15781To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 23 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
A letter from Capt: Reade of the 21st. states that nothing new has occurred—and that the British Squadron continues off the Capes. I have the honor to be with the highest respect Sir yr. most: Obt. St. PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
15782To James Madison from Abraham Gibbs, 24 September 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor herewith to hand you the Dispatches of Mr Davison, Consul of the United States at Tripoli, & in the same time the returns of the American trade at this port, during the first Six Months of the present year. It has ever since been increasing, & the American Carrying trade It become very considerable in our parts, owing to the Scarcity of Neutral flags in the Mediterranean. By a...
15783To Thomas Jefferson from Mathew Carey, 20 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
By Mr John Jackson, of this city, who this day starts for Washington, I send you the Greek Testament & Johnson’s Edition of the Bible, which I hope will arrive safe, & prove satisfactory. I am, sir, respectfully, Your obt. hble. servt. Cents Bible 900 Testament 137 c 1037 c RC ( MHi ); at head of text: “Thomas Jefferson, Esq. President U.S.”; endorsed by TJ as received 23 Feb. and so recorded...
15784To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 19 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Enclosed are the letters by this mail. The application of A. Bell, at all events, comes too late; the new collector Mr Marsh might have been informed, when appointed, that he must consider Mr Bell’s removal as a resignation and claim only one half of the commission on uncollected outstanding duties; but he appears to me to have now acquired a legal right to the whole commission. The case of Mr...
15785To Thomas Jefferson from Walter Jones, 28 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I prevailed upon Mr. Randolph to lose some blood—a remedy he resisted till the last Evening—his fever in Consequence, has abated to day, & I hope the operation of some Cream of Tartar, will remove some uneasiness in his Stomach & Bowels, which has served to keep up his fever.—he is however still affected by very general febrile symptoms, which probably will not quit him intirely for some...
15786To James Madison from Richard Hughes, ca. 8 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
Ca. 8 August 1803 . “As the Citizens of the United States support their Government their Government is bound in my opinion to protect their rights and Properties when Concerned in Just & Laudible undertakings and on that Accot. I now have the Honor of addressing you. “In June 1802 I sold in Cadiz an American Brig & Cargo Consisting of German Linens & Steel for which I received in payment...
15787To John Jay from Robert R. Livingston, 21 March 1801 (Jay Papers)
THE Chief Justice having transmitted to me a copy of your letter of the 18th instant, addressed to the Chancellor, Chief Justice and Judges of the Supreme Court, on the subject of a difference of sentiments that prevails between your Excellency and the other members of the Council of Appointment, I regret that my distance and the state of my health does not permit me to consult the Judges of...
15788To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 18 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
A small box said to contain Spanish wheat, addressed to you, has been handed to me to forward— I have this day sent it by the Scho. Ariadna, Capt. Richard Somers to the care of Messrs. Gibson & Jefferson, Richmond— very sincerely your’s MHi : Coolidge Collection.
15789To James Madison from William Jarvis, 4 October 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Jarvis. 4 October 1806, Lisbon. “I had the honor to write you under date of the 27 Ulto, with a postcrip of the 1st. Instant by the Brig Frederic Captn. Hulem via Boston. Last evening the Earl of Rosslyn, left his card at my House to take his leave (P.P.C). This was altogether unexpected to me & I beleive to every body. I have seen no-body to learn any thing about this sudden...
15790To Thomas Jefferson from Barthélemy Faujas de Saint-Fond, 20 September 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ose prendre la liberté de recommander à vos Bontés un libraire qui va etablir un Commerce de librairie dans les etats unis de l’amerique; il a demeuré plusieurs annés a paris ches messieurs Levrault qui m’ont dit Beaucoup de Bien de lui, et qui lui feront parvenir les meilleur ouvrages, particulierement dans la classe des Sciences; il porte dailleurs avec lui un fond assés Considerable de...
15791From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 21 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson asks the favor of the heads of Departments to meet him at 11. oclock tomorrow morning— NHi : Papers of Albert Gallatin.
15792To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 28 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 December 1801, Leghorn. No. 14. Sends enclosures “which will inform you of the trifling occurrences since my last.” Reports “we are amazingly fortunate that none of our merchant vessels have been captured,” as one of the Tripolitan cruisers has been as far west as Cartagena; President is at Toulon, George Washington at Naples, Philadelphia off Tripoli, and Essex guards cruisers at...
15793From Thomas Jefferson to the Senate, 21 December 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 11th. of January last I laid before the Senate for their consideration and advice, a Convention with Spain on the subject of indemnities for spoliations on our commerce committed by her subjects during the late war; which Convention is still before the Senate. as this instrument did not embrace French seisures & condemnations of our vessels in the ports of Spain, for which we deemed the...
15794Abigail Adams to Catherine Nuth Johnson, 20 May 1802 (Adams Papers)
My Sympathizing Heart has borne a part in your Sorrows. altho my Hand has been by Sickness prevented from assureing of you by my pen; how Sincerely I mourn with You and Your Family the recent dispensation of Heaven, which has taken from You the Husband of your youth; the Friend and protector of Your Maturer years, and the comforter of your declining days. The domestic virtues, were all his own...
15795From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 14 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Your express arrived at 12. aclock this day & I dispatch him in half an hour with the papers for Mr. Pinckney signed. I inclose another letter to Monroe, to be forwarded by him. affectionate salutations. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
15796To James Madison from Elias Vander Horst, 12 July 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 July 1804, Bristol. “Since my last respects of the 27h. of March ⅌ the Ship Hardware, Capt. Burger, Via New-York, I have been favd. with your Circular of the 1st. of Octr. 1803. with Copy of the Laws passed at the last Session of Congress. “Enclosed I have now the Honor of transmitting you an Acct. of Imports & Exports by American Vessels at this Port for the last half year ending the 30h...
15797From Thomas Jefferson to James Sullivan, 3 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Feb. 8. covering the resolutions of the legislature of Massachusets was recieved in due time. it is a circumstance of great satisfaction that the proceedings of the government are approved by the respectable legislature of Massachusets, & especially the late important measure of the embargo. the hearty concurrence of the states in that measure will have a great effect in Europe....
15798To James Madison from John Leonard, 11 May 1808 (Madison Papers)
more recent date, added to which I am a Native of America and appointed by the present administration. Consequently if there is any Superiory between us it is in my favor Agreeably to my Commission I am as much Consul for Tarragona as Barna. It being the principal landing Port for the Trade of Barna & an agent there acting und er a different Com: from that of Barna would be as Absurd as to...
15799To Thomas Jefferson from John Nicholas, 2 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
You will find by the proceeding of a very large and respectable meeting of the people of the County of Ontario in the State of New York, which are forwarded to you by Genl. Hall their chairman, that they are unanimous in resenting the outrages we have received from Great Britain and I believe I may say that they are almost equally united in thinking that we should now go to the root of the...
15800To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 25 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 19th. came duly to hand. None of your Tobacco has yet come down. That of a common quality sells at about 31/6.—Yours I suppose would command about 36/. Mr. Lyle informs me that Tobacco will not suit him, that he is much in want of the thousand dollars, and shall expect us to sell as much as will raise it, immediately on its arrival. I am Dear Sir Your Very humble Servt. MHi :...
15801To Thomas Jefferson from William Jarvis, 25 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to acquaint you that I have shipped on board the Adelaide for Baltimore, John Mun Master, two half pipes Oeiras Wine of the Vintage of 1798, which I address’d to Genl Smith. The House from which I obtained it, is the only one in this City that had any; but I am apprehensive Sir that it will not prove altogether agreeable to your taste, it appearing to me a little too sweet to...
15802To James Madison from Carlos Martínez de Yrujo, 20 April 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 April 1803, Washington. States that he hastened to inform JM as soon as the dispatches were received of the news that the king, anxious to maintain harmony with the U.S., commanded Morales to revoke his decree forbidding the right of deposit at New Orleans to U.S. citizens. Now adds that the king, to demonstrate his good faith and respect for obligations, including those contracted with the...
15803To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 14 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
With respect to young Drayton the midshipman—it is proper to state to you, that there are now in the Navy upwards of sixty midshipmen, who are senior to him in appointment—many of whom rank with the first young men in the country—these would all feel themselves degraded if any junior officer should be placed over them—A reversion of the order of antecedent relations, especially among military...
15804From Thomas Jefferson to John Thomas, 18 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved on the 14th. inst. your favor of Aug. 31. & I beg you to assure my fellow citizens of the Baptist church of New hope Meeting house that I learn with great satisfaction their approbation of the principles which have guided the present administration of the government. to cherish & maintain the rights and liberties of our citizens, & to ward from them the burthens, the miseries, & the...
15805To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 27 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Here inclosed is Copies of my letters of the 28th., January & 2d. February last—On the 22d. Do. at the Request of Captn. William Hazard I took the Liberty of addressing you my letter of introduction in his favor, which I have the honor of confirming you. I have shipped on the ship Louisiana Captn. John C. Brevoor Master of Philada. ready to sail for Philadelphia one Bundle containing two round...
15806To Thomas Jefferson from John Reed, 25 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
In beginning my letter to you I hesitate—Not because I know not what to say—but by reason of the delicacy of the subject on which I am about to write—As a citizen of the U.S.A. having become acquainted, by history and private information, with your character, as a patron and friend, I give myself leave to hope I shall give no offence by humbly addressing you on a subject highly interesting to...
15807From Thomas Jefferson to William C. C. Claiborne, 2 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you last on the 28th. of Oct. since which I have recieved your favors of Sep. 8. 27. & Oct. 5. & 22. I observe you have recieved the resignations of Boré, Jones & Dow, as members of the Legislative council. I therefore now inclose you two commissions with blanks for the names. thinking it important that the settlements in the country should be represented wherever proper persons can be...
15808From Thomas Jefferson to the Senate, 31 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I now lay before you the treaty mentioned in my general message at the opening of the session, as having been concluded with the Kaskaskia Indians, for the transfer of their country to us, under certain reservations & conditions. Progress having been made in the demarcation of Indian boundaries, I am now able to communicate to you a Treaty with the Delawares, Shawanese, Poutewatamies, Miamis,...
15809To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Rutgers, 5 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
In pursuance of a resolution of the general republican Committee of the City & County of NewYork, I have the honour to transmit to you, by Mr George Clinton, one of our representatives in Congress, the enclosed Address, and am Sir with Profound respect and Esteem Your most Obedient humble Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
15810From Thomas Jefferson to James Walker, 28 January 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Oct. 1. was recieved in the course of that month, altho’ the delay of compleating my mill will not only lose me the intermediate rent, but endanger rival establishments getting the start, yet my absence from home rendering it impossible for me to make other satisfactory arrangements, I must acquiesce in the delay of another twelvemonth as you propose, and expect you to begin for...
15811From Thomas Jefferson to John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg, 12 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved last night your favor of the 10th. inclosing a bill of the disbursements for the wines & books forwarded by Capt. Ellwood, and now inclose you an order of the bank of the US. here on that at Philadelphia for 11.68 D the amount of the bill with thanks for these attentions & my friendly salutations. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
15812To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Mulligan, 12 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
It is with deep concern, at a crisis So important, As the present, where the fate, and prosperity, of Our country, and the Happiness, of Our present administration, So much depends on the Exertions, of every real republican, I behold with pain, in reading Over the list of Senators, to find So many decided Federalists, who are no doubt making use, of every Artifice, in their power, to oppose...
15813To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 28 August 1804 (Madison Papers)
I write again to day by another good opportunity to inform you that the account I transmitted is certainly true that this Government are fitting out three Ships of the Line & four frigates & transports to join an Expedition at Cadiz now preparing to go with Troops for Florida Texas & Cuba. The number not certain, accounts varying from three to six & eight thousand. At Texas they certainly mean...
15814To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 26 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been so often disappointed that I was determined not again to announce my visit to Washington, until I should have set out—I left Philadelphia yesterday, & shall arrive on tuesday or wednesday—Since the roads have been in a travelling condition, I have been detained from day to day by various business with persons at New York & therefore out of my control—It was important to be done...
15815To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 29 June 1808 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed is Copy of my last 8. inst, wherate beg reference. I have since thro’ my exertions, and interest with the Provincial Board of Government, obtained restitution of the Ship Sally, Captain Hastings and her Cargo, and orders have been issued for the Amount, in which the Brig Mary was sold by the French Consul, to be given up to me, and I expect to recover in a very few days; nothing...
15816From Thomas Jefferson to Etienne Lemaire, 29 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved in due time your favor of the 11th. with the paper it inclosed as I requested. I now remit you an order on the bank of the US. for 400. D. with respect to the old man who takes care of our sheep, Joseph can tell you what the bargain was, as he made it. whatever he agreed to give him, I wish to have performed. I have just now recieved the articles sent from Washington June 22 and...
15817To John Adams from William Cushing, 9 June 1802 (Adams Papers)
Mrs. Cushing joins to present our best respects to you & Mrs Adams and our best wishes for your health & happiness. We returned through Providence, & have been unwell since we got home (the 4. May) with bad colds coughs & influenza, but are beginning to be restored. I hope to have the honor of calling upon you in the fall, when the new circuit begins. This new mode may make the burden rather...
15818From Thomas Jefferson to Richard Cocke, 3 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day forwarded to New Orleans under cover to Governor Claiborne, a commission appointing you one of the Commissioners for the purpose of ascertaining the rights of persons to lands within the Appelousa district in the Orleans territory, claiming under French or Spanish grants, which I hope you will be willing to undertake, and that you may find it convenient to repair to the place...
15819From Thomas Jefferson to John F. Mercer, 9 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Sep. 28. in behalf of mr Harwood was duly recieved. the grounds on which one of the competitors stood, set aside of necessity all hesitation. mr Hall’s having been a member of the legislature, a Speaker of the Representatives, a member of the Executive council were evidences of the respect of the state towards him which our respect for the state could not neglect. you say you...
15820To Alexander Hamilton from Oliver Wolcott Junior, [February 1804] (Hamilton Papers)
By Letters lately recd. from Albany, by Gentlemen interested in the Merchants Bank, we are informed, that a meeting of political characters connected with the Legislature, has been held, and that it has been resolved at all events to suppress this Company. This violent decision was altogether unexpected, as from prior intelligence, it appeared that several influential characters of the ruling...
15821To Thomas Jefferson from Joel Lewis, 16 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
It gives me pain to trouble you on the present occasion, but having been informed that efforts have been made to render you dissatisfied with my appointment as Marshal of the Del. District.—I consider it my duty to inform you, that I valued the reception of the Commission only as a tender of your good opinion, & I do not wish to retain it under the [demand?] of your disapprobation—If, when the...
15822To James Madison from John Gavino, 10 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Gavino. 10 July 1806, Gibraltar. No. 28. “By the Store Ship Stepleton who arrived the 7: Inst: from Baltimore with a Cargo of Provisions for the State Vessels, I received your few lines of 7. April last [not found] with sundry letters for Coll: Lear of Algier which will be forwarded, that for Lieut. Henly remains by me as has gone for the U. S. By said Conveyance I was honord with...
15823From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 11 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
The mail of wednesday brought the despatches from France which ought to have come in the preceding one. I inclose them with sundry other letters &c. They would have been sent yesterday but an express could not readily be procured. I have engaged the Bearer a free negro of good character to deliver them to you as early today as he can accomplish the ride. He is to receive a dollar & a half per...
15824To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Shultz, 5 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty of transmitting to Congress a petition relative to the encouragement of American manufactures. Joseph Clay Esqr. will present the petition. It contains a plan agreeable to which, in my view, an encouragment of such institutions may be effected. It represents sollicitudes that this plan may meet with a favourable reception. Your Excellency I know is well aware of the...
15825To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 4 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The packet brought me by the mail of friday from Milton, was strangely delayed somewhere; more than by the mistake which carried it to Monticello. It contained the inclosed letter from Pinkney, which has a much better flavour that his preceding one of the 22d. June. Should any future packets or letters from the Office of State, get to Monticello in the first instance, I beg you to open them....
15826To James Madison from Jacob Clement, 21 April 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 April 1804, Philadelphia. “I had the pleasure of addressing myself to you in February 1802 relating to a Claim of the Brig Experiance & Cargo I have under the Treaty made with the french republick of September 1800, the object then of making you acquainted with this case was that if the Vouche[r]s that I then Laid before you was not sufficient to Establish it under the Treaty of 1800 that I...
15827To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Romaine, 11 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
An eventful period has arived. An interesting crisis in our public affairs has occurred, which presents to our countrymen the choice between national degradation, and national Honor between the policy which shall invite further aggression by its pusillanimity, and that which shall put a stop at once to foreign insolence and domestic faction. America situated at a distance fortunately remote...
15828From James Madison to James Allen, 13 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
Your letter complaining of the attempt by Mr. Lewis S. Pintard, acting as Consul at Maderia, to extort illegal fees from you, whereby your vessel was detained, has been received. As comprising a violation of public duty, the case will meet with the proper attention. For the private injury you have sustained, you have your remedy against Mr. Pintard who caused it, his principal Mr. John M....
15829From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Davis, 27 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved through the hands of mr Randolph the two accts. for sawing done for me by the late mr Hancock Allen, and I render you herewith an exact statement of the paiments and the balances due on each account. I am persuaded it was owing to the low state of health which prevented mr Allen from entering the matters regularly in his accounts. the hundred dollars in the 1st. acct. I lodged with...
15830To Thomas Jefferson from John Berry, [on or before 1 June 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
The Petition John Berry of Georgetown District of Columbia Respectfully Sheweth That he has been indited and fined in two Cases as it will appear by the Annexed transcripts, and by Virtue thereof confined in the Goal of the City and County of Washington District of Columbia, Since the twenty sixth day of March Last past, is unable to pay the fine or Costs accruing thereon or any part thereof—...