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John Adams to Rufus King, December 23, 1785
Grosvenor Square Dec r 23. 1785 Sir I am much obliged to you for your kind Letter of the 2 d. of November, 1 and hope that a Correspondence So…
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Letters to Rufus King
B. 1755 · D. 1827
Rufus King was an American Founding Father, lawyer, politician, and diplomat. He was a delegate from Massachusetts to the Continental Congress and the Philadelphia Convention and was one of the signers of the United States Constitution in 1787. After formation of the new Congress, he represented New York in the United States Senate. He emerged as a leading member of the Federalist Party and was the party's last presidential nominee during the 1816 presidential election.
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John Adams to Rufus King, January 22, 1786
Grosvenor Square Jan. 22. 1786 Sir Yesterday I was honoured with your Letters of the 4. and 10. Dec r. — The Act of Congress respecting the British Consul General,…
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John Adams to Rufus King, February 14, 1786
Grosvenor Square Feb. 14. 1786 Dear Sir I have inclosed to M r Ramsay an Address to the landed trading and funded Interests of England, which contains Some good Sense,…
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John Adams to Rufus King, April 19, 1787
London April 19 th. 1787. D r. Sir— M r. Francis Upton, a Gentleman recommended to me by M r: Hartley, will have the Honour to deliver you this Letter,…
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Alexander Hamilton to Rufus King, August 20, 1787
Alexander Hamilton informs Rufus King that he has invited colleagues to join him in traveling to the Philadelphia Convention and requests updates on any significant changes to the proposed plan. He also asks to be informed when King reaches a decision, expressing his desire to be present at that moment.
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Alexander Hamilton to Rufus King, August 28, 1787
Alexander Hamilton writes to Rufus King in 1787 seeking an update on the progress and anticipated completion of King's plans, which Hamilton has heard may have recently improved. Hamilton mentions his temporary absence due to legal duties but requests a prompt reply regarding the timeline.
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John Adams to Rufus King, September 24, 1813
Quincy September 24. 1813 Dear Sir I run the risque of introducing to You, the Reverend Mr Henry Colman of Hingham. He is one of our liberal Divines; one of…
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George Canning to Rufus King, April 20, 1826
Mr. Canning to Mr. King. Foreign Office, April 20, 1826. The undersigned, His Majesty’s Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, has the honor to request Mr. Rufus King, Envoy…