156851[Diary entry: 18 June 1787] (Washington Papers)
Monday—18th. Dined at the Quarterly meeting of the Sons of St. Patrick at the City Tavern and...
156852William Short to John Jay, 16 May 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of writing to you on the 11th. of this month. It was then altogether...
156853To Benjamin Franklin from Silas Deane, 15 September 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society This is the first letter informing Franklin of his election...
156854Thomas Law to Thomas Jefferson, 26 November 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I was favored with your accompaniement to my thoughts on banking & have reason to believe that...
156855From Thomas Jefferson to Stephen W. Johnson, 13 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Johnson & acknoleges the reciept of his letter in...
156856[Diary entry: 25 August 1772] (Washington Papers)
25. Cloudy with fine Rain till towards 2 Oclock—then close & constant for an hour or two which...
156857From Thomas Jefferson to Francis Eppes, 4 March 1783 (Jefferson Papers)
In my last, from Baltimore, I informed you that my voyage to Europe was at least suspended till...
156858To George Washington from Benjamin Lincoln, 17 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
The Bearer of this letter Captain Montour waits upon Your Excellency to solicit employ in the...
156859To George Washington from Elias Boudinot, 8 July 1783 (Washington Papers)
The Baron Steuben, who is the Bearer of this, delivered me your Excellency’s Letter, which after...
156860John Payne Todd to Thomas Jefferson, 19 September 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of mentioning that M r Labarshette , who will have the honor of paying his...
156861From John Jay to Montmorin, 26 June [–19 July] 1782 (Jay Papers)
I devote the first Leisure moment which has occurred since my arrival, to the Pleasure of writing...
156862JM Treaty privileges of ships of war in foreign ports, October 1807 (Madison Papers)
1. P 34. no right to visit for municipal objects See Resoln. of H. of Comms & H of L in 1739....
156863To George Washington from Charles Stewart, 23 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
Col. Wadsworth & my Self after arranging our business in Philada left that City this day at Ten...
156864To George Washington from Howell Lewis, 31 July 1793 (Washington Papers)
Having gon round to all the different Farms Since writing you last, I am now about to give you...
156865To Thomas Jefferson from Ellen Wayles Randolph, 22 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved your letter and am very much obliged to you for it, as it is very seldom that I get...
156866The Conde de Aranda to the American Commissioners, with a Contemporary Translation, 27 September 1784 (Adams Papers)
Antes de ayer recibi la carta de V. S as. del 22 por mano del S r. Humphreys Secretarío de la...
156867To Benjamin Franklin from William Jones, 15 November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I should have hastened, if an earlier opportunity had...
156868To Benjamin Franklin from James Smith, [between 27 December 1778 and 17 April 1779] (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society It is requested by Doctor Smith that the “Articles...
156869To James Madison from James Taylor, 10 January 1811 (Madison Papers)
I promised to drop you a line on the subject of the petition &c. I did my self the pleasure to...
156870To James Madison from Thomas W. Fox, 10 May 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 May 1802, Falmouth. Reports arrival of many American ships at Falmouth with cargoes of flour,...
156871To Thomas Jefferson from John Rutledge, Jr., 4 September 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
In the month of September or October last, I do not exactly recollect which, I remember seeing at...
156872Joshua Stow to Thomas Jefferson, 4 March 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me, in the name of the Soci Connecticut Society for the encouragement of A merican...
15687317. (Adams Papers)
Dined at Chatou, with Mr. Bertin. After dinner went to view the Machine of Marli, which forces up...
156874James Madison to Robert Young Hayne, 3 April 1830 (Madison Papers)
I recd. in due time your favor inclosing your two late Speeches, and requesting my views of the...
156875To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Mazzei, 21 April 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
The first time I spoke, according to my Instructions, to Dr. Franklin on the purport of my...
156876Benjamin F. Whitner to Thomas Jefferson, 7 April 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Well knowing you to be an open and sincere friend and patron of literature, and presuming that it...
156877George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 23 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Rockaway Bridge [ New Jersey ] June 23, 1780 . Reports that British are marching in two divisions...
156878To George Washington from James McHenry, 14 September 1796 (Washington Papers)
If you have a few minutes to spare I could wish you to examine the within conditions for a new...
156879To George Washington from George Clinton, 21 January 1782 (Washington Papers)
Altho’ you was pleased on your leaving the State to express a Desire of hearing from me I could...
156880From George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, 5 August 1792 (Washington Papers)
Since the date of my last dispatch to you of the 1st instant, I have received your Letters of the...
156881[Diary entry: 22 November 1772] (Washington Papers)
22. Breakfasted at Hubbards, and reachd Fredericksburg about 4 Oclock. Lodgd at Colo. Lewis’s.
156882To Alexander Hamilton from John Dexter, [October 1791] (Hamilton Papers)
[ October, 1791. Letter not found. ] Dexter was supervisor of the revenue for Rhode Island....
156883To George Washington from Jean-Baptiste de Ternant, 8 March 1791 (Washington Papers)
Permit me to join a few lines to Pages of our friend Mr de la fayette —I think I cannot, under...
156884To James Madison from Joseph Jones, 8 [January] 1797 (Madison Papers)
I recd. the other day yours of the 16th ult. inclosing a part of paines letter to the president...
156885[Diary entry: 8 May 1769] (Washington Papers)
8. Warm clear and pleasant. Wind Southwardly.
156886To James Madison from David Stone, 24 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
I am happy so Soon to have it in my power to inform you that I understand from Mr. Joseph Bryan a...
156887[Diary entry: 7 April 1762] (Washington Papers)
7. Sowed—or rather sprinkled a little of Ditto on the Oats.
156888To George Washington from George William Fairfax, 6 December 1757 (Washington Papers)
I arrived here the 25th of last month since which there has not been an Opportunity to America,...
156889To George Washington from General William Howe, 21 September 1777 (Washington Papers)
There being some wounded Officers & Men of your Army at Howel’s Tavern & the neighbouring Houses,...
156890From James Madison to Wade Hampton, 8 November 1802 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed letter for you has been left in the office of the Secretary of State, & I address it...
156891To James Madison from Tench Ringgold, 28 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
Having ascertained from friends on whose superior judgement I have the greatest reliance, that in...
156892From James Madison to Nathaniel Lawrence and John Patrick, 6 November 1805 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of the 1st. inst. respecting the capture of the Ship Eugenia, off the...
156893To John Adams from Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 6 December 1819 (Adams Papers)
Journal 6. December 1819 Our City being reanimated by the return of Congress I shall attempt to...
156894To Benjamin Franklin from Louis-Laurent-Joseph de Gain de Montagnac, 26 January 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Permettez-moi d’avoir l’honneur de vous adresser le...
156895[Diary entry: 29 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
29. Morng., Mer. at 74—But little wind, and that Southerly. Weather clear thro’ the day. Mer. 87...
156896From Alexander Hamilton to ———, 7 August 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
In adjusting the accounts of the contractors for supplying the army with shoes a charge will...
156897From George Washington to the U.S. Senate, 8 June 1795 (Washington Papers)
In pursuance of my nomination of John Jay as Envoy Extraordinary to his britannic majesty, on the...
156898From Abigail Smith Adams to Elizabeth Smith Shaw Peabody, 5 May 1813 (Adams Papers)
I have made up packets of Letters for this mornings post, to Wiscasset, to N york, to the Valley...
156899George Washington to Gouverneur Morris, 8 May 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] May 8, 1779 . States reasons for favoring a campaign in South....
156900From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 18 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received Your Letter of this date. The intercourse which you mention to be carrying on by...