1From James Madison to William Bradford, [30 October–5 November] 1779 (Madison Papers)
satisfaction, a visit from I must own as your not any beneficial affects fro[m] a satisfaction should be your health, than that the waters have been as I flatter myself they have for a confirmation of it to future season when it may be convenient for you to extend your ride as far as Orange; where I may generally be found in those months in which the Springs are most used. The abrupt arrival...
2George Washington to Brigadier General Louis Le Bèque Du Portail and Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Hamilton, 30 October … (Hamilton Papers)
I inclose you an Extract of a Letter of the 26th which General Greene has just received from Mr Bowen. D.Q.M. Genl, dated in New port , announcing the evacuation of Rhode Island by the Enemy on Monday night last. The intelligence is not to be doubted, altho by some means or another it has happened, that I have not received any advices from Genl Gates upon the subject, or a Letter from him...
3From Benjamin Franklin to Schweighauser, 30 October 1779 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress The Last I had the honour of receiving from you was without date, But it contain’d your additional Explication or Reason in support of the second one per Cent. with which I acquiesce. I do not find that you have yet rectified the Charge of 5. per Ct. on more than one of the Cargoes of Tobacco. I now send the remainder of the Dispatches for Capt. Samson, wishing him a...
4To Benjamin Franklin from Thomas Digges, 30 October 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania Since I wrote you by Mr. Luard the 8 & 12th. Int. (and in these letters took the liberty to introduce Mr Luard to you) I gave you a line by common post the 20th. past, giving an accot. that an amn. Privateer caled the Gen Glover was taken by the frigate wch. brot over Adml. Byron from Antigua abot. the 20th Sept.; This vessel soon after her sailing from...
5To Benjamin Franklin from Pierre-François-André Méchain, 30 October 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Je prens la liberté de vous adresser une lettre de M. le Marquis de la fayette en faveur de M. de Noemer Docteur en Médecine et Conseiller de la ville de Ziric-zée en Zélande; ce savant a dessein de s’établir dans les Etats unis de l’amerique, je crois même quil a deja eu l’honneur de vous etre presenté, Monsieur, par M. l’abbé rozier, pour vous supplier de...
6To Benjamin Franklin from Officers of the American Squadron: Affidavit, [30 October 1779] (Franklin Papers)
DS : National Archives; copies: University of Pennsylvania Library, National Archives The officers Who are Knowing to the following facts, Will please to mention them in full unequivocal terms in their Certificates. 1. The Captain of the alliance did not take the Steps in his power to prevent his Ship from getting foul of the Bonhomme Richard in the Bay of Biscay; for instead of putting his...
7To Benjamin Franklin from Thomas O’Gorman, 30 October 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I embrace the first moment I have enjoyed since the vintage to present you my best respects and to acquaint you of the quantity and quality of our late crop of Wine. The quantity has not answer’d our expectations, the vintage affords not quite a one third of a full crop, but the quality is excellent. As your Excellency flattered me with the hope of having...
8General Orders, 30 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
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9From George Washington to John Beatty, 30 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received Your Letter of the 26th with the Inclosures to which it refers. The measures you have taken with respect to the prisoners at the Eastward, appear to me right & proper. From the great latitude and indulgence which have been hitherto allowed, as well to those in that Quarter—as in every Other, I am well persuaded we have lost Many—and that it is our true interest in every point...
10From George Washington to Brigadier General Duportail and Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Hamilton, 30 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
I inclose You an Extract of a Letter of the 26th which General Greene has just received from Mr Bowen D.Q.M. Genl, dated in New port, announcing the evacuation of Rhode Island by the Enemy on Monday night last. The intelligence is not to be doubted, although by some means or another it has happened, that I have not received any advices from Genl Gates upon the subject, or a Letter from him...