of the Constitution; and it is probable, there will be a vast deal of electioneering intrigue, for the diverse...
78809Cotton Tufts to John Quincy Adams, 5 March 1788 (Adams Papers)
I rec d. Your Favour, previous to which I sent you by Post in a Letter to my Brother a Bank Bill of 20 Doll rs. , it would have been sent soon after your Brother mentioned to me your Want of a Supply, had I not heard that you proposed to be at Boston in a few Days— I am exceedingly gratified that your fraternal Advice was given to M r Charles and I flatter myself that it will with that of his...
78810[Diary entry: 5 March 1788] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 5th. Thermometer at 28 in the Morning—42 at Noon and 38 at Night. Clear and the wind fresh all day from the Wt. But little thaw. Rid to the Plantations at Muddy hole, Dogue run, & French’s. At the two first the women were fencing—at the latter removing rails for the same purpose. The Ferry Women were at work in the New grd. at the Mann. House.
78811From George Washington to Clement Biddle, 5 March 1788 (Washington Papers)
In your letter of the 3d of February you mentioned Messrs Dunlap & Claypole having put into your hands one Vol. of their News Papers for the years 1785 & 86, which they desired might be forwarded to me and my acceptance thereof requested. I must now beg the favor of you to return them my best thanks for their politness, and, at the same time, to inform them that I beleive they misunderstood me...
78812To George Washington from Clement Biddle, 5 March 1788 (Washington Papers)
I shipd the Grass seed and volume of Newspapers on bd the Sloop Charming Polly Capn Ellwood for Alexandria who was on the point of Sailing but a severe frost again closed our River and the Navigation is stopped, probably for some Days [to] Come but the Vessel will sail on the first opening—the Bill for the Seed is inclosed. Yesterday I recd from Thomas Smith Eq. one hundred ninety two pounds...
78813From George Washington to Thomas Smith, 5 March 1788 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 5th Ulto came duly to hand—The sum of £50 which you and Mr Ross have received for bringing and prosecuting my Ejectments is perfectly satisfactory to me, I only wish it may be so to you—if it is not I must repeat my request that you will satisfy yourself. I find that the greatest part of the money which you have received on my acct has been paid without suits being brought...
78814The Federalist 64, Independent Journal (New York), 5 March 1788 (Jay Papers)
To the People of the State of New-York. IT is a just and not a new observation that enemies to particular persons and opponents to particular measures, seldom confine their censures to such things only in either, as are worthy of blame, unless on this principle it is difficult to explain the motives of their conduct, who condemn the proposed constitution in the aggregate, and treat with...
78815I. Moustier’s “Observations sur le délai de la Signature d’une Convention Consulaire,” [5 March 1788] (Jefferson Papers)
Le traité de Commerce entre le Roi et les Etats unis de l’Amérique a stipulé, qu’il seroit fait une Convention pour regler le pouvoir des Consuls dans les Etats respectifs. M. le Chev. de la Luzerne fut chargé de négociations à ce sujet, qui avoient eu assès de succés pour que l’on put esperer; que la Convention seroit conclue dès l’année 1782. Elle l’eut probablement été, si la negociation...
788166th. (Adams Papers)
We met in the evening at Putnam’s chamber. I did not pass my time so agreeably as I usually do these evenings. Townsend and Amory were there, and instead of devoting our hours to free and unrestrained conversation, we lost them in playing on the violin, and flute. Between 9 and 10 we retired.
78817Memorial to the States General, [6 March 1788] (Adams Papers)
The Subscriber, Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States of America, has the honour to communicate to your High Mightinesses, a Resolution an Act of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, by which he is recalled from his Mission to your High Mightinesses & permitted to revisit his native Country. The Wisdom and Magnanimity, with which your High Mightinesses manifested your...
78818[Diary entry: 6 March 1788] (Washington Papers)
Thursday 6th. Thermometer at 32 in the Morning—43 at Noon and 38 at Night. Early in the Morning the Wind made some feeble efforts to blow from the So. Wt. but shifting to No. Wt. Before 8 Oclock it was fresh, but not very cold, all day. Rid to the Plantations in the Neck Muddy hole, Dogue run and Frenchs. At the first some of the Women were grubbing, & some fencing—the Men getting rails. At...
78819To George Washington from John Pendleton, 6 March 1788 (Washington Papers)
I enclosed lately the Warrants on your claim for a negroe executed to Mr Henderson of Dumfries requesting he would forward them by the first safe conveyance; I am sorry Sir, the delay in transmitting them occasioned yo. the trouble of an Application but begg you’ll be assured it did not proceed from inattention to the business. The Appropriation Law passed October Session ’84 (the first which...
78820To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Sr., 6 March 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Marseilles, 6 Mch. 1788 . Introduces his friend, John Turnbull, to whom he is indebted for the “acquaintance and Friendship of Robt. Morris,” as well as most of his American friends, and without whom his son “had never spocke English”; Turnbull, who, with his wife, will be in Paris a short time, will deliver “the Seven years meteorological observations made by Mr. Bernard , of our observatory.”...
78821To Thomas Jefferson from Francisco Chiappe, 6 March 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Mogador, 6 Mch. 1788 . Acknowledges TJ’s letter of 15 Sep. 1787 ; has delivered to the Emperor the letter from Congress and the ratification of the treaty; has not yet obtained a reply, but will use his connections at court to do so when he returns to Morocco; is not sending copies of the Emperor’s letters granting favors to Americans because his brother has done so; but will inform TJ of...
78822To Thomas Jefferson from Giuseppe Chiappe, 6 March 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ay eû l’honneur d’êcrire à Votre Excellence voye de Terre et de Mer le 26e: passé; et pour l’informer ensuite de ce qui se passe, et regarde plus particulièrement les affaires de la Bienheureuse Nation de l’Amerique, Je m’empresse d’expédier un Courrier à Tanger pour que la présente parvienne à Votre Excellence le plus tôt possible. Sa Majesté Impériale a fait publier dernièrement, Je ne...
78823To Thomas Jefferson from Maria Cosway, 6 March 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I have waited some time to trie if I could recover my usual peace with you, but I find it is impossible yet, therefore Must adress Myself to you still angry . Your long silence is impardonable, but what is the Name I Must give To ———Mr: Trumbull and Mrs: Church not bringing Me a letter from you? No, My war against you is of such a Nature that I cannot even find terms to express it. Yet I will...
78824To Thomas Jefferson from Montmorim, 6 March 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai communiqué, Monsieur, à M. le Comte de la Luzerne le mémoire que vous m’avez fait l’honneur de m’adresser en faveur du nommé Gross, américain, détenu comme otage à Dunkerque depuis 1782. Je joins ici une copie de la réponse que j’ai reçue de ce Secrétaire d’Etat, ainsi que de toutes les pièces dont elle est accompagnée. Je ne doute pas que vous n’adoptiez l’avis de M. de la Luzerne sur...
78825To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 6 [March] 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
The first post day for the Hague, since your departure, will be to morrow. This letter will then set out and carry agreeable news of the health of your daughter. She has continued mending uniformly since the favorable turn of her disorder of which you were a witness, and this morning when I was at the Convent I learned that nothing remained of the indisposition except a necessary weakness....
78826To Thomas Jefferson from John Trumbull, 6 March 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Rutledge is so good as to take charge of the Breeches which you order’d. I mention’d in my last, your taylor’s guess with respect to the Waistcoats. Brown is busy about the pictures. Mr. Adams’s is like. Your’s I do not think so well of. They, with the Polyplasiasmos, shall come by the diligence. Mrs. Church’s trunk is arriv’d safe. The Story will be to me a lasting eulogy of French...
788277th. (Adams Papers)
The weather begins to abate of its severity; yet people cross’d the river on the ice all this day. Townsend and Pickman this afternoon went to Salem. I was at home all the evening and Thompson spent part of it with me. He intends to quit his school, in three or four weeks; and I hope I shall then enjoy more of his company.
78828Abigail Adams to John Adams, 7 March 1788 (Adams Papers)
Not a word have I heard of, or from you Since you left me this day week. I am anxious to know how you got over & how you do. I am so unfortunate as to be confined for several days past with an inflamation in my Throat attended with canker, & some fever. it is rather abated to day, and I hope is going of. we go on packing, but it is a much more labourious peice of buisness than I imagind and...
78829Memorial to William V, Prince of Orange, 7 March 1788 (Adams Papers)
The Subscriber, Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States of America, has the Honour to communicate to your Most Serene Highness, a Resolution of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, the Original of which he has already had the Honour of laying before their High Mightinesses the States General by which he is recalled from his Mission to this Republick, and permitted to...
78830The Federalist No. 65, [7 March 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
To the People of the State of New-York. THE remaining powers, which the plan of the Convention allots to the Senate, in a distinct capacity, are comprised in their participation with the Executive in the appointment to offices, and in their judicial character as a court for the trial of impeachments. As in the business of appointments the Executive will be the principal agent, the provisions...