46451To Thomas Jefferson from William Duane, 4 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have learned that the military rank which you were pleased to nominate me for, has been confirmed by an honorable majority of 21 to 10 in the Senate. I owe you the expression at least of my thanks for your goodness on this occasion, and for the general benignity with which I have always been honored and favored by you; it is to me a very great solace, that exposed as I have been and daily...
46452To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 4 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Since I saw you, I have received the two enclosures—one from Hodge Surveyor of Newbury port, a federalist who had always done his duty and whom we meant to preserve—the other from Little a moderate federalist who confirms the bad character of Cogswell & speaks in favour of Marquand whom Gen. Dearborn had originally recommended as Collector—You had concluded to keep Cross the collector some...
46453From Thomas Jefferson to William H. Morgan, 4 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have only a bust portrait of mr Madison, that is done by Pine formerly of Philadelphia, & is but an indiffent one, and it is at Monticello. it bears no comparison, in point of merit with the one done by Stewart, in possession of mr Madison himself. I know but of that single one existing, but there may be other copies. of this I am not able to inform you. I salute you with respect. DLC :...
46454From Thomas Jefferson to Richard Douglas, 4 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The approbation you are so good as to express of the measures which have been recommended & pursued during the course of my administration of the National concerns, is highly acceptable. the approving voice of our fellow citizens, for endeavors to be useful, is the greatest of all earthly rewards. No provision in our constitution ought to be dearer to man, than that which protects the rights...
46455To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Jefferson Randolph, 4 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have obtoained permission to have a time in the hall of the Philosophical Society where I can study in solitude; Dr Wistar & Mr Peale have as yet made nothing of the Fleecy goat owing to the imperfection of the sample. all the lectures will end this Month & I wish very much to go to washington the 1rst of March to see you as I will not have it in my power to see any of the family before...
46456To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Semmes, 4 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
To his Excellency the President of the United States The petition of Joesph Semmes now confined in Jail in the city of Washington, on a conviction under an indictment for having committed an assault and battery upon Edward Griffin—That upon such conviction your Petitioner was fined ten dollars by the Honourable Court, and that the costs of prosecution, including Marshalls fees for serving...
46457To Thomas Jefferson from John Thompson, 4 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I Directed a few lines to you inclosed in the paper I Carrey to You Called the Monitor. The respect—was that the Honarable Subcribers of Said paper, Has being well plesed the paid me up my New Year’s Gift. I wait upon Your Honour for Your Gift— MHi : Coolidge Collection.
46458To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Thomson, 4 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your favour of the 25 of December and sincerely congratulate with you on the close of your arduous administration and the meas sibi confeia reiti which you must needs carry with you into retirement. This is the sweet reward of the good man and the true patriot, and that of which neither envy, malice nor faction can ever rob him. I was going to say that from the insidious designs of...
46459To Thomas Jefferson from James Tilton, 4 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Enclosed herewith are the proceedings of a large meeting of the democratic citizens of Wilmington & its vicinity, which, conformably to their resolution, I am directed to present to you.— It would be superfluous to add any comments of my own upon these transactions. Permit me, however, to observe, that the voice of the people expressed in this manner, has given full evidence, that the...
46460To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Cooper, 5 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I was extremely glad to see the result of the Meeting in Philadelphia in favour of the measures of the Administration, and I meditated a long meeting of the same kind in this County. I returned from my Circuit yesterday, and in my way I sounded some leading people, and notwithstanding the certain Opposition of Maclay’s friends, whose influence is very considerable here, I had not much doubt of...
46461From Thomas Jefferson to Edmund Bacon, 6 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
We have no mail from Milton this week, so that any letters committed to that will not come to hand until next week. I must pray you to send me a little of the wool shorn from my old breed of sheep (Merinos) about the bulk of an apple, done up flat in a letter. I believe it is the identical kind which is now selling for 1 ¼ D. a pound. I offer you my best wishes. ViU : Edgehill-Randolph Papers.
46462From Thomas Jefferson to John Milledge, 6 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his friendly salutations to Govr. Milledge and at the request of the editors of the papers below mentioned he takes the liberty of inclosing him a check on the bank of the US. here for 28 D 50/100 which they express the hope Govr. Milledge will be so good as to recieve & convey to them. the objects are as follows, according to the accounts recieved from them. D The...
46463To Thomas Jefferson from Quin Morton, 6 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Fifty Citizens of Anderson County in the state of Tennessee have associated and enrolled themselves as a company of Riflemen under my command and have directed me to make a tender of services to you, for the defence of their country. They pledge themselves to take the field upon the shortest notice, whenever in your wisdom the Interest of the nation requires them to do so I am Sir with...
46464From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Munroe, 6 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you mr Latrobe’s account for the glass I purchased at the Capitol & President’s house. he has charged it at what it cost the public, 10. cents the square foot. but on the back I have calculated it at 12 ½ cents, for which he says I might have bought it, by the box, from the merchants. the amount at this last price is 150 7/100 D for which I inclose you a check on the bank US. will...
46465From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Willson Peale, 6 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose, for the use of my grandson a draught of the bank of the US. here on that at Philadelphia for 56. D. having added to the usual sum 6. Dollars, which I pray him to call & pay to mr Dobson for me, for books lately recieved from him. I begin already to be much occupied in preparing for my departure to those scenes of rural retirement after which my soul is panting. I salute you...
46466From Thomas Jefferson to Ellen Wayles Randolph Coolidge, 6 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved your letter on the subject of my plants and will now explain to you what they were, tho’ I cannot say what was in each box or pot particularly. Savory. a dead plant, it’s leaves very aromatic: a little resembling thyme my dependance is that it’s seeds are shed on the earth in the box & will come up. Arbor vitae. a small evergreen tree, in a small pot. Ice-plant. not entirely...
46467From Thomas Jefferson to John Rea, 6 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr John Rea, and incloses him an order of the bank of the US. here on that at Philadelphia for 40.50 D the amount noted to him for the coverlid forwarded to him. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
46468To Thomas Jefferson from William Robinson, 6 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 2d Inst. I presumed the liberty of writing you an address Stating my Malencholy Situation—That I was confined in prison without any possible means to ate myself You will therefore no doubt think th a strange procedure Your having received an address which appears to come from the lower order of mankind—It having come from a Prison and directed to the Chief Magestrate of our Union—I...
46469From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 6 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate Peter Sailly of New York to be Collector of the district of Champlain & Inspector of revenue for the same. Thomas Coles of Rhodeisland to be Collector for the district of Providence. Joseph Marquand of Massachusets to be Surveyor of the district of Newbury port. Nathaniel Williams of Massachusets to be Collector & Inspector of the revenue for the district of Dighton. William Otis of...
46470To Thomas Jefferson from John Tyler, 6 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to mention the names of two respectable Citizens of our Town, Messrs. James Brown and Carter Page, who have establish’d a Powder manufactory, but they find it difficult to provide Salt Petre on account of the whole being already Engaged in this State under contract for the United States. They wish to obtain a Loan of that Article on terms consistent with public convenience and...
46471To Thomas Jefferson from Oliver Whipple, 6 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Tho it may seem presumtive for a private man to address you, yet I know you have given that Indulgence to many, and on that Score, I have ventured again to introduce myself to your Notice I know the Difficulties That Surround Characters in high Office, numerous are the applicants for Favours, all of us have reale or pretended Merits to usher us to Notice, but all can not be fortunate; but...
46472To Thomas Jefferson from Pseudonym: "Thy Friend", 7 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
If Thou Should Live 3 Months after leavng Thy office, (which permit [me to] Doubt) thou Wilt Thank me for my Communications Exchuse this as wrote in the Dark— DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
46473From Thomas Jefferson to Mayer & Brantz, 7 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
In a letter of Jan. 18. 1808. I took the liberty of asking the favor of you to import for me certain books, which you kindly answered that you would so soon as the difficulties of intercourse would permit. but these have certainly not been relaxed. I have now a perfect opportunity (by the public vessel now going to France) to order & recieve them within 4. months, provided you have not given...
46474To Thomas Jefferson from Ezekel Pitman, 7 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
On the perusal of those few lines, I hope you will pardon me, Should you consider me, an intruder—I Should not presume , to intrude on your honor, by any means whatever I came on to this City, a twelvemonnth last May, purposely to work for the United States , as Black Smith, and have performed my duty, as Such, in the Navy Yard , untill October last, since which time, my health has been too...
46475From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 7 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I thought Congress had taken their ground firmly for continuing their embargo till June, & then war. but a sudden & unaccountable revolution of opinion took place the last week, chiefly among the N. England & N. York members, & in a kind of panic they voted the 4th. of March for removing the embargo, & by such a majority as gave all reason to believe they would not agree either to war or...
46476To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 8 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I think you may say to Col. Duane, that he will not be called on duty from the vicinity of Philadelphia for several months at least, unless some unforeseen emergency occurs, and that in the course of a few months he will be better able to decide on the expediency or inexpediency of resigning. Yours with respect DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
46477From Thomas Jefferson to Falls Moore, 8 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this moment recieved a letter from messrs. Williamson & Cowling of Savanna informing me that they had sent to your address two tierces of cotton seed for me by the schooner Mary Capt. Almeda which left Savanna for Baltimore on the 24th. of January. as she may be arrived, or daily expected, & this seed is procured for the Agricultural society of Paris, I am very anxious it should get to...
46478To Thomas Jefferson from John Fellows, 8 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
For a private individual, so little known as myself, to address the President of the United States, would by many be thought rude and presumptious; but knowing your mind to be as elevated as your station, & wholly free from the influence of vulgar prejudice, I feel confident of not offending.—I shall endeavour to recall your recollection to the person who now does himself the honour to write...
46479To Thomas Jefferson from John Gassaway, 8 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose to You the Maryland Gazette, in Which is contained Resolutions of a Democratic Meeting of the Citizens of Annapolis, expressive of their Sentiments, of the Measures lately adopted by the General Government I have the honor to Subscribe myself Yr. Obt. Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
46480From Thomas Jefferson to David Gelston, 8 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Two tierces of cotton seed sent me from Savanna to Baltimore I have desired messrs. Falls & Brown of that place to forward by the first vessel to New York in the hope they may arrive there before the departure of the public vessel bound from thence to France. should they arrive in time I will pray you to put them on board that vessel, with a card on them addressed to ‘M. Sylvestre Secretary of...
46481To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 8 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
In looking over my memorandums of the past year, I find a payment of $4.68 in June last for duties on a plough, since which, I have paid freight for the same from Nantz $4.40 making $9.08 which when convenient you will be pleased to hand to my friend Gen: John Smith— very truly your’s MHi : Coolidge Collection.
46482From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 8 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Having paid to mr Munro the amount of the glass I purchased from the public, I wish to say a few words in explanation. I was induced to take it, because of it’s convenience on the spot, & on your mentioning that it would be sold at what it cost the public, and would be a benefit to the public in taking off their broken fragments which were too small to be applied to any use for them. the...
46483From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Beekman Livingston, 8 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
It has not been in my power sooner to acknolege the reciept of your favor of Jan. 15. with every disposition to gratify the desires of so distinguished a revolutionary character, it is out of my power at present to offer any appointment to your son which he would probably accept: there being no vacancies now open to new competitors, above the rank of ensign or 2d. Lieutenant. a bill for...
46484To Thomas Jefferson from Mayer & Brantz, 8 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
We have this moment receiv’d Your respected Letter of yesterday, and hasten to reply to it, that, in answer to our Letter of 22d. Jany. 1808, Mr. T: H: Backer of Amsterdam wrote us on the 28th. of April following: “The Books for the President I shall, of course, not be able to send, ’til there is again an opportunity to load: the moment this takes place, you may depend, I shall punctualy...
46485From Thomas Jefferson to Bernard McMahon, 8 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been daily expecting some of the large hiccory nuts from Roanoke which would possess you of what I believe is the same species from Gloucester, Kentucky & Roanoke. but they are not yet arrived. I must now ask the favor of you to furnish me with the articles below mentioned for the garden, which will occupy much of my attention when at home. I would wish the roots &c to be so packed up...
46486From Thomas Jefferson to Alexander McRae, 8 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I return you the papers you were so kind as to send me with thanks for the communication of them. I have thought it right to give the information to my successor. the ascendancy which great Britain exercises over us through the sameness of language & manners, but above all by her omnipotence over our Commercial men, is most deplorable. in the existing difficulties she has proved that these...
46487To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Willson Peale, 8 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received yours of the 6th. Instant enclosing fifty Six Dollars for the use of Mr. Randolph &c. It is not to be wondered that you should desire the calm of the rural abode and the enjoyments of your improoved Montecella. Will you not want to purchase sundry articles to supply the several tradesmen, which, I presume you chuse to employ on so extensive a farm? besides the wants common to...
46488To Thomas Jefferson from United States Senate, 8 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Resolved, That the President of the United States, be requested to cause to be delivered to James Madison Esq. of Virginia, now secretary of State of the United States, notification of his election to the office of President of the United States,— and to be transmitted to George Clinton esq. of New York, Vice President elect of the United States, notification of his election to that office;...
46489To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 8 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Gentlemen of the Senate I Nominate, Humphrey Magrath —at present a sailing master Charles C. B. Thompson } at present midshipmen James P. Wilmer
46490From Thomas Jefferson to George Sullivan, 8 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your letter of the 2d. desiring permission to have a machine for spinning wool, cotton & flax, invented in Paris, brought in the public vessel now about to sail from New York for France. in consideration of the public utility of introducing such a machine, the Secretary of the Treasury will give notice to the captain at New York that he is permitted to bring it. as the...
46491To Thomas Jefferson from Edmund Bacon, 9 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
6th.. I received and inclose to you the [wool] which you desire me to send you (it is from your old Breed of sheep. We are ingaged in Geting fence rails on the high Montain we have to haul them down the Mountain on the axen tree of the four wheels. After we inclose the fields now about it will turn of our stock from the house So far that I think it would be best if we could inclose a large...
46492To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following appointments in the Troops to be raised by virtue of an act entitled “An Act to raise for a limited time an additional military force” passed the 12th April 1808 viz. Nelson Luckett Lt. of Marines to be appointed a Captain in the Regiment of Light Dragoons. Return Bryant Brown of Vermont and Henry A. S. Dearborn of Massachusetts...
46493To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Peter Gansevoort Junr. of the State of New York and Wade Hampton of South Carolina to be appointed Brigadier Generals in the Troops to be raised by virtue of an act entitled “An Act to raise for a limited time an additional Military force” passed on the 12th day of April 1808— Accept Sir assurances of my high respect and consideration DLC :...
46494To Thomas Jefferson from Falls Moore, 9 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
We have yours of yesterday, the Schooner Mary from Savannah is arrived in our River with the Cotton seed, but is prevented from getting up by the Ice, & from the same cause no Vessel can sail for New York, as soon as any change takes place your orders shall be complied with, if not previously ordered otherwise We are Sir Your most Obt serts DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
46495To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Fulton, 9 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
As I leave this for New York, On wednesday the 15th Inst. I have invited some members of the senate and house of representatives, to call at Kalorama on Sunday next At One Oclock to see the experiment of harpooning, and investigate the principles of Torpedo attack; As this will probably be the Only good opportunity which I Shall have of exhibiting to you my system, by model and experiment, by...
46496Deposition re Edmond Charles Genet, 9 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The deposition of Th: Jefferson named in certain interrogatories in a cause depending in the supreme court of Judicature of the State of N.Y., wherein Edmund Charles Genet is plaintiff & Isaac Mitchell is defendant. This deponent, being first duly sworn, deposeth & saith that having carefully considered the written interrogatories abovementioned as proposed to him by the parties plaintiff &...
46497To Thomas Jefferson from George Ic, 9 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
If you may please to look over these lines, thinking of their Merit. In the year 1766. or when I was about fourteen years of age, when I was looking for fishworms, for Angle fishing, the foundation of my since Experience, toke place in my Understanding, with such a demonstration that it was left without any Doubt.—I can give my reasons for it.— Near 20 years ago, I tried it with potatoes, it...
46498To Thomas Jefferson from Halliday Jackson, 9 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Hopeing it may not give any offence for an obscure charecter to address thee in this way on a private request I feel desirous of obtaining some information on a particular subject which probably thou art better able to furnish than any other man in these States. As I have reason to believe thy views have been friendly during thy executive Administration towards the Native inhabitants of this...
46499To Thomas Jefferson from William Mumford, 9 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
From my ng your humane and hospitable disposition—I hope your Honour will Excuse my taking the freedom of this petition. Sir I have ben Sick in this place for two months & am now got able to work, and In my Sickness have Spent all my money Shoe maker by trade n to get my living in an way most honestly beg and pray [from] your Lord Ship the loan of Ten Dollars for to purchase a Set of tools to...
46500To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel D. Tompkins, 9 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of certifying to you that the bearers of this letter (4 Onandago and 7 Oneida Indians) are sober peaceable & moral Indians well attached to the peace and welfare of the United States. I therefore recommend them to the notice and attention of the General Government. I am, Sir, most respectfully Your Obt. Sevt. PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.