1To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 1 February 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 15th Ulto. with the plat of the Territory of Columbia reachd this as I am informed on the 25th Ulto. It came to my hands the monday following and I disired Mr. Gantt to deliver it to Mr. Ellicot for the purposes desired. Your Note with Mr. Traquairs to you is just receivd. I expect Messrs: Johnson and Stuart this Evening & remain Dear Sir, with very great esteem & respect,...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 12 December 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor of transmitting herewith, a copy of the Act , passed last Saturday, by the General Assembly, entitled an Act concerning the Territory of Columbia and the City of Washington. It is not from a certified copy. I believe however correct. The Bill propos’d that the Willfull shou’d be under the same circumstances with the Minors &ca. but it was thought proper in that case to...
3IV. Daniel Carroll to the Secretary of State, 22 January 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor of incloseing a Resolution No. 1 of the Genl. Assembly of Maryland acceding to the proposition made by the General Assembly of Virginia on the 10th of Novr. 1789, likewise several resolutions No. 2. establishing a fund for the moneys pledg’d by the first resolution, and an Act No 3 to Condemn land if necessary for the public buildings of the United States. By a letter...
4VIII. Daniel Carroll to the Secretary of State, 27 January 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the ho[nour to re]ceive your favor, covering the Commission which includes my name in the appointment, for carrying into effect the Location of the permanent Seat of Government. It wou’d be as unnecessary, Sir, to confess the pleasure I shou’d feel in giving my Little aid for a purpose so consonant to my wishes for the public good, as I hope it is, to assure the President of the Value I...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 6 March 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
This is principally to acknowledge the Receipt of your favour of the 1st Instant.—Previous to the Receipt of it I had Recd. a line from Doctr. Stuart informing Me that He Shou’d See me on the 11th. Inst. We shall then take measures to have a communication with Mr. Johnson according to circumstances. I have written to that Gentn. inclosing a Copy of yours.— It gives Me much pleasure to find we...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 25 October 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor respecting Mr. Hallet came to my hands just as I was leaving home. I presumed you received by him the letter which Docr. Stuart and myself wrote to you. I hope what we did for him was sufficient for his purposes, and that I shall meet him at George Town the 1st of Next week. On my reaching this place I found a Letter from George Town giving me information that Mr. Blodgett had in...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 29 July 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Georgetown, 29 July 1791 . Introducing Mr. Cabot of Massachusetts who wishes to be acquainted with TJ. His character, respectable connections, and qualities as “a sensible, intelligent Gentleman” readily induce him to obtain that pleasure for Cabot. He has been mentioned in some letters to the President from the East. He has settled there and is anxious to embrace anything advantageous...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 16 April 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
The Commissioners did themselves the honor of writing to you on the 14th Instant, the Warrants having been sent a few posts before. Since then they have concluded to build a House for their Office and accomodation in the City near the place called the Church Square, being not far from the Center and nearly equidistant on the way between the Presidents House and the Capitol, and not far from...
9XI. Daniel Carroll to Thomas Jefferson, 6 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed for Mr. Madison is open for your perusal and information. The prospect before us respecting the great object of the Seat of Govt. is pleasing at present here. I shall have occasion probably at times to communicate to you what may occur, and shall embrace every occasion of assuring you that, I am, sr. with very great regard & esteem, yr. respectful & obt Servt. P.S. I expect we...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 10 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
The Bearer of this is Mr. Collen Williamson of New York, from whence he came at the request of the Commissioners. They desird him to take a view of the Acquia quarries.—He appears to be a person of knowledge, and experience. It is probable that some engagement will be made with him. I thought it might not be impropper to afford you an opportunity of having some conversation with him, if your...