7930110th. (Adams Papers)
The storm continued all this day, and rather with increasing violence. Thompson and I again dined with Mr. Parsons. I passed the evening with Putnam at his lodgings: I this day got through Foster, and have been more pleased than with any professional book I have hitherto read; not even Blackstone excepted. The subject indeed being the pleas of the Crown, is not so immediately connected with a...
79302[Diary entry: 10 May 1788] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 10th. Thermometer at 49 in the Morning—54 at Noon and 50 at Night. Fresh, & cold No. easterly Wind in the Morning with thick Drizzling weather which continued through the day with Showers. Visited all the Plantations. At the Ferry all the corn, except a small piece at the No. Et. Corner of the field was planted on thursday and this the excessive rains and consequent wetness of the...
79303From George Washington to Benjamin Rush, 10 May 1788 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of the 26th ulto together with the seeds of the manget werzel and the Pamphlet respecting the cultivation and use of this valuable plant, came safe and claims my particular acknowledgments. I thank you for both, and shall endeavor to propogate the former with care and attention. Mrs Washington Joins me in compliments to Mrs Rush. I am Sir &c. LB , DLC:GW . The copyist should have...
79304To Thomas Jefferson from Broucq, Frères & Soeurs, 10 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
St. Omer, 10 May 1788 . Forwarded yesterday from Coffyn of Dunkerque by “le voiturier nommé louis Lehieu d’angre Liévin en Artois 4 caisses T◆J plombées et cordées,” weighing about 247 ℔., containing young plants or foreign shrubs, to be delivered in ten days. Total costs for voiturier , Coffyn, and themselves, 23₶ 18s. RC ( DLC ).
79305To Thomas Jefferson from Johann Ludwig de Unger, 10 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Salzliebenhalle, 10 May 1788 . Thanks TJ for his letter of 16 Feb. 1788 and for granting the favor asked of him; says he is deeply affected by TJ’s remarks “sur le Bonheur et les Avantages propres à l’Amerique.” “Un tel Eloge de la Part de Votre Excellence est garant de la Prosperité de ces Contrees si interessantes a tant d’egard, et inspire en meme Tems des Voeux ardens pour la Durée de...
7930611th. (Adams Papers)
I attended meeting to hear Parson Barnard of Salem. He gave us two very excellent Sermons. And his prayers were admirable; which is something very uncommon. I am told indeed that he regularly composes this part of the service; as well as his Sermons; an example worthy of imitation. His address for Mr. Carey, was tender and affectionate, and the manner in which he spoke it was truly affecting....
79307From Alexander Hamilton to James Madison, [11 May 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
I believe I am in your debt a letter or two, which is owing to my occupations in relation to the elections &c. These are now over in this state, but the result is not known. All depends upon Albany where both sides claim the victory. Our doubts will not be removed till the latter end of the month. I hope your expectations of Virginia have not diminished. Respecting the first volume of Publius...
79308[Diary entry: 11 May 1788] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 11th. Thermometer at in the Morning— at Noon and at Night. Wind Westerly, and No. Wt. and rather cool. At home all day. Counted the number of the following Articles which are contained in a pint—viz.—Of The small & round pease commonly called Gentlemans Pease } 3144 Those brot. from York Rivr. by Majr. G. Washington } 2268 Those brot. by Do. from Mrs. Dangerfields 1375 Those given by...
79309To George Washington from Oliver Pollock, 11 May 1788 (Washington Papers)
The late Conflagration of the Town of New Orleans (which was the place of my residence during the Grand Contest with Great Britain) I hope will in some measure appoligize for troubling your Excellency’s repose on this Occasion. I have bussiness of importance to settle in that Country and have now to request from you a letter of introduction to His Excellency Governor Stephen Miro Commander in...
79310To James Madison from Alexander Hamilton, [11 May] 1788 (Madison Papers)
I believe I am in your debt a letter or two, which is owing to my occapations [ sic ] in relation to the elections &c. These are now over in this state, but the result is not known. All depends upon Albany where both sides claim the victory. Our doubts will not be removed till the latter end of the month. I hope your expectations of Virginia have not diminished. Respecting the first volume of...
79311From Thomas Jefferson to Anne Willing Bingham, 11 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
A gentleman going to Philadelphia furnishes me the occasion of sending you some numbers of the Cabinet des modes and some new theatrical peices. These last have had great success on the stage, where they have excited perpetual applause. We have now need of something to make us laugh, for the topics of the times are sad and eventful. The gay and thoughtless Paris is now become a furnace of...
79312To Thomas Jefferson from La Lande, 11 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
College Royal, Paris, 11 May 1788 . Requests TJ to forward enclosed letter to an American astronomer and, when he writes to Benjamin Franklin, to present his respects; “Les ministres ont ordinairement la Complaisance de favoriser la Correspondance qui interesse les Sciences.” RC ( MHi ); endorsed. Enclosure not identified; if the letter was directed to a particular astronomer in America, it...
7931312th. (Adams Papers)
I have been quite unwell, these two or three days past; a disorder recurs with which I have been troubled in the Spring, the two years back; and it is more inconvenient this time than it ever has been before. At Mr. Parsons’s recommendation, I have this day taken up Hawkins’s pleas of the Crown. I think I should not now have selected this book, had it been left at my option. This branch of the...
79314[Diary entry: 12 May 1788] (Washington Papers)
Monday 12th. Thermometer at in the Morning— at Noon and at Night. Wind variable, with clouds, and appearances of rain. In the Morning early it was at So. Wt.—then West—No. Wt. &ca. Went, in Company with Colo. Humphreys to Mr. Rozers. Dined & returned in the Afternoon.
79315From George Washington to Clement Biddle, 12 May 1788 (Washington Papers)
I have received your two letters of the 29 of April & 4th of May. Since my application to you for the prices of Linen & Blankets I have had an opportunity of supplying myself with both, upon pretty reasonable terms, but am no less obliged to you for the trouble of your inquiries respecting them. The Philadelphia Packet has not yet arrived, but if she sailed at the time you mention she may be...
79316To George Washington from John Cowper, 12 May 1788 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from John Cowper, 12 May 1788. On 25 May GW wrote Cowper : “I have been duly favored with your letter of the 12th Inst.”
79317To James Madison from John Brown, 12 May 1788 (Madison Papers)
I have had the honor to receive your favors of the 9th. & 21st. of April for which accept my thanks. My hopes respecting the Success of the new Constitution in Virginia are in some measure revived by the information you have given me upon that Subject but am still sorry to find that the number of friends & foes are so nearly divided as to render the Vote of Kentucky of critical importance for...
79318To James Madison from Cyrus Griffin, [ca. 12] May 1788 (Madison Papers)
According to your directions I shall pay the proper regard to the particulars mentioned in [your] letter of april 20th. Mr Paradise was embarked before that letter got to hand—and carried with him all the debates, pamphlets &c to mr. Jefferson. I will enclose to you the massachusets debates by the first opportunity to Richmond. Be so good to inform me when you will set out to Richmond that I...
79319To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Digges, 12 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
A Cotton manufactory having been lately set up in Virginia, not only patronizd by the State but encouragd by some of the leading Gentlemen in it, some artists from England as well as this Country are wishing to get to it; And altho I have been a little hurt since my arrival in Ireland through my endeavours to get some useful mechanicks to my home near Alexandria, (two or three of whom are now...
7932013th. (Adams Papers)
I took a walk with Pickman up to Sawyer’s tavern, and drank tea there. The evenings are now so short that it was nine o’clock before we got back. Our Future prospects in life were the Subject of our conversation. The appearance before him is very fair: his father is a man of large fortune, which although divided among several children, gives each of them a sum sufficient for starting forward:...
79321[Diary entry: 13 May 1788] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 13th. Thermometer at 57 in the Morning—66 at Noon and 62 at Night. Wind at No. Wt. all day—in the forenoon fresh—in the Afternoon moderate, and towards night calm. Clouds the greater part of the day. Visited all the Plantations and the Brick yard. At the Ferry, 6 plows were at Work in No. 7. Viz.—3 belonging to the Plantation—2 from Frenchs and 1 from Muddy hole. Two Men were Planting...
79322To Thomas Jefferson from Jean Baptiste de Gouvion, 13 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I was told that you have some prospect that the interests due by the united states to the Foreign officers shall be pay’d at the end of July next; give me leave to represent to your Excellency that captain Castaign who is a native from Martinico is upon the point of returning there, he has been near four years solliciting in this country for employment without success. His means are exhausted....
7932314th. (Adams Papers)
I walk’d with Thompson up to Mrs. Atkins’s. The old Lady is gone to Boston to spend a fortnight. Mr. and Mrs. Searle were there; and Mr. Atkins came home soon after. Atkins is a man of abilities; but of strong passions; and as he was cramped in his youth, by his penurious circumstances, his disposition was soured, and he is now excessively irritable, and his natural frankness has degenerated...
79324[Diary entry: 14 May 1788] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 14th. Thermometer at 56 in the Morning—67 at Noon and 66 at Night. Little or no Wind with a hazy appearance in the Morning. Southerly Wind afterwards and great appearances of Rain. Visited all the Plantations. At the Ferry, the Plows of the Plantation were still in No. 7. Those of French’s and Muddy hole returned to the former. The two Ferry men were planting Pumpkins after finishg....
79325To George Washington from John Hopkins, 14 May 1788 (Washington Papers)
I was favor’d with your Letter of the 27th Ulto by Mr Charles Lee, covering sundry Warrants for articles furnished the Army during the late War, to the Amount of £107.12.2 & 305 Dollars 53ths in Indents of Interest —And Mr Lee has placed in my hands the sum of £69 in Warrants for Interest on Loan Office Certificates of this State, to be applied to the payment of your Taxes; but you will be...
79326To George Washington from Charles Lee, 14 May 1788 (Washington Papers)
I have received your Letter covering one to Mr John Hopkins to whom I have delivered it. The warrants in my hands not being receivable in discharge of the claims of the James River Company have been deposited in Mr Hopkin’s hands as you directed. He informs me (and he is right in my opinion) that the securities you enclosed to him will not answer in the payment of your taxes for 1785 & 1786...
79327To George Washington from Osborn Parson, 14 May 1788 (Washington Papers)
May it Please your Excellency for an unfortuneate unhappy friendless stranger to adress you with a few lines to claim your Excellency’s Bounty being distitute of the necessary’s of life and in a strange land no friends nor relations to commiserate my misfortunes nor relieve my distress. Five years of my time was spent in defence of my country with many hardships and the loos of Blood having...
79328From Thomas Jefferson to Pierre Castaing, 14 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I am sorry it is not in my power to procure you immediate paiment of the arrearages which you observe are due to you from the United states. Mr. Adams and myself have taken measures in Holland, which if approved by the Board of Treasury we think will not fail to ensure a paiment of all the arrearages of interest due to the foreign officers, and that this may take place as soon as the Board of...
79329To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Carrington, 14 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Barlow of Connecticut will have the Honor to call on you with this letter. I have not the pleasure of a personal acquaintance with him but his Literary Talents have considerably distinguished him as a poetical as well as prose writer, and he is introduced to me as a Gentleman deserving your countenance. Permit me to recommend him to your attention and civilities. He conducts to the Marquis...
79330To Thomas Jefferson from Grand & Cie., 14 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
We have the honour to send you 7 Bills, firsts and seconds, on Messrs. Willink & Staphorst in Amsterdam, making together Bo ƒ36000 at 10 days from the 16th Inst. Be pleased to send them back to us signed, with the letter of advice , and we will have the honour to advise you the proceeds after their negotiation. We are very respectfully Sir, your most obedient humble servants, RC ( DLC );...