91To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 12 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose herewith a Warrant of Midshipman for William Sim . He is the son of a very meritorious officer in our revolutionary War.— With much respect, I have the honor to be, Sir, Yr mo: ob: servt.— RC ( DLC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Smith; at foot of text: “The President”; endorsed by TJ as received from the Navy Department on 12 June and “Midshipman” and so recorded in...
92From Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes, 11 June 1802 [document added in digital edition] (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson has been taking a view of his affairs, and sends mr Barnes a statement of them. if it should be possible to get through the month of July without the aid of the bank, by my giving a new note there on the 4th of August for 2000. Doll. we should on that day be almost compleatly relieved, and the reciept of the 4th. of October will take up the note, and leave me entirely out of...
93To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 11 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 8th. is duly received. The letter which it inclosed for Mr. Craven Peyton, shall be held subject to his call. I forwarded the day before yesterday 504 ℔. bacon to Mr. Lilly agreeably to your direction, that having been the first opportunity which has offered since the receipt of your letter on the subject. the same boat brought down a Piano forte to go to Philadelphia, which...
94To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 11 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I find by your letter of the 3d., that you think Sierra Leone on the Coast of Affrica a suitable place for the establishment of our insurgent slaves, that it may also become so for those who are or may hereafter be emancipated, and that you are disposed to obtain the assent of the company to such a measure through our minister in London, while your attention will be directed in the interim to...
95From Thomas Jefferson to William Wardlaw, 11 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Barnes two days ago remitted to mrs Jackson 200 Dollars, which will of course get to her hands to-night. I think you mentioned that you should have further remittances to make her. I have to pay 30. Dollars to John Perry , which if you will deliver to him, I will place the same sum for you in mrs Jackson’s hands, it being easier to me to remit to Philadelphia than to Albemarle. I shall...
96To Thomas Jefferson from DeWitt Clinton, 10 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
As the politics of S. Carolina are very interesting, I enclose you a pamphlet ascribed to Mr. Marshall one of the Chancellors of that State, which will present them in a new point of view; as probably it has not reached you, you will excuse me for taking this liberty.— Our political aspects here are very good: I have no doubt but that every thing will eventuate right. I am with great respect &...
97To Thomas Jefferson from William Davidson, 10 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
With due deference the Subscriber prays leave respectfully to submit the following remarks on the Causes which most probably led to his recent arrest and detainer by General LeClerc in Hispaniola As soon as General LeClerc got possession of Cape Francois, he laid an embargo on all American vessels, which continued for the space of fifteen days. By the expiration of this period several battles...
98To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 10 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose for your approbation William King of the State of Pennsylvania and Joseph West of New Jersey to be Surgeons Mates, in the Army. I have the honor &ca. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107 , LSP ). After being notified of their appointments, WILLIAM KING was assigned to Fort Massac, near the mouth of the Ohio River, while JOSEPH WEST
99Memorandums to Albert Gallatin, 10 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Nicholas Gilman Henry S. Langdon John Goddard John Mc.Clintock } to be Commissioners of bankruptcy for New Hampshire. N.York Albany
100To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Miller, 10 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor to transmit herewith a copy of the annual publication of our Missionary Society. The information which it contains respecting our exertions, & the result of them during the past year, may, perhaps, not be altogether uninteresting to you. Be pleased to accept of it, as a small testimony of that high respect with which I have the honor to be, your humble servant, RC ( DLC...
101To Thomas Jefferson from Mitchell & Buel, 10 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Among the many tributes of respect which you receive from the citizens of the United States, a country News-paper will, perhaps, be of but little consequence. We have, however, herewith, presented Your Excellency with the first No. of the Political Barometer , the succeeding Numbers of which we shall continue to send on, unless you should signify your wish to have them discontinued. There are...
102To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Willson Peale, 10 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Bone from Mr Jno. Brown I have received to day, and great was my surprise to find it in form corrisponding to the ox, which the enclosed drawing will best explain. It is a proof that the Indian Tradition has a good foundation. It certainly must have been a Buffalo of vast size , for compairing this fragment with the same parts of a common Ox and its size may pretty nearly be computed to be...
103Enclosure I, Diagram: Top of Bison Skull, 10 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
View of the Upper Part From the Suter H the center of the Head to root of the horn I 7 Inches From the place of Insertion of the muscles of the Neck K to the fore part of the upper head broke off at L 10 Inches. The weight of this piece is 35 ℔ MS ( DLC : TJ Papers, 124:21495); in Peale’s hand.
104Enclosure II, Diagram: Back of Bison Skull, 10 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
View of the Back part that Joins the neck From A to B 2 feet 5 Inches. Circumference at C 21 Inches. { The Hollow part above F I believe is part of the Cavity to receive the muscles that lift the under Jaw. at G is the inner surface corrisponding, measurement across 9 Inches. That part which should join the hind part comprising the Ear is defficient. ditto at D 17 Inches— E hole for the spinal...
105To Thomas Jefferson from David Redick, 10 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
about three weeks ago I received a letter from a Gentleman , residing amongst the Indians, concerned in the Missionary business of the United Brethern of Bethlehem.—In the letter he states as follows—Viz—”One Act however, if true may opperate in the decree of heaven, much against him in the long run. Viz that he should have told the Indian Chiefs who lately visited him: that they stood in no...
106To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander White, 10 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
In the last conversation I had the honour to hold with you, you observed that you had not expected anything further would have been paid to the Commissioners on account of the square conveyed to the U. States for the site of Marine Barracks —This has occasioned me to reflect in what passed between us on that subject previous to the purchase; and if my memory does not fail me, the idea...
107From Thomas Jefferson to David Campbell, 9 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
My ordinary duties render me very slow in answering the favors of my friends. hence this late acknolegement of yours of Feb . 7. recd. Mar. 8.you will doubtless have learned that Doctr. Vandyke has been continued in service. with respect to the disposal of your son now of 12. years of age I can only say what I should do with a son of my own, if I had one to educate. I should continue him at a...
108To Thomas Jefferson from David Hall, 9 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the Honer of transmitting to you, an address from the Grand & general Juries, summoned to attend the Circuit Court of the United States, lately held in the Town of Dover; agreeably to their request—I have the Honor to be with the highest respect Your most Obt hble Servt RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “His Excellency Thos. Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as received 15 June and so recorded in...
109To Thomas Jefferson from Levi Lincoln, 9 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
On examining the charges against Governor St. Clair, and his defence, unaccompanyed with any documents, I some time since wrote the inclosed, & delivered those papers to the secretary of the navy. I have perused the vouchers which were put into my hands yesterday, in support of the charges, and find nothing, which changes the opinion which I had formed on reading the defence, excepting that...
110From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas McLean, 9 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of May 2. was not recieved till a few days ago. however strong my preference of subjects of the nature of that of your letter yet the business of my present station requiring the whole of my time and attention, forbids me to give any portion of either from it’s duties. I have been obliged therefore to forbid myself to enter into philosophical speculations. should you propose to...
111From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Savage, 9 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Having been absent during the month of May on a visit to Monticello, your letter of Apr. 29. has remained here unanswered. during my absence also the boxes containing the print frames arrived safe. mr John Barnes of Georgetown, who does business for me, will this day remit to his friend mr Ludlow of New York the sum of 61. D. 75 c. the amount of your bill the frames give perfect satisfaction....
112To Thomas Jefferson from William Thornton, [9 June 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
W: Thornton returns his respectful Compliments to the President of the United States.—He has perused, and returns Mr: Elgar’s Letter ; but is not acquainted with any Species of Serpentine Stone which he thinks can possibly possess the magnetic Power, as it is a species of Calcarious Stone, or Marble, denominated from its Spots and variegated appearance, not endued, to the best of his...
113To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll Brent, 8 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of announcing to you the issue of the election of yesterday —The votes stand thus. of those elected 1 Danieal Carroll 204 2 Geo: Blagden 202 3 James Barry 164 4 Will: Brent 157 5. Benjn. More 129 6 James Hoban
114From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 8 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Craven Peyton of Albemarle, to whom I owed a balance of 131.47 D has desired me to remit it to meet a paiment he has to make in Richmond. lest he should be in Richmond or on the road, I have thought it best not to send it to Albemarle, but to lodge it with you to be delivered to himself or his written order: and I give him notice by another letter this day sent to Albemarle that he may...
115From Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 8 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 2d. instant was recieved by last post, desiring a remittance of the balance of 131. D 47 c due you on our settlement of May 22. I accordingly now inclose you 140. Doll. in bank bills of the United states, as these cannot be got exactly to the fraction desired. I hope it will be recieved in time for your purpose. sundry approaching calls for money render it absolutely...
116From Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 8 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Lest you might be gone to Richmond, as mentioned in your letter of the 2d. instant , I have thought it best to send the balance you desired, to mr George Jefferson of that place; and have accordingly inclosed 140. D. this day in a letter addressed to you, sealed, and have desired him to deliver it to yourself or to your written order; so that you can apply to him on your reciept of this. in...
117To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Sayre, 8 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
My unfortunate situation compels me to repeat my just complaints. Seperated from my family—consequently, at double expence—you will not, I hope, be offended at my importunity I may not have inform’d you—but have most certainly inform’d your Secretary of State—that I dare not reside in the State of New Jersey, since the last congressional election, lest a prosecution should take place there for...
118To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 8 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
A desire to be useful, induces me to make the present Communication, consisting of hints extracted from recent European publications, which are worthy perusing— Sam Bentham , Esqr. recd lately a Gold medal , for discovering the following method of preserving water sweet in Long Voyages it was bestowed by the Socy. for the encouragemt. of Arts &c—It is detailed in their Transactions. 1801—also...
119To Thomas Jefferson from Caspar Wistar, 8 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I feel a considerable degree of embarrassment on the present occasion, but trust to your good nature for excusing the liberty I take, & the trouble I give you—My object is to state to you that I have for a long time been acquainted with the character of Mr G. Latimer, * The Collector & have known him personally for some years, & that he has allways appeared to me to be a man of business & of...
120To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll Brent, 7 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeable to your desire, I have spoken to Mr. Hatfield to furnish a plan for the Jail . This he has promised to do, which when done shall be sent into you—I transmit herewith several plans which have been handed to me & from which some useful hint may perhaps be taken— With sentiments of the highest respect I am Sir yr Obt. Sevt. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ. Recorded in SJL as received 7 June....