1To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Coleman, 8 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
If any hope had been entertained that, on an application to the Council of State, their approbation of a transmission to you, of the certificates respecting Logwood’s health, by our much respected and amiable Governor, could have been obtained, that channel, as most respectful to you, would have been preferred; but as such an approbation was dispaired of, I deemed it not more a duty than a...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Oliver Evans, 8 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have obtained liberty of Mr. Clymer to communicate his project—he conceives that an enemy may be effectually prevented from firing a gun either cannon or small arms and be thrown into the utmost confusion by such a shower of either cold or hot water as could be thrown on them by a strong fire engine or a strong steam boiler such as I use with the power of 100 or 150 or 200 bls to the inch at...
3To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 8 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day received your letters of the 4th and 5th instant, and have handed the enclosures to Capt. Shaw— I have the honor to be, with great respect, Sir, your obedient servant MHi : Coolidge Collection.
4To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Miller, 8 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor to transmit herewith a copy of two “Discourses on Suicide,” lately published, at the request of some of those to whom I minister. Be pleased to accept of it as an inconsiderable offering of respect. I have the honor to be, Sir, most respectfully, your obedient Servant, DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.