2221XIV. “Second Form Proposed on the Part of the United States.” (Jefferson Papers)
Convention entre le R.T.C. et les E.U. de l’Amerique…. Art. II. Les consuls et viceconsuls jouiront d’une pleine et entiere immunité pour leur chancellerie, et les papiers qui y seront renfermés…. Art. VIII. Les consuls et vice consuls auront, abord des batimens de leur nation respective, tout pouvoir et jurisdiction en matiere civile: et à cet effet ils pourront s’y transporter sans qu’aucun...
2222I. Queries concerning Government, Labor, Commerce, &c., [ca. 1 June 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
MS ( DLC ); entirely in TJ’s hand. This query was originally framed by Hogendorp, but was employed by TJ only in New York and Connecticut; none of the replies for Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire contains an answer to it.
2223Memorandum Books, 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Jan. 1. Gave the following etrennes at court ₶ Valet de chambre de M. de Vergennes 96 Livery servants of do.
2224XVI. The Official English Text as Ratified, 14 November 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Convention between His most Christian Majesty and the United States of America, for the purpose of defining and establishing the functions and privileges of their respective Consuls and vice-Consuls. His Majesty the most Christian King and the United States of America having by the 29th article of the Treaty of amity and commerce concluded between them, mutually granted the liberty of having,...
2225III. Lafayette’s Inquiries of Francis Rotch, October 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I wish not to be considered as the entire representative of the fishery from Dunkirk, but as an individual much interested therein, whose influence may be supposed to extend to his family connections. In order to ascertain this degree of actual and probable representation I will state the different interests in the fishery as it now exists both out of, and in the port of Dunkirk, under the...
2226Jefferson’s Observations on Calonne’s Letter Concerning American Trade, [ca. 3 July 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
A committee was appointed, in the course of the last year, to take a view of the subjects of commerce which might be brought from the United states of America, in exchange for those of France, and to consider what advantages and facilities might be offered to encourage that Commerce. The letter of Monsieur de Calonnes was founded on their report. It was conclusive as to the articles on which...
2227I. Notes concerning Boundaries, [1784?] (Jefferson Papers)
Prender of possession, and assumption of boundary, by the Jus gentium of America, gives a right of preemption against all nations and individuals but not of occupation against the native inhabitants. Charters from the crown, whether to proprietors or people , are fundamental rights, vesting in all, and not alterable but by consent of all parties. Consent of people, expressed by acquiescence ....
2228Deposition of Richard Riddy, 17 August 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Richard Riddy esq. merchant of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, but now resident at Nantes in the kingdom of France aforesaid made oath before me Thomas Jefferson minister plenipotentiary for the U.S. of America at the court of Versailles, that in the month of January in the year 1783 he was taken prisoner on the high seas by the English, and carried to New York; that while he was there,...
2229Memorandum Books, 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
Jan. 4. Pd. Marc Dec. 27.—Jan. 2. ₶ postage 2 washing 22 – 8
2230II. Replies to Queries: New York (2), [ca. 1–5 June 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
New York. Mr. Lewis . I. 1. Under 100 ton. They have ½ ton privilege. Above that 1 ton. The use of the cabbin. 2. Before the war from 50/ to £3. The masters £6. a month. 4. In sloops 6. Topsail vessels 8. or 10. 5. Smallest vessel 50 ton. up to 400. II. Had one co. for whale fishing before war. Will revive it. No other. The British used to send several vessels to N. F.land. one or two for each...
2231IX. Projet of a Treaty with the Barbary States, 11 October 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
See Jefferson’s Draft of a Treaty, printed above as enclosure to TJ to Adams, 6 Aug. 1785 , to which the texts provided Barclay and Lamb on 11 Oct. are identical, except for Article 17. That article reads: “The subjects or citizens of either party may frequent the coasts and countries of the other, and reside and trade there in all sorts of produce, manufactures and merchandize, the purchase...
2232Petition of an Impostor, with Jefferson’s Comments, [1786?] (Jefferson Papers)
To his Excll the Honorable Minister of the Unaited State of America The petition of Thos. Smith a Native of America, Humbly Sheweth That whereas Your Excellencys Petitioner, is in this City of Paris Coming from a Slavery, where I being Tuoo years, and a half, taken under, the American colours bound from Lisbon, to America, and remain a Prisoner, a Board an Algerin Galeotta during the...
2233III. Notes for Consideration of the Commissioners, 7 May 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
Notes. French treaty Art. 9. 10. not to disturb rights of fishing. Would it be better to insert such articles with other nations as to our rights at Newfoundland, or to be silent about them? Also the stipulation to leave the Danes in quiet possession of the E. and W. Indies? French. 28. Swed. 5. No searches for prohibited goods after the ships are laden. Will it be best to insert this? Dutch....
2234IV. Replies to Queries: Rhode Island, [ca. 18? June 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
Govr. Bowen Rhodeisland. [ca. 18? June 1784] I. 1. About 4500 Doll. 4. About 130,000£ 5. There is an impost of 2 pr. cent on imports appropriated to this. It begins to be paid. 6. At one half their nominal sum. 7. About £20,000. 8. None but that mentioned no. 5. 9. About one twentieth. All born after a day past are free. The master if at any expence with them is to be paid by the public men....
2235VIII. Summary of Replies to Queries, 31 July 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
N. Hampshire Massachusets Rhode island Connecticut New York Whole Pennsylvania Shipping 10. M . ton 1. M .ton— 4. M . ton 4. M . ton
2236I. Preliminary Form of Deed of Cession, [13 February 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[13 Feb. 1784] To all who shall see these presents we [here name the delegates] the underwritten, delegates for the Commonwealth of Virginia in the Congress of the United states of America, send greeting. Whereas the General assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia at their sessions begun on the 20th. day of Octob. 1783. passed an act intituled ‘an act to authorize the delegates &c. in these...
2237III. Notes on Abbé Rochon’s Method, [1785 or 1786] (Jefferson Papers)
To prepare the plate of copper. If it be new, sprinkle on it some blanc d’Espagne, and water, and rub it, holding it over a chaffing dish. This is to absorb any grease which might have remained on the plate and which would injure the subsequent process. If it be an old plate it must be rubbed. 1. with a crooked file, till the old letters are well effaced. 2. with pounce and water. 3. with […]...
2238Notes of a Tour into the Southern Parts of France, &c., 3 March–10 June 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Memorandums taken on a journey from Paris into the Southern parts of France and Northern of Italy, in the year 1787 . Champagne . March 3. Sens to Vermanton . The face of the country is in large hills, not too steep for the plough, somewhat resembling the Elk hill and Beverdam hills of Virginia. The soil is generally a rich mulatto loam, with a mixture of coarse sand and some loose stone. The...
2239II. Memoranda Concerning Distribution, Cost, and Makers of Medals, [ca. February 1789] (Jefferson Papers)
S. C. S. C. S C 1 1. Denmark. 1 Spire 1. Norway 1 Hungary. 1. 1. Sweden. 1 1
2240III. Analysis of Votes of 7 October 1783, November 1783 (Jefferson Papers)
Absent N. Hampshire and Georgia N. Hampshire } for any place in preference to Philadelphia. the further North however the more agreeable to them. Massachusets Rhodeisland Connecticut New York. for the most Northern situation New Jersey. the same. Pennsylvania. for Germantown, next Lamberton Delaware. for Wilmington. but for Georgetown in preference to Lamberton or any other situation which...
2241Jefferson’s Statement of Refusal to Authenticate Writings, December 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
The minister plenipotentiary for the United states of America finds himself under the necessity of declining to authenticate writings destined to be sent to the United states, for this main reason, that such authentication is not legal evidence there. After a reason so sufficient it seems superfluous to add that, were his authentication admissible in the courts of the United states, he could...
2242Notes on Alterations Proposed by Favi, [after 26 April 1785] (Jefferson Papers)
Alterations made in our propositions to Tuscany. ‘manufactures Art. 2. 3. and merchandize’ ‘produce , manufactures and merchandize, without exception of any.’ ‘whatsoever, Agreed and shall be obliged to observe no other or greater formalities, regulations or cautions , than the most favored European nations are or shall be obliged to pay and observe.’ ‘exemptions
2243Jefferson’s Affidavit Concerning John and Lucy Ludwell Paradise, 6 July 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
We, Thomas Jefferson, Minister plenipotentiary for the United States of America at the court of Versailles certify to all whom it may concern: That we are personally and well acquainted with the family of Mrs. Lucy Paradise, wife of John Paradise esquire, with their connections and condition: That the said Lucy was born in the state of Virginia, in the lawful wedlock of her parents, of a...
2244II. Proposed Report on Powers of the Committee of the States, [30 January 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
The Committee to whom was referred a report on the powers with which [a committee] of the states should be vested during the recess of Congress and a Motion on the same subject have agreed to the following resolutions. Resolved that the Committee of the states which shall be appointed pursuant to the 9th. article of Confederation to sit in the recess of Congress for conducting the business of...
2245II. Bounds of Six Proposed Northwest Colonies, 1 January–1 March 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
MS ( DLC : TJ Papers, 234: 41926); entirely in TJ’s hand, with deletions and interlineations that are indicated in notes below. Accompanying this is another fragment in TJ’s hand ( DLC : TJ Papers, 234: 41927) giving the bounds of what may be another “colony” south of the Ohio that perhaps was drawn up around 1783–1784. These bounds coincide almost precisely with those of the colony of...
2246Memorandum on Wine, [after 23 April 1788] (Jefferson Papers)
Burgundy. The best white wines are Dabbadie, ou Lionville } all these, when fit for use cost from 40.s. to 50.s. the bottle, and sometimes 3.₶ I doubt whether the best the 4. crops unless he tastes them together. La Rose Quirouen Durfort […] […] the three upp[er parishes?], viz. A general observation as to all wines is that there is great difference in those of the same vineyard in different...
2247III. Notes Comparing Carolina Rice with that of Piedmont, [ca. September 1786] (Jefferson Papers)
Les deux seules qualités de Riz actuellement en usage en france, sont, le Riz de Caroline, et celui de Piemont. Le Riz de Caroline, a une consommation en france d’un tiers plus considerable que le Riz de Piemont. Le Riz de Caroline est généralement plus blanc que celui de Piemont. Il seduit parla le général des acheteurs qui ne s’arretent qu’a la vue. Les Connoisseurs trouvent dans le Riz de...
2248IV. Notes on Coinage, [March–May 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
Notes on the establishment of a Money Unit, and of a Coinage for the United States. In fixing the Unit of money, these circumstances are of principal importance. I. That it be of convenient size to be applied as a measure to the common money transactions of life. II. That it’s parts and multiples be in an easy proportion to each other, so as to facilitate the money arithmetic. III. That the...
2249IV. An Additional Instruction to the Committee of the States, [ca. 29 April 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
That the Committee of the states be authorized and instructed To appoint proper persons to enquire into the quality of pure silver in the Spanish milled dollars of different dates in circulation with us from the best assays which have been made. To enquire in like manner into the fineness of all other the coins which may be found in circulation within these states. To report to the Committee...
2250VI. Notes for Reply to Robert Morris, [7–9 May 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
Whether the parts of the Unit had better be a measure of the [curre]nt money of account or of the dollar. Obj. Easy to make any coin circulate at it’s value. Ans. Still it is a duty to make it’s introduction easy as we can to the people. Obj. The dollar is no money of account. No merchant keeps his books in dollars. Therefore the adoption of the dollar as the Unit will not save him the trouble...