5931From Thomas Jefferson to Jean Baptiste Ternant, 1 September 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I have communicated to the President what passed between us the other day on the subject of the paiments made to France by the United States in the assignats of that country, since they have lost their par with gold and silver: and after conferences, by his instruction, with the Secretary of the Treasury, I am authorised to assure you that the government of the United States have no idea of...
5932Memorandum for Henry Remsen, Jr., [2 September 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Remsen will be so good as to get the bill of excha. for 40.£ sterl. on London from Mr. Franks in time to put into Mr. Short’sletter, and to endorse to Mr. Franks the check on the bank for 186⅔ Dollars which I leave with him. Put Mr. Short’s letters under cover to M. la Motte. To pay Herbst & Lex 115D. 80C as soon as he shall have received my quarter’s salary, and take in my order given...
5933From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Newton, Jr., 8 September 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I was in the moment of my departure from Philadelphia for Virginia when I recieved your favor enquiring how far the law of nations is to govern in proceedings respecting foreign Consuls. The law of nations does not of itself extend to Consuls at all. They are not of the diplomatic class of characters to which alone that law extends of right. Convention indeed may give it to them, and sometimes...
5934From Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 8 September 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
We were detained on the road by the rains so that we did not arrive here till yesterday about two oclock. As soon as horses could be got ready, we set out and rode till dark, examining chiefly the grounds newly laid open, which we found much superior to what we had imagined. We have passed this day in consultation with the Commissioners, who having deliberated on every article contained in our...
5935From Thomas Jefferson to Augustine Davis, 15 September 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I shall be very glad if we can get the matter of the two cross posts arranged while I am here which will be till the 10th. of Octob. It has occurred that there might be a saving were you to make the same post do for both as far as Columbia, and there branch off through Charlottesville on the North and New London on the South. I shall be glad to hear from you from time to time on the subject...
5936From Thomas Jefferson to Andrew Ellicott, 15 September 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Having been struck with the conduct of the boy (Billy) who attends at Mr. Shuter’s, I mentioned it to Mr. Madison who added to mine his own opinion and knolege of him, and as I wanted a house servant, he said he thought it possible that it might be worth my while to give what it would be worth Mr. Shuter’s while to take for him. Having turned the subject in my mind since, I have concluded to...
5937From Thomas Jefferson to Adam Lindsay, 15 September 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Your kindness in offering to execute any little matters for me in your place, will perhaps induce me to trouble you annually, during my residence in Philadelphia for the two articles of Myrtle wax candles, and Hughes’s crab cyder, which can be got no where else. I will now ask the favor of you to procure for me, in the proper seasons 250. њ of myrtle wax candles, moulded, and of the largest...
5938From Thomas Jefferson to James Lyle, 15 September 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
When I was in Virginia the last year, I took the liberty of solliciting you to furnish me a copy of the account of my father’s estate from his death Aug. 17. 1757. till I came of age which was Apr. 2. 1764. at which time I believe the account commences which you furnished Mr. Nicholas. These two accounts are necessary for the settlement of many others; but peculiarly so for that of Dr. Walker...
5939From Thomas Jefferson to James Wilson, 21 September 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Colo. Lewis tells me you had proposed to come to this neighborhood to make a settlement of the business of mine in your hands, and that it would be convenient to you to fix on the time when I should be at home. He writes you on this subject. I shall be here about a fortnight longer, and am very anxious this settlement should be as much sooner as possible that I may have the more time...
5940From Thomas Jefferson to Nicholas Lewis, 24 September 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I now return you the bonds of Woodson & Lewis and Lewis & Ware, as also Woodson’s note, and a statement of Lewis’s debt for the rent of Elkhill. Calculating the interest on each of them to the last day of this month, they stand thus. Principal Interest Whole amount Woodson & Lewis on their bond £172–17–7 + £22–17–0 = £215–14– 7 Woodson. On his note 6– 7–0 + 1– 7–3 = 7–14– 3 (Lewis &...