1531To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 5 September 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor to write to you the 1st instant. I now enclose Capt. Skinners bill of lading for the three boxes wine—the Harmony being bound direct to Alexandria, and lying very near the Jersey, I was unabled to order it directly from one vessel to the other— I have written to the collector at Alexandria to forward the wine immediately to Washington— with great respect, I am, Sir, your...
1532To Thomas Jefferson from Ebenezer Stevens, 3 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
In compliance with your wishes, I have now the pleasure of a dvis ing you the shipment of two quarter casks Marsala wine contng 67 galls. this amount with the casks $94. 13/100 Drs.—They are shipped by the Schr. Weymouth Capt. Weymouth to sail in a few days by one addressed to Messrs. Gibson & Jefferson, Richmond— I beg you to be assured of my disposition to promote your wishes. I Have the...
1533To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Parke, 30 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed should have been handed you sooner but from its having been accidentally mislaid—as it is from Judge Taylor, I hope it will furnish the information you asked of me to day and which I am sorry I was unable to give I am your Excellency’s obt. Sert. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1534To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 10 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
From Mr. Tazewells letter it appears that the Evidence addresd in these trials will not soon be transmitted to us. When received it will be forwarded you. Then you will be enabled to judge of the propriety of the several Sentences of the Courts Martial—Respectfy DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1535To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 24 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 21st. has been received, and I have accordingly directed that the packet addressed to Sir Thomas Hardy shall be returned by the mail to the British Consul whose seal it bears—I now enclose you General Mathews last letter. I am with the highest respect Sir yr. Ob. Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1536To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 22 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
As the Treasury cannot grant relief in the enclosed case; and as application for a pardon may be made to you, I have the honor to enclose for your information the copy of the memorial & certificate addressed to this Department. I have the honor to be with the highest respect Sir Your Most obedt. Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1537To Thomas Jefferson from William W. Bibb, 1 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
As it is the object of the Government to obtain eligible situations for the manufacture of Arms I have thought proper to transmit you the information, contained in the enclosed letter, relative to certain banks of Iron Ore— Should you consider the subject worthy of your attention, the necessary enquiry & examination can be made, to ascertain the quantity & quality of the Ore, with such other...
1538To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 23 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The Brig Dolly not belonging to the Navy Dept I return to you Mr Brooks note—I presume she is a Revenue Cutter. The Case of Vail will be duly attended to. His letter of Application I will answer. Respecty. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1539To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Purviance, 2 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had the Honor to receive your Letters of the 27 ulto. accompanied by one for William Patterson Esq. of Minitz I herewith transmit a Receipt from the Captain of the Brig Lucy for the Box, which was delivr’d to him in good order It will always afford me particular pleasure to pay due attention to your Commands I have the honor to be with great Respect Sir, Your most Obedt Servant DLC :...
1540To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 20 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed just received I submit to you—I have pleasure in informing you that the Carpenters sent from our Navy Yard have returned and that they have completed all the Carpenters work necessary for the repair of the Chesapeake— From the enclosed printed & manuscript extract it would seem that the Schooner had been sent for the Leopard & that the Leopard has gone to Halifax— Affy. & Respy....
1541To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 30 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Treasurer’s weekly payments. from 1 Jany. to 30th March 1807 Those which should be sent weekly to the President have been necessarily delayed on account of the absence of a clerk who left the office abruptly on 1st January & only lately replaced. Those from 1 April will be prepared as early as possible— DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1542To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Williams, 22 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Col. Williams will have the honour of dining with The President of the United States on Saturday next in conformity to his obliging invitation Col. W begs leave to lay before The President three Specimens of the Art of Mr Thiebout of Philadelphia a native american whom he intends to employ to engrave the Plate for the proposed diploma for the Mily Philo. Society.— MHi : Coolidge Collection.
1543To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 14 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
For ordnance & military stores, comprehending cannon, ball, small arms, powder, salt petre, sulphur, &c. For Canvas, cordage, timber, Copper &c. For the employment of seamen not estimated or appropriated for—& For the extra expence incurred in consequence of the order to fill up the Marine Corps— The expence is estimated at abt. 800,000$ The sum of 800,000$ is conjectural—The returns of...
1544From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, [10 December] 1801 (Madison Papers)
J. M. havg received notice this afternoon of the oppy. by a packet, has hastily written to Mr. King. The President will please to read it & return it as soon as possible, that if approved, it may be got into the Mail tonight, witht. which the oppy. will be lost. RC ( DLC : Jefferson Papers). Docketed by Jefferson as received 10 Dec. 1801.
1545To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Parrott, 22 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Received a few days past, fifteen dollars of Mr Daugherty in full for 60 lb white rope, got for the President US. the 11th of Octr last DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1546To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Willson Peale, 28 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Polygraph for Mr. Volney $60.— The Polygraph at Washington & that at Monticella being 60$ Instruments, 50$ on each of which having been paid, There remains a ballance of 10$ Each 20.— $80.— RC ( MHi ); undated; in Peale’s hand; endorsed by TJ: “paid Jan. 28. 1805.”
1547To Thomas Jefferson from William Jones, 23 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Received 23rd July1805 of His Excellency, T Jefferson by the hands of Mr Tunnicliffe the Sum of Thirty Pounds One Shilling amount of Bill delivered for Goods. Rec’d for Self & S. Jones— £ 30– 1– Deduct 5– 29– 16– MoSHi : Bixby Collection.
1548To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander McRae, 29 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
In very great haste I this morning enclosed you (by Colo. Duane) a copy of the Resolutions adopted at a meeting of sundry Citizens at the Capitol on Saturday last. Upon examination this evening I find that the copy sent was in some parts misprinted—I therefore now do myself the honor of enclosing to you a correct copy of those proceedings.— With the highest respect and esteem I am Dear Sir Yr....
1549To Thomas Jefferson from Irwin & Kelley, 20 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Received from the president of the U States Two Dollars in full for Philad Repositry since discontinued by me MHi : Coolidge Collection.
1550To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 4 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I now forward you Major Newtons letter of the 2nd. to whom I have mentioned the assurance of Sir Thomas Hardy that he should attempt no act of hostility unless he should receive orders from his Superiors. This will account for the Chesapeake having left Norfolk— I have the honor to be with great respect Sir yr. Ob. St DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1551To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 24 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The letter which you honored me with under date of the 19th. of July, covering the first of exchange for two hundred & fifty dollars, reached my hands on the 21st. of November;—and those of the 20th . of the same month inclosing the 2nd. and 3d. of the bill of exchange, were delivered me on the 26th. of October, and 17. of Decem The letter for Mr. Mazzei I gave him in person. It affords me...
1552To Thomas Jefferson from Joshua Woodman, 25 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I Expect before this gits to hand your Excellency will receive a letter Inclosig a petition from the Selectmen of this town Dated the 25th. Instant—concuring with the town of Boston—setting forth in thire petition to your Excellency—that there was a unanimous vote of this town—to address your Excellency for the purpose of removing the Embargo—The number of voters in this town is about one...
1553To Thomas Jefferson from “Your Freind”, 18 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Keep the Good of your Country at heart and do well and the Lord will reward you RC ( DLC ); undated; addressed: “Optimo Viro in hac patria Esquire qui est salvator patria sua et maximus Amicus humani Generis hoc Tempore—Federal City, Washington” (that is, “the Best Man in this country, Esquire; who is the savior of the human race at this time, a friend of his own country, and a great man”) and...
1554To Thomas Jefferson from David Holmes, 15 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I received a letter some time ago from Judge Stuart requesting me to recommend two or three Young Gentln for Military Appointments, this was immediately complied with, In any future agency I may have in the Business of making a selection for Virginia the recommendations of Mr. Stuart shall receive from me that attention to which I know them to be so justly entitled, No letter accompanied your...
1555To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Cooper, 29 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
To Isaac Cooper Dollr Cents to framing & glazing two Pictures 5–00 to thirteen Circular frames 13
1556To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 27 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty on the part of the A.P. Society to Send by mail Some Blank Certificates for your Signature which you will please return as Soon as Convenient. Mr Joel Barlow & Mr Fulton were elected members at our last meeting I remain with great respect Dr sir Your friend & ob Sert DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1557To Thomas Jefferson from Gabriel Christie, 8 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 7th. was duly received enclosing a draft for 60$ 94/100 which has been applyd agreably to your directions receipts for which are herewith enclosed, I hope you will not fail to give me the execution of all your Baltimore Commissions they will always be undertaken with cheerfulness and executed with fidulity I have the Honour to be with respect Your Obdt. Servt MHi : Coolidge...
1558To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Williams, 21 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 1st. Nov. I have recd. acknowledging the receipt of my several letters within this year—I have nothing new to inform—All things are going on well very well—you will See by the inclosed how our Legislature Started— Tho’ the materials are So discordant we are not to expect much—but 3 of the Council attend, and so many of the members are absent by Sickness &c. That I expect...
1559To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 14 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed letters relate to capt Truxtun’s medal—I ask the favor of your determination upon that subject. I have the honor to be with great respect sir yr ob: Sr. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1560To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 13 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The President will be pleased to decide whether any orders should be given to the gun-boats by the navy departmt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.