1491Archibald Stuart to Thomas Jefferson, 28 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
On the receipt of your favor enclosing a letter to M r Derieux I requested the mail carrier to enqure for him as he passed through the Neighbourhood where he formerly resided—He informed Me he had seen M r D s Daughter who informed him her father had removed to N.C. but could not say to what part of the State—She Promised If possible to ascertain the Place of his residence & gave give
1492Thomas Jefferson to David Bailie Warden, 28 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 18 th gives me the hope you have recieved that which I had taken the liberty of putting under your care for M. Tracy : and the further hope also that those I now inclose for M de de Tessé M. de la Fayette & mr Walsh may reach you in time. M de de Tessé I believe you know is the aunt of
1493George Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 29 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Being informed by M r Norvell who transacts M r Randolph’s business, that Harry has not been down for some time, and that he does not know if he has not brought the whole of M r R’s flour, I fear it may be uncertain when he will again come, & will therefore be obliged to you to ask M r Higginbotham to get some trusty waterman to call for
1494Reuben Perry to Thomas Jefferson, 29 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I Shall only State to you that James hubbard was carried up the rivanna by your wartermen warterman harry 3 weeks ago and Suppose must be in that neighbourhood at this time I Should be glad that M r Bacon will try to get him for me and I
1495Thomas Jefferson to John Wayles Eppes, 30 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letter came to my hands a few days before Francis left us, & was reserved to go by him. it was however forgotten. I hope you will be my apologist with mrs Eppes and that she will pardon this omission of a declining memory, and accept the assurance of my respects. my constant affections attend on yourself. PoC ( MHi ); dateline at foot of text; endorsed by TJ. The inclosed letter...
1496Caesar A. Rodney to Thomas Jefferson, 30 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
If you recollect just before you retired from office, I ventured to give you an opinion, on a case stated by M r Wilberforce , in direct opposition to those he had obtained in England . It was natural that I should distrust my own judgment, when put in competition with that of able & eminent civilians perfectly conversant with the laws & practice of courts of admiralty. But the slave trade...
1497Thomas Jefferson to William Wirt, 30 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Dabney Carr has written to you on the situation of the Editor of the Aurora , and our desire to support him. that paper has unquestionably rendered incalculable services to republicanism thro’ all it’s struggles with the federalists, and has been the rallying point for the orthodox of the whole Union. it was our comfort in the gloomiest days, and is still performing the office of a watchful...
1498Pierre Samuel Du Pont de Nemours to Thomas Jefferson, 31 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Je Sais que mon ouvrage Sur les Finances des Etats-Unis vous est parvenu, et je Suis bien curieux d’apprendre quelle en a été votre opinion? Je le crois encore un peu prématuré, grace au ciel; mais le moment où Ses principes pourront, devront peut-être; être Soumis à la consideration de vos hommes d’Etat S’approche d’année en année. Et il est bon d’y Songer d’avance. Avez vous jugé que cet...
1499Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 1 April 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved last night yours of the 29 . William Johnson of Milton has two boats on the river & is now engaged in carrying down my crop, of which he carried to you 40. Bar. of flour the last week, being the first load he had taken for me. he attends his boats himself and may be trusted with the oil, spirits of turpentine or any thing else of mine, except that I would not have my plaister...
1500James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 1 April 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I intimated to you the Offence taken by Armstrong at the re-enstatement of Warden . It is not improbable that it will be the ground of an open hostility. This will call into view his present denunciations of W. which are pointed ag st him as an Adventurer & Impostor from the commencement to the end of his career, in comparison with the patronage so long continued to him, and the sentiments...