1From James Madison to William C. C. Claiborne, 18 November 1805 (Madison Papers)
You will find enclosed a list of your letters which remain unacknowledged. From the public papers you will have learnt the unfavorable result of the negotiations for the settlement of the controversy with Spain. In truth Mr. Monroe left Madrid without being able to accomplish any object of his mission; the councils of Spain obstinately rejecting our demands & declining not only to accept our...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Pseudonym: "P.C.", 18 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
It gives much concern to many of the best men in our Country, (particularly the Old Officers of the Revolutionary Army) to find the late Vice President Burr, wandering about the United States without any employment whatever—His Military Services en , and his talents eminently qualify him for almost any Appointment with gift of Government.—I believe it will be allowed by every person acquaint...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Carpenter, 18 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson Esqr. Dr. 1805 to Thomas Carpenter. November 18. D. C.
4To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Outtaw, 18 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me the liberty of adressing you, on a Subject which I am of an opinion, that no Gentleman who never has had the pleasure of a personal acquaintance with, ever took a liberty of a Similar Nature, Tho Sir the princepals which I am induced to address you, are produced from many sources, One of which are from the Law of necessity at this period, and from the Information I have had of your...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Hugh Holmes, 18 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The precious Moments which hasten the commencement of Another Congress and of your preparation of course to Meet it with execution, information, induce Me to doubt the propriety of interrupting You at this time, with a business entirely unconnected with your Public concerns; however as it will cost Your Mind but a moments reflection, I will Venture the Application Under the hope & belief that...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 18 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
A Bill drawn by Wm Higgins on me for $. 212 has been this moment presented to me for payment.— This bill is, I suspect, on your account: I have accordingly referred the holder to you. If it should not be on your account, you will be pleased to let the holder return to me. Respecty MoSHi : Bixby Collection.
7To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Turner, 18 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Sir, where ever I have erred in manner and form of address, I hope to be pardoned, your unbounded information and Justice will not forsake me in the hour of decision with congress on my claims for settlement, your acquaintance with our national affairs from the beginning to the present period will recollect every thing I have wrote on the subject of my concerns, were the individuals of that...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 18 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
On board of the ship Traveller Captn. Kidall bound for Baltimore, I have put a Case of plants which are sent to you by Mr Mazzei, and is address’d to the Care of Mr. Purviance collector for that port.—By the same I have obtain’d passages for the two Sculpters procur’d at Rome, and for whom I have requested Mr Purviance to give the necessary facilities for their conveyance to Washington. I have...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Main, 18 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Immediately on my return from Richmond—a sense of duty, with sentiments of the most unfeigned thankfulness for your benevolent intention to promote my interest through a benefit to the community, in an employment so congenial to my inclination, induces me to take the liberty to lay before you the result of my journey. It would have given me pleasure to have waited on the President for this...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 18 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of suggesting the following remarks on the proposed outlines of the Militia Bill, In the Northern States it will be impracticable to muster for Military exersice in the winter months, and I doubt whether it would be advisable to muster oftener than six times a year in Companies, and once in Battalion or Regiment to continue 2 days. It may be proper to mention the...