1Anonymous to Thomas Jefferson, 26 May 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
The numerous, vindictve and malicious Aspersions that have appeared in our public papers to lacerate your Character & reputation—by factious Harpies & party Zealots for the last twenty years have fill’d the breasts of your friends with sorrowfull feelings & vexatious indignation and of none more than the person who now takes the liberty of addressing you— it is a Tax laid on superior Talents &...
2Anonymous to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 6 March 1816] (Jefferson Papers)
The hope of giving you some information that my experience and pursuits in life enable me to furnish; and that in your posession may be usefull to the nation, has prompted me to an act of indecorum, in addressing you, without either acquaintance, or business to authorise it. I have read your letter of the 9 th January last to Benjamin Austin Esquire ; and am much pleased with your explanation...
3Anonymous to Thomas Jefferson, [received 19 November 1814] (Jefferson Papers)
I have looked to your Library as a source from whence the late national loss might be nearly, perhaps fully, supplied with many valuable works not elswhere to be found; permit me to say therefore, that I shall exceedingly regret to hear that it is, at present , placed any nearer within the reach of those modern vandals, who are the enemies of Literature, the Arts and Sciences. Will a remark...
4Anonymous to Thomas Jefferson, 21 February 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed was written by Judge Innis —after perusing the dispatches of gen l Harrison to gov. Shelby . Does your successor pursue your policy? For Gods sake send your mantle to him—or your party here, is ruined —
5Anonymous ("Goodwill") to Thomas Jefferson, 24 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Your friend, who has been long silent, desires once more to address you. And, as it may be the last time, permit him to do it with plainness & solemnity. Thousands of times your unknown friend, has addressed the Almighty Sovereign in your behalf; praying, thro Jesus Christ , our Divine Advocate, that you may be brought to embrace & enjoy, that holy religion, which is taught in the sacred...
6Anonymous ("Goodwill") to Thomas Jefferson, 1 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Being retired, as you now are from the affairs of State, you doubtless have much time which you devote to reading. Permit a friend to recommend the writings of Bishop Porteus , the late Bishop of London . Also Dr. Buchanan’s researches in Asia . And should you wish to look at the productions of any Lady I think you would find the writings of Miss Hannah Moore , especially her late work ,...
7Anonymous (“Goodwill”) to Thomas Jefferson, 13 April 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
You will not doubt the sincerity of the writer when he assures you, that he has been upon his knees before God , during a large part of the night, beseeching the Almighty Soverign to have mercy upon our nation & save our devoted land from the horrors of war, with which we are threatned. If God saved Nineveh when it was threatened, we know not but we may be saved by looking up to his throne of...
8Anonymous to Thomas Jefferson, [received 22] November 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
John Polly is a crazy man and wants to see you very much, If you (or any body) who this should fall in the hands of will Make him hold his tongue it is more than any one else can do previous to this. there fore do not trouble yourselves he is a good Democrat and says bonypart Good man therefore you know how he stands I J K L & M for John Polly RC ( MHi ); partially dated; two words illegible;...
9Samuel Overton to Thomas Jefferson, 14 November 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
What do you think of y e times & c NB—the times are better y n yesterday or y e day before in y e opinion of RC ( MHi ); addressed: “The Late President of US of N AM a Mail”; franked and postmarked; endorsed by TJ as an “insane” letter received 12 Dec. 1810 from an “Illegible” author (see reproduction elsewhere in this volume) and so recorded in
10Anonymous to Thomas Jefferson, [15 November 1809] (Jefferson Papers)
The nature & importance of the Object of this Prospectus is the only apology I can offer, for an intrusion, that may appear novel & singular. The Preamble as published in the Boston papers , is added, & may give some explanation for me, unnecessary to repeat here—but only add, that this is a proposal for a publication, in which I shall never have any other concern, than as a subscriber, &...
11Anonymous to Thomas Jefferson, 21 March 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I feel a reluctance in addressing myself to you, which the knowledge of your character will always inspire. For to occupy one moment of your time so well employed in noble pursuits, will I fear be too great an intrusion. But when I behold you in the character of the Father and Protector of youth, I am inspired with a confidence which at once overcomes every obstacle. As an individual you are...