1John Melish to Thomas Jefferson, 16 February 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Two of the most important objects in life are—The cultivation of the human mind; and The Organization and proper direction of Civil Society.—The one is essential to man in his individual capacity; the other is necessary to enable him to enjoy the sweets of social life.—It is pleasing to a philanthropic mind to observe the great progress which the principles of Civilization have made within...
2John Melish to Thomas Jefferson, 18 January 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly received your esteemed letter of the 10 th March ; and I now write you with pleasure, from an opinion that the subject is congenial to your present pursuits.— I have lately returned from a very extended Tour to the Western Country, and now intend to prepare my whole Travels for the Press, as you will see by the enclosed Prospectus, and Plan.—I have commenced procuring Subscribers here...
3John Melish to Thomas Jefferson, 15 December 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly received your esteemed favour of February last , and thank you for the information it contained, which I availed myself of in appointing an agent at Richmond . The “Travels in the United States ” is now compleated and will be published to-morrow. By this Post I have sent you a Copy, with a map of the Seat of War, and explanatory Pamphlet;—all of which I beg you will accept; and I shall...
4John Melish to Thomas Jefferson, 11 February 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Upon my return from New york , a few days ago, I received your much esteemed favour of the 13 th Ult o , and was much gratified, indeed, to find that my work had met your approbation. You would no doubt readily perceive, from the whole tenor of my writing, that my sentiments are decidedly Republican. They have been so ever since I recollect of having political sentiments at all, and are so...
5John Melish to Thomas Jefferson, 21 December 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to present you with a Copy of the military atlas, just published, which I hope will afford you a little amusement in your retirement, and be no unpleasing picture of the State of the arts in this City.— With affectionate wishes for your welfare, and sentiments of veneration and respect— RC ( DLC ); at head of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esq”; endorsed by TJ as received 31 Dec. 1813 and...
6John Melish to Thomas Jefferson, 12 November 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Considering the late pretensions set up by the British at Ghent , to be of such a nature as to set aside all the ordinary principles of reasoning, I was of opinion that the best mode of exhibiting their nature and tendency was to publish a map representing the proposed Boundary, which I have the honour to enclosed enclose accompanied by the Documents relative to the negotiation, and remarks on...
7John Melish to Thomas Jefferson, 23 November 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure of presenting You with a Copy of my new map and Description of the United States and Contiguous Countries, which I respectfully Submit to Your attention. As it is the first map that professes to give a display of all that is known of Louisiana , in Connection with the United States , it will probably be gratifying to You who Contributed so much towards procuring that very...
8John Melish to Thomas Jefferson, 30 January 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to send you a Copy of my le tter to the President on the subject of promoting National Industry, and respectfully reccommend the views it contains to your notice.— After a great deal of labour I have succeeded in getting the State of Pennsylvania to adopt My favourite plan of bringing the Geography of the United States to maturity, which you will see developed in the foregoing...