Philadelphia documents for the years 1744 thru 1866

Philadelphia, PA - 6 September 1744

Benjamin Franklin letter to parents... I apprehend I am too busy in prescribing, and meddling in the Drs Sphere, when any of you complain of Ails in your Letters...

Philadelphia, PA - 21 February 1765

Peter Franklin letter to Ben... Sister and Dear Salley, with a Number of Your Frends Lookd for advice From you By the December Packet.

Philadelphia, PA - 9 November 1772

You moralize so prettily, that if I were to judge from some parts of your letter of October 13, I should take you for an old philosopher that had experienced the emptiness of earthly happiness

Philadelphia, PA - 8 September 1774

We have received a confused account from Boston of a dreadful catastrophe. The particulars we have not heard. We are waiting with the utmost anxiety and impatience, for further intelligence.

Philadelphia, PA - 14 September 1774

A Tory here is the most despicable animal in the creation. Spiders, toads, snakes are their only proper emblems.

Philadelphia, PA - 16 September 1774

we were so divided in religious sentiments ; some Episcopalians, some Quakers, some Anabaptists, some Presbyterians, and some Congregationalists, that we could not join in the same act of worship.

Philadelphia, PA - 18 September 1774

The proceedings of the Congress are all a profound secret as yet, except two votes which were passed yesterday, and ordered to be printed. You will see them from every quarter.

Philadelphia, PA - 18 September 1774

When the horrid news was brought here of the bombardment of Boston, which made us completely miserable for two days, we saw proofs both of the sympathy and the resolution of the continent. War! war! war! was the cry

Philadelphia, PA - 20 September 1774

I am anxious to know how you can live without government But the experiment must be tried. The evils will not be found so dreadful as you apprehend them.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 September 1774

Fifty gentlemen meeting together, all strangers, are not acquainted with each other's language, ideas, views, designs.

Philadelphia, PA - 29 September 1774

Patience, forbearance, long suffering are the lessons taught here for our province, and at the same time, absolute and open resistance to the new Government.

Philadelphia, PA - 7 October 1774

I wish I could write to you a dozen letters every day. But the business before me is so arduous, and takes up my time so entirely, that I cannot write often.

Philadelphia, PA - 9 October 1774

George Washington letter to Robert McKenzie...

Philadelphia, PA - 9 October 1774

This assembly is like no other that ever existed. Every man in it is a great roan, an orator, a critic, a statesman ; and therefore, every man upon every question, must show his oratory, his criticism, and his political abilities.

Philadelphia, PA - 29 May 1775

The Congress will support the Massachusetts. There is a good spirit here. But we have an amazing field of business before us. When I shall have the joy of meeting you and our little ones, I know not.

Philadelphia, VA - 31 May 1775

George Washington letter to George William Fairfax... Unhappy it is though to reflect, that a Brothers Sword has been sheathed in a Brothers breast, and that, the once happy and peaceful plains of America are either to be drenched with Blood, or Inha

Philadelphia, PA - 31 May 1775

Before this letter will come to hand, you must undoubtedly have received an account of the engagement in the Massachusetts Bay, between the ministerial troops... and the provincials of that government.

Philadelphia, PA - 10 June 1775

I wish I could write freely to you, my dear, but I cannot. The scene before me is complicated enough. It requires better eyes, and better nerves than mine ; yet I will not despond.

Philadelphia, PA - 10 June 1775

DR. CHURCH has given me a lotion which has helped my eyes so much that I hope you will hear from me oftener than you have done.

Philadelphia, PA - 11 June 1775

I can now inform you, that the Congress have made choice of the modest and virtuous, the amiable, generous and brave George Washington, Esquire, to be General of the American army

Philadelphia, PA - 18 June 1775

THIS letter, I presume, will go by the brave and amiable General Washington. Our army will have a group of officers equal to any service.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 June 1775

I HAVE this morning been out of town, to accompany our Generals, Washington, Lee and Schuyler, a little way on their journey to the American camp, before Boston.

Philadelphia, PA - 7 July 1775

It is not at all surprising to me, that the wanton, cruel, and infamous conflagration of Charlestown, the place of your father's nativity, should afllict him. Let him know that I sincerely condole with him on that melancholy event.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 July 1775

Dr. Franklin has Been very constant in his attendance on Congress from the beginning. His conduct has been composed and grave, and, in the opinion of many gentlemen, very reserved.

Philadelphia, PA - 25 July 1775

A certain great fortune and piddling genius, whose fame has been trumpeted so loudly, has given a silly cast to our whole doings.

Philadelphia, PA - 30 July 1775

We have nothing new, but the arrival of some powder. Three little vessels have certainly arrived, making about ten tons in the whole, and four or five tons have arrived from South Carolina.

Philadelphia, PA - 1 August 1775

We understand here, that batteries may be constructed at the entrance of the Bay of Boston, so as to prevent the egress and regress of any ships what ever.

Philadelphia, PA - 26 September 1775

We have no late accounts from England ; but from what we have had that can be relied on, it seems almost certain, that our enemies there must shortly meet with a total overthrow.

Philadelphia, PA - 30 September 1775

Your letters, Numbers Four and Five, and two other letters not numbered, with the inclosures, have been duly received and laid before the Congress.

Philadelphia, PA - 1 October 1775

I feel, I tremble for you. Poor Tommy ! I hope, by this time, however, he has recovered his plump cheeks, and his fine tyloom.

Philadelphia, PA - 2 October 1775

I must beg to be excused, my dear, from hinting at anything for the future, of public persons or things. Secrecy is so much exacted. But thus much I may say, that I never saw so serious and determined a spirit.

Philadelphia, PA - 5 October 1775

If the vessels in the service of the Massachusetts Bay can be readily obtained, you are to employ them, and others, if you should think more necessary, to effect the purposes aforesaid if they can not, you will employ such as can be soonest fitted ou

Philadelphia, PA - 7 October 1775

The situation of things is so alarming, that it is our duty to prepare our minds and hearts for every event even the worst From my earliest entrance into life, I have been engaged in the public cause of America

Philadelphia, PA - 10 October 1775

Pray, bundle up every paper, not already hid, and conceal them in impenetrable darkness. Nobody knows what may occur.

Philadelphia, PA - 13 October 1775

It is the constitution under which we are born, that if we live long ourselves, we must bury our parents, and all our elder relations, and many of those who are younger.

Philadelphia, PA - 19 October 1775

Really it is very painful to be four hundred miles from one's family and friends, when we know they are in affliction. It seems as if it would be a joy to me to fly home, even to share with you your burdens and misfortunes.

Philadelphia, PA - 22 October 1775

Great bodies, you know, move slow, and it is as sure, that the most palpable and glorious events may be delayed, and the best causes finally lost by slow, timid, and indecisive counsels.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 October 1775

If I could write as well as you, my sorrow would be as eloquent as yours, but, upon my word, I cannot.

Philadelphia, PA - 29 October 1775

Does not natural morality and much more Christian benevolence make it our indispensable duty to lay ourselves out to serve our fellow Creatures, to the utmost, of our power, in promoting and supporting those great political systems and general regula

Philadelphia, PA - 29 October 1775

Education makes a greater difference between man and man, than nature has made between man and brute. The virtues and powers to which men may be trained, by early education and constant discipline, are truly sublime and astonishing.

Philadelphia, PA - 29 October 1775

New England has, in many respects, the advantage of every other colony in America, and, indeed, of every other part of the world that I know any thing of.

Philadelphia, PA - 4 November 1775

This town is as secure from the cannon and men of war as the moon is. I wish she had a little of your fortitude. I had rather be killed by a ball than live in such continual fears as she does.

Philadelphia, PA - 29 November 1775

Thomas Jefferson letter to John Randolph... I am to give you the melancholy intelligence of the death of our most worthy Speaker, which happened here on the 22nd of the last month.

Philadelphia, PA - 3 December 1775

although I have a number of friends and many relations, who are very dear to me, yet all the friendship I have for others is far unequal to that which warms my heart for you.

Philadelphia, PA - 6 December 1775

The proclamation, there alluded to, we have seen. It proclaims martial law through Virginia, and orders freedom to all the slaves, calling their masters rebels, &c.

Philadelphia, PA - 8 December 1775

They have also directed General Schuyler to make diligent search for lead ; and, retaining so much as may be wanted there, to send the remainder to your camp.

Philadelphia, PA - 22 December 1775

I am authorized to inform you, that it is the pleasure of Congress that Mr. Mifflin, the Quartermaster-General, hold the rank of Colonel in the Army of the United Colonies, and that you establish his rank accordingly.

Philadelphia, PA - 16 January 1776

By the inclosed resolutions, you will perceive that the Congress, in providing for the defence of Canada, have directed that two battalions should be raised out of the troops now serving there.

Philadelphia, PA - 20 January 1776

The Congress are anxious, as Avell from motives of policy as of justice and humanity, to repair our losses in that quarter, and, if possible, to gain possession of Quebec, and drive our enemies out of that country before they can be reinforced in the

Philadelphia, PA - 29 January 1776

The Congress have received your letter of the 19th instant, and highly commend your prudence and zeal in applying to the Governments of New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, and Connecticut, to raise forces for the service of Canada at this exigency.

Philadelphia, PA - 0 February 1776

LEE is at York, and we have requested a battalion of Philadelphia associators, together with a regiment of Jersey minute men, to march to his assistance.

Philadelphia, PA - 11 February 1776

There is a deep anxiety, a kind of thoughtful melancholy, and in some, a lowness of spirits approaching to despondency, prevailing through the southern colonies, at present, very similar to what I have often observed in Boston

Philadelphia, PA - 18 February 1776

I SENT you from New York a pamphlet intitled "Common Sense," written in vindication of doctrines, which there is reason to expect, that the further encroachments of tyranny and depredations of oppression will soon make the common faith

Philadelphia, PA - 6 March 1776

The Congress highly approve your care and attention in stopping Lord Drummond's letter, and entirely concur with you in sentiment with regard to his Lordship's officious and unwarrantable zeal.

Philadelphia, PA - 17 March 1776

Your vicinity to such scenes of carnage and desolation as, I fear, are now to be seen in Boston and its environs, will throw you into much distress, but I believe in my conscience, I feel more here than you do.

Philadelphia, PA - 19 March 1776

I am much pleased with your caution in your letter, in avoiding names both of persons and places, or any other circumstances, which might designate to strangers the writer, or the person written to, or the persons mentioned.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 March 1776

I am by no means without my apprehensions of danger from that licentiousness which in your situation is not uncommon ; nothing will contribute more to its suppression than a vigorous exertion of the powers vested in your Convention and Committee of S

Philadelphia, PA - 25 March 1776

I had the honor of receiving, yesterday, yours of the 19th, containing the agreeable information of the Ministerial troops having abandoned Boston.

Philadelphia, PA - 29 March 1776

I GIVE you joy of Boston and Charlestown, once more the habitation of Americans.

Philadelphia, PA - 12 April 1776

You will see by the papers the news, the speculations, and the political plans of the day. The ports are opened wide enough at last, and privateers are allowed to prey upon British trade.

Philadelphia, PA - 14 April 1776

As to your extraordinary code of laws, I cannot but laugh... Depend upon it, we know better than to repeal our masculine systems. Although they are in full force, you know they are little more than theory.

Philadelphia, PA - 15 April 1776

I SEND you every newspaper that comes out, and I send you, now and then, a few sheets of paper, but this article is as scarce here, as with you. I would send a quire, if I could get a conveyance.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 April 1776

This curious character of a barber, I have a great inclination to draw, for your amusement. He is a little dapper fellow, short and small, but active and lively. A tongue as fluent and voluble as you please

Philadelphia, PA - 23 April 1776

The Congress being determined on the reduction of Quebec, and the security of that country, for reasons too obvious to be mentioned, have left nothing undone which can any ways contribute to that end.

Philadelphia, PA - 27 April 1776

Many of the reasons you allege for delaying taxation are weighty, and I confess did not occur to me. It is certainly unreasonable to impose on the city, in its present circumstances, so great a share of the public expenses.

Philadelphia, PA - 28 April 1776

Instead of domestic felicity, I am destined to public contentions. Instead of rural felicity, I must reconcile myself to the smoke and noise of a city. In the place of private peace, I must be distracted with the vexation of developing the deep intri

Philadelphia, PA - 12 May 1776

What shall I do with my office ? I want to resign it for a thousand reasons. Would you advise me ?

Philadelphia, PA - 16 May 1776

[I] cannot help expressing the very great pleasure it would afford both Mrs. Hancock and my self to have the happiness of accommodating you during your stay in this city.

Philadelphia, PA - 17 May 1776

I HAVE this morning heard Mr. Duffield, upon the signs of the times. He ran a parallel between the case of Israel, and that of America ; and between the conduct of Pharaoh, and that of George.

Philadelphia, PA - 21 May 1776

If your Congress have any spirit, they will at least build fourteen or fifteen light boats capable of carrying a twelve-pounder, to secure Hudson River, which is to be the chief scene of action.

Philadelphia, PA - 22 May 1776

Generals Gates and Mifflin are now here: General Washington will be here to-morrow, when we shall consult and deliberate concerning the operations of the ensuing campaign.

Philadelphia, PA - 27 May 1776

I think you shine as a stateswoman of late, as well as a farmeress. Pray where do you get your maxims of state ? They are very apropos.

Philadelphia, PA - 2 June 1776

YESTERDAY I dined with Captain Richards, the gentle man who made me the present of the brass pistols. We had cherries, strawberries and green peas in plenty.

Philadelphia, PA - 11 June 1776

The Congress have agreed to settle the mode of paying the troops in the Eastern Department this morning, and to proceed to the appointment of a Deputy Paymaster-General.

Philadelphia, PA - 13 June 1776

I am informed that a certain Mr. Eustace, now in New York, but some time ago with Lord Dunmore, is acquainted with a practice that prevailed, of taking letters out of the post-office in Virginia, and carrying them to Dunmore for his perusal

Philadelphia, PA - 16 June 1776

I wish our uncle had as much ambition, as he has virtue and ability. A deficiency of ambition is as criminal and injurious as an excess of it. Tell him I say so.

Philadelphia, PA - 18 June 1776

they have bent their whole attention to our affairs in Canada, and have adopted such measures, as, in their opinion, are calculated to place them on a better and more reputable footing for the future.

Philadelphia, PA - 21 June 1776

The Congress, having the greatest reason to believe there has been very gross misconduct in the management of our affairs in Canada, have come to a resolution to have a general inquiry made into the behaviour of the officers employed on that expediti

Philadelphia, PA - 25 June 1776

I am, however, to request you will give orders to have a stop put to raising the Mohegan and Stockbridge Indians, as soon as possible.

Philadelphia, PA - 26 June 1776

Our misfortunes in Canada are enough to melt a heart of stone. The small pox is ten times more terrible than Britons, Canadians and Indians, together. This was the cause of our precipitate retreat from Quebec.

Philadelphia, PA - 3 July 1776

HAD a Declaration of Independency been made seven months ago, it would have been attended with many great and glorious effects. We might, before this hour, have formed alliances with foreign states.

Philadelphia, PA - 6 July 1776

the Congress have judged it necessary to dissolve the connection between Great Britain and the American Colonies, and to declare them free and independent States, as you will perceive by the in closed DECLARATION

Philadelphia, PA - 7 July 1776

The design of our enemy now seems to be, a powerful invasion of New York and New Jersey. The Halifax fleet and army is arrived, and another fleet and army under Lord Howe is expected to join them.

Philadelphia, PA - 7 July 1776

Letters, like conversation, should be free, easy, and familiar. Simplicity and familiarity are the characteristics of this kind of writing. Affectation is as disagreeable in a letter, as in conversation

Philadelphia, PA - 10 July 1776

You will sec, by the newspapers, which I, from time to time, enclose, with what rapidity the colonies proceed in their political manoeuvres. How many calamities might have been avoided, if these measures had been taken twelve months ago

Philadelphia, PA - 11 July 1776

The militia of Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and the lower counties are marching with much alacrity, and a laudable zeal to take care of Howe and his army at Staten Island.

Philadelphia, PA - 13 July 1776

Should the United States of America give their sanction to the Jesuitical and villanous distinction which Captain Forster adopts to justify his conduct, there would be no end to butchering our prisoners.

Philadelphia, PA - 15 July 1776

Sam Adams letter to Richard Henry Lee... General Howe, as you have heard, is arrived at New York. He has brought with him from eight to ten thousand troops.

Philadelphia, PA - 15 July 1776

There is a most amiable, laudable and gallant spirit prevailing in these middle colonies. The militia turn out in great numbers, and in high spirits, in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware, so that we hope to resist Howe and his myrmidons

Philadelphia, PA - 20 July 1776

We had yesterday an express from General Lee in Charleston, South Carolina, with an account of a brilliant little action between the armament under Clinton and Cornwallis, and a battery on Sullivan's Island

Philadelphia, PA - 20 July 1776

If you were too busy to write, I hoped that some kind hand would have been found to let me know something about you. Do my friends think that I have been a politician so long, as to have lost all feeling?

Philadelphia, PA - 29 July 1776

How are you all this morning ? Sick, weak, faint, in pain, or pretty well recovered ? By this time, you are well acquainted with the small pox. Pray, how do you like it ?

Philadelphia, PA - 2 August 1776

Should Congress ever empower its Generals to fill up the vacancies in the army, they know of no one in whom they would so soon repose a trust of such importance as in yourself

Philadelphia, PA - 3 August 1776

Went this morning to the Baptist meeting, in hopes of hearing Mr. Stillman, but was disappointed. He was there, but another gentleman preached.

Philadelphia, PA - 12 August 1776

A French vessel, a pretty large brigantine, deeply laden, arrived here yesterday, from Martinique. She had fifty barrels of limes, which are all sold, already, at such prices, that the amount of them will be sufficient to load the brig with flour.

Philadelphia, PA - 12 August 1776

I want to be informed of the state of things with you ; whether there is a scarcity of provisions of any kind, of West India articles, of clothing ? Whether any trade is carried on, any fishery ?

Philadelphia, PA - 14 August 1776

THIS is the anniversary of a memorable day in the history of America. A day when the principle of American resistance and independence was first asserted and carried into action. The stamp office fell before the rising spirit of our countrymen.

Philadelphia, PA - 18 August 1776

I have seen in this world but a little of that pure flame of patriotism which certainly burns in some breasts. There is much of the ostentation and affectation of it. I have known a few, who could not bear to entertain a selfish design

Philadelphia, PA - 21 August 1776

YESTERDAY morning, I took a walk into Arch street to see Mr. Peale's Painter's room. Peale is from Maryland, a tender, soft, affectionate creature.

Philadelphia, PA - 25 August 1776

Another winter, will do much for us too. We shall have more and better soldiers. We shall be better armed. We shall have a greater force at sea. We shall have more trade. Our artillery will be greatly increased, our officers will have more experience

Philadelphia, PA - 5 September 1776

But it is uncertain when I shall set off for home. I will not go at present Affairs are too delicate and critical. The panic may seize I whom it will. It shall not seize me. I will stay here until the public countenance is better, or much worse.

Philadelphia, PA - 6 September 1776

THIS day, I think, has been the most remarkable of all. Sullivan came here from Lord Howe, five days ago,with a message, that his lordship desired a half an hour's conversation with some of the members of Congress in their private capacities.

Philadelphia, PA - 14 September 1776

YESTERDAY morning, I returned with Dr. Franklin and Mr. Rutledge from Staten Island, where we met Lord Howe, and had about three hours conversation with him.

Philadelphia, PA - 22 September 1776

WE have at last agreed upon a plan for forming a regular army. We have offered twenty dollars and a hundred acres of land to every man who will enlist during the war.

Philadelphia, PA - 1 October 1776

I will not say, that I expect to run distracted, to grow melancholy, to drop in an apoplexy or fall into a consumption ; but I do say, it is little less than a miracle, that one or other of these misfortunes has not befallen me before now.

Philadelphia, PA - 4 October 1776

I AM seated in a large library room with eight gentlemen round about me, all engaged in conversation. Amidst these interruptions, how shall I make it out to write a letter ?

Philadelphia, PA - 8 October 1776

I assure you, we are as much at a loss, about affairs at New York, as you are. In general, our Generals were outgeneraled on Long Island, and Sullivan and Stirling with a thousand men were made prisoners

Philadelphia, PA - 11 October 1776

But I am coming to make my apology in person. I yesterday, asked and obtained leave of absence.

Philadelphia, PA - 24 November 1776

I expected long ere this to have been seated quietly at home ; but the progress which the enemy had made, and seemed likely to make, into your country, induced me to suspend my resolution

Philadelphia, PA - 26 December 1776

I am well pleased to see the attention they pay General Lee ; and I shall make it a point to collect and send your Excellency, soon as possible, the one hundred half Johannes they order.

Philadelphia, PA - 30 December 1776

I have just received your favor of this day, and sent to General Putnam to detain the express until I collect the hard money you want, which you may depend shall be sent, in one specie or other, with this letter

Philadelphia, PA - 1 January 1777

ever solicitous to comply with your requisitions, I am up very early this morning to despatch a supply of fifty thousand dollars to your Excellency.

Philadelphia, VA - 11 February 1777

Richard Henry Lee letter... I would go to every extremity to serve my friend, and the able friend of liberty and mankind.

Philadelphia, PA - 6 March 1777

It is truly lamentable, that we have never been able to this day to conquer that fundamental error made in the outset by short enlistments.

Philadelphia, PA - 7 March 1777

This city is a dull place, in comparison of what it was. More than one half of the inhabitants have removed into the country, as it was their wisdom to do.

Philadelphia, PA - 16 March 1777

What pleasure has not this vile war deprived me of? I want to wander in my meadows, to ramble over my mountains, and to sit, in solitude, or with her who has all my heart, by the side of the brooks.

Philadelphia, PA - 17 March 1777

The principle of retaliation was early adopted by the States of America, and, if adhered to, will be the most likely way to prevent our enemies from making distinctions, which have no other foundation but the gratification of their revenge

Philadelphia, NY - 18 March 1777

Horatio Gates to Anthony Wayne... I sincerely wish you Joy of being Appointed a Brigadier General...

Philadelphia, PA - 23 March 1777

" A PLOT, a plot ! a horrid plot ! Mr. A.," says my barber, this morning.

Philadelphia, PA - 26 March 1777

The Congress have authorized you to proceed in the exchange of prisoners, agreeably to the cartel at present existing, or such other regulation. as you may think proper to make in the matter

Philadelphia, PA - 31 March 1777

Accidents have thrown so many letters into the hands of the enemy, and they take such a malicious pleasure in exposing them, that I choose they should have nothing but trifles from me to expose.

Philadelphia, PA - 2 April 1777

You think I dont t write politics enough. Indeed I have a surfeit of them. But I shall give you now and then a taste, since you have such a gout for them.

Philadelphia, PA - 3 April 1777

As you seem so inquisitive about politics, I will indulge you so far (indulge. I say. Observe that word, indulge ! I suppose you will say, it ought to have been, oblige,)

Philadelphia, PA - 4 April 1777

The regulation. relative to the payment of the troops and the department of the Paymaster-General will, I hope, be the means of introducing order and regularity into that part of the army, where, it must be confessed, they were extremely wanted.

Philadelphia, PA - 6 April 1777

You have had many rumors propagated among you which I suppose you know not how to account for. One was, that Congress, the last summer, had tied the hands of General Washington, and would not let him fight, particularly on the White plains.

Philadelphia, PA - 8 April 1777

Lee fares as well as a man in close prison can fare, I suppose, constantly guarded and watched. I fancy Howe will engage that he shall be treated as a prisoner of war, and in that case we shall all be easy.

Philadelphia, PA - 9 April 1777

Yesterday evening, the Congress completed the business of the Medical Department, and on so large and liberal an establishment that we may rationally expect the most beneficial effects will flow from it.

Philadelphia, PA - 10 April 1777

My wishes are, Sir, and I think they correspond with the true interests of America, that you should quickly be possessed of a strong army ; that your powers might be such as to gratify your wishes of crushing our enemies

Philadelphia, PA - 13 April 1777

ENCLOSED with this, you have a correspondence between the two Generals concerning the cartel for the exchange of prisoners. Washington is in the right, and has maintained his argument with a delicacy and dignity, which do him much honor

Philadelphia, PA - 13 April 1777

The graves of the soldiers, who have been buried in this ground from the hospital and bettering house during the course of the last summer, fall and winter, dead of the smallpox and camp diseases, are enough to make the heart of stone to melt away.

Philadelphia, PA - 19 April 1777

WE have now an ample representation from New York. It consists of six delegates, and they are to all appearance as high, as decisive, and as determined as any men ever were or can be.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 April 1777

MY barber just left the chamber. The following curious dialogue was the amusement during the gay moments of shaving.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 April 1777

THERE is a clock calm at this time in the political and military hemispheres. The surface is smooth and the air serene. Not a breath nor a wave, no news nor noise.

Philadelphia, PA - 26 April 1777

Posterity! you will never know how much it cost the present generation to preserve your freedom! I hope you will make a good use of it If you do not, I shall repent in Heaven that I ever took half the pains to preserve it.

Philadelphia, PA - 27 April 1777

My barber, whom I quote as often as ever I did any authority, says, "he has read histories of cruelty and he has read romances of cruelty, but the cruelty of the British exceeds all that he ever read."

Philadelphia, PA - 4 May 1777

ENCLOSED with this you will have an Evening Post containing some of the tender mercies of the barbarians to their prisoners.

Philadelphia, PA - 7 May 1777

Some merchant ships are arrived this week from Mary land. They were first chased by men of war in attempting to get into Chesapeake Bay.

Philadelphia, PA - 10 May 1777

THE day before yesterday, I took a walk with my friend Whipple to Mrs. Wells's, the sister of the famous Mrs. Wright, to see her wax-work.

Philadelphia, PA - 10 May 1777

The bearer of this, the Marquis Armand de la Rouerie, is entitled to my warmest recommendations, because he brought from his own country letters to me that I am obliged to attend to, and put great faith in

Philadelphia, PA - 15 May 1777

In the midst of infinite noise, hurry and bustle, I lead & lonely, melancholy life, mourning the loss of all the charms of life, which are my family, and all the amusements that I ever had in life, which is my farm.

Philadelphia, PA - 17 May 1777

O ! that I could wander upon Perm's hill and in the meadows and mountains in its neighborhood, free from care ! But this is a felicity too great for me.

Philadelphia, PA - 22 May 1777

I would give three guineas for a barrel of your cider. Not one drop is to be had here for gold, and wine is not to be had under six or eight dollars a gallon, and that very bad.

Philadelphia, PA - 25 May 1777

I am ashamed of our farmers. They are a lazy, ignorant set ; in husbandry, I mean ; for they know infinitely more of every thing else than these.

Philadelphia, PA - 2 June 1777

Revenge in ancient days, (you will see it through the whole Roman History) was esteemed a generous and an heroic passion. Nothing was too good for a friend, or too bad for an enemy.

Philadelphia, PA - 4 June 1777

You will see, by the enclosed papers in a letter from my friend Parsons, a very handsome narration of one of the prettiest exploits of this war, a fine retaliation of the Danbury mischief.

Philadelphia, PA - 5 June 1777

the Congress have authorized you to fix on such rewards or sum of money as you may judge proper, to encourage deserters from the enemy, both horse and foot.

Philadelphia, PA - 13 June 1777

You will perceive, from the inclosed resolves, the fixed determination of Congress to retaliate, as nearly as lies in their power, on our enemies, should they think proper to send any of their prisoners to Great Britain, or to any other part of the B

Philadelphia, PA - 24 June 1777

Your favor of the 23d, containing the agreeable intelligence that the enemy had retreated from Brunswick, I had the honor of receiving yesterday afternoon

Philadelphia, PA - 8 July 1777

Next month completes three years that I have been devoted to the service of liberty. A slavery it has been to me, whatever the world may think of it.

Philadelphia, PA - 11 July 1777

We have had no news from camp for three or four days. Mr. Howe, by the last advices, was manoeuvring his fleet arid army in such a manner as give us expectations of an expedition

Philadelphia, PA - 13 July 1777

WE have a confused account from the northward of something unlucky at Ticonderoga, but cannot certainly tell what it is. I am much afraid we shall lose that post, as we did forts Washington and Lee

Philadelphia, PA - 1 August 1777

Last night the General and his family arrived here. Yesterday morn ing, about half after nine o clock, an express came to the General to inform him of the arrival of the enemy's fleet at the Capes of the river.

Philadelphia, PA - 4 August 1777

The misfortune at Ticonderoga, has produced a very disagreeable alteration in our affairs, and has thrown a gloom upon the favourable prospect which the campaign previous to that event afforded.

Philadelphia, PA - 11 August 1777

An express from Sinnepuxent, a place between the Capes of Delaware and the Capes of Chesapeake, informs, that a fleet of one hundred sail was seen off that place last Thursday.

Philadelphia, PA - 11 August 1777

THINK I have sometimes observed to you in conversation, that upon examining the biography of illustrious men, you will generally find some female about them, in the relation of mother, or wife, or sister, to whose instigation a great part of their me

Philadelphia, PA - 17 August 1777

The complaints of the want of men to the north ward are so great and urgent, that Congress, with a view of affording them some assistance, have come to the inclosed resolve

Philadelphia, PA - 19 August 1777

I am sorry that you and the people of Boston were put to so much trouble, but glad to hear that such numbers determined to fly. The prices for carting which were demanded were detestable.

Philadelphia, PA - 19 August 1777

Howe's fleet and army is still incognito. The gentlemen from South Carolina begin to tremble for Charleston. If Howe is under a judicial blindness, he may be gone there.

Philadelphia, PA - 20 August 1777

I feel an inclination sometimes to write the history of the last three years, in imitation of Thucydides. There is a striking resemblance in several particulars between the Peloponnesian and the American war.

Philadelphia, PA - 21 August 1777

They had been seen from the eastern shore of Virginia, standing off and on, for two days before. This method of coasting along the shore, and standing off and on, is very curious.

Philadelphia, PA - 22 August 1777

This moment an express is arrived from Maryland, with an account of near two hundred sail of Mr. Howe's fleet, being at anchor in the Chesapeake Bay.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 August 1777

IT is now no longer a secret where Mr. Howe's fleet is. We have authentic intelligence that it is arrived at the head of Chesapeake bay, above the river Patapsco, upon which the town of Baltimore stands.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 August 1777

I think there is a reasonable ground for confidence, with the favor of Heaven, that Howe will not be able to reach this city.

Philadelphia, PA - 24 August 1777

The lightning struck in several places. It struck the Quaker alms-house in Walnut street, between Third and Fourth streets, not far from Captain Duncan's, where I lodge.

Philadelphia, PA - 25 August 1777

A letter from Chesapeake bay, dated yesterday morning, informs that the enemy had not then landed.

Philadelphia, PA - 26 August 1777

HOWE's army, at least about five thousand of them, besides his light horse, are landed upon the banks of the Elk river, and the disposition he has made of his forces indicates a design to rest and refresh both men and horses.

Philadelphia, PA - 29 August 1777

General Washington, with a very numerous army, is between Wilmington and the Head of Elk. Howe will make but a pitiful figure.

Philadelphia, PA - 30 August 1777

The enemy are in possession of the Head of Elk, a little town at the head of the river Elk, in which they found a quantity of corn and oats belonging to the States.

Philadelphia, PA - 1 September 1777

A letter from General Washington, dated Saturday, informs that our light parties have brought in four-and- twenty prisoners more. So that the prisoners and deserters since Mr. Howe landed are near a hundred.

Philadelphia, PA - 1 September 1777

the Congress have appointed a committee to collect and arrange the evidence relative to the evacuation of Ticonderoga, which will be afterwards transmitted to you, that a court-martial may be thereupon instituted for the trial of the General Officers

Philadelphia, PA - 2 September 1777

There is but one course for us to take, and that is to renounce the use of all foreign commodities. For my own part, I never lived in my whole life so meanly and poorly as I do now, and yet my constituents will growl at my extravagance.

Philadelphia, PA - 6 September 1777

Congress, desirous of reenforcing the army at this critical period, have recommended to the States of Pennsylvania and New Jersey to order out immediately a considerable part of their militia

Philadelphia, PA - 8 September 1777

THERE has been a very general apprehension during the last week, that a general action would happen as on yesterday, but we hear of none.

Philadelphia, PA - 9 September 1777

the Congress have directed General Putnam to hold in readiness fifteen hundred men, under the command of a Brigadier, to cross the North River when you may think proper to order it.

Philadelphia, PA - 12 September 1777

General Lafayette letter to wife...I must begin by telling you that I am perfectly well, because I must end by telling you that we fought seriously last night

Philadelphia, PA - 12 September 1777

I am sorry for the unfortunate issue of the day; but from the troops keeping up their spirits, I flatter myself it will still be in our power to retrieve the loss of yesterday.

Philadelphia, PA - 14 September 1777

Mr. Howe's army is at Chester, about fifteen miles from this town. General Washington's is over the Schuylkill, awaiting the flank of Mr. Howe's army.

Philadelphia, PA - 13 December 1777

I am anxious to despatch the Brilliant, that your Lordship may have the earliest communication with Earl Cornwallis

Philadelphia, PA - 17 June 1778

I must beg that your lordship will be so kind as to lay my most humble request before his Majesty, that he will be graciously pleased to permit me to return to England.

Philadelphia, PA - 22 June 1778

Fifty volunteers have engaged to go with General Cadwalader, who this minute informs me he expects to collect a considerable number more in the morning

Philadelphia, PA - 7 July 1778

my hearty congratulations with my countrymen on the success of the American arms, under your Excellency's immediate command, in the late battle of Momnouth,

Philadelphia, PA - 18 July 1778

Prizes are finding the way into the Delaware. One, laden with rum, limes, &c., intended for the enemy's refreshment, embraced one of our wharves the evening before last, and I learn a rich ship is on her way up.

Philadelphia, PA - 28 July 1778

I had the honor of receiving on the 4th of March last, in a letter from Mr Lovell, (a copy of which I now enclose,) the orders of Congress, announcing my recall, and directing my immediate return.

Philadelphia, PA - 2 August 1778

I was in your debt. It is my fate always to be so with my friends. But, believe me, my heart owes nothing.

Philadelphia, PA - 29 August 1778

This morning, upon inquiry, I was confirmed in my belief that the former Camp Committee had made no application to Congress for gold or silver, to be deposited in your Excellency's hands for public uses

Philadelphia, PA - 8 September 1778

I pray your Excellency to remind the Congress, that I still wait to receive their orders

Philadelphia, PA - 11 September 1778

I received your note, in which you politely informed me that you had laid before Congress the letter, which I did myself the honor of writing to your Excellency a few days since.

Philadelphia, PA - 22 September 1778

I had the honor personally to inform Congress generally, of my public transactions under their authority from the time of my departure from Philadelphia in March, 1776, until my return.

Philadelphia, PA - 24 September 1778

Being informed that letters from Mr Izard, reflecting on my character and conduct whilst in the service of the public abroad, have been read in Congress, I have to ask that honorable body to grant me copies thereof

Philadelphia, PA - 5 October 1778

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Philadelphia, PA - 7 October 1778

I had the honor of receiving the order of Congress of the 26th, directing me to attend on the 29th, at three o'clock in the afternoon

Philadelphia, PA - 10 October 1778

in removing my desks and their contents from one part of the house to a more convenient, I have mislaid among my private papers, and, after as much search at different times, and particularly this morning

Philadelphia, PA - 12 October 1778

I received your letter of the 7th instant, in which you informed me, that mine of the same date to you was by Congress ordered to lie on the table, until the examination of Mr Carmichael should be finished.

Philadelphia, PA - 12 October 1778

I find charges which respect me, supported by his opinions, and by what he declares to have heard from the honorable Arthur Lee, who, by his own account, is my irreconcilable enemy.

Philadelphia, PA - 12 October 1778

I beg leave to lay before Congress a few observations on the extracts from Mr Arthur Lee's letter, dated Paris, June 1st, 1778, read in Congress

Philadelphia, PA - 12 October 1778

On my return to Paris, I laid M. Gerard's proposals before my colleagues, who agreed generally to the justice and propriety of them

Philadelphia, PA - 26 October 1778

The conduct, which the enemy may pursue, with relation to us, is not quite decided. But I have not a doubt, that their efforts during the next campaign will be chiefly towards our frontiers, with a view to weary us into submission.

Philadelphia, PA - 0 November 1778

I am still so unhappy, as to be without the honor of any reply to the several letters I have written through you to Congress, praying that honorable body to favor me with an audience

Philadelphia, PA - 1 November 1778

The providing for the redemption of our money, and the establishment of a marine, are objects, which in my view, far exceed in the magnitude and extent of their importance

Philadelphia, PA - 19 November 1778

I send it enclosed, to show Congress that the monies mentioned by Mr A. Lee, in his letter of the 1st of June last, to have been received by that gentleman, have, in the opinion of two of the commissioners, been well laid out

Philadelphia, PA - 20 November 1778

I believe, and upon good ground, the scheme for an expedition into Canada, in concert with the arms of France, originated in the breast of the Marquis De Lafayette, encouraged, probably, by conferences with Count D Estaing

Philadelphia, PA - 4 December 1778

It is no small mortification to me, that, by not entering early into the service, I lost the opportunity of sharing the honors which many officers have gained by serving under your command.

Philadelphia, PA - 4 December 1778

my detention is extremely prejudicial to my private affairs

Philadelphia, PA - 21 December 1778

I have now committed to writing as particular an account of my agency of their affairs in Europe as my situation will permit, and wait the pleasure of Congress to lay the same before them.

Philadelphia, PA - 30 December 1778

When I had the honor of waiting on Congress last, I was informed that I should be favored with an opportunity of finishing my narrative without delay.

Philadelphia, PA - 4 January 1779

I took the liberty of mentioning to Congress a circumstance, which made me very solicitous for a final issue of my affairs, which was the illiberal and abusive attacks made on my character

Philadelphia, PA - 13 January 1779

Now is the season for exertion. Attend regularly. Confirm those who esteem you and their country. Convert or confound those who would sacrifice either to private views.

Philadelphia, PA - 21 January 1779

my affairs are become so pressing and so peculiarly circumstanced, that it is impossible for me to attend longer without doing greater prejudice to myself and interest

Philadelphia, PA - 15 February 1779

When characters rendered amiable by virtues and important by talents, are exposed to suspicions, and become subjects of investigation, the sensibility of individuals as well as the interest of the public are concerned in the event of the inquiry.

Philadelphia, PA - 16 February 1779

The complexions of resignation, of soft complaint, and joyless sensibility, are so blended in your letter, that if anonymous, one would suppose it written by a wayworn traveller through this vale of tears

Philadelphia, PA - 22 February 1779

I hope I shall not be deemed guilty of an unbecoming impatience in pressing to know, if Congress have any further commands for me, and in what manner my past transactions, as their agent and commissioner, are to be adjusted and closed.

Philadelphia, PA - 14 March 1779

The state of your politics is much as I expected. I fear some of your measures are more severe than wisdom or humanity will justify.

Philadelphia, PA - 16 March 1779

I have now only to add, that my situation, which for eight months past has been peculiarly distressing, is now become such as to oblige me to leave this city without further delay

Philadelphia, PA - 21 March 1779

So uncertain has been the fate of letters during the course of this war, that I very seldom write one without adverting to the possibility and consequences of its miscarriage and publication.

Philadelphia, PA - 29 March 1779

You were pleased to inform me verbally, that my letter was referred to the committee, who were ordered to report immediately.

Philadelphia, PA - 2 April 1779

Although I have not the honour of a personal acquaintance with you, yet I am so well informed of your character as to believe you will always be happy in leading a young soldier to glory

Philadelphia, PA - 17 April 1779

I ask liberty to refer to the two last letters, which I did myself the honor of writing to you on the 30th ult. and 2d instant, and which remain unanswered.

Philadelphia, PA - 21 April 1779

I was sure of your politeness, but not certain of a more than usual degree of confidence. The latter has now been made manifest, and, permit me to assure you, it shall be mutual.

Philadelphia, PA - 21 April 1779

As I shall be obliged to leave Philadelphia in a few days at farthest, I have again to solicit a decisive reply to my last.

Philadelphia, PA - 24 April 1779

I am happy to find you have wrote so fully to Congress, upon the disagreeable consequences that may follow from starving the Quarter master's department at this critical season.

Philadelphia, PA - 26 April 1779

Most certain, my inclination leads me to a resignation. My reputation I value more than any advantages of gain ; and I consider it in great danger.

Philadelphia, PA - 26 April 1779

While the maritime affairs of the Continent continue under the direction of a Committee, they will be exposed to all the consequences of want of system, attention, and knowledge.

Philadelphia, PA - 26 April 1779

It is now more than twelve months since, in obedience to their orders, I left France, to return to my native country.

Philadelphia, PA - 26 April 1779

I was this day surprised to hear, that in a memorial you had presented to Congress, you had said that the suits of clothes furnished by Messrs Sabbatier and Desprez, ought not to cost (or did not cost) more than 32 or 34 livres each

Philadelphia, PA - 27 April 1779

I heard yesterday, by accident, that an honorable gentleman in Congress had made a calculation from the general account, which I gave in my narrative of the price of the clothes purchased in France

Philadelphia, PA - 30 April 1779

In my letter of Monday last, I mentioned my intention to leave town in the course of the week. I am now waiting for no other purpose, but to know if Congress will take notice of the requests

Philadelphia, PA - 5 May 1779

If your Excellency thinks me criminal, for Heaven's sake let me be immediately tried, and, if found guilty, executed. I want no favor ; I ask only for justice.

Philadelphia, PA - 12 May 1779

You will much oblige me, by informing me what resolutions Congress have come to on my letters of the 26th, 27th, and 30th ult. as well as on the petitions I have repeatedly made

Philadelphia, PA - 22 May 1779

As this will probably be the last time I shall trouble Congress with my addresses to them, I hope to be indulged in briefly laying before them the following observations on my case and situation.

Philadelphia, PA - 14 July 1779

though it was and is the universal opinion, that the number of men under General Sullivan is greater than can be fed, when he proceeds a little further on the expedition, yet we gave early and peremptory orders to the companies of rangers to join him

Philadelphia, PA - 18 August 1779

I do myself the honor of enclosing a memorial, which I Beg of you to lay before Congress as early as may be

Philadelphia, PA - 25 August 1779

Britain refused the mediation of Spain at a time when their spirits were elated by their successes in the West Indies and the Southern States, and by the accounts they received of discord in Congress

Philadelphia, PA - 4 September 1779

I take the liberty of addressing you on the subject of a memorial I presented to Congress

Philadelphia, PA - 4 October 1779

my conduct in the chair and in the execution of public business has been honoured by the approbation of Congress. The testimony given of it by this act, demands my warmest acknowledgments.

Philadelphia, PA - 14 October 1779

The only satisfaction I promise myself from this appointment, will flow from the rectitude with which the duties of it will be discharged, and not from a prospect of general approbation.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 November 1779

As I have received no answer to my memorial of the 16th of August last, I conclude none will be given, and, consequently, that I am laid under the necessity of returning to Europe in the best manner I can, and at my own expense.

Philadelphia, PA - 24 November 1779

we never exhibited any other charge against General Arnold to Congress, than that of appropriating the public wagons of the State to private uses

Philadelphia, PA - 27 November 1779

A report has just reached here that the enemy have visited Elizabethtown, and burnt your father's house.

Philadelphia, PA - 16 January 1780

I almost envy you the happiness you have enjoyed. From the first moment of my acquaintance with Mrs. Prevost and her sister, I conceived an admiration for them both

Philadelphia, PA - 14 February 1780

I have resigned my office, and am now preparing to leave Philadelphia to go to Princeton, agreeable to the plan in my letter by Colonel Wadsworth.

Philadelphia, PA - 29 February 1780

By a strange kind of contracted system, which pervades all the civil establishments of Congress, I was reduced to the necessity of resigning my office at least six weeks sooner than I expected.

Philadelphia, PA - 6 March 1780

From the injury I have received in my leg, and the great stiffness in my ankle, my surgeons are of opinion it will not be prudent for me to take a command in the army for some time to come.

Philadelphia, PA - 6 March 1780

I do not mean, Sir, to convey the most distant idea, that I solicit a restoration to the rank and place I held in the army

Philadelphia, PA - 7 March 1780

I believe it will be necessary for General Greene to address Congress very pointedly on the subject of the wagoners, as I find a disposition in many to have them drawn from the army.

Philadelphia, PA - 20 March 1780

Congress have thought it expedient to convert the 200,000,000 of dollars now in circulation into a real debt of 5,000,000, by establishing the exchange at 40 for 1

Philadelphia, PA - 31 March 1780

Many people are apprehensive for the fall of Charleston ; and I think it in jeopardy, as well as the troops under Lincoln's command. I am more anxious for the fate of the troops than the city.

Philadelphia, PA - 2 April 1780

There would be no difficulty, either in the one case or the other, could the treasury furnish the proper supplies of cash. But in its present exhausted state, with the enormous demands upon the department, the agents have neither credit nor influence

Philadelphia, PA - 5 April 1780

I have entreated General Greene to remain a day or two longer in town, that I may be able to advise with him on the measures necessary to be pursued to prevent the ill consequences of his being driven to the necessity of a resignation

Philadelphia, PA - 5 June 1780

I do not know by what means the expected assistance from France has been procured; but it will certainly give a complexion to the alliance in future, according to the reception it meets with here.

Philadelphia, PA - 20 June 1780

I have received your favor of the 16th instant, directing the march of the city light-horse, for which the necessary orders will be given, and they will proceed with all possible despatch.

Philadelphia, PA - 18 July 1780

A report from the Board of War, in consequence of a letter of General Gates's to Congress, referred to the Board, respecting the promotion of Colonel Daniel Morgan to the office of Brigadier-General, now lies upon the table

Philadelphia, PA - 30 July 1780

Congress have put under your orders the frigates, in directing them to come into the Delaware.

Philadelphia, PA - 7 August 1780

I have my hopes we shall yet be able to do somefhing important upon the arrival of the French reenforcement, as I presume their fleet will then command the water, without which, I confess, I have no sanguine expectations.

Philadelphia, PA - 11 August 1780

You will doubtless, ere this reaches you, have been informed that Congress have been pleased to appoint me Quartermaster-General.

Philadelphia, PA - 26 August 1780

Your remembrance of the pleasurable days of our youth, and the scenes in which we mutually bore our parts, together with the attractions which this country still has for you, afford me the most pleasing hope that neither time nor absence will weaken

Philadelphia, PA - 27 August 1780

I cannot forbear representing, that the state of South Carolina and Georgia is such as demonstrates the absolute necessity of expelling the enemy from those countries, as speedily as possible

Philadelphia, PA - 6 September 1780

I have received jour favor of The 10th ultimo, upon the subject of a report respecting a certain gentleman, and thank you for the freedom and candid manner of your communications.

Philadelphia, PA - 3 October 1780

The reports of the approach or arrival of a French fleet continue to be circulated, and to prove groundless.

Philadelphia, PA - 4 October 1780

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Philadelphia, PA - 10 October 1780

All we know of the several fleets in the American seas, is that Rodney with a few ships is at New York, the remainder having joined Graves and Arbuthnot, whom we know nothing about.

Philadelphia, PA - 10 October 1780

Before this reaches jour hands, you will have received the new arrangement of the army. Submitted, as it is, to your opinion, it is only to be considered as an essay, open to such alterations as you may suggest.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 October 1780

It is with the greatest satisfaction I acquaint you that the plan of arrangement for the army, which your Excellency sent to Congress, has been agreed upon yesterday, without any alteration.

Philadelphia, PA - 31 October 1780

On my arrival at this place, I laid your Excellency's letter before Congress, and addressed them on the business of the Southern department.

Philadelphia, PA - 3 November 1780

The arms we are likely to get from the Board of War and this State fall far short of my expectations. The whole will not exceed fifteen hundred.

Philadelphia, PA - 12 November 1780

The army is arranged, I hope, agreeably to your Excellency's wish. The officers have half-pay for life

Philadelphia, PA - 14 November 1780

The inroads of the enemy on the frontier of New York have been distressing and wasteful almost beyond their own example. They have totally laid in ashes a fine settlement called Schoharie

Philadelphia, PA - 21 November 1780

The past week has brought forth very little of consequence, except the disagreeable and, I fear, certain information of the arrival of the Cape fleet.

Philadelphia, PA - 0 December 1780

Our intelligence from Europe confirms the accession of Portugal to the neutral league, so far at least as to exclude the English from the privileges which their vessels of war have hitherto enjoyed in her ports.

Philadelphia, PA - 5 December 1780

The general tenor of them is that we are not to rely on much aid in the article of cash from Spain, her finances and credit being scarcely adequate to her own necessities, and that the British emissaries are indefatigable in misrepresenting our affai

Philadelphia, PA - 5 December 1780

I flattered myself that the clothing, destined for the army under the command of your Excellency, had at length arrived in the river, in the vessel of Paul Jones, or in one of those coming under his convoy

Philadelphia, PA - 9 December 1780

Government, instead of possessing the confidence and the dignity necessary to enforce its counsels, is surrounded bv clamorous creditors and insidious speculators

Philadelphia, PA - 23 January 1781

very great discontents prevail in New York among the German troops, for causes pretty similar to those which produced the eruption in the Pennsylvania line.

Philadelphia, PA - 0 February 1781

Those that are official tell us that England is making the most strenuous exertions for the current year, and that she is likely to be but too successful in the great article of money.

Philadelphia, PA - 21 February 1781

I beg leave to mention to you a young gentleman, captured by the enemy when the Buckskin fell into their hands in the Chesapeake Bay, and who was put on shore under parole, and wishes to be discharged

Philadelphia, PA - 2 March 1781

Your Excellency remembers that our shortest calculation for the arrival of the troops at the Head of Elk was for the 6th of March. I am happy to inform you that they will be there this day or to-morrow early

Philadelphia, PA - 6 March 1781

After I wrote your Excellency, I found the eyes of Congress turned on Robert Morris, of this city, as Financier. I did not therefore nominate Colonel Hamilton, as I foresaw it would be but a vain attempt.

Philadelphia, PA - 27 March 1781

I lament the ill success of an expedition. which, if it had succeeded, would have been doubly agreeable to us by its utility to our allies, and by the honor it would have reflected upon the arms of the King

Philadelphia, PA - 1 May 1781

A letter which I received a few days ago from Mr. Jefferson gives me a hope that he will lend his succor in defending the title of Virginia.

Philadelphia, PA - 16 May 1781

The late movements of Cornwallis and Phillips indicate a junction of their armies on the Roanoke, from whence they may direct their operations north or south, as they shall see best, without the fear

Philadelphia, PA - 22 May 1781

I have been honored with your letter of the 12th instant, declaring to me that no charge having been brought against me before your Excellency, the Court of Inquiry into my conduct could proceed upon no other principle, in the military way, than the

Philadelphia, PA - 5 June 1781

This campaign, as usual, opens to our disadvantage ; but I expect it will also, as usual, close favourably for us. The vices and follies of our enemies may justly be counted among the number of our fast friends.

Philadelphia, PA - 15 June 1781

I am Financier electa, but that is all; for had I taken the oath and my commission, my seat in the Assembly must have been vacated. And I think it of the utmost consequence to preserve my right of appearing there

Philadelphia, PA - 7 July 1781

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Philadelphia, PA - 1 August 1781

Information has been received from New York, through a channel which is thought a good one, that orders are gone to Virginia for a large part of the troops under Cornwallis immediately to sail for that place.

Philadelphia, PA - 28 August 1781

I directed the Commissary-General, immediately on my return from camp, to cause the deposit of three hundred barrels of flour, three hundred barrels of salt meat, and twelve hogsheads of rum, to be made at the Head of Elk

Philadelphia, PA - 9 September 1781

we have thrown the solitary remnant of our Marine into the management of our Financier. It will save a capital expense, as the Admiralty, Navy Boards, and their subordinate offices, are dissolved.

Philadelphia, PA - 18 September 1781

General Washington and the Count De Rochambeau, with the forces under them, have, I presume, by this time, got within Virginia.

Philadelphia, PA - 2 October 1781

Our intelligence from N. York through several channels confirms the sufferings of the British fleet from their rash visit to the capes of the Chesapeake. The troops which were kept in transports to await that event have, since the return of the fleet

Philadelphia, PA - 9 October 1781

Having sent you the arguments on one side of the judiciary question relating to the property of Virginia seized by Mr. Nathan, it is but reasonable that you should see what was contended on the other side.

Philadelphia, PA - 16 October 1781

The N. York papers and the intelligence from thence make it evident that they have no hope of relieving Cornwallis, unless it can be effected by some desperate naval experiment

Philadelphia, PA - 27 November 1781

Whatever the total requisition of men may be on the States, I cannot but wish that Virginia may take effectual measures for bringing into the field her proportion of men.

Philadelphia, PA - 11 December 1781

On whichever side Mr. Deane's are viewed, they present mysteries. Whether they be supposed genuine or spurious, or a mixture of both, difficulties which cannot well be answered may be started.

Philadelphia, PA - 24 December 1781

That you were not chosen I do truly lament, for I can with great truth assure you, that I know not a man who is in my opinion equal to the office except yourself.

Philadelphia, PA - 25 December 1781

It gives me great pleasure to hear of the honorable acquittal of Mr. Jefferson. I know his abilities, and I think I know his fidelity and zeal for his country so well, that I am persuaded it was a just one.

Philadelphia, PA - 26 January 1782

Recruiting the army is certainly of importance, and ought therefore to be urged upon the several States ; but, should it be necessary to expend money for that purpose, it must not be considered as a part of the quota called for by Congress

Philadelphia, PA - 7 February 1782

The present strength of the garrison at Fort Pitt is two hundred and thirty. At least thirty of these are unfit for field duty, and several, even garrison duty

Philadelphia, PA - 8 February 1782

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Philadelphia, PA - 12 February 1782

The disappointment in forwarding the money by Mr. Brownlow has been sorely felt by me, and the more so as the Legislature has made no provision for the subsistence of the Delegates that can be relied on.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 February 1782

Your Excellency advised that the ox-teams should be assembled by the middle of May last year. I would request your direction for the present year on this head. The longer their assembling is delayed, consistent with the expected operations, the bette

Philadelphia, PA - 0 March 1782

Your heart, my Meade, is peculiarly formed for enjoyments of this kind. You have every right to be a happy husband, a happy father. You have every prospect of being so. I hope your felicity may never be interrupted.

Philadelphia, PA - 1 March 1782

The difficulties I experienced last campaign in obtaining a command, will not suffer me to make any farther application on that head.

Philadelphia, PA - 1 March 1782

I wish them to be sensible that it is not a diminution of zeal which induces me voluntarily to withdraw my services, but that I only refrain from intruding them, when circumstances seem to have made them either not necessary or not desired

Philadelphia, PA - 30 March 1782

As far as we are enabled to judge of the views of the British Cabinet, the misfortunes of one more campaign, at least, will be necessary to conquer their obstinacy.

Philadelphia, PA - 13 April 1782

On my return here, I found letters from my Court, dated in February last. They do not announce any thing pacific on the part of our enemies.

Philadelphia, PA - 20 May 1782

If Mr. Jefferson will be so obliging as to superintend the legal studies of William, I think he cannot do better than prosecute the plan he has adopted.

Philadelphia, PA - 29 May 1782

While the Financier held up to my view the prospect of supplies, I presented the same to Colonel Hughes and at my own office, and thereby kept alive the hopes of the public creditors

Philadelphia, PA - 1 June 1782

I wait with extreme impatience the news of the arrival of the French division before New York; and no one can desire more warmly than I do to see it under your immediate command.

Philadelphia, PA - 17 July 1782

I had the honor to write to your Excellency that, at my departure from York in Virginia, I would leave in that place a detachment of four hundred French troops, which were to he joined by a corps of the Virginian militia

Philadelphia, PA - 17 August 1782

General Lincoln has, in his letter of yesterday, acquainted me that it is your Excellency's desire to know if I wish to take command in the army this campaign.

Philadelphia, SC - 7 September 1782

You have my ardent and sincere wishes for your safe and speedy junction with our common friends. Our cause is good ; the cause of humanity itself

Philadelphia, PA - 1 January 1783

The negotiations for peace are said to be going on under the late commission to Mr. Oswald, which authorizes him to treat with commissioners from the thirteen United States.

Philadelphia, PA - 1 January 1783

Men are forgetful, and therefore it will be well by timely declarations of your sentiments to recall your conduct while in Congress. You and I differ about the western country, but you and your sovereign are of the same option.

Philadelphia, PA - 3 January 1783

I cannot take time at present to enter on any political discussions. But you must allow me to declare my perfect satisfaction in, and approbation of, your conduct in Europe.

Philadelphia, PA - 7 February 1783

The state of our finances was perhaps never more critical. I am under injunctions, which will not permit me to disclose some facts that would at once demonstrate this position; but I think it probable you will be possessed of them through another cha

Philadelphia, PA - 11 February 1783

The time of Congress since you left us has been almost exclusively spent on projects for a valuation of the land, as the federal articles require, and yet I do not find that we have got an inch forward

Philadelphia, PA - 12 February 1783

I readily suppose, from the reports prevalent here, that some information on the subject of peace will be expected, and I wish it were in my power to gratify you.

Philadelphia, PA - 15 February 1783

The approach of peace cannot but give very serious thoughts to every officer and soldier of the American army. The promises made by the public will, if performed, be of beneficial importance, and, if broken, extremely injurious.

Philadelphia, PA - 26 February 1783

I have the honor to inform your Excellency that our last despatches, dated in October, announced a disposition in the belligerent powers to terminate the war by a general peace.

Philadelphia, PA - 27 February 1783

Congress have been, for some time past, almost wholly employed in devising some general and adequate funds for paying the interest, and in time sinking the principal, of the public debt

Philadelphia, PA - 12 March 1783

The Washington packet arrived this morning. I have not yet had leisure to read all my letters but as an express is ready to go early to-morrow, I rather choose to rely upon your goodness to excuse a letter written in extreme haste

Philadelphia, PA - 17 March 1783

Our affairs wear a most serious aspect, as well foreign as domestic. Before this gets to hand, your Excellency will probably have seen the Provisional Articles between Great Britain and these States.

Philadelphia, PA - 24 March 1783

You will by this express receive the agreeable intelligence of a general peace, upon which I most sincerely congratulate you and the army.

Philadelphia, PA - 25 March 1783

The army, by their resolutions, express an expectation that Congress will not disband them previous to a settlement of accounts, and the establishment of funds. Congress may resolve upon the first, but the General opinion is that they cannot constitu

Philadelphia, PA - 25 March 1783

Here I write as a citizen zealous for the true happiness of this country; as a soldier, who feels what is due to an army which has suffered every thing, and done much for the safety of America.

Philadelphia, PA - 12 April 1783

I congratulate your Excellency, most sincerely, upon the cessation of hostilities, which you will learn from the inclosed proclamation.

Philadelphia, PA - 15 April 1783

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Philadelphia, PA - 29 April 1783

I have been honored with your Excellency's favor of the 22d instant, bearing testimony to the merits and talents of Mr. McHenry. The character which I had preconceived of this gentleman was precisely that which your representation has confirmed.

Philadelphia, PA - 6 May 1783

We have at length got through the plan of funds to be recommended to the States for their adoption. It has been the most difficult and perplexing discussion of any that have engaged the attention of this body for some time.

Philadelphia, PA - 27 May 1783

I have hitherto not been inattentive to the request of Mrs. J., and shall, in consequence of your letter, renew my efforts for the books, which the return of peace renders more likely to be attainable for her.

Philadelphia, PA - 5 June 1783

I shall take care not to disappoint you of the chair which I promised to bring with me. The time of my setting out is as uncertain as at the date of my last but it will certainly take place before the Fall.

Philadelphia, PA - 25 July 1783

All have united in the warmest approbation of your conduct. I cannot forbear telling you this, because my situation has given me access to the truth

Philadelphia, PA - 24 September 1783

The British employ themselves about the evacuation of New York, but that business goes on slowly. I am however informed from tolerable authority, that they will be gone by the beginning of November.

Philadelphia, PA - 2 October 1783

We have no news here. The definitive treaty and treaty of commerce are long in completing. I suppose the British begin to find out the weak part of America. The imprudent conduct and publications of Rhode Island have, among other things, served to sh

Philadelphia, PA - 3 November 1783

I return your Excellency many thanks for your polite letter, accompanying the resolution of Congress, complimenting me with a couple of cannon.

Philadelphia, PA - 4 November 1783

I acknowledge the force of all your observations on my intended resignation, and know the necessity of perseverance so long as there is a prospect of being useful

Philadelphia, PA - 27 November 1783

I congratulate you on the signing of the definitive treaty.. and on the evacuation of New- York, which took place on Tuesday. Our friend Gouverneur Morris is there.

Philadelphia, PA - 10 January 1784

Your attachment to America, when removed from it, is the old story of travellers ; but when it comes from one in whose feelings we feel an interest, decies repetita placebit.

Philadelphia, PA - 10 August 1784

I have already had the pleasure to acquaint you with my arrival in America, and am endeavouring to reach Mount Vernon as soon as possible.

Philadelphia, PA - 7 September 1784

The relation in which the Marquis stands to France and America has induced me to enter into a free conversation with him on the subject of the Mississippi.

Philadelphia, PA - 30 November 1784

A sufficient number of members to form a Congress not having arrived at Trenton, I passed on to this place ten days ago, to visit my friends.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 October 1785

During my stay at New York I had several conversations with the Virginia Delegates, but with few others, on the affairs of the confederacy.

Philadelphia, PA - 27 June 1786

Our affairs seem to lead to some crisis; some revolution ; something that I cannot foresee, or conjecture. I am uneasy and apprehensive ; more so than during the war.

Philadelphia, PA - 12 August 1786

My ride through Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, was in the midst of harvest. I found the crops of wheat in the upper parts of the two former considerably injured by the wet weather

Philadelphia, PA - 15 August 1786

I did not see General St. Clair, and if I had, my acquaintance is too slender to have warranted my broaching a conversation with him.

Philadelphia, PA - 17 August 1786

It has occurred to Grayson and myself to propose to Congress that negociations be carried on with Spain upon the following principles: ...

Philadelphia, PA - 5 October 1786

he predominance of temporary and partial interests over those just and extended maxims of policy which have been so much boasted of among us, and which alone can effectuate the durable prosperity of the Union.

Philadelphia, PA - 15 May 1787

The number as yet assembled is but small. Among the few is General Washington, who arrived on Sunday evening, amidst the acclamations of the people, as well as more sober marks of the aifection and veneration which continues to be felt for his charac

Philadelphia, PA - 27 May 1787

Contrary to every previous calculation, the bare quorum of seven States was not made up till the day before yesterday.

Philadelphia, PA - 27 May 1787

Every reflecting man becomes daily more alarmed at our situation. The unwise and wicked proceedings of the Governments of some States, and the unruly temper of the people of others, must, if persevered in, soon produce some new scenes among us.

Philadelphia, PA - 6 June 1787

The day fixed for the meeting of the Convention was the 14th ultimo. On the 25th, and not before seven States were assembled, General Washington was placed, una voce, in the chair. The secretaryship was given to Major Jackson.

Philadelphia, PA - 18 July 1787

The Convention continue to sit, and have been closely employed since the commencement of the session. I am still under the mortification of being restrained from disclosing any part of their proceedings.

Philadelphia, PA - 28 July 1787

I am sorry that I cannot gratify your wish to be informed of the proceedings of the Convention. An order of secrecy leaves me at liberty merely to tell you that nothing definitive is yet done, that the Session will probably continue for some time yet

Philadelphia, PA - 4 September 1787

The Convention has not yet broken up, but its session will probably continue but a short time longer. Its proceedings are still under the injunction of secrecy.

Philadelphia, PA - 6 September 1787

A Government will probably be submitted to the people of the States, consisting of a President, cloathed with Executive power; a Senate chosen by the Legislatures, and another House chosen by the people of the States

Philadelphia, PA - 20 September 1787

The privilege of franking having ceased with the Convention, I have waited for this opportunity of inclosing you a copy of the proposed Constitution for the United States.

Philadelphia, PA - 30 October 1787

The States eastward of New York appear to be almost unanimous in favor of the new Constitution, (for I make no account of the dissension in Rhode Island.)

Philadelphia, PA - 23 November 1788

I am now pressed by some of my friends to repair to Virginia, as a requisite expedient for counteracting the machinations against my election into the House of Representatives.

Philadelphia, PA - 2 December 1788

I came to this city with a view either to return to New York or proceed to Virginia, as circumstances might require. I was not sure that the spirit of party might not take pleasure in superseding the opportunity of remaining longer in New York.

Philadelphia, PA - 8 December 1788

This will be handed to you by Mr. Gouverneur Morris, who will embark in a few days for Havre, from whence he will proceed immediately to Paris. He is already well known to you by character

Philadelphia, PA - 10 December 1788

Your book, as I prophesied, sells nowhere but in Virginia. A very few copies only have been called for either in New York or in this city. The language in which it is written will account for it.

Philadelphia, PA - 12 December 1788

There will be seven representatives of the federal party, and one a moderate anti-federalist.

Philadelphia, PA - 8 March 1789

I find that the communication made you from Kentucky corresponds with an official letter to Congress from Governor St. Clair, which speaks of the same emissary, and the same errand.

Philadelphia, PA - 15 February 1790

The serious crisis of affairs in which the United States are involved with the Creeks, requires that every honorable and probable expedient that can be devised should be used to avert a war with that tribe.

Philadelphia, PA - 13 November 1790

This is the first symptom of a spirit which must either be killed, or will kill the constitution of the United States. I send the resolutions to you, that it may be considered what ought to be done.

Philadelphia, PA - 21 November 1790

Bush Hill is a very beautiful place. But the grand and sublime I left at Richmond Hill. The cultivation in sight and prospect are superior, but the Schuylkill is no more like the Hudson, than I to Hercules.

Philadelphia, PA - 31 December 1790

I have this moment received and read your very obliging letter of this date, expressing your entire approbation of my conduct in the conference, which, by your orders, I have lately held with the Seneca Indians.

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I regret that I can administer no balm to the wound given by the first report of our Western disaster. You will have seen the official account which has gone into all the Newspapers.

Philadelphia, PA - 8 January 1791

I think you do perfectly right in refusing to go into public during the absence of Colonel Smith. The society of a few friends is that from which most pleasure and satisfaction are to be derived.

Philadelphia, PA - 15 January 1791

General Knox informed me, that it would be agreeable to you that I should undertake the Superintendency of the northern Indians ; I mean particularly the Six Nations.

Philadelphia, PA - 25 January 1791

You must not flatter yourself with the expectation of hearing from Colonel Smith until the February packet arrives. It is as soon as you ought to think of it.

Philadelphia, PA - 13 February 1791

The power of incorporating cannot, by any process of safe reasoning, be drawn within the meaning of the Constitution as an appurtenance of any express power, and it is not pretended that it is itself an express power.

Philadelphia, PA - 13 February 1791

am glad to find that my sister Hite has withdrawn herself from the region of the small-pox. It gives me particular pleasure, also, to learn that my mother's health has been so far restored.

Philadelphia, PA - 21 February 1791

The education of your children will occupy much of your time, and you will always keep in mind the great importance of first principles, and the necessity of instilling the precepts of morality very early into their minds.

Philadelphia, PA - 10 April 1791

It is to be lamented that our system is such as still to leave the public peace of the Union at the mercy of each State Government.

Philadelphia, PA - 10 April 1791

By the information from Fort Harmar, of the 17th, and Pittsburg, of the 31st, it would appear that the Delawares and Wyandots are committing depredations, and that they will be joined in the war against us.

Philadelphia, PA - 8 June 1791

Colonel Procter has just arrived in this city by the way of Fort Pitt. He was unable to go forward to the western Indians without an escort of the Six Nations.

Philadelphia, PA - 28 July 1791

The change of systems, which have so long prevailed in Europe, will, undoubtedly, affect us in a degree proportioned to our political or commercial connexions with the several nations of it.

Philadelphia, PA - 4 September 1791

The indisposition, and consequent absence from Mount Vernon, of my nephew, Major Washington, to whom the care of my private business is intrusted, makes it indispensably necessary for me to go home before the meeting of Congress.

Philadelphia, PA - 22 September 1791

I have received a letter from the Minister of France, of which the inclosed is a copy.

Philadelphia, PA - 22 September 1791

The Minister of France has written me a letter, of which the inclosed is a copy.

Philadelphia, PA - 27 October 1791

I receive many attentions and civilities. Many invitations to dine, &c. All of which I have declined, and have not eaten a meal except at my own quarters.

Philadelphia, PA - 30 October 1791

The old lady is deaf, and upon my first coming to take possession of my lodgings, she with great civility requested that I would never attempt to speak to her, for fear of injuring my lungs without being able to make her hear.

Philadelphia, PA - 30 October 1791

The petition relating to the Militia bill contains nothing that makes it improper for me to present it. I shall, therefore, readily comply with your desire on that subject.

Philadelphia, PA - 14 November 1791

You mistake the nature of my emotions. They had nothing of asperity; but it is useless to explain them.

Philadelphia, PA - 14 November 1791

John Watts took me yesterday a long walk, and, though fatigued, I was not exhausted. He takes every occasion to show me friendship and attention.

Philadelphia, PA - 1 December 1791

Enclosed in Bartow's last letter came one which, from the handwriting, I supposed to be from that great fat fellow, Colonel Troup.

Philadelphia, PA - 4 December 1791

To render any reading really amusing or in any degree instructive, you should never pass a word you do not understand, or the name of a person or place of which you have not some knowledge.

Philadelphia, PA - 13 December 1791

Tell Bartow that I have this evening received his letter by Vining, who arrived in town last Monday. Beg him never again to write by a private hand about business when there is a post.

Philadelphia, PA - 15 December 1791

I wish you would continue to give me any fugitive ideas or remarks which may occur to you in the course of your reading; and what you call your rattling way is that of all others which pleases me the most.

Philadelphia, PA - 18 December 1791

Will it not be possible for you to meet me at Trenton, that we may travel together to New York? If you assent to this, I will name a day. Yet do not expose your health.

Philadelphia, PA - 18 December 1791

The two Houses have been of late chiefly occupied by the Representation bill, which, both in its principles and consequences, is of the first importance.

Philadelphia, PA - 27 December 1791

If I had, before I left New York, sufficiently reflected on the subject, I would never have consented to this absurd and irrational mode of life.

Philadelphia, PA - 2 January 1792

Mr. Trumbull is good enough to engage to deliver this.

Philadelphia, PA - 21 January 1792

By the papers, which I have now the honor of returning to you, a wish seems to be expressed that the President should recommend to Congress a digest of federal law, the appointment of one person only to such a service, and the selection of the author

Philadelphia, PA - 29 January 1792

The subject of Western defence is not yet over. In relation to it I have nothing to add to the communications in my last.

Philadelphia, PA - 12 February 1792

The Senate have disagreed to that part of the Military Bill which augmented the regular establishment to about 5,000 men, and will probably send it back with that alteration.

Philadelphia, PA - 19 February 1792

You may expect a host of such falsehoods as that about the Indian war. I have not been offered any command.

Philadelphia, PA - 21 February 1792

The Bill concerning the election of a President and vice President, and the eventual successor to both, which has long been depending, has finally got through the two Houses.

Philadelphia, PA - 25 March 1792

You were right in saying "that the Northern Cocks are true game,"but have erred in adding, "that they die hard on the Representation bill." Their perseverance has gained them a final victory.

Philadelphia, PA - 28 March 1792

No nomination has yet been made of a new Commander for the Military establishment, nor of any of the Brigadiers authorized by the supplemental act lately passed.

Philadelphia, PA - 9 April 1792

You will find by the inclosed papers that the President's negative has saved us from the unconstitutional allotment of 120 Representatives proposed by the Bill on that subject.

Philadelphia, PA - 15 April 1792

You know already that the President has exerted his power of checking the unconstitutional career of Congress.

Philadelphia, PA - 28 July 1792

A meeting of the Cherokees, at Estanaula, had taken place, which lasted from the 24th of June to the 1st of July, at which the Little Turkey and many other Chiefs were present

Philadelphia, PA - 5 August 1792

General Putnam, in his letter of the 5th of July, which principally contains the same information as that mentioned in Wilkinson's letters, states it as his opinion, that a treaty ought to be concluded, as soon as possible, with the Wabash Indians

Philadelphia, PA - 18 August 1792

I am happy to be able, at length, to send you answers to the objections which were communicated in your letter of the 29th of July.

Philadelphia, PA - 31 August 1792

The manner of treating the Spaniards and McGillivray, was unanimously considered as the most proper to be adopted in the present conjuncture.

Philadelphia, PA - 3 September 1792

There is really, my dear sir, a crisis in the affairs of the country, which demands the most mature consideration of its best and wisest friends.

Philadelphia, PA - 20 October 1792

gloomy indeed appears the situation of France at this juncture. But it is hardly probable that even you, who are on the spot, can say with any precision how these things will terminate

Philadelphia, PA - 16 November 1792

You will find in them all the particulars known here concerning the affairs of France, and sketches of the business as yet brought before Congress.

Philadelphia, PA - 19 November 1792

I have carefully reflected on the application of Mr. Ternant, for an additional supply of money for the use of the Colony of St. Domingo, on account of the debt due to France, which I regard more and more as presenting a subject extremely delicate an

Philadelphia, PA - 6 December 1792

It appears, on the whole, that the combination against the revolution, and particularly against their new Republic, is extremely formidable, and that there is still greater danger within from the follies and barbarities which prevail in Paris.

Philadelphia, PA - 10 December 1792

As you find an amusement in our newspapers, I inclose two of the last; which, however, contain little of consequence, except a new Report from the Treasury Department.

Philadelphia, PA - 18 December 1792

Willingly, however, would I relinquish my share of the command to the anti-federalists, if I thought they were to be trusted. But I have so many proofs of the contrary, as to make me dread the experiment of their preponderance.

Philadelphia, PA - 9 January 1793

I have the same aversion to the multiplication of banks, and the same apprehension of their pernicious tendency, as you express. But so many people live upon them that they will have their course.

Philadelphia, PA - 13 January 1793

It has long since been observed, that, of the three millions of livres given by the court of France to aid us in the commencement of our revolution, one million was unaccounted for by the hands into which it was paid.

Philadelphia, PA - 14 January 1793

I have received all the votes from all the States. It is known that Georgia voted with North Carolina, Virginia and New York ; and Kentucky voted for Jefferson.

Philadelphia, PA - 18 January 1793

By the enclosed to Mr. Gurney, I have requested him to write me a letter respecting the health of the family, and Theo.'s improvement.

Philadelphia, PA - 24 January 1793

I cannot say that my desire of fame increases. It has been strong in some parts of my life, but never so strong as my love of honesty.

Philadelphia, PA - 31 January 1793

Mrs. Washington requests me to present to you her very particular regards. Many other ladies do the same.

Philadelphia, PA - 8 February 1793

You may recollect that I left a memorandum of what Theo. was to learn. I hope it has been strictly attended to.

Philadelphia, PA - 12 February 1793

I have now to congratulate you on the arrival of your son and daughter and two grandsons, in fine health, at New York. They have done wisely to fly from the evil to come in Europe

Philadelphia, PA - 14 February 1793

Convulsed as we are, I cannot but believe that there is scarcely a man in the Government, whom party will not, sooner or later, destine for an attack.

Philadelphia, PA - 15 February 1793

Boys and girls are generally educated much in the same way till they are eight or nine years of age, and it is admitted that girls make at least equal progress with the boys; generally, indeed, they make better.

Philadelphia, PA - 16 February 1793

You have heard me speak of a Miss Woolstonecraft, who has written something on the French revolution; she has also written a book entitled Vindication of the rights of Woman.

Philadelphia, PA - 18 February 1793

Deliver him the enclosed. I hope it may animate his attention; and tell him, if you think proper, that I shall be much dissatisfied if Theo.'s progress in Latin be not very considerable at my return.

Philadelphia, PA - 20 February 1793

It would indeed have been a pity that such a letter should have been lost. There is something in the style and arrangement of the words which would have done honour to a girl of sixteen.

Philadelphia, PA - 22 February 1793

I do myself the honor of presenting to you some of those views, which the very delicate affair of the removal affords, and the result of a provisional inquiry which I set on foot.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 February 1793

Since we had the pleasure of Col. Taylor's arrival, I have left in his better hands the trust of keeping you supplied with whatever communications might interest or amuse you.

Philadelphia, PA - 24 February 1793

If the whole performance was your own, which I am inclined to hope and believe, it indicates an improvement in style, in knowledge of the French, and in your handwriting.

Philadelphia, PA - 27 February 1793

The fermentation in Europe distresses me, lest it should take a turn which may involve us in many difficulties. Our neutrality will be a very delicate thing to maintain

Philadelphia, PA - 2 March 1793

I will never travel but by the stage, nor live at the seat of government but at lodgings, while they give me so despicable an allowance. Shiver my jib and start my planks if I do.

Philadelphia, PA - 25 March 1793

And unwise should we be in the extreme, to involve ourselves in the contests of European nations, where our weight could be but small, though the loss to ourselves would be certain.

Philadelphia, PA - 22 August 1793

will sufficiently inform you of the transactions which have taken place between M. Genet, the Minister of France, and the government here, and of the painful necessity they have brought on, of desiring his recall.

Philadelphia, PA - 5 December 1793

The President's speech will show you an abundance of serious business which we have before us. Mr. Jefferson called on me last night, and informed me that to-day we should have the whole budget of foreign affairs

Philadelphia, PA - 16 December 1793

my time is consumed in the dull uniformity of study and attendance in Senate; but every hour of your day is interesting to me.

Philadelphia, PA - 19 December 1793

If a suitable season should occur for ploughing, our men may plough ; if not, they may leave it till spring, I like your plan very well

Philadelphia, PA - 24 December 1793

Since being at this place I have had several conversations with Dr. Rush respecting your distressing illness, and I have reason to believe that he has given the subject some reflection.

Philadelphia, PA - 25 December 1793

When you have finished a letter, read it carefully over, and correct all the errors you can discover.

Philadelphia, PA - 31 December 1793

It is said that some few yet die of the yellow fever which lately raged here; but the disorder does not appear to be, at present, in any degree contagious

Philadelphia, PA - 31 December 1793

What -- can neither affection nor civility induce you to devote to me the small portion of time which I have required? Are authority and compulsion then the only engines by which you can be moved?

Philadelphia, PA - 2 January 1794

The news from France, so glorious for the French army, is celebrated in loud peals of festivity, and elevates the spirits of the enemies of government among us more than it ought, for it will not answer their ends.

Philadelphia, PA - 2 January 1794

I do myself the honor of inclosing to you a certificate from Judge Wilson, of my having qualified as Secretary of State.

Philadelphia, PA - 3 January 1794

I have the honor to inform you, that I have resigned the office of Secretary of State, and that Mr Randolph, late Attorney General of the United States, is appointed by the President

Philadelphia, PA - 4 January 1794

The account of your mamma's health distresses me extremely. If she does not get better soon, I will quit Congress altogether and go home.

Philadelphia, PA - 7 January 1794

You write acurate for accurate; laudnam for laudanum; intirely for entirely; this last word, indeed, is spelled both ways, but entirely is the most usual and the most proper.

Philadelphia, PA - 8 January 1794

Since the receipt of these letters I have been three times to Doctor Rush to consult him about a drink for your mamma; but not having had the good fortune to find him, have written to him on the subject.

Philadelphia, PA - 9 January 1794

The prospects of this country are gloomy, but the situation of all Europe is calamitous beyond all former examples.

Philadelphia, PA - 10 January 1794

I fear that you will imagine that I have been inattentive to your last request about Dr. Rush; but the truth is, I can get nothing satisfactory out of him.

Philadelphia, PA - 10 January 1794

I do myself the honor of enclosing to you a letter from Mr Jefferson, announcing my succession to him, as Secretary of State.

Philadelphia, PA - 12 January 1794

KNOWING your taste for political speculations, I send you a couple of pamphlets for your amusement.

Philadelphia, PA - 13 January 1794

Doctor Rush says that he cannot conceive animal food to be particularly necessary; nourishment is the great object.

Philadelphia, PA - 14 January 1794

I really think, my dear Theo., that you will be very soon beyond all verbal criticism, and that my whole attention will be presently directed to the improvement of your style.

Philadelphia, PA - 16 January 1794

I fear, my dear little girl, that my letter of the 13th imposed too much upon you; if so, dispense with what you may find too troublesome.

Philadelphia, PA - 22 January 1794

I AM weary of this scene of dulness. We have done nothing and shall do nothing this session, which ought to be done, unless we should appropriate a sufficient sum of money for treating with the Algerines.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 January 1794

Be able, upon my arrival, to tell me the difference between an infusion and decoction; and the history, the virtues, and the botanical or medical name of the bark.

Philadelphia, PA - 26 January 1794

I have examined all Mr. Morris's ministerial correspondence ; and, after the impression which I had received from others, whom I supposed to be conversant with it, I am really astonished to find so little of what is exceptionable

Philadelphia, PA - 9 February 1794

So ! the tables are turned on the French faction ! and the English faction will exult, in their turn, in the prospect of the West India Islands

Philadelphia, PA - 9 February 1794

Our allies, our only allies, as the demi crazies pathetically call them, have completed their system by turning all their churches into Je ne seals quoi

Philadelphia, PA - 13 February 1794

I despair of getting genuine Tent wine in this city. There never was a bottle of real unadulterated Tent imported here for sale. Mr. Jefferson, who had some for his own use, has left town.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 February 1794

Poor Genet, I fear, is undone. Bad as his conduct has been, I cannot but pity him. What will become of him, I know not. The name of his successor is Fauchet.

Philadelphia, PA - 2 March 1794

I have again been unfortunate at sea. The vessel in which I shipped my grass seeds and two barrels of rye flour for you, has been run down and sunk in the river by a large ship.

Philadelphia, PA - 7 March 1794

For the last month I have been very much occupied by public business.

Philadelphia, PA - 12 March 1794

The Boston town meeting, as it terminated, did a service to the public. If government must be affronted or intimidated by popular clubs and partial meetings of the people, it is a pity that our cities are not all as capable as Boston of discussing gr

Philadelphia, PA - 31 March 1794

I shall in a few days (this week) send you a most beautiful assortment of flower-seeds and flowering shrubs. If I do not receive a letter from you to-morrow, I shall be out of all patience.

Philadelphia, PA - 1 April 1794

A violent measure has been proposed in the House, to sequester all debts due from American citizens to British subjects. Such a motion will do no honor to our country.

Philadelphia, PA - 3 April 1794

There are so many wild projects and motions, and so many to support them, that I am become of more importance than usual, in the opinion of the soundest part of the community.

Philadelphia, PA - 5 April 1794

The southern men have art enough to dupe northern ones to bring forward measures, that the northern part may have the odium of bringing on a war.

Philadelphia, PA - 6 April 1794

I conclude, from what you observed yesterday, that, in the nomination of an Envoy Extraordinary to London, you prefer some statement more special than is customary in nominations.

Philadelphia, PA - 7 April 1794

One firebrand is scarcely quenched before another is thrown in ; and if the sound part of the community is not uncommonly active and attentive to support us, we shall be drawn off from our neutral ground and involved in incomprehensible evils.

Philadelphia, PA - 15 April 1794

Vox populi, vox Dei, they say, and so it is, sometimes ; but it is some times the voice of Mahomet, of Caesar, of Catiline, the Pope and the Devil.

Philadelphia, PA - 19 April 1794

SENATE has been three days in debate upon the appointment of Mr. Jay to go to London. It has this day been determined in his favor eighteen versus eight.

Philadelphia, PA - 21 April 1794

I beg you to accept this measure, as a fresh proof of our sincere desire to maintain friendship with your nation ; and to assure you, at the same time, that as no delay occurred

Philadelphia, PA - 29 April 1794

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Philadelphia, PA - 5 May 1794

Those whose principles are the same with mine, whose views of public good coincide with mine, say that if we keep together, we shall succeed to the end of the session as we have hitherto done, in keeping off all the most pernicious projects.

Philadelphia, PA - 10 May 1794

WE go on as usual, Congress resolving one thing and the democratical societies resolving the contrary ; the President doing what is right, and clubs and mobs re solving it to be all wrong.

Philadelphia, PA - 17 May 1794

THE long continuance of the session, and the uncommon heat and drought of the weather, have made this to me an unpleasant spring, and to increase my mortification, I have this week received no letter from you.

Philadelphia, PA - 26 May 1794

I SHALL enclose with this some letters between Randolph and Hammond, which will show you how quarrelsome they are. Poor fellows !

Philadelphia, PA - 27 May 1794

IT is proper that I should apprize you that the President has it in contemplation to send your son to Holland, that you may recollect yourself and prepare for the event.

Philadelphia, PA - 7 June 1794

I have received my dear Theo.'s two little, very little, French letters. The last left you tormented with headache and toothache

Philadelphia, PA - 10 June 1794

The letter, now enclosed for taking leave, is sent solely for the sake of form and your own accommodation ; and it may be delivered or not, as you think proper.

Philadelphia, PA - 10 July 1794

John Quincy Adams letter to father... I arrived here last evening, and this morning paid my respects to the Secretary of State, who introduced me to the President.

Philadelphia, PA - 27 July 1794

John Quincy Adams letter to father... Mr. Hamilton is gone into the country, and I cannot be supplied with my instructions until he returns.

Philadelphia, PA - 29 July 1794

Edmund Randolph letter to John Quincy Adams... European war lays it open to the chance of sudden revolutions, and very sudden and new courses of policy.

Philadelphia, PA - 30 August 1794

On this irregular and high-handed proceeding of Mr. Simcoe, which is no longer masked, I would rather hear what the ministry of Great Britain will say, than pronounce my own sentiments thereon.

Philadelphia, PA - 8 October 1794

There is nothing so little talked of as the yellow fever. I believe that I am almost the only inquirer after it

Philadelphia, PA - 1 November 1794

That the self-created societies which have spread themselves over this country, have been labouring incessantly to sow the seeds of distrust, jealousy, and of course discontent, thereby hoping to effect some revolution in the government, is not unkno

Philadelphia, PA - 15 November 1794

I find that gentlemen cannot conveniently leave their plantations and professions in season to be here sooner. A fortnight has been already lost and we have no certainty of making a Senate on Monday.

Philadelphia, PA - 17 November 1794

The Presbyterian congregation in Market street have taken down their old meeting house and erected a new one in the same place, much larger, higher, more light, airy and elegant.

Philadelphia, PA - 19 November 1794

I pore upon my family at Quincy, my children in Europe, and my children and grandchildren in New York, till I am melancholy, and wish myself a private man.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 November 1794

IT is a common observation of old people, that as they advance in life, time appears to run off faster, and the year grows shorter. I cannot, I am sure, say the same of the time which has passed of late.

Philadelphia, PA - 5 December 1794

This session of Congress is the most innocent I ever knew. We have done no harm.

Philadelphia, PA - 14 December 1794

the time seems longer to me than ever any time did in America. The business of Congress this session is dulness, flatness, and insipidity itself.

Philadelphia, PA - 18 December 1794

As I expected, and as you have been informed the result would probably be, so it has happened, that the western insurrection has terminated highly honourable for this country

Philadelphia, PA - 21 December 1794

Go on, my dear girl, and you will become all that I wish.

Philadelphia, PA - 1 January 1795

I WISH you a happy new year, and a repetition of happy new years as long as time shall endure

Philadelphia, PA - 5 January 1795

To a heart that loves praise so well, and receives so little of it, your letter is like laudanum, which Mr. Henry the senator, says, is the Divinity itself.

Philadelphia, PA - 29 January 1795

THE public prints announce the death of my old, esteemed friend General Roberdeau, whose virtues in heart-searching times endeared him to Philadelphia and to his country.

Philadelphia, PA - 2 February 1795

The enclosed postscript to Dunlap will show you that the expectation of a treaty hourly to arrive, will not allow me to leave my chair till the fourth of March.

Philadelphia, PA - 15 February 1795

This month has been all unpleasant weather, but none severe. You have had a north-east storm, I perceive, which raised the tides, but I hope, brought in a fresh and abundant supply of seaweed.

Philadelphia, PA - 9 June 1795

THE Senate assembled yesterday at eleven, twenty- five members present. The new senators were sworn, and a committee waited on the President

Philadelphia, PA - 9 June 1795

THE Senate are now in possession of the budget. It is a bone to gnaw for the aristocrats as well as the democrats

Philadelphia, PA - 14 June 1795

Moderation, however, is approved only by the moderate, who are commonly but a few. The many commonly delight in some thing more piquant and lively.

Philadelphia, PA - 15 June 1795

I went out to him and found that he wanted to enquire of me concerning a young lady of amiable manners and elegant education, whom Mr. Law and Mr. Greenleaf had found in Maryland, in great distress and a little disarranged

Philadelphia, PA - 19 June 1795

He gave me many details of affairs in France ; a gloomy picture of the reign of terror, and a smiling one of the present reign of moderation ; but he is not without inquietude on the subject of a constitution.

Philadelphia, PA - 25 August 1795

George Washington letter... To testify to your Majesty the sincerity of the government of the United States in its negotiations, I have transmitted to John Quincy Adams...

Philadelphia, PA - 25 August 1795

Timothy Pickering letter to John Quincy Adams... The first part of the business, for which you are called to London by my letter of the 14 instant, is the exchange of ratifications of the late treaty between the United States and Great Britain.

Philadelphia, PA - 17 September 1795

But to return to the subject of manners, &c. I have often seen Madame at table, and other situations, pay you the utmost attention; offer you twenty civilities, while you appeared scarcely sensible

Philadelphia, PA - 31 September 1795

You will have learned from the public gazettes, and through other more authentic channels, that all that rested with me to do, to give ratification to the treaty between this country and Great Britain, is already accomplished.

Philadelphia, PA - 21 December 1795

My information with respect to the general disposition of the people, accords with yours; and I have little doubt of a perfect amelioration of sentiment, alter the present fermentation (which is not only subsiding, but changing) has evaporated a litt

Philadelphia, PA - 28 December 1795

Mrs. Adams, your new daughter, behaves prettily in her new sphere. I dined with them one day, and promised to take my lodgings with them the next time. Mrs. Adams showed me an elegant bed, which she politely said she had made up for me.

Philadelphia, PA - 7 January 1796

The President appears great in Randolph's vindication throughout, excepting that he wavered about signing the treaty, which he ought not to have done one moment.

Philadelphia, PA - 20 January 1796

THIS is one of my red letter days. It is the anniversary of the signature of the declaration of an armistice between the United States and Great Britain in 1783. There are several of these days in my calendar, which I recollect as they pass in review

Philadelphia, PA - 23 January 1796

The southern gentry are playing, at present, a very artful game, which I may develope to you in confidence hereafter, under the seal of secrecy.

Philadelphia, PA - 26 January 1796

YESTERDAY I came to the Senate, as usual on a Monday morning pleasing my imagination and my heart with the hope and expectation of a letter from my dearest friend. No letter for the Vice President!

Philadelphia, PA - 8 February 1796

IT is Monday, the time to expect the eastern mail. Other men have letters, I have none. Humiliated and mortified, and, at the same time, irritated, I feel sometimes a disposition to abuse the post offices

Philadelphia, PA - 10 February 1796

I don t love slight, neglect, contempt, disgrace, nor insult, more than others. Yet I believe I have firmness of mind enough to bear it like a man, a hero, and a philosopher.

Philadelphia, PA - 13 February 1796

There is a Dr. somebody here from Connecticut, who pretends, with an instrument made of some kind of metal or composition of metals, by a sort of mesmerian rubbing, or stroking, or conjuration, to cure rheumatisms, headaches, pleurisies, and I know n

Philadelphia, PA - 15 February 1796

The subject which you think will excite all their feelings is well known to every body in public life, but is talked of by nobody but in confidence.

Philadelphia, PA - 20 February 1796

My mother's relief from her fears respecting her arm is a great pleasure to me. I hope to see her in good health in June. Have you given her my barrel of flour ?

Philadelphia, PA - 27 February 1796

I DINED yesterday with Mr. Madison. Mrs. Madison is a fine woman, and her two sisters are equally so.

Philadelphia, PA - 1 March 1796

YESTERDAY the President sent his carriage for me to go with the family to the theatre. The Rage and the Spoiled Child were the two pieces. It rained and the house was not full.

Philadelphia, PA - 12 March 1796

I DINED yesterday with Mr. Burr, who lives here in style. A number of members of the House, the Speaker Mr. Dayton, among the rest.

Philadelphia, PA - 13 March 1796

I COVET the harp of Amphion. What would I not give for the harp of Amphion ?

Philadelphia, PA - 19 March 1796

I cannot see a ray of hope before June. If the House should be frenzical, we must sit till next March, and leave it to the people to decide by choosing a new President, Senate and House

Philadelphia, PA - 25 March 1796

After dinner the gentlemen drew off after the ladies, and left me alone with the President in close conversation. He detained me there till nine o clock, and was never more frank and open upon politics.

Philadelphia, PA - 31 March 1796

The purport of it is pleasing ; but the conduct of the British armed vessels in the West Indies is intolerable beyond all forbearance.

Philadelphia, PA - 9 April 1796

I am so fatigued and disgusted with the insipidity of this dull life, that I am half of a mind to vow that if Washington don t resign, I will. The old hero looks very grave of late.

Philadelphia, PA - 13 April 1796

I DINED on Monday at the Presidents with young La Fayette and his preceptor, tutor or friend, whatever they call him, whose name is Frestel.

Philadelphia, PA - 16 April 1796

They have appointed committees to correspond with the merchants in all the seaports. I expect that the citizens will also be called together in the state house yard and it is said that the gentlemen will turn out

Philadelphia, PA - 19 April 1796

THE sensations of 19th April, 1775, and those of this morning, have some resemblance to each other. A prospect of foreign war and civil war in conjunction, is not very pleasant.

Philadelphia, PA - 24 April 1796

The charming letter from our son I return. I know very well all his meaning. He will see man kind in his youth.

Philadelphia, PA - 30 April 1796

The proceedings of Boston, New York, and Philadelphia now, compared with their in temperate folly last July or August, is a curious specimen of negotiations with foreign courts and nations by the people at large in town meetings.

Philadelphia, PA - 3 May 1796

THE result of Saturday's debate in the House of Representatives removes all anxiety for the remainder of this session, and leaves me at liberty to ask leave to go home.

Philadelphia, PA - 0 June 1796

Timothy Pickering letter to John Quincy Adams... the President with the advice and consent of the Senate of the United States, has appointed you their Minister Plenipotentiary to Portugal...

Philadelphia, PA - 10 June 1796

SALLY McKEAN letter to Anna Payne...we will speak a little about Philadelphia and the fashions, the beaux, Congress, and the weather. Do I not make a fine jumble of them?

Philadelphia, PA - 27 July 1796

Mr. Donaldson had gone to Leghorn with orders from Mr. Barlow to transmit two hundred thousand dollars to Algiers, which would procure the redemption of our captive citizens

Philadelphia, PA - 3 September 1796

SALLY McKEAN letter to Anna Payne...You can have no idea, my dear girl, what pleasant times I have...

Philadelphia, PA - 4 December 1796

Yesterday I dined with the President, in company with John Watts, the king of the Cherokees, with a large number of his chiefs and their wives

Philadelphia, PA - 8 December 1796

ENCLOSED are some signal accomplishments of prophecies. Be cool and discreet in your communications of them.

Philadelphia, PA - 30 December 1796

The President says he must sell something to en able him to clear out. When a man is about retiring from public life, and sees nothing but a ploughshare between him and the grave, he naturally thinks most upon that.

Philadelphia, PA - 5 January 1797

I DINED yesterday with Dr. Rush, who desired me to send the enclosed oration upon a weak democrat whom he is pleased to call a great philosopher, astronomer and republican.

Philadelphia, PA - 11 January 1797

ON Tuesday, when I waited, as usual, on Mrs. Washington, after attending the levee, she congratulated me very complaisantly and affectionately on my election, and went farther and said more than I expected.

Philadelphia, PA - 14 January 1797

Mr. Madison is to retire. It seems the mode of becoming great is to retire. Madison, I suppose, after a retirement of a few years, is to be President or Vice President.

Philadelphia, PA - 16 January 1797

When I write to you oftener than your turn, you must not let it be known, or there will be jealousy.

Philadelphia, PA - 18 January 1797

James Madison letter to Mr. Murray...This country is extremely agitated by pecuniary distresses, and the mercantile troubles which begin to thicken.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 January 1797

You must not puzzle all day, my dear little girl, at one hard lesson. After puzzling faithfully one hour, apply to your arithmetic, and do enough to convince the doctor that you have not been idle.

Philadelphia, PA - 26 January 1797

Dr. Priestley breakfasted with me. I asked him whether it was his opinion that the French would ultimately establish a republican government.

Philadelphia, PA - 4 February 1797

I HOPE you will not communicate to any body the hints I give you about our prospects ; but they appear every day worse and worse. House rent at twenty- seven hundred dollars a year...

Philadelphia, PA - 9 February 1797

I must wait to know whether Congress will do any thing or not to furnish my house. If they do not, I will have no house before next fall, and then a very moderate one, with very moderate furniture.

Philadelphia, PA - 5 March 1797

YOUR dearest friend never had a more trying day than yesterday. A solemn scene it was indeed, and it was made more affecting to me by the presence of the General,whose countenance was as serene and unclouded as the day.

Philadelphia, PA - 9 March 1797

The President and Mrs. Washington go off this morning for Mount Vernon. Yesterday afternoon he came to make me his farewell visit

Philadelphia, PA - 11 March 1797

If I could have my wish, there should never be a show or a feast made for the President while I hold the office. My birthday happens when Congress will never sit, so that I hope it will never be talked of.

Philadelphia, PA - 13 March 1797

I AM so constantly engaged in business, most of which is new to me, that it seems as if it was impossible to find time to write even to you ; yet I believe I write every post.

Philadelphia, PA - 17 March 1797

I HOPE to get into the house on Monday next, but shall purchase no nice furniture till you come. I shall make a little establishment for myself and keep bachelors hall for some time.

Philadelphia, PA - 24 April 1797

You, and such petit maitres and maitresses as you, are forever criticising the periods and diction of such great men as presidents and chief justices. Do you think their minds are taken up with such trifles?

Philadelphia, PA - 4 May 1797

Our mother and our niece are gone to rest. The first a fruitfully ripe, the last but a blossom or a bud.

Philadelphia, PA - 25 May 1798

You may see by the Act that the highest class are to be entitled to one thousand acres

Philadelphia, PA - 28 November 1798

Your company here is much desired by every body, but by none so much as me.

Philadelphia, PA - 13 December 1798

I pray you to banish as much as possible all gloomy thoughts, and be very cautious to avoid every thing which may endanger a return of your old disorders.

Philadelphia, PA - 1 January 1799

I don t like this bravery which grows in proportion as danger appears to lessen. I like that fortitude which increases as danger grows, in a good cause.

Philadelphia, PA - 25 January 1799

Thomas is my delight and I know not how to re sign him ; but as I know you will not be quite well till you see him, I shall consent to his going next week.

Philadelphia, PA - 4 February 1799

Thomas is to set off from New York to-day for Quincy, and I wish him a pleasant journey, which the fine weather and convenient snow promises.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 February 1799

I came home and went into a warm bed and had a fine perspiration, occasioned, I believe, by my drinking three glasses of Madeira wine at supper, and. two more after I came home

Philadelphia, PA - 26 November 1801

The great business, as you are pleased to call it, has brought me hither.

Philadelphia, PA - 2 June 1803

I am weary, and so must you be, of this story of Reubon and Celeste. It is, however, closed, and you will, after this letter, hear no more of it.

Philadelphia, PA - 3 June 1803

Send me the number of volumes of the American Encyclopedia. I wish to complete the set, and must, therefore, know the deficiencies.

Philadelphia, PA - 5 June 1803

Pray no more apologies about your stupidity, &c., because on that subject I am perfectly informed.

Philadelphia, PA - 6 June 1803

The plot thickens, and I do not find it possible to communicate faithfully the details, without hazarding too much in case of loss of the letter.

Philadelphia, PA - 7 June 1803

As you were informed yesterday, my 'Celeste' has gone with the family (le pere excepted) to pass a fortnight six miles from town.

Philadelphia, PA - 8 June 1803

It is finished--concluded--for ever abandoned-- 'liber sum'. Celeste never means to marry

Philadelphia, PA - 10 June 1803

Just as I sit down to write to you I receive a note from Celeste, advising me that she is in town for a few hours, and will be happy to see me.

Philadelphia, PA - 11 June 1803

Continuation of the Story of the Loves of Reubon and Celeste

Philadelphia, PA - 16 June 1803

The birthday must be kept. It shall be "honoured by my presence." You will therefore make your preparations

Philadelphia, PA - 18 July 1804

The event of which you have been advised has driven me into a sort of exile, and may terminate in an actual and permanent ostracism.

Philadelphia, PA - 20 July 1804

I shall journey somewhere within a few days, but whither is not yet decided. My heart will travel southward, and repose on the hills of Santee.

Philadelphia, PA - 29 July 1804

Swartwout, Van Ness, and others are secreted. How long this sort of persecution may endure cannot be conjectured.

Philadelphia, PA - 2 August 1804

Don't let me have the idea that you are dissatisfied with me a moment. I can't just now endure it. At another time you may play the Juno if you please.

Philadelphia, PA - 3 August 1804

I am further advised that an application has been made to Governor Lewis, of New-York, requiring him to demand me of the governor of this state, with which Lewis will most probably be obliged to comply.

Philadelphia, PA - 3 August 1804

I absent myself from home merely to give a little time for passions to subside, not from any apprehension of the final effects of proceedings in courts of law.

Philadelphia, PA - 11 August 1804

I shall lay a plan for meeting you somewhere, but whether I may have it in my power to visit the high hills of Santee is doubtful; I fear improbable.

Philadelphia, PA - 11 August 1804

My plan is to visit the Floridas for five or six weeks. I have desired Theodosia to consult you whether there be any healthy point within a hundred miles or so of St. Simons at which we might meet.

Philadelphia, PA - 22 March 1805

I am not wholly free from apprehension that you take no interest in any thing but a rice-field. Fame says that you are about to degenerate into a mere planter.

Philadelphia, PA - 29 March 1805

People who are occupied are never dull, never melancholy. I learn, then, from your letter of the 10th, that you have been a little lazy.

Philadelphia, PA - 10 April 1805

I rejoice that your nerves are in better tone, for truly, in some of your letters, I could scarcely recognise my daughter.

Philadelphia, PA - 29 July 1805

Dolly Madison letter to sister Anna...My health and spirits revived every day with the drive...

Philadelphia, PA - 31 July 1805

Dolly Madison letter to sister Anna...Dr. Physic has put my knee in splints and promises me a cure in time.

Philadelphia, PA - 26 October 1805

Dolly Madison letter to husband...In my dreams of last night, I saw you in your chamber, unable to move, from riding so far and so fast.

Philadelphia, PA - 30 October 1805

Dolly Madison letter to husband...To find you love me, have my child safe, and that my mother is well, seems to comprise all my happiness.

Philadelphia, PA - 1 November 1805

Dolly Madison letter to husband...the doctor has just told me that I may reasonably hope to leave this place in a fortnight...

Philadelphia, PA - 15 November 1805

Dolly Madison letter to husband...I see that Jackson's paper has announced the declaration of war from Spain against us...

Philadelphia, PA - 24 July 1806

Let me find you at home, or not far off, I propose to pass two or three days with you.

Philadelphia, PA - 29 July 1806

Our project, my dear friend, is brought to a point so long desired. Burr guarantees the result with his life and honor, with the lives, and honor, and the fortunes of hundreds, the best blood of our country.

Philadelphia, PA - 14 May 1807

The citizens of New York deserve to be stung for fostering that viper Emmet ; and he deserves to be damned for that vain & absurd letter he wrote you.

Philadelphia, PA - 11 November 1807

I am much teased by various causes of detention here which I can not control. The arrangement of my pecuniary claims on Col. Burr, and the acquisition of slaves, neither of them yet effected, are the principal.

Philadelphia, PA - 28 November 1807

I have reflected, with much concern, on an observation which fell from you yesterday ; namely, that my account was not a small one, and that you had not yet examined it.

Philadelphia, PA - 21 June 1809

My young friend Mr Walsh whom you may recollect in London has just returned in the Pacific.

Philadelphia, PA - 8 October 1809

I cannot but believe, perhaps merely because I hope, that Mr. Madison will display a more manly & magnanimous policy than either Adams or Jefferson

Philadelphia, PA - 27 March 1810

We had a grand imperial fete last night in our neighbourhood, which had like to have been turned into a republican auto-da-fe.

Philadelphia, PA - 21 June 1812

It is said that the consulship of Lisbon is vacant. If so, permit me to recommend with more than common earnestness Pemberton Hutchinson, the son of my former friend.

Philadelphia, PA - 2 May 1813

I do not very well understand the object of your letter respecting the Floridas. But it suggests two observations which I beg leave to submit to your consideration.

Philadelphia, PA - 31 January 1819

I have received by this day's mail your letter of the 29th announcing your having nominated me one of the Directors of the Bank of the U.S.

Philadelphia, PA - 3 January 1821

I am not content to wait till I get to Washington, without giving you some account of myself and my travels.

Philadelphia, PA - 27 July 1822

I have put your brother in nomination, and his and your wish will be duly and respectfully considered.

Philadelphia, PA - 16 December 1822

if I am called to share in the administration of the Bank, I shall bring to its service at least a laborious & zealous devotion to its interests.

Philadelphia, PA - 3 February 1823

Our mutual friend Mr. Colt has already apprized me of the advantage which I might expect from your confidential communication, & your letter satisfies me that he has not overrated the value of them.

Philadelphia, PA - 3 February 1823

We have had enough & more than enough of banking in the interior. We have been crippled & almost destroyed by it.

Philadelphia, PA - 5 January 1824

Since the Presidency of the Office at Boston has passed out of the political family where it has been so long, there has been a feeling of disquiet at the circumstance

Philadelphia, PA - 23 January 1824

The report of your speech, meagre as it is, shows the foot of Hercules ; but we want the whole body and soul, and trust you will give it to us.

Philadelphia, PA - 1 February 1824

Now that your Greek resolution, like poor Fidele, is laid in its tomb, decked with flowers of every hue, I hope you will have time to think of your living friends in Philadelphia, who never cease to think of you.

Philadelphia, PA - 1 September 1824

I purposely avoided seeing General M'Clure at Albany, satisfied it was better for Rochester to communicate with him than me

Philadelphia, PA - 4 September 1824

I attended a meeting of your friends

Philadelphia, PA - 26 September 1824

We agree in every particular with regard to the Vice-Presidency. You can not change your position, and your friends are not disposed.

Philadelphia, PA - 15 March 1825

Since my connection with the Bank I have been obliged to make it an invariable rule not to be a borrower from the Bank itself and not to be an indorser on notes

Philadelphia, PA - 22 April 1825

Allow me again to invite your attention to the subject of turning the balances with the State Banks, in your favor by bringing your discounts within your income.

Philadelphia, PA - 12 May 1825

Our first duty is to take care of the Bank

Philadelphia, PA - 24 June 1825

The truth is simply this. The Bank is doing very well.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 January 1826

If there be any one principle upon which we have acted, with the most fastidious care, it is, to treat the State authorities with the greatest respect

Philadelphia, PA - 16 February 1826

I have no doubt that we could at once give to the Southern & Western sections of the country two or three millions of sound & useful circulating medium

Philadelphia, PA - 14 March 1826

It was thus that West the Cashier of New Orleans was enabled to defraud the Bank of $20,000

Philadelphia, PA - 23 November 1826

In regard to the establishment of a Branch at Portland nothing is as yet decided

Philadelphia, PA - 7 May 1827

The salary of the Officers on their first entrance into the Bank is seven hundred dollars ($700) a year.

Philadelphia, PA - 29 June 1827

In regard to the appointment of Mr it is well known here that he is in embarrassed circumstances and his notes now in the Bank are considered discounted on one name

Philadelphia, PA - 27 November 1827

I thank you for the suggestion in regard to the political character of the Board

Philadelphia, PA - 16 December 1827

I wish Mr. arbour had introduced his motion at some other time for just now it is particularly inconvenient.

Philadelphia, PA - 26 December 1827

Whilst the resolution of Mr Barbour was under consideration I forbore to intrude on you with any observation in regard to it

Philadelphia, PA - 7 January 1828

after the recent proceedings in Congress to have the air of straining our profits for the sake of appearances

Philadelphia, PA - 30 May 1828

I began by ascertaining from the records of the Bank the accuracy of your statement

Philadelphia, PA - 14 August 1828

You know that the Parent Board indicated their preference of a President by placing him at the head of the list and this is usually decisive

Philadelphia, PA - 25 November 1828

I am very much obliged to you for the intimation of your purpose of mentioning the Bank in your next report.

Philadelphia, PA - 2 December 1828

I have, indeed we all have, very favorable dispositions towards Mr Gales, & would gladly assist him if it could be done with propriety.

Philadelphia, PA - 22 December 1828

I should think that no administration would venture to set the monied concerns of the country afloat as they once were.

Philadelphia, PA - 29 December 1828

There is no one principle better understood by every officer in the Bank, than that, he must abstain from politics

Philadelphia, PA - 0 January 1829

Our theory is, that the Bank should studiously abstain from all interference in politics

Philadelphia, PA - 5 January 1829

I have had the pleasure of receiving your letter of the 2d inst, in which you mention your being about to make a favorable report on the nomination of Directors of the B. U. S.

Philadelphia, PA - 9 January 1829

The annexed list has been sent to me from Washington, as containing the views of several members of Congress from Kentucky in regard to a proper direction for your Office.

Philadelphia, PA - 10 January 1829

The truth is, that almost all the misfortunes of the Bank of the United States, are traceable, directly or indirectly, to politics.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 June 1829

With Washington, in its character as the seat of Gov , the Bank has no concern. It has in fact nothing to do with the Gov, except that in administering the national finances

Philadelphia, PA - 6 July 1829

The Office at Portsmouth had got into a very bad way and great losses will be sustained there.

Philadelphia, PA - 3 September 1829

I regret, my dear Sir, this controversy as much as you can & would gladly have shunned it, but believing that it is safer for the country to have no Bank than to have it subject to political influences

Philadelphia, PA - 16 September 1829

I cannot go to Washington at present. I find here a state of things which I really think I had no reason to anticipate.

Philadelphia, PA - 0 October 1829

the views of the President were in perfect accordance with those of the Bank in regard to the exclusion of party feelings from its administration.

Philadelphia, PA - 12 December 1829

My impression is that these opinions expressed by the President are entirely & exclusively his own

Philadelphia, PA - 15 December 1829

But it is better to try to repair it than to regret it and I am not sure whether it may not on the whole do good by satisfying the country of the usefulness of the institution

Philadelphia, PA - 17 December 1829

But seriously, I do not feel the least anxiety about this sortie of the President, who with, I am sure, the best intentions, has erred from want of information

Philadelphia, PA -

No man can now fail to perceive that the remarks on the Bank in the President's Message were unfortunate, & have tended to make many sober men uneasy about the stability of our finances

Philadelphia, PA - 2 January 1830

The expressions in the message were the President's own not dictated nor suggested by any body else

Philadelphia, PA - 9 January 1830

In our conversation yesterday, you expressed a wish to know the situation in which the Bank stands with regard to Mess rs . Gales & Seaton of Washington.

Philadelphia, PA - 18 January 1830

You ask my opinion about the fate of the Bank. I will tell you very frankly.

Philadelphia, PA - 8 May 1830

I have thought very anxiously about a subject which I mentioned to you, I mean the present disposition of the President towards the Bank.

Philadelphia, PA - 19 October 1830

We have been greatly shocked to-day by the sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. Brown.

Philadelphia, PA - 31 October 1830

It seems that out of 9 there are 4 gentlemen friendly to the administration. This is accidental, but I am glad of it

Philadelphia, PA - 3 November 1830

I am now satisfied, that it would be inexpedient to apply at present for the renewal of the charter.

Philadelphia, PA - 3 November 1830

After keeping the subject long under advisement, in order to observe the latest development of facts, I am now satisfied that it would be inexpedient to apply at present for the renewal of the Charter.

Philadelphia, PA - 14 December 1830

I take the earliest opportunity which my occupations have permitted to consult you on the subject of attempting the renewal of the Charter during the present session of Congress.

Philadelphia, PA - 20 December 1830

In respect to Gen'l Jackson & Mr Van Buren I have not the slightest fear of either of them, or both of them.

Philadelphia, PA - 8 February 1831

It is obvious that a great effort will be made to array the influence of the Executive & all his party against the Bank.

Philadelphia, PA - 10 February 1831

I have had the pleasure of receiving your letter of the 8th : inst. inclosing a letter from Mr. Green, expressing his wish to borrow from the Bank twenty thousand dollars.

Philadelphia, PA - 28 February 1831

It is deeply to be regretted that the President has taken this course, and we must endeavor as much as possible to counteract its effect.

Philadelphia, PA - 2 March 1831

I believe that nine tenths of the errors of men arise from their ignorance and that the great security of all our institutions is in the power, the irresistible power, of truth.

Philadelphia, PA - 4 May 1831

The President has undertaken to say of the Bank that which is wholly without foundation & to denounce the institution.

Philadelphia, PA - 29 June 1831

I have heard various accounts of Mr. Blairs connection with the Office, such as his being indebted & settling his ac count by paying ten per cent of the principal

Philadelphia, PA - 19 October 1831

He had come to Phil'a principally for the purpose of conversing with me after he had seen the President.

Philadelphia, PA - 21 November 1831

As we have already claimed your services whenever we could obtain them, & I hope we will long continue to enjoy them

Philadelphia, PA - 1 December 1831

It is much fitter for a President's message than the President's message itself & I wish with all my heart that the writer of it was President.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 December 1831

I inclose a paper of which I have no other copy which therefore you will have the goodness to send back

Philadelphia, PA - 24 December 1831

If Mr. McDuffie could insure a reference to the Committee of Ways & Means, & a favorable report of that Committee, I would not hesitate to try it

Philadelphia, PA - 4 January 1832

You will hear, I am afraid with regret, tho not with surprize, that we have determined on applying to the present Congress for a renewal of the Charter of the Bank

Philadelphia, PA - 16 January 1832

The Bank having after great consideration presented a memorial for the renewal of the charter

Philadelphia, PA - 25 January 1832

In regard to the bonus for a renewal of the Charter my views are these

Philadelphia, PA - 6 February 1832

It seems to me, his position is precisely this - He wishes to be the Pennsylvania candidate for the Vice Presidency

Philadelphia, PA - 6 February 1832

Let them go forward, and mediate between the President and the Bank, make him name his modifications

Philadelphia, PA - 10 February 1832

I cannot doubt, whatever may be the result, that we have done well in applying at the present session.

Philadelphia, PA - 11 February 1832

Here am I, who have taken a fancy to this Bank & having built it up with infinite care am striving to keep it I from being destroyed to the infinite wrong

Philadelphia, PA - 13 February 1832

The President himself has no hostile feeling towards the Bank, he is dis posed to agree to its renewal with certain modifications

Philadelphia, PA - 26 February 1832

I yesterday wrote a hasty letter explaining my views in regard to the modifications suggested of the Charter of the Bank.

Philadelphia, PA - 0 May 1832

The press is the channel of communication between the Bank & the Country, and I have no more difficulty about remunerating privately for the work done on account of the Bank

Philadelphia, PA - 13 July 1832

The Bank is fairly before the country and large majorities of both houses of Congress have decided in its favor.

Philadelphia, PA - 1 August 1832

You ask what is the effect of the Veto. My impression is that it is working as well as the friends of the Bank and of the country could desire.

Philadelphia, PA - 3 September 1832

I have received, with feelings of the deepest sorrow, the intelligence of the decease of our lamented Mrs. Hart, conveyed by your letter.

Philadelphia, PA - 26 September 1832

It is desirable that these should be circulated so as to counter act the injurious impressions which the message was destined to make against the Institution.

Philadelphia, PA - 5 November 1832

The intelligence of your death was accompanied, perhaps preceded, by its contradiction.

Philadelphia, PA - 21 November 1832

The Bank does not mean to commence any systematic reduction of its loans with a view to winding up its affairs.

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Altho we do not feel anxious as to the result of the movements at Washington touching the Bank, still it is thought prudent to prepare for any adverse event

Philadelphia, PA - 28 February 1833

I have a great deal to say, or rather to ask, about the manner in which you have been able to draw out the lightning from all the clouds which were lowering over the country

Philadelphia, PA - 25 March 1833

For such an exhibition, I substituted a large meeting of gentlemen at my own house, where his friends could have the pleasure of seeing him, without imposing upon him the necessity of making any exposition of his views on any subject.

Philadelphia, PA - 8 April 1833

I have no information of the intended removal of the deposits, though my opinion is that they will not dare to remove them.

Philadelphia, PA - 10 April 1833

The whole question of peace or war lies in the matter of the deposits.

Philadelphia, PA - 13 April 1833

You need not be informed of the hostility of the Administration to the Institution over which you preside, but the following items must prove interesting.

Philadelphia, PA - 16 April 1833

The fact is that the real sin of the Bank in the eyes of the Executive is, that it is refractory & unmanageable.

Philadelphia, PA - 6 May 1833

From that moment they despared of turning the Bank to their political purposes, and have been intent on breaking it down to substitute some machinery more flexible.

Philadelphia, PA - 11 July 1833

What should be deeply impressed on the minds of the Southern gentleman is, I think, this that the administration people mean to unite in an outcry against any Bank

Philadelphia, PA - 30 July 1833

The gamblers are doing every thing in their power to bend Mr. Duane to their purposes. But he knows them and will not yield an inch.

Philadelphia, PA - 30 July 1833

A friend of mine and Mr Duane's asked me two days ago if there was any body in New York to whom I could recommend Mr. Duane, so that he might not be deceived and see things with his own eyes.

Philadelphia, PA - 31 July 1833

He had been a little time in Office when he was required to concurr in the schemes of Jackson and the Kitchen Cabinet against the Bank by withdrawing the deposits.

Philadelphia, PA - 16 August 1833

This I know is their design.

Philadelphia, PA - 1 October 1833

After a great deal of reflection, we are all satisfied that the best thing to be done is to do as little as possible.

Philadelphia, PA - 8 February 1834

What will happen in the Country unless Congress interposes, is but too manifest the whole future is full of gloom and confusion.

Philadelphia, PA - 21 February 1834

The relief, to be useful or permanent, must come from Congress & from Congress alone.

Philadelphia, PA - 1 March 1834

It will prolong the distress now existing without effecting any good object

Philadelphia, PA - 11 March 1834

Situated as the Bank has been for some time past, its first object was necessarily its own protection, for in its safety the whole ultimate security of the currency must be found.

Philadelphia, PA - 11 March 1834

If we can get a permanent charter, let us do so if not, let us take the temporary & make it permanent hereafter.

Philadelphia, PA - 11 April 1834

The Bank has been obliged to day to decline the same kind of assistance to a Bank in Baltimore.

Philadelphia, PA - 9 May 1834

Now the mere deposit of accruing revenue in the Bank would not of itself justify any immediate expansion of the loans, unless taken as an evidence of a change of opinions or of feelings toward the Bank

Philadelphia, PA - 12 June 1834

Since the Bank has ceased to be the depository of the public revenue, the indulgence formerly given to the State Banks could scarcely be expected as it would be unreasonable and unjust to the Stockholders

Philadelphia, PA - 14 June 1834

I regret very much the decision of the House on Mr Clay's resolutions : for its effect will I fear be to render the state of the country much more embarrassing during the summer.

Philadelphia, PA - 9 July 1834

We have waited for the adjournment of Congress before taking any final course in regard to the Bank

Philadelphia, PA - 30 October 1834

On the subject of aid from this quarter the fact is, I under stand, that the contributions fall on a very narrow circle of not wealthy people

Philadelphia, PA - 4 January 1835

I have been thinking for some days past whether the time had not come when another interposition of yours is not needed to save the country from great trouble.

Philadelphia, PA - 13 May 1835

In closing the concerns of the Bank, my great anxiety is to take care of its faithful Officers, and any thing which I can do to serve them, I will do most promptly and willingly.

Philadelphia, PA - 6 August 1835

We are now making arrangements with several of the new Banks to purchase the whole establishment of the Office near them banking house, debts & all.

Philadelphia, PA - 11 August 1835

My theory in regard to the present condition of the country is in a few words this. For the last few years the Executive power of the Govt. has been weilded by a mere gang of banditte.

Philadelphia, PA - 15 January 1836

They have not asked for this charter and certainly could not accept it on terms which might be construed into a reproach on their past administration of its affairs

Philadelphia, PA - 15 January 1836

Unless therefore these ideas be totally abandoned, I wish the question of the Bank withdrawn, as it seems useless to prolong a negociation which must be abortive.

Philadelphia, PA - 31 January 1836

Since writing to you this afternoon, I have heard some matters about the Bill which have changed my views

Philadelphia, PA - 16 January 1837

How are the abolition petitions received?

Philadelphia, PA - 20 March 1837

it is not our interest to prop people who must fall and therefore I shall not be inclined to advance a dollar further for anybody

Philadelphia, PA - 8 May 1837

I have always thought that the best thing which Mr Van Buren could do in reference to himself personally, as well as to his political party, would be to make peace with the Bank

Philadelphia, PA - 8 May 1837

it now remains only to do what we can to diminish the sufferings of the country, and for this I shall certainly work as hard as if I had caused them.

Philadelphia, PA - 8 May 1837

I have suggested a measure which I think would be a brilliant stroke of policy, & give immediate confidence to the country.

Philadelphia, PA - 8 May 1837

I thank you for your approbation of my public conduct, which, whatever may be the result, has been dictated by a very honest desire to protect the great interests of the country.

Philadelphia, PA - 14 July 1837

You ask my views about the mode in which the Bank of the U.S. could assist in restoring the currency. I will tell you in a few words.

Philadelphia, PA - 24 August 1837

[I] immediately hasten to perform the sacred duty of defending the character of an honest man from the reptiles who avenge themselves for his superiority while living, by crawling over his dead body.

Philadelphia, PA - 25 August 1837

I have now furnished all the materials within my reach, but I shall follow the subject with great interest

Philadelphia, PA - 7 September 1837

I had last night the pleasure of receiving your favor of the 4th inst.

Philadelphia, PA - 15 September 1837

I have already written to Mr King requesting its publication in the American

Philadelphia, PA - 15 September 1837

he expressed a wish that his correspondence on the subject of Chief Justice Marshall which you will find in the Richmond Whig should be republished in the American.

Philadelphia, PA - 6 November 1837

As you asked my opinion, I deem it right to Say that I think that neither your Bank nor any other Bank Should take the loan and that it would be very hazardous

Philadelphia, PA - 3 February 1838

You may readily suppose that we are not idle while this insane Sub Treasury scheme is urged forward

Philadelphia, PA - 30 April 1838

The Bank of the U. States owes about six millions of dollars to the Gov't payable by instalments

Philadelphia, PA - 31 May 1838

The tide now has begun to turn, and the Bank has received to day a triumph such as it never enjoyed in any part of its career.

Philadelphia, PA - 3 June 1838

In regard to some political queries in thy letter of last spring, touching the course of the abolitionists in the presidential contest, I will answer briefly.

Philadelphia, PA - 9 June 1838

I am not surprized that the echo in London of all the trash circulated here has annoyed you.

Philadelphia, PA - 15 June 1838

We are doing some little matters about the Sub Treasury bill, which, from all I can understand, will not pass.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 June 1838

I think now we are approaching the end of our war. The repeal of the Specie Circular was an actual surrender by the Administration

Philadelphia, PA - 29 June 1838

The repeal of the Specie Circular has been followed by a fresh defeat in the rejection of the Sub-Treasury. Mr Buchanan has renewed the matter of the special deposit, but it will fail.

Philadelphia, PA - 3 July 1838

You are a magician greater than Van Buren, & with all your professions against Masonry, you are an absolute right worshipful Grand Master.

Philadelphia, PA - 11 July 1838

Mr Kimble of the House of Representatives called upon me today and expressed to me a wish on your part to know whether the bonds of the Bank could be made available for the use of your Department.

Philadelphia, PA - 13 July 1838

You have seen that during this late tempest I took a deliberate stand against the administration determined to do nothing until they were defeated

Philadelphia, PA - 31 July 1838

I will thank you to take charge of a little matter which may become important unless wisely managed.

Philadelphia, PA - 3 August 1838

I shall employ the only few moments of leisure I can command before the sailing of the Steamship, to say two or three things which may interest you.

Philadelphia, PA - 15 August 1838

Our arrangements with the Govt. are in very satisfactory progress. We have placed to their credit the proceeds of the two first bonds

Philadelphia, PA - 16 August 1838

Our cause here is slowly, and against unnumbered obstacles, going ahead.

Philadelphia, PA - 6 September 1838

I stated to you, last year, my views in regard to Texas

Philadelphia, PA - 7 September 1838

Your introduction of Mr Burnley, Commissioner of Texas, makes it not unnatural to confer with you on the subject of the loan which he is endeavoring to negotiate.

Philadelphia, PA - 31 October 1838

Mr Poinsett took occasion to speak to Blair in the presence of Mr Van Beuren, about the Bank; and that the President desired Blair not to attack the Bank or myself any more.

Philadelphia, PA - 27 November 1838

I have been wanting for some days past to go and talk with you; but I presume that I must pay the penalty of my notoriety by abstaining from being in Washington just now

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For myself, abolition has been to me its own "exceeding great reward."

Philadelphia, PA - 4 April 1839

My fugitive poems have never been published, except a few in a late volume bound up with my abolition and incendiary verses.

Philadelphia, PA - 13 December 1840

The impression which I have that the coming administration will be in fact your administration : one which I can honorably support & be connected with has revived a project

Philadelphia, PA - 30 December 1840

I have received a visit of many hours from a friend who has just returned after passing several weeks in the midst of the most confidential circle of the President Elect

Philadelphia, PA - 13 May 1841

I have been in company with Joseph Sturge, of England, at New York, Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore, endeavoring to do something for the cause of abolition...

Philadelphia, PA - 5 February 1844

The United States ship Princeton having received her armament on board, and being nearly ready for sea, I have the honour to transmit to you the following account of her equipment

Philadelphia, PA - 30 June 1849

Enos Christman letter to Ellen Apple... . The longer the vessel delays now, the worse it will be for me. Were it not for sweet hope in the future this trial would break me down; and this morning, as it is, my heart has been heavy.

Philadelphia, PA - 11 July 1849

Enos Christman journal entry... We left Pine Street Wharf, Philadelphia, on Tuesday evening, July 3d, amid the shouts and cheers of assembled hundreds

Philadelphia - 26 October 1853

a young sam clemens writes to brother describing interesting details of philadelphia

Philadelphia - 28 November 1853

sam clemens writes to brother orion about work in philadelphia

Philadelphia - 5 December 1853

sam clemens writes to sister a short letter - appears to be a little homesick

Philadelphia, PA - 8 May 1861

Rebecca Gratz letter to brother Benjamin Gratz... It was indeed a severe and unexpected bereavement that took my much loved friend and companion from me

Philadelphia, PA - 7 June 1861

Rebecca Gratz letter to brother Benjamin Gratz... May God watch over the Union- and help those who labor for its preservation

Philadelphia, PA - 8 July 1861

Rebecca Gratz letter to Ann Boswell Gratz... It is very long My Dear Ann, since we have written to each other...

Philadelphia, PA - 23 August 1861

Rebecca Gratz letter to Ann Boswell Gratz... I pray most fervently that Kentucky will not be involved in this dreadful strife...

Philadelphia, PA - 12 September 1861

Rebecca Gratz letter to Ann Boswell Gratz... Dear dear Ann, what changes have taken place in our once happy country.

Philadelphia, PA - 30 October 1861

Rebecca Gratz letter to Ann Boswell Gratz... I am joyful about Kentucky, and hope her loyal sons will so far outnumber the rebels that they will be afraid to shew their faces...

Philadelphia, PA - 14 November 1861

Rebecca Gratz letter to brother Benjamin Gratz... God grant there may be no need for military efforts- he is a brave soldier- but I am a very coward for those I love

Philadelphia, PA - 17 May 1862

Rebecca Gratz letter to brother Benjamin Gratz... Thank you my beloved Brother for the assurance that you were safely in the vicinity of your home...

Philadelphia, PA - 6 June 1862

Rebecca Gratz letter to brother Benjamin Gratz... I imitate you My dear Brother and never discuss the vexed question with our opponents in politics-

Philadelphia, PA - 27 January 1863

Rebecca Gratz letter to Ann Boswell Gratz... Well, we have changed for the better, got an industrious, colored man in place of an idle white one.

Philadelphia, PA - 0 March 1863

Rebecca Gratz letter to Ann Boswell Gratz... Your last letter was so full of interesting matter, and so graphic in describing the condition of Kentucky and its requirements...

Philadelphia, PA - 15 April 1863

Rebecca Gratz letter to brother Benjamin Gratz... I am rejoiced that Kentucky is ably supported and I hope will be safe through all coming time...

Philadelphia, PA - 21 September 1863

Rebecca Gratz letter to brother Benjamin Gratz... I hoped when the traitor Morgan was defeated Kentucky would have rest and the law abiding community restored to order...

Philadelphia, PA - 13 May 1866

Rebecca Gratz letter to brother Benjamin Gratz... my heart claims the privilege of sharing your affliction- of mourning with you the loss of your precious son...