401Thomas Jefferson to John T. Barraud, 25 December 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents mr Barraud his respectful salutations, and his thanks for the pamphlets from mr Warden which have come safely to hand. he has no reason to believe any letter accompanied them, as he had before recieved a letter on their subject from the Abbé Rochon author of them. with his acknolegements for mr Barraud’s kind care of them he prays him to recieve the assurance of his...
402From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 12 June 1814 (Adams Papers)
The wind, which had been blowing for ten days to the Westward having yesterday become fair, Captain Angus went up to Gothenburg, and informed Mr Russell and me that he was ready to sail—We determined to embark immediately, and I had barely time to close my Letter for you, which went by the Yesterday’s Post—The Ship was laying about three Miles below the City, and we came on board, about 8...
403Remission for Philip Russell, 21 November 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ Remission for Philip Russell. 21 November 1815. “Whereas it has been represented to me that Philip Russell was some time ago charged with a violation of the Revenue laws of the United States, in selling spirituous liquors in the first Collection District of Pennsylvania, without a license for so doing, and that he has been duly convicted before the District Court of the United States for the...
404Thomas Jefferson to John Wayles Eppes, 1 June 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
For want of time to consult you on it, I have taken a measure of great responsibility on my self as to Francis , for your pardon for which I must rely on the motives, and what I hope will be the effect of it. French is become the most indispensable part of modern education. it is the only language in which a man of any country can be understood out of his own; and is now the preeminent...
Last Evening I received a letter from Mr William Wyer, (I suppose a brother of the Consul at Riga) dated the 4th: instant, at Bordeaux. He informs me that he embarked at New-York on the 24th: of October, in the Swedish Ship Gustaf Adolph, and arrived at Le Rochelle—This is the vessel by which the rumour at New-York of the capture of Drummond’s army, was brought—Mr: Wyer mentions it in his...
406To James Madison from Oliver Whipple, 18 December 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 December 1809, Washington. Has come to Washington from the District of Maine seeking an appointment and has references from prominent New Englanders, including former president John Adams who has recently declared himself to be JM’s “Friend, and the Friend of your Administration, with the most prompt and decided Approbation of your measures.” Mentions his support for the administration and...
407From James Madison to Napoleon, 3 November 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 November 1810, Washington. “I have lately received the letter of your Imperial and Royal Majesty bearing date the 3 of April last, announcing the Marriage of your Majesty with the Arch Dutchess Maria Louisa of Austria.” Offers “our Cordial congratulation.” Tr ( AAE : Political Correspondence, U.S., 63:260). 1 p. PJM-PS Robert A. Rutland et al., eds., The Papers of James Madison: Presidential...
408To James Madison from Joseph Story, 8 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
Mr Justice Story will do himself the honor of accepting the invitation of the Honorable the President of the United States for tuesday next. RC ( NN ).
409Thomas Jefferson to John Redman Coxe, 2 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your favor of May 6. covering the 1 st N o of the Emporium of arts and sciences, for which be pleased to accept my thanks. duly impressed with the value of such a work, under so able a direction, I had subscribed to it in April last, under cover to M r de la Plaine , who, I am in hopes will continue to send it to me. the course which you have prescribed yourself for the...
410Thomas Jefferson to Samuel J. Harrison, 9 April 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Harrison and incloses him two bonds for the 2 d & 3 d paiments for the lands , filled up with the name of the security he proposed to him. he has ex p repared & executed a deed, which yet however wants more witnesses.
411To James Madison from Thomas Acheson, 25 August 1812 (Madison Papers)
Alarming intiligence which we have Just recd. induces me to call upon the attention of your excellency. Express messengers have arrivd. who bring the dreadful information that Genl Hull and his Army ; have been Captured by the British and Indians after a battle, in which 500 of the brave ohio Volunteers were left on the ground to the Scalping knife of the Savage. The immediate causes which led...
412To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne and Thomas B. Robertson, 19 March 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 March 1810, New Orleans. The resignation of Philip Grymes as U.S. attorney for the Orleans district has created a vacancy, which must be filled by “a Citizen of competent talents, and correct principles.” They recommend “Tully Robinson (late of Virginia) who has resided in this Territory about twelve months.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Robinson”). 1 p. Printed in Carter,...
413Thomas Jefferson’s Instructions for Poplar Forest Management, 11 November 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
1814. Nov. 11. Poplar Forest . The crop here for 1815. is to be as follows Corn in Early ’s field. 80: acres . Wheat in M c Daniel ’s, in the corn field & the oldest tobacco ground South of South Tomahawk
414From John Jay to Maria Jay Banyer, 23[–24] April 1810 (Jay Papers)
I have rec d . your Letter of the 17 Inst:— The Cold you mention has gone off; and I am again much as I have been throughout the Winter— I rejoice that your Health has mended, and that Sally was well. It will give you Pleasure to be informed that on the 17 Inst. Mary was delivered of a Daughter, & that they were both doing will. That Peter should be nominated for Congress, is an agreable...
415To James Madison from Daniel Rodney, 22 February 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Daniel Rodney. 22 February 1814, Lewes. “Agreeably to a request of the Senate, and house of Representatives, of the State of Delaware I transmit to your Excellency, a resolution of the Legislature relative to an Island in the Delaware River called the Pea Patch.” RC ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , R-154:7). 1 p. Docketed as received in the War Department in February 1814. The enclosed resolution...
416James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 17 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I have rec d yours of the 10 th and return as you request, the letter of M r Higginbotham . He will probably have understood from Col: Monroe that the Consulate of Lisbon was is the object of numerous & respectable candidates. The seditious opposition in
417To James Madison from James Monroe, 20 August 1814 (Madison Papers)
I arrived here this morning at 8 OClock, and have been since within 4 miles of Benedict, at Butler’s mill, where it was reported the enemy, on their march, had arrived. The report was unfounded. The enemy landed yesterday at Benedict, and had advanced their pickets, within a mile and a half of that mill, for security only. From a height, between that mill and the Patuxent, I had a view of...
418To James Madison from Thomas Lehré, 6 June 1812 (Madison Papers)
I send you the City Gazette of Yesterday, it will inform you of the Patriotic spirit of our Citizens. Yesterday we like to have had a serious Riot in this City. The Men belonging to the 29th: Regt: of this place, that were drafted, were ordered to parade yesterday afternoon at 5 oClock before the Court House, for Inspection. Mr: McNeal, a Scotchman , of the House of McKenzie & McNeal, being...
419From John Adams to Boston Patriot, 25 January 1811 (Adams Papers)
The Hague, Sept. 6, 1782—Wrote to Mr. Secretary Livingston, “In your letter of the 5th of March, you ask, whether this power has entered into any treaty with France since the war, and whether any such thing is in contemplation? They have made no treaty, but a convention concerning recaptures, which you must have seen in the papers. The East India Company have concerted operations with France...
420To James Madison from Adolph Ehringhaus, 29 October 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 October 1812, Philadelphia. Informs JM that he wrote to the secretary of war on 16 Sept., enclosing “a Memorandum shewing the Costs of raising a Corps of Husars.” Having received no answer, expresses suspicion that his plan either was not explicit enough or was contrary to the department’s views. Explains his desire to be useful to his adopted country of fourteen years in his area of...
421Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Receipt for John Peyton’s Effects, 11 August 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
New Orleans 11. Aug. 1809 . Recieved of mr Robert Peyton Adm r to the estate of John Peyton dec d the following effects, viz. An order on Major Milton dated 24. June 1809. for 55. D
422To James Madison from [Robert Smith?], ca. 12 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. Ca. 12 July 1810. Mentioned in JM to Smith, 17 July 1810 . Forwards letters from Gov. David Holmes and Robert K. Lowry and a copy of his reply to Lowry.
423Enclosure: Frontispiece from Delaplaine’s Repository, [by 6 July 1816] (Jefferson Papers)
Printed in Delaplaine’s Repository Joseph Delaplaine, Delaplaine’s Repository of the Lives and Portraits of Distinguished Americans , Philadelphia, 1816–18, 2 vols.; Poor, Jefferson’s Library , 4 (no. 139) , vol. 1; undated. Thomas Birch (1779–1851), artist, was born in England , the son of the enamel painter and engraver William Birch . By 1800 he had settled in Philadelphia , where he...
424Thomas Jefferson to Tadeusz Kosciuszko, 1 March 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
We at length it seems have peace; but of what duration is uncertain, because, no arrangement being made against the impressment of American citizens, the first act of that character will be a declaration of war. the mean time should therefore be considered merely as an armistice, and employed on our part in fortifying our seaports, providing military stores, classing & disciplining the...
425To James Madison from William Bentley, 27 May 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Bentley. 27 May 1814, Salem. “Permit me to inform you, that the bearer Mr Andrew Dunlap a native of Salem, is upon a southern tour with some citizens of Salem. His talents, his education, & attainments have the highest claims upon our affections, & his love of his country encouraged by all his kindred, who are among our most wealthy citizens, promises that he will plead with...
426To James Madison from William Hendricks and Others, Ca. 5 November 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Hendricks and Others. Ca. 5 November 1814. “The petition of the undersigned members of the Legislative Council and House of Representatives of the Indiana Territory beg leave to recommend to the war department as a proper person to fill and take the rank of capt. or subaltern in the service of his country Capt. John Jenkins of Jefferson county Ind. Territory. Capt Jenkins has...
427To James Madison from William Madison, 20 March 1810 (Madison Papers)
Your’s of inclosing $100 was duly recd. I regret that previously thereto I did not give you information of the sale of the Tobo at Richmd and there by prevented the remittance for Chisholm. The sale was made at $4½ ⅌ hundred which was the most that could be procured at that time: my own was included in the sale. In order to get yr Flour to market I have taken liberty to promise payment out of...
428From John Adams to François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 20 April 1812 (Adams Papers)
Inclosed is a Letter which I beg you to return to me, as Soon as you think fit. It is an Answer to one in which I requested him J. Q. to Send me a Manilius if he could find one to be Sold in St. Petersburg. Is not the Ratio of Manilius the Same with the Logos of Plato? and the Progress of the human Mind in Condorcet? Pray have you read Condorcets “Outlines of an historical View of the Progress...
429Étienne Lemaire to Thomas Jefferson, 25 May 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Je prend la liberty de vous adresser la presente pour vous informer la facon de faire le sirôp de vinaigre, ille feau qu’il soy fait aû vinaigre de vin rouge, où blanc, le rouge est le mellieur, ille feau que le sirop soÿ Clarifié a la Comsistance du miel, sur 12 Boutteille de sirôp, de sûcre En pain —ÿ A’Joutter deux Boutteille vinaigre; ci vous avez des franboisse roûge Je comseille dont...
430To James Madison from Thomas Tenant, 16 January 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 January 1813, Baltimore. Writes as “a resident merchant in the city of Baltimore” and as “the owner of the Brig or vessel called the Herald that was captured on the twenty fifth of December last, on the American Coast by a British Squadron, being then in the prosecution of a voyage from Bordeaux in France to the port of Baltimore.” Requests JM’s permission to “dispatch a vessel in the...
431Thomas Jefferson to Mary Daingerfield, 30 November 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
As the year is now drawing to a close & it will not be convenient for me to continue to hire all the negroes which I have heretofore hired from yourself & miss Dangerfield , I think it my duty to inform you of it. I should be willing to hire Tom & Edmund again. the rest, or the whole, if it is your pleasure, shall be delivered to your order at the end of their term; shall be discharged with...
432To James Madison from Oliveira & Sons, 29 September 1810 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 29 September 1810. Mentioned in Oliveira & Sons to JM, 26 Oct. 1810 . Informs JM of the arrival of Madeira wine from Lisbon.
433Extract from Minutes of the Directors of the Rivanna Company, 8 January 1811, document 4 in in a group of documents on … (Jefferson Papers)
At a meeting of the Directors of the Rivanna company at Charlottesville on Tuesday 8 th of January 1811. present William D. Meriwether , Nimrod Branham , Dabney Minor and John Kelly . Upon further consideration the Directors resolve to carry the navigation thro the bed of the river, and not through
434To James Madison from Christopher Hughes Jr., 1 August 1816 (Madison Papers)
I write to you, by the authority of Col. Monroe, to say, that after a proper reflection upon the proposition which I have had the honour to receive from the Government, to go to Sweden as Secretary of Legation, and to remain as the Chargè des affaires, de facto, in succession to Mr. Russell: and after a necessary investigation into my private affairs, required by the important domestic...
435From John Adams to Thomas Barr, 3 January 1817 (Adams Papers)
I have received “the Constitution of the Kentucky Society for promoting Agriculture” with your certificate of my Election as an honorary member.—As I have never heard of any measure for the promotion of that great object in this, or in any other country without pleasure; this Institution is so delicious a climate, & in a soil so exuberantly fertile, could not fail to be a peculiar...
436Thomas Jefferson to William & Reuben Mitchell, 6 October 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Sep. 25. was brought me by our last post I was certainly not aware that any question could arise on the terms of our agreement. mr Griffin had brought me your first proposition of 2/6 less than the Richmond price, which I declined, but told him that if you would give within 2/ of the Richmond price, the best which should be given within a reasonable number of days, you should...
437John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 1 May 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
By Mail I send you from A. Michaux a Volume on the Oaks & one on the Birch &c being a Continuation of his Work— I have also in my hands One Sett 3 Vol. Destut Tracy & also Le Sage Vol. fol. Atlas for M Randolph will you please to direct the mode of Sending these— There has been great detention in getting possession of the Boxes or they would have been earlier at hand— We have the pleasure of
438From John Adams to Elbridge Gerry, 11 February 1813 (Adams Papers)
I am much obliged by your favour of the 9th. just received. Though I called the Subject of my former letter, a Bagatelle, it is perhaps of Some Importance; for as a Navy is now an Object, I think a circumstantial History of Naval Operations in this Country ought to be written, even as far back as the Province Ship under Capt. Hollowell &c and perhaps earlier Still. Looking into the Journal of...
439James Long to Thomas Jefferson, 24 August 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I Take the Liberty of Writing to you if it is posable in your Power to Befriend me I Hope you Will as I am in a Disalut setiation at present I Was Born in the North of Ireland in the year 1770 My Father Having a larg farem after I Got My scooling I was Set to Hard Work I Continued at that to about twenty six years of age then the uniting Buisness Began I was apointed a Capten of a Compney of...
440Thomas Jefferson to William G. D. Worthington, 24 February 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to thank you for the pamphlet you have been so kind as to send me, and especially for it’s contents so far as they respect myself personally. I had before read your speech in the newspapers, with great satisfaction, & the more as, besides the able defence of the government, I saw that an absent and retired servant would still find, in the justice of the public counsellers, friendly...
441To James Madison from Philanthropos, 6 October 1816 (Madison Papers)
Presuming, that an evil , which threatens these States with disgrace and perhaps eventual ruin, is to you unknown, I hasten to inform you thereof, in full confidence, that it will meet your serious consideration. The Slave trade (to which I allude) has been discountenanced and put down by all civilized Nations (for the Spaniards and Portuguese deserve not that honourable appellation) and the...
442To James Madison from John Armstrong, 20 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
I enclose a note just received from Lafayette which confirms my belief in the interest M. F. takes in our business. Lafayette is not in the secret of the invitation stated in my letter of the 18: but his friend appears to be privy to the wishes and intentions of the Minister. I am very truly your most respectful & obedient humble servt RC ( DNA : RG 59, Diplomatic Despatches, France)....
443Charles Burrall to Thomas Jefferson, 6 March 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of the removal of M r Granger , there will be many efforts made to remove the subordinate officers in our Dep t especially where their offices are worth having, and already have individuals began to practice their insiduous arts to obtain mine—From, your personal knowledge of me, and from an opinion entertained by myself, that your sentiments have been favorable to me I have...
444From John Adams to George Washington Adams, 15 December 1815 (Adams Papers)
I am afraid you will be offended at my freedom; but you are, in your hand writing, at Such an immense distance behind your two Brothers that I cannot abstain from urging you to force your Attention to that elegant usefull and indispensible Accomplishment. In order to diminish that ardor and abate that hurry which will inevitably force you into a Slovenly habit; accustom yourself to a critical...
445Thomas Jefferson to Samuel J. Harrison, 26 January 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 16 th came to me by post, & not by mr Griffin as it would seem to infer. the new method of selling tobacco by the hogshead renders it difficult for me to sell mine in Lynchburg , as it would require a journey & considerable stay in an inclement season: and if to be sent to Richmond the earlier it goes off the better. I h therefore left orders to hurry it down. another reason,...
446To James Madison from Samuel B. Malcom, 14 May 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 May 1812, Utica, New York. “The misfortune of not entertaining a personal acquaintance with the P. U. S. renders this address embarrassing.” Mentions that he is the son-in-law of General Schuyler and served for about three years as private secretary to Mr. Adams; also alludes to the Revolutionary services of his father. As a professional man has observed the recent law adding a district...
447Destutt de Tracy to Thomas Jefferson, 4 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai reçu le 4 mai 1814, par M r Warden , votre trés aimable lettre du 29 9bre 1813; j’y ai répondu le 14 juillet 1814 , par le fils de M r Madison , et je vous ai exprimé, autant qu’il m’était possible, Combien j’en étais charmé et reconnaissant. Vous aviez la bonté de me dire dans Cette lettre que vous aviez as été
448Presidential Proclamation, 1 January 1817 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ Presidential Proclamation. 1 January 1817. “Whereas by the first article of the terms and conditions declared by the President of the United States on the 17th day of October 1791 for regulating the materials and the manner of buildings and improvements on the lots in the City of Washington it is provided ‘That the outer and party walls of all the houses in the said City shall be built of...
449James Monroe to Thomas Jefferson, 23 November 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed was written before my late visit to Albemarle , and detaind in consequence of it, to be deliverd in person, but afterwards forgotten and left here. I need not add my sincere desire that you will have the goodness to decide the question to which it relates. we have nothing from abroad, immediately, concerning our own affairs; and no new light as to the result, of the great battles,...
450To James Madison from John Holmes, 24 February 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Holmes. 24 February 1814, Boston. “I have understood that the appointment of Albert Smith Esqr as collector of Plymouth County in this state has not been confirmed by the Senate. If so, permit me to recommend to your consideration Aaron Hobart Esqr of Hanover in that County as, in my opinion a very suitable person to fill the office. Mr. Hobart may be relied on as a gentleman whose...