1To 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...
2To 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,...
3To 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...
4To 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...
5To 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...
6To 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...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Donald, 15 February 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I did myself the honor of writing you by the January New York Packet . The Principal intention of this letter is to hand you Mr. Lackington’s Bill for Books, which are now on board the Pigou, I do not yet know what the Freight of the Box comes to, but it will be added to the other charges before this letter is closed, I beg you will not give yourself any trouble about paying the amount, but...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Donald, 12 December 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Your esteemed favour of the 11th. Octr. came duely to hand and also the Duplicate. I observe that you had been relaxing from the fatigues of business for a couple of months at Monticello, which is certainly very proper and necessary for you to do, and I hope you will not fail to do the same every August and September. I am much obliged to you for your intention of shipping your Crops of...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Donald, 6 September 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I had much pleasure in receiving your letter of the 8th. June, and I beg you will accept of my thanks for the warm and Friendly introduction to Mr. Pinckney. I shall certainly wait upon that Gentleman as soon as I return to London. Your letter for Paris is forwarded, and the money for the watch will be duly paid, but I am sorry to inform you that the Bill of Exchange for £37.10. Str. drawn by...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Donald, 5 January 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Since writing you yesterday , it has occurr’d to me that as your National Bank has now come into opperation that it will require a House of Credit and Respectability to transact business for it in this place, and upon that Idea I have taken the Liberty of mentioning to you, and Mr. Hamilton , that Donald & Burton will be very happy in being appointed as Agents for the Bank in this place, and...