331To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Carr, 28 March 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you some time in December last, from Richmond, but am informed by Mrs. Randolph that the letter has not been received. I am sorry for this on one account principally. I wished to have your approbation to a measure, which I had in contemplation respecting some negroes, formerly claimed as my property under my Grandfather’s will. Your opinion with respect to the right I knowe—tis only...
332To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Carter, 17 July 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Ludlow Farm, 17 July 1791 . He is obliged for the information in TJ’s of the 10th. He will leave it to his son to decide, but his own choice would be for an American education. “The prejudices formerly imbibed, by the Americans…sent to Brittain for an education, I always thought, were too strong, ever to be overcome. But since our Independence, I hope that no such consequences will derive....
333To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Carter, 21 May 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Without any apology, for this intrusion, I beg leave to engage you in matter that deeply concerns me, and my Family. Your very kind letter to your relation Mrs. C when you were in Virginia has induced me to take this liberty. My second Son has compleated his Classical Education, under the Revd. Thomas Ryan; and is desirous of studying Physics. I wish to send him to Philadelphia, rather than a...
334To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Carter, [ca. 6 August 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Ludlow, ca. 6 Aug. 1791. ] Acknowledging with gratitude TJ’s of 31 July. He neglected to mention the Bank of the United States. As TJ is fully informed of their powers, he can himself tell whether loan could be obtained on terms mentioned. A young Virginian studying under Dr. Barton says that he has added an entrance fee of £70 to the terms he took him on. This puts it totally out of his...
335To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Carter, 19 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
My son Charles will deliver this letter, who goes on in the stage, in consequence of a letter, by yesterdays post, from his Brother Walker, informing him you had a vacancy, in your Office, which he shoud fill, provided he coud go up, in a few Weeks. It gave me so much satisfaction, to find my Friend would Take my son into his own imploy, that I determined he shoud proceed this day. To you my...
336To 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...
337To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Carter, 13 December 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeable with your request, I have deliver’d the Horses to Mr. Eppes’s Servant. He will leave the Hundred early in the morning, and easily reach Eppington before Night. You will be pleased to take or refuse them as you think proper. I shall be perfectly satisfied either way. You may if you please, drive them in the Neighbourhood on Tuesday, and if you don’t approve of them, Let the Boy lead...
338To Thomas Jefferson from Elizabeth Carter, 3 November 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty once more, to beg your friendship for my eldest Son Walker Randolph Carter, who is now on his way in the Packet for Philadelphia, to live with Mr. Hunter a Coachmaker, who takes him for two years without fee. I am in hopes I shall be able to cloath him decently and allow him a little pocket money. All I have to ask of you is, that you will be so good to give him your advice...
339To Thomas Jefferson from John Carter, 24 September 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to acknowledge the Receipt of a Letter from Mr. Remsen, written by Direction of your Excellency. My grateful Thanks are due for this Mark of Attention, as well as for your Excellency’s favourable Notice of my Name, in a late Letter to my worthy friend Mr. Howell. Agreeably to Order, the Providence Gazette shall with great Pleasure be forwarded by Post, so long as the Publication thereof...
340To Thomas Jefferson from Sarah Champe Carter, 30 June 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the pleasure of receiving your letter of the 4th. instant and should have answered it some-time since, but have been for several weeks a good deal indisposed by the small pox, a circumstance, which, I hope, will apologize for the delay. I have no objection to the establishment of the line by which my son Champe had devided the lands sold you and there held by me as I am fully perswaided...
341To Thomas Jefferson from William Champe Carter, [ca. 4 June 1795] (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your favour containing three drafts each of 600 dollars. With respect to the land over the mountain I do not think they should be rated at less than 20/ per acre and from this would deduct a third, shou’d I think of selling at a lower price I will acquaint you with that determination. With great esteem I am Dear Sir Yr Ob Sert RC ( DLC : William Short Papers); undated, but...
342To Thomas Jefferson from William Champe Carter, 19 March [1795] (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your favour of the 15th. instant and immediately replyed. From the offer you have made I think it almost certain we shall bargain. I will take for a part of the land between Colo. Monroe’s and the Blenheim tract 24/ per acre, the line of division to begin on the top of the mountain, thence runing paralel with Monroe’s to the back line. Permit me to observe that the quality of...
343To Thomas Jefferson from William Champe Carter, [on or before 13 April 1795] (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of what has passed between us relative to your purchasing a part of my land, I have judged it proper to acquaint you with my arrival in the county. If the terms proposed in my letter from Williamsburgh be such as will meet your acceptance I should wish that our contract might be immediately executed. With respectfull compts. I remain Dr Sir yr. ob Servt RC ( DLC : William Short...
344To Thomas Jefferson from William Champe Carter, 5 June [1795] (Jefferson Papers)
Having occasion to negotiate a draft of yours immediately I have found a difficulty in the business proceeding from the large amount of each bill. I have therefore sent the enclosed which (shou’d it equally suit your convenience) I will thank you to divide into six equal parts. With the greatest respect I am Dear Sir yr Ob Sert RC ( DLC : William Short Papers); partially dated; endorsed by TJ...
345To Thomas Jefferson from Wilson Miles Cary, 10 October 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
It is now a long Time since I had the pleasure of either seeing you or hearing from you by Letters, ‘tho I have been frequent in my enquiries about you. My Son and his Family who are here viz 4 Children, and another expected, this Winter, is now labouring under the scarlet Fever or putrid sore throat, which has gone through his Family, I thank God, happily enough. The Doctor flatters us there...
346To Thomas Jefferson from Wilson Miles Cary, 27 November 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
We were pleased to hear by one of our People yesterday, of your safe arrival at Norfolk, we hope with the young Ladies. We shall expect you will do us the favour of making our little Cottage your Home, for any time that may be agreeable to you, and as you will want Horses we shall have pleasure in accomodating you with them also, or any thing within our power. My Son and Family are with us and...
347To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 5 July 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Marseilles, 5 July 1791 . He wrote on 10th of June by a vessel for New York. This goes by one direct for Philadelphia and is only to convey a letter from Captain Richard O’Bryen which will inform TJ of the situation of the captives in Algiers better than he could. He awaits TJ’s orders on that business and will not go further until he answers his letter of [22] Jan. He hopes that the olive...
348To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 25 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Marseilles, 25 May 1793 . European political affairs, embroiled by the revolutions in France, will require TJ’s continuance in office because he is perhaps better able than anybody in France to judge the current situation, having left during the first year of the Revolution and subsequently kept in contact through public or private correspondence. By land strong armies surround all of France’s...
349To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 22 January 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honour of Paying you my Respects the 25th. Last Septber, since I am Favoured with your honoured Lines of the 7th. do. It is To You, Sir, that I owe the Appointment of being Vice-Consul for the U.S. in this Place. I will be ever Gratefull of that Mark of esteem and Friendship confered on me by you, and will endeavour, by my Proceedings, that never you Regret the choice you have made...
350To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 10 September 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly received your honoured favor of the 30th. ulto. in the interim of my last. Messrs. abbema & Ce. had acknowledged me the receipt of the £152₶ from your Excellency, the 11th. of May last. I will not fail of sending the olive plants and seeds in the time. The vessel which carried the others to Baltimore is returned. The Captain sais to me that they were in the Best state, that they...
351To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 1 August 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
This Town has been in a Very Critical Situation Since the 20th. ulto. The 21st. 22d. and 23d ditto Six Mens Vizt. a Draper, Two Scrime Masters, a Periwig Master and Two Reffractory Priests, were Taken, Carried into Prison, then Murdered, hanged, and Drawned in the Streets of this Town by the People. The others Reffractory Priests were ordered to take Immediately Passage for Italy, and all of...
352To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 15 April 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
15 Apr. 1792. Having written last month by the Louisa and sent copies via New York, he now encloses a letter to him from Capt. Richard O’Bryen with petitions to both houses of Congress from the American captives in Algiers praying for their deliverance from slavery. He also encloses a narrative by O’Bryen for the U.S. government describing M. Lamb’s proceedings and current events in Algiers,...
353To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 1 September 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
As I had hoped, that your Excy. would have returned in France and not knowing Positively your usual residence in America, I have perhaps too much postponed of Paying you my Respects. In congratulating your Excy. on the Eminent Post of Secretary of State in Foreing Affairs, which your Country has Confered on you, in Reward of the important Services you have rendered to America, I Sincerely...
354To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 10 September 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 10 Sep. 1792. He arrived here on the 5th. Since his departure from Marseilles, wheat prices there have risen to £60₶. Wheat can still be freely purchased and exported to foreign ports. But if free trade in this article should end, a horrid famine soon would ensue, for an abundance of wheat depends on high prices. The National Assembly has reduced the duty on tobacco imported on...
355To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 23 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Marseilles, 23 May 1793 .He wrote on 19 Mch. about the unfortunate fate of the Aurora , André Lewis Burgain master, belonging to Zacharie, Coopman & Company of Baltimore. Burgain was finally discharged from prison yesterday after the proper administrative and judicial authorities had examined and found wanting the evidence brought against him by his chief accuser, Captain Neel, the French...
356Enclosure: Algier’s affair, 4 September [1791] (Jefferson Papers)
By Two Letters that I have received from algiers the 13th. and 26th. Last July, from Capn. Richd. obrian American Captive in that Place, I am Informed that— “the 12th. July 1791—a 6 ½ A M. this day departed this Life Mahomet Pacha Dey of algiers , and was Immediately succeeded by the addi Hasnagi or Prime Minister, now hassan Pacha. I have reason to think that U. S. will more easily obtain a...
357To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 11 March 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Marseilles, 11 Mch. 1792 . He encloses a receipt for a box of “Brugnols Prunes,” shipped on the Kitty , Capt. Stephen Moore, and notes that he has sent to Robert Gilmor & Co. by the Louisa , Capt. Birkhead, a box of confectionary for TJ or TJ’s daughter.—Also enclosed is a bill of lading for four barrels containing 100 young olive trees and one barrel containing 8 caper plants. These have been...
358To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 10 June 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Marseilles, 10 June 1791. Encloses another letter from O’Bryen and Stephens. Parret thinks that to obtain an advantageous treaty with Algiers the first step is to redeem the prisoners. Spain lost millions by not doing so. Parret thinks, and he agrees, that about £40,000 sterling in money, vessels, or presents would be adequate, after which peace could be obtained. Will give Parret and de...
359To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 13 May 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
I received Just now the Inclosed Letter for your Excellency from England. It has been unsealed I don’t know where. I inclose you the Cover , which was also unsealed, Just as I received it. I have only taken out the paper unnecessary . This Letter has been unsealed Just as all those comming from Levant or Turkey are by the Mails via of austria. I hope you will have received in time my last...
360To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 17 February 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my Last Respects of the 10th. Last Septr. from Bordeaux, I have the honour of acknowledging you, your most esteemed favours of the novber. 6th. 14th. and Decber. 2d. of which I have duly noted the Contents; The Letter you may have wrotte to me via London, at the Same time you wrotte to Consuls, Fenwick and Edwd. Church, which they received the 20th. october Last at Bordeaux, (when I was...