91To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Parrott, 14 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Presuming from the late appointment of the present Collector of the Port of George Town , that, that office will be vacated—I beg Permission to solicit the said office—and should it appear to you from any information recieved respecting me, that I am qualified therefor, I shall deem the appointment a very great obligation conferred on Sir Yr: Mo: Ob: Servt. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR ); at head of...
92To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mann Randolph, 14 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
We received yours by W.C.N. on the 11. inst: & feel for you most tenderly upon the necessity now of your sacrificing all private ease & comfort. We reflect however that it is according to Nature for the strongest to bear the Burthen; and we know well that your mind does from nature exult in grand scenes, in ample fields for exertion, in extraordinary toils, as much as the finest animal of the...
93To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Stoddert, 14 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose an account of the French Prisoners in the United States, shewing where they are and in whose custody. A Vessel has been provided at Newyork by Mr. Letombé, to carry away Prisoners. I know not how many the Vessel will carry.—Application has been made, to have those at Boston sent to Newyork to go in this Vessel, which I have directed to be done at the expense of the...
94Enclosure: Account of French Prisoners, 14 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
French Prisoners At Boston, under the care of S. Higginson & Co. 150 At New London, Norwick, Middletown & Hartford Connt. under the care of Philip B. Bradley Marshal. 100 At Providence (R I) under the care of Wm. Peck Marshal. 25 At Frederick Town (Maryland) under the care of Mountjoy Bayley 94 At Charleston. S.C. under the care of Wm. Crafts 8 At Newyork under the care of A. Giles Marshal. 8...
95To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Stoddert, 14 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I understand from the letter with which you honored me, of yesterdays date, that I am not to send the letter I proposed, to Mr Marbury—but that, as it makes a part of my representation to you, it may be recorded in the books of the office, which I will have done. I confess it would have been more agreeable to me, to have sent the letter to Mr Marbury, because the contractors have been taught...
96To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 14 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Conforme á el permiso, de V.E le diriji mi Representasion Fechada en Philadelphia el 4 Corriente como parage de mi Residensia, despues de la qual por Motivos privados, y por venefisio de mi Salu me he retírado á este lugar esperando la llegada del Nuebo Secretario de Estado para qe segun VE tubo la vondad de ofreserme qe no existiendo Inpedimento legal qe lo estorvase, mi pretension Seria...
97To Thomas Jefferson from David Austin, 15 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Well knowing that the subject, on which my addresses are founded, is accompanied with difficulties, proportionate to its magnitude, I shall make no other apology for the continuation of the application. I judge, that the bolt of foreign concerns is, by this time, shot into another hand . Suffer me to tell you, Sir!, that this bolt must be withdrawn, & committed to a legitimate hand. As the...
98To Thomas Jefferson from the Aliens of Beaver County, Pennsylvania, 15 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The humble and most respectfull address of The Aliens of Beaver County and State of Pennsylvania We although Considered as Strangers begs leave to express our Sincere joy And real pleasure which we enjoyed in common with our fellow Citizens on this occasion—And We Congratuate your Excellency and our Country on the happy Event of your Recent promotion, to that most Eminent Station which you so...
99To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Copland, 15 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 11th instant is recd, I can not better answer your letter, than by sending you a copy of my last letter to Mrs Randolph—at the time Mr Grymes confessed Judgt, the annuities of 150 pounds sterling were calculated up to the first day of January 1800—of course on the first day of January last 150 pounds was due for last years annuity, which I have not yet demanded of Mr Grymes...
100To Thomas Jefferson from Tench Coxe, 15 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Among the papers, which I possess in relation to the late transactions of the United states, there are several relative to the British treaty, which it may be useful to pass into your hands. The concessions, sacrifices, and losses of this country may become in some way topics either of argument or negociation, and the papers I refer to, may contribute to the defence of our conduct, or to the...
101To Thomas Jefferson from Edmund Custis, 15 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
When I had the honor of waiting on you with a letter from my Frd. Colo. Cabell , I had intended myself the pleasure of calling on you again, but unavoidably left the City, earlier than was intended—Permit me, Sir to take the liberty of repeating that I have been among the Number of the Unfortunate & being Verging to the Stage of Old Age & of course less able to encounter the Toiles of life...
102To Thomas Jefferson from Philippe de Létombe, 15 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Aussitot après avoir reçu la lettre dont Vous avez bien voulu m’honorer, le 5 du courant, je me suis empressé de remplir votre Commission. Le porteur de la présente a eu malheureusement quelques affaires qui l’ont retenu ici plus longtems que je le voulois et dont il m’a témoigné ses regrets. Je compte toujours que Vous serez parfaitement satisfait de la fidélité et des services de votre...
103To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Shepherd, 15 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of my Absence last Post, the Mail was opened by a person not altogether as well acquainted with the business, who informed me a mistake was committed in dating a letter on the back addressed to the Presidant—in stead of dating it the 8th March it was dated the 8th Feby which might impress the Post Master at the Fedl. City with a belief that it was intended for Mr. Adams instead...
104To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Vaughan, 15 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
You will have received a sufficiency of personal congratulations to yourself & felicitations on the part of your country, for your election to the honorable post you now fill, to make every thing from me on that head superfluous. I know that your mind is of a nature to give the true interpretation to my feelings; every thing beyond which might occasion you the needless trouble of a reply, when...
105To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph B. Barry, 16 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Sir, having had the honour of being employ’d by you while in Philadelphia, but fearing through the great press of business attendant on your Station; and the many applications likely to be made by people in my line, an obscure individual like me, might be pass’d by unnoticed. I am in hopes you will not think me impertinent for taking this method of reminding and solisiting a small part of your...
106To Thomas Jefferson from Carlo Bellini, 16 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Non v’è chi piu desideri il Bene di questi Popoli Americani, e le vostre Felicità: e s’io non fossi stato, a ciò fare, incoraggito o piuttosto stimolato, non averei ardito di tormentarvi; uno de’ primi relativamente alla vostra esaltazione, e alla determinazione del Popolo a voler esser felice. Possa Egli persistere, giacché e’ se n’è alla fine procurati i mezzi più efficaci, ed a eletto un...
107To Thomas Jefferson from Benjeman Bryen, 16 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Sir Understanding there is a Barracks to be built for the Marine Corps of the United States I take the liberty of addressing your Excellency Hoping you will be so kind as too Write a few lines to the gentlemen Who is nomenated to let the above Work by So doing it Will Be a Means of my Getting in the above business Which At present I stand in much need off Owing to Sundry losses And...
108To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 16 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
From many hundreds of applications I have selected, as most worthy of your attention, those Contained in the enclosed sheet. As there is in fact No Minister of the Navy, I take the Liberty to suggest through you to the gentleman who may fill that office, that all of those who have obtained Wealth and influence by Means of public appointment, James Watson , now Naval Agent at Nyork, is, to our...
109To Thomas Jefferson from William Branch Giles, 16 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I sincerely congratulate you on your late election to the Presidential Chair; not because personal aggrandisement was ever your object, or is desirable in itself; But because in the most critical period, you have been solemnly called upon by the suffrages of your fellow-citizens, to reestablish American principles, to correct the manifold deviations of your predicessors, and to administer the...
110To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Hanson, 16 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I was with J. T. Mason last night. He says that Whetcraft, the late Magistrate in the City, is not a Republican. I mentioned your wish that he Should accept the office of District-Attorney. He told me that he had no other objection than the following viz: It having been asserted, during his attempt to be elected to the Assembly, professedly with the view of opposing the legislative appointment...
111To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Knox, 16 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Even if the sincerity and cordiality which dictate this note should fail of giving it any value in your estimation, yet the consciousness of having performed an impulse of duty will afford me some gratification. I cannot refrain from expressing to you, the heart felt satisfaction I have experienced in perusing your address of the 4th of the present month. The just manner in which you...
112To Thomas Jefferson from Robert R. Livingston, 16 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The delay that your favor of the 24th feby had met with induced me to write an hasty answer on the 12th. instant (the moment it came to hand) as the post was then going out. It appearing by the way bill that some free letters directed to Clermont had miscarried in their passage from New York least mine to you should have met the same fate I think it proper to repeat my grateful acknowledgments...
113To Thomas Jefferson from John Strode, 16 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Voss has just informd me that Your Horses & Carriage is in about Ten days to meet You at my Neighbour Herins; for Heavens sake, dont give this little Family the indiscribeable pain which we must Suffer on such an Occasion; make, for once more, I humbly beseech You Sir, this poor House Your Lodging for a night at least. I believe indeed it wd. afford You some degree of pleasure to know how...
114To Thomas Jefferson from Leonard Vandegrift, Sr., 16 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Being one of those Citizens whose Politicks has ever been congenial with your own, and having long been a faithfull labourer in the Vineyard of Republicanism; beg leave on the Authority of the enclosed recomendatory Vouchers, to offer my Self as an Applicant for the Collectorship of the District of Deleware if not already C[overe]d. I am Sir, with the highest consideration of regard for your...
115Enclosure: From Suffield Citizens, 16 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The People of the United States, assisted by the experience of past ages, have established a Constitution of Government, founded on the genuine principles of Republicanism, Wisdom and Virtue— The important offices which you have sustained with dignity, and discharged with integrity under this Constitution, warrant us to believe, that you will employ Your talents and influence to preserve the...
116To Thomas Jefferson from John James Barralet, 17 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I was honoured with your favour of the 12 Instant. I am happy that the portrait of Mr Volney drawn in Indian ink and black Chalk, meets with your Approbation. I return you many thanks for your kindness in sending to me a draught of five Guineas, which is double the value of the performance—Your kind acceptance would have been a Sufficient recompence, never thought of selling his likeness in...
117To Thomas Jefferson from Mathew Carey, 17 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
With my most Sincere Congratulations on the train of recent & gratifying events, I request the acceptance of the enclosed, from him who is with due respect & esteem, your obt. hble. Servt P.S. A few unimportant errors escaped in the former Editions. RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson, president of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received 19 Mch. and so recorded in SJL ....
118To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Cooper, 17 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Calling to day at Governor McKean’s, he was so good as to shew me part of letter from you respecting myself, couched in terms of higher approbation than I conceive myself to deserve: but praise from you will incite me to deserve it. Laudari à tam laudato viro , is too gratifying not to excite the wish for its continuance. The Governor told me that knowing my desire of remaining at...
119To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Dexter, 17 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The case of Mr. Comte is not new to me—Heretofore an application was made to my Predecessor, in his behalf, for a remission of the forfeiture & penalties incurred; he determined not to remit. Since I came into the Treasury Department, a petition from Mr. Comte for a pardon passed thro’ my hands to the late President, who it is presumed omitted to act on it from the press of business at the...
120To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Hanson, 1[7] March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I am told that Frost is a notorious Federalist, in the worst sense of that much-perverted term. Moore is a good man, a sensible man, a staunch Republican. He is also an unfortunate man—He made two attempts to establish a news-Paper in the City. The undertaking was premature on acct. of the then population of the place—but, I suspect, more so from the Complexion of his Paper. I feel myself...