Joseph Wheaton to John Adams, February 21, 1801
Feby 21st. 1801— Sir Soon after the memorable afair which took place at Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts on the 19th: of April 1775, the news of it reached the…
The sergeant at arms of the United States House of Representatives is an officer of the House with law enforcement, protocol, and administrative responsibilities. The sergeant at arms is elected at the beginning of each Congress by the membership of the House.
Feby 21st. 1801— Sir Soon after the memorable afair which took place at Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts on the 19th: of April 1775, the news of it reached the…
Washington Jany 2d: 1802— Sir Mr. Shaw has written to me to procure, and forward to him the President message, the reports of departments and generally Such State papers as…
Washington City Decr. 4. 1810. Excellent Sir I am informed by Mr. Seaver member of Congress from Roxbury, that near your residence there is a respectable Manufactory of coach Lace…
Washington City Decr. 25. 1810 Revered Sir I am honord with your 2d. letter of the 15th. instt. covering a letter from Messr. Wilson Marsh & Son in Answer to…
Washington Feby 22d. 1811— Excellent Sir— I cannot—I will not attempt to discribe to you the Satisfaction—the gratification my feelings have experienced this day— Yesterday the President nominated to Senate…
Washington Novr. 15. 1820 Illustrious Sir Language fails me in attempting to express to you my Gratitude for your kind and favourable expressions towards me, and your Sense of my…
Washington City 10. Feby 1825 Revered Sir It hath pleased Almighty God in his Goodness and Mercy to give to this great & favored people yesterday, about half past four…