1VI. Jefferson to Montmorin, 8 July 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to inclose you a copy of my letter to Monsieur de la Fayette correcting the error into which the States general had been led by Monsieur de Mirabeau. Monsieur de la Fayette had spoke to him yesterday morning, and he acknowleged that he had been mistaken in the fact he had asserted, and promised that he would set it to rights in the assembly when the subject should be brought...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Montmorin, 8 July 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
My hotel having been lately robbed, for the third time, I take the liberty of uniting my wish with that of the inhabitants of this quarter, that it might coincide with the arrangements of the Police to extend to us the protection of a guard. While the Douane remained here, no accident of that kind happened, but since their removal, other houses in the neighborhood have been robbed as well as...
3From Thomas Jefferson to Montmorin, 6 April 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
The President of the United States having thought proper to assign to me other Functions than those of their Minister plenipotentiary near the King, I have the Honor of addressing to your Excellency my Letters of Recall, and of beseeching you to be so good as to present them with the Homage of my respectful Adieux to his Majesty. It is with great Satisfaction that I find myself authorized to...
4From Thomas Jefferson to Montmorin, 6 April 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
The President of the United States having been pleased in the Month of June last to give me Leave of Absence for some Time from the Court of France, and to appoint Mr. William Short Chargé des Affaires for the United States during my Absence, and having since thought proper to call me to the Office of Secretary of State comprehending that of foreign Affairs, I have now the Honour of requesting...
5Enclosure: Short to Montmorin, 1 June 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Je suis chargé par le President des Etats Unis d’avoir l’honneur de porter à votre connoissance, Monsieur, la position dans la quelle ils se trouvent vis a vis de l’Espagne dans ce moment ci relativement à la navigation du Mississipi. Jusqu’a présent ils ont respecté l’indecision de l’Espagne sur ce sujet, persuadés que le tems, la vue des circonstances et L’interet même de cette Puissance...
6From Thomas Jefferson to Montmorin, 23 January 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
The President of the United States having destined Mr. Short to another employment, he is instructed to take leave of the Court of France. The perfect knowledge I have of his understanding and dispositions, gives me full confidence that he has so conducted himself during his residence near them, as to merit their approbation; and that he will mark his departure with those respectful attentions...