1From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Claxton, 2 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
In my letter of the day before yesterday I mentioned that [I was] not then fixed on the inscription for the Silver ewer . I was con[vinced] to have the following words engraved on the upper side of the lid. to wit “[Copied from] a model taken in 1778. by Th. Jefferson from a Roman Ewer in the Cabinet of antiquities at [Nismes.]” I enclose you a [paper] showing in what manner I think it may be...
2From Thomas Jefferson to the District of Columbia Commissioners, 2 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
On consideration of the three plans presented by Capt Hobens for providing an apartment for the H. of Representatives of the US. that appears to me most to be approved which proposes to raise, to the height of one story only, the elliptical wall or arcade in the Southern wing destined ultimately for their occupation; without carrying up at present the external square wall which is to include...
3From Thomas Jefferson to Enoch Edwards, 2 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of May 29. is duly recieved. I think with you the difference in price between Marocco & Cloth lining is very far beyond the difference in value, & therefore decline the Marocco. I thank you for your kind offer as to the getting a coachee from Germantown. tho’ I have no immediate prospect of such a want, yet if you will be so good, in [your first] letter, to [mention] what yours...
4From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 2 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I acknowledged yesterday the receipt of yours of May 28. and have not since seen mr Barnes . but as I have to remit you a larger sum in the course of a week, it will certainly be better that you retain the 679.84 D of mr Short’s in part of what I have to remit and mr Barnes will place so much here to the credit of mr Short. I only wish that these new exchanges may not enter into the account...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Walter Carr, 2 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty of addressing a few lines to you on the subject of the office of marshall in this District I beg leave to offer myself as a candidate for that office if vacant—I had the pleasure of being personally acquainted with you while I was an inhabitant of Albermarle altho perhaps may not now be within your recollection—I therefore beg leave to refer you to Gentlemen who have...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Leslie, 2 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
On Thursday last, I delivered into the hands of Mr Boudinot at his own house, the letter and box you honoured me with the care of, I shall beg leave to pass over at present, the conversation that took place during the first fifteen, or twenty minutes, as it is possible some circumstance may occur, that will make it necessary for me to detail the whole of it, I shall therefore begin, by...
7Thomas Boylston Adams to Rufus King, 2 June 1801 (Adams Papers)
I take the liberty to enclose to your care a letter for my brother, who may possibly be in England, on his way to America, about the time this will arrive in that Country. I have been instructed by my brother, as long ago as the beginning of February, that I might draw bills upon you, to the amount of £ St g 1400, and the reason why I have not complied with his wishes, in this respect, is...
8To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 2 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
Refering to my last respects of 20th of March, by the ship Benjn. Franklin from Havre. I have the honour to adress you a statement of occurences since that time in whatever relates to the Commerce & interests of our Country. My former inclosures (No. 1), related to the situation of three American sailors condemned to twenty four Years chains. I am sorry to say that this sentence has since been...
9To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 2 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 June 1801, Bordeaux. Refers JM to enclosures in his 20 Mar. letter related to sentencing of three U.S. sailors to twenty-four years in chains. Reports sentence has been upheld; encloses copy of letter from minister of marine [not found]. Suggests matter must be negotiated by future U.S. minister to France. Sentence has not been executed yet; men remain in prison. In duplicate of previous...
10From James Madison to Edward Stevens, 2 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of January 6th. 1801 containing a resignation of the appointment you have held in St. Domingo, having been received and the resignation accepted by the President, Tobias Lear Esqr. has been commissioned as your successor. The delay in his relieving you has been produced by circumstances which unavoidably had that effect. It will be particularly regretted if in its consequences it...