156801To Thomas Jefferson from Gouverneur Morris, 21 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I receive this Instant your Favor of this Date. Were I at Home, I might perhaps find some Memorandum respecting the Transaction which it alludes to. Certainly I should find the Letters I have received, and Copies of those I may have written on the Subject. By the Copy Mr houdon has transmitted , of a Note from Mr Grand, it is evident that he at least must have misunderstood me. Hudon...
156802Description of a Wheel Cipher, [before 22 March 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
Project of a cypher . Turn a cylinder of white wood of about 2. Inches diameter, & 6. or 8. I. long . bore through it’s center a hole sufficient to recieve an iron spindle or axis of ⅛ or ¼ I. diam. divide the periphery into 26. equal parts (for the 26. letters of the alphabet) and, with a sharp point, draw parallel lines through all the points of division, from one end to the other of the...
156803From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Patterson, 22 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved your favor by mr Engles . the place desired for him is not given by commission from me, but is a mere appointment by letter from the Secretary at war, and consequently rests solely with him, without my interposition. nevertheless I sent him your letter, and afterwards stated to him the weight of your testimony. you have no conception of the number of applicants for this office. the...
156804To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Sayre, 22 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have lately wrote to the Secretary of State , requesting him to favour me with a reply, so far, as to releive me from doubt & anxiety; whether I may, or may not depend on the justice, or friendship of administration—I require no reasons, or apology—let him but inform me, that he can find others more deserving, & better qualified for any office in his department, & I shall then know what...
156805To Thomas Jefferson from William Vallance, 22 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Petition of William Vallance, Respectfully sheweth. That having been in the Service of the United States, on board a Cutter in the Service of the States aforesaid, as first Mate for the space of Twenty Months, the greater part of the Time under the Command of Captn. Isaac Roach and the latter part under Captn. George Price. Had my Sentiments been uniform with Those to whom I was...
156806From Thomas Jefferson to Caspar Wistar, 22 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
What I am now to write about will be in perfect confidence between ourselves. the legislature is likely to establish a marine hospital at New Orleans, where we lose about 400. boatmen & seamen annually by sickness. I think it probable that we shall have a run on us, of recommendations of young men, just from their lectures, unsettled, and without experience, to obtain the superintendance of a...
156807From Thomas Jefferson to Nicolas Gouin Dufief, 23 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday your letter of the 20th. and catalogue. I remark on it a work Jaques le fataliste par Diderot . if it be really by Diderot I shall be glad to recieve it with Chaptal, as also the Systeme de la Nature par Mirabeau, unless you should know that there exists an edition in petit form. in which case I would rather await your return from France, when you could perhaps bring me...
156808To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 23 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his Compliments to the President and informs him that Marbell Camden was the last Postmaster at Milton—his resignation was lately received. G Granger does not recollect the name of the Gentleman proposed for that office and prays the President to be kind enough to send the name by Bearer. RC ( DLC ); partially dated. MARBELL CAMDEN assumed the office of postmaster at Milton...
156809To Thomas Jefferson from the Navy Department, [on or before 23 March 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Humphreys by Contract of 27th Septr 1800, was allowed 2000 Dolls ⅌ annm & all his reasonable expences paid, in consideration of his services— RC ( DLC ); undated; in a clerk’s hand; address clipped: “Preside[…]”; endorsed by TJ as received from the Navy Department on 23 Mch. and “Humphreys to go to recieve ship timber” and so recorded in SJL . In 1800, the United States Navy appointed...
156810To Thomas Jefferson from Delaware Democratic Republicans, [on or after 24 March 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
In compliance with the wishes of our Republican Brethren of Kent County in the State of Delaware as enjoined on us by the preceeding Resolves —We Humbly submit to your consideration the following reasons upon the subject of said resolves. Being decidedly of opinion that Allen Mc.Lane esquire deserves not to be continued Collector of the Port of Wilmington in the State of Delaware;—we have been...
156811To Thomas Jefferson from Sarah McKean Irujo, 24 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Madame d’Irujo presents her respectful compliments to Mr Jefferson, & has the honor to send him by the bearer, two dozen bottles of sweet Paxarete wine, which the Chevalier has spoken of, to Mr Jefferson. Madame d’—. would have had the pleasure to have sent it sooner, but being disturb’d in comeing from Philadelphia; waited till it became sufficiently fine to be presented. RC ( DLC ); at foot...
156812From Thomas Jefferson to Levi Lincoln, 24 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I had no conception there were persons enough to support a paper whose stomachs could bear such aliment as the inclosed papers contain. they are far beyond even the Washington Federalist. to punish however is impracticable until the body of the people, from whom juries are to be taken, get their minds to rights; and even then I doubt it’s expediency. while a full range is proper for actions by...
156813From Thomas Jefferson to the Senate, 25 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The act fixing the military peace establishment of the US. rendering it necessary that the officers retained in service should, in most cases be transferred into regiments different from those to which their commissions attach them, new commissions are deemed necessary for them, as well as for those entitled to promotion, and for the Ensigns newly nominated. the inclosed report from the...
156814To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 25 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The young Gentleman to whom the enclosed letter is addressed, has been recommended by Mr. Page , for reinstatement in the navy. If you have no objection the enclosed letter shall be forwarded. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 45 , LSP ); at head of text: “The President.” Enclosure: Smith to Hugh Wallace Wormeley, 25 Mch. 1802, informing Wormeley that he has been reinstated as a midshipman in the navy and...
156815To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington McElroy, 26 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Being informed that your Excellency has been pleased to grant my solicited commission of Consul for the Canary Islands, and that your Excellency Condescended personally to have my petition complyed with in a manner which I do not merit, nor could have expected; beg leave to offer you the homage of my warmest acknowledgements and assurances of my great respect. My Father who is now fast...
156816To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Bishop, 27 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Having received a Commission as Collector of this district during the pleasure of the President, I possess my faculties sufficiently to feel grateful for the confidence reposed and for the conclusive manner in which my appointment was vindicated:—& I retain my hand writing sufficiently to express this gratitude. Being recovered from a long season of sickniss I shall endeavour to perform...
156817To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 27 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you an estimate of expenditures for the Army of the United States, for the year 1802, conformably to the Act of the 16th inst: The several items which compose the aggregate sums in this estimate, where they are not specified, will be found on a recurrence to an annual estimate made by this department, under date of the 28. of Oct. 1801. I have also subjoined a...
156818To Thomas Jefferson from John Page, 27 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
On the night of the 17th. I received your Favor of the 20th. Ultimo & 9th. instant, & hastened to thank you for the strong proofs it conveyed to me of your Friendship, for I sat down that moment, & began to make my Acknowledgments in the best manner I could; thanking you for your candid Statement, & particularly for your permission to take time for considering your offer, with all the probable...
156819To Thomas Jefferson from Nicholas Reib, 27 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the Pleasure to receive your Letter dated the 27th. of February in Answer to my last for which I deem myself obligated to you. by which I observe that it is not in the Power of you to promote any Settlement in regard to my Claims to the U.S. but refer me to the Legislature. I mentioned to you in my former Letter that an act had been passed Solely for me Ascertaining that I should receive...
156820To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 28 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Since you did me the honor the other day to mention the subject of the Canal from the falls of Poto. to the Eastern branch, I have thought much on the subject, & satisfied you will excuse the liberty I am now takeing, have determined to address you a few lines—I see innumerable difficulties attending the plan you propose, one which you mentioned, the want of funds, The ground where you propose...
156821From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 28 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 20th. has been duly recieved. my former letters will have informed you that the lands offered by Sibbald are real pine barrens & will not bring corn at all; but that the pine lands mixed with oak and a clay foundation bring good crops of corn & wheat. in a conversation which Capt Lewis had with mr Milledge the latter observed that after getting to the hilly country, some distance...
156822To Thomas Jefferson from Leonora Sansay, [28 March 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
An american Lady who is on the point of sailing for Port au prince presumes to solicit of Mr Jefferson a letter of Protection for that place. she is highly sensible of the greatness of the honour she solicits, but is also convinc’d that the name of Mr. Jefferson alone will preserve her from every inconvenience— Lov’d by the subjects he makes happy, honour’d by admiring nations crown’d with...
156823From Thomas Jefferson to Watson & Higginbotham, 28 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The postmaster general has applied to me to recommend a postmaster for Milton to succeed mr Camden who has resigned. being not sufficiently acquainted with the characters there who might be proper and willing to accept the office, I take the liberty of solliciting you to recommend one, whom you shall consider as fit for the office and who shall consent to accept of it. it is interesting to us...
156824To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Baldwin, 29 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Mansfield informed me several weeks ago that he should avail himself of your obliging offer by forwarding to your address a box containing fifteen copies of his Mathematical work. The delay is so much longer than I expected, that there is reason to apprehend they will not reach us. I shall write him on the subject tomorrow RC ( MHi ); addressed: “The President of the United States”;...
156825From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Smith Barton, 29 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 13th. came to hand on the 20th. instant only. I now inclose you, from the Secretary at war, a letter to Colo. Meigs our agent with the Cherokees, and one to yourself which may answer with those of any other nation you may chuse to visit. should you visit the Creeks, you will find them assembled in May and June and with them General Wilkinson, General Pickens and mr Hawkins...
156826To Thomas Jefferson from DeWitt Clinton, 29 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Genl. Stevens a Citizen of the State of New York intending to make an application to you on business in which he is interested and which he informs me will come before you officially, I take the liberty at his request of informing you that his standing in New York is respectable, and his character fair: Any justice to which he is entitled will I am certain be dispensed—More he ought not to...
156827From Thomas Jefferson to Mary Jefferson Eppes, 29 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote, my ever dear Maria, to mr Eppes & yourself on the 3d. inst. since which I have recieved mr Eppes’s letter of the 11th. informing me all were well. I hope you continue so. a letter of the 20th. from mr Randolph informed me all were well at Edgehill. mr Randolph, allured by the immensely profitable culture of cotton, had come to a resolution to go to the Missisipi territory and there...
156828To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 29 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of State, to whom has been referred by the President of the United States a Resolution of the House of Representatives of the 23d Inst., requesting the President to communicate to that House such information as he may have received relative to the Copper mines on the South side of Lake Superior, in pursuance of a Resolution of the 16th. April 1800, authorising the appointment of...
156829From Thomas Jefferson to the Senate, 29 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Commissioners who were appointed to carry into execution the VIth. article of the treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation, between the US. and his Britannic majesty, having differed in opinion as to the objects of that article, and discontinued their proceedings, the Executive of the US. took early measures, by instructions to our Minister at the British court, to negociate explanations...
156830From Thomas Jefferson to the Senate and the House of Representatives, 29 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of state, charged with the civil affairs of the several territories of the United States, has recieved from the Marshal of Columbia a statement of the condition, unavoidably distressing, of the persons committed to his custody on civil or criminal process, and the urgency for some legislative provisions for their relief . there are other important cases wherein the laws of the...
156831To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 29 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed Warrant is for a young Gentleman recommended by Col Burr. If you approve his Appointment be pleased to give the enclosed Warrant your Signature I have the honor to be, with the greatest respect Sir, your mo obt St. RC ( DLC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Smith; at foot of text: “President U:States.”; endorsed by TJ as received from the Navy Department on 29 Mch. and so recorded...
156832To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll Brent, 30 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
In answer to your enquiry of yesterday, whether a debtor can be Confined in Jail by the Marshal for his fees, I send you herewith Mr. Masons Statement of the law which shews, that he can, except where the Debtor is released under the Insolvent law —I have, in no instance however detained a man in Jail for his fees only— The Costs upon a debt of one dollar is as follows. Cost of warrant &...
156833To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 30 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
General Stevens had command of the artillery in the Northern army during the late War and was distinguished for his bravery, his punctuality & his knowledge of his profession. His reputation & deportment in Civil life have corresponded with the expectations which might have been formed from his Military Conduct—Since the war he has resided in N york, has born various offices which he has...
156834To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 30 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
From a conference with a Committee of the Senate , it is proposed to make the following alterations in the list of Officers by you nominated, for the Military establishment, which is submitted for your consideration, Captain Richard H. Greaton of the 2nd. rgt. to be withdrawn Captain John Whistler of the 1st to be introduced— Captain Campbell Smith of the 4th. to be withdrawn Captain Aaron...
156835To Thomas Jefferson from William Eustis, 30 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
General Stevens of New York has pending with the government a business of great moment , and wishes to be known to you in his true character, which is that of an upright & respectable citizen, who passed the revolutionary war with great reputation as a commander in the artillery. He is also a native of Massachusetts which may plead an apology for this representation from, Sir, Your most...
156836To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Fenwick, [on or before 30 March 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
Nothing except imperious necssity could actuate my intrudeing mysilfe to you’r notice—Knowing that from the high and honourable office you so meritoriously & independlantly fill you’r time must be spent in the discharge of the duties attatched to it—Knowing also you’r love of philantrophy and you’r desire to milliorate the distresses of mankind in general i’me induced to solicit the extention...
156837From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Gourlay, 30 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
In a letter to mr Jennings of July 21. 1801. I acknoleged the reciept of his of Feb. 21. and your’s of Feb. 22. and of the authenticated copies of the will, and I prayed him to ask you to consider that as an answer to your letter, as I must now request you to communicate this for his satisfaction my occupations obliging me to these abridgments of private duty. mr Philip L. Grymes, uncle of mr...
156838From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Wyndham Grymes, 30 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. P. L. Grymes having informed me that he was appointed guardian to yourself and sisters, I have this day inclosed to him a Notarial copy in parchment of your grandmother’s will, of which yourself & sisters are the principal legatees. having recieved also a duplicate authenticated in paper, I inclose you that, with a letter from mr Jennings explanatory of the testatrice’s intentions. in my...
156839From Thomas Jefferson to Philip Ludwell Grymes, 30 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Feb. 25. has been duly recieved. my object in wishing to know when a guardian should be appointed to the orphans of the late mr Grymes your brother, was that I might know to whom it would be my duty to transmit an authentic copy of mrs Randolph’s will of which I was the depository. those orphans being the principal legatees, their guardian is the proper person to recieve this...
156840To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Osgood, 30 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me, Sir, to render you my sincere Thanks for the honor you did me in appointing me to the Office of Supervisor of the internal Revenue for the District of New York.—Being assured that the whole Office is soon to be abolished, and as I have been informed thro’ Mr. Dewitt Clinton that you entertain a favourable Opinion of my Integrity; I beg Leave to inform you that it will give me great...
156841From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Savage, 30 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your’s of the 1st. instant has been duly recieved. I was not aware of the difficulty of placing the prints on their frames, which you inform me of. the prints being at my house in Virginia, where I could not have a proper case made for them, I believe it will be better on the whole to have the frames made here, as I shall, at the rising of Congress, make a trip of a few days to Monticello, and...
156842From Thomas Jefferson to the Senate and the House of Representatives, 30 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary at War has prepared an estimate of expenditures for the army of the US. during the year 1802. conformably to the act fixing the military peace establishment; which estimate, with his letter accompanying and explaining it, I now transmit to both houses of Congress. RC ( DNA : RG 233 , PM , 7th Cong., 1st sess.). PrC ( DLC ). RC ( DNA : RG 46
156843To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 30 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The young gentleman for whom the enclosed is intended, has been recommended by Colo New for reinstatement in the Navy. With your approbation the enclosed letter shall be forwarded. I have the honor to be with the greatest respect Sir, your mo obt RC ( DLC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Smith; at foot of text: “Prest. UStates”; endorsed by TJ as received from the Navy Department on 30 Mch. and...
156844From Thomas Jefferson to the House of Representatives, 31 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
According to the desire expressed in your resolution of the 23d. instant, I now transmit a report of the Secretary of State, with the letters it refers to, shewing the proceedings which have taken place under the resolution of Congress of the 16th. of April 1800. the term prescribed for the execution of the resolution having elapsed before the person appointed had set out on the service, I did...
156845To Thomas Jefferson from John Thomas Mason, with Jefferson’s Reply, 31 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I am requested by the wife of Frederick Long to State his Case with a view to submit it to the President. at this length of time I cannot state the evidence with particularity, I can only speak generally. He was indicted upon two Counts, the one for stealing sundry articles, the other for receiving stolen goods knowing them to have been stolen. The evidence was, that he as a Cartman had...
156846To Thomas Jefferson from John Minor of North Carolina, 31 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
as it has been my misfortune as yet not to obtain any Pay due a brother of mine for his services in the Continental army; and who after being taken as prisoner at the sorender of Charles Town South Carolinia: returnd to this State volentered himself with General Butler ; and in an action with the torys at Lynlys mill Lost his life—I administrator for the decd; to Major Thaus ajent for the...
156847From Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe, 31 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your’s of the 21st. is duly recieved. Chisolm is now engaged in running up for me 20. brick pilasters to my offices, which take about 4000. bricks, and I remember it was very doubtful whether we had that number. but if there be as many over it as you need, they are at your service, and I will give orders accordingly by the next post. I expect to be there myself within 10. days after the rising...
156848From Thomas Jefferson to Francis Peyton, 31 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The commission of the peace for the county of Alexandria stands thus. George Gilpin, Wm. Fitzhugh, Francis Peyton, Richd. Conway, Elisha Cullen Dick Cha. Alexander, George Taylor Jonah Thompson, Abraham Faw, John Herbert, Alexr Smith, Cuthbert Powell, Peter Wise junr. Jacob Houghman & Thomas Darne. as these commissions expire with the end of the present session of Congress, I have given in...
156849From Thomas Jefferson to the Senate, 31 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Since nominating to the Senate on the 25th. instant the officers who are to be transferred or promoted under the act fixing the military peace establishment of the US. I have recieved information which renders it proper that I should revoke the nominations then made of Richard Greaton and Campbell Smith captains, and of Thomas Blackburne Lieutenant. And I now nominate John Whistler heretofore...
156850From Thomas Jefferson to Simon Chaudron and John James Barralet, 1 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to Messrs. Chaudron and Baralet and acknoleges the reciept of their letter of Mar. 6. and of the print of the Apotheosis of Genl. Washington which seems worthy of it’s subject. he is as sensible of the friendly offer made of this print as he could be were he at liberty to accept it gratuitously as proposed: but a rule of not permitting himself to recieve...