1Enclosure: Thomas Main to James Henderson, [1811] (Jefferson Papers)
“The Hedge Thorn Plants are the best that ever left my Nursery of one year old, and the Pyracantha are equally excellent. You will, I am certain, scarce believe that such plants could be raised at once from the seed gathered from my Hedges last year—1810—and now fit to plant in the Hedge row. As soon as the plants come to hand they are to be taken out of the boxes and submersed in cool water,...
2Thomas Main to Thomas Jefferson, 10 January 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
It is with sincere pleasure I embrace the present occasion, of transmitting you the enclosed paper, to offer my affectionate and humble Respects to Him who even when engaged with the high and important cares of a mighty nation’s welfare, did not think my lowly avocation beneath his notice. But with a condesension and goodness that can never be obliterated from my remembrance kindly offered to...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Main, 17 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The President Bot. of Thos. Main 2000 Prime Transplanted plants of the American Hedge Thorn @ 650 Cents p M. $13.00 4
4To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Main, 20 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Bot of Thos. Main 2000 Prime Transplanted plants of the American Hedge Thorn @ 650 Cents per M. 13.00 2 Portugal peach trees @ 25 Cents each
5To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Main, 30 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Bot. of Thos. Main Cents Thorn. plants. Trees and Shrubs, as per accot. } 35,25
6To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Main, 10 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Directions to accompany the plants for the President If the weather continues moist there will be little occasion to water the plants upon the road. But if it turns out dry and windy they may be watered once a day. They ought not to be waterd if it should freeze while they are upon the journey. When they arive at Monticello, the Thorns should be untied from the large bundles and continue an...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Main, 27 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Bot. of Thos. Main 10 Thousand transplanted plants of the American Hedge thorn @ 6 Dolls. per thousd. 60, — Received the above in full. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
8To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Main, 24 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
To accompany the President’s Thorn plants There are forty bundles, each containing 250 plants Besides which there is one bundle of smaller plants containing 200, These last, to be planted in nursery to supply any accidental deficiencies that may happen in the hedges—If the weather should be dry and warm while the plants are on the road, they may be watered two three times, according to...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Main, 18 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Immediately on my return from Richmond—a sense of duty, with sentiments of the most unfeigned thankfulness for your benevolent intention to promote my interest through a benefit to the community, in an employment so congenial to my inclination, induces me to take the liberty to lay before you the result of my journey. It would have given me pleasure to have waited on the President for this...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Main, 29 October 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Intending to set off for Richmond in a day or two, I have directed the bearer to wait for the Letter which you was so obliging as to offer me. With great and sincere respect, I am, Sir. Your grateful humble servt. MHi : Coolidge Collection.