1471To Thomas Jefferson from William Jarvis, 18 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
It is a common observation that the present is a time of Political Phenomena. The extraordinary events which have occurred within the last thirty years, on both sides of the Atlantick, will without doubt amply justify the assertion: but the United States has been the only Country during this period, and unhappily for mankind almost any other where the good of the people has been the sole seed...
1472To James Madison from James T. Callender, 27 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
I was extremely happy to hear that you had accepted of an office under the new presidency; because, besides the very important reasons of a public nature, I was interested in having one person among them, whom I could without hypocrisy profess to feel an attachment for, and to whom I could address myself without a suspicion of being Suspected. It is now seven weeks since I had a written...
1473To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Quince Hoskins, 23 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this moment received a letter from the Hon Mr. Granger, who requests that I should send to your Excellency, a copy of the Judgment issued by the Circuit Federal Court against me; and which Mr. Granger thinks, It is expectable that a pardon in my favour will immediately be issued; Annexed is a copy of my sentence, as delivered to the Keeper of the State Prison. I am Sir, with Respect,...
1474To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Truxtun, 10 July 1802 (Hamilton Papers)
I pray you to accept a Copy of the medal voted me by Congress as a Small token of the great Respect and esteem with which I have the honor to be Dear Sir Your very obt. st. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Truxtun was appointed a captain in the United States Navy in 1794 and ranked fifth among the six captains appointed at that time. During the undeclared war with France, he...
1475To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin H. Latrobe, 15 January 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The following passage is contained in a letter just received from Mr Wm Stewart, by far the most wealthy & respectable Stonecutter at Baltimore. Mr Robert Stewart ,—his father is proprietor of an acre, containing the best Stone on the Island. I have not yet received his proposals for supplying stone. “I have understood ⅌ Mr Conway who was in Baltimore some time ago, that Mr D. C. Brent expects...
1476From James Madison to James Monroe, 4 June 1806 (Madison Papers)
With this you will receive a duplicate of the dispatches taken with him by Mr. Pinkney who sailed from Baltimore fourteen days ago; as also a supplemental instruction to you & him on the subject of the Indian trade; together with some other documents, particularly copies of Mr. Merry’s communication & my answer on the notified blockade of the 4 German rivers. Mr. Merry communicated verbally at...
1477To James Madison from John Francis Gaullier, 2 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 August 1801, Fredericksburg. Mentions that he taught dancing to Miss Nelly Madison and to Francis Madison’s children and once met JM at Orange Court House. Says the president promised in April to inquire about a post for him in the Navy or War Department, but he suspects his subsequent letters to Jefferson have miscarried. Relates his desperate circumstances, requests JM to inquire if...
1478To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 8 August 1804 (Madison Papers)
Nothing extraordinary has occurred Since my last, a duplicate of which you will receive with this, as I find Some errors in the copy Sent you; if you have received it, be pleased to correct it by the duplicate: I had Strong hopes while in England that a change of Ministry would take place, in which case we Should doubtless have had peace; at present, Mr Pitt appears to be able to Stand his...
1479To Thomas Jefferson from John Harris, 18 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Plese be so Kind as to use your Exertions and Authorety to Have the Within Message printed in the Different Gazetts of the Unighted States allso throughout the World And oblige the most High Who Ruleth in the Kingdom of Men and Giveth it to Whomsoever He Will Whose Store House is Full. your Humble Servent MHi : Coolidge Collection. Though the Ways of God are equal ever since the beginning—yet...
1480From Thomas Jefferson to Constantin François Chasseboeuf Volney, 11 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Since mine of Feb. 18. of the last year, I have recieved yours of July 2. I have been constantly looking out for an opportunity of sending your Polygraph, but the blockade of Havre has cut off that resource and I have feared to send it to a port from which there would be only land carriage. a safe conveyance now offering to Nantes, and under the particular care of mr Skipwith who is returning...
1481From James Madison to William Pinkney, 11 February 1809 (Madison Papers)
My official letter by this conveyance leaves little of importance to be added to its contents. You will see with regret the difficulty experienced in collecting the mind of Congress to some proper focus. On no occasion were the ideas so mutable and so scattered. The most to be hoped for at present is that a respectable majority will finally concur in taking a course not essentially dishonoring...
1482To Thomas Jefferson from Nathaniel Ingraham, with John Steele’s Note, 10 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The petition of Nathaniel Ingraham of Bristol in the District aforesaid, mariner, Respectfully sheweth, That at the February term of the District Court, for Rhode Island District, AD. 1801, an Action quitam was prosecuted against him by John West Leonard , who sued as well in behalf of the United States as of himself for the sum of Dollars:—That said Action was continued from said term to the...
1483To Thomas Jefferson from Robert R. Livingston, 20 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Knowing that you find leasure amidst the bustle of politicks to amuse yourself with less important, but more pleasing studies, I have taken the liberty to send you the 3d Vol: of the proceedings of the society for agriculture & useful arts in this State. The first parts, I beleive I have had the honor to send you some years ago, if not, be so obliging as to let me know, & they shall be...
1484To Thomas Jefferson from James Tomlinson, 5 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
At this momentous Crisis it is much feared that our Country is on the Eve of a rupture with a pow erful nation of Europe—Every thing Calculated to diffuse the knowledge which may Shew what are our natural & adventitious rights Cannot but be acceptable for which purpose I send thee the inclosed hoping that in the pending negociation with Brittain all will be done to avoid involving our Country...
1485To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Key, 2 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
A report has prevailed that I had applied to you soon after you was elected President for the office Mr Kelty held in Baltimore As no such application was ever made by me nor did I ever request any person to solicit you for any place of trust or proffit—I must beg the favor of you to contradict the report by a written certificate which you will please enclose me I am driven to the necessity of...
1486To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Truxtun, 25 September 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed* may not be unworthy the serious attention of Government, inasmuch as a cultivation of marine science is much wanted on this side of the atlantick, from the Yet to be expected deficiency of our sea Officers, I have therefore done myself the honor to Transmit you the several documents herewith Not only as the Cheif majistrate of the Union, but as a Gentleman of science who will see...
1487To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, [29 June 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
As I wrote to Gen. Muhlenburg on the subject of T. Coxe being appd. Collector by him—Would it not be well to write immediately, as his Commission is made out, that he must be silent on the subject? Or in what other manner is it thought fit to communicate to him the non acceptance of the Collectorship by T.C.? That office is so valuable that P.M. having promised to give it as we had decided, it...
1488To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 24 November 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 November 1802, Antwerp. Notes that in his letter of 10 Sept. he acknowledged receipt of JM’s 22 June letter enclosing his commission. Had expected to be in Antwerp by October but had difficulties disposing of his house and moving his family. Left Bordeaux on 9 Oct. and did not reach Antwerp until 11 Nov. owing to family illness. Has been well received by the prefect, d’Herbouville, as well...
1489To Thomas Jefferson from Hendrick Aupaumut, 12 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Chiefs of Wapanakeh—To wit Delawares—Muhheconneck—and Monsey Nations—have sent us here, as deputies to talk with you (on the Subject of their concerns) in their behalf—They Sent their Salutation to you & to your great wise men—who are sitting around the great Council Fire, to delibrate upon the welfare of your great Nation— We are glad that the Great and Good Spirit—have given us such a...
1490To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 2 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I do not know one person in Connecticut to whom I could apply for information respecting Jonathan Bull who is recommended for the office of Commisr. of loans. But I recollect that at an early period of your administration it was the wish of a number of republicans in that State that he should have that office: nor was there any other objection, but a disinclination to depart by a general...
1491From Thomas Jefferson to Michael Krafft, 21 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Krafft and his thanks for the volume on distilling which he has been so kind as to send him. he owes him particular acknolegements for the obliging terms in his dedication: but is sensible that the book possesses, in it’s own merits, the best of all titles to the public esteem. PoC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ. volume on distilling : see Krafft to TJ, 24...
1492From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Dearborn, 12 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
In my letter of the 14th. of August I inclosed you a note respecting some abuses said to have been committed in the works at Newport. tho’ I am since informed that the facts are possibly or even probably true, yet I find they were sent to me under a forged name. this may render circumspection necessary, as it certainly lessens the probability of the truth of the information. I thought it...
1493To James Madison from Charles Willson Peale, 1 April 1806 (Madison Papers)
The other two Polygraphs for Tripoli I have this Day put on board the Schooner Caroline commanded by Captn. Fisher, the Bill of Lading enclosed. The Captn. tels me that he intends to sail on tomorrow. I hope that which went by he way of appoquinomy has arrived in good condition. It was by accident I heard of the present conveyance, for I was led to believe that I could not find a passage by...
1494To James Madison from William Sharpe, 5 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
Soon after parting with you at Philadelphia in October 1781 I applied myself to the study and afterward to the practice of the Law. I have lately, in a great measure, declined public business. I observe that by the sixty second Chapter of the first session of the sixth Congress, the President of the United States is authorised to defray the expence of holding a treaty or treaties with the...
1495From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 23 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you the letter of a mr Shuter asking permission to send a vessel to Lima. in this you will be pleased to do according to rule, the case presenting no circumstance to entitle itself to an exemption. Also the letter of Stephen Cross of Newbury port suggesting laxity in his brother the Collector, and a spirit of resistance to the laws in the place. Lastly an anonymous letter from N.Y....
1496To James Madison from Nicholas Newell, 18 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Nicholas Newell. 18 July 1806, Savannah. “I have this day been directed by the Collector of this Port to take charge of the Revenue Cutter, Thomas Jefferson, until the pleasure of the President of the United States be known: I take the liberty of enclosing a copy of the Collector’s temporary appointment, and at the same time to request, that you will do me the honor of laying the Same...
1497To Thomas Jefferson from George Taylor, 5 August 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
When at your House last April you espressed to me a desire to procure a Silk Rug for the purpose of some experiment. At my return I enquired for that article but then could find none. I now have the pleasure to inform you that there are in this place some raw Silk from 6 to 8/4 size and if that kind would answer I would send one to you at the City if you please You will please permit me on...
1498To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 13 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed is an application for a regular packet on Lake Champlain from Vermont to Canada during the embargo. It is embraced by no law but the first general act which excepts vessels authorised by the President. The permission may facilitate the evasions of the embargo. Mr Newton is slow & I have been very unwell. He has however my bill as amended & containing 9 Sections. Whether reported...
1499To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 10 January 1804 (Madison Papers)
The moment I recieved your dispatch of the 8 November in cypher I considered it my duty to go to the Ambassadour of France with the intelligence it contained & to inform him as the Cession of Louisiana had been made to us by his Government & recieved the sanction of ours & as our Conduct throughout the whole had been fair & honourable We certainly could have no right to expect any difficulties...
1500From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Sumter, Sr., 9 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I omitted before the rising of Congress to enquire for proper characters to appoint in South Carolina as Commissioners of bankruptcy. mr Calhoun too, best acquainted in Charleston was gone; and if there, he has not the same determination which I have against appointing a single federalist until the two parties have their due proportion of office, and especially in this case where the federal...