11Thomas Ritchie to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 21 May 1818] (Jefferson Papers)
After all my exertions, it is impossible for me to execute your commission . I cannot find in this City one map of V a which is not pasted on linen and mounted on Rollers.—The Agent of the map resides here; but he has one no Copy of the description you desire.—A new Edition of it is in hand, and he has therefore pushed off the old ones as fast as he could. If you will instruct me to purchase a...
12Thomas Ritchie to Thomas Jefferson, 13 March 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had so many proofs of your liberal and friendly disposition, that I am sure, if you cannot grant, you will at least excuse, the present application. I enclose you a Letter from John Adams Esq r (published in the Baltimore Weekly Register,) in which he attempts to strip Virginia of all the merit of originating the War of Independence , and transferring it to Massachusetts . While I feel...
13Thomas Ritchie to Thomas Jefferson, 7 September 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I need scarcely say, that a Request from you is a Command upon me—I obey it with pleasure. I have forwarded you by mail, not only the Document you ask for, but the entire Journal of the last House of Delegates , of which that Document forms a part.—The Journal may furnish additional Documents , which you may find interesting. I beg leave to add the Acts of the last Legislature—being, in my...
14Thomas Ritchie to Thomas Jefferson, 27 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been apprehensive that I could not undertake the work you propose. The Curtailments of Bank, and the general severity of the times, almost forbid the idea of vesting money in any fund, the returns from which are not instantaneous. I am disposed, however, to believe that M. Tracy ’s Treatise will sell —and I have very little doubt of it if you will give it the Sanction of your name, and...
15Thomas Ritchie to Thomas Jefferson, 9 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you the letters of D r Mease & M r Greer , which you were so kind as to forward me some time since. The interest excited by the fall of Washington , the events which have since transpired, and the military duresse to which I have been subjected, have drawn off my attention too much from other objects. Let this plead my Apology for the delay! These letters have...
16Thomas Ritchie to Thomas Jefferson, 9 August 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
In ransacking some Papers, which I had laid by, I lit upon the enclosed Paper, which you were so kind as to transmit to me, some time last year. I am sorry I have detained it so long. However I flatter myself that this Sin of Omission is not so great as to cut me off from the Grace of similar favours. Most Respectfully, RC ( MHi ); dateline at foot of text; endorsed by TJ as received 16 Aug....
17To James Madison from Thomas Ritchie, 16 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
An Artist in this City has invented a little Machine, which he denominates "the Ladies’ Portable Spinning Machine", for which he wishes to obtain a Patent. I have turned to the Act of Congress of 1793, on this Subject, but as some material changes may have subsequently taken place, I must solicit your assistance & information. The 1st. Sect. of the Act of ’93 requires a petition to be...