2491From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 8 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I had before heard this matter spoken of, but did not suppose it seriously intended. if there be any danger of it, the Secretary at war will be desired to give orders at Massac & Fort Adams to stop them by force. but would it not be well to write to the Govr . of Kentucky to have the persons arrested & bound to their good behavior or the peace? RC ( DNA : RG 59, NL ); addressed “The Secretary...
2492From Thomas Jefferson to Daniel Bradley, 6 October 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I was yesterday informed that you had in custody in the Jail of Fairfax a negro man of mine who run away from my estate in Albemarle about 3 or 4 weeks ago. he is about 20–years of age, very stout, is a nailer by trade & called Jame Hubbard. my informant says he confessed at once the truth of his case, that he had three passes which he said had been given him by the son of mr Lilly my manager....
2493From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison and Albert Gallatin, 20 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The application of William Greetham for a Mediterranean pass for a vessel owned here, tho built abroad, being unauthorised by practice; tho’ perhaps not by law, and concerning the departments of both the State & Treasury, I ask the favor of mr Madison and mr Gallatin to give me their opinions thereon: at the same time I communicate to them what passed on the subject of passports under General...
2494From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Dearborn, 17 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday your favor of the 12th. the duties proposed to be levied on us by the Spanish Government at Mobille, require certainly very serious attention. their bearings on what we had determined to do at Baton rouge, must come into consideration at the same time. the want of papers here to remind me exactly of the regulations we had established, and the distressing situation of my...
2495From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Rodney, 17 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
From what passed between mr Nicholson & myself last winter , I have presumed it possible you might be willing to undertake soon a distant service for the US. the act of the last session of Congress regulating grants of lands South of the Tennissee, authorises me to appoint two Commissioners for the territory West of Pearl river & two for that East of the same river. they are to meet on the...
2496From Thomas Jefferson to John Shee, 14 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 16th. Ult. was duly recieved, conveying a tender, by the Philadelphia republican militia legion, of their voluntary services against either foreign or domestic foes—the pressure of business usual at this season has prevented it’s earlier acknolegement, & the return of my thanks, on the public behalf, for this example of patriotic spirit. always a friend to peace, & believing...
2497To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 22 November 1801 (Madison Papers)
The Virginia resolution inclosed was, I am sure, in full confidence that you would contribute your counsel as well as myself. I have only relieved you from the labour of the premier ebauche. I must you to consider the subject thoroughly, and either make the inclosed what it should be, or a new draught. It should go on without delay, because I shall desire Monroe, if there is any thing in it he...
2498From Thomas Jefferson to Philip Mazzei, 10 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Latrobe, superintendant of the public buildings having occasion for a stone carver, capable of carving the Capitel & frize of a Corinthian order. I have taken the liberty of addressing him to you to seek a proper character, he arranging with mr Appleton to recieve the person on your recommendation & to pay whatever monies may be necessary. we want a mere workman, but of real proficiency in...
2499From Thomas Jefferson to William Thornton, 17 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to Dr. Thornton, and sends for his perusal a book lately procured, and which may furnish some amusement to mrs Thornton & himself. RC ( DLC : William Thornton Papers). Not recorded in SJL . Enclosure not found.
2500Notes on Composition Ornaments, 17 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Andrews George Mar. 17. 1803. the composition ornaments arrive for the fireplace of the Chamber, a [b]it like those of the entablature of the room. for the pediments of the windows & arches of the Dining room & Tea-room metops roses for 6. windows 18 + 18 = 36 1. double arch 12 + 12 = 24
2501From Thomas Jefferson to Anne Cary Randolph, 1 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I wish to learn from you how the Tuberoses Etc. do, & particularly to have a list from you of the roots & seeds you have saved that I may know what supplies to ask from McMahon for the next spring. when Davy comes I shall send some Alpine strawberry roots, and some tussocks of a grass, of a perfume equal to Vanilla, called the Sweet-scented Vernal grass, or Anthoxanthum odoratum. these I must...
2502From Thomas Jefferson to Charlotte Sophia, 12 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have named James Monroe and William Pinkney , Commissioners Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary of the United States of America to your Royal Consort. My knowledge of their good qualities gives me full confidence that they will so conduct themselves as to merit your esteem. I pray, therefore, that you yield entire Credence to the assurances which they will bear to you of our friendship; And...
2503From Thomas Jefferson to Antonio Garcia Herreros, 18 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The discovery which your letter of the 9th. announced of a method of curing Yellow fever is certainly highly interesting to those countries wherein it has occasionally prevailed. in the distribution of the powers of government however, made by our general & state constitutions, no other encoragement for useful discoveries has been confided to the general government but that of securing to...
2504From Thomas Jefferson to United States Congress, 3 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
In the course of the last year the following treaties and conventions for the extinguishment of Indian title to lands within our limits, were entered into on behalf of the United states. A treaty between the US. & the Wyandot, Ottawa, Chippawa, Munsee & Delaware, Shawanee and Poutewatamy nations of Indians. A treaty between the US. & the Agents of the Connecticut land companies on one part &...
2505From Thomas Jefferson to Gibson & Jefferson, 9 November 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
To keep you in bank I inclose you one hundred and fifty dollars to be entered to my credit. I have this day drawn on you in favor of John Rogers of Albemarle for 43. D 91 c and in favor of Joseph Morin of Columbia for two hundred dollars, which please to honor when presented. Accept assurances of my friendly attachment & best wishes. PrC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Messrs. Gibson & Jefferson”;...
2506From Thomas Jefferson to David Montague Erskine, 1 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his respects to mr Erskine and begs leave through him to present a bag of Paccan nuts (Juglans Paccan) for the acceptance of Lord Erskine & as a mark of his respect for him. they are of this year’s crop & will probably vegetate if planted before the spring; and the sooner the better. they may perhaps be a year in the ground. they bear our climate to the Northward of this...
2507From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Leiper, 2 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Nov. is recieved. my crop of tobacco of the last year’s growth was sold in April. that lately severed will be small; the crop of tobacco this year being generally short. mine will not be half a one. I fear too the quality will be indifferent; at least that was the expectation when I was at home in September. in that case I always sell in Richmond where they are less anxious about...
2508From Thomas Jefferson to James Bowdoin, 26 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you a long letter on the 10th. inst. since which your favor of May 20. has come to hand. by this I percieve, & with the deepest affliction, not only that a misunderstanding has taken place between yourself & Genl. Armstrong, but that it has occasioned a misconstruction of your powers likely to defeat the object of your mission, a mission on the result of which the eyes of all our...
2509From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 17 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday your letter of the 12th. and now return the letters it covered. I recieved also thro’ mr Gallatin, Govr. Claiborne’s information to you that he had chartered a state bank at N. Orleans. as the act of Congress for a bank there, & the Charter of the Bank of the US. renders Claiborne’s charter a nullity, he should revoke it on that ground, as given before information was...
2510Order on John Barnes, [9 October 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Barnes will be pleased to pay to the bearer Edward 7. Dollars in lieu of a jacket which he claims 5. Doll. for 9. days wages, & to furnish him such a hat as was furnished to the other servants say 12. D. & a hat. MS ( ViU : Edgehill-Randolph Papers); in TJ’s hand; at foot of text: “Mr. Barnes”; endorsed by Barnes, who wrote the acknowledgment of receipt “for Edward” by Étienne Lemaire, who...
2511From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 2 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The answer to Morris is perfectly well as it leaves the case open for decision as the fact or law shall be. I have dropt a line to Sheaff to address either yourself or the Comptroller on his case.—the prospect of avoiding a loan is really most pleasing. I observe mr Livingston is arrived, and the newspapers seem to suppose the call for the French money will soon take place. you have not told...
2512From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Hawkins, 15 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof, mr Chandler has contracted with the post-office for carrying the Orleans mail through your country. he has been personally known to me about a year or two, and is an active, enterprising, intelligent young man. I have great confidence in his fitness for effecting this purpose which we have so much at heart and are determined to go through with. he wishes to be placed under...
2513From Thomas Jefferson to Anne Cary Randolph, 7 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved last week from your papa information that you were all well except your Mama, who had still some remains of the pain in the face. I hope I shall hear this week that she also is restored to her health. from yourself I may soon expect a report of your first visit to Monticello, and of the state of our joint concerns there. I find that the limited number of our flower beds will too...
2514From Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes, 12 September 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Sep. 8. with it’s contents, say 250. D. were safely recieved yesterday, for which I return you my thanks. our country furnishes nothing new to communicate. the deplorable state of the crops is not new to you. we have had some rains but they were too late for the corn, of which it is now reduced to a certainty there will be but about half an usual crop made; and this will probably...
2515From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 5 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you a sum of three hundred and fifty dollars to meet an order drawn on you this day in favor of John Murchie agent for James & Robert Donald & co. for £ 15-14-1 with interest @ 5. p.c. from Nov. 25. 1772. and another sum of £ 15-17-10 with interest @ 5. p.c. from Apr. 1776. war interest excepted in both cases, and what remains to cover the balance of your last account rendered. Some...
2516From Thomas Jefferson to Tobias Lear, 14 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Will mr Lear do Th: Jefferson the favor of taking a family dinner with him to-day. RC ( InHi ); addressed: “Colo. Lear”; endorsed by Lear.
2517From Thomas Jefferson to William Waller Hening, 27 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
It has not been in my power sooner to acknolege your letter of Feb. 4. after repeating that my printed collection of laws, which are in strong bound volumes, are at your service, I must observe as to the Manuscript volumes, that several of them run into one another in point of time, so that the same act will be found in several volumes, and will require a good deal of collating. but what...
2518From Thomas Jefferson to Edmund Bacon, 17 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 13th. is recieved, and the 135. D. shall be sent you the first week in Nov. as shall also the small debts stated to be now due in the paper you gave me, & which I have now recovered these amount to something under 50. D. I expect mr Madox is now about the stable, & the house laid off where an old loghouse stands, & of course that he draws off some of your force. I think it will be...
2519From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Harrison Smith, 23 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed paper seems intended for the legislative as well as Executive eye; but certainly not to be laid before the former in a regular way. the only irregular one would be in the newspapers. but this must depend on it’s merit and your opinion of it. there are a few just ideas in it, but they are as a few grains of wheat in a bushel of chaff. I know not from what quarter it came, there...
2520From Thomas Jefferson to James Ronaldson, 13 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I must once more be troublesome to you on the subject of Wool. I inclose you a sample of the wool of a race of sheep which I have been propagating for 14. or 15. years as the Merinos of Spain. their history is stated on the back of the paper, and I ask the favor of you to be so good as to ascertain, by the opinion of the best judges, it’s quality & value, & particularly in comparison with that...