271To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 20 January 1799 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favors of the 10th. & 12th. both came to hand by last nights post—your draughts therein mentioned, in favor of Mr. Strange for £95.8., and Mr. Richard for $:1200—, are accepted. With respect to my having paid freight on your things up the river contrary to your direction; I have to observe—that I perfectly recollect your having given me such direction—and, as perfectly, that I have never...
272George Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 28 September 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I forwarded your two boxes of window glass by one of M r Craven’s boats on the 26 th As I did not know the man; I was unwilling to trust him with the small packages. I have heard nothing yet of M r Shoemaker . RC (Mrs. T. Wilber Chelf, Mrs. Virginius Dabney, and Mrs. Alexander W. Parker, Richmond, 1944; photocopy in ViU : TJP ); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson esq r
273To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 31 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
We have since our last sold your 18 Hhds of leaf Tobacco to John Tompkins at 7$. payg 1000$ the 15th of next month, & the balance at 60 dys Mr. T. is a person not much known as a merchant, but he is to give the acceptance of Maitland & Christian of Petersburg—a house in high credit. As you informed me some time since that you wish’d for the Tobacco to be turn’d into money as soon as...
274To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 17 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
William Stewart having to day called on me on his way to Monticello, I advanced him $:40—on his shewing me a letter from you in which he is referred to us. I am apprehensive that you employed him on a very slight acquaintance—or else on a recommendation in which you placed too much reliance. He was with me twice to day (once in the morning) and was either much intoxicated, or is actually a...
275To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 28 May 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
I was by last post favor’d with yours of the 20th. inclosing manifests for 10 Hhds: Tobacco weighing 16447 ld. which I have delivered to Mr. Hooper. I am extremely sorry that I could not with the smallest degree of propriety even hint it was my wish (because it is yours) that he should give security; much less could I demand it. although it is customary in Philadelphia to have some guarantee,...
276George Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 3 December 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have long delayed saying any thing to you respecting the situation of M r Mazzie’s property here, in the hope of being enabled to inform you of the receipt of the rent at the same time.— I have not received any however, since that which appeared in our acc t which was rendered to the 30 th of June 1810 , except merely 20$ received of M rs Taylor some time ago, & of that only $:2.79 will...
277George Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 29 August 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly received your favors of the 21 st and 26 th with the inclosure mentioned in the last. Wheat having fallen as you were informed by M r Coles on Monday the 19 th — that is, no sales having been made at 9/. after
278To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 28 October 1799 (Jefferson Papers)
I received by last post two of your favors of the 14th. & one of the 17th.— The Exors: of the late Benja. Harrison are, Carter Harrison, & Benja. Harrison of Brandon; a Mr. Wm. Wiseham of this place is however their agent & is to have the settlement of the business.—I therefore gave your letter to him, as he has the books &c. in his possession: he promised to draw off Mr. Shorts account from...
279To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 4 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I am now about to address you on a subject which I am very apprehensive may be deemed obtrusive and impertinent; for it certainly does not become me to advise you what your conduct should be—as my acquaintance with you does not justify such a liberty, and much less am I justified, from ability to give counsel: but being by my Brother placed under the disagreeable necessity of forwarding the...
280George Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 31 October 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I apprehend from your favor of the 27 th that I must have expressed my meaning very badly, respecting my future correspondence with M r M— . I retained no copy of my letter, not having wished to leave any trace behind me upon such a subject.—I was perfectly aware of the absolute necessity of a regular correspondence with him.—I merely meant to say, that I should not like to ask any thing of...
281To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 7 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Previous to the receipt of your letter I was applied to by Mr. Heth respecting Coal; he had been informed by a Mr. Davidson of Washington that you would require a supply, and who recommended his furnishing you—which he appears anxious to do. he readily consented to let you have large pick’d coal, and that, at his usual price of 1/. delivered at the landing. I am sorry however to add that from...
282To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 22 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have by this mail received a letter from James Walker in which he informs me that some iron lately received from Philada is much wanted for the mill.—it was forwarded on the 8th by a boat belonging to Wm Faris —as it had not arrived I conclude it must have been left by the way for want of water.—some coal which Mr. W directs to be forwarded by a waggon, shall be sent if I can get one to take...
283George Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 13 November 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Immediately on the receipt of your favor of the 31 st ultimo by T.J. Randolph , (with which however he did not call until Saturday) I waited on M rs Page , and to my surprise was informed, that she had not a spare room, having lately taken two young ladies to board with her during the winter: and that it was therefore out of her power to accommodate Jefferson , unless he could stay in the same...
284To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 3 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I had previous to the receipt of your favor of the 23d. forwarded all the articles therein mentioned except the fish, which have not yet arrived.—the cask of oil which you say is missing was forwarded the 6th. of June by Mr. Higganbothams Harry , for which I inclose you his receipt.—the oil you will observe is not particularly specified, the rect. being for 6 barrels & one box; I therefore...
285George Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 8 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
You will probably have heard before this reaches you, of my appointment as Consul to Lisbon . I have not yet received the Commission, and hope that the hurry after the close of the Session may cause it to be delayed, until I shall have time to hear from you in reply to this letter: as it would be with extreme reluctance that I should decline accepting of an appointment, obtained by your kindly...
286To Thomas Jefferson from Patrick Gibson, 9 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
We have to acknowledge receipt of your favor of the 5th. Inst. inclosing B.notes for Three hundred & fifty dollars—We have paid Mr. Murchie Two hundred & forty three dollars 28 Cents being the Amount of the two sums mention’d in your letter with Int. for the amount paid on Account of McGehee we enclose you Mr M’s duplicate receipt—We received a few days ago advice from Philada. of the Nailrod...
287To Thomas Jefferson from Patrick Gibson, 15 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
We have received your favor of the 12th. Inst. enclosing a Bank note for $100—and shall pay Mr. Oldham $82.’6 as you direct—We find upon enquiry that the quantity of bar lead you want cannot be got here, we have only met with about 50 lbs: for which the holder asks 1/. per lb: Your instructions respecting Coal shall be attended to. Your obt Servts. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
288To Thomas Jefferson from Patrick Gibson, 10 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
We have received your favor of the 6th. Inst. inclosing $250 which shall be appropriated as you direct. the Coal shall be sent with all possible dispatch—Mr. Le Telier informs us that he will be happy to execute any work you may favor him with; we understand from a Silversmith for whom he has done a good deal of work that he has given general satisfaction With respect We are Sir Your ob...
289To Thomas Jefferson from Patrick Gibson, 10 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
In answer to your favor of the 6th. Inst. we have to inform you that the purchasers of your Tobacco, objected to giving notes (negotiable at the bank) that it might not interfere with their own accommodation there, which at present is very limited to the first houses, owing to a want of specie—It is not usual with us to take such notes, but not being aware that you would require the proceeds...
290To Thomas Jefferson from Patrick Gibson, 9 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
We send you inclosed a Certificate of $450 lodged in our Bank to the credit of James Dinsmore— We are respectfully Yours &c MHi : Coolidge Collection.
291To Thomas Jefferson from Patrick Gibson, 17 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
We have received your favor of the 14th. inclosing Nine hundred & seventy dollars, which shall be applied as you direct—We are with respect Sir Your ob Servts. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
292To Thomas Jefferson from Patrick Gibson, 29 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
We have to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 26th. inclosing a check on the US. Bank at Norfolk for $300,—which sum we have paid to Mr. Le Tellier, as he inform’d us, that to make the work exactly alike, it is necessary to have the whole melted into one mass.—We have sold your Tobacco to R & T: Gwathmey at $7 pble. half Cash & half 60 d/ say 25 hhds.—the one which was laid bye as...
293To Thomas Jefferson from Patrick Gibson, 1 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
We received your favor of the 29th. Ulto:, and shall attend to your directions relative to the boxes shippd from Philadelphia, those you allude to from Monticello have been sent on, the one to Mr. Peale of Philada. and the other to Mr. Edwd. Johnston of Norfolk, to whom your hams were likewise sent, to be forwarded to you—We have at length made sale of your Tobacco to Messrs. Bohn & Hubnes at...
294To Thomas Jefferson from Patrick Gibson, 21 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
We hand you inclosed bill of Loading for 1200 bushels Coal by the Schr. Brothers Capn. S: Travers. Mr. Nicholson informs us he was obliged to ship that quantity, as he could not procure a smaller vessel and the Capn. refused to go unless he had a full load—we likewise send inclosed Mr Saml: McCraw’s receipt for the fifty dollars paid him—With respect we are Sir Your ob: Servts: MHi : Coolidge...
295To Thomas Jefferson from Patrick Gibson, 29 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 27th. Inst. is duly received inclosing a post note of our bank for $100.—which shall be held subject to the order of Mr. John W. Eppes. With respect we are Sir Your obt Servts. P:S: Your Tobacco is still unsold & we are apprehensive we shall not shortly be able to obtain your limits— MHi : Coolidge Collection.
296To Thomas Jefferson from Patrick Gibson, 20 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Venable has called to say that his friend (who it now appears is, Mrs. Tabb of Amelia) is willing to lend the amt. you require for six months—We therefore send you inclosed a note at that date, the one forwarded you yesterday will of course be destroyed We are respectfully Your ob Servts. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
297To Thomas Jefferson from Patrick Gibson, 2 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
We forwarded yesterday & the day before by Mr. Randolph’s & Mr. Wood’s boats, the sheet iron; bar iron, and 60 bundles being the remainder of the nail rod—The three boxes you mention were recd. a few days ago—the two for Philadelphia are put on board the Jane Capn. Jackson, and addressed to Doctor Wistar there—the other is on board the John Capn. Norris bound to Georgetown and addressed to the...
298To Thomas Jefferson from Patrick Gibson, 24 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Not having been able to procure any Syrop of Punch as directed in your letter of the 13th: Inst: we have sent you 18 bottles Syrop of lemon to the care of Messrs. Higginbotham & C: of Milton, by Obedc. Houchens who has likewise in charge 40 bundles Nail rod—Your Tobacco say 26 Hhds. is received & inspected, the leaf turns out very fine with the exception of three Hhds. two of which No. 14 & 22...
299Enclosure: Account from Sale of Thomas Jefferson’s Flour, 2 July 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Sales of 54 Barrels flour made on account of Thomas Jefferson Esq r June 24 th 1811 To W m Mackenzie for Jn o Leslie s note at 60 days vz t
300To Thomas Jefferson from Patrick Gibson, 27 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
We received yesterday your favor of the 23d. and this day obtain’d from Mr. Venable the amount of your note say $8000—from this deduct the several sums noted in your letter amounting to $2127.16 leaves a balance of $5872.84. for which we enclose you a check of the Bank of Columbia, as we understand some difficulty might arise on placing the amounts you direct to the credit of Mr. Dinsmore & Mr...