184301From Thomas Jefferson to David Gelston, 23 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Having changed my intentions with respect to the destination of the cotton seed, of which I wrote to you in my last, and countermanded it, I now inclose you a ten dollar bill to cover the disbursements noted in your last which crossed mine on the road. I pray you to accept my thanks for the many friendly attentions you have paid to matters of this kind for me, and which it was impracticable...
184302From Thomas Jefferson to John Hollins, 23 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved last night your friendly letter of the 21st. being determined that no act of mine, which may be avoided, shall give countenance for clamour to the enemies of the government, or trouble to it’s friends for justification, the sentence on the cotton seed is irrevocable. in answer to your enquiries I will observe that it is usually planted in May, and that the seed being very full of...
184303To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 23 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The two boxes of paste (as I conclude they are) shipped from Philadelphia so long ago as the 24th. of Decr last—were not received until yesterday. I am not acquainted with the cause of this long delay, not having yet seen the Captain. Mr. G. informs me that he inclosed you a check on the bank of Columbia, for $5872.84 on the 27th ultimo, which we have no doubt you have received. I am Dear Sir...
184304To Thomas Jefferson from Levi Lincoln, 23 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The Newspaper accounts of the proceedings of the Legislature of Mass., during the present session, must have prepared you & the nation for results similar to the enclosed. It is not for me to assign reasons for such extraordinary conduct, different from the objects and the motives avowed. There is nothing concealed. The facts and their tendencies are on the face of the transactions and cannot...
184305To Thomas Jefferson from John Smith, 23 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit you herewith returns of the Militia of the United States, made from such returns as have been received by this Department. Accept, Sir Assurances of my high respect and Consideration— DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
184306From Thomas Jefferson to Jonathan Williams, 23 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed you by mr Beverley Randolph a Cadet, who goes on to take his place under you. he is the son of a friend of mine in Virginia, born to independant expectations, but by the entire reduction of his father’s circumstances, left without any resource but in himself. my concern for the family induces me to sollicit on his behalf your friendly counsel & tutelage on all occasions;...
184307To Thomas Jefferson from Edmund Bacon, 24 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
[Your favor of the] 20th I recived and shall not set off [until the] arrival of the next maile. I have [made an] experiment in fenceing by diging a [ditch feet] wide and makeing the fence upon the ba[nk whic]h makes a very Good fence And do not take neare as many railes it saves 6 railes out of every pannel (as a fence made with short pieces in your new plan on the bank of the ditch with 7...
184308To Thomas Jefferson from James Dinsmore, 24 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favour of the 30th ult. enclosing Checks on the bank of virginia in favour of Mr Nelson & My Self for five hundred Dollars each were duly received, & have been honoured at the Bank. Mr Nelson also received by last post fifty Dollars—I am now hanging the Bells & find that we will have to use a Single Crank in each of them owing to the off sett in wall at the bottom of the cellar joist, it...
184309To Thomas Jefferson from Clements Ferguson, 24 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The pleasure that it gives me to live under a republican, Government is beyond the power of language to express; To commemorate the glorious establishment of republicanism I have been so bold as to have my youngest Son Baptized Thomas Jefferson . Wood to god he may Tread any of the steps that his great and good president Has waked before him—it has ever been my unearing wish To suppress...
184310From Thomas Jefferson to Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, 24 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
In the hurry of the approaching close of a session of Congress and of the preparations for my own departure from this place, I must drop you a line by a public vessel going to France, altho’ it can be but a short one. on politics I will say nothing; that being safest for you as well as myself. for those of our own country I will refer you to mr Coles, the bearer of this, my Secretary, who is...
184311To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Lehré, 24 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Some very important news arrived the day before yesterday from England, and Spain, as I wish our Government, to receive the earliest intelligence of what occurs on the other Side of the Atlantic, I have taken the liberty of Sending you three papers of this City, containing the above news.— An Election was held on Monday & Tuesday last, in this City, to fill up two Vacancies that has occured...
184312From Thomas Jefferson to Armistead T. Mason, 24 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I am much indebted fellow Citizens for your very friendly address, and read with great satisfaction the patriotic sentiments it expresses. The measures lately pursued in preference either to War or an ignominious surrender of our rights as an independent people have undoubtedly produced the beneficial effects of saving our property & Seamen, of lengthening the term of our peace & of giving...
184313To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 24 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The Emperor of Russia having at different periods indicated sentiments particularly friendly to the U.St. with a wish that a diplomatic intercourse shd. be established between the two Countries; and it being considered that in the relations of Russia to the predominant Powers of Europe must not only give her weight with them according to the visicitudes of war, but that her influence in...
184314From Thomas Jefferson to Quin Morton, 24 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your favor tendering the service of fifty citizens of Tenissee as a company of volunteer riflemen. there are two acts of Congress which regulate the acceptance of these tenders: that of the last year (1808) is for a service of six months, & authorises the Governor to accept; and that of 1807. for a service of twelve months authorising the President to accept, who has...
184315From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Hempstead, 24 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The approbation which you are pleased to express of my past administration is highly gratifying to me. that in a free Government there should be differences of Opinion as to public measures & the conduct of those who direct them is to be expected: it is much however to be lamented that these differences should be indulged at a crisis which calls for the undivided councils & energies of our...
184316From Thomas Jefferson to Asa Ransom, 24 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The eventful crisis in our National Affairs so truly portrayed in your very friendly address, has justly excited your serious attention. the Nations of the earth prostrated at the foot of power, the Ocean submitted to the despotism of a Single Nation, the laws of nature and the usages which have hitherto regulated the intercourse of nations and interposed some restraint between power and...
184317To Thomas Jefferson from William Penn, 24 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Thou strange inconsistant man! always at variance with Thyself, at one period advocating the utility of our Work Shops in Europe, at another in our own country, thus exposing thyself to the pity & derision of Thy friends & foes, hitherto thou hath been considered the Agent of Napoleon, now some Think thee under the Influence of George for to this man & his cause thou hath done much good, the...
184318To Thomas Jefferson from Martha Jefferson Randolph, 24 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Randolph has been applied to by the people of the County generally to know if you would have any objection to their meeting you on the road and escorting you to Charlottesville. not only the militia companies but the body of the people. they wish it as the last opportunity they can have of giving you a public testimony of their respect and affection if you will write to him by the return of...
184319From Thomas Jefferson to James Robertson, 24 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly received your letter covering the resolutions of the Citizens of West Tennessee assembled in the Town of Nashville. every friend of his Country must feel the regret & indignation they so laudably express at the unjust & unprecedented measures adopted by the belligerent Powers of Europe, violating our Maritime rights as a free & independent Nation, & compelling us, for their...
184320From Thomas Jefferson to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 24 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson asks the favor of a consultation with the heads of Depts. tomorrow at 12. Oclock. CtY .
184321From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 24 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The Emperor of Russia has, on several occasions, indicated sentiments particularly friendly to the United States, and expressed a wish, through different channels, that a diplomatic intercourse should be established between the two countries. his high station, & the relations of Russia to the predominant powers of Europe, must give him weight with them, according to the vicissitudes of the...
184322To Thomas Jefferson from John Smith, 24 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of returning enclosed, the letter, covered by your note of this date—but cannot discover the one wanted on a careful examination of every file in which it would probably be placed. I am with perfect respect and esteem Sir Your Ob: Sevt DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
184323To Thomas Jefferson from Clotworthy Stephenson, 24 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I hope your goodness will Excuse this intrusion, I reques you will inform me of the result of the documents and claimz for Services at the Marine Barrack which you were so obliging as to take into your possesion, I am Sir with Sentiments of respect your Hbl Sert MoSHi : Bixby Collection.
184324From Thomas Jefferson to David Stone, 24 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you a letter from Capt Isaac Lane offering the service of 35. men as volunteers, but not specifying whether under the law of 1807. or 1808. the former being for 12. & the latter for 6. months. if under the latter, the law has authorised the Governors to accept; if under the former, the authority given to the President to accept, has been by him delegated to the Governors. your...
184325To Thomas Jefferson from William Garner, 24 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The Records of Antiquity exhibit innumerable Instances of wicked Men aided by the Evil Spirit, who, after artfully acquiring public Confidence, trampled upon the Equal Rights of their Species and converted the power with which they were entrusted for the public Good to their own Aggrandizement and Emolument.—Power thus acquired continued to accumulate untill the Rights of the people were...
184326From Thomas Jefferson to Daniel D. Tompkins, 24 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I received a few days ago your Excellency’s favor of the 9th. inst: covering the patriotic Resolutions of the Legislature of New York of the 3d. the times do certainly render it incumbent on all good citizens, attached to the rights & honor of their country to bury in oblivion all internal differences, and rally round the standard of their country in opposition to the outrages of foreign...
184327To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Bradley Varnum, 24 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed Letter came under cover to me, with a request, that it might be immediately delivered.— I am very respectfully Sir Your Obedt. Servant DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
184328To Thomas Jefferson from Caspar Wistar, 24 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The Bearer Mr. H. Toland Junr is a very interesting young Gentleman & Son of a very worthy Citizen of Philadelphia—I could not let him go to Washington without giving him an opportunity of paying his respects to you— Jefferson is very well employed, and in good health— With the greatest regard, I beg leave to Subscribe myself your obliged friend DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
184329From Thomas Jefferson to Collins & Perkins, 25 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson asks the favor of Messrs. Collins & Perkins to send him a copy of Smith’s abridgment of John Bell’s Principles of Surgery. if sent by the mail it will reach this place before Th:J. leaves it. he incloses the price announced in a bank bill of this place, the only means of making so small a remittance MHi : Coolidge Collection.
184330From Thomas Jefferson to Nicolas Douette-Richardot, 25 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your letter of the 14. May 1808. & with it the favor of two Copies of your valuable treatise on the practise of Agriculture. One of them has according to your request been deposited in the library of Congress, where it’s members will have opportunities of being benefited by your experience; the other, by your permission, will be carried with me into that state of retirement to...
184331To Thomas Jefferson from William P. Gardner, 25 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The St. Tamany Society, or Columbian Order of the City of Washington in full council assembled have unanimously agreed to present to you an address on your retiring from Public Life.— As Grand Sachem of that society, I am directed to request the favour of you to say at what time it will be convenient for you to receive the same.—With sentiments of the highest Respect and Esteem, I remain, Sir,...
184332From Thomas Jefferson to Henri Grégoire, 25 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received the favor of your letter of Aug: 17. and with it the Volume you were so kind as to send me on the literature of negroes. be assured that no person living wishes more sincerely than I do, to see a complete refutation of the doubts I have myself entertained and expressed on the grade of understanding allotted to them by nature, and to find that in this respect they are on a par...
184333From Thomas Jefferson to Tadeusz Andrzej Bonawentura Kosciuszko, 25 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed you by Mr. Coles the bearer of Public dispatches by an Aviso, who has lived with me as my Secretary, being one of my wealthy neighbors. I will say nothing to you on the Situation of our country, because his intimate knowledge of our Affairs, & the unreserved confidence you may repose in him, will enable you to learn from him whatever you desire. he is worthy your friendly...
184334From Thomas Jefferson to Daniel L’Escallier, 25 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I received duly your letter of Sep: 11. and with it a copy of your valuable Vocabulaire de marine for which I pray you to receive my particular thanks. I recall with pleasure the transient gratification I had in your company here, and am happy that the short stay you made among us has impressed you favorably for our country. we are a peaceable people, and have sacrificed much to remain at...
184335To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Beekman Livingston, 25 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I had this day the honor to receive your favr. with the enclosures I had sent you. My services were not tendered from any “fondness” or “familiarity” with scenes of successfull warfare might have inspired me with: But from an Idea perhaps foolishly immagined that I might be servissable at a critical juncture which I have been induced to beleive more from the testimonials I have produced than...
184336Notes on a Cabinet Meeting, 25 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Feb. 25. prest. Secy. State, Treasy. Navy, Atty Genl. What orders shall be given as to English & Spanish ships attempting to pass N. Orleans for Baton rouge? Ans. English ships have been hitherto prohibited, that being the highest port of entry. Spanish ships have been permitted to go up, except when having slaves on board. let things continue so till Congress rises, when their proceedings...
184337From Thomas Jefferson to Claude Alexandre Ruelle, 25 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly received your favors of May 29. & July 11. & with this last a copy of your constitution with the new augmentations. Our usages not permitting me to present it formally to the Legislature of the Nation, I have deposited it in their library where all it’s Members will have an opportunity of profiting of it’s truths, and it will be, as you desire, in a depot beyond the reach of...
184338From Thomas Jefferson to United States Congress, 25 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I now lay before Congress a statement of the militia of the United States, according to the latest returns recieved by the Department of War DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
184339To Thomas Jefferson from Sebly Tillet, 25 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I am Poor and disalute and have no way of main Tain ance I would thank you to give me somthing To help me if you Please I have a young Child To take care of if you well have Compasion on me and help me my Prayrs shall be offerd up to heven for while I live— MHi : Coolidge Collection.
184340To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel D. Tompkins, 25 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
About the period of Mr Gansevoorts nomination to the Office of Brigadier General he mentioned to me the circumstance of his having received a letter from the Secretary at War on that subject & of his having returned an answer declining the appointment. After a lengthy conversation with him and considerable solicitation on my part he was prevailed upon to change his determination provided...
184341From Thomas Jefferson to David Bailie Warden, 25 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
My last to you was of July 16. since which I have received your several favors of May 25. Jun. 12. July 22. 24. & Sep. 2. & as in the last you mention that you had never received mine of May 1. 1808. I inclose you a copy with the expression of my sincere regrets that the Acknolegements of your favors contained in it should have been so long unreceived. Mr. Humboldt’s work is also received & in...
184342To Thomas Jefferson from William Hickman, 26 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed you by Dick, who takes down Dusty-Miller. On Friday last was handed to me, the enclosed account of a very extraordinary Phenomenon, seen, as you will know, at your Horse-shoe Farm opposite this place: As it offers to the Philosopher and the Astronomer a subject of curious speculation, and as it will find you in the focus (allow me the expression) of knowledge; I do myself...
184343To Thomas Jefferson from John Hollins, 26 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
In reply to your esteemed respects of the 23d., the Cotton seed shall certainly be used agreeably to your directions—Mr Brown tells me there is no charge on it I thank you very kindly for your polite invitation to Monticello, & you may be assured it will add much to my pleasure, & that of my family, to see you there, shd. they or I have occasion to visit your neighbourhood— With sincere...
184344To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Mentor Johnson, 26 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose for your consideration, the case of the unfortunate Richard Berry, as Stated by Mr Rowan—& which Statement has been confirmed, by letters, I have received from individuals; particularly Rh: M: [Gario] a friend & acquaintance of mine, whose veracity cannot be doubted but which letter has been mislaid, or it Should be enclosed for your perusal—The Statement of this case, as to its...
184345From Thomas Jefferson to Edmund Bacon, 27 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
As the two cooks which are here, will take the place of Peter Hemings in the kitchen, it will be necessary that one of them should have his room next the kitchen, and that it should be vacant on their arrival. I would wish you therefore before your departure to let him make choice of any one of the log-houses vacant, on the Mulberry row, and to direct your people to proceed immediately to fix...
184346From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Lewis Bankhead, 27 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed will, I presume, inform you that all are well at Edgehill. the family will remove to Monticello on the 9th. or 10th. of March. I am in hopes to join them, about the 15th. or 16th. I imagine you will be in motion by that time, the roads permitting. Would it not be better for you, instead of going by Fredericksburg, to find the best road to Anderson’s bridge on the North Anna, which...
184347To Thomas Jefferson from John Boyle, 27 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeable to your request I send the inclosed note for the information of the Executive in relation to the appointments in the Illinois Territory—Besides Mr Priestly I could have named other gentlemen in Kentucky who would accept of the appointment of judge & discharge the duties of the office with great propriety but I have forborn to do so from the consideration that it would perhaps be...
184348To Thomas Jefferson from John Boyle, 27 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr James Priestly of Kentucky has signifyed his willingness to acept of the office of judge in the Illinois Territory—I have not an intimate personal acquaintance with Mr Priestly but from his character & the little I know of him personally I have no hesitation in saying that he would fill the office with propriety & would be a great acquisition to the territory—As to his literary & scientific...
184349From Thomas Jefferson to James Dinsmore, 27 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Your’s of the 24th. is recieved, and I will send a bunch of good bell wire by the waggon. I would wish the Piazza to be plaistered as soon as the weather will permit. it is not to be white washed. I have given directions through mr Bacon to mr Watkins as to the manner of finishing the stone house now building, to wit, with a roof hipped every way, so that there will be no pediment. he was not...
184350To Thomas Jefferson from Jesse Franklin, 27 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
We the undersigned take the liberty of recommending the Honr Marmaduke Williams for the appointment as a Judge in the Mississippi Territory, to fill the Vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Judge Bruin— We are Sir with due respect yours &c DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and Recommendation.