51To Thomas Jefferson from Eleuthère Irenée Du Pont, 23 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
from the different Samples of wool which you have received from my respectable friend and neighbour C. Kirk, you have been able to judge how far the coarse wool of our common coutry Sheep can be progressively Impro’d by repeated crossing with Spanish rams. My father being so Situated as to be enabled to procure the best individuals of that precious breed, will certainly Send me Some over here,...
52To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 23 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The two boxes of paste (as I conclude they are) shipped from Philadelphia so long ago as the 24th. of Decr last—were not received until yesterday. I am not acquainted with the cause of this long delay, not having yet seen the Captain. Mr. G. informs me that he inclosed you a check on the bank of Columbia, for $5872.84 on the 27th ultimo, which we have no doubt you have received. I am Dear Sir...
53To Thomas Jefferson from Levi Lincoln, 23 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The Newspaper accounts of the proceedings of the Legislature of Mass., during the present session, must have prepared you & the nation for results similar to the enclosed. It is not for me to assign reasons for such extraordinary conduct, different from the objects and the motives avowed. There is nothing concealed. The facts and their tendencies are on the face of the transactions and cannot...
54To Thomas Jefferson from John Smith, 23 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit you herewith returns of the Militia of the United States, made from such returns as have been received by this Department. Accept, Sir Assurances of my high respect and Consideration— DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
55To Thomas Jefferson from John Porter, 22 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been requested to deliver to you the enclosed application—I take the liberty of mentioning that the applicant is the son of Mr. Israel Israel of Philada. His character, I believe, is good. I am very respectfully Your Sert. DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and Recommendation.
56To Thomas Jefferson from John Smith, 22 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
On a minute examination of the records in the War Office, it does not appear that any order for the removal of intruders, either from United States or Indian land, has been given by the Secretary of War since the 24th. Feby. 1808. On that day he ordered Capt. Boote, then commanding at Ocmulgee Old fields, to remove intruders from the Cherokee lands, on the frontiers of Georgia, as soon as Col....
57To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 22 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The Act intituled “An Act for procuring an additional number of Arms, and for the purchase of salt petre & sulphur” passed 11 March 1808— appropriates “for the purchase of salt petre & sulphur” 150,000 dollars— During the session of 1808, I received from genl Smith, chairman of a committee of the Senate, a letter asking information as to the additional quantity of salt petre & sulphur which it...
58To Thomas Jefferson from John Hollins, 21 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
In conformity to your request of the 19th. Inst., received late last evening & this morning presented to Mr Brown, of the house of Messrs Falls & Brown, your order for the two tierces of cotton seed; at same time I informed him I was prepared to pay the freight &c—to which he replied, that the last account he had of the vessel, was from Annapolis, waiting for the opening of our river, which is...
59To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Willson Peale, 21 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
It was my intention in my last letter to have mentioned to you my equiescence in your retaining the Polygraph last sent you instead of yours sent to be repaired. There is convenience of having those Machines of a small size for traveling, but the use of a larger kind is more pleasant to write with. I now send you a Picture by this Stage as a small pledge of my esteem, it will I hope be long in...
60To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Smith, 21 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
In the War department a copy of a letter to Col. Meigs appears, dated Oct. 29th. 1808. in which Col. Meigs is requested to give notice to the Cherokees and Chickasaws that the white people settled on their land would be removed this Spring—and to the settlers also he is requested to give notice that they ought to remove from the said land voluntarily, or the military would remove them this...
61To Thomas Jefferson from John Smith, 21 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I regret that the two copies of the General return of the Militia of the United States, requested in your note of yesterday, are so incorrect that they cannot probably be furnished in less than two days. They were made out by an inexperienced hand, and it will take that time to give them a complete examination and correction. I am with perfect respect and esteem Sir your Ob: Servt. DLC :...
62To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 21 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
As the order mentioned in the enclosed letter may eventually produce a state of War between the U. States and G. Britain, I have to request from you a special instruction as to the answer proper to be sent to Captain Porter— Respectfully DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
63To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Sprague, Jr., 21 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
At a convention of one hundred and sixty deligates, from all the towns in the County of Essex (being the most numerous & respectable delegation ever assembled on any accaision in said county) at Topsfield assembled on the twentieth of this month the inclosed address was unanimously adopted & order to be signed by the President & Secretary & enclosed to your Excellency— In compliance with the...
64To Thomas Jefferson from Jesse Morris, 21 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
At a Meeting of sixty Democratic Republican Delegates, from twenty one Townships of Washington County convened by public notice, at the house of Mr. Thomas Officer on Tuesday the 21st. day of February 1809. James Kerr Esqr. was called to the chair and Jesse Morris appointed Secretary.—When the following preamble, resolutions, and address, were laid before the meeting and unanimously adopted.—...
65To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Tomlinson, 20 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
A portion of the people of Allegany County having met together, to enter into Resolutions, approbatory of the measures of the General Government, and to express their readiness to support it, would be unwilling to let slip so favorable an opportunity as it presents, of testifying to you sir, their attachment, respect and esteem—We yield our willing praise in favor of your efforts for the...
66To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Collins, 20 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
A good administration of a republican government is allways to be estimated by a free people, a blessing doubly valuable, as it secures to them their dearest rights & bestows upon them the practical enjoyment of all their liberties. Such, we believe, has been your administration, & such has been its result to the American people;—felt & acknowledged by every true Republican & although felt by...
67To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Attwood Digges, 20 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
My nephew Jno Fitzgerald about to depart for his military station at Norfolk, & meaning to pay his farewell respects to You, gives me an appertunity of handing You this. I never left Washington with more regret, worse health and depressd spirits (after a confinement of sickness for three days in a dirty Tavern) than on sunday last, or I would have made my departing congee to You. I got so...
68To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cross, 20 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The deligates from the various Towns in the County of Essex, & Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Convention assembled at Topsfield on Monday February 20th AD 1809, actuated by a deep sense of the extraordinary situation of our common Country and the loss it is about to sustain by the privation of your Councils, that we may hereafter enjoy the cheering consolation of having paid the last tribute...
69To Thomas Jefferson from William McCandless, 20 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
In transmitting to you, the accompanying resolutions, to be laid before both houses of congress, we feel a high gratification, in this last opportunity of tendering our Sincere wishes, that in your retirement from public life you may enjoy the felicity, flowing from an undeviating rectitude of conduct, to which is Superadded the gratitude and approbation of the American people. That this is...
70To Thomas Jefferson from John Rhea, 20 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
During this Session of Congress a law hath been made authorising the payment of certain pensions by the Secretary of War at the City of Washington. On enquiry I understand that no person hath, by the Secretary, at War, been appointed to perform the duties assigned by that Law, there may be an impropriety in making application to You in this case—however as there are some poor old men who...
71To Thomas Jefferson from John Rhea, 20 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Please to accept the inclosed copy of a letter to my friends in Tennessee—as an evidence of the sincere respect and unchanging esteem which I entertain for You—and may You be blessed with that happiness which irradiates the mind with perpetual Splendor. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
72To Thomas Jefferson from John Smith, 20 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Lieut Nelson Luckett of the Marines to be appointed a Captain in the Regiment of Light Dragoons raised by virtue of an act entitled “An Act to raise for a limited time an additional military force”— Accept Sir assurances of my high respect and consideration DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
73To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Cooper, 19 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
intended to have proceeded from hence to Was[hington] the place ere your departure, but I find I cannot with convenience fulfil my wishes and intentions. In all probability therefore I shall have no opportunity of paying you my personal respects: accept therefore of my sincere good wishes for your health and happiness in your retirement. I send you the inclosed pamphlet drawn up by Mr Dallas,...
74To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 19 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Latrobe presents his most respectful Compliments to the President U.S.—& thanks him for the Inventory sent him. Mr. Latrobe’s object in going to Philadelphia is to take some measures necessary for the supply of sundry materials for the Pblic Bldgs, & articles of furniture for the Presids. house. He intends to return without fail on the 2d. of March. Before the President’s journey to...
75To Thomas Jefferson from Coale & Thomas, 18 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
We take the liberty to enclose to you a copy of a catalogue of our books and to assure you, that we will take pleasure in executing, with promptitude, any order with which you may honour us We have the honour to be Respectfully Yr. Obt. Servts MHi : Coolidge Collection.
76To Thomas Jefferson from Md., Inhabitants of Frederick County, 18 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
To the President, the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled. The memorial of the subscribers, inhabitants of Frederick County in the State of Maryland, respectfully represents: That your memorialists have viewed with anxious solicitude, but with entire approbation, the unceasing and impartial efforts of the present administration to preserve...
77To Thomas Jefferson from William Jarvis, 18 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
It is a common observation that the present is a time of Political Phenomena. The extraordinary events which have occurred within the last thirty years, on both sides of the Atlantick, will without doubt amply justify the assertion: but the United States has been the only Country during this period, and unhappily for mankind almost any other where the good of the people has been the sole seed...
78To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Smith, 18 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor to Enclose a Postcript of a letter received last night from One from your friends.—Is it not easy to Counter Order this intention—I have the honor to be/ your Obedt. Servt DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson. P.S. The Cotten Seed is the present federal Theme, however proper it might be for Mr Jefferson as Mr. Jefferson to comply with a Request from an Agricultural Society,...
79To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Claxton, 17 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
You will please to excuse the crude state of the inclosed, it having been executed by my son, a small boy, and whole time being occupied, I have not had leisure to put it in form—I flatter myself Sir, you will pay such attention to my note of last evening, as you may deem me worthy of—I presume you had not receivd it when Joseph came away— In addition to this inventory, Mr. Lamare sent me a...
80To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Dougherty, 17 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson Esqr. To Jos. Dougherty Dr. D— cts To 30 bushels oats @ 40 cts per bushel 12— 00 To a Stable broom 00— 14 Mar. 1st To paid the Stage office for freight of a box containing bust 00— 75 To a roap 00— 20 To 6 trunks @ 4 Dollars each
81To Thomas Jefferson from Caleb Kirk, 17 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I Recieved thy favor of 13th. with the Inclosed Specimen of Spanish Merinos wool. I have compared it with those in my neighbourhood—I have likewise had the Opinion of our principal Hatters, without having any knowledge of breed before giving their Judgment, the result has generally been unfavorable they uniformly make use of our best lambs wool of the first years growth being short and more...
82To Thomas Jefferson from Martha Jefferson Randolph, 17 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The name of the young gentleman for whom the application was made is Moultrie. The Christian name I do not remember but it is probably mentioned in his Father’s letter to Mr Randolph which you told me had been filed with the papers of the Office. if it is not to be found there, Mr Randolph’s thinks it probable that David R. Williams may know it. he is the eldest son of Doctor James Moultrie of...
83To Thomas Jefferson from Virginia Jefferson Randolph, 17 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I want to see you very much I am reading a little book called Rosamond I have read seven books since december. The little geranium has grown a great deal I had a good deal to say to you the other morning but I have forgotten it Ben sends you a kiss. Cornelia is learning french. Sister Ellen sends her love to you and says she will write next post I am spelling two syllables and to be in four Ad...
84To Thomas Jefferson from John Smith, 17 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had the honor of receiving your commission to perform the duties of Secretary at War until a successor be appointed to General Dearborn late Secretary.—Permit me to express to you my gratitude for this evidence of your confidence, and to assure you that, while I regret that some one more competent had not received the commission, as far as I am capable its duties shall be faithfully...
85To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Claxton, 16 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I yesterday forwarded to the Treasury my accounts in relation to furniture for the President’s House, and at the same time reported a Balance unexpended of 281:35 cents Before your departure from office Sir, I have one favor to ask, which is, to give to your successor your opinion of me—This favor I should not have thought of asking, had not Mr. Latrobe call’d on me this morning and inform’d...
86To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
It was early perceived that the passions, prejudice, general disposition and character of the Accountant of the Department of War, rendered him very unsuitable for the Office he holds; and I should have applied for his removal several years ago, had I not been induced to expect, from year to year, that such an arrangement would have been made in relation to the accounting offices of the War...
87To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following promotions and appointment in the Regiment of Artillerists in the Service of the United States. viz a First Lieut. Enoch Humphry, to be promoted to the rank of Captain, vice, John Saunders appointed Major in the Regiment of Light Artillery January 9th. 1809 a Second Lieut. Samuel Maclay to be promoted to the rank of First Lieut...
88To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I accept with gratefull feelings the recent mark of your friendship, and having taken the requisite steps for authorising my entering on the duties of my new office, I hereby resign the office of Secretary of the Department of War.—be pleased Sir to accept my most sincere thanks for the many obligations you have confered on me. and believe to be with the highest respect & esteem your sincere...
89To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation John W. Guion to be appointed Military Agent for the Southern Department of the United States vice Abraham D. Abrahams Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration [ Note by Jefferson :] Feb. 16. 09. Approved T h : Jefferson DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
90To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 16 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr LeMair has no inventory of the furniture of the President’s house, but he informs me that Mr Claxton’s is perfect excepting as to some articles of Plate made at Richmond. Under the circumstances of the case, if Mr Madison does me the honor to confide the future expenditure to me, it would be necessary for me to possess the inventory as soon as possible, or otherwise to refer the Member of...
91To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Fitzhugh, John A. Chandler, William Hobart and Henry Bankstead Jnr. to be appointed Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists in the service of the United States Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration PHi .
92To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The repeated neglects on the part of Mr Neufville Comr. of loans for S. Carolina to render his accounts, as stated in the written memorandum from the Comptroller’s office, render a delinquency probable & a removal necessary. The enclosed letter from Mr Gaillard contains the names of several persons recommended for successors. Respectfully submitted DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and...
93To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Van Pradelles register is dead Persons recommended Grymes dist. atty. with 600 dollars only Robertson Secy. 2000 dollars & Commr. Johnson— Lewis judge & Commisr. I think that Grymes is entitled to the preference; for if Robertson be appointed & Grymes made Commr. in his place, it will be a mere temporary appointmt. and Robertson would have two better permanent offices. The Register &...
94To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Guest, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Be pleased to Pardon the Subscriber if He is rong in hes Judgement in this Critical moment of Our Country—Keep on the Embargo A Little Longer. Let all the now in the power of Government be put in Action. And if any Vessel is met foursing a trade, Let hur be made an Exampal off. If She fiors A gun at our flag which has Lately been the Case Let hur Officers be hung for pirecy if Our Lawes Wil...
95To Thomas Jefferson from John George Jackson, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
J G Jackson presents his best respects to the President of the U States, & in compliance with the wishes of a portion of his Constituents transmits to him the enclosed Petition—He would have delivered it personally; were it not, that, with a knowledge of the great pressure of business, he is unwilling to interrupt the President— DNA : RG 59—ML—Miscellaneous Letters. A memorial of the...
96To Thomas Jefferson from William Keough, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Your petitioner William Keough begs leave to state to your excellency that in February 1808 in Passing through the President’s Square he was attacked and severely wounded and bruised by your excellency’s ram—of which he lay ill for five or six weeks under the hands of Doctor Elzey. Your petitioner troubles your excellency with regret, he would not presume to do it now but for extreme distress....
97To Thomas Jefferson from Levi Lincoln, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Major Brocier a Gent. of this town is, this moment with me, on the wing for the city of Washington, as an amusement & to witness the inauguration of our great & good friend Mr Madison. Permit me to introduce him, & refer you to him, for information respecting the situation of parties in this section of the Union. I think the opposition has been over rated with you, & its character & object...
98To Thomas Jefferson from John Mullowny, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Before you retire from the duties of Publick life permit me to request your acknowledgement of the offer, I made to fill any Station your Excellency might think to place me in under date of 30h. June 1807 in the case of the Chesapeake an acknowledgement will be a gratification, and an ample reward to your Most Obt. & very Humble Sevt. DLC : Papers of James Monroe.
99To Thomas Jefferson from J. Phillipe Reibelt, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Je suppose mes Lettres du 12 Dec. et 2 Janv—reponse a la Votre du 26 Oct. dans Vos Venerables mains. Ayant depuis demandè au Greffier de la Chambre des Representans Copie de la denonciation faite a la seance precedente contre Moi, il m’a dit, qu’il n’osoit pas sans permission. Ayant ensuite voulu remettre au Representant de Clouet des Atacapas, qui etoit a la tete de ceux, qui vouloient, qu’on...
100To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 14 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The pay of a Cadet in the Artillery is ten dollars per month, & he receives two rations per day. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.