1[To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 24 November 1785] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Le Havre, 24 Nov. 1785 . Recorded in SJL as received 1 Dec. 1785. Not found.]
2To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 17 March 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 17 Mch. 1786. The “American Ship Hanover, burthen 400 Tuns, commanded by Williams,” is lying in port and will sail for Virginia; any goods which TJ or his friends may wish to ship to that part of America should be sent by land, to his care, at once; will execute any commissions TJ may have for him. RC ( MHi ); 1 p.; endorsed. Noted in SJL as received 31 Apr. [1 May?]; 1786.
3To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 16 November 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 16 Nov. 1788 . States that The Sally , Capt. Kennedy, sailed “this day” on a favorable wind. RC ( MHi ); 2 p.; endorsed.
4To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 5 May 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 5 May. 1787. Encloses a letter for TJ which “I received yesterday by the English Mail … under my Cover.” He hopes to hear soon of TJ’s safe return to Paris. RC ( MHi ); 2 p.; addressed and endorsed. This is probably the letter from Limozin which TJ recorded in SJL as without date and as received 25 May 1787 at Bordeaux. Enclosure not identified.
5[To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 2 December 1785] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Le Havre, 2 Dec. 1785. Recorded in SJL as received 5 Dec. 1785. Not found.]
6To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 24 September 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 24 Sep. 1787. Since his letter of 23 Sep., has received TJ’s letter of 22 Sep. and will try to place its enclosure in Bourgoin’s hands; will be happy if TJ’s application for the reduction of duties on tar, pitch, and turpentine, and the local duty at Rouen on potash succeeds. RC ( MHi ); 2 p.; endorsed.
7To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 19 November 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Havre de Grace, 19 Nov. 1787 . Did not have time to read the letter he wrote on 18 Nov. before it was sent; on reading the copy, notices that he or his clerk made some mistakes, including the mention of the year “1763” which should be “1783”; reminds TJ that he did not answer that part of his letter which asked an “opinion if that agreement with the British Court will last 6 or 7 months...
8[To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 11 October 1785] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Le Havre, 11 Oct. 1785 . Recorded in SJL as received 13 Oct. 1785 with Limozin’s other letter of this date. Not found.]
9To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 4 January 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 4 Jan. 1788 . Received TJ’s letter of the 2d covering a large parcel for Jay, but TJ forgot to enclose for Limozin the letter from Lambert and the arrêt. Bundle for Jay will be forwarded on the Juno , Captain Jenkins. RC ( MHi ); endorsed.
10To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 5 January 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 5 Jan. 1788 . Acknowledges TJ’s letter of 31 Dec. 1787 covering the “arret and the Letter from the Comptroller General‥‥ I expected good many more favors than those granted.” RC ( MHi ); 2 p.; endorsed. See TJ to American agents, 31 Dec. 1787 .
11To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 13 December 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 13 Dec. 1786. The small box which was to have gone with Mr. De la Croix arrived after he left; asks permission to send the box by a vessel about to sail for Norfolk and asks to whom it should be consigned there; will appreciate learning whether the observations in his letter of 1 Dec. met with TJ’s approbation. RC ( MHi ); 2 p.; endorsed. Limozin’s letter of 1 Dec. 1786 has not been...
12To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 24 August 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 24 Aug. 1787 . Has forwarded a package from Francis Hopkinson and encloses a letter from the same source. RC ( MHi ); 2 p.; addressed and endorsed. Recorded in SJL as received 26 Aug. 1787. Enclosure: Hopkinson to TJ, 8 July 1787 .
13[To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 6 October 1785] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Le Havre, 6? Oct. 1785 . Entry in SJL for receipt on 8 Oct. 1785 reads: “Limozin’s. Re-inclosing letter intended for Dumas.” Not found; the date has been assigned from the postscript to TJ to Limozin, 8 Oct. Enclosure: TJ to C. W. F. Dumas, 4 Oct. 1785 .
14To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 17 February 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 17 Feb. 1788 . Has not received an answer to his letter of 10 Feb. and is, therefore, concerned about the two boxes mentioned therein. The bust of Lafayette has not yet come to hand. RC ( MHi ); 2 p.; endorsed.
15[To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, ca. 6 December 1785] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Le Havre, ca. 6 Dec. 1785 . Recorded in SJL as received 8 Dec. 1785 “Without date. About Boylston’s ship.” Not found. TJ struck out “Havre” in the entry.]
16To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 18 February 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 18 Feb. 1787. Wrote to TJ on 13 Feb.; received TJ’s of 14th with enclosed letter for Jay too late for the packet, which sailed “yesterday very early in the morning at least three hours before the Letters were delivered out of the Post Office.” Will forward them by the next. Wishes TJ a good journey and “a safe return in a good health.” RC ( MHi ); 2 p.; endorsed. Not recorded in SJL
17To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 3 December 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
Havre de Grace, 3 Dec. 1784 . Encloses “three Letters arrivd this day under my Cover from Alexandria with the American Brig the Friendship Captn. John Freman, consigned to me.” RC ( MHi ); endorsed. The enclosed letters have not been identified.
18To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 1 February 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 1 Feb. 1788 . Two ships flying American colors arrived “yesterday” with 749 hhds. of tobacco shipped by Johnson & Muir in accordance with Morris’ contract with the farmers-general; the ships, the Sally and Potomac , left Annapolis 26 Dec.; it would be “surprising” if the farmers received the tobacco in spite of the resolution and convention passed at Berni. Is informed by the masters...
19To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 22 May 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 22 May 1787 . Transmits account of expenses “for the 12 large Boxes Cartouch Boxes” shipped on the Portsmouth , Captain Oldner, for Norfolk. The whole amounts to £ 588–17–6, which has been debited against TJ’s account. “Mr. Rucker, residing in London, of the House Constable, Rucker & Co. of New York, hath found himself in the most cruel Situation to leave London because he could not...
20To James Madison from André Limozin, 10 January 1788 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inclose you a large Bundle of Papers sent to my Care by his Excellency Thoms Jefferson Ambassador of the US at the Court of Versailles to be Forwarded to you. I comply with a very great pleasure with his Excellency’s orders, Since it procures me the opportunity to assure you that I have the honor to be with the highest regard Most Honored Sir Your most obedt Hble Servt I...
21To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 22 June 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 22 June 1788 . Articles mentioned in TJ’s of 18 June not yet arrived from Amsterdam; Limozin has delivered TJ’s letter to Montgomery and called on Mrs. Montgomery. “I have taken the freedom to present her My Son and to invite her to take tomorrow at my house with her Children a Family’s Dinner.” She has accepted, and Limozin regrets he cannot be of the company “because some very...
22To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 25 December 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 25 Dec. 1788 . Introduces “Mr. Fraser a Gentleman who made very long travells in all parts of America to collect the most curious plants in that country.” Is convinced TJ will “be pleased to converse with him, and to judge of his great skill in the Botanical Line.” RC ( MHi ); 2 p.; endorsed. Recorded in SJL as received 4 Jan. 1789. See John Ramsay to TJ, 22 Nov. 1788 .
23To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 31 March 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 31 Mch. 1787 . Encloses Captain Joshua Oldner’s bill of lading for the “twelve Cases Catridge Boxes … consigned me for the use of the State of Virginia” and shipped on the Portsmouth bound for Norfolk. She is ready to sail with the “very First Fair wind,” and Limozin is sending another bill of lading by her to the governor of Virginia. His next letter will bring the note of expenses...
24To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 1 August 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 1 Aug. 1787. In accordance with TJ’s instructions of 29 July, has drawn sight draft on him for 739₶ 13s.; will make inquiries about the box which TJ mentioned; thanks him for the information on current affairs; hopes “Peace could continue untill April next” for he has “Ventures at Sea the value of which exceed 25000£ Sterling,” the returns of which cannot be had until “March or April...
25To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 22 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I am indebted to your both favors of the 4th and 17th instant. The first was deliverd to me by Mr. Faure with a small parcell containing Gazettes &c. I am Striving to get leave from our Comptroller of this Custom house to forward you the hungd Beef sent to you from Hambro. Such trifles were not formerly refused. And I am certain that if you should take the trouble, to write few lines to the...
26To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 18 December 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 18 Dec. 1787. Not having a reply to his letters of 18 and 19 Nov., fears that the observations in his letter of 18 Nov. were not approved; if such is the case, he wishes to be informed. Observes, nevertheless, that if the duties on yellow beeswax imported from America into France were lessened, its importation would be greatly increased; the present duty is 5.₶ 10s. per 100 “neat.”...
27To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 9 August 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 9 Aug. 1787 . Acknowledges TJ’s letter of 6 Aug. and a small box of seeds. Dr. Gibbons has visited him, is dining with him, and has promised to take care of the seeds and TJ’s dispatches. Limozin thanks TJ for continuing to inform him of the political situation; his transactions are “larger than I could wish them to be in such a dangerous time.” Packet will sail tomorrow without...
28To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 23 September 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my former of the 20th instant, I have received this day the Letter your Excellency hath honored me with the 21st. instant, inclosing me one for M. Charles Thomson Secretary of Congress which I shall deliver into the hands of Mr. Burgoin, if I can find out his Lodgings. The Carters left this Town the 4th. inst. with the Boxes, and was bound to deliver them unto your Excellency the 15th....
29To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 5 June 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my former of the 22 May I am deprived of your favors. The young De la Croix Navy Prentice arrived with the New york Packet about three weeks ago deliverd me just now the inclosed for your Excellency. I have reprimanded him severely as a man of years is intitled to do a young lad for his carelessness. I have handed the 2nd instant your Excellencys Papers to Mr. Warville agreable to the...
30To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 28 November 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
I received yesterday the Letter your Excellency hath Honored me with the 25th. of this Month. My Friends Messrs. Payen Brothers Merchants, rue Tiqueton No. 7 will present you a draft of Messrs. Fitzhughs on you in my behalf and unto my order for the Four Hundred and Eighty Lyvers they have had of me, and you will see that the said draft acknowledgeth it is for money they have had of me for...