1To Thomas Jefferson from William Jones, 23 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Deeply penetrated with the confidence you are pleased to evince in proposing to me the Secretaryship of the Navy, I entreat you to believe that I have weighed with mature deliberation all the considerations which ought to influence my decision in a case so important to the public interest and the honor of the administration To be associated with private worth and exalted talents such as...
2To Thomas Jefferson from William Jones, 20 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I cannot repress the emotions excited by your favor of the 16th. Instant—they were of profound respect and gratitude for the reiterated proofs of your kind confidence, mingled with extreme regret and painful reflections arising from the imperious necessity of declining the acceptance of an appointment so honorable in itself and rendered still more so by the manner in which it has been...
3To Thomas Jefferson from William Jones and Joseph Clay, 30 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
As the Judiciary bill now pending before the Legislature invests the Executive with the power of nominating the commissioners of Bankruptcy, we are invited to address you on this subject by motives of justice to an individual, and a knowledge of your disposition to appoint men in all respects worthy of the public confidence. We therefore beg leave to represent that Mr Thomas Cumpston one of...
4To Thomas Jefferson from William Jones, 1 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I would reluctantly intrude upon your attention and particularly on the subject of appointments, aware that the numerous applications and recommendations may have a tendency rather to embarrass than lead to a correct choice. I hope however the liberty I have occasionally taken may be viewed with indulgence. I beg leave Sir on this occasion to recommend to your notice Mr Robert Porter of this...
5To Thomas Jefferson from William Jones, 12 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Guy Bryan Merchant of this City has made me acquainted with his intention of soliciting for his nephew Mr Morrison the appointment of Collector at Massac in the Indiana Territory. My particular respect for and knowledge of the character and circumstances of Mr. Bryan excite a wish that he may succeed if the office shall be vacant. Knowing as I do the scrupulous delicacy and integrity of Mr...
6To Thomas Jefferson from William Jones , 1 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
In compliance with your request I have investigated every probable source of information relative to the affairs of the late Viscount Noailles and the result is that he left this place very much embarrassed and largely indebted to many persons whose claims remain unsatisfied. This was communicated to me by a Mr Carpentier a french gentleman residing here who was one of the particular intimates...
7To Thomas Jefferson from William Jones, 23 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Bought of W. and S. Jones Optical and Mathematical Instrument Makers. No. 30. Opposite Furnivals Inn, Holborn. Removed from their old Shop No. 135, nearly opposite. £ s d A pair of 18 Inch new British Globes 7–
8To Thomas Jefferson from William Jones, 23 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Received 23rd July1805 of His Excellency, T Jefferson by the hands of Mr Tunnicliffe the Sum of Thirty Pounds One Shilling amount of Bill delivered for Goods. Rec’d for Self & S. Jones— £ 30– 1– Deduct 5– 29– 16– MoSHi : Bixby Collection.
9To Thomas Jefferson from William Jones, 3 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The favor of your order was handed to us by Mr. Tunnicliffe & during the short time allowed me have used our best exertions to furnish the articles. They are of the best workmanship & we hope they will please. The small pamphlet on Cyder & Perry is out of print & very scarce but we will endeavour to procure you one by the time we may next be favored with an order. Mr. Tunnicliffe has paid us...
10To Thomas Jefferson from William Jones, 13 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Whatever weight may be due to the subject of the enclosed letter I am persuaded you will justly appreciate the motive for its communication The writer is a young gentleman of strict veracity and considerable penetration—A real american, alive to the interests of his country, and the persons from whom he received the information are native american merchants of excellent character residing in...