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| No. | Author | Recipient | Title | Date | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82591 | Carrington, Edward | Washington, George | To George Washington from Edward Carrington, 11 May … | 1789-05-11 | At the same moment that I am assured your Excellencies own inclinations would have been... |
| 82592 | Church, Edward | Washington, George | To George Washington from Edward Church, 11 May 1789 | 1789-05-11 | I am one of that unfortunate number whom the late revolution has precipitated from a state of... |
| 82593 | Washington, George | Jay, John | From George Washington to John Jay, 11 May 1789 | 1789-05-11 | A few days ago I was conversing with you on the points contained in the enclosed queries, when a... |
| 82594 | Washington, George | Madison, James | From George Washington to James Madison, 11 May 1789 | 1789-05-11 | The enclosed were communicated to me, as you will perceive, to make a confidential use of—upon... |
| 82595 | Remsen, Henry | Washington, George | To George Washington from Henry Remsen, 11 May 1789 | 1789-05-11 | On the return of peace I found my situation so embarrassed by the calamitous events of the War,... |
| 82596 | Stevens, Richard | Washington, George | To George Washington from Richard Stevens, 11 May 1789 | 1789-05-11 | Having learned many persons are applying for Offices in the several States & being satisfied that... |
| 82597 | Vickers, Joseph | Washington, George | To George Washington from Joseph Vickers, 11 May 1789 | 1789-05-11 | The Memorial of Joseph Vickers Humbly Sheweth, That your Memorialist has been honored by the... |
| 82598 | Webb, Samuel Blachley | Washington, George | To George Washington from Samuel Blachley Webb, 11 May … | 1789-05-11 | Painfull as the task is I am under the necessity of soliciting the attention of the President of... |
| 82599 | Woodward, Joseph | Washington, George | To George Washington from Joseph Woodward, 11 May 1789 | 1789-05-11 | The system of Revenue now under the consideration of Congress requiring certain Officers to carry... |
| 82600 | Young, William | Washington, George | To George Washington from William Young, 11 May 1789 | 1789-05-11 | Encouraged by the good Wishes and Persuasions of my fellow Citizens, I presume to address your... |
| 82601 | Washington, George | Jay, John | To John Jay from George Washington, 11 May 1789 | 1789-05-11 | A few days ago I was conversing with you on the points contained in the enclosed queries, when a... |
| 82602 | Jefferson, Thomas | Madison, James | To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 11 May 1789 | 1789-05-11 | My last to you was of the 15th. of March. I am now in hourly expectation of recieving my leave of... |
| 82603 | Washington, George | Madison, James | To James Madison from George Washington, 11 May 1789 | 1789-05-11 | The enclosed were communicated to me (as you will perceive) to make a Confidential use of. Upon... |
| 82604 | Madison, James | Title for the President, [11 May] 1789 | 1789-05-11 | The debate concerned a title for the executive office. Should the House appoint a committee to... | |
| 82605 | Hubbard, Nicholas | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Nicholas Hubbard, 11 May 1789 | 1789-05-11 | Amsterdam, 11 May 1789 . Is honored by TJ’s “highly respected favor of 3rd. Instant” which merits... |
| 82606 | Ingenhousz, Jan | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Jan Ingenhousz, 11 May 1789 | 1789-05-11 | I take the liberty to recommend to your care this three Copies of the II volume of my work on... |
| 82607 | Jefferson, Thomas | Madison, James | From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 11 May 1789 | 1789-05-11 | My last to you was of the 15th. of March. I am now in hourly expectation of recieving my leave of... |
| 82608 | Souche | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Souche, 11 May 1789 | 1789-05-11 | Deux Messieurs de votre Connoissance etant arrivés dans Cette ville sont venus me trouver de... |
| 82609 | Jefferson, Thomas | Commissioners of the Treasury | From Thomas Jefferson to the Commissioners of the … | 1789-05-11 | I have the honor to acknolege the receipt of your letter of Feb. 20. which came very opportunely... |
| 82610 | Van Staphorst & Hubbard | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Van Staphorst & Hubbard, 11 … | 1789-05-11 | Amsterdam, 11 May 1789 . Acknowledge TJ’s letter of advice of 3 May concerning his draft in favor... |
| 82611 | Franks, David Salisbury | Washington, George | To George Washington from David Salisbury Franks, 12 … | 1789-05-12 | Early in the Year 1774, I settled in Montreal with a small Capital and a considerable Credit as a... |
| 82612 | Washington, George | Madison, James | From George Washington to James Madison, 12 May 1789 | 1789-05-12 | To draw such a line for the conduct of the President as will please every body, I know is... |
| 82613 | Morris, William Walton | Washington, George | To George Washington from William Walton Morris, 12 May … | 1789-05-12 | The Department of Geographer General to the United States, having become Vacant by the death of... |
| 82614 | Paradise, Lucy | Washington, George | To George Washington from Lucy Paradise, 12 May 1789 | 1789-05-12 | Give me leave as a Fellow Citizen to congratulate you on the Honour you have done Us, in... |
| 82615 | Pendleton, Nathaniel | Washington, George | To George Washington from Nathaniel Pendleton, 12 May … | 1789-05-12 | Notwithstanding the arduous, and important affairs in which your Excellency must be deeply... |
| 82616 | Smith, William Stephens | Washington, George | To George Washington from William Stephens Smith, 12 … | 1789-05-12 | I flatter myself you will put a proper Construction upon my silence hitherto, and rather... |
| 82617 | Carrington, Edward | Madison, James | To James Madison from Edward Carrington, 12 May 1789 | 1789-05-12 | I had the pleasure to receive your favor of the 8th. Ult. inclosing the application of William... |
| 82618 | Washington, George | Madison, James | To James Madison from George Washington, 12 May 1789 | 1789-05-12 | To draw such a line for the conduct of the President as will please every body, I know is... |
| 82619 | Madison, James | Import Duties, [12 May] 1789 | 1789-05-12 | The committee had resumed consideration of the impost bill. The question was whether to strike... | |
| 82620 | Jefferson, Thomas | Jay, John | From Thomas Jefferson to John Jay, 12 May 1789 | 1789-05-12 | I am this moment returned from Versailles, and it is the last moment allowed me to write by this... |
| 82621 | Le Métherie, Jean Claude de | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Jean Claude de La Métherie, 12 … | 1789-05-12 | J’aurai bien desiré pouvoir soumettre à vos lumieres le projet de constitution que je presente... |
| 82622 | Adams, John | Adams, Abigail | John Adams to Abigail Adams, 13 May 1789 | 1789-05-13 | I have taken an House, and now wish you to come on, as soon as possible.— It will be necessary to... |
| 82623 | Willard, Joseph | Adams, John | To John Adams from Joseph Willard, 13 May 1789 | 1789-05-13 | I have just received a letter from D r Price, enclosing one to your Excellency, which he desires... |
| 82624 | Denning, William | Washington, George | To George Washington from William Denning, 13 May 1789 | 1789-05-13 | Having been always engaged in the Service of my Country during the Late war, particularly in the... |
| 82625 | Knox, Henry | Washington, George | To George Washington from Henry Knox, 13 May 1789 | 1789-05-13 | The secretary for the department of war humbly submits to the President of the United States the... |
| 82626 | Lingan, James McCubbin | Washington, George | To George Washington from James McCubbin Lingan, 13 May … | 1789-05-13 | Being informed that your Excellency Receives none but written applications from candidates for... |
| 82627 | Sharp, John | Washington, George | To George Washington from John Sharp, 13 May 1789 | 1789-05-13 | The petition of John Sharp of the City of Philadelphia humbly Sheweth That your petitioner in the... |
| 82628 | Madison, James | Monroe, James | From James Madison to James Monroe, 13 May 1789 | 1789-05-13 | I have been favored with yours of April . The newspapers will have given you some idea of our... |
| 82629 | Madison, James | Import Duty on Slaves, [13 May] 1789 | 1789-05-13 | Parker moved to fix a duty of ten dollars on each slave imported into the United States. Some... | |
| 82630 | Cathalan, Stephen, Jr. | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 13 May … | 1789-05-13 | I received Just now the Inclosed Letter for your Excellency from England. It has been unsealed I... |
| 82631 | Vernes, Jacob | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Vernes, 13 May 1789 | 1789-05-13 | Depuis la lettre que j’ai eu l’honneur de vous écrire, Il n’est point arrivé de nouveau bâtiment... |
| 82632 | Adams, John | Adams, Abigail | John Adams to Abigail Adams, 14 May 1789 | 1789-05-14 | I have rec d yours of the 5 th. — If you think it best, leave Thomas at Colledge: but I pray you... |
| 82633 | Smith, William Stephens | Adams, Abigail | William Stephens Smith to Abigail Adams, 14 May 1789 | 1789-05-14 | I have the happiness of informing you that M rs: Smith and the Boys are in high health and that... |
| 82634 | Adams, John | Sherman, Roger | From John Adams to Roger Sherman, 14 May 1789 | 1789-05-14 | Inclosed is a Letter of Thanks to our fellow Citizens of New Haven and to M r Edwards, for the... |
| 82635 | Anderson, Alexander | Washington, George | To George Washington from Alexander Anderson, 14 May … | 1789-05-14 | Letter not found: from Alexander Anderson, 14 May 1789. On 18 Nov. 1789 GW wrote to Anderson: “I... |
| 82636 | Washington, George | Fitzhugh, William | From George Washington to William Fitzhugh, 14 May 1789 | 1789-05-14 | Your letter of the 26th of April was handed to me but a few days ago. Your congratulations and... |
| 82637 | Hall, Stephen | Washington, George | To George Washington from Stephen Hall, 14 May 1789 | 1789-05-14 | Portland, Massachusetts [District of Maine], Sir, 14 May 1789. Can you permit me to take up one... |
| 82638 | Washington, George | Heth, William | From George Washington to William Heth, 14 May 1789 | 1789-05-14 | I have duly received your favor of the 3 inst. dated at Mount Vernon. I am much pleased with the... |
| 82639 | Jay, John | Washington, George | To George Washington from John Jay, 14 May 1789 | 1789-05-14 | I have the honor of transmitting, herewith enclosed, the copy of Mr V. Berckel’s credentials... |
| 82640 | Washington, George | Jones, Joseph | From George Washington to Joseph Jones, 14 May 1789 | 1789-05-14 | Your letter of the 21st Ulto came duly to hand, and should have received an earlier... |