1531To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 10 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly received your favor of the 7th. inclosing 425$:— Colo. Monroe is now in Albemarle. so soon as he returns, he shall be paid as you direct. The two boxes from Alexandria have not yet arrived. I am Dear Sir Yr. Mt. humble Servt. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
1532To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Mentor Johnson, 10 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Having understood that George M Bibb has lately resigned the office of atto for the District of Kentucky, I deem it proper to Speake of some of those Gentleman, of whom it is probable a Selection will be made for that office, which is peculiarly important in this distracted situation of the State of Kentucky—Living in a few miles of Frankfort, which is included in the district I represent—I...
1533To Thomas Jefferson from John Milledge, 10 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have lately received the inclosed papers from Capt. Putnam of Georgia, with a request that I would lay them before you. Very respectfully—Your Ob Svt DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1534To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Smith, 10 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
There is a small matter that has gave me some exersise & it opened in my mind to ask thy advice altho’ it may seem too little for one in thy station especiall now when the hapiness of our Country demands so much of thy attention, but I think if thee can give a little room in thy mind at some times to attend to little matters that are useful thy mind may return with more vigor to the more...
1535To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 10 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
From Mr. Tazewells letter it appears that the Evidence addresd in these trials will not soon be transmitted to us. When received it will be forwarded you. Then you will be enabled to judge of the propriety of the several Sentences of the Courts Martial—Respectfy DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1536To Thomas Jefferson from Raphael Drury, 9 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Undersigned Citizens of the County of Randolph in the Indiana Territory Respectfully approach the first Magistrate of their Country—and beg leave to recommend to his patronage Elijah Backus Esquire to fill the place of Thomas T Davis deceased—This Appointment is highly interesting to your petitioners—Not only as it relates to the necessity of having an able and enlightened Judge—but that...
1537To Thomas Jefferson from Jones & Howell, 9 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Your esteemd Favor of 7th Int Covering Bank Check for 140 47/100 Dollars in full for Sheet Iron Sent Decer. last. we also recd on the 11th Ulto A Check for 111 34/100 Dollars. Inclosed in Your favor of the 7th. of Same month which we are apprehensive we did not acknowledge the reciept of at the time or if we did have omitted to mark it as being done we are respectfully Yours MHi : Coolidge...
1538To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 8 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
This application being made under the proviso of the 2d Section of the act to prevent intrusions, the spring can be rented only to the actual settler; & there being no competition, we may fix the conditions & price of salt, but not rent to the lowest bidder. It is useless in this instance to fix the price; for the spring is too weak to supply one thousandth part of the demand; nor are there...
1539To Thomas Jefferson from John le Tellier, 8 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I hope you will excuse the liberty I take of writting to your excellency I should have cald on you before I left the City of Washington but I was informed you was indisposed wich I was very sorry to here I wish to inform you that I have invented the plan of a Platform for a fort which will secure the men from the enemys fire with four thirty two pounders placed on it. which may be worked with...
1540To Thomas Jefferson from Mary Minor, 8 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Perhaps you will be suppriseed to receive a letter from one that you probaly never heard of before, but when you come to know the nature of my business, I hope will Pardon me for my boldness! I will relate to you my unfortunate situation in a concise manner as possible. I was born at Lexington in Kentucky of Poor but honest Parents had a tolerable education for my rank in life, as my mother...