7351To Thomas Jefferson from James Wood, 10 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor of enclosing the Copy of a letter from John Hamilton, esqr. British Consul at Norfolk. The communications contained in Mr. Hamilton’s letter have been transmitted by direction of the Executive, to the Commandants of the Militia of the Borough of Norfolk, and the Counties of Nansemond and Norfolk. I have the honor to be, with sentiments of respect and esteem, &c. FC ( Vi :...
7352To Thomas Jefferson from John Woodward, 1 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordentown, 1 Feb. 1791 . In view of TJ’s 1 Dec. 1790 letter, which arrived yesterday, he wishes to be informed of openings in any federal department other than the Department of State. RC ( DLC : Washington Papers, Applications for Office); 1 p.; endorsed by TJ as received 9 Feb. 1791 and so recorded in SJL . The following letters also pertain to applications or recommendations for...
7353To Thomas Jefferson from Lord Wycombe, 25 April 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I trust you will excuse the liberty I take in introducing to your acquaintance Mr. Godfrey who proposes making a tour for the purpose of amusement and information only in the United States. He is a gentleman of highly respectable connections and of large property in this country, and is accompanied by Mr. Archdeken who has the same motives for visiting America. These gentlemen are naturally...
7354To Thomas Jefferson from George Wythe, 1 November 1794 (Jefferson Papers)
An apt begining to a letter containing a prescription. Put on sheeps clothing. It will cure rheumatic pains, is comfortable in winter, after one summer not unpleasant in that season, less unpleasant than linen in all seasons, when we perspire freely. Probatum est . You send Kuster for my perusal. I can peruse nothing but court pa pers. This employment by habit is become delectable. In it I...
7355To Thomas Jefferson from George Wythe, 15 August 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote to you lately, kind sir, begging the favour of you to direct in every thing about the seal, and undertaking to add twenty pounds to the money allowed for it by the general assembly. The smallest size will be most convenient; and perhaps the figures may be represented on a small as well as on a large one. I pray you to remember me affectionately to all your family, and that you will...
7356To Thomas Jefferson from George Wythe, 1 February 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
I extracted, thirty years ago, from the journals of the british house of commons, the parliamentary rules of procedure, but left the copy of them among the papers belonging to the house of burgesses, among which a search for it at this day would be vain. Since 1775, I have thought so little of those rules that my memory doth not enable me to supply such of them as may deserve your attention....
7357To Thomas Jefferson from George Wythe, 27 July 1796 (Jefferson Papers)
Brend tells me he will finish the binding of your books in two or three weeks. The committee appointed to collect and publish the laws relating to land property, seeing your letter , in january, to me, declined proceding in the business, for the present, in hopes the general assembly may be persuaded by the reasons which you suggested to extend the work. Will you permit me to deliver a printed...
7358To Thomas Jefferson from George Wythe, 10 January 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
When you can attend to trifles, tell me your opinion, in general, of the drawing inclosed with this; particularly, should not parties appear before the judge? Is not the skin of Sisamnes , whose story, you know, Herodotus relates, added by Mr. West to the original design, an improvement? On the reverse, are not the words ‘state of Virginia,’ on the exergon, since within it are represented...
7359To Thomas Jefferson from George Wythe, 22 April 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
I have not been able, after long inquiry, to obtain the writings of Phlegon mentioned by Ferguson in his tables and tracts. Probably you can tell to whom and where application may be successfull. When you find convenient to give this information, add to the favour an etiquette, which may direct my London correspondent, to whom, with it, i shall transmit a bill of exchange, in procuring some...
7360To Thomas Jefferson from George Wythe, 1 January 1796 (Jefferson Papers)
The general assembly, at their late session, enacted that a collection of the laws, public and private, relative to lands , shall be printed. Those, who are appointed to perform the work , despair of doing it, without your aid. If you will permit your copies to be sent hither, I will be answerable for thear restitution in the same order as when they shall be received. Be so good as let me...
7361To Thomas Jefferson from George Wythe, [before 19 June 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you for the ‘rights of man’, which you sent to me. When you have leisure, I beg the favour of you to employ Mr. Scott, or some other good hand, to make a seal for our court of chancery. The diameter of it I would not have more than that of a dollar. I send the design by Mr. West. Put any part of it, or any thing else of which you more approve, on the seal. The assembly have given...
7362George Wythe to Thomas Jefferson and Edmund Randolph, 17 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The citizens of Richmond wish you, or one of you, if the other be absent, to present to the president their address which is inclosed with This. I am your friend RC ( DLC ); addressed: “Thomas Jefferson secretary of state and Edmund Randolph, attorney general, Philadelphia.” Enclosure: Inhabitants of Richmond and vicinity to George Washington, Richmond, 17 Aug. 1793, expressing approval of...
7363To Thomas Jefferson from George Wythe, 31 August 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
The report which you, my much respected sir, sent to me, had been seen and read over and over again by me three weeks ago. Thanks are due for it, and it is deposited among my treasures. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 14 Sep. 1790 and so recorded in SJL
7364To Thomas Jefferson from George Wythe, 24 July 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I wish, my dear sir, to refer the whole business of the seal to your judgment; and if the cost excede the general assembly’s allowance so much as twenty pounds, will advance the money, although they may refuse to reimburse it. My best wishes ever attend you and your connections. A seal of a small size seems most convenient; but I know not the fit size to admit a proper exhibition of the...
7365To Thomas Jefferson from George Wythe, 26 March 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
Can you contrive that people who want, may obtain, copies of the acts of general assembly , now to be found in your collection only, without trouble to yourself, and without danger of loss or detriment to the books? Farewell. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ and recorded in SJL as received 7 Apr. 1795. This letter and TJ’s 18 Apr. 1795 response began the protracted but successful effort to provide...
7366To Thomas Jefferson from James Yard, 5 October 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
St. Croix, 5 Oct. 1791. He encloses an account of the annual imports and exports of St. Croix and St. Thomas and a list of duties on imports from America. The former is not entirely accurate. The quantity of imported Indian meal is probably one fourth and that of imported lumber one third less than the figures given in the enclosed account, “as permission to export Sugars is granted only to...
7367To Thomas Jefferson from James Yard, 30 October 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Philadelphia, 30 Oct. 1792. He has returned to the United States with plans to remain for some time and therefore requests permission to resign as consul at St. Croix. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD ); 1 p.; at foot of text: “The Hble. Thomas Jefferson Esqr.”; endorsed by TJ as received 30 Oct. 1792 and so recorded in SJL .
7368To Thomas Jefferson from James Yard, 31 May 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
St. Croix , 31 May 1791 . Has presented his commission to be reported to Copenhagen as required, but it has not been passed, and he has not “urged any Decision whatever.” He believes he will be permitted to act without interruption. In the meantime he will collect information necessary to place “the Commerce of this Country in a clear. Point of View.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD ); endorsed by TJ as...
7369To Thomas Jefferson from James Yard, 26 August 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
St. Croix, 26 Aug. 1792. He has received TJ’s letter of 31 May 1792 and the laws passed in the last session of Congress. Having decided to sail for the United States, he will defer his observations on these islands until seeing TJ. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD ); 1 p.; endorsed by TJ as received 6 Oct. 1792 and so recorded in SJL .
7370To Thomas Jefferson from James Yard, 12 June 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
St. Croix, 12 June 1792. General Walterstorff has informed him of instructions received from Copenhagen to the following effect: “The General and Council of St. Croix are to allow Mr. Yard the Title of Consul, and are to receive his Representations. His Rights and Priviledges cannot however be determined until the Negociation concerning a Treaty of Commerce between Denmark and the United...
7371To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Jr., 25 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Boston, 25 Aug. 1793 .Intending to embark for Cádiz by the first opportunity, he asks for TJ’s commands. He will proceed immediately to Madrid to have his appointment acknowledged by the king and on 1 Jan. he will begin to pay strict attention to TJ’s letter of instructions. To end Algerine depredations on American trade and bring about a peace so much desired by merchants he offers, if TJ...
7372To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Jr., 29 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I was the 17th. int. duly honoured, with your favor of the 14th. and return you my thanks for the information you give me, respecting the Swedish Vessell that came as express. I have taken my passage in her, for Lisbon (the nearest safe conveyance I can find for Cadiz,) and shall be very happy to take charge of any dispatches for that quarter . I observe what you say respecting Algiers, I...
7373To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Zarisnÿ, 10 December 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Perméttée que le nomée joseph Zarisnÿ Eée lhonner de representére a son Excellance que je ne suis pas satisfet dune cource que jee fet de dunkérque a paris Est de mes gagee de cette campagne. Josse vous Ecrire monseignere osix hardimant comme jee montree ma figure aux anglést parceque je ne vous En inposse pas. Jene repétte pas mes service perconne nas ignoree notre bravoure. Jene me lourée...