2941[From Thomas Jefferson to D’Anmours, 12 March 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 12 Mch. 1784 . Entry in SJL , immediately under the entry for the letter to D’Anmours of 9 Mch., reads: “do. campkettles.” Not found.]
2942[From Thomas Jefferson to Ralph Izard, 12 March 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 12 Mch. 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “ Ralph Izzard . European news—ratification treaty—state of Congr.—S. Carola. will be unrepresented—adjourn in May—no accomodations Annap.—meet in Nov. at Philada. or Trenton—Committee of states sit at Philada.—cession of Virga.—encourage S.C. west of Tug[aloo].” Not found. The Tugaloo and Keowee rivers unite to form the Savannah; on the South...
2943[From Thomas Jefferson to Jacquelin Ambler, 15 March 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 15 Mch. 1784 .Entry in SJL reads: “J. Ambler. Receipt of exchange for 433⅓ and 333⅓ D.—state of Congr.—European news.” Not found.]
2944[From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, Jr., 15 March 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 15 Mch. 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “B. Harrison junr. Acknol. receipt of bills 433⅓ and 333⅓—glad to receive remittances thro’ him—state of Congr.” Not found.]
2945[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.]
2946From Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 15 March 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my last nothing new has occurred. I suppose the crippled state of Congress is not new to you. We have only 9. states present, 8 of whom are represented by two members each, and of course, on all great questions not only an unanimity of states but of members is necessary, an unanimity which never can be obtained on a matter of any importance. The consequence is that we are wasting our...
2947From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 16 March 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
I received yesterday by Mr. Maury your favor of Feb. 17. That which you mention to have written by post a few days before is not yet come to hand. I am induced to this quick reply to the former by an alarming paragraph in it, which is that Mazzei is coming to Annapolis. I tremble at the idea. I know he will be worse to me than a return of my double quotidian head-ach. There is a resolution...
2948[From Thomas Jefferson to the Speaker of the Senate, 17 March 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 17 Mch. 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “A. Cary. Dr. F’s letter extract. Marq. Fay. Ad. Jay. Laurence.—Turks and Russns—state of Congr.” Neither the letter nor the enclosed extract of Franklin’s letter of 25 Dec. 1783 has been found; but see TJ to Harrison, 18 Mch. 1784 .]
2949[From Thomas Jefferson to James McClurg, 17 March 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 17 Mch. 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “Mc.Lurg. Ballons—Fox and North—Secy. F.A. [Foreign Affairs]—Mrs. Cary.” Not found.]
2950[From Thomas Jefferson to Eliza House Trist, 17 March 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 17 Mch. 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “Mrs. Trist. Condole on her sufferings—envy her voiage—Mrs. House Philada. or Trenton— probable course of Congr.—ill accomodations here—I shall probably be in Phila. this summer either as astronomer or [as a member of the] Committee [of the] states—horrid winter—Hawk. [Benjamin Hawkins] Merc. [John Francis Mercer]—[Joseph]...
2951From Thomas Jefferson to Isaac Zane, 17 March 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you about the 10th of Nov. from Philada. by Colo. Bland who was going directly to Richmond. By him I sent you a thermometer. I hope you received it safely. I am anxious to hear whether you did and whether you have been able to make those trials with it to which the Queries in my letter asked answers. You will probably have heard that Fox and North are out of the British ministry. We...
2952To Benjamin Harrison, with Extract from Franklin’s Letter, 18 March 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
In my letter of the 3d inst. I mentioned to you the gazette account of a change in the British ministry. Just in the moment of the departure of the post we received a letter from the Marquis Fayette confirming the account of the change and rectifying that of the vote of the Prince of Wales. The letter which had come here supposed the king a friend to the E. India bill and that the Prince voted...
2953[From Thomas Jefferson to William Short, 18 March 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 18 Mch. 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “W. Short. Affair with Gilliam.” Not found, but see Short to TJ, ca. 10 Mch. 1784 .]
2954[From Thomas Jefferson to the Speaker of the House of Delegates, 18 March 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 18 Mch. 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “Speakr. H. Del. Fox. North. Extract Franklin’s letter—Fayette, Laur. Ad. Jay.—state of Congr.—penurious keeping 2 delegates—hope of adjournment—paiments and arrears of states—Virga. will be called on for between 8. and 900,000 D.—proceedings on deed of cession—Indiana—Kentucky—draw boundary by meridian mouth Kanhaway—make act of people.” Neither...
2955From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson, 19 March 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
It is now very long since I have had a letter from you. I hope you continue in good health, and attention to the several objects for which I placed you in Philadelphia. I take for granted you go on with your music and dancing, that when your French master can attend, you receive his instructions, and read by yourself when he cannot. Let me know what books you have read since I left you, and...
2956[From Thomas Jefferson to James Currie, 22 March 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 22 Mch. 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “Dr. Currie. Enclosing silver book—health better—present of book.” Not found, but see Currie’s acknowledgement of 20 Nov. 1784 .]
2957[From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, 24 March 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 24 Mch. 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “Govr. Introducing McAlister.” Letter not found; see Virginia delegates to Harrison, 22 Mch. 1784 .]
2958[From Thomas Jefferson to Abner Nash, 24 March 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 24 Mch. 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “Abn. Nash. State of Congr—canal thro’ Dismal—European news—to join in getting lands in Eastern part N. Carola.” Not found.]
2959From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Morris, with Draft of a Circular Letter to the States, 30 March 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
Your very interesting Letter of the 17th Inst. with the Accounts Inclosed having been Committed to a grand Committee Consisting of a Member from each State on the floor of Congress, they have lost No time in deliberating on the Steps proper to be immediately taken by Congress for securing the Public Credit and preventing the fatal Effects that must necessarily arise from a protest for...
2960From Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 31 March 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
Your servant delivered me your favor this morning; Capt. Barney is gone to Philadelphia and his vessel to Baltimore, having left with me one of your packages only. The persons who brought this could give me no certain account of the other package which you suppose to have been brought. This your servant now receives. Being obliged to seize a moment in Congress of writing you these few lines, I...
2961[From Thomas Jefferson to Francis Hopkinson, 1 April 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 1 Apr. 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “F. Hopkinson. 2 papers with great seal.” Letter not found, but see Hopkinson to TJ, 31 Mch. 1784 .]
2962[From Thomas Jefferson to John Banister, 2 April 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 2 Apr. 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “Colo. Bannister. His son—money—English news—Congress—Reid’s order.” Letter not found, but see Banister’s reply of 15 Apr. 1784 and references there.]
2963From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, 2 April 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
We have received no foreign intelligence through any authentic channel since the letter from Dr. Franklin of Dec. 25. an extract from which I formerly did myself the honour of inclosing you. Through different ways however, such as to merit beleif, we have information that the utmost confusion prevails in the British government. The House of commons on the 16th of January came to a vote that...
2964From Thomas Jefferson to Edmund Pendleton, 2 April 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
We have received no foreign intelligence through any authentic channel lately. We hear however in different ways so as to beleive that the greatest confusion prevails in the British councils. The house of commons on the 16th. of January voted that the ministry (Mr. Pitt and his associates) neither possessed nor ought to possess the confidence of the nation. One account sais Mr. Pitt resigned...
2965[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 ).]
2966From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson, 4 April 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed you by Genl. Gates, who going to Philadelphia furnishes me with the opportunity of writing to you. I am again getting my health, and have some expectations of going to Philadelphia ere long; but of this am not certain. I have had no letters from Eppington since I wrote you last, and have not received one from you I think these two months. I wish to know what you read, what...
2967From Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 6 April 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
I am obliged to you for your query as to the distance from New York to Cayahoga, as it has occasioned my reexamination of that matter and detection of an error of 150 miles. The distances from New York to Niagara I collect from information as follows. from N. York to Albany 164. miles. Oneida 165. Oswego 171. Niagara 180 680 from Niagara to Cayahoga 140 this last distance I collect 820 by...
2968From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, 9 April 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
No authentic intelligence from Europe. Public papers as late as the 27th. of January state Mr. Pitt and his associates as still in office, but having a decided majority against them in the House of commons. The king seems well affected to them, and the city of London also. He probably would dissolve the commons in hopes of getting a new house under the influence of his ministry; but the...
2969From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Morris, 9 April 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
The Grand Committee, to whom was referred a Motion of the Delegates of Massachusetts respecting the Discharge of Contracts said to have been made in that State, by Order of the Q M G for ox Teams, for the Campaign of 1781, request you to give them by the earliest opportunity the best Information in your Power respecting such Contracts, whether made in that or any other State, what are...
2970From Thomas Jefferson to Timothy Pickering, 9 April 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
By Desire of a Grand Committee of Congress I inclose You a Copy of a Letter from the Governor to the Delegates of Massachusetts, and request You to give all the Information in Your Power respecting the Nature and Circumstances of the Contracts mentioned in the Letter, and relative to the Subject thereof in General. I am Sir with very great respect Your most obedt & most hble servt. Dft ( DNA :...