3011To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Jefferson, 2 September 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, September 2, 1793. On November 30, 1793, Hamilton wrote to Jefferson : “I have taken the opinion of the Attorney General in the case of the St Domingo vessels, mentioned in your letter of the 2d of September last.” Letter not found. ]
3012From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Stanton, Jr., 26 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to Genl. Stanton and his thanks for the communication of the letters which he now returns. an erroneous opinion seems to be entertained that Govr. Fenner has been misrepresented to me, and that my opinion has been affected by it. this is without foundation. my opinion of Govr. Fenner is respectful and full of confidence, and, altho’ my duty forbids me to...
3013[From Thomas Jefferson to William Davies, 4 April 1781] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Richmond, 4 Apr. 1781 . A minute in the War Office Journal (Vi) under this date reads as follows: “The Governor’s Answer: that as Col. Porterfield’s death happened after the Resolution of Assembly directing the state Regiments to be reformed, no promotion on that event can be admitted: That the Executive approves of the 2d. Lieutenants, supernumeries, acting as Ensigns: That it is Mr....
3014From Thomas Jefferson to John Marshall, 1 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his respects to the Chief justice of the US. and asks the favor of him to administer to him the oath which the constitution prescribes to the President of the US. before he enters on the execution of his office, on Monday the 4th. instant at twelve aclock in the Senate chamber. PoC ( DLC ).
3015From Thomas Jefferson to George Muter, 22 November 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Colo. Muter will be pleased to have an account made out of all the powder &c. lent or delivered for Continental use since the establishment of the Board of War that we may require a return of it. Also to call on Mr. Maupin for a state of all the powder which has been lent to individuals and never repaid. RC ( Vi ); endorsed: “Govr. requiring X of all the Powder lent or delivered since the...
3016From Thomas Jefferson to United States House of Representatives, 18 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 13th. instant I approved and signed the Act intituled “An Act making provision for defraying any extraordinary expences attending the intercourse between the United States & foreign nations,” which originated in the House of Representatives, and I shall in due season deposit it among the rolls in the office of the Secretary of State. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3017From Thomas Jefferson to Michael Garbut, 6 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
On the reciept of your letter to me on the subject of an invention respecting sea-vessels I sent it to mr Smith the Secretary of the Navy, to whom subjects of that kind belong. I now inclose you his answer, by which you will percieve what he further requests from you. Accept my best wishes. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3018From Thomas Jefferson to United States Congress, 11 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I transmit to both houses of Congress the laws adapted by the government and judges of the territory of Michigan from the 1st. day of July 1806. to the 1st. day of January of the present year. DNA : RG 233—LRHR—Legislative Records of the House of Representatives.
3019From Thomas Jefferson to John le Tellier, 26 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Le Tellier is desired to make for the President’s house two silver terrines, of the ordinary size, and of the form numbered 1505. on the drawing sent, being the uppermost of the two forms on the paper, and when done to pack them so securely that they cannot suffer by being brought in the stage, & to deliver them to messrs. Gibson & Jefferson, who will in the mean time advance to him the...
3020From Thomas Jefferson to George Hay, 7 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Understanding that it is thought important that a letter of Nov. 12. 1806. from General Wilkinson to myself, should be produced in evidence on the charges against Aaron Burr depending in the District court now sitting in Richmond, I send you a copy of it, omitting only certain passages the nature of which is explained in the certificate subjoined to the letter. as the Attorney for the United...