8441To Thomas Jefferson from Rufus Easton, 17 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Being class’d with the friends to the present administration, I have felt it my duty to make confidentially to the executive department of the Government for the benefit of the United states, the communication herewith sent—And I feel the more warranted in doing this from the respectful manner in which my name has by various characters of high respectability been mentioned to your Excellency—...
8442To Thomas Jefferson from John Ewing Porter, 2 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Herewith you will receive a copy of an oration, which was pronounced by me on the 4th. Ultimo. In forwarding to you this my first publication, I have no Motive but the offer of a small testimony of that respect & esteem, which I have uniformly professed for your conduct as a Statesman; and your character as a man. Considering the production, as coming from a youth of twenty years of...
8443To Thomas Jefferson from William Barton, 26 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I can duly appreciate the great political events, which have recently taken place in this country; though little else falls to my part, than tranquilly to participate, with the mass of my countrymen, in the satisfaction resulting from those occurrences—They manifestly tend to the advancement of the public weal; and, hence, they promote confidence in the breast of every sincere American. Yet,...
8444To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Williams, 10 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
By the inclosed debates you will See what kind of Republicans we have here—I intend going out of office with you, will write you on that Subject next mail &c.— I am with great Consideration yr: P.S. I expect to be at the City this Winter— DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and Recommendation.
8445To Thomas Jefferson from Michael Leib, 11 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
As the enclosed letter, from a merchant in Philaa., may contain information which may not be unacceptable to you, I have taken the liberty to transmit it to you for your perusal. I am Sir, your obedient servt. RC ( MHi ); partially dated; at foot of text: “The President of the U.S.”; endorsed by TJ as received 11 Nov. 1804. Enclosure not found.
8446To Thomas Jefferson from DeWitt Clinton, 1 January 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of introducing to you, Mr. Cutting Esqr. of this City Counsellor at Law. He is a gentleman of good character respectable standing and correct politics—and I am persuaded that you will find him worthy of your notice. I have the honor to be With the most perfect respect Your most Obedt. Servt. RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “The President of the U–S.–”; endorsed by TJ as...
8447To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 2 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Danl. Carroll presents his respects to the President, he cannot have the pleasure to dine with him on sunday next , agreable to invitation RC ( MHi ); addressed: “The President”; endorsed by TJ. sunday next : 5 Dec.
8448To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 12 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
It appears from the enclosed extract of a letter from the collector of Wilmington that we have no Marshal in North Carolina; which stops our business and even prevents serving process on a vessel which had violated the embargo. Respectfully Your obedt. Servt. I enclose the letter itself, which be pleased to return. He has been referred to the district attorney for the proper mode to pursue....
8449To Thomas Jefferson from Caspar Wistar, [before 9 April 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to offer you my most sincere & affectionate congratulations on the recent election, which I hope will contribute to your individual happiness as much as I am certain it will to the benefit of our beloved Country—Sensible of the laborious task which is now imposed upon you, it is with great reluctance that I intrude upon your valuable time, & beg from your good nature an indulgence...
8450To Thomas Jefferson from Anonymous, 11 September 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The Louisiana memorial abridged. Power despotic is infernal Freedom is a right eternal. Unchangeable in every time For every people, & for every clime. This truth your ancestors profess’d. And bled to make their Country bless’d. Why unto us the boon denied? Oh spread lov’d Freedom far & wide. Receive us to your arms as Brothers And grant us to make slaves of others . RC