1From James Madison to John Breckinridge, 25 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To John Breckinridge. 25 January 1806, Department of State. “The Secretary of State presents his respects to the Attorney General, and transmits him a letter from the District Attorney for Pennsylvania, respecting the case of Shattuck vs Maley, in which if the Plaintiff should prevail, a claim will probably be made on the responsibility of the U. States to indemnify for the capture of a...
2From James Madison to John Breckinridge, 15 June 1806 (Madison Papers)
I recd. by the last mail yours of the 24th. may. Black Sultan will not be farmed, after the present Season, but sold for the best price that can be had. It is supposed that the race fields this fall will present the best Markets; and that in the neighbourhood of this City will probably the one entitled to preference. Our last letters from Armstrong & Bowdoin, were of the 9th. of March. They...
3From Thomas Jefferson to John Breckinridge, 13 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson asks the favor of the Attorney General to meet him with the heads of department tomorrow at 1. aclock to consult on Tunisian & Tripolitan affairs & to do him the favor to dine with him. DLC : Breckinridge Family Papers.
4From John Adams to John Breckinridge, 30 January 1801 (Adams Papers)
It appearing to me proper and necessary for the public service that the Senate of the United States should be convened on Wednesday, the 4th of March next, you are desired to attend in the Chamber of the Senate on that day at 10 OClock in the fore-noon, to receive and act upon any communications, which the President of the United States may then lay before you, touching their interests, and to...
5From Thomas Jefferson to John Breckinridge, 25 October 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed you by Mr. Toulmin a gentleman who goes to visit your state with a view to settle in it. I have not the pleasure of a personal acquaintance with him; but from the multiplied testimonies of those who have, I am able to assure you that you will find in him a person of understanding, of science, and of great worth: and what will be an additional recommendation to you, a pure...
6From Thomas Jefferson to John Breckinridge, 17 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I think the inclosed may properly furnish grounds for an amendment to the judiciary law, whenever it is before Congress; to be proposed by a member. Judge Innis inclosed it to me with an idea that the proposition might go from me to Congress: but this is hardly within the regular compass of message. I therefore turn it over to you. RC ( DLC : Breckinridge Family Papers); addressed: “The honble...
7From Thomas Jefferson to John Breckinridge, 10 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
What think you of the inclosed proposition? if it will do, & you can get it made, do not let any mortal know from [whom this] is suggested, nor let it be seen in my hand, but burn it. DLC : Breckinridge Family Papers.
8From Thomas Jefferson to John Breckinridge, 25 November 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Insert in some part of the paper of yesterday ‘Slaves shall be admitted into the territory of Orleans from such of the United States or of their territories as prohibit their importation from abroad, but from no other state, territory or country.’ salutations. RC ( DLC : Breckinridge Family Papers); addressed: “The honble Mr. Breckenridge.” Not recorded in SJL . Preceding four words interlined.
9From Thomas Jefferson to John Breckinridge, 18 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you on the 12th. inst. on the subject of Louisiana, and the constitutional provision which might be necessary for it. a letter recieved yesterday shews that nothing must be said on that subject which may give a pretext for retracting; but that we should do sub silentio what shall be found necessary. be so good therefore as to consider that part of my letter as confidential. it...
10From Thomas Jefferson to John Breckinridge, 7 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The office of Attorney General for the US. being not yet permanently filled, I have an opportunity of proposing it for your acceptance. both it’s duties & it’s emoluments are too well known to you to render it necessary for me to particularize them. I shall with the greater pleasure learn that you accede to my wishes in availing the public of your services, as your geographical position will...