115th. (Adams Papers)
Still a fine wind. Yesterday, we ran 50 leagues, and in all probability we shall not do less to day. By yesterday I mean the Solar day from noon to noon, the manner in which all nations compute time, at Sea. At about noon we saw a sail at a considerable distance, but we did not remain long in sight of one another. In the evening our wind fell a little. Mr. Bouchant the surgeon of the Packet is...
Among the instructions given to the Ministers of the United states for treating with foreign powers, was one of the 11 th. of May 1784. relative to an individual of the name of John Baptist Pecquet. it contains an acknowlegement on the part of Congress of his merits and sufferings by friendly services rendered to great numbers of American seamen carried prisoners into Lisbon, and refers to us...
3From Alexander Hamilton to Jeremiah Wadsworth, 15 June 1785 (Hamilton Papers)
Before I left Town for Albany some time since, I requested Mr. Duer to mention to you, that I believed it would depend upon yourself to be President of the bank here. Since my coming to Town I find you are elected director; and I have no doubt you may be President if you please. I will be much obliged to you to let me know in confidence whether the appointment if made will be accepted. You may...
4[Diary entry: 15 June 1785] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 15th. Mercury at 78 in the Morning—80 at Noon and 84 at Night. Mr. John Lewis after a stay of almost 8 Weeks took his departure, very well recovered. My brother Charles also left this on his return home. Rid to my Plantations at Muddy hole, Ferry, and Dogue run. Also to the Mill. Mr. Bushrod Washington came here before dinner.
5From George Washington to Châteaufort, 15 June 1785 (Washington Papers)
By the Post I had the honor to receive the letter which you did me the favor to write to me on the 19th of last month, together with those of the Chevr De la Luzerne & the Baron de Viominel. I pray you to be assured Sir, that I shall have great pleasure in seeing you at this Seat on your way to Charleston. Your own merit is sufficient alone to entitle you to every attention from me; but the...
6From George Washington to Robert Howe, 15 June 1785 (Washington Papers)
A few days ago Mr Sitgreaves gave me the pleasure of receiving your letter of the 4th of May. It is the only one I recollect to have had from you since my return to private life. It gives me pleasure to hear that Congress have dealt honorably by you, & mean to do more; it is devoutly to be wished that they could do the same by all the Officers whose meritorious services & sufferings have a...
7To George Washington from Battaile Muse, 15 June 1785 (Washington Papers)
I was so unfortunate Some time ago as to Loose Mr Whiting Replevey Bonds due you—since which I have obtained a replevey Bond for £199.8.0 with Interest there on from the Twenty fifth day of December Last[.] Mr Whiting has Promised to Confess a Judgement in Berkeley Court next Tuesday on my staying Execution untill September[.] the sheriff of Berkeley Mr James Crane has Promised to Pay the...
8From George Washington to Samuel Powel, 15 June 1785 (Washington Papers)
I have been honoured with your favour of the 25th of April, but have not yet had the pleasure to see Doctr Moyes—On the 22d Instt I shall look for him—I pray you to be assured that, it is unnecessary for you to apologize to me for the introduction of any Gentleman of whom you entertain a favourable opinion; for, such as you may conceive to be worthy of my civilities, will always meet a ready...
9From George Washington to Edmund Richards, 15 June 1785 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 1st of Feby from Plymouth Dock, came safe. In explicit terms I assure you, that the information which I suppose you must have received respecting a Will, & the Plantations of a Mr Richd Richards, is without the smallest foundation. I never heard of the man, his Will, or the Estate which you say was left in my hands, until your letter reached me: equally unacquainted am I...
10From George Washington to Michael Jenifer Stone, 15 June 1785 (Washington Papers)
I have ⟨re⟩ceived your letter of the 3d Instt, and have sent it to Mr Hartshorne the Company’s Treasurer for Entry—he being authorized by the Board of Directors to receive Subscriptions until the deficiency is made up. The 15th of next ⟨Mon⟩th, or before, the Sum of five pounds on each share ⟨is⟩ to be paid to the Treasurer, and on or before the first day of October next, the further Sum of...