1Nicolas G. Dufief to Thomas Jefferson, 3 March 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Je vous ai adressé, ce matin, par la poste, le dernier volume de mon dictionnaire. J’espère que les 3 volumes seront arrivés Sans accident. Il me Semble que M r Gibson aurait été beaucoup plus régulier commercialement parlant de ne débiter votre compte des 31 d lls qu’autant que son correspondant de Philadelphie lui eût envoyé un reçu de Moi, que certainement il eût éxigé si l’on m’eût payé...
2Thomas Jefferson to George Washington Jeffreys, 3 March 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Feb. 17. came to hand two days ago. I wish it were more in my power to fulfill the request of furnishing you with a full and compleat catalogue for an Agricultural library. for this first and and most useful of all human arts and sciences I have had from earliest life the strongest partiality. yet such have been the circumstances of the times in which I have happened to live that...
3Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Catalogue of Books on Agriculture, [ca. 3 March 1817] (Jefferson Papers)
Geoponica Bassi. Niclasii. Lipsiae . 1781. Gr. Lat. 2. v. 8 vo Owen ’s translation of the Geoponics. Eng. 2. v. 8 vo Scriptores rei rusticae veteres. [ Cato, Varro , Columella , Palladius .] the edition published at Leipsic by Schneider
4Thomas Law to Thomas Jefferson, 3 March 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose to you what I deem a sine quâ non in finance— M r Monroe is in favor of it & M r Crawford desired the Com ee on a national Currency to write to him that he might introduce it to a limited amount of five or ten Million— M r Calhoun the Chairman promised to write,
5John Trumbull to Thomas Jefferson, 3 March 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I trust you will forgive my having so long delayed to answer your very kind letter of January 10 th —the reason has been that I could write nothing with certainty, until by passing the appropriation bill , the House of Representatives had sanctioned the agreement which was made with me by the President I have now the pleasure to say that I am authorized to paint four of the great Events of the...
6Thomas Jefferson to Madame de Corny, 2 March 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
It had been so long, my very dear and antient friend, since I had heard any thing of you thro’ any channel, that I had become uncertain whether you might still be among the living. I have been relieved from that incertitude by the request of mr and mrs Derby to give them a letter to you, informing me at the same time that they had one for you from mrs Cruger . I give it therefore readily in...
7Peter H. Wendover to Thomas Jefferson, 1 March 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
In January 1815 I had the honor to forward you from New York , a small volume of Sermons delivered in that City, by the Rev Dr M c Leod , in the preceding Summer, adapted to the then reasonable expectation that an attack would be made on that part of our beloved Country by the British—To those Sermons you were pleased to give the testimony of your high approbation. That worthy Divine having...
8Enclosure: Draftt Power of Attorney from Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes for United States Stock Interest, 26 February … (Jefferson Papers)
Know all Men, by these presents That I, Thomas Jefferson , of Monticello in Virginia do subsitute—and Appoint— John Barnes , of George Town in the Territory of Columbia my Attorney in Fact for the purpose of Receiving from the Treasury of the United States —all Sums of Interest, due or to become due on any public Stock standing in the Name of Thaddeus Kosciusko . Now of Soleure in Swiserland...
9John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 28 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Esteemed fav r 17 th Acknowledgs Recpt of the Certificates of Gen l Kosciusko ’s 6 ⅌Ct as well Bank Stock of Columbia—as specified—And now inclose you Copy of the form required —for you to Executed Execute —in Order—to my rec e iving the quarterly Interest, on the former—for the dividend on the Bank Stock—I trust is already satisfactory—adjusted—with Referance to the Gen ls
10Thomas Jefferson to Hutchins G. Burton, 28 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 4 th was recieved yesterday evening only; and I hasten to return my thanks for the trouble you have in endeavoring to procure me some of the Scupernong wine. a quarter cask of it would be very desirable; and to be sent to the address of Mess rs Gibson and Jefferson my correspondents at Richmond , which is my only convenient deposit. from thence we have water carriage direct...
11John W. Maury to Thomas Jefferson, 28 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
It must be a source of consolation to one like yourself approaching the close of a long & illustrious life, to see by anticipation, the praise which a grateful country will bestow on your memory, by reading what is unanimously accorded to the only one whose services can claim a preference to yours, in our struggle for freedom. That you may long live to enjoy these anticipations and that...
12Charles Willson Peale to Thomas Jefferson, 28 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
In several visits I made to Philad a after receiving your statement concerning young M c elhany, my inquiries about him was fruitless, at last I meet with him at a Watch -makers who had promised me notice when he should be found in the City. M r M c elhany seemed much confused when he spoke to me, on my asking him why he did not call on you before he left Charlotteville —he told me that he...
13George M. Dallas to Thomas Jefferson, 27 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed proposals have been issued, after receiving the repeated solicitations of my late father ’s friends. I am, however, unwilling to effectuate them, unless sanctioned and encouraged by those for whom he often expressed the highest admiration and respect. Though fearful of obtruding myself upon your notice, I cannot refrain from soliciting your sentiments as to the propriety and...
14Chapman Johnson to Thomas Jefferson, 27 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the pleasure of receiving your letter , enclosing your bill in Equity , with the accompanying documents—with which, however, I have not yet had an opportunity to make myself acquainted. I expect to be detained here, until some day next week, and then to set out, with my family, on my return home. I shall pass through Louisa to see my friends there, where it is probable I may be detained...
15William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 26 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Colo Taylor & myself, equally regret having troubled you with Mr Graham ’s papers, & feel Satisfied that you have expressed no opinion—I expected you would receive many letters in your retirement from those who have your happiness at heart, or wish the Sanction of your name to Support favorite opinions, but I had no idea that your labors were So great; I am only Surprised that you have...
16Fernagus De Gelone to Thomas Jefferson, 25 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received the honour of your letter and I take the liberty to forward you a copy of the catalogue of my books and Maps.—here are the documents You desire to have. Rapport fait par Courtois , de l’examen des papiers trouvés chez Robespierre & Ses complices, Paris. 1. 8 vo Sewed. coarse paper. $1.75. Œuvres d’ Archimède , traduites littéralement, avec commentaire par Peyrard ; ouvrage...
17Thomas Jefferson to Philip I. Barziza, 24 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 14 th came to hand last night. letters from mr Thweatt and mr Baker of the House of Representatives , and mr Cabell of the Senate (whose attention I had asked to see justice done you) had informed me that the legislature had declined acting on your case, as one which belonged to the courts of justice. my hope had been that they would give to you any right which might have...
18Joseph Delaplaine to Thomas Jefferson, 24 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I received , duly, your very obliging favour with an accompanying recommendation of the Repository , which I caused to be published in six or seven Newspapers. It was all I could have wished.—I thank you for it most sincerely. It shall be given with a future n o of the Work.— Your life & Portrait are preparing for the second half volume.— M r Madison’s will be given in the 3 d — I should, I...
19Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Law, 24 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
The enrolment of my name among those of the members of the Columbian Institute is an honor which I recieve with the acknolegements it so justly calls for. I place it to the account of their kindness, and not of any services I can now render them. age and it’s effects forbid me that expectation, and teach me that it is not among the ruins of memory that new materials for science are to be...
20Wilson Cary Nicholas to Thomas Jefferson, 24 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
The situation that I have been in for some time past has prevented my answering your last letter and making my acknowledgements for your friendly attention to M r Armistead . I have the pleasure to inform you, your application procured M r A. an appointment that if he is prudent will enable him to support his family. A long and intimate acquaintance with you has given me a thorough knowledge...
21Robert B. Sthreshly to Thomas Jefferson, 24 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Larkin Towles the bearer of this a Gentleman of respectability who has been living in the Neighbourhood being pleased with the Country returns for the purpose of Moving out in the spring & it being a good oportunity M rs Sthreshly has written to the Ladies to collect & send her out Some Garden Seed Flower Roots & s h rubs & in addition to which will you be good enough to send me some...
22Caspar Wistar to Thomas Jefferson, 24 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to present to you the Bearer D r Stevenson , a very interesting young gentleman of New York , who is about to embark for Europe but makes a previous visit to the Southward. He has lately returned from Lake Superior & can give you a good account of what he has seen on his Journey, & also of the present state of public sentiment in New York . I hope to receive by his return an...
23Richard C. Derby to Thomas Jefferson, 23 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclos’d letters were given me by my friends knowing that it was my intention (before M rs Derby s and my departure for Europe ) to visit you at your seat in Virginia . but circumstances preventing I take the liberty to enclose them to you at the same o time observing that M rs Derby and myself should feel doubly delighted should you feel be inclind to forward us Letters to Boston
24Thomas Law to Thomas Jefferson, [received 23 February 1817] (Jefferson Papers)
Our Society will be highly gratified if you will permit us to insert your name amongst the Members who are desirous of promoting the objects we have in view— RC ( DLC: TJ Papers , 209:37298); undated; endorsed by TJ as received 23 Feb. Recorded in SJL as received 23 Feb. 1817. With this letter Law may have enclosed two works related to the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and...
25Thomas Jefferson to Charles K. Mallory, 23 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 17 th came to hand yesterday. I had, two days before, addressed a letter , on the subject of these packages of wine to mr Starke of your office, with whom I had had occasion to exchange a letter in Oct. on another article. I learn from yours now before me , that you had been so kind as to anticipate my request to him, and to forward the cases to mess rs Gibson & Jefferson...
26James Monroe to Thomas Jefferson, 23 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the pleasure to receive the letter which you forwarded to me through Col: Trumbull , & to apply it, with the best effect, to the purpose for which it was intended. Congress passed a law, under which a contract has been concluded with him, for the painting of four pieces; the declaration of Independance; the surrender of Burgoyne , that of Cornwallis ; & the resignation of Gen l...
27José Corrêa da Serra to Thomas Jefferson, 22 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Derby a well known gentleman of Boston , has told me how he desired to pay a visit to Virginia , and to have the honor of being presented to you. Though his known caracter be a competent passport every where, still he is persuaded that decency requires that he be presented by some one of your acquaintances, and wishes me to perform this function. I am very glad to have this occasion of...
28Hendrick W. Gordon to Thomas Jefferson, 22 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
The interest you have taken in the manufactures of our Country, has induced me to offer for your examination the scraps of cloth herewith enclosed; they are from peices spun & wove in my own family, and dressed in this neighbourhood by a native born American. Either of the peices would afford a profit at $3 dolls a yard, single width. Let the enemies of American manufactures say what they...
29David Higginbotham to Thomas Jefferson, 22 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Some time ago you Said you had Some idea of painting your house again, we have now on hand the best English white Lead and Spanish brown ground in oil in quarter kegs, the price will be $4 ½ ⅌ keg for the former and $3 ⅌ keg for the latter, should you want any you can write me, our markets are Steady Flour $14 and dull Tob o from $7. to 12 in demand. RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 6 5...
30Simon Bernard to Thomas Jefferson, 21 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Monsieur le Général Lafayette m’avait fait la faveur de me donner une lettre pour me présenter devant vous; le désir de jouir de l’honneur d’approcher de votre personne m’avait fait différer jusqu’ici de vous remettre cette lettre, espérant toujours qu’une occasion heureuse me procurerait cet avantage Si précieux pour moi. Mais de nouveaux ordres éloignant à cet égard mes espérances, je ne...