11To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 28 October 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 28 Oct. 1791 . A citizen of New York, Mrs. Ollivier, married a Frenchman in 1786 and subsequently came with him to Bordeaux where she has lived since. Mr. Ollivier died last summer, leaving her without children, a will, or a marriage contract. French law entitles her to the proportion of his estate equal to what the law allows in the country in which they were married. With apologies...
12To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 28 October 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 28 Oct. 1791 . He encloses a copy of his letter by the Wilmington Packet, Capt. Andrews. Peace in Europe seems secure. The national militia mentioned in his last letter have been quartered in neighboring towns instead of marching to the frontiers.—He acknowledges receipt of the laws of the U.S. for the use of his consulate, and he notes that on 3 Mch. Congress repealed the section of...
13To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 24 December 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Herewith is a copy of my last respects mostly on the Subject of the depreciation of the Assignats, since they have continued to fall and all the foreign Exchanges, and coins, also that of the country are at least one third better than the Assignats. Indeed Dollars are now selling for eight Livres, and exchange on London is under 6½ d. Stg. ⅌ Livre. The progress of this uncertain value, and the...
14To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 13 February 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 13 Feb. 1792 . He encloses a report on American ships entering and clearing this port for the last half of 1791. The figures for outward cargoes are somewhat inexact for want of means to obtain more precise information. He has included American produce brought here by French vessels. He also includes a report on arrivals of American ships at Bayonne, “the only place where any...
15To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 30 April 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 30 Apr. 1792 . He encloses a copy of his 13 Feb. letter. The National Assembly on 20 Apr. approved Louis XVI’s proposed declaration of war against the King of Hungary and Bohemia. The impact of this declaration on the maritime powers is uncertain. France apparently has no fear of a war at sea. There are no extraordinary preparations in the dockyards, no embargoes or warnings to...
16To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 20 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 20 May 1792 . Since his last of 30 Apr., he has received TJ’s of 13 Mch. covering a certificate useful to Mrs. Oliver and a letter for Mr. Church, now delivered.—TJ’s of 1 Sep. sent by Mr. Short has never arrived, and he does not know its contents. He wishes to learn if the United States will reimburse him for postages and other expenses incurred in helping distressed American...
17To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 16 July 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 16 July 1792 . He encloses a list of American vessels entered and cleared from this port for the last six months. The account of merchandise loaded aboard these vessels is inexact. The political situation in France is now pretty quiet, but the country’s enemies seem to increase daily and it is impossible to foresee when peace will be restored. He has been unable to fix agents at...
18To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 16 August 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 16 Aug. 1792 . In the absence of any letters from TJ, he encloses a copy of his last. The political situation in France is too uncertain to expect new trade regulations. He encloses five of the last newspapers to inform TJ of the subversion of the constitution, the union of the legislative and executive powers in the National Assembly, the suspension of the king, and the proposal for...
19To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 1 September 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of writing you the 16 Ulto. by the Theoditia Capn. Lake. I now send you a few news papers which will give you some idea of the actual situation of this Country. Things are now pretty quiet. The Electors to chuse the members for the national convention are all nominated to proceed the 2d Inst. to the choice of Deputies to meet at Paris the 20th. to judge the King and revise the...
20To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 11 September 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you the 1st. Inst. since I am without any advise from you. I have this day learnt the confirmation of the Decree I mentioned to you in my last relative to Tobacco. It was decreed the 6th. Inst. that after the first day of October all Tobacco’s that were subject to a duty of 18₶—15s. ⅌ Ct. should pay 10₶ ⅌ Ct. and such as paid 25₶ ⅌ Ct. duty should pay 12₶. All...