11John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 21 November 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I have rec d a letter from Cathalan 8 Sep. & 2 Oct r Mess Peregaux had remitted to M r C. 1056 f s being 5 28 100 per Dollar for Mr Girards credit of 200$ which sum is passed to your credit by
12John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 20 August 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The Nivellem t Barometrique of Humboldt has this moment come to hand—Having found two Prospectus of the publications made or proposed by Humboldt & Bonplan —I enclose one for you—I remain D sir Your friend & ser t RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esq r ”; dateline below signature; endorsed by TJ as received 27 Aug. 1809 and so recorded in
13John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 28 May 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
My particular friend M r Nicholas Biddle , with his Lady , daughter of the late M rs Craig , are travelling to some of the springs in Your State, to reestablish health & tranquility of mind, which had been much affected by their late Domestic afflictions —Should they have the opportunity—I should feel gratified at being the means of bringing you personally acquainted— M r Biddle’s tour to Europe
14John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 24 March 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I have Seen M r Girard —who will lodge the necessary directions with Mess Perregaux & Lafitte Banquiers at Paris to supply to the exp extent of 500$ as Called Upon by Your Agent for purchases.—When therefore you Send your orders to me send therewith your Directions to your purchasing agent to call on these Gentlemen for funds as wanted, & write a letter to Perregaux & Lafitte to furnish the...
15John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 19 August 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a letter received at the society & read last evening—with its envellope— The Rouleau mention’d on the Envellope has not made its appearance & may have been taken on by M Cole or may have come by the Syren , by which Vessel the letter possibly came— But all our packets came by the Mentor —Should you have recieved it, it will after you have Examin’d it be peculiarly acceptable to us—...
16John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 19 March 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favors, of Feb y & of 1 March were recieved—To the last I would have given immediate reply, but I wanted to fix a Credit in France , which I have not yet done to my Satisfaction—This however upon reflection has nothing to do with the Agency for the Purchase of Books— This I would recommend to be committed To F. A. Michaux . Botanist Paris , He has been an indefatigable agent for our...
17John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 9 January 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Notwithstanding the previous communications of M r Correa , & your positive letter of resignation , very great difficulty occurred in prevailing upon the members of the American Philos. Society to accede to your wishes—It was at last fi Generally understood, amongst y them , that Your name was to be withdrawn,—leaving however the whole open by not formally acting upon your letter .