1521To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 12 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I understand that the part of South America where Mr. Peppin the writer of the enclosed is going to settle for the purpose of superintending a commercial British house is Brasil. The vessel is daily expected & will sail without delay for that country. I have thought that perhaps some use might be made of that opportunity for the purpose mentioned the other day. If Mr P. did not go on British...
1522To Thomas Jefferson from Elias Glover, 12 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The late persecutions which have been carried on against me by Mr. John Smith have been the cause of my being furnished with information of which I should otherwise have remained totally ignorant, & which may be of some utility to the Government. Within a few days past I have received information, (from a source which I believe may be relied on) which may serve as a clue to develope the source...
1523To Thomas Jefferson from William Hull, 12 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have heretofore avoided, making any direct communication to yourself, lest it should have been supposed, it was intended to offer some inducement, with respect to my re-appointment, as Governor of this Territory. It was my wish, that nothing but my public conduct should have any influence on that measure. I certainly feel very great satisfaction, that (notwithstanding, the efforts which...
1524To Thomas Jefferson from Caspar Wistar, 12 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I assure you that I did not wait for a second invitation from you—The pleasure of Complying with your wish will ever be a sufficient inducement to take me much further than Washington, if there were no other object, but the examination you propose is very interesting to me, & I am certain of deriving much pleasure from a view of Baltimore & the Federal City with its improvements. My delay has...
1525To Thomas Jefferson from Pseudonym: "H. Churchill", 11 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
From circumstances which it is out of my power to controul I am prevented from making a different communication from the present; neither would any other consideration but a sense of Public duty and interests have induced me to intrude upon your Excellency, and which I trust will be thought a sufficient apology. As I am forced to make the present anonymous it is useless to make declarations or...
1526To Thomas Jefferson from Ellen Wayles Randolph Coolidge, 11 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In compliance with my promise I Take up my pen To write to my Dear Grandpapa. I was disappointed at not recieving a letter from him last post but as I am in hopes I shall get one the next I shall (this being the second week since I have written to you) perform my promise of writing every other post to inform you how we all are I am in a fair way to raise some Bantams as the hen is now setting...
1527To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Smith, 11 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Marine Militia Bill has had a fair & full discussion this Day & yesterday. And on a motion to postpone until the first Monday of December, all the Senate except Seven rose in favor of the Motion—So that the principle of the Bill may be Considered as virtually rejected— No Reliance ever Can be placed in a similar Bill ever obtaining —Our Reliance must in my Opinion be placed in a Land Army...
1528To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 10 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
When Major Newton commanded the Militia in Norfolk, some letters were sent to him by Sir Robert Laurie, for the purpose of being delivered to the British Consul who, I presume, was charged with the distribution of those addressed to different persons in the United States. These letters, being all under seal, could not be delivered; and Major Newton did not think it proper to send a flag for...
1529To Thomas Jefferson from John Cockle, 10 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I crave your reference to the annex’d Copy of my last respects to you of the 9th Ulto to which I have not been honor’d with a reply. I have only to repeat the same anxiety & to request your Excellency will under the Circumstances of the case, give it Consideration— With Sentiments of perfect Respect, I remain Sir your Ob Hble Sevt MHi : Coolidge Collection.
1530To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 10 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
An act to extend the terms of credit on certain revenue bonds, which passed both houses nine days ago, should be sent immediately to the collectors. But on application to the office of Secy. of State, it was answered that it had not yet been deposited there. I wish also to have the new supplementary embargo act as soon as it is signed. It would save time if it was sent to me to be transcribed...