Quincy, Sept. 12, 1809. Sirs, Amsterdam, January 1st, 1781—wrote to Congress: “The mail from London arrived this morning, brought us for a new year’s entertainment, the following MANIFESTO. George R.…
Boston Sept. 9th, 1809 Sir I have to make my grateful acknowledgements for your favour of the 31 Ult. I read, it as I do every thing that falls from…
Fitchburg, Sep. 9th. 1809 Dear Sir On our way home from Quincy, we were detained by the kindnesses of friends till the last evening. Of the pleasant events of our…
Quincy, September 8, 1809. Sirs, 1780, Dec. 30—wrote to Congress: “The Province of Zealand having been opposed to the other Provinces in so many instances, and having lately protested against…
Philadelphia Septr: 6th 1809. My dear friend, Although for many years past I have read nothing, but books upon medicine on week days, & upon Religion on Sundays, and have…
Quincy, September 5, 1809. Sirs, The moments were so critical, that I felt it my duty to transmit to Congress every circumstance, and accordingly wrote them three letters on the…
Quincy September 5. 1809 My Venerable Guest Your Grand Daughter writes so beautiful a hand that you need not be at a loss for an Amanuensis. I have received your…
Quincy Sept. 1. 1809. Dear Doctor,— Thanks for yours of Aug. 25 and the Papers enclosed. They are very high and very warm. You pretend that you have outlived your…
Quincy August 31 1809 Sir If I had not been blind to my own Interest I should have Sooner acknowledged your favor of 23d of June, as that might have…
Quincy August 31. 1809. My dear old Friend,— If I were not as disinterested as a Patriot, I should answer every Line from you as soon as recd. in order…