11To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, [before 21] November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been about writing you for some months back but I was of the opinion Tobacco would be lower in this I have been mistaken—I want to be informed if your last years Crop is on hand and what will be the price and day of payment— I have a letter from Richmond dated the 11th. that Quotes Prime Tobacco at 36/ to 37/6. inferior at 33/ V Currency—If your crop is unsold and at Richmond I will...
12To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 16 October 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you by last Post an answer to yours of the 26th. Ult: to which I refer—The Aurora of this day will inform you That we have carried our Member of Congress—Captain Jones—our State Senator John Pearson and Sheriff Israel Israel and one Member Samuel Wetheral for the Assembly—The old member Barton of Lancaster is returned against us but Bucks has given us Mr Rodman in our favor which is...
13To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 16 September 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just seen a letter where in was mentioned that Callender Irwin would not be appointed to the office held by his father but Colonel Samuel Miles would—I think you had better pause before you put the seal to this commission for the following reasons—Colonel Miles is too old he was an officer in the war of 55 & 62 and more over Colonel Ferguson who saw him some time ago (as for my part I...
14To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 26 November 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed is a copy of a letter I sent you by Post on the 9th Ult: in answer to yours of the 26th of Septr. and the post following I sent you a Note informing I had wrote you an answer to your letter of the 26th and in that beged leave to refer—Since have had no answer and from that circumstance conclude my letters to you or yours to me have miscarried is the reason I again write you on the...
15Thomas Leiper to Thomas Jefferson, 2 January [1814] (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you on the 9 th of last month to which I refere—In that letter was enclosed an extract of a letter wrote by you and the report of the day was it was adressed to Doctor Logan — All your friends here were but of one opinion you never wrote it it was a forgery But since their has appeared in the same paper on the 11 th the same extract with a preface annexed which staggers our faith and...
16To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 21 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed you have an Address from the Delegates appointed from the Wards of this City and from the Townships of the county of Philadelphia and agreed to by them on the 12th instant—The reason the address was not forwarded sooner I did intend to have delivered it in person but my business at present will not admit of it which I am very sorry for— You will observe from the Address it was...
17To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 2 August 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Philadelphia, 2 Aug. 1791 . He called on TJ about an hour ago and found him not at home. He wished to speak about the addition Carstairs is making to the library room; his labor, he says, will cost £20. “If he says Twenty, a few more Pound may be added.” His bill for the room itself will be £100, “and by the Same ru[le] Something more.” This, with the other bills, will make it “a very...
18To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 29 December 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Their is a report here and from the quarter I received it I believe to be true that Major Jackson is to be removed & that you would put Doctr. Bache in his place if it would give general satisfaction to the Republicans—Before I heard your opinion I was asked for mine and whilst I was a think the Gentleman mentioned several names which I most confess I did not perfectly like—He then mentioned...
19To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 27 September 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
This year the republicans of this District have been very much divided on the question who shall be our next member of Congress— Last Election they did divide but it was against the Man Leib only for they did acknowledge that all his votes in Congress were correct—But this year we are divided on Principle against Joseph Clay & we do say that the speech he delivered in Congress on 5th of March...
20To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 18 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I understand Governor Lewis is going to return early in the morning to Washington—The sample of Tobacco you sent me by him I have had manufactured into Segaars and have sent part of them by him in Two papers directed to you—You will please to let them remain in the papers ’till you hear from me which I expect will be in a few days—The reason I do not do it immediately I am obliged to attend an...
21Thomas Leiper to Thomas Jefferson, 19 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Annexed you have a Copy of an order drawn on me for seventy Five Dollars by a certain George G Leiper on Thomas Leiper and son we have no such firm here— My son George Ge G. Leiper being here I handed to him the order who afirmed he never wrote it indeed I could have certified this myself—But how came your name to be on the back of the order from that circumstance I had got my consent to have...
22To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 12 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The undersigned, a Committee appointed for the purpose by the democratic Citizens of the City and County of Philadelphia in obedience to sentiment as well as duty, and with the frankness and dignity becoming members of a free Community, offer to you their earnest wishes and their warmest feelings— They have heard, and not without sensations of sincere regret, that it is your intention to...
23To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 9 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your very obliging and Affectionate letter of the 22 d of July I duly received and I am at a loss for Language to express my gratitude for the interest you have taken in behalf of my son in Law and how I shall go about returning you my best thanks— I should wrote you an answer before this time but I was indeavouring to find out the cause how it was possible that the Mother and may add the...
24To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 22 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg to solicit your interest again in favor of my son in law Robert Taylor who has been unfortunate in business as many others But although he has lost his money he has sustained no loss of Character indeed he has added to its by paying of his old debts which he was able to do by being appointed a Vendue Master But the law respecting the office has been Repealed but before this took place...
25To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 25 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be delivered to you by my son William and perhaps my Daughter Julia whom I have ordered them to wait on you and present my best compliments as Julia is travelling for the benifit of her health I have no doubt a sight of you and the air of Monticello will contribute to it I am with utmost esteem and Respect DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
26To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 20 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I returned you by Major Lewis Two Bundles of Segaars manufactured from the Tobacco you sent me by him—From the manner the Tobacco was packed it was not possible it could retain much of its original flavour—From the smalness of the sample I had it not in my power to manufacture it into any thing else but segaars and I believe it to be the kind of Tobacco that the very fine segaars are made of...
27Thomas Leiper to Thomas Jefferson, 29 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I have your letter of the 19 th and your kind and affectionate attention to my son I esteem as a singlar favor for altho’ he was not yet the the favor was the same you believing him to be my son the favor confered on me was the same for which I return you my best thanks I wrote you a few days ago assigning my reason why I did not pay the draft and as metters have now turned out it was very...
28Thomas Leiper to Thomas Jefferson, 17 April 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you on the 9 th of Dec r and the 2 d of January since I have received yours of the 1 st of January which I have read again and again but none other has nor never shall because I believe it would not advance your standing with a number of your friends of which number you may put me down as one— I observe you are affraid you are affraid that Bonaparte will Conquer
29To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 30 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have examined the Tobo. again in company with Mr. Strawbridge. He is of the opinion it is 5/ pr. Ct. damaged by cutting and the mixture of Grown Leaves. I could wish for your own satisfaction you could make it convenient to see it in its cut state that you may judge of the damage yourself. As this Tobacco has been imported for me I would take it at 33/9 pr. Ct. but if you are of the opinion...
30To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 26 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Yellow Fever which is a sore evil in every sense of the word and your making up your mind not to sell your Tobacco for less than six Dollars pr Cent and I making up my mind not to give it especially as you inform me it is not of the first quality is the sole cause whey you have not had an answer from me sooner to your of the 6th. Ultimo—My last letter from Richmond is dated the 10th. the...
31To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 13 May 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
A few days ago I wrote you and by the same mail I sent you Two small Bundles of Pamphlets and if you have not time to read them please put them into the hands men who are well disposed to Curtail our import and encrease our Exports—I was of the opinion that the Millit perhaps had not got into your part of the country because every thing in the farming line does not spread rapidly for altho’...
32To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 27 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Their’s no doubt remains on my mind but that you are fully imployed with business of more importance than what respects Flatt men and their Flatts But notwithstanding I know you have a special referance that Laws should not be opressive to any one I take the liberty of inclosing you a Copy of a letter to Mr. Gallatin in whose province the grievance remains hopping he well send redress...
33To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 20 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
When a man is overcharged with gratitude he is at a loss how to go about returning thanks for the favors he has received—This believe me is my case or long or this I would have returned you my best thanks for the Honor and I may add the Proffit (which I had most in view) you have confered on Callender Irwine which embraces the wants of the Widow and Fatherless—The Widow now smiles and the...
34To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 8 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I ought to have attended to yours of the 23th. Ult: sooner but the 4th of March came in the way and to be plain with you it was impossible to think of any thing else till that business was finished—Since I wrote you last I have often seen Jackson and Wharton and have again and again offered them for the whole of your Crop of Tobacco Seven Dollars pr Ct . and they have rejected the offer—This...
35To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 11 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly received your letter of the 22d. ultimo and the contents I have strictly attended to and acted agreeably to your directions and I have adhired to that part of it to trust no person with a sight of them at the same time the question is often asked have you heard nothing from the President? the answer is I have received a private letter—I observe you have had a consultion with your...
36To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 11 February 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I duely received yours of the 4th. inclosing a Copy of a letter from Jackson & Wharton to Murdo and Fisher— This day was appointed by Jackson & Wharton for a reinspecting of your Tobacco but the snow of yesterday and to day has prevented it but when-ever the weather will permit we have agreed it shall be done— I have seen some 7 or 8 sample’s which is all they have opened of your Tobacco and...
37To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 23 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I suppose by this time your information respecting the quality of your Tobacco is correct—If it is of the first quality and for sale please to inform me of the quantity and Cash price delivered at Richmond— or if agreeable to you which will certainly be more agreeable to me your Credit price from one to six months for I am and have been these eighteen months very much a head of my money owing...
38To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 8 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeably to a resolution of the Delegates of the democratic republicans of the City of Philadelphia in general Ward Committee assembled I was appointed to transmit you their address unanimously adopted & signed by them—I have now sir the honor of inclosing it to you. I am with the utmost respect & esteem Dear Sir Your most obedient Servant PPL : Leiper Papers.
39To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 22 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you on the 17th . to which I refer—The business of the Rising Sun is over and settled very much to my satisfaction but I impute it very much to Mr. Dallas and Captain Jones being there—The Citizens on both sides were very full of Fire—Colonel Ferguson had a sett of Resolutions had they been proposed would have divided the Whigs in the County—it is very True C Ferguson said he did not...
40To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 17 February 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day examined nine Hogsheads of your Tobacco and find none of them have been Wet & Dried again—It is true one of them is a little wet but when it received this damage none can tell it might have been in comming down your River or it might have received it on its way to Philadelphia but it is so extremely little that I think there is nothing due on the Score of Damage. Six of the...