6771From Thomas Jefferson to Chandler Price, 24 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Price & his thanks for the communications of Dec. 9 & 15 and now returns the letters he forwarded him. it was the first information he recieved that shipments in English & Spanish vessels for Baton rouge were actually preparing: but aware that it might take place, orders had been given both on the river & lake which will not only prevent their...
6772From Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes, 9 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved by yesterday’s post the 825. D. you were so kind as to send me, for which I thank you, but am sorry you did not wait the return of the proper check which would have been no inconvenience to me. in your letter of the 2d. you mention that the omission to fill the blank was in the check to you for 825. D. yet from an expression in your last I have some fear there may have been the same...
6773To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Bridges, 25 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been highly pleased with the happy administriation of affairs, Since you filled the presidential Chair—and I have reason to think your appointment will be [renewed?] as the people are dayly more and more united to your conduct—the enemies of the present administriation, have urged many things against you with out effect as yet (and I hope and beleive, Sir, they will continue...
6774To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Blodget, 30 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
While posting up the results of the two last years for a Stasticical book (of which you have one) I thought a few hints chiefly respecting the Cotton manufactory might not be unwelcome to my friends & countrymen. If you approve their contents it will contribute much to my present Spirits. [ At head of text :] containing 4 leaves an apendage to Blodgets Economica Pubd 1806 DLC : Papers of...
6775From Thomas Jefferson to Heads of Department, 31 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson asks the favor of a Consultation with the heads of Departments tomorrow, Monday, at 11. Oclock. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
6776From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 28 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The circumstances in the cases of the Flensburg & Gregoire are so strong as to leave little doubt of fraud. it might be well to send copies of these letters to the French minister & Danish Consul. their respect for themselves will prevent further urgency NHi : Papers of Albert Gallatin.
6777To Thomas Jefferson from Grand & Cie., 24 November 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, 24 Nov. 1788 . Send their bill of exchange at one day on Burton, Forbes, & Co. for £121 lls. 3d. sterling, for which they ask to be credited, at the exchange rate of 29d. sterling per ecu, with the sum of 3,018₶ 2s. RC ( DLC ); 1 p.; in French. The enclosed bill of exchange was forwarded by TJ in his to Trumbull, 26 Nov. 1788 .
6778To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 28 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
the inclosed Letter under cover of Brown Paper with a number of others directed to this Office being handed to the Clerk whose duty it is to receive and answer Letters and Accounts from Postmasters the seal was broken before the direction was noticed—the President will have the goodness to excuse the above mistake no part of its contents have been examined Yours Most Respectfully DLC : Papers...
6779To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Peter Gansevoort Junr. of the State of New York and Wade Hampton of South Carolina to be appointed Brigadier Generals in the Troops to be raised by virtue of an act entitled “An Act to raise for a limited time an additional Military force” passed on the 12th day of April 1808— Accept Sir assurances of my high respect and consideration DLC :...
6780To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., 14 April 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your letter containing advice with respect to my education, which I shall allways feel the advantage of having obtaind and which I shall express my gratitude for by the only method in my power, implicitly following it. I have allready attended a course of lectures on each of the sciences you mentioned except Botany and Anatomy, which are to engross the greater part of my time this...
6781From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 4 April 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you last on the 31st. of Mar. since which I have recieved G. Jefferson’s of Mar. 22. acknoleging the reciept of the last 470. D. making 1870. D. in all.—Mr. Ross’s Kitt setting out for Charlottesville where he has a cause to be tried with James Ross, and apprehending from him some personal assault, has asked me to interest some person to ensure him the protection of the laws. I have...
6782[To Thomas Jefferson from Edmund Pendleton, 19 March 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Caroline [?], 19 Mch. 1784 . Noted in SJL as received 2 Apr. 1784. Not found.]
6783To 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.
6784From Thomas Jefferson to James Leander Cathcart, 10 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson requests the favour of Mr. Cathcart to dine with him on Monday the 13th., at half after three The favour of an answer is asked. MBU-A .
6785[From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel House, 1 February 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 1 Feb. 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “S. House. Books from B. & G.—probable course of Congress.” Not found.]
6786From Thomas Jefferson to Carmarthen, [ca. 26 April 1786] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Jefferson has the honor of presenting his respects to the right honourable the Marquis of Carmarthen: he had that of calling at his house to take leave on his departure for Paris; from which place the arrangements he had taken do not permit his longer absence. He shall be happy if he can be useful to his Lordship in being the bearer of his commands for that Capital. Dft ( DLC ); without...
6787To Thomas Jefferson from David Bailie Warden, 25 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting to you, by the instructions of Mr. Humbolt, four Vos of his work on South America, and am, Sir, with great respect Your very obedt & humble Servant DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
6788[To Thomas Jefferson from James Maxwell, 26 September 1780] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Richmond, 26 Sep. 1780 . Minute in the Journal of the Commissioner of the Navy ( Vi ), under this date: “Letter written to the Governour inclosing a List of Prisoners sent to the Deputy Commissary of Prisoners at Winchester.” Not located, but see George Washington to TJ, 5 Sep. 1780 .]
6789To Thomas Jefferson from John Milnor, 28 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In the absence of Mr. John Vaughan I have the honor of enclosing a Bill of Lading for Four double Kegs & one single one of White Lead about 250 ℔, Shipped to the adress of Mess. Gibson & Jefferson by the Schooner Adventure Capt Town—Mr. V will send the account when he returns I remain with great respect, Your Obedient Servant DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
6790From Thomas Jefferson to Larkin Smith, 28 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson salutes Colo. Smith with friendship and prays him to have the inclosed Passport delivered to Capt Mc.Kinzie on board the ship Leonidas bound from Norfolk to Algiers with publick stores. MoSHi : Bixby Collection.
6791From Thomas Jefferson to William Darlington, 29 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his salutations to Mr. Darlington & his thanks for the pamphlet he has been so kind as to send him on the mutual influence of habits & disease which he shall peruse in the first moments of leisure with the pleasure so interesting a subject promises. Privately owned.
6792From Thomas Jefferson to Frederick Winslow Hatch, 11 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
The weather having disappointed Th: Jefferson of the pleasure of mr Hatch’s company on Tuesday he will be happy to recieve him to dinner to-day, or any day during Gen l LaFayette’s stay at Monticello which may suit the convenience of mr Hatch. NN : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
6793From Thomas Jefferson to William Hill Wells, 26 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson requests the favour of The Honble. Mr. Wells . to dine with him on Friday next, the 28th. Instant at half after three, or at whatever later hour the house may rise. Wednesday January 26th. 1803. The favour of an answer is asked. RC ( PHC ); printed form, with blanks filled by Meriwether Lewis reproduced in italics; addressed by Lewis: “The Honble. Mr. Wells”; endorsed by Wells....
6794From Thomas Jefferson to Meriwether Lewis, 11 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you your pocket book left here. if the dirk will appear passable by post, that shall also be sent, when recieved. your bridle, left by the inattention of Joseph in packing your saddle, is too bulky to go in that way. we have not recieved a word from Europe since you left us. be so good as to keep me always advised how to direct to you. accept my affectionate salutations &...
6795From Thomas Jefferson to George Tucker, 11 October 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I send you a M.S. copy of the new enactments passed by the Visitors of the University at their late session, and also a printed copy of those formerly past now made conformable, by corrections with the pen, withe the amendments enacted at the same session, and request that by handing them from the one to the other of the Professors they may make them known by reading them successively to the...
6796From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 23 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
It is with an aching heart I take up my pen, & this circumstance must apologise for my interference in the present case. but where every thing which I hold dear in this world is at stake, where the future happiness of our whole family, or their future misery unmixed & unabating, are hanging in even suspence, [it] must be justifiable to urge our rights to a due share of w[eight] in your...
6797To Thomas Jefferson from the Abbés Arnoux and Chalut, 19 August [1786] (Jefferson Papers)
Les Abbés Chalut et Arnoux présentent Leurs civilités à Monsieur Jefferson: ils auront l’honneur de se rendre à son invitation Lundi prochain 21 du Courant. RC ( MHi ); addressed. The year 1786 has been supplied in the date line because it was the only year during TJ’s stay in France in which 21 Aug. fell on Monday.
6798[From Thomas Jefferson to James Maury, 11 May 1785] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Paris, 11 May 1785 . Entry in SJL reads: “James Maury. Recommending Doradour.” Opposite entry is the notation: “delivered Monsr. Doradour. May 11.” Not found.]
6799From Thomas Jefferson to Elijah Mead, 26 June 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson returns his thanks to mr Mead for the copy he has been so kind as to send him of his address to the Linnæan society at their celebration of the 24 th ult. he has read with great satisfaction the history it presents of the rise and progress of Botanical science, and of the worthies who have particularly advanced it, of whom no one can be placed in competition with him who gives...
6800To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Scott, 31 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The object of this letter is to name to You Messrs. Henry C Gist & Jessie Bledsoe. Those gentlemen are of Very good Standing with us & of great respectability, ther errand to the Federal City is to report a Lead mine in the Indeany teritory, which they wish to have an Intrest in upon reasonable terms. Give me leave my Dear Sir to ask the favor of Your attention to them which will do Honor to...
6801To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of War, with Reply, 15 February 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Williamsburg, 15 Feb. 1780 . Encloses a letter from Lt. Col. Porterfield stating objections to the new quartermaster’s arrangement; these objections seem proper and will be given consideration if the executive approves. Signed by Innes and Lyne. Countersigned: “In Council Feb. 16. 1780. The board approve of giving Colo. Porterfield 200. Dolls. ⅌ month in Addition to the 600 Doll. ⅌ month...
6802To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Carr, 26 September 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Instead of the seed, I send you three potatoe pumpkins—The two smallest, I should think from their form, are the most genuine. The fourth is a Cushaw, (my ear directs the Orthography as I have only heard the name,) not inferior, when thoroughly ripe, in their edible qualities to the potatoe pumpkin. Both delight in a light, moist soil—fresh land is very propitious to their growth—You would...
6803To Thomas Jefferson from Cosimo Mari, 23 December 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
Pisa, 23 Dec. 1785. Mazzei having written Mari recently that he was ready to leave for Holland, Mari encloses a letter containing one of credit to be forwarded to him. Hopes TJ received the letter Mari sent by the last mail as a result of Mazzei’s commission to him. Offers his services to TJ. RC ( ViWC ); 1 p.; in French. Recorded in SJL as received 10 Jan. 1786. Enclosure not found; see Mari...
6804To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 27 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Nothing can be more clear than that the manner of returning the Warrant &c is to be ascribed altogether to inexperience— Ys &c DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
6805To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 12 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have pleasure in introducing to your acquaintance my young friend Mr. William B. Preston, (the son of our former Governor Preston) who will hand you this, and who, like most of our young men of merit, entertains the landable desire of being honor’d with your personal acquaintance: he is a young Gentleman of promise, and one I think you will be pleased with. I solicit for him your usual...
6806To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Smith Barton, 10 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer of this note is Mr. J. C. Cabell, a young Virginian of uncommon merit, who has just returned from France, and other parts of Europe, where he has employed his time, to great advantage, in the cultivation of science, and in extending his attachments to his native country. I take the liberty of introducing him to your knowledge; and am, with, very high respect, dear Sir, Your obedient...
6807To Thomas Jefferson from Adamantios Coray, 31 December 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Monsieur Th. Jefferson, ancien président des États-Unis, hommage de l’éditeur; qui eût l’honneur de lui écrire le 7 Mars, en lui recommandant M. Alexandre Contostavlo. Mr. Thomas Jefferson, former president of the United States, with the compliments of the publisher; who did the honor of writing a recommendation for Mr. Alexandre Contostavlo on March 7. DLC .
6808To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 1 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you on the 3d. of September 1804 by Mr. Vigano who went passenger in the Schooner John Adams for Philadelphia, conveying at the Same time a small bundle of the yellow Cotton seed of Malta.—also on the 4. of January last by the way of Newbury Port accompanying it with various garden-seeds from the same island.—likewise on the 1st. of february, and forwarded by the...
6809[To Thomas Jefferson from Dugald Stewart, 12 March 1789] (Jefferson Papers)
[ College of Edinburgh, 12 Mch. 1789 . Recorded in SJL as received 30 Mch. 1789. Not found.]
6810To Thomas Jefferson from Brockholst Livingston, 2 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to introduce to your civilities Mr. William Keteltas, a gentleman of the profession of the Law, who will have the honor of delivering you this letter, & proposes passing sometime at Washington. I have the honor to be Sir, your very obt Sert RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esqr President &ca.”; endorsed by TJ as received 8 Jan. and so recorded in SJL with notation...
6811From Thomas Jefferson to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 27 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
If our last advertisement was printed in hand bills or on letter sheets, I shall be glad of a dozen to save writing letters. yours affectionately. ViU : Thomas Jefferson Papers (Proctor’s Papers).
6812To Thomas Jefferson from Lambert, 11 February 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Je vous serai obligé, Monsieur, de vouloir bien vous trouver chez moi, Mercredi prochain [13 Feb.], treize de ce mois, à sept heures du soir, pour conférer sur les observations qui ont été faites au sujet de l’arrêt du Conseil du 29 Décembre dernier. J’ai l’honneur d’être avec un très sincere et inviolable attachement, Monsieur, Votre très humble et très obeissant Serviteur, RC ( DLC ); in a...
6813To Thomas Jefferson from Robley Dunglison, 28 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed memorial has been this morning handed in to the Faculty, but as they conceive that the question does not come within their Jurisdiction, they have requested me to inclose the communication to you for your decision. CSmH .
6814From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 25 November 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved last night your favor of the 22d. and thank you for the intelligence it contained respecting the proceedings of the H. of Delegates. It was very interesting, and had not before reached us. I am obliged to be very troublesome to you while in Richmond. B. Clarke was with me the other day, and to my great astonishment I find that 800. acres of my Poplar forest land is to this moment...
6815From Thomas Jefferson to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 25 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson asks from mr Brockenbrough the favor of 1200. bricks, all clinkers, and if he can place them to the account of Cap t Perry it will be an accomodation perhaps all round. ViU : Thomas Jefferson Papers (Proctor’s Papers).
6816To Thomas Jefferson from George Helmbold, 17 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to enclose you a small pamphlet, written and published by myself.— It is a hasty production, but if it affords you satisfaction, or amusement, I shall feel myself amply recompenced. I remain, With respect, Yours &c. &c. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
6817To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 9 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The Hornet to be commanded by Capt Dent is the vessel that is to take the despatches. To accomadate Mr Gallatin New-York is the port whence she is to sail. The enclosed Afflicting letter compells me to leave Washington abruptly—I have left at my office all necessary instructions. Yr St DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
6818To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 19 February 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I congratulate you on the loan, scanty as it is, for the University; in the confidence that it is a gift masked under that name; and in the hope that it is a pledge for any remnant of aid the Establishment may need in order to be totus teres atque rotundus . Can you not have the hands Set to work without the formality of a previous meeting of the Visitors? I have rec d no notice from Richmond...
6819To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Gordon, 11 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly received your favor of the and have delayed until now (when the money is much wanted) further solicitation for the payment of your bond to the late Doctor Currie—By ordering payment as soon as convenient you will oblige Yr Most Obt. Servt. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
6820[From Thomas Jefferson to Nathaniel Tracy, 19 March 1785] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Paris, 19 Mch. 1785. Entry in SJL reads: “N. Tracy. Letters received by Pickman and West. Intelligence from Marocco. He may give substance of it and say it comes from us, but not print extract verbatim. Compliments to Jackson and Temple. Communicate intelligence to Martin and Shore.” Not found. The letters “by Pickman and West” have not been identified.]