1John Martin Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 15 May 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the Honor with due Respect to address you: and take the liberty to remit you, per the American Brig, General Ward , to the care of, D. Gelston , Esquire.— Newyork , a Case of Barsac white Wine, growth of the Estate, called Darancour , it is genuine, and ten years old, I have Seen it drawn and bottled in my presence, while there, I hope it may meet your approbation. Permit me Sir, to...
2John Martin Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 18 October 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the Honor most Respectfully to address You, and hope You enjoy the Blessing of health. I returned in March last to my Consulate, after my Recovery from very Serious illness, while in France , Our Trade has not as yet taken any course that way, very unfortunate for me, for the support of an amiable Wife , and five infant children: my family are at Montpellier , I left them all well thank...
3John Martin Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 1 June 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had the Honor to address you frequently from the Island of Majorca , where in June 1810 I had the Satisfaction to remit you, per the American Schooner Hellen of Salem Cap William Brown , to the particular care of the Collector of that port, One Box containing an Extensive Petrel collection , p natural productions of the
4John Martin Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 19 June 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the Honor to Enclose herewith a packet delivered to me at Cagliary by the professor Director General of His Sardinian Majesty’s Cabinet of Natural History , at Said place, which accompanies a Box Containing Natural Petre productions of the mentioned Island — which will be forwarded to you sir, by William R Lee Esq e Collector at Salem — who will at the same time Send on One quarter Cask...
5John Martin Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 3 April 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the Honor to address You last on the 14 th of May ultimo , which letter with former ones, I hope have come safe to hand: for want of opportunities direct, I have availed, as I now do, to send my letters, when opportunities offer, to Richard. S. Hackley Esquire —Consul. Cadiz . who is so obliging as to forward them—Sir, the American trade to this quarter, and particularly to the ports...
6John Martin Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 14 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the Honor Most Respectfully to refer you to my last letter , dated at Cagliari the 22 d of February .— I have now the Honor Sir, to make known to you that I arrived here with my family on the 23 d ultimo —thank Providence all well— I have in my possession Sir, a Box containing articles, natural
7John Martin Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 14 August 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I am honored with your most Respected letter of the 25 th ultimo : its contents Sir, afford to myself and to M rs Baker , a pleasing satisfaction, which ever will remain imprinted on our minds, and must endure with us while we live. Your Note Sir, for sundries , I shall have the satisfaction to duly attend to, and forward the Articles per first eligible opportunity. M rs Baker Sir, is thankful...
8John Martin Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 16 July 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the Honor to make known to You, that in all the present month, I shall embark with my family for the Balearick Islands ; (via Algiers ) immediately on my arrival at Majorca , I shall have the satisfaction Sir, to select, and Ship per the very first opportunity, the Two Pipes Albaflor wine, and address them, as you were pleased to direct me, and now take the liberty Sir, to inclose a...