61To Thomas Jefferson from Paul Cahierre, 9 June 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Rouen, 9 June 1789 . Had waited hoping to hear from TJ, and assumes silence means congé not recieved. Is sorry for it: he would have enjoyed TJ’s company and Mrs. Cahierre that of the Misses Jefferson. Will set out for Baltimore latter end of month on American ship. Baltimore distant from their residence and knows no one there: will stay but a short time, but “it would be very agreable to be...
62To Thomas Jefferson from John Brown Cutting, 9 June 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
This day I meant to have condensed in a letter of some length the freshest advices from America, but just as I sat down for the purpose a parcel of newspapers came to hand which really supercede the necessity. I have not perused them. Pray have the goodness to preserve them for me. In glancing an eye over a few of the articles I perceive they contain matter that must amuse and interest you....
63To Thomas Jefferson from John Trumbull, 11 June 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
I have yours of the 1st. by the last Post, and am happy you find the Account right: since writing that you must have receiv’d by Mr. Broome, the Bills Receipts &c.—You will receive by the Diligence of tomorrow Sterne’s Journey, Shandy and Sermons, unbound:—these are all of his works which have been publishd by Wenman in his very small size, and cost 8/6. If my affairs were in other respects as...
64From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 13 June 1789 (Madison Papers)
The letter herewith enclosed from Col: H. Lee with the papers accompanying it fully explain themselves. Inclosed also is a letter from Mr. P. Carr, who has been here several weeks. One of his inducements to visit N. York during the present vacation, was a hope of falling in with you on your visit to America. I regret much both your disappointments. It is not yet in my power to say when the...
65To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 13 June 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
The letter herewith enclosed from Col. H. Lee with the papers accompanying it fully explain themselves. Inclosed also is a letter from Mr. P. Carr, who has been here several weeks. One of his inducements to visit N. York during the present vacation, was a hope of falling in with you on your visit to America. I regret much both your disappointments. It is not yet in my power to say when the...
66To Thomas Jefferson from Richard O’Bryen, 13 June 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Algiers, 13 June 1789 . “The Cruisers had orders to take the Danes, but I believe Denmark suspecting that on account of their alliance with Russia, that the Grand Seignior would order the Regency of Algiers to make war against the Danes, accordingly the Danes has evacuated the Mediterranean Seas, until the affairs of Europe are more settled. The Danish Ship with the tribute is shortly...
67To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Vaughan, [ca. 14 June 1789] (Jefferson Papers)
I have not been able to find Sir Joseph Banks at home, and I am unable to attend the meeting of the African Association tomorrow; so that Lediard must remain in suspence. I have sent an old copy of the Corn Report, and a number of the R[epositor]y for your acceptance by Mr. Fombelle. If you have the latter, please to send it to Mr. Stewart. I have sent the Abbé Morellet our best account of...
68To Thomas Jefferson from François Cointeraux, 16 June 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, 16 June 1789 . He believes it his duty to advise TJ that the efficient method of construction employed by the Romans, although little used in France owing—according to one author—to “une fatalité inouie,” would be of great assistance in America. He thinks it important that TJ should convey to his compatriots “ des moyens d’une facile éxécution pour les defrichemens immenses quí sont à...
69To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Huger, 16 June 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Although little known personally to your Excellency, yet I flatter myself you will pardon the liberty I take of addressing myself to you. About to make a considerable tour in Italy, and some other parts of Europe, Mr. Francis Kinloch, my Uncle, and Guardian, advises me in his last letters to request of you, a general letter , certifying, that I am born Citizen of Charleston, South Carolina,...
70To Thomas Jefferson from Souche, 16 June 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ay Eté Chargé par des Seigneurs qui avait L’honneur d’etre Connu de vous, de faire un modelle d’une Caffetiere Et de vous la faire passer, Ce c’est Ce que Je fit de Suitte Et L’ay remise à la messagerie Royalle. Je suis En paine de sçavoir Sy vous l’avés Recüe ou non. Dans Cette perplexité Je prend La liberte de vous Ecrire pour vous prier, Monseigneur, d’avoir La bonté de Me le marquer afin...