10101Petition from Citizens of Portland, Maine, before 20 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The subscribers, citizens of the town of Portland in the District of Maine, respectfully represent, That they have understood from unquestionable authority that Nathaniel F. Fosdick Esqr. late Collector of the United States for the District of Portland & Falmouth, has been removed from office:—that there has been such a mistake in the name of the person who was probably intended to be the...
10102To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Smith Barton, 10 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer of this note is Mr. J. C. Cabell, a young Virginian of uncommon merit, who has just returned from France, and other parts of Europe, where he has employed his time, to great advantage, in the cultivation of science, and in extending his attachments to his native country. I take the liberty of introducing him to your knowledge; and am, with, very high respect, dear Sir, Your obedient...
10103To Thomas Jefferson from Caleb Bickham, 12 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
On the fall & Rising of the Tide in Every Creek River & Bay the one & same Cause so ordered & ordained by the Great Creator of all things both Land & Sea. And whereas many learned & wise men has made some steps towards finding out the cause why it should be so but have failed in their researches and left this Generation to wander farther in this great Secret without comeing to the true point &...
10104To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Mazzei, 12 September 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Al mio ritorno da Firenze e Roma (viaggio indicato nelle precedenti mie dei 20 luglio da Pisa, 24 e 25 detto da Firenze, tutte partite da Livorno il 12 agosto nel Brig Calisto, Capn. S. Clair for Boston) trovai qui la gratma. sua dei 4 Maggio, contenente l’attestato di morte del Bellini, e le informazioni di Mr. Bracken per soccorrere le povere sorelle, come pure la lettera del Dr. Carr (qui...
10105To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 22 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 14th I recd. yesterday afternoon, being unacquainted with a proper person to fill the place of Mr Kirby, I applyd to Capt. Robt. Baron , who informd me that mr David Brodie living there, Hampton was a man fitting for the place, mr Brodie I have often noticed as a serious steady man, & from Mr. Barons assurance believe him to be a good man for the purpose. Mr Chisman I know...
10106To 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...
10107To Thomas Jefferson from “Your Unknown Friend”, 4 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit a natural born Citizen of the United States independent as to pecuniary concerns of expecting or wishing any post of profit under or in the gift of any department in the United States,—to sugest to you what in his opinion will contribute to your honour and the happiness of the people who you will preside over— N.B. Since writing the above I have had the pleasure of reading your Publick...
10108To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Carr, 2 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
With pleasure I hasten to inform you that my brother is much better than when Mr Hollins wrote you. I have conversed with Doctors Brown & Little John who attend him, and are of opinion that, tho’ much better, he is still not out of danger. He has had a suppression of urine for nearly a week untill yesterday morning, when he was much relieved, by a copious discharge, or he could not in the...
10109To Thomas Jefferson from Joshua Grainger, 12 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
State of North Carolina In General Assembly December 11th 1807. Resolved that, the General Assembly Do enter into a resolution of addressing the President of the United States to the following effect; and that His Excellency the Governor be requested to forward the same to him. To Thomas Jefferson—President of the United States. Sir, The General Assembly of the State of North Carolina,...
10110To Thomas Jefferson from John F. Mercer, 16 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favr. of the 7th. never reach’d me ’till yesterday Evening,—the one preceding it came regularly to hand & I have to acknowledge the receipt of the $18,000, by our Treasury, which you advise me woud be paid;—this Sum will answer fully our present purposes, & under such circumstances I cannot but regret the sacrifice & consequent derangement of the Interests of the City, that the...
10111To Thomas Jefferson from Brockholst Livingston, 2 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to introduce to your civilities Mr. William Keteltas, a gentleman of the profession of the Law, who will have the honor of delivering you this letter, & proposes passing sometime at Washington. I have the honor to be Sir, your very obt Sert RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esqr President &ca.”; endorsed by TJ as received 8 Jan. and so recorded in SJL with notation...
10112To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Lewis, 25 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
It has been my wish for some time past to place myself in a situation for reading. in my endeavours to do this, I have ever found a difficulty in not having that scholastic knowledge necessary, but having devoted some time past to that purpose, and feeling myself as to that, in some degree prepared to prosecute my end; another difficulty arises, the want of books, to remove which, I am induced...
10113To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Claxton, 1 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeably to your request, I have shipped for Richmond a passage lanthorn, two brass lamps and some diaper for table linen—of the diaper there are three pieces—each piece will make a cloth 3 yds long and two and a half wide, or as many smaller ones as may be convenient—I did not get more, not knowing whether it was the article exactly which you wished for—however, it is of excellent quality,...
10114To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Roche, 26 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Nous avons été honnorés de votre lettre du 10 Ct. qui nous apprend que vous avec reçu les deux ouvrages que nous vous avions expédiés. Nous vous prévenons de nouveau, par celle-ci, que nous vous avons adressé par le stage un petit paquet contenant: 1. Du Dégré de Cer titude de la Médecine, par Cabanis 1 vol. 8.° relié $3.50 cents 1. Ex. de notre nouveau Catalogue général que nous venons...
10115To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 24 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose Mr Gerry’s letter—There was, in my opinion, but one way in which he might have saved his brother , and that was to have at once paid the deficiency for which he is, at all events, ultimately responsible as security. I had seen the attack as to over drawing Heth , & had ascribed it to himself. His vanity is such that he cannot believe that it was his own fault in not making his return...
10116To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Purviance, 28 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith transmit a Letter receivd this day from Samuel Coleman Master of the Schooner Fame of Nantucket, accompanied with a small Bundle, which he receivd from the Captain of one of their Ships that had lately arrived from the South Seas. I have the honor to be Sir, Most respectfully Your Obed. Servant RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as...
10117To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Brown, 24 August 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I recd. your letter of July 9th by yesterday’s mail & am very sorry to inform you that Mr Irvill’s collection of Bones was removed from Natchez a few hours before I arrived there from New orleans so that I have not yet had the satisfaction of examining it—Judge Rodney & Dr Seip, an intelligent Physician of Natchez, who saw part of the collection, assure me that Dr Wistars ideas of its...
10118To Thomas Jefferson from Hugh Rose, 19 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I flatter myself that your personal acquaintance with my Father and Family will be a sufficient apology for writing to you on the present occasition—At different times I have been in the army three years & Still continue to like a military life, though I confess my low situation is a mortification I am an orderly Serjeant doing the duty of An Officer without the pay—I have written to all my...
10119To Thomas Jefferson from Edmund Bacon, 23 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Davy sets out for washington this morning. I hope you will find your horse in Good order as we have Truly indeavoured to get him fat. he was poore and in a bad state of helth when he came to monticello. and appeared to have been very badly treated You will find him a sober Gentle horse We are going on with the garden fast as possople tho: my hands are and for some time have been but few in the...
10120To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Baldwin, 20 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Abr Baldwin presents his Respects to the President of the United States He incloses the essays signed Regulus by Judge Nimmo alluded to in the letter of his friend J. Mansfield Jany. 20th 1807 [ Note in an unidentified hand on a separate piece of paper ]: Mr Matthew Nimmo, implecated in the enclosed papers is the author of much Calumny about Mr Smith, & is an applicant for an Office under the...
10121To Thomas Jefferson from Pierpont Edwards, 24 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Extract of a letter from Pierrepoint Edwards to Th:J. dated New York Mar. 24. 1806. (the original returned to mr Gallatin) In the opinion of all the intelligent friends to the present Administration of the U.S. it is deemed vastly important that the Officers in Connecticut, concerned in the administration of justice under the laws of the United States, should not only be friends to our...
10122IV. Albert Gallatin’s Remarks on the Draft, 29 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I return your message with such remarks as occurred. It was not received till Saturday , which must be my apology for not returning it sooner. The Register being absent, I have been obliged to go myself through all the minutiæ of calculations, instead of only marking the outlines and revising the work. The complete materials for your financial paragraph will not for that reason be completed...
10123To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 24 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of enclosing a Letter which I yesterday received from Mr Nicholas King.— The Commissioners have always heretofore appointed the Surveyors by Letter, or by entry in the minutes of their proceedings, but in case Mr Kings proposition respecting Salary shall be acceded to, a short Letter of appointment from the President would, I have reason to believe, be more agreeable to him...
10124To Thomas Jefferson from John O’Neill, 30 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
It is now one month since I addressed your Excellency my last. Since that period I have been almost continually travelling through this State in pursuit of employment as a Schoolmaster. Having no Other means of earning bread to eat and notwithstanding this Could be sufficient encouragement obtained almost any where within the Circumference of two or three miles in this State. Still the people...
10125To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Story, 8 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to inclose the Centinel of Wednesday last, that you may take suitable measures for bringing Mr. Hulbert of Sheffield to condign punishment. I ever considered it as a branch of wisdom in you to pretermit common Newspapers squibs. But when a man brings forward in the house of Representatives a set of the most flagitious charges, should he not be called to a solemn account, and made to...
10126To Thomas Jefferson from Ledyard Seymour, 1 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
With sentiments of Respect, and esteem, I humbly hasten to the dwelling of the first Magistrate, of the Republick of America, for by this name, have I been taught, to Address, that part of the Western world, over which he presides. in attemptinng a Task, so novel, what emotions do I feel, much like the bewildered traveller, happening to approach the distant Thunders of great Niagara. beholds...
10127To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Mazzei, 20 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Avevo già tradotto da una gazzetta Americana il 2da. suo discorso inaugurale (che non è punto inferiore al primo) quando, colla gratis.ma sua dei 10 Marzo, anno corrente, l’ò ricevoto direttamente da Lei. L’ò gradito sommamente, come pure lo scritto pubblicato in Boston, il quale con gran mio dispiacere non posso tradurre, perchè per esser bene inteso ci vorrebbero delle note, per far le quali...
10128To Thomas Jefferson from Copland Parker, 10 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have Shipd in good order on board the Sloop George. Capt Butler, a Box to your address. it was imported in the Ship Ocean Captn. Henchman from Marseilles, & sent to the care of Thomas Newton esqr. Collector & by him I am requested to forward it on— I avail myself of this opportunity to convey the effusion of a Grateful Heart. had I have done so, at an earlier period of your exaltation to the...
10129To Thomas Jefferson from John Page, 18 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
By the advice of the Council the inclosed Confessions of Thomas Logwood , and a Communication from Thomas Moore , are submitted to your consideration. So much of Logwoods information as respects Abraham Collins and one of his accomplices, who is said to go by the name of Greenlee, but whose real name is Moore, was transmitted to the Governor of North Carolina; but as no deposition or Witness...
10130To Thomas Jefferson from John Randolph, 30 November 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Certain expressions of mine, used in debate on friday last , having been interpreted by some as conveying an allusion to the executive , I have no hesitation most explicitly to disavow every intention of such a nature. To this step I am induced not by any impression that you, Sir, might be disposed to give such a construction to the terms in question, because a consciousness of your own worth...
10131To Thomas Jefferson from John Ellison, 17 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
My friends in America have promised to use their influence in endeavoring to procure me the Title of Vice Consul of the United States in this City;—which office I take the Liberty of soliciting— The Vice-President, to whom my family is known, will give any information that may be deemed necessary, relative to the titles we may have to your attention— The only end, I hope to obtain, is being...
10132To Thomas Jefferson from Christopher Gore, 10 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of being left by Mr King, in charge with the affairs of the United States, and of his desire, that I should inspect all letters directed to him, I opened that from yourself, under date of the 13th July, & which was receiv’d on the 13. ult. This, Sir, I must pray you to accept as an apology, for having broken its seal—and if my subsequent conduct shall appear an intrusion, you...
10133Description of a Plant by Meriwether Lewis, 5 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
This specimen of a plant common to the praries in this quarter was presented to me by Mr. Hugh heney, a gentleman of respectability and information who has resided many years among the natives of this country, from whom he obtained the knowledge of it’s virtues. Mr. Heney informed me that he had used the root of this plant frequently with the most happy effect in cases of the bite of the mad...
10134To Thomas Jefferson from Polly Logwood, 29 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Penetrated with respect I beg leave to address you on the subject of my unfortunate Husband’s situation. I am prompted to do it as this time because the period is so fast approaching when your Excellency will retire from Office; besides I am informed you have lately been pleased to manifest your mercy by pardoning Two men (Thomas Hall & James Phillips) from the same prison, & for the same...
10135To Thomas Jefferson from William Cooch, 19 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I took the liberty some time since of expressing to your Honour a wish that I might be considered an applicant for the Collectors Office of the District of Delaware should a change take place therein. I do not at this time reiterate the wish, under an impression of superior claims to those Gentlemen who have made similar applications, or of my deserving Executive Patronage—. No Sir—unambitious...
10136To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 16 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Foreign Relations. + Insert “since” before “taken place” at the Beginning of line 11. The preceeding delay did not altogether proceed from events independent of the will of one of the parties, and those who are chargeable with it, ought not to be acquitted of the consequences. Perhaps England. + the following change would of the whole sentence or might answer, The delays which have since taken...
10137To Thomas Jefferson from John Sevier, 12 January 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to Acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 13th of December ultimo, with the inclosed copy of an Article of Amendment proposed by Congress to be added to the constitution of the United States respecting the election of President and Vice president, to be laid before the legislature of Tennessee; which will with much pleasure be complied with at their next meeting in...
10138To Thomas Jefferson from George Helmbold, 17 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to enclose you a small pamphlet, written and published by myself.— It is a hasty production, but if it affords you satisfaction, or amusement, I shall feel myself amply recompenced. I remain, With respect, Yours &c. &c. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
10139To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 9 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The Hornet to be commanded by Capt Dent is the vessel that is to take the despatches. To accomadate Mr Gallatin New-York is the port whence she is to sail. The enclosed Afflicting letter compells me to leave Washington abruptly—I have left at my office all necessary instructions. Yr St DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
10140To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Beekman Livingston, 25 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I had this day the honor to receive your favr. with the enclosures I had sent you. My services were not tendered from any “fondness” or “familiarity” with scenes of successfull warfare might have inspired me with: But from an Idea perhaps foolishly immagined that I might be servissable at a critical juncture which I have been induced to beleive more from the testimonials I have produced than...
10141To Thomas Jefferson from John Stokely, 4 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Please to accept of my Grateful Acknowledgments for your attention to my request, I received your note yestaday and unfortunately find that your Excellency and my self do not cord in oppenion altogeather. And Sir lest you Should Suppose me Inconsistent, I use the freedom to inform you why, I have not call’d on the secretary of state according to your recommendation. my Reasons Sir are these....
10142To Thomas Jefferson from Seth Pease, 16 April 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just arrived here without knowing that I was honored with the appointment of Surveyor of the Southern District. I received Mr. Grangers first letter suggesting the probability of my appointment and stating that it was the presidents wish that I should reach this place as soon as possible: but I was not so fortunate as to receive his after letters requesting me to repair to the town of...
10143From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 18 August 1801 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed herewith are several letters & papers for perusal. Among the former you are troubled with another from Thornton. You will observe that the Declaration of the Master of the British Vessel carried into Boston, states only that the Prisoners were French Spanish Danish &c &c. without saying whether they were taken in the French service, or that of their respective countries. This...
10144To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 19 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
T. Munroe’s most respectful Compliments, and asks whether it is the pleasure of the President to renew the enclosed proclamation or whether he will direct any alterations in the provisions or duration of future proclamations as to wooden houses.— RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 19 Dec. and “Proclamn respectg. buildings.” Enclosure: Proclamation Extending Building Regulations in the City...
10145To Thomas Jefferson from Christopher Greenup, 22 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
In compliance with the request of the Legislature of this State, I transmit to you a copy of several resolutions agreed to in the present session, expressive of the sentiments of this State towards the Government of the United States. I have the honor to be, Sir, your most ob’t. servt DLC : Broadside Collection. Whereas it is considered of importance, that citizens living under the same...
10146To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Anderson, 16 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
In a letter from Governor Claiborne (which was laid before the Senate) he express’d a wish, that some Compliment might be paid to the troops of the Mississipi Territory—for their promptitude, in turning out, and descending the River—I have several times since intended to adress you upon the Subject—but have felt delicate, least you might think it an improper interference—My respect for you,...
10147To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Gordon, 11 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly received your favor of the and have delayed until now (when the money is much wanted) further solicitation for the payment of your bond to the late Doctor Currie—By ordering payment as soon as convenient you will oblige Yr Most Obt. Servt. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
10148To Thomas Jefferson from James Wilkinson, 13 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I tresspassed on you some time since by Doctr. Upshaw, a crude partial Sketch of our doings here, in which I believe I anticipated the result of Burrs trial for treason: I know little of Law & less of Judicial proceedings, but Common sense suggests that He has been hastily acquited, under certain refinements & subtilties of Sentiment, opposed to the claims of Justice, & apparently calculated...
10149To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 31 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour to inform you that the light house on Clark’s point near New Bedford Massts. is completed, and beg leave to submit the propriety of appointing for keeper Joseph Howland, the person who built it, and lives within a few rods from it. He is recommended by the collector; and there is no other applicant. I have the honor to be with great respect Sir Your most obedient Servt. RC (...
10150To Thomas Jefferson from Vachel Dorsey, 27 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
perceving that The Appointment of a Marshall for this Territory Must Shortly take place have to Solicit, to be Considerd a Candidate for that Appointment I have thought it Unnessary to precure a Recommendation from this territory as Genrl. S Smith of Maryland and Our Representative Mr Poindexter can give you every Information Necessary I am Sir With Respect Your Hm Srt &C. DNA : RG...