2441From Thomas Jefferson to Joel Barlow, 3 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have doubted whether to write to you, because your’s of Aug . 25. recieved only Mar. 27. gives me reason to expect you are now on the ocean. however as I know that voiages so important are often delayed, I shall venture a line by mr Dupont de Nemours. the legislature rises this day. they have carried into execution steadily almost all the propositions submitted to them in my message at the...
2442Memorandum from John Brown and John Breckinridge, 3 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
John Rowan Daniel Weisger John Inston } of Frankfort James Morrison John A. Seitz John Bradford } of Lexington We think the above Gentn. will be proper persons to be appointed as Commrs of Bankruptcy in the State of Kentucky. May 3rd 1802. MS ( DNA : RG 59 , LAR ); in Breckinridge’s hand, signed by Breckinridge and Brown; endorsed by TJ as received 3 May and “Commrs. bkrptcy” and so recorded...
2443To Thomas Jefferson from DeWitt Clinton, 3 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of mentioning to you Yesterday, the expediency of postponing the appointment of Commissioners of Bankruptcy for New York, until more accurate information can be obtained: This shall engage my early attention on my arrival at that place. I am the more confirmed in the prudence of this plan, from information that various candidates have either applied or been recommended, who in...
2444From Thomas Jefferson to Pierre Samuel Du Pont de Nemours, 3 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Another letter to embarras you with, and a repetition of good wishes for your health & happiness. I set out on the 5th. instant for Monticello. RC ( DeGH ); addressed: “Monsr. Dupont de Nemours on board the Benjamin Franklin Philadelphia.” Enclosure: TJ to Joel Barlow, 3 May . TJ originally ended the letter here, before adding the final sentence.
2445To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 3 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have procured from Smithfield and have forwarded to Norfolk to be sent on to Mr. Barnes as before, six Casks containing six dozen hams; which from the character given them I hope may prove as good, as perhaps even Colo. Macons. The groceries, including a cask of wine from Norfolk, arrived a few days since; and were to day forwarded on to Milton, with 80 Bundles of nail-rod, & 8 of hoop-iron....
2446To Thomas Jefferson from James Mease, 3 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
It is with much diffidence that I take the liberty to recommend my father Mr. John Mease to you; for any office which you may think his talents entitle him to.—As you are entirely unacquainted with him I beg leave to state a few particulars of his history. He is a native of Ireland, and arrived here in the year 1758.—Ten years after, he commenced with a handsome Capital, to do business for...
2447From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 3 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed you by mr Milledge who takes the route by Edgehill on purpose to give you information on the subject of Georgia. mr Clarke, a son of Genl. Clarke, of that state is with him. he is a sensible young man & has been studying the law here some time under John Thompson Mason. having before mentioned these gentlemen in my letters, nothing more need be added. I wrote to you by...
2448From Thomas Jefferson to the Senate, 3 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate John Heard of New Jersey to be Collector of the port of Perth Amboy vice Daniel March deceased. RC ( DNA : RG 46 , EPEN , 7th Cong., 1st sess.); endorsed by a Senate clerk. PrC ( DLC ). Recorded in SJL with notation “nomn of Heard.” Meriwether Lewis delivered TJ’s message to the Senate on 3 May, the last day of the session. The Senate immediately confirmed Heard’s appointment ( JEP...
2449From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 5 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I think it is dean Swift who says that a present should consist of something of little value, & which yet cannot be bought for money. I send you one strictly under both conditions. the drawing was made by Kosciusko for his own use, and the engraving also I believe. he sent me four copies, the only ones which have come to America. the others I give to my family, and ask yourself & mrs Madison...
2450To Thomas Jefferson from David Austin, 4 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
On my returning to New England it would add greatly to the Obligations I am already under to the President, if he would favor me with a small token of his attention so far as relates to an appointment to the Office of Collector for the Port of New London in the State of Connecticutt. The place is but a very short distance from the residence of my father in Law & of Mrs Austin who is at...