1From John Adams to Benjamin Waterhouse, 29 October 1805 (Adams Papers)
I have heard, as you insinuate, that Sterne was a wicked Man; and there are traits of a false Character, in his Writings: yet the Benevolence, Generosity, Simpathy and Humanity that fill the Eyes and bosoms of the readers of his Works, will plead forever for their immortality. Virtues and Vices Wisdom and Folly, Talents and imbecility, Services and demerits are so blended in most of the...
2To James Madison from John Carroll, 29 October 1805 (Madison Papers)
I was very much concerned at my absence from home, when you did me the honor of a visit. Though it was late when I returned, I went to Bryden’s in hopes of finding you there, but understood at the bar that you had not put up there, and feared, as it was nine o’clock, intruding on the repose of a wearied traveller, if I had sought you elsewhere. I had spent the afternoon with Mr. Carroll of...
3To James Madison from George Jefferson, 29 October 1805 (Madison Papers)
The season being so far advanced that we may shortly expect the new crop of Tobacco to be coming in, which may have an unfavorable effect upon our market—and supposing too from the length of time your last crop has been kept on hand, that you were probably getting impatient to have it sold—I to day concluded to make sale of it to Pickett Pollard & Johnston at 6.¼ $ for their draft on New York...
4From James Madison to George Hay, 29 October 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To George Hay. 29 October 1805, Department of State. “In answer to your letter of the 23d: inst. [not found] I have to state that passports or sea letters were at no time in the year 1796 withheld from our Vessels by the Government. How far the inability alleges [ sic ] of procuring one from the Custom House at Norfolk may have been produced by a casual defect of those documents in the hands...
5To James Madison from William Jarvis, 29 October 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Jarvis. 29 October 1805, Lisbon. “A British frigate sent to England with despatches, in passing this port last Evening, communicated the following information to the British Minister; that the french & Spanish fleet to the number of 33 sail of the line, put to sea from Cadiz for the purpose of engaging the British Blockading Squadron consisting of 27 sail of the line. The Battle...
6To James Madison from William Lee, 29 October 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Lee. 29 October 1805, Bordeaux. “I had the pleasure of addressing you on the 18th giving you a short sketch of the movements of the French Army in Germany. Since then the accounts have been so contradictory, that it has been impossible to come at facts. For several days past we have been led to believe that the French had received a great check, were retreating in confusion,...
§ From Carlos Martínez de Yrujo. 29 October 1805, “Near Philadelphia.” Because some Spanish privateers have detained several ships that seemed to be American and taken them to Spanish ports, the United States minister in Madrid has made several complaints on the subject; the ministry of state having informed the ministry of marine about them, some of the said vessels have been set at liberty...
8From Thomas Jefferson to James Currie, 29 October 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof is mr Thomas Main whom I have spoken of to you as the person who has been so succesfully engaged here in raising the thorn hedge & whom you were so kind as to say you would patronize should he be willing to undertake the same business at Richmond. indeed for his integrity sobriety industry & skill I can safely recommend him as worthy general patronage; and I am persuaded that...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Main, 29 October 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Intending to set off for Richmond in a day or two, I have directed the bearer to wait for the Letter which you was so obliging as to offer me. With great and sincere respect, I am, Sir. Your grateful humble servt. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
10To Thomas Jefferson from James Oldham, 29 October 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. La Poype’s conductor for Raising of water is likely to become useful in richmond, and am at a Los for the proper construction of the valvs as at B, whare Two valvs are closely conected Cpt. Quorrier is anctious to put the conductor in practice and desirs me to Gain some information on the construction:—when at a lasure moment you will please Sir, to give me an explenation on a bit of paper...