1George Washington to the Commissioners of the Federal District, 17 January 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly received your favors of Jan. 7. and 9. am sensible of the expediency of the act of authority you have found it necessary to exercise over all the persons employed in the public works under your care, and fully approve of what you did. It has appeared I think that nothing less would draw their attention to a single source of authority and confine their operations to specified...
2To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, [ca. 28 February 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
Would it be advisable to let L’Enfont alter the Plan if he will do it in a certn. given time—and provided also we retain the means if any thing unfair is intended that we may not suff[er.] Ought any thing to be said in my letter to him respecting payment for his past Services.— Should Mr. Ellicot be again asked in strong and explicit terms if the Plan exhibited by him is conformable to the...
3To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, [16 January 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
Colo. Hamilton came so late that I could only broach the subject to him. He will breakfast with me at 8 Oclock, at which time If you can make it convenient I should be glad of your Company, after which we will talk the matter over fully. Yrs., RC ( DLC ); addressed: “Mr. Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as received 16 Jan. 1792 and recorded in SJPL , where the entry contains this addition: “Colo....
4To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, [12 March 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
The P——— would be glad to see Mr. Jefferson immediately, and requests him to bring the Copy of the P———t’s letter to the French King with him. RC ( DLC ); addressed: “Mr. Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as received 12 Mch. 1792. Entry in SJPL reads: “G. W. to Th: J. desiring to bring the Pr’s letter to the K. of France.”
5To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, [7 March 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed, sent for Mr. Jeffersons perusal, corrobates the idea held out in the communication of Mr. H—d. Extract from Kirkland’s letter, dated Kanandaiqua Feb. 25. 1792. ‘The British at Niagara, hold out this idea, that the U.S. will not be able to refund the confiscated tory estates. Therefore a new boundary line must be made betwixt the two powers, and that this line will probably be...
6To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, [21 March 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
To morrow I shall be engaged all day, but will, in the course of it, fix a time to view the Big bones at Doctr. Wisters. I hope Mr. Blodget does not begin to hesitate concerning the loan?—And I hope the Commissioners, when they are about it, will build a Stone bridge and a compleat one, over Rock Creek—it will be the cheapest in the end.—Yrs. sincerely, RC ( DLC ); addressed: “Mr. Jefferson”;...
7To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, [14 March 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
The P—— put Mr. J——n’s suggestions, respecting the Post Office, into the hands of the Postmaster Genl. yesterday and requested him to be here at half past Seven (Genl. Knox being soon after) this Morning.—If Mr. J—— is at leisure the P—— would be glad to see him here at the same time, on that business. RC ( DLC ); addressed: “Mr. Jefferson.” Entry in SJPL reads: “G. W. to Th: J. on the...
8To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 28 April 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
In strict confidence the President of the U.S. sends the enclosed letter for the perusal of the Secretary of State.— No other person has seen, or been made acquainted with the contents.—It is necessary the Secretary should be informed of the circumstances related in the letter.—Tis possible, these politics may have contributed to the change in the Spanish Ministry.—I wish Mr. Short was, or...
9To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, [1 April 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed are sent for Mr. Jeffersons perusal. The letter from Mr. Knox the P—— thinks was (the original) sent to Mr. Jefferson before. RC ( DLC ); addressed: “Mr. Jefferson.” Entry in SJPL reads: “G. W. to Th: J. with a letter of Dec. 27. from Gouvr. Morris.” TJ marked an asterisk before enclosed and indicated the following: “From Gouver. Morris. Paris. Dec. 27. 91.” Morris’ letter...
10To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, [10 March 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
I was informed last Night by Mr. Izard that a Comee. of three, of which he was one, were to be with me on Monday Morning upon the subject of the Algarine business.—The Senate do not know how to get money for the purpose without the Agency of the Rep., and they are affraid to make the Com. I wish you to consider this matter and, if not before, to let me see you by half after 7 Oclock on Monday...
11To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, [7? February 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed came to my hand yesterday evening—I have heard nothing more of Mr. Johnson.—I wish the business to which these letters relate, was brought to an issue—an agreeable one is not, I perceive to be expected. RC ( DLC ); addressed: “Mr. Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as received 7 Feb. 1792 and recorded in SJPL , where the letter is described as pertaining to “Federal city.” The enclosed...
12To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, [4 April 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
Am I right in understanding, as the result of the Conversation you had with Mr. White, that it was his opinion Genl. Morgan would serve under Officers superior to him in Rank in the Army about to be raised?-I want to get the appointments closed, but wish to know, previously, whether this was Mr. Whites opinion.-Yours sincerely, RC ( DLC ); addressed: “Mr. Jeffer[son]”; endorsed by TJ as...
13To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 11 February [1792] (Jefferson Papers)
If you and Mr. Madison could make it convenient to take a family dinner with me to day—or, if engagements prevent this—wd. come, at any hour in the afternoon most convenient to yourselves we would converse fully, and try to fix on some plan for carrying the Affairs of the Federal district into execution. Under present appearances it is difficult, but it is nevertheless necessary to resolve on...
14To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 26 February 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
The P—— returns the enclosed Report to Mr. J——. Boundary and the Navigation of the Missisipi are clearly defined—The propositions respecting Commerce he presumes is equally so, but having little knowledge of this subject he trusts to the guards provided by Mr. J——. The P—— has put one or two queries in the Margin of the Report merely for consideration. RC ( DLC ); addressed: “Mr. Jefferson”;...
15To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, [15 January 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed came to my hands yesterday afternoon.—The documents respecting the dispute between Majr. L’Enfant an Dan Carroll of D. have been sent for the Attorney Genl. to form his opinion upon the case.—The whole are sent for Mr. J.’s perusal previous to the conversation he proposed to have with Majr. L E.—The President has not read the Papers, nor is he in any hurry to do it. RC ( DLC );...
16To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 28 January 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Enclosed is the rough draught of a letter to G.M.—I pray you to examine it, and alter any word, or sentence you may think too strong; or the whole of it, retaining my object; from which I shall make a fair copy and then take a press one: be not scrupulous therefore in making the alterations you judge necessary.—In the course of tomorrow I will send you the letter to be made up with your...
17To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 18 January 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
The conduct of Majr. L’Enfant and those employed under him, astonishes me beyond measure!—and something more than even appears, must be meant by them—When you are at leisure I should be glad to have a further conversation with you on this subject.—Yrs. sincerely & affectionately, RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 18 Jan. 1792 and recorded in SJPL , where the note is described as being “on...
18To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 15 February 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Before I give any decided opinion upon the letter you have written to Majr. L’Enfont, or on the alterations proposed for the engraved plan, I wish to converse with you on several matters which relate to this business.—This may be, if nothing on your part renders it inconvenient, immediately after 8 Oclock to morrow, at wch. hour I breakfast, and at which if agreeable to yourself I should be...
19To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, [30 March 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed Instrumt. does not accord with my recollection of Mr. Blodgets proposed Loan, and I confess I had much rather see a clear expression of the intention than to meet an explanation of it afterwards by one of the parties, to the contract. The number of Lots to be Mortgaged I do not positively recollect, but sure I am one half were to be North of an East and West line from the...
20To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 2 March 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Be so good as to examine the enclosed draught of a letter to Genl. St. Clair, and make such alterations (with a pencil) as you shall judge proper; as letter and answer will, it is presumed, be handed to the public.—The bearer will wait to bring it back to me. RC ( DLC ); addressed: “Mr. Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as received 2 Mch. 1792 and recorded in SJPL . Enclosure not found, but see...
21To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 21 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had the pleasure to receive your letter of the 16th inst. I sincerely hope that the intelligence which has been communicated to you of a war between France and Spain being inevitable, is not founded in truth. It is my intention to commence my Journey to Philadelphia on Thursday next. I shall stop in George Town one day, and proceed on from thence without further delay, unless my horses...
22To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 14 March 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
At the time Mr. Jeffersons letter to the President was put into his hands he was so much engaged as hardly to find time to read it. The general purport of it, however, he well recollects was agreeable to him [bu]t whether the following ideas if they are [not] already substantially expressed, might not with propriety be conveyed, Mr. Jefferson will judge of, and act accordingly. That no farther...
23To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, [8 March 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
I do not recollect whether any notice has been taken in your letter to the Commrs. of Mr. Johnsons suggestion of bringing the Canal navigation to the City. The ascertainment of the practicability ought by all means to be encouraged.—Yours, RC ( DLC ); addressed: “Mr. Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as received 7 Mch. 1792 and recorded under that date in SJPL . The error in date was probably TJ’s;...
24To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, [24 March 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
The Letters from Mr. de Mirbeck and Mr. Vall-travers to the P—— and from the Proprietors of the Federal City to Mr. Walker, he wishes Mr. Jefferson to read and consider, that answers to, or proper notice of them, may result from it. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 24 Mch. 1792 and recorded in SJPL where the entry reads: “G. W. to Th: J. with letters of Mirbeck, Valtravers and Walker.”
25To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, [22 February 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed meets my approbation.—Did Walker accord willingly, or reluctantly? The Plan I think, ought to appear as the Work of L’Enfont.—The one prepared for engraving not doing so, is, I presume, one cause of his dissatisfaction.—If he consents to act upon the conditions proposed, and can point out any radical defects, or others to amend which will be a gratification to him, not improper in...
26To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 3 April 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
The President has examined the enclosed—thinks it exactly conformable to the loan proposed by Mr. Blodget—and approves of it accordingly. Mr. Jefferson will request the Attorney General to draw (with care and caution) a Deed proper for the occasion. RC ( DNA : RG 59, MLR ); addressed: “Mr. Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as received 3 Apr. 1792 but not recorded in SJL or SJPL . The enclosure has...
27To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, [24 February 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
The President desires Mr. Jefferson will give the enclosed Papers an attentive perusal, and return them to him as soon as he has done it; that Colo. Hamilton may have an opportunity of doing it also.—At 10 ’oclock tomorrow the P—— will speak with the heads of departments upon the subject of them, and requests their attendance accordingly. RC ( DLC ); addressed: “Mr. Jeffer[son]”; endorsed by...
28To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 25 March 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
The President of the United States has attentively considered the “Project of a Convention with the Spanish Provences” which was submitted to him by the Secretary of State, and informs him that the same meets his approbation.—The President, however, thinks it proper to observe, that in perusing the beforementioned Project some doubts arose in his mind as to the expediency of two points...
29To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 4 March 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed came by the Post yesterday.—I send it for your perusal. Have you had any conversation with Mr. Ellicot respecting the completion of the Survey, and lots of the Federal City?—If so, what was the result?—He ought, [if] he undertakes it, to proceed to that place immediately, so as to be there at the proposed meeting of the Commissionrs. The Engravers say eight weeks is the shortest...
30To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, [9 February 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
The P—— requests that Mr. J—— would give the enclosed letter and papers a reading between this and dinner—and come an hour before it, that he may have an opportunity of conversing with him on the subject of them. Mr. Walker of George Town is in this City—from him; if Mr. J—— could contrive to get him to his house, he might learn the sentiments of the people of that place, Carrolsburg &ca.—with...