1From Thomas Jefferson to William Barton, 26 March 1793 [document added in digital edition] (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Barton and informs him that the letter addressed to him was left at the house of Th:J. during his absence, he knows not by whom. a box was left at the same time for the Philosophical society, which he presented at the last meeting. it contained a paste-board almanac only, somewhat in the style of those mr Barton may have seen. the society, desired...
2Thomas Jefferson to William Barton, 30 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 6 th inst. is just now recieved, informing me of your purpose to undertake the biography of some of the prominent characters of our country. no work can be more useful, agreeable or desirable. I fear however that the collection of materials, spread over so extensive a region, may be attended with considerable difficulty. still partial notices will be valuable, as they will be...
3From Thomas Jefferson to William Barton, 1 April 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I did not sooner answer your favor of the 19th . because I have had reason till now to doubt whether Mr. Remsen was decided to resign his office of Chief clerk with me. In the mean time too I found there would be real difficulties from the other clerks the senior of whom thought himself entitled to succeed, and the juniors to approach so much nearer to the succession, and that if cut off from...
4From Thomas Jefferson to William Barton, 23 August 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I omitted, before my departure from Philadelphia, to enquire into the situation of Doctr. Currie’s suit against Griffin, and must now therefore ask the favor of you to inform me of it by letter, sent to my office. The principal questions are whether there are any probable indications of property in the hands of any of the garnishees, and when we may expect a final judgment against them. Doctr....
5I. Thomas Jefferson to William Barton, 12 August 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been duly honored with your’s of the 7th. instant , and in order to answer it must enter into a detail of facts. In the formation of the higher departments there were some endeavors in Congress to establish a separate minister for the domestic business . This was disapproved by a considerable majority of Congress, and they therefore united that with the foreign business under the...
6From Thomas Jefferson to William Barton, 12 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your favor of Oct. 30. and the honour of your proposition to address to me your treatise on the law of nations. this proof of respect cannot but be flattering to one who entertains a sincere esteem for your person and character. the subject is important, involved in errors & contradictions, which, for the peace of the world, it is very desireable to see rectified. but the...
7Thomas Jefferson to William Barton, 17 August 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 4 th is recieved. the difficulty of making small and fractional remittances to Philadelphia having no paper of common currency, obliges me to let little debts lie there, till I may remit a round sum covering the whole. I have just now made such a remittance to mr Dufief bookseller there, and desired him to pay 18. Dollars of it to yourself or order; which therefore be so good...
8From Alexander Hamilton to William Barton, 13 May 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, May 13, 1790 . On August 9, 1790, Barton wrote to Hamilton : “the disposition to oblige me which you were pleased to express in Your letter of the 13th. of May.” Letter not found. ] Barton, a Pennsylvania lawyer and judge, was the nephew of David Rittenhouse.
9Thomas Jefferson to William Barton, 2 October 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Barton & returns him the paper he was so kind as to inclose him, & to which he has subscribed with great pleasure. in this he has equally gratified his affectionate reverence for the character of D r Rittenhouse and the his friendship and best wishes towards his much esteemed connections; and he is satisfied that the life of such a man must hold...
10From George Washington to William Barton, 7 September 1788 (Washington Papers)
At the same time I announce to you the receipt of your obliging letter of the 28th of last month, which covered an ingenious essay on Heraldry, I have to acknowledge my obligations for the sentiments your partiality has been indulgent enough to form of me, and my thanks for the terms in which your urbanity has been pleased to express them. Imperfectly acquainted with the subject, as I profess...