It is sometimes said that suspense is worse than the certainty of evil—But it is a hard relief...
302To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 9 October 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Observations on foreign gold Congress omitted last year to renew the temporary laws by which, so...
303To James Madison from Daniel Clark, 20 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have this Evening had the Honor of receiving your Letter of the 16th. ulto. I have hitherto...
304To Alexander Hamilton from James A. Bayard, 8 March 1801 (Hamilton Papers)
I left Washington the 5th. and arrived here last evening. The letter which you did me the honor...
305To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 8 August 1801 (Madison Papers)
Having just seen by the Amn. Gazettes that it has pleased the Supreme Executive of the U.S. to...
306From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 5 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Aug. 29. came to hand on the 3d. but no commission for Chisman is come to hand from...
307From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Miller, 13 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson returns his thanks to the revd mr Miller for the pamphlet he has been so kind as to...
308From John Adams to Oliver Whipple, 3 March 1809 (Adams Papers)
I have recieved your favour of February 23rd and thank you for the friendly as well as the...
309To James Madison from George Theodore Ladico, 3 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to transmit inclosed a copy of the letter I have received this day, from Tobias...
310Enclosure: Alexander Hamilton and Nicholas Low to Daniel Ludlow, 17 June 1803 (Hamilton Papers)
It is now a considerable length of time since we became with you Trustees for the Creditors of...
311From Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 3 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Nov. 6. was recieved in due time. a press of business has prevented my answering...
312From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 11 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have always proposed to re-appoint Genl. Gibson to his present office, wherein I hear of no...
313To James Madison from Stanley Griswold, 12 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
As the extraordinary letter enclosed has been made public by the legislative board, I have been...
314From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 26 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I left at Washington a great coat of which I shall have great need. should this reach you before...
315From Thomas Jefferson to James Steptoe, 6 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have heretofore directed my letters for Poplar forest by the way of Lynchburg but find them...
316To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Patterson, 18 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Understanding from the Secretary at War to Dr. Hunter of this expedition is fitting out for the...
317To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Stoddert, [11 March 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
The Ship Ganges Captain Mullowny, of 24 Guns, sailed the 26th Jany. 1801 for Batavia , to cruise...
318From Thomas Jefferson to Jones & Howell, 5 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I now remit you the sum of 273. D. in an order from the bank of the US. at this place on that at...
319To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 5 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
It is not necessary to nominate district paymasters to the Senate,—nor to nominate Cadets. as you...
320From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 24 January 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 January 1805, Department of State. “Be pleased to issue your warrant on the appropriation for...
321To Thomas Jefferson from John Hankart, 18 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of addressing a few lines to you in consequence of the conversation that...
322From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Dearborn, 5 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your two favors of July. 31. came to hand yesterday. I have no hesitation in approving of the...
323To Thomas Jefferson from J. Phillipe Reibelt, 12 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Guestier, le principal Negociant francais en çette Ville, m’a engagè de Vous ecrire, qu’il...
324Enclosure: Petition of Charles Brown, 10 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The humble Petition of Charles Brown an unfortunate Black-Man most respectfully Sheweth—That He...
325To Thomas Jefferson from Philippe Reibelt, 17 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai l’honneur, de Vous prevenir, que, ayant rencontrè dans mon Depot des Tabelles Statistiques...
326To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Ellicott, 10 October 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have enclosed the observations made by Mr. Patterson and myself on the lunar eclipse of...
327To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 15 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor herewith to deliver a List of the Proposals received at this office for...
328To James Madison from Rufus King, 20 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 March 1802, London. No. 59. Reports that Bird, Savage, and Bird will send to the Treasury...
329From James Madison to United States Congress, 1 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
In pursuance of the act of Congress entitled "An act to regulate and fix the compensation of...
330To Thomas Jefferson from D. L. Morel, 12 September 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
To extend the approbation of the good and wise, I always Considered as the most delicious reward,...
331To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 30 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to request your Signature to the enclosed Warrant as Midshipman for Mr. Gamble ....
332From Thomas Jefferson to James H. McCulloch, 5 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Being indebted to the representatives of your predecessor 34.30 D for duties & disbursements on...
333To Thomas Jefferson from William Tatham, 7 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
When you did me the honour to mention, the other day, the doubts you entertained concerning the...
334From Josiah, III Quincy to John Quincy Adams, 15 December 1804 (Adams Papers)
I have to acknowledge yours of the 4th Inst. and two subsequent, inclosing public documents and...
335To Thomas Jefferson from William Martin, 14 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Eternity! When Death Brings us thore, who will be on the Safe Side, the Christian; or he that...
336To Thomas Jefferson from Paul Brown, 22 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Being in very straitened & frequently distressing Circumstances after having been denied & evaded...
337To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 9 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Since I closed my letter of this day, Mr Madison has enclosed to me the within recommendation for...
338To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Latham Mitchill, 12 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Some time ago I collected as far as was in my power, the facts relative to the great Hurricane...
339To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 10 November 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 November 1803, Havana. Reports the capture since his last [4 Nov.] of the schooner Harriot of...
340From Thomas Jefferson to John Langdon, 11 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 25th. is recieved as is one also from your nephew at Boston inclosing a bill of...
341To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 22 September 1807 (Madison Papers)
I return you the papers which accompanied yours of yesterday. I think the case of Capt Hewes is...
342To Thomas Jefferson from Paul Dalrimple, 19 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to communicate to you, that the hidden misterys are unfolded to me, by my Father who is in...
343To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 18 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I Recieved your favor inclosing $20.75. for the charges of the things from Orleans, I hope they...
344From Thomas Jefferson to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 27 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Will mr Rodney be so good as to meet the heads of departments here this morning at 11. aclock?...
345To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham R. Laurence, 17 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeable to your directions I have this day handed to Mr Gelston the small Package of Spanish...
346To James Madison from Gabriel Christie, 18 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure to inform you of the safe arrival of the Schooner Three Friends at this port...
347To James Madison from James Simpson, 2 October 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 2 October 1806, Tangier. No. 116. “No 15 [ sic ] dated 16th last Month was...
348From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Harrison Smith, 20 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
It has been found impracticable to get ready the South wing of the Capitol for the reception of...
349Mary Smith Gray Otis to Abigail Adams, 23 April 1802 (Adams Papers)
Indolence shall no longer prevent my acknowledging, the pleasure I felt (my dear M rs Adams) from...
350To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 17 October 1804 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Pichon has the honor to present his respects to Mr. Madison and his regrets that the reports...