10921To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., 8 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Patsy continues in very good health and would have written to you herself had I not prevented her from the fear of her being fatigued. The little one is perfectly well and increases in size very fast. We are desirous that you should honor her and ourselves by confering a name on her and accordingly have deferred the christening till we can hear from you. Polly is very well and prepares to give...
10922To Thomas Jefferson from Madame d’Enville, 11 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Vous nous aviez donné M. Short, Monsieur, nous nous Sommes si bien trouvés de ce présent que c’est avec un extrême regret que nous le Voyons quitter la France. Tout le monde aime sa personne, estime son caractère et sa capacité; pour terminer son éloge, on reconnoit en lui l’Elève de Monsieur Jefferson qui auroit engagé le Congrès à le laisser en France s’il avoit été plus instruit de tout ce...
10923To Thomas Jefferson from James Blake, 20 October 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
The widow of Mr. Carmichael is arrived in the United States—and resides near Chester-Town in Maryland. I made her acquainted with the disappointment I had respecting a copy of Cortes’s letters, which her husband intended for you—and she informed me, she would send it to Baltimore, to any acquaintance of yours you would please to mention. Pray, Sir, will you be so good as to write her a line on...
10924To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Donald, 5 January 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Since writing you yesterday , it has occurr’d to me that as your National Bank has now come into opperation that it will require a House of Credit and Respectability to transact business for it in this place, and upon that Idea I have taken the Liberty of mentioning to you, and Mr. Hamilton , that Donald & Burton will be very happy in being appointed as Agents for the Bank in this place, and...
10925To Thomas Jefferson from James Maury, 23 June 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Liverpool, 23 June 1791 . He has received none of TJ’s letters since his of 2 Mch. Sends the corn law, just “finished.” Many expect it will be amended more favorably to foreign countries before it goes into operation. In accordance with TJ’s of 26 Aug. he has required particulars of masters. “Some conform, but many will not.” He will continue to make requisitions, but has not applied to civil...
10926To Thomas Jefferson from Edmund Randolph, [ca. 13 August 1793] (Jefferson Papers)
A Man has 3500 £ P.C. to pay in instalments of 500£ each beginning 1. Oct: 1795, and continuing for six years without interest. What sum in hand is equal? RC ( DLC : TJ Papers, 93: 16019); unsigned, undated, and unaddressed note written on a small scrap; date conjectured from endorsement inadvertently inscribed by TJ on his reply. P.C. : Pennsylvania currency.
10927To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Pinckney, 11 February 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Within these few days I have written to you by the Packet, the William Penn and the George Barclay; by the harmony which will convey this to you I have only to inclose a copy of the Passports I have given to our homeward bound Vessels, being the highest evidence we can give of their being American bottoms and as near the Passports required by our treaties of Commerce as the circumstances of...
10928To Thomas Jefferson from the Commissioners of the Federal District, 10 December 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Immediately on the receipt of your letter of the 21st Ultimo, we gave directions to Mr. Ellicott, to lay out Squares in the Places mentioned.—The inclosed letter will inform you of the progress he has made. From the opportunities we have had of acquiring any Knowledge on this subject, we think it will be of Importance that some Squares on the most eligible situations on Navigation, should be...
10929To Thomas Jefferson from François D’Ivernois, 11 November 1794 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai l’honneur de vous addresser le tableau de la Révolution françoise à Geneve qu’on m’a fortement invité à faire imprimer dans ce payz cy, et où en rectifiant quelques erreurs legeres qui s’étaient glissées dans la premiere narration Anglaise, j’ai ajouté beaucoup de faits que j’ignorais encore lorsque je vous l’adressai. Je vois deja avec un vrai plaisir, que quoique ce petit écrit n’aborde...
10930To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Pinckney, 13 March 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I was hopeful to have been able to send to you by Mr. Marshall the model of a threshing machine which a mechanic promised to finish by this time, but I am for the present disappointed; I expect however it will be in time for the next Vessel. On further inquiry I find this machine well spoken of by all whom I have met with who are acquainted with its operation—it is said that the Mill whence...
10931To Thomas Jefferson from Sir John Sinclair, 15 July 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the Liberty of inclosing the Plan of an Agreement which I am anxious should be entered into by the Powers of Europe and the United States of America for the purpose of rewarding those who make any discovery of general benefit to Society. Having endeavoured in the inclosed paper to deliniate the nature and importance of such a measure, it is unnecessary for me to trouble you with...
10932From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 25 December 1796 (Madison Papers)
I can not yet entirely remove the uncertainty in which my last left the election. Unless the Vermont election of which little has of late been said, should contain some fatal vice, in it, Mr. Adams may be considered as the President elect. Nothing can deprive him of it but a general run of the votes in Georgia, Tenissee & Kentucky in favor of Mr. Pinkney, which is altogether contrary to the...
10933To Thomas Jefferson from William Lindsay, 12 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Norfolk, 12 Apr. 1791 . Maxwell has informed him of TJ’s inquiry about his furniture. Two days after getting TJ’s of 10 Jan., he forwarded the goods to James Brown in Richmond, who says they arrived safely, and he had written “your Manager to send Waggons to convey them to your House.”—He has been informed lately of a package for TJ addressed to him but sent by mistake to Lindsay’s hotel,...
10934From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 13 June 1793 (Madison Papers)
My last was of the 27 May. It inclosed among other things a letter to the French Ministre de l’Interieur, in answer to one inclosing a Decree of the Nat: Assemb. On the propriety of the answer I wished your freest judgment; and as the sending one at all may be rendered by events improper, I must request the favor of you not to forward the letter, if intelligence should confirm such to be the...
10935From George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, 1 December 1792 (Washington Papers)
Mr Hammond starts three to one against you. AL , DLC : Jefferson Papers. Jefferson docketed this letter: “Washington President recd Dec. 1. 9⟨ mutilated ⟩.” For background on Jefferson’s negotiations with George Hammond, British minister to the United States, see Jefferson’s notes on two conversations with Hammond later this month, c. 10 Dec. and c. 12 Dec. 1792, and editorial notes, in...
10936To Thomas Jefferson from James Rumsey, 22 May 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
The first leasure have I had, after my return from paris to london, was Employed to find out a person that would advance some money for the Tooth drawers, (that I had the honour of receiving from you) for the use of the inventor of them. Several persons seemed willing to give something for them, provided that they would answer the purpose well on Experiment, and wanted me to put them into...
10937To Thomas Jefferson from Nathaniel Anderson, 11 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Genet the french Embassador left this place this morning for Philadelphia. I think it probable that he may come on some terms with the President, for the payment of our debt to france in the Shipment of wheat flour &c, and that an Agent here will be wanting. I have therefore to request the favor of you to Mention me, If you think me worthy of the Appointment. I have one American Ship, and...
10938To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Bruce, 12 December 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Having repeatedly Experienced favors of this kind from you it Emboldens me still to intrude further on your goodness.—David Owings and David Woods have got some military Claim sent on by the Assembly to Congress to have them settled—And they have wrote to Mr. Madison to lay them seperately before Congress. And as I was in some measure the Instigation of their not being paid as you will see by...
10939To Thomas Jefferson from Maria Cosway, 13 November 1794 (Jefferson Papers)
I am come home to England , and have the great pleasure to find I am not forgoten by Mr: Jefferson , t’is impossible to express my happiness, the less I say the better, and am Sure what I dont say will be added by a Heart who can conceive and interpatrate Sentiments of a feeling and greatfull heart. My Angelica has been the greatest joy on my return. She has flatterd me much by telling me my...
10940To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 13 March 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The returned draught of a letter to Mr. Gouvr. Morris accords with my sentiments.—Taking it for granted, that the words “We suppose this will rather overpay the instalments and interest due on the loans of 18. 6 and 10 Millions”—means all that could be demanded by the French Government to the close of last year.—This being the idea I have entertained of the payments, and engagements to pay. If...
10941To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mifflin, 13 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of the information, which you gave me, relative to the imprisonment and detention of the French sailors, in the Gaol of Philadelphia, I have written to the Chief Justice of this State, and the Minister of France; copies of which are inclosed. As soon as answers are received, they shall, likewise, be communicated. I am, with great esteem, Sir, Your most obedt Servt. RC ( MH :...
10942To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Wilson, 3 December 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
London, 3 Dec. 1792 . He has received no acknowledgment of his many applications to the President, Senate, and Congress, but particularly to TJ, concerning the destruction of his ship Mentor . In compliance with TJ’s instructions, Pinckney submitted a statement of his case to Lord Grenville, who laid it before Pitt. But neither of them has as yet responded to his complaint, “and Mr. Pinkney is...
10943To Thomas Jefferson from Brown, Benson & Ives, 18 April 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
We have the honour to acknowledge the reception of your esteem’d favour of the 5th. instant accompanied with your address to the French Minister on the Subject of the Complaints specified in our Letter to you; At present Sir we have only to express our grateful sence of your Prompt and obliging attention to our wishes. When we did ourselves the pleasure to solicit your interference it was...
10944From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 3 May 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I regret extremely, that I did not receive your letter respecting Mr. Ternant’s application till two oClock yesterday; after a warrant had issued in his favour for the sum requested. Agreeing intirely in opinion with you, that all applications from Diplomatic characters, as well those relating to pecuniary matters as others, ought to be addressed to your Department—I should have taken no step...
10945From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 19 June 1793 (Madison Papers)
The date of my last was the 17th. It acknowledged yours of the 9th. instant. Our harvest commenced today. It will turn out I think far beyond expectation. On one of two little farms I own, which I have just surveyed, the crop is not sensibly injured by either the rot or the rust, and will yield 30 or 40 perCt. more than would be a good crop in ordinary years. This farm is on the Mountain Soil....
10946To Thomas Jefferson from Elias Vanderhorst, 10 October 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Bristol, 10 Oct. 1792. A few days ago he received from Pinckney a packet containing his commission as consul here, TJ’s letters of 4 and 31 May, and the laws passed during Congress’s last session. He is honored by his appointment and has “filled up to you” the required bond and transmitted it to Pinckney. The desirability of providing a salary adequate to the expenses and toils of the office,...
10947To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Carter, 25 November 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
By the Death of Doctr. Hutchison my Son Charles, is thrown out of the line of his Medical pursuit, having paid 100 Guineas as a Fee, which being lost he is unable to get in to any other Family. He proposes to go into some line, that at the same time, will not only support him, but enable him to attend the Lectures and receive private instruction. He is I hope qualified to fill any Clerks...
10948Legal Opinion of Edmund Randolph, [ca. August 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
The question is, whether any punishment can be inflicted on persons, treating with the Indian tribes, within the limits of the United States, for lands, lying within those limits; the preemption of which is vested in the United States? Extract from Edmund Randolph to George Washington, 12 Sep. 1791 ( DLC : Washington Papers). The provenance of this document is necessarily a matter of...
10949From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, [29 May 1790] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his respectful compliments to Mr. Jefferson and returns him the letter from Mr. Writtenhouse on the subject of Mr. Barton. As Mr. Bartons merit is well ascertained, if Mr. H_____ can be of service to him in any other way he will take pleasure in being so. AL , Thomas Jefferson Papers, Library of Congress. This letter, which is dated April 20, 1790, and is from David...
10950To 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...