51To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 24 May 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
On your departure, I set abt. Collecting and Arranging your several items & packages,—all but to dates & tongues. (not to be had.) have now the pleasure handing you particulars—as well a/c to this day. EE.— —Mr Sheaff, on whom I called several times, as Often Assured me, his packages—would be ready at an hours notice—to Morrow & to Morrow: seemed to triffle with me, and when I asked to see...
52To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Barnes, 22 December 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
If from the then Occurrent Circumstances, as Suggest’d in my Last dat’d Naples Sepr. 1800—Exulting I congratulat’d you, my best friend Mr Jefferson, & felicitat’d myself and fellow citizens on the presumption of your election to the presidency of the Unit’d States, I need not Suggest, your own feelings will indicate how much more I must Exult from the Several numbers publish’d by the...
53To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Barnes, 10 March 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be present’d you, Mr Jefferson, by Cap. Benj. Peirce of Rhode-Island, commandor of the Arm’d Ship Semiramis; Who having been detain’d here this winter by the Ice, I have had the pleasure of frequently associating with him; in consequence, have formed a high Opinion of his Sentiments and integrity—having often conversed respecting you, & the Superior requisites you possess for...
54To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Barnes, 14 February 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
When I had last the pleasure of addressing you, my best friend Mr. Jefferson, from this place Decemr. 22nd 1800—I Suggest’d in the Postscript, that hostilities had recommenc’d between the French and imperialists; and that report said, tho’ I reced. it confidentially thro’ a private channel, the French & Russians were about to come to an understanding, that if So, you would judge of the effect...
55To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Barnes, 25 October 1799 (Jefferson Papers)
Tho’ you will have recd. the particulars, yet revering as I do the Liberal principles of modern Philosophy—esteeming you the first Patron of these of genuine Republicanism & virtue, & of Universal Philanthropy; Should violate my feelings & do injustice to you, my most worthy friend, were I not to congratulate you & felicitate myself on the recent momentous events in favor of the principles in...
56To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Barnes, 27 September 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
When I had the pleasure of addressing you Mr Jefferson, from Hamburg the 4th of March Last, I Suggest’d, that “all circumstances Seem’d to presage a change in the political affairs of the Unit’d States highly favorable to the Man of the Peoples Choice” Exulting as I do on the presumption from a calculation & Statement of the votes made & publish’d in the English Papers that my Said predictions...
57To Thomas Jefferson from John James Barralet, 31 December 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
I am sorry that it was not in my power to send to you the likeness of Mr Volney at the time promissd Mr Groombridge in mooving had mislayd it amongst other Drawings, only found it last week, took the first opportunity in forwarding it to You, with Respect give me leave to be Your Most Humble and Obedient Servant RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “Eleventh Street The Corner of philbert St”; endorsed...
58To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Smith Barton, 26 October 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
I have lately published a new edition of my New Views. I shall endeavour, by the first private conveyance, to forward to you a copy of it. It is very greatly enlarged. I am extremely anxious to pursue this subject much farther. I shall, therefore, be much obliged to you for the sight of your Vocabularies , when you shall come—to town. All mine are at your service. Will it not be possible to...
59To Thomas Jefferson from Sebastian Bauman, 29 May 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty to inclose to you a pamphlet containing a statement of the cause of the resignation of all the Officers of the Regiment of Artillery of the City and County of New York, which I had the honor to command and which I hope will do away any unfavourable impressions our proceedings may have made in the mind of the public. I am Sir with great respect Your Obedt and very Humbe...
60To Thomas Jefferson from Palisot de Beauvois, 4 September 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
Je pense que d’après les honnetetés et amitiés que Vous m’avez toujours temoignées Vous apprendrés avec quelqu’interet mon heureuse et sauve arrivée en cette Ville après 37 jours de traversée. je serais bien flatté que Vos occupations et les Circonstances me permissent de recevoir de Vos nouvelles et de Correspondre avec le digne president de la societé philosophique et le successeur du...
61To Thomas Jefferson from John Beckley, 24 January 1799 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Tazewell is no more—he this moment departed. Will you be pleased to make this Melancholy event known to the Members of the Senate. I have taken immediate preparatory measures for his funeral. In great distress I am, Sir, Yrs. RC ( DLC ); addressed: “Thomas Jefferson, Esqre.”; endorsed by TJ as received 24 Jan. 1799 and so recorded in SJL . Upon learning of the death of Virginia Senator...
62To Thomas Jefferson from John Beckley, 15 March 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
J: Beckley, returns enclosed Mr: Jefferson’s parliamentary Notes .—On the first part he has pencilled a few remarks.—On the Second part ‘respecting priviledged questions ’ want of time now to consider it, induces a wish, that at the close of the Session Mr: Jefferson would permit him to take a Copy of these, and any other Notes which Mr: J—— may add on the law of parliament generally, when an...
63To Thomas Jefferson from John Beckley, 27 February 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
So inseparable, are the feelings of my mind, from a deep concern, in the welfare and happiness of our common Country, and for the success and honorable reputation, of that administration of its affairs, which you are about to commence, that I cannot permit myself to withhold the present communication. If it may in any degree conduce to aid the purposes of your own mind, Or that view of things...
64To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Bee, 1 August 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
It is with pleasure I acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 22d May received yesterday by Mr. Rutledge addressed to the President of the Agricultural Society accompanied with four Seeds of the Bread Fruit Tree, the greatest Attention will be paid to the raising this Fruit if they once Vegetate, but I am sorry to inform you that very few of the Seeds of the Rice which you sent by Mr....
65To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Bee, 16 May 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
The President of the Agricultural Society of Charleston takes this opportunity of acknowledging the receipt, by the hands of Mr. Read, of a box containing specimens of rice, for the use of the Society. For this fresh proof of Mr. Jefferson’s attention to the interests of the State of South Carolina, the President, in the name of the Society and in his own, begs to return Mr. Jefferson his and...
66To Thomas Jefferson from Carlo Bellini, 1 April 1799 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been waiting for some time with more than Christian patience to write you a letter; but the stiffness of my hands which has hitherto prevented me encreasing continually in obstinacy and my days drawing happily to a close I have been forced at length to make use of a younger and more obedient hand which has fortunately fallen in my way—The object of this letter is to make a request of...
67To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Bell, 12 June 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 18th. Ult. came to hand the 10th. Inst. The delay was Owing to the Small pox in Fredriksburg and a Neglect of the post master not sending on to Richmond. I am Sorry to see that there is a probability of Congress Sitting much longer than you expected and that the tone of the house looks rather hostile. Nicholases Amendment Spoke a Mildness which in our Situation, in my weak...
68To Thomas Jefferson from Elijah Boardman, 1 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
In the course of the last year it was found that some desining men in New England had conceived and were attempting to bring forth a new machine of terror for the more effectually to subjugate and govern the people of the United States—namely that Religion and State policy Should be connected and by that coalition, together with the encreased power and patronage of the President would enable...
69To Thomas Jefferson from Sylvanus Bourne, 10 September 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to acquaint you that Mr Lusac printer of the french Gazette at Leyden lately presented me an Account for his Papers, sent you in the years 93 & 94 while you filled the Office of Secretary of State requesting its transmission for payt. but presuming you received them in your official Capacity I veiwed it as a just debt from the U States & having explained myself accordingly to our...
70To Thomas Jefferson from James Bowdoin, 24 February 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Although I am personally unknown to you, it is not with the less pleasure, that I congratulate you upon the events of the late election, which introduce you to the chair of the United States. The contest has been an arduous one, & the triumph, which has succeeded it, I trust, will prove not less beneficial to our common country, than honourable to you. Be assured Sir, that neither my wishes,...
71To Thomas Jefferson from Hugh Henry Brackenridge, 17 February 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Just about to leave this place to which I will not return until the first of June next. In the mean time shall be in Philadelphia and on the circuit. The event of your Presidency has most probably by this time taken place, at least designation of taking place on the fourth of March next. I think it morally impossible that the vote of Congress could ultimately be contrary to the voice of the...
72To Thomas Jefferson from Hugh Henry Brackenridge, 19 January 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Did not expect an answer to my note , not meaning to draw a person engaged in affairs into a correspondence: Cum tot sustineas , et tanta negotia— —In publica commoda peccem, Si longo sermone morer— But it may be useful to you in your present and approaching responsible situation to have hints, or indicia of the public mind on occasional subjects. With a view to inform and from a zeal for the...
73To Thomas Jefferson from Hugh Henry Brackenridge, 30 January 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
In my absence, your letter acknowledging the receipt of mine relative to the Appendix to your Notes on Virginia, came to hand, and was opened by Mrs. Brackenridge, as directed with regard to all letters, that should any of them require it, they might be forwarded to me, or laid by till my return. The letter containing nothing of a private nature, she permitted a Gentleman the Physician of the...
74To Thomas Jefferson from John Breckinridge, 16 February 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The general beleif, which prevails here, that the present Marshall for this State, will not be reappointed, has induced Colo. Joseph Crockett to come forward as a candidate. I was not informed by him of his intentions untill this day. His character, was, I presume, well known to you during his residence in the neighbourhood of Charottesville. It has suffered no diminution here.—In the exercise...
75To Thomas Jefferson from John Breckinridge, 13 December 1799 (Jefferson Papers)
I took the Liberty the last post of inclosing to you the proceedings of our Legislature (now in Session) in support of its Resolutions of the last Session, respecting the Alien & sedition laws. It was at the opening of the session concluded on to make no reply, but on further reflection, least no improper conclusions might be drawn from our silence, we hastily drew up the paper which I...
76To Thomas Jefferson from John Breckinridge, 13 January 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Indulge me in congratulating you, and felicitating my country, in your election to the presidential chair. Few events, if any, have given this remote, but republican portion of Amea., such real & universal pleasure. To myself, who am now consigned by my country to a six years Service in an office, many of the important duties of which are so intimately connected with this high and important...
77To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Brent, 14 January 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
some days since I received a letter from Mr Wm. Brent, a young Gentleman resident in the City of Washington who is a much esteemed and near relation of mine requesting that my solicitations might be added to those of his other friends in order to obtain for him the honor of being appointed your private Secretary in the event of your succeeding to the Presidency of the Union (of which every...
78To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Briggs, 24 January 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
As a member of the American Philosophical Society I take the liberty of addressing its President. Although I feel much diffidence when, from an obscure and private station, I look up to that eminence upon which abilities and honors have placed thee; yet when I consider thee as the known friend and patron of useful Arts and Science, I am encouraged to solicit thy attention to some hints on a...
79To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Brockden Brown, 25 December [1799] (Jefferson Papers)
After some hesitation, a stranger to the person, though not to the character of Thomas Jefferson, ventures to intreat his acceptance of the volume by which this is accompanied. He is unacquainted with the degree in which your time & attention is engrossed by your public office: he knows not in what way your studious hours are distributed, & whether mere works of imagination & invention are not...
80To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 27 October 1799 (Jefferson Papers)
I did myself the honor to write you by the last mail , to which be referred. you have now annexed a copy mr Short’s account, as it stands on my books. a farther charge of interest on the money since I recieved it, and a countercharge of fees to mr Ronald in suit v. Griffin , (which has been overlooked by me) is yet to come forward, and the balance payable to your order on demand, or invested...
81To Thomas Jefferson from John Brown, 15 September 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my return to this State many opportunities of collecting the sense of the people have offered, & I can now with confidence assure you that they are almost unanimous in their opposition to a War with France, also in thier disapprobation of several Acts of the Genl Government as being unconstitutional. At almost every Court House crouded meetings have been held for the purpose of taking...
82To Thomas Jefferson from John Brown, 29 June 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
The Letter herewith inclosed was this day handed to me by Mr Baldwin to be forwarded to you. He recd. it from Mr Lee through a Chanel which forbids him to suspect that it has passed through the hands of the Inquisition . To avoid the probable effects of illiberal curiosity so prevalent at the present day, I shall put this packet under Cover addressed to our mutual friend Colo. Bell of...
83To Thomas Jefferson from Morgan Brown, 2 December 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 16th. of Jany. did not come to hand untill the boats from this river had gone down, except one or two which I did not think it would be safe to send the Indian bust in—but the season is now approaching when oppertunities will be frequent; and you may rest assured they shall be carefully packed and sent. I am Your most Obt. Humble Servt. RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received...
84To Thomas Jefferson from Morgan Brown, 1 October 1799 (Jefferson Papers)
I have in my possession two stone or Marble Statues , taken out of the ground within a few miles of this place which I suppose are the largest which have ever been discovered in North America that were really made by the Original inhabitance—one is the likeness of a very old man from the waist upwards and the other a woman—they are about the size of children of eight or ten years old and weigh...
85To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Brown, 4 September 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
The letter you did me the honor of writing me, in March last , I intended to have answered long since; & to enable me to do so, the more to your satisfaction, I took the earliest opportunities of informing General Clarke & several other gentlemen, who had been the companions of his youthful campaigns, of the illiberal attack made on you, by the Attorney General of Maryland. I have defered...
86To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Brown, 14 January 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
It is expected by a great majority of the Citizens of Kentucky that Mr Samuel McDowell, who is Marshall for this District will not continue to hold that important & lucrative Office. Whether the Marshall himself has been guilty of improper conduct, as an Officer or not, remains doubtful; but it is most unquestionable that his Brothers, who were his Deputies, have repeatedly exacted large sums...
87To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Brown, 17 March 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
I beleive I have obtained such information respecting the Freezing Cave as will enable you to find it. It is thirty miles from Winchester, two miles from the Road leading from that town to Romney, on the North River of Cape Capon. Mr. White, who gave Mr. Strickland an account of this curiosity, says he has seen it and examined it with much attention. Impressed, however, with an Idea, that the...
88To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Bryan, [ca. 26 February 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
Altho’ personally an entire stranger to you, I am encouraged by a knowledge of your public principles and conduct to address you on the subject of an appointment under the new administration of the Federal Government— Aware that you will be oppressed with the number and length of statements of the pretensions of Candidates for Office, I shall be as brief in the exhibition of mine as the nature...
89To Thomas Jefferson from Ebenezer Burling, 28 December 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
I am sensible that in addressing a letter to you, as the first political Character, in the United States; I might be accused of unjustifiable Confidince . But, I have been taught to believe, from your own writings, and Common fame ; that you, unite the Philosopher with the States-man. And I am the more readely induc’d, to troble you, with the result of my rescearches for obtaining an univercal...
90To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, [before 5 May 1800] (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed is nearly correct—our Majorities are Something larger than there Stated— Our Three Senators for this district are undoubtedly elected—The Victory is complete and the Manner of it highly honorable—On the part of the Republicans there has been no indecency, no unfairness, no personal abuse—on the other Side, the influence and authority of Office have openly perverted and prostituted...
91To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 12 February 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
It was so obvious that the most malignant spirit of slander and intrigue would be busy that, without any enquiry, I set down as calumny every tale calculated to disturb our harmony. My friends are often more irritable and more credulous: fortunately I am the depository of all their Cares and anxieties, and I invariably pronounce to be a lie, every thing which ought not to be true— my former...
92To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 23 December 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday Mr. Van Benthuysen handed me your obliging letter . Govr. Fenner is principally responsible for the unfortunate result of the election in R.I. So late as semptember, he told me personally that you would have every Vote in that State and that A. would certainly have one & probably two: this he confirmed by a Verbal Message to me through a confidential friend in October. He has lately...
93To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 28 April 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Alexander Woolcott of Connecticut must be know to you by Reputation—I take the liberty to introduce him to you personally. His patriotism and his talents entitle him to every degree of Respect & consideration, and I persuade myself that you will be gratified by the opportunity of cultivating his acquaintance. I am Dr. Sir with very great Respect Your friend &c RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as...
94To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 24 May 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
Have the goodness to inform me how long you will remain in Phila. if till the close of the Session, I hope to come & pass an hour with you. No freedom of communication, by letter, can be indulged consistently with any degree of discretion Be assured of my very great attachment & esteem RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ: “Burr Aaron. recieved in his lre of May 24.98. forwarded to Dr Currie,” which...
95To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 9 October 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
The family of Alston of South Carolina is probably well known to you—The Young gentleman who will hand you this, bids fair to do honor to his Name and his Country—His Warmest wishes, and his influence which is already important, are engaged in promoting your election—He has passed through the eastern States and is now on his return to attend the Legislature of S.C. of Which he is a Member—I...
96To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 3 February 1799 (Jefferson Papers)
Being last fall in Ontario County, I spent a day in examining the records to discover the Situation of R.M.’s property. I find that every acre of his land hath been conveyed between the Months of January & July 98 &, as far as I can learn, for good considerations. An attachment, for the benefit of all the Creditors, issued in March 98 & if prosecuted must exclude any creditor from a partial...
97To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 6 April 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be presented to you by Captain Aupaumut Chief of the Moheakuns,—a Man of perfectly decent Manners and deportment and Who has been Useful to the U.S. in War and in Nigociation. He is solicitous to be made known to you, and I have thought that you would consider an estimable and intelligent Man of his Nation as a desireable acquaintance. I am with very great Respect Your assured & Obt...
98To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 21 June 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you my dear Sir, I thank you sincerely for your letter . The Moment requires free communication among those who adhere to the principles of our Revolution. The Conduct of some individuals of the Treaty Majority has disappointed me a good deal. That of the executive something also, but much less. From the insidious professions Which were made in Feby. and March I had been led to hope...
99To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 26 December 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
after detaining the enclosed for several days in hopes of a safe private conveyance, I hazard it by Mail under Cover to Captn. Duncanson , a name less calculated to excite curiosity than that of T.J.—The post office in this City is kept by a Man of strict honor and integrity—Nothing is to apprehended here. how you are in Washington I know not— We still hope that you have the Vote of your...
100To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Burrowes, 2 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
As a tribute of respect to your merits as a Friend of the People, & a promoter of the useful arts, I beg your acceptance of a Patent Saddle the construction of which I hope you will be pleased with, it is sent on by the stage this day directed to the care of Mr. Barnes. I am Sir Respectfully yours. RC ( DLC ); addressed: “Thomas Jefferson vice President of the United States Washington”;...