157101To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Lomax, 5 February 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
A Mind placed, where Materials can not be found to strike out a Spark to vivify it, must become...
157102Joseph Jones to Thomas Jefferson, 8 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
The Ship Scipio S Drummond master, has arrived at this Port from Liverpool . In the manifest of...
157103To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 14 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 14 July 1806, “60 Miles from N. Orleans. ” “In a former Letter I...
157104The Examination (concluded) Number XVIII, [8 April 1802] (Hamilton Papers)
In order to cajole the people, the Message abounds with all the common-place of popular...
157105To John Adams from Edward Dilly, 11 July 1775 (Adams Papers)
Every line from you gives me much satisfaction, my Heart Sympathizes with you in your present...
157106From Robert Stewart to John Adams Smith, 15 November 1817 (Adams Papers)
The Undersigned, His Majesty’s Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, has received the...
157107James Moylan to the American Commissioners, 22 July 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania Mr. Bingham of Martinico inclosed me the letter that...
157108To Thomas Jefferson from George Hammond, 14 December 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of acknowledging the receipt of your letter of the 12th of this month, which did...
157109Charles Willson Peale to Thomas Jefferson, 2 May 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the March 21 st came in due time— and a rainy day now gives me leasure to write, to...
157110To James Madison from Peder Blicherolsen, 14 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 September 1801, Philadelphia. Acknowledges receipt of JM’s letters of 15 Aug. and 1 Sept. ,...
157111From Benjamin Franklin to Mary Stevenson Hewson, 18 July 1770 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Yours of the 15th. informing me of your agreable Journey and...
157112From Thomas Jefferson to Wernecke, 14 November 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 19th. of November 1786. I inclosed to Mr. Oster, consul of France in Virginia, your letter...
157113From George Washington to William Stephens Smith, 21 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
I wrote to you a few days ago for some Books, &ca—Since then, I have seen the following Books...
157114Thomas Jefferson to Patrick Gibson, 15 May 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return from Bedford on the 3 d inst. I found here your favor of Apr. 27. and that of the 10...
157115To George Washington from Samuel Huntington, 18 April 1780 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellency will receive herewith enclosed Acts of Congress of the 6th & 13th Instant...
157116[Diary entry: 8 July 1787] (Washington Papers)
Sunday—8th. About 12 Oclock rode to Doctr. Logans near Germn. Town where I dined. Returned in the...
157117To Alexander Hamilton from Colonel Charles Armand, 5 November 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Near Fredericksburg, New York ] November 5, 1778 . Needs equipment and money with which to pay...
157118To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 23 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inform you that I arrived in Funchal roads on the 18th: inst: in 28 days from...
157119To Thomas Jefferson from Michael Krafft, 24 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Tho’ personally unknown to you Sir, I assume the liberty of addressing myself to you, on a...
157120To John Adams from Mercy Otis Warren, 17 January 1791 (Adams Papers)
An unsealed letter from you came to my hand this day. for the letter I thank you. as it contained...
157121To Thomas Jefferson from Elizabeth House Trist, 13 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor received yesterday was quite Unexpected. It was not my intention by obtruding my...
157122From John Adams to Edmund Jenings, 31 December 1780 (Adams Papers)
I have the Honour of yours of the 28. We have no Letters or Papers from London later than the 19...
157123To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Wright, 7 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed you will receive the Act of the Legislature of Maryland, giving their consent and...
157124From Thomas Jefferson to John Henry Sherburne, 14 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
During my residence in Paris I was much acquainted with Commodore Paul Jones whose life you...
157125From Thomas Jefferson to the Commissioners of the Federal District, 11 March 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you two letters, the one from a Mr. Leslie of this place, offering to make a clock for...
157126Stephen Cathalan to Thomas Jefferson, 6 January 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I answered on the 29 th nov ber last to your Favor of the 16 th august , & at Last your’s of the...
157127To James Madison from Bartholomew Dandridge, 5 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 March 1802, Aux Cayes. Received news of the arrival of twenty-five to thirty thousand French...
157128To Benjamin Franklin from M——— L———, 12 March 1781 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Foible Traduction de ce Vers Sur M. francklin. We cannot...
157129Virginia Delegates to Thomas Nelson, 16 October 1781 (Madison Papers)
RC (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). In Edmund Randolph’s hand, except for the signatures of...
157130Lambert Wickes to the American Commissioners, 12 August 1777 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society This will inform you of my present unhappy Situation. The...
157131Thomas Jefferson to Abraham Howard Quincy, 8 March 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Jan. 27. was, by some accident, very long on the road & I have been tardier in...
1571321774. Saturday. Octr. 29. (Adams Papers)
Rode to Prince Town, where We dine, at the sign of Hudibrass.— Vacation at Nassau Hall. Dr....
157133From Abigail Smith Adams to Harriet Welsh, 3 November 1814 (Adams Papers)
This is a strange world, or rather strange folks make it so, to render the drama compleat....
157134From Thomas Jefferson to Ebenezer Stevens, 8 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have understood you have on hand some Marsalla wine consigned to you from Sicily, & to be...
157135From George Washington to Colonel Moses Hazen, 3 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have to request that you will immediately upon the Receipt hereof march as expeditiously as...
157136Samuel Nightingale Jr. to Virginia Delegates, 6 December 1780 (Madison Papers)
I this Day Recd your Favour Dated the 14th Octr, Inclosing a Letter from his Excelency Govr....
157137Meriwether Lewis: Promissory Note, 23 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I promise to pay Thomas Jefferson his Heirs or Assigns, on demand, the sum of one hundred and...
157138From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 16 January 1799 (Jefferson Papers)
The forgery lately attempted to be plaid off by mr H. on the house of representatives, of a...
157139Frederick A. Mayo to Thomas Jefferson, 4 January [1821] (Jefferson Papers)
Haveing received your kind letter , and with pleasure inform, your honour, that I am still...
157140To James Madison from James Brown, 24 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Brown. 24 August 1805, “German Coast.” “I had the honor to receive your favor...
157141From George Washington to Jacob Bayley, 9 June 1781 (Washington Papers)
Lewis Vincent the Bearer of this tells me he hath had the Expectation of being paid as a Lieut....
157142From George Washington to William Fairfax, 7 June 1755 (Washington Papers)
I arrivd with my charge safe in Camp the 30th of last Month, after waiting a Day and piece in...
157143From Thomas Jefferson to P.P.F. Degrand, 24 June 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter written under that of mr Copeland of June 14. is recieved with the Boston Patriot of...
157144[Diary entry: 12 November 1772] (Washington Papers)
12. Clear & warm in the forenoon but cool, cloudy & a good deal of Rain afterwards with high So....
157145Thomas Jefferson to Caspar Wistar, 19 September 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letter from mr Brackenridge on the subject of the mounds & remains of fortifications...
157146[Diary entry: 19 August 1799] (Washington Papers)
19. Morning Cloudy Wind at No. Et. & Mer. at 65—at highest 75 and at Night 69. Wind brisk at No....
157147From James Madison to James Maury (Abstract), 14 May 1805 (Madison Papers)
14 May 1805, Department of State . “In answer to your letter of the 14th of March, I have to...
157148From Abigail Smith Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 28 February 1811 (Adams Papers)
your Letter of Novbr 16th was an unexpected pleasure, for after yours of october the 13th, I had...
157149To Thomas Jefferson from Elias Boudinot, 10 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Knowing your fondness for Agriculture, and every thing connected with it, tho’ in a collateral...
157150To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Smith Barton, 17 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
In the month of June, last, I did myself the honor to forward for your perusal, Mr. Pearson’s...