1To Thomas Jefferson from John Trumbull, 9 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Washington DC Feb y 9th 1824 Rec d of Tho s Jefferson Esq through the hands of John Barns Esq r $65.25 for two prints of the Declaration of Independence & the framing of them— $65.25 Wolcott Huntington Agent for Col o Trumbull MHi .
2To Thomas Jefferson from John Trumbull, 1 October 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I have omitted to reply to your most welcome & kind Letter of the 15 th of July, until I could announce the Completion of my print of the Declaration of Independence. I have now the pleasure to say that not only the Engraving has been finished with great beauty, but that the printing has also been executed with uncommon success. The sloop Virginia which sails tomorrow for Richmond, will convey...
3To Thomas Jefferson from John Trumbull, 1 October 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
D r Thomas Jefferson Esq r Monticello Virginia to John Trumbull For Two prints of the Declaration of Independence With keys & description } 40. Bill of Parker & Clover for frames & Glasses—ea $12 24. Packing Case 1.25. 25.25. Doll s 65.25 New York 1 st
4To Thomas Jefferson from John Trumbull, 28 June 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I avail myself of the offer of your agent Who is on his way from Italy with marble Capitals &c for your College, to recall myself once more to your remembrance: and have great satisfaction in acquainting you that the Engraving from my picture of the declaration of Independence is very nearly completed. M r Durand the Engraver is a young man born & educated in this vicinity, who has acquired...
5John Trumbull to Thomas Jefferson, 23 October 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the Satisfaction to acquaint you that my painting of the Declaration of Independance is finished (as far as it can be, until I see it in its place at the Capitol )— and, with permission of the President , is now publi c ly exhibiting in this City :—It has excited some attention, and has drawn forth one Criticism of so malignant a Character that I felt it necessary immediately to reply...
6John Trumbull to Thomas Jefferson, 28 December 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Although I am aware how severe a Tax must be imposed upon your time by an extensive correspondence, yet trusting that you must feel some interest in the progress of the work in which I am engaged, I cannot refrain from informing you that I have made considerable progress in the large picture of the Declaration of Independance, for the Capitol . I devote my time entirely to that as being most...
7John Trumbull to Thomas Jefferson, 3 March 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I trust you will forgive my having so long delayed to answer your very kind letter of January 10 th —the reason has been that I could write nothing with certainty, until by passing the appropriation bill , the House of Representatives had sanctioned the agreement which was made with me by the President I have now the pleasure to say that I am authorized to paint four of the great Events of the...
8John Trumbull to Thomas Jefferson, 26 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Twenty eight years have elapsed since, under the kind protection of your hospitable roof at Chaillot , I painted your portrait in my picture of the Declaration of Independance, the composition of which had been planned two years before in your library: the long succeeding period of War & Tumult palsied & Suspended my work, and threw me, as you know into other pursuits Peace is at length...
9To Thomas Jefferson from John Trumbull, 10 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Communications are preparing by the Board of Commissioners acting under the 7th. article of the Treaty between the U.S. of America & Great Britain, to Mr King the American Minister here;—and by the American Comrs. to Mr Madison the Secry. of State, explaining the doings of the Board, in respect to the appointment of Mr. G. W. Erving to the double Office of Agent for American Claims, & Assessor...
10To Thomas Jefferson from John Trumbull, 26 March 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
Our Friends Mr. and Mrs. Church with their Family, are on the point of embarking for America where they hope to pass the remainder of their time in a tranquillity of which Europe and especially this Country appears to have little to hope for many years to come. Among the many friends whom they will find happy and impatient to receive them on their Return, there are few whom Mrs. and Miss...