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Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Huntington, October 16, 1779
Williamsburg Oct. 16. 1779. Sir I take the liberty of troubling your Excellency for some blank letters of marque for use in this state, those we have on hand (forty…
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Letters to 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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78 letters
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Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Huntington, October 24, 1779
Williamsburg Oct. 24. 1779. Sir Some time in June I received from Mr. Jay a letter desiring I would have evidence collected on the subject of some Frenchmen who were…
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Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Huntington, November 16, 1779
Wmsburg Novr. 16th. 1779. Sir Colo. Bland being about to retire from his Command at the Barracks in Albemarle, and desirous to withdraw at the same time the party of…
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Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Huntington, December 16, 1779
Wmsburg Decr. 16. 1779. Sir We have information from our Delegates in congress that the detention of some continental arms by the executive of this State during the course of…
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George Washington to Samuel Huntington, January 2, 1780
George Washington writes to Samuel Huntington in early 1780 to inquire about Congress's plans for retaining Brigadier General Louis Le Bèque Du Portail and Colonels Laumoy and Gouvion in the Continental Army. He praises their service and advises that they continue in their positions. Washington seeks clarity on their future roles within the military.
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George Washington to Samuel Huntington, January 26, 1780
George Washington recommends the appointment of Captain Daniel Nevins to the Corps of Engineers. He also inquires about the issuance of commissions for officers of the Sappers and Miners, emphasizing their importance for the upcoming military campaign.
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George Washington to Samuel Huntington, February 6, 1780
George Washington informs Samuel Huntington that Colonel Armand will not be returning to France as previously expected. He provides this update from Morristown during the winter of 1780 amid ongoing Revolutionary War efforts. Washington's communication reflects concerns about troop movements and leadership stability.
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John Adams to Samuel Huntington, March 3, 1780
Paris, 3 March 1780. RC in John Thaxter’s hand (PCC, No. 84, I, f. 299–300). LbC (Adams Papers); notation: “Delivered Mr Wharton 4th March 1780.” printed : Wharton, ed., Dipl.…
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John Adams to Samuel Huntington, March 4, 1780
Paris, March 4. 1780.. RC in John Thaxter’s hand (PCC, No. 84, I, f. 303–306). printed : Wharton, ed., Dipl. Corr. Amer. Rev. description begins The Revolutionary Diplomatic Correspondence of…
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John Adams to Samuel Huntington, March 24, 1780
Paris Hotel de Valois Ruë de Richelieu March 24th. 1780 Sir Mr. Burke’s Bill not being as yet public, we are not yet informed of the Extent of it. But…
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John Adams to Samuel Huntington, March 24, 1780
Paris, 24 March 1780. RC (PCC, No. 84, I, f. 353–356). LbC in John Thaxter’s hand (Adams Papers); notation by Thaxter: “Nos. 24 & 25 deliverd Mr. Izard 25th. March…
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John Adams to Samuel Huntington, March 26, 1780
Paris, 26 March 1780. RC (PCC, No. 84, I, f. 357–360). printed : Wharton, ed., Dipl. Corr. Amer. Rev. description begins The Revolutionary Diplomatic Correspondence of the United States ,…
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John Adams to Samuel Huntington, March 27, 1780
Paris, 27 March 1780. RC (PCC, No. 84, I, f. 361–364). In this letter, received by Congress on 31 July and read on 1 Aug., John Adams wrote that war…
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John Adams to Samuel Huntington, March 29, 1780
Paris, 29 March 1780. RC in John Thaxter’s hand (PCC, No. 84, I, f. 369–372). LbC (Adams Papers); notation by Thaxter: “Nos. 26, 27, 28 & 29 were delivered to…
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John Adams to Samuel Huntington, March 30, 1780
Paris, March 30 1780. RC in John Thaxter’s hand (PCC, No. 84, I, f. 383–384). printed : Wharton, ed., Dipl. Corr. Amer. Rev. description begins The Revolutionary Diplomatic Correspondence of…
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John Adams to Samuel Huntington, March 30, 1780
Paris March 30th 1780 Sir I have the Honor to inclose to Congress Copies of certain Letters, which I have had the Honor to write to the Comte de Vergennes,…
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George Washington to Samuel Huntington, April 3, 1780
George Washington appeals to Samuel Huntington on behalf of officers in the additional regiments, addressing their grievances and advocating for their fair treatment. He expresses concern over growing dissatisfaction and low morale within the Continental Army during the harsh winter at Morristown. Washington urges action to improve conditions and maintain the army's effectiveness.
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John Adams to Samuel Huntington, April 4, 1780
Paris, 4 April 1780. RC in John Thaxter’s hand (PCC, No. 84, I, f. 409–410). printed : various American newspapers, including the Pennsylvania Gazette of 12 July and the Boston…
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John Adams to Samuel Huntington, April 4, 1780
Paris, 4 April 1780. RC in John Thaxter’s hand (PCC, No. 84, I, f. 413–414). LbC (Adams Papers); notation by Thaxter: “Nos. 33, 34, 35 & 36 were delivered Capt…
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John Adams to Samuel Huntington, April 6, 1780
Paris, 6 April 1780. RC (PCC, No. 84, I, f. 417–423). In this letter, received by Congress on 19 Feb. 1781, John Adams provided Congress with a substantial extract from…
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John Adams to Samuel Huntington, April 7, 1780
Paris, 7 April 1780. RC in John Thaxter’s hand (PCC, No. 84, I, f. 425–431) printed : Wharton, ed., Dipl. Corr. Amer. Rev. description begins The Revolutionary Diplomatic Correspondence of…
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John Adams to Samuel Huntington, April 8, 1780
Paris, 8 April 1780. RC in John Thaxter’s hand (PCC, No. 84, I, f. 433–435). printed : Wharton, ed., Dipl. Corr. Amer. Rev. description begins The Revolutionary Diplomatic Correspondence of…
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John Adams to Samuel Huntington, April 15, 1780
Paris, 15 April 1780. RC in John Thaxter’s hand (PCC, No. 84, I, f. 455–461). printed : Wharton, ed., Dipl. Corr. Amer. Rev. description begins The Revolutionary Diplomatic Correspondence of…
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John Adams to Samuel Huntington, April 17, 1780
Paris April 17. 1780 Sir Late Letters from Dantzick, imply that Commerce was become very languishing there, for Some time, excepting for Ships timber, which bore a very good Price…