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Madame Turreau presente ses complimens a Monsieur le President de Jefferson et le prie de recevoir ses remerciemens pour l’invitation qu’il lui a faite, et ses Excuses de ne pouvoir l’accepter. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
Paris, 6 May 1788 . Asks TJ, on receipt from Messrs. Bérard of “the money which Messrs. Brailsford & Morris have desired them to remit to you,” to deposit it with Messrs. Boyd & Ker, who are forwarding this letter. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ: “Rutledge John Junr.” Enclosed in Boyd, Ker & Co. to TJ, 9 May 1788 .
I think with you that Morris ought to be recalled by the Nautilus. And I will send orders accordingly. The permitting him to return in his own frigate is a great indulgence. I have no expectation that any thing of importance will be effected by the Squadron now out. With great respect I am Sir Your Ob. Ser. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received from the Navy Department on 18 June and so...
Philadelphia, 16 June 1785 . Introduces Samuel Fox, a descendant of “one of the most respectable Quaker families in Pennsylvania.” RC ( NNP ); 1 p. Recorded in SJL as received 1 Nov. 1785, “by Saml. Fox.”
To send two additional frigates into the Mediterranean would require an appropriation of about 125000 Dol. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received from the Navy Department on 19 Mch. and “approprn for Meditern.” and so recorded in SJL .
[ Paris ] 9 Nov. 1787 . Being obliged to set out for London on Monday [12 Nov.], cannot immediately leave with TJ the amount of money still due Carmichael; expects to return before even a reply can be received from Madrid; if he is delayed, asks that the account be held until his return, when it will be immediately discharged. RC ( DLC ); 2 p.; endorsed. Not recorded in SJL .
Our Agricultural Soc: have published a volume of memoirs which we are anxious to distribute among similar Societies in France and Britain. I beg leave therefore to ask, whether we may Send a box by the public Ship which will Sail from this port in a few days. The Memoirs are printed at the expence of the Society. No individual has the least Concern in the work.— I remain very Sincerely and...
You will be informed by the contents of the inclosed Recommendation the Wishes of my Republican Neighbors, in the quarter where I reside, Also, of Some of my Friends of the Town of Boston; Should it meet your approbation to appoint me to the office of Collector at the Port of Machias, Depend on it, that I Shall endeavor to fill the office with that integrity it requires— I am Sir Your...
Permit me to congratulate you on your second appointment to the most dignified station your fellow Citizens in the United States of America can confer. Your majority has been greater than my most sanguine expectations had predicted, and exceeds (if my knowledge of the condition of the human character in America is correct) what any of your successors will ever obtain. As an incendiary &...
I have the honor to enclose to yourself herewith a plan of Counteraction, Should there be any serious designs against the Union of States.—This is done by me as a faithful Citizen, and for your own use alone; as you will perceive Some Suggestions that can only be considered confidential. My feeble efforts are always well intended, and no man in this Country desires more fervently the happiness...
Mr. Albion Cox having been recommended to me to fill the Office of Assayer of our Mint I made all the requisite Enquiries concerning his Abilities and Integrity and received a satisfactory account of both, but as he has been under Misfortunes in America I thought it prudent not to make a final Agreement with him unless his Character should bear the Test of Enquiry there as well as in this...
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Asa Aikin & James Smith of Vermont as Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists in the service of the United States Accept Sir assurances of my high respect and consideration PHi .
[ Jardin du Roi, Paris, 27 Mch. 1787 . Recorded in SJL as received 3 May 1787 at Aix-en-Provence. Not found.]
Permit me to introduce to you my son Doctor Edward Alexander. Being on his return to Baltimore, in the vicinity of which he resides, and expecting to pass by Monticello, he expressed a wish to call and pay his respects to you. The seasons have been very unfavorable to us in this part of the State the present year: our wheat crop so much injured by Fly and rust as to be scarcely merchantable,...
Intended opposition & violations in Massachussets. I have no doubt that 2 or 3 hundred vessels will sail whenever the continuance of the embargo is ascertained: Have the six small vessels of the navy been ordered there? as had been agreed. Can any other measures been adopted? A circular directing vigilance in that particular respect was sent a week ago. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
[ Richmond, 9 Apr. 1784 . Noted in SJL as received Apr. 16 1784. Not found.]
Recd. New Orleans 6th. October 1808 from William Brown Collector of the Customs for the District of Mississippi—One Bundle, One Small Trunk & one Barrel–Pacans directed to the President of the united States which articles I promise to deliver to the Collector of the Port of George Town DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
An absence of some days from Town has prevented my sooner replying to your favor of the 29th ultimo.—It is seldom that any of the wines you mention are to be had here—and when to be had, must of course come higher, than they do in the Northern Towns; as we get our small supplies of those kinds entirely from thence, with the exception of a small proportion from Norfolk. I am Dear Sir Your Very...
I wrote to you while Mr Dawson was here that I would wait the arrival of the Frigate that was to bring Mr Livingston , and return by it to America, in preference to the Maryland which you offered me; but the frigate being ordered to the Mediterranean prevented me that opportunity. As it is now Peace, though the definitive Treaty is not yet signed, I shall sett off by the first opportunity from...
I Received with the greatest pleasure your letter of the 19th. I Cannot Express my Gratitude to you for your Declaration to the Count de Montmorin, and it is with much satisfaction to my own heart that I Can assure You, You went not an Inch too far. The Breach of faith which they alude to, was occasiond by the following Circumstance. M. Moylan of Lorient when passing through this Town to the...
Resolved, that at the present moment, when the peace of the United States is threatned by the European powers, it essentially becomes the duty of the General Assembly of Maryland to provide for the protection of its Citizens, Resolved that Mr. Dorsey Mr Winder Mr Bruce Mr Mitchell and Mr. Little, be a Committee to enquire and report to this house with all possible dispatch, whether any and...
I have the honour of herewith sending to you the enclosed letter of Mr Mead Navy Agent at Cadiz with the accompanying publick papers just received by me and also a private letter from Bullus as to the state of parties in New-York, and also a letter addressed to yourself which was this moment delivered to me by Doctor Ridgly late acting consul at Tripoli. With real Esteem & Yours entirely DLC :...
O Thomas thy Deceit & Wickedness is great upon the Earth, and when thou retirest from Office, thou will be asshamed to look an honest Man in the Face, and I am sure, no honest Man can look upon thee with Complacency. Thy Society in this world, will be composed of the most wicked, & worthless part of Creation, and in the other World, of Devels, & infernal Spirits— DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
I wrote you this morning that the receipts in the treasury have exceeded for the year ending 30th Septer. last 11,300,000 dollars. That was the sum left blank in the message—The balance in the treasury which you state at near six millions was only 5,850,000 dollars— Respectfully yours RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received from the Treasury Department on 17 Oct. and “Treasury rects. for...
Is it not going too far to take upon yourself to assert positively that there is sufficient reason to believe what you have stated in the last page as Contemplated and intended by France and that you are without doubt as to her dispositions—Could not the idea be conveyed with equal advantage without your assuming so much responsibility. Is there any necessity for you to commit yourself by...
As the Trustees mentioned in my Fathers Will, are at a loss to know, whether they have a right to divide his real Estate among his Children as they think fit, or not; I do, at their request, beg you that you would give us your Opinion on that head; and if you should think that they cannot, we would willingly know whether a division could be procured by a Suit in Chancery agreeable to the two...
With your Esteem’d favor of the 7 Curt. we received your Draft at sight on Messrs. Gibson & Jefferson for One Hundred and fifty Dollars. which is to the Credit of Mr Samuel Dyer of Albemarle Much obliged by your attention, We have the Honor to be with the highest respect Sir Your mo ob Serts RC ( MHi ); at head of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esquire”; endorsed by TJ as received 16 Dec. and so...
I wrote hastily yesterday for fear of losing the post. But as I believe I am in time to day, I write to say that I think there is nothing to be apprehended at Columbia in point of health. There is no swamp, no stagnant water near it; the mist of the River grounds, has never been known to cross the main street; and during the three last years, it has not only been healthy, but singularly so....
[ Paris, 4 Apr. 1786. Entered in SJL as received 31 Apr. [1 May?] 1786. Letter not found. See William Short to TJ, 2 Apr. 1786.]
[ Williamsburg ] 8–9 Oct. 1779 . Transmitting a requisition from the Board of War for the purchase of leather breeches for Maj. Nelson’s corps of cavalry. Signed by Ambler and Rose. Below, in TJ’s hand: “In council Oct. 9. 1779. There being a sufficiency of deerskins in Richmond for the purpose of this requisition from the board of war it is disapproved. Th: Jefferson.” RC ( Vi ); 2 p.;...
Permit me to introduce to your notice Doctor De R’eider from Vienna—He is performing the Tour of the United States, and is anxious to visit Monticello in passing—He is highly recommended as a Gentleman of talents and information—. MHi .
I am requested by the President of the Bank of Virginia to inform you that it affords him much pleasure to have it in his power to furnish you with Bills of Exchange on England &c for the whole amount or any portion of the Fifty Thousand Dollars due from the President & Directors of the Literary Fund to the Rector & Visitors of the University With affectionate esteem MHi .
Not knowing, particularly, where the inclosed may find my Son, (which I presume you do) I take the Liberty of requesting you to have it safely conveyed to him, as soon as may be. I am, with great Esteem & Regard, dr. Sir Yr. obliged hble servt., RC ( DLC ); endorsed. Enclosure not found, but it was probably one of the letters to John Rutledge, Jr. mentioned in TJ to Short, 21 Nov. 1788.
Havre de Grace, 3 Dec. 1784 . Encloses “three Letters arrivd this day under my Cover from Alexandria with the American Brig the Friendship Captn. John Freman, consigned to me.” RC ( MHi ); endorsed. The enclosed letters have not been identified.
[ Richmond, 31 Jan. 1781. Minute in War Office Journal (Vi) under this date: “Letter to the Governor inclosing one, from Mr. Peter to me (just received) for his consideration, and one inclosed in that from Mr. Mead to Mr. Peter.” Muter’s letter has not been located. For enclosures, see TJ’s reply, following, and notes there.]
Last evening I sent your 2 boxes together with one of Mr. Burwells. in care of a Mr. Bohn mercht. in Richmond. it was the only oppertunity I could find to send them. when I return’d from Occoquan I found in the stage office. Geor. Town. a bundle of boks for you perhaps from Mr. Reibelt Baltimore. If you chuse to have them sent to you it can be so. The family is all well Sir your Hble. Sert....
Washington [ County, Va. ], 4 Apr, 1781 . A company to patrol Powell’s Valley was obtained only with difficulty because of the lack of money and the non-payment of the militia for former services. “The Captain solicits me to apply for one Months pay for the men.” If TJ will give an order for payment, “the bearer Capt. Kincaid will give the necessary obligations for its just application.” He...
Enclosed I have the honour to hand you Capt. Manns receipt for three barrels of Perry, which were delivered to me by Captn Matthews, who received them from Mr. Langdon of New Hampshire, with directions to put them into some persons hands here that would forward them to you— In consequence of which directions Captn Matthews placed them under my care, and I avail myself of the first packet going...
Yesterday I was duly [noti]fied, that you was pleased to Appoint me a Justice of the peace, you will please to accept of my gratefull acknowlagement for the honor conferred on me by the Appointment & I am exceeding sorry to inform you that it is alltogether out of my power under present circumstances to Accept of that office. I am Sir most respectfully your Hue Sert. DNA : RG 59--State Department.
Having transmitted you a circular letter some time since, relative to the propriety of the Legislature’s circulating a Digest of the Laws of the United States published by me; I presented a Memorial to the House of Representatives to that effect—the Committee who were appointed to report thereon, namely, Messrs. Craik, Wadsworth & Grove, have not yet reported and I have reason to believe they...
What is the precise designation of office of Messrs. Armstrong & Bowdoin by virtue of which the 2 millions are to be placed at their disposal. We want it to fill the blanks in the authorities to draw &c. which have been prepared. All our bills for the millions of dollars are purchased & ready. Respectfully Your obt. Svt. You know, I suppose the vote on Armstrong 15 to 15, Adair not voting—and...
I have taken the liberty of sending you a defence of my father against the slander of Genl. Hull. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
It is represented by a gentleman of Alexandria, that a petition for a pardon in favor of Christopher Church convicted there of Larceny was forwarded to you two weeks ago, accompanied with the usual recommendations. From a fear that the petition may not have reached your hands, the gentleman is very desirous that I should thus mention the subject to you, in order that a duplicate may be...
John Simpson one of the People call’d Quakers traveling in the cause of Truth wishes an opportunity with the President of the U.S. if agreeable to him at as early an hour as it wou’d suit. and wishes to know by the bearer at what hour it wou’d be most agreeable. With very great respect I am thy Friend PS. The bearer wait an answer. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
We have the honor to receive your favor 16 instant—and have shipped the parcel of Books from M r Dinnison as you direct, to the care of Col o Bernard Peyton of Richmond by the Schooner Manchester Cap n Coffin whose Bill Lading is enclosed. CSmH .
your boys returned me my horse this evening intirely safe, as to the little hurt of the mouth it will soon be well, You was very welcome to him for trial. RC ( MHi ); misdated; at foot of text: “M r Tho s Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as a letter of 24 Nov. (corrected by him to Dec.) 1812 received 25 Dec. 1812 and so recorded in SJL .
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation William Clark to be appointed Brigadier General of the Militia of the Territory of Louisiana. Accept Sir, assurances of my high respect & consideration PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation George Bumford, Joseph G. Totten & William McKee Cadets, to be appointed Second Lieutenants in the Corps of Engineers Accept Sir the assurances of my high respect & consideration July 1. 05. Approved PHi : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
[ Richmond, 22 Jan. 1781. Minute in the Virginia War Office Journal (Vi), under date of 22 Jan. 1781: “Letter, to the Governor informing that Capt. John Allen of the State Artillery has lost his Commission, which he says was dated the 16th. day of April 1780. and, that he sollicits for a new one.” Letter not located.]
Lieutenants Fawcett , and Dickonson beg leave to return to their kind thanks to M r Jefferson for the attention shewn them while at Charlottesville ; and whould have done themselves the honor of waiting upon him, had time permitted— RC ( MHi ); in an unidentified hand; addressed (edge trimmed): “Thomas Jefferson Esq ue Monticello