1William D. Simms to Thomas Jefferson, 1 July 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
In the absence of the Collector I have the honour to inform you, that I have this day laden on board, the Sloop Fair play , Charles Brown , master, & consigned to Mess rs Gibson & Jefferson , Richmond four Cases of wine received from M r Cathalan at Marseilles .—The present is the only opportunity that has occurred to forward the wines, since the receipt of
2James Warrell to Thomas Jefferson, 27 May 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
The laudable zeal you have invariably manifested for the honour, dignity and improvement of your native country, induces me to hope that the Museum of Virginia , about to be established in this Metropolis , will find in you a patron— I therefore take the liberty to forward to you the subjoined proposals, conceiving that should I neglect to do so, that I would be deficient in respect to...
3John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 12 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I return the Analysis of Dupuis with my thanks for the loan of it. It is but a faint Miniature of the original. I have read that original in twelve Volumes, besides a 13 th of plates . I have been a Lover and a Reader of Romances all my Life. From Don Quixotte and Gill Blas to the Scottish Chiefs and an hundred others. For the last year or two I have devoted myself to this kind of Study: and...
4Hugh Nelson to Thomas Jefferson, 7 June 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
During the late session of Congress , there was committed to my Care for you, the small package herwith Sent, and addressed to you—by a Senator of the U.S —On leaving the City this package was put up in my Trunk and brought by me F to Fredericksburg —There changing my route to the lower Country instead of coming directly home, I entrusted the Trunk to an agent who was to forward it as soon as...
5John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 6 May 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Neither Eyes Fingers or Paper held out, to dispatch all the Trifles I wished to write in my last Letter . In your favour of April 8 th You “wonder for what good End the Sensations of Grief could be intended”? You “ wish the Pathologists would tell Us, what the Use of Grief, in Our Œconomy, and of what good it is the Cause proximate or remote.” When I appro a ch Such questions as this, I...
6William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 20 July 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I lamented very much when you wrote to me for the Portrait by Stewart , that I had not finished a Copy of it; for I was in hopes that the Gentlemen who were engaged in taking the Heads of our worthies, would have done more justice than I could do: but when I saw, on their return, the Portraits of yourself of M r & M rs Madison , I beheld them with amazement.—I did not admire them, but I...
7Margaret Bayard Smith to Thomas Jefferson, 21 July 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you allow me to recall to your y m ind one, whom a long absence may have almost obliterated from your reccollection,—One, who never had any claim to your kind regard, but what she derived from a sensibility to that worth, which once to know, is never to forget.—Yes dear Sir, for the enthusiasm inspired by great talents, or the veneration from g awaken’d by the union of great virtue, to...
8Enclosure: Invoice of Books for Thomas Jefferson Purchased from de Bure Frères, 30 May 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
facture des Livres remis en une caisse Cordeé et emballeé en toile grasse et Maigre; Marqueé. Libri. I. M. J T . J. adresseé a M rs Hottinguer et c ie , negociants au Havre . 1816 ƒ Mai—30.
9Joseph Miller to Thomas Jefferson, 22 August 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I Rec d your Frendly Letter yeasterday an for the Truble I have Given you I am ashamed of I intend bein Coming up as Soone as the Court is over I am not Able to Sell aney Part at Pressent I have tried all I Can But no buyers one House that Cost $6000 Building I offered it for $4000 and the Ground along with it I Could wish you to Lett Old Peeter Get Sume Grain to work Soone Hops in New York is...
10Société Agricole et Manufacturière Française to Thomas Jefferson, 5 January 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
A vous, thomas Jefferson , qui avez Signé la chartre de L’indépendance de votre pays; Vous qui, comme premier Magistrat de cette heureuse République, L’avez administrée durant les tems les plus périlleux, avec toute la prévoyance de la Sagesse et qui dans la retraitte avez emporté les vœux de tous Ceux qui Savent aimer la patrie! A Vous qui dans les vississitudes d’une longue existence avez...
11LeRoy, Bayard & Company to Thomas Jefferson, 7 August 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
In reply to the communication we made to Mess. N. & J & R. Van Staphorst on the Subject of your last favor to us under date of the 7 of May , whereby you proposed to discharge the amount due them in three annual installments, these friends have written to us as follows, we quote their own words, Viz “Our intention in this advance having allways been to oblige m r Jefferson we will allow him...
12John Steele to Thomas Jefferson, 26 October 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved, consigned to me by Stephen Cathalan Esq r at Marseilles , a small Box by the Brig David Maffet , and a double Cask of Wine by the Ship Prosperity , both of which I have shiped on board the Sc r Hilan Capt. Hand , consigned to Mess rs Gibson & Jefferson
13David Gelston to Thomas Jefferson, 9 August 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received bill of lading for 2 boxes, 12 bottles each, red Paillerole wine and one basket maccaronys maccaroni , from Marseilles by the Ship Ocean just arrived, shipped by M r Car Cathalan — I Shall pay every attention, put the whole in Store, await your orders—and remain, with great respect, RC
14Christopher Clark to Thomas Jefferson, 29 October 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
mr Jeffersons Reasoning in the case of the wittnessth against Robertson for perjury is strong and Conclusive for the defendant if he is Right in his premisses, and even if it Shall be found erroneous in matter of law the length of time which has pased away since his attention was particularly caled to legal inquiry and the absence of books will be an ap ample apology for a Sketch proceeding...
15Francis W. Gilmer to Thomas Jefferson, 10 July 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have delayed until now the acknowledgement of your favour of June 7 th inclosing the ‘ traité du droit naturel ’ par Mr. Quesnay , from Mr. DuPont ; under the expectation that you would not return from Bedford ’till about this time. I can but feel myself flattered by your very polite invitation to meet our ‘ admirable friend the Abbé,’ as Mr. DuPont , calls him, at Monticello
16Philip I. Barziza to Thomas Jefferson, 14 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
It was in vain that till now I flattered myself with the illusion of having the honour of Coming in Person to pay you my respects, my circumstances, or my fate, have prevented me from enjoying such an advantage, and what it is worst is that through the same reasons I shall be deprived yet a while. Menwhile permit me Sir to acquaint you that though I have soon after received your order,...
17John P. Boyd to Thomas Jefferson, 7 May 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me the honour of soliciting your perusal of the enclosd Documents and Facts, relative to the Military conduct of an Officer, who proudly Acknowledges your former patronage. RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 16 May 1816 and so recorded in SJL . RC ( MHi ); address cover only; with PoC of TJ to Charles Willson Peale, 17 Aug. 1816 , on verso; addressed: “Thomas Jefferson Esq...
18Wilson Cary Nicholas to Thomas Jefferson, 18 October 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to inform you that you are appointed one of the Visitors of the Central College in Albemarle , and to forward you the enclosed commission . It is hoped that it will not be inconvenient for you to undertake the execution of this office. RC ( DLC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Nicholas ; at foot of text: “ Thomas Jefferson , Esq.”; endorsed by TJ as received 31 Oct. 1816 and so...
19James Monroe to Thomas Jefferson, 30 September 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed was left with me by M r Rush , for your opinion, of the propriety of the measure proposed. I retaind it, in the hope of finding you alone, before we separated, for a moments conversation on the subject. The first question is, whether such a notice of the occurrence, which it is proposed to commemorate, is proper, or silent contempt, will be, more expressive, & dignified? You will...
20Joseph Milligan to Thomas Jefferson, 29 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Together with this you will receive the first proof of Political Economy No doubt you have long since given me up as one of the most Carless men regardless of what I said of what I had Said and without intention to perform My promise to you Respecting the publication of the book. but truly this was not the case; I have for two or three years laboured under pecuniary Embarassments from...
21Charles Simms to Thomas Jefferson, 25 May 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Stephen Cathalan commercial and navy agent of the United States at Marseilles , has consigned to my care, four Cases of red wine, which her he requests to have forwarded to you by the first opportunity. I have put them in store where they will be carefully preserved, to wait your further order , as to the mode of conveying them to Monticello . RC (
22Nicolas G. Dufief to Thomas Jefferson, 27 May 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai reçu ce matin la lettre dont vous m’avez honoré, & me Suis acquitté aussitôt de votre commission pour M r Gallatin qui recevra demain À New York les deux exemplaires de l’ouvrage admirable que vous envoyez à M r De la Fayette . Avant de lui adresser les deux paquets Je me Suis assuré par M r Dallas qu’il était, à présent, dans cette ville-là. J’ai accompagné le tout d’une lettre d’avis....
23Charles Willson Peale to Thomas Jefferson, 24 August 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Last evening I received your letter of the 17 th Instant, and I suppose before this time you have received one from me dated the 9 th & 13 th in which I stated that the young man I had spoken to, had gone to the neighbourhood of Bethlehem —I have been with several Watch-makers in the City since I wrote, who all have promised me notice if any discreet young man offers—within two days I shall...
24William H. Crawford to Thomas Jefferson, 28 October 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter recommending M r Armistead for an appointment in the war department has been duly Rec d by the mail. Several vacancies exist in the Accountants office, but owing to the unfortunate death of Col o Lear will Not be filled until that office is filled. M r Armistead
25David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 9 August 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the pleasure of writing to you , on the 12th of last month, by mr Carere of Baltimore , concerning the Books forwarded to you, of which I now Send you the Booksellers receipt. I preferred Debure because he was highly recommended to me by my friends mr. Chevallier , Librarian of the Pantheon Library — and mr. Van Präet of the
26Edwin Stark to Thomas Jefferson, 30 October 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return last evening to this place I found your letter of the 10 th Inst I have the pleasure to inform you the box shipt by M r Banger of Phil a to my care was on the day of its arrival here forwarded to M r Richard Thweatt of Petersburg with a particular request that he would send it on with as little delay as possible RC (
27Charles Willson Peale to Thomas Jefferson, 7 July 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
By my inquiries amongst the Watch-makers in the City, I have found a young man of good Character, just out of the His apprentiship, who seems disposed to go into Virginia , I have read to him, the contents of your letter on that subject—and I have left some him time to make up his mind, probably he will give me his Answer, when I go into the City ; a few days hence—and then I will write again...
28George Ticknor to Thomas Jefferson, 10 July 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
The vessel , which carries this to my father , carries him also for you the following books— Homerus Heyne 8. 8vo. Virgilius Heyne 4. 8vo. Æschylus Schultz 3. 8vo. Juvenalis
29Hugh Nelson to Thomas Jefferson, 9 June 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be presented to you by M r Kingsberry who is about entering on the laudable pursut pursuit of imparting to our Indian Brethren, such portion of civilized improvement as he may find them calculated to receive, and circumstances may h enable him to bestow—To you it is only necessary to communicate his object, to ensure your aid and advice—Nothing can hereafter, in the page of the...
30Francis Adrian Van der Kemp to Thomas Jefferson, 8 September 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
In answer to your favour of July the 30 —I must once more return to the papers , which I Send to England for publication; and am Satisfied with the precautions, I deemed requisite, to conceal the author . Since I received last week information from London of the Sudden desease of mr joÿce —whom I had intrusted with the business I then directly adressed mr. Belsham , Solliciting him to inquire...