2331To Thomas Jefferson from David S. Franks, 17 June 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
A disappointment in my expectations of remittances from America has brought me into great distress; My time I find will be lost in waiting untill affairs are settled with the Algiereens &c. I wish therefore to return as soon as possible. This cannot be effected untill my debts are paid. If you will kindly assist me in doing it, I will immediately on my arrival at Philadelphia transmit you the...
2332To Thomas Jefferson from Du Portail, 17 June 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
17 June 1785 . Acknowledges papers sent by TJ. RC ( ViWC ); 1 p.; endorsed by TJ: “This was the certificate inclosed to me for him by Mr. Millegan.”
2333To Thomas Jefferson from Patrick Henry, 16 June 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed resolution will inform you of the change which has taken place respecting the Bust formerly voted to the Marquis de la Fayette. I have to entreat that you will take the trouble to settle with Mr. Barclay the several Matters necessary to give Effect to the views of the Assembly in that particular. With the highest regard I am Dr. Sir Your most obed. Servt., FC ( Vi ). Recorded in...
2334To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 16 June 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
By Colo. Smith secretary to the London Legation I wrote you in April last very fully upon our transactions previous to that date. I also inclos’d you the Journals that were then printed with the copy of a report upon the first paragraph of the 9th. of the articles of Confideration proposing a change in it and the absolute investment of the U.S. with the controul of commerce. I now inclose you...
2335To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Rush, 16 June 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
Philadelphia, 16 June 1785 . Introduces Samuel Fox, a descendant of “one of the most respectable Quaker families in Pennsylvania.” RC ( NNP ); 1 p. Recorded in SJL as received 1 Nov. 1785, “by Saml. Fox.”
2336To Thomas Jefferson from Jean François Briet, 15 June 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai reçû la Lettre que Son Excellençe, m’à fait l’honneur de m’adresser le 11 Courant par laquelle Je vois avec beaucoup de plaisir qu’elle daigne s’intéresser à la saisie des 3 Ballots Nankins appartenant à Mr. Peter Dischong à philadelphie, et que préalablement avant de s’expliquer avec Mgr. Le Contrôleur général, il fallait que Son Excellence sache de quel pays Mr. Peter Dischong est...
2337To Thomas Jefferson from John Jay, 15 June 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had the Honor of receiving the joint Letters from Mr. Adams, Dr. Franklin and yourself with their several Enclosures of December [15] 1784, and 9th. February, 18th. March and 13th. April 1785. At present I am not charged with communicating to you any Instructions of Congress on the Subjects of them, tho it is probable they may give Occasion to some. I have now the Honor of transmitting...
2338To Thomas Jefferson from David Ramsay, 15 June 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
Presuming on a slight acquaintance with your Excellency in the year 1782 or 1783 in Philada. by the introduction of our common friend Mr. Madison I take the liberty to inclose a part of a work which is now in the press written by myself and entitled the “History of the revolution of South Carolina from a British Province to an Independent State.” It originated when I was in confinement in...
2339To Thomas Jefferson from Madame de Doradour, 14 June [1785] (Jefferson Papers)
Je suis arrivée, Monsieur, depuis deux jours, ecrasée de fatigue, et fort incomodée par la challeur. Le regret d’avoir quitee paris contribue, dit ont, beaucoup à me faire souffrir. Nous autres femmes de france aimont la capital, j’y etee attachée, Monsieur, par l’avantage que j’avois de cultiver vos bontés. J’espere que vous daignneres les continuer à mon mari en le recomandant de nouveaux...
2340To Thomas Jefferson from Neil Jamieson, 14 June 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
A parcle of Philad. News Papers came to hand some days ago to forward for you. I have sent those of this City till todays date. I hope they will get safe to hand. I wrote you and Colo. Humphreys, which I presume you receved. If I can render any acceptable services here you will be pleased to Command Sir your obd. Hbe. Serv., RC ( MHi ); endorsed. Recorded in SJL as received 22 July 1785 “by...