1771To George Washington from Elias Dayton, 14 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have received your Excellency’s letter of the 7th with the proceedings of a court martial...
1772To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 1 February 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 1 Feb. 1788 . Two ships flying American colors arrived “yesterday” with 749 hhds. of...
1773Traveling Expenses of Martha Washington, 1 July 1783 (Washington Papers)
An Acct of Mrs Washingtons Expences from Virga to my Winter Quarters & back again to Virginia...
1774Thomas Jefferson to Nicholas H. Lewis, 5 September 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Lewis and will attend the Rivanna company on...
1775C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners: A Translation, 18 August 1778 (Adams Papers)
Since my last letters, nothing worthy of writing about has occurred. That is not to say, however,...
1776From George Washington to William Livingston, 21 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
I am now arrived myself on the East side of the Delaware, and the main body of the Army is on the...
1777To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 28 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Since you did me the honor the other day to mention the subject of the Canal from the falls of...
1778To Thomas Jefferson from William C. Jenckes, 14 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
From being obliged to leave the City of Washington I fear I have delayed the communication which...
1779To George Washington from William Fitzhugh, 2 November 1785 (Washington Papers)
I beg Leave to return you my Thanks for the Loan of Peter—and I am happy that I have it in my...
1780To Benjamin Franklin from Joshua Barney, October [i.e., 6 November] 1782 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Capn. Barney has the honor of assuring his Excelly. Doctr....
1781To Thomas Jefferson from Meriwether Lewis, 3 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived at this place on the 1st. inst., a few hours only after your departure, Mr. Rapin...
1782From John Adams to James Warren, 9 June 1776 (Adams Papers)
I shall address this to you as Speaker, but you may be Councillor, or Governor, or Judge, or any...
17831774. Septr. 12. Monday. (Adams Papers)
Attended my Duty on the Committee, untill one O Clock, and then went with my Colleagues and...
1784To George Washington from Henry Lee, 28 June 1757 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Henry Lee, 28 June 1757. On 30 June 1757 GW wrote to Lee: “I have received...
1785To Thomas Jefferson from Martha Jefferson Randolph, 7 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Randolph recieved your letter respecting the bonds 2 days before he set off for Richmond and...
1786Thomas Jefferson’s Note for Destutt de Tracy’s Treatise on Political Economy, [ca. 6 April 1816] (Jefferson Papers)
A Note communicated to the Editor. Our author’s classification of taxes being taken from those...
1787To James Madison from Stephen Sayre, 6 May 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have requested it as a favor, to know, whether I may, or may not expect, some appointment from...
1788To James Madison from Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 12 March 1809 (Madison Papers)
Previously to the establishment of arrangements for carrying on the work during the ensuing...
1789From Thomas Jefferson to David Ramsay, 23 August 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof, Mr. John Brown Cutting, proposing to go to Charleston, I take the liberty of...
1790[Diary entry: 31 July 1770] (Washington Papers)
31. Again very warm & still—especially in the Evening and Night.
1791[Diary entry: 31 July 1762] (Washington Papers)
31. Guy finished the 3 sides of Garden all to Capp[in]g Pill[a]r. B. Mitchell went away. Burgis...
1792Estimate of Troops for South Carolina, [ca. 29 March 1780] (Jefferson Papers)
for the war till Sep. 30 1780. terms not specifd Total exp. befr. Sep. 30. 80. Detachmt. from the...
1793From Abigail Smith Adams to Harriet Welsh, 6 June 1815 (Adams Papers)
I return you Cs Letter, I think she will not be here untill the last of this month. I fear W’s...
1794George Washington to the Committee of Cooperation, 11 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Springfield [ New Jersey ] June 11, 1780 . Believes time has arrived to “reiterate our instances...
1795From George Washington to James Anderson, 5 September 1796 (Washington Papers)
Your Letter of the 28 ulto has been received; but leaves the matter we have been treatg of,...
1796To George Washington from Elijah Hunter, 11 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
Ever Since that Genl Arnold went and Joined the Enemy I have Been obliged to Quit my Liveing in...
1797To John Adams from John Williams, 17 March 1800 (Adams Papers)
The inclosed Letter will be handed to you by Mr. Van Flick, as the Bearer alluded to in the...
1798To James Madison from Joseph Browne, 17 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
The excitement which appears to have created so much interest in the United States and...
1799Quincy July 12. Tuesday. (Adams Papers)
Yesterday mow’d all the Grass on Stony field Hill. To day ploughing for Hilling among the Corn...
1800From George Washington to Joshua Lewis, 24 October 1757 (Washington Papers)
I am strongly importun’d by Capn Swearengen to place a small Command at Strouds Fort if you think...
1801From Benjamin Franklin to Madame Brillon, 1 October 1781 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society J’ai reçu votre petite chere Epitre, ma bonne fille, datté a...
1802From James Madison to Dolley Madison, 31 October 1805 (Madison Papers)
Your second letter my dearest, of the 26. continued on the 28. is this moment recd; and flatters...
1803Certificate for Archibald Blair, 16 May 1780 [document added in digital edition] (Jefferson Papers)
Virginia to wit I hereby certify that Archibald Blair is Clerk to the Council of State & that due...
1804Inquiries Concerning the Defense of New York, June 1781 (Washington Papers)
Inquire minutely into the number of men which compose the present Garrison of New York and its...
1805From Francis Walker Gilmer to Thomas Hewitt Key, 28 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
This covenant entered into sat London, on this 28th day of September in the year 1824, between...
1806From Thomas Jefferson to Alexander Anderson, 3 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Oct. 28. did not get to my hands till Nov. 20. I immediately referred the case to...
1807John Adams to Abigail Adams, 15 May 1777 (Adams Papers)
Gen. Warren writes me, that my Farm never looked better, than when he last saw it, and that Mrs....
1808To George Washington from Charles Burnham Cochran, 25 May 1795 (Washington Papers)
The notice which you have been pleased to take of me allready through the intercession of my...
1809To John Adams from David Hosack, 29 September 1824 (Adams Papers)
You are respectfully informed, that at a meeting of the NEW-YORK HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, held on...
1810From Abigail Smith Adams to James Monroe, 3 April 1813 (Adams Papers)
upon the 23d of Feb’ry mr Adams addrest a Letter to you, and inclosed a private Letter from my...
1811To John Adams from Thomas Wren, 22 June 1787 (Adams Papers)
At the request of Sir John Carter, I take the liberty to inform your Excellency, that Rob t....
1812From George Washington to Jeremiah Wadsworth, 15 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed you have Extracts of two letters from General Sullivan of the 6th and 7th instants. You...
1813To Thomas Jefferson from Wilson Cary Nicholas, 24 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
It is with great regret that I intrude upon you at a moment when I know you are very much en...
1814To George Washington from Robert Oliver, 13 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
Agreeably to Brigade orders of the 2d proceeded with the Battalion under my command and releived...
1815From George Washington to Tobias Lear, 25 June 1798 (Washington Papers)
You will perceive by the enclosed in what manner I am disappointed in receiving the Rent for my...
1816To Thomas Jefferson from Van Staphorst & Hubbard, 10 October 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
We have before us your very esteemed favor of 27 May remitting us £ 39.17.10½ Stg. Nathl....
1817To James Madison from James Simpson, 15 October 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 October 1804, Tangier. No. 85. “I beg leave to enclose duplicate of No. 84 [6 Oct. 1804] and...
1818To James Madison from Henry Lee, 19 November 1825 (Madison Papers)
The inclination which I expressed to you several years ago, in 1823 I believe, to devote myself...
1819Petition of Peter Veitch, with Jefferson’s Order, 17 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The Petition of Peter Veitch of Alexandria County Humbly Sheweth that during the year 1801, he...
1820Abigail Adams to Cotton Tufts, 8 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
I received Yesterday Yours of May 28 th I inclose you the account of Money sent you, including...