11To 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...
12To 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...
13To 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...
14John 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...
15John 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...
16To 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...
17John 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...
18To 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...
19John 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,...
20Enclosure: John Barnes’s Account (as Agent of Thomas Jefferson) with Tadeusz Kosciuszko, 21 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
D r Gen l Thad s Kosciusko In ℀ with John Barnes , Agent to T. Jefferson Esq r for a/ Sales in US. Treasury Notes & purchase in Colum