1To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 16 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
The bearer hereof, mr. George Flower, is an English gentleman farmer, was the companion of mr. Burkbeck in his journey through France, and is the person to whom the dedication of that book is addressed, he came over on behalf of his own family and that of mr. Burkbeck, to chuse a settlement for them. Having made the tour of the temperate latitudes of the US. he has purchased a settlement near...
2Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 16 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof, mr George Flower , is an English gentleman farmer, was the companion of mr Burkbeck in his journey through France , and is the person to whom the dedication of that book is addressed, he came over on behalf of his own family and that of mr Burkbeck , to chuse a settlement for them. having made the tour of the temperate latitudes of the US. he has purchased a settlement near...
3To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 8 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
In a late letter from mr. Spafford of Albany I received the inclosed with a request that after perusal I would forward it to you, adding a desire that, when read, you would address it under cover to him, as he sets some value on the possession of it. His object in making the communication to either of us is not explained, but perhaps it may be understood by you. Your frank on a blank cover...
4Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 8 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
In a late letter from mr Spafford of Albany I received the inclosed with a request that after perusal I would forward it to you, adding a desire that, when read, you would address it under cover to him, as he sets some value on the possession of it. his object in desiring making the communication to either of us is not explained, but perhaps it may be understood by you. your frank on a blank...
5To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 15 August 1816 (Madison Papers)
I do not know whether you were acquainted with the late Major Duncanson of Washington, uncle of the writer of the inclosed letter. He was one of the earliest adventurers to the city of Washington. He had made a princely fortune in the E. Indies, the whole of which he employed in the establishments of that city and finally sunk. His political merits were a most persevering republicanism in the...
6Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 15 August 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I do not know whether you were acquainted with the late Major Duncanson of Washington , uncle of the writer of the inclosed letter . he was one of the earliest adventurers to the city of Washington . he had made a princely fortune in the E. Indies , the whole of which he employed in the establishments of that city and finally sunk. his political merits were a most persevering republicanism in...
7To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 2 August 1816 (Madison Papers)
Mrs. Randolph, Ellen & myself intended before this to have had the pleasure of seeing mrs. Madison and yourself at Montpelier as we mentioned to mr. Coles; but three days ago mrs. Randolph was taken with a fever, which has confined her to her bed ever since. It is so moderate that we are in the hourly hope of it’s leaving her and, after a little time to recruit her strength, of carrying our...
8Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 2 August 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
M rs Randolph , Ellen & myself intended before this to have had the pleasure of seeing mrs Madison and yourself at Montpelier as we mentioned to mr Coles ; but three days ago mrs Randolph was taken with a fever, w
9To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 22 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
Declining in every possible case to harrass you with sollicitations for office, I yet venture to do it in cases of science and of great merit, because in so doing I am sure I consult your partialities as well as my own. Mr. Hassler furnishes an occasion of doing this. You will find his character, his situation and claims stated in the inclosed letter from Rob. Patterson, whose integrity &...
10Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 22 December 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Declining in every possible case to harrass you with sollicitations for office, I yet venture to do it in cases of science and of great merit, because in so doing I am sure I consult your partialities as well as my own. mr Hassler furnishes an occasion of doing this. you will find his character, his situation and claims stated in the inclosed letter from Rob. Patterson , whose integrity &...