61To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 28 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
My last dispatch of the 24th. I perceived the next day had not been forwarded ⅌ that Evening’s mail—in the supposition of the office keeper that only Tuesdays mail, convey’d letters to Charlottesville—of course, I received them back, supposing your return here would be in a few days.—when yesterdays mail handed me your favr: same date —inclosing E. Lanhams letter on Accot. of Mr Oldhams $80...
62To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 15 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I am this Moment favd : with your Mo.ly statements from the present to the 4th: March—will guide me, in arranging, your Necessary paymts. for the present Mo:—nothing will suffer— And while I can avoid—discounting— your Note , I must confess it will be to me—far preferable,—my Only fear is—that even, the generous Allowance for Monthly expenditures, Other, unexpected, & unavoidable Ones, will...
63To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 16 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to thank you Sir—which I most Sincerely do, for your very flattering & honorable introduction of me, to Genl M —with his very polite & immediate Answer —but, Situated as my Store and Accts are—and probably will be untill spring—(for I have had no Offers—nor purchasers), nor person—in whom to confide in—Such a Charge—I am of Necessity Obliged to decline Accepting so favorable an...
64To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 16 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Reflecting on your much Esteemed favr. with which you Hond. me this morning — I am very Apprehensive you have in the warmth of your friendly recommendation far—very far—exceeded the humble abilities I really possess—and withal not made the Necessary Allowances, for my Age, & defects which, the want of practice, may be indispensible in the rotine of business there—in which Case, I should be...
65To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, [ca. 1 November 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
Sketch of Octr: & Novr: a/c. The President US: wth J Barnes. 1802 Octr. 1. To Amt. of Balance favr J.B. ⅌ a/. rend. 2019. to Oct 27. To Amt. of Cash & Orders paid. Ee. 2853.67. To store a/c, £49.2.8½ equal to 131. 3. 2984.70 5003.70 Cr By this sum WSt. wth: G & J—2d. Augt. subject to your Crdt. since pd. WS. } 198 Oct 11. By Treasury Warrt: on a/c 2000 2198 27th.
66To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 10 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have already packed the undermentioned viz. Coffee—powdered & loaf Sugar. tea Pearl Barley and Rice.—not a Cask of good Philada porter to be had! I have therefore—⅌ last nights Mail—forwarded Money & order to my Correspondent Mr Ladd at Alexandria for 8 Casks 3 doz each, of Mr Hares best , as well 25. ℔ Jamesons Crackers to be ready to put on Board, Mr Sprogalls Vessel when called for—in a...
67Memorandum from John Barnes, 27 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Memdm In J Barnes’s estimates on his Monthly Balances, in Order to Ascertain a reasonable Compensation of 6 ⅌ Cent. in Conformity, to the Presidents request, JB have endeavoured, nearly as the several Accts. & Statemts. here Annexed will admit—(allowing for some few, irregularities—making—as well for—as against, the Actual—or exact, debits & Credits.)—that, comparing the total Amt charged say...
68To 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...
69To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 9 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The President, having been pleased to intimate a desire to be informed—when JB. should wish to remove to Philada it may be proper, for JB. to state to the President, His reasons, that will Operate, against the possibility of JB. fixing upon the precise time, and thereby avoid, the many, & great inconveniency, extra exps. & probable Loss, that would unavoidably attend such, a removal—at the...
70To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 28 March 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have already-handed Genl Muhlenberg the Amt of his Duties & frt a/c $23.57—retained Minute thereof as well. Capt Hands acknowledgmt of the packages—an Order to Assertain the several Costs on each, on their Arrival here, to the debit of the President & Mr Madison. With great Respect, I am sir your most Obed. H st RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “The President U States.”
71To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 9 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
J Barnes, Currt. statemt. (this 7th April) for Reciepts & Expenditures since his Genl. a/c delivered The President US. 27th March 1804. Viz 1804. April 6 By Treasury Warrt: recd this day already Crd. 2000. May 6 do. do. to be recd 2000. 4000. April To deduct for Notes payable at Bank 1500. May do. for do. do. do. 2250. 3750. leaves only 250
72To 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...
73To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 2 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Your esteemed favr . 25h. ult. I had the Honor of recieving late last Evening—The $20.34 will be remitted Genl. Lincoln in a post or two.—Messrs. G & J. have already advised me of your Tobo. a/ sales, &c. the $2,500 to be retained on my a/c: $1000, of which, I have requested those Gentlemen to reserve for forty Bank shares intended to be subscribed for my use &c. The proceeds of the residue to...
74To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 21 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I was Yesterday honored with your favr. 13th. and duly Notice the particulars: instead of something less than $406.63. (the presumed surplus, for this Mo. on statemt. 22d July.)—the annexed a/c will shew the present state of your Bank, including the $250. transmitted by this Evenings Mail to Messrs. G & J . at Richmond—Viz— for amo: of surplus ⅌ the Presidts List 22d July 406. 63. By JB’s...
75Account 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 . "
76Thomas 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
77John 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,...
78John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 25 January 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
your esteemed fav r 17 th Instant , conveyed to me, the pleasure of Contemplating the happy situation—in your present and expected—improvem ts in agriculture and Other Establishments—may they exceed your most sanguine hopes—and the products thereof, find a market equal to your wishes— However disagreable the task, required of me, to adjust the Average Loss, on Gen l K— mislaid Certificates for...
79John 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
80John 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...
81John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 3 April 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
My last respects to you, 14 th Jan y in Answer, to your esteemed fav r 10 th still leaves me in doubt, respecting my last Years remittance of £200 sterling to Gen l Kosciusko —thro you, via Gen l Armstrong . I have to regret
82John 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
83John 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
84John 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
85John 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
86John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 15 January 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I regret exceedingly—at the lapse of time, since I had the pleasure of receiving your last fav r dated the 3 d July —I have also to regret the want of intelligence—respecting the uncertain fate of the two years Annual Remittance for Paris —viz— Bowie & Kurtz 14 h feb
87John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 13 February 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Your much esteemed fav r 27 th Ult o received the 1 st Ins t persuade me the sett of ex for 1810. has reached the good Gen ls Banker. sh d any demur in point of paym t in either sett, the
88John 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...
89John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 27 March 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 15 h Ins t inclosing sundry Acco ts for payment—as well, Mess r Gibson and Jeffersons Order, on Bank of Columbia for $200—recd 23 d have been Appli e d —as follows viz—
90John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 20 April 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
since I had the pleasure of receiving your fav r of the 9 th covering one addressed to Mr John A Morton —in Care of M r Williams — Baltimore which, I forwarded per same mail— I am most agreably fav