41To Thomas Jefferson from “A Kentucky-Citizen,” [before 26] June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Kentucky, [ before 26 ] June 1801. TJ must know of the enthusiasm with which the western country greeted his election. Citizens of Kentucky acted “as if their salvation depended on it” and held a “great civic-feast” in Lexington to mark the inauguration—”the largest, perhaps ever known upon the continent.” Printers are publishing the inaugural address on satin, “& the whole of the large siz’d...
42To Thomas Jefferson from Johann Abraham Albers, 16 November 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
By this I have the Honour to send Your Excellency the third Volume of my American Annals, and as a proof of my profound respect, have taken the liberty of dedicating it to You. At same time allow me to assure You of the sincere esteem, which the German Nation feels for the United States of America, and that the publication of my Annals, whose principal aim is the extension of one part of their...
43To Thomas Jefferson from Czar of Russia Alexander I, 10 August 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Monsieur le Président des Etats Unis d’Amérique. Mr harris m’a remis la lettre que Vous l’avez chargé de me faire parvenir, ainsique les ouvrages intéressans que Vous m’avez envoyés en même tems sur la constitution de Votre Pays. Je vous exprime à la hâte par le messager que Mr harris Vous adresse, toute la sensibilité, avec laquelle j’ai reçu ces nouveaux témoignages de Votre amitié. Vous...
44To Thomas Jefferson from Czar of Russia Alexander I, 20 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai vû avec plaisir par Votre lettre du 15. Juin passé la justice que Vous rendez aux sentimens qui M’engagèrent à interposer Mes bons offices pour la restitution de la frégatte Américaine, échouée sur les côtes de Tripolis et il M’a été particulièrement agréable, en donnant à une Nation respectable cette marque de Ma considération, d’avoir pû contribuer à Votre satisfaction personnelle. Je...
45To Thomas Jefferson from Czar of Russia Alexander I, 31 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Alexandre 1er. Empereur de Russie à Son digne et grand ami le President des Etats Unis d’Amerique Dans la vue de resserer de plus en plus les liens d’amitié et de bonne inteligence qui subsistent entre l’Empire Russe et les Etats unis, et desiront surtout donner une preuve manifeste de Mes sentimens à Vous même, Monsieur, et à cette nation si digne du haut dégré d’estime que je lui porte, j’ai...
46To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander I, Emperor of Russia, 7 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai vû avec plaisir par Votre lettre du 15 Juin passé la justice que Vous rendez aux sentimens qui m’engagèrent à interposer mes bons offices pour la restitution de la frégatte américaine, échouée sur les côtes de Tripoli et il m’a été particulièrement agréable en donnant à une Nation respectable cette marque de ma considération, d’avoir pû contribuer à Votre satisfaction personnelle. Je...
47To Thomas Jefferson from John Alexander, 8 November 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty of writing to you, on a subject which I deem will be of use to the Citizens of America in general, and to the American youth in particular. Having been for many years employed in the Study & instruction of the Mathematics, I have found great inconvenience, as well as expense, arising to Students, in procuring books on the different branches in which they have been...
48To Thomas Jefferson from Nathaniel Alexander, 30 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
In answer to your communication dated the 22d. of May last, enclosing to me a blank commission, for the purpose of inserting therein the name of such person as I might think worthy of the Office of Marshal of this District. I have to inform you, that John S. West Esquire the late Marshal has been prevailed upon to accept of the appointment, and the commission filled up accordingly in his name....
49To Thomas Jefferson from Nathaniel Alexander, 14 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
At the request of Capt. Calvin Jones of the Wake troop of Calvary I have the pleasure of transmiting to you certain resolutions, entered into by said troop expressive of their feelings on a certain extraordinary occurrence: together with an address from Capt. Jones on behalf of his troop making a tender of their services under certain circumstances I am Sir with high respect and consideration...
50To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Alexander, 26 October 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
We whoos names are here unto subscribed having been appointed a Committee for the purpose of devising means to remove the great grievance which the citizens of the Eastern District of the City labor under for the want of a market in that District, do humbly request that you will grant us permission to visit a market-house of the square west of Square 881, which is designated on the original...
51To Thomas Jefferson from William Alexander, 14 September 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
This (my Again Intrusion) I hope you will Excuse & pardon, A Letter I Addressed you some time since stating My Father being the Friend of Bishop White & My Uncle Jas Anderson American Consul up the Medetiraneean, appointed by your self, occasions me once again to Solicitate your patronage, Should my Former Letter not have been Received I pray your Excuse for this, Would you Sir Confer upon me...
52To Thomas Jefferson from William Alexander, 8 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Allow A Youth to Address you his Father was held in Carolina with esteem, his Son has met with Misfortunes to A Considerable Sum The Youth who now addresses you must observe my deceased parents (Alexr. Alexander & Wife ) have Left some small competency to me but having the family of Wife and Child Induces me to Supplicate you for an Appointement of Any Kind in Carolina My Adged Grand Mother...
53To Thomas Jefferson from the Aliens of Beaver County, Pennsylvania, 15 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The humble and most respectfull address of The Aliens of Beaver County and State of Pennsylvania We although Considered as Strangers begs leave to express our Sincere joy And real pleasure which we enjoyed in common with our fellow Citizens on this occasion—And We Congratuate your Excellency and our Country on the happy Event of your Recent promotion, to that most Eminent Station which you so...
54To Thomas Jefferson from W. J. Alldridge, 1 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Knowing that your time must be very much occupied, It is with reluctance I again trouble you, with a request to furnish me with another drawing of your Spectacles, as the person who engaged to make a pair for me has mislaid the former drawing you sent me,—A circumstance I have great reason to regret, as for the wont of a pair suitable to my sight, my eyes suffer exceedingly, I should rather my...
55To Thomas Jefferson from W. J. Alldridge, 12 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
On the evening when I had the pleasure of seeing you, in this place on your way to Monticello, I had so violent an head-ache, as to be almost incapable of conversation, and being obliged to retire to rest, could not in the morning recollect the name of the person, by whom your Spectacles were made. You will therefore highly oblige by enclosing his address to me at this place.— At the same time...
56Enclosure: From Allegany County Republican Citizens, 4 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Truly sensible of the importance of the late Political Contest; and Actuated by the most pure and unalterable Zeal for the Wellfare of Our Country; We the republican Citizens of Allegany County in the State of Maryland, beg leave, to offer you our most Cordial Congratulations on your election to the office of President of the united States: And bid you a sencere and unfeigned welcome to the...
57To Thomas Jefferson from Ira Allen, 26 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose a Duplicate of my Letter of the 15th. Inst. Presuming that it has not been Delivered by some Accident. Mr. Rodney has made out his opinion which I Consider Verry Honorable and Interesting for me to have Independant from any Compensation from the British Government and Verry Essential to obtain that Justice which the Merritts of the Cause and Servises of the Allen famaly in...
58To Thomas Jefferson from Ira Allen, 1 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Genl. Allen Proposes to wait on the President on the Subject of the inclosed Confidential Project and to be advised on the Interest of an oppressed Famaly of which he is the Last Surviver at about 12 oClock Tomorrow— DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
59To Thomas Jefferson from Ira Allen, 6 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Having made this City my Home for more than four years Past the Causes of Which are Sufficiantly Shewn to you in the Details of the olive Branch to Render Comments Unnecessary—the Death of General Shee Collector of this Port Induses me to apply to you for the office of Collector of the Customs of the Port of Philadelphia— I am with Great Respect your most Obedient Humble Servt. DNA : RG...
60To Thomas Jefferson from Ira Allen, 15 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had a Recent Intervew with Mr. Rodney on the Subject of his opinion Respecting my Claims on the British government which he informs is in my favour But that he Cannot Give me a Copy without your Permition— This Cause has grown out of the Events of National Revolutions which Removes it from a Private Capture to that of a National Cause and makes it Peculearly hard on the sufferers which...
61To Thomas Jefferson from John Allen, 28 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
By hard Study, close applycation and long experiance I have found out a Successfull method of cure for that dreadfull disorder that cruel scorge to mankind the yelow fever. In a great number of cases in which I have used it, it has been successfull. I verily believe that it will if applied be Successfull in any part of the world. I am well aware that the disorder has baffled the united...
62To Thomas Jefferson from John Davis Allen, 31 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the Liberty to Wright to you to Inform you that I Came hear for the union of proverdenc Rhode Island Capt. Romertir from Rotterdam. I was discharged on friday and went out to take A littel plisur & did not return te Sunday I wen up stars to put on sum close my close was of the Chest with my ship mates & I was very much in Luicker & did not no what I did I went out to the gardens and was...
63To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Allen, 4 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I cordially congratulate you and my Country on your Election to the Presidency a second time, by so great and unexampled Union. The footsteps of Divine providence in the accomplishment of that auspicious Event have excited the Admiration and Gratitude of the friends of our happy Constitution. Thanks to the Arbiter of the Universe, for prolonging my life to this happy Period, and giving me to...
64To Thomas Jefferson from Elizabeth Allicocke, 17 October 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer of this, Elizth Allicocke, whom is the writer of this humble address to you, begs for every remission for this intrusion, as real distress obliges her to make application for some assistance, from the humane, and charitable; otherwise She must suffer in the extreme, not having any relations, or friends, in this part of the world, to apply to, for help, in any one respect whatever.—I...
65To Thomas Jefferson from Paul Alliot, 14 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
j’ay L’honneur de vous envoyer un manuscrit qui a pour titre, reflexions historiques et politiques sur la Louysiane en deux parties. n’ayant fait ce petit ouvrage que dans de bonnes vues, et vous l’ayant dedié ; j’espere que vous l’acceuillerez. je souhaitte ardemment qu’en le lisant, vous puissiez par votre sagesse, par vos grands talens, et par vos vertus qui font aujourdhuy l’admiration de...
66To Thomas Jefferson from Paul Alliot, 7 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
La marche que vous m’indiquez pour poursuivre mes ennemis a la Louysiane serait d’une grande utilité si je trouvais ou si je connaissais des hommes capables de me Servir; car il ne faut pas vous dissimuler que ce Sont des hommes riches, et c’est tout dire dans un pays ou la fortune commande tout ; qui m’ont nui, et qui ont persecuté ma femme et mes enfans. il est bien vrai que dans quelques...
67To Thomas Jefferson from Burgess Allison, 8 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer Mr. John Jenkins , being possessed of very extraordinary talents for teaching the art of penmanship; many proofs of which he has given in the rapid progress of his Pupils, of which he has the most respectable testimony with him; and being desirous of exercising his wit in the condition of some of the Youth in Virginia: [I] have taken the liberty of giving him an introductory line,...
68To Thomas Jefferson from "A Lover of his Country," 9 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Some Time in February last I wrote to You —to which I beg Reference concerning the Opinion I then entertained of You and your proceedings—Since then I have waited with Impatience for either a private or public Declaration of what You and your Tribe of foreign Outcasts really had at Heart—but that Declaration has not yet appeared—but you and your jacobinic-Democratic Tribe of Sycophants still...
69To Thomas Jefferson from "A Lover of his Country," 10 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Excuse the Boldness of a Youth, who dares to write to the Chief Magistrate of his Country in the manner in which every Lover of America ought. Excuse me when I tell you I never had a good Opinion of You before I saw your inaugural Speech, then I entertained the most sanguine expectations, I should by your Means see this Country rise higher in Distinction & see you honoured, revered and beloved...
70To Thomas Jefferson from “A Lover of Republicanism,” [before 6 May 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
For your Country’s sake act as you wish & be not guided by a Party who call themselves Republicans! Your Countryman who now writes is thoughroughly convinced that there is nothing viscious in your good Heart & earnestly prays that you may possess stability which many want. Confide not in others. RC ( DLC ); undated; endorsed by TJ as received 6 May and so recorded in SJL .
71To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Alston, 26 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have it in charge, from the House of Representatives of this State, to transmit to you a copy of their Resolution, concurred in also by the Senate, expressive of their high sense of the value of your services, and of their wish that our Country should enjoy, during another Presidential term, the benefit of your counsels. To a mind sufficiently elevated to perceive that a Nation’s gratitude...
72To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Alston, 11 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
To a man whose fortune is sufficiently independent to place him above the acceptance of any office of emolument ; & whose simple habits & unambitious pursuits render him equally indifferent about any office of trust or honor ; the opinion of a President of the United States can be of very little consequence. I take the trouble, therefore, of transmitting you the enclosed, not as Chief...
73To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Alston, 6 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Legislature of South-Carolina, deeply impressed with the situation in which the U. States have been placed by the unfounded & arrogant pretensions of the belligerent Powers of Europe; & aware of the force derived; in a Government like our’s, from public opinion; have deemed it incumbent upon them, at the present crisis, to make known to the World their unalterable determination to support...
74To Thomas Jefferson from Lemuel J. Alston, 1 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I received last evening from S. Car a few patterns of Homespun Cloth, manufacturd. under the direction of my industrious & truly republican Wife, by her own Servants, & calculated for the Summer Season—one of which I have the pleasure to send you as a present, the acceptance of which on your part, will be considered as a very high & most gratifying honor on mine & am with the highest...
75To Thomas Jefferson from Willis Alston, 8 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Willis Alston encloses to the President of the US, a North Carolina paper containing the speeches [on] the N.C. address, Mr Gaston has been puffed by his party as equal in talents to any man in the U.S, Mr J. J. Daniel is a young man this is his first appearance in public life MHi : Coolidge Collection.
76To Thomas Jefferson from Willis Alston, 13 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I understand it is necessary to make an appointment of Marshall for the state of North Carolina I know of no person who more merits the appointment than John Lockhart, He has acted in the capacities of deputy Marshall sheriff and collector of arrearage due the state in all of which he has discharged the duties with promptitude and exactness and to the general satisfaction, I therefore take the...
77To Thomas Jefferson from Willis Alston, 8 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I am requested by a particular friend of mine to apply for the appointment of Abner Pasteur to that of Marshall of the state of N, Carolina, The Gentleman who made the application to me is a man to be relied upon I know myself nothing of the merrits of Mr Pasteur but from what I learn I have no doubt but that should he be appointed he will discharge the duties of the office with fidelity If...
78To Thomas Jefferson from Willis Alston, 6 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I this moment received a letter recommending Jordan Shepherd as a proper person to fill the vacancy of collector of the custom at Washington N.C. occasioned by the death of Mr. Keais the letter is from Mr. Kennedy the superceeder of Mr. B lount Mr Shepherd I have long known he is about five or six & forty years old a better Patriot or truer Republican never lived or an honester man, and I do...
79To Thomas Jefferson from Willis Alston, 14 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
You will oblige me by attending to the enclosed letter from a respectable merchant of the city of New York I am with respect yr mst obt St MHi : Coolidge Collection.
80To Thomas Jefferson from Willis Alston, 25 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Enclosed is a petition in favor of the appointmt of Jordan Shepherd for collector (from the county of Martin) (NC) I am your most Obt St DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and Recommendation. The Death of Mr. William Keais the late Collector of Customs for the port of Washington in this State has caused a vacancy in that Office, and as another will be appointed to supply his place We the...
81To Thomas Jefferson from Willis Alston, 11 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Enclosed you will recieve a petition in behalf of Mr Shepherd, appointment to the office of customs Washington (N.C) likewise a letter from Joseph Bryan of (NC) in favor of Mr. Keais, As to myself I have nothing to add Mr. Bryan is a man very much to be confided in, likewise are the Petitioners I am yr mst obt St DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and Recommendation. The Death of Mr....
82To Thomas Jefferson from Willis Alston, 21 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Simon Turner has resigned the office of surveyor of the Port of Windsor (N.C) and Benajah Nicholls is recommended as a proper person to fill the vacancy I am your most obt St DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and Recommendation.
83To Thomas Jefferson from Willis Alston, 18 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Herewith you are presented with 2 petitions or recommendations in favour of the appointment of Jordan Shepherd as collector at Washington (NC) in place of Keais decd. I feel no interest in the appointment whatever I shall be satisfied at which may succeed I am your most Obt St DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and Recommendation. The death of Mr. William Keais the late collector of the...
84To Thomas Jefferson from Willis Alston, 26 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Magruder having been appointed Clerk of the H.R. U.S. we recommend him to your notice as a proper person to be appounted librarian DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and Recommendation.
85To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Alton, 24 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
You have done much better than I expected in the Course of your administration—You have my thanks for your Conduct and the thanks of thousands—“The Sun Seems largest at its Setting.” Yours &c DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
86To Thomas Jefferson from “A Merchant of Charleston”, 19 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of addressing you on a subject which I conceive of consequence; a certain Mr Campbell lately imported into this port a Quantity of Dry Goods from Europe and according to the custom House Rules at this place, lodged his Entry, but with false Invoices to amount of about 3 or 4 thousand pounds Sterling instead of 7 or 8 Thousand pounds with intent to defraud the Revenue of...
87To Thomas Jefferson from American Philosophical Society, 3 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The wishes of the American Philosophical Society have been again unanimously expressed that you would continue to fill the Presidential chair. The interest you take in the advancement of the Society, and the liberal manner in which you have ever contributed to the purposes of the Institution, encourage the most flattering expectations that this expression of their respect and esteem will not...
88To Thomas Jefferson from “An American,” 11 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
According to the 46 Section of the Collection Law approved 2nd March 1799. the Wearing Apparel and other personal Baggage , and the tools or implements of a mechanecal trade only, shall be free from duty; that is to say of persons who arrive in the United States; notwithstanding which the Collector of this port obliges, such persons to pay Duty on their Books &c which they bring for their own...
89To Thomas Jefferson from “An American Citizen”, 23 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
This letter is written to your Excellency by a person whom you have never Known , nor probably never heard of, upon an object of high importance & most sacred trust. What can be the reason of a communication of this nature between a simple citizen and a man of your Excy’s reputation & station in life, is his perfect confidence in your secrecy, his profound respect for your virtues, & the...
90To Thomas Jefferson from Petro Ancora, 15 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The liberality ever evidenced by you, on every occasion that offered an opportunity either to cherish the moral principle, or to ameliorate the condition of many, will not fail to suggest an apology for soliciting the patronage of your named to the Subscription enclosed. To you, Sir, who have accurately weighed and so justly appretiated the respective advantages likely to result from various...