32001To James Madison from Francisco C. Sarmiento, 8 April 1814 (Madison Papers)
The petition of Francis C. Sarmiento respectfully Sets forth. That on the twenty first of May...
32002To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Smith, 10 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
There is a small matter that has gave me some exersise & it opened in my mind to ask thy advice...
32003[Diary entry: 10 October 1798] (Washington Papers)
10. and eleventh absent—in the Federal City—Weather warm & dry the whole time. Mr. Welch & Mr....
32004To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Turner, 28 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
After all due respect to your personal and public character, praying your healthy and happiness,...
32005To Benjamin Franklin from Richard Bache, 20 December 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I had the pleasure of writing you a day or two ago by the...
32006[Diary entry: 21 March 1769] (Washington Papers)
21. Clear and very warm the first part of the day. Windy the latter part from the Westward & at...
32007To Benjamin Franklin from Benjamin Sowden, 7 June 1777 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society In consequence of Your very obliging permission, I transmit...
32008Thomas Jefferson to William Short, 17 October 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I have communicated to mr Higginbotham the substance of your letter of the 7 th and can now give...
32009From Benjamin Franklin to John Holker, 28 October 1779 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress Inclos’d I send you a Packet I have just received from Morlaix,...
32010To Alexander Hamilton from William Seton, 12 September 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
I am desired by the President & Directors to acknowledge the receipt of your Letter of the 7th....
32011To George Washington from Brigadier General James Clinton, 19 November 1780 (Washington Papers)
In my last of the 12th inst. I had the Honor to inform your Excellency that Col. Weissenfels had...
32012I. Secretary of State to the President, enclosing Opinion, 12 July 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson had a conference yesterday with Mr. Madison on the subject recommended by the...
32013From George Washington to Major General Israel Putnam, 10 February 1779 (Washington Papers)
Your several favors of the 25th and 26th Ultimo met me in Philadelphia. To give a just decision...
32014To George Washington from Brigadier General James Mitchell Varnum, 13 April 1777 (Washington Papers)
The 5th Instant I received your Excellency’s Favor of the 12th Ulto; As I had previous thereto...
32015Cash Accounts, November 1773 (Washington Papers)
Cash Novr 4— To Ditto [cash] recd from Peyton Randolph Esqr. for Intt due Mr Custis £ 15.12.6 To...
32016From George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, 27 July 1793 (Washington Papers)
After giving the subject of Loans the most attentive consideration I am able under the several...
32017Drafts of a Message to Congress, [ca. 19 September 1814] (Madison Papers)
In every sacrifice which the war may require, we have the animating recollection that it was our...
32018From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 9 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a letter from Col. Smith relative to Joseph Cross a Private in the eleventh regiment—...
32019Enclosure: Recommendations for Constantine S. Rafinesque, [ca. 3] April 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Testimonials In favor of Prof r C. S. Rafinesque Prof r C. S. Rafinesque was elected Member of...
32020To James Madison from Samuel B. Malcom, 30 June 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 June 1812, Utica, New York. The letters JM has probably received from Adams and Jefferson...
32021To Thomas Jefferson from George Taylor, Jr., with Jefferson’s Note, 11 September 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
On shewing the Note you were so kind as to give me, to Mr. Kean Cashier of the Bank of the U.S....
32022To James Madison from Henry R. Schoolcraft, 5 January 1822 (Madison Papers)
Henry R. Schoolcraft has the honor of presenting to James Madison Esqr., the inclosed geological...
32023To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Cooper, 17 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I hope you have received about this time, a copy of my tract on Materialism which I ordered to be...
32024From Benjamin Franklin to [——— d’Anglemont], 5 February 1780 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress Mr. Torris informs me that eight of the Prisoners formerly brought in...
32025From Thomas Jefferson to W. & J. Willink, N. & J. Van Staphorst, & N. Hubbard, 4 August 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
This serves to advise you that, on the 31st. of July, I drew on you in favor of Messieurs Leroy...
32026[Diary entry: 17 November 1787] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 17th. Thermometer at 44 in the morning—56 at Noon And 55 at Night. A very clear and...
32027From Alexander Hamilton to Timothy Taylor, 18 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received a letter from General Sheperd requesting the discharge of a soldier who has been...
320281773. April 7th: Wednesday. (Adams Papers)
At Charlestown. What shall I write?—say?—do? Sterility, Vacuity, Barrenness of Thought, and...
32029From Benjamin Franklin to Arthur Lee, 19 March 1775 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Harvard University Library I leave Directions with Mrs. Stevenson to deliver you all the...
32030To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Hopkinson, 31 March 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote to you about a week ago requesting you to procure for me from the proper office in...
32031From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Whipple, 21 June 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, June 21, 1790. On July 23, 1790, Whipple wrote to Hamilton : “I have delayed to...
32032General Orders, 24 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
The General Court martial whereof Brigadier General Hand is president will meet tomorrow morning...
32033From John Adams to Benjamin Rush, 25 August 1811 (Adams Papers)
If I could be considered as a Friend to the Family I should Advise the Grand Children of Dr...
32034[Diary entry: 24 October 1771] (Washington Papers)
24. Clear and Cool in the forenoon but Warm afterwards.
32035Thomas Jefferson to the Democratic Republican Delegates of Washington County, Pennsylvania, 31 March 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The satisfaction you express, fellow citizens, that my endeavors have been unremitting to...
32036From George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 19 August 1778 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of the 17th came to hand an hour and a half ago; and at the same time, that I regret...
32037To George Washington from Alexander Contee Hanson, 9 September 1793 (Washington Papers)
Having been informed, that the place of collector for the port of Annapolis will shortly be...
32038James Madison to James Monroe, 15 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
I recd. yours of the 10th. with a full sense of your kindness in taking so much interest in my...
32039From George Washington to Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, 16 January 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have had the honor to receive Your Excellencys Letter of the 8th and can assure you nothing on...
32040To George Washington from Nathaniel Shaw, Jr., 1 October 1776 (Washington Papers)
The 29th Ulto I shipt by Capt. Webster Seventy Two Tents which was Sent me by Daniel Tillinghast...
32041Tobias Lear to Clement Biddle, 14 September 1789 (Washington Papers)
I have now before me your several favors of the 15th, 19th and 29th of August, and 2d of...
32042From George Washington to Edmund Randolph, 12 July 1786 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 7th is this instant come to hand. Elizabeth & Sarah, daughters of Michl...
32043To George Washington from James Seagrove, 27 July 1792 (Washington Papers)
I herewith send you a copy of what I had the honor of communicating to you on the 5th instant...
32044From James Madison to Congress, 11 December 1812 (Madison Papers)
I transmit to Congress copies of a letter to the Secretary of the Navy, from Captain Decatur of...
32045To Benjamin Franklin from John Adams, 3 February 1783 (Franklin Papers)
AL : Library of Congress; copy: Massachusetts Historical Society Mr Adams has the Honour to...
32046To John Adams from Henry Knox, 10 June 1791 (Adams Papers)
I embrace the occasion of enclosing some letters, to thank you and Mrs Adams for the comfortable...
32047To John Adams from C. W. F. Dumas, 14 April 1781 (Adams Papers)
Quoique je n’aie encore vu personne, je prends néanmoins la plume, pour avoir l’honneur de vous...
32048To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 22 June 1808 (Madison Papers)
In mine of 26: April I had the honor to inform you that this Island had been returned to the...
32049To Benjamin Franklin from John Paul Jones, 6 March 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society The mystery which you so delicately mention in your much...
32050To Alexander Hamilton from John Smith, 3 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The sickly situation of South Carolina, & especially of Charleston, which appeared to me to be...