2801To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Mazzei, 10 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Colle lettere di Milano mi pervengano sul punto che son di partenza le 2 sue dei 29 Aprile 1800 e 17 Marzo 1801. Da queste vedo, che sonosi smarrite tutte le mie dall’8 xbre 1797 al 6 xbre 1800, e che le sue pure a me dirette ànno avuta la meda. sorte. Dopo l’indicata mia del 6 xbre 800, nel mandarlene la copia, il 5 Febb. 801, aggiunsi una breve descrizione dei mali della povera Italia, dove...
2802From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 6 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I return you the papers on Clarke’s claim, which indeed I have not considered with all the attention which should be done were this an ultimate decision but my first impression is that the claim ought to be rejected. It is clearly a claim for money, not for land. The Commrs. of N.Y. were constituted a special court of justice to distribute the 30,000. D. of Vermont according to right, & they...
2803To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Whitney, 2 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The brass work which I repaird no doubt you have received. the charge 1. D 50 C I have been paid. An Artificial horizon such as you mention cannot be had in this City. But a more simple kind have been in use some time which I believe answer every purpose of the Other ones full as well, can be obtained. they consist of a piece of parrallel glass, floated on Quiksilver in a Small Box, which...
2804To Thomas Jefferson from James Maury, 26 September 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved the letter of 20th July with which you have had the goodness to honor me. The bills shall be accepted whenever they appear. The perusal of this letter affected me exceedingly; and indeed, how could it be otherwise, since it is so flattering a testimony of that friendship you have invariably shewn for me from so early a period & brings to my mind the most pleasing recollections....
2805To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 29 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 October 1803, Havana . Encloses his accounts to 30 Sept. and a list of American ships entering and departing Havana “since the last Law placing some power in the hands of American Agents in Foreign Ports, Came to hand.” Encloses also “a Monthly return of vessels purchased in this Port, by, and for account of” U.S. citizens. These “in time of War are always most liable to suspician and...
2806To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Hoskins, 29 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your amiable qualities emboldens me to write to you. for the presumption I ask pardon. (necessity compels) I humbly request a place as under Clerk, in any of the Custom houses, or public Offices. the sincere wish and fervent prayers of an Old Man and his family are that your Administration may be long and prosperous. I have the Honor to be Sir with sentiments of great respect your most...
2807To James Madison from Charles D. Coxe, 24 November 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 November 1802, Philadelphia. Has been informed that Peter Dobell intends to resign as commercial agent for Le Havre. Solicits the appointment should that be the case. “The proximity of that place to the residence of my brother-in-law (Mr. Le Ray de Chaumont) will render it peculiarly agreable to me, & I humbly hope the recommendations The President has already had of me will be sufficient...
2808To Thomas Jefferson from David Humphreys, 12 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have seen the letter which you addressed to a Gentleman in this City during my absence requesting him to obtain Cloth from my Factory for your own weaving. There is no broad Cloth finished at present except some Pecies made of the Wool of the half-blooded Merinos. I have directed one to be manufactured of the pure fleece. It will not be completed in less than six weeks or two months; owing...
2809From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 2 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The extract of a letter to Bishop Carroll I have inclosed to Genl. Dearborne. I return you judge Davies’s letter. if we meddle in the case at all, should it not be by sending the letter to the Attorney General who will know best how to prevent a conflict of jurisdictions. I inclose you the copy of a letter from Genl. Smith to mr Gallatin, communicated by the Generel to P. Carr & by him to me....
2810To Thomas Jefferson from Philippe Reibelt, 21 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Je prends la Libertè, de presenter a Votre Excellence—ci joint—le No. 3—du Catalogue de l’etablissement, que je forme—et de Vous repèter en même tems le Contenû de ma Lettre du 15. Penetrè du plus Sincere Respect. Votre Excellence Tr. hbl et tr. Obt. str I take the liberty of enclosing for your excellency catalogue number three, which I have created for this establishment, and at the same time...
2811From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 12 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved by the last post your favor of the 7th. covering a copy of my account with you. I have occasion for a thousand dollars to be immediately remitted to mr Barnes, who proposed setting out to Philadelphia in a few days, and it is material he should recieve it before his departure. a good draught on Philadelphia, or notes of the proper banks will be the best form of remittance. I shall...
2812From James Madison to Richard Harrison, 1 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Richard Harrison. 1 April 1806, Department of State. “In answer to your request [not found], I have to state that Mr. Livingston’s salary, as Minister Plenipotentiary to France, commenced on the 23d. Septr. 1801, and ended on the 18 Novr. 1804, being the day of delivering his letter of recall.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 15). 2 pp.
2813To James Madison from William Loughton Smith, 5 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 June 1801, Lisbon. No. 48. Received on 24 May, from Humphreys, enclosed communications from Barbary “of an old date,” along with O’Brien’s 5 Apr. circular letter; observes of war with Tripoli: “I entertain a hope that the Evil will not be very extensive, and that by the chastisement of that Regency we shall consolidate our peace with those of Algiers and Tunis.” Encloses translation of...
2814To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Todd, 23 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been lately informed that the full appointments of Subaltern Officers for the 6000 troops that are about to be raised under an Act of the last Session of Congress, are not yet made out for this State. If this be the case, permit me Sir to recommend to your Notice Thomas L Butler who wishes an appointment Son of Percival Butler, Adjutant-General of this State, a young man of great...
2815Notes on Supreme Court Candidates, 17 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
1804. Feb. 17. Characters of the lawyers in S.C. W.H. T.S. John Julius Pringle Waities . } these are the two principal of those called republicans. they are of old standing, and highest reputn. Pringle was wavering once, was even with the federalists, but got back again. but both are so moderate, that they only vote with the republicans; they never meddle otherwise. Pringle is so rich...
2816From James Madison to John Stephen, 19 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To John Stephen. 19 July 1806, Department of State. “The documents of which I enclose copies have been transmitted to me by the French Minister, with a complaint against the outrages imputed in them to two Vessels belonging to Baltimore. I have therefore to request that you will without delay institute prosecution against the parties involved in those proceedings against whom you may be able...
2817To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 6 August 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I am extremely sorry that the Tunisian Minister should have given us additional difficulties. Not knowing what course in this delicate case would be to you the most agreeable I have deemed it adviseable to postpone issuing any orders until your determination be known— Respecty. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2818To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 13 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of the resignation of George Cox, a vacancy has arisen in the corps of Masters Commandant—Mr. Tarbell is senior to all the Lieutenants excepting Lieut. Blake, who, it is thought, is not entitled to promotion. I have the honor to be with great respect Sir, yr mo: ob: Servt DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2819To Thomas Jefferson from George Logan, 12 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
A friendship of several years standing founded on your many personal virtues, may excuse, & the paramount duty I owe to my country will justify the freedom of this Letter. Your errors in conducting the exterior relations of our country, oppress the minds of your best friends, with the most anxious solicitude—you may yet retrieve your character and preserve the confidence of your fellow...
2820To Thomas Jefferson from Charles W. Goldsborough, 10 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed exhibits a view of the deposits made with the Treasurer of the Navy —the drafts upon him, & the balance in his hands of monies subject to the orders of the Secretary of the Navy: for the week ending 8 instant. I have the honor to be Sir; your mo: ob: servt. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 45 , LSP ). Recorded in SJL as received from the Navy Department on 13 May and “Warrants.” Enclosure not...
2821To James Madison from Littleton Waller Tazewell, 28 April 1804 (Madison Papers)
When I last wrote you upon the subject of our friend Colo. Monroes business with the Bank here, I informed you, that the sum which he was then indebted to them, was placed under such arrangements, that there would be no doubt of the accomodation being continued to him until he could find it convenient not to require it. The language of the Bank directors themselves to me upon this subject, and...
2822To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 5 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose for your approbation Matthew Whyte and John J. Kelly as Cadets in the Corps of Artillerists With Sentiments of esteem & respect I am yours &c FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). On 8 Nov., Dearborn wrote to Matthew Whyte and John J. Kelly to inform them that the president had approved their appointments and that they should report to West Point “as early as practicable”...
2823To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 25 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 January 1803, Malta. No. 1. Describes his movements and those of the U.S. fleet between his departure from Leghorn on 3 Nov. and his return to Malta on 4 Jan. The frigate Constellation , “the last off Tripoli,” left that station in August 1802. Commodore Morris intends to proceed with the squadron to Tunis and then to Algiers in consequence of reports “lately received” from O’Brien that the...
2824To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 6 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I had neglected to put Col Smith of S. Carolina, into the list which I presented to you this day, he is highly recommended as an old revolutionary Officer of great merit & sound principles with this I send his name, for appointment. yours respectfuly DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2825From James Madison to Thomas Newton, 15 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your several letters of July 31st: August 1. & 3d. requesting instructions on several points stated in them. You are doubtless aware that with respect to armed British Ships within our jurisdiction, the intercourse is to be by Flags of Truce only. These are under the concurrent superintendance of the two Military & Naval Commanders with whom you will communicate as you may have...
2826To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Morse, 27 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Perusing the letter of Harry Toulmin , on the subject of the supposed colony of Welshmen settled on the Missouri, which was republished in the National Intelligencer of the 14th instant, a circumstance was recalled to my mind which may possibly contribute to ascertaining the fact. I have an intimate friend in this place, by the name of David Davies Williams, who is a native of Wales, speaks...
2827To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 7 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have marked one Section that I think ought to be struck out thus}— Respecty. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2828From James Madison to William Pinkney, 17 May 1806 (Madison Papers)
You will receive from the Bearer Mr. Forrest the public despatches for yourself & Mr. Monroe, with sundry letters & packets accompanying them. In a letter to Mr. Monroe which is unsealed, you will see the footing on which your eventual succession to a vacancy in the legation at London is placed. No letter has been recd. from Mr. Monroe, nor from Paris ⟨s⟩ince you left Washington. Mr. Forrest...
2829To James Madison from Samuel Cabot, 11 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 July 1801, Milton, Massachusetts. Relates circumstances of his appointment under Jay treaty provisions for liquidating claims. After serving in London nearly four years he returned to America when the board’s operations were suspended. Since he provided a substitute, no inconvenience to U.S. was expected, but after two years of suspended operations he is concerned about his salary and...
2830To James Madison from William Lee, 6 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to refer you to my las t under date of the 27th June. The sixty A merican sailors who were about embarking on board the privateers fitting out at this po rt and whom I caused to be arrested I have distributed among the American Vessels af ter keeping them in confinement a few d ays. The sixteen who had actually engaged a nd taken their advance of the Captain of the Blonde as per...
2831From Thomas Jefferson to Ma., Citizens of Winchendon, 23 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
To the Inhabitants of the Town of Winchendon in legal town-meeting assembled. Your representation and request were received on the 22d. inst. and have been considered with the attention due to every expression of the sentiments and feelings of so respectable a body of my fellow-citizens. No person has seen, with more concern than myself, the inconveniences brought on our country in general, by...
2832To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Hughes, 26 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I am induced from a Principle of filial Duty to say that I am the Son of the late Col. Hugh Hughes of this State who served under the United States as Dy Qr Master General in this State & who failed in getting his Pay of Congress for his Services during the War, which were zealously & disinterestedly performed for Sir, had not that been the Case he would not have left my Mother & five Sisters...
2833To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Bishop, 16 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 7. instant my respected father, the late Collector of this district, deceased, by which event the duties of his office have devolved on me as his deputy. Sickness in the family, which has terminated the life of my only brother and threatened that of my only child , has delayed for a few days my giving notice of the Vacancy in this district. I am desirous of being appointed to succeed my...
2834To Thomas Jefferson from Jones & Howell, 24 September 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
yours of the 20th. inst is before us & find upon enquery that we can get for you copper in sheets of 24 Inches by 48 Inches 10 [Oz.] to the square foot which we are informed is the lightest size that is imported into this Market — at 60 Cents per lb. if this should suit we shall be happy to receive your further orders. We are with due respect yours MHi : Coolidge Collection.
2835From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 23 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Gallatin will be pleased to have this Maryland business finished in any form he pleases. I will desire mr Monroe to attend him for that purpose. it should be done without delay, as the Governor’s letter has already been long unanswered. if an account is to be called for from Annapolis, it will have the appearance of an affected delay: for the guarantee having been a simple transaction...
2836To James Madison from George W. Erving, 8 June 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 June 1804, London. No. 35. “The Vessel Resolution, built at Norwich Register No. 5 Richard Shipley late Master owned by Alphons Dunham & Jonathan Clark of Boston Samuel Ham of Portsmouth and Benjamin Connor of Exeter in New Hampshire arrived here on the 10th. of February from the River La Plata. One of the owners (Ham) now here, has endeavoured to sell this Vessel but on account of the late...
2837To James Madison from Daniel Brent, 31 August 1802 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 27th Inst. was duly received by me, with the draft of the Treasurer on the Cashier of the Bank of the United States and a letter to Mr Simpson, directing him what to do with the proceeds of this draft, and I have accordingly sent on the letter and dft. You will have been informed that the letter and Gun Carriages intended for the Emperor of Morocco are witheld. I have...
2838Enclosure: Invoice for Wine, with Jefferson’s Notations, 15 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. John Barnees Dr. to Josef Yznardy for Wines Sent for His Exy. the President Bota one Pipe Pedro Ximenes contening 126 Gallons Duty paid at. 2 Dos ⅌ Gallon 252 Barril one qr Cask Rota tent Wine 30 Gallons at 1.50 45 Media Bota one Hhd of Malaga Lacrima Christy 45 Years owld Chargd in 100 Dos and 6 ⅌ Ct Inshurans 106 Dolls 403
2839To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 16 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 March 1803, Málaga. Encloses copies of his 25 Jan., 1 Feb., and 8 Mar. [not found] dispatches. Writes chiefly to enclose copies of O’Brien’s 30 Jan. and 2 Feb. letters, the latter with a 21 Feb. postscript. Presumes JM was advised from Madrid of the new health regulations requiring a twenty-day quarantine for ships arriving from the U.S. with bills of health certified by the Spanish consul...
2840To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Morgan, 26 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been Solicited by a number of Citizens of Pennsylvania to furnish them with a whole length print of the Hone. Jas. Madison to correspond with those of President Washington & your Excellency’s—Having this day learnt that you are in possession of a half length Portrait of that Hone. Gentleman I respectfully beg you would permit me to take a Copy from it—being determined to make it a work...
2841To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 6 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
As I could not consistently apply to Capt Hull by letter either official or private for explanations in relation to the suggestions of the letter of Mr Taber of Rhode Island, I caused my chief Clerk to write, as of his own accord, a proper letter and the enclosed is the reply of Capt Hull. Respecty. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2842To Thomas Jefferson from Ellen Wayles Randolph, 26 July 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have long wished to write to you. but would not untill I could do it myself . all the children are well except little Virginia she has been sick but is now much better adieu My Dear Grand Papa you must excuse the faults of this letter for it is the first I ever attempted to write and believe me to be your most affetionate Grand Daughter RC ( ViU : Coolidge Deposit); partially dated;...
2843To John Jay from Egbert Benson, 19 May 1807 (Jay Papers)
I never meant to repeat from You a Sentiment so unfit as that whatever might be the Pretensions, or Worth, or Competency, of the Individual, or whatever Changes might take place in the Community, still his being nominated by the Party, known as the Clintonian, would itself be decisive with You to forbear voting for him— On the contrary I took it for granted that what You did say had reference...
2844Notes on a Cabinet Meeting, 22 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Oct. 22. Present the 4. Secretaries. Intruders on the new purchase South of Tenissee. 2. on the Indian lands (Choctaw & Cherokee) on each side of that purchase. 3. on the N. side of the Red river. agreed unanimously as to the first to appoint a Register & he to give notice to all the Intruders to come in & make a declarn that they have no claim to the lands, & that a military force be sent in...
2845To Thomas Jefferson from Zalegman Phillips, 1 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to solicit the appointment of Commissioner of Bankrupts for the District of Pennsylvania, in the place of John W Vancleve Esquire deceased or of Mr Joseph Clay, who will resign his Commission in the course of a few Days, I enclose a certificate from some Gentlemen of known respectability, which I trust will be sufficient to establish my Character and Principles. I have a...
2846To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Overton, 27 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have set out to the treaty to be held at the Chickasaw Nation. I still have doubts as to the safety of the person traveling from this towards Louisiania. I presume I shall be introduced to you as a man who act as an agent to reside with some of the Indians Tribes, I should prefer the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Creeks, or Chacktaws—I would accept an appointment to act as an agent with any of the...
2847To James Madison from George Joy, 24 May 1808 (Madison Papers)
The case referred to in the printed Paper enclosed in my letter of the 2nd: Inst: Vizt. that of the Missouri, Reid from Batavia to Cowes & a Market came on this Morning; and the Judgement of the Court, which I consider as final, notwithstanding the 2 Months farther allowed to the Captors, was delivered in a style and manner which I cannot hope to express from memory alone; and I had not the...
2848To Thomas Jefferson from John Gardiner, 9 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
In presuming to submit the inclos’d proposals for your consideration, I have in view only the public Weal, and the esteem of my fellow Citizens as my reward: having been favor’d by Mr Gallatin with a Clerkship in the Treasury Department, any profit that may arise to the person appointed to superintend the Business, should the proposals be adopted, would not induce me to leave my present...
2849From James Madison to Nathan Sanford, 13 February 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Nathan Sanford. 13 February 1806, Department of State. “Since my letter respecting the expedition of Genl. Miranda from the port of New York in the armed Ship Leander, it has been thought proper, in consequence of suggestions which have indicated a Mr. Ogden, as the owner of that Vessel, and that some officers holding foreign commissions have embarked in her, to point your attention...
2850From Thomas Jefferson to John Hollins, 19 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
A little transaction of mine, as innocent an one as I ever entered into, & where an improper construction was never less expected, is making some noise I observe in your city. I beg leave to explain it to you because I mean to ask your agency in it. the last year the Agricultural society of Paris, of which I am a member, having had a plough presented to them, which on trial with a graduated...