1James 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...
2James 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
3Thomas Jefferson to James McKinney, 9 October 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Aug. 24. was recieved by me on the 19 th ult. it is not in my power to say with any certainty whether mr Shoemaker means to retire from his lease of my mill or not. I think it will depend on his success this season, which I believe will not be great. necessity obliges some to carry their wheat, and the more as the short crop of corn renders the offal of their wheat necessary. I...
4James 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
5Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Randolph & McKinney, [ca. 10 June 1812] (Jefferson Papers)
1811. Mess rs Randolph & M c Kinney D r for Rents for Crop of Wheat. Coopering Barrels cash articles Toll mill bush. Corn large Mill Bar. flour
6James 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...