1071From Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 12 July 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson has the honor to send to the President Dr. Thornton’s answer to Mr. Hallet’s objections this moment received, and which he has not had time to read. Perhaps the President may think it worth while to communicate them to Mr. Hobens and see what he thinks of them, for which reason he sends them to the President in the instant of recieving them. RC ( DNA : RG 59, MLR ); endorsed by...
1072From Thomas Jefferson to the Commissioners of the Federal District, 15 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
By this day’s post I have the honour to return the drawings of the Capitol which had been left here in order to have an estimate made; I send also that estimate, together with the rates of the different work, as made by a skilful workman here. The sum total it is supposed will enable you to form some idea of the whole cost of your building, as there is a tolerably well-known proportion between...
1073From Thomas Jefferson to John Hancock, 25 March 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof Mr. Ciracchi, a celebrated sculptor from Rome, proposing to go to Boston to explain the device of a monument which he wishes to erect for the United States, I take the liberty of introducing him to the notice of your Excellency, persuaded that it is desireable to you to have strangers, of particular merit, particularly made known to you. The things which he has done here...
1074Enclosure: Deed of Mortgage of Slaves to Henderson, McCaul & Company, 12 May 1796 (Jefferson Papers)
This indenture made on the 12th. day of May 1796. between Thomas Jefferson of Albemarle in Virginia of the one part, and Messrs. Henderson McCaul & Co. of Great Britain merchants and partners of the other part, witnesseth, that for the purpose of securing to the said Henderson McCaul & Co. several sums of money due to them from the said Thomas by several bonds amounting to about fifteen...
1075I. Accounts as Minister Plenipotentiary in France, 8 July 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
1784. The United States of America to Th:Jefferson Dr. July 1. To pd. Capt. Grey for my passage from Portsmouth to Havre. 8. guineas ₶ s d 200– 0–0 31. To salary from Apr. 11. to this day inclusive @ 11,111 1/9; Dollars per ann. 3439.87 D. = 18,575– 6–0 Aug. 16. To pd. for copying press for my office, 5. reams paper, ink &c. £17–3–6. sterl. 412– 4–0 20. Stationary 3.₶—21. do....
1076Notes on Neutrality Questions, 13 July 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
A recapitulation of questions whereon we have given opinions. Does the treaty with France leave us free to prohibit her from arming vessels in our ports? Th:J. H. K. and R. unanimous it does. As the treaty obliges us to prohibit the enemies of France from arming in our ports, and leaves us free to prohibit France, do not the laws of Neutrality oblige us to prohibit her. Same persons unanimous...
1077IV. Formula for American Presents to Foreign Diplomats, [ca. April 1790] (Jefferson Papers)
Our presents To consist of a gold medal of 30. lines, the metal in which will be worth about 150. dollars and a gold chain of about 850. Doll. value, supposing the minister to have staid here 7. years. Let the chain always have 365. links; and let each link be worth 3. dimes for every year they have staid. Then links 365 For 7. years, × 3 dimes = 21. dimes 21 365 730 766.5 Medal 150. 916.5...
1078From Thomas Jefferson to Christopher Gore, 13 December 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Having received from the British Minister here, a Memorial on the Case of Thomas Pagan, a British Subject, supposed to have been wrongfully condemned and imprisoned by Authority of the Courts of Massachusetts, I take the liberty of asking you to procure for me a complete Copy of the Record of Proceedings in this Case. I understand there has been something done by the Legislature and Executive,...
1079From Thomas Jefferson to Alexander Hamilton, 10 March 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
The last grant of money for defraying the contingent and other expences of the Department of State having been laid out, and the account thereof and vouchers presented at the Auditor’s office for settlement and settled, I have to request the favour of your directing a warrant for the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars to be issued for the payment of such expences as may arise in future.—I...
1080From Thomas Jefferson to Willink, Van Staphorst & Hubbard, 21 October 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
My last letter written to you a few days ago informed you that my draughts on my departure would be greater than I had formerly given you reason to expect. I have this day drawn one bill on you for £210. sterling in favor of Mr. Auldjo or order, and have sent to Messrs. Grand & co. a letter of credit desiring you to answer their bill for two thousand eight hundred florins banco, which demands...