21John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 26 February 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
since the receipt of M r Geo Taylors Advises respecting Bills of exchange on Paris , I have made sundry inquiries at Baltimore & a but have not obtained any satisfactory Acco t —even those few who are disposed to draw—I find ask a high advance say 10 per Cent above par—Under present Circumstance I should presume it ad v iseable to wait a M o or two—in expectation of a more favorable change of...
22John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 7 January 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
The time is fast Approaching when, it will become Necessary again, to remit the good Gen l Kosciuskos —, Annual Balance of Int. and dividends. I am Anxiously expecting to be favored—as Usual his Acknowled g recp t for the £200 sterling remitted him, last year; hope no, unforeseen Accident has, deprived him of so Acceptable a supply. the Gen l s Bank dividend $312. recd in Sep r with the like...
23John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 15 April 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have now the pleasure to inclose you, sett of ex. 1 t 2 d & 3 d — Mess rs Bowie & Kurtz . dated 13 th Ins t a 60 days sight on M r W m
24John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 12 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
The long wished for letter from the good Gen l has at length Arrived and I hasten herewith to inclose you Duplicate—you will perceive by my letter of the 19 Ult o the app t Balance of his a/c in my hands was $1130. 69 100 exclusive of his Treasury Notes $4.500—bearing 5 ⅖ Int. due 16 April—to be then funded—I may therefore count on remitting him £200 Ster g on the best terms going—will I...
25John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 29 April 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed you, by my friend and neighbour M r John Eliason , whom I had the Honor of introducing to you by letter the 6 th Jan y —respecting your Mills & c as to a partnership—as noticed—I presume would not be agreable to either—party—but should M r Randolph —be inclined to relinquish the business—whatever might be the condition agreed on either, with you, or M
26John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 10 January 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Your fav r 29 th Ult o recd the 5 th Covered, your Gen l power of Att y —in my fav r —the Accruing Int (Averaged.) from 10 h July—to 31 st Dec
27Enclosure: Draftt Power of Attorney from Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes for United States Stock Interest, 26 February … (Jefferson Papers)
Know all Men, by these presents That I, Thomas Jefferson , of Monticello in Virginia do subsitute—and Appoint— John Barnes , of George Town in the Territory of Columbia my Attorney in Fact for the purpose of Receiving from the Treasury of the United States —all Sums of Interest, due or to become due on any public Stock standing in the Name of Thaddeus Kosciusko . Now of Soleure in Swiserland...
28John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 7 January 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed particulars & general statem t of Gen l Kosciusko ’s ℀ with me up to 26 Nov r last—together with my remarks—will I flatter my self, fully explain to you—(and thro you to the good Gen l ) the cause of the Balance being thus in my favor—$812. EE. — Owing to the perculiar Circumstances Attending the protested £200—as well the Accom o dation of the £234. remitted, in lieu...
29John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 27 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have great satisfaction in advising you, that yesterday, I had the pleasure meeting M r Monroe (at the Presidents )—to whom I presented my sealed packet addressed to Baring Brothers & C o London Covering, Bowie & Kurtz first of Exchange on W m Murdock for £400 ster g
30To James Madison from John Barnes, 2 April 1814 (Madison Papers)
The contents of my worthy friend, Mr Alexr. Richards letter, is of so interesting a nature I could not, withstand the empressions of my feelings, to inclose it—for your perusal. Mr Richards was for many years, a Respectable shipping Mercht. in New York, but unfortunate, in his foreign Connections, which occasioned his removal to Madrid—a Justice of the peace—post masr. and Collector. In my...
31To James Madison from John Barnes, 21 March 1809 (Madison Papers)
I regret exceedingly my Unfortunate situation—will not—at present, permit me the Honor, of paying my Personal respects—to the President of the U States. The inclosed Note of the late President I received on his leaving Town, with directions to Mr Davidson for the sum & date to have the Blanks filled up with—which Mr. Davidson—(have now) adjusted—and wait Only—the endorsemts. to be deposited in...
32John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 10 August 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday I waited on M r whann Cash r of Bank of Colum a as well M r Nourse Register of the Treasury respecting the Transfers you proposed in the Name of Gen l Thad s
33John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 3 October 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I am Anxiously waiting receipt of your expected fav r in Answer to my Letters of the 5 th & 10 th of Aug t —the first Covered: a rough statem t of Gen l Kosciusko s ℀ with me whilst
34John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 6 December 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have great pleasure— inclosing you the above Copy —least you should not have received any advices of the like tenor—Your last fav r was of the 10 h Sep r — replied to 11 th Oct r — very Uncertain as to the final events—in Europe —as well at Washington . We may at least be permitted to Hope! something may yet be effected to Uphold—the National Credit—at this Eventfull Crisis—
35Thomas Jefferson’s Account with John Barnes, 7 March 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The President of the UStates To John Barnes , 1809. Feb y 8 th for 12 lb dipt Candles @ 20 d 1 0
36John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 10 October 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Your very Acceptable favour— tho dated, the 18 th Ult o did not reach, me before late last evening— conveying the ageeable intilligence— Gen l Kosciuskos receiving—your last years Remittance for ƒ5,500 franc’s—with order to remit his Annual Int thro same Convenint Channel— in consequence, I instantly Addressed a few lines to M r Geo Williams —at
37Enclosure: John Barnes’s Account with Tadeusz Kosciuszko, 25 June and 8 September 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Gen l Kosciusk o In a/c with John Barnes in a/ Sales of his Penn a Bank Stock & Subscrip n to the US. Loan of 25 Millions of Dollars— 1814. Doll s C ts May 25 th
38John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 27 April 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I had this morning the pleasure of Presenting— your letter of the 22 d Ult o with the inclosed (herewith returned you) to Gen l Armstrong —and—withal tendered to him—your many thanks, for his politeness— in receiving paying, & forwarding the Articles therein mentioned—it had escaped his recollection, inquiring After your health & a beged I would tender to you his most respectfull good wishes...
39John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 12 December 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed, you recived recive M r Williams Letter to me, of the 9 th recd the 15 th Ult o —and such is the State of Affairs respecting a Remittance to be made Gen l K , that how, to govern my self I am at a loss to know—unless, M
40John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 22 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Anxious to expedite a Remittance to Gen l Kosciusko —I have en g aged a sett of ex—(expected soon to be at par) a 7½ ⅌ Cent under—Am t £400 ster g as you will perceive by the inclosed statem t &c a as I have great expectations being able to convey my Letter &c—thro the hands of M r Nourse
41Enclosure: John Barnes’s Account with Tadeusz Kosciuszko, 26 April 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Gen l Thad: Kosciusko in Paris In a/c w th John Barnes. Geo Town Co a 1814 Doll s & C ts Sep r 2
42Enclosure: Account with John Barnes, 31 May 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson Esq r In. a/c—with John Barnes . 1809 July & Aug t To Amo t of Acco t rendered 141.07— 1812 since when viz— March 24 th
43John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 6 January 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I am Hon d by your fav r 25 th Ult o Respecting the present situation of your Mills now under engagem t with M r Randolph . for One Year (date not specified.) M r
44John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 19 October 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Notwithstand g I wrote M r George Williams the 9 th Ins t requesting a sett of exchange for same Amo t as last year—at present ex—on the same firm vz Mess r Russell & Morton —I am as yet most cruely disappointed—in not receiving any Ans r
45John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 18 July 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Thro the politeness of M r Monroe —I am fav rd with the inclosed. Viz Gen l Kosciusko s letter dated Soleure 15 April the Contents of course—his pressing wants of a seasonable Remittance, which from the extreme advance of exchange—I cannot bring myself to comply with without your express consent & Approbation— and altho’ the present Balance in my hands viz $1400—do not warrant a Bill of Ex....
46John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 25 April 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
By the inclosed letter of M rs Beckley you will perceive the very unfortunate unforeseen situation in which M rs Beckleys Brothers Affairs are placed, and the faint expectation of their recovering so great a property depending on Varit Various uncertain events—the feeling sense of a gratefull acknowledgm t
47John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 28 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Esteemed fav r 17 th Acknowledgs Recpt of the Certificates of Gen l Kosciusko ’s 6 ⅌Ct as well Bank Stock of Columbia—as specified—And now inclose you Copy of the form required —for you to Executed Execute —in Order—to my rec e iving the quarterly Interest, on the former—for the dividend on the Bank Stock—I trust is already satisfactory—adjusted—with Referance to the Gen ls
48John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 2 May 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
since the close of my letter & deposit in the post Office— I waited on the Cash r of Bank of Columbia —for information respecting Subsc r ibing to the loan—he informed me—this being the last day for receiving Offer, & terms— he was then preparing his— an in order to wait on the Sect y of the Treasury .—he had two distinct offers to make—viz a 85½ & 88; and lest a further delay might protract...
49John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 4 June 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
On mature reflection I have thought, your paying for those four years passed 8 per C t Int—on Gen l K —$4,500 (transferred to your a/c with him ) —without being Allowed—on that Acco t the Amo t of an extra premium and expences the Gen l must have been at, in the purchase of some Other Public stock, that would immediately produce the like Interest, for Instance, the Bank of Col a
50John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 27 February 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
On receipt of your fav r 23 d recd last Evening, I have by this days Mail wrote to my friend in Philad a (not to Alarm him in Case of any suspicion, as to the Cause) for his Advice & directions respecting the disposal of a few Shares (say ten) —of Penn a Bank Stock, for a friend of mine—and sh d the Offer be Acceptable the Curr t & selling price terms & tc
51John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 3 October 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I avail myself on this Occasion to Ask the fav r of your Order, on the Cashier of Bank of Penn a for Gen l Kosiusko’s 6. M os Dividend due 1 st July —and however distressing the present Awfull times are I hope and trust—you injoy your Usual health, may a Continuance of so great a Blessing await your most sanguine wishes.— most Respectfully and very sincerily
52John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 29 April 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
With Reference to the want of intelligence from Gen l Kosciusko —I inclose you herewith M r Geo: Williams of Baltimore his letter to me dated 29 Jan y for y r goverment as well, on Acco t of making a further Remittance (if advisable.) in course of the insuing Month—no Latter Acco t
53John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 22 April 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I am anxiously waiting to hear from the good Gen l on his receiving the proceeds of the £400 ster g remitted him July last on Mess r Baring Brothers & C o London —as well to renew a Remittance early in May for a like sum— I should prefer a Bill on London —in preferance to one on Paris even if the exchange should be on equal terms. the difference in Negotiation is made up—in point of...
54John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 27 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Davys report of the loss—in part of his provisions for himself—induced me to afford him a supply in Cash—equal his wants untill his Return home— viz two & one half —Dollars only— It gave me great pleasure to learn by him, of yours—and the good families perfect health, to whom to be pleased—tender my respects, and Accept D r Sir my sincere wishes for a happy Continuance of that most essential...
55John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 18 December 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
My last Respects, was of the 6 th Ins t since when— your Scrip Certificate for $10.000—has been left with M r Nourse to be Consolidated in the Amo t of $12,500—6 ⅌Ct stock, at the Rate—of 80$ advance for $100 stock—in your Name— of course, it will require your Gen l Power of Att y to receive the Int. due the 1
56John 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
57John 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
58John 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,
59John 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...
60John 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
61John 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
62John 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
63John 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.
64John 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...
65John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 11 May 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
On recp t of your fav r 30 th Ult. —recd the 5 h covering M r Mortons polite & friendly Offer in his Letter of the 24 h Apr l (herewith returned to you) so strongly recommended—by
66John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 20 June 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
since I had the pleasure of Answering your fav r of the 4 th Ins t M r Geo Williams of Balt o has fav rd me with answer to my 2 d letter to him—on the expected advices from G K
67John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 16 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
That you may form a pretty Correct idea of the prospect I had in View in effecting a Sale of the 20 shares Penn a Bank stock I inclose for y r Perusal M r Taylors last letter recd 26 th Ult o a few days prior to my departure for Philad a where I arrived the 1 st
68John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 13] July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
My friend M r S. had Notice from M r Taylor my being in Town —and inquired where I lodged—he gave him the N o 96. 3 d S t S o opposit S
69John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 21 October 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your much Esteemed fav r so Anxiously expected together with the inclosiers—Viz the good Gen ls Letter dated Soleure April last, as well his Original and general power of Attorney to you, with substitution &c—all of which shall be duly Attended to.—and no doubt with me—can be Obtruded—or raised—against their being Admitted to be of suff: Validity, for me to rec e ive —thro you—the present...
70John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 23 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Esteemd fav r 15 th on your Return from Bedford After 7. weeks Absence— Covered your 2 powers for my Receiving all divid ds or profits due or may hereafter become due—&c a . Be pleased to Observe—Both these Stocks viz the $12,500. 6 pC ts and the 46 share Colum