11From Thomas Jefferson to William Jones, 17 May 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
I have now to acknolege the receipt of your favors of Octob. 20. and Dec. 20 . My proposition (referred to in your letter of Octob. 20) was to fix times of paiment for my part of Mr. Wayles’s debt on his private account, and that these paiments of my third should discharge me and my property of all responsibility for the remaining two thirds. Without having acceded to my propositions you...
12From Thomas Jefferson to William Jones, 1 June 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
I received yesterday your favor of May 22. and receive it with great pleasure as it assures me you will write to Mr. Hanson to settle Mr. Wayles’s account with us. I have never seen a copy of that account since the one you transmitted first after his death, nor have Mr. Eppes and Mr. Skipwith explained to me the objections made, fully. One objection I know is to interest, and another to the...
13From Thomas Jefferson to William Jones, 7 October 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
A delay in receiving my leave of absence has detained me from beginning my voyage to America longer than I expected. I received it the last month and by advice of those skilled in sea voiages I deferred setting out till after the equinox. I am now here, on my way, and expect to embark immediately for Virginia where I hope to find your agent with full powers and dispositions to settle our...
14To Thomas Jefferson from William & Samuel Jones, 9 March 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
We had the pleasure of receiving yours of the 26th. of Decr. Ulto. and have accordingly sent herewith, one of the best kind of our Portable Orreries . The price of the one sent is 3 Guineas, the additional half guinea is on account of its having a stand, and the plates under the earth and moon more durable, and not so liable to be loose dirty, and useless after a little while as those made of...
15From Thomas Jefferson to William Jones, 18 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
In providing an administration for our government I was led by every just consideration to wish that General Smith of Baltimore should undertake the Secretaryship of the navy, and accordingly proposed it to him. after taking time to consider of it, I have this morning recieved a letter from him informing me it is not in his power. in this case I have no hesitation in making the proposition to...
16To Thomas Jefferson from William Jones, 23 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Deeply penetrated with the confidence you are pleased to evince in proposing to me the Secretaryship of the Navy, I entreat you to believe that I have weighed with mature deliberation all the considerations which ought to influence my decision in a case so important to the public interest and the honor of the administration To be associated with private worth and exalted talents such as...
17From Thomas Jefferson to William Jones, 16 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
General Smith has so far enabled us to get along with the navy department, by undertaking it’s direction without accepting the [commission], emoluments, or any thing which might vacate his seat in the H. of Representatives. but he will soon be obliged to relinquish it, so that I must make an appointment. before I do so I cannot deny myself the chance that a further view of the subject may have...
18To Thomas Jefferson from William Jones, 20 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I cannot repress the emotions excited by your favor of the 16th. Instant—they were of profound respect and gratitude for the reiterated proofs of your kind confidence, mingled with extreme regret and painful reflections arising from the imperious necessity of declining the acceptance of an appointment so honorable in itself and rendered still more so by the manner in which it has been...
19To Thomas Jefferson from William Jones and Joseph Clay, 30 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
As the Judiciary bill now pending before the Legislature invests the Executive with the power of nominating the commissioners of Bankruptcy, we are invited to address you on this subject by motives of justice to an individual, and a knowledge of your disposition to appoint men in all respects worthy of the public confidence. We therefore beg leave to represent that Mr Thomas Cumpston one of...
20To Thomas Jefferson from William Jones, 1 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I would reluctantly intrude upon your attention and particularly on the subject of appointments, aware that the numerous applications and recommendations may have a tendency rather to embarrass than lead to a correct choice. I hope however the liberty I have occasionally taken may be viewed with indulgence. I beg leave Sir on this occasion to recommend to your notice Mr Robert Porter of this...
21To Thomas Jefferson from William Jones, 12 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Guy Bryan Merchant of this City has made me acquainted with his intention of soliciting for his nephew Mr Morrison the appointment of Collector at Massac in the Indiana Territory. My particular respect for and knowledge of the character and circumstances of Mr. Bryan excite a wish that he may succeed if the office shall be vacant. Knowing as I do the scrupulous delicacy and integrity of Mr...
22From Thomas Jefferson to William Jones, 4 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson requests the favour of The Honble. Capt. Jones to dine with him on Monday next, the 7th. Instant at half after three, or at whatever later hour the house may rise. Friday Febr: 4th. 1803. The favour of an answer is asked. RC ( PHi ); printed form, with blanks filled by Meriwether Lewis reproduced in italics; addressed by Lewis: “The Honble. Capt. Jones”; also on address sheet in...
23From Thomas Jefferson to William Jones, 10 September 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Madame de Tessé, sister of the Viscount Noailles lately killed, writes me that the Viscount never gave his family any information as to his affairs, and asks of me to procure for them a general information what they were, good, bad, or indifferent. I have no correspondence with any body in Philadelphia who knows any thing about them. I suppose Majr. Jackson may have some knolege of them:...
24To Thomas Jefferson from William Jones , 1 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
In compliance with your request I have investigated every probable source of information relative to the affairs of the late Viscount Noailles and the result is that he left this place very much embarrassed and largely indebted to many persons whose claims remain unsatisfied. This was communicated to me by a Mr Carpentier a french gentleman residing here who was one of the particular intimates...
25To Thomas Jefferson from William Jones, 23 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Bought of W. and S. Jones Optical and Mathematical Instrument Makers. No. 30. Opposite Furnivals Inn, Holborn. Removed from their old Shop No. 135, nearly opposite. £ s d A pair of 18 Inch new British Globes 7–
26To Thomas Jefferson from William Jones, 23 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Received 23rd July1805 of His Excellency, T Jefferson by the hands of Mr Tunnicliffe the Sum of Thirty Pounds One Shilling amount of Bill delivered for Goods. Rec’d for Self & S. Jones— £ 30– 1– Deduct 5– 29– 16– MoSHi : Bixby Collection.
27To Thomas Jefferson from William Jones, 3 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The favor of your order was handed to us by Mr. Tunnicliffe & during the short time allowed me have used our best exertions to furnish the articles. They are of the best workmanship & we hope they will please. The small pamphlet on Cyder & Perry is out of print & very scarce but we will endeavour to procure you one by the time we may next be favored with an order. Mr. Tunnicliffe has paid us...
28From Thomas Jefferson to William Jones, 25 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved, the last year, the globes, appendage to my Equatorial, & other articles purchased of you for me, by mr Tunnicliff, all in good condition, except the protracting parallel rule, which was quite deranged by being too loose among other things. I have now to ask the favor of you to send me the articles below stated, well packed: and to be particularly attentive to the perfection of the...
29To Thomas Jefferson from William Jones, 13 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Whatever weight may be due to the subject of the enclosed letter I am persuaded you will justly appreciate the motive for its communication The writer is a young gentleman of strict veracity and considerable penetration—A real american, alive to the interests of his country, and the persons from whom he received the information are native american merchants of excellent character residing in...
30To Thomas Jefferson from William Jones, 16 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 13th. I enclosed to you a letter I had received from the Havanna, and the same motive suggests the propriety of communicating the following extract of a letter I have this instant received from the same person and place dated the 23d ulto. viz. “I yesterday informed you of an order from his C. Majesty by way of New Providence to the government of this Island, stating that whenever the...
31To Thomas Jefferson from William Jones, 17 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I was honored with your’s of last year, Dated Octr 25th. and have used my best endeavours to execute such Instruments for you as I thought would best answer your purpose As you expressed that you wanted the Astronl Quadt for an important purpose, & that Instrument, being on a confined and limited principle of Accuracy I judged it best to send you the Reflecting Circle. This Instrument will...
32To Thomas Jefferson from William Jones, 24 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
By order of a general Town Meeting of the Citizens of the City and County of Philadelphia (the most numerous it is believed ever assembled in this place on any occasion) convened at the State House on the 23d Instant, I transmit to you the Resolutions adopted in support of the late measure of the general government, and an address expressive of the respect attachment and gratitude of the...
33From Thomas Jefferson to William Jones, 3 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved duly your favor of Jan. 24. covering the resolutions & address of the town meeting of the city & county of Philadelphia, the answer to which has been delayed by other business which would not admit delay. I beg leave, through the same channel now to convey my answer. Accept in this separate letter my thanks for the very friendly expressions of personal regard contained in your...
34Thomas Jefferson to William Jones, 7 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieve information that the citizens of Lynchburg on James river are applying to the bank of the US in Philadelphia for the establishment of a branch of that institution in their town, and I am requested on their part to state to the President and Directors what I know of the basis and extent of their commerce. the bearing witness to truth being a common duty, & my residence a considerable...
35Thomas Jefferson to William Jones, 26 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
When I lately addressed you on the subject of a bank at Lynchburg , I little expected to be so soon called on to trouble you a second time. these two calls on me however have stood on grounds too peculiar to induce a fear of repetition, and therefore I proceed to obey the 2 d as I did the 1 st . there is an idea that branches of the National b bank will be established at Petersburg & Lynchburg...
36William Jones to Thomas Jefferson, 8 November 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I should have sooner replied to your favors of the 8 and 26 th Ult o had not the delay been suggested by the expectation of the deputation from Lynchburg , and a desire to ascertain, in order to communicate the result. Yesterday the proceedings of the meeting at Lynchburg , and the representations of the deputies, were submitted to the board of directors, and as the discussion which ensued,...
37Thomas Jefferson to William Jones, 27 December 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return to this place after an absence of 6. weeks, I find here your favor of Nov. 8 . I thank you for your attention to the Lynchburg application. my recommendation of it was meant to place it’s claims fairly before you, not doubting it would be decided on the general rules established by the board. the explanation you have been so kind as to give me is perfectly satisfactory, and leaves...
38Rockfish Gap Report of the University of Virginia Commissioners, 4 August 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
The Commissioners for the University of Virginia having met, as by law required at the tavern in Rockfish gap on the blue ridge , on the 1 st day of August of this present year 1818 , and having formed a board, proceeded on that day to the discharge of the duties assigned to them by the act of the legislature intituled an “act appropriating part of the revenue of the literary fund and for...
39To Thomas Jefferson from William Jones, 6 August 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to interrupt your repose so far as to make some enquiry respecting your seminary of Education at Charlottesville in the Vicinity of your Residence. I have a Son now at Oxford whose Intelect is Judged to be promising, having a very slender Education myself such only as a common country school would afford 35 years past I am not capable of Judging the boys capacity with that accuteness...