1James McKinney to Thomas Jefferson, 23 October 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I Rec d yours of the 9 th Ins t yesterday I still continue at the Slate Mills where M r Strode has an intrest— It is well known to my imployers that I am waiting the Motion of the M r Shoemaker’s
2James McKinney to Thomas Jefferson, 30 March 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
For a number of years past I have wish d to be in your employ, (provided it would be under your immediate direction) in Any capacity that I would be found usefull, that wish is now encreas d Since you have declined all publick business—I am a Native of Pennsylvania ( Lancaster County ) & have been regularly bred to farming & Manufactering of flour on an extencive Scale—I removed with my family...
3James McKinney to Thomas Jefferson, 23 August 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I am apprehensive I have left the draft of the hemp break amongst some papers I left in charge of my Son at the city of Washington , I hunted diligently for it here, but contrary to my expectation cannot find it, however, I can draw or explain the model from memory So as to make you perfectly understand the principal on which it works, I will Send it to you on Saturday you will See by the...
4James McKinney to Thomas Jefferson, 24 August 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer M r William G. Arms is on his way to the South, be pleas d to inform him whether there is any chance of getting your Mills from Jonathan Shoemaker & Son , yet, I could do nothing with young M r Shoemaker when I was there last, but have been inform d Since that on Acct. his prospects sin