1To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 7 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Richmond , 7 Apr. 1791 . He had the honor and the pain of receiving TJ’s friendly letter by Mr. Hamilton, and while sorry to learn the situation he could never make acknowledgments enough for TJ’s “uncommonly friendly and very pointed attention to the business.” After deliberating with anxiety, he ventured to impart the contents of TJ’s letter to [Griffin], which he received with some emotion...
2To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 27 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received Your Letter of the 29th Ulto. covering your Bond and find upon Accurate examination of my Books and Papers that your Statement is Correct and perfectly agreeable to me—have therefore taken the liberty of inclosing to you your former Bond, the receipt taken from Pickett for Braxton and your Note of Fifty pounds , which I thought proper to return as the new Bond settles all...
3To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 9 November 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of troubling you with this line by Mr. Greenup just to remind you of (as soon as matters of more consequence will permit) my affair with Griffin, to have it if possible brought to a speedy and favorable issue, being much afraid that some Chicanery has, or will be, practised, to defraud me of justice ultimately I conceive Your particular enquiry […] which you was kind enough...
4To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 27 November 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday I had the pleasure of hearing of your arrival at Norfolk; and would have immediately done myself the honor to Wait upon you had I not been prevented of that pleasure by an inflamed throat and the badness of the Weather. To day the inflammation is rather better but with difficulty now can swallow. Thrice wellcome my honorable and very dear friend to your native and where universal...
5To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 12 February 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I some time ago took the liberty of writing you a line enquiring into the situation of my debt and suit vs. Dr. Griffin and solliciting your further friendly agency therein. I hope you have received the letter before or at this period and anxiously hope and wish for favorable Accounts of the business; as soon as convenient, and agreeable to yourself, to write me. I have been this forenoon with...
6To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 13 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Richmond, 13 Apr. 1791 . This will be delivered to TJ by Dr. John Griffin, whose letter to TJ about his bills on Potter was enclosed in one from Currie and has no doubt been received. Currie will be under greater obligation to TJ when the bills are paid; he hopes Potter will not have to make sacrifices, but if so he thinks himself entitled to that advantage more than any other creditor. Once...
7To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 10 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the opportunity by Judge Irdell to write you this short Epistle, and to apologise in Some measure for the liberty lately taken upon two Occasions: viz of two Short letters of introduction by A Mr. Campbell and a Mr. Maitland to be delivered by their respective bearers and a liberty I am conscious ought seldom or ever to take place but between friends on the most intimate footing. I hope...
8To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 17 October 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
Tho I have nothing to write which can either amuse or instruct, yet I cannot let slip this Opportunity of doing myself the honor to trouble your Excellency with a few lines by my friend Captn. Lewis Little Page with whom I had the pleasure to become lately acquainted and who I confess has both pleased and instructed me. His na’al [natural] Genius, and Career hitherto both Political and...
9To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 21 October 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Not expecting the pleasure of seeing You down here, I take the liberty of writing you a line to inform I received Your polite letter dated Schyllkill inclosing the attorney’s report to you of the state of my Suit vs. Griffin and am much Obligd. by your friendly intention to have it brought to an end before you leave Philadelphia again. After Your return from Monticello, there are 3 pipes or...
10To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 20 November 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
I take this Opportunity of doing myself the honor to drop you a few lines by favor of the Marquis de la Fayette, [and] have forwarded by means of Mrrs. Mazzei and Alexander, 2 letters of different dates from Our friend Mr. Eppes and intended to have Wrote myself, but the Annual rotine of drudgery my situation has subjected me to here has brought me lower this Fall than ever. I had almost...
11To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 16 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty by this, of doing myself the honor of introducing to your acquaintance the Honble. Captain John Murray of the Royal British Navy, a son of the Earl of Dunmore, whom you will find, perfectly deserving of those Civilities & polite attentions (for which you have ever been remarkable, to Respectable Strangers) & to which I beg leave & take the pleasure to recommend him; ‘tis not...
12To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 2 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
In compliance with your friendly request when I was at Monticello last fall I have taken the liberty of stating our account & hope youll find it Correct There is one payment you made Mr Burr as a fee in my unfortunate matter w Mr R Morris its amount I have forgot youll please take credit for it w interest on whatever it was till the 1st. of April next & state it when you are at leisure & if...
13To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 13 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
From the last letter I had the honor of receiving from you I was informed that my suit vs. Griffin had lain by from the Gentleman to whom it was formerly intrusted having left off the practice of the Law and that it would be determined at the april term. I have every thing to hope from your friendly attention to the business and will be glad as soon as convenient to be informed of its...
14To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 6 September 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
It is sometime since I had the honor of a line from you. In your last, I was inform’d that, my suit versus Griffin would probably be determin’d last April Court. Not having heard since leaves me in doubt whether any thing has been done in it. Will be glad to be inform’d when you are at leisure its situation and still continue to sollicit your friendly attention to it. We were in hopes of the...
15To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 2 May 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
In the midst of bustle and confusion I take the liberty to write you a few lines, by Mr. John Ammonett a native of Chesterfield County who I understand is come over to France in the Ship Robert, Capt. Ramsay. He is a descendant of French Emigrants here about the year 1700—and is now come to France in quest of an estate, to which he thinks he has a just claim, after the Vouchers of his...
16To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 8 January 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I recd. your last communication in regard to Mr Ross’s last remarks, in due course of post, & forthwith, communicated to Mr Ross your wish, he closed immediately with it, & requested the papers might be submitted—without farther Observations from him. my having been very much indisposed prevented My—laying the papers—before the gentlemen till the day before yesterday—they are apprised that...
17To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 3 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Richmond, 3 June 1793 . He introduces Alexander Maitland, a young English gentleman formerly of the British Navy who has come to see America and amuse himself—having been recommended by Currie’s friends in Europe, who say he is well connected in England and Jamaica, whence he lately came—and requests TJ’s attention to him as he passes to the north. RC ( MHi ); 1 p.; endorsed by TJ as received...
18To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 27 December 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Richmond, 27 Dec. 1791 . This letter will be delivered by Alexander Campbell, U.S. attorney in Richmond, and a man “well deserving of your politeness and attention, if convenient or agreeable to you to show him any.” Unable to visit Monticello while TJ was there, he wrote a letter “to be left at Colo. Bell’s in Charlottes Ville and forwarded to Monticello, which I hope you receivd.” He fears...
19To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 25 July 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Richmond, 25 July 1791 . Acknowledging TJ’s favor written the day he departed on his trip “to the N. and Eastward,” which he hopes was pleasant and salutary. He corresponded with Remsen as TJ advised and is astonished at the conduct of his debtor. “Humanity in the reverses of fortune frequently exhibits Phænomena that astonishes even those who before thought themselves very intimately...
20To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 26 August 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Richmond , 26 Aug. 1791 . He acknowledged TJ’s polite and friendly letter and wrote again by Lewis Burwell. Now writes at request of Col. Harvie to say that he received TJ’s letter about “ some papers (respecting lands) to be obtained from Colo. N. Lewis” before setting off with other James River Canal Commissioners to examine the river “and try to let out the clearing a part of it … in which...
21To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 16 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the pleasure, t’other day to read in the News paper you had left the seat of Goverment for Monticello—permit me to congratulate you on your good health & that you have leisure to pay this Visit, to your friends in Virginia & Enjoy for a moment retirement, & the Salubrious air of your Elevated & charming seat in Albemarle; where if I can possibly leave Richmond—I intend myself the honor...
22To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 4 September 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I came to Richmond by the way Of Colo. Symes, to whom I spoke in regard to Romeo, but Mrs. Syme has in fact the disposal of him. Her price for him and his match Rain Bow, is £100., and not less. Of course I said, no more, only wishing to purchase Romeo and they will not be sold separately. Colo. Syme told me he would write you and as he had several fine horses of hire Supposd he could...
23To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 30 October 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the pleasure of receiving your favor of the 19th. from Philadelphia, tother day enclosing that of Mr. Barton to you of Sepr. 20th. and only received Octr. 18th. and observe what he says on the Subject of my claim as well as your Observations in regard to it: I am exceedingly impressd by the pointed and friendly part you have taken to secure me this debt, and shall be still further...
24To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 23 January 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of recieving your favor of the 19th. of Octr. –92 inclosing that of Mr. Barton’s to you of the 26th of Sepr 1792. I observe what he mentioned to you in his letter and the conversation held with him afterwards in regard to it and where to point his interrogatories particularly. I am under very great Obligations to you on this Occasion and beg leave here to Thank you once more...
25To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 5 November 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I did myself the honor of answering your polite letter lately received, inclosing Mr. Bartons to you on the Subject of my claim against Dr. J. Griffin. Your Very particular attention to this business demands and with effect my most gratefull thanks. Pray continue your friendly advice &c to Barton, to secure it Effectually and soon if possible. Mr. Geo. Wmson. will have the honor of delivering...
26To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 12 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
on receipt of your former letter I waited on Mr Wickham & the Other gentlemen who are joined with him, in the arbitration between yourself & Mr Ross who waited for the information to be received from Messrs Lewis & Eppes in regard to the time when the bonds were payable, your last of the 2d Inst. informs me they cannot give the information required. I have called on Mr Ross as likewise Mr...
27To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 15 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I take this opportunity to inform you that I have never been able to see the gentlemen, arbitrators between yourself & Mr Ross to be at leisure to have the matter settled. but have this day seen all three of them Who have pledged themselves to, act upon it Efficiently the moment the pressure of the Court of appeals (now sitting) shall be over, permit me with great truth & sincerity to...
28To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 27 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor to receive your last favor in due course of Post with the enclosures—I thank you kindly for your present of Dr Jenners Publication, which when properly appreciated by due regard, to the circumstances he dwells so long & impressively upon cannot fail to prove a blessing of the first grade to the human Species, I this day returned all your papers respecting your matters to D Ross...
29To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 11 March 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of writing you at this time solliciting once more your friendly agency, in a matter of debt between Mr R Morris, & me. our friend Mr L Burwell who you have seen, & is now in Philadelphia (unless he has just left it) & from the probability of which I have taken the Liberty—to inclose my Letter to him for your perusal: that you may be enabled to afford him your assistance &...
30To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 23 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I was honored with the reception of your favor of the 30th ulto. sent by Judge Stewart, accompanied by a Vial containing a Needle & thread, & half a dozen Tooth Picks, impregnated on the 29th. of Augt. & in a very proper manner. I am Satisfied; you have not observd. the heat of the atmosphere the day you took the matter from the Patients, which I Should have wished to have been informed of as...
31To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 9 July 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I sit down in the midst of bustle and confusion to acknowledge the honors I have receeived from you by your letters wrote me since the receipt of mine by L. L. Page. [Littlepage] I knew nothing of Mr. Jays affair and his at the time I wrote by him or perhaps my letter would have been couched in a different Style. I think with you entirely on that Subject, and wish LP. prudence and gratitude...
32To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 3 October 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Richmond, 3 Oct. 1791. He has learned from Colo. Randolph that TJ’s visit to Monticello will be too brief to afford him time to pay his respects and extend personal thanks for TJ’s assistance in helping him recover the debt John Griffin owes him. Griffin wrote him from Baltimore on 15 Sept., complaining of “the infamous conduct of those to whom he had confided his principal affairs and...
33To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 18 November 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I very lately did myself the honor of addressing you wherein I sollicited your own very particular and pointed attention to my affair vs. Griffin. I have only further on this head to inform you that he G. last Henrico Court, has rendred in a schedule of his Estate, and taken The Oath of Insolvency. I have never seen him being sick at that time I could not be out as usual. I thought proper to...
34To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 8 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 5th Inst. I was supplied with the inclosed statement in regard to the former Award between you & Mr Ross & which may now be regarded I presume as final. in regard to the compensation to the arbiters by the parties Mr Ross told me whatever I would do on your account he should offer the same & tho they have said they wishd for nothing—I am of Opinion $100. between the parties $50 each...
35To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 5 August 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Novr. the 11th. 84. by Coll. Le Maire came safe to hand, with the 2 Pamphletts on the Animal Magnetism, and the one giving an account of the then last Aerial Voyage of Mssrs. Roberts, for both of which I thank you kindly, as an instance that I had the honor to be remembred by you, at so great a distance. I would have given a great deal to have seen their ascension, with the...
36To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 14 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Richmond, 14 Mch. 1791 . Introducing his particular friend Col. [John] Hamilton, British consul in Virginia, “who with his Lady and pleasing female friend Miss Coxe are on their way to Philadelphia.” Relying on TJ’s friendship, he takes liberty of enclosing two bills of exchange of John Tayloe Griffin drawn on Richard Potter of Philadelphia. “After they have been presented by you or under your...