791To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Smith, 19 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
It is with great pleasure I comply with the duty assigned me by the Grand Jury of Brunswick County, in forwarding to You sundry Resolutions passed at their term of last Week— These might have been unnecessary, had not an Attempt been previously made to give a different Expression of the Sentiments of the County, which ended in some instructions to our Representative to endeavour to procure a...
792Enclosure: Disposition of Troops in the West, 29 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The following will be the disposition of the Troops in the interior and on the side of Louisiana, after the depending movements are carried into effect. viz. One hundred men from Niagara, Seventy six from South West Point, Seventy four from Massac to Fort Adams.—One hundred Men from Detroit and Sixty two from Michilimackanac to take post opposite the mouth of the Missouri.—And One hundred Men...
793To Thomas Jefferson from William C. C. Claiborne, 18 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
In a letter to the Secretary of State, I have given the particulars of the stoppage at Mobile of the American Schooner Ann, bound to Fort St. Stephens with provisions for our Troops.—I am firmly impressed with an opinion, that the Spanish Government is not disposed to extend towards the United States either a just or respectful conduct.—I further believe, that, to obtain for our fellow...
794To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Brent, 21 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to send you herewith a letter from Mr Dallas to the Secretary of State, just received at this Office, and the petition of David Jackson , therein referred to, together with a statement of the Jury by which he was tried, and found guilty of larceny, recommending him to the President of the United States for a pardon. I have the Honor likewise to send enclosed a recommendation...
795To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Moore, 28 September 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to enclose you a Letter that came by the Rosamond from Boston. I have this day shipped on the Garrick Capt. Turner bound to Virginia Two Cases of Porter and two baskets of Cheese, directed agreeable to your Note. It was not in my power to send you stilton Cheese as there was none to be got in London that woud have kept the Passage. I have therefore sent half dozen of very...
796To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Jackson, 18 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
A late attempt at a monopoly of Salt in this Western Country—occasions me to trouble you with this letter—To counteract the banefull effects of this monopoly a company has formed with a determination to lower the price of this necessary of life—This will be effected provided they can procure a lick either by purchase or on Lease, that will answer the purpose the company has in View—but it is...
797To Thomas Jefferson from Anonymous, 24 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
“Now the coat was without seam; woven from the top throughout.” St. John. This burnouse is Tunisian manufacture—& is the upper dress of the nobility and men of fortune at audiences and visits—It is probably of finer texture than the “White raiment” alluded to in the text; but undoubtedly of the same mode—Hence the mystery of the spotless raiment without seam . DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
798Estimate of Navy Appropriations for 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Estimate of the Secretary of the Navy Proposed Specific appropriations Objects Amount of specific appropriations Vessels in commission six frigates & a schooner Vessels in ordinary seven frigates Half pay to officers General contingencies Store rent commissions, freight travelling expenses Total
799Frank Carr to Thomas Jefferson, [received 23 December 1817] (Jefferson Papers)
Frank Carr returns the letters of Mess rs Pictet & Galatin . The perusal of them has given great pleasure to himself, & the other friends of M r Terrell who have seen them. He has kept them thus long from a desire of diffusing that pleasure as much as possible; & hopes that the deten tion has been without inconvenience to M r Jefferson , to whom he tenders friendly salutations & high respect. RC
800To Thomas Jefferson from John Gentle, 7 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
To Thomas Jefferson Esqr., President of the United States of America.— The petition of the inhabitants of the Michigan Territory Respectfully Sheweth.— That your Petitioners are deeply penetrated with regret for having occasion to adress you on the conduct of any of their rulers. The task of Criminating, always unwelcome, is peculiarly so to us in the present instance, as we received our...