1To James Madison from William Pinkney, 29 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
Upon comparing the Copy of the order in Council of the 21st. instant, as delivered to me by Mr. Canning on Saturday last (for his Official Letter did not in Fact enclose any Copy) with the Copy published in the Courier of last Night and the Gazette of Tuesday last, it appears that the Words "until further order shall be made therein" are in my Copy omitted. I have enquired into the Practical...
2To James Madison from Morgan Lewis, 29 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
The returns already published, place your Election as Successor to the Office of Cheif Magistrate of the Union, beyond doubt. Accept on the occasion my Congratulations, which are offered in the utmost sincerity. That you had not an unanimous Vote of the Electors of this State is to be regretted; particularly on Account of the effect which may be produced on our foreign concerns, by the...
3To James Madison from Arthur Campbell, 29 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
There are yet alive a few of the old Whigs in Kentucky, Tennessee, and the Western parts of Virginia. It would but faintly express their feelings, to say they were pleased with the event of the late Election of President of the United States. It is an all important triumph at this crisis of American affairs. When a People are so well united in political sentiments, there are no danger but they...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Edmund Bacon, 29 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have Just receivd yours of the 26th. I am sorry I did not send you the aspens you wrote for as davy had set of the day before I receved yours desireing me to send them. I had some time past Killed Seveal dogs of the Nigroes but thare is 2 or 3. yet remaining which I will Certainly Kill to morrow I should think sir we had better aime to make a large Crop of flax as well as Cotten. if one...
5From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Bentley, 29 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved safely by Genl. Dearborne the specimens you were so kind as to send me, of a hortus siccus by mr Crownenshield, and of drawings with the pen by miss Crownenshield, the relations of my late friend, and the excessive pressure of business, during a session of Congress, must be my apology for this late acknolegement. I have certainly never seen any thing, in either way, equally perfect,...
6To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 29 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
A powder Mill has been lately established in the immediate vicinity of this place, and it is now carried on by a company of gentlemen, of which the Mr. Browns, sons of Mr. John Brown, Clerk of the Court of appeals, are partners—This company wishes to obtain from the General Government some accommodation in supplies of Salt-petre, for which they will pay either in Cash, or in powder as the...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Cherokee Nation, 29 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
We the under signed chiefs are deputies appointed by our nation. Now we have come we are of different oppinions it is the old people that has raised us in the sort of that. We wish for all of us that are here to be of one mind. We would be glad as we are sent by our Nation to all agree in our oppinion like the Congress of the united States We want to do the best we can for ourselves and our...
8To Thomas Jefferson from John Hollins, 29 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I am indeed sorry to learn from General Smith, that for some time back, you have been much afflicted with a pain in your face; I flatter myself it may not be of long duration, it will of course be very pleasing to hear, that you are relieved from it For the last time, most likely, during your Presidency, I beg leave to solicit a few lines from you, in favor of my very particular friend, M....
9To Thomas Jefferson from Craven Peyton, 29 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favour came to hand Just as I was about starting for this place. My fealing were very much reld. indeed, to discovar that I was undar impropar fears. As well as I recollect you ask fer Benades Name to be sent. taken from one of his lettars, he is a Man of much respetability & influence, And has always been much attached to your Interest. If it woud not give you two much trouble, I shall...