1From Thomas Jefferson to Gabriel Christie, 3 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
During the last summer Mr. Purviance recieved for me a small parcel of wines from Leghorn, which being in bad condition & the season warm, he was so kind as to repack & put in a vault of his own till the weather would admit their being safely forwarded. as the season is now favorable, and I do not know to whom to address the present application, as the representative of Mr. Purviance. I have...
2From Thomas Jefferson to United States Congress, 3 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the satisfaction to inform you that the negociation depending between the US. and the government of Great Britain is proceeding in a spirit of friendship & accomodation which promises a result of mutual advantage. delays indeed have taken place occasioned by the long illness, and subsequent death of the British minister charged with that duty. but the Commissioners appointed by that...
3From Thomas Jefferson to Andrew Jackson, 3 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your letter, proffering the services of a very respectable corps of Volunteers, should the injuries offered our country render it necessary. Always a friend to peace, & believing it to promote eminently the happiness & prosperity of mankind, I am ever unwilling that it should be disturbed, as long as the rights & interests of the nation can be preserved. but whensoever...
4From Thomas Jefferson to James Ferguson, 3 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Oct. 13. to the Secretary at War, inclosing a resolution of the 1st. troop of dragoons attached to the 1st. Brigade, 1st. division of the Ohio militia, offering their services to their country, & to be in readiness to muster at a moment’s notice wheresoever it’s interests may call for them, has been communicated to me. Always a friend to peace, and believing it to promote...