6601To John Adams from David Everett, 22 July 1811 (Adams Papers)
I have perused the pamphlet you did me the honor to submit to my perusal last Saturday. It furnishes one of those items which prove in detail the general position that has been established in my mind for more than twelve years— That its author was the father of American Independence . In this conviction there is no merit and nothing strange—But to have predicted, while the Patriarch of the new...
6602Thomas Jefferson to the Republicans of Essex County, Massachusetts, 28 March 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The reciept of your kind address in the last moments of the session of Congress , will, I trust offer a just apology for this late acknolegement of it. I am very sensible of the indulgence with which you are so good as to review the measures of my late administration: and I feel for that indulgence the sentiments of gratitude it so justly calls for. the stand which has been made on behalf of...
6603From James Madison to Wilson Cary Nicholas, 2 August 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have recd yours of the 28th. Ult. The wishes of your son & of yourself, that he might be appd. to the Consulate at Leghorn had been previously made known to me; and I should have taken sincere pleasure in doing what depends on me for giving effect to them, had the way been sufficiently open; being well persuaded that your son merits all the confidence which is claimed for him. Mr. Appleton...
6604From James Madison to James Monroe, 2 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of the 29th. Ult: and return the letters from Mr. Adams & the communications from Mr. Harris. The step taken by the Emperor is an extraordinary one; Being produded [ sic ] by no pretended misconduct in the Amn. functionary, it is levelled at the relations between the two Countries, and would justify more than it is the disposition of this, to do on the occasion. Without...
6605To James Madison from Robert Smith, [15 April] 1809 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed sketch of my proposed answer to Mr Erskine I yesterday morning gave to Mr Gallatin for his consideration—And last Evening I gave him in a short note the intimation which Mr Erskine gave me yesterday at your house. Unexplained there is no understanding it. But I presume he means to say this morning, that he has authority to fix with us the day , when the orders in Council shall...
6606From John Quincy Adams to Abigail Smith Adams, 7 November 1815 (Adams Papers)
After I had closed my last Letter to you dated 1st. October, I received on the same day your favour of the 30th. August, and some day’s afterwards the collection of Pamphlets on the late Trinitarian controversy, they were brought as far as Liverpool by Mr. Cary, who survived the Passage across the Atlantic, but who was not destined to reach London alive. he died at Royston on the road from...
6607To James Madison from Philip Turner, 27 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
There is no one feels more for the present administration and goverment than I do, your philosophie defence & faithfulness is equal to support you under all Abuse, there is a dam’d Crew in the world, & we cant help it, they must, be suffered to go to Hell their own way, here you find I have grown mad, I have fought several battles already, & hold myself in readiness to fight again, & go on...
6608To John Adams from Noah Worcester, 23 January 1816 (Adams Papers)
Having for more than a year devoted much of my time to an inquiry relating to war—that terrible scourge of guilty nations—I am desirous of having the fruits of my inquiries examined by men whose talents, situations and prospects will enable them to judge impartially. The Rev. Mr Norton informed me that you had condescended to read my writings on some other Subjects. This has excited a hope...
6609Wilson J. Cary to Thomas Jefferson, 26 July 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I ask the favor of you to deliver to the bearer (who is directed to receive and take charge of him) the Merino Ram lamb we are entitled to, out of the produce of our ewes. An apology is due to you for having given you the trouble of keeping him so long; but the distance from hence to Monticello and the variety of pressing business always on hand upon a large and complicated farm must plead our...
6610To James Madison from Harry Toulmin, 14 March 1811 (Madison Papers)
On monday last a report was brought to this place from Pensacola; that a fleet of 30 sail of British were off the Barancas, at the mouth of the bay. I felt extremely anxious to ascertain both the fact, and the sentiments with which such an event would be viewed by Govr. Folch: for altho’ it might prima facie, be presumed that it would be very grateful to him as a Spaniard, yet without a minute...
6611To John Adams from Elkanah Watson, 5 August 1812 (Adams Papers)
As I feel sensible of the honor of your correspondence, I cannot permit myself to be in your debt on that Score, especially as my Letters are attended with no expence. I find Sir—I am highly hon’d in making the Tour of the United States in your company, and It is the fin I trust I hope our travels, & our example will not be without its salutary influence on at least a portion of Our fellow...
6612Stephen Cathalan to Thomas Jefferson, 27 June 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I hope my Letter of the 14 th october 1807 with the Provisions by the Ship Fabius , reached you Safe, and in good order; & that M r W am hazard bearer of my Bill on you ⅌ D. 87–10 c t for their amount, whom I took the Liberty of Introducing you, had the honor of Paying you his Personal Respects, with those of my Family & my Self with our best wishes! after the Long & Emminent Services you...
6613To James Madison from Elbridge Gerry, 31 December 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 December 1811, Boston Council Chamber. Introduces Richard Devens Harris—“a young Gentleman of this place & of one of the most respectable families in it, of a liberal education, & of correct morals & politicks”—who wishes to pay his respects. “Mr Harris having spent two or three years at London, Paris &c has obtained much useful information; which qualifies him to serve his Country in many...
6614To James Madison from James B. Church, 12 October 1815 (Madison Papers)
I had the Honour of addressing your Excellency under Date the 26th December 1813 & 2d January 1815 & remain to this Time without being favoured with any Communication from you relative to the Subject I addressed your Excellency on. And presuming my Letters to you must have miscarried I now beg Leave to hand you Copys herewith, annexed. I make no Doubt but I shall soon have the Honour of a...
6615To James Madison from William Jones, 25 August 1816 (Madison Papers)
If my attachment to an old and worthy friend shall need any auxiliary aid to justify the trouble I am about to give you, It will be found in your love of justice and confidence in the purity of my motives. The paper which I enclose contains under the prostituted name of “Americanus” a most vile and groundless calumny against my friend Mr Clarke whom you were pleased to appoint Naval Officer of...
6616To James Madison from David Gelston, 20 July 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 July 1809, New York. Acknowledges JM’s letter of 16 July 1809 and note for $146.20. Asks if wine shipment has arrived in Washington. RC ( DLC ). 1 p.
6617Chapman Johnson to Thomas Jefferson, 21 June 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
The last saturdays mail, brought me Your favor of the 16 th covering a statement of the proceedings on the writ of forcible entry and detainer , in the case bew between yourself and David Michie — Yours of the 4. had been previously received and answered;— My answer , which I suppose you have here received, gives you the ground on which I suppose that the supersedeas certiorari was awarded.
6618Patrick Gibson to Thomas Jefferson, 21 December 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Your note for $2000– in bank falls due on the 28 th /31 st Ins t to enable me to renew it I now send you inclosed a stamp for your signature which I will thank you to return to me in course of post, that is, so as to be here with the mail which arrives on Wednesday it had entirely escaped my recollection or I should have written to you sooner upon the subject— I have received three loads of...
6619Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Eston Randolph, with Account, 2 April 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas E. Randolph in Account with Th: Jefferson D r Cr. D 1809. May 15. By balance on account to this day due T.E.R. 7.41 1810. Jan. 1. To rent of Lego for 1809 160.00
6620To James Madison from John Mountz, 1 May 1813 (Madison Papers)
I am requested to intimate to your Excellency, by several of the members of the Levy Court of Washington County in the District of Columbia that their term of Office will expire on the first monday of the present month of May, and that if it accords with your Excellency’s pleasure, the New Commission may be communicated to those appointed through me. With great respect I am your Excellency’s...
6621Valentín de Foronda to Thomas Jefferson, 30 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Philosofo respetable, tengo la honra de remitir á Vm un exemplar de un folleto, que viene á ser una copia de los apuntes que imprimi en Philadelphia sobre la nueva constitucion en que aconsejaba á las Cortes la senda, que creia debia seguir, y que no ha seguido de lo que ha resultado una perdida de tiempo inmensa, lo que no podia menos de succeder, no habiendo fixado las vases sobre las que se...
6622Robert Fulton to Thomas Jefferson, 2 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day sent the dynamomatre in a vessel ※ The Virginia planter Capt Hayden Sails tomorrow to Richmond to the care of M r Jefferson ; it is in good order but all its hooks, links and fastenings with its leather packing case were lost in the shipwreck; I have therefore packed it in a deal box fitted to it so that it cannot move, thus I hope it will arrive safe, the necessary links or...
6623To James Madison from Samuel Hanson of Samuel, 20 July 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 July 1811. Submits to JM “the enclosed literal copy of the original” on the assumption that “it is impossible that the President could have sanctioned, by his approbation, any official communication so palpably defective in form , so, it is possible that he may not have been apprised of the substance .” Appeals to JM’s sense of justice to say whether it is his impression that Hanson is...
6624To John Adams from N. G. Dufret, 30 August 1813 (Adams Papers)
J’ai l’honneur de vous envoyer par le Courrier d’Aujourd’hui & d’après les ordres de Mr. Jefferson un Ouvrage du Dr Priestly, intitulé: “Doctrines of heathen Philosophy compared with those of revelation” c’est le seul exemplaire que j’ai pu trouver à Philadelphie. Vous l’auriez reçu relié , si Mr. Jefferson n’eût pas souhaité qu’il vous parvînt, without delay . Je profite avec empressement de...
6625Dudley Richardson to Thomas Jefferson, 22 September 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken a Liberty to Rite to you hopeing you will Pardon me it Proseeds from A Desire of Hearing from my son Richard Richardson it appears to me that from your kindness to him while he was Living under your Direction that Perhaps he has made known to you his Place of Resedence and my Not Hearing from him since he was with me in the Ear 1804 and we Conditioned Conditionially Agreed that I...
6626Thomas Jefferson to Horatio G. Spafford, 22 December 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Of the last 5. months I have past 4 at a possession 90. or 100 miles S.W. from hence. this must apologise for my answering and acting at this late date on your letters of Nov. 18. & 23. I have written by this mail to the President on the subject of your request, altho more as evidence of my wish to be useful to you than with the hope of it’s effect, as the occasion I fear has past away while...
6627From John Adams to Elihu Phinney, 7 August 1809 (Adams Papers)
I received two days ago your favour of July 24th inclosing a of the Otsego Herald and several other printed papers in Prose and verse. I thank you Sir for the amusement you have given me in these Compositions. There is a good deal of Wit and diverting humour in those in Verse. A great mathematical Controversy that once in a Century invariably puzzles Mankind like a Riddle is completely decided...
6628Remission for John Curtis, 8 November 1816 (Madison Papers)
Whereas at a late Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Vermont John Curtis, of the said District, was convicted of a misdemeanor, for an attempt to smuggle foreign goods into the United States, whereupon he was sentenced to pay a fine to the United States, and to satisfy the costs of the prosecution against him, or to stand committed ’till the sentence of the Court should be...
6629Thomas Voigt to Thomas Jefferson, 3 September 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I Received yours of the 16 th of July —and have sent according to your Orders a Gold Watch which I beleive to be a suitable one, and has bin Originally intended for a Lady, which is a plain, neat and verry Exquisite peace of workmanship, and am in hopes that it will meat your approbation— The Gentleman, M r Short , which was to give me direction s about the Chane & Seal has Left this Citty and...
6630Elias Earle to Thomas Jefferson, 28 January 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty of Laying before Your Excllencey, the Statement of General Henry Dearborn , and the letter of Maj r James Holland , touching the Conversation or contract respecting my Errecting Iron works &c in the cherokee nation — the reason why I make this application to You is that I wish some arangement made with the present administration, who is totally unacquainted with the...
6631To James Madison from Daniel Hewes Jr., [ca. 1 May 1815] (Madison Papers)
Respectfully represents, Daniel Hewes jr of Boston in the State of Massachusetts, Merchant, that he has been confined in the Goal in this Town for the space of Seventeen Months, having been committed upon two Executions in favour of the United States, that in consequence of great misfortunes he has besome [ sic ] wholly unable to pay the Amount of these Executions, and is now reduced to great...
6632From Abigail Smith Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 21 January 1811 (Adams Papers)
The season was so far advanced, and several vessels had arrived from the North without Letters, that I had given up the Idea of hearing again from you, untill Spring—your Letter was therefore doubly acceptable to me. I wrote to you a few days previous to the receipt of your Letter of 23d of october, and Sent it on, to Newyork to go by our Special Minister to Denmark— Altho I regret that you...
6633Thomas Leiper to Thomas Jefferson, 17 April 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you on the 9 th of Dec r and the 2 d of January since I have received yours of the 1 st of January which I have read again and again but none other has nor never shall because I believe it would not advance your standing with a number of your friends of which number you may put me down as one— I observe you are affraid you are affraid that Bonaparte will Conquer
6634To James Madison from William Jones, 24 July 1813 (Madison Papers)
My duty to the Nation, solicitude for the prosperity of your administration, for yourself a sincere personal regard, and anxiety for my own reputation; demand of me to state to you frankly my conviction of the absolute impracticability of my discharging the high and responsible trust of acting Secretary of the Treasury combined with the duties of Secretary of the Navy. The accumated [ sic ]...
6635Patrick Gibson to Thomas Jefferson, 27 February 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your favor of the 24 th and shall attend to your instructions relative to your old Albemarle crop, I expected to have given you the requisite information for this mail, but find the hands at Shockoe so much engaged, that it cannot be open’d until the last of the week— fine Tobaccos sell very readily at from 7 to 9$ at this last price m r Bruce sold his crop; at the same time Tob o...
6636To John Adams from William Plumer, 12 July 1814 (Adams Papers)
Permit me to request you to accept of the enclosed address to the Clergy. Their systematic opposition to our government evinces a spirit equally hostile to Christianity and the real interests of their country. How far I have succeeded in exposing their misconduct you will judge. I wish some abler pen, and one more at leisure, had undertaken & more fully investigated the subject. What is your...
6637Thomas Jefferson to David Gelston, 3 August 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just recieved a letter from John Martin Baker , our Consul, in which he informs me he had shipped a case of Barsac wine for me from Bordeaux by the American brig Gen l Ward addressed to your care. will you have the goodness to reship it to Richmond to the address of Mess rs Gibson and Jefferson of that place who will pay all charges which can be referred to them. such as cannot, I will...
6638Thomas Jefferson to Gilbert J. Hunt, 29 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Jan. 30. was recieved on the 14 th inst. and I now return you the Prospectus with my signature, and 2. Dollars for the copy subscribed for in a Richmond bank bill which I understand is recievable with you at par. the volume when published may be forwarded by mail. I salute you with respect PoC ( MHi ); on verso of reused address cover to TJ; at foot of text: “M r G. J. Hunt. N....
6639Thomas Jefferson to Peter S. Du Ponceau, 26 January 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I promised you in my letter of Jan. 22. 16. to make enquiry on the subject of the MS. journal of the boundary between Virginia and North Carolina , run in 1728. of which you have a defective transcript. I have since been able to obtain the original for perusal, and now have it in my possession. I call it original , because it is that which has been preserved in the Westover family, having...
6640Thomas Haliday to Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 25 June 1815 (Madison Papers)
The Petition of the Subscriber respectfully showeth, that your Petitioner has served for Fifteen Years past as a Sergeant in the Marine Corps, & the best part of that time as chief Armourer to said Corps, at this place, under the superintendance of Colo: Wharton, in which capacity he has performed his duty to the best of his skill & judgment. Your Petitioner begs leave to represent, that at...
6641To James Madison from Elbridge Gerry, 18 September 1813 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to transmit a letter received from Jacob Gerrish Esq of Newbury Port of the 16th instant, with the statements therein enclosed. As they relate to supplies for the enemy, I have no doubt thereof; & it is much to be regretted that your wise proposition for laying an embargo last session was not adopted. With the highest esteem & respect, I have the Honor to remain, Sir, yours...
6642Nicolas G. Dufief to Thomas Jefferson, 22 October 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai bien des remerciemens à vous faire pour la bonté que vous avez eu de parcourir le manuscrit que je vous adressai envoyai le mois passé. Je m’empresse, maintenant, de vous adresser le Prospectus de l’ouvrage. La méthode, comme vous y verrez, est applicable à l’enseignement même d’un seul individu; Sans cela, elle eût été défectueuse, et ne pouvait convenir comme vous l’avez, Justement,...
6643To James Madison from the Selectmen of Camden, District of Maine, 3 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
Your Petitioners would represent, That Moses Thorndike of Camden in the County of Lincoln & District of Maine, was at the last May Term of the District Court for this District, sentenced upon a conviction on an Indictment found against him in Sept. AD 1814, for a misdemeanour, To pay a fine of $75:— to the use of the United States & costs of prosecution & to stand committed until sentence...
6644To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 17 April 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 April 1809, Paris. The acting American consul in Paris congratulates JM on his election as president. Encloses file on the Argus and mentions troop strength of French and their disposition in Spain. Reports figures for various commands and gives separate totals of troops furnished by the “confederation of the Rhine.” This information is reliable as it comes from “an officer who … has pretty...
6645From John Adams to George Washington Adams, 12 November 1815 (Adams Papers)
Every one of your letters has given me great pleasure, and none more than No. 6. Aug. 15 just received. I am much pleased with the progress of your studies especially in the language of the Muses. When you are Master of the Greek all other Tongues Arts and Sciences you may want, will be easily in your power. You ought also to bestow Some of your attention upon Numbers and Figures as well as...
6646To John Adams from William Cranch, 3 September 1813 (Adams Papers)
I beg you to be assured, my ever honourd & venerated Uncle, that we sympathize most sincerely with you in your late affliction. But while one friend after another drops around you, I know you have all the consolations which Philosophy and Religion can afford; and how inexhaustible are they !— My dear Aunt, I know, will rouse all the energies of her great and noble mind to sustain the shock....
6647To James Madison from William Pinkney, 3 March 1813 (Madison Papers)
I have only this Moment seen your obliging Invitation to Dinner for Monday last. It was left in the office of the Clerk of the Supreme Court and was delivered to me upon my coming into Court today. I gave a Sketch of the Clauses, which I undertook to draw, to the Chairman of the Committee of foreign Relations of the Senate, yesterday. The principal Clause will I suppose be offered as an...
6648From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 18 March 1811 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours inclosing two letters improperly addressed to you. A sketch in manuscript was brought by yesterday’s Mail from N. York, saying that a vessel just arrived, stated that the Prince Regent had appointed his Cabinet; that Lord Holland was prime Minister, Grenville Secretary of State, Moira Commander in Chief &c. and that a new Parliament was to be called. Whether these details be...
6649John Threlkeld to Thomas Jefferson, 7 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
my Daughter Jane intended the enclosed to go by M r Eppes but he did not call as She is verry Desirous it should go & I dont know how Particularly to Address it I have taken the liberty to Enclosed Enclose to you for which I hope you will Excuse me all my Family desire health & happiness to you in which they are Joined, RC ( MHi ); one word illegible; endorsed by TJ as received 13 Mar. 1811...
6650To James Madison from William Lee, 1 January 1812 (Madison Papers)
The answer to Mr Barlows note is not what was expected and most certainly is not what was intended to have been given for many days. What can have changed the Emperors opinion is not known. All the persons about the court of any influence have been of opinion that complete success would attend Mr Barlows mission. No one knows what answer Mr Barlow has recd. but it is feared it is not favorable...