2091To James Madison from William A. Burwell, 1 February 1815 (Madison Papers)
The Sacrifices made to defend Norfolk with Militia are of a Nature & to an extent requiring the...
2092To John Adams from Robert Morris, 25 September 1782 (Adams Papers)
Your letter of the 22nd April has been delivered to me by Mr. Peter Paulus to whom I shall most...
2093From James Madison to United States Congress, 1 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
In pursuance of the act of Congress entitled "An act to regulate and fix the compensation of...
2094[Tuesday September 17. 1776.] (Adams Papers)
Tuesday September 17. 1776. Sundry Resolutions being moved and seconded, in Addition to those...
2095[January 1782] (Adams Papers)
Began to read Hume’s history of England. David Hume, The History of England, from the Invasion of...
2096To George Washington from William Livingston, 29 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
As the inclosed (which was taken at Staten Island,) may probably be of some Service on...
2097Robert Mills to Thomas Jefferson, 28 August 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to enclose you my pamphlet on the Internal Improvement of South Carolina , with the...
2098Charles F. Welles to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 11 August] 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Of the two pieces of Poetry which I have ventured to enclose N o 1. is an invective against...
2099To James Madison from George Joy, 9 January 1816 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From George Joy. 9 January 1816, New England Coffee House London. “I have just heard of an...
2100[Diary entry: 29 June 1785] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 29th. Mercury at 69 in the Morning—74 at Noon And 76 at Night. Clear & pleasant all day...
2101From John Quincy Adams to Thomas Welsh, 29 September 1818 (Adams Papers)
In answer to your Letter of yesterday I readily agree that the board of my two Sons residing with...
2102General Orders, 16 July 1775 (Washington Papers)
The Continental Congress having earnestly recommended, that “Thursday next the 20th Instant, be...
2103Wilson Cary Nicholas to Thomas Jefferson, 3 August 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your letter of the 15 th of July by my servant messenger. Circumstanced as you were...
2104To Thomas Jefferson from D. L. Morel, 12 September 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
To extend the approbation of the good and wise, I always Considered as the most delicious reward,...
2105From Thomas Jefferson to Eugène MacCarthy, 3 January 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been later in acknoleging the receipt of your letter of the 16th. December, because...
2106From John Adams to Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 13 September 1798 (Adams Papers)
Inclosed is a petition of Robert Watson for a pardon which I refer to you for your consideration...
2107From Abigail Smith Adams to Mary Smith Gray Otis, 12 January 1812 (Adams Papers)
I ought to have thanked you for your kind Letter, which gave me both pleasure and consolation,...
2108[Diary entry: 15 September 1771] (Washington Papers)
15. Set of home. Din’d in Dumfries and got up by Sun set.
2109To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 30 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to request your Signature to the enclosed Warrant as Midshipman for Mr. Gamble ....
2110To James Madison from Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 23 May 1815 (Madison Papers)
By yesterdays mail, I sent you copies of a corrispondence, which had taken place between the Coms...
2111To George Washington from William Bloodgood, 24 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
Altho I have not the honor to be personally known to your Excellency, yet the circumstances which...
2112Tobias Lear to Alexander Hamilton, 18 December 1789 (Washington Papers)
I am directed by the President of the United States to send you the enclosed letter from General...
2113From Thomas Jefferson to James H. McCulloch, 5 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Being indebted to the representatives of your predecessor 34.30 D for duties & disbursements on...
2114Enclosure: Refflexions on a Treaty of Peace between United States of America and Algiers, 20 January 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
It is not to me to Shew to Congress, the Great Advantages it would result to America, by a Peace...
2115To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Lee, 31 December 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Forced to meander on my ride home to close as far as I could the various matters which I...
2116[Diary entry: 30 May 1799] (Washington Papers)
30. Morning clear—Wind Southerly and Mer. at 64. Great appearances of Rain all the forenoon & a...
2117From Thomas Jefferson to John Jay, 17 June 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honour of addressing you on the 11th. of the last month by young Mr. Adams who sailed...
2118From John Adams to John Quincy Adams, 11 March 1815 (Adams Papers)
I have a rich Budget to send you by the next Ship. I have no time to prepare it by the Milo. I...
2119To Thomas Jefferson from William Tatham, 7 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
When you did me the honour to mention, the other day, the doubts you entertained concerning the...
2120[Diary entry: 12 July 1790] (Washington Papers)
Monday 12th. Exercised on Horse back between 5 & 6 in the Morning. Sat for Mr. Trumbull from 9...