1From Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes, 6 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson incloses to mr Barnes an order on the bank of the US. here for 900. Dollars, of which he prays him to place 400. to the credit of his account with mr Barnes & to pay 500. D. into the bank of Columbia to the credit of his note paiable the 16th. inst. which will be to be renewed for 1000. D. CSmH : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2Enclosure: John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 20 October [1818?], enclosure no. 1 in John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 26 … (Jefferson Papers)
From the statement of my account with the late General Kosciusko , transmitted the 17 th Oc t 1817 the apparent residue unaccounted for of $278. (exclusive of interest on my advance 26 th Nov. 1816 ) I beg leave to call to your recollection the very critical situation in which his finances were then in, when the unexpected unfortunate protested bill of exchange for £200. sterling was returned...
3From Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes, 16 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Fifty six days after date I promise to pay to the order of John Barnes fifteen hundred Dollars negociable at the bank of Columbia, value received. 1500. D. ViU .
4To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 25 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Should the Presidents demands, not be required before the insuing Mo., the Necessary arrangemts. could then be made, for the several engagems.—at this Moment, I have not $50. in both Banks.—I expect however to be able in the course of a day or two—to advance the President from 750-1000—for the time required.—and most Ardently hope the President may not increase ( if Possible ) in Bank...
5To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 7 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
J Barnes Acknowledges with thanks—the Presidents Bank Ck. for $900.— $400— of which is already placed to the Presidents Credit—and wait untill the 16th Instant. to pay into the Bank of Columa—the remaining $500. together with the Presidents Note of same date for $1000—in lieu of your Note for $1500. then payable.— MHi : Coolidge Collection.
6From Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes, 15 March 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
John, who is to go with me to Monticello, has occasion for some necessaries which I have promised to give him. be so good as to furnish him with them. Your’s affectionately RC ( ViU : Edgehill-Randolph Papers); addressed: “Mr. Barnes.” Not recorded in SJL .
7From Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes, 19 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson will be obliged to mr Barnes for 20. Dollars in five dollar bills. Oct. 19. 1802. RC ( ViU : Edgehill-Randolph Papers); addressed: “Mr Barnes”; endorsed by Barnes; endorsed by TJ: “Barnes John.” According to TJ’s financial memoranda, on 19 Oct. Barnes sent $15 to the president, who also gave $10 in charity on the same day. The following day, TJ made two additional charitable gifts...
8From Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes, 20 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer comes for the 11. D. small change. I find I have occasion for 30. D. more than I had calculated which therefore I must ask of you by the bearer. bills of any kind will do. Your’s affectionately RC ( ViU : Edgehill-Randolph Papers); endorsed by Barnes: “⅌ Dougherty.”
9To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 8 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I hasten—gratefully to acknowledge—and acceptance of the Honor—you have been pleased to confer on me, in the appointment of Collector for the District of George Town.—empressed, with the responsibility attached to that office, I beg leave to assure the President—that every minute attention, shall be paid—towards a faithful discharge of the Trust.—with a flattering hope, of meriting—that...
10From Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes, 21 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Fifty six days after date I promise to pay to the order of John Barnes fifteen hundred Dollars negociable at the bank of Columbia, value received 1500. D.— paid 18 Decr — ViU .