1Enclosure: Papers on Spain Received from Edmond Charles Genet, II, 21 July 1783 (Jefferson Papers)
II Proofs of the Machievelism of the Cabinet of Versailles. Extract of a letter of M. de Vergennes to the Chargé des affaires of France with the US. Versailles. July 21. 1783. ‘The future existence of the Congress presents important questions to discuss, and I foresee that it will be some time before they will be decided. I think as you do, that the preservation of the Congress would suit us;...
2Enclosure: Papers on Spain Received from Edmond Charles Genet, III, 30 September 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Extract from the Instructions given to the Ct. de Moustier Sep. 30. 1787. ‘The Ct. de Moustier will have seen in the correspondence of the Sr. Otto that the Americans are occupied with a new constitution. This object interests but weakly the politicks of the king. His Majesty thinks, on the one hand, that these deliberations will not succeed, on account of the diversity of affections, of...
3Enclosure I: Patent Issued by William Blount, 10 August 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Literal copy of a patent given by Govr. Blount. No. 6. William Blount governor in and over the territory of the US. of A. South of the river Ohio, and Superintendant of Indian affairs for the Southern district, to all who shall see these presents Greeting. Know ye that in consideration of the proofs of fidelity and friendship which we have had of the Indian called Ittahoomastuble of the...
4Enclosure: Carondelet’s Speech to the Cherokee Nation, 24 November 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
To the chiefs, warriors and others of the Cherokee nation. Brothers. I have seen with much satisfaction the chiefs Respiracion, Chickamoga Charles, and the Bloody-fellow warrior of your nation: I have heard their words, which I will preserve in my heart. The losses and misfortunes of your nation have afflicted me, and I desire sincerely to relieve them. I transmit to the great king of the...
5Enclosure II: Relation of Ugulayacabe, [after November 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
Copy of the relation of Ugulayacabe of the occurrencies of his journey to Cumberland. He said that on his return from visiting his father the Chief of New Orleans, from whence he came with a very handsome present, which had contented and satisfied him much, he met in the road two Americans, who persuaded him pressingly to go to Cumberland, where he would receive (as they told him) a good...
6Enclosure: Letter of Credence from the Provisional Executive Council of France, 30 December 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
In the name of the French Republic. In virtue of the law of the 15th. of Aug. last which attributes to the Executive Provisory council all the functions of the Executive power, and of the Decree of the National Convention of the 21st. Sep. following, which continues the public authorities which were in activity at this last epoch. We citizens forming the Executive Provisory council of the...
7Enclosure: Extracts from Arthur Young to George Washington, 17 January 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Extract of a Letter From Arthur Young Esquire To The President of the US. dated 17. Jan. 1793. “Your information has thrown me affloat on the high-Seas. To analyse your Husbandry has the difficulty of a problem. I cannot understand it, and the more I know of it, the more surprising it appears. Is it possible that the Inhabitants of a great Continent not new settlers, who of course live only to...
8Enclosure: Lafayette to the Princesse d’Hénin, 15 March [1793] (Jefferson Papers)
Imaginé vous une ouverture pratiqué dans le rempart de La Citadelle et entouré d’une haute et forte palissade; c’est par la qu’en ouvrant successivement quatre portes, dont chacun armée de chaines, Cadenats, et Bars de fers, on parvient non sans peine et sans bruit jusques a mon cachot, large de trois pieds, et long de cinq et demi; il est Lugubre, humide, et m’offre pour tout ornemens, deux...
9Enclosure: Cherokee Nation to Baron de Carondelet, 5 April 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Translation from a Spanish translation of a paper written by the Cherokee nation to the Governor of New Orleans. Full of respect and gratitude, the Cherokee nation united, has heard with satisfaction the message by the persons you sent, and gives you expressive thanks for the great generosity with which you offer to assist them with all the means which depend on your power. A general meeting...
10From Thomas Jefferson to Edmond Charles Genet, [May 1793?] (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson présente Ses respects à Mr. Genet et lui renvoie les pamphlets marqués à rendre, avec mille remerciemens pour la lecture qu’il lui en a procuré. On peut également renvoyer les autres si Mr. Genet en a le moindre besoin vu qu’après une lecture ils deviendront inutiles. On desirerait cependant garder les Résultats du Commerce &ce. qu’il serait bon de garder dans les Bureaux. Tr...