1From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 13 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you a copy of my letter to Theus, which goes on by this day’s post. also a letter from Wm. Gamble of the neighborhood of the falls of Niagara, for information. considering that I shall leave this for Washington on the 27th. or 28th. and that no communication made to you after this date could be answered to this place, I shall reserve the future for our meeting at Washington. I salute...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Harrison Smith, 13 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I troubled you by the last post with an answer to the petitions against the embargo. I now inclose the copy of an answer to the Counter-Addresses, which being not likely to be so numerous, I will pray you to print me 50. copies & to send them by the post which will leave Washington on Monday the 19th. inst. I salute you with esteem & respect. Catalog--Christie’s, American and European...
3From Thomas Jefferson to Edgar Patterson, 13 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved not till yesterday your favor of the 5th. and I send it by the return of post to mr Madison with whom it rests to provide bearers for his dispatches. but as the vessel was destined to sail from Thursday to Tuesday next, he must undoubtedly have made his provision. however I have taken the only chance of giving effect to your wishes and salute you with esteem. Catalog--Christie’s,...
4To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 13 September 1808 (Madison Papers)
I send you a letter of Short’s for perusal, & one of Edgar Patterson asking what is already I presume provided for. One of General Armstrong which I do not well understand because I do not recollect the particular letter which came by Haley. I presume the counsel he refers to is to take possession of the Floridas. This letter of June 15. is written after the cession by Carlos to Bonaparte of...
5From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 13 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I send you a letter of Short’s for perusal, & one of Edgar Patterson asking what is already I presume provided for. one of General Armstrong which I do not well understand because I do not recollect the particular letter which came by Haley. I presume the counsel he refers to is to take possession of the Floridas. this letter of June 15. is written after the cession by Carlos to Bonaparte of...