9001From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 30 [31] August 1806 (Madison Papers)
Among the papers inclosed is a letter from the District Attorney of N. Y. enquiring whether Ths. Lewis of the Leander is to be brought to trial. I have put under an unsealed cover to Mr. Wagner, an answer in the affirmative, which if approved may be forwarded from Monticello. I see no reason for dismissing the indictment in this case, more than there was for doing so in the case of Ogden,...
9002To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 30 September 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Sketch of the expenditures during the Quarter ending: 30th September 1806 Civil list 95,673.40 } 258,254.93 Civil
9003To Thomas Jefferson from John Francis Renault, 20 November 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Depuis 3 ans entiers je travaille au crayon fin un tableau historique et allégorique qui aura pour titre, Les Anglais rendant les Armes au Général Washington Commandant en Chef L’armée Américaine et Française, après leur défaite à york &a. Il ne m’appartient point de faire à votre Caractère l’éloge de cet ouvrage, un Auteur a pour soi de l’indulgence, mais si des Personnes de gout et de...
9004To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Ingle, 28 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeable to instructions from the House of Robt Sutcliff & Co of Sheffield, England; I have the pleasure of handing for your acceptance, A Small Mahy case contaning a Hand brace and bitts & a few other tools. I am sorry to find them a little damaged although they were very carefully put up. Mr Hodgeson one of the firm being here on a visit last fall, I directed the bitts made as I judged most...
9005To Thomas Jefferson from William Prentiss, 30 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Owing to my connections, when I resided in Washington I was acquainted with some particular characters—particularly inimical to the present Administration—and with the manner certain secrets of the Cabinet were disclosed—When in Washing last Fall, I observed the same characters in employ— From the late published letter of Mr. Canning, I have been led to surmize—whether it may not have reached...
9006To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 25 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
A very respectable republican character of R. Island, has desired me to suggest to you that it would in his opinion be politic to appoint Mr. How[ell] (late Commissr. on the St. Croix line) district atty. Next to Ho[wel]l, he recommends Nathl. S[ear]le—I am inclined to believe that the recommendation is discreet & the designation, Judicious; but you have probably, at hand, the means of further...
9007To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 25 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
On the reciept of the enclosed, I went down to the road to see what Mr King meant, when I found that a foot way round the wall similar to that at the north west fronts of the Presidents square; & some other work on the road, was in hand and nearly half done by order of Mr Latrobe—. Although what is doing and what I was informed is ordered to be done by M: L. will be a convenience, as well to...
9008To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 6 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
T Munroe has had the honor of recieving the Presidents note of this morning and will conform strictly to the directions therein given—To save the president the trouble of examining the Acts of Congress when he takes the subject into consideration T. M. begs leave to refer to the Act of 1t. May 1802 Abolishing the Board of Comrs. Section 5 , page 126. as the president says in his note he does...
9009To Thomas Jefferson from Washington Johnston, 29 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
In addition to a recommendation Made in my favor by Governor Harrison (which I doubt not You’l find in the Honble. The Secretary of State’s (Mr. Gallatin’s) Office, having been inclosed by me, Some time since—) I inclose you a Recommendatory Petition, Signed by a Number of Actual Settlers and farmers of Louissiana. Excuse, if you Please, my intrusion! I am Honored Sir Your Hu’ble. Servt. DNA :...
9010To Thomas Jefferson from James Wilkinson, 11 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
It is my purpose to advise you from time to time of our proceedings at this place, pending the passing scenes which Interest our Country in its most vital concerns; for this intrusion I shall offer you no apology, since my motive will be your Information and amusement. The trial of Burr commenced Yesterday, & his Exceptions for cause swept away forty four out of forty eight Jurors—preconceived...
9011To 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...
9012To Thomas Jefferson from Mayer & Brantz, 6 April 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The Book mentioned in Your respected Letter of 4th. inst: was imported by us from Hamburg by Mr. Reibelt’s desire; not knowing it was for Your use we sent it to him. The Cost, Sir, is 8 Marks, which, with all the Charges, are equivalent, @ 39c. per Mk. to $3.12. We have the honor to be with the highest respect, Sir, Your most obedient humble Servants MHi : Coolidge Collection.
9013To Thomas Jefferson from Gabriel Duvall, 10 September 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed commission has been sent here, it is presumed, by mistake. It is returned for the purpose of being forwarded to Mr. Neufville, with my letter & the accompanying papers, which were sent from this office on the third instant, under cover to You at the request of the Secretary of the Treasury. It’s date does not correspond with that of my letter. I take the liberty of suggesting the...
9014To Thomas Jefferson from Lafayette, 21 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I Had Been a Long While Without Hearing from You When Your Welcome Hand Appeared Again in the Letter of Which Mr. dawson Was the Bearer—I Hastened to Paris that I Might Receive Intelligences of our Beloved American Country and Her Worthy president. They Have proved Much to My Satisfaction—the More So as Besides the patriotic Affection Which Binds me to the United States I think the Exemple of...
9015To Thomas Jefferson from George Wythe, 12 November 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
In the list of successfull candidates for office, in the territorie latelie ceded by the government of France to the united states, his friends will rejoice to find the name of Humphrey Brooke . He is reported by those best acquainted with him to be a man of capacitie, diligence, benevolence, urbanitie, blameless manners. The object of his contemplated migration from his present residence in...
9016To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 27 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his compliments to the President and takes the liberty of inclosing a Letter from Jonathan Hastings Esquire. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
9017To Thomas Jefferson from Ira Allen, 15 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had a Recent Intervew with Mr. Rodney on the Subject of his opinion Respecting my Claims on the British government which he informs is in my favour But that he Cannot Give me a Copy without your Permition— This Cause has grown out of the Events of National Revolutions which Removes it from a Private Capture to that of a National Cause and makes it Peculearly hard on the sufferers which...
9018To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Reed, 5 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
By a reference to my letter of last Spring you will see that it was Rufus Easton, of whom I spoke, as having a probable knowledge of the movements of Mr. Burr. By some means a mistake has happened, and, as I am enformed, a subpoena has been Issued for me tho’ I have not seen it—I have sent [on] to Colo. Hay to correct the error. I never saw Mr. Burr except once and that in the Senate Chamber...
9019To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Tiffin and Others, 22 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The Subscribers beg leave to represent to your excellency that the Situation of the Indians on the western waters might be considerably ameliorated by the propagation of christianity among their various nations. The measures hitherto pursued for the accomplishment of this desirable object have in our opinion failed of success from the manner in which missionaries have received their...
9020To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 28 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The complaints against—Clarke, collector of York (Maine) respecting violations of the embargo, if not countenanced, at least permitted, appear well founded. Both Mr. Cutts who represents the district & Mr Storer who lives within nine miles of York (at Portsmouth) recommend the removal. The propriety of appointing the person herein mentioned is respectfully submitted. DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of...
9021To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 22 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Henry Hobert of Massachusetts to be appointed a Cadet in the Regiment of Artillerists in the service of the United States. Accept Sir assurances of my high respect and consideration [ Note by Jefferson :] Jan. 22. 08. Approved T h : Jefferson PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
9022To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Miller, 6 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The office of Register of the Land Office for this district having recently become vacant by the Dcease of Charles Killgore Esquire; I have presumed to make Application for that appointment. Youre Excelency will be pleased to Excuse this direct application to your self, if it should not be strictly agreeable to the common form established at the Seat Government, to which I am perhaps a...
9023To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 20 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Since writing my last , I have received the enclosed: although I presume that application supported by proper recommendations has been made to you, I send Mr Granger’s letter which was not personally delivered on account of sickness in his family. Great apprehension is entertained at Philadelphia that John Leib the lawyer should be appointed Clay’s successor as one of the board of...
9024To Thomas Jefferson from William A. Rapp, 15 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith inclose you an Invention of my own for the Conveyance of Porter & Wine through our City it has Been thought an Excelent in Vention for the purpose [GRAPHIC IN MANUSCRIPT] & should you please Hono. Sir to sanction it, also I would wish to have a patent right for it secured. Your obt. & Humble Servant If your Honour should think proper to answer this your Kindness will not be...
9025To Thomas Jefferson from John Beckley, 22 November 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me, on behalf of my brother in law, Mr: Isaac Prince , now residing in the Island of Saint Bartholomew , and carrying on business there as a Merchant, to present to your consideration, his application & pretensions for the appointment of Consul or Commercial Agent for the Swedish Island of Saint Bartholomew, and the three Danish Islands of Santa Cruz, Saint Thomas, and Saint Johns. This...
9026To Thomas Jefferson from William Jarvis, 15 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The last letter I had the honor to address to you was dated the 30th August. The sudden & extraordinary change which has lately occurred here has been attended with the seldom failing consequence of War. Has the human species endowed with the powers of resuscitation after laying in a torpid state some months, like some of the inferior classes of animated nature, and a person had just now awoke...
9027To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Kuhn, Sr., 2 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me again to take the liberty in troubling your Excellency to inclose a Letter just received from my Son at Genoa—He informs me that from the increased business of his House at Gibraltar, his permanent residence will be necessary at that place, and that his concerns at Genoa will be hereafter conducted Solely by his Partner Mr Storm—He flatters himself that your Excellency will have the...
9028To Thomas Jefferson from David Austin, 26 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Knowing that the matter of my Communications may labor in the minds of the well-disposed, and even of the candid; seeing the evidence of the things stated, visibly, are only to be gathered from a comprehensive view of the order of providence, set down first , in the written testimony, & secondly , commented upon in a manner, not discerned by every one; I take the liberty of observing, that the...
9029To Thomas Jefferson from L. de Saxy, 10 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Une Mere de famille Née dans L’oppûlence, et Réduitte par les suittes Crûéls de la Révolûtion française a la plus grande détrêsse s’adrésse a vous avec Confiance áfin D’obtenir les Secours Dont elle a besoin pour travailler, et pouvoir Sûbvenir aux Besoins de cette même famille, qui aÿant absolûment tout pérdüe ne posséde plus Rien. La Répûtation Dont Vous Joüissez, la place que vous Occûpée,...
9030To Thomas Jefferson from Richard O’Brien, 8 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
By The return of The american Ship Betsy Walk Captain Riddick from Algiers for Norfolk I take The liberty to send your Excellency an Antelope a few Algerine Pigions & doves, a bottle of otto of roses , & a Burnuce or Moorish Ladies Cloak allso a few of the large breed of Constantine fowls and 2 Measures of Algerine wheat which I hope your Excellency will please to accept of— from Sir Your most...