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Letters

1,051-1,100 of 4,644 letters
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1051 Arthur Lee the Earl of Shelburne Among the blessings of peace I number that of being able to renew my correspondence with a nobleman I so much respect and esteem. For that peace, honourable to America, and as much so in my... Jul. 1783
1052 Arthur Lee the Public An address from some of the citizens of Philadelphia, to the United States in Congress, contains a number of assertions so contrary to what I have understood to be fact, that I cannot refrain from... Jul. 1783
1053 Richard Henry Lee William Whipple I was unfortunate enough to be from home, attending our General Assembly, when Capt Palmer did me the honor to visit this place with your favor of April the 17th, and the fish you were so kind as... Jul. 1, 1783
1054 Richard Henry Lee William Whipple When lately I wrote you returning my thanks for the [last] fish that you were so kind as to send me, I omitted to mention a thing to you that I beg leave now to observe upon _ My eldest son Thomas... Jul. 1783
1055 Richard Henry Lee Arthur Lee When the first Continental ships of war were fitted out at Philadelphia under the command of Commodore Hopkins in the last of 1775 & the first of 1776, the first object was, to surprise and... Jul. 6, 1783
1056 Philip Lee Robert Carter The Tob.o which Mrs Smith sent you is now wanting therefore must beg you will make preparation for paying it as soon as possible I will be glad if you would inform me when you think you can have it... Jul. 10, 1783
1057 Arthur Lee St. George Tucker Mr. David Ross has a Note of hand for some money I lent in France to a Capt. Taylor decd. His Executor has repeatedly promised payment, but never performd. I therefore suppose it will be necessary... Jul. 21, 1783
1058 Arthur Lee James Warren I had the honor of writing to Mrs. Warren relative to Your Son's object.1 I have now to add that it is not probable any question on the subject will come on 'till the new delegation takes... Aug. 13, 1783
1059 Samuel Holten Samuel Adams On Friday last we had a large packet of letters from our ministers in Europe, but by an order of Congress, there contents are to be kept secret for the present; therefore whatever I may write... Sep. 17, 1783
1060 Arthur Lee Robert Morris Mr. Silas Deane in his Accounts against the U.S. says that - "Congress by their Secret & Commercial Committee contracted with Silas Deane Esqr. to embark for France as the political &... Sep. 26, 1783
1061 Arthur Lee John Fitzgerald May I beg the favor of you to give warning in your City of the Notes the Marks &c of which are enclosed in a letter to Mr. Mason2& then forward the letter & List to him... Oct. 22, 1783
1062 James Monroe Richard Henry Lee I am particularly happy to hear by your brother, that you have almost recovered from the indisposition, with which you have been lately afflicted: an event I must consider fortunate to the state... Dec. 16, 1783
1063 Arthur Lee Theodorick Bland I write to you more to let you know I am alive and remember you than for any thing I have to communicate. Hitherto we have been just able to make up seven states. Nothing material therefore has... Dec. 29, 1783
1064 Arthur Lee Francis Dana The resolution of this day was movd by your friends with the view of giving you any opportunity you might wish to communicate your thoughts on our Affairs, or on your own conduct. You will... 1784
1065 Charles Pinckney Benjamin Guerard I have the pleasure to inform your Excellency that Congress assembled at this place on Monday, & on Tuesday proceeded to the election of a President when the Honorable Mr. Richard Henry Lee of... Jan. 2, 1784
1066 Richard Henry Lee Thomas Lee Shippen I have received your kind letter of the 28th. ulto. with the materials for breeches, all in good order, and I return you & the Council my very grateful acknowledgements - But how has it... Jan. 3, 1784
1067 Richard Henry Lee James Monroe I have duly received the letter that you were pleased to favor me with on the 16th. of december last, and I am very sensible of your kind sentiments respecting my health. I am indeed restored... Jan. 5, 1784
1068 Richard Henry Lee Benjamin Franklin I have the honor to enclose to your Excellency a packet for his most Christian Majesty containing a letter from Congress to that Monarch recommending our able and active friend the Marquis la... Jan. 11, 1784
1069 Richard Henry Lee Thomas Lee Shippen I replied to your kind letter conveying the materials for the breeches very soon after I received it - Since that I have not had the pleasure of hearing from you. The affairs of this world are... Jan. 13, 1784
1070 Richard Henry Lee George Washington The letter that you did me the honor to write to me on the 12th. of June last, I did not receive until two days ago. I impute this to my having to leave the Assembly, by the ill state of my health,... Jan. 22, 1784
1071 Richard Henry Lee Thomas Lee Shippen I wrote to you very fully by yesterdays post in answer to your favor of the 17th., and I beg your attention to that letter. By the return of Colo. Mercer you may, perhaps, be enabled to give me... Jan. 22, 1784
1072 Arthur Lee Theodorick Bland Are you & our dear Mrs. Bland frozen, torpid, or thaw'd during this unaccountably rigorous season. We have been blocked up here for near three months, with very little intelligence from... Jan. 24, 1784
1073 Richard Henry Lee George Washington I had the honor to receive your obliging letter, of the 14th. instant, seven days after its date; and I thank you Sir for its friendly contents and sensible communications. Your ideas concerning... Jan. 26, 1784
1074 Richard Henry Lee James Madison Your favor of the 11th reached me ten days after its date and after the post had gone out for that week, so that I fear this letter will not get to Richmd. before the adjournment. The proceedings... Jan. 27, 1784
1075 Richard Henry Lee Thomas Lee Shippen I am very greatly obliged to you for your favor of the 24th instant and for your care of the horses - I hope they will arrive safe and in good order. If Mr. Harrison is not disappointed, he will... Jan. 29, 1784
1076 James Monroe Richard Henry Lee Your favor of the 5 ulto.2did not reach me till a few days since from the difficulty the severity of the season hath created in passage of the rivers. I am particularly happy to receive it as it... Feb. 1784
1077 Arthur Lee Thomas Mifflin It appears by the Papers of the secret Committee of Congress constituted in 1775, that they appointed me corresponding Agent in London, promising me an adequate compensation for my Services. They... Mar. 10, 1784
1078 Arthur Lee Joseph Reed By this time I hope your health has been materially benefitted by your voyage to Europe. Our latest Advices from London announce great violence & confusion arising from the contests between... Apr. 5, 1784
1079 Arthur Lee Nathanael Greene I have the pleasure of informing you that the resolutions for allowing your Expences as stated, & the loss of Money by Major Peirce passd this day unanimously.1 I hope you will attend the... Apr. 6, 1784
1080 Arthur Lee Theodorick Bland How comes it that I have not receivd one line from you, tho' I have written so often. Has the uncommon rigor of the winter froze up all the genial currents of friendship & the Soul. Has... Apr. 7, 1784
1081 Thomas Mifflin Benjamin Lincoln, Arthur Lee I have the Satisfaction to inform you that Congress have appointed you a Commissioner to treat with the Indians, and that it is their Wish you should attend at New York as soon as possible to... Apr. 26, 1784
1082 Arthur Lee John Adams I cannot let this opportunity, though, from Mr. Jefferson's hurry, a transitory one, pass; without writing you a line. The arrangement of our foreign affairs which makes Mr Jay Secretary here,... May 11, 1784
1083 George Washington Richard Henry Lee Dear Sir: Unsollicited by, and unknown to Mr. Paine, I take the liberty of hinting the services, and distressed (for so I think it may be called) situation of that Gentleman. That his Commonsense,... Jun. 12, 1784
1084 George Washington Rev. Lee Massey I have been favored with your letter of June 30th.2 I thank you for the friendly style of it, and pray you to be assured that I shall, at all times, be glad to see you at Mount Vernon.Business, and... Jul. 10, 1784
1085 George Washington Miss Sidney Lee The letter you did me the honor to write to me on the 23d. of May last, came to my hands in the moment of my departure for our Western territory. Knowing that I should be in the walks of Mr. White,... Oct. 20, 1784
1086 Richard Henry Lee Thomas Lee Shippen I thank you for your care and punctuality in sending my Snuff, which I received in good order this morning.I also wish that you were acquainted with Mr. Hardy, because from similar possessions, I... Nov. 1784
1087 Richard Henry Lee Samuel Adams The same cause that deprived me of the pleasure of hearing from you sooner in answer to my former letter, has in great degree prevented me from sooner acknowledging the receipt of your favor of... Nov. 18, 1784
1088 Richard Henry Lee Samuel Adams The same cause that deprived me of the pleasure of hearing from you sooner in answer to my former letter, has in great degree prevented me from sooner acknowledging the receipt of your favor of... Nov. 18, 1784
1089 Richard Henry Lee Thomas Lee Shippen This mornings post put into my possession your favor of the 17th. instant, and I thank you for it with great sincerity. I am very happy to hear that Mr. Reed is in your delegation, and I should... Nov. 19, 1784
1090 Richard Henry Lee Thomas Lee Shippen This mornings post put into my possession your favor of the 17th instant, and I thank you for it with great sincerity. I am very happy to hear that Mr. Reed is in your delegation,2 and I should... Nov. 19, 1784
1091 Richard Henry Lee George Washington I should sooner have done myself the honour of writing to you, if it had been in my power to have communicated any thing agreeable; but I could only have informed you, that we had not, and that we... Nov. 20, 1784
1092 Richard Henry Lee James Madison I wish it were in my powers to give you the satisfaction that I know it would afford you to be informed that Congress was assembled and proceeding well with the public business. Unfortunately, we... Nov. 20, 1784
1093 Richard Henry Lee James Madison I wish it were in my power to give you the satisfaction that I know it would afford you to be informed that Congress was assembled and proceeding well with the public business. Unfortunately, we... Nov. 20, 1784
1094 Richard Henry Lee George Washington I should sooner have done myself the honor of writing to you, if it had been in my power to have communicated any thing agreeable - But I could only have informed you that we had not, have not, nor... Nov. 20, 1784
1095 George Washington Henry Lee and the Chevr. Caraman I am just arrived at this place. The Marquis joins me in wishes to see you; come then to Dinner tomorrow, or as soon as you can make it convenient.I have heard since I came... Nov. 24, 1784
1096 Richard Henry Lee Thomas Lee Shippen Your very obliging attention to my affairs deserves, as it certainly receives, my best thanks. The horses, I find are in a good way of getting back to Virginia, and I best like the Mode of their... Nov. 24, 1784
1097 Richard Henry Lee James Madison I received your agreeable letter the day after mine of the 20th. instant had been dispatched. I thank you Sir for the very particular, and satisfactory information that you have favord me with. It... Nov. 26, 1784
1098 Richard Henry Lee James Madison I received your agreeable letter the day after mine of the 28th instant had been dispatched.1 I thank you Sir for the very particular and satisfactory information that you have favord me with. It... Nov. 26, 1784
1099 Charles Thomson William Greene I have the honor to inform you that Eight States being met the United States in Congress assembled have this day proceeded to the choice of a President & have elected for the ensuing year, His... Nov. 30, 1784
1100 Richard Henry Lee Lafayette I have the honor to enclose you a letter for the Minister plenipotentiary of the United States, at the court of his most Christian Majesty, which covers a letter to our great and good Ally, a copy... Dec. 11, 1784