1To James Madison from Jonathan Thompson, 20 June 1816 (Madison Papers)
A recommendation having been handed to me for my signature, in favour of appointing Mr. Samuel Denton a Consul or Commercial agent to some port in France, & in case of a vacancy, particularly at Bordeaux—I have signed the recommendation with great pleasure having been personally acquainted with Mr. Denton for upwards of Twenty years, & know him to be a friend to the liberties of his country, a...
2To James Madison from Jonathan Thompson, 15 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of the death of our respected friend and fellow citizen Genl. John Smith, late Marshall of this district, many applications are said to be making for the Office, some of whom may be considered as improper candidates. In this State the Republican party has been torn to pieces by factions, principally arising from having improper persons appointed to Office, men whose views have...
3To James Madison from Jonathan Thompson, 14 June 1821 (Madison Papers)
There is in the public Store of this Port a small box directed to you said to contain garden seeds from the Royal Garden near Paris rec’d per Ship Cadmus from Havre. Please direct how it shall be forwarded to you. I am with the greatest respect your Obt. Servt. RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM, with his note: “requested to send the Box to Messrs. M. & C. direct or via Norfolk.” See Eyrien Frères &...
4Jonathan Thompson to Thomas Jefferson, 14 June 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
There is in the Public Store of this Port a small Box directed to you, said to contain garden seeds from the Royal garden near Paris , rec’d per the Ship Cadmus from Havre —Please direct how it shall be forwarded to you— Jonathan Thompson Collector RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ. RC
5To James Madison from Jonathan Thompson, 30 June 1821 (Madison Papers)
I rec’d your letter of the 21st. inst. in relation to the Box of Seeds—there being no opportunity to Fredericksburg, have forwarded it as per enclosed Bill of Lading to Norfolk to be forwarded from thence to the care of Messrs. Mackay & Campbell, Fredericksburg Va. No charge has been made to me for it. I am sir with respect Your Obt. Servt. RC and enclosure ( DLC ). RC in a clerk’s hand,...
6Jonathan Thompson to Thomas Jefferson, 11 July 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec’d your letter of the 25 th ult. in answer to mine of the 14 th relative to a box of seeds—agreeably to your request, I offered the Box to D r Hosack , who declined receiving it, as he had rec’d a Box by the same vessel.— I have therefore, by your direction, forwarded the same to the care of Cap t Bernard Peyton , Richmond V a as per the enclosed Bill of Lading. no charge has been made to...
7Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Invoice of Books from de Bure Frères, 24 August 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
facture des Livres Remis en une Caisse cordée et emballée en toile grasse et maigre, marquée Libri. 6. M.T.J. plombée a la Douane, et accompagnée d’un acquit a Caution, expediée le 24 Aout 1821. ƒ c q. Calaber , gr. et lat. cum not. var. cur. Corn. de Paw . Lugd. Bat. 1734, 8 o vel. 26. 〃 ammianus marcellinus , edente
8Jonathan Thompson to Thomas Jefferson, 12 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have rec’d ⅌ r the Ship Imperial from Havre , a letter from M r Beasley , the U. States Consul there, with a Bill of Lading enclosed for a case of Books, but without Invoice, to ascertain the duties, if you have the same, please forward it to me, if not is it your pleasure they be valued by the Appraisers & forwarded to Richmond Virg a , agreeably to your former
9Jonathan Thompson to Thomas Jefferson, 4 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec’d per the mail your letter of 23 Ult. with the Invoice of the case of Books rec’d per the Ship Imperial from Havre — I have caused the Duties to be estimated & the freight & other expenses paid & will forward the case by the first Vessel to your correspondent Capt. Bernard Peyton Richmond , as heretofore directed—The Invoice is herewith returned & subjoined is an account of the...
10Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Jonathan Thompson, [ca. 4 January 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson Esq To Jonathan Thompson D r 1821 Dec r 31 To duty on one case of Books rec d per ship Imperial from Havre