1To Thomas Jefferson from William Brent, 7 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I am sorry that I have put you to the trouble of explaing to me the Letter which I had the honor to present to you on yesterday. I had not the least curiostity to know from whom it came, unless it had contained some thing improper towards yourself—and it was only from a fear, as it came from New orleans, which is so suspicious a quarter, that it might have conveyed something improper, that I...
2To Thomas Jefferson from John Purdon, 7 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The only apology I can make for this approach and troubling you, is my Zeal for our Countries Cause, as we have a nation too powerfull for any other on that Element to meet them, My humble opinion, Sir, is that we ought to adopt a mode to combat them, and with what is said, in the small piece, of fire Vessals, this they cannot counteract, If rightly managed, will prevent them from ever...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 7 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor herewith to enclose to you a paper which contains the names of all the Officers of the Navy who have been appointed during the recess of the Senate, with the exception of Mr. Edgar & Mr. Rankin whose appointments have not yet issued. The paper is now sent to you with a view to a nomination to the Senate should it meet your approbation. Respectfully yr mo ob Servant, DLC :...
4To Thomas Jefferson from James Sullivan, 7 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
We are, of course, in a state of doubt and uncertainty in regard to a war with Great Britain here; nor do I find that you have much more knowledge on the subject at Washington. Should such a war happen we have much to do in this state to prepare the ship for action. The decks must be cleared. There is no way to carry on a war with that vigour which is necessary to success without the decisive...
5To Thomas Jefferson from William Taylor, 7 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly received your esteemed favr of The 6th ultimo acknowleding the receipt of J Perrys Bill on yourself in favor of Mr Kelly for 200$ and mentioning that you wou’d remit me the payment in The first week of December which was perfectly Satisfactory and in which I wished you to Consult your own Convenience. Mr. Shepherd now visits Washington on Business for me and if you have not remited This...