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Letters

501-550 of 4,644 letters
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No. Sender Recipient Preview Date, oldest first
501 Richard Henry Lee Arthur Lee Your favors of Octr. 24, Decr. 6, 8, & 19 by Capt. Young and Mr. Deane came safe to hand and deserve my thanks on many accounts, but on none more than for the care you have taken, and propose... May 12, 1778
502 Richard Henry Lee John Adams Our public letter1 does not leave me much to add, but friendship will not suffer me to let this opportunity pass, without expressing my wishes to congratulate you on your safe arrival in France.... May 13, 1778
503 Committee for Foreign Affairs Arthur Lee Your several Favours of Octr. 6th, Novr. 27th & Decr. 8th1 were delivered to us on the 2d Instant, the Dispatches by Mr. Deane and those by Capt. Young arriving on the same Day. We had before... May 14, 1778
504 Committee for Foreign Affairs William Lee Your favors of Novr. 24 and Decr. 18,1 reached us only the 2d of this month with the letters of our friends at Paris from whom we had not received a regular packet for Eleven months.You will... May 14, 1778
505 Richard Henry Lee Arthur Lee Your several favors by the Vessel from Spain with duplicates of the treaties with France are arrived and shall have my most particular attention. In Virginia we have determined to retain in our... May 19, 1778
506 George Washington Richard Henry Lee If any thing of greater moment than declaring that every word contained in the Pamphlet, you were obliging enough to send me, was spurious, had occurred, I should not have suffered your favor of... May 25, 1778
507 Richard Henry Lee Arthur Lee Having written you fully and very lately it is not necessary, nor have I time now to be long. All your letters covering missives, certificates &c have safely arrived, and will be maturely... May 27, 1778
508 James Madison Arthur Lee I received your favour of the 16th inst.1 between nine and ten o'clock last night, the post having been delayed by sickness. I shall pursue your commands with respect to the bill enclosed in... May 28, 1778
509 Richard Henry Lee John Page Your favor of the 19th has just come to hand and I thank you for it. In proportion to my ardent zeal for the prosperity and security of my country so were my wishes that Monsr. Loyeaute had been... May 31, 1778
510 Richard Henry Lee George Washington I should long since have answered your favor of the 25th of May had it been worth while for any thing I had to communicate,1to interrupt your attention from the important affairs with which you are... Jun. 1778
511 Richard Henry Lee Second Peace Commission I have recei your letter of and laid it before Congress with its inclosures - In answer I am instructed to inform you, that Congress ever ready to stop the effusion of human blood - have been... Jun. 1778
512 Richard Henry Lee Lord Howe The unprovoked and cruel war that has been waged against these States, renders every idea inadmissible, that proposes a return to the domination of that Power which by its own Acts of devastation... Jun. 6, 1778
513 - - Resolved that as the enemy are daily practising insidious and delusive arts to impose upon the good people of these States, that whenever a Passport shall be granted for Dr. Ferguson to come to... Jun. 12, 1778
514 - the Carlisle Commissioners I have reced your letter of and laid it before Congress with its inclosures. In answer I am instructed to inform you, that Congress ever ready to stop the effusion of human blood have been induced... Jun. 16, 1778
515 Richard Henry Lee Thomas Jefferson I thank you for your favor of the 5th which I received yesterday.1 It is the only. satisfactory account I have received of the proceedings of our Assembly. The enemy have made many insidious... Jun. 16, 1778
516 Richard Henry Lee British Commissioners To their Excellencies the right Hon: the Earl of Carlisle William Eden Esq: George Johnstone, Esq: Commissioners from his Britannic Majesty. Philadelphia. -I have received the letter from your... Jun. 17, 1778
517 Richard Henry Lee John Adams Our enemies at N. York had contrived to distress us a good deal by a publication that the Boston was taken & carried into England. We were at first greatly concerned for our Friend, until we... Jun. 20, 1778
518 Richard Henry Lee Samuel Purviance, Jr. I have taken the liberty to desire two Boxes the property of Monsr. Loyeaute a French Gentleman now in Virginia to be left in your care by a Waggon that carries them to Baltimore.1 As Monsr.... Jun. 21, 1778
519 Richard Henry Lee Francis Lightfoot Lee I wrote you four days ago by Mr. Armstead who promised to send the letter 1 to Mount Airy by his Servant from Fredericksburg. Since that we have had a more accurate account of the battle in the... Jul. 5, 1778
520 Titus Hosmer Thomas Mumford I wrote You at York but had no Opportunity to send my Letter forward till the present,1 the enclosed printed Letters give so full an Account of the late battle and success in New Jersey I could not... Jul. 6, 1778
521 Richard Henry Lee Francis Lightfoot Lee I had prepared a letter to you three days ago intending to have sent it to Chantilly by a Mr. Muse, but he slipt me without calling for my letter. Since that the Count D’Esteing, with a french... Jul. 12, 1778
522 Richard Henry Lee Count D'Estaing The marine Committee of Congress have received information that the Squadron under your Excellencies command has occasion for a supply of water and fresh provisions and they have taken proper... Jul. 16, 1778
523 Richard Henry Lee Thomas Jefferson The condition of our affairs is much changed since last I had the pleasure of writing to you, as by the favor of his Most Christian Majesty we now are become Masters of the Sea, on our own Coast at... Jul. 20, 1778
524 Richard Henry Lee Francis Lightfoot Lee Your letter of the 12th came only to hand this day by Post, amazing delay, but I have spoken to the Post Master on this business until I am tired. It astonishes me that neither you or my other... Jul. 27, 1778
525 Richard Henry Lee Massachusetts Council It is the request of this Committee that you will aid the Navy Board with the powers of Government in manning the Continental Ships of war that are at Boston, which have been ordered out to join... Aug. 4, 1778
526 George Washington Richard Henry Lee A few days ago I received your favor of the 26th. Ulto. inclosing one from Colo. Spotswood,1 for which I thank you. The reputation which this Gentleman had acquired, of being an attentive Officer... Aug. 9, 1778
527 Richard Henry Lee Thomas Jefferson I agree entirely with you concerning the importance of the confederation, and have never failed to press it. Ten States have ratified - Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland have not, and one of them,... Aug. 10, 1778
528 - - This a general resolution.Letters shewn & insinuations made.Did you or the Committee desire a settlement of Accounts?Mr. D. to settle his accotts with Commissioners.He was frequently called on... Aug. 21, 1778
529 Richard Henry Lee William Maxwell I was yesterday favored with your letter of the 25th instant, for which be pleased to accept my thanks. I do recollect that when my brother practised physick in Virginia about ten or eleven years... Aug. 29, 1778
530 Henry Laurens Charles Lee Immediately upon receipt of your favor of the 4th Inst. I presented it to Congress, and offered the Letter which it had inclosed - the house after some deliberation ordered the Letter to be... Sep. 1778
531 Richard Henry Lee George Bryan Mr. President Laurens having this day informed Congress that your honorable board desired he would write to Gen. Maxwell concerning Doctor Birkenhout, it was desired by Congress that I should... Sep. 4, 1778
532 Richard Henry Lee Adam Stephen I am much obliged to you for your favor of the 26 August, and for the satisfaction you are pleased to express at knowing that I was in good health My health is indeed not bad at this time, but I am... Sep. 5, 1778
533 Richard Henry Lee Arthur Lee Having written you very lately1 from hence it would have been unnecessary to write so soon again if some military events had not taken place that you may be desirous to know. The Count D’Estaing... Sep. 6, 1778
534 Robert Morris William Lee Your several favours of the 14th & 28th Feby & 23d March came duely to my hands.1 I was sorry to observe some parts of the Correspondance between Mr Ross & you relative to my Brothers... Sep. 10, 1778
535 Richard Henry Lee Arthur Lee This will be delivered you by the Baron Arand who has served some time in our Army, and who now returns to France, with leave, on account of his health.1 Your two letters of July the 3d. &... Sep. 16, 1778
536 George Washington Richard Henry Lee Your favour of the 6th instant, did not get to my hands till the 18th, it found me at our posts in the highlands, on my circuit to this place, and at a time when I had neither leisure nor... Sep. 23, 1778
537 Richard Henry Lee Patrick Henry My dear Sir, This will be delivered you by Major General Lincoln a brave and able officer who goes to command the Troops that are to oppose any attempt of the enemy upon Charles Town in South... Oct. 1778
538 Samuel Adams Arthur Lee Your several Letters dated as in the Margin,1 with the Inclosures came to my Hand. And although I have not hitherto acknowledged to you the Receipt of them, I assure you I have been and am still... Oct. 1778
539 Richard Henry Lee Horatio Gates I thank you for your obliging letter by Dr. Johnson.1 That gentleman has been pleased to promise that he will call for an answer, should he not, this letter must find its way by the safest hand I... Oct. 5, 1778
540 Richard Henry Lee Thomas Jefferson A few days past, since the last post left us, Mr. Harvey presented me your favor of August of 30th,1 to which this is an answer; and which I shall direct to Williamsburg upon a supposition that the... Oct. 5, 1778
541 Richard Henry Lee Arthur Lee Monsieur the Marquis de la Fayette having done me the honor to take a letter for you, I am happy in the opportunity of bringing two men acquainted with each other whom I greatly love. All good men... Oct. 19, 1778
542 Richard Henry Lee William Heath We have been informed that it has been the practice to the eastward to exchange the Prisoners taken by the French Fleet without the consent of the Admiral or Minister of France.We request that you... Oct. 20, 1778
543 Richard Henry Lee Patrick Henry This will be delivered you by Major General Lincoln, a brave and able Officer, who goes to command the Troops that are to oppose any attempt of the enemy upon Charles Town in South Carolina. As the... Oct. 21, 1778
544 Richard Henry Lee William Smith We have received your Letter of the ins. informing the arrival of the Schooner Swan at your Port. As you have already shipped the Flour that remained in your care on board a Vessel for Boston, and... Oct. 24, 1778
545 Committee for Foreign Affairs William Lee The enclosed resolve it is hoped will be productive of singular advantage so far as relates to you, who must depend greatly for American inteligence on your Connexions at Paris. Congress have been... Oct. 28, 1778
546 Elizabeth Steptoe Lee Robert Carter I am sorry I have it not in my power to supply you with the Glasses you want to glaze your Loom House. Doctor Doddrige's Book is not at Stratford, or you shou'd have had the use of that... Oct. 29, 1778
547 Committee for Foreign Affairs Arthur Lee Supposing it might import you to See the enclosed, it was proposed to, and agreed by Congress, that the papers Should be Sent you.1 If you think expedient you will furnish Mr. Izard with a Copy of... Oct. 29, 1778
548 Richard Henry Lee John Adams I am exceedingly happy to hear of your safe arrival, and I hope agreeable accommodations at Paris. At first, I doubt not, the splendid gaity of a magnificent Court, accorded not so well with the... Oct. 29, 1778
549 Richard Henry Lee William Whipple On principles of old acquaintance and much regard, I should have been well pleased to have had the pleasure of seeing you here, before my return to Virginia.1 It will give me much Satisfaction in... Oct. 31, 1778
550 Richard Henry Lee Sir James Jay Your favor of October the 20th is put into my hands just when I am upon the point of setting out for Virginia,1 and therefore you may suppose me not so well circumstanced for giving you such an... Nov. 3, 1778