1To James Madison from John Shee, 21 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 September 1804, Philadelphia. “The proceedings of Congress respecting the claims of the Ilinois and Ouabache united land Companies , leave them no other alternative than that proposed in the enclosed advertisement; which previous to its publication they wish to lay respectfully, before the President.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). RC 1 p.; docketed by Wagner as received 25 Sept....
2From James Madison to John Shee, 11 October 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 October 1804, Department of State. “Your letter of the 21st. ult. enclosing a copy of the advertisement proposed to be published respecting the claims of the Ilinois & Ouabache United Land Companies, having been duly received, has been laid before the President of the United States according to your request.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 14). 1 p.
3From James Madison to John Shee, 23 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
You will be pleased to have the inclosed notice inserted without loss of time in one or two of the News Papers, published in your City. I am very Respectfully, Sir, Your Mo: Obt Sert PPL .
4From James Madison to John Shee, 13 April 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have lately Shipped to your care in the Schooner Caroline, John Hand Junr. Master, thirty one Boxes containing volumes of the laws of the United States, 2d. Session 9th. Congress, addressed to many of the Governors of the States and Territories. I pray you to forward them as opportunities may serve to their respective places of destination, paying the expenses from Philadelphia, which shall...
5To Thomas Jefferson from John Shee, before 28 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
This copy of a memorial to the Senate of the Union, is, with the utmost respect laid before the President of the United States. RC ( DLC ); undated, unsigned; written on verso of final page of first enclosure; endorsed by TJ as received from John Shee on 28 Oct. 1803 and so recorded in SJL with notation “a memorial to Congress on the Kaskaskia purchase.” Enclosures: (1) Copy of a Memorial and...
6To Thomas Jefferson from John Shee, 16 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The Philadelphia republican militia Legion, have by aproceeding as honorable to their principles, and their public Spirit; as it is grateful to me, and auspicious to the American Nation; requested of me, as their commandant; to tender to the President of the United States; the proffer of their public and effective services on any duty, which the public interests and safety may require. With...
7From 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...
8From 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...
9To Thomas Jefferson from John Shee, 14 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The note with which you honored me, dated the 8th instant; together with the accompanying enclosures, have been received; and your letters in answer to the addresses, rightly conjectured to have been transmitted by me; have been delivered to the Captains to whom they were directed. To a momentary chagrin, at not having their services accepted, by him they reverence; succeeded a more correct...
10To Thomas Jefferson from John Shee, 17 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
It will not I presume, be unpleasing to you Sir! to learn; that the confidence that you have been pleased to repose in me; The Collection of the Customs in this port; has in a correspondent degree been manifested by two, amongst the most opulent and respected of our Citizens—Mr. Stephen Girard, and Mr. James Vanuxem; who unhesitatingly and to an extensive amount; became surities, for its...
11To Thomas Jefferson from John Shee, 19 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Perceiving in the manifest of the Brig Louisiana from Leghorn; that three small casks of wine have been shipped by Mr. Peter Kuhn of that place, directed to you, you are to make known to me your pleasure respecting them. With the greatest respect I am Sir Your obedient hum Sv MHi : Coolidge Collection.
12From 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...
13To Thomas Jefferson from John Shee, 10 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
No opportunity before the present, offering to Ship your Wine; I delayed untill now acknowledging your letter of the 22d past. The Brig Betsey, Russel Stevens, Master that sails this day has on board the three Kegs; they come without mark, are not quite full; but being embaled, I deemed’ it unnecessary to go to the expence of Casing them. Enclosed is Captain Stevens receipt, who for security...
14To Thomas Jefferson from John Shee, 17 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
In the manifest of the ship Dispatch from Leghorn is mentioned a box of Wine, directed to “Thomas Jefferson Esquire Washington”—I have caused it to be stored untill your pleasure shall be known respecting it. It appears to have been shipped by a Mr. Fredk. H Wollaston. With the most respectful consideration, I have the honor to be Sir Your obedient hum Servant MHi : Coolidge Collection.
15From 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 :...
16To Thomas Jefferson from John Shee, 23 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
By the mail of this day, I had the honor of receiving Your note of the twentieth; and the satisfaction of finding an immediate Occasion of forwarding by the sloop Unity, Capt. Hand; the box containing samples of Wine, you directed to have sent you; and for which you have inclosed bill Lading. Below is the amount of expences amounting to one dollar, eighty one Cents. With sentiments of the most...
17From 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...
18To Thomas Jefferson from John Shee, 9 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I am honored by your letter of the 29th. past—and ever gratified in complying with your desires. Enclosed you have bill lading for the articles received here by the ship Fabius the cost as by the annexed account $42.78 added to the two sums you mention, making $52.68. With the most respectful Consideration; I have the honor to be Sir Your Obedient humble Servant Statement of Charges vizt...
19From 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...
20To Thomas Jefferson from John Shee, 17 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I am this moment honored with your letter of the 15th. inst. Captain Hand having departed hence, only the day before Yesterday; I flatter myself, no danger is to be apprehended of your receiving the articles comprehended in the bill lading received by you, in perfect order; which I confidently anticipate, he having promised to take the utmost care of them. With the most respectful...
21From 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.
22To Thomas Jefferson from John Shee, 8 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The order on the bank Pennsylvania, contained in your letter of the 5th inst. has been paid—the amount Fifty two dollars and Sixty eight Cents; reimburses me all the advances, that with pleasure I have made on your Account. With the most respectful Consideration, I have the honor to be Sir Your obedient humble Serv MHi : Coolidge Collection.