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01 November 1790
Washington, George (1732-1799)
to Comte de Moustier re: progress of US under constitution & hopes for France
Written as President. Published in: Fitzgerald, Writings of GW, 31: 141-42.
GLC03279
07 October 1787
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de (1757-1834)
to Comte de Moustier re: thanks, Washington's hospitality (in French)
A rather formal letter of thanks which mentions Washington's hospitality at Mount Vernon towards the end. Signed in the text by Lafayette.
GLC03281.01
10 October [ 1787 ]
to Comte de Moustier re: about letter of introduction to Washington (in French)
A rather formal letter mentioning the voyage. No year, but inferred from content. Signed in the text by Lafayette.
GLC03281.02
25 July 1778
Arnold, Benedict (1741-1801)
to unknown
Mentions that business and ill health have kept him from writing. Congratulates him on the arrival of the French fleet and the minister. Informs that the fleet has gone to Rhode Island. Addressed to "Dear General." Washington is suggested as a...
GLC03302
25 January 1838
Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)
Encloses a letter (not included) from "an old woman, who with the rest of his negroes, was liberated by Mr. Alexander Donelson." Notes that the entire family, with the exception of the woman and her husband, left for Liberia. Her son and daughter...
GLC03317
14 January 1803
Madison, James (1751-1836)
Letter to William Jarvis and copied letter from Samuel Snow to Madison [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC03329
to William Jarvis
Secretary of State Madison responds to a 16 November 1802 letter from Jarvis, United States Consul in Portugal. States that the United States' right of deposit was obstructed in New Orleans. Refers to a letter (not included) from Juan Manuel de...
GLC03329.01
1 January 1803
Secretary of State Madison sends a copy of a letter from Samuel Snow, United States Minister to Canton, to Jarvis, United States Consul in Portugal. Sent with GLC03329.01, dated 14 January 1803. Snow informs Madison that the Chinese government...
GLC03329.02
1 November 1805
Secretary of State Madison discusses wine, crops, Dolley's health, and problems with Europe. Jarvis was American consul at Lisbon.
GLC03330
29 November 1812
Tallmadge, Benjamin (1754-1835)
to James McHenry
Comments on McHenry's retirement. Describes Baltimore as "almost ruined, as a place suitable for Gentlemen who loved [George] Washington & inbibed his sentiments." Comments on congressional activities, the failure of a bill proposed by congressman...
GLC03342
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