1To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Barclay, 5 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
From the best information I can obtain the emoluments of the Consulship of Lisbon does not amount to three hundred pounds sterling ⅌ Annum, and the place is a Very expensive one to live at. I therefore will not give you the trouble of mentioning me to the President on that subject.—If I Could be brought into his View for such appointment as he should think proper, under the Excise law that is...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Barclay, 12 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Philadelphia ], Saturday, 12 Mch. 1791 . Only his inability to sit up kept TJ from hearing from him sooner. He has reflected a good deal on what TJ said about “a Voyage to Africa, which I have concluded to undertake on such Conditions as the President or yourself shall think adequate to my services and expences.”—The House some time ago passed a bill granting $2,000 for making the Treaty...
3To Thomas Jefferson from John Barry, 14 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I am informed it is in contemplation to have a few Ships of War built. Permit me Sir to give you my opinion what kind would be the most proper for this Country at present and for Years to come. I would have them almost in every respect like Frigates with this difference only that their should be a deck fore and aft insted of gang ways with wide gratings and the middle of a few of the Beams to...
4To Thomas Jefferson from William Blount, [17 February 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
[“Territory of the United States of America South of the River Ohio. At William Cobbs.” 17 Feb. 1791 .] In December he appointed and commissioned civil and military officers for Davidson, Sumner, and Tennessee counties, which form the district of Mero. “The people of that district also appear much pleased with the change of the government.—The superior Court for the District of Washington is...
5No. 8., 22 October 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
[Text of Calonne to TJ, 22 Oct. 1786, here omitted (see Vol. 10: 474–6). In addition to texts cited there, an English translation is in DLC: TJ Papers, 60: 10441–6 (PrC in Blackwell’s hand except for “No. 8.” inserted by TJ at head of text) and also in DNA: RG 59, Record of Reports of Thomas Jefferson.]
6IV. Daniel Carroll to the Secretary of State, 22 January 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor of incloseing a Resolution No. 1 of the Genl. Assembly of Maryland acceding to the proposition made by the General Assembly of Virginia on the 10th of Novr. 1789, likewise several resolutions No. 2. establishing a fund for the moneys pledg’d by the first resolution, and an Act No 3 to Condemn land if necessary for the public buildings of the United States. By a letter...
7VIII. Daniel Carroll to the Secretary of State, 27 January 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the ho[nour to re]ceive your favor, covering the Commission which includes my name in the appointment, for carrying into effect the Location of the permanent Seat of Government. It wou’d be as unnecessary, Sir, to confess the pleasure I shou’d feel in giving my Little aid for a purpose so consonant to my wishes for the public good, as I hope it is, to assure the President of the Value I...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Childs & Swaine, 27 January 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
The late application of Mr. Brown to Congress which has been referred to you, induces us respectfully to state, That sometime in December last, we commenced the publication of a new or Second edition of the Acts of Congress passed at the first session; that this publication is nearly completed, and that another, smaller edition, is considerably advanced upon; that it is our intention to...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Henrietta Maria Colden, 5 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I am honor’d with your letter of the 20th. Janry.—If to know your Goodness be to deserve it, I might have some claim to the friendship you have extended to me; but the Benevolence of your Heart is the passport to that attention you have bestowed on my request and situation. In early life, and whilst my Sons were yet in Infancy, the Task to effect their Education, and to extricate their...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Nathaniel Colley, 9 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I have Received your favour of the 9th. Feby with an Enclosd note of 70 Dollars which is Considerable above the Amount of the Account I sent to you as I never meant to Charge freight or Commission: and I Earnestly Entreat youll never think you give any trouble in Collecting any thing of the sort that you may want at any future time as I shall be always happy to be honourd with your Commands in...
11To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Coram, 5 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
In conformity to an act of Congress for the encouragement of Learning I herewith send you a Copy of a Pamphlet which I have lately published. You will perceive from the 76 page that I had not read your notes when I wrote it, as your plan is more liberal and extensive than the one I have proposed; but as the pamphlet bids fair to run a second edition, I will endeavour to make amends for the...
12To Thomas Jefferson from Tench Coxe, 4 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
A large mail was received yesterday at the Treasury office in which was contained the enclosed letter. Presuming upon the care of the postmaster I did not look at the Superscription of the letter with much attention, and opened it as if to the Secretary of the Treasury. On reaching the 3d. or 4th. line, which has relation to a subject unconnected with the business of this department I was led...
13To Thomas Jefferson from Tench Coxe, 5 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Coxe has the honor to enclose to Mr. Jefferson some notes upon navigation marked [A] which he prepared at the request of the Chairman on the Navigation Committee. That subject being now refer’d to Mr. Jefferson by the house of representatives Mr. Coxe takes the liberty of depositing these papers with him in the hope that they may be of some use. Mr. C. also has the honor to enclose a...
14To Thomas Jefferson from Tench Coxe, 20 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I have for some time entertained an opinion that it would be an useful Service to the United States to demonstrate to every man of Candor in the British Nation the very great errors and deviations from fact, which are to be found in Lord Sheffields pamphlet. I have also believed that it would inspire confidence in the minds of our countrymen, and of the foreign nations, who are in alliance...
15IV. Tench Coxe to the Secretary of State, 29 November 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Coxe has the honor to enclose to Mr. Jefferson a letter containing some further information concerning the fisheries: also the table of prices refer’d to in his notes, and a little estimate of the profits of the cod fishery. Mr. Anthony was bred to the Sea out of Rhode Island, is a man of judgment and probity, and is now a partner of one of the principal houses in Philadelphia, who do half...
16To Thomas Jefferson from Tench Coxe, 1 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this moment the honor of your note with the Return of exports which is for about 13. Months and 20 days. The odd time is from about 10th. Augt. to 30th. Septr. when little Tobacco, rice, or grain is at market. When I conjectured the amount of our exports yesterday it was principally founded on an opinion that our imports came nearly to that sum, which was the result of a statement made...
17To Thomas Jefferson from Tench Coxe, [14 March 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Philadelphia, 14 Mch. 1791 ]. As result of conversation with Attorney General this morning, he submits to the Patent Board an advertisement George Parkinson is willing to publish. It places before all affected by his patent “the several objects, and the most minute information can be obtained from the drawings, model and descriptions which remain in the office of State.”—He was again so...
18Enclosure: Thoughts on the Navigation of the United States, and concerning further means of encouraging it, 5 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
The following propositions are freely hazarded by way of opening the subject. None of them should be tenaciously insisted on, nor will they it is hoped be hastily rejected. If on reflexion they shall appear reasonable and safe, they may serve to guide us in this interesting and difficult enquiry. It is affirmed then— If the members of the legislature from the several parts of the union should...
19To Thomas Jefferson from Tench Coxe, 27 January 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor to receive this afternoon your note relative to the value of the transportation of the whole produce of the United States to foreign markets. By this I understand the amount of the freight money that would be paid by the owners of our produce to the owners of the vessels in which they are laden, if they were always different persons. In the very imperfect state of the documents...
20To Thomas Jefferson from Tench Coxe, [30 January? 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Coxe has the honor to inform Mr. Jefferson that pitch is certainly 11/ ⅌ 112℔ i.e. dutied to exclusion as a manufacture. Tar 11d. ⅌ barrl. and turpentine ⅔ ⅌ Cwt. Mr. Remsen’s copy of Mr. Coxe’s very rough minutes, corrected, is enclosed, also the amount of fur duties in England equal to 15 and 20 ⅌ Ct. ad valorem at the medium prices. Mr. Coxe will not fail to send the Return of Exports...
21To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 14 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Richmond, 14 Mch. 1791 . Introducing his particular friend Col. [John] Hamilton, British consul in Virginia, “who with his Lady and pleasing female friend Miss Coxe are on their way to Philadelphia.” Relying on TJ’s friendship, he takes liberty of enclosing two bills of exchange of John Tayloe Griffin drawn on Richard Potter of Philadelphia. “After they have been presented by you or under your...
22To Thomas Jefferson from John Joseph de Barth, 3 [March] 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Monsieur Jefferson est supplié d’agreer avec Bonté les homages Respectueux de M. de Barth qui a l’honneur de lui envoyer la Dent de l’Elephant Carnivore, ou plustot de l’animal inconnu dont il a été question à l’audience que Monsieur Jefferson a bien voulu accorder à M. De Barth. Il ajoute une peau Chamoisée Par les Sauvages d’un Jeune Buffalöe qui est un des plus petits de cette espece. Il...
23To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Delaire, 22 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
La Rochelle, 22 Mch. 1791. He reminds TJ of his promise that he would be appointed agent of the United States in that Department. The free trade in tobacco and the suppression of duties on leather being favorable to use of whale oil are reasons to expect increased commerce and thus to make agents more necessary. RC ( DNA : RG 59, MLR ); endorsed by TJ as received 19 July 1791 and so recorded...
24To Thomas Jefferson from Delamotte, 9 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Il y a longtems que Je n’ai eu l’honneur de vous écrire, faute de choses interessantes à vous Communiquer, Car depuis ma derniere nous n’avons pas eû un seul Navire Americain dans notre port, et l’assemblée Nationale ne s’est occupée de rien qui puisse interesser les Etats Unis. Si Elle l’eut fait, Je n’aurois pas manqué de vous écrire par la Voye d’Angleterre. Voici qu’Elle vient enfin de...
25To Thomas Jefferson from Delamotte, 25 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 25 Mch. 1791. Encloses duplicate of his of the 9th ult. by Le Vendangeur , bound for Charleston, in which he erred in saying that several of TJ’s cases remained there. He was thinking of some “Caisses de Marbres” sent last summer shortly after the main shipment. There remain here only “une voiture à quatre Rouës; un Cabriolet, quatre paniers vin de Champagne; une Caisse emballée...
26To Thomas Jefferson from J. P. P. Derieux, 5 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai reçu il y a quelques jours une Lettre de Mde. Bellanger du 25. juillet. Elle me dit combien elle a eté fachée d’apprendre par celle que vous lui avés fait L’amitié de lui Ecrire que vous ne retourniés pas; cette mauvaise nouvelle a affligé, me dit-elle, tous vos amis en France, tandis que Ceux d’ici s’en rejouissent. Elle m’ajoute aussi que vous avés eu La bonté de lui ecrire en ma...
27To Thomas Jefferson from C. W. F. Dumas, 11 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
The Hague, 11 Mch. 1791 . Nothing decisive has taken place since his last. The return of spring will tell whether there will be war between Russia and Prussia. The enemies of the latter desire it out of resentment; and the enemies of despotism in general desire it also, in the hope of seeing the two powers weaken themselves. He speaks of the public voice, not that of diplomacy which,...
28To Thomas Jefferson from C. W. F. Dumas, [15 February 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
Les Gazettes ci-jointes diront à V.E. tout ce que l’on sait ici parmi les mieux instruits des affaires générales de l’Europe. Je m’apperçois, depuis quelques jours, que le parti Pr[ussie]n ici commence à s’allarmer sur la tournure que les affaires prennent en Allemagne. Par contre, les autres, incomparablement plus nombreux, s’en réjouïssent, en conçoivent l’espoir de voir humilier enfin leurs...
29XII. Andrew Ellicott to the Secretary of State, [14 February 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived at this Town on Monday last but the Cloudy weather prevented any observations being made untill friday evening which was very fine. [On Saturday the two first lines were completed. You will see by the enclosed plat that the second line does not touch any part of Hunting Creek unless the spring drain noted in the plat is to be considered a part of it. It appears to me that in order to...
30To Thomas Jefferson from Maxcey Ewell, 21 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your Letter dated October 16th 1790 wherein you directed me to call on Mr. Hopkins for my Certivicates and forward them by post to Mr. Maddison at Philadelphia where he would put them in the necessary train. I since have made application to Mr. Hopkins for them. He informs me that by dire[c]tions of the late Board of treasury [they] were forwarded to the Treasury of the united...
31To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 22 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 22 Mch. 1791. Encloses list of American vessels entering there between June and January. This, especially with regard to outward cargoes, is not perfectly exact but he will try to provide more precise accounts in future.—The National Assembly since his last have adopted commercial regulations affecting trade with United States, imposing duties of 20₶ per cwt. on all foreign salt...
32To Thomas Jefferson from Fenwick, Mason & Co., 10 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
We have the honor of your favor of the 6th. Sepr. addressed to our J. F. containing letters to several wine proprietors with a request to pay for and expedite the several parcels of wine you ordered, which shall be complyed with by the first vessel in Philadela. Tho’ as oppertunities direct from here are very rare, we shall venture to expedite your Wines when received by the first good vessel...
33To Thomas Jefferson from Fenwick, Mason & Company, [29 March 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Bordeaux, 29 Mch. 1791 ] Enclose duplicate of theirs of 10 Feb. and invoice for 14 cases of wine for TJ and 14 for the President as ordered by TJ 6 Sep. 1790, shipped on Eliza , Capt. Tilden, via Charleston, to Robert Hazlehurst & Co. with request to forward by first packet. “The proprietors of the Mirosmenil Estate … declined shipping the wine of Segur order for the President. We therefore...
34To Thomas Jefferson from Florida Blanca, 12 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Carmichael will have informed you of the favorable reception he met with from the King when he was presented by me to His Majesty as Chargé des Affaires of the United States appointed by their President, being made known as such by the Letter which you sent to me through his hands, dated the 11th. of April last. The change which has taken place in the destination of Don Diego de Gardoqui...
35To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Freneau, 5 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I did not receive the Letter you did me the honour to write till this day, and cannot sufficiently express my acknowledgements for the offer you make me of occupying the place you mention, in your office. Having been for sometime past engaged in endeavouring to establish a Weekly Gazette in Monmouth County, East Jersey, and having at present a prospect of succeeding in a tolerable...
36To Thomas Jefferson from Diego de Gardoqui, 1 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Although I have not the honour of being personally acquainted with you, yet I flatter myself you will pardon the liberty I take in Introducing to you the Bearer Mr. Joseph Jaudenes, who returns to that Country and takes his Nephew Mr. Joseph Santayana with him, both having Commissions from His Majesty, and as their residence will be in that City, your politeness and attention to them will...
37To Thomas Jefferson from Anthony Gerna, 28 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Dublin, 28 Mch. 1791 . “It would be an insult to your goodness to apologize” for introducing the bearer, Robert Stafford, a skillful young apothecary, lately married, who is resolved to settle in America. Stafford will deliver “a small Parcel containing a new publication of the Dublin newspapers of this date.” TJ’s advice to him will “be an additional proof of that humanity and benevolence...
38I. The Governor of Massachusetts to the Secretary of State, 25 October 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Having laid your Letter of the 24th. of August last before the Legislature of this Commonwealth; an order passed that assembly appointing a Committee to meet as soon as may be, and consult, and determine the proper means of obtaining full, and authentic information respecting the Whale, and Cod fisherys as heretofore, and now carried on in this Commonwealth and to lay the same before the...
39To Thomas Jefferson from John Harvie, Jr., 19 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Richmond, 19 Mch. 1791 . Forwards enclosed letter under cover to TJ “as the most favorable opportunity of procuring it the quickest Conveyance to the Gentleman to whom it is addess’d. It is my answer to many Enquirys he has made as to his Civil and Religious Rights if he comes amongst us, but more particularly the Situation of some Western Lands that he has purchas’d of an English Merchant at...
40To Thomas Jefferson from John Harvie, Jr., 25 January 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Letter dated so far back as the 2nd. of November has been withheld till the 12th. of this Month when it was deliver’d to me by Colo. Bell from Charlottesville. I should then have Immediately Answer’d it but as I Conceive there must be the want of Recollection, or some Misunderstanding in Circumstances either in you or Colo. Randolph respecting the 490 Acres of Land near Edge Hill, I...
41To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Hawkins, 18 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I am very desirous of obtaining your opinion on the Constitutionality of the Treaties formed with the Indians at Hopewell on the Keowée. If I recollect right, you informed me you had yours in writing some time last summer.—If the request be not an improper one, and you have reserved a copy, you will oblidge me by a gratification of my desire. I do not mean to ask the liberty of using your name...
42To Thomas Jefferson from William Hay, 18 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Determination respecting the Encyclopédie in which Mr. Madison concurs with you, is perfectly satisfactory to me, and the more so, as you so obligingly offer your Services to dispose of it in Philadelphia. As I now consider myself bound to pay Doctr. Currie the Value of the original Subscription in standard English Books, perhaps you will be able to swap the Encylopédie with some of the...
43To Thomas Jefferson from Ebenezer Hazard, [17 February 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Hazard presents his respectful Compliments to Mr. Jefferson. It has occurred to him that if Mr. Jefferson would favor him with a Line or two recommendatory of his Undertaking, which he might be permitted to publish, it would expedite the printing of his Collection of State Papers, and render the public Appearance of that work less problematical than it will otherwise be, as the Sanction of...
44To Thomas Jefferson from David Humphreys, 6 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 24th. of Janry. I left Madrid, and arrived here this day. I remained a week beyond the time I had prescribed myself, in order that Mr. Carmichael might have an opportunity of confering fully with the Compte de Florida Blanca, after the King’s return from hunting at Aranjuez. We were, however, disappointed in the expectation of sounding that Minister; for at the time when Mr. Carmichael...
45To Thomas Jefferson from David Humphreys, 12 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
The postponement of the sailing of the Vessel by which I wrote on the 6th instant affords me an opportunity of continuing my Correspondence to this day. Since I had the honor of addressing you last, a Packet has arrived from England in five days passage, and yesterday the ordinary Post came in with the Mails from different parts of the Continent. The summary of Intelligence received through...
46To Thomas Jefferson from David Humphreys, 31 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Mafra, 31 Mch. 1791. He received packet last night from Mr. Bulkeley and information of a vessel departing for Alexandria in a few days, hence he sends this by a servant to Lisbon. Having accounts from America as late as 10 Feb. and not being advised by “the Department of foreign affairs” of receipt of any of his letters, he fears their detention or miscarriage. He gives their dates to show it...
47To Thomas Jefferson from David Humphreys, 6 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I do not wait to become fully acquainted with the commercial intercourse which subsists between the United States and Portugal, before I resume the subject mentioned in my letter of the 19th of Novr. last, so far as relates to the manner in which our trade has been managed here, since the year 1783. Immediately after the war, upon the arrival of the first vessels from America, there appeared...
48To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel L. Hylton, 20 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Your esteem’d favour of 9th instant came to hand late yesterday evening, in consequence thereof, I immediately went to the Warehouse to see what tobacco of yours was down to embrace the first opportunity offers to execute your little commission in shiping the different qualities of tobacco pointed out in your letter; which shall be duly attended too. The day following has been heavy rains and...
49To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel L. Hylton, 12 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Richmond, Virginia, 12 Mch. 1791 . TJ’s of the 1st received three days ago. Has inquired name of vessel and captain carrying vis-à-vis and finds she was forced to go to New York because the Delaware was closed. Bill of lading for vis-à-vis is enclosed; he hopes it has arrived safe and in good order. Not till three days ago could he ship TJ’s tobacco, the merchants having generally engaged the...
50X. Jacob Isaacks to the Secretary of State, 1 November 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to address You on the subject of taking the fresh water from the Sea Water, notwithstanding I met not with the encouragement by Some that attended at the time I made the tryall before you, tho’ they were pleased to tell me that my method was not New, still it was their Oppinion that I was entitled to have some gratuity allowed me even for renewing the same, but I can say...