1121Thomas Jefferson to William H. Fitzhugh, 31 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
In answer to the enquiries of your letter of the 18 th as to the communications between Georgetown ferry & this quarter, I must observe there are three general routes practised, the lower one by Fredericksburg , the upper one by Fauquier C.H. and a middle one by Stephensbg . this last is many miles shortest, much the levellest, and being the particular one enquired after in your letter, I...
1122Caleb Atwater to Thomas Jefferson, 2 June 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Attatched to the Philosopher whom I address from my earliest years, permit me to lay before you, a letter addressed to President Monroe concerning the antiquities in the West. Perhaps I am committing an error, by intruding on that dignified repose, which by your distinguished services in the cause of literature, your country and of the freedom and happiness of mankind you so richly merit. To...
1123John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 4 June 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
lest you should not have noticed the inclosed, curious dispute at Soleure —respecting the late, venerable dec d Gen l Kosciusko , of which probably you have—or may soon expect to learn, from his Relative or Confidential friends I judge it proper to inclose it, for your Goverment most Respectfully & sincerely RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esq r Monticello”; endorsed by TJ as...
1124William King (of South Carolina) to Thomas Jefferson, 4 June 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
some time past, I ventured to write to you on a subject that may perhaps be of great utility to the commercial world; but have receiv’d no answer. It is almost with a trembling hand, that I write a second time: the dread of not being noticed by one of the first Men in the united States, intimidates my mind. But the nature of the case induces the measure. If not mistaken, I have discovered a...
1125André Thoüin to Thomas Jefferson, 5 June 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai eu l’honneur de vous faire passer en février d er au moyen de M r Beasly , consul des Etats unis d’amerique au havre de grace , mon envoi annuel de Semences. Il était composé de 73 Espèces differentes qui m’ont parues manquer à votre collection et devoir vous être agréables. J’y ai Joint comme de coutume une liste de nos desiderata et quelques brochures que J’ai cru devoir vous...
1126William Plumer to Thomas Jefferson, 7 June 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to enclose to you a copy of my message to the legislature at their present session—& to assure you that I am with much respect & esteem Sir, RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Hon Thomas Jefferson Monticello V a ”; endorsed by TJ as received 20 June 1818 and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure: Plumer , Message from His Excellency The Governor of New-Hampshire, To The Legislature, June 4, 1818...
1127LeRoy, Bayard & Company to Thomas Jefferson, 8 June 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
We have been honor’d with your valued favor of the 13 h ult o and on the 23 d ult o we valued upon M. Patrick Gibson , as directed by him, $2387.69.—@ 1 d. S t being for The principal of your bond to Mess N & J & R Van Staphorst $1000.—with Interest to the 1 day of January
1128Peter S. Du Ponceau to Thomas Jefferson, 9 June 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of enclosing to you the Prospectus of the first Volume of our Historical Transactions now in the press. You will see by it that your Alumni are not idle, & you will, no doubt, rejoice in the good effects of the encouragement which you have constantly given to our Society , & particularly to this Committee , who Still solicit the continuation of your patronage. RC ( DLC ); at...
1129Enclosure: Prospectus for Transactions of the Historical and Literary Committee of the American Philosophical Society … (Jefferson Papers)
IN THE PRESS, AND WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE COURSE OF THE PRESENT YEAR, By Abraham Small , No. 112 Chesnut Street, Philadelphia , TRANSACTIONS OF THE Historical and Literary Committee of the American Philosophical Society , Held at Philadelphia for promoting Useful Knowledge. VOL. I. A bout
1130François André Michaux to Thomas Jefferson, 10 June 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
hommage de l’Auteur, a tribute from the author, RC ( MoSHi: TJC-BC ); dateline at foot of text; at head of text: “a Monsieur Th. Jefferson ex-president des Etat Unis”; endorsed by TJ as received 11 Sept. 1818 and so recorded in SJL . Translation by Dr. Genevieve Moene. Enclosure not found.