Index

Letters

601-650 of 4,644 letters
Letters table
No. Sender Recipient Preview Date, oldest first
601 - - I2 declare upon my honor that I never said one word to any person in this World, neither in Europe, neither in America which could give a Just foundation for asserting that Mr. Arthur Lee had the... Apr. 16, 1779
602 Richard Henry Lee William Shippen, Jr. Possession is eleven points of the Law, and there are in this City Profligates enough who for a good fee will secure the twelfth point. Thus you seem to be more at mercy now than when Mrs. - - the... Apr. 18, 1779
603 - - The subscriber Certifies, that in a conversation which he had the honor of holding sometime after his arrival at Philadelphia with Messrs. Colonel Lee & Samuel Adams, the latter spoke to him of... Apr. 21, 1779
604 Richard Henry Lee John Adams To such uncertain issue are all letters now exposed that are committed to Ship board, that it absolutely prohibits that full and explicit declaration of ones sentiments on many important points... Apr. 24, 1779
605 Richard Henry Lee Francis Lightfoot Lee I sincerely condole with you for the loss of our amiable and worthy friend Colo. Tayloe, but he is happy, far happier than those he has left upon this turbulent wicked stage. The inclosed paper... Apr. 26, 1779
606 Richard Henry Lee George Washington The inclosed letter from the Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina, committed by Congress to the consideration of a committee of three, and which, in the name of the committees I have now the honor... Apr. 28, 1779
607 George Washington Richard Henry Lee I was duly honored with your letter of the 28th in behalf of the Committee for Southern affairs, with the enclosed copy of one from the Lt. Governor of S. Carolina. The situation of affairs in that... Apr. 30, 1779
608 William Lee Jean de Neufville I had the pleasue of writing to you by last post giving my sentiments on the precautions that your East India Compy ought to take in the present situation of Affairs, not that I think you have any... May 1779
609 Richard Henry Lee Arthur Lee As I shall have occasion frequently to mention {name}s in the course of {this letter} remember that the {column}s in the {system} of {name}s are {number}ed 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Since my last the {party}... May 3, 1779
610 George Washington Richard Henry Lee, Henry Laurens, Thomas Burke I have the honor to transmit to your care an Open Letter for Brigr. General Scott, by which you will perceive that I have directed the Levies in Virginia to be formed into three Batalions, and to... May 5, 1779
611 George Washington Meriwether Smith, Richard Henry Lee, Cyrus Griffin, William Fleming I have been honoured with Your favor of the 6th Inst., inclosing a Letter of the 29th Ulto. and a Copy of a Memorial from Colo. Spotswood to Congress, and requesting my advice upon the subject of... May 13, 1779
612 - - That the Honorable Ralph Izard Esquire be informed, that as the Court of Tuscany hath declined receiving a Minister from the United States of America, and not discerning any probability that such... May 20, 1779
613 Richard Henry Lee Thomas Jefferson I have paid due attention to your favor of April the 21st., and I believe there would have been no difficulty in obtaining what is desired for Baron de Geismar1had not the enemy created the... May 22, 1779
614 George Washington Meriwether Smith, Richard Henry Lee, Cyrus Griffin, William Fleming I was last night honoured with your favor of the 21st Instant. From the present condition and arrangement of the Cavalry, I cannot think that Major Lee’s Corps can be sent to Virginia, consistently... May 25, 1779
615 Richard Henry Lee Henry Laurens On my way here I met with Mr. Serjeant,1 of whom I enquired touching the proof he had mentioned of Deanes having communicated the intended Treaty to Wharton2 in London some days before its... May 27, 1779
616 Henry Laurens Richard Henry Lee Since my last of the 8th Inst. I am become debtor for your favors of the 6th & 13th.1I am mortified by my inability to make proper returns by the present Mail - but circumstances render it... Jun. 1779
617 William Shippen, Sr. Richard Henry Lee This day I am favored with yours of 13th Inst1 in which I hoped to find a confirmation of our very good News from the Southward. I am pleased with the effectual measures taken by your State to... Jun. 1779
618 George Washington Henry Lee I am to desire, that you will make no delay at this place, but continue your march to Pompton by the way of Morris Town, with as much dispatch as you can without injuring your horse.I am, etc.1 Jun. 3, 1779
619 James Lovell Richard Henry Lee I believe I made some mistake in putting up the Papers for you by last post, as I find a Letter of the Kind which I intended to have sent. Direction on the Cover -Paris June 5th. 1779His Excellency... Jun. 5, 1779
620 Richard Henry Lee Henry Laurens Our news here is most excellent; both from Williamsburg and from Richmond it comes, that our countrymen have given the enemy in the South a complete overthrow, killed many and taken many prisoners,... Jun. 6, 1779
621 George Washington Henry Lee I have received your favour of yesterday. You will proceed with your corps with as much expedition as you can without injuring your horses to the vicinity of Suffrans.1 Baron De Kalb is directed to... Jun. 6, 1779
622 Henry Laurens Richard Henry Lee I had the honour of addressing you under the 1st instant.1 From that day to our yesterday’s adjournment, we have made no progress in the treasury business, nor in our foreign affairs - none at all.... Jun. 8, 1779
623 Richard Henry Lee George Mason I am much obliged to you for your favor of the 4th, but greatly concerned for your state of health. The force of party and the power of fortune it seems to me, are leagued to distress if not to... Jun. 9, 1779
624 George Washington Henry Lee I recd your favor of yesterday’s date and am happy to find you are in the neighbourhood of the enemy and make no doubt but you will fully answer the purposes of your being placed there. The Stores... Jun. 9, 1779
625 James Lovell Arthur Lee I will not omit this Oppy. of sendg. a few Lines to you, though my first Intents were only to put under Cover the Gazettes, and the Journals of Congress. From Those you will learn how Questions... Jun. 13, 1779
626 Richard Henry Lee Thomas Mifflin I think Fiddle has played a fine tune in Dunlaps paper of May the 29th - If you wish to know what Fiddle, whether a Cremona, a Steyner, or a Base viol, or the Head of a Base Viol, ask our friend... Jun. 13, 1779
627 Samuel Adams Richard Henry Lee I send you the inclosd Extracts from our Friends Letter according to your Request. No Pains are spared to effect the Recall of Mr Arthur Lee.1 If any are in hopes by this to put an End to the... Jun. 13, 1779
628 James Lovell Arthur Lee I will not omit this Oppy. of sendg. a few Lines to you, though my first Intents were only to put under Cover the Gazettes, and the Journals of Congress. From Those you will learn how Questions... Jun. 13, 1779
629 Nathaniel Scudder Richard Henry Lee I yesterday received your very agreeable Favor of the 6th instant,1 and am much gratified by your Confidence & Approbation, for, be assured my Dear Sir, there are, in public Life, few greater... Jun. 15, 1779
630 George Washington Henry Lee I have been desired by His Excellency to request that you will use your best endeavours to obtain satisfactory accounts from time to time of the situation, movements and designs of the Enemy; and... Jun. 15, 1779
631 Richard Henry Lee Henry Laurens I have not yet been able to send to the Post Office and therefore know not whether I am honored with a letter from you or not by the last Post. A late landing of the enemy in the county next below... Jun. 18, 1779
632 Richard Henry Lee Samuel Adams I am this moment returned from an expedition with our militia to prevent the further ravage of a sett of Tory miscreants from New York who have clubbed their force for the purpose of plunder and... Jun. 18, 1779
633 Richard Henry Lee Samuel Adams Since writing to you yesterday we have had the oportunity of examining a Man that left the enemy whilst they were burning our Warehouses. He is an Eastern Man, was captured sometime ago and... Jun. 19, 1779
634 Richard Henry Lee Samuel Adams I well know that your engagement with the pub. business will not permit you to write to me so frequently as I wish to hear from you, or as my leisure permits me to write to you. This will be the... Jun. 20, 1779
635 Richard Henry Lee Henry Laurens I had the honor of writing to you on the 18th. instant previous to my leaving Chantilly for this my brothers seat. I have here been favored with your obliging letter of the 8th. with its... Jun. 20, 1779
636 George Washington Henry Lee While I was at West point I recd your favors of the 15th. and 17th. This will be delivered you by Corpl. Harrison, who carries the party of horse that have been with me. I do not wish them to be... Jun. 21, 1779
637 Richard Henry Lee William Whipple I wish this may find you as happy at Philadelphia as we are at Chantilly - nothing but the want of rain disturbs us, we have neither wicked, perverse or foolish Politicians here whose misconduct... Jun. 26, 1779
638 George Washington Henry Lee I have rec’d your letter dated yesterday and thank you for the information it contained. I have now to request that you will endeavour to employ some person, in whom you can confide, and at the... Jun. 28, 1779
639 George Washington Henry Lee Yr. favor dated the 27th. inst was handed to day by Capt McLane, inclosing your proposals for the incorporation of his company with your Corps. The measure is desirable, and I should be happy were... Jun. 30, 1779
640 Henry Lee Joseph Reed I wrote your Excellency by Mr. Gordon, since which the object which has engaged our attention from the commencement of the campaign is no more.Previous to this an official account of the enterprize... Jul. 1779
641 George Washington Henry Lee Your letter of yesterday I recd. this day and have only to thank you for it and its inclosure; except that I wish you to pay the strictest attention to the movements of the enemy below, lest they... Jul. 5, 1779
642 Richard Henry Lee Thomas Jefferson The Express that now waits on you from the field Officers of these exposed counties, furnishes me with an opportunity of thanking you for your favor of the 17th. ult. It is unnecessary for me to... Jul. 8, 1779
643 George Washington Henry Lee I have received your letter of yesterday and thank you for the intelligence you communicated. I would caution you not to place too much confidence in Mr. Smith. I suppose he is the son of Mr.... Jul. 9, 1779
644 Richard Henry Lee Henry Laurens I am to thank you, which I do very sincerely, for your favor of the 22d. ulto. - It would give me infinitely more pleasure if my friends could inform me that the essential parts of business were... Jul. 10, 1779
645 James Searle Richard Henry Lee I was highly gratified with the rect. of your obliging letter of the 27th of last month.To deserve the esteem of all good men is the Supreme object of my Soul; Judge then Sir what my feelings must... Jul. 10, 1779
646 George Washington Henry Lee I have this moment received your letter of the 9th.1 I wish mine of the same date had gotten to hand before the transaction you mention had taken place. I fear it will have a bad effect both in the... Jul. 10, 1779
647 George Washington Henry Lee In mine to you of the 5th, I requested you to attend to the movements of the enemy on the river below and for this purpose to engage the country people as look outs along the River. I would wish... Jul. 12, 1779
648 Committee for Foreign Affairs Arthur Lee Two days ago several of your Letters came to hand the latest being of April 6th.1 It is much to be regretted that this one in particular did not earlier arrive.2 One Copy of its Contents was sent... Jul. 16, 1779
649 Committee for Foreign Affairs William Lee The Committee of Congress for foreign Affairs are officially entrusted to inform you that on the 8th of June last past it was resolved to recall you from the Courts of Vienna & Berlin to which... Jul. 17, 1779
650 James Lovell Arthur Lee I wrote to you on the 13th of June, but to my Surprise found the Letter in the commercial Committee Rooms on the 10th of July, the Martinico man having left it behind though he took the Journals... Jul. 17, 1779