7701To Thomas Jefferson from Cornelia Jefferson Randolph, 13 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I am very much obliged to you for the Tarripiniad, I have pasted it in a little book mama Made me to put all the piece’s that you send me in. pray answer this letter next post. Virginia sends her love to you, She can read tolerable well. I am dear Grandpapa your most affectionate Granddaughter, MHi : Coolidge Collection.
7702To Thomas Jefferson from Edmund Bacon, 12 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 8th.. I this day received have Also received seven hundred Dillers from Mr. Jefferson of Richmond which will nearly discharge all our debs I will place heare all the debs that are yet owing we filled the ice house Last week in two days with 6 waggons the first day and 8 the second. Johnson Row for hauling ice two days £ 2. 0.0 Richard Johnson for hauling two days 2. 0.0 Anderson...
7703To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 12 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit three copies of the annual account of the contingent expenses of Government defrayed out of the appropriation of 20,000 dollars for the year 1808. I have the honor to be with the highest respect Sir Your obedient Servant DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
7704To Thomas Jefferson from Calvin Jones, 12 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
During a very Interesting session of Congress and near the close of a long Administration, I can readily believe that every thing not immediately connected with national affairs must be troublesome and Intrusive— I will detain you but a moment to refer you to an article under the Agricultural head of the inclosed paper which proceeds from the same motives which dictated your patriotic and...
7705To Thomas Jefferson from Washington Boyd, 11 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I must apologize to you for not having been more prompt in procuring the information you requested of me on the 2nd inst. I now enclose you a letter from Mr. Moss to whom I wrote on the Subject, by which it will appear from some mismanagement in the post office at Alexandria the delay has taken place, it does appear that the person of whom you wanted information is the Same Josiah Watson, who...
7706To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 11 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following appointments in the troops to be raised by virtue of an act entitled “An Act to raise for a limited time an additional military force” passed on the 12th day of April 1808 viz Tully Robinson of Virginia to be appointed Major in the Fifth Regiment of Infantry. Isaac Coles of Virginia to be appointed Captain in the Regiment of...
7707To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 11 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed to you by Mr Strobia, who is so obliging as to take charge of the two boxes containing the Terrines, as well as of the small box, about which I lately wrote you. I am Dear Sir Your Very humble Servt. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
7708To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph P. Prince, 11 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Having Some time ago [rece]ived a Warrant in the Navey of the [Uni]ted States, and in the year 1801. got [perm]ission to resighn under the Peace, esta[blish]ment, at which time I enter’d the Merchant I have bin ever since, but for these Eighteen months, which for want of [emp]loyment has obliged me to remain on but having a wish to enter the service [agai]n, I have takeing the liberty of...
7709To Thomas Jefferson from James Blake, 10 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Painful necessity having compelled me to adopt the advice of many of my friends, and submit the enclosed papers for your Consideration:—I trust to that advice for my apology in troubling you with my Personal concerns,—As well as to the disposition you have ever manifested to patronize Republicans.— But before I proceed with the subject of this Letter, I will apologise to you for omiting to...
7710To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 10 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
It is necessary to prepare instructions in conformity with the 10th Section of the new embargo act. I presume that the bond being now encreased to six times the amount of vessel & cargo, the general instructions must only relate to unusual shipments , either in quantity or kind: that is to say that the collectors ought not to permit the lading or transportation of any articles which it has...
7711To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Lomax, 10 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Notwithstanding the bad success of my last application to obtain a Commission in the Army, for my Son Edward L. Lomax, I must beg leave to trouble you again upon the same subject. The Secretary of War I am an entire Stranger to, or would not have intruded upon your other business. I shall be extremely thankful if you will do the best you can for him. I did not expect I should have lived to the...
7712To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Willson Peale, 10 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I was desirous to made enquiry of the Merchant about the Packet which carried your Lamp & Bridle-bit before I wrote, I cannot be certain of the Captns. Name and the Bill of lading is mislaid or I should have had recouse to it, I hope to be able to find it by a general search amongst my different deposits within a few days. I have received your favor of the 7th. instant enclosing fifty Dollars...
7713To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Randolph, 10 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
When at Monticello in September last, on looking over some military books; in a work of Marshal Saxe’s, he suggests the idea of a bridle for the use of Cavalry, which he thought might be formed so as to command a horse, without having any thing in the mouth. The very great advantages which wou’d be derived from such a contrivance, made so strong an impression upon my mind, that I determined to...
7714To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Smith, 10 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday the Chask Sent by your Servant, and now do myself the honor to Enclose the Bill, Kuhn on yourself for $200.68—and am Dr Sir/ Your friend & Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
7715To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Capt. Tingey received a letter the last evening from Capt. Truxton in which it was stated as a fact that the destination of the Troops from Hallifax is Battonrouch. Yours DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
7716To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed note, was recd this morning, I had desired [Mr] Smith to confer with you [on] the subject; If he can without [de]lay fit out the vessel at Charles ton , and convey the Genl. to N.O. might return & cruise off the ia Coast, or elsewher. will [yo]u please to give Mr. Smith your opinnion in such measures as to [let] the question rest with him, or otherways as you may think proper.—...
7717To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 9 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
A new revenue cutter purchased at Baltimore must ere now have arrived at Savannah: and seven or eight small vessels are employed amongst the islands to prevent the transportation of cotton either across the St. Mary’s or on board foreign vessels at sea. Against these, even with a superior force, we can do nothing unless we be at war, if they keep more than 3 miles from the coast. The armed...
7718To Thomas Jefferson from Augustus Elias Brevoort Woodward, 9 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Woodward’s object in calling this morning was to introduce to the President the reverend Mr. Richard, a worthy and respectable clergyman, a native of France, and at present at the head of the Catholic religion in Michigan. As Mr. Richard was desirous of seeing our government’s mode of conducting public business with the Indians, it would have gratified him to have been admitted this...
7719To Thomas Jefferson from Augustus Elias Brevoort Woodward, 9 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Woodward will have the pleasure of introducing to the President the revd. Gabriel Richard of Michigan. Mr. Richard sustains the place of rector of the Catholic Church in that country, and is a man of most respectable character, and unsullied virtue and purity of demeanor. In the Territory of Michigan there is no minister of the gospel other than catholic, nor a single church or religious...
7720To Thomas Jefferson from Edmund Randolph, 8 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge your favor, of the 28th. of December, on the subject of John Moss. Some of the difficulties which you were pleased to suggest, had occurred to my self; but that which I now remove by the inclosed copy of the judgment, was supposed by me to have been obviated by a communication from the attorney of the District. With the application for mercy, you would never,...
7721To Thomas Jefferson from William Lambert, 7 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Among the numerous visitors who assembled at the President’s house to congratulate you on the commencement of a new year,— to eat your cake, and drink your wine, I did not make my appearance,—not because I had less veneration for your talents and character than any one of the company; but that I had good reason to suppose, a few of them, imitating the fashion of European courts, ventured to...
7722To Thomas Jefferson from Armistead T. Mason, 7 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The members, of the Troop of Cavalry, attached to the 57th Regiment of Virginia Militia, whose names are subjoined, have authorised me to tender their services to the United States, in the event of a War. It is not a vain parade of Patriotism which induces them to make this Tender; they are influenced by no motive; and they have no object but to serve their Country in the time of need. They...
7723To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Semple, 7 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I learn with real concern that my answer of Nov. 21 to the address of the six Baptist associations, which you were so kind as to forward me, never got to your hands. it nevertheless was written & forwarded at that date to your address at King & Queen courthouse Virginia according to the directions in your letter. I take the liberty now of inclosing a copy of it with the expressions of my...
7724To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 6 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I had neglected to put Col Smith of S. Carolina, into the list which I presented to you this day, he is highly recommended as an old revolutionary Officer of great merit & sound principles with this I send his name, for appointment. yours respectfuly DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
7725To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 6 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following appointments in the troops to be raised by virtue of an act entitled “An Act to raise for a limited time an additional military force” passed on the 12th day of April 1808 viz. Thomas Sumpter Junr. of South Carolina to be appointed Lieut. Colonel in the Regiment of Light Artillery. Leonard Covington of Maryland to be appointed...
7726To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 6 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation, John Smith of South Carolina, to be appointed Lieut Colonel in the third Regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
7727To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 6 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Ensign Milo Mason of the fourth Regiment of Infantry, Cadets Christopher Vandeventer , Solomon G Conklin , & Augustus W. Magee and/or John Erving Junr. of Massachusetts / and John Fitzgerald of Maryland , to be appointed Second Lieutenants in the Regiment of Artillerists in the service of the United States Accept Sir assurances of my high...
7728To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 6 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Having fully concidered the question relating to the allowence of extra rations to Genl. Wilkinson while commanding the Army at New Orleans and its vicinity, and having had a conversation with Mr. Rodney on the subject, I am fully satisfied that the allowence is authorised by law & practise, and Mr. Rodney appears to have no impressions contrary to my own opinnion. I have made a statement of...
7729To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 6 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose the following papers vizt. 1. another letter from Collector Ellery. We cannot enforce the embargo in R. Island with Howell for dist. atty. & Barnes for judge 2. a letter from Bates. Has Govr. Lewis received any instructions respecting either actual settlers or lead mines? He had none from this department. What should be written to him on that subject? 3. a letter from Collector of...
7730To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Chalkley James, 6 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
It again becomes my duty to inform you, that, at an Election of Officers for the American Philos. Society held this Afternoon, pursuant to Notice, at their Hall, you were unanimously reelected their President; and I perform this Office with more pleasure, as I well know your Zeal for the promotion of useful Science; which you have never ceased to evince, in many ways, but particularly by your...
7731To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Patterson, 6 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeably to your desire, your letter of the 30th. Novr. last, directed to the Vice Presidents of the American Philosophical Society, was laid before them, and by them, before the Society, at a stated meeting, on the 2d of Decr. and again, on the afternoon of this day, at thier annual meeting for the election of officers. The Society, as such, have had no opportunity of expressing their...
7732To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mann Randolph, 6 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
P. Carr who is here at present has just suggested to me that my land at Varina would suit Mr. Patterson, the son in law of Colo. Nicholas, who is as he says looking out to make a purchase somewhere near Richmond. Having come to a resolution to part with it, allthough I know it to be the most valuable spot for a farm in the state, I have determined to ask the favor of you to enquire of Colo. N....
7733To Thomas Jefferson from Cherokee Nation, 5 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
this is twenty two Days Sence we arived at this plase we hant heard Nothing as yet from our farther there is Six of us Sent as a delatation we are all Cherokees and Raisd as it war in one house the old Cheefs that Sent us hear—they Cant Deturmmin at there Consels at home on one tolk the Lower Towns Delatation when we Came to this plase we agreed in our oppinons—the first we knowd they have...
7734To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Pope, 5 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
It is a truth most undeniable sir that for a proper administration of justice and a correct exicution of law’s, the persons who are to administer the one—and enforce the other—ought to love and respect both, but unfortunately for this State and perhaps for others—the most prominent public men neither regard one—nor mind the other—This truth has been fully exemplifyed during the term of the...
7735To Thomas Jefferson from Cherokee Nation, 4 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I am Sent By my peopel the princeabel Chefes of the Lower towns on my way to this plase—I found the Rode to be verey Brite and Clear and when arived at this plase I found your Dores open farther my part of the Nation the Lower towns is Deturmed to move over the massippa if they Like the Cuntrey when they Exploar it pervided there father will assist them in there persute a fathers knowes the...
7736To Thomas Jefferson from Anonymous, 3 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I Flatter myself you will pardon The very great liberty; I take in addressing A few Lines to you; as nothing but dire Necessity, and the Re nown generosity of your Character Should ever have compelled me to Sutch A Step; the very Idea of Applying to you for pecuniary asistance; harrows my Soul; I am at A loss for words to express my Feelings on the occation; my hand trembles my pulce throbs...
7737To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard McMahon, 3 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
With many thanks and obligations, I acknowledge the receipt of your kind letter of the 28th. ulto. and also, the very valuable collection of seeds you were pleased to send me per favour of Capt Jones; and I hope the confidence you reposed in me on this, as well as on several other similar occasions, will not be disappointed. I have pleasure and pride in the successful cultivation of plants;...
7738To Thomas Jefferson from James Melvin, 3 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
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7739To Thomas Jefferson from John Milledge, 3 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
J Milledge’s respects to the President of the United States, begs his acceptance of a bundle of sugar cane, the growth of Mr. Spaldings plantation, on the Island of Sapelo, in Georgia,—Mr. Spalding mentions, that they are far inferior to any that have been produced here tofore on his Island, but they seem to shew, what our climate is capable of, he planted fifteen acres last year—himself and...
7740To Thomas Jefferson from Pseudonym: "An Old Soldier", 3 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Having lived in obscurity for a long time my counsel will perhaps have but little weight with our modern philosophers, but to your Excellency I shall write freely for I think you are better informed respecting mankind. I have for a long time been patient in reading the proceedings of congress which I think are very futile, I for my own part & for the sake of my posterity can devise no way for...
7741To Thomas Jefferson from Barnabas Bidwell, 2 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I am informed that Mrs. Eleeta Barrell, of Northampton, widow of Joseph Barrell Junr. late of Boston, Merchant, deceased, has petitioned, or is about petitioning for permission to send to La Plata, to recover a debt due to her late husband’s estate from Wm. P. White, formerly of Boston, afterwards of London, now resident at La Plata; and I am requested to state such circumstances relating to...
7742To Thomas Jefferson from James Jay, 2 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
On a presumption that the information contained in the enclosed paper will be agreeable, I do myself the pleasure to send it to you. It certainly affords great reason to think that if the Embargo be continued, and vigorously executed, it will answer the End. Some measures should be taken to render it more effectual in this Port. With the Compts. of the Season I remain Dear Sir Your Most Obt....
7743To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander McCaraher, 2 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this moment been informed that Mr Jacob Spieir has made application to Your Excellency for an appointment in the navy of the U.S— In order therefore that you may not be induced from the respectable recommendation which the Gentleman has obtainid, to make the appointment I think Sir I would be wanting in fidelity to my Country, were I not to inform Your Excellency of a Declaration made...
7744To Thomas Jefferson from James Mease, 2 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
A few of my friends have with myself had it in Contemplation to form a Society to call forth the resources of our Country, to patronize Merit, to direct the exertions of persons engaged in useful projects, and to teach the application of the principles of Science to the Common purposes of life. The plan will be a combination of that of the Society of Arts, and the Royal institution of London,...
7745To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Patterson, 2 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor, once more, of laying before you an Annual Report of the operations of the Mint. From the Treasurers statement, herewith transmitted, it will appear, that during the last year there have been struck at the Mint, 1,368,600 pieces of silver coins, amounting to 684,300 dolls. 58,288 pieces of gold coins, amounting to
7746To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Pinckney, 2 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honour to write to you from Co Lum Bia lately & to send you the communication I made to that Legislature & I now send you the proceedings of our representatives founded thereon—At a time like this when attempts are made by resolutions like those from Massachusetts, & speeches such as Mr [Wirts] & Pickerings to prove that Great Britain has not wronged us but that every thing is owing...
7747To Thomas Jefferson from J. Phillipe Reibelt, 2 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Je Suppose ma Lettre du 12 Dec. reponse a la Votre du 28 Oct. dans Vos Venerables mains et continue de me donner la Consolation de Vous ecrire. Les mesures recentes du Congres, les plus propres sous tout point de Vüe—me mettent hors d’etat non seulement d’aller en Europe et de revenir avec des nouvelles resources, mais aussi—puisque chacun restreint ses depenses,—d’executer mon projet,...
7748To Thomas Jefferson from Rosewell Saltonstall, 2 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
As the protector & lover of the first country under Heavens Canopy & the first Magistrate over Columbia’s peaceful shore Suffer me to say: we are o’er shadow with unhappy clouds. the only thing that can unite us is war with both England & France with France amicable, for Gods whole race will not enjoy tranquility or harmony untill Britania’s Navy lets nations have mutual interchanges &...
7749To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Sprogell, 2 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have unfortunately fallen upon a few Native Americans (called Indians) who appear to be in extreem distress I have taken them in and fed—them Upon Application to Major Rogers—have been informed the United States would not pay their expences My Situation is such that it is out of my Power to afford them any further Assistance unless I have some assurance of being paid from the United States....
7750To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Preston, 1 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The State of Virginia granted to the heirs of Gen William Campbell by resolution a warrant for 5000 acres of Land, which by the Mismanagement of the Guardians of the heirs of Gen Campbell has never been located—And before I became interested in it by my marriage, the limitation for locating in the State of Kentucky had occurred—I thought then the only prospect I had for obtaining the Land was...