11To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 8 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I greatly regret it was not in my power, to comply with your wishes, that your chimney-mantles might be Sent, by a different vessel, from that which carries the bases & the paving squares; but there was no other vessel in port, at the time.—I have mention’d to M r Thompson, the Collector, those cases which are for your private account, and they are so mark’d, that there can arise no...
12To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 10 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
By the Ship Jane Captn. McCarthy, which sail’d from hence on the 20. of march for Baltimore, I sent to the care of mr Christie collector for that port, three hundred & fifty bottles of Montepulciano wine, to be by him convey’d to you. I hope it has been found excellent of its kind, as the last vintage in that part of Tuscany was uncommonly good; and it was shipp’d for America at a Season, when...
13To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 22 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson of Monticello, to Th: Appleton of Leghorn—D r 1825 Dollars June To 10 corinthian capitels of 324/10 inches diminished diameter @ Doll rs 550 each. 5500. — To 2 half d o for pilasters @ 290. each 580. — T.J 6080. — 38 @ 61– Charges—
14To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 2 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor, Sir, to write you very fully, on the 17 th of October by Raggi and in which, I explain’d the impediments thrown in the way, by jealousy and other unworthy passions, to retard the completion of the capitals.—they would have been sent in December, as I then assur’d you, but owing to the most boisterous winter, experienc’d probably in 50 years the vessel which has now brought...
15Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 29 April 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
The unexpected departure of the Brig. Free Ocean Capt: Bartholomew , this day for Phil a together with many avocations for the Squadron of Com o Stewart now here, allows me only the time to say, that I have shipp’d on board the above mention’d vessel, two Cases cont’g 84 bottles of montepulciano wine, which exactly balances, what you term the “ atom ,” after paying mad me mazzei .— It is...
16To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 14 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
14 June 1825— Massimiliano Ravenna Sculptor Carrara D r To cash p’d him at different times agreeably to his drafts on me, & are in file; & agreeably to his receipt in full, of all demands, to this day for Capitels, Bases, Squares, of marble & a piedestal for m r Jefferson & c & for ballance of former acco ts for Capitels for m r Jefferson as ⅌ acco t in files } franc i Pls 49 82
17To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 1 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Thos. Jefferson. President of the U: States. To a Case of Liquors Sent him by the Ship Two friends Capt. Williams to the Care of G: Christie Collector of Sd. Port— P[ods] Vizt. 10 half bottles of menti paparitide @ 4— 40
18To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 17 July 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Rouen, 17 July 1788 . Director of customs at Rouen has ruled that “refin’d Spermacœti could not be refus’d” under second article of Arrêt, but that “he Conceived it impossible Candles could ever be included” and that, “as having never been particulariz’d in any previous arret they must be” subject to the 5% ad valorem duty levied on all foreign merchandise not enumerated. On examining candles,...
19To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 12 December 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, 12 Dec. 1790 . From late arrangements made relative to the manufactory at Rouen, his residence there in future will be unnecessary. He requests TJ’s support in his application as consul at Lisbon. “The great commerce which exists between the United States and Portugal has Decided my establishment there (if the appointment can be obtained). The position Appears the most eligible and the...
20To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 12 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
My last letter of the 22 nd of June, was Sent by the Brig Tamworth, Capt. Hamor, for Boston.—by that vessel, I shipp’d 24 cases: containing ten whole, & ten half capitels, to the care of H. Dearborne, Collector, to be convey’d to you.—By the Ship Caroline, Thomas Farmer master, for, new York, I shipp’d in may, all the bases & the paving Squares, to the care of Jonathan Thompson Collector, to...
21To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 22 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
About five years since I requested my brother in law Samuel Emery of Philadelphia to make enquiry for a certain Carlo Bellini, a tuscan by birth, and who left this country nearly forty years ago for Virginia.—By information he rec’d from you Sir; it appear’d, that this person was then professor of languages in St. Mary’s college, and a short time after, a letter was handed me from Bellini...
22To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 25 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have only a few days since receiv’d the reply from my friend at Rome, occasioned by a long sickness.—It appears that the original bust of General Washington, in terra cotta, was Sold many months since to the french Minister ; but the Sculptor (who is held in very high estimation) has two copies, one in marble for which he requires one hundred and twenty five crowns; the other in gesso, and...
23To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 26 July 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I receiv’d the letter which you did me the honor to write of the 20th. and have agreeably reship’d the candles. The Captain of the Vessel immediately upon his Arrival in Port enter’d his Cargo at the Custom House in which was included the Case. Altho’ I knew this circumstance Yet as it had it not been landed, I concluded no duties would be demanded indeed the officer coincided with me in...
24To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 20 January 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The two letters you did me the honor to write under date of the 5th and 13th of July last, have lately reached my hands.—In the course of a month an opportunity will present for Baltimore, by which conveyance I shall reply particularly to both, and likewise ship the Wine you are desirous to obtain, as that quality can only be procured at florence. By the same vessel you will receive, Sir, a...
25Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 10 September 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I now inclose you some letters for the Raggis, as I have learnt from their own hands, of their Safe arrival, and the kind reception they found at monticello .—the younger Raggi, intimates in his letter to me, his desire, that the brother he left behind, may accompany his wife to the U:S. where he would find employ in your Service.—should you have occasion for one or more Sculptors, they can...
26To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 16 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
By the desire of Mr. Mazzei I have shipped on board the schooner Dolphin Capt. Williams for Philadelphia, one case of Vine cuttings. and four small boxes of strawberry-plants, which I have directed to the care of Mr. Muhlenburg Collector of that port; to be forwarded to you.—I have enjoined on the captain a very particular attention to the plants, which he has obligingly promised me to...
27To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 4 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
my last letter to you, was sent by the Brig Sultana for Boston, and in date of 13 th of april. the present letter, will go by the ship Caroline, Capt n Farmer for new-York: on board of which, I have shipp’d, and to the care of Jon a Thompson, Collector of the port, 37 cases of marble-works. N o 1. to 19 inclusive, mark’d T. J. contain, 1400 squares for paving, agreeably to directions.—12...
28To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 10 June 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 10 th of may arriv’d here Giacomo Raggi from Paris,—as he had consum’d all his money in new-York, he obtain’d permission, from the commander of the U.S. Ship the Cyane, which convey’d M r Brown to Havre to embark in that vessel; and from which he landed, absolutely cent-less.—taking his place in the Dilligence, he arriv’d in Paris, but his trunk was retain’d for payment. In this...
29To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 13 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The last letter, I receiv’d from you, was in date of the 8 th of October, & which reach’d me, on the 18 th of December; at the same time, was remitted to me, by Samuel Williams of London, a bill on Leghorn, which produc’d here, four hundred & eighty six dollars, from which, I paid to M r & M de Pini, four hundred & forty four Dollars, as by receipt inclos’d, and which leaves, to your credit,...
30To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 6 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson President of the U:States: Dt. To Cash pd. Chec: Bucelli of florence. for 250 casks of Montepulciano Wine.— 642. par ob. which includes the wine and transportation
31To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 4 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
D r Thomas Jefferson esq. in account current with Thomas Appleton C r 1823. 1825 To am t of the within account of } Dollars. 1233.25 April By bal ce due you as by account render’d at this date Dollar. 189.75
32Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 21 January 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I had clos’d my letter of the 15 th & waiting dayly the departure of m r Fletcher , when your letter of the 3 d of Sept r from poplar forest , has been deliver’d me; through what avenues it has pass’d in this period of time, I cannot say , I only perceive, it last pass’d through Germany
33To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 17 October 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
From the 1307 D rs – 75. cts the proceeds of your remittance through Samuel Williams of London, by your letter of the 12 th of June, I have paid to mad me Pini of Pisa, four hundred & forty four-dollars, agreeably to th eir receipt herein inclos’d.—In compliance with your request, I spoke to them on the Subject; of leaving the principal in your hands, until it would be more convenient for you...
34To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 28 July 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 17 th of may, was deliver’d to me on the 14 th of the present month, I have therefore order’d 1400 squares of marble, for paving your portico—they will be of the first quality of marble for similar works, accurately squar’d, ready to be laid down, and will be ship’d to you, this autumn: it is indispensable, to put them into cases, of about 25 each.—In my preceding letters, I...
35To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 28 September 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of may the 4h. I receiv’d by the way of Naples on the 12h. Augt. and on the next day I deliver’d to Mr. Mazzei the one inclos’d for him—I regret exceedingly that I could not have receiv’d your directions relative to the Montepulciano Wine at an earlier period in order that I might have Comply’d with your wishes in shipping it at a season when it would not have been expos’d to the...
36To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 4 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you on the 24th. of December by the ship Minerva Captn. Mc.Cray for New York, covering at the same time a letter from Mr. Mazzei since which, I have received the garden:seeds from Malta I then mentioned, and now forward them herewith.— I have not receiv’d any particular directions as to their cultivation, but I am told generally that the fruits they produce are of...
37To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 1 May 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
My last respects, were under date of the 1 st of april, by the Brig Hiram for New York, and which cover’d duplicates of my letters of the 8 th of february; together with duplicate letter & receipt of M r & Mad: Pini, for their annual interest, also two engravings of the exterior & interior of the Pantheon of Rome.— In relation to the capitels you have order’d, I can only repeat, that they...
38To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 22 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I now inclose your private account with me, balance due me 178 Doll rs 50 C ts —I am hourly, in expectation of the piedestal, for your own use, which my sculptor has made, as Raggi had not, even the means to execute this trifle—if it arrives, before the sailing of the vessel, it shall be now sent, otherwise, it shall be forwarded by the first for New York.—You will perceive, it is included in...
39To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 1 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
About two months since I receiv’d a letter from Mr. Cathalan requesting me to purchase for your use, some smyrna raisins without seeds, a parmesan cheese, and a small quantity of macaroni.—I have delay’d forwarding the two latter articles, which I have with much care procur’d, in hopes that the raisins would soon arrive from the Levant; but various disastres have happened to the vessels bound...
40Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 30 July 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
My last respects , Sir, were in date of the 30 th of May, and which went by the Schooner Fanny , Capt: Selby for New York ; at the Same time I shipp’d to the care of the collector for that port, in order to be forwarded to you, a Case containing 57 bottles of Carmigniano wine.— I have now shipp’d on board the ship Von-Hollen Capt: Ralph Porter