7801To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Marchant, 28 September 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
As the Appointments to the fœderal Offices were honored by Your Communication of them, I presume it proper, that through the Secretary of State, the President of the United States should be informed of any Vacancies. Mr. Channing the United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island departed this Life on Saturday the twenty second Instant. In Him the Publick sustain the Loss of an...
7802To Thomas Jefferson from Lucy Ludwell Paradise, 1 September 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
I have done Myself the honour of writing to your Excellency by Mr. Broom. The purpot of that Letter was to acquaint you that the Queen of Portugal had appointed Chevr. de Freire to be her Minister to our States. He was to have gone to a Court in Europe. But Monsr. le Chevr. de Pinto knowing Mr. Freire knew more of Amerca then, perhaps, any of his Countrymen, and also, as he had the honour of...
7803To Thomas Jefferson from William C. C. Claiborne, 4 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
In a letter which I had the honor to address you from Natchez, I inclosed an extract from the Journal of the House of Representatives of this Territory, in which Messrs. Guerin & Levandeau were recommended as Councellors in the Room of James Mather Senior resigned.—I believe in the Letter alluded to, I took the liberty to recommend Mr. Levandeau, as best meriting your confidence;—But since my...
7804To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Gantt, 14 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
When I wrote to you last I informed you that the Vaccine Matter you supplied me with had proved effectual. I then had one of Mr. Mason’s Boys under the Disease, and from his Arm had inoculated two Patients, who had also taken the Infection. I was called on the sixth Day to visit a Lady in Prince George’s County about sixteen Miles from George Town from whence I did not return until the...
7805To Thomas Jefferson from Ira Allen, 26 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose a Duplicate of my Letter of the 15th. Inst. Presuming that it has not been Delivered by some Accident. Mr. Rodney has made out his opinion which I Consider Verry Honorable and Interesting for me to have Independant from any Compensation from the British Government and Verry Essential to obtain that Justice which the Merritts of the Cause and Servises of the Allen famaly in...
7806To Thomas Jefferson from N. & S.S. Jocelyn, 6 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
We have taken the liberty of sending herewith, a copy of A Universal Atlas we have just published, edited by Mr Sidney E. Morse, Geographer; the plan of which is thought to be an improvement in the construction of Altases for Collegiate & general use— The plan was first brought out in “Morse’s Atlas of the United States,” published by ourselves in 1823, in which was comprised, all the detail...
7807To Thomas Jefferson from John Armstrong, 20 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Captain Lewis on his way to the Westward called on me and requested that I would at the proper season furnish you with some cuttings, from my Nursery , which you will receive herewith, No. 1. 2. 3. & 4 were sent me from detroit two years since. No. 5 & 6 are from bearing trees in my Orchard— No 1 Large White apple—tied with a White string No. 2 Large Red apple tied with a red string No. 3...
7808To Thomas Jefferson from Edmond Charles Genet, 15 November 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Je viens d’être instruit que des traites que J’avois delivrées aux fournisseurs de la Republique sur la tresorerie des Etats unis n’y ont point été admises les fonds qui étoient à notre disposition pour le mois de 9bre. étant dit on épuisés et les fonds pour l’année 1794. n’étant point encore faits. Je ne m’attacherai point à vous peindre le tort prodigieux que ce refus de payement fait à...
7809To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 15 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
A rumor had been in circulation in this neighborhood for several days, that you were so sick as to have five or six physicions constantly about you, I had not been able to trace the report any further than to Mr. Stoddard, the reciet of your last letters has relieved our anxiety. Your letters of the 9th. & 13th. with their enclosiers have been duly received.—The Secretary of the Navy has this...
7810To Thomas Jefferson from Rapine, Conrad & Co., 22 October 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
We are about to publish a new Law book of great merit; (as ⅌ subscription paper inclosed) and as the sale of Law books is confined to a particular class of gentlemen, & consequently slow, we think it prudent to obtain as many subscribers as possible, to partly reimburse us soon after the publication of the work, which will be neatly executed & correctly printed. We therefore solicit your name...
7811To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 26 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The rider reached me this morning only. His mail contains nothing particularly interesting, unless it be in Newspapers not yet looked into. I inclose the Natl. Gazette of friday, which gives the state of the election in Vermont as far as known: and La Trobes explanation of the accident in the Capitol. The letters from Graham & Mr. S. shew the dilatory footing on which the arrangemts for the...
7812To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 18 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recd yours of the 13. covering the papers from Govr. Mercer. The act of Maryland is I believe in the Office of State, having been sent thither by the Govr. after his return to Annapolis. The object of it in requiring the sanction of the President to the measures of the Ex. of the State, was I believe, to prevent an interference with national measures, as well as to be a check in...
7813To Thomas Jefferson from Caspar Wistar, 16 November 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
It has happened to me more than once, to feel great pain & regret while I was writing to you, on account of the trouble I occasioned you, & the liberty I was taking, in soliciting promotion &ca., for the persons in question. I assure you those sensations occur with unusual force on the present occasion, which is this—Dr. Bache has nearly concluded his tour [of] attendance on the Missisippi...
7814To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 26 August [1793] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his Compliments to Mr. Jefferson informs him that he has abandonned the intention of sending Mr. Little on being satisfied that the business may as well be confided to the Capt. of the Sloop. The Sloops name is the Hannah. The Capts. William Culver. The letter for our Consul at Havre is all that is now wanting to complete. RC ( DLC ); partially dated; with apparently...
7815To Thomas Jefferson from Pseudonym: "A Democrat", 13 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
we have the honour of addressing your excellency, on a subject of much importance, to the honest & industrious republicans of Jefferson county & State Ohio, in the first instance we wish to know, if federals cannot be expeled, from office as well now as at a former periods, & how comes them to be exalted to the most profatable situations, and the, most violent enemies the present...
7816James Rawlings to Thomas Jefferson, 25 August 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favour of 31 Ult o has remained unanswered for some time, in consequence of an absence from home— The Statement touching the mill formerly Insured by John Henderson for the legatees of Bennet Henderson , which you have given, is sufficient to shew that the Mutual Assurance Society can have no claim on you for the Insurance thereof—And as all of the demands of the society, now appearing on...
7817From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 1 February 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
The following is an extract from a letter of Mr Short to me, dated Hague November 2. 1792. “I should repeat perhaps what I formerly mentioned to you, that Mr. Jefferson on his departure from Paris left with me bills of exchange to the amount of I think 66,000 ₶. This was destined to a particular object with which you are aquainted. He expected it would be immediately applied and therefore...
7818To Thomas Jefferson from Kentucky Members of the House of Representatives, 28 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
We take the liberty of Recommending to you Mr. Felix Grundy of Kentucky as a fit person to fill an Office of Commissioner under the act for Ascertaining the Titles and Claims to land within the territory of orleans & District of Louisiana, Mr. Grundy is of fair Character and unimpeachable integrity He was bred to the law and in the course of seven or eight years practice in his profession has...
7819To Thomas Jefferson from John Wayles Eppes, 20 February 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
We have been favoured within a few days past with a visit from Patsy and Mr. Randolph which has revived a little the drooping spirits of my poor Mary. The sores on her breasts have proved most obstinate & successive and continual risings appear almost daily to check the hopes I form of seeing her once more free from pain—Two new places of which we had no apprehension have pointed (since my...
7820To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 2 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a list of names, being all those I can think of, leaving New York, Virginia & S. Carolina out of question, which may be thought of for the Spanish embassy. I have put several rather to give names to every state than for any good reason. Taking every thing into consideration, Bowdoin & Pinkney appear to me the most fitted on the list. First rate talents I am afraid cannot be...
7821From George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, 23 June 1793 (Washington Papers)
If you should have leizure between this and my return, to furnish me with your thoughts on Mr Arthur Youngs queries—(Transmitted to you sometime ago—) It would enable me to solve his questions soon afterwards. Yours always and sincerely ALS , NNPM . Jefferson docketed this letter as “recd June. 24. 93.” For British agriculturist Arthur Young’s queries, see his letter to GW of 17 Jan. 1793 . GW...
7822To Thomas Jefferson from John Ledyard, 4 July [1788] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Ledyard presents his compliments to Mr. Jefferson. He has been imprisoned and banished by the Empriss of Russia from her dominions after having almost gained the pacific ocean . He is now on his way to Africa to see what he can do with that Continent. He is ill with a cold and fever or he would have waited on Mr. Jefferson with Mr. Edwards. He is with perfect respect & affection Mr....
7823To Thomas Jefferson from Père Chauvier, 30 December 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
En consequence de la lettre que vôtre Excellence m’a fait l’honneur de m’écrire, je vais m’occuper du soin de faire passer à nos malheureux freres americains détenus à Alger, les petits secours convenus pour adoucir leur Captivité, et je la supplie de compter sur mon Zele et sur ma discretion. Il paroit convenable qu’avant tout je sache au juste, le nombre et les noms de ceux que la mort a...
7824To Thomas Jefferson from John Rhea, 20 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
During this Session of Congress a law hath been made authorising the payment of certain pensions by the Secretary of War at the City of Washington. On enquiry I understand that no person hath, by the Secretary, at War, been appointed to perform the duties assigned by that Law, there may be an impropriety in making application to You in this case—however as there are some poor old men who...
7825William Barton to Thomas Jefferson, 4 August 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I was duly favoured with yours of the 30 th of June , and acknowledge myself much indebted to You for your polite attention to my proposed biographical work. I am aware of the difficulties to be encountered in conducting an undertaking of that Kind: they are such, however, as must be experienced by any man who shall engage in such a work; and although some of the obstacles, which stand in the...
7826To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Smith, 8 September 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The Writer of the inclosed letters Mr. Hatch Dent (a Native of Maryland) imigrated last Winter to N. Orleans.—he lived for seven years in this City & is highly estimated by those Citizens to whom he was known—He was highly recommended by Mr James Mc.Culloh (one of our Senators) for the place of Naval Officer or Surveyor—to either of which I knew him (myself) well qualified—But the application...
7827To Thomas Jefferson from Harry Innes, 20 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
My observation respecting applicants for the office of Marshal in this District is by this time fully verefied, & altho’ it may take up some of your time to read the letters address’d to you on the subject, still it is attended with this pleasing reflection, that the applications are from men of respectable characters, & therefore affords you a more ample feild of selecting the Officer. Mr....
7828Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Bernard Peyton for Tobacco Sales, 2 August 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Sales 5 Hogsheads leaf Tobacco by Bernard Peyton for ℀ M r Tho s Jefferson 1822 Rich d 2 d August —To sundry persons for Cash 5 Hhds: Viz: N o 1=1900= 130= 1770
7829To Thomas Jefferson from Moissonnier, [September 1793] (Jefferson Papers)
Lorsque la Republique francaise a Envoyé dans les Etats unis de L’amerique des officiers Consulaires, elle leur a donné les mêmes pouvoirs qu’ils ont de tout temps Exercé dans tous les Etats ou Royaumes où Ils Se Sont trouvés, c’est à la puissance qui les employe à les restraindre S’ils Sont trop Etendus Et Je n’ai Jamais pu croire que les agens d’une nation quelconque puisse recevoir d’autres...
7830To Thomas Jefferson from Anonymous, 22 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I think it my duty to say to you what I conceeve may be usefull Notwithstand you may have Considered the subject your self but my being on the Ground for a long time & observing What seems to concern our Country I think gives me better Oppys. of Judging—I mean by observation W Florida or that part of the country held by Spain & owned by us which is now a Matter of negotiation between us &...
7831To Thomas Jefferson from N. & J. Van Staphorst & Hubbard, 3 September 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
It was with sincere pleasure we learned from Mr. Short, and from our Connexions in America, Your Safe return to your native Country, and your acceptance of the high Office of Secretary of State, to which you were appointed during your absence; Confident that your Exercise of it will tend to the honor and Credit of the United States, and We Sincerely hope also to your own Satisfaction and...
7832George Divers to Thomas Jefferson, 27 March 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have receiv’d your note together with the Bill mentiond , to which I will give the attention you require, & shall be glad to see you here to dinner the day after tomorrow, I have been in a bad state of Health for some time past, but am rather better today than usual— The large potatoes you gave me turn’d out very well, I send you in return seven that was produced from seed that came from the...
7833William Bentley to Thomas Jefferson, 20 [September] 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
With great pleasure I recollect the man to whom I hold my country under the highest obligation. A W. might have fought, but in vain if as he said a J. had not thought for my country. I know the intrusion you suffer, & of which you have a right to complain. But I know also you are willing to know that we have an interest in our friends. Long since, M r Joshua Dodge desired to be named to you...
7834To Thomas Jefferson from Jones & Howell, 20 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeable to Your orders we have Sent to the Care of Gibson & Jefferson Eighty Bundles Rod Iron at 2.0.0.0. at $124— $248.00 porterage— 1.33 $249.33 And Remain very respectfully Your Friends RC ( MHi ); at head of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esqr.”; endorsed by TJ as received 23 Oct. and so recorded in SJL . Your orders : see TJ to Jones & Howell, 5 Oct . TJ did not remit payment for the nailrod,...
7835Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 29 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I am favor’d this morning with your esteemed letter of the 25 curt: & observe contents: Your Corks from Norfolk were forwarded immediately on their receipt, together with a Box of Books to your address from F. A. Mayo ’s of this City, by Gelmore s Boat, long enough to have reached you before this, which I hope is the case, & that they will be in good time for your purposes: whenever I...
7836David Howell to Thomas Jefferson, 1 September 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
The object of this Letter is to introduce to your notice and patronage Mr Nathaniel Helme —the young Gentleman who will deliver it. He has received the degree of A.B. in our College this day. The President informs me that his character in College has no blot—that he has taken no wrong Step—and that he believe him incapable of taking a false Step in future wilfully —that he is well qualified to...
7837To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Martin, 7 September 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of addressing your Excellency on account of Mr: Edgar Joel an American Officer who has apply’d for pecuniary assistance to enable him to return to Virginia. I have already advanced considerable sums of money (during the war) to various descriptions of persons thus applying without the least probability of ever being reimbursed and I cannot think of increasing the sum to any...
7838To Thomas Jefferson from John Page, 30 August 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
I had not the Pleasure of receiving your Letter till I was setting out on my Journey to Mannsfield, which I did not finish in less than 4. Weeks. Had not this been the case, you should before this have received my Acknowledgement of the Receipt of [that] Letter, with many Thanks for the friendly Sentiments it contained; and of the [obli]gations I think myself under to the executive for the...
7839To Thomas Jefferson from Armistead T. Mason, 7 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The members, of the Troop of Cavalry, attached to the 57th Regiment of Virginia Militia, whose names are subjoined, have authorised me to tender their services to the United States, in the event of a War. It is not a vain parade of Patriotism which induces them to make this Tender; they are influenced by no motive; and they have no object but to serve their Country in the time of need. They...
7840To Thomas Jefferson from William Vaughan, 4 February 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have through my Brother sent you the second part of a Collection of papers on Naval architecture, which you will please to accept of. From the interest you take in concerns of this nature, both from your situation and inclination, you will find some of them will give you pleasure. A Liberty has been taken with some communications from yourself to a friend, which found its way to the Society...
7841To Thomas Jefferson from Ira P. Nash, 5 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I was informed by the inhabi tants of Christian County in the State of Ken tucky that those two men of whom I was speaking to you, who wrote the piece I presented to you on yesterday first came to a house on Cumberland River where they were arrested and taken to the Jail of said County, supposing them to be slaves and the property of some person in the United States. Their Language is such...
7842To Thomas Jefferson from Jean Baptiste de Gouvion, 13 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I was told that you have some prospect that the interests due by the united states to the Foreign officers shall be pay’d at the end of July next; give me leave to represent to your Excellency that captain Castaign who is a native from Martinico is upon the point of returning there, he has been near four years solliciting in this country for employment without success. His means are exhausted....
7843From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 11 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
I send herewith a few papers which have come to my hands along with those addressed to myself. Jackson according to a note sent from Annapolis to Mr. Smith was to be in Washington on friday evening last. The letters from Mr. Pinkney brought by him, were dated June 23. and merely rehearsed a conversation with Canning; from which it would seem, that C. readily admitted that his second condition...
7844To Thomas Jefferson from James Smith, [25 September 1786] (Jefferson Papers)
I beg pardon of your Excellency for giving you but short notice of my departure. The fact is that the letter which I waited to determine me to go or stay arrived but to day. I shall therefore quit Paris certainly Wednesday morning and if you have anythings to send shall esteem myself honored with the conveyance of them. At the same time I must thank your excellency for the civilities I have...
7845To Thomas Jefferson from Anthony Garvey, 5 February 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
I have Received the Honour of your Excellency’s letter with the acquit which is in rule. There is a regular Dilly that Gos from hence to Havre (Saturday Excepted). It returns likewise every day (Saturday Excepted). The fare is 16₶ 4 for a Place. M. Boylstons Claim for return of the duty Paid on his oil, is the more favourable, that with the neat proceeds of his said cargo, he bought Sugars at...
7846To Thomas Jefferson from John Armstrong, Jr., 15 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the pleasure of receiving your packet by the St. Michael and of executing your Orders with respect to the letters it enclosed. I shall write you f reel y by but I cannot let even this conveyance (tho’ somewhat hazardous) entirely escape me. I regret most sincerely that the measure suggested in my public letter by Hayley, should have appeared to be dangerous. Be assured, the danger is in...
7847William D. Meriwether and Nicholas H. Lewis to Thomas Jefferson, 1 June 1819 (2d letter) (Jefferson Papers)
Be pleased to take notice that at the House of John Higginbotham in the Town of Warminster Between the hours of 9 AM and 6. PM of Saturday the fifth instant June and so from day to day until concluded we Shall proceed to take the Deposition of Emanuel Poor to be read in evidence in a Suit where in we are Defendants and your self complainant, in the Superior court of Chancery holden at Staunton...
7848John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 15 January 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I regret exceedingly—at the lapse of time, since I had the pleasure of receiving your last fav r dated the 3 d July —I have also to regret the want of intelligence—respecting the uncertain fate of the two years Annual Remittance for Paris —viz— Bowie & Kurtz 14 h feb
7849To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 20 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Dr. Barraud who will present you this is a very respectable citizen & able physician of Norfolk. Having been intrusted with the care of the marine hospital at that port, he thinks it incumbent on him to make some communications relative to it to the Executive of the UStates, for which purpose he makes a visit to the seat of govt. you will I am well persuaded find his communication very...
7850To Thomas Jefferson from James Simpson, 22 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Gibraltar, 22 May 1793 . He wrote on 30 Apr. by the American brig Holebrooke bound for Philadelphia upon learning that Muley Suliman had arrived at Alcázar from Mequinez, where deputies from the midland provinces invited him to accompany them in force to Morocco. Since then, instead of coming to Tetán and Tangier, Muley Suliman yielded to these deputies to the extent that on 28 Apr. he left...