1To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Donald, 9 January 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter to Mr. Brown of the 3d. Curt. has come to hand.—I am extremely concerned to find that one of your boxes No. 1 has not been delivered. The waggoners may say what they please, but I am perfectly certain they were both delivered. I was in the Office all the time the waggons were loading. I mentioned particularly to take notice that by your Memorandum there were two No. one. It was...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Donald, 6 July 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
London, 6 July 1791 . Acknowledging TJ’s of 13 May. The next day he delivered that to Lackington with his own hand. As TJ is much engaged in public business, he sets a higher value on his letters, if possible, than formerly. Nothing can give him more pleasure than to be of service to TJ: “I have ever been proud of your Friendship.” The idea of a regie in France for tobacco seems at present...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Donald, 3 May 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
I have only time to inform you that your Son Mr. Randolph called upon me the forenoon, that he was well, and told me that Mrs. Randolph and Miss Polly were also in good health. Colo. Thom has gone from here since the post arrived. I observed he had in his hand, a letter, and a large packet from you. You will take notice that I acknowledge the receipt of them, for altho he has as little to do,...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Donald, 5 January 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
This day I have recieved your much esteemed favour of the 11th. Novemr. I am sorry that you should think it necessary to offer any apology for commanding my services. I will only say once for all, that the oftner you do so, the more you will oblige me. The window sashes will be ordered tomorrow and sent to Virginia the ensueing Spring if possible. I will immediately apply to some of my Friends...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Donald, 4 April 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
My last respects to you were under date of the 10th. Ultimo, to which I beg you to refer. On the 14th. there was a meeting of D. & B.’s Creditors, when it appeared to be the general opinion that they should be allowed time to wind up their business, to collect their debts, and to pay off the Creditors as quickly as possible. An Instrument for this purpose has been drawn out, and is now in the...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Donald, 2 July 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
I did myself the pleasure of writing you two Posts ago, but in closing up my letter I neglected putting into it the receipt for your Cask of hams, which was delivered me by the Skipper of the Vessel by which I forwarded it to Norfolk. The Truth of the matter is, that I had some Friends dining with me that day, and we made rather too free with the Juice of the Grape. A Gentleman called here two...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Donald, 22 March 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Francis Walker came down here last night from Albemarle, and it gives me sincere pleasure to inform you that he has seen Colo. Nicholas Lewis a few days ago, that he was able to walk about a little, and that Docr. Gilmer has pronounced him out of danger. I think you may be perfectly satisfied, that your friend is now in a fair way of recovery. Two days ago I received the most abusive...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Donald, 7 November 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I think that I informed you from Glasgow that the bill you had sent me on Messrs. Battier Zorlin & Co: for £ 37.10.-Str. had been noted for non acceptance. This day it fell due, and I have the pleasure of informing you that the sum has been paid, and is Placed to your Credit with Donald & Burton. No bill has yet appeared on us from Paris or it would have been duly honoured, which will be the...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Donald, 6 January 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
The last letter I had the honour of receiving from you was dated the 29th August. I am disapointed at not having the Pleasure of hearing from you by the Decemr. Packet. I hope you will write me by the January one, and that you will be so good as send me an introductory letter to M. de la Hante in Paris, if it is not already on the way. Mr. Short writes me that this letter would probably be of...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Donald, 3 January 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
A few days ago I had the pleasure of recieving, the letter which you did me the honour to write me on the 23d. Novemr. The very next day I went myself to Lackington’s with your list. The books were sent to D. & B. Counting House yesterday and the money paid for them. The amount being £8. 17. Stg, is placed to your Debit. I pray you not to give yourself any uneasiness, or to put yourself to any...