11To 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...
12To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 1 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you on the 2nd. of September by Mr. Vigano, an italian gentleman who went passenger in the Schooner John Adams bound to Philadelphia, and kindly took charge of a small bundle of the yellow-Cotton seeds of Malta, which no doubt he has delivered to you.—the Cotton produced from this little tree, which I understand does not rise above two feet, is in very high...
13To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 25 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have only a few days since receiv’d the reply from my friend at Rome, occasioned by a long sickness.—It appears that the original bust of General Washington, in terra cotta, was Sold many months since to the french Minister ; but the Sculptor (who is held in very high estimation) has two copies, one in marble for which he requires one hundred and twenty five crowns; the other in gesso, and...
14To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 16 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
By the desire of Mr. Mazzei I have shipped on board the schooner Dolphin Capt. Williams for Philadelphia, one case of Vine cuttings. and four small boxes of strawberry-plants, which I have directed to the care of Mr. Muhlenburg Collector of that port; to be forwarded to you.—I have enjoined on the captain a very particular attention to the plants, which he has obligingly promised me to...
15To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 21 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
In the moment of the departure of the vessel for Phila. and after my letter of the 16th. inst. had been consigned to the care of the Captain, the inclosed book and letter have been forwarded to me by Mr. Fabbroni to be transmitted to you.—It affords me an opportunity Sir of repeating the assurances of the high respect with which I am yr. devoted Servant. DNA : Rg 84--Records of Consular Posts.
16To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 22 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
About five years since I requested my brother in law Samuel Emery of Philadelphia to make enquiry for a certain Carlo Bellini, a tuscan by birth, and who left this country nearly forty years ago for Virginia.—By information he rec’d from you Sir; it appear’d, that this person was then professor of languages in St. Mary’s college, and a short time after, a letter was handed me from Bellini...
17To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 6 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson President of the U:States: Dt. To Cash pd. Chec: Bucelli of florence. for 250 casks of Montepulciano Wine.— 642. par ob. which includes the wine and transportation
18To 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...
19To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 6 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
My last respects were in date of the 1st. of May by a vessel bound to New York, on board of which I have shipped ten Cases of Montepulciano wine, to the care of Mr. Gelston Collector for that port.—By much accident I very lately became acquainted, that Madam Fabroni of florence had receiv’d a letter from Madam Cerrachi at Vienna, describing the deplorable condition she was in, burthen’d with...
20To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 20 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I am happy to inform you that Mr: Mazzei is absolutely recover’d from the violent fever under which he suffer’d when I last wrote you.—When I saw him his physicians had given up all hope of his recovery, but to the general astonishment of every one, in three days he was in a State of convalescence. Every medical aid was afforded him, but my own opinion is, that he is indebted for his recovery...