1To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Lehré, 5 July 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me as one of Your old friends to send you the enclosed paper, by which you will see that your Political friends here, on the return of every 4 th of July, cannot in gratitude, forget the Services you rendered them & our blessed Country, by your Labour, particularly in drafting the Declaration of our Independence, which they are determined, to hand down, Annually to Posterity through the...
2Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 15 May 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Presuming on your goodness, I have taken the liberty to inform you, that I am a Candidate for the office of Collector for this Port.— The Governor of this State , & a number of Citizens here, many of whom have known me from my birth in this my native City, have signed Certificates recommending me in the strongest terms to the President of the U. S , as a fit and proper person to fill the above...
3Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 10 July 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
By yesterday , and this days mail, I have Sent you three of the daily papers of this City by which you will see how grateful even our rising generation are towards you. It is with the greatest pleasure I inform you, that I have of late received letters from a number of your old friends in various parts of this State, in which they express a great desire to know whether I can inform them of the...
4Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 9 July 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty of Sending you the enclosed paper , by which you will see, that your Republican friends here, at the celebration of our National Independence, have not failed, to give you, as one of our standing Toasts.— With my best wishes for your Welfare and happiness through life RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 19 July 1818 and so recorded in SJL . For the enclosed paper ,...
5Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 7 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
By this days mail, I have Sent you three news papers of this City, by which you will See from the Toasts drank on the 4 th Inst, we still Continue to hold in grateful remembrance, the very great Services you have rendered your Country. Our Political Horizon; at present seems to wear a gloomy aspect, however, as long as we remain true to ourselves, and will support our Government & Country;...
6Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 23 November 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the Liberty of sending you a paper, which contains the a sketch of the life & Character of the late Peter Freneau Esq r — His name will be long revered and remb remembered by your Political friends in this State. I congratulate you and our Country on on the brilliant successes of our arms both by sea and by
7Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 11 November 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I am sorry to inform you that the great Patriot Peter Freneau Esq r , of this City, departed this life on Monday last. In him our Country has lost lost one of its firmest and best friends—He continued to his last moments, one of your greatest friends, and admirers. The Republican Party here will most sensibly feel his loss. The enclosed paper will give you but a faint Idea of the high...
8Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 21 July 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to introduce to your acquaintance, M r Joseph Bellinger of Barnwell District in this State.—He is a Gentleman of great respectability—he has been a member of the House of Representatives in our State Legislature, for many Years, and is now one of our State Senators, for the above District. In 1808, he had the honor of being one of our Republican Electors of President & Vice...
9Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 29 June 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday was celebrated herew here with great enthusiasm and Joy, as the anniversary of the 28 th June 1776 , when the British Fleat under Sir Peter Parker , were was beat of f by Fort Moultrie .—
10Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 15 May 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just been informed that the Federal Marshal of this District, has resigned his office, in consequence of which, the President , I presume, will make an early appointment of a succeessor—Permit me Sir, to solicit your friendship as early as possible upon the occasion. I remain with the highest respect RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson late P. U. States Washingtn ”; endorsed...
11Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 22 April 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 10 th Inst. has just been handed to me, for which be pleased to accept my sincere thanks. I am happy to hear that M r Eppes is elected a member of the 13 th Congress , because, he will then have it in his power, by his great firmness and splendid talents, to aid our Government, in vindicating our honor and rights. The enemies of our present administration, and the British...
12Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 23 March 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Presuming upon your goodness I have taken the liberty to mention to you the nature of an application I lately made to the President . owing to the great sacrifices I have made for a number of years past to support the Republican cause in this State —The great increase of my family, and the pressure of the times, I have been induced, with the advice of my friends here, to offer my Services to...
13Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 9 March 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
It affords me great pleasure to inform you, in consequence of the successes of our Navy, we had a public procession—a public Dinner—and a General illumination at night.—The procession was the largest, and the number that dined to-gether upon the occasion, were the greatest, ever known in this City. The enclosed contains the Toasts that were drank upon the occasion .—By the 6 th Toast you will...
14Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 13 October 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed paper will show you that your Republican friends in South Carolina , cannot forget you, they upon all occasions are proud to acknowledge you as their Political preceptor. This City, has been in a very great uproar for several days past, in consequence of our Elections, which end this afternon, at four a Clock— The Federalists have made the greatest exertions to carry their Ticket,...
15Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 21 September 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 8 th ult. was handed to me at Columbia , for which I return you my thanks.—The sentiments it contains, coincides exactly with my own, and those of your old friends throughout this State .—It was a fortunate circamstance, that your Letter was handed to me during the sitting of our Legislature, at Columbia , I assure you it has contributed very much to encrease the number of M...
16Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 29 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I am happy to inform you that our Senate, also have this moment adopted, unanimously the address & resolutions, a Copy of which I sent you yesterday . The President of the Senate , and Speaker of the House of Representatives , are directed to transmit Copies of the same to the President without delay. I feel highly grateful at the conduct of our? both Branches of our Legislature on the...
17Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 28 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
A Committee, of which I had the honor of being a Member, presented the enclosed Copy of an address to the President of the United States, it was this day unanimously agreed to by our House , and sent to the Senate for their concurrence. As I know it would afford you great pleasure to learn that your old friends in our Legislature still continued firm and steady to their Republican principles,...
18Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 1 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
It affords me at all times great pleasure, to see that my countrymen, either at their private or public meetings express themselves grateful to you for the blessings they have enjoyed under your Administration.— On the 4 th of July last , an Oration was delivered here in S t Michaels Church , in which the Orator never once mentioned the good that resulted from your Administration, that of your...
19Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 14 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty to send you a paper which contains a continued Account of the Patriotic conduct of the people at d all their public meetings throughout this State , since Congress have declared War against Great Britain .— By it you will see we have not been ungrateful to you for the many Services you have rendered our dear and beloved Country. I sincerely lament the ungrateful &...
20To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Lehré, 24 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Some very important news arrived the day before yesterday from England, and Spain, as I wish our Government, to receive the earliest intelligence of what occurs on the other Side of the Atlantic, I have taken the liberty of Sending you three papers of this City, containing the above news.— An Election was held on Monday & Tuesday last, in this City, to fill up two Vacancies that has occured...
21To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Lehré, 3 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
By the last Mail, I recd. two printed Copies of Mr. Cannings Letter, & Mr. Pinckneys Reply to it, which our Senator Mr. John Gaillard, & our Representative, Mr. Robert Marion, did me the honor to send to me.—The conduct of the British Government in having Mr. Cannings Letter Published in Boston, at the time they did, unaccompanied with Mr. Pinckneys reply, has excited our utmost indignation...
22To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Lehré, 21 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
In addition to the many proofs that our fellow Citizens have given in this State of their Patriotism, the Grand Jury of this District, as you will see by the paper herein enclosed, present as a grievance the attempt to violate the Embargo Law, & recommend holding in contempt, the violaters thereof.—From every information I have recd., there appears to be a very Shameful Traffic carried on...
23To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Lehré, 18 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I am happy to inform you, on my way here from Columbia, and from information received since, from different parts of this State, that the printed documents laid by you before Congress, (which have been sent on by our Members) have made a very strong impression upon the public mind here, and has carried conviction to the mind of every candid Man,—That you have done every thing in your power,...
24To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Lehré, 18 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In one of my former Letters I mentioned to you, that I was certain before our House would finally adjourn, that we would pass some resolutions expressing in the strongest terms, our gratitude to you and approbation of your conduct during your Administration, I am happy now to inform you, that the same was done in the Ho. of Representatives on the 16h. Instant, without a dissenting voice, about...
25To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Lehré, 7 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Ten Electors we chose yesterday by a Joint Ballot of both Branches of our Legislature, this day at 12 Clock, Voted unanimously for James Maddison as President and George Clinton, as Vice President of the United States. Permit me to congratulate you & our Country, upon the fair Prospect of a Sucessor, who I hope and trust, will govern us upon the same Principles that you have done.— Enclosed...
26To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Lehré, 6 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I am happy to inform you that by a Joint Ballot of both Branches of our Legislature, we have this moment elected the within named 10 Electors, who stand pledged to Vote for James Maddison as President and George Clinton as Vice President of the United States— I also inform you, that I was one of a Committee appointed by the Ho. of Representatives to wait upon the Governor, to inform him of the...
27To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Lehré, 2 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I embrace this opportunity that offers on a minute, to enclose you a Copy of our Governors Messages, delivered to both Houses the 29t Ulto— and to inform you that the Caucus held in the Chamber of the Hs. of Representatives, this morning have agreed to support the Election of the following Persons as Elector of President & Vice President To Wit— Colo. Wm: Ronseau — Jno: Wilson
28To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Lehré, 1 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Since writing the within, a Caucas was held last evening in the Senate Chamber, at which, near the whole of both Branches of our Legislature were present.—It was resolved unanimously , that we could support Mr. James Maddison, as President of the United States.—Mr: George Clinton was warmly approved for the Office of Vice President, solely upon as stated to the Caucas, that he had , great...
29To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Lehré, 29 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 8th. Inst. concerning a Copy of your Message to Congress, was recd. yesterday, it came at a very proper time. Both Branches of our Legislature met yesterday, in the Ho. of Representatives we had 105 Members present out of 124, we elected Theodore Gaillard our Speaker—The Senate had 32 Members present out of 37, they elected Colo: Samuel Warren their President, both of the...
30To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Lehré, 1 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my last to you, I have Received Complete Returns from All the Election Districts in this State— Our Senate consists of 37 and our House of Representatives of 124, makeing in all 161 Members, who Vote by a Joint Ballot for President & Vice President of the United States.— From my Personal Knowledge and acquaintance with nearly the Whole of our Members Elected, I do not on my conscience...
31To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Lehré, 14 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty by this conveyance, to Send you two news papers, by which you will see, that the Republicans of this City, have had a Compleat triumph over the Federalists, we never had so great a Majority, as at present.— The whole of the Republican Ticket, a Copy of which is herein enclosed, was carried in the manner stated in the City Gazette. Mr. Marion had 384 Votes more than...
32To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Lehré, 19 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Both Branches of our Legislature have just this moment concurred, on sending you an address as President of the United States, in which they state, that they highly approve of your Conduct as our Chief Magistrate, and request you to stand as a candidate at the ensuing Presidential Election The Clerk of the Senate is now making an entry of the same, otherwise I should have sent you a copy of...
33To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Lehré, 18 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just heard that Mr. Simons the Collector of this Port, has resigned his office, in consequence of which I beg leave to offer myself as a Candidate for the same. As to my ability, in every respect to discharge the duties of the said office—my long and inviolable attachment to your principles and your Interest, and my unremitted exertions to bring about the great change that took place in...