1To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Rutledge, 12 February 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
As there is a probability that the Gentlemen who bear this letter will arrive in Virginia when you have condescended to come down from above and interest yourselves in Human Affairs; I could not but take the Liberty of introducing them and the Business with which they are commissioned to your Attention. They go to represent to your Commonwealth, the Situation of this State and of Georgia,...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Rutledge, 14 October 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
On my arrival in this City a few Weeks ago, I was told that you had made some Communications to Congress on the Subject of the Staple Commodity of Carolina; and on application to our mutual Friend Mr. Jay I obtained an Extract of your Dispatch, of the 27th of May last. I think you my dear Sir, for the Interest which you have taken in this Business, and I am persuaded my Countrymen will be...
3From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Rutledge, 14 July 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your favor of the 14th. of October in the moment I was setting out on a tour of the seaport towns of this country, from which I have been not long returned. I received it too with that kind of heart felt pleasure which always attends the recollection of antient affections. I was glad to find that the adaption of your rice to this market was considered worth attention as I had...
4From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Rutledge, 9 October 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be delivered you by Mr. Cutting, with whom I had a small acquaintance in America, and who brought me letters of good recommendation from Mr. Adams and Colo. Smith in London. On these foundations I am authorized to recommend him to you as a gentleman of merit, worthy of your acquaintance. He comes to sollicit a settlement of the affairs of the Indian frigate and provision for a...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Rutledge, 23 October 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 14th: of July, afforded me a great deal of Pleasure. It was a new proof of your Esteem for the individual, and it was replete with Information, highly interesting to my Countrymen. I have endeavour’d, and not without Success, to convince several of our Mercantile people, as well as some of our Planters, how highly beneficial it will be to change the consignment of their Rice,...
6From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Rutledge, 18 July 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Messieurs Berard were to have given me a particular account of the proceeds of the shipments of rice made to them. But they have failed. I fear, from what they mentioned, that the price has been less advantageous than usual, which is unlucky as it falls on the first essay. If on the whole however you get as much, as you would have done by a sale on the spot, it should encourage other...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Rutledge, [ca. 1 April 1789] (Jefferson Papers)
It is a long while since I have done myself the Pleasure of writing you; but the variety of concerns of a public and private Nature, together with the constant attention which I am necessarily obliged to give to an affectionate wife, who is in constant ill-Health, have suffered one week to steal after another, and leave me in shameful silence. I cannot however permit Mr. Cutting to quit us,...
8From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Rutledge, 18 September 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly received your favor by Mr. Cutting, inclosing the paper from Doctr. Trumbull for which I am very thankful. The conjecture that inhabitants may have been carried from the coast of Africa to that of America by the trade winds is possible enough; and it’s probability would be greatly strengthened by ascertaining a similarity of language, which I consider as the strongest of all proofs...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Rutledge, 28 April 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
I very sincerely congratulate you on your return to America, because I knew it was your own desire to return; and I as sincerely wish you again in Europe, because it is for the Interest of your Country that you should be there. A very substantial Reason on my part, and on yours, I am convinced, a very satisfactory one. The Letter which you did me the favor of writing me immediately previous to...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Rutledge, 20 June 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
The Son of my deceased Friend, Mr. Arthur Middleton, whom you once well knew, is on the Eve of making the Tour of the States. He is a Young Gentleman of good Understanding, and honourable affections. To unite Knowledge, with Understanding, we have agreed to his becoming acquainted with his own Country, and his own Countrymen, considering as such, the Friends of America, in all the United...
11From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Rutledge, 4 July 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Apr. 28. came to hand May 11. and found me under a severe indisposition which kept me from all business more than a month, and still permits me to apply but very sparingly. That of June 20. was delivered me two days ago by young Mr. Middleton whom I was very glad to see, as I am every body and every thing which comes from you. It will give me great pleasure to be of any use to...
12To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Rutledge, 7 August 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Charleston ], 7 Aug. 1791 . Introducing a “Gentleman of the Name of Harper” who is going northward for a short time chiefly on business. “He is however desirous of knowing, and being known to you; and I do not wonder at it. You owe the Trouble, which these Introductions occasion, to your Fame; which is the Result of your Understanding, and goodness. You will oblige me by shewing such...
13To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Rutledge, [7 August 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
There are Circumstances and Situations in Life which lead us into Measures we would wish to avoid, and we are at times obliged to yield to Requests which are against our Desires to grant. I have been placed to day precisely in that Condition. A young Man, who will deliver you a Letter of Introduction from me, appeared anxiously to wish it, and I could by no means refuse it. He is of the same...
14From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Rutledge, 25 August 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved your favor of the 7th. by Mr. Harper, and that also by Mr. Butler. I thank you for both, and shall duly respect both. I find by the last that, not your letter on the subject of British commerce, but mine in answer to it has miscarried. Yours was dated June 20. 1790. was recieved July 2. and answered July 4. I send you a copy of the answer, which will read now like an old...
15To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Rutledge, 7 October 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the Pleasure of receiving some days ago your Letter of the 25th. August, and now take the Liberty of introducing to your acquaintance my Friend Barnwell, who wishes much to be known to you, and who deserves to be gratified in what he wishes. I have already given you his Character. I told you in my last that, he had given me his Sentiments respecting the carrying Trade, in writing, and...
16To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Rutledge, 26 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
My Son who is returning to New York, to finish his Studies at the College, passes thro’ Philadelphia, for the purpose of seeing Major Pinckney: and knowing full well the affectionate Esteem I bear you, has requested me to give him a Letter of Introduction to you. As I am in the Habit of gratifying him, in all his virtuous Desires, I could by no means refuse him; on the contrary I freely...
17From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Rutledge, 11 September 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I received, during a visit to this place, a letter from Mr. H. Middleton asking some of introduction for him in Europe. As he does not specify the countries he means to visit, I have thought I could not do better than give him letters to our diplomatic gentlemen in Europe and desire them to procure him others for the particular countries he may fix on. The inclosed covers those letters, and at...
18To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Rutledge, 9 November 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been requested by the Gentlemen who have signed the within memorial, to place it under your Protection, and I do so, with the greatest chearfulness, because I know full well, that the sole motive by which they were actuated, was, Humanity. The People of St. Domingo, came to our Shores, in such Numbers, and in so destitute a Condition, and the Funds of our Citizens were so unequal to...
19From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Rutledge, 30 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Nov. 9. came duly to hand with the Memorial it inclosed of Penman and others. In consequence of circular letters addressed by me to the merchants of the several states, we are now receiving statements of the vexations suffered by our commerce from the cruizers of the belligerent powers. This will be taken up with them, be made part of a general application for redress and a...
20To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Rutledge, 12 October 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
It is a long time since I wrote you, and a much longer since I have heard from you. Your last, was written on the Eve of your resignation: mine, was an acknowledgment of it; and conveying my best good Wishes for your Happiness in retirement. I hope they have been answered, by your enjoyments in domestic Life; but not that you are so perfectly pleased with the latter, as to abandon for ever all...
21From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Rutledge, 30 November 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your favor of Oct. 12. by your son, who has been kind enough to visit me here, and from whose visit I have recieved all that pleasure which I do from whatever comes from you, and especially from a subject so deservedly dear to you. He found me in a retirement I doat on, living like an Antediluvian patriarch among my children and grand children, and tilling my soil. As he had lately...
22To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Rutledge, 30 April 1796 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Countryman, Mr. John Randolph, is on the wing for Virginia; and as he intends to pay you a Viset, in a short time after his Return, I have requested him to put this Letter into your Hands. I rejoice to see that, the popular branch of our Government have given a firm, and decided opposition, to one of the most unfortunate Treaties which ever was made, and I most sincerely wish they may...
23From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Rutledge, 27 December 1796 (Jefferson Papers)
I am afraid of being a troublesome correspondent to you. I wish to obtain about 20. bushels of the Cowpea, a red field pea commonly cultivated with you, and a principal article for the subsistence of your farms, which we have not yet introduced. I understand it is always to be had at Charleston, ready barreled for exportation: and the favor I ask of you is to engage some merchant of Charleston...
24To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Rutledge, 4 May 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
My Nephew leaves me, in a few Hours, to take his Seat in Congress, and furnishes me with a direct opportunity of writing to you. He carries with him all the sincere Friendship which he has fondly cherished towards you, for a series of years, and with Him my warmest Wishes for your Enjoyment of all the Blessings of Life. You richly deserve them, my Friend, for a thousand good Reasons; but most...
25To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Rutledge, 19 May 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
Two days ago, I shipt your Peas, and Orange Trees on board a Vessel for Norfolk, and wrote by her to your Merchants in Richmond thro’ the Collector of Norfolk . I am sorry to have delayed this Commission so long; but we have so little communication with Richmond that after waiting a considerable time in vain, I was obliged to adopt the expedient of sending them, in the Manner I have now done....
26From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Rutledge, 24 June 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to acknolege your two favors of May 4. and 19. and to thank you for your attention to the commissions for the peas and oranges, which I learn are arrived in Virginia. Your draught I hope will soon follow on Mr. John Barnes merchant here, who, as I before advised you, is directed to answer it. When Congress first met, the assemblage of facts presented in the President’s speech with the...