1From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Rapin, 17 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly recieved your letter under cover of Capt. Lewis’s. what you propose as to the arranging the apartments is very right. of Edward I know very little, as he has been but a short time in my service. it is yet to be seen therefore how far he may be fit for his present station. the negro whom he thinks so little of, is a most valuable servant. I propose to leave this place on the 25th....
2From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Rapin, 14 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 10th. came to hand yesterday. I am very glad indeed that Le Maire is engaged for me. still this does not suppress my regret at losing you: your conduct having given me the most perfect satisfaction. I am very sensible to the interest you have taken in procuring me a good successor. you will impress on him that while I wish to have every thing good in it’s kind, and handsome...
3From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Rapin, 11 October 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
On my arrival here I recieved your account : which I found to be all perfectly right & just, and mr Barnes , who is now going on to Philadelphia will pay you the balance. it is my duty to declare to you that I have been entirely satisfied with the integrity, diligence and skill, with which you have conducted yourself in my service, and that I very much regretted the circumstances which obliged...
4From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Rapin, 3 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of May 17. came to me at Monticello a day or two only before I was setting out on my return to this place; and since my return an accumulation of business has prevented me from sooner answering it. I am very thankful to you for your attention to my want of a servant, and should without hesitation have taken the one you have recommended, but that Mr. Lemaire had engaged one during my...