1To James Madison from John Armstrong, Jr., 6 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
As the Union may be detained by westerly winds two or three days beyond the time set for her departure, I do myself the honor to forward herewith two numbers of the Argus containing the 10th. and 11th. Bulletins from the Army and the translation of a pamphlet, written and published by order of this Government (as is supposed) on the interest which Europe in general has, in the Success of the...
2To James Madison from Samuel H Eakin, 6 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to address you on 7 Ulto. requesting the preferance of an appointment to carry dispatches to Europe, should the Government contemplate sending another Vessel and provided no other person had been promised that employ I again take the liberty to reiterate my demand and can only add that by being favor’d with that mission I should think myself not only highly flatter’d, but...
3To Thomas Jefferson from George Gill, 6 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
As there is now a call for Officers and soldiers to be employed in the service of the United States, I feeling a desire to be engaged in active military duty towards my Country, solicit the appointment of a commission in the military forces, which are raising throughout the United States. I am about forty five years of age, and have served in our last Revolutionary war. I am now invested with...
4To James Madison from Richard Shippey Hackley, 6 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
By an express Sent this morning to Cadiz with my letters for the Ship Monk, whose departure takes place Some days earlier than was expected, I had this pleasure in a Short letter handing you an Extract of one that moment received from Mr. Erving. If this action has been So general, and decided as report says, It may be considered a very important event as relates to this Country, And it may...
5To James Madison from Richard Shippey Hackley, 6 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
I had this pleasure by the Ship F avorite under date the 28th. Sepr. and 18th. October, a nd by the Brig Mary, I forwarded you two packets f rom Mr. Erving, and by the present opportunity two o thers from the Same Gentleman. My intention was to have this pleasure more at length by this Vessel prov ided my time will permit it, but an Express havg. come from Cadiz for my Letters, the Ship bei ng...
6From Thomas Jefferson to Edmund Bacon, 6 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you three hundred & five Dollars to be disposed of as follows D to John Perry 200.
7From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 6 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Some time in the first half of September I do not know exactly when, mr Eppes purchased a horse for me of mr Thweat his brother in law, for 250. D. payable in 90. days at your Counting house. I now inclose you that sum to take up the draught which will probably be presented shortly. I salute you with affection. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
8From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Randolph, 6 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you a letter from Jefferson which I presume will inform you he is well, and I send you one from Dr. Wistar which will give you satisfaction. be so good as to return it. I had one from Anne 2. or 3. days ago, when all were well. she says they will be with us early in March. I sent you the last week by the post rider your watch, watch key & ring, which I hope got safe to hand. I forgot...
9From Thomas Jefferson to Oliver Evans, 6 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In the interval between your 1st. & 2d. patents, a mill was built for me in Virginia, the whole construction of which was left to the builder. I did not know whether he had used your machinery or what part of it, and the patent being then out, I presume he thought it unnecessary to note it to me particularly. by a letter from mr John Moody who says he acts for you, I am informed I am indebted...
10From Thomas Jefferson to Gideon Granger, 6 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson begs leave to observe to mr Granger that the proposition to confine the carriage of American produce to American bottoms, can be proved by better evidence than mere conversations: he is almost certain it was expressly recommended in his report on commerce to Congress in 1793. on which mr Madison’s resolutions were founded. not having a copy of the report, he has sent to the Secy....