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No. | Author | Recipient | Title | Date | Context |
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85681 | Madison, James | Gallatin, Albert | From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 10 July 1808 | 1808-07-10 | I have the honor to request that you cause a warrant to be issued in favor of William Lewis,... |
85682 | Williams, Jonathan Sr. | Franklin, Benjamin | To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Williams, Sr., 25 … | 1780-04-25 | ALS : American Philosophical Society The Bearer Col: John Tyler a Friend & Neighbour of mine... |
85683 | Jefferson, Thomas | Mayo, Frederick A. | Thomas Jefferson to Frederick A. Mayo, 21 December 1818 | 1818-12-21 | Doubting whether my box of books may have yet got to your hands, on account of the low state of... |
85684 | Lee, Thomas Sim | Hamilton, Alexander | To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Sim Lee, 30 September … | 1794-09-30 | The enclosed copy of a Letter from Brigadier General Smith at Frederick Town will explain to you... |
85685 | Washington, George | [Diary entry: 31 May 1769] | 1769-05-31 | 31. Set of with Mrs. Washington & Patcy Mr. W. Washington & wife Mrs. Bushrod & Miss Washington &... | |
85686 | McDowell, Samuel | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel McDowell, 9 May 1781 | 1781-05-09 | The Act of October last, for raising this States quota of troops for the Continental Army, came... |
85687 | Jefferson, Thomas | Jefferson, George | Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 15 April 1811 | 1811-04-15 | I return you the note signed, and filled up with the former sum supposing it not best not to... |
85688 | Washington, George | Rodney, Caesar | From George Washington to Caesar Rodney, 27 July 1780 | 1780-07-27 | I imagine before this reaches your Excellency, the militia of the State of Delaware, required by... |
85689 | Eaton, William | Madison, James | To James Madison from William Eaton, 10 September 1801 | 1801-09-10 | The ship having carried away her foretopmast put in here yesterday to refit. By the operations of... |
85690 | Washington, George | Bayley, Jacob | From George Washington to Jacob Bayley, 12 March 1781 | 1781-03-12 | I recd your favr of the 25th ulto at this place. It is not in my power to comply with the request... |
85691 | Estaing, Charles-Hector Théodat, comte d’ | Washington, George | To George Washington from Vice Admiral d’Estaing, 4 … | 1778-10-04 | The reputation of Mr du portail made me desire to have the honor of his acquaintance—Your... |
85692 | Washington, George | General Orders, 12 December 1776 | 1776-12-12 | The Army is to be arranged as follows Generals Lord Stirlings, Mercers, Stevens’s & La Roche de... | |
85693 | Pendleton, Philip | Washington, George | To George Washington from Philip Pendleton, 23 February … | 1787-02-23 | The late decision between the Hites Grantees & the late Lord Fairfax, has occasioned great... |
85694 | Claiborne, William C. C. | Madison, James | To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 13 … | 1804-02-13 | I continue without any advices from the Department of State since my arrival in this city. Two... |
85695 | Madison, James | Sprague, Joseph E. | From James Madison to Joseph E. Sprague, 5 September … | 1826-09-05 | J. M. presents his respects to Mr. Sprague with many thanks for the “Eulogy on John Adams & Ths.... |
85696 | Adams, Abigail | Adams, John | Abigail Adams to John Adams, 5 May 1789 | 1789-05-05 | Mr Dawes sent me word that he was going to Newyork this week. I would not omit any opportunity of... |
85697 | Sparks, Jared | Madison, James | Jared Sparks to James Madison, 16 April 1835 | 1835-04-16 | Will you allow me to ask a favor, which I cannot doubt you will very readily grant? By some... |
85698 | Ball, Joseph | Madison, James | To James Madison from Joseph Ball and Others, 7 … | 1810-09-07 | 7 September 1810, Philadelphia. Petitioners believe that trade between the U.S. and Brazil is... |
85699 | Jefferson, Thomas | Notes on Levees and Assumption, 16 February 1793 | 1793-02-16 | Feb. 16. 93. E.R. tells J. Mad. and myself a curious fact which he had from Lear. When the... | |
85700 | Morris, Robert | Hamilton, Alexander | To Alexander Hamilton from Robert Morris, 27 January … | 1795-01-27 | You will See by the enclosed Note of Mr John Ross, the pointed terms in which he calls for my aid... |
85701 | Washington, George | Carleton, Guy | From George Washington to Guy Carleton, 14 November … | 1783-11-14 | I had the honor, Yesterday, to receive by Majr Beckwith your Excellencys favor of the 12th—To... |
85702 | Wilmer, Jonathan R. | Hamilton, Alexander | To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan R. Wilmer, 18 June … | 1800-06-18 | Altho’ I am not honored with your personal acquaintance, I have suggested to myself the liberty... |
85703 | Adams, John Quincy | 14th. | 1788-01-14 | Last night Mr. Parsons’ family was increased by an additional daughter; Mrs. Parsons as well as... | |
85704 | Washington, George | [Diary entry: 10 March 1799] | 1799-03-10 | 10. Mer. at 40 in the Morning. Wind and Weather very variable after 12 oclock with squalls & Rain... | |
85705 | Morris, Robert | Washington, George | To George Washington from Robert Morris, 29 June 1782 | 1782-06-29 | I have received your Favors of the eighth and sixteenth Instant the former enclosing Alterations... |
85706 | Jefferson, Thomas | Trumbull, John | From Thomas Jefferson to John Trumbull, 1 June 1789 | 1789-06-01 | Your favor of May 26. came to hand yesterday. The balance shall be immediately remitted. Perhaps... |
85707 | Julien, Claude | Franklin, Benjamin | To Benjamin Franklin from Claude Julien, 26 April 1778 | 1778-04-26 | ALS : American Philosophical Society Je prends la liberté de vous adresser ci jointe, copie d’une... |
85708 | Mercereau, John | Washington, George | To George Washington from John Mercereau, 11 September … | 1780-09-11 | Since Our last No Movements with the Enemy. But are Still Under Marching Orders No arivel, but... |
85709 | Pinkney, William | Madison, James | To James Madison from William Pinkney, 9 January 1808 | 1808-01-09 | I have the Honor to enclose a Copy of a Note from Mr. Canning, notifying th e Blockade of... |
85710 | Jefferson, Thomas | Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard … | From Thomas Jefferson to Steuben, 10 March 1781 | 1781-03-10 | I received your favour of the 8th. instant and am sorry to find that this distressing flag is not... |
85711 | Morris, Robert | Washington, George | To George Washington from Robert Morris, 15 June 1784 | 1784-06-15 | Having no Intention of entering again into the details of Mercantile Business, on the receipt of... |
85712 | Washington, George | Trumbull, Jonathan Sr. | From George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., 26 … | 1780-02-26 | Since I had the Honor of addressing Your Excellency on the 20th Instant —It has been found, that... |
85713 | Washington, George | [Diary entry: 6 December 1785] | 1785-12-06 | Tuesday 6th. Thermometer at 52 in the morng. 57 at Noon and 59 at Night. Morning clear & very... | |
85714 | Avery, Elisha | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from Elisha Avery, 16 March 1805 | 1805-03-16 | The time which has elapsed since I had the honor of communicating with You Sir, would lead You to... |
85715 | Washington, George | Marshall, Thomas Hanson | From George Washington to Thomas Hanson Marshall, 9 … | 1770-03-09 | Your Letter of the 8th was delivered to me Yesterday; the contents of which gives me both... |
85716 | Washington, George | General Orders, 13 April 1778 | 1778-04-13 | The General Officers are desired to meet at Lord Stirling’s quarters at ten ôClock next Wednesday... | |
85717 | Deakins, William Jr. | Washington, George | To George Washington from William Deakins, Jr., 19 … | 1793-02-19 | Knowing it will give You pleasure to hear of any thing favorable to the Navigation to the Pot: I... |
85718 | Jefferson, Thomas | Harvie, John | From Thomas Jefferson to John Harvie, 10 May 1807 | 1807-05-10 | No body, not a member of your family, has felt with more sensibility than myself the losses... |
85719 | Jefferson, Thomas | General Statement of Account with John Barnes, 9 … | 1801-12-09 | Thomas Jefferson Esqr. In General a/c with John Barnes— 1801. Novr 5th: To Appt Balce ⅌ a/c... | |
85720 | Adams, Abigail | Cranch, Mary Smith | Abigail Adams to Mary Smith Cranch, 21 March 1790 | 1790-03-21 | I was in hopes of hearing from you by last Nights post, as I am solicitious to learn how mrs... |
85721 | Adams, John | Adams, Samuel | From John Adams to Samuel Adams, 15 June 1782 | 1782-06-15 | The ill Health, contracted in Amsterdam, which began with a violent nervous Fever, last August,... |
85722 | Lafayette, Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du … | Washington, George | To George Washington from Lafayette, 9 February 1785 | 1785-02-09 | After a pretty tedious passage of thirty days we Have Safely Arrived at Brest, from whence I Came... |
85723 | Washington, George | Jefferson, Thomas | To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 13 May 1793 | 1793-05-13 | Sometime last fall I sent to Mr. Young transcripts of the accounts respecting the Agriculture of... |
85724 | Taylor, Charles | Account with Charles Taylor, [27 August] 1818 | 1818-08-27 | Colo. James Madison To Charles Taylor Dr. 1817 July 25th & 26 To Viseting Med: &c for Paul 24/... | |
85725 | Stewart, Margaret | Franklin, Benjamin | To Benjamin Franklin from Margaret Stewart, 26 April … | 1782-04-26 | ALS : American Philosophical Society I longe Since, hoped; & expected; to have the honor of... |
85726 | Jefferson, Thomas | Appleton, Thomas | Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Appleton, 11 June 1822 | 1822-06-11 | My last to you was of May 25. since which I have recieved yours of July 7. and Sep. 3. we have... |
85727 | Armstrong, John | Madison, James | To James Madison from John Armstrong, 17 July 1806 | 1806-07-17 | A disposition to an amicable adjustment of our differences, exists at Madrid. A minister has been... |
85728 | Chase, Samuel | Adams, John | To John Adams from Samuel Chase, 24 July 1775 | 1775-07-24 | I am this far arrived on my way Home. Give Me Leave to introduce to your Notice Mr. George Lux a... |
85729 | Virginia Senate | Jefferson, Thomas | Address of Welcome of the Virginia Senate, 8 December … | 1789-12-08 | As your merits led to your appointment of Minister Plenipotentiary to one of the first Courts in... |
85730 | Adams, John Quincy | Adams, John | To John Adams from John Quincy Adams, 24 November 1817 | 1817-11-24 | I have to answer two Letters from you—one of 28 October, and the other of 13. November—Tant va la... |