2651Enclosure: John Barnes’s Account with Tadeusz Kosciuszko, 25 June and 8 September 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Gen l Kosciusk o In a/c with John Barnes in a/ Sales of his Penn a Bank Stock & Subscrip n to the US. Loan of 25 Millions of Dollars— 1814. Doll s C ts May 25 th
2652John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 27 April 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I had this morning the pleasure of Presenting— your letter of the 22 d Ult o with the inclosed (herewith returned you) to Gen l Armstrong —and—withal tendered to him—your many thanks, for his politeness— in receiving paying, & forwarding the Articles therein mentioned—it had escaped his recollection, inquiring After your health & a beged I would tender to you his most respectfull good wishes...
2653John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 12 December 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed, you recived recive M r Williams Letter to me, of the 9 th recd the 15 th Ult o —and such is the State of Affairs respecting a Remittance to be made Gen l K , that how, to govern my self I am at a loss to know—unless, M
2654John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 22 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Anxious to expedite a Remittance to Gen l Kosciusko —I have en g aged a sett of ex—(expected soon to be at par) a 7½ ⅌ Cent under—Am t £400 ster g as you will perceive by the inclosed statem t &c a as I have great expectations being able to convey my Letter &c—thro the hands of M r Nourse
2655Enclosure: John Barnes’s Account with Tadeusz Kosciuszko, 26 April 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Gen l Thad: Kosciusko in Paris In a/c w th John Barnes. Geo Town Co a 1814 Doll s & C ts Sep r 2
2656Enclosure: Account with John Barnes, 31 May 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson Esq r In. a/c—with John Barnes . 1809 July & Aug t To Amo t of Acco t rendered 141.07— 1812 since when viz— March 24 th
2657John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 16 April 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
since my letter of the 4 th Ins t inclosing a sketch on the difference between continuing G K’ s $8,000. Penn a Bank stock, with its being made sale of a 40 ⅌C t and converted into the New Loan, a 88 for $100—bearing 8 ⅌C t
2658John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 11 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Your fav r 30 th Ult o reached me last Evening, Covering five dollar Alex a Bank Note. they pass Curr t with us. and I trust will continue so to do— and I regret to perceive they’re refused in exchange even for Virg a paper,—Not to Accomodate with so near a Neighbour—whose late Misfortunes Sh d rather excite Compassion—and Assistance—then fear of their not being able to repair their...
2659John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 13 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Previous to my leaving Town , I had formed the Resolution to desist from the Use of either Wine Spirits—or even Porter—of which I am most fond off, or, to Accept of any invitation to dine at, either of my former Acquaintances—while in Philad a where friendly Congratulations were indeed very gratefull to my feelings—some of them looked nearly as Usual—others tottering under the weight of their...
2660John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 19 October 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Notwithstand g I wrote M r George Williams the 9 th Ins t requesting a sett of exchange for same Amo t as last year—at present ex—on the same firm vz Mess r Russell & Morton —I am as yet most cruely disappointed—in not receiving any Ans r
2661John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 18 July 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Thro the politeness of M r Monroe —I am fav rd with the inclosed. Viz Gen l Kosciusko s letter dated Soleure 15 April the Contents of course—his pressing wants of a seasonable Remittance, which from the extreme advance of exchange—I cannot bring myself to comply with without your express consent & Approbation— and altho’ the present Balance in my hands viz $1400—do not warrant a Bill of Ex....
2662John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 25 April 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
By the inclosed letter of M rs Beckley you will perceive the very unfortunate unforeseen situation in which M rs Beckleys Brothers Affairs are placed, and the faint expectation of their recovering so great a property depending on Varit Various uncertain events—the feeling sense of a gratefull acknowledgm t
2663John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 2 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
from the receipt of your last fav rs date, 12 h Oct r your proposed Absense from Monticello for six weeks, via Bedford —from the 19 th my present,—would probably meet your return— I have now to detail—the several, unexpected distressing Vexsatious tryals, my feelings and patience, has experiencd: suffic i ently roused
2664John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 28 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Esteemed fav r 17 th Acknowledgs Recpt of the Certificates of Gen l Kosciusko ’s 6 ⅌Ct as well Bank Stock of Columbia—as specified—And now inclose you Copy of the form required —for you to Executed Execute —in Order—to my rec e iving the quarterly Interest, on the former—for the dividend on the Bank Stock—I trust is already satisfactory—adjusted—with Referance to the Gen ls
2665John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 2 May 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
since the close of my letter & deposit in the post Office— I waited on the Cash r of Bank of Columbia —for information respecting Subsc r ibing to the loan—he informed me—this being the last day for receiving Offer, & terms— he was then preparing his— an in order to wait on the Sect y of the Treasury .—he had two distinct offers to make—viz a 85½ & 88; and lest a further delay might protract...
2666John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 4 June 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
On mature reflection I have thought, your paying for those four years passed 8 per C t Int—on Gen l K —$4,500 (transferred to your a/c with him ) —without being Allowed—on that Acco t the Amo t of an extra premium and expences the Gen l must have been at, in the purchase of some Other Public stock, that would immediately produce the like Interest, for Instance, the Bank of Col a
2667John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 27 February 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
On receipt of your fav r 23 d recd last Evening, I have by this days Mail wrote to my friend in Philad a (not to Alarm him in Case of any suspicion, as to the Cause) for his Advice & directions respecting the disposal of a few Shares (say ten) —of Penn a Bank Stock, for a friend of mine—and sh d the Offer be Acceptable the Curr t & selling price terms & tc
2668John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 3 October 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I avail myself on this Occasion to Ask the fav r of your Order, on the Cashier of Bank of Penn a for Gen l Kosiusko’s 6. M os Dividend due 1 st July —and however distressing the present Awfull times are I hope and trust—you injoy your Usual health, may a Continuance of so great a Blessing await your most sanguine wishes.— most Respectfully and very sincerily
2669John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 29 April 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
With Reference to the want of intelligence from Gen l Kosciusko —I inclose you herewith M r Geo: Williams of Baltimore his letter to me dated 29 Jan y for y r goverment as well, on Acco t of making a further Remittance (if advisable.) in course of the insuing Month—no Latter Acco t
2670John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 6 January 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I am Hon d by your fav r 25 th Ult o Respecting the present situation of your Mills now under engagem t with M r Randolph . for One Year (date not specified.) M r
2671John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 22 April 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I am anxiously waiting to hear from the good Gen l on his receiving the proceeds of the £400 ster g remitted him July last on Mess r Baring Brothers & C o London —as well to renew a Remittance early in May for a like sum— I should prefer a Bill on London —in preferance to one on Paris even if the exchange should be on equal terms. the difference in Negotiation is made up—in point of...
2672Enclosure: John Barnes’s Account with Tadeusz Kosciuszko, 26 November 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Genl. Thad s Kosciusko in a/c. with John Barnes for Sale of Treasury notes bearing 5⅔ pr. ct. Int. and payable 21 st April, 1816 . March 21 1816 . To C. Smith , Esqr.
2673John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 20 April 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
since I had the pleasure of receiving your fav r of the 9 th covering one addressed to Mr John A Morton —in Care of M r Williams — Baltimore which, I forwarded per same mail— I am most agreably fav
2674John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 27 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Davys report of the loss—in part of his provisions for himself—induced me to afford him a supply in Cash—equal his wants untill his Return home— viz two & one half —Dollars only— It gave me great pleasure to learn by him, of yours—and the good families perfect health, to whom to be pleased—tender my respects, and Accept D r Sir my sincere wishes for a happy Continuance of that most essential...
2675John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 18 December 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
My last Respects, was of the 6 th Ins t since when— your Scrip Certificate for $10.000—has been left with M r Nourse to be Consolidated in the Amo t of $12,500—6 ⅌Ct stock, at the Rate—of 80$ advance for $100 stock—in your Name— of course, it will require your Gen l Power of Att y to receive the Int. due the 1
2676John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 29 April 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed you, by my friend and neighbour M r John Eliason , whom I had the Honor of introducing to you by letter the 6 th Jan y —respecting your Mills & c as to a partnership—as noticed—I presume would not be agreable to either—party—but should M r Randolph —be inclined to relinquish the business—whatever might be the condition agreed on either, with you, or M
2677John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 9 December 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I address you Sir at the Instance and on behalf of M r John Eliason of this place—a worthy good Man—Accustomed to the Manufacture of flour—Sole Owner of a Salt Mills at Bladensburg superindended by his son, a sober, decent, industrous Young Man— M r E. has been informed that M r Shoemaker & Son —had both forfeited (most shamefully ) their engagem
2678Enclosure: John Barnes’s Account (as Agent of Thomas Jefferson) with Tadeusz Kosciuszko, 21 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
D r Gen l Thad s Kosciusko In ℀ with John Barnes , Agent to T. Jefferson Esq r for a/ Sales in US. Treasury Notes & purchase in Colum
2679Isaac Cox Barnet to Thomas Jefferson, 21 November 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
By M r Skipwith when he quitted the functions he had so many years and so faithfully exercised in this Country— I took the liberty of sending for your acceptance —the two first volumes of Peron’s Voyage to New Holland. I hope they were received and that they were a welcome tribute of my respect. The two last volumes have not yet appeared—but shall be forwarded as soon as they can be had. My...
2680To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 12 July 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 July 1811, Paris. “For nearly fourteen years I held the appointment of Consul for the United States in this Country.” Believes his impartiality and integrity in the discharge of his duties are beyond suspicion. Encloses a letter exhibiting the sentiments of those who can judge his conduct. Also appeals to the testimony of “Mr. Monroe and Mr. Bowdoin late Ministers plenipotentiary to France...
2681To James Madison from Joshua Barney, 12 March 1809 (Madison Papers)
Immediately after the affair of the Chesapeake (July 4th.) I went to Mr. Jefferson, making him a tender of my personal services. As our country seems yet to be menaced by foreign powers, I still hold it my duty to continue that offer, which I now do to you as President of the United States. I do it the more cheerfully because I am not unknown to you personally. I shall always feel a sincere...
2682To James Madison from the Inhabitants of Barre, Massachusetts, 23 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 July 1812. “The Inhabitants of the Town of Barre in the County of Worcester & State of Massachusetts, beg leave to represent. “That in a government like ours, which is instituted, & established, for the protection, safety, prosperity & happiness of the People, they have a Right at all times to assemble in a peacable Maner, to consult upon the Common good, & to express their Sentiments &...
2683Oliver Barrett to Thomas Jefferson, 10 April 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
With Due reverence I hasten to answer your inquireys, the machine I believe is such as you Wish to Obtain, for when properly made is not likely to Git out of repair without very bad management my price for a machine of 12 Spindles is $50, and $2, for every additional Spindle, Dr Thornton was correct as to the patent fee, which is the Same for a machine of 12 Spindles that it is for 10 20 or...
2684David Barrow to Thomas Jefferson, 20 March 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
From whatever Motives it may have arisen, I have for many Years wished a personal Acquaintance with you : but as that is impracticable under existing Circumstances, I take the Liberty of addressing a few Lines to you. In doing which, I shall not let the Fear of being considered a Flatterer, or of doing you an Injury by letting you know my entire Approbation of the Spirit that breathes in your...
2685Thomas T. Barr to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 17 December 1816] (Jefferson Papers)
On the 16 th day of September 1816 — Thomas Jefferson esq. of Monticello , Virginia was elected an Honorary member of the Kentucky Agricultural Society . The Society invites his co-operation and assistance in the advancement of their designs. Tho: T. Barr . sec’y. RC (
2686Richard Barry to Thomas Jefferson, 11 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have writen written to you about six weeks ago to inform you that I would want my money the 20th of March in which I earnestly solicted solicited as an answer by return of post and not hearing from you since am obligated to trouble you again I assure Sir If I had any other source to supply my wants at present I would not call on you at present your compliance will ever oblige— RC ( MHi
2687Richard Barry to Thomas Jefferson, 29 January 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
As I now intend to build myself a House to live in for the first in my life and Knowing it will be necessary for me to collect my little earnings together to meet the demands of it, you’l much Oblige me by letting me have the money due me the 20 th of March next I assure you Sir If I could possibly do without calling on you now for it would give me great pleasure PS—an answer soon will be...
2688Richard Barry to Thomas Jefferson, 5 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 27th April came to hand yesterday Immedeatily on receit of it I made it my business to see M r Latrobe about the glass as he had promised Me he would have it forwarded to Richmond Immedeately after it was packed . on enquireing of him to my astonishment I found it had never been sent I immedeately got a Cart and had it Carried to G. Town and put on Board a Vessel of Captain...
2689Richard Barry to Thomas Jefferson, 5 December 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your letter of the 30th Nov r in which you mention that M r Leitch required payment of you in 30 days for the am t ballance due by you of my account I can assure you Sir, it was contrary to my wishes . I met M r Leitch in this City on his return from Baltimore
2690Richard Barry to Thomas Jefferson, 29 January 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 16th Dec r only came to my hands a few Days back. the delay was occasioned by there being no letter carrier here and my not being in the practice of calling at the post office as soon as I received it I waited on M r Latrobe about the Window glass he told Me if there was as much in the publick Buildings as what your letter called for that there was nothing would afford him...
2691Richard Barry to Thomas Jefferson, 27 March 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your letter of March the 16 th in which there appears to be an Omission of the price of a Diamond purchased for you which cost eight Dollars and eighty cents— which appears by the inclosed settlement I send you I rec d from M r Barnes 70. ⁵²⁄₁₀₀ Doll rs Sir There is estimates to be received the 6
2692Richard Barry to Thomas Jefferson, 11 December 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I am now under the necessity of calling on you for the ballance of my account if convenient I would not trouble you now but I am building a House in front of F and 12 th Street three Story which I find that it will exhaust my little resources Indeed, Sir if I thought it was putting you to an inconvenience I would not trouble RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esq r ”; endorsed by...
2693Richard Barry to Thomas Jefferson, 16 January 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I have wrote you a letter about two weeks before Christmas, not hearing from you since I fear it has not come to your hands yet the contents of it was praying you would be so good as to let me have the ballance of my account Indeed Sir, I would not call on you now but I am building a house and I find it will take all my little earnings to meet the demands of it RC ( MHi ); at foot of text:...
2694Dominick Barthe to Thomas Jefferson, 8 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I Have the Honour of forwarding to You per Mail, a Package intrusted to my care at S t Petersburg by M r Levett Harris . I had flattered myself with the prospect of getting here early in november last, but the Brig on board of which I was Supercargo having been detained by the British in coming out of the Sound and Sent to London ; my return home has been delayed considerably, although vessel...
2695To James Madison from Benjamin C. Bartlett, 7 March 1815 (Madison Papers)
Having past the greatest part of my life in the Service of my country and being now at an advanced age upwards of Forty five years—I take the liberty as a reduction is about to be made in the military establishment to state to you my present Situation and past Services. In the year 1791 I served under General St Clair and was wounded in his memorable defeat on the 4th. November of that year,...
2696To James Madison from Solomon Bartlett, 5 November 1813 (Madison Papers)
TO THE GRAT AND HONEBLE FATHER OF AMARYCEA I am happy to in form your honer of the state of the peopel we have binn very suckteful this yare the feddrls have lost theire power and is like to foll to note many are turning back again grat sukses to youre electshon O shall days or months or years ware out youre naim you vallant harrow shorely the lord is with you I have no dought in me but the...
2697Aron S. Barton to Thomas Jefferson, 17 November 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Dire necesity Obliges y me to R r equest of you the Loan of three thowsand Dollars to inable me to prosecute a Cotton factory , which I had previusly intended to Rear Beliveing You to be the patron of institutions I make this application to you Cofidently Believeing you and your friends will Contriburt this Small Sum to My Necesity and Greatly Oblige Dear Sir your Friend—Beliveing this to be a...
2698Benjamin Smith Barton to Thomas Jefferson, 23 March 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I find there is to be a “physician” general of the arm. of the U. States —I have the vanity to think, that I am not entirely unqualified for that important place, by my age, my experience in practise, & my long experience as a teacher of a “practical” branch of medicine. Perhaps, I have some claim upon the government, as a steady supporter, so far as I can go, of the measures of the executive....
2699To James Madison from Benjamin Smith Barton, 20 May 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 May 1810, Philadelphia. Has initiated at his personal expense a scientific expedition into the Northwest Territory “and the adjacent British settlements.” Thomas Nuttall leads the party, which is already, “I presume, at Detroit, without any passport.” An unanticipated difficulty arose owing to Nuttall’s British citizenship. Secretary of State Robert Smith has been uncooperative, in contrast...
2700Benjamin Smith Barton to Thomas Jefferson, 14 September 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have, at this time, in the press a new edition of my work on the Dialects of the American Indians. This edition will be, in many respects, much more correct and satisfactory, as well as more ample, than the former, which you have seen. I am extremely anxious to possess specimens,—no matter how small,—of the languages which M r Lewis met with beyond the Missisippi . I will think myself much...