3871To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 12 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have pleasure in introducing to your acquaintance my young friend Mr. William B. Preston, (the son of our former Governor Preston) who will hand you this, and who, like most of our young men of merit, entertains the landable desire of being honor’d with your personal acquaintance: he is a young Gentleman of promise, and one I think you will be pleased with. I solicit for him your usual...
3872To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Smith Barton, 10 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer of this note is Mr. J. C. Cabell, a young Virginian of uncommon merit, who has just returned from France, and other parts of Europe, where he has employed his time, to great advantage, in the cultivation of science, and in extending his attachments to his native country. I take the liberty of introducing him to your knowledge; and am, with, very high respect, dear Sir, Your obedient...
3873To Thomas Jefferson from Adamantios Coray, 31 December 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Monsieur Th. Jefferson, ancien président des États-Unis, hommage de l’éditeur; qui eût l’honneur de lui écrire le 7 Mars, en lui recommandant M. Alexandre Contostavlo. Mr. Thomas Jefferson, former president of the United States, with the compliments of the publisher; who did the honor of writing a recommendation for Mr. Alexandre Contostavlo on March 7. DLC .
3874To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 1 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you on the 3d. of September 1804 by Mr. Vigano who went passenger in the Schooner John Adams for Philadelphia, conveying at the Same time a small bundle of the yellow Cotton seed of Malta.—also on the 4. of January last by the way of Newbury Port accompanying it with various garden-seeds from the same island.—likewise on the 1st. of february, and forwarded by the...
3875[To Thomas Jefferson from Dugald Stewart, 12 March 1789] (Jefferson Papers)
[ College of Edinburgh, 12 Mch. 1789 . Recorded in SJL as received 30 Mch. 1789. Not found.]
3876To 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...
3877To Thomas Jefferson from Lambert, 11 February 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Je vous serai obligé, Monsieur, de vouloir bien vous trouver chez moi, Mercredi prochain [13 Feb.], treize de ce mois, à sept heures du soir, pour conférer sur les observations qui ont été faites au sujet de l’arrêt du Conseil du 29 Décembre dernier. J’ai l’honneur d’être avec un très sincere et inviolable attachement, Monsieur, Votre très humble et très obeissant Serviteur, RC ( DLC ); in a...
3878To Thomas Jefferson from Robley Dunglison, 28 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed memorial has been this morning handed in to the Faculty, but as they conceive that the question does not come within their Jurisdiction, they have requested me to inclose the communication to you for your decision. CSmH .
3879To Thomas Jefferson from George Helmbold, 17 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to enclose you a small pamphlet, written and published by myself.— It is a hasty production, but if it affords you satisfaction, or amusement, I shall feel myself amply recompenced. I remain, With respect, Yours &c. &c. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
3880To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 9 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The Hornet to be commanded by Capt Dent is the vessel that is to take the despatches. To accomadate Mr Gallatin New-York is the port whence she is to sail. The enclosed Afflicting letter compells me to leave Washington abruptly—I have left at my office all necessary instructions. Yr St DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3881To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 19 February 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I congratulate you on the loan, scanty as it is, for the University; in the confidence that it is a gift masked under that name; and in the hope that it is a pledge for any remnant of aid the Establishment may need in order to be totus teres atque rotundus . Can you not have the hands Set to work without the formality of a previous meeting of the Visitors? I have rec d no notice from Richmond...
3882To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Gordon, 11 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly received your favor of the and have delayed until now (when the money is much wanted) further solicitation for the payment of your bond to the late Doctor Currie—By ordering payment as soon as convenient you will oblige Yr Most Obt. Servt. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
3883To Thomas Jefferson from Vachel Dorsey, 27 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
perceving that The Appointment of a Marshall for this Territory Must Shortly take place have to Solicit, to be Considerd a Candidate for that Appointment I have thought it Unnessary to precure a Recommendation from this territory as Genrl. S Smith of Maryland and Our Representative Mr Poindexter can give you every Information Necessary I am Sir With Respect Your Hm Srt &C. DNA : RG...
3884To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Keating, 24 July 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed Diploma has long been in my possession, but for want of a safe opportunity it has been delayed much beyond my wishes— M r Short, who is kind enough to take Charge of it, will deliver it to you— I embrase this opportunity of renewing to you the assurance of the respect DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3885To Thomas Jefferson from John Mitchell, 22 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Mitchell begs leave to present His respects to Mr. Jefferson with a set of the journal de l’Amerique du Nord by mr. Caritat,—which should mr. Jefferson not have seen He hopes will be acceptable DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3886To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 4 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a letter from the collector of Baltimore to Mr Duval respecting the Statues. It appears that the duties are only 115.50; the other 45.64 being for freight & storage. If Mr Franzoni will appoint an appraiser, a new valuation make take place in order to re-ascertain the duties; but no time should be lost, as the sale is advertised for the 12th inst. Respectfully, Your obedt. Servt. DLC...
3887From George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, 10 March 1791 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Thomas Jefferson, 10 Mar. 1791. In his Summary Journal of Public Letters ( DLC : Jefferson Papers) of 10 Mar. 1791, Jefferson recorded that GW returned Jefferson’s draft instructions to Thomas Barclay regarding his mission to Morocco and Jefferson’s draft letter to the new emperor of Morocco with a covering note, which has not been found.
3888To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 20 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I return the recommendation for the office of “Surveyor of the port of Salem and inspector of the revenue for the same”, together with a letter from Mr Crowninshield by which he accedes to the recommendation in favor of Mr. Hodges. With great respect Your obedt. Sert. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3889[To Thomas Jefferson from James Maxwell, 8 November 1780] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Richmond, 8 Nov. 1780 . Minute in the Journal of the Commissioner of the Navy (Vi) under this date: “Letter written to his Excellency the Governor on the subject of the Flagg going to Charlestown.” Not located.]
3890From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, [30 August 1790] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr Hamilton presents his Compliments to the Secretary of State, and requests the favor of having two more authenticated Copies of his Commission as Secretary of the Treasury made out, and three Copies of his Commission or power for making the Loan, likewise authenticated. Mr Hamilton will probably stand in need of those Instruments before he will have an opportunity of Seeing Mr Jefferson....
3891To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 22 July 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The President of the U. States requests the attendance of the Secretary of State at his House tomorrow morning at Nine o’Clock. RC ( DLC ); in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr.; endorsed by TJ as received 22 July 1793. Recorded in SJPL .
3892To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 18 February 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 18 Feb. 1787. Wrote to TJ on 13 Feb.; received TJ’s of 14th with enclosed letter for Jay too late for the packet, which sailed “yesterday very early in the morning at least three hours before the Letters were delivered out of the Post Office.” Will forward them by the next. Wishes TJ a good journey and “a safe return in a good health.” RC ( MHi ); 2 p.; endorsed. Not recorded in SJL
3893Petition of Thomas Duffy (Thomas Rustic), 23 July 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The Petition of Thomas Rustic of the County of Fairfax, Humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioner is confined in the Jail in Alexandria in the District of Columbia, for a fine of seventy Dollars which he is unable to pay, and has a Distressed family who have nothing to subsist on; wishing to be released from Prison in order that he may be enabled to do something to Keep them from starving; there...
3894To Thomas Jefferson from Vanet, 18 September 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai resus Votre paquet de lettre que je ne manqueray pas de remettre à sa destination suivant vos Ordres. Le Vaisseau est encore retardé jus-au Vaingt Sinqs du present mois. Si votre Exelence en a ancore d’autres, J’aure ancore le temps de les recevoir avant mon départ, et tout autre chose qui pouroit vous estre agreable. J’ai l’honneur d’etre Monsieur de Votre Exelence le tres respectueux...
3895To Thomas Jefferson from Custine and Laval, 30 December 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Comte de Custine et le Marquis de Laval réiterent à son excellence monsieur le gouverneur tous leurs remerciemens sur sa bonté de leur avoir envoÿer des lettres pour petersbourg et york. Ils le prient de vouloir bien etre persuadé de toute leur reconnoissance, et d’agreer lassurance de leurs respects. RC ( DLC ). On these two French officers, see La Luzerne to TJ, 18 Dec. 1780 . A letter...
3896To Thomas Jefferson from R. & A. Garvey, 21 July 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Rouen, 21 July 1787 . Have forwarded four cases of wine from Feger Gramont & Cie. of Bordeaux, which cases should be delivered in five days “by Bleig’s Cart”; will send a note of the charges when freight has been paid. Woodmason, of London, has sent a bill of lading for a copying press which will be forwarded on arrival. RC ( MHi ); 2 p.; endorsed. Recorded in SJL as received 22 July 1787.
3897To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation George W. Pike, Adam Larrabee, Patrick Byrne and John James Abert to be appointed Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists in the service of the United States. Accept Sir, assurances of my high respect and consideration [ Note by Jefferson :] Jan. 18. 08. Approved PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
3898To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., 18 March 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to make a request which nothing should induce me to make, were I not convinced that it could not occasion any considerable inconvenience or trouble to you. In consequence of some pecuniary transactions with Mr. Archibald C. Randolph I am applied to for a bill on Philadelphia of forty Dollars and eighty three Cents to discharge a debt of his to Mr. Benjamin S. Barton of that...
3899Thomas Law to Thomas Jefferson, 23 January 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
m r Crommelin & M r Van Lenwep two very intelligent & respectable travellers will present to you some hasty remarks published in the Washington Gazette & formed into a pamphlet by M r Dupont one of the most amiable judicious & useful adopted citizens— Your polite attention to the Bearers which they would be sure of even without an introduction will oblige y rs with unabated RC (
3900To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 11 June [1793] (Jefferson Papers)
The President returns Mr. Hammond’s memorial and the deposition accompanying it—and desires that they may be laid before the Heads of the Departments tomorrow with the communications from Governor Clinton. RC ( DLC ); in the hand of Tobias Lear; partially dated; addressed: “The Secret[…].” Recorded in SJPL . For enclosures, see enclosures listed at TJ to Washington, 11 June 1793 .
3901To Thomas Jefferson from Marie-Angélique Turreau, 15 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
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.
3902To Thomas Jefferson from John Rutledge, Jr., 6 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
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 .
3903To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 17 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
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...
3904To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Rush, 16 June 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
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.”
3905To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 19 March 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
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 .
3906To Thomas Jefferson from Lewis Littlepage, 9 November 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
[ 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 .
3907To Thomas Jefferson from James Mease, 15 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
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...
3908To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Elliot, 12 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
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...
3909To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas McKean, 18 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
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 &...
3910To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Truxtun, 4 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
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...
3911To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Pinckney, 12 March 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
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...
3912To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 8 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
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 .
3913[To Thomas Jefferson from Buffon, 27 March 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Jardin du Roi, Paris, 27 Mch. 1787 . Recorded in SJL as received 3 May 1787 at Aix-en-Provence. Not found.]
3914To Thomas Jefferson from Gerard Alexander, 28 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
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,...
3915To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 29 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
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.
3916[To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 9 April 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Richmond, 9 Apr. 1784 . Noted in SJL as received Apr. 16 1784. Not found.]
3917To Thomas Jefferson from Gilbert H. Smith, 6 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
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.
3918To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 6 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
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...
3919To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Paine, 17 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
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...
3920To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Barclay, 29 June 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
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...