1To Thomas Jefferson from John Banister, Jr., 23 April 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my arrival here I have been unable to pursue my journey to Virginia on account of a very severe indisposition for which I am in a great measure indebted to the Captn. of the packet. The people here like the rest of mankind are discontented with, and cry out against the Government, whilst it only rests with them to form such a one as may render them respectable and happy. No farther...
2To Thomas Jefferson from David Hartley, 23 April 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
By the favour of Coll. Smith I trouble you with this line of which the purpose and contents are only to entitle me to your remembrance. I sincerely regret when I had first the pleasure of your acquaintance that the time allowed me to profit by your friendship was so short. This, for private and personal reasons of respect and friendship to you—and for public reasons, because I know your...
3To Thomas Jefferson from the Abbés Arnoux and Chalut, 23 April 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
C’est aux sentiments que vous inspirez Monsieur, que vous devez le bon accuil dont nous remerciez. L’estime et l’attachement que nous avons pour vous nous fera saisir toutes les occasions qui se presenteront pour faire des choses qui vous soient agreables. Si vous ne connoissiez la france que par les provinces que vous avez parcourues, vous auriez une meilleure opinion des moeurs françoises;...
4From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 23 April 1787 (Madison Papers)
Since my last which was of March 19. I have had the pleasure of yours of Decr. 16. Jany. 30. and Feby. 7. which were handed to me by Col Franks. Along with them were received the copying machine and other articles referred to in them. You will accept my warmest thanks for all these favors. The packet for the Governor of Virginia under the same cover with your letter of Feby. 7. has been...
5To Thomas Jefferson from David S. Franks, 23 April 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
After a very disagreable Passage of 50 days we arrived in this City and I take the earliest Opportunity of informing you that I have delivered the Dispatches entrusted to my Care to Mr. Jay and have also acquitted myself of the Little Commissions and orders Your Excellency honored me with at my departure from Paris. The Packages and Letters are all forwarded to their addresses and those...
6To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 23 April 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my last which was of March 19. I have had the pleasure of yours of Decr. 16. Jany. 30. and Feby. 7. which were handed to me by Col. Franks. Along with them were received the copying machine and other articles referred to in them. You will accept my warmest thanks for all these favors. The packet for the Governor of Virginia under the same cover with your letter of Feby. 7. has been...