1From Thomas Jefferson to Burrill Carnes, 6 January 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
The Continental book of accounts in possession of Mr. Ast contains I presume only the accounts settled by Mr. Barclay. That of Schweighauser & Dobreé is put into a separate channel, and moreover is not yet a settled account. I think therefore it need not incur the delay of going to Lorient, but should come on to me directly by the first proper conveiance. You will be so good as to inform me...
2From Thomas Jefferson to William Macarty, 6 January 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I took the liberty of writing to you in the month of June last to endeavor to get me a supply of china, like, or nearly like a sample you were so kind as to carry from here for me. You informed me afterwards there were no dishes of near that pattern to be had, and for plates they asked 36₶ the dozen. As there have been some arrivals from India since that time, perhaps those articles can now be...
3From Thomas Jefferson to Quesnay de Beaurepaire, 6 January 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I have never expressed an objection to the part of your plan relative to the theatre. The utility of this in America is a great question on which I may be allowed to have an opinion, but it is not for me to decide on it, nor to object to the proposal of establishing one at Richmond. The only objection to your plan which I have ever made, is that contained in my letter to you. I feared it was...
4From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Shewell, 6 January 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your favor of Dec. 28. and had before desired Mr. Cathalan to get the favor of you to take the couffe of rough rice for Mr. Drayton at Charleston, and will beg your particular attention to have it kept in the coolest and dryest part of your ship, as it is sent for from Egypt on purpose to introduce the seed into Carolina. I hope you will arrive before the season for sowing...