1Luis de Onís to Thomas Jefferson, 17 October 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The Chevalier de Onis , has the honor of presenting his respects to His Excellency M r Jefferson , and encloses to him a letter of introduction from his friend M r Isnardy of Cadiz . The Chevalier would have wished to have delivered the letter in person, but the distance to Monticelo does not permit him, at present, to have that pleasure. The Chevalier de Onis avails himself of this...
2Thomas Jefferson to Luis de Onís, 4 November 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his respectful compliments to his Excellency the Chevalier de Onis , & congratulates him on his safe arrival in the United States , & at a season so propitious to the preservation of health against the effects of a sensible & sudden change of climate. he hopes that his residence here will be made agreeable to him, and that it will be useful in cementing the friendship &...
3Luis de Onís to Thomas Jefferson, 13 April 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
L’interet que Votre Excellence a toujours temoigné pour le bonheur et prosperité de la Nation Espagnole, m’encourage à lui offrir un exemplaire de la Constitution de sa Monarchie. J’espere que Votre Excellence voudra bien l’accepter comme un hommage de ma consideration pour les talents, qui distinguent si eminemment sa personne; et je me flâte que Votre Excellence verra avec plaisir tracés...
4Thomas Jefferson to Luis de Onís, 28 April 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you, Sir, for the copy of the new constitution of Spain which you have been so kind as to send me; and I sincerely congratulate yourself & the Spanish nation on this great stride towards political happiness. the invasion of Spain has been the most unprecedented & unprincipled of the transactions of modern times. the crimes of it’s enemies, the licentiousness of it’s associates in...
5Luis de Onís to Thomas Jefferson, 3 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Je suis trés charmé Monsieur d’aprendre par la lettre du 28. Avril, dont vous m’avez honnoré , que la Constitution de la Monarchie Espagnole, que je me suis pris la liberté de vous offrir, a été de votre aprovation. L’aprovation d’une personne si distinguée par son talent que par ses connoissances profondes dans le droit publique, et sur tout par la part qu’il a eu dans la redaction de la...