131st. (Adams Papers)
The weather somewhat cold. My brothers dined with me and between 3 and 4 o’clock, we all set off for Haverhill. We got there just after five, a little fatigued. The riding was not bad but in some places the cold had not been strong enough to harden the snow; and the road was sloppy.
2John Callahan to Abigail Adams, 31 January 1788 (Adams Papers)
I had the honor to Receive a few lines from you yesterday, relitive to your passage to America, agreeable to your request, I here Send you the times in writing which will vary little or Nothing From your owne; I apprehend you, missunderstood me the other day, I do Assure you Madam, I had No Such intentions as to increace my Demands. I Only wished to have Convinced you how much pleasure it...
3[Diary entry: 31 January 1788] (Washington Papers)
Thursday 31st. Thermometer at 20 in the Morning—30 at Noon and 30 at Night. Morning clear and calm. What little air stirred was from the Southward—at which point it continued all day but freshened & was cool with but little thawing. Visited the Plantation at Dogue run. Men there cutting and Mauling as usual. The Women were putting up cross Fences in the Meadow by the Overseers House. Hands at...
4From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 31 January 1788 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 9th instt came to hand last evening. As you know what ever concerns your happiness & welfare cannot be indifferent to me, you will very readily believe me when I assure you, that I take a feeling part in your anxiety and distress on account of your Son, and most sincerely wish for his recovery. I thank you, my dear Sir, for your observations upon the advantages which might...
5To James Madison from William Moore, 31 January 1788 (Madison Papers)
From the foregoing information of your Father of the Fluctuating Sentiments of the Freeholders of this County on the Constitution proposed by the Convention at Philidelphia and the Arts of some Men in this County to mislead the People whose Interest you know are repugnant to a Govermt. that will Administer Justice, safety, protection, and true Liberty to the Good and Virtuous Citizens of...
6To Thomas Jefferson from John Adams, 31 January 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to introduce to you my young Friend Mr. Alexander Edwards of South Carolina, a modest and amiable young Gentleman who came particularly recommended to me, and whom I have found by Several Months Acquaintance to merit every Attention and Encouragement. I am, my dear Sir yours most affectionately, RC ( DLC ).
7[To Thomas Jefferson from John Banister, Sr., 31 January 1788] (Jefferson Papers)
[ 31 Jan. 1788 . Recorded in SJL Index. Not found.]
8From Thomas Jefferson to Maria Cosway, [31] January [1788] (Jefferson Papers)
I went to breakfast with you according to promise, and you had gone off at 5. oclock in the morning. This spared me indeed the pain of parting, but it deprives me of the comfort of recollecting that pain. Your departure was the signal of distress to your friends. You know the accident which so long confined the Princess to her room. Madame de Corny too was immediately thrown into great alarm...
9From Thomas Jefferson to Elie Lefebvre Frères, 31 January 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Bondfeild of Bordeaux having informed me that he has sent to your address five boxes of wine for me, I take the liberty of inclosing you an order for it’s free passage at the Douane, clear of duty. Any disbursements you will be so good as to make for freight, transportation &c. shall be paid on your draught. I suppose it will be best to send it on from Rouen to Paris by a roulier or...
10To Thomas Jefferson from James Swan, 31 January 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 31 Jan. 1788 . Apologizes for not sooner paying the “respect which I owe you as a Gentleman … as the Representative of the Sovereignty of my country”; arrived in last packet; his wife and children will follow him in May or June; until their arrival, will stay around Le Havre, Rouen, and Caen attending to business matters. Encloses some thoughts “put together in much haste at the...