1To Thomas Jefferson from Augustine Davis, 28 December 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
I have enclosed you two letters by the post who rides to Albemarle, which he has promised to deliver safe. The postage amounts to 3/10. Be pleased to inform me in what manner you would wish to have your letters forwarded in future and I will be careful in sending them. The letter which you put into the hands of Mr. Johnson for the President of the United States, was forwarded to New York last...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Augustine Davis, 2 December 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Richmond, 2 Dec. 1790. In response to Remsen’s letter of the 23rd. he is at a great loss to make an accurate estimate, not knowing the number or the length of the laws to be passed, “unless I charge so much per square (calculating 22 lines to the square) in which case I think One Shilling per square will be a reasonable charge, which is two thirds less than the printers in this place have for...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Augustine Davis, 1 August 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Richmond, 1 Aug. 1791 . Acknowledging TJ’s of the 24th authorizing him to establish two cross-posts. Without knowing anyone who would undertake the business, he inserted the enclosed advertisement in the newspaper. His enquiries promise success, especially as to that at Staunton. It has been recommended that he try to get it “extended to the Shoula Springs, about 120 miles further,” placing...
4Enclosure: Proposal for the Establishment of Cross-posts in Virginia, 1 August 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Notice ! I am authorised to contract for the Establishment of two Cross Posts, for one year, from this place; One through Columbia and Charlottesville, to Staunton; the other towards the Holston Settlements, along the Buckingham road, and the Peaks of Otter, into Montgomery, Wythe, and Washington, and on the Route as far as may be towards the Seat of the South-Western Government. The design...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Augustine Davis, 28 September 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I was honored with your favor of the 15th. inst this day, which was handed to me by a Mr. Carr, with two other letters for the mail, which will be forwarded to morrow. I have been in daily expectation, for some time past, of having the Cross Post from this to Staunton fixed, but have been disappointed by the person failing to procure his securities. David Ross, Esq. and Major Langham, of...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Augustine Davis, 17 October 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor to write your Excellency when at Monticello in this state, on the subject of the Establishment of a Cross Post from this to Staunton, informing that I expected in a few days from that date to complete the Contract, which was done the 8th. instant, except to executing the Bond, which cannot be effected until David Ross, Esqr. returns to this place, who is one of the Undertaker’s...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Augustine Davis, 1 December 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday an express arrived here with the following melancholy account, contained in a letter from Harry Innes, Esqr. to Col. James Innes, dated the 13th. Novr. 1791, and which I take the liberty to communicate to you, least the particulars should not reach Philadelphia before this arrives. “This letter by your fellow soldier Colo. Gist, will probably give you the first information of the...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Augustine Davis, 25 June 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
A. Davis, with respectful Compliments to his Th. Jefferson, has the honor to inform his Excellency that he received his favor of the 18th. instant , agreeably to which he has forwarded one of the 1st. Volume of the Debates of the Virginia Convention. RC ( DLC ); addressed: “His Excellency Thos Jefferson Esqr Secretary of State, Philadelphia”; endorsed by TJ as received 30 June 1792 and so...