1To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Gamble, 25 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Chesterfield, 25 Feb. 1781 , “ half past 4. oClock P.M. ” Baron Steuben being on the point of setting out, he has ordered Gamble to send “the enclosed return of Militia under Genl. Muhlenberg, specifying the Counties they are from. It has this moment come to hand—he has been exceedingly disturbed and uneasy that he had it not sooner in his power to comply with your requisition.” Enclosed also...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Gamble, 4 December 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 22nd. ulto. is at hand and the second draught for 250. Dollars in favor of me for Mr. De Reux, on Mr. Hopkins, honored. I have wrote Mr. De Reaux and await his directions for the disposition thereof. To morrow being the important day for choosing a President and Vice. P. of course engages peoples minds and Conversation. The dread of Jealousy in the other states, should both...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Gamble, 14 January 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I am honored with your favor of the 4th. enclosing letters to Monsr. De Reaux, and informing that the 5,000₶ which we were concerned in is paid . I forwarded to London a Bill for 4,000 to J. & T. Gilliat, leaving the date of payment, after presenting, blank for them to fill up, as appeared most advantagiously suited to obtain the money. 21 days was the sight they inserted, and it was returned...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Gamble, 24 January 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 17th. is at hand, by this nights post—and in reply; I inform you, our friend Colo. Bell has not put any money into my hands to be remitted, you, nor has he intimated to me any thing on that subject; Agreeably to your directions, I will forward your letter to me— enclosed to him , and will with pleasure take first oportunity to remit you any payment he may forward to me for...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Gamble, 10 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
A subject of considerable importance to myself as an individual, and probably to our part of Virginia, has been proposed to me to day, by Monsr. Genet, The French Ambassador now on his way to Philadelphia. In consequence of Governor Lee, introducing me to him , as a fit person to act as Agent, in this State, to purchase Flour, and other supplies for France—Monsr. Genet has taken in writing...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Gamble, 13 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I had this honor the 10th. inst. since which Mr. N. Anderson has informed me he has wrote you on the same subject—And solicits your patronage, provided the Agency is an object worth attention, but if it will only be a trifling matter, he does not wish to deprive me of a trifle. He mentioned his desire to me , and urged as a motive, Why I ought to let him Join in the business of purchasing and...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Gamble, 5 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I was duly honored with your esteemed favor of the 19th. ulto. for which, and the friendly sentiments you entertain for me I beg you to accept my sincere thanks. In hopes that it would be in the power of Mr. Genet to furnish me with the means of purchasing and shipping Flour and Naval stores, I have continued to receive all that offered for sale. And have declined selling to British...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Gamble, 23 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have your favor of the 18th. Current informing you have directed to my Care some Cases of Claret That has arived at Baltimore for you in order That they be forwarded to Montecello. It is in my power by the return Waggons from my Staunton Store, to send your goods to the Care of Colo. Bell in Charlotsville, and I will be Careful When The goods come —to deliver Them to Such Waggoners only That...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Gamble, 21 November 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have your favor of the 14th. Covering a letter to Mr. Mewburn, Which is delivered him to Night (he is returned some Weeks past). It is with great pleasure I hear from you that the dreadful disease Which raged in Philadelphia has subsided. I wish the President may not have risked too much, by going in to the City so soon. Melancholly would public affairs appear to our Citizens, at this...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Gamble, 11 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
My son Robert—intending a tour to Europe it was my intention through the auspices of some respectable friends to have solicited some letters from you to Characters in the Mercantile line or otherwise—both in France & England—And as the ship had only commenced loading with Tobacco for Charbourg, part–of which will be under his Management. when it arrives there—I had counted on sufficient time...