51[To Thomas Jefferson from Harrison, 18 December 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
[ 18 Dec. 1787. Recorded in SJL Index without further identification. Not found.]
52To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Boylston, 2 January 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
I am favor’d with a Letter, adviseing me of your success in the reduction of the duties on Whale Spermacoeti Oil, which was the Object of my pursuit last Winter at Paris, and left undetermined, under your care and vigilance to perfect and carry to the happy issue, its now arrived at. Mr. Garvey who favors me with this inteligence, does not say, whether the Oil I had in the Diana, and paid this...
53To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Barclay, 6 July 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
L’Orient, 6 July 1787 . Encloses a letter written since his arrival there. “It relates intirely to my affair with French & Nephew, and Do’s not Call on you for any Immediate attention. I trouble you with it to shew you that I Did all that I thought my Duty towards these Men.” Lynch, whom TJ saw at Bordeaux, called on Barclay, and they parted “on such terms as made me Expect an accommodation...
54To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Elder, [ca. October 1785] (Jefferson Papers)
Dr. Lyons being just about to Step aboard a Ship bound to Amsterdam, on his way to Paris, have embraced so favourable an opportunity of droping you a few lines. If his departure had not been so sudden I should have wrote more at large.—I suppose you have been informed of Colo. Randolphs two Sons being at the University of this place in pursuit of those branches of Literature to be acquired...
55To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Lee Shippen, 12 July 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you have the goodness my dear Sir to excuse the very great trouble I am giving you? In the middle of an inland journey I find a long letter filled to my father, and fear that if I let it go on, it will become too large for the Post to carry. In this emergency I know no way in which to ensure for my letter a safe and speedy conveyance but by sending it to you, and that is the only excuse I...
56To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Barclay, 12 June 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you and Mr. Adams the 10th Informing you of my Intentions to set out for Morocco this day but it is not Convenient for the Governor of that place to go before Tomorrow or perhaps the Day following. I was Obliged this day to begin the Business by making a Number of presents here, from the Governor down to the wife of a Jew who lives at Morocco including in the whole Twelve or Fifteen...
57To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Thompson, 22 August 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
Dover, 22 Aug. 1785 . Acknowledges TJ’s letter of 17 Aug. in reply to Thompson’s of 12 Aug. Benjamin Franklin’s English newspapers came free of postage via M. Mouron and M. Perregaux of Paris; the former will continue to forward them if TJ wishes. If Adams sends them, they should be directed to “Robert Preston Esq. M. P. at T. Thompson’s Dover.” Franklin received the Morning Chronicle and the...
58To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Barclay, 14 June 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I Beleive you will be much pleased to hear that I am going to Draw a Very Troublesom family from your Neighborhood. My Stay in America must unavoidably be longer than I intended, and therefore I think it Best that Mrs. Barclay and the Children join me here. I have not settled my accounts with Congress though they have been ready for Inspection for some time. The balance due to me from the...
59To Thomas Jefferson from Mademoiselle Thomas de Langat, 22 January 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Vannes en Basse-Bretagne, 22 Jan. 1789 . “Une infortunée” appeals to TJ to perform for her “ en particulier Les Services que Vous Rendez à la France en Général. Privée, dès le Berceau, de père et de mère, d’une Naissance au-dessus du Médiocre, et peu favorisée de la fortune, j’ai été Reduite à prendre des pensionnaires. ” Six years ago, on recommendation of Mr. Barclay, “ Consul des...
60To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Paine, 16 December 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you by Mr. Quesney. I also wrote you a long letter of (I believe) 14 or 16 pages, enclosing a Philadelphia News paper with the account of the Procession on the 4th. of July. I requested Mr. Bartholemy to enclose it in his dispatches which he promised me to do. This is about ten weeks ago. I was then setting off to the Iron Works in Yorkshire to execute a small Bridge. The work goes on...
61To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Barclay, 4 December 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Having written to you very fully by Col. Franks, who set forward from the Escurial the 16th. of last Month, I shall not at present take up much of your Time. I Now Inclose you a Copy of the Declaration made by Tahar Fennish in addition to the 10th. Article of the Treaty with the Emperor of Morocco. It is in Arabic and signed by Himself. The Necessity of a second Copy of that Declaration Did...
62To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mann Randolph, Sr., 19 November 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your obliging, and esteemed Favour a few days since, and have communicated to Ammonett, what you mentioned. The poor Fellow makes his grateful acknowledgements to you, and I am now called on to follow him. Your proposed System of education for my Son Tom enlivens every spark of gratitude that my breast possesses. It will (I am sure) never be in my power to make you any returns for...
63To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mifflin, 20 May 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith transmit to you the several Acts of Congress which relate to the formation of Treaties of Commerce with the Powers of Europe &c. and as I have not had it in my power to find out in what manner the Letter to the King of France should be directed, I have enclosed that Letter to you that upon your arrival in France it may be presented with the proper direction. I wish you every success...
64To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Paine, [May? 1788] (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose you a Problem not about Bridgs but Trees, and to explain my meaning I begin with a fountain. The Idea seems far fetched, but fountains and Trees are in my walk to Challiot. Suppose Fig. 1st a fountain. It is evident 1st. That no more water can pass thro the branching Tubes than pass thro the trunk. 2d. That admitting all the water to pass with equal freedom, the sum of the squares of...
65To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Barclay, 13 March 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I have little of Consequence to Communicate in this letter, tho I shall give you the Trouble of a more particular one before I leave this place, and thus make my appology for the shortness of this. At present I shall only say that by appointment I am to see the Count of Florida Blanca this day week, and that I have every reason to Expect all the protection and Influence from hence that can be...
66To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Smith, 9 July 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
After having kept your letter for so long a while, I am almost ashamed to send it you; but remaining only a few days in Paris, I had not time to pay my respects to you, as it was my intention to do. I did not send it by the post, as I was in doubt whether or not it was a letter of introduction to your Excellency. My delay, I trust, has not been a matter of importance. I have the honour to be...
67To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Barclay, 24 January 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of sending you a Copy of my letter to Mr. Osgood and Mr. Livingston, with my accounts Current which you will please to forward. The Originals go by the Packet from L’Orient. You will, I hope, Excuse my having mentioned your name. My meaning was, if you had occasion to write to them, I hoped you woud freely give your opinion of such of my Transactions as have fallen within...
68[To Thomas Jefferson from John Banister, Jr., 6 August 1786] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Pons, 6 Aug. 1786 . Entered in SJL as received 12 Aug. 1786. Not found; but see TJ to John Banister, 14 Aug. 1786. ]
69To Thomas Jefferson from Diodati, 9 December 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, 9 Dec. 1785 . Formal notice of presentation to the king as minister of the “Duc de Mecklembourg-Schwérin.” RC ( DLC ); 2 p.; in French; addressed. Not recorded in SJL .
70To Thomas Jefferson from Michel Capitaine, 8 December 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Mézieres en Champagne, 8 Dec. 1786. Inquires about a power of attorney forwarded to Peters in June, about which he has had no news; gives his address and asks to have anything received for him forwarded. RC ( MHi ); 2 p.; in French; endorsed. Noted in SJL as received 11 Dec. 1786. See Richard Peters to TJ, 1 Oct. 1786 .
71[To Thomas Jefferson from Richard O’Bryen, 3 November 1785] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Algiers, 3 Nov. 1785 . Recorded in SJL as received 16 Dec. 1785. Not found.]
72[To Thomas Jefferson from Martha Jefferson, 10 April 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Philadelphia, 10 Apr. 1784 . Noted in SJL as received 19 Apr. 1784. Not found.]
73[To Thomas Jefferson from Tarbé, 22 January 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Rouen, 22 Jan. 1787. Recorded in SJL as received 24 Jan. 1787. Not found; but it must have enclosed an undated statement (MoSHi; endorsed “Tarbé”) to the amount of £34.19.6 for the cost of handling a barrel of wine sent from Bordeaux by Le Veillard to TJ; see TJ to Tarbé, 11 Feb. 1787 .]
74To Thomas Jefferson from Dussaut, 16 January 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, 16 Jan. 1789 . Desnes frères have just written him to ask what “ Les papiers de La Carolina Du Sud ” of 1779 are worth and whether any are to be had. He transmits the inquiry to TJ as the one best able to answer it. RC ( DLC ); in French; 2 p.; endorsed. Recorded in SJL as received 16 Jan. 1789.
75[To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 19 August 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Philadelphia, 19 Aug. 1787 . Recorded in SJL as received 13 Dec. 1787, “(recommendation of Tenche Cox).” Not found.]
76To Thomas Jefferson from Renaud, 6 March 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, 6 Mch. 1789 . Presents, as requested by TJ, an account of what he has furnished to M. Paul Jones. RC ( ViWC ); in French; 2 p.; endorsed. Recorded in SJL as received 7 Mch. 1789. The enclosed statement is missing; it was forwarded to Jones by TJ on 23 Mch. 1789 . See Jones to TJ, 9 Sep. 1788 . TJ’s request, if in writing, has not been found and is not recorded in SJL , but is explained...
77To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Crew, 5 October 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
London, 5 Oct. 1784 . Although personally unknown to him, wishes to inform TJ that he left Virginia soon after the peace and is in mercantile business in London; will be glad to serve TJ at any time. RC ( MHi ); 1 p. Noted in SJL as received 12 Jan. 1785.
78[To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 24 November 1785] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Le Havre, 24 Nov. 1785 . Recorded in SJL as received 1 Dec. 1785. Not found.]
79[To Thomas Jefferson from Clesle, 4 July 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
[ N.p., 4 July 1787 . Recorded in SJL as received 4 July 1787. Not found.]
80[To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Baldwin, 25 November 1788] (Jefferson Papers)
[ New York, 25 Nov. 1788 . Recorded in SJL as received 4 Feb. 1789. Not found, but the nature of its contents is revealed in TJ to Fanning, 10 Feb. 1789 and Fanning to TJ, 21 Feb. 1789.]
81To Thomas Jefferson from David Ramsay, 16 April 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Charleston, S.C., 16 Apr. 1787. Encloses a letter from A. E. Van Braam Houckgeest, formerly of the United Netherlands and now a citizen and “respectable Gentleman of this state.” Urges TJ’s assistance in his behalf, since he is a “Gentleman of reputation much esteemd by his lately adopted country.” RC ( DLC ); 2 p.; endorsed. Recorded in SJL as received 6 July 1787. Enclosure: Houckgeest to...
82[To Thomas Jefferson from Parent, 4 July 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Beaune, 4 July 1787 . Recorded in SJL as received 7 July 1787. Not found.]
83To Thomas Jefferson from Capello, 28 December 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Chevr: Capello est venu pour avoir L’honneur de voir Monsieur de Jestenon Ministre Plenipotentiaire des Etats Unis de L’Amerique Septentrionale et lui faire part, qu’il a eu hier Mardi 27 de ce mois se premieres audiences du Roi, de la Reine, et de la Famille Royale en qualité d’Ambassadeur de La Republique de Venise. RC ( DLC ). For a graphic characterization of Capello, see Carmichael to...
84[To Thomas Jefferson from Tench Coxe, 3 September 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Philadelphia, 3 Sep. 1787 . Recorded in SJL as received 13 Dec. 1787. Not found.]
85[To Thomas Jefferson from Patrick Henry, 17 May 1786] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Richmond, 17 May 1786 . Entered in SJL as received 1 Aug. 1786. Not found. See TJ to Henry, 9 Aug. 1786 .]
86[To Thomas Jefferson from Nathaniel Tracy, before 20 September 1786] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Before 20 Sep. 1786 . A letter, without indication of place or date, recorded in SJL as received on this date. Not found.]
87[To Thomas Jefferson from Bouébe, 22 September 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Paris, 22 Sep. 1787 . Recorded in SJL as received 23 Sep. 1787. Not found; enclosed in TJ to Jay, 8 Oct. (1st letter); see also Bouébe to TJ, 12 Sep. 1787 ; TJ to Bouébe, 2 Oct. 1787 .]
88[To Thomas Jefferson from Richard O’Bryen, 16 January 1789] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Algiers, 16 Jan. 1789 . Recorded in SJL as received 2 Feb. 1789. Not found.]
89To Thomas Jefferson from Dugnani, 19 November 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, 19 Nov [ 1788? ] Regrets that he cannot accept TJ’s invitation. RC ( MHi ); 1 p.; possibly 1787, but assigned to 1788 as the more likely date.
90To Thomas Jefferson from Colborn Barrell, 22 September 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
London, 22 Sep. 1788 . Enclosure has lain on his hands many months because Joseph Barrell, Jr., to whom it was addressed, was unexpectedly detained at Lisbon; his brother, Joseph Barrell of Boston, has lately told him to “break his Sons Enclosure and forward two small tokens of his respect to the Marquiss de la Fayette and your self.” RC ( MHi ); 2 p.; endorsed. Recorded in SJL as received 2...
91To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 17 March 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 17 Mch. 1786. The “American Ship Hanover, burthen 400 Tuns, commanded by Williams,” is lying in port and will sail for Virginia; any goods which TJ or his friends may wish to ship to that part of America should be sent by land, to his care, at once; will execute any commissions TJ may have for him. RC ( MHi ); 1 p.; endorsed. Noted in SJL as received 31 Apr. [1 May?]; 1786.
92To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Hopkinson, 9 December 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I made up a small Package for you the other Day which Mr. Morris has in Charge. The enclosed came out since. If you have any more of the Encyclopedia, to send to Dr. Franklin and me, the vessel that carrys this is to return, as I am informed, which will be a good Opportuntiy. Yours, RC ( MHi ); 2 p.; endorsed. Recorded in SJL as received 4 Feb. 1789. Enclosure not identified.
93[To Thomas Jefferson from John Banister, 25 December 1786] (Jefferson Papers)
[ 25 Dec. 1786. Recorded in SJL as received 3 May 1787. Not found.]
94[To Thomas Jefferson from Achard Frères, 29 August 1786] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Rouen, 29 Aug. 1786 . Recorded in SJL as received 2 Sep. 1786. Not found.]
95To Thomas Jefferson from William Duer, 26 April 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
New York, 26 Apr. 1788 . Asks TJ to deliver a letter to Daniel Parker which is enclosed. RC ( MHi ); addressed and endorsed; signed by Duer as secretary to the commissioners of the treasury. The enclosed letter to Parker has not been found.
96To Thomas Jefferson from William Stephens Smith, 28 November 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
London, 28 Nov. 1786. Requests that TJ obtain letters of introduction from his friends in Paris for James and Nathaniel Hayward, of Charleston, S.C., who expect to reside for some time in Dijon in order to acquire a knowledge of the language; has made the same request of Lafayette. They are “young Gentlemen of Character and Fortune” who will “do honour to your Introduction”; if they go to...
97To Thomas Jefferson from Burrill Carnes, 4 October 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Nantes, 4 Oct. 1788. Introduces “Mr. Henry Caldwell of Connecticut who passes thro’ Paris on his way from London to Tours where he proposes to reside for some time to Learn French.” Carnes expects to return to America in the course of a few months; will notify TJ before he goes. RC ( MHi ); 2 p.; endorsed.
98[To Thomas Jefferson from Uriah Forrest, 18 December 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
[ London, 18 Dec. 1787. Recorded in SJL as received 24 Dec. 1787. Not found.]
99[To Thomas Jefferson from Angenend, 14 February 1788] (Jefferson Papers)
[ 14 Feb. 1788. Recorded in SJL Index. Not found, but probably presenting a bill. There is the following entry in TJ’s Account Book under 15 Feb. 1788: “pd. Angenend (taylor) in full 400.₶”]
100To Thomas Jefferson from Ferdinand Grand, 9 August 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, 9 Aug. 1787 . William Frederick Ast, ignorant of the present status of the account of the United States, has presented two drafts on TJ, one for 495.₶ 17 for Barclay and another for 1,800₶ for himself. Grand asks TJ to write to Ast on this subject; he will refer to such a letter in his own to Ast. RC ( DLC ); 2 p.; in French, in a clerk’s hand, signed by Grand; endorsed. Not recorded in...