1To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Voigt, 29 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The Citizens of Philadelphia, friends to our Government and your administration, have often expressed a desire of seeing a Medalion struck to commemorate the declaration of Independence and the last triumph of republicanism on the 4th March 1801—, and I know that not only the Citizens of this State but every true Patriot in the Union would be pleased to have those Epochas handed down to...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Voigt, 16 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved last night only your favor of the 29th. Dec. the specimens of his art which mr Reish had shewed me on a former occasion had convinced me of his talents, and produced my recommendation of him to the mint. I sincerely wish he may meet with the encouragement he deserves, and should expect his eminence would soon engage him with the book sellers. the Declaration of independence is...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Voigt, 11 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I found the watch exactly as you described it in the few lines laid in the watch. There is one thing however which I suppose has been done since you delivered the watch to the Gentleman; because if it had been done before, you would certainly have mentioned it;—The Stoper which silences the striking part was broke, and the Enamel of the Dial Plate chipt off in two places. This I thought proper...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Voigt, [before 9 April 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
When I had your watch before to rectify, although I saw a fault in it at that time, as it was in the construction of the movement , (not a defficiency in workmanship,) & not having sufficient experience of the operation of a movement on that construction, I thought it certainly would answer.—But since I have had it my possession this time, I have been more particular in examining, not only the...
5From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Voigt, 5 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved my watch by Doctr. Logan, sealed up as you had delivered her. but on winding up the striking part in his presence, it clattered away until it run down, and so does as often as it is tried. I have therefore got the favor of mr Duane to take her back to you. he will be in Philadelphia some days, so that if you put her to rights immediately you may have time to see that she continues...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Voigt, 20 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Having been employed as coiner of the mint of the United States for several years, and understanding that either a total abolishion, or a considerable alteration would be made in its Organization, I have reflected with a good deal of attention on the most Economical and advantagious plan of conducting that business, supposing it to be continued by an Act of Congress. But as it is not my duty...
7From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Voigt, 11 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
A friend of mine has requested of me to procure for him a plain, but good silver watch, with a second hand, and the works capped to protect them from dust. I have no acquaintance in Philadelphia who can execute this commission so understandingly as yourself, and on the ground of former acquaintance I take the liberty of asking this favor of you. I think that for common purposes the excentric...
8From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Voigt, 18 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Barnes has this moment put into my hands your favor of the 15th. I thank you for this attention and knowing that my friend would rather wait any time to get a good watch, I wish you to execute the commission only when it can be well done. if done as early as my return here, which will be in the beginning of October, it will be as well as at any earlier time. Accept my salutations & best...
9From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Voigt, 17 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I some time ago asked the favor of you to purchase a good watch for a friend of mine, & in that letter described the kind of watch he wished for. you were so kind as to say you could execute the commission more to his advantage by awaiting a new importation then expected. I will now ask the favor of you to make the purchase, and as soon as you inform me what the cost will be, I will remit it...
10From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Voigt, 5 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Barnes handed me some days ago your letter of the 15th. but an indisposition following immediately has rendered it out of my power to attend to business till now. I shall be glad to take both the watches mentioned in your letter; the dearer one for myself as it goes beyond the limits of my friend, & the one at 15. Louis for him. I accordingly now inclose you a draught from the bank of the...