1Circular to Consuls and Vice-Consuls, 31 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Congress having closed their session on the 8th. inst., I have now the honour to forward you a copy of the laws passed thereat. One of these, Chapter 24. will require your particular attention, as it contains such regulations relative to the Consular office as it has been thought proper to establish legislatively. With respect to the security required by the 6th. section , I would prefer...
2From Thomas Jefferson to James Mease, 31 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to Dr. James Mease and his thanks for his very learned and ingenious dissertation on canine madness . He had not before heard of the method of prevention by the use of water in a stream as mentioned on page 103, the theory of which appears probable and the application easy. He has lately had a letter from Algiers informing him of the cure of one of our...
3To Thomas Jefferson from F. P. Van Berckel, 31 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Philadelphia, 31 May 1792 . Having heard from their High Mightinesses, he is now able to reply to TJ’s complaint about the prohibition of an American ship to trade in Batavia. The directors of the East India Company have viewed the importation of European and American produce in foreign vessels as injurious and have constantly and repeatedly given orders to the government of Batavia to impede...
4From Thomas Jefferson to James Woodhouse, 31 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to Dr. Woodhouse and his thanks for his interesting dissertation on the Persimmon tree. He is happy to find that this plant may become a valuable addition to our stock of Chemical and Pharmaceutical subjects, in both which lines Dr. Woodhouse has presented very interesting experiments on it. Th: Jefferson has for some time turned his attention to the same...
5From Thomas Jefferson to Mary Jefferson, [30 May 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
Ask, my dear, of Mrs. Pine, what would be the price of Mr. Madison’s picture, and let me know when you come over to-day. RC (Florence P. Kennedy, Washington, D.C., 1962); addressed: “Miss Maria Jefferson.” On 2 June TJ “Pd. Mrs. Pine for Mr. Madison’s picture 37.33,” painted by her late husband, Robert Edge Pine ( Bear and Stanton, Memorandum Books James A. Bear, Jr., and Lucia C. Stanton,...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 30 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have examined the Tobo. again in company with Mr. Strawbridge. He is of the opinion it is 5/ pr. Ct. damaged by cutting and the mixture of Grown Leaves. I could wish for your own satisfaction you could make it convenient to see it in its cut state that you may judge of the damage yourself. As this Tobacco has been imported for me I would take it at 33/9 pr. Ct. but if you are of the opinion...
7From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Leiper, 30 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Not doubting but that the judgment formed by Mr. Strawbridge and yourself of the value of my tobacco is just, I agree to take the price you propose of four dollars and a half the hundred. I am Sir Your very humble servt., PrC ( MHi ).
8From Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 30 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
It is my duty to suggest to your attention that in the act of the late session of Congress for making certain appropriations, is a clause enacting that a sum of 50,000 D. in addition to former provision be appropriated to defray any expence which may be incurred in relation to the intercourse between the U.S. and foreign nations, and to add that the public service will be advanced by having...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Willink, Van Staphorst & Hubbard, 30 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Our last Respects were under date of 30 December since when We are honored with Your esteemed favor of 23 January, shortly after the date whereof You will doubtless have received our Letter of 24 October handing You the Account Current of the Department of State up to 30 June last; And You may rely Sir, that by the British Packet and very first Conveyance after the 1 July next, We will...
10From Thomas Jefferson to George Hammond, 29 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of March 5. has been longer unanswered than consisted with my wishes to forward as much as possible explanations of the several matters it contained. But these matters were very various and the evidence of them not easily to be obtained, even where it could be obtained at all. It has been a work of time and trouble to collect from the different States, all the acts themselves, of...
11To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 29 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have examined Six of your Hhds. of Tobo. and found them of a good quality but much damaged by Water but concluded it was not generally the case but this after noon I went on purpose to examine the remender and find them full as bad. I have ordered the Coopers to open some Twelve of them and I beg you would send or come and see them at half after six this afternoon for there is a very great...
12To Thomas Jefferson from Edmund Randolph, 29 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I yesterday received a letter from my mother, painting an embarrassment in one of my father’s pecuniary affairs. The seriousness of its aspect has led me to asert myself for her relief. But until the first of July, I absolutely shall be unable; and her situation admits no delay. Excuse me then for begging your aid, until that day, as far as seven hundred dollars. I am to remit three hundred...
13To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Barclay, 28 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Gibraltar, 28 May 1792 . He encloses three papers received yesterday in a 6 Apr. letter from Captain O’Bryen in Algiers. The same letter covered two petitions from the American captives in Algiers, one for the Speaker of the Senate and the other for the Speaker of the House. He also encloses a copy of a letter he wrote this day to William Carmichael.—He corrects the information on Algerine...
14To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Carr, 28 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
By your letters to Mr. Randolph and Patsy I have had the happiness to hear constantly of yr. health and welfare: this has been the cause why you have not heard frequently from me. I trust you know me too well to suppose it has originated from a lukewarmness towards you. My affection and gratitude to you Sir can only cease with my breath. My travels in the land of the law have been pretty...
15From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Knox, 28 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Th:Jefferson presents his compliments to Genl. Knox and asks the favor of him to peruse the letter he has prepared in answer to Mr. Hammond’s and to be so good as to suggest any alterations either of matter or manner which he thinks might be made to advantage. He begs his pardon for this trouble; but the importance of this first move in the business renders him anxious that it should be well...
16To Thomas Jefferson from William Knox, 28 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Dublin, 28 May 1792 . He last wrote to TJ on 15 Feb. by the Camilla and dispatched a duplicate by the General Washington . Since leaving America he has only received TJ’s 13 May 1791 letter.—The crisis with the Catholics has not turned out as he expected. Parliament has made the four concessions to the Catholics he previously described, but the Catholics are dissatisfied because they believe...
17To Thomas Jefferson from Ezra Stiles, 28 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
There are some young Characters so ingenious and inquisitive, and promising to rise into future figure in the political World, as to become worthy the Favor and Patronage of those who have already arrived at the sumit of human Greatness in Society, and who take pleasure in cherishing those who may in time like themselves ascend to the Superior Improvements in political Life. Of this number is...
18Alexander Hamilton’s Notes on Jefferson’s Letter to George Hammond, with Jefferson’s Response, [20–27 May 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his respectful Compliments to The Secretary of State. He has perused with as much care and attention as time has permitted the draft of a letter in answer to that of Mr. Hammond of March 5th. Much strong ground has been taken, and strongly maintained, particularly in relation to— And many of the suggestions of the British Minister concerning particular acts and...
19From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Leiper, 27 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
My tobacco arrived here yesterday by the Linnet Capt. Weymouth, whom I will direct to deliver it to you. There are 30. hhds, supposed to weigh about 40,000 ℔. but the weights not having been forwarded, it may perhaps be necessary for you to weigh it here. Instead of sending the money on to Richmond, the Gentleman for whom it was destined writes me word he will be here between the 8th. and...
20To Thomas Jefferson from James Maury, 27 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Liverpool, 27 May 1792 . Transmitting an extract of a 27 May 1792 letter received from Joshua Johnson in London, which said: “I had one of Lord Hawsbury’s Runners with me yesterday who declares that Sir John Temple was not instructed to publish any notification and to day I have had a Message from Mr. Burgess telling me if I would call on him he would satisfy me that no such orders had been...
21From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Randolph, 27 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I was too much occupied to write by Friday’s post and fear it will occasion your recieving my letter a week later. Yours of the 7th. Inst. has come duly to hand. Colo. and Mrs. Monroe will probably be with you by the time you recieve this. Mr. Madison left us last Wednesday. I have promised, during his stay in Orange, to inclose to him Fenno’s paper for his perusal, to be forwarded on to Mr....
22To Thomas Jefferson from Martha Jefferson Randolph, 27 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I intended writing to My Dearest Father by the last post but being prevented I have taken this opportunity rather than differ it an other week. Young Nicholas Lewis is just returned from Williamsburg with his Lady whom I have not been to see as yet but I certainly intend it shortly. Altho I have some reason to complain of the airs that family has given themselves of late with me they find it...
23To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Rutledge, 26 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
My Son who is returning to New York, to finish his Studies at the College, passes thro’ Philadelphia, for the purpose of seeing Major Pinckney: and knowing full well the affectionate Esteem I bear you, has requested me to give him a Letter of Introduction to you. As I am in the Habit of gratifying him, in all his virtuous Desires, I could by no means refuse him; on the contrary I freely...
24To Thomas Jefferson from J. P. P. Derieux, 25 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Charlottesville, 25 May 1792 . He encloses a letter for Mde. Bellanger, responding to the one transmitted to him. She was flattered by compliments he sent her on TJ’s behalf, but she says that if TJ remembers her he need not write. She seems quite troubled by the Revolution’s aftermath, thinking “la Machine” is about to fall, and states that the efforts of the “assemblée forçenée” are...
25To Thomas Jefferson from James Fanning, 25 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
The foregoing is Copy of a letter I made bold to write your Excellency the 15 Janu: of last year. I have not had since a line relative to the lands in question, and as I have not been honoured with your answer, convinced by experience of your goodness and inclination to oblige, and of your indulgence for one in my situation, I venture to reiterate my request to you: to point out the steps that...
26To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel L. Hylton, 25 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have declin’d writing you for several posts, until I cou’d get Mr. Banks to enter in writing for the purchase of your Elkhill land, which at last have accomplishd and inclose you the original agreement. If convenient, wish you to send a deed, to enable me to have bonds executed with real security for the amount. Until that is done, he is not dispos’d to give his bonds or mortgage on real...
27To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Mazzei, 23 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Warsaw, 23 May 1792 . By TJ’s letter of 7 Jan., he learns that TJ received his of June by Petit, and one of two he sent early in September, one directly from France, the other via England. Enclosed in the latter were copies of a letter for de Rieux, but the duplicate that came from France also contained excerpts of dispatches dealing with matters in Europe. This was to satisfy a promise made...
28From Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 23 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my letter of the 18th. we have had no confirmation of the capture of Tippoo Saib, nor of a fable current since that of the massacre of the king of France. This last was current in Philadelphia two or three days, and had the merit I believe of being raised here, as no source for it could ever be found. Letters of Mar. 1. and 16. from Mr. Barclay at Gibraltar contradict the death of Muley...
29From Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 23 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have determined to make the subject of a letter, what, for some time past, has been a subject of inquietude to my mind without having found a good occasion of disburthening itself to you in conversation, during the busy scenes which occupied you here. Perhaps too you may be able, in your present situation, or on the road, to give it more time and reflection than you could do here at any...
30From Thomas Jefferson to Willink, Van Staphorst & Hubbard, 23 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
In my letter of January 23d. I informed you among other things that Mr: Thomas Pinkney, our minister plenipotentiary for the Court of London would draw on you from time to time for monies to be paid out of the fund in your hands under the account of the Secretary of State. Mr: Pinkney being now here on his way to London, draws on you this day in favor of Francis & John West for one thousand...