561Eli Alexander to Thomas Jefferson, 22 July 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
your note of today is before me. I have notised the contents & am sorry its not in my power to discharge the ballence of the Rent due at this time. but hope it will be in my power in a few days as I have sold and deliverid to M r Shoemaker all the old wheat I had on hand for the express purpose of paying of that claim— as soon tharefore as M r Shoemaker returns who is now gone to Fredricksburg...
562Memorandum from Eli Alexander, [1794–1795?] (Jefferson Papers)
A Method for preparing buck wheat for table use first to fan it out from the chaff and then tak it and put it into a bag and tramp it well then Run it through the fan the second time then grind it Seperate from the Corne then put one forth Corne Meal and bolt it together and it is fit for use. MS ( DLC : TJ Papers, 235: 42204); possibly in Alexander’s hand; undated, but probably belonging to...
563Memorandum from Eli Alexander, 10 January 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
January 10th 1795 MS ( MHi ); in Alexander’s hand; endorsed by TJ: “Stock. Shadwell Christmas 94”; notation on verso, by TJ: “delivd. 8 hides 171 Ib soal,” which refers to hides for shoe leather (see Betts, Farm Book Edwin M. Betts, ed., Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book , Princeton, 1953 , 41).
564Eli Alexander to Thomas Jefferson, 12 February 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I am this moment about to start after some boat men who was to have landed with wheat for me this morning. as soon tharefore as we get them load ed ed . I will be glad to ride to the lands with M r Randolph . I hope we will be able to affect an amicable accomodation of the matter in question betwen my you and my self. without haveing recorse to the disagreeable alternative of calling on our...
565Eli Alexander to Thomas Jefferson, 6 February 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
yesterday at Montecelo , I omited to Consult you with respect to a pease of ground which I wish to Clear at shadwell , of about two or three acres. for the purpose of fire wood and rails. there is very little timber on it. owing in part to the Waggoners Commiting depredations when encamping at the place—as also rails taken from it at different times to repair the fenceing burnt by them. the...
566Thomas Jefferson and Eli Alexander to William D. Meriwether and Martin Dawson, 7 March 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
A difference of opinion having arisen between the subscribers as to the construction of the words of a lease we wish to settle it amicably by a reference to persons in whose judgment & impartiality we have unqualified confidence. it is of yourselves we ask the favor to become our arbitrators, and to your award we agree mutually to submit. we are sorry to add that the question cannot be...
567To Thomas Jefferson from Gerard Alexander, 28 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to introduce to you my son Doctor Edward Alexander. Being on his return to Baltimore, in the vicinity of which he resides, and expecting to pass by Monticello, he expressed a wish to call and pay his respects to you. The seasons have been very unfavorable to us in this part of the State the present year: our wheat crop so much injured by Fly and rust as to be scarcely merchantable,...
568To 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...
569To 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...
570To 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...
571To 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...
572To 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...
573To Thomas Jefferson from Lewis Alexander, 10 June 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I am honoured with Your esteemed favor dated 31th. May inclosed Copy of the regulation resolved on in Committé by his Majesty for the general advantage of our trade, and the particular of united States Speculators in Tobacco. I have according to your desire duly published this notice to our Merchants. They are rejoiced in hopes of the Considerable extension it tends for this Branch of...
574[To Thomas Jefferson from Lewis Alexander, 9 December 1786] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Bayonne, 9 Dec. 1786. Recorded in SJL as received 17 Dec. 1786. Not found.]
575To Thomas Jefferson from Lewis Alexander, 11 July 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I am honour’d with Your Esteem’d favour dated 22d: and the treaty imprinted bettween Mr. Morris, and the farmer General, the prejudice of this treaty for American trade is evident, the price for their Tobacco would otherwise Continue on the rate of 40 and 42₶ p. Cwt. to the farmers, even after a Choice made of part of their Cargoes Suitable for our Merchants that they generally would pay at 45...
576To 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....
577To 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...
578To 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...
579To 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...
580To 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...
581To Thomas Jefferson from D. Alexandre, 5 June 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ay Bien recue la Lettre que vous m’aves fait l’honneur de m’ecrire avec l’aret du Conseil qui Concerne les huilles des Etats unis, dont j’ai fait Part à Notre Commerce, qui Languit un Peu avec les 13 Provinces, et [à] qui vous devriez, Monsieur, donner vos ordres et vos avis de frequenter plus souvant Notre Port de Bayonne, à Cause que le Commerce, et les autres Ports de France ce plaignent...
582To Thomas Jefferson from Louis Alexandre, with Enclosure, 17 June 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
Le motif d’Etre utile à ma Patrie, et à la Vôtre, guidé encore par une honnête ambition d’augmenter ma fortune, qui me suffit déja pour paroitre avec agrément dans le monde, m’engage à prendre la liberté de vous écrire, heureux si vous voulez bien m’écouter, et m’honnorer de votre Réponse. Le nombre des Connoissances que j’ai dans tout le Continent de l’amérique, et les avantages qu’offroient...
583To Thomas Jefferson from Louis Alexandre, 28 October 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Bayonne, 28 Oct. 1791 . Two years ago he wrote a letter to TJ describing the opposition to continuation of American free port privileges at Bayonne. Now the opponents of these privileges want to persuade the French government to abolish them on the grounds that they are detrimental to French manufacturing.—The municipal government of Bayonne favors these privileges.—He asks TJ, “Comme vous...
584To 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...
585To 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...
586To 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...
587Enclosure: 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...
588Allen & Bryant to Thomas Jefferson, [received 18 February 1820] (Jefferson Papers)
Allen & Bryant take the liberty to present compliments to the Honourable Mr Jefferson —and they shall do themselves the honour to present him with the Life of Napoleon Bounaparte , when published — His known readiness to encourage American productions, has indused them to solicit the, influance of his distinguished Name, to their subscription They beg him to excuse this encroachment on his...
589To 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...
590To 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.
591To 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...
592To 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...
593To Thomas Jefferson from John Allen, 12 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Colo. Senf not returning, agreeable to his promise to me which was the 21st Ulto., I am much at a Loss how to proceed. I understand that there’s a quantity of Bricks belonging to Colo. Benjamin Harrison of Brandon which Colo. Senf engaged, also a quantity of Timber of Major James Cocke of this County. You will pleas to furnish me with your orders for the Bricks Lime and Timber. Brick Layers,...
594To 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...
595To 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...
596Paul Allen to Thomas Jefferson, 18 December 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I trust that Your Excellency will do Me the justice to beleive that Your request with regard to the volumes of Lewis & Clarke would have been complied with long since & the books transmitted if the work had not been unexpectedly detained in the hands of the Printer They have now arrived at the conclusion of the work excepting the diary of the weather &c which comes in at the appendix. They The...
597Paul Allen to Thomas Jefferson, 18 August 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I have in consequence of the reception of Your letter & the prospect which it gives Me of rendering the work more compleat by the addition of Gov. Lewis biography prevailed upon the Booksellers to delay the publication of the first volume as it was not originally contemplated to have done. before the second. Their plan was to publish the first volume as soon as it was struck off & to have the...
598To 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...
599To Thomas Jefferson from William Allen, 10 December 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
It is my desire & petition To obtain a Professorship in Charlottesville University. I should prefer the ethical department. William W Allen, an alumnus of Harward University. CSmH : Jefferson File.
600William O. Allen to Thomas Jefferson, 9 February 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 28–9 p. of the enclosed Book you will find “the Speech of Logan ”—It bears date in London , 1780. Your first addition, of the “Notes on Virginia ” was, I believe, printed in Paris ,— 1783 . A long time posterior to their appearance, the Authenticity of that much admired speech , was questioned, by the calumny, of L. Martin Esq
601To 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...
602To 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...
603To 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...
604Burgess Allison to Thomas Jefferson, [3 November 1813] (Jefferson Papers)
It is now a year since I have had a letter from M r Hawkins ; he was then, and had been some time engaged as an Engineer, and had undertaken two very stupendous works: one of them the constructing a Tunnel under the River Thames about eleven miles below London , which he had nearly compleated. The other was a Tunnel through Shuters hill , about eight miles from London , to level the eastern road.
605Burgess Allison to Thomas Jefferson, 25 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Knowing that every improvement in the Arts & Sciences, which tends to promote the happiness or comfort of mankind, always gives you pleasure, I have taken the liberty of sending you the enclosed Pamphlet, exhibiting an improvement in Naval Architecture. M r Annesley the Author was a particular acquaintance of mine before he went to Europe , which was about two years ago. He had built a small...
606To 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,...
607To Thomas Jefferson from Burgess Allison, 1 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Knowing the Pleasure which evry improvement in the Arts and Sciences afford you, and especially those mechanical Arts which promise to become useful to Society; I have taken the liberty of communicating to you one, made by Mr. Hawkins upon Saddles, which appears to answer the purpose design’d exceedingly well. It is the application of spiral brass wire Springs to the Seat and Stirrups of...
608William B. W. Allone to Thomas Jefferson, March 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I know no other Apology for the Liberty I have taken than that of Dire Necessity and As I know you to be a man of few words I will proceed briefly to state my case to you I have been engaged all this Winter in writing a political pamphlet entitled Thoughts, on the Administration, of our late President, Thomas Jefferson. (Which I hope will meet with due encouragement from all true Republicans)...
609William B. W. Allone to Thomas Jefferson, 20 February 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I do not know what excuse I can make for thus intruding myself upon your notice except the one of hard necessity. I know you are a man of few words therfor i’ll begin without farther ceremony — My Father has written a pamphlet vindicating the administration of the late President, which I am certain (will please every real Republican) but he is so very poor at present that he cannot spare money...
610To 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...