1To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 21 December 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Sundrys ⅌ the Waggons No. 1. 1. 3. 11. 21. 22. 23B. 38. 40.B 41. 4.B 10J. 14B 37B. A Large Trunk A Middle Sized Do. A Small Do. A Portmanteau A Case of Hats Two Yams 4 Loaves Sugar A Cask containing 1 Cheese 23½ ℔. @ ⅙ £1.5.3 1 Pound Tea 17/6 17.6 6 ℔. Chocolate ⅓
2To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 7 October 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Richmond, 7 Oct. 1790. Enclosing account of items shipped. “No Fish as yet to be had, however the New England Vessells will be here in a short time when I will procure you some and send them by first Waggons.” RC ( MHi ); endorsed as received 12 Oct. 1790 and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure ( MHi ): “List of Sundries sent to Thomas Jefferson Esqr. by Waggon”—1 cask of Lisbon wine, 33½ gallons @...
3To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 25 November 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
I have your favors of the 29th: Ultimo and 4th: Current and thank you for the information therin contained. I have no late letters from France but the Publick Prints bespeaks a Civil War, should that take place property of every kind would be subject to certain risk and deters me from availing myself of your advice. Tobacco of New Crop may now be Purchased at and under 3 dollars at which Price...
4To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 7 September 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I have your favor of the 20t. ulto. and shall attend to the Box of Putty ⅌ Sloop Polly Cap Heth, the articles you forwarded some time ago still remain with me, Mr. Randolph, who was here, ten days ago, desired they might remain till he sent a waggon for them.—I propose making a Shipmt. of Tobacco for France but am alarmed at the proceedings in that Kingdom. Should a Civil War ensue private...
5To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 21 October 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to trouble you with Extracts from two letters lately recd. from Mr. Short. On rect. of your answer I will take Measures to arrange the Business as you may recommend. For my own part, tho’ a considerable Stock holder I am much a Stranger which plan is most adviseable for Mr. Shorts interest. I hope you found the Account sent you free from Error. My absence from home prevented me...
6To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 31 October 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I did myself the Honor of writing you a few days ago to which I crave your reference. I am this night favored with your letter of the 25t. covering a Bank Bill for Fifty Dollars which is to your Credit. I observe the further paiments alloted for me which is well. The inclosed or annexed Copy of a letter from Mr. Short has just got to hand. I beg you will write me as soon as possible what you...
7To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 4 December 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I was duely favored with Your letters of the 13 and 28 ulto. The former I have communicated to Mr. Short at same time wrote him I should purchase in Ten Shares Bank Stock for him and rest it with him to say on Receipt of my letter that the purchase should be on his or my own account. Yesterday your four Bundles of Tree[s] came to hand from New York. They shall be taken care of and forwarded as...
8To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 8 July 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have your favor of the 1st. Currt. covering Receipt of Captain Welsh and Bill Loading Capn. Chesoe for Sundry articles shipped by you to my care which will be attended to and forwarded as pointed Out. I have a letter from Mr. Randolph Yesterday by which it appears all is well at Montichello. Pray what effect will the War in Europe have On the produce, Carrying Trade and Stocks of this...
9To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 30 July 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your favor from Philada: with Sundry Articles which were all delivered in good Order except One Cask containing Fish Without mark or Number, Supposed to be No. 7. The remainder of the Articles will be Sent you as soon as opportunities offer. Enclosed you have a letter from Mr. Short which came to my hands a few days ago. With Much Respect I am Sir Your Obedt Se RC ( MHi ); at head...
10To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 1 August 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I am this moment favored with your letter of the 29th: Ulto: and think as you do on the Subject of Stocks Grain &ca. I have very late letters from different ports in Europe, all state a great surpluss of Grain at the different markets, so great indeed at Lizbon that 50 heavy ships were then and had been laying some time in that port loaded for want of Grainarys, these Crops at same time were...
11To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 15 September 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I am favord with your letter of the 11th: ⅌ Mr: Munro, by which Gentleman I now send you Fifty Dollars in Gold, you Might as well have made it 100 Dollars in case of Accidents. I note what you write on the Subject of your Crop of Tobacco which is pleasing. My letters from London as late as the 23d: July give me great hopes you will get a good price for your Tobacco. Messrs: Donald & Burton...
12To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 9 November 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I am this Moment favord with your letter of the 4th. Currt., your Sundry Different favors A Clow & Coy $200 Mattw. Murray 166.66 J G Jefferson 75.00 $441.66 Four Hundred and forty One Dollars and 66 Cents shall meet due honor when they appear. The Cask of Hams and Box of Books are lodged with me and will be forwarded ⅌ my Sloop Phoenix or first Vessell for your Port. I consider myself...
13To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 11 December 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to acknowlege receipt of your favor of the 15th. Ulto. In consequence of your first information on the Subject of wheat and Flour being wanted in Europe I immediately secured two Cargos, which are now shipping and will sail for Europe by the 25th: Currt. Say the American ship Bowman Capn. Aaron Jeffery of 330 Tons and the Grand Duk Capn. John Pollack a British ship of 300...
14To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 1 January 179[3] (Jefferson Papers)
I am honord with your letter of the 20th. Uto. covering two Letters to the Consul of U S at Marseilles for which Accept my best thanks. Both Ships will sail in course of this Week and I hope will meet a good Reception. My advices from France are of Old dates 20h: Septr. in which there is little encouragement for Shipments of Tobacco every Port being glutted. At Havré alone not less than 15,000...
15To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 10 April 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the satisfaction to inform you of the safe arrival of the Four friends Cap. Valance from Lisbon, by which Vessell I have letters from Messrs. John Bulkely & Sons covering Bill Loading for 3 Pipes Lisbon Wine for your Account deliverable to my Order. I have Ordered my friend to have the said Wine Entered and Sent forward to this place, judging it is intended for Montichello. I have...
16To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 15 April 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just time to acknowledge receipt of your favors of the 8th: and 10th: Currt. and to assure you that every attention shall be paid to the contents. I pray you at same time to write Mr. Short that his Stock with Other matters in my hands is Safe and shall remain so, subject alone to his order, however I will write you and hand a letter for Mr. Short in a day or two, at present my whole...
17To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 3 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I am favor’d with yours of the 23d: May. Your 3 Pipes Wine are lodged in my Own Cellar apparantly in good Order Where they Shall Remain for Your further commands. I have discovered the Books from Dublin paid the Duties and landed them at Osbornes subject to the Order of Young Mr. Eppes for whom they appear to have been intended. I will make enquiry after the Mathematical Instruments ⅌ the...