1To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 3 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Ever anxious to aid the Presidents wishes, I have hitherto, with great & sincere pleasure, exerted my powers—while it answered the pressing excigences, and was commensurate with my little resources in the fond Hope, it would on this, have ceased to become necessary: but from the present, increasing difficulties (the President will please refer, himself to the inclosed several statemts)—on the...
2To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 10 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
The long wished for Occurance, in your Esteemed fav r of the 5 th Ins t with referance to Col o Trumbull, was truly gratifying—as it afforded me the extreme pleasure of your injoying perfect health, & the use of your injured hand, restored to a certain degree, is certified by the sample before me, —may the continuance of both,—to your utmost wishes, is not only the prayers of your particulars...
3To 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...
4John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 14 March 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
At the earnest request of M r Tyler with whom I am Acquainted—and who has executed that Memorable—and never to be forgetting testimony, and seal, of—our Independance,—with an exactness highly Approved— Similies —of each Signature— has solicited thro me—to the Dedication of his performance in your Name—and as Author thereof—it is truly Elegant—and much praise is due to him.— his Numerous...
5Account with John Barnes, 6 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The President of the United states To John Barnes, 1805 March 6th. { for 6 loaves best single 2/. 4. 1. 4 ½ " 50. wt. Coffee—loose 2/9 6. 17. 6 . "
6John 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...
7To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 3 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I hasten to acknolege receipt, and answer the Presidents Esteemed favr. 29th. Ulto. recd yesterday! inclosing your Bank Check in my favr. dated the 5th Instant for $1590—to be Applied as Specified, which will be strictly Attended to— And lest thro Accident of the post from hence of the 5th. might prevent the Presidents receiving the inclosed $690—by the 8th. I have availed myself of the two...
8John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 9 February 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Your fav r of the 29 h Ult o receved last Evening—and duly Notice its Contents, with referance to the good Gen l K — every exersion has been made by me to effect a remittanc—thro M r Williams and others, but without effect,—the late Occurances in Europe as well here, has but increased the difficulty— and to Attempt One at this Crisis—would be to hazard a still greater risque—what then I ask...
9Enclosure: John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 20 October [1818?], enclosure no. 1 in John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 26 … (Jefferson Papers)
From the statement of my account with the late General Kosciusko , transmitted the 17 th Oc t 1817 the apparent residue unaccounted for of $278. (exclusive of interest on my advance 26 th Nov. 1816 ) I beg leave to call to your recollection the very critical situation in which his finances were then in, when the unexpected unfortunate protested bill of exchange for £200. sterling was returned...
10To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 7 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your esteemed favr. 28th. Ulto., recd the 1st Instant—with the several paymts. to be made at Norfolk, Alexandria and Philada. together—with the few remaining debits here, including the Necessary disbursemts. of Househd: &c. see—sketch . inclosed […] shall be pointedly Attended to. —of course, on a present View of my Finances, I find, it will be Absolutely Necessary for me—to defer my setting...
11To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 15 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I should have waiting upon you early—this Morning (had the weather permited.)—to have presented personally—the enclosed Letter, Invoice—and sketch of your a/c—their Appearance at first View may alarm you—as the Amot: far exceeds—your minute of them 5th. Inst:—but when the additional stock, of sundry Necessary Articles—Imported Here and Richmond Invoice &c.—the difference is soon reconciled—I...
12John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 6 July 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Your esteemed fav r 29 th Ult o inclosed Order on Bank of Pensyl a —as well 3 d Bill of Ex— on Acco t of Gen l Kosciusko —respecting the latter— on paying my respects on the Memorable 4 th
13John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 8 March 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure: handing you, my friend M r Taylors letter of the 3 d by which, to regulate your proposed transfer—the present Curr t price at 141. ⅌Ct is equal to $564. per Share, on 20 shares produces $11,280—by my Calculation.— it is however to be observed, in Case of a present Sale, the purchaser would be intitled to The 1 t July dividend, say $400—on the Other hand—immediately After,...
14John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 13 October 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I read with great Concern the very unfortunate Accident that befell you—The part swelled, (I presume in your Side) if not abated—and become stationary—must if possible be dispersed—removed—In somewhat a like Case with me—from a slight fall which caused me Considerable pain whenever I laid down—on either side— exclusive of the simple Applications Used in these Cases I Applied a Broad-stout...
15To 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...
16To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 6 April 1799 (Jefferson Papers)
since my letter of this date—I have to add, That in my letter to you of the 2d. I had given—Assurances of your three several letter packages being on Board the Ship Stadt, Hamburgh. (not in the least doubting, but they would be received) It was however with difficulty I got permission (thro the influence of a particular Mercht.) to Ship the Two Boxes—On delivering my single package which...
17John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 18 May 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
since I had the pleasure in Answering your fav r 30 h passed, (not receiving any Answer from M r Morton ) I addressed Mess s B. & G. Williams on the 11 th on the pressing subj t —when on the 16
18John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 29 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
My last to you on Business, was of 7 th Ins t in Answer to yours of the 28 th Ult o since when I deposited with M r Plasentson — (in M r Monroes Office) for next conveyance—my second of exchange—as well,
19To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 7 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
J Barnes Acknowledges with thanks—the Presidents Bank Ck. for $900.— $400— of which is already placed to the Presidents Credit—and wait untill the 16th Instant. to pay into the Bank of Columa—the remaining $500. together with the Presidents Note of same date for $1000—in lieu of your Note for $1500. then payable.— MHi : Coolidge Collection.
20To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 20 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I am this Instant Honor’d with your Esteemed favr 14th. Accept Sir my sincere thanks for the very favorable supply remittance , via Mr Jefferson at Richmond. the result of which I have to hope will not have pressed him to any material disadvantage or inconvenience in his Tobo. a/ Sales &c.— a moiety of which, at lest a $1000. of it, I lately advised Messrs. G. & J. to invest on my Account, in...
21John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 8 July 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
with referance to M r L. Leschuts 7 watches say 5 Single Capt a $40 is 200 } is 320 { say $2 Each for — 2 double d 60 120 of 14 regulating $306 n t in order then to try their real merit, and worth—I placed one of the five said to be N o
22John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 21 June 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreable to your fav r 12 h I called at the Residence of M. Poleteca —and delivered the inclosier to his servants, who informed M r P. was then on a Visit—to Mount Vernon , and expected his Return in a day or two—I left my Name and withal—from whom the packet was recd— He Replied M r P.
23John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 21 April 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
On the late distressing scene of the distroying Element, at Monticello (without the effective Aid—and Materials, to arrest its impetuos Ravages,) what painfull Anxieties—you—with the good family, must have suffered (can be more readily conceiv’d than expressed) still I Hope! has terminated —with less, serious consequences than expected.— that the Main Dwelling—the Mansion House, with its...
24John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 13 January 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Notwithstand g what has been said, & done, Respecting your several powers—they have not had an Accomodating effect with the Comptroller —for Answer—He knows of None— but the Law —and cannot therefore be Admitted:—still in Order to save you the trouble—a Ride of many Miles to the Majestrate— M r Randolp h —your Witness—his Attest to it before me—will be Accepted Of — My first Attempt on the...
25Enclosure: John Barnes’s Account with Tadeusz Kosciuszko, 17 October 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Gen l Thad s Kosciusko in account with John Barnes . 1816 Nov r 26 To amount of balance due J.B. as per a/c rendered
26John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 14 February 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
In pursuance of your two late favors the 17 th & 29 th Ult o I have been inabled to procure and herewith inclose Mess. Bowie & Kurtz sett of Ex: 1 st 2 d & 3 d dated 13 Ins
27John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 12 January 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
My last respects to you Sir was of the 1 st Sep r since when, I have not been Honore’d with any of your favors.— In the Course of this and the insuing Mo. it will become Necessary to provide for a Remittance to be made, the good Gen l Kosciusko :—Under present circumstances, I have to ask your aid, and shall be governed by your instructions— from a rough statem t of the Gen ls a/c, with me,...
28To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 3 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
It appears from Mr. Cheethams letter 15: Ulto. that Mr. Richards—to whom on the 20th May 1804. I wrote, requesting of him to pay Mr. Cheetham $19. & Mr. Erwin $8. is $27, which from his letter 26th. same Month—herewith inclosed (with Mr. Cheethams to the President) I presumed to suppose was paid—Credited his a/c and of course JB. debited the Presidents a/c therefor— Mr. Radcliffe—as was then...
29To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 10 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have already dispatched Original & duplicates each, of the inclosed letters & a/c in Philada. and transmitted duplicate thereof for your [government?]. —Some few days since both the plaisterers called on me, respecting their intended Journey. the small Man (for I do not recollect his Name) was very urgent to set out immediately ⅌ land. the other proposed—going ⅌ water to Richmond—in the...
30Enclosure: Packing List from John Barnes, 7 March 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The following packages on Board the Sloop Rebecca for Richmond Jn o Hall Master. One Barrel Muscovado Sugar N t 2 1 4 2—
31To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 19 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I was last evening Honored by your two favs. 12th & 15th. the former, respected the inclosed Bill of Ep. $31.33— when I waited on W Davidson this Morning—and explained to him– the Omission &c.— for Answer—“it was placed to the Presidents debit,”—I preferred taken it up. with the remittance sent for that particular purpose.—that the Presidents a/c with the Bank must remain – as before.— — By...
32John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 23 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Esteemed fav r 7 h recd 21 st Relieved me from the Vague Rumour, which indeed, I paid little regard to— the Stock—intended for these treasury notes, are the funded 7 ⅌Cents. which I shall attend to—with reference to a Bill on London the Most extravagant exchanges in paper, both to the Northw d and S o w d has so deranged, the exchanges on Europe , that the Shipping Mercht s
33To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 20 June 1799 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favrs: 26th & 31st. passed—I recd 8th. Inst, and now inclose you, Mr Brands patent, for, 1000. Acres, (my Usual charge on these are 1 dollar)—Mr Trump—has your draft for doors—and promise, of compleating them—in 20 or 30 days. he is busily employed at Frankford. from whence he Returns to Town every saturday Evening— you have I presume recd letter of advice, and shipment of Rod Iron from...
34To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 24 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Nothing of moment transpires at Washington, since 21st: when I had the pleasure of Answering your favr. 17th.—Mr LeMaire, tho weak, is recruiting fast,—by the time of your expected & welcome return will, I hope be perfectly reinstated in his health. respecting late rumours—the rising of the Negroes here: I judge it proper to inform, (lest you may have heard some imperfect Accts.)— It has...
35To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 20 November 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Esteemed favr 5th. addressed to me at Washington (instead of this Place) did not reach me Untill the 15th.—by Your expected Arrival the 17th. I did not think of Answering it, but immediately sent on your several packages—and uncased them at Mr Conrades.—your Accomodations are eligant, and the Other Rooms filled with your particular friends—Messrs: Langdon Baldwin Brown &ca—are every...
36John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 16 August 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
In making my Arangem ts for the 1 st paymt to the loan 25 th May for $2500. I was Necessi t ated, to procure a disc t for $1480—and now find—my self deficient nearly—$1000—(exclusive of your expected $360—) to be provided for, against 25 h Instant, when the 4 th and last paym t is to be made for $2500—soon as you can make it convenient—to remit me—will be very Acceptable—the times are...
37John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 7 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
In pursuance of your late fav r of the 28 Ult o Recd the 28 h Ult o 1 st Ins t I have at length effected a Transfer—of your two Certificates of 6 pCt of U States Amo t $12,499.99—in the like sums
38John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 18 June 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I am without any of your favors since that of the 4 th April — Answered the 15 th — on the 25 th I had the Honor of inclosing to you M rs Beckleys letter to me , respecting her Brothers unfortunate
39To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 8 August 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I hasten to inclose the President — agreable to direction— One thousand and twenty five dollars, $225. Only, are of Richmond ... and ditto Branch, “800’s on the Bank UStates— I was under the Necessity of Accepting— Negociable—I presume, with the Merchants at Milton & Charlottesville, for Remitting to Baltimore, Philadelphia, or New York. —Mr S. H Smith—I paid Yesterday— Mr Peal, and Mr...
40John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 23 August 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Lest you may not be Apprized—I inclose the within Notice —as probably I may be called upon, for information relative thereto, In which Case I can only refer them to you—being a perfect stranger to what has already passed— I presume it Necessary I should have—your advice and directions—in order to meet any unforeseen Occurance—that might Otherwise—take place—injurious—to those whose claims—in...
41John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 12 December 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
In conformity to your fav r of the 7 th I inclose Mess rs Gales & Seatons , receipt $6 67/ , it gives me sincere pleasure to find, you take your Usual ride, may a continuance of it, restore you to perfect health,—is the repeated wishes of your Numerous inquiring friends. Be Asured—no One more so—than Dear Sir, RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 17 Dec. 1818 and so recorded in SJL
42John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 10 January 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
On receipt of your fav r 5 th with inclosiers to the Sect y of the Treasury and Att y Gen l —I yesterday presented to the former at his Office— not knowing where to meet with M r Wert I inquired of
43John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 29 August 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Your fav r 20 th recd last Evening—I am really concerned to learn the sacrifice made to advance the $380—thro M r Gibson —who without remitting me—either in Bank Notes—or, depositing that Amo t in the Bank of Richmond and placed place g it to my Credit
44To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 26 July 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
I am happy in being favored with yours of 18th—on Receipt of which, I opened the Box, and shall repack, the enormous tooth, Address, and deliver it, as directed. Annexed, you have Invoice of sash doors, as well your account up to this day, which on examining—I trust and hope will be found pretty Correct; though different—from yours’s in some items—and mode of Statement: if any errors—pray Note...
45John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 18 November 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
It is long since, I had the Honor of receiving any of your fav rs (the last of 25 th May .)—situated as the good Gen l then was and unhappy state of public Affairs in Paris , my Anxiety increased on Acco t of my Remittance to him 26 th April via Mess rs
46To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 21 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
By the time this reaches you, 24th–25th I flatter myself, your Chariot, is nearly at Havre de Grace, on its way to Washington—As, on receipt of your favr. 12th recd the 15th. I instantly set ab: the means of procuring, an Able & steady pair of horses.—which we effected late on the 16th. shod & prepared on Thursday and on Friday morning early. Mr Dougherty set off from your stables with...
47John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 7 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Your fav r 28 h Ult o now before me—Acknowledge my several letters, up to 22 d — my last was of 27 h June Announc g my dispatch, to Baring Brothers & C o Covering £400. Sterling—together with my letter to the good
48John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 25 May 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my last respects of the 25 th Ult o I am Honor’d by your two fav rs of the 7 th and 12 th Ins t . Anxiously— wishing to furnish the good Gen l K.
49To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 27 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have sent to the B. at W. for the Cashiers draft in favr. of D. Gelston Esqr: on B. B. NYork for $55.62 and shall write him of the Wines safe arrival—the depy: Collector of Alexa also advises of their being forwarded to Washingn. have wrote him for his a/c of expences, by Mr Dougherty you will $25 in 5 dolr notes, I am most Respectfully Sir Your Obed H St RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “The...
50John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 5 April 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
The proposition and statem ts required is founded on the presumed sale of $8000. Penn a Bank Stock, producing 10 pC t paid half yearly—(of increasing Value) and Curr t price say, 40 pC t above par—and if so disposed of — And the Net proceeds invested in the New Loan Certificates—supposed to be Created—at 88 for every 100 dolls, bearing 6 per Cent paid quarterly—If this is Correctly the...