From the original letter now in private hands. Philadelphia Sept. 14th, 1779 Dear Sir It was my intention to have communicated to you the substance of this letter last Sunday had I not been prevented by a return of my fever; perhaps finding myself unwell, and feeling, as well as apprehending, inconveniences, have produced in […]
To the Honorable Henry Laurens September 14, 1779 Read Post »
(FIRST LETTER – This letter appeared in the Pennsylvania Gazette of June 30, 1779. -Editor.) MESSRS. HALL AND SELLERS Gentlemen, A PIECE of very extraordinary complexion made its appearance in your last paper, under the signature of Americanus, and what is equally as extraordinary, I have not yet met with one advocate in its favour.
Peace and the Newfoundland Fisheries Read Post »
From the original letter at the Library of Congress. Philadelphia June 17th 1779 Honble. Sirs On the 25th ult. I addressed a Letter to this Honble House (being my second on the same subject) requesting copies of Mr. Deane's Narrative and subsequent Letters to Congress so far as they relate to me, which request has
To the Honorable Congress of the United States June 17, 1779 Read Post »
To the Continental Congress May 25, 1779 PHILADELPHIA, HONORABLE SIRS: On the 20th inst. I applied to Congress for such parts of Mr. Deane's Narrative and subsequent letters as refer to me personally or to the Publication signed Common Sense of which I am the author to which request I have received no answer. I
To the Continental Congress May 25, 1779 Read Post »
From the original letter at the Library of Congress. Philadelphia May 20th 1779 Honble Sirs Understanding that Mr. Deane has mentioned or alluded to me, in his narrative, and likewise in several of his letters to this Honble (House), I request that I may be admitted to a per(usal) of the originals, or furnished with
To Hon. John Jay May 20, 1779 Read Post »
From the original letter at the Library of Congress. Philadelphia April 23 1779 Honorable Sirs On enquiry yesterday of Mr. Thomson your Secretary I find that no answer is given to any of my letters. I am unable to account for the seeming inattention of Congress in Collecting information at this particular time, from whatever
To the Hon. John Jay April 23, 1779 Read Post »
From the original letter at the Library of Congress. Philadelphia April 21st 1779 Honorable Sirs Congress having resolved to publish their Journals weekly, beginning with the first of Janry 1779 and as the proceedings respecting me form a considerable part of the first business in the Journals, and as the publication thereof is intended to
To the Honorable Congress of the United States April 21, 1779 Read Post »
From the original letter at the Library of Congress. Philadelphia April 3d. 1779 Honorable Sirs On the 19th and 30th ult. I applied to Congress for copies of all papers and proceedings respecting me from Jany 2d to Jany 16 To which I have received no direct answer. I am told that on the reading
To the Honorable Congress of the United States April 3, 1779 Read Post »
From the original letter at the Library of Congress. To the Honorable Congress of the United States March 30, 1779 Philadelphia March 30th 1779 Honorable Sirs On the 19th Inst I applied by letter to this honorable House, requesting a copy of their proceedings respecting me from Jany 2d to Jany 16th, the day on
To the Honorable Congress of the United States March 30, 1779 Read Post »
For the PENNSYLVANIA PACKET. from the Pennsylvania Packet, March 20, 1779. Mr. DUNLAP, Through the channel of your paper, I take the liberty of remarking on a passage in a pamphlet just come into my hands, entitled, Observations on the American Revolution, published according to a Resolution of Congress. By their Committee. The gentlemen who,
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