14051To Thomas Jefferson from Joshua Wingate, Jr., 1 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Being about to leave the District of Columbia, I This day forwarded to Genl. John Mason the resignation of my appointment as Brigade Major and Inspector of the Militia of this District, he being considered the proper person through whom my resignation should be communicated to the President of the United States— The high respect I entertain for your personal and political Character and my...
14052To Thomas Jefferson from Patrick Byrne, 2 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
by desire of Mr. Priestley I send The Doctrine of Heathen Philosophy, Compared with those of Revelation, being I believe the last work of his late good Father, I am with the greatest respect, Sir Yr. very hum Sert RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 6 Feb. and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure: Joseph Priestley, The Doctrines of Heathen Philosophy, Compared with Those of Revelation...
14053To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 2 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
In conformity with the intimation you were pleased to make to me yesterday, I herewith enclose a list of such Gentlemen as have occured to my mind as candidates for the office of Attorney Genl. with respectfull concideration I am Sir Your Obedt. Servt. RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 2 Jan. and “Atty Genl”...
14054To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 2 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The within letters are enclosed for the President’s information; but will be again wanted (that from Chambers excepted) in order to answer them— RC ( DLC ); undated; endorsed by TJ as received from the Treasury Department on 2 Jan. and “Indians” and so recorded in SJL . Enclosures not identified, but see below. One of the letters Gallatin enclosed was probably from Joseph Chambers , register...
14055To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 2 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
It was intended that the payment of the 2d instt. to Maryland should be paid on 1st Jany. 1805; and the sooner the enclosed certificates are signed, the better it will be in order to save interest Respectfully submitted RC ( DLC ); addressed: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the Treasury Department on 2 Jan. and “Maryld. loan” and so recorded in SJL ....
14056To Thomas Jefferson from John A. Graham, 2 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Having been informed that certain Individuals have said, or written to the Executive of the United States, things which have called in question my want of attachment to the present administration, so derogatory to my honor and feelings—. I here take the liberty to forward the enclosed letter, which I procured to be published in Vermont more than three Years since: as by the affidavit hereunto...
14057Enclosure: Letter of “McGillda” (Jefferson Papers)
as I have not the honor of being Personally Acquainted with you—you will have the goodness to pardon me for the liberty I here take in Addressing myself to the Chief Majestrate of the United States—And permit me to lay before you a heart which is no Stranger to the joys of our fellow Citizens thus far in your public Administration—(He whoes daring and luminent pen drew the declaration of...
14058To Thomas Jefferson from Brockholst Livingston, 2 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to introduce to your civilities Mr. William Keteltas, a gentleman of the profession of the Law, who will have the honor of delivering you this letter, & proposes passing sometime at Washington. I have the honor to be Sir, your very obt Sert RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esqr President &ca.”; endorsed by TJ as received 8 Jan. and so recorded in SJL with notation...
14059To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 2 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
From the Conversation I have this moment had with you, I find that you will experience serious difficulties in appointing an Atty. General. My wish is that either Mason or Breckinridge should have the Office. To neither of them can any reasonable Objections be made. The circumstance of their being Virginians by birth ought not to prevail over the important considerations that so powerfully...
14060To Thomas Jefferson from James Bringhurst, 3 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
It is in much diffidence and fear that I now take my pen to address Thee with a few lines, and wish to do it with that real Respect which is Due to the first Ruler of a great People and in that near Affection I feel for Thee, now finding the revolving Year does not diminish the Anxietys or lessen the cares generally Attendant on the Life of Man, as to myself I can truely say it, having for a...
14061To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 3 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Names of persons for Atty. General Russel of Rhode Island—unknown Brokholst Livingston of New York—would not accept M. Dickerson of Philada.—not equal Rodney. M.C. of Delaware—do. Gabriel Duvall of Maryland—Quere, whether he would not accept, in which case Joseph Clay might be made Comptroller Walter Jones of Columbia—of Virginia J. T. Mason of do—the best, if he will accept Breckenridge of...
14062Petition of Eliza Peacock, 3 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
the subscriber begs leave to state That she is wife of Robert W. Peacock, of this City, Attorney at Law:—that her said husband has lately been apprehended, and is at present confined in the goal of this City upon a charge, as she is informed, of Forgery:—that from the information which the subscriber has received she fears that her said husband may have been guilty of some erroneous or...
14063To Thomas Jefferson from Craven Peyton, 3 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I nevar have been deturmined untill a few days past respecting the shears in the Milton warehouse . ewing to the proprietor being in Baltimore each share cost him £80–0.0. Sixty is what is asked but I think they might be had for fifty pounds each there is five of them, the othars in Kentucky, I have not reciavd. any information respecting them but expect to hear by every post. will thank you...
14064To Thomas Jefferson from Philippe Reibelt, 3 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Ayant a la Librairie une Gravure represent. frederic le grand, et une Carte Generale des Etats unis—dont je pense, qu’il Vous fera plaisir, de les voir, et, peût etre, même de les posseder—je les ai confiè aujourdhui au Stage. Le prix de la Gravure est 15 Gourdes. et celui de la Carte 6 Si Vous n’aimez pas de les garder—je Vous prie de me les renvoyer par la même Voie—je n’en ai, que çe seul...
14065Petition of John P. Van Ness and Others for Robert Ware Peacock, 3 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
the petition of the subscribers Humbly states That Robert W. Peacock, as your petitioners are informed, is apprehended and confined in the goal of this City upon a charge of Forgery, which may possibly be substantiated against him:—That your petitioners are advised that the Wife of the prisoner is a woman of merit, and of very respectable connexions in the state of virginia;—that she is,...
14066To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 4 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you on the 24th. of December by the ship Minerva Captn. Mc.Cray for New York, covering at the same time a letter from Mr. Mazzei since which, I have received the garden:seeds from Malta I then mentioned, and now forward them herewith.— I have not receiv’d any particular directions as to their cultivation, but I am told generally that the fruits they produce are of...
14067To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 4 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
For information Copy of an answer to Dr. Mitchill Chairman of the Senate’s committee on the bill restraining the arming of private vessels who had applied by private letter to know what were the intentions of administration on that subject— RC ( DLC ); undated, in Gallatin’s hand; endorsed by TJ as received from the Treasury Department on 4 Jan. 1805 and “arming mercht vessels” and so recorded...
14068To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas C. James, 4 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
It affords me great Satisfaction to find it again assigned as my duty, to inform you, that at a Meeting of the American philosophical Society, held this Afternoon at their Hall, for the annual Election of Officers, you, Sir, were unanimously reelected their President; an office which I hope you will continue to accept & hold, for many years to come; and by the Patronage you will thus extend to...
14069To Thomas Jefferson from Philippe Reibelt, 4 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Il Vous a plû, de reunir a votre Bibliotheque les Annales du Museè des Arts p. Landon—probablement Vous aimerez, aussi d’examiner, et de garder peut etre, le Manuel du Museum Francais. C’est dans cette Supposition, que j’ose Vous en presenter çijoint les 4 premiers Nros. qui ont parus jusqu’ici fis dont le prix est 8 gourdes:/—avec mes Tres profonds respects. Votre Excellence Tr. hbl. et tr....
14070Statement of Stable Expenses from Joseph Dougherty, 5 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Expence of the Presidents Stable from Jany. 5th 1804 to Jany 5th 1805 Viz. Hay. oats and straw 649. 42 Blacksmith 44. 02½ Saddler 44. 72½ Storekeeper 14. 05 birch brooms 2. 00 total– D–754. 22
14071To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin H. Latrobe, 5 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I received while in Philadelphia, (from whence I am just now returned) a short letter Decr. 21st from Mr Thompson, chairman of the Come. of the House of Representatives on the public buildings, requiring simply an estimate of the sum required to finish the South wing of the Capitol. I promised, by return of post, an answer in a few days. In the mean time, having fortunately all the drawings...
14072To Thomas Jefferson from William Thomson, 5 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I here take the previlege of asking reliefe from your Benevolent hand hopeing no offence I have a famyly to maintain by hard worke When well but unfortunenately broke my foot which renders me a cripple and not able to maintain my famyly & times being very hard provision and wood being so very dear we are in a state of surfering at the present & being a stranger knowing no one to apply to...
14073To Thomas Jefferson from Mercy Otis Warren, 5 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to direct to the President of the United States, the Prospectus of a work, of which the author indulges the flattering anticipation that it will accord with his opinions, and that in manner and style, it may be approved by the correct taste of Mr. Jefferson.— This is a mark of bold ambition.—Thus as usual, human vanity prompts to raise expectation high.—If disappointed, your...
14074To Thomas Jefferson from Nicolas Gouin Dufief, 6 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Je prends la liberté de vous envoyer le mémoire de ce qu’il m’est dû—Quoique j’aie renoncé au Commerce de la librairie pour m’occuper plus particulièrement d’enseignement & de Littérature, j’ai cependant conservé des relations avec les principaux libraires de France, ainsi il m’est toujours facile de faire venir promptement les ouvrages qui me sont demandés Je suis trop convaincu du plaisir...
14075To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, with Jefferson’s Approval, 7 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose for your approbation the following list of Promotions in the Militia of the District of Columbia— Major John P. Van Ness to be promoted to the rank of Colonel in the 1st Legion, vice Colonel Brent resigned. Captain William O. Sprigg to be promoted to the rank of Major in the 1st Legion, vice Major Van Ness promoted. 1st Lieut Charles McLaughlin to be promoted to the...
14076To Thomas Jefferson from Archibald McAllister, 7 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
to the Constitution I Reccommed the Son of Israell Israell late Sheriff of Philadelphia to be A member of Congress his Son is worthy of it 198 South fourth Street write to me wether I shall be A Member of Congress or not RC ( ViW : Tucker-Coleman Collection); endorsed by TJ as received 10 Jan. and “a Maniac” and so recorded in SJL . The Philadelphia address 198 South fourth Street was the...
14077To Thomas Jefferson from Philippe Reibelt, 7 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Peut être, qu’il fera plaisir à Monsieur le President Jefferson, de parcourir çe petit Livre —ç’est a çet effet, que j’ai l’honneur de lui le presenter—avec mes profonds respects. Perhaps President Jefferson would like to look at this small book. If so, I have the honor of sending it to him, with my deep respect. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ. Enclosure not identified, but see below. petit Livre...
14078To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, with Jefferson’s Note, 7 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of informing you that with Mr Wm. Smith came Mrs. Hall the Sister of Mrs. Rt Smith and Mrs. Hughes our friend— Mr Williams is at Genl Wilkinsons with his two daughters Prudentia and Kitty— Y. H. S. [ Note by TJ :] Mr. Wm. Smith Mrs. Hall Mrs. Hughes Mr. Williams and the miss Williamses RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 7 Jan. the liberty of informing you
14079To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 8 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Altho the post will leave this in a few minutes, yet I cannot permit it to depart without a short reply to your very friendly and very flattering Letter of the 1st. of Decr. The change which you have made in my official standing here is calculated to gratify political ambition, and presents the means of gratifying a passion infinitely dearer to my heart, that of promoting the happiness of my...
14080To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 8 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
All claims for services performd. in our revolutionery war, except for lands or pentions, are bar’d by the Act of limitation , and no officer was intitled to lands unless he served to the close of the war or was deranged by certain resolutions of Congress. It appears by the journals of Congress that Genl. Conway resigned on the 22d. day of April 1778 and Congress accepted his resignation on...
14081To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 8 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I do not consider any Territorial Govr. as having any direction of the factories or trading houses unless by perticular and special directions from the Presidt. of the U.S. I think that Govr. Harrison has incorrect ideas as to the command of the regular Troops in Louisiana, for although the law gives the respective Commandants the command of the regular Troops in their respective Districts, it...
14082To Thomas Jefferson from Susannah Febvrier, 8 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Please to excuse me for troubling you but my reason for troubling you Sir, is to beg you would be so kind as to helpe me to a little money: I am in Greate distress and have two Children in my armes without any meens to Supporte them. and rent to pay which I am not able to doe at preasent. my husband was obliged Give all his Property up to his Credetors last Spring and finding him Self reduced...
14083To Thomas Jefferson from Mathew Carey, 9 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favour of the 6th. which I recd Yesterday, lies before me. My brother’s address is John Carey Care of Mr. Taylor , Cutler, Middle Row Holborn I am, sir, very respectfully Your obt. hble. servt. RC ( MHi ); at head of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esqr. President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received 13 Jan. and so recorded in SJL . London cutler Benjamin Taylor was at 94 High...
14084To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, with Jefferson’s Approval, 9 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose for your approbation Louis Valle of Louisiana and Jesse F Heard of Georgia as Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists With Sentiments of Esteem & respect I am your Most Obedt. Servant [ Approval by TJ :] Jan. 11. 1805. Approved RC ( PHi : Daniel Parker Papers); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Dearborn; at foot of text: “President of the United States”; endorsed by a...
14085To Thomas Jefferson from William C. C. Claiborne, 10 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your Letter of the 2nd. Ultimo, together with its several enclosures.— Your Letter to Mr. Brown was immediately delivered;—that to Colonel Kirbey is returned to you, & whose death I presume you have by this time been informed of.— Mr. Brown has mentioned to me his Intention to decline serving either as Judge or Secretary; the Salary is not sufficient to support him comfortably,...
14086To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 10 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
After the enclosed commission had been signed, you determined that it was not proper to give to a Judge an appointment revokable at the pleasure of the President. The Commission is therefore returned — With great respect Your obedt. Servt. RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the Treasury Department on 10 Jan. with notation “Commn....
14087To Thomas Jefferson from Philippe Reibelt, 10 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai l’honneur de repondre a votre billet du 9, qui m’a ete remis hier Soir— 1.) Je n’ai pas trouvè au Stage les objets, que Vous me renvoyez, Savoir: la Gravure repres. fred. II.—le Manuel du Museum &c. et Aldini—Mais ils ariveront certainement. 2) Les Annales du Musèe des Arts p. Landon, que Vous avez pris, et çe Manuel du Museum—me paroissent deux Ouvrages differens—le dernier donnant la...
14088To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Worthington, 10 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I received the enclosed papers at the last session of Congress but as the bill divideing the Indiana Territory did not then pass I did not lay them before you; That bill now haveing here passed I consider it my duty to put these papers into your possession I mentioned to you last winter as a candadate for the Office of Governor of this new Territory Colo Samuel Huntington of Ohio, permit me...
14089To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 11 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose for your approbation the following list of Promotions and Appointments in the Army of the United States Promotions Capt Abimael Y. Nicoll, to be promoted to the rank of Major in the Corps of Artillerists, vice, Major George Ingersol resigned December 1st 1804. 1st Lieut Samuel T Dyson, to be promoted to the rank of Captain in the Corps of Artillerists, vice, Captain...
14090Petition of Jesse Howard, with Jefferson’s Order, 11 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The petition of Jesse Howard, respectfully represents; That your petitioner during the present Session of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for Washington County he has been tried, and convicted for stealing a Waggon Wheel the property of George French—When your Petitioner begs leave to represent, that altho’ your petitioner took the wheel mentioned in the Indictment, and which...
14091To Thomas Jefferson from James Oldham, 11 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Your faver of the 24th. Ultimo accompaned with your portabel addition of Palladio came safe to hand for Whch sir, I return to you my graitest Thanks, and that Take perticular care of it: on applying to Mr. Jno. M. Randolph he was extremly kind and gave me an introductory Letter to Mr. Edmond Randolph, Who perchasd the Liberary of the Late Mr. Riland Randolph: Mr Edmond Randolph has lent me...
14092To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, with Jefferson’s Notes and Calculations, 12 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting herewith, a general view of the subject of our purchases from the several Indian nations, in the course of the last four years. It may not be strictly correct as to the respective quantities of land. But I presume the quantity is not in any case overrated. There may also be some small inaccuracies as to the sums paid by way of presents &c. but I am satisfied...
14093To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Wood, 12 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
To the president of the united States and to Be laid be fore the Congress if nessery Sir I was appointed Collecter of the twenty fourth destrict of the State of New york to Collect the direct tax and Collected all that I could with out Sale and made my return to the Super Viser and he advertised the Lands for sale at the time of sale I was Very sick and Could not atend the sale as soon as I...
14094To Thomas Jefferson from William Lambert, 14 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave again to submit to your inspection, some calculations for ascertaining the latitude and longitude of the Capitol in this place, according to methods which have been suggested by yourself . It is my intention to have a number of copies printed at my own expense, by Mr: Samuel H. Smith; but I shall not commit myself so far, until I obtain the opinion of a competent judge of the...
14095To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 15 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
A few minutes before the departure of the last weeks mail I received and answered your favor of the 1st. of December apprizing me of my nomination as Judge of the Superior Court for the Territory of Orleans. Governor Claiborne informs me that the mail of this day has delivered to him my Commission, the Senate having approved the nomination. Permit me to repeat my expressions of satisfaction on...
14096To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, with Jefferson’s Approval, 15 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation William Dent Bealle, Adjutant, to be promoted to Brigade Major and Inspector of the Militia of the District of Columbia vice Major Joshua Wingate resigned. With sentiments of esteem & respect I am, Sir, Your Obedient Servant [ Approval by TJ :] Jan. 17. 1805. Approved RC ( PHi : Daniel Parker Papers); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Dearborn; at...
14097To Thomas Jefferson from Fulwar Skipwith, 15 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I received by Genl. Armstrong the letter you have done me the favor to write in date of the 11th. of July last. The sentiments, which that letter expresses in support of the high character & personal independence of the General, I would at all times have been disposed to respect; but under existing circumstances, how much more consolatory to my feelings is it to add that, after acquaintance &...
14098To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Wagner, 15 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
J. Wagner’s best respects to the President of the U. States. He has learnt at the French Minister’s , that the style of addressing Jerome Bonaparte , used by the Minister and proper to be used by others, is Monsieur and Sir, in the manner a private frenchman was addressed before the Revolution. RC ( DLC ); partially dated; addressed: “The President of the U. States”; endorsed by TJ as a letter...
14099To Thomas Jefferson from Caspar Wistar, 15 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to make known to you my Brother, Thos. Wistar , who is one of a very worthy and respectable Committee of the Society of friends, deputed by that body, to solicit the attention of Congress to the subject of African Slavery, as it may be Connected with Louisiana & the other territories subject to their immediate Controll—This letter is not necessary, for I know that your attention...
14100To Thomas Jefferson from Gabriel Duvall, 16 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Charles J. porter settled his first Accompt at the Treasury, for disbursements at September Court 1801. His Salary did not commence until the first of July 1802, under an Act of Congress passed on the 29 April 1802.—It does not, therefore, furnish evidence of the date of his commission. Tennessee was divided into two districts by an Act of the 13th. of Feb. 1801, & without doubt, Mr. porter...