6961To Thomas Jefferson from Lamarque & Fabre, [February 1788] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Paris, Feb. 1788 ] In 1780 their firm, “fournisseurs des Troupes,” delivered to Commodore Gillon, agent for the state of South Carolina, some clothing for soldiers, payment for which was to be made before Gillon left for America. There is still due on that account 26,000 livres principal, plus seven years interest which the state promised to allow. Would like to know whether the state has...
6962From Thomas Jefferson to William Carmichael, 1 February 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I have a moment’s warning only of the departure of Mr. Symonds for Madrid, which place however he will not reach till the month of April, which is another reason for my making this letter merely the vehicle for a cypher which I can answer for in point of correspondence with mine. I take the liberty at the same time of recommending the bearer hereof to your notice. I have the honour to be with...
6963To Thomas Jefferson from Anthony Garvey, 1 February 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Rouen, 1 Feb. 1788 . Encloses vouchers [concerning John Jackson]; will do whatever TJ directs for “the Poor Man in question, and who appears to be an object of Great Commiseration”; thanks TJ for his letter of 29 Nov. but fears that the money is lost “as I have Got to do with Men that have lost all Shame and honour.” RC ( MHi ); 2 p.; endorsed. The enclosed papers were transmitted by TJ to...
6964To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 1 February 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 1 Feb. 1788 . Two ships flying American colors arrived “yesterday” with 749 hhds. of tobacco shipped by Johnson & Muir in accordance with Morris’ contract with the farmers-general; the ships, the Sally and Potomac , left Annapolis 26 Dec.; it would be “surprising” if the farmers received the tobacco in spite of the resolution and convention passed at Berni. Is informed by the masters...
6965Thomas Jefferson to Abigail Adams, 2 February 1788 (Adams Papers)
The silk you desired was delivered to mr̃ Parker a month ago, on the eve of his departure for England, as he supposed. he went however to Holland. mr̃ Valnay is so kind as to take charge of that now, as also of the silk stockings. I doubt whether you may like the stockings on first appearance: but I will answer for their goodness, being woven expressly for me by the Hermits of Mont Calvaire...
6966From Thomas Jefferson to Abigail Adams, with Enclosure, 2 February 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
The silk you desired was delivered to Mr. Parker a month ago, on the eve of his departure for England, as he supposed. He went however to Holland. Mr. Valnay is so kind as to take charge of that now, as also of the silk stockings. I doubt whether you may like the stockings on first appearance. But I will answer for their goodness, being woven expressly for me by the Hermits of Mont Calvaire...
6967To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Blackden, 2 February 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to pray you to pardon the trouble I am about to give you, when I request answers to three or four questions relative to the American Flag, which some circumstances that have Occurr’d since I had the honour of seeing you Render it Necessary for me to Obtain, and as there is no one so well qualified to give them as yourself so I am persuaded from your former kindness no one will do it...
6968To Thomas Jefferson from Gaudenzio Clerici, 2 February 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I happened to be at the Comte del Verme’s house the day after the arrival of the books mentioned in Your letter of the 15th August; and was immediately shewn the kind present You have been pleased to send me, for which I return, Honble Sir, my very humble thanks to You. Should we in compliance to some liberal readers have made such a desirable present to an Italian Public to what a mercyless...
6969From Thomas Jefferson to John Rutledge, Jr., 2 February 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I should have sooner answered your favor of Jan. 2. but that we have expected for some time to see you here. I beg you not to think of the trifle I furnished you with, nor to propose to return it till you shall have that sum more than you know what to do with. And on every other occasion of difficulty I hope you will make use of me freely. I presume you will now remain at London to see the...
6970From Thomas Jefferson to William Stephens Smith, with Enclosure, 2 February 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Payne happened to be present when I received your favour of January 16. I read to him that part which stated the circumstances of your delivery of the letter of Dec. 3 to Mr. Littlepage and of the place where he put it for greater care. Payne conjectured what had happened, that it’s separation from the common mass of letters had occasioned it to be overlooked. He repeated the circumstances...