2851From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 11 December 1783 (Jefferson Papers)
Your determination to avail yourself of the fine weather proved I fear a very unfortunate one. I...
2852[From Thomas Jefferson to James Maury, 11 December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 11 Dec. 1783 . Entry in SJL reads: “Jas. Maury. What ports [posts?] would...
2853[From Thomas Jefferson to Philip Mazzei, 11 December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 11 Dec. 1783 . Entry in SJL reads: “P. Mazzei. Account of my transactions for...
2854From Thomas Jefferson to Eliza House Trist, [11 December 1783?] (Jefferson Papers)
Availing myself of the place in P’s letter where a postscript should be, I take the liberty of...
2855[From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, 12 December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 12 Dec. 1783 . Entry in SJL reads: “Governor. Definitive treaty—British proclamation...
2856[From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Jones, 12 December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 12 Dec. 1783 . Entry in SJL reads: “Jos. Jones. No Congr. Definitive treaty. Western...
2857From Thomas Jefferson to Edmund Pendleton, 16 December 1783 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your favor of the 8th inst. with great satisfaction as it anticipated a proposition I...
2858From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, 17 December 1783 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honour of writing to your Excellency on the 12th. instant on the subject of the...
2859[From Thomas Jefferson to Speaker of the House of Delegates, 18 December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 18 Dec. 1783 . Entry in SJL reads: “Sp. H. Del. European intelligence.—extract from...
2860[From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Carr, 19 December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 19 Dec. 1783 . Entry in SJL reads: “Mrs. Carr. My request of W. S. [William Short]...
2861[From Thomas Jefferson to Speaker of the Senate, 19 December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 19 Dec. 1783 . Entry in SJL reads: “Sp. Sen. European intelligence—extract from...
2862[From Thomas Jefferson to William Short, 19 December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 19 Dec. 1783 . Entry in SJL reads: “W. Short. 1st. hope desperate—2d doubtful—to...
2863II. To Elbridge Gerry and James McHenry, [21? December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
I send you the sketch, which I have been obliged to obliterate and blot after making what I...
2864From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson, 22 December 1783 (Jefferson Papers)
I hoped before this to have received letters from you regularly and weekly by the post, and also...
2865[From Thomas Jefferson to Eliza House Trist, 22 December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 22 Dec. 1783 . Entry in SJL reads: “Mrs. Trist—dissuading immediate departure....
2866[From Thomas Jefferson to Jacquelin Ambler, 23 December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 23 Dec. 1783 . Entry in SJL reads: “J. Ambler to set apart my dividends and give me...
2867[From Thomas Jefferson to Francis Hopkinson, 23 December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 23 Dec. 1783 . Entry in SJL reads: “F. Hopkinson—letter to...
2868From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, 24 December 1783 (Jefferson Papers)
The present week affords us nothing new for communication unless it be the affecting scene of...
2869[From Thomas Jefferson to the Rev. James Madison, 24 December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 24 Dec. 1783 . Entry in SJL reads: “J. Madison of the college—to observe thermometer...
2870[From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Carter, 26 December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 26 Dec. 1783 . Entry in SJL reads: “C. Carter. General’s audience—European...
2871[From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Skipwith, 26 December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 26 Dec. 1783 . Entry in SJL reads: “H. Skipw. Genl’s audience—European news—danger...
2872Resolution Opposing Ratification of the Definitive Treaty by Less than Nine States, [27 December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
Resolved that however earnestly and anxiously Congress wish to proceed to the ratification of the...
2873[From Thomas Jefferson to Elizabeth Wayles Eppes, 27 December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 27 Dec. 1783 . Entry in SJL reads: “Mrs. Eppes. She to write every 1st. Sund. and...
2874[From Thomas Jefferson to James Currie, 28 December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 28 Dec. 1783 . Entry in SJL reads: “Dr. Currie. Crawford’s theory—his ivory book not...
2875[From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Hawkins, 28 December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 28 Dec. 1783 . Entry in SJL reads: “Mr. Hawkins. Vocabulary—Buffon’s character of...
2876[From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Hutchins, 29 December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 29 Dec. 1783 . Entry in SJL reads: “Capt Hutchins. Vocabulary for any Indian...
2877Report on Gerry’s Motion respecting Papers in the Office of Foreign Affairs, [29 December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
The Committee to whom was referred the motion of Mr. Gherry for procuring access to the papers of...
2878[From Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Moore, 29 December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 29 Dec. 1783 . Entry in SJL reads: “Bernard Moore vocabulary and queries for the...
2879[From Thomas Jefferson to William Short, 29 December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 29 Dec. 1783 . Entry in SJL under this date, immediately following entry for...
2880[From Thomas Jefferson to Edmund Randolph, 30 December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 30 Dec. 1783 . Entry in SJL reads: “E. Rand. European news. Dutch commotions—but 7....
2881[From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Fox, 31 December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 31 Dec. 1783 . Entry in SJL reads: “Edwd. Fox. On Gilmer’s accounts. Not found.]
2882From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, 31 December 1783 (Jefferson Papers)
Letters from Holland from the middle to the last of September inform us that the citizens of the...
2883From Thomas Jefferson to Wilson Cary Nicholas, 31 December 1783 (Jefferson Papers)
Just before I left Albemarle a proposition was started for establishing there a grammar school....
2884Notes on British and American Alienage, [1783] (Jefferson Papers)
Qu. 1. Can an American citizen, adult, now inherit lands in England? Natural subjects can...
2885From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 1 January 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favour of the 10th. Dec. came to hand about a fortnight after it’s date. It has occasioned...
2886Jefferson’s Compromise Motion concerning Ratification of the Definitive Treaty, [2 January 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
Whereas it is stipulated in the definitive treaty of peace between the United states and his...
2887From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson, 15 January 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter by the post is not yet come to hand, that by Mr. Beresford I received this morning....
2888From Thomas Jefferson to Chastellux, 16 January 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
Lt. Colo. Franks being appointed to carry to Paris one of the copies of our ratification of the...
2889From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, 17 January 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
No post having arrived here from the Southward during the present month till this day, and being...
2890From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, 1[7] January 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
The Southern post, which had not come in for three weeks past, surprised us by his arrival...
2891[From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Carr, 18 January 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 18 Jan. 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “Mrs. Carr. Not send P. C. [Peter Carr] to Maury....
2892[From Thomas Jefferson to Elizabeth Wayles Eppes, 18 January 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 18 Jan. 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “Mrs. E. Betsy—Congratulations on daughter—P. A....
2893[From Thomas Jefferson to Francis Eppes, 18 January 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 18 Jan. 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “Mr. E. Authorising him to have R. Rand’s affair...
2894[From Thomas Jefferson to Anna Scott Jefferson, 18 January 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 18 Jan. 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “A. S. J. My health better—send what she wants, I...
2895From Thomas Jefferson to Edmund Pendleton, 18 January 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 12th. inst. came to hand yesterday. I have the happiness of informing you that...
2896[From Thomas Jefferson to William Short, 18 January 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 18 Jan. 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “Short. P. C. [Peter Carr] disapproving...
2897I. Notes concerning Boundaries, [1784?] (Jefferson Papers)
Prender of possession, and assumption of boundary, by the Jus gentium of America, gives a right...
2898VI. On the Settlement of Disputes between States by Judicial Means, [after June 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
The territory of Wioming which had been in dispute between the states of Connecticut and...
2899Motion to Obtain an Estimate of Current Expenses, [23 January 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
That it be an instruction to the Grand committee to prepare and report to Congress an estimate of...
2900I. Categories of Powers Appropriate to the Committee of the States, 30 January 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
Powers from which the Committee of the States are excluded Engaging in war Granting letters of...