1XI. The Secretary of State to Andrew Ellicott, 2 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
You are desired to proceed by the first stage to the Federal territory on the Potomac, for the purpose of making a survey of it. The first object will be to run the two first lines mentioned in the enclosed proclamation to wit:—the S.W. line 160 poles and the S.E. line to Hunting creek or should it not strike Hunting creek as has been suggested then to the river. These two lines must be run...
2XII. Andrew Ellicott to the Secretary of State, [14 February 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived at this Town on Monday last but the Cloudy weather prevented any observations being made untill friday evening which was very fine. [On Saturday the two first lines were completed. You will see by the enclosed plat that the second line does not touch any part of Hunting Creek unless the spring drain noted in the plat is to be considered a part of it. It appears to me that in order to...
3From Thomas Jefferson to Andrew Ellicott, 15 September 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Having been struck with the conduct of the boy (Billy) who attends at Mr. Shuter’s, I mentioned it to Mr. Madison who added to mine his own opinion and knolege of him, and as I wanted a house servant, he said he thought it possible that it might be worth my while to give what it would be worth Mr. Shuter’s while to take for him. Having turned the subject in my mind since, I have concluded to...
4From Thomas Jefferson to Andrew Ellicott, 21 November 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
It is excessively desireable that an extensive sale of lots in Washington should take place as soon as possible. It has been recommended to the Commissioners to have all the squares adjacent to the avenue from the President’s house to the Capitol, on both sides, and from thence to the river, through the whole breadth of the ground between Rock creek and the Eastern branch, first laid off. The...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Ellicott, 30 November 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 21st. has come safe to hand, but I defered answering it immediately, expecting Major L’Enfant’s return from Virginia, whom I should have consulted on the subject, which you submitted to my opinion; but as he is yet absent, and the time of his return uncertain, a longer delay might perhaps be improper.—I shall have every thing in my power done between the Presidents-House, and the...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Ellicott, 23 March 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Ellicott sends his compliments to Mr. Jefferson, and requests the favour of him to replace the 20 dollars which he paid to the engravers as appears by their enclosed receipt. RC ( DNA : RG 59, MLR ); addressed; endorsed by clerk as received 23 Mch. 1792 but not recorded in SJL or SJPL ; also endorsed in another hand: “engraver—federal buildings.”
7To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Ellicott, 3 April 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived at this place on friday evening last, after the Commissioners had sent their Letters for you, to the Post Office; which will account for their not mentioning my arrival in their dispatches:—I understand that Mr. George Walker, has been sent on to Philadelphia by the Proprietors of the Lands in the City of Washington, to prevail upon the President, to restore Mr. L’Enfant to his...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Ellicott, 13 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
The Commissioners for the City of Washington, have had two meetings since my last, and in my opinion have conducted their business with judgment, and firmness; they nevertheless continue to meet with a decided opposition from several Gentlemen in this place; who are doubtless actuated more from private animosity, and disappointment, than a desire to serve the business. This opposition appeared...
9From Thomas Jefferson to Andrew Ellicott, 3 July 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose a letter for Dr. Stewart, open to you, because I think, besides taking care that he receives it, you will have the goodness to make the same inquiries which I press on him, and that this will double my chance of finding out a level road which I am pretty sure exists, and would be an immense convenience to me. Be so kind as to stick a wafer in the Dr.’s letter. I am with great esteem...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Ellicott, 26 November 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty of sending you an Almanac for the year 1793, which I calculated, and compiled during my sickness last september.—The Astronomical part is adapted to the meridian, and latitude of the City of Washington. I am Sir your Hbl. Servt RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “Honble. Thos. Jefferson Esqr.”; endorsed by TJ as received 29 Nov. 1792 and so recorded in SJL . Almanac :...