3001To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Watkins, with Jefferson’s Opinion concerning a Will, 9 May 1782 (Jefferson Papers)
As the Trustees mentioned in my Fathers Will, are at a loss to know, whether they have a right to divide his real Estate among his Children as they think fit, or not; I do, at their request, beg you that you would give us your Opinion on that head; and if you should think that they cannot, we would willingly know whether a division could be procured by a Suit in Chancery agreeable to the two...
3002[From Thomas Jefferson to Cosimo Mari, 10 January 1786] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Paris, 10 Jan. 1786 Noted in SJL as written on this date, “acknoleging receipt of his.” Not found; but see Mari to TJ, 16 and 23 Dec. 1785.]
3003From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Burling, 20 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 2d. inst. reached me at this place yesterday only, and I now return you my thanks for the Peruvian curiosities which your kindness has destined for me. mr Budd had not, I presume, reached Washington on the 7th. when I left it, or they would have been recieved, and an earlier acknolegement made. the description of them is interesting and they will be a very acceptable addition...
3004From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 24 April 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Be pleased to direct paiment to be made to Caesar A. Rodney Attorney Genl. of the US. out of the fund appropriated to defray the contingent charges of government of the sum of five thousand dollars for which he is to be charged on the Treasury books DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3005To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, with Reply, 8–9 October 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 8–9 Oct. 1779 . Transmitting a requisition from the Board of War for the purchase of leather breeches for Maj. Nelson’s corps of cavalry. Signed by Ambler and Rose. Below, in TJ’s hand: “In council Oct. 9. 1779. There being a sufficiency of deerskins in Richmond for the purpose of this requisition from the board of war it is disapproved. Th: Jefferson.” RC ( Vi ); 2 p.;...
3006From Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 16 August 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
3. yds flannel, crimson or scarlet this being intended for a saddle-cloth, I should be glad of a bit of buff cloth for binding. I guess that ½ yard of ¾ cloth would be enough Th:J Aug. 16. 24 ViCMRL .
3007From Thomas Jefferson to John Quincy Adams, 6 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson request the favour of Mr Adams to dine with him on Monday the 9th. instant—Dinner will be on the table precisely at sun:set— The favour of an Answer is asked MHi : Adams Papers.
3008From Thomas Jefferson to Heads of Department, 1 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson asks the favor of a Consultation with the heads of Departments & Attorney General tomorrow at 11. oclock, & of their dining with him. NHi : Papers of Albert Gallatin.
3009From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Stanton, 17 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Having referred to the Secretary of the Treasury the resolution of the legislature of Rhode island on the establishment of a Marine hospital in that state, I have recieved from him the inclosed report. this appearing to me reasonable as it doubtless will to the legislature of your state, I inclose it to you by way of answer to the application recieved from you. Accept my salutations &...
3010From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 9 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Th:J. returns the inclosed papers to mr Gallatin. he had put Barnwell’s letter into his hands merely to see if the case called for any thing, and not with a view to any innovation. he supposes Barnwell, tho’ a good man, to be a little querulous in his disposition. affectte. salutns NHi : Papers of Albert Gallatin.