46521To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 13 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following appointments in the First Legion of the Militia of the District of Columbia viz. Joseph Cassin to be appointed Captain of Light Infantry McCauley Haynes to be appointed Lieutenant ditto William Dyson to be appointed Ensign ditto Accept, Sir, assurances of my high respect & consideration. PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
46522To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 13 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I do not recollect that any application was made by Mr Fitzhugh in behalf of his son. There is not however any vacancy in my office, nor do I think it probable that any will soon occur; for, on account of the encrease of business arising from the embargo, I engaged an additional clerk last summer; and there will be of course one more than is necessary when the embargo is repealed. You may...
46523From Thomas Jefferson to Caleb Kirk, 13 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you a sample of wool of my Merino sheep, and will thank you for your opinion of it & that of the best judges you can consult. the hatters particularly can say whether it is such as they give the high prices for. my object is to know whether it is worth my while to attend to their propagation. I salute you with friendship. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
46524To Thomas Jefferson from Matthew Lyon, 13 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
When I am about to address you perhaps for the last time as chief Majistrate in favor of a friend, I will not for a moment suffer the Vulgar opinion to prevail with me, that because I have dissented from the Course you have persued with regard to our foreign affairs my wishes will be disregarded respecting the arrangements which are necessarily connected with the management of our internal...
46525To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard McMahon, 13 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your favour of the 8th. inst. and such of the articles ordered as I have, or can procure, shall be forwarded in due time, provided the weather, in the interim, will admit of taking up the plants. The Chili Strawberry is not, to my knowledge, to be procured in this part of the Union; but that called the Hudson I think I can get. The Crown Imperial roots, as well as all my hardy...
46526From Thomas Jefferson to John Neilson, 13 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
mr. Dinsmore, in his last letter to me, desired me to send you 50. Dollars; which I now inclose accordingly. I informed him a post or two ago that I had lodged 500. D. for you in the bank of Richmond, & inclosed him an order in your favor. I tender you my best wishes. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
46527From Thomas Jefferson to James Ronaldson, 13 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I must once more be troublesome to you on the subject of Wool. I inclose you a sample of the wool of a race of sheep which I have been propagating for 14. or 15. years as the Merinos of Spain. their history is stated on the back of the paper, and I ask the favor of you to be so good as to ascertain, by the opinion of the best judges, it’s quality & value, & particularly in comparison with that...
46528From Thomas Jefferson to Jonathan Smith, 13 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Be pleased to pay to the order of John Barnes the amount of the half year’s dividend due & payable on Genl. Thaddeus Kosciuzko’s twenty shares of Pensylvania bank stock. CtY .
46529To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 14 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The pay of a Cadet in the Artillery is ten dollars per month, & he receives two rations per day. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
46530To Thomas Jefferson from John Diffenderffer, 14 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreable to your Excellence’s request of 10th. inst; I have forwarded by this day Mail, half Bushel of Spring rye (packed in Linen adres’d to you) which I hope may arrive Safe, & pleased— It’s been customary with us, previous of this Seed being sow’d, to put it in strong [Brine].— Resspectfully your Excellence’s Most Obt. Hubl. Servt Thomas Jefferson Esq. Bot. of Jno. Diffenderffer ½ bus. of...
46531From Thomas Jefferson to Richard Fitzhugh, 14 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved two days ago your favor of the 11th. and immediately applied at the War office, where the former application had been made, to know if the place were still vacant which Genl. Dearborne had proposed for your son. but he informed me that after keeping the place open as long as the necessary service of the office would admit, he had been obliged to fill it. this passed I believe...
46532To Thomas Jefferson from Armistead T. Mason, 14 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
By order of the meeting I transmit to you the enclosed duplicate of their proceedings. With sentiments of mingld admiration and gratitude I have the honor to be, most Sincerely your friend. ViW : Jefferson Papers, Tucker-Coleman Collection. At a meeting of the Republicans of Loudoun County, in the Town of Leesburg, on the 13th. day of February 1809, convened agreeably to Public notice, “for...
46533To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander McRae, 14 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I should sooner have acknowledged the receipt of your favor of the 8th. Inst. but that when I received it, and from that moment to the present, I have been unceasingly occupied in attending to Business which admitted of no delay. The unreserved manner in which you have been pleased to communicate your sentiments on topics of the highest moment, which essentially involve the prosperity honor...
46534From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Randolph, 14 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
In the instant of the departure of the post Genl. Dearborne calls on me to know the name of a person for whom I applied to be made a Cadet; and I have forgotten the name, & cannot find it on a review of your letters, altho’ I know it was through you that the application came. pray let me know it by return of post; and I will keep the place open a few days. Genl. Dearborne leaves us in a few...
46535To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 14 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
With respect to young Drayton the midshipman—it is proper to state to you, that there are now in the Navy upwards of sixty midshipmen, who are senior to him in appointment—many of whom rank with the first young men in the country—these would all feel themselves degraded if any junior officer should be placed over them—A reversion of the order of antecedent relations, especially among military...
46536To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Stoddert, 14 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Conscious that I have no unworthy motive for giving you so much trouble—I trust you will believe it—and that I shall be thought of no worse, than being too officious, & perhaps, vain. The non-intercourse bill, before Congress, will operate most unfavorably for this Country, and more favorably for England, than the Embargo has done.—for, besides other great injury as to ourselves, it will sweep...
46537To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Fitzhugh, John A. Chandler, William Hobart and Henry Bankstead Jnr. to be appointed Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists in the service of the United States Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration PHi .
46538To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The repeated neglects on the part of Mr Neufville Comr. of loans for S. Carolina to render his accounts, as stated in the written memorandum from the Comptroller’s office, render a delinquency probable & a removal necessary. The enclosed letter from Mr Gaillard contains the names of several persons recommended for successors. Respectfully submitted DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and...
46539To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Van Pradelles register is dead Persons recommended Grymes dist. atty. with 600 dollars only Robertson Secy. 2000 dollars & Commr. Johnson— Lewis judge & Commisr. I think that Grymes is entitled to the preference; for if Robertson be appointed & Grymes made Commr. in his place, it will be a mere temporary appointmt. and Robertson would have two better permanent offices. The Register &...
46540To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Guest, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Be pleased to Pardon the Subscriber if He is rong in hes Judgement in this Critical moment of Our Country—Keep on the Embargo A Little Longer. Let all the now in the power of Government be put in Action. And if any Vessel is met foursing a trade, Let hur be made an Exampal off. If She fiors A gun at our flag which has Lately been the Case Let hur Officers be hung for pirecy if Our Lawes Wil...
46541To Thomas Jefferson from John George Jackson, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
J G Jackson presents his best respects to the President of the U States, & in compliance with the wishes of a portion of his Constituents transmits to him the enclosed Petition—He would have delivered it personally; were it not, that, with a knowledge of the great pressure of business, he is unwilling to interrupt the President— DNA : RG 59—ML—Miscellaneous Letters. A memorial of the...
46542To Thomas Jefferson from William Keough, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Your petitioner William Keough begs leave to state to your excellency that in February 1808 in Passing through the President’s Square he was attacked and severely wounded and bruised by your excellency’s ram—of which he lay ill for five or six weeks under the hands of Doctor Elzey. Your petitioner troubles your excellency with regret, he would not presume to do it now but for extreme distress....
46543To Thomas Jefferson from Levi Lincoln, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Major Brocier a Gent. of this town is, this moment with me, on the wing for the city of Washington, as an amusement & to witness the inauguration of our great & good friend Mr Madison. Permit me to introduce him, & refer you to him, for information respecting the situation of parties in this section of the Union. I think the opposition has been over rated with you, & its character & object...
46544To Thomas Jefferson from John Mullowny, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Before you retire from the duties of Publick life permit me to request your acknowledgement of the offer, I made to fill any Station your Excellency might think to place me in under date of 30h. June 1807 in the case of the Chesapeake an acknowledgement will be a gratification, and an ample reward to your Most Obt. & very Humble Sevt. DLC : Papers of James Monroe.
46545To Thomas Jefferson from J. Phillipe Reibelt, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Je suppose mes Lettres du 12 Dec. et 2 Janv—reponse a la Votre du 26 Oct. dans Vos Venerables mains. Ayant depuis demandè au Greffier de la Chambre des Representans Copie de la denonciation faite a la seance precedente contre Moi, il m’a dit, qu’il n’osoit pas sans permission. Ayant ensuite voulu remettre au Representant de Clouet des Atacapas, qui etoit a la tete de ceux, qui vouloient, qu’on...
46546From Thomas Jefferson to John Taggert, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I must trouble you again on the subject of paint & oil by asking the favor of you, to send for me to Messrs. Gibson & Jefferson at Richmond, 60 galls. linseed oil, & 100. ℔ of dry white lead, by the first vessel going to Richmond, after your river shall be open, & to note to me the amount which shall be duly remitted. I tender you my best wishes & respect. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
46547To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Claxton, 16 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I yesterday forwarded to the Treasury my accounts in relation to furniture for the President’s House, and at the same time reported a Balance unexpended of 281:35 cents Before your departure from office Sir, I have one favor to ask, which is, to give to your successor your opinion of me—This favor I should not have thought of asking, had not Mr. Latrobe call’d on me this morning and inform’d...
46548To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
It was early perceived that the passions, prejudice, general disposition and character of the Accountant of the Department of War, rendered him very unsuitable for the Office he holds; and I should have applied for his removal several years ago, had I not been induced to expect, from year to year, that such an arrangement would have been made in relation to the accounting offices of the War...
46549To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following promotions and appointment in the Regiment of Artillerists in the Service of the United States. viz a First Lieut. Enoch Humphry, to be promoted to the rank of Captain, vice, John Saunders appointed Major in the Regiment of Light Artillery January 9th. 1809 a Second Lieut. Samuel Maclay to be promoted to the rank of First Lieut...
46550To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I accept with gratefull feelings the recent mark of your friendship, and having taken the requisite steps for authorising my entering on the duties of my new office, I hereby resign the office of Secretary of the Department of War.—be pleased Sir to accept my most sincere thanks for the many obligations you have confered on me. and believe to be with the highest respect & esteem your sincere...
46551To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation John W. Guion to be appointed Military Agent for the Southern Department of the United States vice Abraham D. Abrahams Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration [ Note by Jefferson :] Feb. 16. 09. Approved T h : Jefferson DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
46552To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 16 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr LeMair has no inventory of the furniture of the President’s house, but he informs me that Mr Claxton’s is perfect excepting as to some articles of Plate made at Richmond. Under the circumstances of the case, if Mr Madison does me the honor to confide the future expenditure to me, it would be necessary for me to possess the inventory as soon as possible, or otherwise to refer the Member of...
46553From Thomas Jefferson to James Tilton, 16 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly recieved your favor covering the resolutions and address of the citizens of Wilmington & it’s vicinity, and I beg leave through the same channel to return the inclosed answer. I have no doubt that whenever an appeal shall be made to the great body of our fellow citizens in every part of the union, their good sense & honest views will be a perfect security to us. I entirely concur with...
46554From Thomas Jefferson to John Tyler, 16 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your favor of the 11th. covering resolutions of the General assembly of Virginia on our foreign relations, and an Address to myself on my approaching retirement, & I ask leave, through the same channel to return the inclosed answer. nothing can give me more sincere satisfaction than this kind & honourable testimony from the General assembly of my native state, a state in...
46555To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Claxton, 17 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
You will please to excuse the crude state of the inclosed, it having been executed by my son, a small boy, and whole time being occupied, I have not had leisure to put it in form—I flatter myself Sir, you will pay such attention to my note of last evening, as you may deem me worthy of—I presume you had not receivd it when Joseph came away— In addition to this inventory, Mr. Lamare sent me a...
46556To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Dougherty, 17 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson Esqr. To Jos. Dougherty Dr. D— cts To 30 bushels oats @ 40 cts per bushel 12— 00 To a Stable broom 00— 14 Mar. 1st To paid the Stage office for freight of a box containing bust 00— 75 To a roap 00— 20 To 6 trunks @ 4 Dollars each
46557From Thomas Jefferson to John Gassaway, 17 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved the resolutions of the republican citizens of Annapolis and Anne-Arundel county, of the 4th. inst. which you were so kind as to forward to me. That the aggressions & injuries of the belligerent nations have been the real obstructions which have interrupted our commerce, & now threaten our peace, & that the embargo laws were salutary & indispensably necessary to meet those...
46558To Thomas Jefferson from Caleb Kirk, 17 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I Recieved thy favor of 13th. with the Inclosed Specimen of Spanish Merinos wool. I have compared it with those in my neighbourhood—I have likewise had the Opinion of our principal Hatters, without having any knowledge of breed before giving their Judgment, the result has generally been unfavorable they uniformly make use of our best lambs wool of the first years growth being short and more...
46559From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Loring, 17 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The resolutions entered into at a meeting of the Officers of the legionary brigade of the first division of Mass: Militia on the 31st. ult. which you have been pleased to forward to me, breathe that spirit of fidelity to our common country, which must ever be peculiarly the spirit of it’s militia, & which renders that the safest and last reliance of a republican nation. The perils with which...
46560To Thomas Jefferson from Martha Jefferson Randolph, 17 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The name of the young gentleman for whom the application was made is Moultrie. The Christian name I do not remember but it is probably mentioned in his Father’s letter to Mr Randolph which you told me had been filed with the papers of the Office. if it is not to be found there, Mr Randolph’s thinks it probable that David R. Williams may know it. he is the eldest son of Doctor James Moultrie of...
46561From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson Randolph, 17 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you be so good as to call at the office of Hope’s Philadelphia price-current, enter me as a subscriber and pay 3. dollars, the year’s subscription. the paper must be addressed to ‘Thomas Jefferson, Monticello, near Milton.’ affectionately yours Privately owned.
46562To Thomas Jefferson from Virginia Jefferson Randolph, 17 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I want to see you very much I am reading a little book called Rosamond I have read seven books since december. The little geranium has grown a great deal I had a good deal to say to you the other morning but I have forgotten it Ben sends you a kiss. Cornelia is learning french. Sister Ellen sends her love to you and says she will write next post I am spelling two syllables and to be in four Ad...
46563From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 17 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate Peter Freneau of South Carolina to be Commissioner of loans for South Carolina. Philip Grymes; now District attorney of Orleans to be Register of the land office of the US. for the Eastern part of the said territory. Major Abimael Y. Nicoll of the regiment of Artillerists to be Adjutant & Inspector of the army. Robert Brent of the territory of Washington to be Paymaster of the army....
46564From Thomas Jefferson to War Department, 17 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Whereas, by the resignation of Henry Dearborne, late Secretary at War, that office is become vacant. I therefore do hereby authorize John Smith, chief clerk of the office of the Department of War, to perform the duties of the said office, until a successor be appointed. Given under my hand at Washington this 17th. day of February 1809. DNA : RG 107—LRUS—Letters Received by the Secretary of...
46565To Thomas Jefferson from John Smith, 17 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had the honor of receiving your commission to perform the duties of Secretary at War until a successor be appointed to General Dearborn late Secretary.—Permit me to express to you my gratitude for this evidence of your confidence, and to assure you that, while I regret that some one more competent had not received the commission, as far as I am capable its duties shall be faithfully...
46566To Thomas Jefferson from Coale & Thomas, 18 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
We take the liberty to enclose to you a copy of a catalogue of our books and to assure you, that we will take pleasure in executing, with promptitude, any order with which you may honour us We have the honour to be Respectfully Yr. Obt. Servts MHi : Coolidge Collection.
46567To Thomas Jefferson from Md., Inhabitants of Frederick County, 18 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
To the President, the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled. The memorial of the subscribers, inhabitants of Frederick County in the State of Maryland, respectfully represents: That your memorialists have viewed with anxious solicitude, but with entire approbation, the unceasing and impartial efforts of the present administration to preserve...
46568To Thomas Jefferson from William Jarvis, 18 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
It is a common observation that the present is a time of Political Phenomena. The extraordinary events which have occurred within the last thirty years, on both sides of the Atlantick, will without doubt amply justify the assertion: but the United States has been the only Country during this period, and unhappily for mankind almost any other where the good of the people has been the sole seed...
46569From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 18 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I submit a treaty concluded at Brownstown in the territory of Michigan, between the United States, and the Chippewas, Ottawas, Potawatamies, Wyandots & Shawanese on the 25th. day of November last, whereby those tribes grant to the United States two roads therein described: for the decision of the Senate whether they will advise & consent to the ratification of it. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
46570To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Smith, 18 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor to Enclose a Postcript of a letter received last night from One from your friends.—Is it not easy to Counter Order this intention—I have the honor to be/ your Obedt. Servt DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson. P.S. The Cotten Seed is the present federal Theme, however proper it might be for Mr Jefferson as Mr. Jefferson to comply with a Request from an Agricultural Society,...