15791Notes on a Cabinet Meeting, 18 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
1804. Feb. 18. Present the 4. Secs. & Atty Genl. it is agreed we shall consider the settlements on the Misipi from Iberville up to our line, as our territory, as to importations and exportations thro’ the Misipi, making Baton rouge a port of delivery. so also as to what shall come thro’ Ponchartrain that the militia of Colour shall be confirmed in their posts, and treated favorably, till a...
15792Proclamation on Army Deserters, 15 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
By the President of the United States of America, A Proclamation. Whereas information has been received that a number of individuals who have deserted from the Army of the United States, and sought shelter without the jurisdiction thereof, have become sensible of their offence, and are desirous of returning to their duty, a full pardon is hereby proclaimed to each and all of such individuals...
15793Notes on Candidates for the Legislative Council of Orleans Territory, 6 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Morgan Clarke Watkins Jones. declines William Kenner Romans of Attacapas (Creole. no English.) < Wm. Kenner of US. > mercht. N.O. Wikoff. Appalousas 1. of these { < George Pollock > Dr Dow Boré Poydras of Pt. Coupé Bellechasse
15794Enclosure: From Nathaniel Douglas, 16 March 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson Esquire Sir being unaccquainted with you yet from the public trust reposed in you by the people of america I think proper to enclose you a copy of a letter I have wrote Mr Pringle So. Carolina and Claim I have against america and tho Some of your enemies have said you are a Sceptic disbelieves almighty God having power to controul the Governments of this world yet am induced...
15795III. To Levi Lincoln, 1 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Averse to recieve addresses, yet unable to prevent them, I have generally endeavored to turn them to some account, by making them the occasion by way of answer, of sowing useful truths & principles among the people, which might germinate and become rooted among their political tenets. the Baptist address now inclosed admits of a condemnation of the alliance between church and state, under the...
15796Notes on Lease to Richard Gamble, 22 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Heads of a lease to Richard Gamble. 5. fields North of the road, of 40 acres each. to wit 4. on the Shadwell tract now leased to J. Perry, and one on the Lego tract, adjoining to the Upper field of Shadwell, including the ground already open there & about Reynolds’s house, & as much more to be opened adjacent as will make up 40. acres. the lease to commence Oct. 15. 1804. (being John Perry’s...
15797Notes on the Wabash Saline, before 22 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Notes of Wabash Salines. on Saline creek which empties into Ohio 16. mi. below Wabash the Saline is 16. miles up the creek, which is navigable, & 16. miles across from the nearest part of Wabash. the bed or saline marsh is about 20. yards square. it ought to be so worked as to make 100. bush. salt a day. this would require boilers of 15,000. galls. contents. containg. 40. galls. each, they...
15798VIII. Albert Gallatin’s Remarks on a Draft, 12 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Louisiana — “that the acquisition may pay for itself before we are called on, & keep down the accruing interest” had, I think, be better omitted, or at least modified—It is rather going too far in saying that such event is probable—it is barely possible— “the larger our association the less will it be shaken by local passions”—is not this doubtful & too generally expressed? Religion — may not...
15799From “An Observer & Friend to Justice,” 23 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day written a letter to Mr Galatin respecting the official Conduct of James Simons Collector of this port & requested him to shew it to you as time will not permit me to send you a Copy—I remain with consideraton of the highest respect Your Most Obed. Servt. PS. Policy will no doubt induce you to keep this communication as secret as possible— If you think proper to receive any...
15800Notes on a Cabinet Meeting, 24 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Oct. 24. It is agreed unanimously to call for Captains Preble & Decatur to repair to N. Orleans by land or sea as they please, there to take command of the force on the water, & that the Argus, & 2. gunboats from N.Y. 3. from Norfolk & 2. from Charleston shall be ordered there, if on a consultation. between mr Gallatin & mr Smith, the appropriations shall be found to enable us. that Preble...
15801List of Items sent to Monticello, 7 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Sent to Monticello Jan. 7. 07 Missouri hominy corn soft corn Pani 6. weeks corn. 9. nuts from Missouri 2. boxes do. from Roanoke lamp of Alabaster vase. Ewell’s chemistry. La Grange’s Lucretius Seneca. Indian axe. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
15802XII. Notes on the Second Inaugural Address, 8 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Notes on a Draught for a second inaugural Address. The former one was an exposition of the principles on which I thought it my duty to administer the government. the second then should naturally be a Compte rendu, or a statement of facts, shewing that I have conformed to those principles. the former was promise : this is performance . yet the nature of the occasion requires that detail should...
15803Account with John Vaughan, 9 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. V. with Th J Dr Cr By pd Poulson 18.
15804From “A Friend to the Constitution”, 6 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
This Comes from A Stranger but A Friend You Must that there is a plot formed to Murder you— before the Next Election A band of hardy fellows have Joind to do it they Are to have ten thousand Dollars if they Succeed in the Attempt they Are to Carry dagger and pistols I have been invited to Join them but would Rather Suffer Death I Advise you to take Care and be cautious how you Walk About As...
15805Notes of Consultations with Heads of Departments, 26 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Notes of Consultations. 1807. July 26 Norfolk. agreed that all the militia at this place, & on both sides of James river to be dismissed, except 1. an artillery company to serve the spare guns at Norfolk, and to be trained to their management. 2. a troop of cavalry to patrole the country in the vicinity of the squadron, as well to cut off their supplies as to give notice of any sudden danger:...
15806Description of a Wheel Cipher, [before 22 March 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
Project of a cypher . Turn a cylinder of white wood of about 2. Inches diameter, & 6. or 8. I. long . bore through it’s center a hole sufficient to recieve an iron spindle or axis of ⅛ or ¼ I. diam. divide the periphery into 26. equal parts (for the 26. letters of the alphabet) and, with a sharp point, draw parallel lines through all the points of division, from one end to the other of the...
15807III. Table of Federal Officeholders in the States, 10 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
r o f N.H. 6 3 Mas. 13 1 24 R.I. 6 6 Conn. 7 5 Verm . 3 1
15808Memorandum from Albert Gallatin, with Jefferson’s Reply, [on or after 5 March] (Jefferson Papers)
This recommendation appears unexceptionable—Mr Macon says that there is no one in that part of the country on whom greater reliance may be placed than Mr. Spaight . Mr Stone who lives nearer to, though not in the district, is absent [ Reply by TJ :] not one of the recommendations say a word about mr Cheney’s politics, an omission which, in applications to this administration, I have observed...
15809Annual Message to Congress, 15 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
When we assemble together , fellow-citizens, to consider the state of our beloved country, our just attentions are first drawn to those pleasing circumstances which mark the goodness of that being from whose favor they flow, and the large measure of thankfulness we owe for his bounty. another year has come around, and finds us still blessed with peace and friendship abroad, law, order and...
15810II. Notes on Agreement between Elizabeth Henderson and John Henderson, 8 March 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
relative to the written agreement between Eliz. & John Henderson the probability is it was only an agreemt instead of a lease of the house . Kemp Catlett was the only witness to it; but he knows nothing of it’s contents, nor does he even remember the appearance of the face of it, having had nothing to do with it but to sign it as a witness. Richard Price saw the instrument soon after it’s...
15811Notes on Cabinet Meeting, 5 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
5. present the same. it was agreed to call on the governors of the states to have their quotas of 100,000. militia in readiness. the object is to have the portions on the sea-coast ready for any emergency, and for those in the North we may look to a winter expedn against Canada. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
15812Report from John Lenthall, 28 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Rough Stone and Brick work done to the south Wing of the Capitol May 23d to 28th 1803 feet West front, including Voids of 5 Arches & Rack’d returns 888 } 96 Perches four Arches prepared for the Bricks, and 2800 laid in do South front, Stone Work in the Arches 138 6 Cellar Window stools set in do— East front, Stone Work, Voids as before included— 1351 for B H Latrobe MS ( DLC ); in Lenthall’s...
15813Enclosure: Suspension of Certain Building Regulations, 11 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
By the President of the United States Whereas by the first Article of the Terms and conditions declared by the President of the United States on the 17th. day of October 1791, for regulating the Materials and manner of Buildings and Improvements on the Lots in the City of Washington it is provided, “that the outer and party Walls of all Houses in the said City, shall be built of Brick or Stone...
15814Notes on Appointments, 21 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
^ William Cranch to be Chief judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia Aflen Bowie Ducket of Maryland to be an assistant judge ^ Pierrepoint Edwards of Connecticut to be judge of the district court of Connecticut.
15815Notes on the Plan of the City of Washington, 12 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Note. for many of the facts & documents here stated reference must be had to State papers. Dec. 17.1800. Jan. 30. 1801. Apr. 8. 1802. Questions arising from time to time What is the plan of the city of Washington? have not unauthoritative alterations been made in it? how do these alterations affect the rights of individuals? it becomes necessary to review the on which they depend, to deduce...
15816Notes on Henry Putnam’s Case, 13 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Henry Putnam. Allworthy . a sailor on board Revenue cutter. Mar. 7. 03. the cutter took a load of corn on board at Savanna, for Putnam who was on her and carried it to his plantn near Beaufort S.C. & where took on board 2½ bales of cotton, went up the river to Salter’s a negro importer. there took on board 6. negroes, which he landed below Savanna in the night Mar. 20. & the next night sent...
15817Proclamation re Building Regulations, 1 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
By the President of the United States. Whereas by the first article of the terms and conditions declared by the President of the United States on the 17th. day of october 1791 for regulating the materials and manner of building and improvements on the lots in the City of Washington, it is provided “that the outer and party walls of all houses in the said City shall be built of brick or stone,”...
15818I. Notes for a Draft, before 1 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Congress witnessed , & themselves participated in the uneasiness produced at the close of the last year, by the violation of treaty committed by the Intendant of the govmt of N. Orleans, in the suspension of our right of deposit at that place before any other had been assigned. we then believed on good grounds that this was unauthorised by his govmt, and having made proper representns to that...
15819Notes on a Conversation with John Dawson, 25 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Jan. 25. 1808. mr Dawson called on me & informed me that yesterday he was called on by a mr. Hall, a native of the US. but a British subject engaged in commerce here who told him he had had a vessel condemned at Halifx & was going to England to prosecute the appeal; that being acquainted with mr Erskine, & known also to mr Rose since his arrival, he had informed them, & they had desired him to...
15820II. To the Speaker of the House, 30 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Altho’ an informal communication to the public, of the substance of the inclosed letter , may be proper for quieting the public mind, yet I refer to the consideration of the House of Representatives whether publication of it in form might not give dissatisfaction to the writer, and tend to discourage the freedom and confidence of communications between the agents of the two...
15821Receipt from Edward Frethy, 30 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson Equr To Edw Frethy Dr: To one months Shaving 3–00 To Shaving Box & Soap & Brush 00–75 3–75 Rec Payt May 30th 1801 MS ( MHi ); in Frethy’s hand and signed by him; endorsed by TJ. According to his financial records, TJ paid Edward Frethy, his barber, $3.75 on 3 June. Frethy also submitted to TJ for payment an invoice dated 30 June for “one months shaving” for $5 ( MS in same; in...
15822Statement of Account with George Andrews, 22 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
1803 Februy. The President of the United States to George Andrews Dr s d [lo] 73 Setts of Corinthian frieze ornaments @ 4s/10d ⅌ £17 12 10 130 pair of Scrolls for Corinthian Blocks a 5 ⅌ 2 14 2 130 leaves for Do a 4½ ⅌
15823Petition of Bernard Johnson and Isaac Suares, 28 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The humble petition of Bernard Johnson and Isaac Suares!!! Sheweth, That your Petitioners have been brought before the Honorable Court of Admiralty, held in Charleston South Carolina on the 14th. of January last under a Charge of fitting out a vessel contrary to the Laws of the United States—They have been condemned by the oaths of certain persons brought before the Honorable Tribunal, To...
15824Pardon for James Thomson Callender, 16 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States of America, To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting: Whereas James Thomson Callender , late of the District of Virginia, was lately convicted in the Circuit Court of the United States for the same District, of a misdemeanor or misdemeanors in making uttering and publishing certain false, scandalous and malicious writings; and...
15825Notes on a Cabinet Meeting, 17 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
May 17. Treaty proposed with Cherokees. agreed unanimously. Object. 1. to obtain the lands between Sumner & Mero district , offering as far as an annuity of 1000. D. and a sum in gross not exceeding 5000. D. 2. if not obtainable, then buy all the accomodns on the road between the two districts at such sum in gross as the Commrs. think fit. to treat with Chickasaws. 1. to buy their lands...
15826Abstracts of Warrants from Robert Smith, 2 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Abstract of Warrants drawn on the Treasurer by the Secretary of the navy for navy purposes, shewing also the balance on hand for the week ending the 30th. day of april 1803— Date no. In whose favor & for what purpose amot. of Warrants amot of Deposits & Balance 1803 Balance from last report 121,982.95 apl. 26 2120 Alexr. Kerr assignee of Keith Spence— } Pay &c. m.c. 145 00 "
15827Notes on a Cabinet Meeting, 27 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Nov. 27. present all. Govr. Hull writes from Detroit Nov. 8. that he has called on the Govr. of Ohio for 500. militia infantry & a co. of horse, in consequence of a collection of Indns. kept at Amherstbg & other indications of war. Genl Dearborne having before directed Hull to strengthen his garrison (of 50. regulars) by calling into service 3. cos. of Militia of the place, thot it wd. be...
15828Memorandum from Christopher Ellery and Joseph Stanton, Jr., 30 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Persons worthy to be appointed Commissioners of Bankrupts in the State of Rhode Island &c— Constant Taber Samuel Vernon Thomas Peckham Paul M Mumford } of Newport, County of Newport John Waite James Sheldon William Taylor Thomas Rumreill Amos Cross Thomas Cole George Thomas } South Kingston Richmond So. Kingston North Kingston
15829Notes on the Funded Debt, [15 November 1801 or after] (Jefferson Papers)
Schedule of the funded debt of the US. Sep. 30. 1801. English Dutch Geneva Switzerland all other foreigners States Incorporated bodies Sinking fund Domestic individuals Total 6. p. cents 3,961,104.43 7,054,657.64 435,028.03 451,174.25 2,298,251.65 5,236,840.34 1,884,680.22 8,669,246.28 30,040,982.89
15830Notes on Reply of White Hair, 16 July 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
July 16. 04. White-hairs replies. very content with speech will do every thing to satisfy long since he wished to have a great chief he is glad to see him he will go home as soon as we are ready. wishes some goods could go this year. I have long since be sold as negroes are sold. I hope that is done, and that we shall not have at all times petty Frenchmen coming to our villages to give bad...
15831From “A Friend to Merit”, 6 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The purport of this communication is to delineate to you (for fear it has not already been done) the Characters and pretensions of the candidates lately before you for the office of Commissioner of loans of this State. These candidates, as I have been informed and verily believe, are as follow: Henry H. Harwood, John Brewer, John Randall, Lewis Duvall & Edward Hall, The first...
15832V. To Napoleon Bonaparte, 19 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have made choice of one of our distinguished Citizens, to reside near the French Republic in quality of Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of America. He is well apprized of the friendship which we bear to your Republic, and of our desire to cultivate the harmony and good correspondence so happily subsisting between us. From a knowledge of his fidelity, probity and good...
15833Opinion of Alexander J. Dallas, 13 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Can a Prohibition issue from a Federal to a State Court? 1. The judicial authority of the United States, can only be exercised in such Courts, upon such subjects, and in such manner, as the Acts of Congress prescribe, under the limitations contained in the Constitution. 2. The judicial authority of the United States is sometimes exclusive of the judicial authority of the individual States,...
15834Statement re Granting Pardons, 29 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Petition of John Adams for a pardon no pardon is granted in any case, but on the recommendation of the judges who sat on the trial, & who best know & estimate the degree of the crime, & character & deportment of the criminal. DNA : RG 59—GPR—General Pardon Records.
15835Enclosure: Memorandum from Tench Coxe, [before 10 September 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
Note on the act of the President of the United States of the — of — 1801. relative to the internal Revenues . By the constitution of the United States (Sect. 8 art. 1) it is ordained, that all duties imposts and excises shall be uniform throughout the U.S. All the internal revenues have been collected in the N.W. Territory, as well as in Virginia, Pennsa. or Massachusetts. It was discovered,...
15836List of Items Sent by William Clark, 10 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Elephant. 8. part of a small elephant’s jaw, with 2. teeth remaining in it. 19. 2 pieces of Elephant’s tusks. 28. see the other side, & qu. to which it belongs 32. part of 2 Elephant’s tusks. 9. 5. Elephant’s teeth. 16. part of an Elephant’s tooth. 29. 7. Elephant’s teeth. 39. 2. Elephant’s teeth. 12. 1. piece of Elephant’s rib 27.
15837Memorandum on Appointments, 6 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Lyttleton W. Tazewell } of Norfolk . Commrs. of bankruptcy Virginia Richard Evers Lee. Moses Myers. Thomas Blanchard ───── Thomas Ward of Newark } do. for New Jersey . Phineas Manning of N. Brunswick John Cobb. of Morris. Isaiah Shinn of Woodstown Abraham Brown of Burlington Anthony F. Taylor of Bordenton ─────
15838Notes on Choctaw Indian Lands, 20 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
140 3 ½ 640 250 5600 69 640 84 3 100 89600 207 150 34 ½ 16 <0,000> /1,00 <0,000>
15839Enclosure: Memorial of Merchants of New Haven, with Jefferson’s Query, 13 July 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
We are informed that Mr. Henry Cooper , lately American Consul at St. Croix has resigned his functions. As the principal commerce of this State, & especially of this District is at St. Croix, we shall esteem ourselves highly favor’d by the appointment of a Consul, of whose integrity & ability we have had experience. Mr. Peter Totten, who has acted as Vice Consul, since the first of April 1801,...
15840V. To the Danbury Baptist Association, 1 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The affectionate sentiments of esteem and approbation which you are so good as to express towards me, on behalf of the Danbury Baptist association, give me the highest satisfaction. my duties dictate a faithful & zealous pursuit of the interests of my constituents, & in proportion as they are persuaded of my fidelity to those duties, the discharge of them becomes more and more pleasing....