32001From Thomas Jefferson to Gideon Granger, 6 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson begs leave to observe to mr Granger that the proposition to confine the carriage of American produce to American bottoms, can be proved by better evidence than mere conversations: he is almost certain it was expressly recommended in his report on commerce to Congress in 1793. on which mr Madison’s resolutions were founded. not having a copy of the report, he has sent to the Secy....
32002From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 6 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Some time in the first half of September I do not know exactly when, mr Eppes purchased a horse for me of mr Thweat his brother in law, for 250. D. payable in 90. days at your Counting house. I now inclose you that sum to take up the draught which will probably be presented shortly. I salute you with affection. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
32003From Thomas Jefferson to Jones & Howell, 6 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you an order of the bank of the US. here on that at Philadelphia for 360. D. 97c the amount of supplies of iron now unpaid, and I pray you to send to Richmond two tons of nailrod assorted as usual to the address of Gibson & Jefferson for me. I hope this can be done before the close of the Delaware. I salute you with friendship & respect MHi : Coolidge Collection.
32004To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Lehré, 6 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I am happy to inform you that by a Joint Ballot of both Branches of our Legislature, we have this moment elected the within named 10 Electors, who stand pledged to Vote for James Maddison as President and George Clinton as Vice President of the United States— I also inform you, that I was one of a Committee appointed by the Ho. of Representatives to wait upon the Governor, to inform him of the...
32005To Thomas Jefferson from James Mease, 6 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Your kind permission to the Agricultural Society in September last to send some copies of their Memoirs to Europe by the public Ship Union, fortunately arrived the day before she sailed, and I gladly availed myself of it.—In Case another vessel is Sent, a similar permission will be thankfully Received.—The shortness of the time did not allow me to send me as many as I wished by the Union.— The...
32006From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Randolph, 6 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you a letter from Jefferson which I presume will inform you he is well, and I send you one from Dr. Wistar which will give you satisfaction. be so good as to return it. I had one from Anne 2. or 3. days ago, when all were well. she says they will be with us early in March. I sent you the last week by the post rider your watch, watch key & ring, which I hope got safe to hand. I forgot...
32007To Thomas Jefferson from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 6 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The present state of the world is without example in history. Tho’ far removed from the distracting scenes of Europe, the contending nations appear desirous of forcing us into the contest. Their conduct renders our situation every day more critical. Thus far we have avoided the calamities of war. But we may be ultimately compelled to unsheath the sword. Every just & prudent measure has been...
32008From James Madison to William Pinkney, 5 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
My two last letters were of Novr. 9. & 25. The first went by a British Packet from New York; the second by a vessel which has sailed or is about sailing from Boston. This will be forwarded to New York to be conveyed by a Packet which is to sail on the 8th. It is accompanied by a continuation of the debates and proceedings of Congress as far as they have yet appeared in print. You will find...
32009To James Madison from David Thomas, 5 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to introduce to you Mr. Jenkins Secretary of this state and Mr. Bloodgood Clerk of the Supreme Court. They are both Gentlemen of the first respectability and valuable political friends. These Gentlemen are on a tour to Washington to see the seat of the General Government and to become acquainted with the Members of the Administration. Please to mention me in respectful terms to Mrs....
32010To James Madison from James Maury, 5 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
I had this honor on the 27th. Ulto. a Copy of which is inclosed. I cannot as yet give you any further information of the Schooner. This going by a British Vessel (The Jamaica Capt. Richardson) I have at the suggestion of Mr. Pinkney, inclosed his dispatch in my own which is under cover to Messrs. Campbell & Wheeler of Norfolk, the Consignees of the Vessel. There having lately appeared in the...
32011From James Madison to William Pinkney, 5 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have little to add to the printed information accompanying my official letter of this date. Congs. seemed to be sufficiently determined, as you will observe, to resist the unjust and insulting Edicts of the Belligerents; and differ only as to the mode best suited to the case. The disposition to prefer war to the course hitherto pursued, is rather gaining than losing ground, and is even...
32012To Thomas Jefferson from Wilson Cary Nicholas, 5 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I last night received the enclosed, It is a subject that I am incompetent to give an opinion upon. I am with the greatest respect & esteem Your most hum Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
32013To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel D. Tompkins, 5 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to introduce to your acquaintance Mr. Elisha Jenkins Secretary of this State. He is a Gentlemen of the first respectability here and a uniform and decided friend and supporter of your administration. Any attentions you may be pleased to shew him will be deemed a favour conferred upon me. Accept Sir, an assurance of my respect and esteem. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
32014To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel D. Tompkins, 5 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Francis Bloodgood having informed me of his intention to visit the Seat of Government I take the liberty of introducing him to you. He is Clerk of the Supreme Court of this State, a steady friend & advocate of the administration of the General Government and a gentleman of high respectability. I am, Sir, with great respect and esteem Your Ob. St. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
32015To James Madison from George Washington Parke Custis, 4 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
From the lively interest you appear to have taken in the promotion of Agricultural improvement, & Domestic Oeconomy, I have taken the liberty of sending you a few specimens of the produce of my Estates, in the Counties of New Kent & King William, since improvement of the soil has taken place of the former usage. I also enclose you a sample of our Domestic Manufactures of Cloathing & Shirting...
32016To James Madison from Francis Bailey, 4 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
Let me offer you my Sincere thank s for your attention to my son James M. Bailey, when he visited Washington, with a view of obtaining a Military Commission. Will you be so good as to add to the obligation I already feel myself under, by directing one of your clerks, to inform me whether a commission has been made or will issue for my Son? Suffer me to congratulate my Country that the...
32017To James Madison from William Cocke, 4 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
Your Goodness Will absolve me from the Sensure and Imputation of Arrogance and atrribut to me no other than the real motive I have in view in dareing to drop you a hint of what I hear frequently mentioned in this State and advertising you of what appears to me to be much desired hear. I wrote you Some time past of Our Desire to See you in the Presidencial Seat. I know that it was from motives...
32018To Thomas Jefferson from Joel Barlow, 4 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I send you the Institute’s examination of Gall’s famous theory of the Brain. The inquiries on this very obscure subject may not lead to any immediate result but to humble the pride of Science, yet the labors of that Society in general impress my mind so deeply with their importance as to make me regret that we have not the means in this country of attaching a higher estimation than we have...
32019To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Cooper, 4 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have finished a brief account of what has been done on the subject of a Standard for weights and measures, and sent it to Binns, but whether he will deem it sufficiently popular for his paper I know not. It cannot of course be more than an imperfect sketch, depending as I am compelled to do, for information, on the books about me. John Vaughan bought of Mr Hasl ar , an excellent collection...
32020From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Munroe, 4 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Case of the sale of city lots under a decree of the Chancellor of Maryland. The deed of the original owners of the scite of the city of Washington to certain trustees, after making provisions for streets, public squares &c declares that the residue of the ground laid off in building lots shall one moiety belong to the original proprietors, and the other moiety shall be sold on such terms &...
32021To Thomas Jefferson from James G. W. Neale, 4 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to thank you, for the favour you have done me, in dischargeng me from the Marine Corps. I shall ever remember it with the warmest gratitude. Not, that it excludes me from the defence of my beloved Country; but, because it freed me from the insolence of worthless characters clothed in petty authority. Should an occasion offer, perhaps I may not be found the least useful, or patriotic...
32022From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Willson Peale, 4 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose a draught for 60. D. to meet the current expences of my grandson, including two or three little debts of 2. & 4. D. of mine which I write to him to pay. I make these remittances for him merely by guess, and ready to enlarge them the moment you inform me that they are deficient. My Polygraph has been packed some time, & waits to find some passenger in the stage who will attend to...
32023To John Adams from William Cunningham, 3 December 1808 (Adams Papers)
Your favour of the 25th. ult. came duly to hand. What you have already confided to me concerning Mr. P. and what more you may have the goodness to disclose, I shall not impart to any one. I repeat this assurance to relieve the solicitude which I perceive you cherish to have me sensibly impressed with the delicacy and importance of the communications, with which you have honoured me. I hope,...
32024From Abigal Adams Shaw Felt to Mary Smith Cranch, 3 December 1808 (Adams Papers)
Your letter my dear Aunt, to my Mother, afforded me great pleasure. I was rejoiced to hear you had so far recovered your health, as to enable you to attend once more the daily avocations of your family You were fearfull my health would suffer by my confinement with you, but I asure my dear Aunt, I did not consider it a confinement in the least, and were I so happy as to have been of any...
32025To James Madison from William Pinkney, 3 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honour to send enclosed a Copy of my Reply to Mr. Canning’s Letter to me of the 22d. ultimo. A Copy of the Letter, to which it is an Answer, was transmitted a few Days since by the British Packet, and a Duplicate has been sent to Liverpool. The Union is not yet arrived from France, and we have no Intelligence of her. I have the Honour to be With the highest Consideration Sir Your...
32026To James Madison from William Winston, Jr., 3 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
Wishing to take a trip to Europe but wishing not to go without Some business, I take the liberty of tendering my Services to the Executive of the United States, as the bearer of dispatches, or a messenger to any Court of Europe. Should the Government confer this appointment upon me, I have with me sufficient testimonials of my probity and integrity; and I beg leave to assure them, through you,...
32027To James Madison from Nathaniel Ingraham, 3 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
Will you do me the favor to give the Enclosed volumes a place in your library. The original in the Italian Language was obtained by my friend Mr. Wm. Shaler when at Chili, and the translation of it, made by him during his voyage in that part of the World Accept my Wishes for your Health & happiness Yr. Mo. Obd. St. DNA : RG 59—ML—Miscellaneous Letters.
32028From Thomas Jefferson to Alexander Anderson, 3 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Oct. 28. did not get to my hands till Nov. 20. I immediately referred the case to the War office for enquiry. they find that George Purcell, a corporal of Capt Nicoll’s company died Oct. 21. 1808. and that he appears from the accounts of Capt Sterrett late district paymaster to have had pay due him at the time of his death from the 1st. of August preceding, that is to say 2....
32029From Thomas Jefferson to Isaac Ball, 3 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to Doctr. Ball and his thanks for the 2d. edition of his animal economy which he recieves with pleasure, and values for it’s compendious form, and clear arrangement. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
32030From Thomas Jefferson to John Davis, 3 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Davis and his thanks for the offer of the MS. of Colo. Byrd’s journal: but not having in contemplation to make any collection of papers on the subject supposed, he declines the proposal. Indeed he concieves that the journal must be very uninteresting, as Colo Byrd was employed only on the lower part of the line between Virginia & N. Carolina, and of...
32031To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Jefferson Randolph, 3 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yours of the 24th & it gives me great pleasure to hear that sister Ann & her husband will live with, us. I am aware of the dangers of my situation & of my own inexperience; I have heard much, & seen little of the vices & follies of the world & distrusting my own knowlegde of human nature, I have shuned all unnecessary intercourse with persons not previously recommended to my...
32032To James Madison from Valentin de Foronda, 2 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
Tengo la honra de rêmitír á V.S. el memoríal adjunto de un Español, persuadído á que es Justa su demanda. V.S. notará que funda su pretensíon sobr él tratado concluído entre las dos Nacíones, y que la palabra ní detencíon, es muy notable. Los caudales que tiene detenidos aquí por el embargo messarece que tiene derecho á sacarlos; y como no los puede sacar, sino ìmítando à los Amerícanos que...
32033To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 2 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you on the 25th. of November, under cover of a letter to the Secretary of State, and to the care of Mr Lee at Bordeaux.—The present serves principally to inclose one I have this morning receiv’d from Mr Mazzei, with his request to give it conveyance.—By this opportunity I forward to the department of State, the fullest and most ample testimony against mr John...
32034From Thomas Jefferson to Captain Armstrong, 2 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved your letter of Oct. 20. wherein you express a wish to obtain a deed for the thirteen sections of lands reserved for the Delawares in the state of Ohio, by an act of Congress. I accordingly now send you an authentic deed designating the thirteen sections, and signed by the Secretary of the Treasury, who was authorised for this purpose by the act of Congress. under this you are...
32035To Thomas Jefferson from Catherine Church Cruger, 2 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Is it presuming too far on your indulgence to hope that you will recall to remembrance a person who has for many years past been deprived of the pleasure of conversing with you—As it is much more natural to forget benefits conferred than received, I can easily imagine, I may have escaped your recollection, whilst I must ever retain the most lively impressions of gratitude for the kindness &...
32036To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dean, 2 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I hope I shall not be accused of presumption in attempting to address thee. The inclosed Prospectus exhibits Proposals for the publication of a second Edition of my work—as the Patronage of so disstinguished a friend to the liberal Arts will be no less flattering than acceptable I take the liberty to solicit thy Name to head a respectable List of near twelve hundred Subscribers— The work is in...
32037To Thomas Jefferson from William Esenbeck, 2 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The President of the United States, will be pleased to pardon one of his faithfull Subjects: If his Pointer Dogs should leap over the higest part of the Wall in search of their proper Game If they should tress pass in killing any Sheep, or tame fowl. I will answer for all damages by Peril of being put to Jail, but if the contrary the sheep will follow them, the President will grant me this...
32038To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Lehré, 2 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I embrace this opportunity that offers on a minute, to enclose you a Copy of our Governors Messages, delivered to both Houses the 29t Ulto— and to inform you that the Caucus held in the Chamber of the Hs. of Representatives, this morning have agreed to support the Election of the following Persons as Elector of President & Vice President To Wit— Colo. Wm: Ronseau — Jno: Wilson
32039To Thomas Jefferson from George Odenheimer, 2 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Information has been presented to me, on Tuesday Evening, 29th. November 1808.— The British were Endeavouring to Sail, or, were a Sailing from Halifax, (Great-Britain) to attack New-York, and were they Successful in taking New-York; it is expected they will Sail up the East-River, to South-Amboy, and from there Endeavour to March to Burlington, & cross the Delaware, to effect a March to...
32040From Thomas Jefferson to Alexander McClurg, 2 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The sentiments which you express in your Address of Octob. 27. of attachment to the rights of your country, of your determination to support them with your lives & fortunes, and of disregard of the inconveniences which must be encountered in resisting insult and aggression, are honorable to yourselves, & encouraging to your country. they are particularly solacing to those who, having laboured...
32041To James Madison from George W. Erving, 1 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
With my dispatch No. 55 (Novr. 11th.), I had the honor to submit to you copies of my replies to the Spanish Secretary of state, his note of Novr. 7. (copy of which was transmitted by dispatch No. 54) respectg. a negotiation apprehended to have been opened at Washington by the French Minister, for the Sale of the Floridas to the United States. In Several Subsequent interviews with Mr. Cevallos...
32042To James Madison from Elias Vanderhorst, 1 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
On the other side is a duplicate of my last Letter to you of the 22d. Ulto. P the British Ship Jarrett, Capt. Lund, Via Baltimore, since which I have not been honored with any of your favors, nor has any thing particularly Interesting occurred subsequently thereto, except what may be found in the enclosed News-papers, which however contain also a great deal of what has no foundation in truth,...
32043To James Madison from Domingo Alveto, 1 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
The unpleasant Situation in which I find myself compells to have recourse to you in the hopes that you will relieve me if you can possibly do it without injuring the laws or interests of the United States. As I am Sensible that your time must be very precious I will be as brief as I can in Stating my case. I arrived about a year ago in this Country from Montevideo for Settling my own and other...
32044To Thomas Jefferson from Edmund Bacon, 1 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclose Mr. Lewis’s account. I have not seen Mr. Walker but I shall see him on sunday. The balance due Mr. Bell seems to be about 12 Dollers. I will Heare place all my Purchases of corn and fodder and when payable. I Got disappointed in the Ingagement with Mr. Anderson for the Hundred barrils corn. I have Purchased of others people which will not need your paying any more money to Mrs. Carter...
32045To Thomas Jefferson from John Crawford, 1 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have occasionally taken the liberty to address you on subjects which appeared to me to be of importance; the events to which some of them referred have not been yet accomplished, which leave their correctness problematical; but the complacency with which you honoured my attempts encourages me once more to intrude upon your valuable time, at this momentous crisis. In the periodical work, the...
32046To Thomas Jefferson from James Dinsmore, 1 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
We have nearly got the balustrade finished, and Shall then go on with the pipes; and the Cornice in the Piazza. we are much in want of Some fine Sand paper and Should be glad if you could find an opportunity to Send us a Dozen Sheets and ½ Dozen of 2 ½ inch plane irons which mr Ingles Could Chuse for you; there is none to be got about here.— I had a letter from my Brother by last post dated...
32047To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Dormenon, 1 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit to your Excellency a Petition herein inclosed presented, by a Majority of the Inhabitants of this Parish, to the Honorable The House of Representatives and the senate of the United States to obtain a quantity of Lands situated on the Great Bayou and Bayou Maringouin in the said Parish, or get at least a right of preemtion to the said Lands setting the Price per...
32048To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Lehré, 1 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Since writing the within, a Caucas was held last evening in the Senate Chamber, at which, near the whole of both Branches of our Legislature were present.—It was resolved unanimously , that we could support Mr. James Maddison, as President of the United States.—Mr: George Clinton was warmly approved for the Office of Vice President, solely upon as stated to the Caucas, that he had , great...
32049To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Mazzei, 1 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
La fuga dei sopraddi. soggetti à causato, che il disgraziato Capn. Hall non à trovato credito per mettersi in stato di poter partire. Per mezzo di Mr. Appleton questa partirà da un porto della Francia in un Packet-boat. 10 xbre Sigr. Saml. Pourviance, restato qui dopo la fuga del fratello e di Degen (del che s’ignora il motivo) si dichiarò responsabile per il debito della Ragione Degen e...
32050Notes on a Cabinet Meeting, 1 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
1808. Dec. 1. present the 4. Secretaris, the expedition prepared at Halifx, consisting of 4000. men, is believed to be kept in readiness, in case war is declared by us, or obviously imminent, it is to go off instantly, abandoning Upper Canada to us, and take possession of N. Orleans. we therefore determine unanimously that all the new recruits from Pennsylva inclusively Southwardly and...