2701Benjamin Smith Barton to Thomas Jefferson, 13 [April] 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I acknowledge, with many thanks, the receipt of your package , which came safe to-day. The letters will, doubtless, be highly valuable to me. They contain every thing I could wish for. I beg your acceptance of a few (3) small tracts in natural history.They may amuse you & our friend M r Randolph , in a hour of leisure. Sickness stopped me short, in the progress of my publication of several...
2702Benjamin Smith Barton to Thomas Jefferson, 13 July 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
As you take much interest in the knowledge of every thing relative to the american Mammouth, and other similar animals, I am persuaded that you will be glad to learn, that I have recently received from St. Petersburgh in Russia , some fine large drawings of the great Asiatic Mammouth, whose skeleton, together with some portions of the skin and muscular parts, has lately been discovered, in a...
2703Benjamin Smith Barton to Thomas Jefferson, 16 October 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your kind letter , with the seeds & M r Vater’s book . I beg you to accept of my thanks for your attention. M r Vater , I find, has made very free use of my publication on the American languages, but not, indeed, without acknowledgment, in several instances. I have not time at present, to study his book. I think, Sir, we should not be too liberal in sending our collections of...
2704Benjamin Smith Barton to Thomas Jefferson, 6 March 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I return one of the vols. of Persoon . The other shall follow in a few days. I greatly regret the long keeping. an unpleasant accident, which it is unnecessary to mention particularly, was the cause of my so long depriving you of these books. It will be very grateful to me to learn, from you, in any way you please, of the safe return of these books. vols. For the loan of them, I am very much...
2705To James Madison from Benjamin Smith Barton, 20 April 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 April 1813, Philadelphia. “By the death of Dr. Rush, there is a vacancy in the Mint. I had for a long time been anxious to for a place in that institution, & accordingly I wrote to the late president, on the subject, some years ago. Should you think me worthy of the place, I shall endeavour to discharge its duties with fidelity, and with a continuance of my unaffected attachment to my...
2706To James Madison from Benjamin Smith Barton, 30 January 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 January 1810, Philadelphia. Introduces his nephew, W. P. C. Barton, who holds a naval commission and “will never disgrace the important station in which you have been pleased to place him.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Docketed by JM. Benjamin Smith Barton, the eminent botanist, had recommended William Paul Crillon Barton for appointment as a naval surgeon. JM nominated him in June 1809 (B. S. Barton...
2707Benjamin Smith Barton to Thomas Jefferson, 19 February 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
In a b about 3 weeks, perhaps less, I shall sail for Europe . I shall visit France ; the borders at least of Italy ; & England (for a short time) on my return. my first & great object is the recovery of my health, which has suffered most severely this winter: indeed, a few days ago, I was so ill, that I hardly hoped to be able to take the voyage.—Besides my health, I have some favourite...
2708Benjamin Smith Barton to Thomas Jefferson, 12 April 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed to you by Judge Woodward , whose great merits, in various respects, are not unknown to you. The Judge is about to visit you, for the purpose of your position concerning a work on the “classification of human knowledge,” in which he has long been engaged. I have had frequent conversations with M r Woodward , who has developed to me, at length, the outlines of his plan, in...
2709Benjamin Smith Barton to Thomas Jefferson, 1 May 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Oemler , of Georgia , a very intelligent gentleman, who has devoted much attention to the study of Entomology, has very particularly requested me to give him a few lines to you. I could not deny him this favor. He appears to be a man of much merit; and has, indeed, been mentioned to me, by some of my friends, in terms of great praise. I fear you are very anxious to get back Persoon . I...
2710Thomas Jefferson to Adamo Fabbroni, Antoine Gouan, Lacepede, Marc Auguste Pictet, and André Thoüin, 6 March 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Doct r Barton , my friend, proposing, for the benefit of his health, a voyage across the Atlantic , and a trial of the air of Europe , will probably visit Florence in the course of his travels. he is one of the Vice presidents of the American Philosophical society , Professor of Natural history, Botany, Materia Medica, and of the Institutes and Clinical practice of Medecine in the University...
2711To James Madison from William Barton, 26 April 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 April 1811, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. “Having the honour of being known to You, and being altogether unacquainted with the Secretary of War (to whom, in ordinary cases, applications of this kind ought regularly to be made),” seeks a discharge for Jacob Hoff, who enlisted “about fifteen months since” in Captain Johnson’s company of the Fifth U.S. Light Infantry Regiment. Hoff, who is a...
2712William Barton to Thomas Jefferson, 4 August 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I was duly favoured with yours of the 30 th of June , and acknowledge myself much indebted to You for your polite attention to my proposed biographical work. I am aware of the difficulties to be encountered in conducting an undertaking of that Kind: they are such, however, as must be experienced by any man who shall engage in such a work; and although some of the obstacles, which stand in the...
2713To James Madison from William Barton, 6 June 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Barton. 6 June 1814, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. “I take the liberty of enclosing, herewith, the Prospectus of a pretty arduous Work, in which I am engaged. I shall be much gratified, if it should meet Your approbation; and it shall be my endeavour to render it worthy of the patronage of the American Public.” RC ( DLC ) and enclosure ( DLC : Madison Collection, Rare Book and...
2714William Barton to Thomas Jefferson, 6 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of your polite and liberal attention to my “Memoirs” of the Life of the late D r Rittenhouse , I take the liberty of inclosing, herewith, the Prospectus of a pretty arduous Work in which I am now engaged. I shall be much gratified, if it should meet Your approbation; and it shall be my endeavour to render it worthy of the Patronage of the American Public.—The publication of a...
2715Philip I. Barziza to Thomas Jefferson, 14 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
It was in vain that till now I flattered myself with the illusion of having the honour of Coming in Person to pay you my respects, my circumstances, or my fate, have prevented me from enjoying such an advantage, and what it is worst is that through the same reasons I shall be deprived yet a while. Menwhile permit me Sir to acquaint you that though I have soon after received your order,...
2716Philip I. Barziza to Thomas Jefferson, 6 December 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Having had the honor to recive a Lettre of introduction to yuor protection, as a son of the Late Count Antonio Barziza ; and Grandson of M r and M rs Paradise deceased. I’ take the Liberty to included for the moment, and in the meanwhile that I’ reserv myself, for another occation the honor to cam in person to pay my respects, and dutty, I’ dare bege from your goodness to honour me with an...
2717Philip 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...
2718Philip I. Barziza to Thomas Jefferson, 6 January 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Its with truly sentiments of gratitude that I Knowledge your must graciuse lettre annexd with the instructions that you had the goodness to forward me upon my affairs. I have the satisfaction to participate you that the contract of Marriage, of which I was in want to complete my documents, I founded here in the hands of M r William M c Candlish , the same Gentleman whom was named by...
2719To James Madison from Burwell Bassett, 30 July 1813 (Madison Papers)
I am impressed with the belief that in your state of health it will be more convenient to receive this communication in writing than by personal interview. The appointments of Principle assessor & Collector ar⟨e⟩ I am told are to be made. I need not say to you how much it will in increas the power of those who are disposed to make the war unpopular to place the collection in their hands and...
2720Burwell Bassett to Thomas Jefferson, 20 July 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 17 th ul t has been received and the answering of it thus long delaid. to procure the desired information—. I have this day seen M r Ratcliffe the person named in the letter of Mons r Beauvois . He is a man I have lon g been acquainted with , and I know him to be deserving of confidence. He states that he was sent for to write M r
2721To James Madison from Burwell Bassett, 2 March 1813 (Madison Papers)
You are apprised of the sensability excited amongst all the officers of the grade of masters commandant by the promotion of Cpt. Morris whose merit all admit yet in my judgment the grounds taken by Cpt. Lawrence cannot be said to be unreasonable. If this be a justifiable cause of sensation you will say with me that the friends of Cpt Sinclair have more cause if a report which has reached me...
2722Burwell Bassett to James Monroe, 6 March 1814 (Madison Papers)
I was peculiarly anxious to have communicated freely with you before I left Washington relative to the situation of our lower country. But I was hurried from Washington so as to deprive me of the opportunity of calling. Permit me now to call your attention to that subject. The situation of the Northern neck is familiar to you that of the other necks namely Gloucester and Hampton is simular....
2723To James Madison from Burwell Bassett, 16 January 1813 (Madison Papers)
I presume I shall be acquited by you of acting any inconsistant part in bringing to your view other persons for the appointment of District Judge of Virginia. In appearance only I trust will the duties be found conflicting. It is due to merit to bear witness to it where ever found, and it has appeard. the peculiar duty of a representative to make tender of the services of hi⟨s⟩ constituent. It...
2724To James Madison from John Bassette, [ca. 1 July] 1810 (Madison Papers)
At the instance of the Honorable Stephen Van Rensselaer and several individuals of the New York Historical Society, I have been induced to undertake, and have now compleated the Translation of Dr Van Der Donk’s Natural and Topographical History of New-Netherland. As that gentleman comprehends under the appellation of New-Netherland, the States, lying between the great South and North rivers,...
2725To James Madison from Frederick Bates, 23 November 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 November 1809, Secretary’s Office, St. Louis. Encloses an address requesting the appointment of John Coburn as territorial governor. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Coburn”). RC 1 p. Enclosure (8 pp.) is an address dated 3 Nov. 1810 and signed in three sections. The first section is signed by Clement B. Penrose and thirty-eight others, the second by Macky Wherry...
2726To James Madison from Frederick Bates, 28 November 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 November 1810, Louisiana, St. Louis. Expresses gratitude for the confidence JM has shown in him during his term as territorial secretary, during which time he twice had to assume executive responsibilities. Concedes that he probably made errors but is not conscious of having done so. Has declined to solicit reappointment “in the ordinary forms, determined to ask it only of you.” RC ( DNA :...
2727To James Madison from Hay Battaile, 16 August 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 August 1811, White Sulphur Springs. “On my way to this place, I call’d on Mr Gooch … to get a pair or a Ram of your broad Tail Sheep; understanding that he had the disposal of them, he inform’d me that he could part with none without your orders, but that he had no doubt, but you would spare me one or both as you were geting a stock of two other breeds, that you liked much better; that he...
2728A. Baudon to Thomas Jefferson, [by 8 September 1815] (Jefferson Papers)
Having heard your praises sounded by every tongue since I have been in this place I am induced to make known my situation to you in hopes of getting some relief: and I entreat you not to let the singularity of the address prompt you to throw aside the letter without giving it a candid perusal In the First place, then sir I am what I believe Philosophers call an Albino . My hair is perfectly...
2729John George Baxter to Thomas Jefferson, 1 August 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favour of the 16 th ult I have received, you express a wish “to Know in what my machine differs from the old Spining Jenny,” my machines requires no engenious attendence, all that it requires is to turn the Handle, which can be done by any person too young or too old for the Labours of the field; when the bobin (spool) is full it is easily lifted off, no fly to screw off, the bobin stands...
2730To James Madison from James A. Bayard, 14 April 1812 (Madison Papers)
In conformity to Your desire I have availed myself of the most fit occasion which has presented itself to intimate to Mr. Rodney Your disposition and views respecting him in relation to the vacant place of Judge of this District. I requested him at the time not to give me an immediate answer but to allow his determination to be the result of consideration on the subject. He has since come to...
2731To James Madison from John Bayle and Others, 13 October 1816 (Madison Papers)
We understand that Mr Robert Trimble is willing to accept of the office of District Judge for the district of Kentucky which has become vacant by the death of Judge Innes. There is no man in the state who is more competent than Mr Trimble to discharge the duties of the office & from the high estimation in which he is held by the public both as a lawyer and a citizen we have no hesitation in...
2732To James Madison from John Baylor, 2 September 1815 (Madison Papers)
A poor boy by the name of Crowley was Convicted before the united States Court at its Sitting in Richmond in June last for a misdemeanor in a robery charged against him as committed upon the Publick mail. I had expected Mr. Hay to have caused his Case to have been carried up before you but Suppose from the weighty Calls in his various departments that it has escaped his recollection. This...
2733To James Madison from Thomas M. Bayly, 11 June 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas M. Bayly. 11 June 1814, Accomack. “Lieutenant George D. Wise on his way to the Executive of Virginia, is directed to stop at Washington, and to inform your Excellency of the situation & force of the enemy on Tangier Island.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Docketed by JM , with his penciled notes below Bayly’s signature: “on Tangiers Island 19 June / Fort—145 Yds square / 2 Chur[c]hes /...
2734To James Madison from Reasin Beall, 21 December 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Reasin Beall. 21 December 1813, Washington. “This day in conjunction with Mr. Colwell, I had the honour of recommending to the consideration of your Excellency, Doctor Hamm of Zanesville, as a proper character for the office of marshal, for the district of ohio. In addition to the facts therein stated, I beg leave to observe that, his competitor Thomas Scott Esquire, holds the office of...
2735To James Madison from Reasin Beall, 18 November 1814 [letter not found] (Madison Papers)
¶ From Reasin Beall. Letter not found. 18 November 1814. “Transmits a Copy of application of Thos. Taylor for the purpose of obtaining a lease for Sec. 9. 19. 16. in the Canton District. This Section is reserved under the 3d. Section of act of 18th. May 1896 [1796]. Any instructions the President may give in the premises, will meet with prompt attention” ( DNA : RG 49, Division D, Letters...
2736To James Madison from Reasin Beall, 23 January 1815 [letter not found] (Madison Papers)
¶ From Reasin Beall. Letter not found. 23 January 1815. “Relating to a contemplated removal of the Land Office from Canton, by authority vested in the President. Give his reasons for recommending Wooster as a suitable location” ( DNA : RG 49, Division D, Letters Received from Registers and Receivers of U.S. Land Offices, Canton, Ohio). John Sloane sent a similar letter to JM on 24 Jan. 1815...
2737To James Madison from James Caldwell and Reasin Beall, 21 December 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Caldwell and Reasin Beall. 21 December 1813, Washington. “We take the liberty of addressing you on the subject of the appointment of Marshal for the district of ohio, to fill the vacancy of Genl Cass lately appointed Governor of Michigan territory—the influance of the office of marshall is considerable and if placed in the hands of the opposition, would add great weight to a party...
2738To James Madison from Reasin Beall and John Sloane, 9 November 1816 (Madison Papers)
Observing that the Office of Accountant for the Department of War, has become vacant, by the death of Colo. Lear, permit us the liberty of reccommending to your Excellency’s consideration the Honourable David Clendenin Esquire representative in Congress from the 6th. district of Ohio, as a gentleman well qualified to discharge the duties of that Office. We have the honour to be Your...
2739To James Madison from Phinehas Bean, Jr., 4 January 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 January 1810, Newport, New Hampshire. Blames the distress of his present situation on his political loyalty, which caused his enemies to conspire and plan his financial ruin. Reports his creditors pressed for the sale of his property and “sold it at auction at ¼ Value, as soon as the Law would bear them out.” Unless aided by JM he will be sent to prison for debt. Adds copy of recommendation...
2740To James Madison from Robert Bean and Others, 9 May 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 May 1812, Franklin County, Tennessee. Under the terms of the act “authorising the raising of Volunteer Companies of Rangers,” they offer as “now ready for service sixty able bodied and respectable men who have subscribed their names for that purpose.” RC ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , B-264:6). 1 p. Signed by Robert Bean and two others, with a postscript signed by three election judges to the effect...
2741To James Madison from Reuben G. Beasley, 6 May 1813 (Madison Papers)
In a letter which I addressed to the Secretary of State a few days ago I stated that I had understood there were some American Citizens who were engaged in shipments direct to the U. S. under an idea that the Goods so shipped would be delivered over to them on their giving Bonds for the cost. I am since informed that simulated Invoices, and in some instances simulated clearances (as if the...
2742To James Madison from Reuben G. Beasley, [post–5 July 1816] (Madison Papers)
I am now before you, and as I understand among a number of others, an applicant for the Consulate at Bordeaux. The circumstance of there being so many applicants I regret on your account as well as my own. It is fair to presume in such cases, that there may be some whose claims & qualifications are similar, and consequently it must some times be embarrassing and often unpleasant to decide. For...
2743To James Madison from Adam Beatty, 21 October 1816 (Madison Papers)
Understanding that Mr. Robert Trimble , of Bourbon county, in this State, is desirous of obtaining the office, filled by the late Judge Innis, it is with sincere pleasure I afford my evidence in favour of his application. Mr. Trimble is at the very head of the bar in this State, and his character, in every respect, stands as fair as that of any gentleman in this Commonwealth. Having practiced...
2744To James Madison from Abner Beckham and Thomas C. Warner, [ca. 4 July] 1812 (Madison Papers)
A number of the Inhabitants of this Parish, having assembled, to commemorate as well the Anniversary of American Independance, as those events which have united them, with its government, they should feel themselves, deficient in sensibility and gratitude were they to omit the present occasion of addressing of you. Situated on a Frontier where our sources of information are limited and...
2745Contract between David Shriver Jr. and James Kinkead, James Beck, and Evan Evans for Construction of Bridges and … (Madison Papers)
§ Contract between David Shriver Jr. and James Kinkead, James Beck, and Evan Evans for Construction of Bridges and Culverts on the Cumberland Road. 5 September 1815. “Whereas the aforesaid James Kinkead, James Beck, and Evan Evans, agreed for and in consideration of the payments hereinafter mentioned to Build and compleat in a workmanlike manner, all the Bridges and Culverts which shall be...
2746Enclosure: Maria Beckley to John Barnes, 21 April 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Nothing should have prevented me from addressing either M r Jefferson , or yourself—on the subject of his debt—had any effort of mine been such as to enable me to say what would have been satisfactory—but a fatality seems to have attended every exertion of my Brothers for the last three years— a A valuable property of theirs to the amount of 26 thousand Dollars—was entrusted to Men, as they...
2747Regnault de Bécourt to Thomas Jefferson, 12 January 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Depuis 10 années que je m’occupe de recherches sur la Nature, je suis parvenu à faire une ample moisson de matériaux, en tous genres, les quels semblent promettre une révolution heureuse, dans toutes les Branches constituant la philosophie, toute fois qu’ils seront mis au jour par la voie de l’impression. Vous devez sentir, Monsieur, que tant que ces matériaux restent inconnus, ils sont...
2748Regnault de Bécourt to Thomas Jefferson, 26 May 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Conformement à la lettre que Votre Seigneurie prit la peine de m’écrire en date du 6 février, de cette année-ci , je prends la liberté de lui adresser, ci-joint, un exemplaire de mon ouvrage intitulé: La Création du monde, &c, le quel vient de paraître. Si Votre Seigneurie souhaitait Se procurer quelques autres exemplaires du même ouvrage, en m’honorant d’un mot à cet égard, adressé, soit à M...
2749Regnault de Bécourt to Thomas Jefferson, 25 November 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Je suis pres-qu’à la veille de mettre sous presse l’ouvrage dont il est question dans le Prospectus , ci-joint. Que V. E. daigne prendre ou non, la peine de se faire inscrire sur la liste des Souscripteurs; comme ami des sciences je n’en prendrai pas moins la liberté de lui en faire tenir un emplaire . Je supplie V. E. d’avoir la bonté d’excuser l’espèce d’indiscrétion que je comets en...
2750Regnault de Bécourt to Thomas Jefferson, 9 August 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Une maladie très grâve dont j’étais accablé depuis six mois, et laquelle vient de me quitter presque subitement, est cause que la lettre que Votre Excellence eût la bonté de m’écrire à la date, du 20 Juin dernier , est, jusqu’à ce jour, restée sans réponse. A vue de la dite lettre M r Dufief a payé à mon Imprimeur, deux gourdes pour prix de l’exemplaire du livre intitulé: la Création du monde...