441David Gelston to Thomas Jefferson, 9 August 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received bill of lading for 2 boxes, 12 bottles each, red Paillerole wine and one basket maccaronys maccaroni , from Marseilles by the Ship Ocean just arrived, shipped by M r Car Cathalan — I Shall pay every attention, put the whole in Store, await your orders—and remain, with great respect, RC
442William Clark to Thomas Jefferson, 1 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty of inclosing under cover to you, a letter to M rs Marks , and a Copy of a letter and statement of the publication of Lewis & Clarks Journal & c from M r N. Biddle , which I latterly received, The population of this Territory is rapidly increasing and very widely extending itself, The Lands on the Missouri having greatly the advantage as respects fertility of soil &...
443James Ogilvie to Thomas Jefferson, November [1814] (Jefferson Papers)
The young gentleman, M r Colin Clark , who will present this letter was formerly a pupil of mine; his academical proficiency & good conduct, gave him a solid claim to my confidence & affection: of the sincerity of these sentiments I afford him an unequivocal evidence, by making him known to you.— I can scarcely indulge the hope of seeing you again, but assuredly, wherever hereafter, my...
444Thomas Jefferson To Craven Peyton, 18 September 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
The original letter from mr Morgan with the account inclosed, came to hand since I wrote to you. they have been much injured by wet on the road so as to be almost illegible. I send you the letter & account for your own keeping. it is indeed a most scandalous specimen of Orleans justice. of an inheritance of 1500.D. the lawyers get 500.D. by the approbation of the court. accept my friendly...
445Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 11 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have reserved specially for yourself the following observations. the proposition of mr Gibson’s going to Lisbon in your stead even for a time, should not be made. nobody respects mr Gibson more than I do, nor is better-satisfied that he would, under all situations, do what is right. but the temper of this country towards England is at this time very high. the Senate are always averse to the...
446Thomas Jefferson to Horatio G. Spafford, 15 March 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favors of Feb. 15. 18. and 24. have all been recieved, and you could not even at the date of the last have recieved mine of Feb. 21. on the subject of your improvement in wheel carriages. I have now to thank you for the certificate of a right to use employ it in a carriage. it will be some time before I can make use avail myself of it. in travelling myself I have been obliged latterly to...
447Thomas Jefferson to Samuel R. Demaree, 12 January 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Dec. 3. is just now recieved, in which you ask my recommendation of a French grammar, dictionary and books for learning the language, which you express a desire to attain. you will find this language a great acquisition, as all science is couched in it. while the other nations appear stationary, the literati of France are advancing in science to a wonderful extent. it is chiefly...
448Thomas Jefferson to John Dortic, 23 May 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday your favor of the 16 th inst. & by this day’s post I inclose it to the Secretary of state , for his information and that of the Secretary of the Treasury . I suppose it probable they will avail themselves of your kind offer, to get dispatches to France should they have present occasion. I avail myself of this opportunity of renewing to you the assurances of my respect PoC...
449Thomas Jefferson to William D. Meriwether, 14 March 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer now comes for the trees you have taken care of for me, that is to say, my half of them. where there is only a single one of a kind, do not risk the taking it up. a graft from it another year will do as well for me. be so good as to have the roots of those sent well wrapt in straw to keep the cold air from them. I have some claim on Governor Lewis’s estate for monies furnished him...
450John B. Colvin to Thomas Jefferson, 1 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of presenting you with a corrected copy of “A Review” of the Address of the Minority of the H. of R. of the U.S. against the prevailing War. You will find, by it, that I am still laboring in the cause of my country—a cause in which you have rendered your name immortal. RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “His Ex: Thomas Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as received 6 Aug. 1812 and so...