1To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Woodcock, 25 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
this for to be Laide before the president and Congress you Down or me down that the Kingdom wich Cannot be Shaken may Remaine and no Ceaches for Corruption no not won for the Lord God allmighty will have Servants that are in Subgection unto him there From RC ( DLC ); franked; postmarked Baltimore; endorsed by TJ as received 27 May and so recorded in SJL .
2To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 1 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. James Taylor Jr informd me he had sent by Capt Stephen Moore two pipes of Brasil wine & had reserved two more for you to be sent by some other oppertunity; Capt. Moore has promised his particular care of them & to forward them to you from Alexandria.—The Frigates I expect will sail this day, the French Frigate Semilante is in Hampton road I beleive ready for sailing & it is said here that...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Claxton, 28 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I this day purchased your copying press —it is made on an entire new construction, being worked on the same principle of common printing presses with a screw and lever—it is the first that has been purchased in this city, and on that account I had it conveyed to my friend Mr M. Carey, who made an experiment on it in my presence, and pronounced it far superior to the old kind—any number of...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Lomax, 28 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The Bearer of this, is my second Son, who has Business in both Washington and Frederick-Town. I have directed him to wait upon you, and any Civilities you can find time to bestow upon him, will be gratefully acknowledged by me. I have also directed him, tho young & a Stranger in Washington, to endeavour to get a Brother, who is younger than himself, as a writer in some of the Publick Offices....
5To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 10 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
My friend Mr Moses Myers having business in the City of Washington I beg leave to introduce him to you as a good citizen & worthy Gentleman. I wish we could have the pleasure of seeing you in Norfolk to make some returns for the many civilities received from you, it will always give me pleasure to render services to any of your friends travelling this way. I am most respectfully yr. obt Servt...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 16 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I Received the second part of the bills this post, for which I am much obliged to you, I wrote you that I had reserved 2 pipes of the Brasil & recommended some of the London particular for table use, the latter is the kind sent to Richmond, it is of good quality & equal to any imported of the kind 3 years old. There was only 10 pipes of the Brasil come in, if any more than the two I wrote you...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Georges Thomas, 15 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Philadelphia, 15 July 1801. An unfortunate crippled Frenchman takes the liberty of presenting his misfortunes to TJ. He entered this country in 1790 in hope of becoming a citizen, but unfortunately he was injured three months after his arrival, which prevented him from working and caused him much misery. Fortunately, after a lapse of time he found employment as the contractor’s clerk...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 13 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly received yours of the 7th inclosing 4 half bills of the U.S. bank; it gives me pleasure to know you approved of the wine, it is highly approved of here & sells fast, a few pipes of the same quality are left, of which I will direct Mr. Taylor to reserve two for you, to be sent by Capt. Willis of the Alexr. Packet & if you want more it shall be saved & sent up, the time of payment will...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mann Randolph, 13 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letters to Martha & myself came to us, hers on the 4. mine on the 11. instant. She is much better than I ever knew her to be in her present case tho’ the swelling of the extremities she had in :99 occurrs this time allso. The children enjoy complete health generally but have all taken colds in the late N.E. storm, which appeared on them last night for the first time: they will not affect...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Peerce, 30 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
With reluctance I trouble you with these lines fearing they may be offensive I still flatter my self your honour will not turn them off unnoticed when you hear that general Washington has spoke very favourable to some of my well wishers as well as to my Self tho it was with great persuasion I ever took courage to harbour any such thoughts at which time he promist to be a friend to me at any...
11To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mann Randolph, 18 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I write at the request of one of my neighbours, George Faris , to inform you he wishes to rent 120 acres at Lego on the terms of your leases to Petty & others. He is anxious to know immediately whether he can have that farm in your estate & is unwilling to wait your return as he will lose time in looking out elsewhere. He bears a good character in the neighbourhood, is industrious & well...
12To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Cooper and Others, 23 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Desirous of cooperating with the chief Magistrate in his purpose to maintain the respectability and purity of Republican Government, by entrusting public functions to those only whose private virtues, talents, and attachment to the freedom and security of their fellow citizens and the peace and independence of their country entitle them to confidence and respect;—we whose names are hereunto...
13To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Paine, 25 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I write this merely to say there is nothing new to inform you of. Mr. Dawson whom I saw this Morning when I gave him my letter on Machanics for you, tells me that the treaty is not ratified, and that he should send off the Sloop the next day.—you will easily conclude from this delay in the ratification that something is the cause of it. It is however time the vessel should depart. If she lose...
14To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Cooper, 17 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I feel myself at present not in the act of asking a favour but of doing my Duty. A proper respect to your important avocations must furnish an excuse for my saying very briefly what I have to suggest. I have heard that numerous improvements, particularly many public buildings are contemplated at Washington City. It is impossible that any thing of this kind can be meditated without your feeling...
15To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mann Randolph, 23 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of 14. inst: gave us the intelligence, which we ever expect yet allways hear with delight, of your health. Martha is in the most florid health; Virginia, the children, all of us indeed, well.—I have just learnt by a messenger I sent to Poplar forest this week that Clarke is well & has planted a good deal of Tob’o. I learn with sorrow that the French are about to get possession of...
16To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Procter, 30 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Justly presumeing upon your Excellencys friendship being extended, towards the faithful advocates of Our (Once) distressed Country, during the Revolutionary War, against Brittish, and Hession, Intrussions therein: Invites my second Application, least my former letter by any Mishap might have been withheld your presence. In my late address I named the great favour done me, by His Excellency...
17To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Claxton, 18 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I am preparing to Start from this place for Philadelphia on Thursday next, and beg leave to lay before you a view of such Articles as appear to me to be necessary for the further completion of the furnishing of the Presidents House—Nothing Sir, would trouble my mind more than, (by progressing according to my own ideas, without your concurrence) to derange any plan which you may have formed...
18To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 7 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have long known Capt. F. Bright, & have ever considered him as a faithful officer to the public. he commanded the Armed Brig Northampton belonging to the State & was esteemd for activity & discipline during the war—since the commencement of the General Government he has been employ’d in the Revenue service in which I have ever believed him a vigilant Officer having the interest of his...
19To Thomas Jefferson from William Davy, 22 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
A Gentleman now in England has requested me to forward to you Sir! the inclosed elegant Print of General Gates, the Hero of Saratoga. I execute the Commission with the greatest pleasure, requesting your acceptance of it, from a sincere Friend to this Country. I have the honour to remain with the most profound Respect, Sir! yr ob Hble Servt RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “His Excellency Thomas...
20To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Coane, 27 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Being informd that you want a man as Steward and Buttler and as I have lived in the stations for those twelve years Much to the Satisfaction of my Employers and can produce undeniable Recommendations hoping it may meet With your Honours approbation I Remain your Honours Most obedient humble Sevt. RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “No 19 Walnut St”; endorsed by TJ as received 28 May and so recorded...
21To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas McKean, 21 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Having lately recieved letters from several of my old friends in Delaware, chiefly relating to their political affairs, and particularly the inimical conduct of most of those, who hold offices there under the United States, towards Republicans, and collecting from them, that they wish you to be informed of their opinions, tho’ they seem to be unwilling to communicate them directly, owing to...
22To Thomas Jefferson from [Thomas Dill], 2 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your office & Calling is weighty & Important Indeed, O how much need you have of Divine pure wisdom & knowledge & understanding from god to Instruct & Counsel & direct you how to do Justly & love mercy & walk humbly with & before god & how to Execute Righteous & Just Judgment & in all your thoughts & words & Actions & motions & ways walk and Conduct, to Study & promote & Confirm promulgate And...
23To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Darley, 10 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I am a young man, about 300 miles from home, borne down with infirmity, and unable to travel;—would you do justice to charity you will let me have some pecuniary assistance to carry me in the Stage. My friends live in the upper part of Pennsylvania and are unable to give me any aid; and I unable to work for money to carry me home;—You shall be paid, if ever I get able to send you the money—...
24To Thomas Jefferson from David Austin, 9 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Austin takes the liberty of submitting to the President, the consideration of a momentary interview. It may be had in the closet, or in the presence of any persons the President may think proper to admit. Mr. A. will submit to any interrogations the President may think proper to propose, in view of illucidating, more fully, the subject of former communications. The time & place are...
25To Thomas Jefferson from “A Lover of Republicanism,” [before 6 May 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
For your Country’s sake act as you wish & be not guided by a Party who call themselves Republicans! Your Countryman who now writes is thoughroughly convinced that there is nothing viscious in your good Heart & earnestly prays that you may possess stability which many want. Confide not in others. RC ( DLC ); undated; endorsed by TJ as received 6 May and so recorded in SJL .
26To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Truxtun, 18 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty of addressing you personally as to my situation in the establishment of the Navy—a member of which I became, not from any pecuniary consideration, but from motives of Patriotism, and a pure love of Country and the Service. In the year 1794 when the first attempt was made towards a marine armament under the present Government of the United States—an act of Congress (as...
27To Thomas Jefferson from Gouverneur Morris, 20 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your Favor of the eighth Instant and am looking out for an Opportunity to send on the Plate, concluding you will some how or other take the whole Set. You say you have Forks and Spoons enough. In that Case it will be better to sell them, which can always be done to Advantage, and take those belonging to the Set which if I remember right are made of a Pattern to suit the Rest....
28To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 12 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
In the case of W. Priestmann, the Secretary of the Treasury conceives that by the manner in which the enclosed draft of a pardon is executed, Gideon will receive any part of the forfeiture to which by law he may be entitled. If he is not entitled to any part by law, the Secretary, from a consideration of the case, does not perceive the propriety or justice of making him a compensation at the...
29To Thomas Jefferson from “T. J. M,” 16 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
There is a Young Man of a respectable (native American) Family, whose Income is insufficient for the maintenance of himself & two Orphans, for whom he is very desirous to provide the means of Subsistence & Education. He is therfore, induced to request that, if thou canst, with propriety give or procure him an Appointment to some Office, the duties of which, a Quaker, or Friend, can,...
30To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Wyndham Grymes, 2 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Not having the pleasure of an acquaintance with you and having to address you on a subject like the present one, I feel a considerable diffidence in so doing, but as I am confident that you will do everything that lays in your powers, for the assistance of three minors, I shall not hesitate one moment longer, in disclosing that, to which this letter will be confined. No doubt, you have...