1To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Dougherty, 14 February 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
The tidings of the death of our good friend M r John Barnes will probably have reached you ere this. He died on the morning of the 12 th inst. I am very anxious to know how all the family are. MHi .
2To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Dougherty, 18 December 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
The present oppertunity affords me new pleasure to have it in my power to send by the stage—a box of resins—a present from your worthy friend M r H Julian. The box was given to Phill, but it was not possible for him to take it on his portmanteau, without the risk of loosing all, or materialy injuring the Horses back—as he will frequently have occasion to ride into the woods after the Cattle....
3Joseph Dougherty to Thomas Jefferson, 16 February 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just closed the eyes of our worthy, good friend M r W. A. Burwell . for mildness and genuine affection he may have left an equal—but his superior is not to be found. RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 22 Feb. 1821 and so recorded in SJL . RC ( DLC ); address cover only; with PoC of TJ to James Madison, 12 May 1822, on verso; addressed (one word editorially corrected): “ Tho s Jefferson
4Joseph Dougherty to Thomas Jefferson, 15 February 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Burwell s case is hopeless—no change Since I wrote you last . RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 19 Feb. 1821 and so recorded in SJL .
5Joseph Dougherty to Thomas Jefferson, 13 February 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just time at this present moment to t Inform you, that I expect before I can finish this to be obliged to closes close the eyes of our esteemed friend— W. A. Burwell —Several nights siting with him renders me incapable of writing more Please inform M r T.M.R. RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 19 Feb. 1821 and so recorded in SJL . RC
6Joseph Dougherty to Thomas Mann Randolph, 20 July 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I will now give you an account of my prosperity and adversity for these nine years past. In the year 1812, I was as independent as any person in this City . my property, real, personal & mixt, was then worth $2700 clear of all incumbranc. The losses I sustained during the war; was not less than $1600; leaving out the loss of time: and money spent while on the campaignes— and keeping my family...
7To James Madison from Joseph Dougherty, 18 February 1819 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 16th. Inst. inclosing a check on the Bank of columbia for twenty dollars is safe to hand, for which Shorter wishes me to tender you his warmest thanks for this new proof of your friendly disposition to him. Shorter is fast recovering, and do not shew any disposition to resume his former bad habits. Your Humble Servt. N. B. I have received the $20 from the bank of Col. RC (...
8Joseph Dougherty to Thomas Jefferson, 10 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Jack Shorter requests of me to acqua i nt you of his present state. His wife left him, and went to the western country about a year ago. He, afterwards became dissipated—and flew to me for protection. I succeeded in reforming him—but he has not been able to earn any thing to support him for several months past. He both fears, & loves me—and I cannot reffuse him any thing in my power. It will...
9To James Madison from Joseph Dougherty, 4 February 1819 (Madison Papers)
Jack Shorter has been for several months past much indisposed. His wife left him—and went to the western Country; he then became so dissipated that he was not capable of taking care of himself. As in all other cases for 16 years past, he came to me to (as he expressed it) set him right, and to keep him from an untimely end. With attention and perseverance, I succeeded in reforming him—but in a...
10Joseph Dougherty to Thomas Jefferson, 21 September 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Conscious that your knowlege of my promotion will give you infinite pleasure—especially when sensible of being the original cause of it. I am appointed, or, (perhaps elected) Superintendent of the buildings occupied by the State , War and Navy with a sallary of 500 Dollars per. an. It was your letter — recommending me to the Senate in 1811: that got me the situation, and, as it will not...