21John Barnes’s Memorandum on William Short’s Account, 22 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Memom. 22d June 1802. to shew the President US. JB. wrote WShort 20th feby (tho not forwarded untill April—) this letter covered his a/c up to 18 feby. than Balance $3347 39/ in his favr—purporting JB intintions of purchasing $4000. 6 pCt deferred.—but owing to Various disappointmts. rise in Stock &c. &c. no purchase was affected— on or abt. 15 May. JB. had drafted a letter which he proposed...
22To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 30 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Messrs. G & J ., acknowledges recpt of $198 on Mr Short a/c, Canal Co. a/c as well $200. I remitted them on your a/c: Mrs Jackson also. for—[. . .]0 & $45. which closes Doct Wardlaw’s a/c with her late Husband, except £2.1.5. for Int: expresses Her Thanks to Doct Wardlaw for his punctuality &c. your Case of Window Blinds & Books &c. with a Box, with me, Containing 1 doz & 3 bottles Claret. are...
23To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 3 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Previous to the receipt of your favr 30th. which I had the Honr. of receiving by Yesterdays Mail—I had Notice from Mr Penington (to whom your late draft on Mr Smith had been remitted to.) of Mr Smiths transmitting you their Bank post Note, which you now inclosed me—and by this Mail returned Mr Smith—of course Mr Penington will receive paymt. for your late draft.— with reference to the $198. I...
24To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 10 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I am again honored with your favr. 6th. Announcing Mr Shorts arrival at Norfolk, 28 Ulto. expected to embark the next day for Baltimore, in his way to Washington and Richmond.—my particular inquiries have not been successfull. I rather presume, his having learned your absence from Washington—have since determined him, to alter his rout via Hampton & Williamsburg &c. or, should he pass thru...
25To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 16 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Accident which deprived you (for the Present) The pleasure of Mr Shorts Company last week Conveyed him to my simple abode, made me exceedingly happy—that it suited so well—his almost exhausted frame—after so tedious & fatiguing persuit of his Brother . Moreover he had leisure to look over the particulars of his funds—my a/c. &c. &c. copies of which I instantly furnished him...
26To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 20 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I now find Sir, that the post to Charlottesville & Milton goes for Certain, twice aweek, Tuesdays & fridays. of course, I embrace this mail— Mr Short left Town, this morning for Berkley Springs expecting to meet his Brother there—from thence—I presume in the course of 10 or 12 days direct for Monticello—I pressed upon him $400. with his other occasional Bills carriage &c—[100]—which he says...
27To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 31 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Not having been favd: with any of yours since the 6th. Ulto. I am quite uneasy—lest some untoward accident hath deprived me that satisfaction augmented by recent publications &c. fabricated—by the breath of Slander—so prevalant, basely scandalous, & disgracefull to society. from a review of last Mos a/c, it does not much exceed $600.—a few such would be gratifying indeed:—a state thereof shall...
28To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 7 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your much esteemed favr. 3d. recd Yesterday was very Acceptable—not hearing from Mr Short since the 24th. ulto. and having recd five several letters to his address. via Boston, N York, & Richmond I must presume they will very soon reach him at Monticello, to which place, I shall address them (if not Otherwise directed) by next friday’s Mail. I have also two letters for Mr Peyton Short, but...
29To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 14 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your two esteemed favrs : 7th & 10th: I recd Yesterday. with reference to Brown & Relf , I find my friend Mr. J. Richards paid them abt. 9th: May 1801. eight dolls: thro. me on your a/c, as by my Entry, & to your debit, the 13th of which, I shall write them for further explanation in order to its adjustmt:—your Minute of a/c to 4th Sep. agrees exactly with mine, to this day—having Yesterday...
30To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 21 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I am duly Hond: with your favr : 17th.—in answer, to mine, of the 14th.—in Conformity I have Noticed Mr Claxton—to furnish me with his two a/cs: in order to discharge them—before your expected return. and shall make the necessary remittance to Richmond abt. 8th. Octr. Mr LeMaire, is much indisposed. (but not dangerous.) Bile, & foul Stomack. accompanied with a Violent fever.—Doctr. Gant...