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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
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
15 July 1808
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
to Persoon re: thanking Persoon for gift of botanical book
GLC03362
20 April 1813
Armstrong, John (1755-1816)
to Joseph Haslet
Writes to the governor of Delaware to relay that he is happy to hear that the state's legislature has drafted a battalion of Delaware militia into United States Army to fight in the War of 1812. Armstrong was the current secretary of war.
GLC03366
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