Since I wrote you, which was last Thursday, I have received three letters from you, which call for a particular Answer—I must however defer it untill to-morrow; for at this time we are in the midst of a debate on the Bridge question; to which I must give all my attention—The weather too is so cold that I am scarcely able to write in my seat—My thermometer stood this morning at 6. degrees. I am...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Obadiah German, 19 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
At a numerous and respectable meeting of the Republicans of the County of Chenango, in the State of New York, convened in the town of Norwich on the 19th. day of January 1807 for the purpose of deliberating on the propriety of presenting a respectful address to the President of the United States Resolved, unanimously, That Nathaniel Medbury Esq. be Chairman and Noah Hubbard clerk of this...
3To Thomas Jefferson from John Schenck, 19 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The republicans of the County of Queens state of New York view with approbation the measures of our General Government and feel earnestly solicitous that the Patriotism Virtues Talents and Experience that has so justly marked your public life should continue to preside in and Illuminate the Councils of our rising Nation. We have been appointed a committee to communicate to you the sentiments...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 19 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to request your signature to the Commissions herewith sent. They are required for the purpose of commissioning the navy officers whose appointments were confirmed by Senate on the 8t inst.— I have &c.—& DNA : RG 45--LSP--Letters Sent to the President.
5To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Langdon, 19 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The Republicans of Wilmington and County of New Hanover, N.C., having understood through the Medium of the public prints, that it is your Intention voluntarily to retire from Office, after the Termination of your Appointment; and viewing the present as an important period of our political Relations, inasmuch as the violent Rage of party spirit, which at this time unhappily pervades the Union,...
6To Thomas Jefferson from George Morgan, 19 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
You will recollect that in my first or 2d Communication relating to Coll Burr, that I mentioned having invited the chief Justice of Pennsylvania Judge Roberts, & Genl Prestley Neville to dine with me; & that I, & my Sons had opened to them our Opinions of Coll Burrs Views: Although I knew the Abhorrence in which the Caller & all his Family hold the Name of Jefferson, on Acct of the Repeal of...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 19 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the pleasure of receiving your esteemed favor of the 19th. inst: by the mail of to day. This distinguished mark of your confidence, added to those I had before experienced, excites feelings, which I cannot express, nor shall I ever forget. It is the more grateful, because flowing spontaneously from yourself, unsought & unsolicited. Should the commission succeed your nomination, to the...
8To Thomas Jefferson from James Jones Wilmer, 19 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Most respectfully presented, believing, that whatever tends to promote the happiness of the United States, will always be acceptable to the President thereof— signed, DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.