21To Thomas Jefferson from John Adams, 24 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recd your favour of March 8 with the Letter inclosed, for which I thank you. Inclosed is a Letter to one of your Domesticks Joseph Dougherty , Had you read the Papers inclosed they might have given you a moment of Melancholly or at least of Sympathy with a mourning Father. They relate wholly to the Funeral of a Son who was once the delight of my Eyes and a darling of my heart, cutt off...
22From John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 24 March 1801 (Adams Papers)
I have recd your favour of March 8 with the Letter inclosed, for which I thank you. Inclosed is a Letter to one of your Domesticks Joseph Dougherty. Had you read the Papers inclosed they might have given you a moment of Melancholly or at least of Sympathy with a mourning Father. They relate wholly to the Funeral of a son who was once the delight of my Eyes and a darling of my heart, cutt off...
23To Thomas Jefferson from William Adamson, 29 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg to be permitted the liberty of congratulating thee on the late happy event which placed thee at the head of the federal Goverment, & gave thy Country a chief Majestrate, whose republican virtues, & political wisdom, cannot fail of consolidating her Liberty, & securing her happiness, not only for the present generation, but for ages yet remote!—May the great ruler of the universe who...
24To Thomas Jefferson from William Adamson, 30 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
When I had the pleasure of seeing thee last year at Washington , I promised to send thee a copy of Rufs: King’s Lettr. to my friend Henry Jackson granting him permission to come to America, & on going to Carlisle, I accordingly applied to my said frd. for a Copy, who replied that he wd. shortly go on to Washington & hand thee the original!—He did go there soon after, but his diffidence got the...
25To Thomas Jefferson from William Adamson, 28 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Since I had the pleasure of seeing thee at Washington City, I have visitted my friend Henry Jackson , & spent a week with him at Carlisle, in this state;—I strongly recommended him to make choice of the Federal City as a place of residence, rather than the place he now lives at, where his family are not happy; & pointed out to him Scott’s House wch. thou mention’d to me:—he has agree’d to go &...
26To Thomas Jefferson from William Adamson, 1 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
My friend Franz Diederichs Esqr. having occasion to visit the seat of the general government, & wishing to Pay his respects to the President of the United States, has requested my Lett. of introduction to thee, which I the more readily yield to, from his being of correct republican principles—This Gentleman is a native of Germany, & has adopted this Country as his home, from a love for it’s...
27To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Adams, 24 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Letter of the 29th. of March came duly to my hand. I sincerely congratulate our Country on the arrival of the day of Glory, which has called you to the first office in the administration of our federal Government. Your warm feelings of friendship must certainly have carried you to a higher tone of expression, than my utmost merrits will bear: If I have at any time been avoided, or frowned...
28To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Adams, 18 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Doctr: Eustis will be so kind as to deliver you this Letter.—I am perswaded, you will find him a man of a candid and fair Mind and liberal sentiments.— I congratulate you on the return of Peace. The War both in America and Europe was designed by Tyrant Kings to exterminate those rights and liberties which the Gracious Creator has granted to Man, and to sink the happiness resulting therefrom in...
29To Thomas Jefferson from A. Addis, 1 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The Young Men of the City and County of Philadelphia of Democratic Principles have instructed me to forward on to you the enclosed address; it has met with their united approbation—it is hoped it will meet with yours— I am Dear Sir, with Sentiments of the brightest respect Your Hble Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
30To Thomas Jefferson from A. Addis, 1 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The young Men of the City and County of Philadelphia of Democratic principles are desirous of availing themselves of the present moment to testify their confidence in you and their affection for their Country—In common with their senior fellow Citizens they have heard of your intention to retire from public duties, when your present period of service shall have expired—It cannot be that the...
31To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Addison, 7 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I understand that by contract the mail from the eastward ought to come to this post office on the mornings of Tuesday and Friday. It in fact comes in the evenings before between six and seven o’clock. There is a convenience in this as the mail can thus be forwarded in due time to Washington Pa. and return here to the eastward with more ease. There would also be a convenience to men of business...
32To Thomas Jefferson from Pierre Auguste Adet, 24 July 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
permettés moi de vous Remercier de La lettre pleine d’obligeance et d’amitié que vous avez daigné m’ecrire par M. Monroe. je ne saurois vous exprimer avec quel plaisir je l’ai lu avec quel plaisir je la relis encore, avec quel soin je la conserve. c’est pour moi un Thrésor dont je ne pourrois me séparer. vous devez être convaincu combien je regrette que les destins n’aient pas reglé ma...
33To Thomas Jefferson from Pierre Auguste Adet, 24 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Lorsque j’ai appris que les suffrages de vos concitoyens vous avoient appellé à la premiere magistrature des etats unis, j’ai applaudi à leur sagesse, je les ai felicité de leur choix. Certes, le peuple américain ne pouvoit confier à des mains plus habiles que les votres les rênes de l’administration; à un magistrat plus intègre que vous, le soin de faire respecter les loix; à un négociateur...
34To Thomas Jefferson from Pierre Auguste Adet, 3 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ose esperer que vous recevrez avec bonté l’exemplaire que j’ai l’honneur de vous adresser d’un traité elementaire de chimie que j’ai redigé par ordre du gouvernement. je desire bien sincerement que cet ouvrage puisse obtenir Votre Suffrage, et Surtout que l’hommage que je me plais à vous en faire Soit à vos yeux une preuve de l’attachement, et du Respect que je vous ai voué et que conserver...
35To Thomas Jefferson from Pierre Auguste Adet, 6 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
un homme extremement recommandable sous tous les rapports, qui m’a donné des preuves du plus vif attachement, et pour qui j’ai une amitié bien sincere, le docteur deveze a èté assez heureux pour se rendre utile à Votre pays lors de la terrible épidemie qui ravager philadelphie en 1793. par ses soins assidus, et ses lumieres, il est parvenu a arracher à la mort beaucoup de victimes, et il a...
36To Thomas Jefferson from Matthew Adgate, 9 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
A fellow Citizen, unknown to you, and bearing a Solitary name, in the Republic of Letters, having drawn, an Epitome of the Creator, in his three fold being:—also, man his Creature, in his likeness, to his Creator:—attempting thirein a discription of the Soul:—together with the scriptures of Truth, as the word of God, unfolding man to himself, in placing the Soul, in its Goverment over the Body...
37To Thomas Jefferson from A. J. Adriance, 12 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Once More do I crave your Indulgence Let not a fellow Mortal Suffer, one Who tho’ unfortunate Has Power & Abilities Sufficient for Man During Life; Suffer me to be Employed in any Capacity. Now, I must Lead a Life Heretofore Unknown to me altho’ I have been unfortunate I may yet be of Service, It’s true; one Gone , may be Little balance in the Scale. Yet, the God whom I serve will protect me,...
38From “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...
39From “A Frien to Jefferson,” before 25 September 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Information wanted to the following queries. First. has Gabrail Lilley given mr. Jefferson credt. for corn and poark which he suppyd. John perry with in 1801. and in 1803. 30 Gallons peach Brandy for self taken from the . . . cellar. Do. Puench. 5 gallons. Do. 15 bottles. of wine. exlusive of two dys drunk.= ǁ at the mountain on wine. the winter of 1803. 25 hogs fattend waying from 150 to 200...
40To Thomas Jefferson from John Agnew, 15 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In the only country upon earth where man enjoys his birthright the inalienable gift heaven: a right to think and act as a moral agent, it becomes solemnly his duty to watch with unremitting jealousy the conduct of those to whose safeguard he entrusts this high prerogative: and to approve or condemn as they merit his approbation or his censure. But this all-important duty he ought to exercise...
41To Thomas Jefferson from “A Kentucky-Citizen,” [before 26] June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Kentucky, [ before 26 ] June 1801. TJ must know of the enthusiasm with which the western country greeted his election. Citizens of Kentucky acted “as if their salvation depended on it” and held a “great civic-feast” in Lexington to mark the inauguration—”the largest, perhaps ever known upon the continent.” Printers are publishing the inaugural address on satin, “& the whole of the large siz’d...
42To Thomas Jefferson from Johann Abraham Albers, 16 November 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
By this I have the Honour to send Your Excellency the third Volume of my American Annals, and as a proof of my profound respect, have taken the liberty of dedicating it to You. At same time allow me to assure You of the sincere esteem, which the German Nation feels for the United States of America, and that the publication of my Annals, whose principal aim is the extension of one part of their...
43To 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...
44To 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...
45To 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...
46To 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...
47To 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...
48To 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....
49To 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...
50To 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...
51To 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...
52To 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...
53To 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...
54To 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...
55To 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...
56Enclosure: 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...
57To 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...
58To 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.
59To 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...
60To 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...
61To 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...
62To 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...
63To 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...
64To 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...
65To 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...
66To 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...
67To 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,...
68To 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...
69To Thomas Jefferson from "A Lover of his Country," 10 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Excuse the Boldness of a Youth, who dares to write to the Chief Magistrate of his Country in the manner in which every Lover of America ought. Excuse me when I tell you I never had a good Opinion of You before I saw your inaugural Speech, then I entertained the most sanguine expectations, I should by your Means see this Country rise higher in Distinction & see you honoured, revered and beloved...
70To Thomas Jefferson from “A Lover of Republicanism,” [before 6 May 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
For your Country’s sake act as you wish & be not guided by a Party who call themselves Republicans! Your Countryman who now writes is thoughroughly convinced that there is nothing viscious in your good Heart & earnestly prays that you may possess stability which many want. Confide not in others. RC ( DLC ); undated; endorsed by TJ as received 6 May and so recorded in SJL .