2651From Thomas Jefferson to John Rutledge, 26 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Having recieved through you, from the light infantry company the Columbian volunteers attached to the 1st. battalion of the 28th. regiment of South Carolina militia, a tender of their services, properly armed & accoutred and ready to march at a moment’s warning to any part of the continent where they may be ordered in defence of the rights of their country, I beg leave to return them the...
2652Thomas Jefferson to John Langdon, 17 May 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I present to you mr Rives , an eleve of mine in law and politics: honest, able, learned, & true in the holy republican gospel. bestow on him your native kindness, not only for the gratification of your own benevolent dispositions, but to shew him the degree of estimation in which you hold your RC ( DLC : William C. Rives Papers); addressed: “The honorable John Langdon Portsmouth by mr Rives.”...
2653From Thomas Jefferson to John Randolph, 28 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson returns the two inclosed letters to mr Randolph with thanks for the perusal. the subject of mr M’s letter was a good deal known to Th:J. there was much passion & some error on both sides. the integrity of the one party was never impeached: some interested views were imputed to the other, but certainly never proved to the government, each party thought their side of the questions...
2654[From Thomas Jefferson to David Ross, 15 March 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 15 Mch. 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “D. Ross. Receipt of letter permitting to draw—will only use in case of extreme necessity.” Letter not found, but see David Ross to TJ, 14 Feb. 1784 , to which this letter is a reply.]
2655[From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, 8? December 1780] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Richmond, 8? Dec. 1780. JHD Journal of the House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia (cited by session and date of publication) , Oct. 1780, 1827 edn., p. 41 (8 Dec.): “The Speaker laid before the House, a letter from the Governor, enclosing returns of the provisions obtained under the acts of the last session of Assembly; and the same were read, and ordered to lie on the table.”...
2656From Thomas Jefferson to Edmund Bacon, 28 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
In writing to you yesterday I forgot to send you the inclosed letter to Doctr. Wallace at Fauqr. C.H. he has promised me a pair of wild geese, a pair of Summer ducks & some other things, which are at some little distances from there. by delivering him this letter as you come by Fauqr. C.H. he will have them all ready in place by the time you get back there again, so as not to detain your...
2657From Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 8 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson has the honor to inclose to the President a letter just received from Mr. Hammond, and the answer he proposes to give to it. RC ( DNA : RG 59, MLR ); addressed: “The President of the US.”; endorsed by Tobias Lear. Tr ( Lb in same, SDC ). Not recorded in SJL . Enclosures: George Hammond to TJ , and TJ to Hammond, both 8 Aug. 1793
2658From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 6 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Th:J. incloses to mr Gallatin a letter from the keeper of Cape Henlopen lighthouse which seems to call for attention: also another attack on Mc.lane. J. Page accepts the offer of the place at Petersburg, but cannot conveniently go till some weeks hence. his letter is also inclosed. RC ( NHi : Gallatin Papers). Enclosures: (1) Abraham Hargis to TJ, 26 May. (2) Delaware Democratic Republicans to...
2659To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 29 June 1819 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 29 June 1819, Monticello. Described as a one-page autograph letter, signed, offered for sale 17–21 Mar. 1891 in the Catalogue of Autograph Letters and Historical Documents, Collected by the Late Prof. E. H. Leffingwell , (2 vols. in 1; Boston, 1891), 2:32, item 3633.
2660From Thomas Jefferson to Abiel Holmes, 20 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to the revd. Mr. Holmes, and informs him that he forwarded to him lately by a vessel from Alexandria a box containing the Memoires de l’Amerique, which he was prevented from sending by the long continued ice of the winter. he salutes him with respect & esteem. MHi : Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection.
2661From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 22 October 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
I understand with much pain that you are dissatisfied with the articles of agreement which, on behalf of your son, I entered into with you for the purchase of Edgehill. I do not write the present with a view to insist on those articles being enforced. Far from it. If you wish to rescind them, it is sufficient ground for me to wish the same: and I know that in this your son has but one mind...
2662From Thomas Jefferson to William H. Cabell, 19 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The honble mr Clay, in addressing the within to me, seems not to have recollected that the appointments to command in the militia or volunteer corps were with the state authorities. presuming therefore that I cannot better answer his views than by forwarding his letter to you, I now take that liberty & salute you with great esteem & respect. Vi .
2663From Thomas Jefferson to William Huntington, 17 March 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson asks the favor of mr Huntington to dine at Monticello with mr Dodge of Marseilles tomorrow. Privately owned.
2664From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Morris, 30 September 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Monticello, 30 Sep. 1781 . This letter is identical in substance with TJ’s letter to Thomas McKean, this date. Intended as RC , but not sent ( DLC ); written on a sheet which TJ subsequently used for a summary of the case of Hunt v . Tucker’s executors; addressed: “The honourable Robert Morris Philadelphia favored by Mr Short.”
2665From Thomas Jefferson to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 28 December 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I think we should hire as many hands for the next as we did for the current year. there is a great deal of work to be done yet on the grounds. frdly salutns ViU : Thomas Jefferson Papers (Proctor’s Papers).
2666Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 10 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
blue Nankeen & trimmings for a coat. a hair broom a cake of wax. Th:J. will thank mr Leitch to change a 10.D. bill. RC ( ViU : TJP ); dateline adjacent to signature and above postscript; written on reused address cover to TJ; at foot of text: “M r Leitch.” Not recorded in SJL .
2667From Thomas Jefferson to Frederick Winslow Hatch, 9 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Th:Jefferson asks the favor of mr Hatch to dine at Monticello with Gen l La Fayette to-day Tuesday CtY : U.S. Presidents Collection.
2668From Thomas Jefferson to Isaac Anderson, 24 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Anderson & his thanks for the communication of the within letter of mr Walker which he now returns. he recieves great satisfaction from every new evidence that the Society of friends are becoming sensible that the prejudices concieved against the principles of his administration were without foundation. he is particularly sensible of the kind...
2669From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 30 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you be so good as to meet us at 10. oclock tomorrow on a short consultation on the affairs of N. York? NHi : Papers of Albert Gallatin.
2670From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Lee Shippen, 11 March 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
I had wished to acknolege the receipt of your favors of Jan. 19. and Feb. 3. by a private conveiance; but none such having occurred nor being likely to occur, I must write you such a letter as may go through the inspection of both post offices. The affairs of this country are still going on well. There are loud contestations indeed in one or two of the provinces, and in Britany these have come...
2671From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 17 August 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The death of Meriwether Jones having taken place, I have written to mr Wagner directly to forward to mr Page a Commission for the loan office, in order to save a post and shorten the term of sollicitations. I shall set out this morning for Bedford & be back about the 25th. Affectionate salutations. DLC : Papers of James Madison.
2672From Thomas Jefferson to Patrick Magruder, 6 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day directed a commission to be made out for you as Librarian to Congress. mr Van Zandt having been charged pro tem. with the care of the books since the death of mr Beckley, you will be pleased to recieve that charge from him. I salute you with esteem & respect. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2673From Thomas Jefferson to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 28 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The bill referred to in the enclosed is not recieved, but I suppose may be expected hourly. how shall I proceed to have it paid so as to keep the account in the same form, that is to say, still in your name? when shall we have the pleasure and advantage of seeing you here? Affectionate salutations. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2674From Thomas Jefferson to David Higginbotham, 4 May 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Having from the necessities of age been obliged to turn over the whole of my affairs to my gr. son Jefferson, I specially recommended to his attention my debt to you, and I know he contemplates doing what can be done in it, as soon as the tob o of the last year gets to market from this place and Bedford. I shall deliver him your letter that he may keep it in view. accept friendly salutns MHi .
2675[From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Bellini, 8 May 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 8 May 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “C. Bellini. Valedictory.” Not found.]
2676From Thomas Jefferson to Alexander Garrett, 10 May 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I hereby certify that Alexander Garrett is Bursar of the University of Virginia and is authorised to recieve from the President and Directors of the Literary fund their warrant for thirty thousand dollars for the use of the Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia, to transact the same in the necessary forms with the Auditor & Treasurer of the State, and to place the said sum to the...
2677[From Thomas Jefferson to William Carmichael, 2 November 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[Paris, 2 Nov. 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “Wm. Carmichael. Madrid. Inclosing letter—news, adjournment Congr. Separn. Commee. E. Ind. trade—ask sentiments of Span. court on navigation of Missisipi.” Not found; enclosure not identified.]
2678From Thomas Jefferson to James D. Barry, 25 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments and thanks to mr Barry for his offer of the ram which he accepts, not from personal motives, but merely with a view to secure the breed to our country, of which another chance might not happen in a century. he is sending off the ram which runs at present with his ewes, and is engaging a person to attend the flock constantly as a shepherd, to secure them...
2679From Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 5 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
some iron to be chosen by the bearer Joe. ViU : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2680From Thomas Jefferson to John Browne, 12 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
You will be pleased to provide in the neighbourhood of New Castle flour and stalled beef for 50,000 rations to be applied to no use but on my special order that these are meant to be applied. The beef must be kept ready for Slaughter at the Shortest warning. FC ( Vi ). The proceedings of Council this day explain this order; the rations were to be gathered “in case of any french forces coming...
2681From Thomas Jefferson to Collins & Perkins, 25 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson asks the favor of Messrs. Collins & Perkins to send him a copy of Smith’s abridgment of John Bell’s Principles of Surgery. if sent by the mail it will reach this place before Th:J. leaves it. he incloses the price announced in a bank bill of this place, the only means of making so small a remittance MHi : Coolidge Collection.
2682From Thomas Jefferson to J. P. G. Muhlenberg, 14 August 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Colo. Gibsons regiment being now equipped for service, I take the liberty of putting them under your orders. I understand many of them are sick. You will be pleased to judge whether it will be better to bring them to the hospital in Chesterfield or not. I am sir Your most obedient servant, FC ( Vi , photostat from Brit. Mus.: Add. MSS 38,650).
2683[From Thomas Jefferson to Richard Curson, 17 April 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 17 Apr. 1784. Entry in SJL reads: “Mr. Curson. Will send balance as soon as receive from Virga.—1 ½ doz. Madeira ½ doz. Frontignac.” Not found.]
2684[From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, 26? May 1780] (Jefferson Papers)
[Richmond, 26? May 1780. JHD Journal of the House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia (cited by session and date of publication) , May 1780, 1827 edn., p. 24 (26 May): “The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Governor, enclosing one from a council of officers, held at Botetourt courthouse, and their determination on the subject of an offensive and defensive war with the...
2685Thomas Jefferson to Isaiah Thomas, 14 October 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his thanks to mr Thomas for the copy of the Archaeologia Americana which he has been so kind as to send him, and his congratulations on the proof this volume affords that the American Antiquarian society will deserve well of their country. it is truly pleasing to hope that, by their attentions, the monuments of the character and condition of the people who preceded us in...
2686From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, 19 November 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
In Council, 19 Nov. 1779 . Transmits resolution of Congress, enclosed in letter from Samuel Huntington, requesting reconsideration of Act for reopening Virginia land office. MS not traced; A.L.S., 1 p. and address, sold at American Art Association and Anderson Galleries, Terry Sale, pt. 1, 2–3 May 1934, lot 272. Huntington’s letter, enclosed, was dated 30 Oct. 1779, q.v. ; see also JHD Journal...
2687From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 22 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed barbarous Italian would require more consideration to be perfectly understood than I have time to bestow on it. I believe mr Wagner reads Italian. if he does, a good translation should be made; and it sets up such serious pretensions as that I think we should give it to Eaton & desire him to make a statement of what passed between him & the Ex bashaw & such a one as we may...
2688From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 2 February 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
My letters to yourself and my dear Martha have been of Jan. 13. 21. & 28. I now inclose a letter lately recieved for her. you will see in the newspapers all the details we have of the proceedings of Paris. I observe that La Fayette is gone there. when we see him, Volney, Sieyes, Taleyrand gathering round the new powers, we may conjecture from thence their views and principles. should it be...
2689From Thomas Jefferson to Jacob Crowninshield, 2 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Jefferson with his salutations to Mr. Crowninshield returns him thanks for the fish he has been so kind as to send him. He will take the liberty of repeating his request that if any of the very best quality should fall in his way after his return that he would be so good as to send him a Kental to the address of Mesrs. Gibson and Jefferson, Richmond. [Note from Jacob Crowninshield on...
2690From Thomas Jefferson to William Yates, 21 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
It is become necessary that we ascertain the number of arms which we sent into Continental service with our regiments. As the only authentic information must come from you, I must beg the favor of you to make a return to me of the number of Arms sent on in the hands of regiments while you were Muster Master. I must pray also that this be without delay. I am &c. FC ( Vi ).
2691From Thomas Jefferson to Frederick Winslow Hatch, 30 January 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I should sooner have complied with the request of your’s of the 26 th but that I had asked the account of another person which I had wished to include in the same draught on Richm d and I expected to have recieved it yesterday, but being disappointed I send you a separate draught for which mr Raphael will I expect give you the cash. Accept my friendly salutations Privately owned.
2692From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 8 October 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
In a letter written to you (the last fall, I believe) I took occasion to mention to you that should a certain event take place it would be in my power to aid you in the course of the present year; and the paiment to Gibson & Jefferson of 450. D. in February was intended only in part of what I had further meditated. the event has happened; and yet such are the extraordinary expences of an...
2693From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 13 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of the assurance in your letter of the 9th. I have this day drawn on you for 300. D. payable to Wm. A. Burwell or order, 100. D. payable to David Higginbotham or order. I rely on the same source for paying the 156.67 assumed by me for Craven Peyton paiable early this month; the balance to go to my credit with you. I likewise inclose two notes of 1000. D. each to be discounted at...
2694From Thomas Jefferson to Paul Pilsbury, 18 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
When you were at this place you were kind enough to call & shew me your machine for shelling Indian corn: & you mentioned that you should have a number of them sent to Alexandria & Richmond for sale. not having been able to learn that they could yet be got at either of those places, I have to ask the favor of you to send one for me to Richmond to the address of Messrs. Gibson & Jefferson...
2695From Thomas Jefferson to John Peter Van Ness, 11 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to Colo. Van-Ness & Judge Craunch, and returns the draught of the answers to the interrogatories in the form in which he can make oath to them, which he will be ready to do any forenoon that it may suit them to do him the favor of calling on him. CSmH : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2696[From Thomas Jefferson to Richard Curson, 3 April 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 3 Apr. 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “Mr. Curson. With Bannister—furnish him clothes, money for journey.” Not found. “With Bannister” means that “Bannister” carried TJ’s letter to Curson requesting the latter to supply the young man with a letter of credit. “Bannister” turned out to be an impostor (see Curson to TJ, 13 Apr . and Banister to TJ, 15 Apr. 1784 ).]
2697From Thomas Jefferson to George Muter, 6 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
The board acknowlege that the manner in which Colo. Muter has stated his acceptance of the appointment as a Commissioner of the War office, is just. They think that if any doubt arises on the act or resolution of assembly, the application to explain it should be, as the law directs, to the Attorney general, or to the General court; and that if by the act or resolution Colo. Muter is excluded,...
2698From Thomas Jefferson to Walter Key, 29 April 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Randolph Lewis & myself have been treating on a purchase amounting to 150.£. which we have agreed on provided he can give me a convenient time of paiment, say a twelvemonth, paying interest from the date. on this subject I have explained myself to him, so that if you & he agree I will give my bond for the money. our bargain depends therefore on the time being agreeable to you. Accept my...
2699From Thomas Jefferson to Dabney Carr, 11 September 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson with his affectionate salutations to Mr. Carr, sends for his acceptance some books, a part of mr Wythe’s law library, which may be useful to mr Carr in his law-labors. in this disposition of them he believes he fulfills the philanthropic views of the testator more exactly than by retaining them himself. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
2700From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Dearborn, 31 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson, with his affectionate salutations to Genl. Dearborne, incloses him the application of a mr Blount for military appointment, to take it’s stand among competitors in cases of resignation. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.