183491Editorial Note (Adams Papers)
While the affair of John Hancock’s Liberty (No. 46 ) drew public attention, a steady flow of...
183492Deed to Penn’s Hill and "Atherton’s Pasture", 23 April 1804 (Adams Papers)
KNOW all Men by these Presents, That I John Adams of Quincy in the County of Norfolk Esquire in...
183493Editorial Note: Jefferson’s Questions and Observations on the Application of France (Jefferson Papers)
The four documents printed below illuminate an obscure episode in the Secretary of State’s...
183494Jefferson’s Letters to David Williams: Editorial Note (Jefferson Papers)
Joel Barlow introduced David Williams to James Monroe “as an old friend of Dr. Franklin.” On 20...
183495John Jay Wins Reelection as Governor in 1798: Editorial Note (Jay Papers)
By late 1797 the Republicans were mobilizing to build on their rising electoral strength in New...
183496To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, 4 March 1817 (Madison Papers)
Give me leave to Congratulate you on the success of your Administration, and to accept of my best...
183497II. Extract and Commentary Printed in the Paris Moniteur, [25 January 1797] (Jefferson Papers)
Notre état politique a prodigieusement changé depuis que vous nous avez quitté. Au lieu de ce...
183498Petition from Henry Roberts, 22 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The Petition of Henry Roberts Humbly Sheweth. that your Petitioner was formerly a Soldier in the...
183499Joint Commission to Negotiate a Treaty of Amity and Commerce with Great Britain, 12 May 1784 (Adams Papers)
To all to whom these presents shall come or be made known—Send Greeting— Whereas an intercourse...
183500To Benjamin Franklin from William Franklin, 13 November 1766 (Franklin Papers)
LS (incomplete): American Philosophical Society Mr. Sherwood was not removed for any offence he...
183501To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, 1 September 1822 (Madison Papers)
“Nulla dies sine linea.” Upwards of seven years have elapsed, since you had plunged the United...
183502Editorial Note (Adams Papers)
While John Adams was concluding his long series of replies to William Brattle on the independence...
183503To Benjamin Franklin from Thomas Pownall, 20 November 1766 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I am scarce forgiven by Lady Fawkener for not bringing you...
183504Editorial Note (Adams Papers)
Throughout the first half of 1794, John Adams made a concerted effort to instruct his son...
183505John Jay’s Role in the New York–Massachusetts Western Lands Dispute Editorial Note (Jay Papers)
Although a committed nationalist, Jay served equally the interests of his native state. As a...
183506To Benjamin Franklin from [Henry] Hope, [June? 1766] (Franklin Papers)
LS : University of Pennsylvania Library We humbly ask your pardon for not waiting on you...
183507Enclosure: Remarks A, 11 May 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The Register in the Arrangement of Salaries has been governd by the following Principals. 1st. He...
183508Enclosure: Army Appointments, 9 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
List of Appointments in the Army of the United States during the last recess of Congress....
183509To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, 13 January 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 January 1813, New York. Writes JM “in behalf of Aliens.” Recounts an episode in which [Barent]...
183510John Jay and the Founding of the Protestant Episcopal Church in America: Editorial Note (Jay Papers)
Like many of the Huguenot families who came to America, the Jays joined the Church of England....
183511To Benjamin Franklin from Thomas Wharton, 26 April 1766 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I had the pleasure of writing thee, on the 25th. Ulto, since...
183512To Benjamin Franklin from David Hall, 1 May 1766 (Franklin Papers)
Letterbook copy: American Philosophical Society In mine of the Third of March, Via Belfast, by...
183513The Vermont Lands Editorial Note (Jay Papers)
The petition printed below documents John Jay’s unsuccessful attempt to speculate in land in the...
183514“N.N.”: On the Tenure of the Manor of East Greenwich, 6 January 1766 (Franklin Papers)
Printed in The Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser , January 11, 1766. This letter was the first...
183515Introductory Note: To Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 10 April 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
The contents of this letter can best be understood in the context of Hamilton’s “Report on a Plan...
183516To Benjamin Franklin from Deborah Franklin, 12 January 1766 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society [As it] is verey Cold I did not go ought to day so was a...
183517To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, 1 January 1814 (Madison Papers)
I belong to the American Army and with the ardent feelings of the soldier I join a devout...
183518Treasury Department Circular to the Collectors of the Customs, 20 May 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
An opinion that it will conduce as well to the public convenience, as to that of your Office, has...
183519From George Washington to the Great Dismal Swamp (Washington Papers)
E ditorial note . The following entry, recording details of GW’s visit to the Dismal Swamp,...
183520Editorial Note (Adams Papers)
The Prussian-American Treaty of Amity and Commerce was concluded on 10 September 1785. But...