1From Thomas Jefferson to John Shee, 14 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 16th. Ult. was duly recieved, conveying a tender, by the Philadelphia republican militia legion, of their voluntary services against either foreign or domestic foes—the pressure of business usual at this season has prevented it’s earlier acknolegement, & the return of my thanks, on the public behalf, for this example of patriotic spirit. always a friend to peace, & believing...
2From Thomas Jefferson to John Shee, 8 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson having recieved addresses, to which the inclosed are answers, in a single package which he presumes came from Genl. Shee, and at any rate that he knows the persons for whom these answers are intended, takes the liberty of putting them all under cover to Genl. Shee, with a paper which was probably put up by mistake with the others, & a request to have them delivered. he salutes...
3From Thomas Jefferson to John Shee, 22 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved last night your favor of the 19th. the three small casks of wine from Leghorn, are, I presume, what is called Nebioule, as I expected from mr Kuhn a wine of that name. I have no information of the quantity, but presume that can be ascertained by your guagers; and will of course enable you to settle the duties. I will ask the favor of you to send it by the first vessel bound to this...
4From Thomas Jefferson to John Shee, 20 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to Genl. Shee & has recieved his favor of the 17th. he requests him to send the box of wine (which contains but 1. doz. bottles sent as a sample) round by the first vessel bound to this place. having recieved a letter on the same subject from mr Woolaston, he had written to the same effect to him yesterday, before the reciept of Genl. Shee’s letter. MHi :...
5From Thomas Jefferson to John Shee, 29 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this moment recieved the inclosed bill of lading by the ship Fabius, Capt. Cole, arrived I presume at Philadelphia, and charged with the articles therein stated. I have noted on the back of the bill the amount of the articles contained in it, by which you can ascertain the duties. be so good as to let me know their amount, adding thereto the 8.09 D and 1.81 D due on former accounts (and...
6From Thomas Jefferson to John Shee, 15 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
You were so kind as to forward me a bill of lading signed by the younger Capt. Hand for 7. boxes & a jar dated Feb. 5. so long a time having elapsed without hearing any thing of him I begin to apprehend some inattention on his part, and the rather as I am told he has been here since that date. will you be so kind as to have some enquiry made and to inform me what has become of the boxes. I...
7From Thomas Jefferson to John Shee, 5 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I now inclose you an order of the bank of this place on that of Philadelphia for 52.68 the amount of former disbursements you have been so kind as to make for me with my thanks & the assurances of my great esteem & respect. MHi : Coolidge Collection.