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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, September 30, 1779
Philada 30th Septr 1779 Sir You will receive herewith enclosed a Copy of an Act of Congress of the 29th instant with Copys of the letters refferred to in it…
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Letters from Samuel Huntington
B. 1927 · D. 2008
Samuel Phillips Huntington was an American political scientist, adviser, and academic. He was the Albert J. Weatherhead III University Professor at Harvard University, where he directed the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs.
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28 letters
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, October 3, 1779
Philadelphia, 3 Oct. 1779 . Enclosing a resolve of Congress of 2 Oct., recommending to the Governor and Council of Maryland “to permit as much bread flour and wheat to…
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, October 9, 1779
Philadelphia, 9 Oct. 1779 . Circular to the state executives enclosing resolutions relative to Continental finance (see note below); asks promptness in payment and regrets that the state quotas are…
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Samuel Huntington to Benjamin Franklin, October 16, 1779
Philadelphia Octr. 16. 1779. Sir, Congress have appointed the honble. John Jay esq minister plenipotentiary for negotiating a treaty of amity and commerce and of alliance between his Catholic Majesty…
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, October 18, 1779
Philada Octr 18th 1779 Sir In answer to your letter of the 25th. Septr last I have the honour of inclosing you an Act of Congress of this day. The…
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, October 20, 1779
Philadelphia, 20 Oct. 1779 . Circular to the state executives enclosing a resolve of Congress of this day recommending that Thursday, 9 Dec., be appointed a day of public thanksgiving.
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, October 30, 1779
Philadelphia 30th. Octr. 1779. Sir You will receive herewith enclosed an act of Congress of this date, earnestly recommending to the State of Virginia to re-consider their late act of…
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, November 9, 1779
Philada Novr 9th 1779 Sir Your Excellency will receive herewith enclos’d an act of Congress of the 8th instant together with the Copy of a letter from Colo. Broadhead of…
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, November 18, 1779
Philadelphia, 18 Nov. 1779 . Circular to the state executives enclosing resolves of Congress of 12 and 16 Nov. reorganizing the eleven companies of artificers raised by the quartermaster general,…
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, November 22, 1779
Philadelphia, 22 Nov. 1779 . Circular to the state executives enclosing resolves of Congress of 19 Nov. recommending the enacting of laws for “a general limitation of prices …, to…
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, December 10, 1779
Philada Decemr 10th 1779. Sir By the act of Congress of this day herewith enclosed your Excellency will be inform’d, That Congress approve of the Measures taken by the Executive…
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, December 14, 1779
Philada Decemr 14th 1779 Sir Your Excellency will receive herewith enclos’d two acts of Congress of the 11th instant and one other of this Day by which you will be…
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, December 15, 1779
Philadelphia, 15 Dec. 1779 . Circular letter to the state executives enclosing a resolve of Congress of this date recommending an embargo on exports.
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Samuel Huntington to Benjamin Franklin, July 12, 1780
Philadelphia July 12. 1780 Sir I take the Liberty of introducing to your favourable Notice the Honble James Searle Esquire the Bearer. 5 This Gentleman hath been for some Time…
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Samuel Huntington to Benjamin Franklin, November 28, 1780
In Congress November 28th 1780. 1. The letter to his most christian Majesty which accompanies these Instructions you will deliver without loss of time. 5 You will on all occasions…
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Samuel Huntington to Benjamin Franklin, December 20, 1780
Philada December 20. 1780 Sir, I have the Honor to inform you that the Honorable Francis Dana Esquire is appointed to repair to the Court of Petersburgh in the Character…
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Samuel Huntington to John Adams, December 29, 1780
[ , Start insertion, 29 December 1780 , End, ] 1 Sir You will herewith receive a commission authorising you to negotiate a treaty of Amity and Commerce with the…
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Samuel Huntington to John Adams, December 29, 1780
[ , Start insertion, 29 December 1780 , End, ] 1 The United States of America in Congress Assembled To all who shall see these Presents send Greeting. Whereas an…
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Samuel Huntington to Benjamin Franklin, January 1, 1781
Philadelphia January 1. 1781. Sir, You will receive herewith enclosed, a Letter addressed to his most Christian Majesty, as also a Copy of the same for your Information, together with…
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Samuel Huntington to Benjamin Franklin, March 2, 1781
Philadelphia, March 2. 1781 Sir, You will receive herewith enclosed, the Copy of a Resolve of Congress of the 27th Ulto, expressing the high Sense that they entertain of the…
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Samuel Huntington to Benjamin Franklin, June 19, 1781
Philadelphia June 19. 1781 Sir, You will receive herewith enclosed a Letter addressed to his most Christian Majesty, with a Copy of the same for your Information, 7 also a…
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Samuel Huntington to Benjamin Franklin, December 24, 1784
Samuel Huntington appeals to Benjamin Franklin for financial assistance to help Andrew Huntington recover funds he advanced to aid French troops in distress, following a request from the French consul, Mr. Holker. He emphasizes Andrew Huntington's good reputation and the significant personal loss he faces. Samuel Huntington trusts Franklin's sense of justice to provide support within his means.