1471To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Paine, 17 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote to you while Mr Dawson was here that I would wait the arrival of the Frigate that was to bring Mr Livingston , and return by it to America, in preference to the Maryland which you offered me; but the frigate being ordered to the Mediterranean prevented me that opportunity. As it is now Peace, though the definitive Treaty is not yet signed, I shall sett off by the first opportunity from...
1472To Thomas Jefferson from John Beckley, 18 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to lay before you the enclosed Certificate. The restoration of the Judiciary System, to that state in which it stood before the Act, lately repealed, was passed, necessarily occasions the State of pennsylvania to become again, an entire judicial district, and, of consequence, that the Office of one of the present Marshalls, must be discontinued. Mr: Smith , reasonably supposes, that...
1473To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 19 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly received your favor of the 16th. and have in compliance therewith given you credit by Mr. Barnes for the 130:$ received of Mosby for Mr. Short. The cyder has not yet arrived from Norfolk; which however, as yet, is of no consequence, as it could not have been forwarded, in consequence of the low water. There have not I believe been a dozen boats down from Milton in 5 or 6. months. I...
1474To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Myer, 19 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The humble petition of the subscriber I hope will not be thought improper—I am A poor unfortunate Man imprisoned & overcome by the Iron hand of A man of fortune—It may be said i’me not imprisoned by him but may truely date all my present misfortunes through him. The person of whome i’me speaking is A residenter of Georgetown his name is John Threlkeld , he has injured me by taken the most...
1475To Thomas Jefferson from David Austin, 20 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The smallest attention to the principles of decorum would have forbid any farther instrusion upon your moments after the very polite note with which you was pleased to honor me; was I not still pursuaded of being capable of rendering essential services to the United States, abroad. From London, the cords of the National dulcimer might be so toutched as to vibrate in favor of our interests in...
1476To Thomas Jefferson from Tench Coxe, 20 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
In the course of some recent attempts to improve the public mind with our capacities and progress upon the subject of cotton , several ideas, which did not appear fit for present publication, occurd. It appeared of importance that they should be placed before the government however, to be treated according to their discretion. I concluded to make a little historical note upon the cotton...
1477To Thomas Jefferson from William R. Davie, 20 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge your letter of the 28th Ulto, covering that of Mr. DuPont and Mr. Barbe-Marbois respecting the business of General LaFayette: The friends of this unfortunate Patriot will feel themselves indebted to your Excellency for your polite attention to this subject; it is certainly important, if any measure should be attempted in his behalf, that the proposition should...
1478To Thomas Jefferson from Nicolas Gouin Dufief, 20 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Vous trouverez ci inclus quelques exemplaires du catalogue que je viens de publier—Je me propose de faire venir de France une collection des nouveautés les plus intéressantes dans tous les genres— Si vous avez des ordres à me donner à ce Sujet, soyez assuré qu’ils seront exécutés avec toute la diligence & le soin possible. En vous adressant à moi à present vous seriez Servi probablement en...
1479To Thomas Jefferson from Anthony S. Gadbury, 20 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you some days ago , informing you, I was in a disagreeable situation, for want of money in a strange place. I now have the pleasure to say I am releived by the arival of the mail the following evening. please to inclose the inclosd letter directed to Richmond, Va. Yrs Respectfully RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as a letter of 20 Mch. 1802 received 23 Mch. and so recorded in SJL . I WROTE...
1480To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mann Randolph, 20 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I expected with impatience and received with great pleasure the information & opinion your last favor contained respecting my scheme of removing my slaves to a cotton climate. The importance of it to the future wellfare of my family and to the comfortable existence of such a number of human creatures as I am loaded with the care of, keeps me in constant anxious thought on the subject. In my...
1481To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 21 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
When lately in Albemarle I found the complition of a chmney in my house delayd by the want of abt. 350. bricks, which were not to be had in the neighbourhood. As the number is too small to burn a kiln on purpose to obtain them and as it may possibly be in my power to replace them sometime hereafter when you may have occasion, if convenient, I will thank you for as many. sincerely I am your...
1482To Thomas Jefferson from Gouverneur Morris, 21 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I receive this Instant your Favor of this Date. Were I at Home, I might perhaps find some Memorandum respecting the Transaction which it alludes to. Certainly I should find the Letters I have received, and Copies of those I may have written on the Subject. By the Copy Mr houdon has transmitted , of a Note from Mr Grand, it is evident that he at least must have misunderstood me. Hudon...
1483To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Sayre, 22 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have lately wrote to the Secretary of State , requesting him to favour me with a reply, so far, as to releive me from doubt & anxiety; whether I may, or may not depend on the justice, or friendship of administration—I require no reasons, or apology—let him but inform me, that he can find others more deserving, & better qualified for any office in his department, & I shall then know what...
1484To Thomas Jefferson from William Vallance, 22 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Petition of William Vallance, Respectfully sheweth. That having been in the Service of the United States, on board a Cutter in the Service of the States aforesaid, as first Mate for the space of Twenty Months, the greater part of the Time under the Command of Captn. Isaac Roach and the latter part under Captn. George Price. Had my Sentiments been uniform with Those to whom I was...
1485To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 23 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his Compliments to the President and informs him that Marbell Camden was the last Postmaster at Milton—his resignation was lately received. G Granger does not recollect the name of the Gentleman proposed for that office and prays the President to be kind enough to send the name by Bearer. RC ( DLC ); partially dated. MARBELL CAMDEN assumed the office of postmaster at Milton...
1486To Thomas Jefferson from Delaware Democratic Republicans, [on or after 24 March 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
In compliance with the wishes of our Republican Brethren of Kent County in the State of Delaware as enjoined on us by the preceeding Resolves —We Humbly submit to your consideration the following reasons upon the subject of said resolves. Being decidedly of opinion that Allen Mc.Lane esquire deserves not to be continued Collector of the Port of Wilmington in the State of Delaware;—we have been...
1487To Thomas Jefferson from Sarah McKean Irujo, 24 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Madame d’Irujo presents her respectful compliments to Mr Jefferson, & has the honor to send him by the bearer, two dozen bottles of sweet Paxarete wine, which the Chevalier has spoken of, to Mr Jefferson. Madame d’—. would have had the pleasure to have sent it sooner, but being disturb’d in comeing from Philadelphia; waited till it became sufficiently fine to be presented. RC ( DLC ); at foot...
1488To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 25 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The young Gentleman to whom the enclosed letter is addressed, has been recommended by Mr. Page , for reinstatement in the navy. If you have no objection the enclosed letter shall be forwarded. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 45 , LSP ); at head of text: “The President.” Enclosure: Smith to Hugh Wallace Wormeley, 25 Mch. 1802, informing Wormeley that he has been reinstated as a midshipman in the navy and...
1489To Thomas Jefferson from John Berry, [on or before 1 June 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
The Petition John Berry of Georgetown District of Columbia Respectfully Sheweth That he has been indited and fined in two Cases as it will appear by the Annexed transcripts, and by Virtue thereof confined in the Goal of the City and County of Washington District of Columbia, Since the twenty sixth day of March Last past, is unable to pay the fine or Costs accruing thereon or any part thereof—...
1490To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington McElroy, 26 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Being informed that your Excellency has been pleased to grant my solicited commission of Consul for the Canary Islands, and that your Excellency Condescended personally to have my petition complyed with in a manner which I do not merit, nor could have expected; beg leave to offer you the homage of my warmest acknowledgements and assurances of my great respect. My Father who is now fast...
1491To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Bishop, 27 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Having received a Commission as Collector of this district during the pleasure of the President, I possess my faculties sufficiently to feel grateful for the confidence reposed and for the conclusive manner in which my appointment was vindicated:—& I retain my hand writing sufficiently to express this gratitude. Being recovered from a long season of sickniss I shall endeavour to perform...
1492To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 27 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you an estimate of expenditures for the Army of the United States, for the year 1802, conformably to the Act of the 16th inst: The several items which compose the aggregate sums in this estimate, where they are not specified, will be found on a recurrence to an annual estimate made by this department, under date of the 28. of Oct. 1801. I have also subjoined a...
1493To Thomas Jefferson from John Page, 27 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
On the night of the 17th. I received your Favor of the 20th. Ultimo & 9th. instant, & hastened to thank you for the strong proofs it conveyed to me of your Friendship, for I sat down that moment, & began to make my Acknowledgments in the best manner I could; thanking you for your candid Statement, & particularly for your permission to take time for considering your offer, with all the probable...
1494To Thomas Jefferson from Nicholas Reib, 27 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the Pleasure to receive your Letter dated the 27th. of February in Answer to my last for which I deem myself obligated to you. by which I observe that it is not in the Power of you to promote any Settlement in regard to my Claims to the U.S. but refer me to the Legislature. I mentioned to you in my former Letter that an act had been passed Solely for me Ascertaining that I should receive...
1495To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin H. Latrobe, 27 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Philadelphia, 27 Mch. 1802 . Latrobe takes the liberty to offer ideas on the canal intended to connect the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays. He is assured of the practicability of the project and shall not take up TJ’s time proving it. The principal difficulty will be to prevent the jealousies of Baltimore and Philadelphia from resulting in an imperfect or useless work. Baltimore fears that in a...
1496To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 28 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Since you did me the honor the other day to mention the subject of the Canal from the falls of Poto. to the Eastern branch, I have thought much on the subject, & satisfied you will excuse the liberty I am now takeing, have determined to address you a few lines—I see innumerable difficulties attending the plan you propose, one which you mentioned, the want of funds, The ground where you propose...
1497To Thomas Jefferson from Leonora Sansay, [28 March 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
An american Lady who is on the point of sailing for Port au prince presumes to solicit of Mr Jefferson a letter of Protection for that place. she is highly sensible of the greatness of the honour she solicits, but is also convinc’d that the name of Mr. Jefferson alone will preserve her from every inconvenience— Lov’d by the subjects he makes happy, honour’d by admiring nations crown’d with...
1498From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 29 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of State, to whom has been referred by the President of the United States a Resolution of the House of Representatives of the 23d Inst., requesting the President to communicate to that House such information as he may have received relative to the Copper mines on the South side of Lake Superior, in pursuance of a Resolution of the 16th. April 1800, authorising the appointment of...
1499To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Baldwin, 29 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Mansfield informed me several weeks ago that he should avail himself of your obliging offer by forwarding to your address a box containing fifteen copies of his Mathematical work. The delay is so much longer than I expected, that there is reason to apprehend they will not reach us. I shall write him on the subject tomorrow RC ( MHi ); addressed: “The President of the United States”;...
1500To Thomas Jefferson from DeWitt Clinton, 29 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Genl. Stevens a Citizen of the State of New York intending to make an application to you on business in which he is interested and which he informs me will come before you officially, I take the liberty at his request of informing you that his standing in New York is respectable, and his character fair: Any justice to which he is entitled will I am certain be dispensed—More he ought not to...
1501To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 29 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of State, to whom has been referred by the President of the United States a Resolution of the House of Representatives of the 23d Inst., requesting the President to communicate to that House such information as he may have received relative to the Copper mines on the South side of Lake Superior, in pursuance of a Resolution of the 16th. April 1800, authorising the appointment of...
1502To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 29 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed Warrant is for a young Gentleman recommended by Col Burr. If you approve his Appointment be pleased to give the enclosed Warrant your Signature I have the honor to be, with the greatest respect Sir, your mo obt St. RC ( DLC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Smith; at foot of text: “President U:States.”; endorsed by TJ as received from the Navy Department on 29 Mch. and so recorded...
1503To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll Brent, 30 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
In answer to your enquiry of yesterday, whether a debtor can be Confined in Jail by the Marshal for his fees, I send you herewith Mr. Masons Statement of the law which shews, that he can, except where the Debtor is released under the Insolvent law —I have, in no instance however detained a man in Jail for his fees only— The Costs upon a debt of one dollar is as follows. Cost of warrant &...
1504To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 30 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
General Stevens had command of the artillery in the Northern army during the late War and was distinguished for his bravery, his punctuality & his knowledge of his profession. His reputation & deportment in Civil life have corresponded with the expectations which might have been formed from his Military Conduct—Since the war he has resided in N york, has born various offices which he has...
1505To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 30 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
From a conference with a Committee of the Senate , it is proposed to make the following alterations in the list of Officers by you nominated, for the Military establishment, which is submitted for your consideration, Captain Richard H. Greaton of the 2nd. rgt. to be withdrawn Captain John Whistler of the 1st to be introduced— Captain Campbell Smith of the 4th. to be withdrawn Captain Aaron...
1506To Thomas Jefferson from William Eustis, 30 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
General Stevens of New York has pending with the government a business of great moment , and wishes to be known to you in his true character, which is that of an upright & respectable citizen, who passed the revolutionary war with great reputation as a commander in the artillery. He is also a native of Massachusetts which may plead an apology for this representation from, Sir, Your most...
1507To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Osgood, 30 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me, Sir, to render you my sincere Thanks for the honor you did me in appointing me to the Office of Supervisor of the internal Revenue for the District of New York.—Being assured that the whole Office is soon to be abolished, and as I have been informed thro’ Mr. Dewitt Clinton that you entertain a favourable Opinion of my Integrity; I beg Leave to inform you that it will give me great...
1508To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 30 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The young gentleman for whom the enclosed is intended, has been recommended by Colo New for reinstatement in the Navy. With your approbation the enclosed letter shall be forwarded. I have the honor to be with the greatest respect Sir, your mo obt RC ( DLC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Smith; at foot of text: “Prest. UStates”; endorsed by TJ as received from the Navy Department on 30 Mch. and...
1509To Thomas Jefferson from John Thomas Mason, with Jefferson’s Reply, 31 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I am requested by the wife of Frederick Long to State his Case with a view to submit it to the President. at this length of time I cannot state the evidence with particularity, I can only speak generally. He was indicted upon two Counts, the one for stealing sundry articles, the other for receiving stolen goods knowing them to have been stolen. The evidence was, that he as a Cartman had...
1510To Thomas Jefferson from John Minor of North Carolina, 31 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
as it has been my misfortune as yet not to obtain any Pay due a brother of mine for his services in the Continental army; and who after being taken as prisoner at the sorender of Charles Town South Carolinia: returnd to this State volentered himself with General Butler ; and in an action with the torys at Lynlys mill Lost his life—I administrator for the decd; to Major Thaus ajent for the...
1511Query from Albert Gallatin, with Jefferson’s Reply, [April 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
Is it worth while to institute an enquiry? Banning is a very weak man. A.G. [ Reply by TJ :] I think he should be called on to shew that no inconvenience is produced by his non-residence, or be compelled to move to the port, or lose his office. MS ( NHi : Gallatin Papers); undated, but see below; on a scrap of paper, with an undated query from John Randolph to Gallatin written on the other...
1512Memorandum from Albert Gallatin, with Jefferson’s Comment, [before 24 April 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
North Carolina recomnds Laurence Mooney present surveyor of Winton has been absent, in Ireland, five years & his business done by deputy. he is returned and to be continued Frederick B. Sawyer present surveyor at Newbiggen Creek has removed 25 miles The above communicated by Mr. Johnson M.C. for N. Carolina who makes the enclosed recommendat[ions] MS ( DNA : RG 59 , LAR , 8:0397); undated; in...
1513To Thomas Jefferson from Wilson Cary Nicholas, [1 April 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to inform you that I have heard some uneasiness expressed at the arrangement of the officers made by the Secy. of War, under the law of this session . It is said that all the field officers are taken from the Eastern States. I am told they stand thus Artillery. Burbeck Col. Freeman Lt. Col. Jackson Majr. Porter ditto, Williams Massachusetts, McRea Virginia, Infantry,...
1514To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, [1 April 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed I have received this morning . There are some incorrect statements in it with respect to me as well as yourself. His suggestions, in his opinion, ought to be regarded as Laws. I have prepared the dispatches for Capt Morris and have herewith sent them for your approbation— RC ( DLC ); undated; endorsed by TJ as received from the Navy Department on 1 Apr. 1802 and “Truxton’s...
1515To Thomas Jefferson from Tench Coxe, [before 18 April 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
The papers announce that the legislature is to rise in ten days. This critical and peculiar situation in which I am placed impels me, contrary to my intention, to address you once more before the conclusion of the Session. It was in the Month of Decemr. 1800, that a gentleman now in Washington then recently returned from that place, informed me here, that a number of the persons who were...
1516To Thomas Jefferson from Pierre Samuel Du Pont de Nemours, 2 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Je vous prie d’approuver que je mette sous votre enveloppe un Mémoire assez étendu que Je suis chargé de communiquer à Mr. Bushrood Washington, et qui interesse notre Ami la Fayette. J’ai déja pris la liberté de vous adresser la Lettre que le Ministre Barbé- Marbois a écrite au Général Davies, auquel je ne savais aucun autre moyen de la faire parvenir. Vous aurez sans doute eu la bonté de la...
1517To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 2 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I now inclose your account made up to the first of this month, by which there appears to be a balance due us of 45/8. The Hhd of Molasses you will observe from the account, was forwarded some days ago. The Cyder has since arrived, but we have not yet met with an opportunity of sending it up—but which shall be done by the very first that offers, together with the Corks. The bottles I am sorry...
1518To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Livingston, 2 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed paper is I believe the only one printed here which contains the proceedings of the House of Commons on the provisional removal of the countervailing duties and the late arrangement respecting the sixth article— I have thought it might be agreeable to you Sir to receive the earliest intelligence on these interesting subjects and have therefore taken the liberty to send you the...
1519To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Peyton, 2 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
William Fitzhugh, Richard Conway, and Thomas Darne, have declined qualifying as justices of the peace for this county, in the place of those gentlemen I would propose, George Slacum, Presly Gunnell, and John Dundas, as characters best qualified in my opinion to succeed them, the two former are republicans, the latter a federalist, but who having long served the corporation as a magistrate...
1520To Thomas Jefferson from Pierre Samuel Du Pont de Nemours, 3 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai oublié dans ma lettre d’hier de vous exposer ce que le service des Etats unis a couté à notre cher La Fayette. J’ai sous les yeux une note du Citoyen Morisot Avocat au Parlement qui dirigeait ses affaires d’interêt.—Cette note constate que depuis 1777 jusqu’en 1783 il a vendu pour Sept cent trente trois mille francs , ou environ cent quarante mille dollars de ses terres, et qu’il a en...