1From James Madison to Lafayette, 19 May 1810 (Madison Papers)
Since the packet, inclosing 8 Patents was sent to the Mail, I have obtained a ninth, which I forward without delay that [it] may overtake the others Yrs. &c &c RC ( NIC : Dean Collection). Word supplied here was either clipped from margin or omitted by JM.
2William Lambert to Thomas Jefferson, 19 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote to you some time ago , and transmitted a printed copy of the report of a select committee of Congress on my papers relating to the establishment of a first meridian for the United States , intended for your own use. The late period of the Session at which this report was made, was the cause (perhaps the only one) of postponing a decision until the next meeting of the national...
3Enclosure: William Lambert’s Ode for the Fourth of July, 1810 [ca. 19 May 1810] (Jefferson Papers)
Ode for the fourth of July, 1810. Tune “Rule Brittannia.” 1. For ever hail! auspicious day That broke a mighty nation’s chain, And bid defiance to their sway, Which art or force cannot regain. Hail Columbia, great and free, United, firm and happy be. 2. Seven years and more, the haughty foe “With hireling hosts,” a warlike band, Aim’d at our breasts the deadly blow, And spread destruction...
4Thomas Jefferson to William Wirt and George Hay, 19 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday a letter from mr Wickham informing me that Edward Livingston had by letter desired him to issue a writ of Trespass on the case against me in the Federal district court of this state. I inferred from mr Wickham’s letter that he was not engaged for the plaintiff, and in answering his letter therefore, I requested his aid for myself, & further that he would be so good as to...