1551To Thomas Jefferson from Pierre Samuel Du Pont de Nemours, 20 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Il y a environ un mois que j’ai reçu des Lettres de L’Institut où l’on me disait: Nous procederons incessamment à la nomination de vingt quatre membres étrangers. Indiquez nous les savans que vous croyez dans les Etats unis devoir être proposés. —J’ai répondu sur le champ: “Vous trouveriez peu d’hommes en Europe, même pour les autres sciences, et aucun dans le monde pour notre Classe de morale...
1552To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 20 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor to enclose Warrants for Charles Benson —of Fredericksburg William Holmes . of Columbia To be Midshipmen in the Navy. Mr Benson is the Gentleman recommended to you by Mr. Mercer—Mr Page & others—Mr. Holmes is a smart young man of this place—There are Vacancies enough to admit their appt.—& if you concur, the enclosed warrants will require your Signature. I have the honor...
1553To Thomas Jefferson from John Dawson, 21 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith hand to you some observations which have been transmited to me, and which appear to merit consideration—if the good of our country can be promoted by the plan, it will be the source of much pleasure to me. With real esteem, Yr Most Obt RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Mr. Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as received 23 Feb. and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure not found.
1554To Thomas Jefferson from Pierre Samuel Du Pont de Nemours, 21 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai l’honneur de vous prier de faire passer au Général Davies, dernierement l’un des Ministres Plénipotentiaires des Etats unis en France les Lettres ci incluses. Je ne sais pas où demeure le Général; et Mr. Barbé Marbois en m’envoyant sa Lettre n’y a mis ni enveloppe, ni adresse. Vous me ferez plaisir, avant de les acheminer, de lire les deux Lettres.—Il s’agit de rendre à notre Ami La...
1555To Thomas Jefferson from Lewis May, 21 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Frederick, Maryland, 21 Feb. 1802. Addressing the president in “the plain style of a simple unpollished youth,” Mayer begs pardon for his rustic manners and assures TJ of the deep esteem he holds for his public and private character, in particular TJ’s “disregard of personal distinctions” and disdain of pompous and hereditary titles. He hopes his humble petition will meet with a gracious...
1556To Thomas Jefferson from John Coburn, 22 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Fame has taught me to believe, that to have access to you the voice of Justice & humanity requires not the aid of pageantry or numbers. Permit a fellow man, who has been long and deeply impressed on the subject of slavery in the United States to address you, with the respect justly due to your character and office. Having reflected for many years with extreme regret, on the situation of the...
1557To Thomas Jefferson from Tench Coxe, 22 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
It is manifest to every person, who reflects on the affairs of the United States, that the present season rather offers a new, than a defective mass of commercial advantages. The acquisition of a large monied capital, and of a universal credit, public & private, have relieved us from the British monopoly, or at least afforded the sure means and this is a revolution in trade . To give activity...
1558To Thomas Jefferson from John Drayton, 22 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to inform you, that Edward Croft Eqr., residing in this City, a young Gentleman of the bar, of respectability, is this day appointed and Commissioned, first Commissioner in this State; under the law, for the valuation of lands, houses, &c.: and in pursuance of the confidence, which you thought fit to repose in me . I have made many fruitless endeavors before this service,...
1559To Thomas Jefferson from Lyman Spalding, 22 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you please to accept the humble offering of a faithful citizen in the Republic of science. If you deem it worthy the attention of the American Philosophical Society, I should think myself highly honoured by their acceptance of a copy. With great esteem, Sir, I have the honour, to be yours. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 5 Mch. and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure: Lyman Spalding,...
1560From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, with Gallatin’s Reply, [23 February 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
the inclosed case is entirely unintelligible to me. can you make any thing of it? [ Reply by Gallatin :] Nicholas Reib is an old German who has tormented Congress & more particularly the Pennsylvania delegation for several years with his claim. It has been repeatedly rejected. If an answer is thought necessary, it will be sufficient to tell him that the Executive has no power in that case &...
1561To Thomas Jefferson from Moses Myers, 23 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
M. Myers has the honor to Inclose a Letter from his friend Col. Newton with Two boxes of Segars— RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 23 Feb. Enclosure: Thomas Newton to TJ, 12 Feb. Moses Myers (ca. 1752–1835), a merchant, was born in New York City. Myers moved to Norfolk in 1787, a year after a trading company based in New York and Amsterdam in which he was a partner dissolved. In July...
1562From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, with Gallatin’s Reply, [on or before 24 February 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
Are the within terms admissible? [ Reply by Gallatin :] The 1st, 2d & 4th are either in pursuance of, or, not inconsistent with the law, excepting only the words “all other documents belonging to the land department;” the Surveyor general superintends the surveying department, & has nothing to do with the sales of the lands, these being under the superintendence of the several registers, who...
1563To Thomas Jefferson from Maria Cosway, 25 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had the pleasure of writting to you several times, but not that of hearing from you for a long time. Surely you have not forgotten such an old friend! I am now in the place which brings me to mind every day our first interview, the pleasing days we pass’d together. I send you the prospectus of a work which is the most interesting ever published as every body will have in their...
1564Enclosure: Proposal to Publish Etchings of Pictures in the Louvre, 1 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
GALLERY OF THE LOUVRE, AT PARIS It is proposed to publish by subscription highly finished ETCHINGS, done by Mrs. MARIA COSWAY, of all the PICTURES which compose the superb collection in the gallery of the Louvre, comprising the most celebrated CHEFS-D’OEUVRE of the ITALIAN, FLEMISH, and FRENCH schools; with an historical account of each picture, and such authentic anecdotes of the artists, as...
1565To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 25 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit the official statement of the contingent fund in the usual form. In order that it may be fully understood, I will add that the sums appropriated to discharge the contingent expences of Government amounted on the 1st of January 1801 to Drs. 19,950; that the fund received an accession during the course of the year 1801 of Drs. 961 & 80 cents, being monies formerly...
1566To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 2[5] February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of State has the honor to lay before the President of the United States, copies of the following documents, viz. A schedule containing a statement of the suits, in the Circuit Court for Maryland, ending with November term last. A similar statement of suits in the District Court for Kentucky, ending with March term last. A certificate of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for West...
1567To Thomas Jefferson from “A——X,” [26 February 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
“Read this “And then to dinner “ With what appetite you may” You are in danger a dreadful plot is forming against you— p—n. the method —Julius Cæsar was cautioned for the Ides of March—I caution you for the last of April NB. a curly headed one legged man head RC ( DLC ); undated; addressed: “Thomas Jefferson President of Ud. Ss. Aa. City of Washington”; franked; postmarked New York, 26 Feb.;...
1568To Thomas Jefferson from Anthony Campbell, 26 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The chief magistrate of a free and enlightened people should not be addressed on light or trivial affairs; his mind must necessarily be employed on affairs of the greatest importance, and unrealized must be the expectations that communications which have not for their object moral or political improvement should claim his attention. The want of these considerations indicate either ignorance or...
1569To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Morse, 26 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Having been sometime confined with the measles, I have failed in paying my respects to you as I intended; but being so far recovered as to be able to go out, I should be happy if my wish to see you might be gratified. I had purposed to be introduced to you by my highly beloved friend Mr. Granger, but I fear that the brilliance of his worth would throw the faint glimmering mine into the shade,...
1570To Thomas Jefferson from Anne Cary Randolph, 26 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I am very glad that I can write to you I hope you are well we are all perfectly recovered from our whooping cough I thank you for the book you sent me I am translating Justin’s ancient history I want to see you very much believe me Cornelia sends her love to you and has been trying to write to you adieu my Dear Grand Papa believe me your affectionate Grand Daughter RC ( ViU : Edgehill-Randolph...
1571To Thomas Jefferson from Ellen Wayles Randolph, [ca. 26 February 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
You do not know what I can do. I am reading the little books you brought me. I hope that I will be able to read very well before you come here. I am very well. I want to see you very much. Cornelia can say a great many of her letters. Virginia is very sprightly and very fat. adieu my Dear Grand papa believe your affections Grand daughter taken verbatim from the lips of Miss E.W.R. M.R. RC (...
1572To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Jefferson Randolph, [ca. 26 February 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
I hope you are well, it gives me great pleasure to be able to write to you I have been through my latin grammar twice and mamma thinks that I improved in my reading. I am not going to school now but cousin Beverly and my self are going to a latin school in the spring adieu my dear Grand Papa I want to see you very much indeed believe me your affectionate Grandson RC ( ViU ); undated, but TJ...
1573To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Peale Polk, 28 February 1802 [i.e. ca. 27 February 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
Conceiving in some measure of your many and important engagements, It is with extreme reluctance that, I intrude for one moment on your valueable time. But the extreme distress of a Dear family has Occasioned, and I trust will plead my Apology for writing this Letter. You will recollect Sir, that in the course of last summer, I had the honor of waiting on you with a view of Obtaining some...
1574To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Ballendine, 28 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Pity the sorrows of a poor—of a distressed—of an afflicted youth, whose dire Circumstances compel him to intrude upon you, the chief magistrate of this free and indepent Nation, for the purpose of imploring a melioration of my distresses, which unfortunately, have been occasioned by the too early gratification of my nefarious propensities; at this Confession Sir, let not your fire increase, as...
1575To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas T. Davis, 28 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed Petition was sent to me with directions to lay it before you—I know the Statement made by the Petitioners to be true—But dont know whether their case is within executive power or not. To you sir their Petition is submited by Your obt. sert. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 1 Mch. and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure not found.
1576To Thomas Jefferson from Tench Coxe, 1 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The idea I lately took the liberty to suggest may have appeared visionary and strange, but on much reflexion I am convinced that it is the interest of the United States that such a measure should be adopted either by the Government, or by the mercantile interest varying the form of course so as to render it proper for them. I beg leave to submit the reasons. We are now dependent upon one...
1577To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Savage, 1 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just Return’d from Boston and found your Esteem’d favour of Janury 10 the Picture Fraimes Shall be Done as Soone as time will admit of. if you have the Prints, with you and Could have them Rold in a Small Role and then Put into a Small Box which would just Admit of the Role, and Send them to me by Some Person Comming on in the Stage or Some Vessel Bound to this City: I will have them...
1578To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 1 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
For some weeks I have been much importuned by Mr Brown respecting the Marine Barracks . I have invariably referred him to the propositions prescribed by you, which were some months since sent to him as your ultimate determination. I have, however, in consequence of his pressing solicitation this day taken the liberty of sending the enclosed to you. It is proper, Sir, to inform you, that under...
1579To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Eastburn, 2 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Vested with mighty power honer & Great worldly Glory—may thou be favoured duly to Remember: that the Great king Eternal that Governs all worlds—& that doth According to his holy will & pleasure in the Glorious Regions of Immortal day: where we are Informed or professedly Believe: that more than tenn Thousand times tenn Thousand of Bright Serafic hosts Cast there crowns before him & with...
1580Statement of Medical Services by Edward Gantt, 2 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Attendance on the President’s Family commenced on the 28th. of May 1801 with a visit to Mrs. Murphy whom I continued to attend almost daily to the 2nd. of July— Ursula inoculated 29th May. & board— Mr. Julian Medicine & attendance for swelled Testicles— Mr. Rapin visit & Venesection— Mr. Julian Attendance, dressing & Ointments, & medicine for a burnt Arm & Hands Ursula medicines & attendance...
1581To Thomas Jefferson from James Hardy, 2 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg you will please to pardon my freedom? while I Inform you I left Old England on the 2 June 1795 and arrived at New York in 40 Days after—The causes of my Migration were my Civil and Religious Liberties. In this County I Purchased 112½ Acres of Land And about 2 years ago I Married a Citizen. I am qualified to vote in her Right, also in my own—At our last Election I was prohibited from...
1582To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Morse, 2 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
S. Morse presents his affectionate regards to Mr. Jefferson. A young man , with whom he has become acquainted since his residence in this city, is about to begin a publication in Connecticut, under the title of the “Connecticut Republican Magazine,” he is very desirous to wait on the president and ask his patronage as a subscriber. Mr Jefferson will feel the delicate situation of the writer...
1583To Thomas Jefferson from George Hay, 3 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 24th of February, reached me this evening, and in conformity with your request, I now transmit to you, the papers relating to the question, between Mr Short and Mr. Randolph. You will permit me to add, that I am much gratified by your ready admission of the apology, which my situation made it necessary for me to offer, and that I am, with real respect Yr. mo. ob. Sert. RC (...
1584To Thomas Jefferson from “Thomas Khronyngler,” 3 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
[…] [doubt] […] much surprised at Receiving […] letter of […] this & much more when you […] entire Stran[…]f the present is simply th[…] Father is involved, has […] Do not think there is a worthy […] deserving Compassion under the Canopy of Heaven, but the Principle thing Sir that lays deep to my Heart is this he has a large family consisting of several small children—and he has not...
1585To Thomas Jefferson from William C. C. Claiborne, 4 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
My appointment to this Government, (& if I am not greatly deceived, my conduct since my arrival,) has been pleasing to a great majority of the Citizens:—But from a variety of causes, some difficulties will attend me, in the progress of my administration.—Already my Predecessor has evidenced a disposition, to rekindle the flame of party, & his most zealous partisans, although few in number, are...
1586To Thomas Jefferson from Nicolas Gouin Dufief, 4 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Aussitôt la reception de votre lettre j’ai mis à part pour vous la chimie de Chaptal en 3. V.: 8o. Je me suis ensuite occupé à chercher l’édition de l’Odyssée que vous souhaitez. Il paroit que c’est un ouvrage rare du moins à Philada. puisque plusieurs jours d’une recherche active se sont écoulés sans pouvoir en découvrir un seul exemplaire—si, une tres belle Edon. du même ouvrage par les...
1587To Thomas Jefferson from Anonymous, [before 5 March] (Jefferson Papers)
Our Country by Your Assistance is happily delivered from King Craft and Priestcraft but it Labours under Lawyers Craft. I mean by Lawyers Craft, their making long Speeches to display their Abilities, and to try to pervert Justice. by this means 2 days are taken up in trying a cause of a trifling Assault, &c. by this means, tryals are put off when witnesses Come and wait att Great Expence, & 2....
1588To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 5 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Governor Clinton by his letter of the 20th. ultimo, requests that a Commissioner on the part of the United States might be appointed to attend a Treaty with the Oneida Indians for the purchase of about ten thousand acres of land, which that Nation is desireous of selling, and which has heretofore been leased out to white people. The six Nations have also expressed a wish to dispose of a narrow...
1589Memorandum from Albert Gallatin, with Jefferson’s Reply, [on or after 5 March] (Jefferson Papers)
This recommendation appears unexceptionable—Mr Macon says that there is no one in that part of the country on whom greater reliance may be placed than Mr. Spaight . Mr Stone who lives nearer to, though not in the district, is absent [ Reply by TJ :] not one of the recommendations say a word about mr Cheney’s politics, an omission which, in applications to this administration, I have observed...
1590To Thomas Jefferson from John Hughes, 5 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you formerly my Opinion, of there being a propriety, of attending to ameliorate, the condition of prisoners of War, & of the certainty of a War with England, & the propriety of declairing the War in particular against its Goverment, and treating English prisoners of War, as was done, at the commencement of the Revolution, allowing the Sailors their Wages, and Ventures, out of the Prise...
1591To Thomas Jefferson from Simon Chaudron and John James Barralet, 6 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Nous vous prions d’accueillir favorablement Lhommage de L’Apothéose de Washington , que nous prenons la liberté de vous offrir. Si c’est le patrimoine des arts que le privilège de célébrer les grands hommes, cest aussi le privilège des grands hommes, que de reçevoir les offrandes des arts nous Sommes avec un profond Respect Monsieur Vos trés humbles & trés obeissants serviteurs We beg you to...
1592To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mann Randolph, 6 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I communicate to you early a plan I have formed for the more profitable employment of my Slaves, lest coming to you by report you might suppose the removal was meant to extend to my family allso. I have conceived a design of procuring land in the Mississippi territory & removing all my Slaves thither to establish a large Cotton plantation which I shall conduct by well selected agents from...
1593To Thomas Jefferson from Abishai Thomas, 6 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
For the information of the President A. Thomas, in the absence of the Secretary of the Navy, has the honor to enclose to him a Letter receiv’d this morning from Com. Truxton , containing the pleasing intelligence that the Beef & Pork ordered for the Chesapeake about the safety of which some apprehensions were entertained has safely arrived. RC ( DLC ); partially dated; addressed: “President...
1594To Thomas Jefferson from Elizabeth House Trist, 6 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letter for Mr. Hawkins, I beg the favor of you to direct and forward. tis to be sure a liberty that few wou’d take with the President but I cannot forget or lose in that exalted Station My friend Mr. Jefferson my excuse for troubleing you, is the insecurity of conveyence to that quarter since I have been in this Country I have written twice which I have reason to think were never...
1595To Thomas Jefferson from John Archer, 7 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Should there be any Vacancy by Death, Resignation or otherwise of any of the Secretaries to any of the Legations to Europe, I would beg leave to mention to your Consideration Dr: John Archer Jun. He is a young Man about 25 Years of Age, whom I do recommend as a Man of Sobriety, Integrity and Industry I am with the greatest Respect Your very Hble Servt RC ( DNA : RG 59 , LAR ); endorsed by TJ...
1596To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Baldwin, 7 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
It is most probable W Hobby is the author of the piece , he lives at that place and is supposed to write much for the Herald. In my former letter on that subject , I suggested there might be some foundation for such remarks, that I considered the question clearly confined to the three, of these, two had been reputed ancient whigs but modern tories, the other a uniform modern whig but not...
1597To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph H. Nicholson, 8 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg Leave to enclose you a Petition from John D: Thompson of Cecil County, who it appears has been indicted for not returning the Enumeration of the Inhabitants of that County within the Time limited by Law, and wishes to have the Prosecution dismissed. I know nothing of the Merits of his Case, but send you a Letter from Mr. David, a Member of the Executive Council of Maryland, who I am well...
1598To Thomas Jefferson from James Walter, 8 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Not having any personal acquaintance with thee, it is with extreme reluctance I thus address the Man whose eminent abilities has raised him to be head of the American Republic— But having lately purchased a tract of Land in Randolph County Virginia on which as I am inform’d is an elegant scite for a town, which I propose laying out the ensuing summer—I so far request thy patronage as to be...
1599Memorandum from Albert Gallatin on Nominations, [9 March 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
Edward Croft of S. Carolina Commissioner of the first division in the State of South Carolina for executing the Act entitled an Act to provide for the valuation of lands & dwelling houses & the enumeration of slaves within the United States Nathaniel Folsom of New Hampshire—Naval officer for the district of Portsmouth Andrew Lyle of New Jersey—Surveyor for the port of New Brunswick in the...
1600To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 9 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to request your signature to the enclosed warrants for— Daniel Eldridge Sailing Master. James Watson Boatswain. Robert Myers Carpenter. With much respect yr mo: ob: servt. RC ( DLC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Smith; at foot of text: “the President”; endorsed by TJ as received from the Navy Department on 10 Mch. and “Nominations” and so recorded in SJL . FC ( Lb in DNA :