1From Thomas Jefferson to Francis Peyton, 12 March 1801 [document added in digital edition] (Jefferson Papers)
General Wilkinson, the commander of our army, & [his aid] Capt. Huger, brother of the member of Congress, are here. not knowing (as [they] happened to dine out the day you were here) whether you [know of it], or whether you have invited them, or that it is not within the plan [supposed?], I mention it [merely] for your own (personal) information do not mention me on the subject. I will also...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Peyton, 13 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
An invitation to Genl. Wilkinson was forwarded by express this morning, and I have this moment sent off a card for his aid Capt Huger, I expect a delay of the dinner for even two or three days would be attended with serious inconveniences to Mr. Gadsby , I therefore hope if the day should be bad, it will comport with your convenience to come down in a carriage. I find upon inquiry that Thomas...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Peyton, 19 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
When last at Alexandria you were pleased to express a wish that I would point out to you a character who in my opinion would be best calculated to fill the office of judge of the Orphans court, After reflecting on the subject I am induced to believe Colo. George Gilpin would be equal to the duties of that office, and would generally unite the confidence of the County. He is considered as...
4From Thomas Jefferson to Francis Peyton, 24 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
the Marshal’s office of Potomac is become vacant by the resignation of mr Dent. it appears to be an important district, comprehending rich parts of Virginia & Maryland; yet I do not know whether it is likely to be among the profitable offices of that kind. very much uninformed of your ordinary pursuits, I cannot judge how far such an office may be […] to you, yet should it prove so, there is...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Peyton, 25 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The testimony of confidence afforded me in your letter of yesterday is highly gratifying, and I beg leave to tender you my warmest acknowledgements for the offer you make of confering on me the office of Marshall for the District of Potomac, After deliberating on all the circumstances attendant on the acceptance of this office, I am led to believe it will not comport either with my interest or...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Peyton, 30 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Enclosed you will recieve an estimate of the taxes formerly imposed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, on that part of the District of Columbia included within the county of Alexandria . the statement is procured from the Clerk of our Court who I supposed possessed the best information on the subject, I must beg your permission to return half the money sent me for the horse nettings as I shall...
7From Thomas Jefferson to Francis Peyton, 31 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The commission of the peace for the county of Alexandria stands thus. George Gilpin, Wm. Fitzhugh, Francis Peyton, Richd. Conway, Elisha Cullen Dick Cha. Alexander, George Taylor Jonah Thompson, Abraham Faw, John Herbert, Alexr Smith, Cuthbert Powell, Peter Wise junr. Jacob Houghman & Thomas Darne. as these commissions expire with the end of the present session of Congress, I have given in...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Peyton, 2 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
William Fitzhugh, Richard Conway, and Thomas Darne, have declined qualifying as justices of the peace for this county, in the place of those gentlemen I would propose, George Slacum, Presly Gunnell, and John Dundas, as characters best qualified in my opinion to succeed them, the two former are republicans, the latter a federalist, but who having long served the corporation as a magistrate...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Peyton, 17 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to make you acquainted with Mr. Joseph Cowings a gentlemen just arrived here from England, who has solicited me to afford him this introduction I am respectfully Yr Ob. Servt. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 21 June “by mr Cowings” and so recorded in SJL . Joseph Cowing settled in Alexandria, where he became a schoolmaster and filled leadership roles in several civic...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Peyton, 18 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeably to my promise I now send you a list of the persons best qualified in my opinion for the office of Commissioners of Bankruptcy at this place, As you have been pleased to express a wish to include me in the commission, I do not feel disposed to disappoint your expectations, by declining to receive the appointment. Accept Sir a tender of my warmest acknowledgments for the repeated...
11To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Peyton, 12 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Capt. Matthew C. Groves who has made some longitudinal discoveries, for which he has obtained a patent from the U. States, is extremely desirous of submitting them to you, and has asked of me a note of introduction, I am wholly unacquainted with Mr. Groves, but have received assurances from Colo. Gilpin who has known him upwards of twenty years, that he is a decent and respectable character I...
12From Thomas Jefferson to Francis Peyton, 16 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Scott, collector of Nanjemoy resigns that office, and the persons proposed as his successors are John Brent and Wm. Jackson both living near the place. the latter formerly lived in Alexandria, the former is brother to Robert Brent Mayor of this city. do you know either of them, and can you inform me of their politics and other qualifications for the office? it will be thankfully recieved....
13To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Peyton, 18 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
In reply to your note of the 16th. inst. I have to observe, that the gentlemen you mention, are both known to me, with Mr Brent I have been intimately acquainted for many years, he possesses an amiable disposition, is a good accountant and a republican, Mr Jackson was formerly concerned in trade in this place, from my present recollection of him, his claims to the office you mention, appear to...
14To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Peyton, 15 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Blennerhassett arrived here from Natches last evening: he was immediately arrested by the Marshal, and carried before judge Todd; who committed him to prison; he underwent an examination before the judge today; and was by him, ordered into the custody of the Marshal, until a direction for his removal to Richmond, could be procured from the U. States judge for this district. It is supposed...