31To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Paine, 14 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Paine’s compliments to Mr. Jefferson desires to be enformed if he received a letter from him beginning as follows—“I write you this letter entirely on my own account, and I begin it without ceremony.”—The letter then speakes of a Motion made in the Virginia legislature for making an acknowlegement to Thomas Paine for his services during the revolution— DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
32To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 7 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
T Munroe tenders his most respectful salutations to the President, and hopes he has returned to the City in good health. The workmen, and some other persons who have claims against the public buildings, being very desirous of getting their money, TM has promised to try to pay them on monday morning; He therefore hopes to be excused for troubling the President, so soon after his return, for his...
33To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Sewall, 7 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Believing that you Still continue to cherish an interest in the literary & Scientific institutions of this city as well as those of our country generally I take the liberty to forward to you a circular of the Medical School recently established, together with a copy of an introductory lecture delivered at its opening. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
34To Thomas Jefferson from John L. Thomas, 17 September 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Capt Garrett having informed me that It will be necessary for me to make out a statement of the Corrections made by me on account of the University against the next meeting of the Visitors I hope it would now Suit your Convenience to Pay the other Fifty Dollars on a/c of your assumpsit to Eppes. MHi .
35To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Cope, 28 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The American Convention for the Abolition of Slavery & improving the condition of the Africans, lately assembled in this City, have directed me, as one of their members, to present you Clarkson’s History of Slavery— I perform this task with much pleasure, as it affords me an opportunity of assuring you that I am with great respect, Your friend DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
36To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Patterson, 21 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Dougherty’s bowels are very much disordered. I have alowed him to take magnesia as a laxative & absorbent I hope when the irritable condition of the bowels is done away the fever will subside & perhaps the cough with it—tho I have some fear respecting the state of his lungs as I understand he had a brother who died from an affiction of the pulmonary kind—his situation will be better known...
37To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Blake, Jr., 25 August 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Ostend, 25 Aug. 1787 . Asks whether United States colors and passes for voyages may be granted for vessels fitted out in Ostend for the East Indies; and, if so, what the conditions and expenses are. Danish and other colors are granted under these circumstances. He would prefer those of the United States. RC ( DLC ); 2 p.; endorsed. Recorded in SJL as received 8 Sep. 1787.
38To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 4 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
T Munroe’s best respects & sends for the Presidents signature a blank requisition, together with a rough Sketch of outstanding claims against the public buildings—Some of those to whom the $2374 is due are, doubtless much more needy than the others, but It will probably not be an easy matter to avoid murmuring if a discrimination be made— RC ( DLC ). Requisition not found.
39To Thomas Jefferson from Jesse B. Thomas, 19 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the Honor of transmiting you the enclosed Resolutions Agreeable to the instructions of the House of Representatives of this Territory I have the Honor to be sir your Very Humble Servt. MoSHi : Bixby Collection.
40To Thomas Jefferson from S. Thomas, 26 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The good Opinion I have of you and your administration while our Chief Magistrate induces me to trouble you with these lines as I wish my Country well and you my friend can you devise no means to git rid of so obnoxious a Character as Wilkinson has he not been conserned for a great many years with this notorious traytor Burr Only Sir look at it and then judge has he not ever since the happy...
41[From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Barclay, John Bondfield, and James Carmichael, 10 April 1785] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Paris, 10 Apr. 1785 . Joint entry in SJL under this date reads: “Mr. Carmichael at Havre. Mr. Barclay. l’Orient and Nantes. Mr. Bonfield. Bourdeaux. Whether any vessels going to Virga. before middle of May or when? To Mr. Barcl. I acknoleged receipt of China. Whether a gentleman with valet could get passage.” None of these has been found.]
42To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 28 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
T. Munroe presents his best respects to the President. The demands against the public buildings requiring a further sum of money T.M. has the honor of inclosing a blank Draft for the Presidents signature, in case it should be his pleasure to sign it—T.M will send to the President (if desired) an acct of the Disbursement of the $8,000 Drawn 1t. Feby. RC ( DLC ); addressed: “President”; endorsed...
43To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Blanchard, 13 August 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 13 Aug. 1787 . Hopes that being presented by Mr. Barclay is sufficient excuse for writing; if not, “being an american may; for we are told that your Excellency’s goodness and attention, extend to the most inconsiderable of your Countrymen.” Has established himself at Bordeaux as an American ship broker with the advice and approval of Bondfield who vouches for him and suggested that...
44To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Haddaway, 29 January 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 29 Jan. 1787. With “these few illiterate Lines” he is compelled by necessity to ask TJ’s assistance in getting to America. Was mate on the brig Sally , Shuball Coffin, master, from Nantucket. Is willing to work his passage across, but has been told “to procure an order from you.” Is a native of Boston. Assures TJ that he will “ever while Life Be ready and Willing to Compensate … for...
45To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 4 April 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
T. Munroe tenders his best respects to the President, He has received an Estimate of the probable Amt of monies which may be wanted during the present month—Mr. L mentions $3000 for the So wing, but TM has upwards of that sum remaining in his hands of the Amt heretofore drawn in part of that fund [ Note in TJ’s hand :] Apr. 4. signed warrants. North wing 1000.D
46To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Woodcock, 25 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
this for to be Laide before the president and Congress you Down or me down that the Kingdom wich Cannot be Shaken may Remaine and no Ceaches for Corruption no not won for the Lord God allmighty will have Servants that are in Subgection unto him there From RC ( DLC ); franked; postmarked Baltimore; endorsed by TJ as received 27 May and so recorded in SJL .
47To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Sim Lee, 3 August 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Annapolis, 3 Aug. 1780 . Is informed that Stephen Mister, under indictment for high treason in Maryland, has escaped to Virginia, where he is confined to stand trial for treason against Virginia. Should the prisoner be acquitted in Virginia, it is requested that he be delivered for trial in Maryland. A transcript of the record is enclosed under seal. FC ( MdAA ); 2 p. Enclosure not found, but...
48To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Maury, 16 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The confidence you repose in me and your attentions to my interest claim my warmest gratitude. I will endeavour to deserve them. Of the three offices offer’d me, I presume there cannot be much difficulty in making a choice. the superior advantages of that at Fort St Stephens being such, as to entitle it to a decided preference I must therefore beg the favor of you to consider it as my choice,...
49To Thomas Jefferson from David Thomas, 26 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Thomas presents his respects to President Jefferson—Genl. Meriwether thinks he returned the letters of Mr. Briggs, but that the account is now among the papers of the committee, this Mr. T. will endeavor to find, he will however thank the President to furnish him with copies of the letters or the originals— MHi : Coolidge Collection.
50To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 20 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I am happy to inform you that Mr: Mazzei is absolutely recover’d from the violent fever under which he suffer’d when I last wrote you.—When I saw him his physicians had given up all hope of his recovery, but to the general astonishment of every one, in three days he was in a State of convalescence. Every medical aid was afforded him, but my own opinion is, that he is indebted for his recovery...
51To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Claxton, 9 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Address of the Upholsterer you mention is John Rea So. 4th St. Philada—He has lately sent some of his work to the Secretary of the Navy—I have not seen it, but am told it is very elegant—By forwarding a drawing of the particular dimensions from the outer sides of Archetraves, he furnishes all as complete as if he was on the spot. I have the honor to be Sir Your Humble Servant MHi :...
52To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 14 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I am under a thousand obligations to you, my Dear Sir, for the considerate aid of Wormley—since I got so much hurt by a fall from my gigg two summers ago I am timid with an untried horse—my present one started with considerable restiveness, insomuch that we cou’d not clear the Green mountain untill to day—and I have been compelled reluctantly to detain wormly from his post all night—my horse...
53To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Main, 30 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Bot. of Thos. Main Cents Thorn. plants. Trees and Shrubs, as per accot. } 35,25
54To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Main, 27 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Bot. of Thos. Main 10 Thousand transplanted plants of the American Hedge thorn @ 6 Dolls. per thousd. 60, — Received the above in full. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
55To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Paine, 15 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
As the circumstances which I supposed would take place on the continent of Europe are already arrived I shall be glad of an answer to my letter of the last days of January. I repeat my wish that you would not delay an answer as the want of it holds me in useless inactivity. Yours in friendship DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
56To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 25 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be delivered to you by my son William and perhaps my Daughter Julia whom I have ordered them to wait on you and present my best compliments as Julia is travelling for the benifit of her health I have no doubt a sight of you and the air of Monticello will contribute to it I am with utmost esteem and Respect DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
57To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Silbey, 30 January 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 30 Jan. 1787. Was a carpenter on board the ship Marianne , James Martin, master; “the Ship has been paid off by Reason of her being laid up”; has a wife and family in Virginia and desires TJ to procure for him a passage “in the Ship La Deriux Frear” sailing 10 Feb. for New York. RC ( DLC ); 2 p.; addressed; endorsed; postmarked “HAVRE.” Recorded in SJL as received 3 Feb. 1787....
58To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Nelson, 26 January 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ], 26 Jan. 1781. Eight British vessels have been driven ashore, four of which it is supposed will not be gotten off again. The greatest advantage cannot be taken of their distress because the vessels are on a coast chiefly in British power. MS not located. Text abstracted from an entry in Anderson Galleries, sale catalogue, 19–20 Jan. 1926 (James H. Manning Sale), lot 407; a...
59To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Jefferson Randolph, 4 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have obtoained permission to have a time in the hall of the Philosophical Society where I can study in solitude; Dr Wistar & Mr Peale have as yet made nothing of the Fleecy goat owing to the imperfection of the sample. all the lectures will end this Month & I wish very much to go to washington the 1rst of March to see you as I will not have it in my power to see any of the family before...
60To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Paine, 25 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I congratulate you on the birth-day of the New Sun , now called christmas day; and I make you a present of a thought on Louisana— RC ( DLC ); undated, date supplied from contents and endorsement; addressed: “Mr. Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as received 25 Dec. and so recorded in SJL . Preceding three words interlined.