11VI. George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, [17 March 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
The P. has just received the enclosed.—He prays Mr. Jefferson to write by tomorrows Post to Majr. L’Enfont agreeably to what was mentioned this morning. RC ( DLC ); addressed: “Mr. Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as received 17 Mch. 1791. Entry in SJPL reads: “[1791. Mar.] 17. G. W. to Th: J. concerning Lenfant.” Enclosure not identified.
12To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 7 September 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your letter of yesterday’s date , and approving the measures suggested therein, desire you will make arrangements for carrying them into effect with as little loss of time as may be. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 59, SDC ); at head of text: “The Secretary of State.” TJ’s letter of yesterday’s date has not been found.
13To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 4 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The President returns to the Secretary of State Mr. Pinckney’s letter enclosing Mr. Holloways proposals to come over to this country as engraver to our Mint—which proposals the President conceives are inadmissible. RC ( DLC ); in the hand of Tobias Lear; addressed: “The S[…]”; endorsed by TJ as received 4 June 1793. Recorded in SJPL .
14To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 9 July 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Pray draught a proper answer to the enclosed , approving of what the Director of the Mint has done, and is about to do; and requesting an estimate of the money which will be wanted to enable him to proceed in the business of Coining agreeably to what he proposes. RC ( DLC ); addressed: “Secretary of State”; endorsed by TJ as received 9 July 1792. Recorded in SJPL . The enclosed , Rittenhouse...
15To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, [14 March 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
The P—— put Mr. J——n’s suggestions, respecting the Post Office, into the hands of the Postmaster Genl. yesterday and requested him to be here at half past Seven (Genl. Knox being soon after) this Morning.—If Mr. J—— is at leisure the P—— would be glad to see him here at the same time, on that business. RC ( DLC ); addressed: “Mr. Jefferson.” Entry in SJPL reads: “G. W. to Th: J. on the...
16To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 4 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
If you see any objections to the propositions contained in the enclosed pray furnish me with them as soon as convenient as I want to return an answer with out delay. Yours &ca RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 4 June 1793. Recorded in SJPL .
17To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, [1 April 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed are sent for Mr. Jeffersons perusal. The letter from Mr. Knox the P—— thinks was (the original) sent to Mr. Jefferson before. RC ( DLC ); addressed: “Mr. Jefferson.” Entry in SJPL reads: “G. W. to Th: J. with a letter of Dec. 27. from Gouvr. Morris.” TJ marked an asterisk before enclosed and indicated the following: “From Gouver. Morris. Paris. Dec. 27. 91.” Morris’ letter...
18To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 14 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The President wishes the Heads of the Departments to meet at his house tomorrow at ten o’clock. RC ( DLC ); in the hand of Tobias Lear; endorsed by TJ as received 14 Aug. 1793. Recorded in SJPL . For a brief description of this Cabinet meeting, see Cabinet Opinions on Edmond Charles Genet, 23 Aug. 1793 .
19To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, with Jefferson’s Note, 15 March 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The President approves of the enclosed draft of a letter to Mr. Morris—and wishes to know if there is any opportunity of sending it directly, as he thinks it would be best for him to send the one for Made. la fayette, to Mr. Morris at the same time, knowing that she is in France. [ Note by TJ: ] This was the letter of Mar. 15. 93. RC ( DLC ); in the hand of Tobias Lear; addressed: “The...
20To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, [28 December 1793] (Jefferson Papers)
I have received with vexation the enclosure you have just sent me from the French Minister: and pray you to take the opinion of the Gentlemen upon the measure proper to be taken in this business. Every day, more and more discovers the intention of this Agent to perplex this Government, and to scatter thick and wide the Seeds of dissention. Yours always RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 28...
21To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 20 July 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The President sends to the Secy. of State a letter from the Chief Justice and the Judges of the Supreme Court on the subject which has been laid before them—and requests, that if the Secretary should be of opinion that an answer ought to be given to this letter, he will prepare one agreeably to what was suggested yesterday. RC ( DLC ); in Tobias Lear’s hand; endorsed by TJ as received 22 July...
22To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 8 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The answer to Mr. Hammonds letter is conformable to the measures which have been advised—and of course is approved. RC ( DLC ); addressed: “The Secretary of State”; endorsed by TJ as received 8 Aug. 1793. Recorded in SJPL . Enclosures: George Hammond to TJ , and TJ to Hammond, both 8 Aug. 1793 .
23To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, [2 June 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
I wish more favorable explanations than I expect, from your interview with the British Minester. RC ( DLC ); undated; endorsed by TJ as received 2 June 1792.
24To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 30 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The President returns to the Secretary of State the letter from Mr. Murry with its enclosure—and observes, that if the Secretary is clear in the propriety of proceeding on the subject in the manner stated in the Secretary’s note, he wishes the Secretary to do so; but in case he is not, the President thinks it would be best to have a consultation upon it. RC ( DLC ); in Tobias Lear’s hand;...
25To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 28 July 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The President of the United States will be glad to see the Secretary of State tomorrow morning at Nine o’Clock. RC ( DLC ); in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr.; endorsed by TJ as received 28 July 1793. Recorded in SJPL .
26To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, [4 April 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
Am I right in understanding, as the result of the Conversation you had with Mr. White, that it was his opinion Genl. Morgan would serve under Officers superior to him in Rank in the Army about to be raised?-I want to get the appointments closed, but wish to know, previously, whether this was Mr. Whites opinion.-Yours sincerely, RC ( DLC ); addressed: “Mr. Jeffer[son]”; endorsed by TJ as...
27To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 31 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
It is my wish that the result of the determination on Mr. G——ts request may go to him with your Signature, and of this date. It was for this reason I aimed at a decision on it Sunday or yesterday. Yours always RC (Edward N. Bomsey, Springfield, Virginia, 1984). Determination on Mr.G——ts request : TJ to Edmond Charles Genet, 31 Dec. 1793 .
28To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 28 January 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Enclosed is the rough draught of a letter to G.M.—I pray you to examine it, and alter any word, or sentence you may think too strong; or the whole of it, retaining my object; from which I shall make a fair copy and then take a press one: be not scrupulous therefore in making the alterations you judge necessary.—In the course of tomorrow I will send you the letter to be made up with your...
29To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 30 December 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
The Letter to Mr. Pinckney meets my ideas—but after mentioning Sweden as the Country most likely to obtain Copper from, I think it would be better not to confine him to the purchase there. RC ( DLC ); addressed: “The Secrety. of State”; endorsed by TJ as received 30 Dec. 1792. Recorded in SJPL . TJ’s letter to Mr. Pinckney , as amended in light of Washington’s comment, is dated 30 Dec. 1792 .
30To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 18 January 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
The conduct of Majr. L’Enfant and those employed under him, astonishes me beyond measure!—and something more than even appears, must be meant by them—When you are at leisure I should be glad to have a further conversation with you on this subject.—Yrs. sincerely & affectionately, RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 18 Jan. 1792 and recorded in SJPL , where the note is described as being “on...
31To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, with Jefferson’s Note, 24 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The President wishes the Secretary of State to let him know what measures, in his opinion, will be proper to be taken on the subject stated by the British Consul Genl. [ Note by TJ: ] Bond’s letter of Aug. 23. RC ( DLC ); in Tobias Lear’s hand, with note at foot of text by TJ; addressed: “The Secretary of [State]”; endorsed by TJ as a letter from Washington received 26 Aug. 1793. Recorded in...
32To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, with Jefferson’s Note, 12 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The President approves the enclosed and wishes the Secretary to send it as soon as convenient. [ Note by TJ: ] This was the letter to Mr. Genet on his proposal respecting the French debt. RC ( DLC ); in the hand of Tobias Lear; addressed: “The Secretary of State”; with note by TJ at foot of text; endorsed by TJ as received 12 June 1793. Recorded in SJPL .
33From George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, 1 December 1792 (Washington Papers)
Mr Hammond starts three to one against you. AL , DLC : Jefferson Papers. Jefferson docketed this letter: “Washington President recd Dec. 1. 9⟨ mutilated ⟩.” For background on Jefferson’s negotiations with George Hammond, British minister to the United States, see Jefferson’s notes on two conversations with Hammond later this month, c. 10 Dec. and c. 12 Dec. 1792, and editorial notes, in...
34To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, with Jefferson’s Note, 20 March 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The President returns the enclosed draft of a letter to Mr. Pinckney, the contents of which meet his approbation. The President will thank Mr. Jefferson to send him a map of the Federal City, if he has any by him. [ Note by TJ: ] The above was the letter of Mar. 16. 93. to Mr. Pinckney. RC ( DLC ); in the hand of Tobias Lear, except for note by TJ at foot of first page below dateline; second...
35From George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, 7 February 1792 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed came to my hand yesterday evening—I have heard nothing more of Mr Johnson. I wish the business to which these letters relate, was brought to an issue—an agreeable one is not, I perceive to be expected. AL , DLC : Thomas Jefferson Papers. Jefferson endorsed this undated note as having been received on 7 Feb. 1792. The enclosure was probably Pierre L’Enfant’s letter to GW of 6...
36George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and Henry Knox, [9 March 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
Expecting that my private affairs will call me to Virginia on or before the 25 of this month, I have to request that you will lay before me, previous to that time, such matters within your Department as may require my attention or agency before I set out, as well as those which might be necessary for me to know or act upon during the time of my absence from the Seat of Government (which will...
37To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 2 March 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Be so good as to examine the enclosed draught of a letter to Genl. St. Clair, and make such alterations (with a pencil) as you shall judge proper; as letter and answer will, it is presumed, be handed to the public.—The bearer will wait to bring it back to me. RC ( DLC ); addressed: “Mr. Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as received 2 Mch. 1792 and recorded in SJPL . Enclosure not found, but see...
38From George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, 27 November 1793 (Washington Papers)
Enclosed is another Specimen of Mr Genets Indecent conduct towards the Executive Government of the U. States. AL , DLC : Jefferson Papers. Jefferson docketed this note as “recd Nov. 27. 93.” GW probably enclosed the correspondence between Edmond Genet and George Clinton that Clinton had sent with his letter to GW of 24 Nov . (see note 3 to that letter).
39To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, [8 March 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
I do not recollect whether any notice has been taken in your letter to the Commrs. of Mr. Johnsons suggestion of bringing the Canal navigation to the City. The ascertainment of the practicability ought by all means to be encouraged.—Yours, RC ( DLC ); addressed: “Mr. Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as received 7 Mch. 1792 and recorded under that date in SJPL . The error in date was probably TJ’s;...
40To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 17 July 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I am extremely sorry to find by the enclosed letter that the affairs of France put on so disagreeable an aspect. As I know it is your intention to proceed immediately on, I will not ask you to call at Mt. Vernon now but hope it is unnecessary to say that I shall be glad to see you on your way going or returning. I am sincerely & Affecy. Yrs. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 17 July 1792...