1Editorial Note: Fixing the Seat of Government (Jefferson Papers)
Adams’ observation, apt at the time and prophetic of what was to come, was made during the...
2I. George Washington to William Deakins, Jr. and Benjamin Stoddert, 3 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
In asking your aid in the following case permit me at the same time to ask the most perfect...
3II. Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 11 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Objects which may merit the attention of the President at George T. The Commissioners to be...
4III. Pierre Charles L’Enfant to Thomas Jefferson, 11 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the Honor of Informing you of my arrival at this place where I could not possibly reach...
5IV. George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, [16 March 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
Enclosed is the last letter I have received from Messrs. Deakins and Stoddart.—What step had I...
6V. George Washington to William Deakins, Jr. and Benjamin Stoddert, 17 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
In order to avail the public of the willingness expressed by the inhabitants of Washington...
7Enclosure: George Washington to William Deakins, Jr. and Benjamin Stoddert, 17 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
On passing thro George town I propose to examine the ground between that town and the Eastern...
8VI. George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, [17 March 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
The P. has just received the enclosed.—He prays Mr. Jefferson to write by tomorrows Post to Majr....
9VII. Thomas Jefferson to Pierre Charles L’Enfant, 17 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 11. inst. has been duly recieved. Between the date of that and your reciept of...
10VIII. Pierre Charles L’Enfant to Thomas Jefferson, 20 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 17 ult. the change of the weather at last having permitted me to proceed to the Eastern...
11IX. George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, 31 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Having been so fortunate as to reconcile the contending interests of Georgetown and Carrollsburg,...
12X. Pierre Charles L’Enfant to Thomas Jefferson, 4 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I would have reproched myself for not having writen to you as regularly as you had desired I...
13XI. Daniel Carroll to Thomas Jefferson, 6 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed for Mr. Madison is open for your perusal and information. The prospect before us...
14Enclosure: Daniel Carroll to James Madison, 6 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I have flattered myself with hopes of receiving a line from you with information of the time you...
15XII. Thomas Jefferson to Pierre Charles L’Enfant, 10 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I am favored with your letter of the 4th. inst. and in compliance with your request I have...
16XIII. Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 10 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you on the 2d. inst. which I presume would overtake you at...
17From Thomas Jefferson to Richard Harison, 1 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
The recess of Congress now permitting me to resume the subject of my letter of Aug. 12. which was...
18From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Hawkins, 1 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
At Mrs. Trist’s desire I forward to you about a dozen beans of three different kinds, having...
19To Thomas Jefferson from William Lewis, 1 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Philadelphia, 1 Apr. 1791 . Acknowledges his of yesterday. Getting laws required by that of 12...
20From Thomas Jefferson to George Read, Jr., 1 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Having now leisure to resume the subject of my letter of Aug. 12. which was circular, I have the...
21From Thomas Jefferson to William Short, 1 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof, Mr. Daniel Ludlow, a merchant and citizen of New York, being about to go to...
22From Thomas Jefferson to John Sitgreaves, 1 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Having now leisure, since the adjournment of Congress, to resume the subject of my circular...
23To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 1 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had the pleasure to receive your letter of the 27th. ult. with the papers which...
24To Thomas Jefferson from James Maxwell, 2 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Norfolk, 2 Apr. 1791 . Acknowledging TJ’s of 29th ult. On receiving former letter, he at once...
25From Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 2 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you on the 27th. Ult. since which letters are received of Jan. 24....
26From Thomas Jefferson to William Brown, 4 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Mar. 21. came to hand on the 24th. and as it proposed a different statement from...
27To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Carrington, 4 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Richmond, 4 Apr. 1791 . Acknowledging TJ’s of the 4th ult. enclosing commission as supervisor; he...
28From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Carroll, 4 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Brown having agreed to settle our balance at £21. 16s. 9d. sterling principal and interest, I...
29To Thomas Jefferson from Joshua Johnson, 4 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
London, 4 Apr. 1791 . Encloses accounts of the Greenland fishery for 1789 and 1790, the former...
30From Thomas Jefferson to Nicholas Lewis, 4 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
A little intermission of public business on the separation of Congress and departure of the...