10151To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Claxton, 5 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I yesterday received from Philadelphia a Bill of Lading for your chairs , which I have this day forwarded to Messrs Gibson & Jefferson at Richmond—I have thought it proper to forward this information, in order that the first opportunity of getting them to Monticello may be embraced I have the honor to be with the greatest esteem Sir Your Hble Svt RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 13 Aug....
10152To Thomas Jefferson from Philippe de Létombe, 5 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Je m’empresse de Vous informer que Rapin m’a remis, avant hier, la lettre dont Vous m’avez honoré le 29 ulto. Mais Vous aurez vû, par celle que J’ai eu l’honneur de Vous écrire le premier du courant, qu’il a trouvé ici cette besogne faite et que des arrangemens, définitifs et conformes à vos vües, avoient été pris deux jours auparavant avec Le Maire. Ils sortent tous deux de chez moi où ils...
10153To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Moore, 5 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I receiv’d a Letter by the Mail from the Secretary of State—Informing me of your offer of the Marshalls place to me—I have prevaild. with Two young men to Undertake the riding —And will accept the Appointment—Should you think proper to forward the Commission—Or notify me—It will be necessary for me to Go to Williamsburgh to Qualify. I will apply for the Commission on my Way—Permit me to...
10154To Thomas Jefferson from Philippe de Létombe, 6 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai reçû et lû, avec émotion, avec attendrissement, avec gratitude, la dépêche dont Vous avez bien voulu m’honorer le 27 ulto. Elle fera le bonheur de ma vieillesse. Elle me sera la recommandation la plus honorable auprès de mon Gouvernement. Elle m’est un brevet pour l’immortalité. Je n’ai point encore reçu la dépêche de Monsieur le Sécrétaire d’Etat que Vous daignez m’annoncer. Peut être...
10155To Thomas Jefferson from Ephraim Kirby, 7 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to offer for your perusal and amusement the enclosed effusion of anti-republican malice . It is a true specimen of the present temper of the party in Connecticut.—The mass of the People begin to discern the danger which they have escaped, & to resort to the republican standard; but the work of reformation will be slow.—The priesthood are armed against us with all the powers...
10156To Thomas Jefferson from Elijah Russell, 7 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Humanity, more than self interest, dictates this letter; I hope, therefore, you will excuse the freedom taken by a stranger occupying but an humble walk in the world—I write but because my respect for an aged, grey-headed Father, overpowers my diffidence in addressing the Chief Executive of the United States— My father (now about 70 years of age) was a poor man ;—but he was not destitute of...
10157To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 7 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The chief Clerk of the department of State having this morning shewn to me a Letter from mr Thorton requesting the Executive to order the departure of the English Ship that has been brought into the port of Boston by certain French Citizens, I consider it proper to communicate to you my Opinion thereon. My numerous and pressing engagements will not allow me to go into an extensive discussion...
10158To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 7 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Muy Señor mio, y de todo mi Respecto Como dije á V.E en mi Ultima me puse en Camino el 27 del pasado, con el Ansia de Visitarlo, y despedirme, pero por mi delicadesa, u por Accidentes, no Conprehensibles Recay en esta muy Malo, donde Aviendome Visto, el General Smith me Inpuso de la reprehencible Conducta de mi Hijo, mas por estenso y de su Miserable Situasion, poniendome en la precision de...
10159To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 8 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit sundry papers in relation to David Hopkins imprisoned at the suit of United States for non-payment of a penalty. and a copy of my letter on that subject to Mr. Freneau who transmitted them. As he has mistaken the proper tribunal to whom he should have applied, & no relief can be obtained unless it be by a pardon, the papers are submitted to your consideration. It...
10160To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Hanson, 8 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeably to your permission, I enclose a list of the Directors of the Bank of the U.S.—. In obtaining it, I found more difficulty than I expected; which is the reason of it’s not having been forwarded by last mail. I have written to Philada. to engage the good-officers of the following Gentlemen, old Friends of 1777. I forgot to insert them in the proper place. They are Wm. & Edw. Tilghman,...