1To Thomas Jefferson from John Rutledge, Jr., 23 September 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Geneva, 23 Sep. 1788. Acknowledges TJ’s letters of 9 and 16 Sep. and expresses his deep gratitude for “the many instances of friendship” shown him; will leave Geneva in a few days; waits only for William Short’s arrival, which is expected in a few days according to a letter received from him this morning. RC ( DLC ); 2 p.; endorsed.
2To Thomas Jefferson from John Rutledge, Jr., 6 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, 6 May 1788 . Asks TJ, on receipt from Messrs. Bérard of “the money which Messrs. Brailsford & Morris have desired them to remit to you,” to deposit it with Messrs. Boyd & Ker, who are forwarding this letter. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ: “Rutledge John Junr.” Enclosed in Boyd, Ker & Co. to TJ, 9 May 1788 .
3To Thomas Jefferson from John Rutledge, Jr., 11 February 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
I returned here the last evening from Naples, and have had the pleasure to receive yours of the 22d ultimo; inclosing me two letters from London and three from America, for which I sincerely thank you. Any letters, which in future shall come address’d to your care, I request you will have sent to my Bankers Messrs. Boyd & Kerr who will forward them to me being always acquainted with my...
4To Thomas Jefferson from John Rutledge, Jr., 31 December 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived at this place ten days ago, and should have written to you sooner; but when one arrives at Rome their desire is to visit the forum, to climb the seven hills, to see the tarpean rock and other things of which they formerly have read with pleasure, and in the same town with which they now find themselves, makes it impossible, until that desire is satisfied, to do or think of any thing...
5To Thomas Jefferson from John Rutledge, Jr., 1 August 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Strasbourg, 1 Aug. 1788 . Arrived yesterday after pleasant journey along route TJ had proposed, which he found even more delightful than he expected. “At Coblence I paid the Landlord for your Map. He had entirely forgot it, and says you are the best Man in the world for remembering it. As you recommended, I embarked at Coblence to avoid the mountainous Road; I found it slow ascending the...
6To Thomas Jefferson from John Rutledge, Jr., 2 January 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
London, 2 Jan. 1788 . Acknowledges letters forwarded by TJ, reports that his father was to sail for Carolina on 3 Oct. 1787 and that he will write TJ from that place. Momentarily expects remittances from his father; does not lack money for current needs; this has been advanced by a gentleman in London, but is anxious to repay TJ money borrowed when he left Paris; expects to remain in London...
7To Thomas Jefferson from John Rutledge, Jr., 10 November 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
The not having heard from my friends since I left America, renders my situation in this Country extremely disagreeable. When I embarked for Europe my Intention was to have continued in Paris untill the latter end of November, but, hearing that Parliament will meet in a few Days, determines me, if it is possible, to go over to England immediately. On coming to Europe I brought with me a hundred...
8To Thomas Jefferson from John Rutledge, Jr., 27 April 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 27 Apr. 1789 . Has received TJ’s of 17th with enclosed letters of introduction for Lisbon. Fears TJ will think him “very capricious” when he tells him that he has “defer’d going into Spain and Portugal, and shall proceed with Mr. Short to Paris,” a decision determined by “my desire to see you before you sail for America, by the advanced state of the season, the accounts … received of...
9To Thomas Jefferson from John Rutledge, Jr., 22 June 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I trust you will have received, before this reac[h]es you, my letter from Amsterdam , dated, if I mistake not, the 13th. inst.; since that time we have not had any thing new in this Country. The attentions of People have been very much turned towards france and engaged in contemplating the issue of her actual Situation. The account of the late revolt in Dauphiny has occasioned very great joy...
10To Thomas Jefferson from John Rutledge, Jr., 30 August 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had the honor to receive by this days post, yours of August 12th. My getting it was very accidental. In the hurry of leaving Berne it never occur’d to me telling the post master what was to be done with any letters he might receive for me, and I am indebted to a friend of mine for sending forward yours from Berne where, I imagine, from the length of time which has intervened between its...