8491From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 16 October 1805 (Madison Papers)
I recd. duly your favor of the 11th. at this place, where I am still very painfully detained by the situation of Mrs. M. The appearance of her knee is still equivocal; I am afraid discouraging as to a very prompt and compleat cure. I am the less able however to pronounce on this point, as the Dr. has been prevented by indisposition from seeing his patient for several days, and I cannot be...
8492To Thomas Jefferson from Elizabeth Chamberlayne, 18 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I receiv’d your very friendly and polite Letter dated Novr. 24 which I most certainly should have answered e’er this, but for my ill health, gratitude alone obliges me to offer my sincere thanks my worthy Sir to you for your intended friendship to me & My poor Fatherless Son, who would have receiv’d the Commission, had He health & constitution to undergo the hardships of a Sailors life, but He...
8493To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, with Jefferson’s Approval, 23 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following appointments in the Militia of the District of Columbia (viz) James Calder to be Lieutenant of light Infantry in the first Legion, vice, Charles McLaughlin promoted— James Stevens to be Ensign of light Infantry in the first Legion, vice, James Harrison resigned Accept, Sir, the assurances of my high respect and consideration. [...
8494To Thomas Jefferson from Abiel Holmes, 20 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I acknowledge, with grateful respect, your favour of 9 March, and the renewal of your very obliging offer of the loan of books, in aid of the completion of American Annals. In the hope of procuring a copy of the Memoires de l’Amerique without putting you to the trouble of sending your’s to so remote a distance, I have been making diligent search for that work since the receipt of your letter,...
8495To Thomas Jefferson from James Ogilvie, 29 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of requesting your attention to an Address to the Inhabitants of the City of Washington & its Vicinity, which I have transmitted for insertion in the next Intelligencer.—Whilst I disclaim every intention of soliciting any thing at your hands, that requires the preface of an apology & have not the smallest right to expect from you any exertion of the nature of private favour,...
8496To Thomas Jefferson from William DuVal, 10 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your favor, of the 4th. Instant. The origional profile of our Friend Mr George Wythe set in a plain neat Frame is this day delivered to Mr George Jefferson to be conveyed to to Washington for you Sir— I received the other profile of our good and Virtuous Friend with the two folio fee Books which were packed up thro’ mistake for which I return you my thanks— You have perhaps seen the...
8497To Thomas Jefferson from William Eaton, 2 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
At an early period of our rupture with Tripoli Mr. Cathcart suggested to me the plan of using Hamet Bashaw , the legitimate sovereign of that regency, then an exile at Tunis, as an instrument in favor of the United States to chastise the perfidy of our enemy, his brother, who had usurped the Government— I did not then enter decidedly into the measure, doubting whether any construction of my...
8498To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Williams, 26 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I am highly indebted to your goodness in procuring for me so essential an improvement of my device, and I beg you to take a convenient opportunity of making my thanks acceptable to Mr. Barlow.— I have the honour to be with the most perfect Respect Your Faithfull & obed Servant DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
8499To Thomas Jefferson from John Norvell, 9 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Some benevolent writer observes, that happy is the person who has an instructor to point out to him those books which ought, and those which ought not to be read, and the manner in which they ought to be read. Feeling the force of the observation, and believing that you would take pleasure in giving good advice, I take the liberty to ask your opinions respecting some subjects, of which no...
8500To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Briggs, 9 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Having fully ascertained the fact that I cannot continue my residence in the Southern Territories of the United States without abandoning the endearing Society of a beloved Wife and five promising children, or tearing my bosom-companion, invincibly reluctant, from her numerous relations deservedly dear to her, I earnestly request leave to resign my commission as Surveyor of the lands of the...
8501To Thomas Jefferson from William Lee, 10 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to enclose the Moniteur of the 6th inst containing the new Organization and have the honour to remain with much respect your humble servant RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 5 Oct. and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure: Gazette Nationale ou le Moniteur Universel , 18 Thermidor Year 10 (6 Aug. 1802), containing the text of the sénatus-consulte organique of 16 Thermidor (see...
8502To Thomas Jefferson from Paul Babcock, 1 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
We the Undersigned beg Leave to Recommend Mr. Samuel Sheffield the first of Westerly In the County of Washington And State of Rhode Island, as a Suitable person to take Charge as Keeper of the light house Now Erecting On Watch Hill Point In the State of Rhode Island. he is a person of good Character and has a large family to Support and we are fully of Opinion that he will be faithfull to the...
8503To Thomas Jefferson from J. Phillipe Reibelt, 7 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Venant d’apprendre qu’on est a renouveller l’Ameublement du Palais Presidential—j’ose Vous prier, d’y recevoir de mon Magazin (parceque çe seroit la meilleure exhibition) quelques echantillons d’une nouvelle invention d’un peintre çelebre a Bâsle, de copier les principaux Ouvrages des Anciens d’une manière aussi parfaite, qu’il est même aux Connaisseurs difficile, de distinguer ces Copies de...
8504To Thomas Jefferson from John Shee, 9 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I am honored by your letter of the 29th. past—and ever gratified in complying with your desires. Enclosed you have bill lading for the articles received here by the ship Fabius the cost as by the annexed account $42.78 added to the two sums you mention, making $52.68. With the most respectful Consideration; I have the honor to be Sir Your Obedient humble Servant Statement of Charges vizt...
8505To Thomas Jefferson from Caleb P. Wayne, 17 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Enclosed you will receive Proposals for publishing by Subscription, a History of the late General George Washington; your presenting it to any of your friends, will greatly oblige me, and should you think proper to sanction it with your own name , it will be duly appreciated By Sir, Your most obedient Servant, RC ( DLC ); printed, with date and signature in Wayne’s hand; endorsed by TJ as...
8506From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 14 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
You will find in the gazette of this morning the letter from d’Yrujo, which he wished to be printed, and which will I hope do good. Pichon has also written a strong letter to the Govr. of Louisiana, summoning him on his responsibility, to see that the Cession of that province to France be not affected, nor the amicable relations of the Republic to the U. States, be endangered, by a...
8507To Thomas Jefferson from Willis Alston, 26 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Magruder having been appointed Clerk of the H.R. U.S. we recommend him to your notice as a proper person to be appounted librarian DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and Recommendation.
8508To Thomas Jefferson from William B. Underwood, 10 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I hope you will pardon me for the liberty I take in thus addressing you, when you learn, that nothing but real necessity compels the writer to ask the favor. To be short; it is a loan of Fifty Dollars . With this money, sir, I wish to pay in part, a debt which I necessarily contracted when I first commenced the printing business in this place; and which from the small support I have met with,...
8509To Thomas Jefferson from Mary Spencer, 9 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The Wife of the above unfortunate Petitioner begs leave to add that we are entire Strangers in a Foreign Country without Money and without Friends except the Charitable and Humane and but for them must have perished—I am lately delivered of an Infant Child I have fortunately got a Situation as a wet nurse. but find my Sallary totally Insufficient to support myself and two Children and am...
8510To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 27 December 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
It appears by a letter of the 16th: instant, that the Light house at Smith’s Point is completed: the Contractor has left a young man on the spot to take care of the buildings; and as he will probably make a charge for his attendence, the propriety of appointing a Keeper is respectfully submitted. As a supply of Oil was ordered from Nantucket in November, it has probably already arrived at...
8511To Thomas Jefferson from James Ogilvie, 11 March 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
You will not I hope think me chargeable with impertinence or presumption when I take the liberty to request your attention to a subject, which altho’ in a great measure of a personal nature, may not in its consequences be altogether unconnected with social happiness.—You have probably heard of an academical institution , which is about to be organised in S. Carolina.—I have announced myself to...
8512To Thomas Jefferson from Peregrine Williamson, 7 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The 4 Pens with calendar cases which you sent for, I have prepared with all possiable Speed and Sent you each in a Separate wooden case as You requested. at the time your letter came to hand I had not any of the cases of the discription you Sent for and therfore had to make them which alone occasioned the delay of them. the price of the 4 cases with pens $20 I am very glad that the half dozen...
8513To Thomas Jefferson from United States Senate, 28 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The Senate resumed the consideration of the message of the President of the United States, of 23d Dec. last, and the nomination of J.W. Gurley and J. Griffin contained therein; Whereupon, Resolved, that the Senate do not advise and consent to the appointment of J.W. Gurley. Ordered, that the further consideration of the nomination of J. Griffin be postponed. Jan 30. 1806 On motion, Ordered,...
8514Statement of Account with Thomas Carpenter, 26 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
1802. Thomas Jefferson Esq. October 14th. To Thomas Carpenter Dr. To a fine flannel under waistcoat $2. 25 Decr. 1. To 4 suits of winter Clothes (Livery) @ 28 $ 112. To a Blue waterproof Coat Steele Buttons &c. 21. 50 To a Buff Waist—shawl pattern, pearl Buttons 8. 25 To a dove coloured Do —— Do —— 8. 25
8515To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 23 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his Compliments to the President and informs him that Marbell Camden was the last Postmaster at Milton—his resignation was lately received. G Granger does not recollect the name of the Gentleman proposed for that office and prays the President to be kind enough to send the name by Bearer. RC ( DLC ); partially dated. MARBELL CAMDEN assumed the office of postmaster at Milton...
8516To Thomas Jefferson from George Riley, 23 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Benjamin G Orr an Inhabitant of this County intends to apply to you for the appointment of Marshal for the distrit of Collumbia, I can only say I have been acquainted with Mr Orr ever since he has resided in this County, I beleave him to be well quallified for Business and from his gentlemanly Conduct, towards his neighbours and the citizens of this County since his residence here, Beleave...
8517To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Webb, 16 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Being inform,d by General Smith that the Proceedings of the Court Martial , held on me at St. Kitts in April last would be refer,d to Your Consideration, I beg the honor of Soliciting Your attention to the long and tedious narrative of the treatment I receiv,d from Capt. Bunbury , and the motives whereby I was Actuated to Commit those charges, brought forward by Capt. Bunbury Against me, if...
8518To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 7 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
On the subject of the memorial from sundry persons in the 2d. Legion of Militia in the District of Columbia, on which you have been pleased to request my opinion, I take the liberty of submiting the following observations. The laws of the United States providing for the organization and government of the Militia of the District of Columbia having provided suitable tribunals for the trial of...
8519To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Waterhouse, 28 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this moment taken your letter of the 14th. inst. from the Post-office, and have step’d into the first house to write a line, and pray you to excuse me untill I return home before I can answer it properly. I congratulate you, Sir, in having produced the true disease, of which I have little or indeed no doubt . I hope Dr. Wardlow will inoculate from the part affected as soon as he finds a...
8520To Thomas Jefferson from Zebedee Cook, 9 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The petition of the Inhabitants of Newburyport in legal Town meeting assembled, Respectfully represents; That they have severely suffered from the operation of the Laws laying and enforcing an Embargo on all Ships and Vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States, not only in common with their fellow Citizens throughout the Union, but peculiarly from their local situation, their large...