1From Benjamin Franklin to Wilhem & Jan Willink, Nicolaas & Jacob van Staphorst, and De la Lande & Fynje, 3 December 1783 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Massachusetts Historical Society I: Received the letter you did me the honour of writing to me the 30: past, and am very Sensible of your zeal for Supporting the Credit of the united States, and the difficulties you must be exposed to in accepting all the drafts of Mr. Morris of which you have advice. I Communicated your letter to our Banker Mr. Grand, and desired immediate Conference...
2To Benjamin Franklin from William Jackson, 3 December 1783 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Major Jackson begs leave to present his most respectful compliments to Doctor Franklin— He regrets that particular business obliges him to debark in England, as it will delay the happiness which he hopes to enjoy in the honor of renewing his acquaintance with his Excellency. Major Jackson presents himself with respect and affection to Mr. W. T. Franklin. Mr....
3To Benjamin Franklin from Vergennes, 3 December 1783 (Franklin Papers)
LS : Library of Congress; L (draft): Archives du Ministère des affaires étrangères Vous etes instruit, Monsieur, de tout ce qui est relatif à l’évocation faite au Conseil du Roy de la discution qui s’est élevée au sujet des oppositions formées sur une partie de la Cargaison de la frégate l’Alliance. M. Chardon Procureur Général du Conseil des Prises vient de m’écrire à ce sujet une lettre que...
4From George Washington to George Clinton, 3 December 1783 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor to inclose to your Excellency Copy of a Letter from Generals McDougall Clinton & Cortlandt in favor of Majr Hamtramck. My knowledge of that Officer is such, as makes the task of Recommendg him to the notice of the Government of this State, extremely pleasing—being assured that if it shall be in their power to favor his views his conduct will always justify any appointment...
5To George Washington from Theodosius Fowler, 3 December 1783 (Washington Papers)
As I have made the art of wars my profession for these seven long years, which has giving me a very great attachment for a military life, I therefore take this method, to address myself, to your Excellency and beg your Excellencies, influence and recommendation to be appointed in the peace establishment when ever it shall take place. I have the honor to be with greatest Esteem your...
6From George Washington to Henry Knox, 3 December 1783 (Washington Papers)
The splendid display of Fire works last Evening was so highly satisfactory that I must Request you to present to Captain Price under whose direction they were prepared, and to the Officers who assisted him, my thanks for the great skill and attention shewn in the conduct of that business. I am Sir Your most Obedient Servant. MHi : Henry Knox Papers.
7From George Washington to Thomas Mifflin, 3 December 1783 (Washington Papers)
In my Last Letter to your Excellency I had the honor to acquaint Congress with the arrangement Sir Guy Carleton had made for the Evacuation of New York on the 23 Ulto, I have now to inform you that the Embarkation was postponed two days on account of the badness of the Weather. On the 25 of November the British Troops left this City and a Detachment of our Army marched into it. The Civil Power...
8From George Washington to William Duke Moore, 3 December 1783 (Washington Papers)
Mrs Bingham has done me the honor to deliver me your Letter of the 15 March with the Seal you have been so polite as to present to me—and for which you will please to accept my thanks I could only wish the object had been more worthy the great talents shewn in the invention and execution of the Seal. You will however believe that I feel my self extremely flattered by this mark of attention and...
9From George Washington to Ebenezer Sproat, 3 December 1783 (Washington Papers)
Having taken the earliest Oppo. to lay before the Financier a Copy of the Memorial you delivered to me at West Point with my sentiments, thereon I have Reced his Answer Copy of which is inclosed & which I must beg you to lay before the Officers concerned. I am Gent. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
10To George Washington from Henry Vandenburgh, 3 December 1783 (Washington Papers)
I take this opportunity previous to your excellencies leaving town to anounce my attachment to the military profession, which I have served in for upwards of seven years. Should a peace establishment take place and your excellency could see proper to Use your influence in my behalf—it should ever be acknowledge’d as a favour by your Excellencies most obedient and Very Hume Servant DLC : Papers...