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.
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...
3021From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Bentley, 29 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved safely by Genl. Dearborne the specimens you were so kind as to send me, of a hortus siccus by mr Crownenshield, and of drawings with the pen by miss Crownenshield, the relations of my late friend, and the excessive pressure of business, during a session of Congress, must be my apology for this late acknolegement. I have certainly never seen any thing, in either way, equally perfect,...
3022[From Thomas Jefferson to Madame de Doradour, 11 February 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Paris, 11 Feb. 1787 Recorded in SJL under this date. Not found.]
3023From Thomas Jefferson to Levi Lincoln, 10 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson requests the favour of mr Lincoln to dine with him tomorrow (11th.) at half after three. Oct. 10. 03. The favour of an answer is asked. RC ( MWA ); printed form, with blanks filled by TJ reproduced in italics; addressed: “Levi Lincoln esq. Atty Genl US.”; with unrelated notations added later by Lincoln perpendicular to text and on verso relating to land sales and financial...
3024From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 12 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you be so good as to deliver or send the inclosed to Colo. Monroe. Yours affectionately PrC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Mr. George Jefferson.” Recorded in SJL with notation “Colo. Monroe.” Enclosure: TJ to James Monroe, 12 Jan. and enclosure.
3025From Thomas Jefferson to E. Copeland, Jr., 18 December 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec d yesterday from mr Dearborne Collector of Boston information of the arrival of the residue of my wines from mess rs Dodge & Oxnard at that port consigned to him, and the invoice for them also amounting to 277 fr–80 C mes and I have this day desired my Correspdt of Richmond to remit you 52. D 10 c the equivalent at par. any incorrectness on acc t of exchange is open to correction. I...
3026From Thomas Jefferson to Walter Key, 16 October 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 12th. came to hand yesterday. I had no notice from mr Lilly of his engagement to pay you 150. D. or it should have been fulfilled. as it is I am not prepared to answer it at sight but will remit you the money in the 2d. week of the ensuing month which I hope may be made to answer your purpose as you may make any arrangement you please with safety on a certainty of then...
3027From Thomas Jefferson to John Henry Sherburne, 4 February 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
It is not in my power to give you any certain information of the issue of Commodore Jones’s claim on Denmark. my impression is that that government persevered in refusing the claim. I salute you with respect DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3028From Thomas Jefferson to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 11 October 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I transcribe for your information a resolution of the Visitors of the University entered into at their late meeting, to which they recommend your early attention. also a copy of an advertisement to be published in the Enquirer and Central gazette. accept the assurance of my friendship and respect. ViU .
3029[From Thomas Jefferson to Archibald Cary, 7 February 1786] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Paris, 7 Feb. 1786 . Entry in SJL under this date: “A Cary. Of introduction to Lyons. By Lyons.” Not found, but see TJ to John Adams, this date .]
3030From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Dearborn, 23 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you be so good as to peruse the inclosed and have some conversation with me on it to-day? PHi : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3031From Thomas Jefferson to Franklin Bache, 10 April 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Mar. 27. was duly recieved. the Visitors of our University will not make their final appointment of Professors until October next, when your application will be under their consideration. I am glad to find a son of my late friend Doct r Bache qualified to take a stand in so honorable a line of competition, and beg leave to assure you of my respect and good wishes for your...
3032From Thomas Jefferson to William Tatham, 19 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I do not remember that I ever returned a letter unopened to any mortal living, and had still less supposed I had done it to you, of whom I had seen much to approve, and always wished you well. I had heard of your being in town, and was conscious of nothing which should have prevented your calling on me. you would have met a reception dictated by antient and friendly recollections, and I now,...
3033Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 9 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
2. canteens of best spirits RC (Mrs. N. H. R. Dawson, Selma, Ala., 1961; photocopy in ViU: TJP ); dateline beneath signature; written on a small scrap; at foot of text: “ M r James Leitch .” Not recorded in SJL . This document, located after the pertinent chronological volume was published, will appear in the concluding supplement to the print edition.
3034From Thomas Jefferson to Peter Minor, 10 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just recieved from mr Gelston of N. York the inclosed head and grains of wheat of a particular kind. his letter will inform you of it’s character so far as known to him. I cannot better dispose of it than by confiding it to the agricultural society of our county, to whom therefore I wish to consign it thro’ the medium of your kindness, with the assurance of my great esteem and respect ViU .
3035From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Hare, 10 April 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I am very thankful to you, Dear Sir, for the kindness with which you have attended to my late request. I did not mean to give you so much trouble as you have been so good as to take, altho’ it’s fruits are most acceptable and valuable. I make my acknolegements also for the pamphlets you have been so kind as to send me. your letter to Professor Silliman, proposing an easy method of imitating...
3036From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., 18 December 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I am obliged to trouble you in the following affair. Doctor Walker, in his account against my father’s estate, omitted to credit a sum of £200. paid him Aug. 31. 1766. by Kippen & co. on account of the estate, and debited in their account against the estate. It appeared that he had credited the estate another sum of £200. from Kippen & co. as received 1761. March. and it was suggested that...
3037From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 13 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his friendly salutations to mr Gallatin and returns him the papers relative to the lighthouse at Faulkner’s island with his [approbation] of Joseph Griffin as keeper of it. the extraordinary voluminousness & late arrival of his last night’s mail puts it out of his power to answer mr Gallatin’s other letter of the 9th. and that of the 7th. till the next post. PrC ( DLC );...
3038From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Randolph, 2 July 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
A death-bed Adieu. Life’s visions are vanished, it’s dreams are no more. Dear friends of my bosom, why bathed in tears? I go to my fathers; I welcome the shore, which crowns all my hopes, or which buries my cares. Then farewell my dear, my lov’d daughter, Adieu! The last pang of life is in parting from you! Two Seraphs await me, long shrouded in death: I will bear them your love on my last...
3039To Benjamin Franklin from Thomas Jefferson, 28 January 1785 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Mr. Jefferson’s compliments to Doctr. Franklin & sends him some newspapers received from America, which when he shall have perused he will beg the favor of him to send to mr. Adams. Addressed: A Monsr. / Monsr. Franklin / Ministre plenip. / des etats unis d’Amerique / á Passy
3040From Thomas Jefferson to Fleming Turner, 8 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I should have answered yours of Feb. 20. by the last post, but was so pressed with other business at the time that I could not. I now inclose to mr Bacon 139.41 D in discharge of the order of mr Davis, exr. of Allen, & present you my respects. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3041From Thomas Jefferson to Major Hunt, 20 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to Major Hunt whose note of the 14th. he has recieved, and thanks him for his care of the package from Genl. Lyman. he proposes to be at Washington on the 3d. of the next month, & should Major Hunt be coming there by that time or find any gentleman coming that far in the stage who would take care of it, Major Hunt’s attention to the conveyance in that way...
3042From Thomas Jefferson to George Muter, 12 January 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Colo. Muter is desired to make enquiry where any equipments for Cavalry are, and originate an order for furnishing Mr. Eppes, Dr. Griffin, Dr. Foushee, Mr. Hylton, Mr. Selden and others who are willing to enter into the service, with such as may be necessary and I will countersign it. RC ( Vi ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by TJ; endorsed.
3043To George Washington from Thomas Jefferson, 22 July 1780 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from Thomas Jefferson, 22 July 1780 . On 14 Aug. , GW wrote Jefferson: “I have been honoured with Your Excellency’s favor of the 22 of July.”
3044[From Thomas Jefferson to John Moore, 1 February 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 1 Feb. 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “Jno. Moore. Accounts at barracks to be settled with Turner in Richmond.” Not found.]
3045From Thomas Jefferson to George Rogers Clark, 27 September 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Randolph having been prevented by sickness from setting out for the Westward, gives me an opportunity of sending you by him my last orders to Col. Crocket. I am with great respect Sir Your most obedt. Servt., RC ( WHi ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by TJ. See TJ to Crockett, following , which was perhaps enclosed in the present letter.
3046From Thomas Jefferson to John Carter Littlepage, 8 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure to inform you that I have lately recieved a letter from your brother mr Lewis Littlepage dated Jan. 17. 1801. at Altona in Holstein where he intended to await the approach of spring & then to return to his native country. consequently he may be daily expected. accept assurances of my friendly esteem & respect. PrC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Carter Littlepage esq.”; endorsed...
3047From Thomas Jefferson to Jonathan Williams, 23 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to Colo. Williams and his thanks for the peice on the subject of Militia which he was so kind as to send him. it presented the general subject in so concise and perspicuous a view, that he thought it would have a considerable effect if communicated in some way to the members of the legislature. this could not be done formally. he therefore took the...
3048[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 cession.” Not found.]
3049From Thomas Jefferson to William Thornton and Family, 11 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Madison and his family take a family dinner with Th: Jefferson tomorrow (Tuesday). Will Doctr. Thornton and his family join us? RC ( DLC : William Thornton Papers); addressed: “Dr. Thornton.”
3050From Thomas Jefferson to John Bondfield, 11 January 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
In the moment of receiving your letter inclosing the passport, which wanted the Comptroller’s signature, I inclosed it to his bureau to obtain that ceremony. It is but this instant returned to me, and in the same I take the liberty of inclosing it to you and of assuring you of the esteem & respect with which I have the honour to be Sir Your most obedient & most humble servt., PrC ( DLC ). See...