1The Speech of Miss Polly Baker, 15 April 1747 (Franklin Papers)
How a copy found its way to London is also a matter for speculation. All that is certain is that the earliest printing of the piece yet discovered was in a London newspaper, the . In an introduction that may have been designed to puff the printer, Green asserted that the Speech had been “published in the ...of Transcribers before it reach’d the Press in London: And happening to have a correct...
2Memorandum Books, 1771 (Jefferson Papers)
Delivd. Sum. to Jas. Marks with directions what returns to make.Thomas Lucas (Amherst) v. Ambrose Rucker (Amh.). An ejmt. to be
3To Benjamin Franklin from William Smith, 16 May 1772 (Franklin Papers)
I was then preparing to embark for Carolina, where I was lucky enough to get write to you, and send you the Books for the foreign Societies, as well as the Sheet missing in Dr. Fothergill’s Book; but it was neglected, as there were but few good Opportunities during the Winter.The missing Sheet is enclosed herein, which you will be pleased to send to Dr. Fothergill. ..., address’d to you...
4Memorandum Books, 1773 (Jefferson Papers)
John Stewart (Augusta) v. James Callison (Augusta). I was directed to enter this petn. some time ago, and did it, but it being still blank and so not chargeable I bring the memm. forward, to get rid of old books. So when necessary recur to rough memm. books 1770. Jan. 21. Carter Henry Harrison (Cumberld.) v. Benjamin Harrison (Chas. City). A suit in Canc. in Chas. City to be movd. to Gen. ct....
5From Benjamin Franklin to William Franklin, 3 February 1773 (Franklin Papers)
Yours of Oct. 29. Nov. 3. Dec. 1, and 4 are come to hand; but I hear nothing from Bristol concerning the Pork.I continue very well. Present my affectionate Respects to our good Friend Galloway. The Grant is not yet compleated. Love to Betsey. I am ever Your affectionate Father.
6Plan of Philip Mazzei’s Agricultural Company, 1774 (Jefferson Papers)
...be procured, shall be subscribed in shares of fifty Pounds Sterling each, and in all Proceedings of the Company a Vote shall be allowed for every share; the Subscribers of smaller sums than fifty Pounds, being at liberty to associate in shares, and appoint any one of their Number to vote for such share....shall not be subject to the Rights of Survivorship; and if any Proprietor shall at...
7Memorandum Books, 1774 (Jefferson Papers)
Wrote to J. Brown to enter in S. O.Anne Harris (Cumbld.) v. Thos. Jefferson & Martha ux. Writ of partition to divide 2400. as. of land in the parish of and county of Cumbld. which they hold together and undivided in tail under the will of Fr. Eppes.
8To Thomas Jefferson from Ebenezer Hazard, with Jefferson’s MS Memoranda, 23 August 1774 (Jefferson Papers)
As the Collection, mentioned in the Proposals annexed, is a Matter of Importance to the Colonies in general, and may answer valuable Purposes, I flatter myself you will think it not unworthy of your Patronage;-and therefore take the Liberty of soliciting your kind Assistance by favouring me with the Use of... such suitable Papers, relating to your Colony, as it may be convenient for you to...
9Memorandum Books, 1775 (Jefferson Papers)
Robert Biscoe (Cumberland). Send him an opinion on the case of John Muse’s children to whom he is father in law.Biscoe. Committed opn. to writing.
10Cash Accounts, February 1775 (Washington Papers)
To John FitzgeraldTo Capt. [Richard] Conway for 100 Bls Corn
11To George Washington from George Mason, 9 March 1775 (Washington Papers)
...& was just sending my Man off with it, & the other Papers, when Your Messenger came; by whom you will now receive them, made up within the ⟨cover⟩ of the Acts of Assembly. I beg You to inform Mr Johnston that the Bill I have drawn is intended only as a Ground-Work, & that I desire every part of it may be submitted to his Correction....Yesterday wth his Sister to Mrs Eilbeck’s, as soon as...
12From Benjamin Franklin to Philip Mazzei, 27 December 1775 (Franklin Papers)
It was with great Pleasure I learnt from Mr. Jefferson, that you were settled in America; and from the Letter you favour’d me with, that you like the Country, and have reason to expect Success in your laudable and meritorious Endeavours to introduce new Products. I heartily wish you all the Success you can desire, in that, and in every other Undertaking that may conduce to your comfortable...
13Memorandum Books, 1776 (Jefferson Papers)
to bear expences of Colo. Harrison’s boy 10/. @ 3/6 which comes to £16–16.
14To Thomas Jefferson from Giovanni Fabbroni, 15 September 1776 (Jefferson Papers)
Tis need less to tell You that the present troubles of America postponed the return of Mr. Mazzei’s Vessel to Virginia deprived me also of the pleasure of accepting the him [kind?] offers You were so good as to make me. I was not a Little chagrined to find my self all at once bereft (at Least for some time) of the hopes of Seeng that fine Contry the fertility of wich can be equalled by nothings...
15Petition of Dissenters in Albemarle and Amherst Counties, [before 1 November 1776] (Jefferson Papers)
To the Honourable, the Delegates and Senators, Representatives of the Common Wealth of Virginia, assembled at the City of Williamsburg,That your Memorialists have never been on an equal footing with the other good People of this Colony, in respect of religious Priviledge, having been obliged, by Law to contribute to the support of the established Church, while at the same Time they were moved...to
16Oath of Allegiance Signed by Citizens of Albemarle County, [1777] (Jefferson Papers)
We whos names are hereunto subscribed do swear that we renounce and refuse all Allegiance to George the third King of Great Britain, his heirs and successors and that I will be faithfull and bear True Allegiance to the commonwealth of Virginia as a free and independent state, and that I will not at any [time] do or cause to be done, any matter or thing that will be prejudicial or injurious to...to
17Memorandum Books, 1777 (Jefferson Papers)
Sold my writing table to Randolph Jefferson for £6.Anthony Winston has given bond to me as admr. of Mr. Skelton for £42. for the purchase of a horse which was £30. & 8 years interest.
18From George Washington to John Parke Custis, 22 January 1777 (Washington Papers)
Your Letter of the 7th came to my hands a few days ago, and brot with it the pleasing reflection of your still holding me in remembrance....they ever more exemplified than since Christmas; for if we could but have got in the Militia in time, or prevaild upon those Troops whose times expired (as they generally did) on the first of this Instt to have continued (not more than a thousand or 1200...
19Subscription to Support a Clergyman in Charlottesville, [February 1777] (Jefferson Papers)
Whereas by a late act of General assembly freedom of Religious opinion and worship is restored to all, and it is left to the members of each religious society to employ such teachers as they think fit for their own spiritual comfort and instruction, and to maintain the same by their free and voluntary contributions: We the subscribers, professing the most Catholic affection for other religious...
20From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Franklin, 13 August 1777 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof Mr. Thomas Shores is a native of Virginia, and having lately in conjunction with some others established a partnership for the purpose of carrying on a trade to Europe, he comes to France on behalf of his house to establish a proper mercantile correspondence. I am less acquainted with him than his partners whom I know to be able, punctual, and of great genius for trade; and...
21To John Adams from Thomas Jefferson, 21 August 1777 (Adams Papers)
, 2:27–29. Jefferson suggested applying for a loan from the Grand Duke of Tuscany, who reportedly had a considerable hoard of crowns in his treasury. Philip Mazzei was recommended as a suitable agent to negotiate the loan. Jefferson also speculated upon the mystifying maneuvers of Howe, then threatening the shores of Virginia.
22From Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, 21 August 1777 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of May 26. came safely to hand. I wish it were in my power to suggest any remedy for the evil you complain of. Tho’ did any occur, I should propose it to you with great diffidence. after knowing you had thought on the subject yourself. There is indeed a ...have come to your knolege, out of which perhaps some little good may be drawn. The borrowing money in Europe (or obtaining credit...
23To Benjamin Franklin from Philip Mazzei, 5 September 1777 (Franklin Papers)
I received the honour of your answer, by Mr. Jefferson, with the pamphlet, for which I return you my sincere thanks, as by enlightening my mind it greatly contributes to the happiness of my life. The seeds, called in the Tuscan language, may be very usefull to us in America when we shall have more leasure to attend to Agriculture. Not understanding the meaning of the Word ...going to give...
24To Benjamin Franklin from Philip Mazzei, 8 September 1777 (Franklin Papers)
by one Mr. Shore, a Virginia Gentleman and merchant, who has letters of recommendation to you and Mr. Deane from Mr. Jefferson; and some from me to my friends in Italy. In delivering the first letter without direction I wish you would take notice of my parcel of papers, which you sent me word by Mr. Jefferson went to Bristol. I have good reasons to desire, that the Grand-Duke may know from you...
25Memorandum Books, 1778 (Jefferson Papers)
Sent by Warner Lewis to Francis Willis for the horse (Crab)Gave Elk-hill Tom to bear his expences 5/.
26V. Communication from House of Delegates to Senate concerning Money Bills, [9 January 1778] (Jefferson Papers)
Reasons to be offered at the conference to be desired of the Senate in answer to their reasons delivered at the last conference.The house of delegates not being satisfied with the reasons urged by the Senate in support of their amendments to the resolution for allowing to Thomas Johnson the sum of £15-5-6 have desired this second conference to shew the insufficiency of the said reasons and to...
27From Thomas Jefferson to Richard Henry Lee, 30 August 1778 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letters of June 16. and Aug. 10. came safely to hand. I am in great pain for the French fleet. Operations by land I have more confidence in. What are we to think of the handbill said to have been circulated by Mr. and published in our papers as certified by your brother? Is it genuine? If they really are coming to their senses at last, and it should be proposed to treat of peace, will not...
28To Benjamin Franklin from George Anderson, 22 September 1778 (Franklin Papers)
I embrace this opportunity to inform Your Excellency, I was to have been the bearer of the Ratification of the Treaty between France and America together with a large Number of letters and papers from the Congress and the Governor and Counsel of Virginia (of the utmost consequence) to Their Excellencies The Ambassadors at paris; but was unfortunately taken (by The King George packet) with my...
29From Thomas Jefferson to Isaac Zane, 8 December 1778 [document added in digital edition] (Jefferson Papers)
I was much disappointed at not meeting with you here for many reasons: one or two of them I will explain to you. my partners in the having been unable to send for them in due time, the gentleman who had contracted with us to carry on the business chose to decline it. this prevented our sending at all: & considering our great distance from the Salt-waters, they seem now disposed to drop the...
30Memorandum Books, 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Pd. Ph. Mazzei for Jos. Neilson 25/.Gave my bond to P. Mazzei as security for Randolph Jefferson for paimt. of £146–4–6 on 4th. of Novemb. 1779. with intt. from 4th. Nov. 1778.
31To George Washington from Philip Mazzei, 27 January 1779 (Washington Papers)
Although I had not in my power to pay you my respects, as often as I did wish, the notice you was pleased to take of me when I came into this Country will, I hope, apologize for the liberty I take of asking the honour of your commands for France & Italy, which I am certain to receive if lodged with the Governor or Mr Blair in Williamsburg. I am going to Europe with the most sanguine... ...to...
32To George Washington from Major General Riedesel, 16 February 1779 (Washington Papers)
The great obligations which I am under to Captain Browne, who will have the Honor of delivering this Letter to your Excellency, occasion my taking the Liberty of recommending him to your Excellency. This Officer was appointed by Lord Sterling, to accompany me and my family to the place of our Destination in Virginia. ...upon the Road, & his attention and endeavours to render the long... ...to...
33From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 17 February 1779 (Washington Papers)
The Bearer Mr Thomas Smith a Gentleman particularly recommended by Govr Henry of Virginia—has my permission to go into New York on his private affairs—You will therefore furnish him with a Flag for that purpose....he was a planter and merchant, was appointed agent for state trade in December 1777. Captured on 2 June 1779 while sailing overseas on public business, Smith was taken to New... ...to...
34To Thomas Jefferson from William Phillips, 11 April 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Major General Phillips sends his Compliments to Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson, requests the favour of their company at dinner on Thursday next at Two o’clock to meet General and Madame de will be permitted to be of the party to meet the young Ladies from , Philip Mazzei’s house and farm near Monticello, where they lived upon an ample scale; see Riedesel’s
35To James Madison from Philip Mazzei, 13 June 1779 (Madison Papers)
, & so completed the Alphabet consisting of 26 letters, & not of 24. I wish therefore that you will keep the inclosed, & destroy the other, to avoid misunderstanding....my papers with a 4 pounds ball in a bag to be thrown overboard, if prudence should require it; but I have first made an extract, & have interlined it in old papers of private accounts &c, which I don’t think would be taken from...
36To James Madison from Philip Mazzei, 18 June 1779 (Madison Papers)
With a disturbed mind I am now going to write to you on topics not very agreable. Mr. Penet he sent away 4. saylors. Mr. Penet did not like so strange an economy when saylors are so difficult to be replaced, & while they rise dayley in their demands. Probably they were Americans. The Capn. told me at Port-Royal, ...above; & now Giovanni tells me that he refused to take a Genoese good saylor...
3764. A Bill for Proportioning Crimes and Punishments in Cases Heretofore Capital, 18 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Whereas it frequently happens that wicked and dissolute men resigning themselves to the dominion of inordinate passions, commit violations on the lives, liberties and property of others, and, the secure enjoyment of these having principally induced men to enter into society, government would be defective in it’s principal purpose ...to restrain such criminal acts, by inflicting due... ...to his...to
38To James Madison from Philip Mazzei, 19 June 1779 (Madison Papers)
I beg you will do me the favour to ride here to morrow-morning with Dr. Mc.Clurg to consult, or rather to advise me upon an Idea of mine, which I cannot communicate by letter. Pray, give yourself this trouble; the business is of consequence, & I may perhaps go to-morrow-night. The Dr. is to come to see old Mrs. Goosley. In the parcel to the Governor, which I had given yesterday to Jo: Warwick...
39To Thomas Jefferson from Riedesel, 19 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
The happiness I have had in becoming acquainted with you, and the many kindnesses I received of you during your short residence at Montichelli, induces me to present you these lines, and my most perfect congratulations on your new Charge as Governor of Virginia, as much Pleasure as it is possible for this event to give you. Such on your account I feel on the occasion, having only to struggle...
40From George Washington to Philip Mazzei, 1 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
Two or three Months ago I had the honor to receive your favor of the 27th of Jany. about the same time I was informed, that you either had Imbarked, or was upon the point of imbarking, for Europe; this induced me to suspend my acknowledgment of your polite Lettr till a more favourable juncture; but being lately told that you were in Virginia I address you accordingly...., and am happy to...
41To George Washington from Thomas Jefferson, 23 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I take the liberty of begging leave of your Excellency to forward the enclosed by the first flag which may happen to be going into New york. They are addressed to [a] good man in distress which I am sure will apologize with you for my asking your intervention. I am with the greatest respect your Excellencys mos. obdt & most hbl. servt...to Jefferson from West Point on 16 Aug.: “I have received...
42To Benjamin Franklin from Vincenzio Martinelli, 25 September 1779 (Franklin Papers)
once mentioned the Florentine in a letter to Philip Mazzei on Dec. 27, 1775 (
43To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Mazzei, [27 November 1779] (Jefferson Papers)
...is 8. days since I arrived at this place from Rochelle, near which City I was set a-shore in an Island by a Portugueese vessel from Cork in Irland. The various circumstances, which have contributed to my liberty, and several other anecdotes since I left the Capes of Virginia; deserve I think that I should trouble you with an account of them; but an illness of 2. months and half, and the...
44[To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Mazzei, 5 December 1779] (Jefferson Papers)
. Mazzei’s “Representation” of his conduct as agent for Virginia in Europe states that in a letter of this date, his second dispatch to TJ, “he foretold, that we ought not to expect any good from the Irish commotions, and signified his reasons for such a conjecture, which he confirmed in letter 11, dated Paris, April 10th 1780,” ...Mazzei, p. 88). Though four copies of this letter were sent,...
45To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Mazzei, 12 December 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
A very good piece of intelligence, which I received yesterday, has been followed by very mortifaying news arrived in Town today. Yesterday I was informed, that 9. days since it was resolved in the King’s council to lend Congress, in arms and such other things as they want, to the amount of 16. millions of livres. I must give you a clear notion of my authority to enable you to weigh with your...
46To Benjamin Franklin from Philip Mazzei, [16?] December 1779 (Franklin Papers)
In January last the Governor & council of Virginia appointed me their Agent cheifly to transact in Europe some business as directed by the General Assembly & ordered me in their written Instructions to communicate the whole matter to you desiring the favour of your advice & assistance of 4 months we could not find Bills to buy, nor Tobacco to ship on freight, to avoid a longer delay I undertook
47To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Williams, Jr., 16 December 1779 (Franklin Papers)
Phillip Mazzei Esqr is lately arrived here from Ireland after having been captured on his passage from Virginia hither, and long confined by the Enemy. He tells me he is charged with public Business of an important Nature on the Subject... ...he is ordered to consult with you. Being under some Embarrasement on accot of the Refusal of the Merchant on whom he had a Letter of Credit for 300 Louis,...
48To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Mazzei, 18 December 1779–9 January 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
...of one of our officers from New-England, who deserted and informed the enemy of Desteing’s plan for the attack. We are convinced that D’Esteing’s people, who adore him, have exagerated matters and accertained suppositions to magnify his actions, and render them more conspicuous; and that the accounts from the people on board have ...must always be given to Government. It is still... ...to be...
49Memorandum Books, 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Recd. of Treasurer arrears of salary to Dec. 31. £1480–2.Pd. into Treasury in discharge of Mr. Wayles’s debt to Farrell & Jones £1666–13–8.
50From Benjamin Franklin to Philip Mazzei, 27 January 1780 (Franklin Papers)
I received the Letters you have done me the honour of writing to me desiring an Advance of 200. Louis. The Reasons you offer to shew the Safety with which I might trust you with that Sum are good; but some unexpected Drafts on me, lately received, and the Engagements of various kinds that I am under, disable me from complying with such... ...be more propper to Mr Wm. Lee, Agent for... ...than to...