85681From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 10 July 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to request that you cause a warrant to be issued in favor of William Lewis, lately charged with Dispatches to Europe, for one hundred and Seventy nine dollars & ninety two cents, to be paid out of the foreign intercourse fund. The said Lewis to be charged accordingly on the Books of the Treasury. I am &c. DNA : RG 59—DL—Domestic Letters.
85682To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Williams, Sr., 25 April 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society The Bearer Col: John Tyler a Friend & Neighbour of mine Comes to France partly on Business & partly On Pleasure your Civilities to him as a stranger in France will Oblige your Dutifull Nephew & Hble Servant NB Col. Tyler has aquited himself with Honour in the American Service Addressed: His Excellency Benja. Franklin Esqr / at Passy in / France / per Col:...
85683Thomas Jefferson to Frederick A. Mayo, 21 December 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Doubting whether my box of books may have yet got to your hands, on account of the low state of our river and having since recieved sundry pamphlets which I wish to have bound up with those sent, I now send them in a s eparate package by mail. each contains a direction into what volume it is to be inserted. I salute you respectfully PoC ( MHi ); on verso of portion of a reused address cover...
85684To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Sim Lee, 30 September 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
The enclosed copy of a Letter from Brigadier General Smith at Frederick Town will explain to you a variety of difficulties annexed to his situation which he seems to consider as sufficiently formidable to delay his march to the Ultimate place of rendezvous. My view in transmitting to you a copy of this Communication is simply to afford the General Government an opportunity of removing as far...
85685[Diary entry: 31 May 1769] (Washington Papers)
31. Set of with Mrs. Washington & Patcy Mr. W. Washington & wife Mrs. Bushrod & Miss Washington & Mr. Magowan for Towlston in order to stand for Mr. B. Fairfax’s 3d. Son which I did together with my Wife, Mr. W[arne]r Washington & his Lady. mr. b. fairfax’s 3d. son : Ferdinando Fairfax (1769–1820), who is here becoming a godson of GW, married Elizabeth Cary, was the heir of George William...
85686To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel McDowell, 9 May 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
The Act of October last, for raising this States quota of troops for the Continental Army, came to this County in due time. The Districts were laid off, two or three of the Districts Procured their men for the War; a day was appointed for the Draft, but before the day came, your Excellencys letter allowing a Suspension of that Act, in this County, came to hand, and before your Excellencys...
85687Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 15 April 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I return you the note signed, and filled up with the former sum supposing it not best not to change it till the next renewal, by which time mr Harrison’s note for the tob o will be in hand and due. Griffin wrote me on the 5 th that he had then delivered 24. hhds to mr Harrison , and that 6. more were ready & would be opened in a few days, when
85688From George Washington to Caesar Rodney, 27 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
I imagine before this reaches your Excellency, the militia of the State of Delaware, required by the Committee of cooperation, will have assembled at Wilmington, the place of rendezvous—You will be pleased to give orders to the officer commanding them, to march and join the army under my command whereever it may be. I have the honor to be with the greatest respect Your Excellency’s Most obet...
85689To James Madison from William Eaton, 10 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
The ship having carried away her foretopmast put in here yesterday to refit. By the operations of this squadron it is quite percievable that Govt. have very much mistaken the character of these Barbary States. Offices of humanity are by them construed as the effects of cowardice, moderation is diffidence, and civility a duty to their character as a superior race of being. The Dane appeared...
85690From George Washington to Jacob Bayley, 12 March 1781 (Washington Papers)
I recd your favr of the 25th ulto at this place. It is not in my power to comply with the request of the Men of Major Whitcombs Corps or with that of the Inhabitants of Coos to leave those Men upon the Frontier. Congress finding the great expence incurred and little advantages derived from a number of detached Corps, small in respect to Men but full of Officers, have been pleased to direct all...
85691To George Washington from Vice Admiral d’Estaing, 4 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
The reputation of Mr du portail made me desire to have the honor of his acquaintance—Your Excellencys recommendation, his talents and his Rank ensured him my esteem and confidence—I have endeavoured to give him marks of them—his devotion to the Service of the United States—the Sentiments which he owes you and with which he is penetrated ensure him my friendship. I made him examine the points...
85692General Orders, 12 December 1776 (Washington Papers)
The Army is to be arranged as follows Generals Lord Stirlings, Mercers, Stevens’s & La Roche de Fermoy’s Brigades are to take post at and below Corells and McConkeys Ferry —Lord Sterlings Brigade to Continue at and near where his Head Quarters are—General Stevens next below it General Mercers below Stevens’s[.] General de Formoy’s Brigade and General Ewings Brigade to continue at this Post and...
85693To George Washington from Philip Pendleton, 23 February 1787 (Washington Papers)
The late decision between the Hites Grantees & the late Lord Fairfax, has occasioned great uneasiness in this County. among many others, a few of us who are interested in lands adjoining a Tract you hold on Bulskin are a little alarmed; It appears by the proceedings in that suit that a survey had been made for Joist Hite on both sides that run. So much thereof as lay on the So. side they...
85694To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 13 February 1804 (Madison Papers)
I continue without any advices from the Department of State since my arrival in this city. Two mails from the seat of Government are now due. The failure is attributed to the high waters in the wilderness between Natchez and Nashville. Mr. Grainger has made great improvements in the Post establishment, and greatly accelerated the passage of the mails; but as it is impossible for him to...
85695From James Madison to Joseph E. Sprague, 5 September 1826 (Madison Papers)
J. M. presents his respects to Mr. Sprague with many thanks for the “Eulogy on John Adams & Ths. Jefferson” politely sent him. He has read it with the double pleasure afforded by its interesting matter & by the eloquence which makes it the more interesting. Draft ( DLC ). Year not indicated; conjectural year assigned based on the publication of Sprague’s pamphlet (see n. 2 below). Joseph E....
85696Abigail Adams to John Adams, 5 May 1789 (Adams Papers)
Mr Dawes sent me word that he was going to Newyork this week. I would not omit any opportunity of writing to you, tho I know I must sometimes perplex you with domestick matters I would not do it, but that I wish your advise and direction. I wrote you in my last that the wall was compleated between mr Bass & you, and Barley has been sown. the Hill before the window, your Brother has had cleard...
85697Jared Sparks to James Madison, 16 April 1835 (Madison Papers)
Will you allow me to ask a favor, which I cannot doubt you will very readily grant? By some accident, for which I cannot account, a letter from you to General Washington, dated Decr. 9th. 1786, has been mislaid or lost. I think I remember having seen the letter, but whether it was in the parcel that I sent to you I cannot say. General Washington alludes to it in such a manner, that it seems...
85698To James Madison from Joseph Ball and Others, 7 September 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 September 1810, Philadelphia. Petitioners believe that trade between the U.S. and Brazil is increasing and that the U.S. should therefore appoint a commercial agent at Rio de Janeiro. They recommend John Andrews of Philadelphia for the position. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Andrews”). 1 p. Signed by Ball and ten others. JM also received a letter on behalf of Andrews from...
85699Notes on Levees and Assumption, 16 February 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Feb. 16. 93. E.R. tells J. Mad. and myself a curious fact which he had from Lear. When the Presidt. went to N.Y. he resisted for 3. weeks the efforts to introduce levees . At length he yeilded, and left it to Humphreys and some others to settle the forms. Accordingly an Antichamber and Presence room were provided, and when those who were to pay their court were assembled, the President set...
85700To Alexander Hamilton from Robert Morris, 27 January 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
You will See by the enclosed Note of Mr John Ross, the pointed terms in which he calls for my aid in accomplishing the Settlement of his Accounts with the U S. If any thing I can say to you will add Weight to his application, I beg you will consider it as said. Mr Ross certainly executed the Public Business well, his Shipments were most useful when they arrived & the Public were great Gainers...
85701From George Washington to Guy Carleton, 14 November 1783 (Washington Papers)
I had the honor, Yesterday, to receive by Majr Beckwith your Excellencys favor of the 12th—To day, I will see the Governor of this State, and make concert with him the necessary arrangements for taking Possession of the City of New York & other Posts mentioned in your letter at the times therein specified—for the information of which you will please to accept my thanks. I have the honor to be...
85702To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan R. Wilmer, 18 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Altho’ I am not honored with your personal acquaintance, I have suggested to myself the liberty of asking your opinion relative to the political sentiments of the Legislature of New York. The information we have received has been so tinged with party spirit, that we can draw no accurate conclusions. If They should be Federal , and can be calculated on with certainty; it will supercede the...
8570314th. (Adams Papers)
Last night Mr. Parsons’ family was increased by an additional daughter; Mrs. Parsons as well as to be expected. This evening I went with Townsend; in the first place to Mr. Atkins’; this too is an house, where I always visit with pleasure: as I am always sure, to meet with good sense and sociability. From thence we went to Mr. J. Tracey’s, where we found three Ladies, all drest in the deepest...
85704[Diary entry: 10 March 1799] (Washington Papers)
10. Mer. at 40 in the Morning. Wind and Weather very variable after 12 oclock with squalls & Rain by intervals. Mr. Carter & family and Major Pinckney left this after breakfast and young Mr. Barry—with a Spanish officer—a Mr. O’Higgens came to dinner & returned afterwards. Mr. O’Higgins may be Capt. Thomas O’Higgins of the Spanish navy ( Fitzpatrick, Diaries John C. Fitzpatrick, ed. The...
85705To George Washington from Robert Morris, 29 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have received your Favors of the eighth and sixteenth Instant the former enclosing Alterations proposed in the present Mode of Issues and the latter a Copy of your circular Letter to the States of the fourth of May. I pray you to accept my Thanks for these Communications. I consent to the Alterations mentioned and shall be very happy that Harmony be restored for I do assure you that let the...
85706From Thomas Jefferson to John Trumbull, 1 June 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of May 26. came to hand yesterday. The balance shall be immediately remitted. Perhaps it may be disagreeable to Mr. Grand to give a bill of exchange for so small a sum, in which case I will send the cash itself by Mr. Paradise adding to it the price of Sterne’s sentimental journey, printed in London by Wenman No. 144. Fleet street in 16s. or in 24s, which I will beg the favor of you...
85707To Benjamin Franklin from Claude Julien, 26 April 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Je prends la liberté de vous adresser ci jointe, copie d’une Lettre que m’écrit mon Correspondant d’aix-la-Chapelle, le 20 de ce mois, par laquelle il se charge de faire livrer à Amsterdam 5. à 600,000. Tonneaux de houilles, de toute espèce et d’excellente qualité à un prix moins haut que Vous ne les payez aujourd’hui en Hollande. Si ma proposition peut...
85708To George Washington from John Mercereau, 11 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
Since Our last No Movements with the Enemy. But are Still Under Marching Orders No arivel, but what you’l See in the papers nor nothing Else at present but what is in the papers which I Send by Mr Fitz Randolph I Shall indeavour to be up att the time with Every thing Can be got by that time apointed please to Send Some Accounts from the Army here from the Southerd & from the Indians. Which...
85709To James Madison from William Pinkney, 9 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to enclose a Copy of a Note from Mr. Canning, notifying th e Blockade of Carthagena, Cadiz, St. Lucar & all intermediate Po rts. I am taking Measures for communicating it in the usual ma nner to our Consuls in the Uni ted Kingdom. I have the Honor to be with the highest Respect & Consideration Sir, Your Most Obed Hble Servant DNA : RG 59--DD-Diplomatic Despatches, Great Britain.
85710From Thomas Jefferson to Steuben, 10 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your favour of the 8th. instant and am sorry to find that this distressing flag is not yet off our Hands. I sincerely wish that by the perplexities she has introduced, she may not be more effectually working for our Enemies than if she had pursued their original Purpose. This can only be avoided by candid explanation and dispassionate Judgment. The line of Conduct which the...