1To Thomas Jefferson from Zachariah Loreilhe, 5 February 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 5 Feb 1788 . Regrets the necessity of making an application to TJ which he is aware is improper; but since not only his but also Barclay’s welfare is at stake, he ventures to ask TJ to procure a “Sauf Conduit”—which can be obtained without difficulty—to protect him from being thrown into jail by his and Barclay’s “Mercyless Creditors.” He remained in France, when Barclay sailed for...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Zachariah Loreilhe, 23 November 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 23 Nov. 1787 . Has received “Indirect but Certain account” that Thomas Barclay arrived in New York on 2 Oct. Acknowledges TJ’s letter of 28 Oct. ; has communicated the information therein to U.S. citizens interested in commerce. RC ( MHi ); 2 p.; endorsed. Recorded in SJL as received 28 Nov. 1787.
3To Thomas Jefferson from Zachariah Loreilhe, 22 September 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 22 Sep. 1787 . Acknowledges TJ’s letter of 9 Sep. , which arrived only the day before, since it was addressed to L’Orient; will use the information therein as TJ requested. Has gone to Bordeaux on business for Barclay and will remain there and at Bergerac until he hears from Barclay. Tenders his services, at Barclay’s suggestion in the “affair of the disputed Inssurance bettween...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Zachariah Loreilhe, [3] August 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
L’Orient, [3] Aug. 1787. Has sent Grandhome, an officer in the Royal Marine, two packets left by Mr. Barclay to be forwarded to TJ by a safe opportunity; asks TJ to acknowledge their receipt. “Mr. Barclay Sailed yesterday, with a fair wind, for Tercera and Boston.” RC ( MHi ); 2 p.; endorsed by TJ: “L’Oreilhe.” Recorded in SJL as received 7 Aug. 1787, together with a letter from Thomas...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Zachariah Loreilhe, 12 November 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Bergerac, 12 Nov. 1786. Informing TJ that he had written a letter on 20 Oct. asking information about the purchase of powder, flints, and cartridge paper for the state of Virginia, but that he has had no reply thereto. RC ( DLC ); 2 p. Noted in SJL as received 18 Nov. 1786. See Loreilhe to TJ, 20 Oct. 1786 and TJ to Loreilhe, 30 Oct. and 19 Nov. 1786.
6To Thomas Jefferson from Zachariah Loreilhe, 20 October 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour of acquainting you that I have received a letter from Mr. Thos. Barclay dated the 3d. of October where in he Desires me to engage 200 Barrels of the best gun Powder, 100 thousand Flints, and 100 Reams of Cartrige Paper, and to look out for a Good stout Vessel to proceed with them to Richmond in Virginia. Mr. Barclay informs me also that if any difficulty shall arise either in...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Zachariah Loreilhe, 4 September 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
On the first Instant I received the letter your Excellency honoured me with the 27th. Ulto. on the Subject of a Picture for Mr. Thevenard which I Should have done myself the honour of answering the Same day but Mr. Thevenard being detained in his bed by a fitt of Sickness I could not comunicate to him the content of it untill the day following. I am desired by Mr. Thevenard to return you his...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Zachariah Loreilhe, 23 August 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to acquaint your Excellency that Mr. Thos. Barclay has Informed me that before he left Paris he had Contracted for arms to be delivered at Bordeaux about the month of September next for the use of the State of Virginia. Mr. Barclay’s desires are that in case he should be prevented from attending the receiving and shipping of them himself that I should take the care of it myself,...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Zachariah Loreilhe, 14 August 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Having been advised by Mrs. Barclay of the safe arrival of Mr. Barclay at Magadore the 10th. of June last and of the Distinguished honour he met there by order of the Emperor, I made Monsieur Thevenard, Chef Descadre and Commandant in this Port, acquainted with it, Knowing the Esteem he Entertains for Mr. Barclay and the great Interest he takes in every thing that concerns the honour and...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Zachariah Loreilhe, 1 March 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
L’Orient, 1 Mch. 1786 . Acknowledges receipt of TJ’s letter of 21 Feb.; will forward the enclosure in a few days by the ship Maryland bound for Baltimore; will always execute TJ’s commands with particular care. RC ( MHi ); 1 p. Noted in SJL as received 5 Mch. 1786. TJ’s letter to Loreilhe of 21 Feb. and its enclosure have not been found, and the letter is not recorded in SJL . No letters bound...