3951To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 6 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Collectors continue to apply for sea-letters: we have none to send them. Is it intended to discontinue them altogether? If so, what is the proper answer to give to the collectors? Respectfully your’s RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received from the Treasury Department on 6 Dec. and “Sea letters” and so recorded in SJL . In 1793, customs collectors began to distribute sea letters or...
3952To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 13 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Latrobe offers his most respectful compliments to the President UStates & sends his annual report for consideration. It has taken up the whole of his time & attention for the last two months.—The accounts may be perhaps more clearly stated but their result is correct.— Mr L. will have the honor of waiting on the President on Wednesday morning for his further instructions unless it should...
3953To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Nourse, 14 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor to transmit herewith, two copies of the receipts & expenditures of the United States for the year 1803. I have the honor to be with great respect Sir, Your Obedient humble Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3954To Thomas Jefferson from George Muter, [8 August 1780] (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed is a Letter I send to the County of Gloster, with the Arms and Ammunition, if it meets with your E[xcellency’s] approbation. The whole case Shipped on board the Dasher and she is ready to go down the river. I have the honor to be &c. Tr of letter and enclosure in War Office Letter Book ( Vi ); 1 p.
3955To Thomas Jefferson from William Nelson, 2 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of mentioning to you for an appointment in the Army Mr. William O Allen, who, as far as I can judge, is well calculated to serve his Country in that line. He is very temperate, has a good person, a strong Constitution and quickness of mind. I beleive too he is acquainted with tactics in some measure, having been an active officer in a Company of light Infantry at this place....
3956To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Van Rensselaer, 15 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to forward by mail to your address two copies of a Geol & Agr survey made under my direction which I beg you will do me the honor to accept one copy for your library & the other for the University of Virginia accept the assurance of my veneration for your character & the services render to our country DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3957[To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Coffyn, 24 December 1786] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Dunkirk, 24 Dec. 1786. Recorded in SJL as received 27 Dec. 1786. Not found, but it must have related to the report that Coffyn made to Crèvecoeur about the accessibility of the port of Honfleur to American trading vessels; see Brissot to TJ, 27 Dec. 1786 ; Ducrest to TJ, 27 Dec. 1786. ]
3958To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 19 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 4th Septer. 1804, I transmitted to you certain affidavits respecting the recapture of the Eugenia. That vessel is now in Halifax & the Secy. of State has written to the owner that I would send him copies of those documents. If you have got them here, I will thank you to return them. With respectful attachment Your obedt. Svt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3959To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 24 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Indisposition has prevented an earlier attention to the claim of Mr. Ab: Ritchie, as administrator acting under the Will of the late Chas. Beatty, to a portion of land said to take in a part of the Presidents house. The letter of Mr Ritchie being the first direct notification of such a claim which has come to my knowledge, I submit to the Executive such information as I possess on the subject....
3960To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 18 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Gallatin has abandoned the idea of desiring the collectors to deposit in the hands of the Navy agents monies to be applied to the payment of the crews of the expected frigates—and has recommended the mode stated in the return letter addressed to him. This form has, I understand, been pursued in similar cases— It is necessary that the enclosed letter from me to mr Gallatin be sent to his...
3961To Thomas Jefferson from Bayard & Co. LeRoy, 10 July 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Occupied with transmitting to our Amsterdam friends their semi=annual acc ts we will thank You to inform us if an,y further delay for the payment of the Bond to Mess rs van Staphorst is required, in which case we should be pleased to receive the Interest thereon— MoSHi : Thomas Jefferson Collection (formerly Bixby).
3962To Thomas Jefferson from Joshua Baker, 13 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Presuming that there has been some representation made to you in order to injure my Character and standing with your Excellency, and judging that the cause of those representations being made was, a Letter wrote by me to a friend of mine in Kentucky, and—a statement made by me which has lately appeared in the Prints of our Territory; I therefore take the liberty of enclosing a copy of that...
3963To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 15 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The monies paid by Mr. Lear under the Tripoline treaty have been paid out of the appropriation made by act of 1 March 1805 in following words “For the contingent expenses of intercourse with the Barbary powers two hundred thousand dollars”;—and as new appropriation is necessary for that subject. Respectfully submitted DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3964[To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 24 April 1788] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Paris, 24 Apr. 1788 . Recorded in SJL Index. Not found.]
3965To Thomas Jefferson from John Jay, 24 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Philadelphia, 24 June 1779 . Circular to the state executives enclosing resolve of Congress, 22 June 1779, to prevent plundering of the inhabitants of places in the enemy’s possession. FC ( DLC : PCC , No. 14); 1 p. Enclosure ( Vi ), signed by Charles Thomson and endorsed by TJ; printed in JCC Journals of the Continental Congress, 1774–1789 , ed. W. C. Ford and others, Washington, 1904–1937 ,...
3966To Thomas Jefferson from Dubosq, 22 November 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, 22 Nov. 1787 . Has been told TJ needs an accurate copyist; offers his services. RC ( DLC ); 2 p.; endorsed; at foot of text: “Chés Duhamel, Epicier au Coin De la Rüe des Bourdonnais au 4e.” Recorded in SJL as received 23 Nov. 1787.
3967To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 31 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
$5000. Sixty days after date, for value recieved, I promise to pay to the order of Thomas Jefferson Rector of the University of Virginia Five thousand dollars, without offset, negociable and payable at the Farmers bank of Virginia. ViU : Thomas Jefferson Papers (Proctor’s Papers).
3968To Thomas Jefferson from Gerard Ralston, 4 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
By order of “The Historical Society of Pennsylvania” I have the honor to send to the University of Virginia a copy of the first half volume of its Memoirs, which the Society requests that institution will do them the favor to accept. CSmH .
3969To Thomas Jefferson from P.P.F. Degrand, 2 July 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Nothing could be more conclusive than the Statement given by your esteemed favor 24 June. Our venerable friend the Hon John Adams has explained to me the reason of the discrepancy in the date of his Letter. He dictated it, for his letter-book, to Miss Smith, on the 17 th Sept r —She made the copy to be dispatched to you on the 18 th & dated that copy accordingly. Accept the renewed assurance...
3970To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 9 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I request your signature to the enclosed warrants—They are wanted for midshipmen & other officers for the Ship Adams & the Brig Hornet. I have the honor to be with great respect, sir, yr mo ob servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3971[To Thomas Jefferson from William Davies, 27 March 1781] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Richmond, 27 Mch. 1781 . Minute in War Office Journal (Vi) under this date: “Letter to the Governor, suggesting that although Mr. Anderson claims liberty to contract with persons to wash and cook for his people, there is no such privilege allowed him in his contract, only for nine lads, nailors, and being aware of the danger of setting a bad precedent, requests his advice, whether he shall,...
3972To Thomas Jefferson from George Wythe, January 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Would not the figures to which one must advert in studying geometry, formed of wood, metal, or ivory, be more instructive than those, which are delineated on paper? If you think so, and if such figures can be procured where you are, i wish to know the cost of them, that i may remit money to pay for them, when i will beg the favour of you to send them to me. RC ( DLC ); endorsed: “Wyth George.”...
3973To Thomas Jefferson from David Higginbotham, 11 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I had rode out when your servant called with your fav r of the 10th, enclosing the note of settle t , I now therefore return you the old one I am ViU : David Higginbotham Letterbook.
3974To Thomas Jefferson from John Banister, 9 February 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
9 Feb. 1785 . Wrote the preceding day recommending his son, who, after a long illness, has been advised by Dr. McClurg to take a sea voyage and “terminate his Journey in the South of France” for his health. Banister hopes he will there learn the language and that TJ will introduce him to “the best Person … with whom to associate and study.” RC ( MHi );2 p.; endorsed by TJ: “Bannister John...
3975To Thomas Jefferson from William Lee, 23 September 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The article under the Prussian head in the enclosed Argus will be found to merit the attention of the President. It is translated from the Moniteur and is no doubt intended as an answer to the note of the Russian Embassador Monsr. Novoritzoff to the Prussian Secretary of State which has of late appeared in some of the German prints.— With great respect DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3976To Thomas Jefferson from George Read, 9 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of enclosing, by order of the democratic republican meeting in New Castle County of the 3d. instt., a printed copy of certain resolutions, which were then unanimously adopted. I am Sir, with sentiments of the highest respect and consideration—Your obedient humble servant ViW : Jefferson Papers, Tucker-Coleman Collection.
3977To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 23 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his Complimts to the President & returns Genl Merriweathe’rs Letter. On the 20th. of Dec: last he commenced an Inquiry into Col. Wheatons failures. The Answers in most Instances have been recd. & a Statemt of his penalties is making— Sometime since He directed no further paymts. to be made ’till the liquidation of the fines & Accts. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3978To Thomas Jefferson from St. George Tucker, 12 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the melancholy office of communicating to you the departure of our inestimable friend Mr Page, last Evening. He will, at his own particular request, be privately interred this Evening. He died without a struggle. I am with the greatest respect & esteem, Sir, your most obedt. Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3979Thomas Cooper to Thomas Jefferson, 31 May 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I say nothing about the affairs of Europe , for they are so clouded that no reasonable conjecture can be afforded by present facts. I am most willing to believe that the progress of knowledge cannot be stopt, and the dark ages renewed, even should the Bourbons again ascend the throne, but there is nothing to be expressed but hope and good wishes. Yet from the beginning of history, it appears...
3980To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 21 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
General Mathews’s letter of the 18th states that the British remain as mentioned in his letter of the 17th. which I forwarded to you yesterday. I am with great respect Sir yr. Ob. St. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3981To Thomas Jefferson from Anonymous, 10 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Vous avez raison. Portugal est subjugé. Mon Roi a perdu son Royaume, et une Etrangier portera sa Couronne. Les obligations d alliance sont dissolus—et qu’en voulez vous.— translation the 10th. August 1808 You are right—Portugal is conquered—My King has lost his Kingdom & a stranger will take his Crown—the obligations of allegiance are dissolved—and what then?— DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3982To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., 31 October 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Altho I know your time is allready so completely taken up, with important public concerns, that you are obliged to neglect your own private matters, allmost totally, I cannot refrain from asking a small part of it, for an affair of very considerable consequence, to myself and my family. I have mentioned to you before, tho perhaps I never related the particulars, that the land in Henrico ,...
3983[To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander McCaul, 28 April 1786] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Glasgow, 28 Apr. 1786 . Recorded in SJL as received 9 May 1786. Not found. See reference to “A letter received since from the first character among the American merchants in Scotland,” in TJ to James Monroe, 10 May 1786.]
3984To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 26 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have lately received a plough from England, (by the ship’s manifest consigned to you) but have no invoice or letter, it is now in store—if you will be pleased to let me know the cost, I will have it entered, and send it where you shall say, if you do not know the cost, I can ascertain it by appraisal, very sincerely, and truly your’s MHi : Coolidge Collection.
3985To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Dearborn, 1 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Benjamin Dearborn’s Respects attend the President, with information that he has brought from Boston a letter addressed to him, accompanied with a pattern for a Cannon-Shot of peculiar construction, devised by Mr. Jacob Welsh, formerly of the U.S. Army, and directed by him to be left with the President. Mr. D. has also with him some mathematical, and other instruments, of new model, and will...
3986To Thomas Jefferson from G. F. H. Crockett, 24 September 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I send you, herewith, a copy of my address to the Legislature of this State. As I hope the subject will be taken up at the ensuing session, and as I wish to be in possession of all the information possible on the subject, between this and that time, I should feel myself under particular obligations, & much oblige to you, for any hints or ideas in relation to it. I might, as an apology for...
3987To Thomas Jefferson from H. & L. Bergasse, Frères, September 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Marseilles, Sep. 1788 . Introduce “Mr. Simon” who proposes to establish a business in America and wishes, therefore, to talk with TJ. RC ( DLC ); 2 p.; in French; endorsed by TJ: “Bergasse. Gave M. Simon lre. to T. Barclay.” The letter of introduction of Simon to Thomas Barclay is not recorded in SJL Index and has not been found, nor is the present letter recorded in SJL Index.
3988To Thomas Jefferson from Frederick Winslow Hatch, 12 January 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
A class in preparation for the University, commences its studies with me tomorrow: should you require any attention to James, either in Arithmetic or Prosody I shall be happy in seeing him at the School room as soon as convenient—The regular course of my School will be resum’d on Monday next .—The charge for James will be only for the time he attends, before going to the University. MHi .
3989To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of War, 4 November 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Some men having arrived in Town who were enlisted under the Act for raising soldiers sailors and marines, The Board of War recommend to the Executive to Order the sailors on board of some of the armed vessells of this state, and the soldiers and marines to join the state Garrison Regiment which is very weak. Tr in Board of War Letter Book ( MiU-C ).
3990To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, 16 February 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 16 Feb. 1780 . Requesting approval of purchase, from Henry Brown, of “10 hhds of Rum at £25. ⅌ Gall. in exchange for Cordage at 40/. ⅌ lb.—the price … is extravagant, but … Troops cannot be marched on to the Southward without this Article‥‥” Tr in Board of Trade Journal ( Vi ); 1 p.; printed in Official Letters Official Letters of the Governors of the State of Virginia , ed....
3991[To Thomas Jefferson from John Todd, 13 June 1780] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Richmond?, 13 June 1780 . TJ’s letter to Speaker Harrison, 14 June 1780, q.v. , states that Todd had addressed TJ on 13 June asking for indemnification for losses in connection with the proposed settlement at the mouth of the Ohio. Todd’s letter was transmitted to the Assembly but has not been located (JHD, May 1780, 1827 edn., p. 46).]
3992To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 10 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
My brother Joseph C Cabell who will deliver you this letter has just returned from Europe where he has been for several years past in pursuit of health & information. I take the liberty to make him known to you; & to assure you I shall feel myself much gratified by any attentions or civilities you may do him the honor to shew him during his short stay in Washington I have the honor to be with...
3993To Thomas Jefferson from John Watson, 13 January 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The Bearer M r Edward Watson has come with a View, of becoming a Student at the university any Information you can give him as to its opperation and commencement will be thankfully rec d by him; and confer an obligation MHi .
3994To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 31 October 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The boxes alluded to in your favor of the 25th, were re-shipped to Baltimore on the 21st. Yr. Very humble Servt. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
3995To Thomas Jefferson from John Curle, 24 August 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Would Mr Jefferson lease Jno. Curle a hundred acres of his land on Ivy Creek for 8 or 10 years Curle not to Clear more than 60 acres & not to make any wast of wood, only to use what the farm might Require Curle would wish to build Such Houses as migh accomidate 8 or 10 people in a comfortable maner— PS. or would Mr Jefferson lease Jno Curle 50 or 60 acres to work 2 hands on and to farm it only...
3996To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 24 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Sketch of a letter to the land commissioners of Louisiana Submitted to the President who will be pleased to suggest such alterations as he may think necessary— DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3997From John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 6 September 1787 (Adams Papers)
I am Sorry to give you the trouble of this Commission: but I fear it will not be effectually done but by you—and therefore let me beg the favour of you to send for M r de La Blancherie and withdraw my Subscription to the Society of whose affairs he has the direction, and put a stop to his sending me the Nouvelles de la Republique des Lettres et Des Arts.— he persuaded me at the Hague to...
3998To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 18 November 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
In settling some business with M r Garrett to day I find (for the first time I have known it) $200— paid to M r Giacomo Raggi which is that am t more than he should have recieved—- In your statement (to M r Garrett) of M r Appletons acc t May 8 h 1822. You state it thus Proceeds of former remittance $1239 .00 to be paid to Giacomo Raggi 200
3999To Thomas Jefferson from James McGurk, 10 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I Beg lave once more to adress yaur Exilency as the Onley and last means that I have for my life in my Latir to you By Mr. wodward I mentioned that Judge keltey and Cranch was willing to have my life Saved But Since there has Been a politicle partey that has Ecused Me with faulls Storeys in the washinton feaderelist I Bleive That Induced the Judges to not Concent to my Pardon I Bleive the...
4000To Thomas Jefferson from James Oldham, 5 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
on the forth of February I rote you Respecting some ornaments for a Frize and Incloasd a Letter to Cpt. Andrews under cover to you which am fearful has bin miscarried: the drawing of one of the modillions which I incloasd to you was for to now of Cpt. Andrews what would be the cost of composition for each Modillion: The agreement with Mr. Hudson and my self was, that he should furnish his...