1XI. The Secretary of State to Andrew Ellicott, 2 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
You are desired to proceed by the first stage to the Federal territory on the Potomac, for the purpose of making a survey of it. The first object will be to run the two first lines mentioned in the enclosed proclamation to wit:—the S.W. line 160 poles and the S.E. line to Hunting creek or should it not strike Hunting creek as has been suggested then to the river. These two lines must be run...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Andrew Ellicott, 15 September 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Having been struck with the conduct of the boy (Billy) who attends at Mr. Shuter’s, I mentioned it to Mr. Madison who added to mine his own opinion and knolege of him, and as I wanted a house servant, he said he thought it possible that it might be worth my while to give what it would be worth Mr. Shuter’s while to take for him. Having turned the subject in my mind since, I have concluded to...
3From Thomas Jefferson to Andrew Ellicott, 21 November 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
It is excessively desireable that an extensive sale of lots in Washington should take place as soon as possible. It has been recommended to the Commissioners to have all the squares adjacent to the avenue from the President’s house to the Capitol, on both sides, and from thence to the river, through the whole breadth of the ground between Rock creek and the Eastern branch, first laid off. The...
4From Thomas Jefferson to Andrew Ellicott, 3 July 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose a letter for Dr. Stewart, open to you, because I think, besides taking care that he receives it, you will have the goodness to make the same inquiries which I press on him, and that this will double my chance of finding out a level road which I am pretty sure exists, and would be an immense convenience to me. Be so kind as to stick a wafer in the Dr.’s letter. I am with great esteem...
5From Thomas Jefferson to Andrew Ellicott, 15 January 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your favor of the 9th. The President thinking it would be better that the outlines at least of the city, and perhaps of George-town should be laid down in the plat of the territory, I have sent it back to the Commissioners from whom it came, that you may do this. Suppose you were to consult them on the propriety of adding to the Eastern branch , the words ‘ or [ Anna ]...
6From Thomas Jefferson to Andrew Ellicott, 22 March 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 16th. to the President has been duly recieved, wherein you require an examination into the execution of the general plan of the city by men of known professional abilities. If this be addressed to the President under an expectation that he should order such an examination, I have to observe to you that it would be out of the line of his interference to originate orders...
7From Thomas Jefferson to Andrew Ellicott, 18 December 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved a little before I left home your favor of Oct. 17. as I had in due time the preceding one. the attractive nature of country employments are my apology to my friends for being a very unpunctual correspondent while at home. having no refuge here from my room and writing table, it is here that I fetch up the lee-way of my correspondence. I am glad to hear you are ready for printing...
8From Thomas Jefferson to Andrew Ellicott, 14 February 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to acknolege the reciept of your favors of Feb. 5. & 9. and to thank you for the pamphlet contained in the former one which was a desideratum to me. I will forward the diplomas to Chr. Livingston & mr Stewart. the latter is almost out of date. I am Dear Sir Your most obedt. servt PrC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “Mr. Andrew Ellicot”; endorsed by TJ in ink on verso. Ellicott’s letter of 9...
9From Thomas Jefferson to Andrew Ellicott, 13 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson having referred mr Ellicott’s letter to the Secretary of the Treasury (mr Dexter) received from him the inclosed note. he leaves this place on the 21st. inst. to be absent one month, when mr Madison will also enter on his office. in the mean time mr Lincoln will have charge of the Secretary of state’s office & will recieve any application from mr Ellicot, & do justice on it. he...
10From Thomas Jefferson to Andrew Ellicott, 29 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved, through mr Duane, from you, some copying ink, which I find on trial to be very good. if it be made in a way which would enable one when in the country, to furnish themselves, I would ask the reciept . that kind of ink being to be had only in Philadelphia & other large sea port towns, I have found it difficult to get a supply when I have been at home. I wish we had a good red ink...