261Abigail Adams’ Essay on American Politics, post 18 March 1801 (Adams Papers)
Mr Jefferson in his Speech; makes observes, that, He may [“]I Shall often go Wrong through defect of Judgment, when right, I shall often be thought wrong by those Whose positions will not command a view of the Whole ground, I also ask support against the Errors of others, who May condemn what they Would not if Seen in all its parts;” If the Same measure was to be meeted to the new...
262To James Madison from Thomas Bee, 19 March 1801 (Madison Papers)
Two days ago I was honoured with a Letter from the late Secretary of State, inclosing me a Commission as Chief Judge for the fifth Circuit Court of the United States. As I feel myself unable to undergo the fatigue of the long Journies necessary to the performance of the duties of that Office, and as I apprehand I can render as Essential service to my Country by continuing in the Station of...
263To James Madison from James Yard, 19 March 1801 (Madison Papers)
I hope you do me the Justice to believe that I participate cordially in the general satisfaction occasioned by your Appointment to an office of high Trust & Importance. It is however probable that I Should have been less forward in expressing to you this Sentiment, were I not urged by Motives of Friendship to Dr. Stevens to make an early Communication to you on his Subject. In doing this I...
264To James Madison from Stephen Girard, 19 March 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 March 1801, Philadelphia. Reports his ship Good Friends will soon sail for Ile de France. Offers to forward packages or dispatches. Requests passports for four persons returning home after being detained because of nonintercourse laws. Letterbook copy ( PPGi : Girard Papers). 1 p.
265To James Madison from Robert Ritchie, 19 March 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 March 1801, Port Républicain. Reports that armed barge from British frigate Circe entered Jacmel harbor and cut moorings of brig Fair American of Philadelphia. Captain and vessel were presumably carried off to Jamaica. Has obtained vessel’s register and will forward copy to U.S. agent at Kingston. Has written to acquaint Toussaint with circumstances and expects him to send complaint to...
266To James Madison from Robert Ritchie, 19 March 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have to inform you that I have received information by express from Jacmel that on the night of the 1 inst an armed Barge from a British Frigate entered the harbour & cut from her moorings the Brig Fair American Azel Howard Master of Philadelphia which vessel had part of her Cargo on board, & part on Shore when the event took place. The Captain was carried off with the vessel & I presume the...
267To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Barnes, 19 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
In the postcript of my Last Feb. 22nd. I inform’d you, my best friend Mr Jefferson, that all the English Vessels at Naples had, from the order of the English Consul, withdrawn out into the Road—& most of the English were Shiping their property, which, tho’ not then known here, was in consequence of the advancing of the French, who, having been met by commissioners from his Silician Majesty...
268To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Cogswell, 19 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me Sir altho a Stranger and at a remote corner of the United States to be among the Number of your Numerous Friends to congratulate you on your appointment to the first office in the United States—and while I admire the Tallents of a Washington—and the Abilities of an Addams—I am no less pleased with your Appointment to the Presidental chair of the United States of America, Especially...
269From Thomas Jefferson to Philippe de Létombe, 19 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I was honored last night with your favor of the 15th. by mr Rapin, and owe you a thousand acknolegements for the trouble you are so good as to take, & still to offer with respect to the procuring a cook. I mentioned to Rapin that you had your choice of two. he said he did not know who they were, but he imagined one was of the name of Julien, as he was known to M. Flamand, and he should prefer...
270To Thomas Jefferson from George Meade, 19 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
After telling you, as Mr Jefferson, (not as President of the United States) that I am hurt that my letter of 17th Ulto has been Passed over in Silence,—Permit me to call Your Immediate & Pointed attention to the office of John Hall Esqr our Marshall. Common Fame says you are about Removing him. I hope as is often the Case, Common fame, will prove untrue. be it as it may, I request & intreat...
271To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Peyton, 19 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
When last at Alexandria you were pleased to express a wish that I would point out to you a character who in my opinion would be best calculated to fill the office of judge of the Orphans court, After reflecting on the subject I am induced to believe Colo. George Gilpin would be equal to the duties of that office, and would generally unite the confidence of the County. He is considered as...
272From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 19 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I snatch half a moment to inform you that a circumstance has occurred which will inevitably keep me a week longer or thereabouts. in the mean time my horses will wait I presume at Heron’s. my tender love to my dear Martha, & the little ones. Affectionate attachment to yourself. P.S. I do not know if there is any merit in the music inclosed. It has been sent to me. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by...
273To Thomas Jefferson from Hugh Rose, 19 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I flatter myself that your personal acquaintance with my Father and Family will be a sufficient apology for writing to you on the present occasition—At different times I have been in the army three years & Still continue to like a military life, though I confess my low situation is a mortification I am an orderly Serjeant doing the duty of An Officer without the pay—I have written to all my...
274From Thomas Jefferson to Madame de Tessé, 19 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
After so long a time & such various events, I take the liberty of recalling myself to your recollection. a letter I recieved yesterday from the Marquis de la Fayette informed me you were living in Paris. this is the only certain information I have recieved of the place where you were, except once by mr Gautier to whom I immediately addressed a letter for you, which I hope you recieved. I...
275To John Adams from Isaac Story, 20 March 1801 (Adams Papers)
The man, who loves his country, will venerate those, who have contributed to her glory and prosperity; and, as Republics are sometimes found wanting in gratitude, it becomes each individual, unless he would involve himself in the general obloquy, to express personally the sentiments of his heart. Unfortunately for America, that time has arrived. Being but a young man, I dare not trust language...
276To James Madison from Carlos Martínez de Yrujo, 20 March 1801 (Madison Papers)
It is a pleasant circumstance for me, that when I do address you in writing for the first time in my life, I am to fullfil the agreable task of congratulating you on your appointement to one of the first dignities of the Republique. If talents & [ illegible ] the depositaries of the public authority can insure the happiness of the Common Wealth, America can not, but have the luckiest fate....
277To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 20 March 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 March 1801, Bordeaux. Encloses correspondence of his agent M. Pelletreau at Rochefort on sailors tried and sentenced there to twenty-four years in chains; adds copies of protests and his letter to naval minister on the subject and reply. Unlike ships of other nations, American vessels neither come to consular office on arrival, deposit ship’s papers there, nor report clearance on departure....
278To James Madison from Meriwether Jones, ca. 20 March 1801 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. Ca. 20 March 1801, Richmond. Mentioned in Jones to Levi Lincoln, 25 Mar. 1801 (DNA: RG 59, LAR, 1801–9). Requests that contract for public printing be awarded to the Examiner . Explains why Mr. Davis should not continue to benefit from this emolument. Concludes that if JM thinks the change impolitic, Jones will be content.
279To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 20 March 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have not had an opportunity of addressing you since the Portland sailed from here in December. With reference to some of the particulars of the letter I had then the honour of addressing you—I beg leave now to Submit to your perusal the Correspondence herewith, (No. 1), of my Agent, Mr. Pelletreau, at Rochefort, on the subject of the unfortunate Sailors tried there and condemned to twenty...
280From Thomas Jefferson to Pierre Samuel Du Pont de Nemours, 20 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
How many hard struggles, my dear friend, would it save me, had I really parted with my last vice on the 3d. of March. I thought you had known me better: but as you do not, I must endeavor to conceal, if I cannot eradicate, what remains amiss. I recommended to the Secretary at war your proposition on the subject of clothing. he wishes to avail himself of it and has instructed the proper agent...
281To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Ellicott, 20 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have enclosed the first 12 pages of my astronomical observations :—you will perceive they are intended as an appendix to another work, and which I fear, I shall not be able to put to the press in less than six, or seven months.—I began with the observations at this time, to make the trouble as little as possible, both to the printer, who is now at work upon the fifth volume of our...
282From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 20 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed, tho’ false and frivolous, yet requires to be answered with care. the other side of the medal requires to be shewn. we may safely admit there are talents of a certain kind on the other side; because all the talents which were venal have been bought up by the administration. Smith has refused. an offer is made to Jones. Duval has also refused & an offer is made to Kelty. health,...
283From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Mathias Gérard de Rayneval, 20 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Pichon, who arrived two days ago, delivered me your favor of Jan. 1. and I had before recieved one by mr Dupont dated Aug. 24. 99. both on the subject of lands claimed on the behalf of your brother mr Gèrard, and that of Aug. 24. containing a statement of the case. I had verbally explained to mr Dupont at the time, what I presumed to have been the case, which must I believe be very much...
284To Thomas Jefferson from Christian G. Hahn, 20 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Boston, 20 Mch. 1801 . He asks TJ’s pardon for approaching him with a request. Two years ago he arrived in the U.S. and then had the misfortune of falling ill for 18 months, which depleted his little savings. He learned his trade from his father, the famous mechanic Pastor Hahn of Württemberg. After the death of his father, he went to Berlin and worked as a watch and clockmaker under a...
285To Thomas Jefferson from John Hobby, 20 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Altho to you Sir I am personally unknown, I am induc’d from a consciencious belief that I have deserved a better fate to state to you my past services, & my present distressed seituation, flattering myself that if it is in your power it will afford you pleasure to relieve the distresses of an inocent family reduced to necessity & want, and if it is not, that you will not be offended with the...
286To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Ingle, 20 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof is a young man who has a mind to enter into your employ at Monticello, he came well recommended to me, and I am rather inclined to think that he is a good workman, his step father is a very ingenious and good workman he did the work of those large houses belonging to Mr Miradith at the corner of ninth and markett street in Phila. and likewise of those which were built by Mr...
287To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Lewis, 20 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Washington, 20 Mch. 1801 . A sense of duty prompts him to present this memorial. He was appointed consul to the Île de France and Bourbon Island a few months before communication was interrupted between the United States and France. He departed with his family planning to make his permanent residence there; after a six-month passage he arrived and immediately purchased and furnished a house....
288To Thomas Jefferson from John Thomson Mason, 20 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr William Kelty is a man of learning, of sound knowledge in the law, of exemplary life, unexceptionable character, and much respected in the State of Maryland. Altho’ a man of real worth, he does not possess that address and readiness of expression or action, which compel all who see him to acknowledge his merit, those who know him well value him highly. I know no man in this State or in the...
289To Thomas Jefferson from Sarah Mease, 20 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I feel that an apology is necessary for my intruding one moment on your time, and it is not without extreme reluctance and much hesitation that I have been induced to do so. But the motive is strong; and the obligation we are all under to promote the good of others as much as, even within the smallest sphere, we can, has prevailed over other considerations. An opinion is generally entertained...
290To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Smith, 20 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor to transmit to you an Address from the Republican Citizens of Alleghany County (Maryland), which they have thought proper to request me to present—Should you return an answer, they request It may be done thro: me & that the Address & Answer may be published in one of our Papers— Mr. Dawson will sail on sunday the ship being perfectly ready—. He mentions that I am wanted...