1Thomas T. Barr to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 17 December 1816] (Jefferson Papers)
On the 16 th day of September 1816 — Thomas Jefferson esq. of Monticello , Virginia was elected an Honorary member of the Kentucky Agricultural Society . The Society invites his co-operation and assistance in the advancement of their designs. Tho: T. Barr . sec’y. RC (
2Thomas Law to Thomas Jefferson, 19 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to introduce to you Cap n Hall a British officer of engaging manners, enlightened understanding & liberality of sentiment—He is travelling for amusement, & duly estimates the growing prosperity of this Country under a good Constitution. That you may long enjoy otium cum dignitate , with the pleasing consciousness of having planned & aided to give success to this experimental...
3Thomas H. Palmer to Thomas Jefferson, 23 October 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I hope you will pardon the liberty I am taking of enclosing a letter to my brother, who is at present on his way from Lexington K y to Petersburg, V a . This The letter which I enclose will be useless unless it reach him before he gets to Petersburg & Monticello is the only place he has mentioned of his route. If G. P. has not yet reached Monticello , you will oblige me by keeping the letter...
4Thomas Ritchie to Thomas Jefferson, 7 September 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I need scarcely say, that a Request from you is a Command upon me—I obey it with pleasure. I have forwarded you by mail, not only the Document you ask for, but the entire Journal of the last House of Delegates , of which that Document forms a part.—The Journal may furnish additional Documents , which you may find interesting. I beg leave to add the Acts of the last Legislature—being, in my...
5Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 30 July 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
My last respects , Sir, were in date of the 30 th of May, and which went by the Schooner Fanny , Capt: Selby for New York ; at the Same time I shipp’d to the care of the collector for that port, in order to be forwarded to you, a Case containing 57 bottles of Carmigniano wine.— I have now shipp’d on board the ship Von-Hollen Capt: Ralph Porter
6Thomas Eston Randolph to Thomas Jefferson, 18 June 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
As I am prevented from riding, by indisposition, I beg leave to enclose the agreement between yourself and T. M. and T. E. Randolph respecting the lease of Shadwell Mill —and will thank you to state therein, that the Rent for the ensuing year is payable in flour— This is only necessary in consequence of my having made arrangements with a very good Miller to give him an interest in the business...
7Thomas Eston Randolph to Thomas Jefferson, 17 [October] 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
If it should not be convenient to you to meet me at the Mill tomorrow at 10 O’Clock, I will do myself the pleasure to call on you about 11 O’Clock—in the mean time I will examine the Mill books and see what offal is due to the customers—and if it is possible to furnish you with the quantity you want I will inform you—I am sorry there should have been any misunderstanding on the subject of...
8Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 20 October 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have shipp’d on board the Brig Saucy-Jack , Capt: Humphrys for charleston. S. Carolina —two Cases containing together 87. bottles of Ama wine, which I hope you will find greatly to your Satisfaction.— By the brig Othello Capt: Gladding , & who Sail’d 10 days Since, I wrote you very fully on various Subjects; and especially Relating to the Statue, whic h I am directed to have sculptur’d, for...
9Thomas Eston Randolph to Thomas Jefferson, 20 June 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I am much obliged to you for your kind attention in sending M r Crowninshield s letter — Mann received his warrant by the last Mail—and immediately wrote to the Sect y of the Navy soliciting to be order’d into active service—of which there appears no prospect. From the date of his acceptance his pay (half pay) commences, and could he be order’d on duty as a supernumery, he would be willing to...
10Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 30 May 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
My last letter to you, Sir, was in date, of the 10 th of the present month, conveying duplicates of the legal Attestations of the death of m r mazzei ; and which were forwarded by the Brig Silk-worm , Capt: Parker Burnham for Boston .— I then, likewise, mention’d that owing to the failure in quality, of the wine of montepulciano
11Thomas Bingham to Thomas Jefferson, 7 October 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
The writer of this was a Soldier in the Army of the United States , was enlisted under the command of Captain Evans & Lieutenant Luthar Scott in the 2 nd Corps of heavy Artillery on the 5 th day of February 1813 and remained in the Service until the 18 th day of August 1815. I made application for my discharge to Major Nourse who got my papers and retains them until the present. I was under...
12Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 15 May 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
My last respects were in date of the 15 th of april , conveying to you at the same time, the legal Attestation of the death of m r mazzei ; an attested copy of his will ; together with a letter from the guardian of his daughter , as to the disposal of the property in your hands; all of which, were transmitted by the Brig Sphynx Capt: macomb
13William 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
14James 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...
15Hugh 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...
16Joseph 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...
17LeRoy, 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...
18John 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
19David 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
20John 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...
21Wilson 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...
22James 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...
23Charles 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 (
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
25Edwin 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 (
26Hugh 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...
27Benjamin W. Crowninshield to Thomas Jefferson, 13 June 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
In compliance with your request by letter of the 30 th January last, I now have the pleasure to inform you I have transmitted a Midshipman’s Warrant to M r Thomas M. Randolph , being one of the first issued since that date. I should be happy at the same time to order M r Randolph into service, but the present state of our Navy affords employment to a few only of our numerous Officers of this...
28John F. Oliveira Fernandes to Thomas Jefferson, 10 August 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favour of the 17 th ultimo was recived, in Course of mail. The disagreable visit of feve r tertians , in the commencement of June, & July, together with the necessity of attending some Family; which, I could not with propriety, dismiss; have kept me weak enough. I value highly the honour of your repeated invitation; of which I will do my self the pleasure to accept, for a day, or two,...
29David Gelston to Thomas Jefferson, 26 September 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letters of the 18 & 19 th instant I have received, and immediately caused an entry to be made of the books by the invoice, am o of duties paid $58 40 the invoice—& ca I now enclose—I also enclose an account of the expenses I have paid , I have not been called upon for all the freights, perhaps I shall not be, it will be time enough to charge them when paid— I now shall wait only a few...
30William Wirt to Thomas Jefferson, 2 October 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I sent you about three or four weeks ago a second, and by the last mail, a third parcel of my biographical M.S.—Not having heard of their arrival and having had frequent proofs of the irregularity of the mails, I begin to be fearful that the packets have miscarried.—I beg you to be assured that it is not with the most distant intention of hurrying you in the kind and obliging office which you...