1To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 21 October 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to trouble you with Extracts from two letters lately recd. from Mr. Short. On rect. of your answer I will take Measures to arrange the Business as you may recommend. For my own part, tho’ a considerable Stock holder I am much a Stranger which plan is most adviseable for Mr. Shorts interest. I hope you found the Account sent you free from Error. My absence from home prevented me...
2To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 15 April 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just time to acknowledge receipt of your favors of the 8th: and 10th: Currt. and to assure you that every attention shall be paid to the contents. I pray you at same time to write Mr. Short that his Stock with Other matters in my hands is Safe and shall remain so, subject alone to his order, however I will write you and hand a letter for Mr. Short in a day or two, at present my whole...
3To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 11 December 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to acknowlege receipt of your favor of the 15th. Ulto. In consequence of your first information on the Subject of wheat and Flour being wanted in Europe I immediately secured two Cargos, which are now shipping and will sail for Europe by the 25th: Currt. Say the American ship Bowman Capn. Aaron Jeffery of 330 Tons and the Grand Duk Capn. John Pollack a British ship of 300...
4To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 10 April 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the satisfaction to inform you of the safe arrival of the Four friends Cap. Valance from Lisbon, by which Vessell I have letters from Messrs. John Bulkely & Sons covering Bill Loading for 3 Pipes Lisbon Wine for your Account deliverable to my Order. I have Ordered my friend to have the said Wine Entered and Sent forward to this place, judging it is intended for Montichello. I have...
5To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 21 December 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Sundrys ⅌ the Waggons No. 1. 1. 3. 11. 21. 22. 23B. 38. 40.B 41. 4.B 10J. 14B 37B. A Large Trunk A Middle Sized Do. A Small Do. A Portmanteau A Case of Hats Two Yams 4 Loaves Sugar A Cask containing 1 Cheese 23½ ℔. @ ⅙ £1.5.3 1 Pound Tea 17/6 17.6 6 ℔. Chocolate ⅓
6To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 7 October 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Richmond, 7 Oct. 1790. Enclosing account of items shipped. “No Fish as yet to be had, however the New England Vessells will be here in a short time when I will procure you some and send them by first Waggons.” RC ( MHi ); endorsed as received 12 Oct. 1790 and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure ( MHi ): “List of Sundries sent to Thomas Jefferson Esqr. by Waggon”—1 cask of Lisbon wine, 33½ gallons @...
7To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 31 October 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I did myself the Honor of writing you a few days ago to which I crave your reference. I am this night favored with your letter of the 25t. covering a Bank Bill for Fifty Dollars which is to your Credit. I observe the further paiments alloted for me which is well. The inclosed or annexed Copy of a letter from Mr. Short has just got to hand. I beg you will write me as soon as possible what you...
8To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 9 November 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I am this Moment favord with your letter of the 4th. Currt., your Sundry Different favors A Clow & Coy $200 Mattw. Murray 166.66 J G Jefferson 75.00 $441.66 Four Hundred and forty One Dollars and 66 Cents shall meet due honor when they appear. The Cask of Hams and Box of Books are lodged with me and will be forwarded ⅌ my Sloop Phoenix or first Vessell for your Port. I consider myself...
9To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 3 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I am favor’d with yours of the 23d: May. Your 3 Pipes Wine are lodged in my Own Cellar apparantly in good Order Where they Shall Remain for Your further commands. I have discovered the Books from Dublin paid the Duties and landed them at Osbornes subject to the Order of Young Mr. Eppes for whom they appear to have been intended. I will make enquiry after the Mathematical Instruments ⅌ the...
10To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 30 July 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your favor from Philada: with Sundry Articles which were all delivered in good Order except One Cask containing Fish Without mark or Number, Supposed to be No. 7. The remainder of the Articles will be Sent you as soon as opportunities offer. Enclosed you have a letter from Mr. Short which came to my hands a few days ago. With Much Respect I am Sir Your Obedt Se RC ( MHi ); at head...