1From George Washington to Colonel William Malcom, 17–18 April 1779 (Washington Papers)
Captn Kearsley handed me your favor of the 15th. I am sorry to find that the arrangement does not fully correspond with your opinion of the officers who should have been retained in your late regiment. Col. Spencer intimates the same respecting his. But as changing the arrangements which have been made, in compliance with after representations, would open a door to a great deal of confusion,...
217. (Adams Papers)
Yesterday and to day in the forenoon, assisted my Son in translating Cicero’s first Phillippick against Cataline. Nantes is pleasantly situated on the River, and there are several agreable Prospects. The Views from the front Windows in the Row of Houses along the River is very beautiful. Mr. Schweighausser crauled up three Pair of Stairs to visit me this Morning.
3To John Adams from Nicolas Maurice Gellée, 17 April 1779 (Adams Papers)
I inclose you some news-Papers and a Letter which I am desired to forward, by Mess. Salucci Merchants at Leghorn, who have sent a Ship to America, having a Mind to open a Trade between the United States and Italy. The Letter is directed to the Commander of their Ship. The Abbés de Chalut and Arnouts desire me to present you their Compliments. I think you are expecting daily to sail, and hoping...
4To John Adams from Alexander Gillon, 17 April 1779 (Adams Papers)
Pardon me for not forwarding you the two inclos’d introductory Letters sooner but I was in hopes of readily accomplishing my business here thus expected the pleasure of delivring them to you. Hitherto I have received no possitive Answer, tho Mr. de Sartine has repeatedly favour’d me with opportunitys of Stating my Demands to him and Yesterday promis’d me A reply to my sundry Requests next...
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] April 17, 1779 . Is pleased that Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania has approved Du Portail’s plans. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
6George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 17 April 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] April 17, 1779 . Orders Gates to have Brigadier General John Glover’s brigade ready to march. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
7To Benjamin Franklin from the Marquis d’Amezaga, 17 April 1779 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Mr. D’amezaga, fait ses plus tendres Compliment à Monsieur de franklin, et luy fait demander sil se trouvera demain chès luy à l’heure du dinner. Mr. D’Amezaga Compte Toujours, que Monsieur de frankin fera Lhonneur Lundy, à Mr Amelot de venir dinner chés luy à Paris où Mr. D’amezaga se rendera. Addressed: A Monsieur / Monsieur de franklin / a Pacy / a Pacy...
8To Benjamin Franklin from Barbeu-Dubourg, 17 April 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Je vous recommande avec instance La lettre cy jointe qu’une tendre Mere desire faire passer surement a son digne fils à Philadelphie. Elle est des Amies de Madle. Basseporte, je crois que cela suffit pour vous faire juger de tout l’interet que j’y dois prendre, et qu’independamment de ma mince recommandation cela suffiroit pour vous y interesser vous meme....
9To Benjamin Franklin from John Bondfield, 17 April 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society My Motives for inclosing you the Anext detail of conections wherein I have and am embarked springs from the apprehendtion I am under of falling a Sacrefice with many others in the Crush of the times relying on timely returns engaged my extending my concerns further than the Capital we have in Europe will answer. I find myself in a Situation the most...
10To Benjamin Franklin from John Emery, 17 April 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I yesterday recd. the Inclosed Letter from Capt. Sargent Ingersoll of the Saucy Jack, Cutter belonging to Mr. Nat Tracy of Newberry Port & myself— by the Capt. Declaration his Vessell Was taken too Nigh the Shore to be a legal prize & Genl. Oriley gives the Capt hopes of recovering her again, tho from the Spirited manner in which the court of Spain have...