1To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Ellicott, 26 March 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been most injuriously treated by the commissioners: Accused, and dismissed on a charge of errors where there were none, and my character degraded so far, as they could degrade it. In this situation I thought the most respectful mode of obtaining redress, was by an appeal to the President: but by your letter of the 22d. I am cruelly disappointed. Has a man in public service, tho’ under...
2From 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...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Ellicott, 26 February 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Some weeks ago I gave you to understand that a disagreement had taken place between the commissioners of the public buildings in the City of Washington, and myself; without any other information on that subject. I shall now be more particular with respect to the cause, which appears to be the remains of the former difference with Major L’Enfant, added to the want of confidence, constantly...
4From 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 ]...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Ellicott, 9 January 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
From a conversation which I had with you some time ago, I remember you was desirous of discovering the Indian name of the Eastern Branch of the Potomak: by some old surveys it appears to be Annakostia . The reasons of my disagreement with the Commissioners, and ultimate determination to quit the business of the City of Washington, on the first day of May next, shall be published immediately...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Ellicott, 26 November 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty of sending you an Almanac for the year 1793, which I calculated, and compiled during my sickness last september.—The Astronomical part is adapted to the meridian, and latitude of the City of Washington. I am Sir your Hbl. Servt RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “Honble. Thos. Jefferson Esqr.”; endorsed by TJ as received 29 Nov. 1792 and so recorded in SJL . Almanac :...
7From 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...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Ellicott, 13 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
The Commissioners for the City of Washington, have had two meetings since my last, and in my opinion have conducted their business with judgment, and firmness; they nevertheless continue to meet with a decided opposition from several Gentlemen in this place; who are doubtless actuated more from private animosity, and disappointment, than a desire to serve the business. This opposition appeared...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Ellicott, 3 April 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived at this place on friday evening last, after the Commissioners had sent their Letters for you, to the Post Office; which will account for their not mentioning my arrival in their dispatches:—I understand that Mr. George Walker, has been sent on to Philadelphia by the Proprietors of the Lands in the City of Washington, to prevail upon the President, to restore Mr. L’Enfant to his...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Ellicott, 23 March 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Ellicott sends his compliments to Mr. Jefferson, and requests the favour of him to replace the 20 dollars which he paid to the engravers as appears by their enclosed receipt. RC ( DNA : RG 59, MLR ); addressed; endorsed by clerk as received 23 Mch. 1792 but not recorded in SJL or SJPL ; also endorsed in another hand: “engraver—federal buildings.”