51To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 26 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
T. Munroes best respects to the President He had supposed, until an examination proved it to be otherwise, that the Proclamation concerning wooden buildings had been renewed for the year 1807; but upon reflection he thinks that the President expressed some idea of leaving the regulations as originally established, in consequence of the troublesome attempts to evade them, as altered by the...
52To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 18 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
From a beleif that Dr Upshaw’s professional talents eminently qualify him for Hospital or Regimental Surgeon, and from a persuation, I might add confidence, that he will ably perform the duties appertaining to that station.—I take the liberty of recommending him for that appointment. I cannot forbear to mention a nother highly valuable qualification in favor of Dr Upshaw—He is a sound,...
53To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 24 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I Received your three letters last mail, which are to go by mr Prentis, he is not here at present, nor have I heard of his going out, if he comes to this place, I will give him your letters, or if not return them, some letters lie in the post Office for him from Mr. Madison, I have lodged one also, that on his arival here I shall undoubtedly see him. with the greatest respect—I am Yr obt Servt...
54To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Truxtun, 18 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose for your Excellency’s perusal and amusement a Sketch I have drawn of the late action off Cape Trafalgar between the combined fleet of France & Spain and that of England. I have the honor to be most respectfully Your Excellency’s very Obt huml servant. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
55To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas L. Winthrop, 26 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
In conformity with your desire, signified to me by Genl. Dearborn, I have caused to be put on board a Vessel bound to Petersburgh, to the address of Messrs. Gibson & Jefferson of Richmond, the Marble Statue of which Mr. Bowdoin solicited your Acceptance. It will afford me much satisfaction to be honored with your Commands, if at any time I can be useful to you here. With great respect I am...
56To Thomas Jefferson from E.S. Thomas, 23 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of presenting you a copy of Ramsay’s Life of Washington and at the same time requesting your opinion of it, as, a reading Book for Schools and Academics. It being my intention, should it meet the approbation of the principal Literary characters of the Union, to publish an edition, to sell at one Dollar, solely for that purpose—Your answer, addressed to me in Baltimore, will...
57To 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...
58To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 21 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeable to your request I now send to the care of Mr Deblois, a Keg of Myrtle wax—The gentleman who forwarded it to me has not informed me of the quantity. I have not seen it, I shall be pleased if you find it to be of a good quality—We had the day before yesterday a great fall of snow—Great part of it yet remains—The weather is uncommon for this season—we have ice in abundance. Recieve the...
59To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 8 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeably to a resolution of the Delegates of the democratic republicans of the City of Philadelphia in general Ward Committee assembled I was appointed to transmit you their address unanimously adopted & signed by them—I have now sir the honor of inclosing it to you. I am with the utmost respect & esteem Dear Sir Your most obedient Servant PPL : Leiper Papers.
60To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 13 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Some Accounts against the public buildings having been presented which the money in T Munroes hands is insufficient to discharge he respectfully forwards a blank warrant, to be filled up with such sum as the President may think proper. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
61To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Beale Ewell, 9 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Dr. Ewell takes the liberty to enclose for his Excellency Mr. Jefferson a copy of Dr. Hartshorne’s inaugural Essay. Should the President not be disposed to read the whole—between the 28th and last pages he will find those experiments related which shew how destructive the Oxygenated M. acid is to animals, and the consequent danger attendent on its use, as advised by the French chemists. MHi :...
62To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Hope, 7 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Editor of the Philadelphia Price Current, in the most respectful Manner, Solicits from the President of the United States, permission to lay before him, irrefragable testimony of the benefits, resulting from the non Importation acts, and Embargo Laws, this he would beg leave to do by a reference, to an Article in his paper of today, which he encloses, headed “American Manufactures” the...
63To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas H. Jones, 6 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The Unfortunate Loss of the Brig Hiram Bound to Alexandria, I am Sorry, to find has Occasiond the Detention of the Small parcel of Watcheco Tobacco I took the Liberty to send your Excellency; It having Been Saved with the Captain’s Chest. And this person being just Arrived I presume now to Forward it; Your Excellencys Most Obedt: Servt: DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
64To Thomas Jefferson from Caldcleugh & Thomas, 17 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 30th Ulto. we shipped at the request of Mr. Claxton on board Capt. Hands packet, a small Box to your address, containing a few articles as ⅌ Bill accompanying this, it was also Mr. Claxton’s request that we should advise you of the shipments about the time the vessel would probably have arrived, & that we should forward the Account of the Goods at the same time—In expectation of their...
65To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 17 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed is a letter from the Consul of Mersailes, with a box of Artichoke roots, which I have sent by Capt. Butler who has promised to deliver them, having the Brittish Ambasadors furniture on board to deliver at the City of Washington—wish you health & happiness I am very respectfully Yr Obt Servt DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
66To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Sandford, 3 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Bibb was yesterday made a Judge of the court of Appeals of Kentucky. The office of district attorney [be]comes consequently vacant. I therefore take the liberty of reminding you of Mr. Isham Talbot of this place whom I recommended for the occupancy of that office last winter. If Colo. [James] Ta not have left the city before this reaches you I beg leave to refer you to him for a knowledge...
67To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Claxton, 24 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The treasurer not being certain that any money is in the hands of the Collector at Richmond, advised me to get a check on the Norfolk bank, which has communication with the Bank at Richmond—The check being made payable to the order of Mess Gibson & Jefferson, secures its safety Inclosed you will find the check, Sir, for 300$. with sincere respect & esteem I have the honor to be Sir Your Hbl....
68To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mann Randolph, 20 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The Christian name of Leake is Walter. I hardly ever knew a man whose judgement and integrity I would be more willing to pledge myself for. He will not be a Candidate for Congress I know and I believe not for the Legislature again. His circumstances render this appointment not only an act of justice to his merits but of humanity. With truly affectionate attachment yr. &c. DNA : RG...
69To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas T. Hewson, 10 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In obedience to the instructions received from the American Philosophical Society, I have the honour to transmit to you a letter and two pamphlets from Mr Cointeraux, Professor of Rural Architecture at Paris. With sentiments of profound respect DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
70To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 21 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed was written and sent over to your House late this forenoon, under the impression that you were to leave the City tomorrow for from inattention to the date of a note which I had the honor to receive from you about 11. OClk today, I supposed it had been written this morning, and that the “ tomorrow ” therein mentioned, instead of this day was tomorrow (tuesday)— I Have the Honor to...
71To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Baird, 2 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Understanding that Mr. Biggs, receiver of the land office, at Steubenville has resigned, his appointment, I now solicit your goodness in granting the appointment to me, as to my character, and reputation I will refer your Excellency, to Gaddion Granger Esqr. and Col. William Duane as to security for my performance you shall have the first republican characters in the western country, for my...
72To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, Jr., 26 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of inclosing a letter from Dr. Fernandes. It came under cover to me with a request to have it delivered to you. I now do myself the pleasure of complying with his request. Receive the assurances of my high respect and consideration. Yr. Obt: Servt DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
73To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Cooper, 14 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Judge Cooper presents his respectful compliments to the President of the United States, and submits to his consideration the inclosed observations differing in some respects from the known Sentiments of the President on the Subject. Judge Cooper hopes and believes that this difference of opinion will occasion no other difference. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
74To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 4 November 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
T. Munroe presents his most respectful Compliments to the President.—Drafts of the Surveyor of the public buildings for freestone & workmanship, & for foundation stone to the Amt. of between two & three thousand Dollars having been presented today & TM not having so much money in his hands has the Honor of inclosing a requisition for the Presidents signature if approved. RC ( DLC ); partially...
75To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 23 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
T. Munroe begs leave respectfully to enquire of the President whether the enclosed Acct. is in conformity with the last verbal directions given to T.M. on the subject—He recollects having more than once recd. instructions relative to Mr Lenthalls compensation, but not having a perfect recollection of the last, hopes to be excused for giving the trouble of this enquiry before he pays the...
76To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Main, 29 October 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Intending to set off for Richmond in a day or two, I have directed the bearer to wait for the Letter which you was so obliging as to offer me. With great and sincere respect, I am, Sir. Your grateful humble servt. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
77To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Moore, 15 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Commissioners of the western road will be glad to know as early as circumstances will permit whether they are to resume the business of locating this Spring & what route. T. Moore will wait on the President this evening to know whether he is yet prepared to give any instructions on the subject DNA : RG 59—ML—Miscellaneous Letters.
78To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mann Randolph, 13 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Our family is as it was; happy & well: the children grow daily & improve in mind proportionally I hope: they do not appear to be naturally deficient and their Mother’s diligence constancy & wit surely never were surpassed. with true attachment RC ( ViU ); endorsed by TJ as received 17 Mch. and so recorded in SJL .
79To Thomas Jefferson from Beriah Palmer, Thomas Sammons, and David Thomas, with Jefferson’s Query, 4 November 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Although three Commissioners of Bankruptcy has been heretofore appointed in the city of Albany, state of New York; only one of those acts in that capacity, the others haveing accepted appointments under the state government incompatible with the duties of this office—Permit us therefore to recommend Sebastian Visscher and Elisha Dorr as suitable persons to fill these vacancies— As we reside in...
80To Thomas Jefferson from David Thomas, 26 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Being at Albany today I take the liberty to enclose you a copy of Govr. Tompkins speech—I think this and the Resolutions of our Republican citizens of the city of New York will evince that there is no defection here notwithstanding what has been said With great respect & esteem Yours &c MHi : Coolidge Collection.
81To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 3 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. James M. Murdaugh of this place intends travelling through the Western parts of this State, in passing by your seat, it is his wish to call and become acquainted with you. To gratify an inclination so natural in a gentleman of Mr. Murdaugh respectability is pleasing to me. I take the liberty of introducing this gentleman to you. I remain with sentiments of high respect & consideration Yr....
82To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 21 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
In the moment of the departure of the vessel for Phila. and after my letter of the 16th. inst. had been consigned to the care of the Captain, the inclosed book and letter have been forwarded to me by Mr. Fabbroni to be transmitted to you.—It affords me an opportunity Sir of repeating the assurances of the high respect with which I am yr. devoted Servant. DNA : Rg 84--Records of Consular Posts.
83To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Patterson, 30 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I am sorry to inform the President that I have not any of the Extract of Peruvian Bark—as that article contains a considerable proportion of resin it will require either spiritous liquor or a tolerably high degree of heat to effect its solution—If none of it can be procured in George town I could make some of it by tomorrow evening—twelve grains forms a dose about equal to 60 grains of the...
84To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Claxton, 30 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Thomas Claxton. for Thos. Jefferson Esqr. Bal. of Caldelaugh & Thomas an Entry Lamp 24.00 a pair of Mantle Lamps 28.00
85To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 30 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
T. Munroe’s best respects to the President. Being informed that Mr. Jonos was not in Alexandria, and fearing that it might be several days before a bill could be recd. from him, and that the House building on F street would be finished in the mean time T M has drawn the enclosed himself & would file it for an injunction early tomorrow if he was sure it was a proper bill—If the President under...
86To 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....
87To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 6 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I deliverd your packet to Mr Purviance yesterday & expect he will sail this day or tomorrow, the wind being fair. I am very respectfully yr obt Servt DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
88To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Worthington, 30 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure to enclose to you two receipts one for the entry the other for the tax on lands therein mentioned—You will observe Sir that I have paid the tax for the present year of course there will be none due untill one year hence I have the honour to be with the highest respect Sir Your Obt St RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “The President of the United states”; endorsed by TJ as...
89To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Jefferson Randolph, 24 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
We have been expecting the measles but have escaped it as yet. Virginia has learnt to speak very well. Ellen is learning french. Cornelia sends her love to you I would be very much obliged to you if you would bring me a book of geography adieu Dear Grand Papa your affectionate Grand son RC ( ViU ); undated; endorsed by TJ as received 24 Feb. and so recorded in SJL .
90To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Beale Ewell, 9 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Doctor Ewell offers his respects to the President: Having lately purchased a most valuable work of the Surgeon, of whose writings Mr. Jefferson has expressed favorable sentiments—he takes the liberty to send it for inspection. He does this the more readily, as the work is not only admitted to be the best of its kind, but contains (particularly the 2d. vol.) important doctrines—an acquaintance...
91To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 18 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
On board of the ship Traveller Captn. Kidall bound for Baltimore, I have put a Case of plants which are sent to you by Mr Mazzei, and is address’d to the Care of Mr. Purviance collector for that port.—By the same I have obtain’d passages for the two Sculpters procur’d at Rome, and for whom I have requested Mr Purviance to give the necessary facilities for their conveyance to Washington. I have...
92To Thomas Jefferson from Jesse B. Thomas, 12 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting you the enclosed resolution agreeably to the wish of the House of Representatives of this Territory. I have the honor to be Sir your very Humble Servt. MoSHi .
93To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 19 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
T. Munroe’s most respectful Compliments, and asks whether it is the pleasure of the President to renew the enclosed proclamation or whether he will direct any alterations in the provisions or duration of future proclamations as to wooden houses.— RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 19 Dec. and “Proclamn respectg. buildings.” Enclosure: Proclamation Extending Building Regulations in the City...
94To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 22 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Samuel B. Archer a young gentleman Of worth and a good republican, in passing by your Seat, feels a strong desire of paying his respects to you. He has intimated to me his wish—It is with pleasure I comply with it. Permit me to introduce him to you. Yrs with sentiments Of the highest respects & esteem DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
95To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Patterson, 14 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just thought that a moderate & uniform degree of pressure would be a very proper remedy for your leg—as it would support the vessels & promote absorption—a piece of very fine flannel or muslin about two inches wide & three or four feet in length made wet with cold vinigar & wraped up & down the leg would afford every intention required cold vinigar can be applied as often as necessary...
96To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 1 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. James Taylor Jr informd me he had sent by Capt Stephen Moore two pipes of Brasil wine & had reserved two more for you to be sent by some other oppertunity; Capt. Moore has promised his particular care of them & to forward them to you from Alexandria.—The Frigates I expect will sail this day, the French Frigate Semilante is in Hampton road I beleive ready for sailing & it is said here that...
97To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 9 November 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have perused and considered the inclosed representation of James M. Lingan, the original proprietor of the Ground within an open space in front of Square No. 78 in the City of Washington bounded by Pennsylvania Avenue, 20th. Street west and I. Street north, as also the enclosed three Letters from a Committee of the Citizens and House holders in that part of the City which lies west of the...
98To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 18 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I Recieved your favor inclosing $20.75. for the charges of the things from Orleans, I hope they may give some incite, to the antient settlements on the Missisipi. Cyder in barrels from this will be the safest way of yr. getting it good, we have bottlers in plenty who will tell you they improve liquors, by mixtures, which I am not fond off, I like genuine best, the packets from this to Alexra....
99To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 28 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 21st I have received and you may rely on it I shall comply with the contents— The Arraignment you have made is more agreeable to me than what I was soliciting for and had I known your intentions you should not been troubled with one Syllable from me on the subject— As matters and things now stand you cannot by any means refuse serving again as President and the sooner you...
100To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Strode, 9 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
From Information I have recd. I think it proper to write You that I told You “Genl. Lee has sold my Father’s farm on which he lives to Mr. Samuel Washington”—Mr. Washington had a short time before that came here in my Father’s absence, rode over the fields, examined every Room in the house and told me in the presence of Doctr. Horace Buckner (who came with him), that he had bought the place of...