1471To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Granger, 25 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to address a few lines to you, in which I am under the disagreeable necessity of applying to the humanity of some Gentleman for a little pecuniary Aid and assistance; being at time, upwards of five hundred miles, from home; and on my return to that home; I have been to the westward in the persuit of some Lands which fell to my Lot, for service in the revolutionary Army, and am...
1472To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 27 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I leave the office under the care of Mr Nourse, and if I can stand the journey will set off for New York this day, but feel much indisposed. Please to let me know whether you approve the recommendations of Messrs. Langdon & Whipple for officers of the revenue cutter, and in that case to send me their names with which I may fill blank commissions. I have presumed to get a commission for the...
1473To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Story, 2 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Deign to accept of the inclosed.—Secretary Dearborn can give you a particular account of the Author, as he sat under his ministry several years.— Your’s with the deepest Veneration MHi : Coolidge Collection.
1474To Thomas Jefferson from “The Voice of A Sybil,” [before 6 November 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
In my travels, through several countys of the state of Pennsylvania, three different, political sentiments obtruded themeselvs upon my observations. the first was a very impatient desire to see Your speak, to the insuing Congress—the scecond was, an Extreem apprehention, least federalism, and the Constitution should fall together—and a new one be formed by the present government—And the third...
1475To Thomas Jefferson from Denniston & Cheetham, 30 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favour is received: but on account of making the use of it which you required, and which You will perhaps recollect, we are not able to mention the date. We are Sorry to give you So much trouble; we are in Some degree Sensible of the arduousness of the high function you fill and of the multiplicity of business You have to attend to. And yet it may be necessary for us sometimes to Commerce...
1476To Thomas Jefferson from William Schultz, 12 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
As the friend of humanity and the patron of discovries beneficial to mankind, I have presumed to address you. Having sought a refuge in these United States from persecutions which I experienced in Europe, duty to myself, and to the people among whom I have found protection and kindness, have awakened the desire to be useful, and called into active operation the talents I possess. With the...
1477To Thomas Jefferson from Lafayette, 20 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I am Happy in the Opportunity to present to You Mr David Parish a Worthy Member of the Respectable family to Whom I am Attached By intimate ties of Gratitude and Affection. His father, Mr John Parish was Consul of the United States in Hamburgh When My Wife and Daughters Arrived there on their Way to Olmutz. in Him they found Hearty Welcome, friendly Advices, Generous Support—nor did ever...
1478To Thomas Jefferson from John West Butler, 13 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Having issued proposals for printing the enclosed work , and intending shortly to commence a tour through many of the States, particularly Virginia, for the purpose of obtaining Subscribers, I have ventured to solicit the early patronage of a Character so well known, and justly respected, both on account of his high office, and the brilliant talents which have placed him in it; conscious, that...
1479To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 28 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit herewith, for your signature a number of Commissions which are wanted to commission the Lieutenants authorized by the Act of the 21 April 1806. I am with high respect Sir, yr ob st: DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1480To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Peyton, 12 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Capt. Matthew C. Groves who has made some longitudinal discoveries, for which he has obtained a patent from the U. States, is extremely desirous of submitting them to you, and has asked of me a note of introduction, I am wholly unacquainted with Mr. Groves, but have received assurances from Colo. Gilpin who has known him upwards of twenty years, that he is a decent and respectable character I...
1481To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 30 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day received from Mr Jarvis a letter dated 11th Oct: last, a copy of which is enclosed, I shall take care of the wine, until your instructions are received, when they will be particularly attended to— The sample bottles will be forwarded by first water conveyance, being doubtful of the propriety of sending them by mail— With very great respect, I have the honor to be, Sir, your...
1482To Thomas Jefferson from Jean Baptiste Emonnot, 5 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
La Société de Médecine de Paris, par L’organe de sa commission de Vaccine, à L’honneur de Vous offrir un resultat partiel de Ses recherches relatives à L’inoculation nouvelle et L’abrégé de Ses Correspondances chez presque toutes Les nations policées. La Société Vous devait cet hommage à plus d’un titre, Monsieur Le Président, à vous qui par L’ascendant de vos Lumieres, non moins que par...
1483To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 17 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith submit to your consideration a project for laying out the ground around the president’s house. The present enclosure together with the buildings already erected & those projected are also laid down in their proper situations so as to give to You at one view all the merits of the plan. By the arrangement the public are put to no inconvenience of communication between the parts of the...
1484To Thomas Jefferson from Lucy Ludwell Paradise, 27 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
This day I arrived at Norfolk in the Ship Planta Capt. Bush. I take the liberty to write to Your Excellency to acquaint you I am Come home to live the remaining Years of My Life in the Bosom of My Native Country and Friends. I should not have Staid a Month After the Death of Mr Paradise but one Illness after another prevented Me. With the Blessing of God I am Now in good health and with My...
1485To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Williams, 31 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed Paper has been annonymously communicated to our Society.—I have had it transcribed expressly to lay it before you, beleiving that if the Ideas it contains can be of use to our Country, this is the proper moment to communicate them where they are most likely to produce a good effect. I trust that my motive in so doing will be at once apparent & excuseable. I have the honour to be...
1486To Thomas Jefferson from Jacques Lasselle, 12 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Depuis que J’ai eu le bonheur de respirer l’air pur de la Liberté Américain, J’ai désiré ardemment d’etre util à ce gouvernement, devenu depuis ma Patrie. J’ai mis en exécution tous les moyens qui Se Sont offerts pour lui rendre Service; Le General Wayne en auront fu rendre un témoignage fidel, Si les déstins lui auront permis de Se rendre au Suis de Sa patrie pour y recuillir les loriers...
1487To Thomas Jefferson from James Wilkinson, 19 April 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
In the Hope Burr may have reached the City of Washington, I think proper to transmit you the inclosed—Every day unfolds something of the Plot & convinces me it is not abandoned—This was Burrs parting declaration to His followers, and if Adair is on his way hither, he is moved by objects of higher importance, than personal or legal reparation from me—He is more competent, to a desperate Effort...
1488To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Willson Peale, 24 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor enclosing Ten Dollars; the payment for the additions to your small Polygraph I have received and that you find it will answer your purpose is a great relief to my mind, I had said that we strove to make it correct, that we could not make it perfectly so, was a mortification to me. I hope it will improve by use; will acquire more freedom, for every joint is closly fitted. Permit me...
1489To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 16 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I now enclose to you Major Newton’s last letter, and am with the highest respect Sir yr. ob. St. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1490To Thomas Jefferson from Gabriel Christie, 30 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
By the ship Catherine arrived this day from Guadelipe, I have receivd a Cask of Wine which originaly was shipted from Burdaux but the Vessell put in to that Port in distress I shall be able to assertain the duties payable ther on without giving you the trouble of forwarding any Invoice. it shall be sent by the first Packet going to Washington. I hope the last that was forwarded got safe to...
1491From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 15 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
The gentleman who brings the inclosed letters recommending him for a public Agency at Martinique, had thoughts of proceeding to Monticello. He declines it in consequence of his conversation with me on the subject. I have apprized him, that it was not thought proper to give a formal commission in such a case without some formal or positive sanction from the French Govt. He readily enters into...
1492To Thomas Jefferson from James Sullivan, 22 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Leonard Jarvis Esqr. who has been in respectable public life in Massachusetts, is going to the capital on business, and has conceived that a letter from me may have a tendency to procure him the notice of the President of the United States; to whose administration he and his connexions are warmly attached. I do not feel willing to injure myself so much as to say that a recommendation from me...
1493To Thomas Jefferson from William C. C. Claiborne, 29 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The late removal from the Batture in front of the Suburb St. Mary , of certain Persons, who had taken possession of the same subsequent to the third of March 1807, has been cause of great satisfaction to the Legislative Council & House of Representatives of the Territory of Orleans, whose thanks upon the occasion, to the President of the U. States, as expressed in a joint Resolution of the two...
1494To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 27 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Being apprehensive that the blank Commissions & Warrants mentioned in my Letter to you of the 17th instant, to have been transmitted to receive your signature, and which appear to have been Mis-sent, may not be recovered in time to accomodate Capt. Barron &. some other officers attached to the New York, I now do myself the honor to enclose twelve blanks of each, additional, & have to request...
1495To Thomas Jefferson from Petry, 22 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
En mettant en ordre et mes papiers et mes livres j’ai trouvé une lettre de M. Valentin avec une Brochure intitulé, Resultats de l’inoculation de la Vaccine &c qu’il m’a chargé de vous remettre et que j’aurois joint à son traité sur la fievre jaune, si j’avois mis moins d’empressement à vous l’adresser, je supplie votre Excellence d’agréer ce motif comme une Excuse de ma negligence et des...
1496To Thomas Jefferson from Richard O’Brien, 28 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Considering on the insult and disgrace which has happened to the Chesapeake frigate induced me to presume to write you these few lines— As we are at peace with all the Barbary powers where is the necesity of the frigate Chesapeake going as Commodore to the Meditteranian—a frigate two Brigs and a schooner is an inadequate force if we should have war with Algiers or tunis it would require all...
1497To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Brodie, 13 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I do not recollect my dear Sir that, when you observed it would convenience you to have 100 or 150 acres of one of the farms for Sale near your estate, I offered to accommodate you, in case I should purchase it: therefore, permit me now to assure you that it will give me pleasure if I shall have it in my power to do so. This day, glancing my eye at the list of letters in the post office at...
1498From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 8 December 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to transmit herewith two copies of the second census (except for the State of Tennessee, which is not yet received) and to notice the following deviations from the law under which it was taken, affecting the uniformity of some of the returns. The return for the counties of Dutchess, Ulster & Orange in the District of New York was not recd. at this office until the 21st. of...
1499To Thomas Jefferson from John Tyler, 17 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Now that our Country is in so prosperous a Situation, politically speaking, and the republican Interest so well establish’d by your unequivocal Election to the Chair of State, permit me once more to congratulate you, and once more let it be in my power to do the same, if I should live, by your third promotion if you should live, and then I think the Victory over aristocracy will be compleat....
1500To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 4 December 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
*The temperate and Correct Course pursued by our Consul Mr Simpson, the promptitude of Commodore Preble, the effecacious Co-Operation of Commodore Rodgers of the returning Squadron, the judicious conduct of Capt Bainbridge and the general zeal of the other Officers and Men are It is proper to state to you that Rodgers being the Oldest Officer was the person that formed the plan of attack and...