1501To Thomas Jefferson from Jefferson Neilson, 8 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
Desirous of entering the Senior Class of Centre College, I am Induced to write these few lines for the purpose of ascertaining what attainments are requisite, and when the next Session commences, also the necessary expenses for the Sessions and the number of Students that are now in College, and whether the Students are permitted to board in private houses. By answering these questions you...
1502[From Thomas Jefferson to Anthony Garvey, 6 June 1785] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Paris, 6 June 1785 . Entry in SJL reads: “Received Mr. Garvey’s June 5. and answered it same day. 8 caisses of wine.” Not found.]
1503To Thomas Jefferson from Anonymous, 4 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Go to Hell you damn’d Buggur —Go to hell— DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1504To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Roche, 16 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Nous avons été honorés de vôtre lettre du 11 Du Courant dans laquelle étoient insérés $15—montant des ouvrages que nous vous avons envoyé; Conformément à vos désirs, nous remettons aujourd’hui pour vous à la poste—la Connoissance des Temps pour L’année 1808—1 vol. in 8o. broché. Nous avons L’honneur d’être bien sincérement Monsieur, Vos très Humbles Servitrs. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
1505To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 29 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I think with you that the cutting out of the Western road, as proposed by Mr Moore, is the most eligible mode, considering the impossibility of making contracts on the spot for completing a part, of applying the appropriation. Will you write to him or shall I do it in yr. name? Respectfully Your obedt. Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1506To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Peck, 14 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Received August 14th. 1805 of Christopher S. Thom Seventeen Dollars in full for bringing in a Waggon from Baltimore to the City of Washington for the President of the United States One Hogshead, Three boxes and two cases. $7. Present S. Pleasonton MHi : Coolidge Collection.
1507[To Thomas Jefferson from John Sullivan, 17 April 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Durham, N.H., 17 Apr. 1787 . Recorded in SJL as received 26 Sep. 1787 (not found); enclosed in Sullivan to TJ, 29 May 1787 . See Sullivan to TJ, 16 Apr. 1787 ; TJ to Sullivan, 5 Oct. 1787 .]
1508To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 10 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly received your favor of the 7th. inclosing 425$:— Colo. Monroe is now in Albemarle. so soon as he returns, he shall be paid as you direct. The two boxes from Alexandria have not yet arrived. I am Dear Sir Yr. Mt. humble Servt. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
1509To Thomas Jefferson from John A. G. Davis, 3 December 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
J. A. G. Davis presents his compliments to M r Jefferson4 and having just procured from the lower country, some oysters which he knows to be sound, takes the liberty of sending him part of them. MHi .
1510To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 30 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Upon finding that Capt Tingey had not, as was his duty, reported to the Dept the timber and the tr used in the building and equipping of the gun Boats of this place I without delay called upon him by an Official letter for the requisite information and I have this moment with a view to hasten the report to me sent to him your note. Capt Tingey having been under Orders to keep an exact account...
1511To Thomas Jefferson from Richard and William May, 13 December 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Louisville, 13 Dec. 1780. Informing TJ that they have served as justices of the peace for Kentucky co. “almost ever since it was taken off Fincastle, but upon the late Division , [we] fall into that Part of the County which is now called Jefferson, where we have Land and intend to reside.” It was therefore by mistake that the delegates for Kentucky co. put the Mays in the commission of the...
1512To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 5 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have procured the white Lead and oil ordered in yours of the 30th: ulto, which shall go by first waggon for charlottesville— MHi .
1513Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 26 December 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I believe, Sir, that the last time I had the honor of addressing you, it was on the Subject of the bust of General Washington modell’d by Cerracchi . I had, in vain, long sought this bust at your Request, when finally I discover’d that m r Lee , Consul at Bordeaux was the owner of it; at which place Cerracchi disembark’d from America , previous to his fatal journey to Paris
1514To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 16 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
In a former letter I wished you to give us another Declaration Republicans against the Holy Alliance but your answer you were done with Politics but at this Crisis I think it impossible—But President Monroe has done the Business for you for he has sent a Chalenge to the Holy Alliance if they come within Our Hemisphere they shall not do it with impunity— I observe in this days paper that the...
1515[To Thomas Jefferson from Martha Jefferson, 30 March 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Philadelphia, 30 Mch. 1784. Noted in SJL as received 19 Apr. 1784. Not found.]
1516To Thomas Jefferson from John Smith, 2 March 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your Approbation Return Bryant Brown of Vermont to be appointed Captain in the 4th Regt. of Infy. in the Troops raised by virtue of an Act entitled “An Act to raise for a limited time an additional military force” Accept Sir &c DNA : RG 107--LSP--Letters Sent to the President.
1517To Thomas Jefferson from John England, 27 April 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I understand you are in want of a Manager at the Manufactury, at Harpers ferry; I have worked at that Business; the Last was with Mr Joseph Pirkin, under the management of John Strode Esqr, and he can give you Every Information of My Skill in that Business; and I have the Management of Mr D. Tirplitts nailery at the time your Honour aployd for Sam Sittler Information on the nailing Business; I...
1518To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 9 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Owen intending from motives of respect to pay to you & Mr Madison, a visit, has requested of me a letter of introduction to you, with which I readily comply. His character for benevolence, & improvement in certain branches of industry is I doubt not, well known to you. He indulges a strong hope that the good effect of his system, may be sensibly felt, in improving the condition of mankind....
1519To Thomas Jefferson from Theophilus Holt, 29 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In your note to me Oct 12 You express’d a wish to obtain some Cedars of Lebanon. I beg leave to inform you I have recently received a few Cones from Europe of that Tree and which I reserve ’till I know your pleasure. and am sir Your obedt Servt. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
1520To Thomas Jefferson from De Vernon, 7 August 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
M. De Vernon, Directeur des fermes, hotel de longueville, ruë St. Thomas du louvre, a l’honneur de renouveller à Monsieur Jeffersonn, l’homage de tous ses devoirs et de sa reconnoissance, et de le prier de vouloir bien lui faire le plaisir de lui marquer s’il a quelques nouvelles de M. Bannister, son Correspondant, qui avoit bien voulu se charger de notre procuration pour poursuivre M. Mark...
1521To Thomas Jefferson from James D. Westcott, 1 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
This trifle is presented to the President by the author with sentiments of the greatest respect. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1522To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Wilson, 17 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Alexander Wilson, author of American Ornithology , would be happy to submit the first volume of this work to the inspection of Mr. Jefferson, if he knew when it would be convenient for the President. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1523To Thomas Jefferson from Margaret Mitchell, 30 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
From a conviction I have, that You are in this City—I beg I may be honoured with your address—in order to obviate any objections that may be opposed to my Suit, lately profered to Your Excellency in person—Or that you Sir will have the goodness & condescension to Command, that I may be informed of the full particulars—of all that concerns me, from every source—especially, before my Son shall...
1524To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Smith, 10 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday the Chask Sent by your Servant, and now do myself the honor to Enclose the Bill, Kuhn on yourself for $200.68—and am Dr Sir/ Your friend & Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1525[To Thomas Jefferson from James Barron, before 2 October 1780] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Richmond?, before 2 Oct. 1780. Minute in Journal of the Commissioner of the Navy (Vi), under date of 2 Oct.: “Letter from Commodore Barron referred from his Excellency the Governour.” An entry of 3 Oct., following, states that a reply was written by James Maxwell to Commodore Barron “inclosing a Form of a List of Seamen employed in the Navy of Virginia.” Neither Barron’s letter nor Maxwell’s...
1526To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Worthington, 10 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Our election for a representative to Congress took place on the 21st of Last month since then official returns have been receved from 17 counties There is 18 counties in the state—returns are yet to be recd from the 18th which will not materially alter the present state of the poll, which is as follows Jeremiah Morrow (republican) 3644 votes Wm McMillan (Fed) 1887 E Langham (professed Rep) 615...
1527To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 26 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
You will doubtless remember, Sir, that some time since you instructed me to purchase of Madame Cerachi, the bust in gesso of Genl. Washington, if in her possession; and which was taken by her husband while in the U:States.—The result of my inquiry then was, that she had dispos’d of it to mr Cacauld the late french ambassador at Rome; and who had carried it with him to Paris—From that period...
1528To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Lincoln, 25 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I just now received your letter of the 19h instant the articles mentioned have been received are now in the public store and will be held there untill an opportunity shall offer of sending them to Washington or Alexandria I have the honour of being with very great consederatn your most Obedient & most humble servant. RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ...
1529To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Granger, 25 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to address a few lines to you, in which I am under the disagreeable necessity of applying to the humanity of some Gentleman for a little pecuniary Aid and assistance; being at time, upwards of five hundred miles, from home; and on my return to that home; I have been to the westward in the persuit of some Lands which fell to my Lot, for service in the revolutionary Army, and am...
1530To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 30 July 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
By M r Johnson you will recieve a book, for d to my care by Gen l J. G. Swift of New York— MHi .
1531To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Story, 2 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Deign to accept of the inclosed.—Secretary Dearborn can give you a particular account of the Author, as he sat under his ministry several years.— Your’s with the deepest Veneration MHi : Coolidge Collection.
1532To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 28 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit herewith, for your signature a number of Commissions which are wanted to commission the Lieutenants authorized by the Act of the 21 April 1806. I am with high respect Sir, yr ob st: DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1533To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 30 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day received from Mr Jarvis a letter dated 11th Oct: last, a copy of which is enclosed, I shall take care of the wine, until your instructions are received, when they will be particularly attended to— The sample bottles will be forwarded by first water conveyance, being doubtful of the propriety of sending them by mail— With very great respect, I have the honor to be, Sir, your...
1534To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Williams, 31 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed Paper has been annonymously communicated to our Society.—I have had it transcribed expressly to lay it before you, beleiving that if the Ideas it contains can be of use to our Country, this is the proper moment to communicate them where they are most likely to produce a good effect. I trust that my motive in so doing will be at once apparent & excuseable. I have the honour to be...
1535VI. George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, [17 March 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
The P. has just received the enclosed.—He prays Mr. Jefferson to write by tomorrows Post to Majr. L’Enfont agreeably to what was mentioned this morning. RC ( DLC ); addressed: “Mr. Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as received 17 Mch. 1791. Entry in SJPL reads: “[1791. Mar.] 17. G. W. to Th: J. concerning Lenfant.” Enclosure not identified.
1536To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 16 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I now enclose to you Major Newton’s last letter, and am with the highest respect Sir yr. ob. St. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1537To Thomas Jefferson from Gabriel Christie, 30 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
By the ship Catherine arrived this day from Guadelipe, I have receivd a Cask of Wine which originaly was shipted from Burdaux but the Vessell put in to that Port in distress I shall be able to assertain the duties payable ther on without giving you the trouble of forwarding any Invoice. it shall be sent by the first Packet going to Washington. I hope the last that was forwarded got safe to...
1538[To Thomas Jefferson from Ferdinand Grand, 20 December 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Paris, 20 Dec. 1787. Recorded in SJL as received 20 Dec. 1787. Not found.]
1539To Thomas Jefferson from William DuVal, 27 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the Liberty to introduce to your acquaintance and Attention M r Benjamin Walker the Son, of my worthy Neighbour John M Walker Esq r Young M r Walker wishes to see the Friend of Liberty and the Father of the Virginia University. M r Walker at present is a Student in the Hambden Sidney Academy and proposes to Visit the University. He is a Young Gentle man of correct Morals, MHi .
1540To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 18 August 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Warrrick ’s Tin is just to hand, & I have forwarded the eight Boxes you ordered; this day, by a Waggon, to the care of Messrs: Jacobs & Raphael of Charlottesville. MHi .
1541To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Bradley, Jr., 28 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour to enclose copies of two letters from Mr. Francis Abrahams relative to the conveyance of the conveyance of the mail between Coweta and New Orleans. Mr. Granger left Washington on Saturday last. With much respect I am sir your obedient DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1542[To Thomas Jefferson from Wilt, Delmestre & Cie., 25 May 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
[ L’Orient, 25 May 1787 . Recorded in SJL as received at Paris 11 June 1787. Not found.]
1543David Isaacs to Thomas Jefferson, 5 March 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
73 ℔ Beef 4 ½ $4.56 RC ( MHi ); written on a small scrap; dateline beneath signature; notation at foot of text in TJ’s hand: “438”; endorsed by TJ, followed by his additional notations: “ 73 ℔ beef 6 ¼ 4.56 Mar. 7. 22 . p d .” Thus in manuscript, with “6 ¼ ” presumably intended, since that number was noted by TJ and yields the total billed to and paid by him.
1544To Thomas Jefferson from William R. Higinbotham, 24 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Having resided thirteen Months in Bermuda and being about to return to that Island, probably to stay some years I am induced to trouble your Excellency with the annexed Certificate and to indulge in the hope of your Excellency appointing me Commercial Agent to that place I have the honor to be Sir With the greatest respect Your mst obt Sert DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and...
1545To Thomas Jefferson from Craven Peyton, 3 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have rec d Your favour of today, respecting cabbages & I am very sorry to inform You that those made hear are more indifferent then I evar new them. Yet such as they are, shall be sent to You with much pleasure. a sample is sent by the boy. & next week more shall be sent if nothing prevents. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
1546To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Miller, 12 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to lay before you a small publication concerning the Malignant Fever which has so often prevailed within a few years in various parts of the United States. The importance of this subject, in relation to the foreign commerce of America and the social intercourse of nations, will afford, I trust, a sufficient apology for another attempt to exhibit & arrange the facts on which public...
1547To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 6 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation, John Smith of South Carolina, to be appointed Lieut Colonel in the third Regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
1548To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Attwood Digges, 25 September 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I am obligd to yield up what I had very much at heart, (a visit to Monticello) to my other riding avocations, and to the extreme heat for the last ten days, as well as the still continued severe & afflicting drought. The Eves of my old House has not dropt five minutes at a time since the 3d July—not a sprig of green grass, and scarcely any vegitation in the Tobacco: of which hereabouts we have...
1549To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 23 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I am very much at a loss to know where to begin and perhaps I shall be at a greater loss to know where to end as I am going to write about myself—some time ago Mr. Duane wrote his son from Washington which letter was showen to me mentioning that Mr. Dickerson and myself were appointed Commissioners of Bankruptcy—Had this thing stopt here there would not have been much matter in it but Captain...
1550To Thomas Jefferson from George Runnels, 18 October 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Accompanying this you will find a letter from my Father—in which I am highly . I should be happy to know of its safe arrival, & pray you so far to condescend as to write me a few lines on the of it— please address—G Runnels—at Mr Reg’s—Bloomingdale Road—NYork MHi .