23151To Thomas Jefferson from William Lambert, 20 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Having, with the assistance of some respectable inhabitants of this city, made some observations relating to the Solar Eclipse of the 16th. instant, I have the honor to transmit the result found by computation from the data we have been able to obtain, as follows:— Latitude of the place of observation on the Church hill, in view of the Capitol, (assumed) 37°.38’.30"N. Longitude from Greenwich,...
23152To Thomas Jefferson from John Mercer, 20 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
at any time an expression of your confidence in me would have been estimated in the number of my most valuabe acquisitions, but at this moment, that which is contained in your friendly Letter of the 10th. Inst. is particularly grateful to me. Since my return to Virginia some of my friends, whose partiality towards me has been always greater than I deserved, have repeated their former request...
23153To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 20 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The opportunity by Mr. Bankhead is too favorable not to be taken advantage of to write you, altho I may be able to add but little to what you find in my official dispatches. The business here has been suspended since the late appointment was known & will remain so till Mr. Pinkney arrives. It was impossible for me to move in it after that event, either with propriety or effect. besides it...
23154To Thomas Jefferson from James Sullivan, 20 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The letters I have presumed to intrude on you have been too much filled with egotism, and I rely on it that they are reduced to a state of illegebility soon after you have the trouble of them; and you may rely on it that you will have no more trouble in this way. A man of strong feelings wounded with the poisoned arrows of malice and calumny will be troublesome, but it ought to be restrained....
23155To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 20 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
In a Box of Books forwarded to the Socy. from the Lisbon Academy, thro’ the instance of the Chevalier Freire—I found two from the Secretary of that Accademy Mr Stockler—one entitled a letter to Editor of the Monthly review &c—the other the first Vol of his “Obras”—They are a present from the author to yourself, he has sent another copy to the Society—The Chevr. Freire is very desirous he...
23156To Thomas Jefferson from Barnabas Bidwell, 21 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Genl. Skinner being appointed Treasurer of this Commonwealth, and having, as I understand, accepted the appointment, there will, of course, be a vacancy in the office of Marshall of the District of Massachusetts. Being requested, in behalf of two gentlemen, who are candidates for that office, to state their respective characters and pretensions, I hope to be excused for making the statement....
23157To Thomas Jefferson from William C. C. Claiborne, 21 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
My friend mr. Ribelt who returns to the United States under an apprehension that he has met with some heavy domestic misfortune, can give you much interesting information as to the state of things in this quarter. The Troops ordered to this Territory,— with the aid of the Militia,—are—in my opinion, amply sufficient to repel any force which our Spanish Neighbours could, at present,...
23158To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Crowninshield, 21 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
In common cases and with ordinary men, I should not expect to be forgiven had I neglected their communications so long as I have yours. I am indeed quite mortified in finding your highly obliging letter dated as far back as the 13th of May. and I can only rest my claim for pardon on your goodness, a bank on which I have drawn in times past. it was not my intention to omit acknowledging my...
23159To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 21 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose for your approbation the sketch of a letter to the person intended to fill the duties of Supervisor in Georgia. Two points require by law your approbation vizt. the exercise of commission for the collectors; which is thought necessary; and the transfer of the duties to another officer. This last I have left in blank; but it can be filled conveniently only by two officers, the Marshal...
23160To Thomas Jefferson from William C. C. Claiborne, 22 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I am honored with the receipt of your interesting letter of the 27. of April. The arrangement of our Militia, which was recommended to Congress, was well calculated for the defence of our Country, and it is regretted by me that the system was not approved. The proposition which was submitted to Congress, with a view to the immediate settlement of a part of this Territory by American Citizens ,...
23161To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Willson Peale, 22 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Hawkins has not in any of his letters to me, said a word about the price of the Polygraph he sends you, I presume it may be settled at some future day, and therefore I will send it by tomorrows Mail Stage. In my slight sketch of Machinery, omiting to give the vertical parallelograms, I find has led you to suppose that part was dispenced with, and however desirable it may be to lessen the...
23162To Thomas Jefferson from George Blake, 23 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of the late appointment of Genl Skinner to the Office of Treasurer of this Commonwealth which he has Accepted, it is presumed that his Commission as Marshall of this District will very soon be surrendered; This Officer being One whose duties must necessarily lead him to an intimate Connexion with the Department in which I have the honor to be placed, it will not, I hope, be...
23163To Thomas Jefferson from James Cheetham, 24 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
No 1. of the inclosed is a List of the Grand Jury who in April last found bills of Indictment against Mr. Ogden, Col. William S. Smith, and others, for their agency in the expedition of the Leander; No 2. is a Schedule of the Pettit Jury Summoned to try the issues at the District Court held in that month; no 3 is a reiteration of the Grand Jury, with notations of the Politics of each, and no 4...
23164To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 25 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Should the Presidents demands, not be required before the insuing Mo., the Necessary arrangemts. could then be made, for the several engagems.—at this Moment, I have not $50. in both Banks.—I expect however to be able in the course of a day or two—to advance the President from 750-1000—for the time required.—and most Ardently hope the President may not increase ( if Possible ) in Bank...
23165To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 25 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
On the recommendation of Mr Latrobe, a Mr Demun has been appointed to take the Survey of the coast. Had Barnwell’s application come in time he might have been united: but all the instructions were sent during your stay at Monticello and immediately before my journey to the Westward. Even if he had been joined, I do not know how he could have been spared during the sickly season. Mr Briggs has...
23166To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Patterson, 25 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer, Mr. Alexr Stuart, is about to remove from this city to the Havanna in the line of mercantile business. His moral character, as well as reputation in his profession, so far as I have learned, stand fair with all such as know him; And it is confidently believed, that any appointment which you might please to give him, as agent or Consul in that city, would be ably & faithfully...
23167To Thomas Jefferson from Chandler Price, 25 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof Mr Alexander Stewart is well known to us—He is a Citizen of the United States. and has been Educated to the business of a Merchant in a reputable Counting House in Philadelphia—We feel confident of his merits and beg leave to recommend him as a Suitable person for the Consul for the United States for the City of Havanna in the Island of Cuba We are respectfully. and with the...
23168To Thomas Jefferson from William Small, 25 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
This encroachment I hope may not be thought premature, when the subject is considered—The Cheif majistrate of a Great Republick, whose time is divided, & subdivided in rendering benifits to sience and society, Wherether applied, in it’s more exalted refinements, or the lower grades, and Where it may be virteously apply’d. As this virteous carrier must afford little scope (particularly when so...
23169To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Beale Ewell, 26 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my arrival in this place– I have been so much taken up with the discharge of pressing duties– that I could not as early as I wished, complete the reading of the works on chemistry published by order of the French government, which you were so obliging as to put in my hands. At any time that you may be desirous of having it returned– an order from you will be strictly obeyed; and this I...
23170To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 26 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to Submit the following reductions in the Compensations made to the Officers acting as Supervisors in the following states. Rhode Island . The outstanding Direct Tax amounts to $3,704.93 and the arrears of Internal Revenues to $10,831.84. William Peck, Marshal, is the Acting Supervisor. His payments into the Treasury during the year commencing on the 1st. of April 1805, and ending...
23171To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 26 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Some more of your Tobacco having come down a few days since, I informed Mr. Lyle there was a sufficiency to pay him the sum which you directed, and that I would in the course of a few days make sale of it for that purpose; ever since which I have been endeavouring to effect a sale, but as no one seems disposed to give much above the common price without its being opened—purchasers generally...
23172To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Patton, 26 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Robt. Patton presents his compliments to the President of the United States &, begs leave to inform that, the letter for Mr Neef has been delivered to Mr. Robt. Patterson the president of the Mint, who promised to have it delivered to Mr. Neef last evening DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
23173To Thomas Jefferson from J. Phillipe Reibelt, 26 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
J’etois convenû avec mon epouse (les derniers jours du Fevrier) qu’elle me suivroit par le premier batiment, accompagneè d’un Ami, qu vouloit voir la Louisiane, mais qui devoit etre de retour a NewYorck au Mois de Juillet, afin de s’y embarquer vers le Commencement d’Aout pour la Françe. 5 batimens sont depuis partis de Baltimore pour la N. Orleans et tous arrivès ici, le dernier il y a 15...
23174To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 26 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The Navy agent has been instructed to pay to mr. Reich to the full amount of the memm. which you furnished me. This he will not accept. Presuming upon your friendly interposition he treats with disdain every proposition made by us. And he has allowed himself to talk so much about what you would direct to be done, that with some in Philada it has become a question whether you will interfere in...
23175To Thomas Jefferson from William C. C. Claiborne, 27 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
A certain Muntford Perryman has been convicted before the District Court for the District of Orleans, of passing conterfeit Notes of the Bank of the United States, knowing them to be counterfeit, and was thereupon sentenced to imprisonment for three years. Under an impression that the said Perryman is a fit object of mercy, we cannot refrain from soliciting in his behalf, your Pardon. The...
23176To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Main, 27 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Bot. of Thos. Main 10 Thousand transplanted plants of the American Hedge thorn @ 6 Dolls. per thousd. 60, — Received the above in full. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
23177To Thomas Jefferson from William Doughty, 27 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Received June 27. 1806 from the President of the United States fifty dollars being the Amount of his subscription towards building the Methodist Episcopal Church in George town. Drs. 50. ViW : Jefferson Papers, Tucker-Coleman Collection.
23178To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 28 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
T Munroe presents his best respects to the President— Immediately after receiving the Presidents note yesterday T.M. examined the wooden building at the corner of 15th & G streets, near the Treasury, and found on enquiry that it had lately been removed from the back part to the front of the lot on which it stands—that it was built many years ago, and that the only alteration making is the...
23179To Thomas Jefferson from William DuVal, 29 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favors of the 14th. 19th & 22d. Instant have been regularly received, the last Letter I got from the post Office Yesterday. I believe that the great & good Mr Wythe loved you as sincerely as if you had been his Son, his attachment was founded on his thorough knowledge of you, personally. some Years ago he mentioned that if there was an honest Man in America, T.J. was that person, every...
23180To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Attwood Digges, 30 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I am much obligd in many instances by Your kind attentions, and particularly so for the present of Quarantine Corn, which I have carefully sown in good soil & put in according to Your instructions. The grain appears to me exactly that round, red- & yellow kind which the Spaniards & Portuguese with success (tho’ in but small quantities comparatively to their wants) cultivated while I resided...