7701Anonymous to Thomas Jefferson, [15 November 1809] (Jefferson Papers)
The nature & importance of the Object of this Prospectus is the only apology I can offer, for an intrusion, that may appear novel & singular. The Preamble as published in the Boston papers , is added, & may give some explanation for me, unnecessary to repeat here—but only add, that this is a proposal for a publication, in which I shall never have any other concern, than as a subscriber, &...
7702Stephen Cathalan to Thomas Jefferson, 19 June 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
What Preceeds is a Copy of my last Respects of the 4 th Ins t by the Ship Lothair of norfolk ; I have now the honor of Informing you that on the 4 th Ins t I have Shipped on the Brig Ocean of New york
7703To Thomas Jefferson from George Andrews, 17 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
At a time when the American people from distant and remote parts of the Union, are approaching you through the channels of public addresses, it is perhaps matter for self reproach to us, your Neighbours as well as fellow Countrymen, that we should thus long have withheld the expression of our sentiments and wishes upon the subject of your past administration and of the ensuing Presidential...
7704To Thomas Jefferson from Justin Pierre Plumard Derieux, 16 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
La reponse dont vous avés bien voulu m’honorer m’est parvenue par le dernier courier, et je m’empresse de vous donner les details que vous desirés sur l’espece de Bled blanc Solide que j’apportai de France, qui doit se planter a un pied de distance, sa paille es trés grosse et remplie d’une Substance trés nourissante pour les Bestiaux, Ses Epis Sont Larges et d’une forme qui différe beaucoup...
7705To Thomas Jefferson from Maria Cosway, 15 July 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Is it possible that I write another letter before I have My answer from My two last! What can be the reason? It is either obstinacy, or Constancy in Me: but what does your silence Mean My dear friend! It seems that opportunities absolutly force themselves on you to recal me to your remembrances, should I have otherwise so much Courage or should I be so bold as to insist in a corrispondance!...
7706To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 11 December 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose your Excellency a number of papers relative to a certain Richard Bird , and the money mentioned in Gen. Tylers letter. Col. Nevil takes charge of the prisoner. I give your Excellency this trouble as he appears to be the person some time ago advertised in a Virginia paper for the commission of some crime. I am &c. Dft ( DLC : Washington Papers); in James McHenry’s hand; endorsed....
7707To Thomas Jefferson from John Dickinson, 25 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
As the desire of an Acquaintance with those whom We have been long accustomed to esteem, is a very natural and commendable Inclination of our Minds, I cheerfully consent to gratify, as far as I am able, that Disposition in Dr. John Vaughan of this Place. He wishes to know the Man whom he has for Years revered as a Citizen, and he flatters himself, that as he is a stranger, an Introduction by...
7708To Thomas Jefferson from Augustine Davis, 25 June 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
A. Davis, with respectful Compliments to his Th. Jefferson, has the honor to inform his Excellency that he received his favor of the 18th. instant , agreeably to which he has forwarded one of the 1st. Volume of the Debates of the Virginia Convention. RC ( DLC ); addressed: “His Excellency Thos Jefferson Esqr Secretary of State, Philadelphia”; endorsed by TJ as received 30 June 1792 and so...
7709Martin Dawson to Thomas Jefferson, 1 February 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Acceptance to Joseph Gilmore s order in favour of John Rogers for ※ Seventy five Dollars due 5 th Sept r last belongs to me—below you have Sketch your Acceptances Now due Viz Joseph Gilmore Order Accepted by you ※ $75 —
7710To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 29 November 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
We left Bergamo Mr. Rutledge and myself, on Sunday the 23d. in the morning and after an agreeable journey though with much bad weather and snow arrived here yesterday evening. The road along which we have passed is one of the most interesting in Italy. In agriculture it is rich. The productions are grass, Indian corn, wheat, vines, mulberry trees and in one small part olive trees. The water is...
7711John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 12 November 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
As I owe you more for your Letters of Oct. 12. and 28 than I Shall be able to pay, I Shall begin with the P.S. to the last. I am very Sorry to Say, that I cannot “assist your memory in the Enquiries of your letter of August 22 d .” I really know not who was the compositor of any one of the Petitions or Addresses you enumerate. Nay farther I am certain I never did know. I was so shallow a...
7712Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Absalom H. Brooks, [July 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
1821 Thomas Jefferson Esq r In a/c July with A H Brooks To Cuting and machening 4 boxes and 55 Sheets of tin a $1 p r box $ 4. 25 To Covering 5 Square 75 feet a $5 p r Square 28 75 $33. 00
7713To Thomas Jefferson from John Jay, 24 April 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my last to you of the 9th. February I have been honored with yours of the 27th. October, 12th. November, 31st. December, 9th. January and 1st. and 8th. February last, all of which together with the Papers that accompanied them have been communicated to Congress; but neither on them nor your preceding ones have any Instructions been as yet ordered, so that this Letter like many others...
7714To Thomas Jefferson from David Humphreys, 12 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
The postponement of the sailing of the Vessel by which I wrote on the 6th instant affords me an opportunity of continuing my Correspondence to this day. Since I had the honor of addressing you last, a Packet has arrived from England in five days passage, and yesterday the ordinary Post came in with the Mails from different parts of the Continent. The summary of Intelligence received through...
7715John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 4 June 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
lest you should not have noticed the inclosed, curious dispute at Soleure —respecting the late, venerable dec d Gen l Kosciusko , of which probably you have—or may soon expect to learn, from his Relative or Confidential friends I judge it proper to inclose it, for your Goverment most Respectfully & sincerely RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esq r Monticello”; endorsed by TJ as...
7716To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Carrington, 31 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Excellencies letter I had the Honor to receive, and with great pleasure acknowledge the impropriety of mine which gave occasion to it. I find the Error in my Estimate on the Article of grain happened through the Clerk who copied it in my Office. On seeing your State to Genl. Greene I naturally recurred to the original paper in my own possession and there found it stood in these figures...
7717To Thomas Jefferson from Edmond Charles Genet, 14 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Vous verrez par les pieces ci jointes qu’au mépris des traités qui unissent les Français et les Americains, qu’au mépris du droit des nations, des officiers civils et judiciaires des Etats Unis se sont permis d’arrêter à Philadelphie la vente de batimens pris par une goelette française armée et de s’opposer à New York à la sortie d’un vaisseau français muni d’une commission du Conseil Exécutif...
7718To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Hopkinson, 10 May 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
I am anxious to write a few Lines to you; but my late Mallady has had so strange an Effect that, for some Months I could not write at all, and yet express myself imperfectly and with great Difficulty. What I now say must be only in few Words. I wish to repay the Monies you have advanced for me, but know not the Amount. The principal Articles are the Encyclode. the Physic. Bibli. Œconom. a sett...
7719To Thomas Jefferson from J. Phillipe Reibelt, 12 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
J’avois en Europe sur le haut Rhin a une fabrique de porcelaine, de terre Anglaise et de fayance—detruite par la derniere Guerre de revolution—Un Moulin d’email de 6 pillons et de 8 paires de Meules a 2½ pieds de diàmétre, dont le Mechanisme mouvant , extremement simple—n’exigant qu’un emplacement de 30 pieds [GRAPHIC IN MANUSCRIPT] et tres peu de reparation (5 Gourdes par An)—applicable au...
7720Lafayette to Thomas Jefferson, 16 September 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I Cannot Let g al Bernard Embark with His Amiable Lady and family for America without a line to You. that Eminent officer Has Been Honour’d with the only Exception to the determination of Government Not to Employ foreigners in the Army of the U.S. I think He deserves the Confered distinction, Not only on Account of His Great talents, and deep knowledge in His Line, But also Because I Never Saw...
7721To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Osgood, 30 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me, Sir, to render you my sincere Thanks for the honor you did me in appointing me to the Office of Supervisor of the internal Revenue for the District of New York.—Being assured that the whole Office is soon to be abolished, and as I have been informed thro’ Mr. Dewitt Clinton that you entertain a favourable Opinion of my Integrity; I beg Leave to inform you that it will give me great...
7722To Thomas Jefferson from George Hammond, 12 September 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day had the honor of receiving your letter, dated the 9th. curt., in answer to my memorials of the 4th. and 6th. of this month. As there appears to subsist an essential difference between us, on a matter of fact, I esteem it necessary for my justification, to assure you that my statement, of the establishment of a regular succession of cruizers , from the French fleet stationed at...
7723To Thomas Jefferson from Levi Lincoln, 8 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I omitted to mention that there was a mistake in making out the commission for Ray Greene of Providence. the design was, to appoint him to the office of a district Judge, the commission to him is, as judge of the circuit court—he has sent it back, & wishes to have it rectified. It is probable that Bourn was the judge of the district court. when the appointment was made—of course there was no...
7724To Thomas Jefferson from John Page, 15 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have at length taken up my Note. The manner of doing it (as I was disappointed in my Expectations of a Sale of my Lands, and had countermanded my Orders for Remittances from House in Consequence of those Expectations) was mortifying to me; but I am happy in being able to take your Name out of the Bank according to my Promise. I am much obliged to you for your friendly Aid.—Wish you all...
7725To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 15 April 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
The probability of a continuance of the War to the Southward, which will of course draw the troops of the State of Virginia to that quarter, makes it essentially necessary that every measure should be taken to procure supplies of Cloathing for them, especially of Shoes, Stockings and linen. The distance and the difficulty of transportation would render a supply of those Articles, from hence,...
7726To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 23 August 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letters of the 12th. and 13th came duly to hand, as did that enclosing Mr. Blodgets plan of a Capitol. The latter I forwarded to the Commissioners, and the enclosures of the two first are now returned to you. I believe we are never to hear from Mr. Carmichael; nor of him but through the medium of a third person. His I realy do not know with what epithet to fill the blank, is, to me,...
7727From John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 23 January 1825 (Adams Papers)
We think ourselves possessed or at least we boast that we are so of Liberty of Conscience on all subjects and of the right of free inquiry and private judgment, in all cases and yet how far are we from these exalted privileges in fact. There exists I believe throughout the whole Christian world a law which makes it blasphemy to deny or to doubt the divine inspiration of all the books of the...
7728Charles Willson Peale to Thomas Jefferson, 3 July 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
In the hope, my dear Sir, of giving you some little amusement on what I concieve an interresting subject, which my Son Rembrandt has very nea r ly completed for the Public Eye, Therefore I have made a Sketch of his Picture , enclosed, and trouble you once more with my address and a description of “ Peale ’s great Moral Picture of the Court of Death . ”
7729To Thomas Jefferson from Tench Coxe, 15 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Philadelphia ], 15 Apr. 1791 . Encloses return of tonnage for one year, including several customhouse returns not received when Register made up former statement. It is in the form shown TJ in Feb., “except the interesting additions … exhibiting the European—African—Asiatic—West Indian and other Subdivisions of the American commerce, which have been since added. As far as my mind has been...
7730To Thomas Jefferson from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 16 November 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Although the last favour with which I was honoured by you on Aug. the 3 d leaves me Scarce any hope to receive another proof of your regard from your hand. yet I should deem myself undeserving former kindnesses for which I Shall ever remain thankful could I leave your letter without any answer and I am confident you will not consider it as an importune intrusion. It is a high gratification...
7731To Thomas Jefferson from Maupin, 4 July 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Il s’en faut bien que les hommes les plus renommés pour leur Science et leur Sagesse, soient toujours Sages: il me seroit facile de vous en citer de grands exemples, mais je me borne a faire part a Votre Excellence, et dans sa personne, aux Etats unis, de mes découvertes sur la vigne, les vins et les terres, c’est a dire sur les objets qui importent le plus a l’aisance des peuples et des...
7732To Thomas Jefferson from Madame de Chastellux, 5 March 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
I am at a loss my dear Sir to find words to express what I felt at the reception of your very friendly letter! So much kindness has filled my heart with gratitude and believe me when I assure you this Sentiment will last as long as my own existence. I can easily conclude from what you tell me that I can entertain little or no hopes of obtaining from Congress any kind of assistance for my Son:...
7733John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 26 September 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received a letter from M r Stephen Catalan 16 June advising reciept of 2205 f r dft of Girard on Paris he will write to you soon but requests that I will inform you that he has rec d the Bill— I do not know whether M Correa has yet reached you—I enclose a letter for
7734To Thomas Jefferson from Antoine, Mrs. Morin, 18 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Some time about the commencement of the last Session of Congress, I took the liberty of inclosing to you a number of Original Papers—grants for lands.—Accompanied with a Petition for the redress of grievances therein stated, and proved by the Documents inclosed. I have never received the smallest notice whether my papers have been received, or, if so, whether I may Shortly expect their...
7735Thomas T. Barr to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 17 December 1816] (Jefferson Papers)
On the 16 th day of September 1816 — Thomas Jefferson esq. of Monticello , Virginia was elected an Honorary member of the Kentucky Agricultural Society . The Society invites his co-operation and assistance in the advancement of their designs. Tho: T. Barr . sec’y. RC (
7736To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Watkins, 22 March 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
by Examineing Congressenal proceedeings on the Subject of Louisiania as Stated in the Publick prents I find a Resolution directing the presedent to appoint persons to Examine and Explore the Cuntry of Louisiania and make Memerandoms of the Same in order I suppose to form an Accurate Map—the Better to Enable Government to have a full View of this newly acquired Teretory and to form Governmental...
7737To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Beale Ewell, 12 December 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
From your report—I perceive that in the University you have had establish’d at Charlotte’s ville—it is intended to employ our Citizens to fill those offices not already given to foreigners. When my father died—which was before he educated me as he intended—he left an offspring numerous & dependent. At that time you caused my employment in the Navy; which afforded me a competency; but it not...
7738To Thomas Jefferson from John McIntosh, 28 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
We the deputies of our nation will communicate to our Father what we have heard since our arrival. We did not think that we were bringing the talks of our old chiefs that we have dismissed. We thought that we were bringing the talks of our beloved man the Path Killer our present principal Chief and the talk of forty two towns that are also of his Mind. What we have seen and heard since our...
7739To Thomas Jefferson from Hasting Marks, 10 January 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I feel happy in the opportunity of expressing to you my sense of the obligations I am under to you for your kind intercessions with the President of the United States for my advancement in military life. Sensible Sir of my want of Tactical Knowledge I can only promise that the most studious exertions shall be used by me to supply that want. I conceive Sir the army to be the School of Honour....
7740Hugh Nelson to Thomas Jefferson, 29 February 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I must ask your pardon for this day in a debate taking the liberty of reading an Extract from your letter in an address which I delivered to the House —It was only only that extract which related to the missouri question—I cou’d not forego the temptation of availing myself of the Influence of your name, to attempt to check the mad career of the majority on this most interesting question—I...
7741From George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, 21 August 1791 (Washington Papers)
At eight ’oclock A.M. tomorrow, I set out for Mr Powells farm, to see the operation of Colo. Anderson’s threshing Machine. I Break fast, you know, at half past Seven; if it is convenient to take that in your way, I should be glad to see you at it. When you have read the enclosed letters I will converse with you on the subject of them. I am always yours ALS , DLC : Thomas Jefferson Papers. The...
7742To Thomas Jefferson from Hugh Williamson, 10 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Your’s of 30th ult: conveys the most agreeable information for which I give you my cordial thanks. I had suspected and I think it is generally believed that East and West Florida had been ceded to France as appendages of Louisiana. It was even asserted that the French had already taken possession of St: Augustine and I confess that I had painful presages from the circumstance of our fellow...
7743To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 14 May 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 6th. came duly to hand. I have in conformity to your direction disposed of your Tobacco at $:13. payable the 1st. of Octr. & the 12th. of Novr., to a Mr. Hooper. I offered it to every person who I thought was acquainted with it’s superior quality, except to Mr. Brown—to whom Mr. Randolph (who is now in Town) offered it with his own. Mr. B. having refused positively to give...
7744To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Hopkins, 27 June 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson. I take the liberty of offering for thy acceptance an address to the Manufacturers of Pot and Pearl-ash, containing an account of the process and according to the Principles of my Patent. Thou wilt observe my having succeeded in Canada, and by accounts from those who have commenced opperating I am flatterd to believe that the business is in a fair way of fully answering what I...
7745Account with Reuben Perry for Work on Barn at Monticello, 1 July 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
A Bill of work done for Tho s Jefferson Esqr Sq. feet. In $ . Cts 127. 57. 6 Framing @ 6/– 127. 57½ 19. 60. Sheeting & shingling @ 10/6 34.
7746To Thomas Jefferson from Rene Jussomme, 3 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Comme vous m’avez permis L’honneur de vous parler J’espere que vous me pardonnerez la Liberté que je prens de vous ecrire pour implorer votre generosité car je suis dans une position bien malheureuse et dans l’impossibilité de fournir aux besoins de ma pauvre famille, n’etant plus capable de travailler, Je crois bien que Mr. Prior Le chef de notre expedition vous aura instruit du mauvais...
7747To Thomas Jefferson from William Stephens Smith, 23 August 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I replyed fully to yours of the 9th. Ulto. on the 18th. of the same sinee which I have not had the pleasure of hearing from you. Mr. Dilley informs me the Books are shiped agreable to the inclosed Bill of Lading accompanied with the account ammounting to £25/14.0 sterg. I have also the honor of forwarding a Copy of a Letter received this morning from Mr. Barclay at Morocco of the 26th. of...
7748To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 3 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour of enclosing a letter from Capn. Lewis which came open to me, I have given permission to Lt. Hook to accompany Capt. Lewis. with respectfull concideration I am Sir Your Huml Servt, P.S. Your letter relative to Mr. Dupont has been duly recd. & attended to. RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 5...
7749Patrick Gibson to Thomas Jefferson, 14 December 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your favor of the 9 th Ins t covering three blank notes for renewal, also advising sundry dfts, which shall be attended to— Not a barrel of your Bedford flour has yet been received, which is unfortunate as it has declined since last month, and must be lower so soon as, the Mills can grind, and it can be brought freely into market RC ( MHi ); between dateline and salutation: “...
7750To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Reed, 6 May 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Excellencys Favours of the 17. and 18. Ult. have been duly received and claim our particular Acknowledgments as well for the Readiness which has been shewn in concurring with our Proposition of running the Line, as the friendly Sentiments express’d towards this State which I am happy in assuring your Excellency are perfectly reciprocal. A Family Event having last Fall estrang’d me from...