1To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Remsen, 16 March 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Messrs. Brothers, Coster & Co., the merchants to whose care the late packets of journals, gazettes, &c. for Mr. Short and Mr. Carmichael were addressed, inform me that their vessel bound to Amsterdam will sail on or about the 20th. or 21st. Any further letters and packets therefore destined for these gentlemen, if sent to me by post, shall be delivered to them: and I think I can assure you,...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Remsen, 11 April 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
When I returned here the last time from Philadelphia I heard there was a pamphlet handed about in private circles, wherein you was spoken of with great indecency; and I made many attempts to see it, and to procure a copy to send to you, but in vain. I have just now been able to obtain it, and I take the liberty to enclose it. The difficulties among those who dealt in stocks, or endorsed notes...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Remsen, 23 April 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of receiving your favour of the 14th. on the 15th.; but a desire to communicate such intelligence as might be relied on, respecting the calamitous event which has happened here, and the proceedings of the mob, induced me to delay it until now. A very intelligent person who is interested in the funds of the U.S., but who has not meddled with them for a twelvemonth past, and can...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Remsen, 10 October 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor to receive your favor of the 7th. this afternoon, and am happy to find you are returned in good health to Philadelphia, which was announced in one of our papers of this day. The dispatches made up in February for Mr. Short I sent to Messrs. Brothers, Coster & Co. to go in their vessel, the Brig Sion, bound to Amsterdam. There were a number of packages, and they contained,...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Remsen, 15 October 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I did myself the honour to answer your favour of the 7th. on the 11th. instant. The present serves principally to cover a french coin struck since the regeneration of the french government, or perhaps a medal to commemorate that celebrated event, which I take the liberty to send you, presuming you may not yet have seen a similar one: and also a letter for Mr. Taylor in answer to one I received...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Remsen, 19 November 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
In answer to your favor of the 13th. inst: I have now the honor to inform you, that I have examined the fresco paintings of Schneider in Mr. Bruce’s house, and found them equally fresh and vivid as when first done. They bore this appearance before I tried their durability with a coarse towel dipped in soap suds. In that trial the center pannel, on which was painted a landscape, lost nothing;...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Remsen, 29 July 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to inform you now, that Capt. Dennis commanding the revenue cutter belonging to this port, returned from Sandy Hook last evening, and brought with him a challenge to Capt. Bompard of the Ambuscade—from Capt. Courtenay of the Boston, a british frigate of 32 guns. The Ambuscade on her return from her last cruise, needed a top mast and some other repairs, which are readiness to...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Remsen, 1 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
You may recollect that you desired me to purchase and send you a small silver inkstand when I was last in Philada. On my return here I found that Berry & Rogers had sold all of their’s, and that there was not one at any other shop in town. I concluded therefore to wait ’till spring before I wrote to you on the subject, when Mr. Rogers assured me he should receive a supply. He did accordingly...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Remsen, 12 September 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
A few days ago a gentleman called upon and informed me, that he had a small box containing a model, which you had desired him to leave under my care until a safe conveyance for Philadelphia should offer, when I should send it. I accordingly received it from him, and have now the pleasure to forward it by Capt. Elkins of one of the packets between this and Philadelphia, who is a very careful...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Remsen, 1 October 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had the Honor to receive your favor of the 11th. Ult: enclosing two letters for Mr. Pinckney, and one from Mr. Taylor of the same date enclosing a third; also a note from you of the 12th . with a fourth letter for Mr. Pinckney. These letters I put under a cover, and delivered to Capt. Harvey an american, and commanding the Ship Ellice a constant trader from here to London. I thought...
11To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Remsen, 7 October 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Two days ago I received a letter from Mr. Bankson of your Office dated the 3d., enclosing a packet for Mr. G. Morris, one letter for Mr. Fenwick, one for Mr. Cathalan and one for Mr. dela Motte; and this day, having previously put them under cover to Mr. de la Motte, sent them by the Brig Rebecca owned in this port and bound to Havre. The Capt. promised to deliver the dispatch to Mr. de la...
12To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Remsen, 14 October 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
H. Remsen’s respectful compliments to Mr. Jefferson—and sends him the enclosed papers. The accounts from Philada. by this day’s mail are no better than they were the last week, when the mortality was exceedingly great indeed. We have heard of the death of Mr. Jon: Sargent, Mr. V. Berckel, Mr. Franks and Mr. Rittenhouse, tho’ respecting the latter the account does not come so strait, and is...
13To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Remsen, 4 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had the Honor to receive your favor of the 9th. Ult:, and this day I have sent the model by the Ellice Capt. Weymouth bound to Richmond, having addressed it to the care of Coll. Robt. Gamble agreeable to your direction. The Captain has promised to attend to it’s safety on the passage, and deliver it immediately after his arrival. I am happy to learn that the Congress and Executive of...