85711From Benjamin Franklin to Charles Drouet, 23 June 1777 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Library of Congress I received yours of the 16th Inst. relating to the Capture of Capt. Burnel. An Application is making to Government here to have him reclaim’d, as being taken from under the Protection of your Forts, contrary to the Law of Nations; which Application I hope will succeed, and that he will be restor’d to his Vessel and People. In the mean time, I would advise the Crew not...
85712Thomas Jefferson to Matthew Pate, 23 November 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to ask the favor of you to locate the inclosed warrant N o 4915 . for 100 acres of land , on the vacant land between my own lines of the Poplar forest , those of the late William Cobbs and the adjacent landholders, with whose lines I am not yet acquainted. I shall endeavor to obtain a [...] knolege of them, and as soon as I can, I will ask the favor of you to make the survey. Accept the...
85713From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Fitch, 24 September 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
In answer to the question proposed in your letter of the 17th instant, I have to observe that the credit for the Duties upon distilled spirits imported, if of the produce of the West Indies is four months; but if of the prod⟨uce⟩ of any other foreign Country the Duties are payable one half in six months, one quarter in nine months and the other quarter in twelve months. I am Sir ⟨Your⟩ Obedt...
85714From George Washington to William Pearce, 9 August 1795 (Washington Papers)
The day before I left home, I rode by the field at Dogue run called Davy’s field—and intended to have had some further conversation with you on the subject of a second wheat field at that place this seeding time; but the suddenness of my departure prevented it. In looking at the field above mentioned, it did not strike me as sufficient, in addition to No. 5 for a wheaten crop at that farm (if...
85715From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Scott, 21 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter by Colo. Buford is just put into my hand. I observe on that part which relates to the cloathing of your new levies that Colo. Parker has probably not communicated to you my answer of June 10 . to his letter on that subject written during your absence. In that I stated fully what was done, doing, and likely to be accomplished in that business. I am now to add that the linen therein...
85716From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 1 May 1814 (Adams Papers)
We have this moment arrived thus far on our Journey, safe, and untill the last Station without accident. When we had proceeded four Verste from the last Post-house we found the Crane neck of our Carriage was broke in two, and we reached this place with much difficulty—A consequence of this first mishap has been that my Servants’ portmanteau has been lost from behind the Carriage—He is going...
85717From Benjamin Franklin to Deborah Franklin, 8 August 1767 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Yale University Library I wrote you a pretty long Letter a Day or two ago, per Capt. Falkener our good Friend. I have nothing to add but that I am well, and purpose some little Excursion shortly to preserve my Health. Mr. Hopkinson is now here at our House to take Leave, going to morrow Morning: Mrs. Stevenson presents her Compliments to you and Sally, and Miss Stevenson, that is our...
85718George Washington to Colonel Stephen Moylan, 10 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 10, 1779 . Explains that the individual whose behavior was questioned by Moylan is an American spy. Df , in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
85719From George Washington to Honour Harnage, 13 September 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with your letter of the 25th of August. You will beleive me, that my wishes and endeavours have been uniformly directed, to remove those obstructions which stood in the way of a general exchange of prisoners. I have only to regret their having heretofore proved unsuccessful. There is now a meeting of the respective commissaries of prisoners at Elizabeth Town, which I...
85720From George Washington to Charles Carroll (of Carrollton), 28 August 1791 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 11th instant came duly to hand—and I have also received the papers from Mount Vernon which, in my letter of the 31st of July, I informed you I had written for. Enclosed you have an exact copy of the decree of the Court of Chancery in Virginia, under which I became the purchaser of Clifton’s land. I likewise send you the opinion of the Attorney-General of the United States...
85721From George Washington to William Pearce, 3 April 1796 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 27th Ulto, with a Post[s]cript of the 29th, came duly to hand yesterday. As I have expectation that by the time this letter will have reached you, a Vessel from Liverpool called the Commerce will have arrived at George Town with eight bushels of the field Pea; as much of the Chiccory as will sow four Acres of land; and eight bushels of the Winter Vetch—for, and on my...
85722Order of the Mayor and Aldermen Concerning the Constabulary and Watch, 7 July 1752 (Franklin Papers)
DS : American Philosophical Society About 1735, according to his autobiography, Franklin read a paper to the Junto on the inadequacies of the Philadelphia city watch and proposed a tax-supported permanent watch. Though his scheme was approved by the Junto and its sister clubs, nothing came of it. The conditions Franklin criticized continued to worsen; and in 1743 the Grand Jury presented the...
85723To George Washington from William Stephens Smith, 14 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
After breaking thro’ numberless snow-banks and encountring the Difficulties attendant on those who move in unbeaten Paths, I arrived here yesterday. The Post is in its usual order and nothing material has happen’d during my absence. My Corespondent below had deposited the enclosed Papers, which I sent for last night and have the honor of forwarding. there is no News Circulating but what they...
85724To George Washington from Henry Laurens, 19 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
Since I had the honour of writing to you the 13th to 15th Inst. I have received no other Commands from Congress your Excellency with except the two Inclosed Resolves. the 15th Inst. relative to Clothing & Blankets for the Army. the 17 Inst. for appointments to Rank in the Army the Chevalier Duportail, Messrs Du Lemoy, dela Radierre & Govion—Commissions in obedience to the Resolve are granted &...
85725Thursday 6th. (Adams Papers)
This morning we asked a man how many convents there were in Leon. He wrote what follows. de Freiles De St. Francisco 2 De St. Domingo 1 De St. Claudio Benitos 1 4 De Monjas De St. Benito 1 De la concepcion 1 Des Colzas 1
85726To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 12 December 1804 (Madison Papers)
The farce between Spain & England is at length over as Spain this Morning declared War—before this opportunity goes, I shall be able to send you the declaration, & thus has her conduct to us involved her in a War which she otherwise might easily have avoided. England was at first by no means inclined to this war—the thing that produced it, as I always told you, was the armament at Ferrol,...
85727To Thomas Jefferson from Meriwether Lewis, 14 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
In your instructions to me you mention that the instruments for ascertaining by celestial observations the geography of the country through which I shall pass, have been already provided : I shall not therefore purchase any articles of that discription untill I hear further from you on this subject. Will you be so good as to inform me what instruments have been provided? and where they are?—it...
85728VIII. To George Washington from Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Hamilton, 8 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have seen the enemy; those in view I calculate at about three thousand—there may be and probably enough are others out of sight—They have sent all their horse to the other side except about fifty or sixty—Their baggage it is agreed on all hands has also been sent across and their wounded—It is not ascertained that any of their infantry have passed to the other side —There are four or five...
85729To James Madison from John Rhea, 5 January 1809 (Madison Papers)
John Rhea of Tennessee presents his respects to the Secretary of State of the United States. He will do himself the pleasure of waiting on him on Saturday next, agreeably to invitation CSmH .
85730From Benjamin Franklin to Montet & Henry, 6 May 1781 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress I received the Letter you did me the honour of writing to me the 28th. past, acquainting me that you are in possession of a Bill drawn by Mr. Pollock of New Orleans on Messrs. Delap for 4000 Dollars, which they have refused to pay, and which you have been advised in that Case to propose to me. Your Letter enclosed one from M. Pollock, who desires the same thing of me,...
85731To Thomas Jefferson from Mary Jefferson Eppes, 27 May 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
In hopes every day of recieving the long wish’d for & long expected summons to meet you at Monticello, I have delayed answering your last letter which you in laughing at reproved me so justly for my negligence & inattention in writing. from your last to Mr Eppes he does not expect that you will come in till near the 20th of next month, till which time unless your return should be sooner we...
85732Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 5 October 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I should have done myself this pleasure by the last Mail, but finding on my arrival M r Eppes had not reached Town & not having sufficient time to execute your order for the Harpsichord strings determined to defer it until to=day. M r Eppes has still not arrived, & as I had no blank of yours for the Farmers Bank of $2,500 instead of $3,000, was obliged to offer the note without the curtail,...
85733To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 12 July 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Josef Yznardy. 12 July 1805, Madrid. Came to this court on several matters both private and official when Monroe was here, continuing in his true desires of avoiding [causes of] dissatisfaction, and knowing himself with some power for persuasion in whatever way might be useful, he arrived when negotiations were broken off, with profound regret at having been unable to serve as he had...
85734[November 1777] (Adams Papers)
At Willis’s at the Log Goal in New Jersey 28 miles from Easton. 1777 Tuesday Novr. 11. Sett off from York Town—reached Lancaster. 12. From Lancaster to Reading. Slept at Gen. Mifflins. 13. Reached Strickser’s. 14. Dined at Bethlehem. Slept at Easton at Coll. Hoopers. Supped at Coll. Deans. Met Messrs. Elery and Dana and Coll. Brown on the 15 a few miles on this Side of Reading. We have had 5...
85735From Daniel A. Piper to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 9 April 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
articles of agreement between Daniel Piper and Frances his wife of the one part & Arthur S. Brockenbrough proctor of the university of virginia; witnesseth, that the said Daniel & francis his wife hath this day sold to the s d proctor of the university of virginia & his sucessor in office a certain piece of land lying on the three notched road opposite the s d university in the County of...
85736To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Lee, 3 July 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
The preservation of the relative importance of Virginia among her sister states must be held highly consequential to her future interests, whether fate shall allot to America undisturbed felicity, or difficultys dangers and vicissitudes. The idea you suggested relative to a purchase of a tract of land contiguous to Lake Erie and Beaver creek is certainly worthy of every consideration, and if...
85737Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Romaine, 11 July 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of June 23. was duly recieved, & in that the Oration you were so kind as to forward me. the sentiments it expresses are worthy of a souldier of 1776. and of a society uniformly distinguished by it’s zeal for the republican principles of our constitution. so long as sentiments like these prevail, we need not fear the opposition either of the old, or the new school of tories, who...
85738From Benjamin Franklin to Thomas White et al., 21 February 1780 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress I have but lately received your Letter of the 4th. of January. I am sorry you have been so long detained in that uncomfortable inactive situation. It has been partly occasion’d by hopes that the Court of Denmark would reconsider their proceedings and give us back our Prizes. If that had been the Case your stay might have been serviceable. If by the advices M de...
85739To Thomas Jefferson from William DuVal, 29 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favors of the 14th. 19th & 22d. Instant have been regularly received, the last Letter I got from the post Office Yesterday. I believe that the great & good Mr Wythe loved you as sincerely as if you had been his Son, his attachment was founded on his thorough knowledge of you, personally. some Years ago he mentioned that if there was an honest Man in America, T.J. was that person, every...
85740From Thomas Jefferson to Zachariah Loreilhe, 27 August 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I am honoured with your letter of the 14th. instant on the subject of Mr. Barclay. I have received one from him of the 16th. of July. He expected to sign our treaty with Marocco in a few days. The interest which M. de Thevenard takes in whatever relates to us is a proof of his goodness; and I consider it as fortunate that the port, to which so great a proportion of the American commerce comes,...