1IV. William Tatham to William Armistead Burwell, 13 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
In compliance with your request, I have endeavoured to charge my recollection more minutely, concerning the particulars of my intercourse with Mr. Jefferson (at present the President of the United States) at several times while the British Army were in Virginia, in and about the year 1781. At the time General Arnold arrived within the Capes, I was preparing for a journey from Richmond, on...
2V. Deposition of Christopher Hudson respecting Tarleton’s Raid in June 1781, 26 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
In the Month of June 1781, near Milton on my way to Join the Marquis La Fayette’s Army I met with a Mr. Long, who informed Me that Duvit [Jouett] had arrived the preceeding evening at Charlottesville, and brought information of the approach of the English to that place under Tarleton. Upon inquiring from Long whether Mr. Jefferson had receiv’d information he was ignorant; I immediately...
3I. First Draft, [before 4 March 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
Called by the voice of our country to undertake the duties of it’s first executive magistrate I avail myself of the presence of that portion of my fellow citizens which is here assembled to express my grateful thanks for the favor with which they have been pleased to look towards me, to declare a sincere consciousness that the task is above my talents, and that I approach it with those anxious...
4II. Revised Draft, [before 4 March 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
Called upon to undertake the duties of the first Executive office of our country, I avail myself of the presence of that portion of my fellow citizens which is here assembled, to express my grateful thanks for the favor with which they have been pleased to look towards me, to declare a sincere consciousness that the task is above my talents, & that I approach it with those anxious & awful...
5III. First Inaugural Address, 4 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Called upon to undertake the duties of the first Executive office of our country, I avail myself of the presence of that portion of my fellow citizens which is here assembled to express my grateful thanks for the favor with which they have been pleased to look towards me, to declare a sincere consciousness that the task is above my talents, and that I approach it with those anxious and awful...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur Campbell, 4 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Of all your old Friends, none can more sincerely rejoice than I, on your elevation to preside in the Councils of the American People. Not so much from personal feelings, or a local attachment; but from a confidence, that you will restore the administration of their government, to the original principles of the Revolution: to the dignity of the Rights of Man. Minute Philosophers, and...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Claxton, 4 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have thought it my duty to inform you, that at four oClock this morning the late president left this house, which, by order of the Secretary of the Treasury , I took possession of immediately— I have the honor to be with the most sincere Respect & esteem, Your most obt. Hble. Svt. RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 4 Mch. and so recorded in SJL . Thomas Claxton (d. 1821), the doorkeeper...
8To Thomas Jefferson from the District of Columbia Commissioners, 4 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed Writing sufficiently explains it’s object, and we presume, the utility of the Measure proposed, must be apparent, especially to those who have seen the number of wooden Houses lately erected by the Description of people whose accommodation is more immediately contemplated. We however, respectfully submit the Subject to Your Consideration; and if the Measure be approved, we request...
9Enclosure: Suspension of Certain Building Regulations, 11 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
By the President of the United States Whereas by the first Article of the Terms and conditions declared by the President of the United States on the 17th. day of October 1791, for regulating the Materials and manner of Buildings and Improvements on the Lots in the City of Washington it is provided, “that the outer and party Walls of all Houses in the said City, shall be built of Brick or Stone...
10To Thomas Jefferson from William Falkener, 4 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
As Secretary to the Committee, appointed by the Inhabitants of Warren County, to prepare an Address to the President of the United States , I have the Honour to forward the enclosed— Accept my Sincere Wishes for your personal Happiness and beleive me to be With great Respect Your mot. obt. Servt. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 16 Mch. and so recorded in SJL . William Falkener (d. 1819)...