2351From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 28 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Would it not be better to direct the application to be made to the present judge, in order to have the practice in Maryland brought to an uniformity with that of the other states. probably if the present judge were informed what has been the opinion and practice of every other district judge in the Union except his predecessor, he would be disposed to respect more the former than the latter...
2352From Thomas Jefferson to John Page, 30 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson asks again the intermediation of mr Page to convey to mr Robertson a corrected commission and he salutes him & mrs Page with great attachment and respect. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2353To Thomas Jefferson from William Lee, 5 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
W. Lee has the honor to present his respects to the President of the United States and takes the liberty to send him a specimen of French Typography. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
2354To Thomas Jefferson from Oliver Evans, 27 August 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeably to your Orders I Shiped June 30th on bord the Schooner Samuel Benjn. Lord Master for Richmond and consigned to gibson & Jefferson Bolling Cloths Harness leather & Scale beams amting to 344.94/100 Dolls I have been Called on for payment for the Harness and have pd for the Scale beams. You will greatly oblidge me by remiting the amt— Your Obdt Huml Servt P.S I enclosed to you the bill...
2355From Thomas Jefferson to George Divers, 29 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved the inclosed grass seed, & letter from a mr Willis of whom, or whose place of residence I know nothing. the character he gives of the grass is such as to make it worthy an experiment: but my vagrant life renders it impracticable with me. knowing nobody more likely to give it a fair trial than yourself I confide it to your care if you think it worthy of it. I set out tomorrow for...
2356To Thomas Jefferson from William Brown, 10 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have shipped a few campeachy hammocks and a barrel of paccannes in a vessel for George Town to the care of the Collector of that port which I pray your acceptance of with Sentiments of the highest respect & esteem I am yr obd. Hble Servt (in the Schooner Sampson Gilbert H Smith master—) DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2357To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 24 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
You will find a bill of lading inclosed for 1050 bushels of Coal, which with 400 bushels for Mr. Madison, was as much as the vessel would carry.—3 or 400 bushels of the last put in, Mr. Nicolson informs me is entirely in lumps. Mr. M. and yourself had better therefore both begin to receive at the same time, so that each may get a proportion of it. I am Dear Sir Yr. Very humble Servt. MHi :...
2358From Thomas Jefferson to John Rea, 6 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr John Rea, and incloses him an order of the bank of the US. here on that at Philadelphia for 40.50 D the amount noted to him for the coverlid forwarded to him. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2359To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Brent, 8 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In the absence of the Secretary and Mr. Graham, I do myself the Honor of forwarding to you the Copy of a Letter which was received at the Office on Saturday, the 6th Inst, from Mr. Pinkney, that the delay of one Turn of the Post between Mr. Madison’s House and Monticello may be avoided. I am with perfect Respect, Sir, Your Obedt. & Hble Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2360To Thomas Jefferson from John Gardiner, 14 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the Honor to inform you that you were this Day elected (by the City Council) a Trustee to the Institution for the Education of Youth in the City of Washington, for the ensuing Year. By order of the Council The Trustees will meet at the Capitol on the 1st Monday in Augt. at 11 AM. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2361From Thomas Jefferson to Edmund Bacon, 29 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I send by post some Beny seeds which I must pray you to plant. take any open space in the South orchard, and prepare it as you would do for wheat, smoothing it with a harrow after it is ploughed. Then at about every 12.I. in a row drop a few seeds by hand, and just cover them—the rows are to be 3. f. apart. about half an acre will suffice altho the seed now sent would plant a great deal more....
2362From Thomas Jefferson to Jones & Howell, 6 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Be pleased by the first conveyance to Richmond to forward to the address of Messrs. Gibson & Jefferson of that place for me the bar iron below stated, on account of Your very humble servt 2½ Cwt of iron of the highest quality in flat bars, for making hinges. 5 Cwt in ¾ I. square bars of a harder quality. PrC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ in ink on verso. Recorded in SJL with notation “7½ Cwt bar iron.”
2363From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Smith, 20 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you for the information contained in your’s of the 17th. and as it has not yet got into the papers I take the liberty of inclosing the papers to mr Madison with a request to return them to you. I inclose to yourself a letter from Dr. Waterhouse to Dr. Rush, sent me by the latter with a request that you also would read it and see to what lengths respecting him medical par alogism ,...
2364From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 16 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
will you examine the inclosed and make any alterations you think adviseable? it is written, as in my own name, but will be changed into the 3d. person & go from the department. I think it need go only to the Governors there mentioned. not a symptom of force has appeared any where else as far as I have heard. Affectte. salutns. NHi : Papers of Albert Gallatin.
2365To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 10 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation George Templeman, to be appointed a Cadet in the Regiment of Artillerists in the service of the US. Accept, Sir &c. DNA : RG 107--LSP--Letters Sent to the President.
2366To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas McKean, 14 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
A vacancy has happened in the office of Superintendant of military stores of the U.S. by the death of General Irvine. The Secretary at War, in his tour to Boston, called on Doctor Logan here, about the time of Genl. Irvine’s death, and desired him to think of some military character, whom he could recommend to fill this office; a few days ago Doctor Logan made me a visit, when he named Colo....
2367To Thomas Jefferson from Wade Hampton, 19 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to introduce Capt. Ingram to you. He is a respectable merchant of this City, and a man that with firm American Principles unites an active and enlightened mind. I have the honor to be Sir, Yr. most obt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2368From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Smith, 2 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Can you get me at Baltimore a gross of good claret and order it round here, to serve me till I can recieve a supply from Philadelphia, which at this season is quite precarious. health and best wishes. PrC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ in ink on verso.
2369From Thomas Jefferson to United States Congress, 27 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I now render to Congress the Account of the fund established for defraying the Contingent expences of government for the year 1806. No occasion having arisen for making use of any part of the balance of 18,012. Dollars 50. cents unexpended on the 31st. day of December 1805. that balance remains in the treasury. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
2370To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 7 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a copy of my intended report to Congress. Will you have the goodness to say whether you approve it, and, if you can, to return it to morrow, as now that your messages have been delivered, it will be expected that no delay should attend the detailed statements of revenue— With respectful attachment Your obedt. Sert. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2371To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Sumter, Jr., 20 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
My Father has desired me to determine for myself & communicate to you my answer on the subject of the appointment, you have done me the honor of offering me— I must confess Sir, that had I expected or wished for a public employment, no appointment would have been so agreeable to me as one of this nature; & no one so acceptable, for several reasons, as this particular one.— I am therefore not...
2372From Thomas Jefferson to David Gelston, 5 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I now inclose you a draught of the bank of the US. here on that at New York for 22 D. 22 c the amount mentioned in your last letter. with many thanks accept my salutations and assurances of great esteem & respect. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
2373From Thomas Jefferson to James Leander Cathcart, 22 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Cathcart: he does not know whether he reads the Arabic language or character: but if he does Th:J. asks the favor of him to acquaint him with the matter of the inclosed letter. MBU-A .
2374From Thomas Jefferson to Georgia Senators and Representatives, 10 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Having recieved through the Senators & Representatives of Georgia at the last session of Congress certain resolutions of the legislature of that state approved by the Governor, I take the liberty of returning the inclosed to the Governor through the same channel, & to add for yourselves the assurances of my high respect & esteem. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2375To Thomas Jefferson from United States Senate, 18 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The Vice President being absent, the Senate proceeded to the election of a President pro tempore, as the constitution provides, and the honorable Mr. Smith, of Maryland, was elected. Attest, DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2376To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Wagner, 6 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Should this letter not be returned, J. Wagner will conclude that it has been approved and that the President has had the goodness to cause a wafer to be put in it and sent it to the Post office. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2377To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 26 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed, rec’d Yesterday is presented. you for your Government.– The Painter– W. Dougherty– informed me was in Town a few days ago.– said he abt. to set out for Monticello – in a day – or two – I desired WD. to take him – I wished to see him not having called. presume he is on his way to M. The within Articles I hope will reach Rd. & M. in time for a seasonable use of them—with due...
2378To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 20 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Nathaniel Smith of New York, Thomas Jones Beall of Rhode Island, Henry Lynd Martin of North Carolina & Luther Dyer of Vermont as Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists. I am, Sir, with respect and consideration Your Obedt. Servt. PHi : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2379From Thomas Jefferson to Maryland Legislature, 10 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved some time ago from the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Maryland an Address of that Legislature, to which, on public considerations, it was thought advisable that the answer should be deferred. I now ask permission to convey the answer to the Legislature through the same channel, and to tender you the assurances of my high consideration &...
2380To Thomas Jefferson from Merewether Jones, 26 October 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
By a Letter of this Date, I have applied to the Secretary of the Navy, for a Warrant for one of my Nephews who is anxious to enter into the service of the United States.— As I am not personally acquainted with Mr. Smith, I shall consider it an additional favor granted to me, if you will state to him what degree of confidence may be placed in my recommendation. With real respect and esteem, I...
2381From Thomas Jefferson to M. Cluff, 8 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson returns his thanks to mr Cluff for his plan of a floating battery. every thing which may contribute to the defence of our seaport towns is worthy of attention, and every citizen who can advise what may contribute effectually to that deserves well of his country. the plan recommended by mr Cluff is forwarded to the Secretary of the Navy to whose department it belongs to decide upon...
2382To Thomas Jefferson from William MacCreery, 19 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
A number of Gentlemen of both Houses of Congress having express’d a great desire to see in print, the Sermon preach’d to us on the 9th. Inst. by the Reverend Mr. Glendy; and knowing how gratifying & flattering it woud be to that Gentleman to have your name & sanction to the measure; I take the liberty of enclosing a paper for that purpose; to which, shou’d you think proper to put your name,...
2383To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Kirker, 8 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Before this reaches you, I have no doubt you will have been informed of the alarm which has been excited in this quarter in consequence of the collection of Indians which lately took place in the neighborhood of Fort Greenville—I have however considered it my duty to transmit to you an account of what I have good reason to believe the cause of its Origin and progress—The first information I...
2384To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 24 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
I presume the two commissions of militia officers in the District of Columbia which you enclosed yesterday, were meant as resignations. I have sent them as such to the War office. I was misinformed as to the name of the person appointed Secretary of Orleans. Altho always called Bolling Robertson it seems his name is Thomas Bolling Robertson. Will you be so good as to order a new commission, &...
2385To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 13 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The Officer complained of by Mr Taber is Hull the Nephew & protege of Genl Hull and has been therefore considered by me correct in his political principles. However He & all others act in such cases under instructions to employ those who work upon the most reasonable terms & who at the same time are capable of the work—I will have the necessary enquiries made in the particular case & will...
2386From Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 24 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Your servant finds me just mounting my horse on a call to mr Lilly’s. I have only time therefore to say I must leave the renting &c to yourself entirely, only guarding against repetitions of corn planting so as to injure the fields. I am sorry I have not 10. D. by me. I depend on exchanges with the sheriffs, who collect little. Accept my best wishes. RC ( MA ). Not recorded in SJL .
2387To Thomas Jefferson from George Taylor, 7 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
You will herewith recive the Silk Rug: I hope it will answer the purpose for which you want it. cost 6$ Yours with great regard MHi : Coolidge Collection.
2388To Thomas Jefferson from Archibald Hamilton Rowan, 23 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Presuming too much upon Mr Jeffersons polite attention to me while I resided in the United States of North America, I take the liberty of announcing the Bearer of this, Counsellor Sampson, as a man whose honour integrity and patriotism have so much attached me to him as to make me guilty of this almost impertinent intrusion. I am with sincere respect your obedient servent DLC : Papers of...
2389To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 4 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I send for your consideration & animadversion my annual report. The loose sheets in my hand writing immediately follow the part wh. is transcribed. Respectfully Your obet. Sert. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2390To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 26 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Enclosed is the Chocktaw Treaty. I have requested Mr. Dinsmore to wait on you for the purpose of giving you such information as he possesses in relation to the qualities of the lands ceeded by this Treaty. Yours, respectfully DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2391To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 23 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure of informing you that a letter to Norfolk will reach the Chesapeake in time & that Mr Higgins can draw on me as before for the amount of your purchase Respecty DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2392To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 9 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I now forward you Major Newtons report of the 6th. instant. I am with the highest respect Sir yr. ob. St. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2393To Thomas Jefferson from Ellen Wayles Randolph Coolidge, 23 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have not time this post but will certainly write the next I am dear Grandpapa your affectionate grand Daughter. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
2394From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 17 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The government of the US. will not make itself an accomplice in the crimes of invading a foreign nation which never did it a wrong, in the abduction of their people and selling them in slavery. PPAmP .
2395To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 23 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed I forward for your acceptance. Yr. Very humble Servt. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
2396From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Smith Barton, 21 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his friendly salutations to Doctr. Barton: when sending him the dried specimens of plants from mr Dunbar he omitted to send some moss which he had taken out of the hotsprings of the Washeta, in a temperature of 150.° in which he says are some of the animalculae, inhabitants of the moss. Th: J. having no microscope here has been unable to see them: but he commits them now...
2397To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your Approbation Thomas H. Holland of N. Ca. to be appointed Surgeons Mate in the Army of the U. S. Accept Sir &c. DNA : RG 107--LSP--Letters Sent to the President.
2398To Thomas Jefferson from J. Phillipe Reibelt, 19 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai l’honneur, de Vous envoyer cijoint un billet de Mr. Guestier avec une bouteille de Champagne—et Vous prie, de vouloir bien m’y repondre par le Courrier, qui partira le 21 le soir de Federal City. J’ose, en meme tems, Vous presenter mes respectueux hommages. Le Commis, qui M’a remis la presente—m’a ajoutè, que Mr. Guestier n’en avoit, que 3 Caisses encore—2 a 50—et 1 a 30 bouteilles—et...
2399To Thomas Jefferson from United States Senate, 14 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to cause to be laid before the Senate, copies of all the orders and decrees of the Belligerent powers of Europe, passed since seventeen hundred and ninety one, affecting the commercial rights of the United States. Ordered, That the secretary lay this resolution before the President of the United States. Attest, DLC : Papers of...
2400To Thomas Jefferson from Louis-Marie Turreau de Garambouville, 23 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Le General Turreau presente l’hommage de Son Respect a Son Excellence Monsieur Le Président de Jefferson. A luy envoye Ses Journaux et Ses Remerciemens. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.