1To Thomas Jefferson from William Thornton, 22 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed was written by the Chinese Mandarin in my presence, and the Translation I wrote as...
2Account of William Thornton, 21 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ Account of William Thornton. 21 April 1806. “For Services rendered in the Patent office” from...
3To Thomas Jefferson from William Thornton, 17 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
W: Thornton’s respectful Compliments to the President of the United States, and sends the Papers...
4To 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...
5To James Madison from William Thornton, 16 March 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had expected, with more satisfaction & pleasure than I can express, your arrival in this City,...
6To James Madison from William Thornton, 9 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
Jason arrived here safely on Tuesday Eveng. and Payne came up the Day after in good Health. Mrs:...
7To Thomas Jefferson from William Thornton, 28 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of State received the enclosed this morng. which he desired me to forward to the...
8To James Madison from William Thornton, 17 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
Not wishing my reasons for visiting my Farm at present to be generally known, but at the same...
9To James Madison from William Thornton, 9 May 1808 (Madison Papers)
From the fine Weather that has succeeded the late rain I am in hopes you & the Ladies, have had...
10To James Madison from William Thornton, 8 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have this Day heard that the Treasurer of the United States has resigned. An opening therefore...
11To James Madison from William Thornton, 11 February 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Thornton. 11 February 1806, Washington. “I have five hundred Dollars to pay this...
12To Thomas Jefferson from William Thornton, 28 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Although, by being totally superseded in whatever concern the former Presidents had confided to...
13To Thomas Jefferson from William Thornton, 11 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of receiving your Letter of yesterday. I am exceedingly obliged not only by the...
14To James Madison from William Thornton, 9 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
that your petitioner has invented certain Improvements in Steam boats, including modes of...
15To James Madison from William Thornton, 6 August 1806 (Madison Papers)
As you will probably see the President soon, I shall take it as a particular Favour if you will...
16To James Madison from William Thornton, 19 November 1804 (Madison Papers)
The Terms on which I have let brood Mares are these— The Person who takes them breeds from them...
17To James Madison from William Thornton, 26 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
I received your very kind favour of the 19th. Instant, and am much obliged by your friendship. I...
18To Thomas Jefferson from William Thornton, 17 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
When the Board of Commissioners transmitted, on the 31st. Jany: 1797, the new plan of this City...
19To James Madison from William Thornton, 3 October 1805 (Madison Papers)
We have been lately much flattered with the hope of soon seeing you again; and I assure you there...
20To James Madison from William Thornton, 27 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
After troubling you so often on the Subject of Patents, without meeting with any Encouragement,...
21To James Madison from William Thornton, 17 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
I heard Mr: Payne say last night that he had received a Letter from Mrs. Madison, and that you...
22To James Madison from William Thornton, 15 August 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of your Favour of the 8th: Instant, and have paid particular attention to its...
23To Thomas Jefferson from William Thornton, 1 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
It is fortunate for Mankind when those who possess splendid Talents, and who are placed in high...