1531To Thomas Jefferson from Joel Barlow, 23 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
It is agreed among some members of the Senate that the subject of the Institution shall be bro’t forward by a motion in that house to be made by Dr—Logan for leave to bring in a bill, & that when leave is obtained he shall bring in something like the one I here enclose to you, striking out the two last sections.—He thinks too that it will be best to strike out the organization in the 4th....
1532To Thomas Jefferson from Joel Barlow, 17 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Can you find a half an hour in the course of the day to read over the enclosed Prospectus & permit me to call on you in the evening to recieve your ideas. I am told that the Memorial now before Congress has excited a disposition to do something, perhaps to grant a charter. if so, why not set the thing on its broad basis at first, & let it grow up with the means that may afterwards be applied?...
1533To Thomas Jefferson from Joel Barlow, 12 March 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
The extreme mortification with which I view the progress of a misintelligence between two nations that ought to cherish each other with peculiar symaphy has induced me to address to my Brother in law Mr. Baldwin my sentiments on that subject. But I am apprehensive that before my letter can arrive Congress will adjourn, & Baldwin be gone to Georgia. In that case the chance of its doing any good...
1534To Thomas Jefferson from Joel Barlow, 11 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed letters from Mr Laharpe to Mr Stone and from Mr Stone to me are in my opinion of sufficient consequence to be communicated to you. this Laharpe is a Swiss Republican of An excellent character and an enlightened mind. he was the tutor of Alexander the present Emperor of Russia; having returned to his own country on the Accession of Paul he became one of the Directors of the...
1535To Thomas Jefferson from Joel Barlow, 26 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be presented you by your countryman Doctor Upshaw, a young man of superior talents & acquirements, a good republican & perfectly attached to the principles of your administration. He has been two years in Europe to perfect himself in the study of medicine & has lately taken his degree at Montpellier. He is perfectly disposed & I think will be capable of doing much good in our country...
1536To Thomas Jefferson from Peleg Barlow, 10 August 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
My object in writing, you will see by reading the enclosed print and hope it will be sufficient apology—You say in your Notes on Virginia, The toughness of the cast iron of Ross’s and Zane’s furnaces is very remarkable. &c. You will please to inform me if those works are in operation, in what town, county and by whom occupated.—Yours Respectfully N.B. Direct to—South Amenia Post-office...
1537To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Barlow, 11 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have delayed answering your letter of June last till I had obtained an estimate of the expences of the several articles ordered in the list which you did me the honour to enclose—I apprehended that the money sent would not be sufficient to supply all the articles and I was therefore anxious to have the estimate that I might, if such should be the case, leave out such things as seemed least...
1538Robert Barnard to Thomas Jefferson, 28 December 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I have observed the report of the Trustees or Committee of the College or Institution about to be formed in the state of Virginia for the purpose of Education—Altho’ your name does not appear, your well known Character for literary & Scientific acquirements Would lead me to suppose that you are neither indifferent to the success of the Institution , nor decline to take An active part in...
1539To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Barnard, 12 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Having come down into this District to pay a Visit to my Brother, I brought with me the Manuscript of a Polyglott-Grammar which I began to compile at first, as a source of Amusement in my leisure hours, but which I afterwards thought of offering to the Consideration of those skilled in languages in Philadelphia. And tho’ when I offered it to their Notice it was not in a State fit for...
1540To Thomas Jefferson from David Leonard Barnes, 27 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
When any thing occurs in this vicinity in which you are personally concerned, I feel it incumbent on me as a debt of friendship which I owe, to give you such information as I conceive to be of importance— The present division of parties in this State, which is both unexpected and important, is said to have arisen principally, from what took place at Washington during the last Session of...
1541To Thomas Jefferson from David Leonard Barnes, 29 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Presuming that information as to facts, in cases of importance, will always be acceptable, I take the liberty to trouble you with a few observations respecting the Loan Office in this State—It is said to be in contemplation to remove it from this Town to Newport. This report excited an inquiry into the proportions of Stockholders and Pensioners to be accomodated in the different Towns—and the...
1542To Thomas Jefferson from David Leonard Barnes, 9 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to inclose an original Letter from the Secratary of the Treasury, intrusted to my care by Capt Leonard, to show the countenance he received from the Government in the prosecutions he commenced—The treatment he received at the trial, as he came out of the Court House in the evening, I presume he has stated in his Letters to the Treasury Department in the Spring of 1801— The...
1543To Thomas Jefferson from David Leonard Barnes, 10 January 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your favour of the 31st ult. inclosed with the petition of Nathl Ingraham, and a copy of your letter to Mr. Ellery—It is not in my power to make a correct statement of the case decided against Capt Ingraham, without having recourse to the records, which are kept at Newport—I shall go there the beginning of February to attend the District Court,...
1544To Thomas Jefferson from David Leonard Barnes, 12 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I am induced once more to trespass on your attention, by the information which I have lately received, that a paper has been sent from this State to some person at Washington, with an intention to injure my character in your estimation—Not knowing what it contains, nor the name of a person who has signed it, I am unable to answer it, or to point out the motives which produc’d it—But if it is...
1545To Thomas Jefferson from David Leonard Barnes, 11 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Slander is such a common position of all men in office, that I did not think it necessary to trouble you with a denial of a charge which Mr Foster sometime since informed me had been alledged against me, and should not do it at this time, had I not just now written a defence of Col Peck—Mr. Foster stated, that some person had said in your hearing, that I had published a letter I had received...
1546To Thomas Jefferson from David Leonard Barnes, 8 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
In compliance with my promise in my letter of the 10th ultimo, I will now endeavour to state the principal matters in Capt. Ingraham’s case John West Leonard commenced two actions in the District Court of Rhode Island, one against James D’Wolf as owner, the other against Nathaniel Ingraham as Master of a vessel employed in the slave trade—The action against Ingraham was for receiving on board...
1547To Thomas Jefferson from David Leonard Barnes, 18 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I should do great injustice to my own feelings, if I did not in addition to the usual Letter to the Secretary of State, declaring my acceptance of the appointment as District Judge , trouble you with this personally, to acknowledge the high sense I have of the honor done me, by that appointment both on account of the confidence you have thought proper to place in me, and the very friendly...
1548To Thomas Jefferson from David Leonard Barnes, 10 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
After delivering my letter of the 8th inst. at the Post Office, I found I had omitted to return Capt Ingrahams petition,—I therefore inclose it,—and have the honour to be with high Respect Your Obedient Servt RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received 19 Feb. and so recorded in SJL with notation “Ingraham’s case.” Enclosure:...
1549To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 3 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Ever anxious to aid the Presidents wishes, I have hitherto, with great & sincere pleasure, exerted my powers—while it answered the pressing excigences, and was commensurate with my little resources in the fond Hope, it would on this, have ceased to become necessary: but from the present, increasing difficulties (the President will please refer, himself to the inclosed several statemts)—on the...
1550To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 10 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
The long wished for Occurance, in your Esteemed fav r of the 5 th Ins t with referance to Col o Trumbull, was truly gratifying—as it afforded me the extreme pleasure of your injoying perfect health, & the use of your injured hand, restored to a certain degree, is certified by the sample before me, —may the continuance of both,—to your utmost wishes, is not only the prayers of your particulars...
1551To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 21 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I am duly Hond: with your favr : 17th.—in answer, to mine, of the 14th.—in Conformity I have Noticed Mr Claxton—to furnish me with his two a/cs: in order to discharge them—before your expected return. and shall make the necessary remittance to Richmond abt. 8th. Octr. Mr LeMaire, is much indisposed. (but not dangerous.) Bile, & foul Stomack. accompanied with a Violent fever.—Doctr. Gant...
1552John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 14 March 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
At the earnest request of M r Tyler with whom I am Acquainted—and who has executed that Memorable—and never to be forgetting testimony, and seal, of—our Independance,—with an exactness highly Approved— Similies —of each Signature— has solicited thro me—to the Dedication of his performance in your Name—and as Author thereof—it is truly Elegant—and much praise is due to him.— his Numerous...
1553Account with John Barnes, 6 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The President of the United states To John Barnes, 1805 March 6th. { for 6 loaves best single 2/. 4. 1. 4 ½ " 50. wt. Coffee—loose 2/9 6. 17. 6 . "
1554John Barnes’s Memorandum on William Short’s Account, 22 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Memom. 22d June 1802. to shew the President US. JB. wrote WShort 20th feby (tho not forwarded untill April—) this letter covered his a/c up to 18 feby. than Balance $3347 39/ in his favr—purporting JB intintions of purchasing $4000. 6 pCt deferred.—but owing to Various disappointmts. rise in Stock &c. &c. no purchase was affected— on or abt. 15 May. JB. had drafted a letter which he proposed...
1555To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 3 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I hasten to acknolege receipt, and answer the Presidents Esteemed favr. 29th. Ulto. recd yesterday! inclosing your Bank Check in my favr. dated the 5th Instant for $1590—to be Applied as Specified, which will be strictly Attended to— And lest thro Accident of the post from hence of the 5th. might prevent the Presidents receiving the inclosed $690—by the 8th. I have availed myself of the two...
1556John 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...
1557Enclosure: John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 20 October [1818?], enclosure no. 1 in John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 26 … (Jefferson Papers)
From the statement of my account with the late General Kosciusko , transmitted the 17 th Oc t 1817 the apparent residue unaccounted for of $278. (exclusive of interest on my advance 26 th Nov. 1816 ) I beg leave to call to your recollection the very critical situation in which his finances were then in, when the unexpected unfortunate protested bill of exchange for £200. sterling was returned...
1558To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 7 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your esteemed favr. 28th. Ulto., recd the 1st Instant—with the several paymts. to be made at Norfolk, Alexandria and Philada. together—with the few remaining debits here, including the Necessary disbursemts. of Househd: &c. see—sketch . inclosed […] shall be pointedly Attended to. —of course, on a present View of my Finances, I find, it will be Absolutely Necessary for me—to defer my setting...
1559To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 15 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I should have waiting upon you early—this Morning (had the weather permited.)—to have presented personally—the enclosed Letter, Invoice—and sketch of your a/c—their Appearance at first View may alarm you—as the Amot: far exceeds—your minute of them 5th. Inst:—but when the additional stock, of sundry Necessary Articles—Imported Here and Richmond Invoice &c.—the difference is soon reconciled—I...
1560John 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
1561John 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,...
1562John 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...
1563To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 25 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Should the Presidents demands, not be required before the insuing Mo., the Necessary arrangemts. could then be made, for the several engagems.—at this Moment, I have not $50. in both Banks.—I expect however to be able in the course of a day or two—to advance the President from 750-1000—for the time required.—and most Ardently hope the President may not increase ( if Possible ) in Bank...
1564To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 6 April 1799 (Jefferson Papers)
since my letter of this date—I have to add, That in my letter to you of the 2d. I had given—Assurances of your three several letter packages being on Board the Ship Stadt, Hamburgh. (not in the least doubting, but they would be received) It was however with difficulty I got permission (thro the influence of a particular Mercht.) to Ship the Two Boxes—On delivering my single package which...
1565John 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
1566John 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,
1567To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 7 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
J Barnes Acknowledges with thanks—the Presidents Bank Ck. for $900.— $400— of which is already placed to the Presidents Credit—and wait untill the 16th Instant. to pay into the Bank of Columa—the remaining $500. together with the Presidents Note of same date for $1000—in lieu of your Note for $1500. then payable.— MHi : Coolidge Collection.
1568To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 20 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I am this Instant Honor’d with your Esteemed favr 14th. Accept Sir my sincere thanks for the very favorable supply remittance , via Mr Jefferson at Richmond. the result of which I have to hope will not have pressed him to any material disadvantage or inconvenience in his Tobo. a/ Sales &c.— a moiety of which, at lest a $1000. of it, I lately advised Messrs. G. & J. to invest on my Account, in...
1569John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 8 July 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
with referance to M r L. Leschuts 7 watches say 5 Single Capt a $40 is 200 } is 320 { say $2 Each for — 2 double d 60 120 of 14 regulating $306 n t in order then to try their real merit, and worth—I placed one of the five said to be N o
1570John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 21 June 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreable to your fav r 12 h I called at the Residence of M. Poleteca —and delivered the inclosier to his servants, who informed M r P. was then on a Visit—to Mount Vernon , and expected his Return in a day or two—I left my Name and withal—from whom the packet was recd— He Replied M r P.
1571John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 21 April 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
On the late distressing scene of the distroying Element, at Monticello (without the effective Aid—and Materials, to arrest its impetuos Ravages,) what painfull Anxieties—you—with the good family, must have suffered (can be more readily conceiv’d than expressed) still I Hope! has terminated —with less, serious consequences than expected.— that the Main Dwelling—the Mansion House, with its...
1572John 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...
1573John 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
1574John 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,...
1575To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 3 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
It appears from Mr. Cheethams letter 15: Ulto. that Mr. Richards—to whom on the 20th May 1804. I wrote, requesting of him to pay Mr. Cheetham $19. & Mr. Erwin $8. is $27, which from his letter 26th. same Month—herewith inclosed (with Mr. Cheethams to the President) I presumed to suppose was paid—Credited his a/c and of course JB. debited the Presidents a/c therefor— Mr. Radcliffe—as was then...
1576To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 10 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have already dispatched Original & duplicates each, of the inclosed letters & a/c in Philada. and transmitted duplicate thereof for your [government?]. —Some few days since both the plaisterers called on me, respecting their intended Journey. the small Man (for I do not recollect his Name) was very urgent to set out immediately ⅌ land. the other proposed—going ⅌ water to Richmond—in the...
1577To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 19 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I was last evening Honored by your two favs. 12th & 15th. the former, respected the inclosed Bill of Ep. $31.33— when I waited on W Davidson this Morning—and explained to him– the Omission &c.— for Answer—“it was placed to the Presidents debit,”—I preferred taken it up. with the remittance sent for that particular purpose.—that the Presidents a/c with the Bank must remain – as before.— — By...
1578John 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
1579To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 20 June 1799 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favrs: 26th & 31st. passed—I recd 8th. Inst, and now inclose you, Mr Brands patent, for, 1000. Acres, (my Usual charge on these are 1 dollar)—Mr Trump—has your draft for doors—and promise, of compleating them—in 20 or 30 days. he is busily employed at Frankford. from whence he Returns to Town every saturday Evening— you have I presume recd letter of advice, and shipment of Rod Iron from...
1580To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 24 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Nothing of moment transpires at Washington, since 21st: when I had the pleasure of Answering your favr. 17th.—Mr LeMaire, tho weak, is recruiting fast,—by the time of your expected & welcome return will, I hope be perfectly reinstated in his health. respecting late rumours—the rising of the Negroes here: I judge it proper to inform, (lest you may have heard some imperfect Accts.)— It has...