31To Thomas Jefferson from the American Philosophical Society, 7 January 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
We have the Pleasure of informing You, that, at the annual Election of Officers of the American Philosophical Society for promoting useful Knowledge, held at Philadelphia, on the 6th. Instant, You were chosen President of that respectable Institution. The Society, Sir, cannot soon forget the Loss they sustained by the Death of the late worthy and ingenious D. Rittenhouse; but, after expressing...
32To Thomas Jefferson from Fisher Ames, 4 April 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to lay before you the Letters from Captn. Stevens a prisoner in Algiers, with Letters from Mr. Bond of Boston. I will do myself the honor to wait upon you speedily on the subject. The petition alluded to in Mr. Bond’s Letter is not before Congress, nor does Mr. Gerry know anything respecting it. The Letter from Mr. Cooper Town Clerk of Boston is also inclosed.—I am, Sir, with great...
33To Thomas Jefferson from James Anderson, 29 April 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Tho’ I have not the honour of being acquainted with yourself, I am acquainted with your writings; and the pleasure these afforded, gave a desire of a more intimate correspondence. In the undertaking in which I am about to engage, I am not a little ambitious of its attracting the notice of worthy men; and I should think myself fortunate if the plan so far met with your approbation, as to induce...
34To Thomas Jefferson from James Anderson, 3 November 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I did myself the honour of writing to you a great many months ago, in answer to your very obliging letter accompanying the treatise on weights and measures which you was so obliging as send me—which I read with great pleasure and improvement—and for which I did return my best thanks, and now repeat them lest that letter should have been lost. Along with this I send the 7, 8th, 9th, 10th and...
35To Thomas Jefferson from James Anderson, [before 30 June 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
I was honoured with your obliging letter of the fifteenth of Septr. last accompanied with your valuable paper on uniformity of weights and measures which I have perused with much pleasure and instruction. It is the more valuable to me at this time, as my son is just now composing a book on weights, measures, monies coins and exchanges, in every part of the world, and he wishes to have the most...
36To Thomas Jefferson from James Anderson, 23 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Nantes, 23 Aug. 1793 . Last night he arrived here from Paris, from which he traveled as cheaply as possible, and has been appointed consul for this port by Fenwick pending TJ’s approval, which he earnestly solicits in the event Carnes does not return to France. Nearly a year ago he wrote to TJ, upon Major Mountflorence’s recommendation, soliciting the appointment at Le Havre, which he...
37To Thomas Jefferson from James Anderson, 28 September 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
By the recommendation of Major Mountflorance I am induced to address you. I am a native of Charles town South Carolina, and not unknown to The Honble Mr. Bingham, Mr. Harrison, Mr. Hayfeild Connyingham, and many other Gentlemen in Philadelphia, and to whom I have already wrote, requesting of them to procure for me an appointment in France, under the government of the United States of America....
38To 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...
39To Thomas Jefferson from Nathaniel Anderson, 26 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly received your Esteemed favor of the 19th Current, and return you my Sincere thanks for your friendly disposition to Serve me, which encourages me to make a further request, that is to give me your Opinion from time to time of the Neutrality of the United States of America, in the present European War, As I have lately Ventured to lay out a large Sum of Money in two American Ships, and...
40To Thomas Jefferson from D’Anmours, 24 April 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Full of confidence in the marks of friendship I allways received from you, I beg leave to introduce to the honour of your acquaintance, M. Auguette, a Captain of dragoons in the regiment de la Reine , of the french army. He travels this continent with a view to add to a Stock of knowledge which study and former voyages on the other have rendered more than Sufficient to make him a very...
41To Thomas Jefferson from Charles François d’Anmours, 29 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Baltimore, 29 Apr. 1791 . Introducing and recommending to TJ’s “special protection” M. Pierre Zacharie of Lyons, an “ingenious mechanician of a family that has produced many men of merit in the mechanical branch of mathematicks, and who have received … several rewards and privileges.” He is the inventor of a machine to clean harbors, found on examination there to be superior to a number of...
42To Thomas Jefferson from D’Anterroches, 3 May 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Puydarnat, 3 May 1789 . Introduces “Mr. Paul Cahierre an intimate friend of mine, who is sailing for america (where he hath resided for sometime already).” He was a merchant at Rouen and Paris for many years: “having taken a fancy for our Continant, [he] is going with his Lady to settle there.” As they are going to “Elizabeth Town and New york, be so kind as to deliver the letters” sent...
43To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 12 December 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, 12 Dec. 1790 . From late arrangements made relative to the manufactory at Rouen, his residence there in future will be unnecessary. He requests TJ’s support in his application as consul at Lisbon. “The great commerce which exists between the United States and Portugal has Decided my establishment there (if the appointment can be obtained). The position Appears the most eligible and the...
44To Thomas Jefferson from the Abbés Arnoux and Chalut, 20 May 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Notre legislature tant attendue, tant desirée et à la fin obtenue, tend à sa fin, notre cher Monsieur, et notre Constitution est presque achevée. Le mois de juillet prochain verra la fin et l’achevement de l’une et de l’autre, et dans ce meme tems la nouvelle legislature succedera à l’ancienne. Si notre constitution n’est pas parfaite, le tems, l’experience, la reflexion et de nouvelles...
45To Thomas Jefferson from James Arthur, 9 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I wish to inform you that i have Secured Some of the Best mechanicks on the Continent in the mashiene making line for water or weft Spining of Cotton or worsted. Like wise i think we Can make a cotton Gin that will feed it Self to go by water or horse which i conceive will Be of greate utility to the Sotherin States. I could wish to Spend this winter in this town to Prove the Buisness. I am so...
46To Thomas Jefferson from William Frederick Ast, 20 December 17[93] (Jefferson Papers)
Pray accept my warmest Thanks for Your kind wishes and good Counsels which Your very polite and esteemed favor of 14. Ulto. conveys to me. I shall esteem myself ever happy to cultivate so valuable an Acquaintance as Yours and use my utmost Endeavours to merit Your friendship. Should it ever lay in my power to be of Service to You I shall consider that as one of my happiest Moments. I have...
47To Thomas Jefferson from William Frederick Ast, 6 November 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I am ashamed that I have let so many Year’s pass without doing myself the honor to write to You. Persuaded of Your kindness and when You consider the hurry and bustle I have been in these Six years with my business and the Trouble the Revolution in France caused me I hope You will be so good to pardon my Silence and not attribute to neglect. You know that I settled and established a Mercantile...
48To Thomas Jefferson from William Frederick Ast, 1 February 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honour to send You herewith a Copy of my Insurance Plan for Your perusal and beg to be so kind to make such Observations for Amendments as You think may be necessary. As we do not begin till we have three Millions of Dollars in property subscribed which will take on an Average about 2000 houses then if each house Owner advances one Guinea will raise about 10000 Dollars, which...
49To Thomas Jefferson from William Frederick Ast, 10 October 1796 (Jefferson Papers)
The Insurance having begun with those that have paid their premiums; I am therefore surprised that you have not yet sent in your declaration for assurance . By applying to your good self he will get it made out for you. A building not insured is no real property, because in a few hours it may be in ashes; you stand therefore at present in the precarious situation, that should you meet with an...
50To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Atkinson, 21 September 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Being inform’d that there has been Orders by official Authority, for some Enquiries to be made, whether any Manufactories are establish’d in this State? what Progress are already made in them? and whether there is any probable Prospect of their being carried on to any Advantage? I was peculiarly pleas’d with the Information from the satisfaction it afforded me (as a warm Advocate for extending...
51To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Auldjo, 7 November 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honour to write to you 4th instant to which I beg leave to refer you. Since then I have received the paper inclosed from Mr. Aust which I beg to submit to your Consideration. I have not received any answer to my letter to the Duke of Leeds, therefore I conclude that they consider the note from Mr. Aust a reply to it. They say that if my appointment was for the Port of Poole and...
52To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Auldjo, 20 March 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Cowes, 20 Mch. 1793. He encloses an account of the imports and exports of American ships within his district from 1 July to 31 Dec. 1792, hoping it will suffice, even though it is not so correct as he could wish because his unpaid agents in the outlying ports lack incentive to be very exact, and ship captains sometimes refuse to show their papers and detail their cargoes. The ambassador will...
53To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Auldjo, 6 December 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Cowes, 6 Dec. 1792 . After a considerable absence from home he received TJ’s letter of 31 May with the laws passed in the last session of Congress. He will observe the Consular Act and accordingly nominates the merchant John Auldjo and, “if two are required,” James MacKenzie, both of London, to provide security for him. He asks TJ to advise Pinckney accordingly. Nothing interesting to America...
54To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Auldjo, 9 August 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Cowes, 9 Aug. 1792 . He encloses a regrettably imperfect account of imports and exports by American ships in the Poole consulate for the first half of the year. He delayed sending it in the hope of adding the same information for Bristol, but his agents have informed him that a correct account can only be obtained with the aid of the customhouse books, which are inaccessible without the...
55To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Auldjo, 4 November 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 5th of last month I had the honor to notify to you my most chearfull and ready acceptance of the trust which Congress had been graciously pleased to repose in me and to offer to you my sincere thanks for your kindness and friendship in recommending me to the Service of the United States of America. I have since had the honor to receive your letter of instructions of 26th August. On the...
56To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Auldjo, 23 November 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
I avail myself of the opportunity of the American Brig Two Brothers bound for New York to entreat your acceptance of some of our latest news papers which I hope you will do me the favor to receive. To them I beg leave to refer you for the news of the times.—We are here becoming quite pacifick by the late convention with Spain. The fleet is paying off and dismantling as fast as possible, but...
57To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Auldjo, 1 February 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Cowes, 1 Feb. 1792 . He encloses an account of imports and exports by American ships in this district for the last half of 1791. It is somewhat defective owing to mistakes by his agents that he will correct in his next return, but it is perfectly accurate with respect to the description of goods imported and exported. Americans should be able to profit from the British demand for lumber...
58To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Auldjo, 8 July 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Cowes, 8 July 1791 . Despite repeated applications, his commission not yet recognized and the under secretaries have given only “flimsy and foolish pretext” for the failure. He will continue to officiate to the limit of his power. Little political or commercial information to report. “American shipping meet no interruption in this port.” The only thing causing him trouble “is…your American...
59To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Auldjo, 27 June 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Cowes, 27 June 1792. He sends the latest newspapers by the Amelia bound direct for Philadelphia. Nothing is new and everything is tranquil in this country. About six or seven of the guard ships are outfitting, but only to exercise their peacetime complement of men in the Channel and to attend the King at Weymouth in July or August. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD ); 1 p.; at foot of text: “Thomas...
60To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Auldjo, 8 September 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Cowes, 8 Sep . 1791. Nothing of commercial importance has occurred here since his letter of 8 July last. Americans enjoy every advantage and attention they can expect.—British armaments have been reduced to peacetime levels “since the Allied Courts have come to an agreement with Russia about terms of peace to be proposed to the Porte for the termination of the War.”—The Secretary of State...