1From Thomas Jefferson to Martin Oster, 19 November 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I have lately recieved the inclosed letter from a Mr. Warneck who stiles himself the brother of an officer of that name who died in Virginia. Not doubting Sir that you will be better acquainted than I am with the nature of what he requires and what may best suit his purpose, I have taken the liberty of inclosing you his letter and begging the favor of you to do in this case what your...
2Thomas Jefferson to Martin Oster, 2 August 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have lately recieved a letter from M. de Beauvois of Paris stating the claims of Madame Beauvois to the property of her brother M. Piernetz , in the county of New Kent , claimed & held by a mr Ratcliffe of that county, under a supposed will of m
3Thomas Jefferson to Martin Oster, 5 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved, four days ago, a letter from M. de Pauly with such a statement of the facts in the case of Mons r & M de de Beauvois as enables me to write him an opinion as to the course to be pursued. not knowing how the good offices required to be rendered M. de Beauvois may be divided between you, I have thought it might serve him further to inclose you a copy of my letter to M. Pauly , which...
4From Thomas Jefferson to Martin Oster, 20 October 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letter from Messieurs Guiraud & Portas, merchants of France established at Cette, will explain to you it’s object. Not acquainted with the organisation of our government, they propose to me to sollicit the interference of Congress. You and I know, Sir, that that body is too distant, too slow, and too much otherwise occupied. I hope I have not acted improperly in advising them...
5Martin Oster to Thomas Jefferson, 13 August 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai reçu la lettre dont vous m’avez honnoré le 2 Courant , par laquélle vous paraissez desirer l’adresse de M r Pauly , ami de M r de Beauvois . La voici telle qu’il me l’a donnée. M r L is Abraham Pauly , at Calfpasture Staunton
6Martin Oster to Thomas Jefferson, 29 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
En tems, J ai reçu la Lettre dont Vôtre Excellence m’a honnoré le 5 Juillet dernier , contenant copie de celle par vous écrite à M r Pauly le même jour, au Sujet des interêts de Mad me de Beauvois , dans la Succession de Son frére et que j’ai dè suite communiqué à M r Tazewell avocat. Je n’ai pû repondre plutôt à Vôtre Excellence parce que j’attendais journellement l’opinion de ce Célébre...
7Martin Oster to Thomas Jefferson, 22 September 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Le 13 du passé, J’ai eû lhonneur de Vous accuser reception de la lettre que vous m’avez fait celui de m’adresser le 2. concernant la Succession reclamée par M r de Beauvois et à l’occasion de M r Pauly qui fait La résidence at Calf Pasture Augusta-County , près Staunton . Aujourd’hui, Je m’emprêsse d’acheminer à Vôtre Excellence, copie du prétendu testament de defunt Pierre Piernet , Frère de Mad
8[To Thomas Jefferson from Martin Oster, 10 March 1788] (Jefferson Papers)
[ 10 Mch. 1788 . Recorded in SJL Index. Not found.]
9Enclosure: Littleton W. Tazewell to Martin Oster, 4 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I have attentively Considered the papers which you submitted, for my opinion—Concerning the rights of M r & mad. Beauvois to the State of M r Piernez deceased, the brother of mad. Beauvois , and now beg leave to offer you the result of my examination there of. M r Piernez having died without issue, or father or mother and leaving no brother or any other sister than mad. Beauvois . By the law...