1To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Henley, 18 July 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
I was much mortified to find that you had been in England some time before I knew it, and was gone from hence at the instant I was projecting a journey to pay my respects to you. Give me leave to congratulate you on your being appointed Ambassador to the Court of France; a circumstance no less honourable to your Country than Yourself. I shall be happy to know that Mrs. Jefferson and your...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Henley, 15 September 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
I was happy to be informed by my friend Bradford that you were well, and have a thousand acknowledgements to make for your attentions to him, which he speaks of to me in the handsomest manner. I trust however that you will not repent of them, though they have encouraged me to introduce two other friends from this side the water. You have I doubt not read the Poems of Mrs. Barbauld (late Miss...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Henley, 16 November 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
I was favoured in the beginning of this month with your two obliging letters, and have to return you a thousand acknowledgments for the sentiments of regard they contain, which neither length of time, change of situation, nor the convulsions which have torn asunder the bands that once held our united countries, appear in the least to have altered. Remotely as I am situated from publick life,...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Henley, 18 March 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I have delayed my acknowledgment of your last favour from the hope of being able to accompany my answer with a little publication which I flattered myself would by this time have escaped from the press. But tho’ I am disappointed at present, I am not without hope of another opportunity more favourable, ere long, to my purpose. I have not only to thank you for your attention to the draft, but...
5To George Washington from Samuel Henley, 11 February 1791 (Washington Papers)
I have Serv’d the County of Midsx in this Common wealth, & the State of Massachusetts, as Collector of Excise, Nine years, to the best of my Capacity—this is to request your influence for an office in the Collecting of Excise, what ever may be denominated—Collector or Inspector—Gen’l Lincoln, the Honble John Lowell Esqr. & the Honble Elbridge Gerry Esqr., Can Certifie as to my Character—In...
6To George Washington from Samuel Henley, 10 October 1791 (Washington Papers)
It is with reluctance that I trespass a moment on that time which is devoted to the most important national concerns, Nor would I now do it were I not urged by the most pressing necessity. This is my only Apology; (& may I not hope that your Excellency will deem it a sufficient one) for renewing my Application for some Appointment under the foederal Government. I am perswaded that the...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Henley, 18 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I am inspired by God; Almighty; I am now at Mr William Burks ;—in Marys Ville; I am taking a large quantity of Arsneck daily. it is in your power to releve me from my Situation the United States will be all ruined, if they do not desist—from such wicked practices, it is in your power to Order me to the General Government; when that takes place I am ready to obey your Commands. should you Hang...