21From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Habersham, 4 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Madison happened to be with me here at the arrival of our yesterday’s post, and read to me a letter he then recieved from you, expressing a wish to decline accepting a judiciary appointment in Georgia which had been the subject of some previous communications. I recieved at the same time a letter from mr Meredith resigning the office of Treasurer after the last day of October next. having...
22From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 4 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favors of the 29th. & 31st. are recieved, and the articles sent under the care of mr Wanscher are said to be safely arrived at Milton. I will thank you to send me by the first boats a gross of bottled porter. the last sent is good & came very safely, but will hardly last the arrival of the next. be assured of my sincere and affectionate esteem & attachment. PrC ( MHi ); at foot of text:...
23From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Meredith, 4 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday your favor of Aug. 29. resigning your office of Treasurer of the US. after the last day of Octob. next. I am sorry for the circumstances which dictate this measure to you; but from their nature, and the deliberate consideration of which it seems to be the result I presume that dissuasives on my part would be without effect. my time in office has not been such as to bring...
24To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 4 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I cannot find that any of the 20,000 Dol fund can be spared for the purpose mentioned in your Letter of the 29h. Ult. The Report made to me by Col Burrows which was inclosed in my Letter to you of the 31st. Ult has no doubt satisfied you that this fund, instead of lending, would willingly borrow money for the purpose of completing the Barracks. This letter was put into the post-Office the day...
25To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Harrison Smith, 4 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I would not take the liberty of trespassing upon your retirement, did not the subject on wch. I write warmly interest my feelings and did it not also seem to require from me immediate attention Thos: P. Smith, from his extensive life, has not ceased to possess my friendship, wch. has been yearly invigorated by the exhibition of growing talents, and of a spirit of independence. The prospects...
26To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Waterhouse, 4 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Since closing the letter I had the honor of writing to you yesterday , yours of the 21st. ult. came to hand. I think it quite unnecessary to send you any more matter, being thoroughly convinced that you have planted the genuine disease in your family. I cannot, however, too emphatically recommend to all concerned in this new inoculation to keep up a succession of cases , from which matter may...
27To Thomas Jefferson from Turner Richardson Whitlock, 4 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
My presumption in writing you, I hope should it meet your disapprobation will by you be looked over, as it is Sir my knowing your assendency and Interest, that Induces me to write. I have been in writing business for Some time, and am anxious to be Still engaged in that line of Business. I have Served five years in an office, but am Induced to believe that I can receive much Instruction at the...