1IV. Daniel Carroll to the Secretary of State, 22 January 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor of incloseing a Resolution No. 1 of the Genl. Assembly of Maryland acceding to the proposition made by the General Assembly of Virginia on the 10th of Novr. 1789, likewise several resolutions No. 2. establishing a fund for the moneys pledg’d by the first resolution, and an Act No 3 to Condemn land if necessary for the public buildings of the United States. By a letter...
2VIII. Daniel Carroll to the Secretary of State, 27 January 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the ho[nour to re]ceive your favor, covering the Commission which includes my name in the appointment, for carrying into effect the Location of the permanent Seat of Government. It wou’d be as unnecessary, Sir, to confess the pleasure I shou’d feel in giving my Little aid for a purpose so consonant to my wishes for the public good, as I hope it is, to assure the President of the Value I...
3XI. Daniel Carroll to Thomas Jefferson, 6 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed for Mr. Madison is open for your perusal and information. The prospect before us respecting the great object of the Seat of Govt. is pleasing at present here. I shall have occasion probably at times to communicate to you what may occur, and shall embrace every occasion of assuring you that, I am, sr. with very great regard & esteem, yr. respectful & obt Servt. P.S. I expect we...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 2 July 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Georgetown, 2 July 1791 . Mr. Wederstrandt, whose enclosed letter solicits consulship in Isle of France for his son, is a native of France who came to Maryland before the Revolution, married into a very respectable Eastern Shore family, was employed by the state or Congress during the war, and has “a very fair Character.” The young gentleman is not yet of age but will be soon after Congress...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 29 July 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Georgetown, 29 July 1791 . Introducing Mr. Cabot of Massachusetts who wishes to be acquainted with TJ. His character, respectable connections, and qualities as “a sensible, intelligent Gentleman” readily induce him to obtain that pleasure for Cabot. He has been mentioned in some letters to the President from the East. He has settled there and is anxious to embrace anything advantageous...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 12 December 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor of transmitting herewith, a copy of the Act , passed last Saturday, by the General Assembly, entitled an Act concerning the Territory of Columbia and the City of Washington. It is not from a certified copy. I believe however correct. The Bill propos’d that the Willfull shou’d be under the same circumstances with the Minors &ca. but it was thought proper in that case to...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 3 February 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Yr. favor of the 27th. Ulo. came to hand Yesterday. When the Commissioners were compelled to discharge Mr. Roberdeau, they employ’d a careful person with instructions “to pay attention in a very particular manner to the posts and Marks in the federal City, as their being distroyd or misplacd may occasion a repetition of heavy expences besides delay equally injurious.” In addition to what the...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 6 March 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
This is principally to acknowledge the Receipt of your favour of the 1st Instant.—Previous to the Receipt of it I had Recd. a line from Doctr. Stuart informing Me that He Shou’d See me on the 11th. Inst. We shall then take measures to have a communication with Mr. Johnson according to circumstances. I have written to that Gentn. inclosing a Copy of yours.— It gives Me much pleasure to find we...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 15 March 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I think it proper to inform you that if nothing unforeseen prevents me, I shall visit Mr. Johnson in 3 or 4 days in order to take with him a further consideration of the Subjects of the dispatches, lately received, and which in part Docr. Stuart and myself have answered by the last Mail. You will observe we have taken the liberty of troubling you to have some matters carry’d into effect, and...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 16 April 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
The Commissioners did themselves the honor of writing to you on the 14th Instant, the Warrants having been sent a few posts before. Since then they have concluded to build a House for their Office and accomodation in the City near the place called the Church Square, being not far from the Center and nearly equidistant on the way between the Presidents House and the Capitol, and not far from...
11To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 10 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
The Bearer of this is Mr. Collen Williamson of New York, from whence he came at the request of the Commissioners. They desird him to take a view of the Acquia quarries.—He appears to be a person of knowledge, and experience. It is probable that some engagement will be made with him. I thought it might not be impropper to afford you an opportunity of having some conversation with him, if your...
12To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 13 October 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
It may be some satisfaction to you to know that the letter you dropd from Mr. Madison came to hand the next day by post. I conclude from thence that you have likewise got the packet. We have been in anxious expectation of receiving some of the Pha. plans of the City of Washington with the Soundings on them. The Sales average about £80 ⅌ Lott. Some were sold by Squares. The average of those...
13To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 25 October 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor respecting Mr. Hallet came to my hands just as I was leaving home. I presumed you received by him the letter which Docr. Stuart and myself wrote to you. I hope what we did for him was sufficient for his purposes, and that I shall meet him at George Town the 1st of Next week. On my reaching this place I found a Letter from George Town giving me information that Mr. Blodgett had in...
14To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 1 February 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 15th Ulto. with the plat of the Territory of Columbia reachd this as I am informed on the 25th Ulto. It came to my hands the monday following and I disired Mr. Gantt to deliver it to Mr. Ellicot for the purposes desired. Your Note with Mr. Traquairs to you is just receivd. I expect Messrs: Johnson and Stuart this Evening & remain Dear Sir, with very great esteem & respect,...
15To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 8 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
In consiquence of an application to the Comrs of Washington by Mr Barry in the year 1800 for the removeal of the houses of Mrs Fenwick, situated in south Capitol street , and a valuation being had to that effect, & Mrs Fenwick haveing gone to a considerable expence in building a new house, under the expectation of receiving that valuation, which has since been refused her by the Commrs, as...
16To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 28 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Since you did me the honor the other day to mention the subject of the Canal from the falls of Poto. to the Eastern branch, I have thought much on the subject, & satisfied you will excuse the liberty I am now takeing, have determined to address you a few lines—I see innumerable difficulties attending the plan you propose, one which you mentioned, the want of funds, The ground where you propose...
17To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 2 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Danl. Carroll presents his respects to the President, he cannot have the pleasure to dine with him on sunday next , agreable to invitation RC ( MHi ); addressed: “The President”; endorsed by TJ. sunday next : 5 Dec.