101Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes, 17 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved last night your fav or of the 7 th and in it the following certificates of stock in the name of Gen l Kosciuzko , to wit, D C US. Certificate N o 90. for 11,363. 63 six per cents of loan
102Peter S. Du Ponceau to Thomas Jefferson, 17 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received the letter which you have done me the honor to write to me on the 26 th ult o . It would have done great pleasure to the Historical Committee to have contributed to the restoration of the interesting MS. of which your letter gives an account; but the one in their possession, and which, by their order, I have the honor to enclose, is entirely different from that which you...
103Thomas Jefferson to Fernagus De Gelone, 17 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved a copy of a catalogue of books which you announce for sale, and ask the favor of you to send me a little note of information as to the following. Column 1 st Papers found in Robespierre ’s house. in what language size & price? 3 d Peyrard ’s Archimedes . in what language? what size, & price? 5 th Correspondence of Cortez with
104Thomas Jefferson to Patrick Gibson, 17 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 13 th came to hand last night, and confirms what I had not doubted that the error stated by mr Dufief had happened at Philadelphia . if the same has taken place with mr Steele the collector I shall be happy that it be corrected; because I feel much obligation to the Collectors for their kindness respecting these parcels. I should not have troubled you with this but that I...
105George Washington Jeffreys to Thomas Jefferson, 17 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
A Society has been established at this place for the promotion of Agriculture and rural affairs A Book entitled the ‘Arator’ by Col o Taylor of Caroline V a has awakened us to a sense of the importance of the subject and has shown us how little we knew of a pursuit on which not only our own individual comfort depends, but also the prosperity and independence of our country. A few spirited...
106Thomas Jefferson to Mr. Logan (of Staunton), 17 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have transcribed and send you according to promise a copy of my Equation of time adapted to the present state of the heavens, and which will not be sensibly variant for a great many years to come. this will enable you to ascertain the defaced figures in the round one I gave you, suited to the form & size of a watch paper. when engraved, a half dozen copies for the use of our family will...
107Charles K. Mallory to Thomas Jefferson, 17 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
In compliance with the request contained in your letter of the 1 st of Sept r last I do myself the pleasure to inform you that there have arrived here, via Charleston , consigned to my care, two cases of Tuscan wine sent to you by our Consul at Leghorn in the Brig Saucy Jack, which, according to your directions, I shall have forwarded by the first good opportunity to Mess rs Gibson & Jefferson...
108Thomas Jefferson to Simeon Theus, 17 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
By a letter of Oct. 20. from mr Appleton our Consul at Leghorn I am informed that he had shipped on board the brig Saucy-Jack , Cap t Humphreys for Charleston S.C. 2. cases containing together 87. bottles of Florence wine, consigned to you the Collector of Charleston . being in the practice of importing my wines & some other articles from annually from Marseiles &
109To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 16 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
The bearer hereof, mr. George Flower, is an English gentleman farmer, was the companion of mr. Burkbeck in his journey through France, and is the person to whom the dedication of that book is addressed, he came over on behalf of his own family and that of mr. Burkbeck, to chuse a settlement for them. Having made the tour of the temperate latitudes of the US. he has purchased a settlement near...
110Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 16 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof, mr George Flower , is an English gentleman farmer, was the companion of mr Burkbeck in his journey through France , and is the person to whom the dedication of that book is addressed, he came over on behalf of his own family and that of mr Burkbeck , to chuse a settlement for them. having made the tour of the temperate latitudes of the US. he has purchased a settlement near...
111From James Madison to Mahlon Dickerson, 15 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
Objects interesting to the United States requiring that the Senate should be in session on the 4th of March next, to receive such communications as may be made to it on the part of the Executive, your attendance in the Senate Chamber in this City on that day is accordingly requested. RC ( NjHi : Dickerson Papers). In a clerk’s hand, signed by JM . Mahlon Dickerson (1770–1853), a graduate of...
112From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 15 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
I recd. yesterday yours covering the letter of Mr. Spafford, which was forwarded to him as you suggested: His object in communicating it I collect only from its contents. He probably exhibited it as a proof of the spirit and views of the Eastern States during the late war. As with you the weather here has of late been remarkable both for the degree & continuance of Cold, and the winter...
113To James Madison from Charles Kelsall, 15 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
Remarking in your message to Congress, that you suggested the expediency of raising an University worthy of the American States, I take the liberty of sending you a copy of my work, which if not judged to be corresponding with the views of the scientific part of your countrymen, may I trust, be serviceable in affording useful hints. I always thought good arrangement the great handmaid of...
114To James Madison from Johan Albert von Kantzow, 15 February 1817 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Johan Albert von Kantzow. 15 February 1817. “Mr: & Mrs: de Kantzow, will have the honor to pay Their respects to The President of The United States, and to Madame Madison, at dinner on Monday The 24th: Inst:, in conformity to The Invitation recieved.” RC ( PHi ). 1 p.
115James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 15 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec d yesterday yours covering the letter of M r Spafford , which was forwarded to him as you suggested: His object in communicating it I collect only from its contents. He probably exhibited it as a proof of the spirit and views of the Eastern States during the late war. As with you the weather here has of late been remarkable both for the degree & continuance of Cold, and the winter...
116From John Adams to William Tudor, Sr., 14 February 1817 (Adams Papers)
The Metaphysical, Theological, Ecclesiasticcal and political Pendulums, which all go to gether, like clockwork, have swung to the Utmost extremity, one way: and are now, taking a Contrary direction, and there is reason to fear, will produce as many Calamaties to mankind as the former Vibration.—Our dear Country my dear Tudor, has an important Part to act in the drama before us.—How humble...
117Philip I. Barziza to Thomas Jefferson, 14 February [1817] (Jefferson Papers)
Your Kind Letter was sent to me at Richmond where I was gone with my guardian M r M c Candlish , in hope of hearing a favourable decision of my cause from the General assembly and for the purpose of endeavouring to make fall the thick veil under which my affairs Lay conceald. In the first place, Sir, I render you my most sincer and greatful thanks for the goodness which you had to recommend me...
118John H. Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 14 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter post marked the 8 th of Feby did not arrive here till last evening which will account to you for the delay in my reply.—I hasten now, to comply with your request by enclosing a Spa in chy vs the directors of the Rivanna company —As you appear to be anxious that this Spa Should be immediately served I have caused it to be directed to the Sheriff of Albemarle to be executed.—Such...
119From James Madison to the Senate, 13 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
I Nominate Jonathan Richmond, of New York to be collector of direct taxes and Internal duties for the 23d District of the same state in the place of Roswell Tousley removed. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A2). In John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM . The nomination was confirmed on 24 Feb. 1817 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the...
120To James Madison from Thomas Baldwin, 13 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
I do myself the honour to introduce to your Excellency’s notice, the Hone. Mr. Morrell, Senator from the State of New-Hampshire, by whom I send for your Excellency’s acceptance, Dr. Marshman’s Clavis Sinica , &c, presented by himself. I have for several years, forwarded to Mr. Marshman and the other Baptist Missionaries of Serampore, a periodical work, which I have edited called “The...
121Patrick Gibson to Thomas Jefferson, 13 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your favor of the 9 th Ins t and am sorry to find that M r Dufief had not received the money you directed to be paid to him thro’ the agency I had directed, and more particularly so, as I apprehend that another small sum, which was to have been paid to the Collector is in the same situation—Not having myself any transactions with Philad a I applied, on the receipt of your...
122Charles Yancey to Thomas Jefferson, 13 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
we are yet in Session & I am truly tired of debating I have waited thus long before I have acted on the Contemplated turnpike from Rockfish Gap to Lewis’s ferry the people of Charlottesville have directed me to fix a Deposit at Lewis’s ferry for them as a place lower down would Subject them to additional expence we have talked of turnpiking to each each ford but as the An Road to Secretaries...
123From John Quincy Adams to Abigail Smith Adams, 12 February 1817 (Adams Papers)
Scarce a day now passes without the arrival of vessels laden with flour from the United States. I am informed from Liverpool that upwards of twenty-five thousand Barrels have already been received there since the opening of the Ports. We have had several days ago accounts from New-York, down to the 18th. of last Month; and on Saturday I received your kind Letter of 8. Jany.—There is an old...
124To James Madison from John Brewer, 12 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
Addressing for the first time, the Chief Magistrate of My Country; and Sensible of my inabillity to approach you in a Style, Suitable to your known virtues and talents, You will readily believe me, when I express my embarrassment as greater than I have ever experienced. Encouraged by Your Characteristic indulgence, and pursuing my feelings, I will proceed; Conscious that your goodness, will...
125Pardon for Clinton Adams and Randall Tarrier, 12 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
Whereas at a Circuit Court of the United States for the County of Washington, in the District of Columbia, held in the month of June last, Clinton Adams and Randall Terrier were convicted of a felony, in robbing upon the Public High-Way, whereupon the said Clinton Adams & Randall Terrier were sentenced by the said Court to suffer the punishment of Death, by Hanging, at a day assigned for that...
126Madame de Staël Holstein to Thomas Jefferson, 12 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
je ne Saurai vous dire my dear Sir, combien une lettre de vous me cause d’émotion il me Semble que c’est vraiment d’un autre monde qu’il m’arrive une voix Si pure et qui parle de Si haut— Souvent les larmes me viennent aux yeux je ne Sais pourquoi, Seulement parce que notre pauvre france est Si loin de tout ce que vous rèpandez de lumieres autour de vous— Serons nous libres une fois dans ce...
127William Canby to Thomas Jefferson, 11 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
an Accurrence took place som time past, w h caused a desire to write to thee, hoping som imbecility of a mind frequently weak, need not always separate friends, to wit Reading our friend Ch s Thomsons Synopsis on the Evangelists, a thing New to me. & agreeable, particularly a Note appearing to Reconcile the apparently different genealogies, of the Lord Jesus , given in Matt w & Luke.—for th’o...
128From James Madison to James R. Pringle and Thomas Bennett, 10 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
I have duly received your letter of January 25th, with the Resolutions of the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, which it Covered. On retiring from the public Service, I shall count among the circumstances grateful to my recollection, this unanimous expression of approbation and regard from the legislature of South Carolina. The period during which the...
129To James Madison from Jacob Hoffman and Others, 10 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
The undersigned, understanding that William G. Adams late of Alexandria D.C. but resident at present at Marseilles is an applicant for the Consulate of the United States at that place, take pleasure in stating our conviction that his activity, experience and information will be faithfully directed to the fulfillment of the duties of the Office, should he be appointed, and do recommend his...
130To James Madison from John McMahan, 10 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
As an Officer Who hath been in the Service of the United States, during the Late War on the Niagara Frontier, I do Consider it a duty I owe to you and to my Country, to give Some information respecting the Claims which are presented to Congress For the loss of Property Burnt and destroyed by the Enemy of the United States during Said War at Buffalo. During my Service at that place Both...
131To James Madison from William Plumer, 10 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
In compliance with a resolution of the legislature of this State, I have requested the Collector of the port of Portsmouth to send you by the first opportunity a box containing a Map of New Hampshire, to be left in the Collectors office in Alexandria in the District of Columbia. I have the honor to be with much respect and esteem, Your Excellency’s most obedient humble servant RC ( DNA : RG...
132Remission for William and Charles Nichols and William Boyd Jr., 10 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
Whereas it has been represented to me that at a Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Massachusetts, held some time ago, the Ship Octavia belonging to Wm. & Charles Nichols and William Boyd junr, all of the said District, was condemned as forfeited to the United States for violating the law of the said United States interdicting commercial intercourse with Great Britain,...
133Francis Hall to Thomas Jefferson, 10 February [1817] (Jefferson Papers)
From the best Information I can procure here The Composition for lining Cisterns consists of ⅕ German Terrace or Cement (an imported Article) mixed with ⅘ of Lime. This mixture is said to be perfectly insoluble, and even to harden in water. I regret that this trifling piece of Information is the only method I have of evin c ing my grateful sense of your kind hospitality, and of the essential...
134Samuel L. Mitchill to Thomas Jefferson, 10 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I forwarded to you a few days ago by the mail, a print of the characters distinguishable on the Chaldean bricks , lately brought to New york . It did not seem likely at that time, I should trouble you so soon again. But the request of Richard C. Derby Esq. to carry a note of introduction to you, determines me to put pen to paper sooner than I expected. This gentleman informs me he intends to...
135Peter Minor to Thomas Jefferson, 10 November 1810, document 3 in a group of documents on Jefferson’s Lawsuit against the … (Jefferson Papers)
I submitted the Indenture I recieved from you to the Directors at a meeting which they held a few days ago since, when all were present. tho’ none of them had attempted a similar instrument, it was generally determined that yours, in several parts, was exceptionable. I was instructed to draw up one from yours, according to their ideas of what would be right; which I now inclose together with...
136Peter Minor to Thomas Jefferson, [15] January 1811, document 5 in a group of documents on Jefferson’s Lawsuit against … (Jefferson Papers)
By the above extract you will see the course which the Directors have determined finally to pursue. this may surprise you perhaps after the last conference which you held together, as they then thought the canal would afford the best course, and seemed to accede to the propositions you made. but upon further consideration of all the circumstances, the responsability which would attach to them...
137From James Madison to Peter Hagner, 9 February 1817 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Peter Hagner. 9 February 1817. “J. Madison requests the favor of Mr. Hagner to dine with him on Tuesday next at 4 oclock. The favor of an answer is requested.” RC ( NcU : Peter Hagner Papers, Southern Historical Collection). 1 p.
138Thomas Jefferson to James Baker, 9 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Understanding that you keep supplies of Codfish and of Tongues and sounds, I have to ask the favor of you to furnish me with a Kental of good dumbfish , and a keg of tongues and sounds. mr Gibson my correspondent in Richmond , will be so good as to recieve & forward them and to pay you the amount on presenting him this letter Accept the tender of my respect PoC ( MHi ); on verso of portion of...
139Joseph C. Cabell to Thomas Jefferson, 9 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
The petition of Count Barziza was rejected some time past in the House of Delegates I have kept a watchful eye on the Turnpike Bill to which you desired me to attend. M r Thweat has shewn a very friendly anxiety on the occasion. I spoke to several of my friends in the low House of Delegates , to cooperate with him. M r Maury has been ill nearly the whole of the session. But an agreement has...
140Thomas Jefferson to Nicolas G. Dufief, 9 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved last night your two favors of Jan. 30. and all the books have been received as stated in your account . I have now to request you to send me a copy of your dictionary; let the 1 st vol. come first as being most immediately wanting. I have no doubt you are correct as to the 31.D. and that mr Gibson is so also. he has probably charged me on ordering payment, and his correspondent in...
141Thomas Jefferson to Patrick Gibson, 9 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved in December from M r Dufief of Philadelphia a letter of the 16 th of that month informing me he had not recieved a sum of 31.D. which I had notified to him that you would be so kind as to remit him. I immediately inclosed him the sum in bank notes. a few days short time after this, say Jan. 19. your favor of the 16 th came to hand inclosing my account, in which I found the...
142Thomas Jefferson to Chapman Johnson, 9 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I now send you a copy of my bill and of the documents which I have been longer getting ready than I expected. there is still a document N o 6. wanting. this copy of both bill & documents is prepared for your use and that of mr Peyton also engaged in the cause, but when that is done I will ask the return of both, as I ought to preserve them among my papers. the bill is long, and perhaps too...
143Thomas Jefferson’s Bill of Complaint against the Directors of the Rivanna Company, [by 9 February 1817], document 1 in a … (Jefferson Papers)
To the honorable John Brown , Judge of the Superior court of Chancery holden at Staunton. Humbly complaining sheweth unto your Honor your Orator Thomas Jefferson of the county of Albemarle that Peter Jefferson father of your orator was in his lifetime seised and possessed as in feesimple of a certain tract of land called Shadwell , on the North side of the Rivanna river , and adjacent thereto...
144Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on Virginia Statutes for Clearing the Rivanna River, 27 December 1816, document 7 in a group of … (Jefferson Papers)
1816. Dec. 27. The act of 1816 . Feb. 13. c. 46. having been passed since the date of the preceding letter , it may not be amiss to bestow some thoughts on the present state of the subject. What is the line of discrimination between the waters which may be exclusively private property, and those on which the public may have some claim? by the common law of England it is that at which the...
145Joseph Milligan to Thomas Jefferson, 9 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 27th ult has been with me three or four days the 20 Dollars which it Contained are at your Credit for which accept my thanks this day fortnight I sent you the third proof which has not yet been returned and it is ten days since the fourth proof was sent off and it has not returned I delayed answering two or three days in hopes that they might be with me in that time and that I...
146Thomas Jefferson to Hugh Nelson, 9 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your favor covering the letter from mr Sullivan and have addressed the answer to himself directly. if his plan of applying the steamboa d t to the upper navigation succeeds it will be of great advantage to us. For political news we look to your quarter, and our neighborhood offers nothing worth communicating. we have had near a month of very hard weather, the thermometer...
147William Sampson to Thomas Jefferson, 9 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Your very obliging and interesting letter was sent after me from New York . I cannot thank you enough for so great a favor. I hope I have not transgressed in Suffering a part of it to be published in the national intelligencer where it will appear tomorrow. It was done at the desire and upon Consultation with some that respect you most, The time pressed and the accession of force to what I may...
148Thomas Jefferson to Smith & Riddle, 9 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to ask the favor of you to procure for me from your correspondents in Boston the following window glass of the best quality 50. panes 12. I. square. 50. d o 12. by 18. I. 10. d o 24. by 18. I. M r Gibson my correspondent in Richmond will do me the favor to pay the amount on delivery, and presenting to him this letter. Accept the tender of my respect. PoC
149Thomas Jefferson to John Wood, 9 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 2 d is recieved, and you are welcome to the use of my sextant for the rest of your survey. My grandson Francis Eppes is now here, learning Spanish. we expect he will be so far advanced in a couple of months as to be able to go on by himself. he will then be to go to some school, to a carry him on in his Latin & Greek, in the former of which he is has still much to learn, in...
150To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 8 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
An affair in which I have no interest, but that of a citizen whose property is landed, has occurred to my observation with so much force, that I have considered it as duty to attempt to attract to it the most respectable notice. It is above thirty years since I submitted to you in our return from the convention at Annapolis, that the garden cultivation of cotton on the Chesapeak bay convinced...