1To James Madison from William Thornton, 1 March 1824 (Madison Papers)
The Bearer of this Letter Mr. John Finch, is the Grandson of Dr: Priestley, who comes recommended...
2To James Madison from William Thornton, 2 September 1823 (Madison Papers)
I know that Complaints must at all times be very disagreeable, but especially when made against...
3To John Adams from William Thornton, 3 August 1822 (Adams Papers)
When your highly respected Son the Honorable John Quincy Adams sent me the Papers which Mr....
4To James Madison from William Thornton, 20 January 1821 (Madison Papers)
I have just heard that Mr. Charles Todd, of Kentucky, is returning from the Republic of Columbia,...
5William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 9 January 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have never been honoured with a line from you since your favor of the 9 th of May 1817 —which I...
6To James Madison from William Thornton, 18 June 1817 (Madison Papers)
The Bearer of this, Mr: Thomas Freeborn, is desirous of visiting Mr: Jefferson & yourself, and...
7William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 18 June 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
W: Thornton ’s respectful Complim ts to his highly esteemed Friend m r Jefferson , and begs leave...
8William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 27 May 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I was very much gratified by hearing that the two Drawings arrived safe, and am highly obligated...
9Enclosure: William Thornton: Sketches for a Corinthian Pavilion, [ca. 27 May 1817] (Jefferson Papers)
MS ( ViU: TJP ); in Thornton’s hand; undated.
10William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 18 April 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
M r & M rs Madison left this City for Orange County on the 6 th Inst. and were so kind as to take...
11To James Madison from William Thornton, [3 March 1817] (Madison Papers)
To prevent any Suspicion of a deficiency in respect to you and your Lady—whom we have never...
12William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 19 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been waiting till this Day to obtain a Copy of the List of Patents, and lose not a moment...
13William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 20 July 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I lamented very much when you wrote to me for the Portrait by Stewart , that I had not finished a...
14William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 9 June 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your very friendly Letter , & I really feel ashamed at putting you to the...
15William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 22 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I expected long before now to have returned the fine painting of Stewart & the Drawing of West...
16William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 4 April 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
W: Thornton ’s respects to the Hon ble Thomas Jefferson, and, according to promise , sends a Copy...
17William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 3 April 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I should before now have answered your esteemed favor of the 9 th Feb y last , but I wished to...
18Enclosure: William Thornton’s Drawing and Description of a Water and Cider Filter, [ca. 3 April 1815] (Jefferson Papers)
Filtering Machine;—which filters per assensum .— A . Under Vessel B . Upper vessel C . Netting or...
19William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 11 January 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I am very much obliged by the kind promise you have been so good as to make of me , of the loan...
20William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 11 December 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have long owed you a Letter, relative to Clopper ’s Looms: but I wished to see him or hear from...
21William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 2 August 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I had this Day the honor of your Letter of the 23 d Ult o inclosing Janes’s Papers, which came in...
22Enclosure: William Thornton to George Greer, 2 August 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
The late President of the U.S. M r Jefferson being desirous of knowing how & where he could...
23William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 27 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I only received your favour of the 9 th Inst: a few Days ago, & I have been trying to get a copy...
24To James Madison from William Thornton, 28 January 1814 (Madison Papers)
I lately received from Mr. Floy, nursery & Seeds-man, New York, the inclosed, on the Subject of a...
25William Thornton to John Tayloe, 8 June 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 June 1813, Washington. Observes that “the President is entitled to four Aids in the Army; & two...
26William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 13 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
With the Drawings &c I received your Letter of the 3 rd Inst: & am sorry that the Description of...
27William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 27 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec d your Favour a Day or two after I wrote , and by your Servant Davy an order for the...
28William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 18 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of your Letter of the 24 th Ult o inclosing fifty Dollars, which I delayed...
29Enclosure: William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 9 May 1812] (Jefferson Papers)
I have had a measurement made of the Box or Case in which the Machine came packed, and I find it...
30William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 8 May 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of receiving your Letter concerning the Spinning Machine, & am sorry that I did...