1From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 20 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I wish that when Muse was appointed to Tappahanoc we had known that Brett Randolph would accept of it. he is a very worthy & needy man, & one for whom it would be a good act to do something. Colo. Lyon’s applications have been so many & so unsuccessful that, all other qualifications being equal, I should like to prefer the person he recommends: if you know nothing against him. in that case if...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 20 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I think the instructions are perfectly just which provide that if a purchase be made of the Indians adjacent to the Connecticut reserve by the US. the public should be at the expence of surveying all the lines circumscribing their purchase. but if they make no purchase, then those for whom the survey is should pay the expence. it has been sometimes made a question whether Seller or Buyer...
3From Thomas Jefferson to Richard Gantt, 20 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his respects to Judge Gantt, and on behalf of James Oldham a former client of mr. Gantt, and now in the employ of Th: J. takes the liberty of asking whether he can give any information on the subject of Oldham’s claim against Jackson’s estate, or to whom Th: J. can address himself to obtain information which will be thankfully recieved. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
4From Thomas Jefferson to David Gelston, 20 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Th Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Gelston, acknoleges the reciept of his letter of the 4th. (since his return to this place) and will thank him to forward the two boxes of wine to this place or neighborhood by the first vessel. he will also, at his convenience, be so kind as to inform Th:J. of the reimbursements he has to make him. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
5From Thomas Jefferson to G. H. Le Prétre, 20 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his salutations to Mr. Le Pretre and subscribes with pleasure to his book. he now returns the subscription paper. Vi : Gibson Papers.
6From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Willson Peale, 20 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
According to my letter of the 5th. from Monticello, I sent the desk-Polygraph by water viâ Richmond, addressed to you; & brought with me your 8vo. one, & my model which are now sent to the stage office to be forwarded. in making one for me according to my model, I leave to yourself entirely the thickness of the stuff, so that whatever that is more than half an inch, will be added to the...