871To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 25 February 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of writing you the 10th. Inst. by the Pensylvania Capt. Harding, inclosing the declaration of war against England and Holland. I now have the pleasure to inform you that the national Convention of France on the 19th. Inst. decreed; that the vessels of the U.S. of America shoud be admitted into all their ports; both in the East and west Indias as well as in France, on the same...
872To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 12 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Herewith is a copy of my last letter. The chanels now left to write you from this country render it imprudent to say anything on the subject of politics. We are perfectly quiet here and in the neighbourhood of this Department. The government of France continues their uniform protection and favor to the American Commerce, and the Trading people have much confidence in and pay higher freights to...
873To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 25 September 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 25 Sep. 1791 . “The political situation of this country is now likely to take a favorable turn and faith and tranquility will I hope succeed fear and incertitude.” The King unequivocally sanctioned the Constitution on the 14th and the 30th is fixed for the Legislature to replace the National Convention. All persecutions for revolutionary actions have ceased and a general amnesty is...
874To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 28 October 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 28 Oct. 1791 . A citizen of New York, Mrs. Ollivier, married a Frenchman in 1786 and subsequently came with him to Bordeaux where she has lived since. Mr. Ollivier died last summer, leaving her without children, a will, or a marriage contract. French law entitles her to the proportion of his estate equal to what the law allows in the country in which they were married. With apologies...
875To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 20 January 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to own your favors of the 31st. May and the 16 Octor. 1792—the latter covering letters for Mr. Morris and Mr. Short which were forwarded and held as you desired—answers to which go by this opportunity via St. Eustatius by the American Brigg the Mermaid as the best opportunity now offering from hence. The first I only received in November accompanying the Laws of Congress of...
876To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 28 September 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Herewith is a copy of my last respects. I there advised you that the duty on Tobacco in American vessels coming direct was fixed at 12₶ ⅌ Ct. Since I find it is 12₶-10s/. in lieu of 12, an error in the print of the public gazettes led me into this mistake. The National Convention, the 21 Inst. decreed l’abolition de la Royauté en france. I wish this measure may unite the people, procure and...
877To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 1 September 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of writing you the 16 Ulto. by the Theoditia Capn. Lake. I now send you a few news papers which will give you some idea of the actual situation of this Country. Things are now pretty quiet. The Electors to chuse the members for the national convention are all nominated to proceed the 2d Inst. to the choice of Deputies to meet at Paris the 20th. to judge the King and revise the...
878To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 28 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have none of your favours to reply to. This covers a Bond Executed by me for the performance of the Consular Functions. The uncertainty of the Intercourse with America from this Country during the War, will deprive me of writing to you as often as I shou’d otherwise do—and the little respect English Privateers shew to letters, requires Circumspection in all remarks from hence. The Neutrality...
879To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 20 December 179[2] (Jefferson Papers)
On the 20th. October past died here Mr. C. P. Raguett, Citizen of Philadelphia, agreeable to the Laws of the United States and with the approbation of the Police of this Country I proceeded to take an Inventory of his effects, a copy of which I have the honor to inclose you for the advice of those whom it may concern. Mr. Raguett has left many debts here unpaid and there are now attachments in...
880To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 2 August 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Portland , [ Maine ], 2 Aug. 1790 . Arrived yesterday and will embark in two or three weeks on vessel now loading for Bordeaux. The law, when adopted, “respecting the particular duty and purquisates of Consuls, and the general instructions” from the Secretary’s office may be sent by way of “George Town on Potomack” if no opportunity offers from New York.—“When in Boston I was credibly informed...
881To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 16 August 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 16 Aug. 1792 . In the absence of any letters from TJ, he encloses a copy of his last. The political situation in France is too uncertain to expect new trade regulations. He encloses five of the last newspapers to inform TJ of the subversion of the constitution, the union of the legislative and executive powers in the National Assembly, the suspension of the king, and the proposal for...
882To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 4 April 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of writing you the 25 February past inclosing a Decree of the national Convention relative to American Vessels. I now Send an additional one concerning Vessels carrying provisions in to the french Islands, to which they have Since added the permission of trading to Senegal in American Vessels fitted out of the Ports of France, to return back with their Gum into France. American...
883To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 28 December 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of your favors of the 8th. and 10 October the first introducing Doctr. Waters who received from me during his short stay that attention your recomendation merets and shal always claim. He left this some days past for Montpellier with some hope and prospect of recovering his health. The second ordering 500 bottles of best vin rouge ordinaire of Bordeaux in strong bottles which...
884To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 30 April 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 30 Apr. 1792 . He encloses a copy of his 13 Feb. letter. The National Assembly on 20 Apr. approved Louis XVI’s proposed declaration of war against the King of Hungary and Bohemia. The impact of this declaration on the maritime powers is uncertain. France apparently has no fear of a war at sea. There are no extraordinary preparations in the dockyards, no embargoes or warnings to...
885To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 28 October 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 28 Oct. 1791 . He encloses a copy of his letter by the Wilmington Packet, Capt. Andrews. Peace in Europe seems secure. The national militia mentioned in his last letter have been quartered in neighboring towns instead of marching to the frontiers.—He acknowledges receipt of the laws of the U.S. for the use of his consulate, and he notes that on 3 Mch. Congress repealed the section of...
886To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 11 September 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you the 1st. Inst. since I am without any advise from you. I have this day learnt the confirmation of the Decree I mentioned to you in my last relative to Tobacco. It was decreed the 6th. Inst. that after the first day of October all Tobacco’s that were subject to a duty of 18₶—15s. ⅌ Ct. should pay 10₶ ⅌ Ct. and such as paid 25₶ ⅌ Ct. duty should pay 12₶. All...
887To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 22 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 22 Mch. 1791. Encloses list of American vessels entering there between June and January. This, especially with regard to outward cargoes, is not perfectly exact but he will try to provide more precise accounts in future.—The National Assembly since his last have adopted commercial regulations affecting trade with United States, imposing duties of 20₶ per cwt. on all foreign salt...
888To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 24 December 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Herewith is a copy of my last respects mostly on the Subject of the depreciation of the Assignats, since they have continued to fall and all the foreign Exchanges, and coins, also that of the country are at least one third better than the Assignats. Indeed Dollars are now selling for eight Livres, and exchange on London is under 6½ d. Stg. ⅌ Livre. The progress of this uncertain value, and the...
889To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 13 February 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 13 Feb. 1792 . He encloses a report on American ships entering and clearing this port for the last half of 1791. The figures for outward cargoes are somewhat inexact for want of means to obtain more precise information. He has included American produce brought here by French vessels. He also includes a report on arrivals of American ships at Bayonne, “the only place where any...
890To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 2 October 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letter was too late for the Vessel from Bayonne. I have Since Seen the Executors of Mr. Le Roi who have confirmed to me the legacy of 15.000₶ left to your neigbour Mr. De Rieux payable in 6, 12 and 18 months after his Death. The first payment is now Due and will be paid to the Attorney of Mr. de Rieux on demand. You can dispose of me in the remittance of the legacy to Virginia....
891To Thomas Jefferson from Fenwick, Mason & Company, 16 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Herewith you will receive an Invoice of 14 cases wine you ordered last winter but no opportunity offering for either Richmond or Philadelphia we profit of the present and send them to the care of Mr. Archibald Campbell merchant in Baltimore who will give them what direction you desire. If you have retired from public business, he will forward them on without further directions to Richmond to...
892To Thomas Jefferson from Fenwick, Mason & Co., 10 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
We have the honor of your favor of the 6th. Sepr. addressed to our J. F. containing letters to several wine proprietors with a request to pay for and expedite the several parcels of wine you ordered, which shall be complyed with by the first vessel in Philadela. Tho’ as oppertunities direct from here are very rare, we shall venture to expedite your Wines when received by the first good vessel...
893To Thomas Jefferson from Fenwick, Mason & Company, [29 March 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Bordeaux, 29 Mch. 1791 ] Enclose duplicate of theirs of 10 Feb. and invoice for 14 cases of wine for TJ and 14 for the President as ordered by TJ 6 Sep. 1790, shipped on Eliza , Capt. Tilden, via Charleston, to Robert Hazlehurst & Co. with request to forward by first packet. “The proprietors of the Mirosmenil Estate … declined shipping the wine of Segur order for the President. We therefore...
894To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fielding, 28 October 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Some time back I was in London and met there an American Gentleman who I believe came from Virginia who Informed me if I wou’d go to America he made no doubt but I should meet with such Encouragement as my merrit deserved in the Cotton Manufactory. I was then Coming to France and did not think of going any further, but the present unsettled state of affairs here has made me determined either...
895To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Powell and Charles Fierer, 23 December 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Pardon us Sir, for the Liberty we take in Addressing you on a Subject which has already put us under many Obligations to you and which will always be Remembered with the utmost Gratitude. When we last had the Honor of Conversing with you on the Subject Respecting the Establishment of a Glas Manufactory in the State of Virginia, we had a Prospect of Raising a Sufficiant Sum of Money for that...
896To Thomas Jefferson from John Fitch, 24 July 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I Sir am sorry to live in a State that no soner becomes a Nation than it becomes depraved. The injuryes which I have Received from my Nation or rather from the first Officers of Government has induced me for a lesson of caution to future generations to record the treatment which I have received which will in a Very Few Days be sealed up and placed in the Library of Philadelphia to remain under...
897To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Fitz-Gerald, 14 May 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, 14 May 1789 . Had called to announce his audience last Tuesday with their majesties and the royal family as minister plenipotentiary of his Britannic majesty. RC ( DLC ); 1 p.; in French. Not recorded in SJL .
898To Thomas Jefferson from Peregrine Fitzhugh, 25 February 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Indian Queen, 25 Feb. 1793 . The enclosed will explain his embarrassing situation and the expedient adopted for his relief. The success of his lottery entirely depends on the exertions of relatives and friends as well as the support of a “Humane Public.” He would patiently accept his disappointment if only his happiness were at stake, but he can leave no means untried when his beloved wife and...
899To Thomas Jefferson from William Fitzhugh, 29 November 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Favour of the 19th, only got to my Hands last night, on my return from Richmond, or it shoud immediatly have been answer’d. I am much obliged to you for the offer of Tarquin, and shou’d, if I was a young Man again, prefer him to any Horse I know, but at present I am furnish’d with two most excellent riding nags, of smaller Size. I think you have rated him, considerably under his Value....
900Thomas FitzSimons’s Notes on Jefferson’s Draft Report on Commerce, [23 August 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
Spain Besides the Articles Enumerated Receives for her own Consumption a Considerable quantity of Rice. Portugal The prohibitions on Meals and Rice does not extend to Madeira, or the Azores, where they are Received freely. Great Britain Tobacco and Rice are the Articles principally Reexported. The United Netherlands Besides their Islands, have Colonys on the Main—Surinam, Demarara, &c. To...