3901To Thomas Jefferson from John Ledyard, [before 3 July 1788] (Jefferson Papers)
When men of genius want matter of fact to reason from it is bad, though it is worse to reason without it: it is the fate of genius not to make, or to misapply this reflexion, and so it forms theories: humble minds admire these theories because they cannot comprehend them, and disbelieve them for the same reason. Simplify the efforts and attainments of all the antient worlds in science and it...
3902To Thomas Jefferson from the Commissioners of the Treasury, 3 July 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
You inform us in your letter of the 7th of Feby last, that Mr. Ast (Secretary to the Consulate) was at L’Orient; and that, “whether he comes up with the papers of Mr. Barclay’s Office, or sends them, that they shall be received, sealed up, and taken care of.” Though these expressions imply strongly that Mr. Ast will do the one, or the other, yet it does not clearly appear that you have...
3903To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Claiborne, 4 July 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
London, 4 July 1788 . Introducing a Mr. Cole, to whom he has mentioned his lands in Virginia and his aim as to sales or settlements, “and as he is a residenter, of large property in Germany, from which Country it was the advice of Your Excellency to me to procure Settlers,” Claiborne would be glad to have TJ give Cole his “general sentiments” on such property—his lands are in “Monongalia,...
3904To Thomas Jefferson from John Ledyard, 4 July [1788] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Ledyard presents his compliments to Mr. Jefferson. He has been imprisoned and banished by the Empriss of Russia from her dominions after having almost gained the pacific ocean . He is now on his way to Africa to see what he can do with that Continent. He is ill with a cold and fever or he would have waited on Mr. Jefferson with Mr. Edwards. He is with perfect respect & affection Mr....
3905To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Lee Shippen, 6 July 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Your agreable letter of the 19th of June with the excellent remarks which accompany it, was presented to me 2 days ago only, on the road between Amsterdam and Spa. It had been forwarded by Messrs. Willincks to the Hague at the time when I was coming from that place to Amsterdam and was sent by the banker of Mr. Rutledge to his correspondent at Liege who delivered it to me. Your observations...
3906To Thomas Jefferson from Cordon, 7 July 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, 7 July 1788 . Yesterday, as ambassador of the king of Sardinia, he had his first audience with the king and royal family. RC ( DLC ); addressed; in French; 2 p.
3907To Thomas Jefferson from Foulloy, 7 July 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, 7 July 1788 . Could not call on TJ this morning as promised because he was forced to go to Versailles again, not having finished yesterday with Rayneval; hopes to “see the End of it this time,” and “if Extraordinary affairs do not Happen,” will call on TJ tomorrow morning between ten and eleven. RC ( DLC ); endorsed.
3908[To Thomas Jefferson from Teresa Murphy, 7 July 1788] (Jefferson Papers)
[ 7 July 1788 . Recorded in SJL Index, but not found.]
3909To Thomas Jefferson from James Swan, 7 July 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had the honor of your Excellencie’s favor of the 19th. Ulto. and am fully satisfied as to the Consular business, that it is best for me to wait the establishment of the new Constitution. I think it probable I shall renounce the idea, as I certainly will not go to Marseilles, and my family never would content themselves at Honfleur. With respect to the Contract for Beef &c. the Marqs. la...
3910To Thomas Jefferson from Foulloy, 8 July 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, 8 July 1788 . Since the purpose of his return to England would be in part to enable him to call in the funds owed him by Deane by putting in the hands of the minister the two books he holds as security—an extreme course he views with much repugnance because it might injure his own country; since TJ proposed to write to Congress; and since it is impossible for him to await the reply,...