1John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 9 February 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Your fav r of the 29 h Ult o receved last Evening—and duly Notice its Contents, with referance to the good Gen l K — every exersion has been made by me to effect a remittanc—thro M r Williams and others, but without effect,—the late Occurances in Europe as well here, has but increased the difficulty— and to Attempt One at this Crisis—would be to hazard a still greater risque—what then I ask...
2John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 6 July 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Your esteemed fav r 29 th Ult o inclosed Order on Bank of Pensyl a —as well 3 d Bill of Ex— on Acco t of Gen l Kosciusko —respecting the latter— on paying my respects on the Memorable 4 th
3John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 8 March 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure: handing you, my friend M r Taylors letter of the 3 d by which, to regulate your proposed transfer—the present Curr t price at 141. ⅌Ct is equal to $564. per Share, on 20 shares produces $11,280—by my Calculation.— it is however to be observed, in Case of a present Sale, the purchaser would be intitled to The 1 t July dividend, say $400—on the Other hand—immediately After,...
4John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 13 October 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I read with great Concern the very unfortunate Accident that befell you—The part swelled, (I presume in your Side) if not abated—and become stationary—must if possible be dispersed—removed—In somewhat a like Case with me—from a slight fall which caused me Considerable pain whenever I laid down—on either side— exclusive of the simple Applications Used in these Cases I Applied a Broad-stout...
5John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 18 May 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
since I had the pleasure in Answering your fav r 30 h passed, (not receiving any Answer from M r Morton ) I addressed Mess s B. & G. Williams on the 11 th on the pressing subj t —when on the 16
6John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 29 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
My last to you on Business, was of 7 th Ins t in Answer to yours of the 28 th Ult o since when I deposited with M r Plasentson — (in M r Monroes Office) for next conveyance—my second of exchange—as well,
7John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 13 January 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Notwithstand g what has been said, & done, Respecting your several powers—they have not had an Accomodating effect with the Comptroller —for Answer—He knows of None— but the Law —and cannot therefore be Admitted:—still in Order to save you the trouble—a Ride of many Miles to the Majestrate— M r Randolp h —your Witness—his Attest to it before me—will be Accepted Of — My first Attempt on the...
8John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 14 February 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
In pursuance of your two late favors the 17 th & 29 th Ult o I have been inabled to procure and herewith inclose Mess. Bowie & Kurtz sett of Ex: 1 st 2 d & 3 d dated 13 Ins
9John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 12 January 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
My last respects to you Sir was of the 1 st Sep r since when, I have not been Honore’d with any of your favors.— In the Course of this and the insuing Mo. it will become Necessary to provide for a Remittance to be made, the good Gen l Kosciusko :—Under present circumstances, I have to ask your aid, and shall be governed by your instructions— from a rough statem t of the Gen ls a/c, with me,...
10John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 23 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Esteemed fav r 7 h recd 21 st Relieved me from the Vague Rumour, which indeed, I paid little regard to— the Stock—intended for these treasury notes, are the funded 7 ⅌Cents. which I shall attend to—with reference to a Bill on London the Most extravagant exchanges in paper, both to the Northw d and S o w d has so deranged, the exchanges on Europe , that the Shipping Mercht s
11John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 16 August 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
In making my Arangem ts for the 1 st paymt to the loan 25 th May for $2500. I was Necessi t ated, to procure a disc t for $1480—and now find—my self deficient nearly—$1000—(exclusive of your expected $360—) to be provided for, against 25 h Instant, when the 4 th and last paym t is to be made for $2500—soon as you can make it convenient—to remit me—will be very Acceptable—the times are...
12John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 7 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
In pursuance of your late fav r of the 28 Ult o Recd the 28 h Ult o 1 st Ins t I have at length effected a Transfer—of your two Certificates of 6 pCt of U States Amo t $12,499.99—in the like sums
13John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 18 June 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I am without any of your favors since that of the 4 th April — Answered the 15 th — on the 25 th I had the Honor of inclosing to you M rs Beckleys letter to me , respecting her Brothers unfortunate
14John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 29 August 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Your fav r 20 th recd last Evening—I am really concerned to learn the sacrifice made to advance the $380—thro M r Gibson —who without remitting me—either in Bank Notes—or, depositing that Amo t in the Bank of Richmond and placed place g it to my Credit
15John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 18 November 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
It is long since, I had the Honor of receiving any of your fav rs (the last of 25 th May .)—situated as the good Gen l then was and unhappy state of public Affairs in Paris , my Anxiety increased on Acco t of my Remittance to him 26 th April via Mess rs
16John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 7 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Your fav r 28 h Ult o now before me—Acknowledge my several letters, up to 22 d — my last was of 27 h June Announc g my dispatch, to Baring Brothers & C o Covering £400. Sterling—together with my letter to the good
17John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 25 May 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my last respects of the 25 th Ult o I am Honor’d by your two fav rs of the 7 th and 12 th Ins t . Anxiously— wishing to furnish the good Gen l K.
18John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 5 April 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
The proposition and statem ts required is founded on the presumed sale of $8000. Penn a Bank Stock, producing 10 pC t paid half yearly—(of increasing Value) and Curr t price say, 40 pC t above par—and if so disposed of — And the Net proceeds invested in the New Loan Certificates—supposed to be Created—at 88 for every 100 dolls, bearing 6 per Cent paid quarterly—If this is Correctly the...
19John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 15 January 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I regret exceedingly—at the lapse of time, since I had the pleasure of receiving your last fav r dated the 3 d July —I have also to regret the want of intelligence—respecting the uncertain fate of the two years Annual Remittance for Paris —viz— Bowie & Kurtz 14 h feb
20John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 13 May 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Taylors unfavorable Acc t ⅌ last Evening Mail, says— “Bank stock, in general is falling Considerably. ” —that he sold—yesterday Penn a Bank stock a 135 ⅌ Ct. Own Owing to the Rumour of Peace—as well the demand for Cash—Subscribers to the New Loan— that the Certificates with a regular power of Atty—will be requiset to make the Sale— that Bills on France cannot be depend d
21John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 27 March 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 15 h Ins t inclosing sundry Acco ts for payment—as well, Mess r Gibson and Jeffersons Order, on Bank of Columbia for $200—recd 23 d have been Appli e d —as follows viz—
22John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 11 May 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
On recp t of your fav r 30 th Ult. —recd the 5 h covering M r Mortons polite & friendly Offer in his Letter of the 24 h Apr l (herewith returned to you) so strongly recommended—by
23John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 10 November 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
since I had the honor of Addressing you the 19 Ult —I had the pleasure of receiving the inclosed from M r Williams —to which I replied the 28 th requesting the fav r (in Case he should suceed in purchasing a Set of Ex—at New York . (if not too much trouble) he would also engage a Sett in my fav r for ƒ5000 franc’s—and that I would also wish to avail my self of the indulgence— in Case himself...
24John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 6 July 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Your fav r 28 th Ult o I recd yesterday— The more I contemplate on the proposed plan of Remitting to Paris —viz Mess r G. W. & R & M —the more my doubts and dificulties encreases—
25John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 3 June 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Your fav r 21 st Ult o as well that of Mess rs Gibson & Jefferson , of the 29 th —Covering $540: are duly recd. and the Amo t placed—as you directed—as more particularly Appears, from the inclosed statem t of your a/c —which, I have Ventured—(being on so near a Scale) to Balance—
26John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 20 June 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
since I had the pleasure of Answering your fav r of the 4 th Ins t M r Geo Williams of Balt o has fav rd me with answer to my 2 d letter to him—on the expected advices from G K
27John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 19 January 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
My last inquiry respecting the good Gen l K. was of the 18 th Nov r last . since when, nothing has transpired with me, to direct, in what mode I should proceed, in Order to transmit him Via London , or Amsterdam —a further Remittance in Course of a M o or two—I have already Interest on hand, to the Amo t of $1130 65/
28John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 16 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
That you may form a pretty Correct idea of the prospect I had in View in effecting a Sale of the 20 shares Penn a Bank stock I inclose for y r Perusal M r Taylors last letter recd 26 th Ult o a few days prior to my departure for Philad a where I arrived the 1 st
29John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 18 May 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
My two last to you, were of the 2 d and 13 th —I am Anxiously waiting your power of Atty—Accompanied with the two Certificates—for the 20 Shares of Penn a Bank Stock— without which, I am unable to proceed a Step further, then to provide for the $2500—the first paym t to be made, 25 th Ins t . for this purpose I was Compell’d—to ask the fav r of a friend—to indorse (for my Note of $1480
30John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 13] July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
My friend M r S. had Notice from M r Taylor my being in Town —and inquired where I lodged—he gave him the N o 96. 3 d S t S o opposit S
31John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 21 October 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your much Esteemed fav r so Anxiously expected together with the inclosiers—Viz the good Gen ls Letter dated Soleure April last, as well his Original and general power of Attorney to you, with substitution &c—all of which shall be duly Attended to.—and no doubt with me—can be Obtruded—or raised—against their being Admitted to be of suff: Validity, for me to rec e ive —thro you—the present...
32John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 23 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Esteemd fav r 15 th on your Return from Bedford After 7. weeks Absence— Covered your 2 powers for my Receiving all divid ds or profits due or may hereafter become due—&c a . Be pleased to Observe—Both these Stocks viz the $12,500. 6 pC ts and the 46 share Colum
33John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 26 February 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
since the receipt of M r Geo Taylors Advises respecting Bills of exchange on Paris , I have made sundry inquiries at Baltimore & a but have not obtained any satisfactory Acco t —even those few who are disposed to draw—I find ask a high advance say 10 per Cent above par—Under present Circumstance I should presume it ad v iseable to wait a M o or two—in expectation of a more favorable change of...
34John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 5 August 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
On recp t of your fav r 27 th Ul t in Ans r to mine of the 18 th I judge in it proper to present you with a View or statem t
35John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 7 January 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
The time is fast Approaching when, it will become Necessary again, to remit the good Gen l Kosciuskos —, Annual Balance of Int. and dividends. I am Anxiously expecting to be favored—as Usual his Acknowled g recp t for the £200 sterling remitted him, last year; hope no, unforeseen Accident has, deprived him of so Acceptable a supply. the Gen l s Bank dividend $312. recd in Sep r with the like...
36John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 2 May 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Your much Esteem’ed, very Particular and interresting fav r of the 25 h Ult o recd by Yesterdays Mail—has been Attentively perused— Yr reasoning and determination fully conclusive—the Confidential deposit, of an Absent friend—wholly dependent on your Judgement, for the saf e ty of his property do not admit (at these eventfull times) even the shadow of a Risque—less then Goverment security. I...
37John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 15 April 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have now the pleasure to inclose you, sett of ex. 1 t 2 d & 3 d — Mess rs Bowie & Kurtz . dated 13 th Ins t a 60 days sight on M r W m
38John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 12 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
The long wished for letter from the good Gen l has at length Arrived and I hasten herewith to inclose you Duplicate—you will perceive by my letter of the 19 Ult o the app t Balance of his a/c in my hands was $1130. 69 100 exclusive of his Treasury Notes $4.500—bearing 5 ⅖ Int. due 16 April—to be then funded—I may therefore count on remitting him £200 Ster g on the best terms going—will I...
39John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 29 April 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed you, by my friend and neighbour M r John Eliason , whom I had the Honor of introducing to you by letter the 6 th Jan y —respecting your Mills & c as to a partnership—as noticed—I presume would not be agreable to either—party—but should M r Randolph —be inclined to relinquish the business—whatever might be the condition agreed on either, with you, or M
40John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 10 January 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Your fav r 29 th Ult o recd the 5 th Covered, your Gen l power of Att y —in my fav r —the Accruing Int (Averaged.) from 10 h July—to 31 st Dec
41Enclosure: Draftt Power of Attorney from Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes for United States Stock Interest, 26 February … (Jefferson Papers)
Know all Men, by these presents That I, Thomas Jefferson , of Monticello in Virginia do subsitute—and Appoint— John Barnes , of George Town in the Territory of Columbia my Attorney in Fact for the purpose of Receiving from the Treasury of the United States —all Sums of Interest, due or to become due on any public Stock standing in the Name of Thaddeus Kosciusko . Now of Soleure in Swiserland...
42John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 7 January 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed particulars & general statem t of Gen l Kosciusko ’s ℀ with me up to 26 Nov r last—together with my remarks—will I flatter my self, fully explain to you—(and thro you to the good Gen l ) the cause of the Balance being thus in my favor—$812. EE. — Owing to the perculiar Circumstances Attending the protested £200—as well the Accom o dation of the £234. remitted, in lieu...
43John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 27 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have great satisfaction in advising you, that yesterday, I had the pleasure meeting M r Monroe (at the Presidents )—to whom I presented my sealed packet addressed to Baring Brothers & C o London Covering, Bowie & Kurtz first of Exchange on W m Murdock for £400 ster g
44John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 24 May 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Your very Acceptable fav r of the 8 th with its several inclosures, came safe to hand 21 Ins t viz The two Certificates of the 20 shares of P. B. Stock with power of Att y and duplicate thereof, as well yr letters to the Sect y of State & Treasury ,—sealed & presented yesterday—with Assurances that soon as the Momentous Crisis of
45John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 3 April 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
My last respects to you, 14 th Jan y in Answer, to your esteemed fav r 10 th still leaves me in doubt, respecting my last Years remittance of £200 sterling to Gen l Kosciusko —thro you, via Gen l Armstrong . I have to regret
46John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 13 February 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Your much esteemed fav r 27 th Ult o received the 1 st Ins t persuade me the sett of ex for 1810. has reached the good Gen ls Banker. sh d any demur in point of paym t in either sett, the
47John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 31 May 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have now the Hon r of Covering you Statem t of Sales Gen l Kosciusko s Treasury Notes and purchase therew th of B k Stock—as Noticed in my letter 22 d
48John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 10 August 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday I waited on M r whann Cash r of Bank of Colum a as well M r Nourse Register of the Treasury respecting the Transfers you proposed in the Name of Gen l Thad s
49John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 25 April 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I had closed my letter of the 22 d Saturd y (but not sealed it) when I was fav rd with yours of the 18 th Covering— Order on the Treasury of the U States, for, $4870. which I presented to M r Shelden Yesterd y who asked of me—
50John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 21 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
On receipt of your Esteemed favr 14 th received 19 th Even g I had yesterday the Honor of presenting the inclosed $100 Bank of Richmond to the Amiable Miss Randolph . to whom I beg’d permission to be Considered, as her Banker for the Accomodation of her Supplies while in washington , and having exchanged said note, into small change, I shall dispose of it, a the Curr t ex—from 6 a 7 ⅌Ct...