1John Adams to Abigail Adams, 4 February 1783 (Adams Papers)
Your two Letters concerning Mr. T yler are never out of my Mind. He is of a very numerous Family and Connection in Boston who have long had great Influence in that Town and therefore if his Education has been regular to the Bar, as it must have been if he followed his Studies regularly, under two Such Masters as Mr. Dana and Mr. Angier, if he has been admitted and Sworn with the Consent and...
2To John Adams from C. W. F. Dumas, 4 February 1783 (Adams Papers)
L’honorée vôtre du 29 e. a pleinement satisfait ces Messieurs; & Mr. V. B., au nom de tous, m’a chargé de vous en remercier, & de vous assurer, que c’est précisément ce qu’il leur falloit, ce qu’ils espéroient pouvoir se faire de votre part, & de celle de Mrs. Vos Collegues; & que vous pouvez compter Sur eux, com̃e ils comptent sur vous, en allant agir conséquem̃ent. J’ai été la com̃uniquer...
3Enclosure H: [Edward Carrington to Hugh Rutledge], 4 February 1783 (Hamilton Papers)
The pressing necessities of the army, the late season of the year, and the difficulty of conveying information through the country, in it’s present situation, have prevented that extensive notice of contracts for the subsistence of the troops, which could be wished. General Greene, very early after the contracts were directed to be made, wrote to every character, whose circumstances and views...
4To Benjamin Franklin from David Hartley, 4 February 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society As I enclose this in the same cover as one from my Brother, his letter anticipates every thing that I have to say to you at present. I beg leave to join in the recommendation to you of Mr Joshua Grigby who with the Spirit of Youth & activity wishes to see the new world. I hope the future intercommunication between this Country and America will obliterate...
5To Benjamin Franklin from the Comtesse d’Houdetot, 4 February 1783 (Franklin Papers)
L : American Philosophical Society Madame La Comtesse D’houdetot Se Conformera aux intentions De Monsieur franklin avec Le Regret De le Voir huit jours plus tard. Elle Espere qu’il n’a point oublié qu’il Luy a promis De Luy faire L’honneur de Venir Entendre De la Musique Chez Elle De jeudy prochain En huit treize de Ce Mois. Elle aura Soin De prevenir Mr. De St. Lambert pour Le Mercredy douze;...
6General Orders, 4 February 1783 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow Lt Colonel Newhall. For duty the 2d Hampshire regiment. The troops are to be under arms for review on thursday exactly at 12 o’clock instead of one as was directed in the orders of the 29th Ultimo. The General is happy in having the following honorable testimony to the Character and memory of Major General Lord Sterling recorded in the Annals of the Army. By the United...
7From George Washington to Jonathan Arnold, 4 February 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have received the Letter you was pleased to address to me on the 28th of Janry. I beg you will be persuaded, Sir, that I have not accustomed myself to form opinions upon partial representations, or reports of any kind whatever, until the characters concerned have had an opportunity of contradicting & refuting them—it was not because I gave implicit credence to that part of Capt. Macomber’s...
8From George Washington to John Dickinson, 4 February 1783 (Washington Papers)
I am honored with your Excellenys Letter of the 29th January. Since I had the honor to write the late President respecting the Enemys having put a stop to the incursions of the Savages—I have Reced no intelligence but what has seemed to confirm the declarations the Enemy then made how long they will continue this inoffensive System or what may be their designs for next Spring—it is impossible...
9From George Washington to Antoine-Jean-Louis Le Bègue de Presle Duportail, 4 February 1783 (Washington Papers)
I am favord with your Letter of the 29 January inclosing Copy of Maj. Villefranches Memorial to Congress. The Testimonials already in the possession of Maj. Villefranche will shew the very high opinion I Entertain of his Merit & services—His Memorial meets my approbation and if Congress should think proper to Comply with it the circumstance will afford me pleasure. I am &c. DLC : Papers of...
10To George Washington from Armand-Louis de Gontaut Biron, duc de Lauzun, 4 February 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to Inform your Excellency that I have received the last night, Intelligence from M. de Lethombe Consul at Boston that the fantasque Store Ship belonging to the Admiral Vaudreuil’s Squadron has not iet sailed from providence the Chevalier de La Luzerne writte to Capitain Maclaigues Comanding the Man of war America at Portsmouth, and our naval Forces in that part of America,...