1To Thomas Jefferson from Donald Fraser, 9 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The affability of your Character, induces me to think, that you will not be offended at the liberty which I have taken in addressing you, at present. Being about publishing a work, of considerable merit, by subscription; I flatter my self that you will indulge me with the Weight of your name , at the head of my subscription list: A name , far Superior to that of Emperor, King or Duke ! I have...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Donald Fraser, 22 September 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Herewith you will receive a copy of the “ History of Man ” which you Benevolently countenanced with Your Subscription Some months Since—Also, a pamphlet which I published Some Years ago—The weight of Your Name, having rendered me very important Service, accept my most hearty acknowledgments— With high respect for your talents and Character—I have the honor to be very respectfully, yours NB...
3Donald Fraser to Thomas Jefferson, 4 December 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to present, for the honour of your acceptance, a copy of a “Compendium”; which I lately published—As a Small testimony of respect, & regard for your talents & Patriotic Character— RC ( MHi ); dateline at foot of text; at head of text: “Thomas Jefferson L.L.D.”; endorsed by TJ as received 25 Dec. 1811 and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure: Fraser, A Compendium of the History of All...
4Thomas Jefferson to Donald Fraser, 2 January 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments & thanks to mr Frazer for the copy of the Compendium inclosed to him. for those who read little, abridgments are necessary; & even for those who read most it is convenient to have them at hand to save troublesome research. it will therefore find it’s scale of usefulness. he salutes mr Frazer with respect. PoC ( DLC ); dateline at foot of text; endorsed by TJ.
5Donald Fraser to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 10 March 1812] (Jefferson Papers)
As the tender Ivy , when boreas blows, naturally, entwines the Sturdy Oak for Support, So, poor literary wights, like my self, must, occasionally, look up to their Superiors in Station & influence. Having, in the course of last year, lost by Robbery & mis-placed confidence, in depraved men, most of the fruits of many year’s arduous industry, both in School & at the desk—I am now, at Sixty...
6Thomas Jefferson to Donald Fraser, 21 March 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your letter & now return you the papers it inclosed. I would very willingly serve you in solliciting the office you desire in New York had I a right to take that liberty with any one there. as it is, the only service I can render you is in counselling you as to the most hopeful course of application. it is exactly one of those suggested by yourself. the influence of the...
7Donald Fraser to Thomas Jefferson, 23 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
With great luctance I am once more compelled to trespass upon Your time, & retirement:—But, as the tender Ivy , when boreas blows, entwines the Sturdy Oak , for Support, So, poor literary Wights, like myself, must, occasionally, look up to their Superiors , in Station, wealth & talents, for Some countenance: I need not inform, the author of “ notes on Virginia ,” that, in the best days of...
8Donald Fraser to Thomas Jefferson, 15 December 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I am about publishing a work, which may prove of some utility to the community— Governor Tompkins , Hon. John Jay , Hon. DeWitt Clinton & all the Clergy in this City have subscribed for it:—I would be glad to obtain the Weight of your name likewise.— RC ( MHi ); dateline at foot of text; endorsed by TJ as received 25 Dec. 1812 and so recorded in SJL . Fraser’s proposed work, evidently never...
9Thomas Jefferson to Donald Fraser, 8 January 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Th Jefferson presents his compliments to mr D. Fraser and in subscribing for his book is happy in an opportunity of associating his opinion with that of the clergy on characters as high as those of Locke , Bacon , Newton and the other worthies who are to be the subject of it. PoC ( DLC ); dateline at foot of text; endorsed by TJ.
10Donald Fraser to Thomas Jefferson, 24 September 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Being advanced in Years ( 63 ) I find my former profession, of a Teacher, rather irksome—Hence, I am desirous of obtaining the appointment a Chaplain to one of the Brigades of the U. States Army — My son Donald Fraser Jun r now at “ Fort George ” writes me that a Chaplain is Chaplain’s office is now vacant
11Donald Fraser to Thomas Jefferson, 14 September 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to present for the Honour of Your acceptance, a copy of a small work which I recently published—The Benevolence of your Disposition, will induce you to pardon the freedom of the following communication— I have two Sons in the U. States army —The eldest, Donald , is now aid to Genl Porter , at Fort Erie , he was also, aide camp to Gen l Pike & carries his Sword & pistols, presented to...
12Donald Fraser to Thomas Jefferson, 2 June 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Some days ago I did myself the honour of transmitting a letter to You, wherein I intimated sending a piece wherein Your name was mentioned. It has just Struck me that I did not enclose the piece, as inten d ed — . . Here it follows . . . . . M r Philips I have read a number of anecdotes, the following one is, in my opinion, very applicable to the present State of parties in this country. A...
13Donald Fraser to Thomas Jefferson, 27 June 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to present for the honor of Your acceptance, a copy of my latest Publication. I am conscious, that it contains little, if any, Novelty to a person of Your extensive reading. . . . . It is presented as a Small tribute of respect for Your Superior talents, & well Known Patriotism.—The fourth of July is near at hand, & the venerable Author of the Declaration of Independence, will not...
14Donald Fraser to Thomas Jefferson, 30 June 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Knowing that your useful life, for upwards of Fifty Years past has been Devoted to the promotion of the best Interest of your beloved country, in various important stations; As a member of the Legislature of your native State; Governor of the Same; as an Ambassador to a foreign Court; Secretary of State; & lastly President of these U. States—The Duties of all which offices, you have, as...
15Donald Fraser to Thomas Jefferson, 10 October 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
You will herewith receive a Biographical Sketch , concerning Yourself,—Written, I trust, in an Impartial cand with candour; Devoid of that Derrogating , & Depreciatin of character, which was a blemish in that Giant of Literature, D r Samuel Johnson ’s “Lives of the Poets.” I have two Sons, who would not like to see their old Parent act the base sycophant,—nor Shall I act , that
16Donald Fraser to Thomas Jefferson, 4 February 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
You will herewith receive a Biographical Sketch of Yourself, Subject to correction & additions:— Likewise, a copy of a Prospectus of a work of mine nearly ready for Press,—& a Small Pamphlete Pamphlite which I lately published; the Perusal of the latter, may amuse Your Daughters. P.S.— Motto [for my “Biographical Compendium” ] By candour led, our various page, displays, Some traits of those...
17Donald Fraser to Thomas Jefferson, 4 October 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to present for the honor of Your perusal, a copy of a Prospectus of a work of mine nearly ready for Press. I have written a Sketch concerning Your self & the former Presidents, which Shall appear in the body of my work; Perhaps You might desire to See it, previous to its appearance in Print. I trust, that I have done justice to Your Superior talents & Merit. Perhaps, You may think...