21To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Anderson and Others, 3 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The Undersign’d take leave to recommend John Kennedy Esquire of Jonesboro in the State of Tennessee Atty at Law—as a proper Character to be appointed, Secretary of the District of Louisiana—Mr Kennedy is esteemd a man of strict integrety—holds a respectable standing at the Bar—is an influential member of our State Legislature—and in our Judgment is extremely well qualify’d in every respect to...
22From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Anderson, 27 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary at War informs me that he had engaged Capt Gaines to explore & survey the best road to be found from the Muscle shoals to the head waters of Tombigbee, and that he now daily expects the report. of this survey the state of Tenissee may perhaps chuse to avail itself. but if they chuse to make one themselves they are free to do it, only consulting, & acting in concert with the Agent...
23To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Anderson and Others, 27 March 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
We the Undersigned do recommend John Kennedy Esquire—of the State of Tennessee—Attorney at Law—as a Candidate for the appointment of Secretary of the District or Territory of New Orleans, or as Attorney for that District—for either of which appointments his talents and integrety well qualify him—and Shou’d the President think proper to Honor him—with either of the appointments—We feel...
24To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Anderson, 16 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
In a letter from Governor Claiborne (which was laid before the Senate) he express’d a wish, that some Compliment might be paid to the troops of the Mississipi Territory—for their promptitude, in turning out, and descending the River—I have several times since intended to adress you upon the Subject—but have felt delicate, least you might think it an improper interference—My respect for you,...
25To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Anderson, 21 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Haveing been informd that Mr Tremble had declind accepting the appointment of Commissioner for Setling landed claims—I take leave to recommend Luke Lea Esquire Attorney at Law (of Knoxville) as a proper Character to fill that appointment—he is deservedly esteemd a Man of integrety—Sound Judgment, decent, respectable, and riseing talents—and if honor’d with the appointment of One of the...
26To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Anderson, William Cocke, and William Dickson, 6 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
We beg leave to recommend the following Gentlemen, as proper Characters to act as Commissioners of Bankruptcy within the State of Tennessee— Edward Scott Esqr atty at Law, Mr John Crozier Merchant, Moses Fisk Esqr Atty at Law—and Mr. George M Deaderick Merchant—The two former of Knoxville—the two latter of Nashville— with Sentiments of Very great respect— RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR ); in Anderson’s...
27To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Anderson, 7 December 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor to receive your letter of the 4 th instant, stating that the Professor engaged in England, for the University of Virginia, were hourly expected to arrive at New York, and requesting that the instructions promised in my letter to you of the 27 th September last, relative to the exemption from duty, of the books which those Professors might bring with them for the use of that...
28To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Anderson and William Cocke, 5 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
In order to exhibit a mere commensurate Veiw, of the ground, upon which we conceive a treaty with the Cherokee Indians Ought to be held—we beg leave to Submit the following Statement It is well known to you Sir, that at the time of forming the Old Confederation, the States respectively reserved to themselves—exclusive Jurisdiction and right of Domain, to all the lands, which lay within their...
29Thomas Jefferson’s Circular to Certain Republican Senators, 19 September 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
The death of mr Mathers , Serjeant at arms to the Senate, is likely, I understand, to overwhelm you with sollicitations. each candidate will doubtless put into motion every lever he can employ. one of them, Joseph Dougherty , whom perhaps you knew while he lived with me in Washington , where he did my riding business, imagines I may serve him, by bearing testimony to his character. during the...