1551To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 6 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I am exceedingly sorry that the verbal, & written orders given on my departure for Philadelphia respecting the cistern, have not been attended to. I will immediately attend to it, & have the leaks stopped from the place which is discovered to be tight, upwards. This however can only be a temporary measure,—but a Vat-cistern will forever cure the defect, and I will apply to the Secy. of the...
1552To Thomas Jefferson from Sylvanus Bourne, 5 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have observed by a late American Gasette that in your reply to the General Assembly of Pensylvania you had absolutely declined to be considered as a Candidate for the Office of President of the U States at the ensuing Election having resolved to retire of all future Public Employ. On this occasion I beg leave to tender you the hommage of my highest respect & to convey to you my sincere...
1553To Thomas Jefferson from John Boyle, 5 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Since I had the pleasure of seeing you I have received the inclosed letter together with several others from respectable characters in Kentucky recommending in strong terms Mr Wickliff as a fit person to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Mr Bibb—I present Mr Clays letter to you because you are acquainted with him personally & know his capacity to judge of the fitness of Mr...
1554To Thomas Jefferson from William C. C. Claiborne, 5 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. John Ward Gurley, Attorney General for this Territory was on the 3rd. Instant killed in a Duel by Mr. Jones, the Gentleman who lately married Mrs. Mary Trist;—the dispute was of a private nature; there however is no doubt, but party politicks, promoted this unfortunate affair.—The death of this excellent Citizen is by me most sincerely regreted; I found him faithful to the Government and...
1555To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Williams, 5 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of my second visit to Warburton, the Seretary of War has agreed to a plan I proposed, of having a Battery near the Water of 13 Guns protected by a Block House or Star Redout above a floating chain to be extended across the River in the narrowest part of the Channel, at its turn round Sheridens Point. I found, by making Sections of the Land in three different directions that...
1556To Thomas Jefferson from John Edgar, 4 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The undersigned Inhabitants of the County of Randolph in the Indiana Territory with feelings of gratitude and respect beg leave to approach the first Magistrate of their Country while they offer him some reasons why they thus presume to trespass on his patience—The late death of Thomas T Davis Esquire hath caused a vacancy in the Supreme Court of the Territory: an appointment to which is...
1557To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Anderson, 4 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Circumstances of a peculiar nature have weighed with us to forbear acting on the Subject of your note till next monday or tuesday, that is our next post day. We are with high respect Your obedt. Servts. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
1558To Thomas Jefferson from Pseudonym: "Anti-Bonaparte", 4 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Enclosed receive a true Statement of the feelings of your Subjects & after due reflection if you have not remorse of Conscience thou hast none. Thy Friend The Ship Packet has just arrived Passage 34 ds. from Liverpool DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1559To Thomas Jefferson from Edmund Bacon, 4 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received yours of the 1st. I hope I shall have your horse in as Good order as you would wish he has mended very much sence he came To Monticello. the Thorn hedges seems to thrive in some placeis very badly. and in rich Placeis of the Ground they Grow very well dont you think Sir we had better minnure them or as I believe we could hardly raise minnure enough I should think and inch or...
1560To Thomas Jefferson from Citizens of Boston, 4 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The petition, memorial & representation of the Merchants and others of the town of Boston Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the U States of America humbly shews & represents— That your Orators are all Native Citizens of Boston of the age of Twenty One years and upwards, & that we are all directly or indirectly concerned in Navigation & obtain & derive our subsistence from Commerce, & that in...
1561To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Jameson, 4 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote to you in the Course of the last Winter, respecting My Account against you—which I got Mr. Bacon to hand you, not hearing from you I have thought it possible that either, My letter to you, or yours to me Might have Miscarried. The sum is but small, but it is an Object with me at this time—I hope you will have it in your power to forward it on to me by the Return of the Mail without any...
1562To Thomas Jefferson from Mayer & Brantz, 4 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 20th January we had the honor of replying to your letter of 18th of Same month. The Season Still continuing rigorous, as also the want of an eligible conveyance has induced us to delay Sending the Kids, they are now however on board Capn. Zacha. Man’s packet which Saild day before yesterday, he has promised to take Special care of them. they are provided with a comfortable house and a...
1563To Thomas Jefferson from Anne Cary Randolph, 4 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
As I do not know when the ship goes to Spain I have written, & inclose my letter to Aunt Harriet to you. Mr. Ogilvie has broken up his shool in Milton & does not mean to keep one any where this year but to devote himself to public speaking. Papa has not determined where he is to send Jefferson yet. Mama intends to make him employ the time he stays at home in learning french Arethmetic...
1564To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Smith, 4 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
General Smith (of No. Carolina) most respectfully presents the Print of an old friend to the President of the United States, being highly gratified by finding it would be acceptable. The delay has arisen from a difficulty in procuring a frame, which is inferior to his wishes— If upon inspection it affords any agreeable sensations by assisting the recollection of a Countenance always animated...
1565To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Tierlin, 4 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Favorisé en Europe de La Recommendation, Cy incluse, de notre ami Commun Le Vicomte de Vergennes, fils du feu Comte de Vergennes ministre des affaires Etrangêres de france, sous la précedente Dynastie; J’ai été, Jusquà ce moment, Monsieur, et par suite de mes séjours Et voyages répétés aux Colonies, privé de L’honneur de pouvoir vous L’acheminer, oû vous la Remettre. Aujourdhui qu’une occasion...
1566To Thomas Jefferson from Matthew Lyon, 3 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Last Evening I received a letter from the Honble Ninian Edwards Cheif Justice of Kentucky requesting me to use my influence with the President of the US in behalf of Mr Talbot of Frankfort whom he had recomended in a letter to the President for the office of Attorney of the US for the District of Kentucky Mr Talbot I am not personally acquainted with but presume from the Solicitude with which...
1567To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Brent, 2 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been particularly solicited by the signers of the enclosed memorial to lay it before you I will add nothing to the reasons urged by the memorialists—in favor of the appointment they solicit—or of Mr. Minifie the Gentleman recommended by them—except merely to add that this Memorial appears to be signed by a very respectable part of the Community residing in that quarter of the...
1568To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Elzey, 2 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
1808 The President to A Elzey Feb. 2. To attendance, Medicine Dressings &c Dressing from the above date ‘till the 2.d. of March $30.00 Aug. 8. 1808 Rcd payment MHi : Coolidge Collection.
1569To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 2 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I think that Congress might now decide whether they will give to the corporation the right of the United States 1st to the batture 2d to the fortifications & ground contained between them & the houses—3dly to the levy & ground contained between it & the houses. If they give the batture, it may be done without any restrictions; but if they give either of the other portions of ground which are...
1570To Thomas Jefferson from Le Vavasseur, 2 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
La langue qui j’emploie, vous apprendra d’abord que je suis etranger, et l’impossibilité ou je suis de me servir de la votre; Obligé de fuir ma patrie, (la france) je suis venu chercher un Azile sous la protection du Gouvernement bienfaisant dont vous etes le chef. Je ne vous dirai pas comment j’ai eté depouillé d’une fortune considerable, (toutte entiere en fonds de terre); Je serois obligé...
1571To Thomas Jefferson from William Montgomery, 2 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Our Chamber of Commerce directed their President to inform the Secretary of State the Amot this City had at risque beyond the Cape of Good Hope & to ask such protection as the Government thought proper to afford. If the British Government mean to go to War with us they will Capture many of those Vessels but the Wisdom & prudence you exhibit in continuing the Negociations may secure us from...
1572To Thomas Jefferson from John F. Van Preters, 2 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Nous avons l’honneur de vous remettre ci Joint Copie de la lettre que nous avons addressé, en datte du 25 du Mois passé, laquelle nous vous confirmons en tout son contenu. Comme habittans de la Ville de New york permettez nous de prendre la Liberté de vous addresser, en notre particulier; des remercimens bien sincères en faveur du Decret que votre sagesse a obtenu, pour la confection d’un...
1573To Thomas Jefferson from Christopher Dudley, Jr., 1 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
A knowledge of your Patriotism an Republican principals induces us to forward your Certain resolutions unanimously adopted at a large Numerous of Republicans at this place. You well persum among others a resolution recommending to Republicans of the district to Send four Delegates from each Conty to meet at South Washington on the first Monday in May next &c. As it is a matter of the utmost...
1574To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Lee, 1 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I received this morning a letr. from one of the council of the gentlemen in Connecticut, at whose instance myself & others were subpœna’d last autumn, requiring my presence in the next month at Hartford, which letr. I meant to have communicated to Mr. Madison, but found him too much engaged to receive my visit. It is only necessary for me to make known the above circumstance to you, I presume...
1575To Thomas Jefferson from John Ellis, 1 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Whereas the Honourable Peter B Bruin presiding Judge of this Territory has for a number of years past neglected to discharge the duties required by Law and the nature of his office in frequently failing to hold the Superior and Circuit Courts, of this Territory by reason whereof, Justice has been most shamefully delayed, and whereas, the said Peter B Brewin has of late years been much addicted...
1576From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 29 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
Agreeably to the Resolution of the Senate of the 30th. Novr. last, the Secretary of State, has the honor to submit to the President for the information of the Senate, the statements herewith enclosed, from No. 1. to 11, inclusive. No. 1. A statement of impressments from American Vessels, into the British service, since the last report made from this Department, on the 5th. March 1806, founded...
1577To Thomas Jefferson from William Duane, 29 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I think it my duty to enclose a letter to you received by me—I believe it contents to be true, from an overture very recently made to me, on the Subject of the Candidate for the Sn Chair—which have had no effect but disgust on me I think it proper also solemnly to declare that the Essays which appeared in the Aurora concerning Michigan were not written by Mr Griswold—I should have stated this...
1578To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 29 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Private Secretary of War Payment at Detroit in Detroit bills— recommends Joseph Farrow for keeper of light house at Cape Hatteras The propriety of appointing Joseph Farrow is respectfully submitted to the President DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson. Joseph Farrow of Cape Hatterass, is, take him all in all, the best man thereabouts, for any imployment, and if he will undertake it, will I think...
1579To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 29 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have given the directions to Mr. Gelston on the subject of the fraudulent papers used at Amsterdam. But I do not think that at this moment any thing more either by way of publication or message would be expedient. Brown the N. Orleans collector writes that he had cleared 42 vessels since the embargo was known, because he had no copy of the law. A packet from New York had brought the...
1580To Thomas Jefferson from Theophilus Holt, 29 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In your note to me Oct 12 You express’d a wish to obtain some Cedars of Lebanon. I beg leave to inform you I have recently received a few Cones from Europe of that Tree and which I reserve ’till I know your pleasure. and am sir Your obedt Servt. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
1581To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 29 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeably to the resolution of the Senate of the 30th November last, the Secretary of State has the honor to submit to the President for the information of the Senate, the statements herewith inclosed from No. 1 to 13 inclusive. No. 1. A statement of impressments from American vessels into the British service, since the last report made from this Department on the 5th. March, 1806, founded...
1582To Thomas Jefferson from William Esenbeck, 28 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Petition of William Esenbeck at present Messenger to the Secretary of the Treasury most humbly sheweth: That your Petitioner is one of those unfortunate persons who was sold by his Prince and sent to America to fight against a virtuous nation who never injured him, and only struggled for their liberty. To prove that I am one of those, it is necessary to relate the following fact: I am the...
1583To Thomas Jefferson from John Jacob Astor, 27 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
It was my Intention to have presented Myself before you & to have Stated to you my wish of engaging in an extensive trade with the Indians Provited two objects could be obtaind viz the countenance & good wishes of the Executive of the united States and a Charter from this State to Incorporate Such a Company. for the Latter I have addressed the Honorable Dewitt Clinton who is Disposed to favr...
1584To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 27 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
It seems that fourteen american vessels, which had entered last summer in Amsterdam as coming from America & with cargoes not of British growth have been detained under suspicion of having in fact come from England with English cargoes. The clearances have been sent to Heinicken the Dutch Consul, in order to ascertain the fact. Four of the vessels having thus entered as if coming from New York...
1585To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Mentor Johnson, 27 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved letters from Orleans stating that James Brown Esq has resigned his office of atto. for that Teretory. I am requested to mention to you for that office Mr. Benj. Porter—I am not well enough acquainted with Mr. Porter to recommend him upon my own knowledge. I have been informed by letters that he is a young man of merit. & a republican . I could not however wish his appointment...
1586To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 27 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
My great anxiety to forward to you the account and receit for the sum which I paid for your mathematical instruments at London, when I should acknowledge your kind letter of the 18th, prevented my answering it sooner. To obtain them I was forced to ransack all my papers, which required much time, & in truth I did not succeed in finding them till this morning. I have now the pleasure to inclose...
1587To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Wilbour, 27 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Presidents Note of this Day came duly to Hand, I understand Mr. Topham to be now in Prison, & am the more confirmed in that opinion, when I consider Mr. Topham to have been committed to Prison, under a Judgment obtained in part in favor of the United States. In which case it would seem impossible that the Statute of an Individual State could any more opperate to a discharge of...
1588To Thomas Jefferson from Edmund Bacon, 26 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed is an account handed me by stewart: when he left Monticello. I no of his doing the wirk for Mr Walker and had Concluded Stewart had Gave you an account of it long ago, Mr Randolph has been over to day but did not make much alterations as he said he would Come again on munday, when I wrote you I had done 250 f. I did not inform you I believe I had takeen a new levil and a small part of...
1589To Thomas Jefferson from Levi Lincoln, 26 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
At the request of several of the decided friends to the national administration of the first respectability in every branch of our Government I ask to be indulged with your attention for a moment. They have been informed that an application has been made for the appointment of a Mr Weston to the attorneys office for the US. in the Eastern district. This office is now ably & satisfactorily...
1590To Thomas Jefferson from Ellen Wayles Randolph Coolidge, 26 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
My dearest Grand Papa must have a bad opinion of my affection for him if he can suppose that I would stand upon ceremony with him and wait for answers to my letters without considering how much he has got to do and how little in comparison I have. it was not any thing (I am almost ashamed to confess it) but laziness which I am determined to conquer and pursuant with my Inclination write a long...
1591To Thomas Jefferson from William Roberts, 26 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
When I had the honour, at Washington of presenting to your Excellency two Views of The Natural Bridge and of Harpers Ferry I believe you were pleased to signify your approbation of my design to have them engraved. That design, as to the former is now accomplished. I am desirous that you should possess an accurate representation from my original drawing. as the paintings you before recieved,...
1592To Thomas Jefferson from United States Senate, 26 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Resolved, That the President of the United States, be requested to cause to be laid before the Senate, the memorials and petitions from the district of Detroit; and such other information as may be in his possession, and which he may deem proper, in relation to the conduct of william Hull, governor of the territory of Michigan, and Stanley Griswold, esquire, while acting as secretary of that...
1593To Thomas Jefferson from John F. Van Preters, 26 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Daprès le traité que vos commissaires ont Conclu le 13 novembre dernier, au nom du gouvernement, avec les sauvages; depuis le fort défiance sur le Miamis de la riviere de ce nom, la Erié, & la riv iere détroit, lac & riviere Saint Clair, et le lac huron, comprenant Toutes les rivieres tombant dans ses Eaux: le tout contenant environ Cinq millions d’acres de Terre. La Situation des lieux, la...
1594To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Wilbour, 26 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Enclosed is transmitted to the President of the United States in behalfe of Mr. Topham— By His Excellency’s Obt. Servt. N.B. The names to the documents are those of the Reputable— DNA : RG 59—GPR—General Pardon Records.
1595From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 25 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
I think the grounds of a message communicating Pinkney’s & Armstrong’s letters, should be those of aiding Congs. in appreciating our foreign relations, and in judging of the influence these ought to have on their measures of precaution. The Private letter of P. would perhaps have some good effects; but besides the objection to taking such a liberty with it, the communication might be ascribed...
1596To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 25 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I think the grounds of a message comunicating Pinkney’s & Armstrong’s letters, should be those of aiding Congs. in appreciating our foreign relations, and in judging of the influence these ought to have on their measures of precaution. The Private letter of P. would perhaps have some good effects; but besides the objection to taking such a liberty with it, the communication might be ascribed...
1597To Thomas Jefferson from J. Phillipe Reibelt, 25 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Immortel Premier des hommes fideles aux principes Divines de Gouv. repres—que jamais aucun pouvoir du Monde n’eteindra dans mon Ame, mais que je craigns de voir bientot—par notre tout puissant Ennemi—effacè sur tout l’Univers. 1) J’ai souvent pris la Libertè, de Vous protester, que je ne veux çeder, a qui que çe soit pour l’intime Veneration et le sincere Attachement, dont je suis—avant de...
1598To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 24 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of suggesting whether, under existing circumstances, it would not be advisable to propose to Congress an augmentation of our regular troops, as soon as practicable; and also the engaging & organizing, of twenty four thousand volunteers, on the principles I have had the honor of proposing for your consideration, the general outlines of which are contained in the Paper marked...
1599To Thomas Jefferson from John Graham, 24 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
J Graham has the Honor to inclose to the President some Papers which were transmitted to this office by the Secretary of the Senate and to ask whether they are be filed here. He at the same time begs to know whether the President will authorise him to give any answer to the Memorial of the House of Forbes & Co. which he had the Honor presenting some time ago. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1600To Thomas Jefferson from Ahmad Qaramanli, 24 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
La mancanza delli Commodi per l’interrotto commercio delle lettere cagionato dalle critiche circostanze delle guerre mi farà credere ingrato ed incivile per avere tardato finora a compire il mio dove re di ringraziare vivamente la Serenissima Republica, e principalmente V.E. per la grazia accordatami di obligare mio Fratello a restituirmi, e mettere in Libertá la mia Moglie, e li miei figli,...