10501To Thomas Jefferson from George Wythe, 31 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
My kinsman James Westwood Wallace proposeth to remove to New-Orleans, invited by the prospect of providing for a numerous and increasing familie there better than he can provide for them here. he professeth medicine. any kind office to him will be grateful to me. adieu. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR ); endorsed by TJ as received 12 Sep. and “Wallace Dr. James for N. Orleans” and so recorded in SJL ....
10502To Thomas Jefferson from George Wythe, 12 November 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
In the list of successfull candidates for office, in the territorie latelie ceded by the government of France to the united states, his friends will rejoice to find the name of Humphrey Brooke . He is reported by those best acquainted with him to be a man of capacitie, diligence, benevolence, urbanitie, blameless manners. The object of his contemplated migration from his present residence in...
10503To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Yancey, 28 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 8th instant has come to hand per last mail; & I have fully complied with Colo. Randolfs request. it was with pleasure I could serve him in such a small matter but with regret he could no longer serve us in Congress: I have always thought him possessed of that zeal & attachment to his constituents that ought to characterize every representative of a free people. do me the favor to...
10504To Thomas Jefferson from Joel Yancey, 6 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have it in contemplation to remove to the Louisiana country, and provided I thought myself qualified for the execution of any public business in that country that wou’d be adequate to the support of a genteel family, I believe I shou’d so far rely on my acquantaince with you as to request the favour of you to mention me that department in whose gift offices of that nature are, provided none...
10505To Thomas Jefferson from "Yankey Doodle," 14 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have told you in my last Letter that I Soon Send you another the object of my Letter is that you Shall See how you Shall act in this Case Sir a few day’s ago—an affray took place on board the Spanish brig it Contain’s as follow’s the mariner’s having Consulted a lawyer about how they Could get Paid the Lawyer told them that must keep possesion brig until the monday following when he Should...
10506To Thomas Jefferson from James Yard, 8 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
By desire of Mr J. E. Bollman of New York, I have the honor to inclose Bill of Lading for Twenty four Cases of Hungary Wine, shipped on board the Sloop Patty Captn Thomas Newton bound to the City of Washington—I hope they will arrive safe and in good order.— With great respect I have the honor to be Sir Your most obedt servt. RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “His Excellency The President of the...
10507Enclosure: Petition from Hopley Yeaton, 1 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Humbly shews, Hopley Yeaton of Portsmouth in the State of New Hampshire, that in the beginning of our revolutionary struggle, he served as third lieutenant on board the Raleigh frigate—that he was afterwards promoted to the first lieutenancy of the Deane frigate, in which capacity he served about five years—after which he became superintendent of the Navy yard at said Portsmouth, under the...
10508Memorial from the Town Committee at York, Massachusetts, 17 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The Undersigned a Committe appointed by the Unanimous voice of the Legal Voters assembled in the Town of York in the State of Massachusetts, at a Legal Town Meeting duly notifyed and called by the Selectmen, for the Special purpose of making known the following facts. That Joseph Tucker Esq. a Collector in the District of York in said State, Was an Officer in the revolutionary War, and as such...
10509To Thomas Jefferson from Anna Young, 21 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
This Comes With my Greatest respects To You and To request A Favor of You for thus Intruding on You My Necessity must plead for me and be my Excuse I have Tryed Every method that I could In my reduced Situation or I Should not now presumed To ask your advice I have adviced The best of men and they all tell me that it is right I Should have What I have been Trying for—Which is Seven Years half...
10510To Thomas Jefferson from John Young, 30 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
the uncommon and astonishing Circumstance emboldens me to inform you of myself and Peculiar Situation in wich I am plaiced My Name is John Young I was born in Philadelphia on the 5th day of August 1765 was brought up and Served my apprenticeship to learn the art Trade a ssisting of a Sail Maker in Philadelphia I have Set up in the Business in Partnership with one John McLeoad under the firm of...
10511To Thomas Jefferson from Moses Younglove, 12 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The Republicans of the County of Columbia actuated by a lively sense of the inestimable blessings derived to the United States under the auspices of your Administration, and solicitous of preserving to our Countrey the benefits resulting from your sagacity and experience, have perceived with sincere regret, the intimation of your wish to decline another Election to the important station you...
10512To Thomas Jefferson from Moses Young, 1 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
On the supposition that the president may not yet have seen of the manufacture of the vicuña wool, or Faden’s new map of South America, Moses Young, the american consul from Madrid (confined to the house by indisposition) has the honor of sending them for the president’s inspection. MoSHi : Bixby Collection.
10513To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Young, 10 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
After My Compliments To You With My Greatest Respect I Make free to Write to You Although I am but a Common Citizen. We Were formerly Country Men in Virginia and I once Paid You a fee in Stanton And You Did My Bussiness in Williamsburg Without further trouble to Me. I Now must Congratulate With You on the Great Esteem the People of the United States have for You in puting You into the Greatest...
10514To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 8 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The purchassers of the $300.000. dolars bills sold by me and payable in Vera Cruz , having hitherto been disapointed in their application for a vessel of war, in as much as there was none in port to perform the Service of brining that Sum to this Country; and having myself entered into engagements upon the strength of recovering at stated periods from said purchassers the necessary funds to...
10515To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Jr., 7 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Names of the Masters of American Vessels that Subscribed to an Original List, forwarded to the Secretary of State, under date of the 7th. of October last. ⅌ the Brig Mary N. M. Parsons bound to New York Fredk. Collier of Brig Georgia Packet New York John Waite of Brig Rover Amesbury Jordan Snow of Brig Siren Brunswick Wm. Bunker of Ship Resolution New York Timoty. Clifton of Ship Columbus New...
10516To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 17 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my last respects, I have received a Letter from Mr. Hackley from Algexiras, in answer to my offers of assisting him & family, in which he does not mention a word of having instructions respecting the Union with me; as I took the liberty proposing last year to Your Excelly. I am fearfull it will not take place as he has united with Mr. Meade, who has lately forced me to attack him before...
10517To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 8 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Being still deprived of Your Excellency’s gracious favors, or having merited an answer from the Secretary of State approving or dis’approving my Conduct I have been waiting a long time for the arrival of Mr. Hackley hoping that he would be bearer of such Satisfactions, but alltho’ the first is verified, to my grief I am disappointed in the latter; the particulars that I took the liberty to...
10518To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 8 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I am this day honored with Your Excelly. most valued and esteemed favor of the 25th. June last, which has compleatly eased my mind; as I see & with real Satisfaction that I still merit the good oppinion Your Excelly. had formed respecting my Conduct and Zeal in the discharge of the Consular office; and as in my Letters under date of the 16th. July ultimo, I manifest what Your Excelly. is...
10519To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 14 September 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
With your Excellencys most valued and esteemed favour of the 19th. July, I have received the Bill your Excelly. was so obliging to remit me for $200 drawn by James Madison Esqre. my order on Mr. James Maury of Liverpool which I have negociated with Messrs. Gordon & Co. at the Exchange of 36¼ d. ⅌ $ makg. £stg 39. 16.s 10½d not doubting of it being punctualy paid. Knowing by positive reports...
10520To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 13 August 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I hope that your Excellys. rectitude will be so good as to pardon me the liberty of entertaining your Excellys. occupied attention with the long letters that I directed to your Excelly. under date of the 16th. July; permitting me to say that I consider myself under the obligation to prove that I merit the confidence that your Excelly. placed in me, as such proofs and satisfactions relavates...
10521To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 4 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honour of writing you the 12th August ultimo, acquainting you of my safe arrival here, and my intentions of going up to Madrid from which place I am just return’d. The advices given to the Secretary of State James Madison Esqr. concerning the Quarenteen been reduced to Twenty Days thro my personal acquaintance application to the Minister has no doubt been laid before you, and I am...
10522Enclosure: Invoice for Wine, with Jefferson’s Notations, 15 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. John Barnees Dr. to Josef Yznardy for Wines Sent for His Exy. the President Bota one Pipe Pedro Ximenes contening 126 Gallons Duty paid at. 2 Dos ⅌ Gallon 252 Barril one qr Cask Rota tent Wine 30 Gallons at 1.50 45 Media Bota one Hhd of Malaga Lacrima Christy 45 Years owld Chargd in 100 Dos and 6 ⅌ Ct Inshurans 106 Dolls 403
10523To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 17 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Mui sor. mio y de todo mi respecto: Suplico á V.E. me permita le moleste por ultima vez con la presente en que le manifiesto serme forzoso dexar el pais pues mi salud padece infinito y me espongo, segun los Medicos, á perderla totalmente si no lo dejo; á cuyo intento me preparo cortando mis asuntos por esta justa causa y por hallarme sin la proteccion que esperaba en los ramos de comercio...
10524To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 14 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Conforme á el permiso, de V.E le diriji mi Representasion Fechada en Philadelphia el 4 Corriente como parage de mi Residensia, despues de la qual por Motivos privados, y por venefisio de mi Salu me he retírado á este lugar esperando la llegada del Nuebo Secretario de Estado para qe segun VE tubo la vondad de ofreserme qe no existiendo Inpedimento legal qe lo estorvase, mi pretension Seria...
10525To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 1 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Permitame V.E qe por la Ultima ves, le moleste lleno de Sentimientos; y represente mi desgracia pues no tan Solamente, he venido á este Pais, para Sufrir persecusiones de sus Naturales, sino es de mi paisanos El Cavallero de Irujo á cuyo favor tengo dicho, y hecho lo qe V.E mismo save, y lo qe el tienpo declará, despues de Aver sido Reelecto, me ha reconpensado en perseguir mis pasos, en los...
10526To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 3 November 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Mi mas venerado Señor: desde mi llegada á esta hé cumplido como devy dandole cuenta de la gratitud de mi reconocimiento a sus distinciones y parece hé tenido la desgracia de que no hayan llegado a sus manos segun el contenido de su ultima apreciable. Bajo fha 22. del Corriente hallará V.E. mi carta remitiendole la Bota de Vino que há costado á mi ver mui caro, sin embargo de ser su calidad...
10527To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 10 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
How very Sensible and feeling it must be to me, to be so molesting, and more so to be deprived for such a long space of time of Your Excellency’s valued favors, without Knowing whether the contents of my Letters met your Excellency’s approbation; and of being informed how I am to act and mannage for the full compliance of my duty and Employ; being impossible to bare or suffer the continual...
10528To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 25 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Mi mas venerado Sor. mio: respondo á su mui apreciable dandole infinitas gracias pr. la continuacion del favor qe. me dispensa en su amistad qe. procurare conservar con las atenciones y respectos qe. debo y queda a mi cuidado en proveerle de quanto pueda necesitar de España. Mi delicada enfermedad ha principiado á declinar con la frescura qe. han producido las lluvias y en el interin encuentre...
10529To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 20 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Muy Señor mio, y de mi Respecto He acudido dos Veses personalmente á el Secretario Interino , y una por escrito, y Siempre le encuentro Ocupado en Asuntos mas Inportantes, y por Miedo de la ausiencia de V.E antes de mi despacho, me estimulo a repetir mi Suplica la presente Cubre el Asunto de presas en Cadiz, y contuinuasion dela Correspondencía del Viceconsul hasta 8 de Dicienbre qe dirijo á...
10530To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 7 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Muy Señor mio, y de todo mi Respeto A el dia Siguiente qe diriji á V.E mi Ultima pasé á darle gracias (por qe sin duda por su Orden Mr Lincoln aunque no, el todo, me proveyo con parte de mi Credito con lo qe me Conpondré asta la llegada de Documentos pedidos) quando supe en su Palacio le Avia dejado aquella mañana para essa encontrando, en el a su Nuebo Secretario Sugeto a mi ver de Apreciable...
10531To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 16 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The object of the present is directed to manifest to your Excy. my just feelings and unhappiness by been informed that malicious Persons with ungrounded and false representations have informed Your Excy. of my want of personal assistance at the office under my charge, and that I had removed my Residence from this City, and had a Vice Consul incompetent to actuate his functions, as the interest...
10532To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 11 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The contents of Your Excellys. most gracious and valuable favor of the 19th. July, has entirely relieved my Weak spirits from the sufferings I was experiencing, fearing that the good oppinion Your Excelly. had always of me was diminishing, owing to the unjust attacks with which the malice of bad intentioned persons wanted to hurt & throw a Shadow on my humble behaviour by so many false and...
10533To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 18 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Muy Señor mio, y de todo mi Respecto En consequencia de la Orden de V.E me he presentado á el Secretario de Estado el qe me ha dicho no puede aser Nada hasta despachar la Fragata , y le Suplico tenga la vondad de prevenirle no me Olvide pues deseo retirarme á Philadelphia para despachar á mi Hijo á Concluir sus negocios en la Havana para regresarar á Cadiz á Continuar su Consulado tengo...
10534To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 5 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mui Señor mio y de toda mi Veneracion y respeto: mucho tiempo hace me veo privado del gusto de saber de la salud de V.E. enqe. tanto me intereso, tal vez por el impedimento de comunicacion de ese Pais con este, qe. hà estado en una completa revolucion, lleno departidos, aconteciendo hechos atrozes; y me dedico à reco g er quanto se hà impreso pa. mandarlo à V.E. todo Junto, pues la España darà...
10535To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 25 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Despues de saludar à V.E. y manifestar el reconocimiento de mi Alegria por la feliz reèleccion en V.E. de la Presidencia de ese vasto Gobierno me veo en la obligacion de manifestarle el Sentimiento que me ha causado la noticia de haberse roto las negociaciones con esta Corte segun me acaban de informar, y hè confirmado con la Buelta de Mr. Monroe de Aranjuez a quien me hè ofrecido por si...
10536To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 6 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
To the Letters which I took the liberty to direct Your Excelly. ⅌ Duplicate on the 16th. July and 12th. August last; I am in great hopes that I will be honored with your Excellys. most gracious and favorable answers thereto; being assured before hand that they will be such as a Man of my upwright way of acting in public and private deserves, and that the false and malicious private and public...
10537To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 3 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just received the Letter with which your Excelly. was pleased to honour me on the 26. January last, and hope to learn by your Excelly’s next favour the reception of the Butt of Pale Wine, which hope will be as agreable as the former One. I shall do myself the pleasure of remitting your Excy. another Butt, but something younger, and of course will turn out cheaper, and shall continue...
10538To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 4 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Muy Señor, mio, y de todo mi Respecto confiado, en la Rectitud de su Justicia me tomo la Livertad de Molestar por este Momento su Atension, en el Idioma Castellano por qe V.E lo entiende, y me es mas fasil produsirme, en el con la Claridad que desseo, y respecto qe devo en el Año de 93 fui mi Hijo Influxo de mis Amigos Nombrado Consul de Cadiz por este Govierno, y quando V.E Administró la...
10539To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 16 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Philadelphia, 16 Mch. 1802. Acknowledging with gratitude the $590 payment for wines, he offers to obtain more wine from Spain whenever TJ may desire. As he prepares to embark for Cadiz on the Patapsco , his bailsman in the lawsuit instigated by Joseph Israel wishes to be released from that obligation. Israel, lacking evidence to support his suit, is dragging out the case by seeking to obtain...
10540To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 22 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Muy Señor mio, y de mi Mayor Respecto me ha sido forsozo dar Fiansa por la Suma de 12 mil $ sobre el Mal Pleyto del Capn Isrrael en el qe he Nonbrado por mi Nuebo defensor á Mr. Dalas Asegurandole qe V.E conoce mi Justicia, y qe desea se me haga y Confio en qe dos Renglones privados á Mr Dalas serán Suficientes para qe aga anular dicho Pleyto, y no dudo Mereser este favor á V.E antes de...
10541To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 9 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
My mas venerado Señor: habiendo, quando avisé á V.E. la llegada de la Fragata Essex, parado á Cadiz á asistir á su Capitan en lo que necesitare el mismo dia caý malo por resultad del Aire corrompido que por desgracia corre en dha Ciudad; habiendo dado á la Vela sin haber visto al capitan, aunque el Vice consul le proveyó de quanto fué necesario; y despues vine á esta casa de campo mia a...
10542To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 28 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Despues de mi ultima he recivido Carta de Madrid, del nuevo Minro de Estado, cuia copia incluyo, para que V.E. vea la buena disposicion del Rey mi Sor. para con este Govierno, y los efectos de mi mision; y no dudo que en vista de lo que escribo al Exmo. Sor. Principe de la Paz, ⅌ la Fragata, surtiran efectos favorables entre las dos Naciones que consoliden una amistad de mutua utilidad, y como...
10543To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 12 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Muy Señor mio, y de mi Estimasion He llegado a este Pais Algo endeble pero Conosco el beneficio de mi Salud despues de desenbarcado, y no pierdo momento en Manifestar á V.E lo Inmenso de mi gratitud teniendo presente los Infinitos favores, y distinciones qe se digno Consederme durante mi permanencia en los Estados Unidos y desseo dar pruebas de mi reconocimiento, no dudando me Continuará en su...
10544To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 13 July 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
My mas venerado Señor: Despues del contenido de mi ultima hé estado esperando favorables resueltas de mis asuntos dirigidos por la bondad de V.E. al examen del Secretario de estado. Las novedades politicas que ocurren en esta Corte son las de no haberse confirmado el convenio respecto á las Presas , á pezar de las activas solicitudes y Justas reclamas de Mr. Pinckney, cuya desagradable...
10545To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 9 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The verry moment I arrived on this side of the Water last Year, I did myself the honour taking the liberty of advising your Excelly. how very Sensible I was & ever will be to the very Kind attentions & favours I received & meritted from your goodness; requesting the continuation of your Kind protection, without doubting of the faithfull compliance in the duty of my office.— In my Journey to...
10546To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 7 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Muy Señor mio, y de todo mi Respecto Como dije á V.E en mi Ultima me puse en Camino el 27 del pasado, con el Ansia de Visitarlo, y despedirme, pero por mi delicadesa, u por Accidentes, no Conprehensibles Recay en esta muy Malo, donde Aviendome Visto, el General Smith me Inpuso de la reprehencible Conducta de mi Hijo, mas por estenso y de su Miserable Situasion, poniendome en la precision de...
10547To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 15 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Muy Señor mio, y de mi mayor Benerasion Doy Muchas gracias á V.E por el favor con qe me honrra por su apreciable de 10 del Corriente Mientras Conserve, yo mi buena Opinion con V.E todo lo demas es Menos, Cierto que Sienpre prosedere con los Sentimientos de Honor qe mi Caracter profesa confesando con fortaleza el Candor, y Rectitud del Alma Grande qe Fertilisa los prosedimientos de V.E llenos,...
10548To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 14 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 17th. August last year, I had the honor to address Your Excy. expressing my fears that Mr. Hackley would separate from the good understanding with which we began; being very sorry to have to acquaint Your Excy. that such has taken place, proofs of which, and of the unjust principals on which the complaints are founded, I send by this opportunity to the Secretary of State to clear my...
10549To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 12 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Muy Señor mio, y de mi Mayor Respecto Repito á V.E Infinitas Gracias por su apresiable de 6 del Corriente llena de pruebas de los favores con qe me Honrra Inclusa allará V.E copia de la quenta qe Mr. Gordon de Xerez mandó con los Vinos qe se han enbarcado en esta por el Paquete qe Salio de aqui ayer para essa qe Celebraré lleguen bien acondisionados, y á gusto de V.E tengo el Honor de...
10550To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., [22 May 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
Muy Señor mio, y de todo mi Respecto he faltado a mi dever deseandole su feliz Arribo á esa Capital, y darle gracias por la Orden dada para qe el pleyto de Mr Pintard se defienda por Mr. Dalas, por qe mi Salud ha buelto á devilitarse de Manera, qe Conosco, no se Conforma el clima a mi Contistusion, y qe me presisará dejar este Pais Antes, qe pensava como no me restablesca, y por lo tanto...