5751To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Bradley Varnum, 17 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
J. B. Varnum presents his most Respectful Compliments to the President of the United States. And in Answer to his Note of the 16th Instant States, that Mr. Putnam, Surveyor of the Port of Salem, has Resigned, by a recent Letter to Mr. Gallatin. Enquiery has been made of Mr. Crowninshield relative to a Suitable person for his Successor. He is very much astonisshed at the Recommendation of the...
5752To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Neufville, 6 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Death having put a period to the Sufferings of my revered and aged Parent, on the Evening of the 29th. ult.; it is with the utmost respect and diffidence, I offer myself to the Consideration of your Excellency, a Candidate to succeed him as Commissioner of the Loan Office for this state; embolden’d, in some degree, by assisting in the incipient Transactions, to the present Time, and humbly...
5753To Thomas Jefferson from Stanley Griswold, 14 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I was truly happy in the opportunity, a few days since, of presenting to you personally my respects. I had indulged a hope, that circumstances might have permitted a short conversation on my own affairs, and those of the Territory in which I have lately resided. I have remained several days seeking an opportunity for the enjoyment of that honor, but have not been fortunate enough to find that...
5754To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 14 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this morning received a letter from Balt stating that Mr. Pinkney is determined to remain at Balt and to prosecute the practice of the Law. He is poor with a large family and he must make some provision for them. He means, it is said, to devote himself to his profession and to keep aloof from politicks. & from Publick employment— Respectfully Y. H. S. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR ); endorsed...
5755To Thomas Jefferson from “Nicholas Geffroy,” 1 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Encouraged, great & good Sir, by the character you sustain of being accesible to all of your fellow Citizens, I take the liberty of obtruding myself upon your precious time, to offer you my homage, & to assure you of the sentiments of veneration & respect with which I have been inspired by your wise, virtuous, & popular administration. The People of America would have gained but little by...
5756To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 11 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
You will receive inclosed your last quarterly account, from which you will find there is a balance due you of £224–7–7. The things for which the Waggoner omitted to call, I am sorry to inform you, are not yet forwarded. I am Dear Sir Yr. Very humble servt. RC ( MHi ); addressed: “Thomas Jefferson esquire Washington”; franked and postmarked; endorsed by TJ as received 13 Oct. and so recorded in...
5757To Thomas Jefferson from John Clennell, 15 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The attention that you pay to the arts & manufactures of america emboldens me to inclose the small Pamphlet you will receive with this—Honour me so far as to accept it—& should it appear worthy a reprint in america—it may not be unworthy your protection—yrs with the greates respect MHi : Coolidge Collection.
5758To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Terry Davis, 17 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
A Company of Gentlemen from different States in the Union have formed themselves into a Company for the purpose of Cuting a Cannal around the Falls of Ohio from this side of the River—. An Object highly important to the Western World. Capt. Thair one of the Company is here and others are Hourly expected: But they will not begin this work untill the Legislature of this Territory will...
5759Petition of Nathaniel Ingraham, 27 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The humble petition of Nathaniel Ingraham Mariner of Bristol in the County of Bristol in the State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations, Sheweth That in January in the Year of our Lord 1801, an action was brought against your Petitioner in the District Court for Rhode Island District by John W. Leonard, who sued as well for the United States as for himself, to recover certain penalties...
5760To Thomas Jefferson from John Page, 16 September 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Nothing but my wish & expectation of presenting myself to you at Monticello, instead of an Answer to your Favor of the 16th. Ulto. (which did not come to hand, as I had left Richmond, ’till after I had arrived at York) could have induced me to delay the acknowledgment of its receipt a single day. I now sincerely lament my disappointment! The extreme heat of the weather, & my little Son’s bad...
5761To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 17 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 16 with the papers sent with it, were recd. last evening. Mr. Short did not seize exactly my ideas as to the concealment of his mission. If this could be made effectual, and freed from the appearance of being studied, by a direct voyage to St. P., I think it would be best. But if he is to pass thro’ France, a frank but general disclosure of his destination wd. be preferable to an...
5762To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 14 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith enclose a rough draught of a report on Indian affairs. will you please to make such amendments and alterations as it may require, and a form for the heading or preamble. I am Sir with sentiments of respectfull consideration your Humb Servt. RC ( DLC ); at head of text: “To the President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 14 Jan. and “Indian...
5763To Thomas Jefferson from Matthew Lyon, 6 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed Petition has been inclosed to me with a letter from gentlemen of Respectability in the Illinois Country pressing me in the most earnest manner to use my influence for the promotion of its object— I consider it my duty to forward it to you without any farther remarks as I can say nothing new on the Subject I am very respectfully your Obedient Servt DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of...
5764To Thomas Jefferson from Dominique-Joseph Garat, 23 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
je n’ai aucun titre personnel, Monsieur le Président, pour vous recommander un de mes Compatriotes et un de mes amis; mais je n’ai pu oublier que je vous ai vu assez souvent, dans ma jeunesse, Chez M. Dalembert et chez Madame hélvétius; et j’ai pensé que les noms de ces personnes qui avoient de l’amitié pour moi pouvoient me donner au pres de vous des droits que je n’ai point par moi même Si...
5765To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 3 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have procured from Smithfield and have forwarded to Norfolk to be sent on to Mr. Barnes as before, six Casks containing six dozen hams; which from the character given them I hope may prove as good, as perhaps even Colo. Macons. The groceries, including a cask of wine from Norfolk, arrived a few days since; and were to day forwarded on to Milton, with 80 Bundles of nail-rod, & 8 of hoop-iron....
5766To Thomas Jefferson from William C. C. Claiborne, 27 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
There is not in this Territory, all that political Union, which I could wish; But I verily believe that the Discontents are not extensive, nor do I think them of a serious nature.—The Memorial no doubt, was signed by many Citizens; But I nevertheless do not view that Instrument as a fair expression of the public will.—Twenty persons composed the first meeting; three or four Sketches of a...
5767To Thomas Jefferson from Rufus Easton, 26 March 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Should the result of my application prove favorable, I will thank you to communicate the same to my friend Mr. Granger, when you shall have made up your determination and opinion— It is always agreeable to know one’s fate on an interesting subject, that arrangements may be prudently made— I have the honor to be Sir, with high consideration your most obedt. servt. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR ); at...
5768To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Fitzhugh, 31 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Servant arrived here on Saturday night with all your things safe, it gave me great pleasure to take charge of them—hope they will arrive home safe Mr. Wilson spent two days with Mr. coffer and myself, and obtained a great deal of satisfactory information—please to accept of my best wishes for your health and happiness— MHi : Coolidge Collection.
5769To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Huntting, 3 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit the people , represented by delegates elected from each town in the County of Suffolk on Long Island, to express to you their satisfaction in the happy, peacable and increasing state of our common country. Insulated as we are, and remote from the common center of our government, and almost wholly composed of plain husbandmen; we have not been inattentive observers of the measures of...
5770To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 16 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The accompanying statement No 2—exhibits a view of the exact state of the Navy appropriations on this day. Presuming that it will be agreeable to you, I shall in future lay before you, similar statements weekly . I have the honor to be with the greatest respect & esteem, Sir, yr mo ob st RC ( DLC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Smith; at foot of text: “President United States”; endorsed by TJ...
5771To Thomas Jefferson from Armand Duplantier, 19 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
peu de tems apres La date de votre Lettre du 9 juillet, qui m’est parvenus dernierement, vous avez du reçevoir Celle que j ai eu L’honneur de vous écrire en reponse à la votre du 29. avril. je vous ai exposé dans cette Lettre La véritable situation ou je me trouve rélativement à La Collocation des terres de Mr. de La fayette. Convaincu que C’eut été mal servir ces interets, que de me hater de...
5772To Thomas Jefferson from James Taylor, Jr., 19 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I am directed by Col: Newton to furnish you with two pipes of wine, which I have this day shipped on board the sloop Maria Capt: O’Meara, to the address of Mr: John Barnes, of George Town—the account is annexed—The quality is similar to that I sent before & I hope will give equal satisfaction— I am respectfully Yr: ob: servt. T. Jefferson Esqr. to James Taylor jr. Dr. 2 pipes Brazil Wine 350—...
5773To Thomas Jefferson from J. P. P. Derieux, 9 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Monroe ayant eu la bonté depuis le 1er. Mai der de voulloir bien m’appointer pour vous apporter ses Dépêches, j’ai L’honneur de vous informer que je viens ce jour de débarquer a New-york, d’ou suivant ses ordres je dois me rendre a Washington-City dans la plus grand diligence; mais comme il m’a très particulierement recommandé de ne les remettre qu’a vous ou Mr. Madison, et quon vient de...
5774To Thomas Jefferson from William Emerson, 18 October 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Having been lately appointed by the Collector of this Port to act as Surveyor pro. tem. untill your Excellency shall think fit to make an appointment, and encouraged by him to make this application. I take the Liberty of handing you the inclosed Certificate Signed by a number of respectable merchants of this place, soliciting the same, Also a Copy of an application to the Collector in my...
5775To Thomas Jefferson from Phebe Baldwin, 21 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
My Letters to you have been written in the Language of truth—the inconveniens of Capt. Baldwins Situation, has been often repeated to you, by me, who feels tenderly affected for his Sufferings— There are Several gentlemen in Congress, who Sincerely wish him to have an employment in his Countries Servise—it would be needless to trouble you with his different Marches from the walls of Quebec, to...
5776To 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...
5777To Thomas Jefferson from John Cox, 23 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson Esqr To John Cox Dor. 1807 May 25th. To 4 yds Ticklenburgh
5778Thomas Munroe’s Account of Public Expenditures, 27 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Expenditures on the Capitol 1803 April For Lime 596. 17 " Sand 100. 80 " Laborers & carters 75. 30 " Surveyor’s Salary on accot. 141. 66
5779To Thomas Jefferson from Gorahn G. Watson, Jr., 1 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The presumption I have thus dared in writing you, will I hope be compensated in the following lines after you have perused them, & observe my motive—Ever since your accession Sir to the first seat in my country, I have anxously wished the honor to communicate my sentiments to you but the few years that had rolled over my head dettered me from so doing, and even now Sir, I am just in the bloom...
5780To Thomas Jefferson from Sylvester Roberts, 5 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I write to you, Sir, for the purpose of requesting permission of being entered a Cadet at West Point, on Hudson’s River, on my producing proper credentials of my capability, honesty, sobriety, and industry. These are the only recommendations I am possessed of. I have not a number of wealthy and influential relations to obtain this favor for me but am obliged to depend entirely upon my own...
5781To Thomas Jefferson from John George Jackson, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
J G Jackson presents his best respects to the President of the U States, & in compliance with the wishes of a portion of his Constituents transmits to him the enclosed Petition—He would have delivered it personally; were it not, that, with a knowledge of the great pressure of business, he is unwilling to interrupt the President— DNA : RG 59—ML—Miscellaneous Letters. A memorial of the...
5782To Thomas Jefferson from John Condit, 30 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I had intended last evening to have done myself the Honor this morning of Waiting on the President for the purpose of communicating what I am now (from Indisposition) about to do in writing—Yesterday Arived a Vessel from New York, at George Town And landed, to the Care of Mr. John H Barney 52 Barels of NewArk Cyder, said to be of a fine Quality—I had in consequence of what the President had...
5783To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 27 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing the following promotions and appointment in the Army of the United States. 2d Lieut. William Piatt to be promoted to the Rank of first Lieut. in the 2d Regiment of Infantry, vice, Lieut William Wooldridge resigned June 16th. 1804 2d Lieut. William Lawrence to be promoted to the rank of first Lieutt. in the 2d Regiment of Infantry, vice, Lieutenant Joseph Bowmar...
5784To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Main, 17 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The President Bot. of Thos. Main 2000 Prime Transplanted plants of the American Hedge Thorn @ 650 Cents p M. $13.00 4
5785To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 23 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I request your signature to the enclosed commissions. I am with great respect sir, yr mo ob s DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
5786To Thomas Jefferson from James Jackson, 26 March 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
As the Louisiana Government bill , has now passed, I take the liberty of recommending a single Officer from Georgia, for that territory—An Attorney of the United States, is to be appointed for the New Orleans division, with a salary of six hundred dollars, per annum—Thomas, U, Pulaski, Charlton , of Savannah, a Gentleman at the bar of Georgia, of legal, and scholastic talents—a determined...
5787To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel L. Holmes, 17 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
For some time past I have been endeavouring to find out some method by which I might obtain Learning At length I have (as I knew not of any so likely method by which I could acquire it) to write to you. Sir—In the first place I will give you a short detail of the Circumstances of myself and then the reasons which induced me to take the Liberty of writing to you. 1stly. My Father is poor; and...
5788To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 1 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
During the course of August the turning of the lobby arches will render the progress of the freestone work unequal, but it is highly probable that on the 1st. of Septr. All the freestone work will be finished & be ready to receive the roof. In the meantime,—on the 1st. of July,—All the sashes & frames of the Office Story will be put in, & the grounds for Plaistering put up.— 10th. The...
5789To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 10 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I am very sorry that I was so remiss, as to delay looking out for the wood screws until I had an opportunity of sending them; as I ought to have foreseen there was a possibility at least; of my not being able to procure such as you required and so it has turned out—there are none at all in the whole City with round heads except some few of brass, and they are much too large. I found some few...
5790To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 19 October 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Doctor Park of this city is setting out with his daughter, on a trip Southwards and proposes to be in Washington before he returns. He is an old acquaintance in the family of Mrs. Madison and is truly an amicable & respectable man. That he may present his respects with the greater facility I have asked him to accept a few lines making him known to you. With sentiments of respectful attachment...
5791To Thomas Jefferson from T. Selby, 4 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I wish your would take this embargo off, as soon as you possibly can, for dam my eyes if I can live as it is. I shall certainly cut my throat, and if I do you will lose one of the best seaman that ever sailed. I have a wife and four young one’s to support and it goes damn’d hard with me now. If I dont cut my throat I will go join the English and fight against you. I hope, honored sir, you will...
5792To Thomas Jefferson from Sophia Brekel, 12 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
This Comes from A Distressd. Woman Who Has Been forsaken By Her Husband Brought to this Countrey in Expectations of Enjoying the Comforts of Life in an honorable and honest Manner and is now Deserted By my husband I Humbly Crave your Excellency will Be So kind thro the medium of your usual goodness and generosity to procure my passage to Philadelphia To Seek my husband which I am much Afraid I...
5793To Thomas Jefferson from Michael Bowyer, 28 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Not before the 18th. of May did I recve your favour of the date Novr. 3d. 1802. Shortly afterwards I made the inquirey agreable to your request relative to those bones which have been found in a Saltpeter cave the property of A Mr. Pattin about 15 Miles distance from me. the claw & other bones will be eaquel to the information you have ricvd. within a few weeks past. Pattin informes me when...
5794To Thomas Jefferson from Margaret Bayard Smith, 2 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure of transcribing for you the recipe given me by Mrs Erskine, & sincerely hope it may prove successful. With heartfelt veneration MHi : Coolidge Collection.
5795To Thomas Jefferson from Nicoll Fosdick, 20 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Noah Lester Esqr. Counsellor at Law in this State, from the active part he has taken on the Republican Side, has Recieved Such porsicution from the intolorance of our Federal Rulers in this State, that he is Compelled to Stand an Applicant for Some Imploy under the general Government; He has already been Recomended as a person that would make a Respectable Judge, or District Attorney, in the...
5796To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Humpton, 20 November 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer of this is Mr. Robert Martin a friend of mine who served as an Officer in the American Revolution in a Regiment that I had the honor to Command in the Pennsylvania Line to the conclusion of the Peace with Great Britain— Some time after the Peace his family connections required his presence in Europe and when in Paris did himself the honor to wait upon you—also was the bearer of some...
5797To Thomas Jefferson from Denniston & Cheetham, 22 October 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Much noise has been made Concerning the report of your having ordered Mr. Dallas to enter a Nolle Prosequi in the Suit against Mr. Duane commenced by your predecessor on the behalf of the Senate of the United States. An inflamatory essay which appeared in the gazette of the United States , on the unconstitutionality of the act, under the Signature of Juris Consultus has been republished in...
5798To Thomas Jefferson from Petry, 10 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai l’honneur d’adresser à votre Excellence 1.° Un Exemplaire des œuvres de M. Destutt-Tracy, membre du senat Conservateur, qui vous ont eté déjà annoncés par M. Delafayette 2.° Un traité sur la fievre Jaune par M. Valentin, medecin 3.° Et Un compte rendu par M. de Marbois, ministre du Trésor public pour l’an 11. Je regrette beaucoup, Monsieur, que les divers évenemens qui ont retardé mon...
5799To Thomas Jefferson from Anonymous, 22 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
With diffidence I attempt to address Mr Jefferson on a subject which nearly interests me—I beg to submit myself to your direction—not doubting your care of me as circumstances renderd me incapable of Judging clearly I wish to rectify any evil that May attend Judge Johnson his reputation or interest from the unfortunate circumstanc which has taken place—and any assertions I may have made or...
5800To Thomas Jefferson from Augustus B. Woodward, 15 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. William O’Neale of the City of Washington, was originally invited to this place by the late Genl. Washington, for the purpose of exploring quarries for the public works. He has vested very considerable property in the City; but owing to that stagnation of business which has affected the United States generally, and which has particularly retarded the progress of the City, he finds himself...