1From Alexander Hamilton to John Dickinson, 29 March 1802 (Hamilton Papers)
I was not, My Dear Sir, insensible to the kind attention shewn me by your letter of the 30th. of November last. But till very lately the subject has been so extremely painful to me, that I have been under a necessity of flying from it as much as possible. Time and effort and occupation have at length restored the tranquillity of my mind, sufficiently to permit me to acknowlege the kindness of...
2From Thomas Jefferson to John Dickinson, 6 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
No pleasure can exceed that which I recieved from reading your letter of the 21st. ult. it was like the joy we expect in the mansions of the blessed, when recieved within the embraces of our fathers, we shall be welcomed with their blessing as having done our part not unworthily of them. the storm through which we have passed has been tremendous indeed. the tough sides of our Argosie have been...
3From Thomas Jefferson to John Dickinson, 21 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved with great pleasure, as I do every thing from you, your letter by Dr. Vaughan , and am thankful to you for making me acquainted with him. it is extremely important to the administration of the public affairs, for me to be on terms of confidence with some persons of dispassionate judgment & integrity in every state, through whom I can obtain a knolege of such matters within their...
4From Thomas Jefferson to John Dickinson, 23 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your favor of the 18th. Doctr. Vaughan’s character had been before known to me in a certain degree, & advantageously known as a friend to republican government. your letter in his favor strengthened my confidence in it. for your satisfaction as well as from a regard to truth I assure you that nothing could be more candid than his conduct here. it was at my request he...
5From Thomas Jefferson to John Dickinson, 19 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The approbation of my antient friends, is, above all things, the most grateful to my heart. they know for what objects we relinquished the delights of domestic society, of tranquility & of science, & committed ourselves to the ocean of revolution, to wear out the only life god has given us here in scenes, the benefits of which will accrue only to those who follow us. surely we had in view to...
6From Thomas Jefferson to John Dickinson, 9 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Your friendly favor of the 1st. inst. is recieved with that welcome which always accompanies the approbation of the wise & good. the acquisition of New Orleans would of itself have been a great thing, as it would have ensured to our Western brethren the means of exporting their produce: but that of Louisiana is inappreciable, because, giving us the sole dominion of the Missisipi, it excludes...
7From Thomas Jefferson to John Dickinson, 13 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your favor of the 1st. inst. and am ever thankful for communications which may guide me in the duties which I wish to perform as well as I am able. it is but too true that great discontents exist in the territory of Orleans. those of the French inhabitants have for their sources 1. the prohibition of importing slaves. this may be partly removed by Congress permitting them...