91From John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 28 June 1813 (Adams Papers)
It is very true that “the denunciations of the Priesthood are fulminated against every Advocate for a compleat Freedom of Religion. Comminations, I believe, would be plenteously pronounced by even the most liberal of them, against Atheism, Deism.” against every Man who disbelieved or doubted the Resurrection of Jesus or the Miracles of the New Testament. Priestley himself would denounce the...
92Thomas Clark to Thomas Jefferson, 7 March 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your letter of the 10 February . I return you my sincere thanks for your patronage of my arduous undertaking; & for your kind offer of assistance. I intend soon to visit Richmond : a letter of introduction from you to the Governor of Virginia would be very acceptable. There appears, in the public, a disposition to encourage my proposed history of the U.S. I have taken the liberty to...
93Gideon Granger to Thomas Jefferson, 27 September 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
When your letter reached me last winter I was extremely low in health, and my mind desponding. I had just removed my family to this place: neither my wife , nor myself had health Sufficient to enter into Society. I felt for my family and for myself: indeed it appeared to me that my complaint must shortly take me out of Life, and my family be left amongst Strangers. Happily I am restored to my...
94David Gelston to Thomas Jefferson, 17 October 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Being sensible of the interest You feel in all useful discoveries and improvements in our country,— I take the liberty of enclosing the amount of the tonnage of the Steam boats now in actual employment— RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “M r Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as received 24 Oct. 1811 and so recorded in SJL .
95Abner E. Callaway to Thomas Jefferson, 25 November 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Will Mr Jefferson be so kind as to lend me a couple of hundread brick which shall be returned with, those lent to Colo Watts . This favour will be thankfully receaved by yours RC ( ViU : TJP-ER ); dateline beneath signature; adjacent to signature: “M r Tho s Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ: “Callaway Abner.” Abner Early Callaway (1787–1834) and his brother George Callaway inherited land in Bedford...
96Carlo Botta to Thomas Jefferson, 10 January 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Io non so, se nella sua solitudine di Monticello ello si sia qualche volta ricordato di me. Ma so bene, che a me non uscí mai di mente la benignitá, con la quale Vostra Signoría ricevé la mia Storia della guerra d’america. Io le mando quí alligato un mio nuovo Lavoro, che di fresco ho dato alla luce, intitolato il Camillo , o Veio Conquistata . Io lo prego di farle buon viso, non per alcun...
97John Wayles Eppes to Thomas Jefferson, 26 September 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I met with Doct r Flood at Buckingham court house on the second monday of the present month. From him I had the pleasure of hearing you were in good health and that a letter from you to me had been put into the mail at his Fathers on that morning—The letter has not been received and I am unable to account for its failure—Even if it had gone on to Richmond it ought to have reached me on Tuesday...
98Tristram Dalton to Thomas Jefferson, 21 August 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I am happy in an opportunity, by favour of my good friend General Dearborn , to tender you my most respectful regards—and to hand two pamphlets , in consequence of a wish expressed by M r Dexter , the introducer of the One on the natural History and Origin of Peat —who is not a little enthusiastical upon the subject— The Mass tts Agricul t ural Journal for June gives a partial account of the...
99John Hollins to Thomas Jefferson, 27 January 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Just recollecting that the post for your part of the Country leaves tomorrow morning, I have only time to own receipt of your esteemed respects of the 20 th Ins t , & that in conformity to your request I have purchased six tons of plaister in the lump, & shipped it on board a vessel about to depart for Richmond , the price still continues high, & the article much in demand; I wish most...
100Thomas Addis Emmet to Thomas Jefferson, 2 October [1815] (Jefferson Papers)
The solicitation of a friend whom I wish to serve & to oblige, is leading me to a measure which I fear will scarcely be considered pardonable. However your past experience must have long since made you feel, that distinguished eminence of character & public Estimation necessarily Expose the man who enjoys them, to be solicited for favors by persons, whose only pretensions arise from their...
101James Monroe to Thomas Jefferson, 16 April 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
The minister of Russia , Count Pahlen & his brother , having intimated their intention to make you a visit at Monticello , I have taken the liberty to give them this introduction. The publick character of these respectable foreigners, would, I well know, secure them your kind reception, & friendly attention, but you will be gratified to know that they have high claims from personal merit. RC (...
102Thomas Law to Thomas Jefferson, 1 October 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Enclosed I submit to your perusal, what I trust will be deem’d worth the trouble— If after a Year, these Treasury notes (become due), were rec d as Cash in paym t of Subs n to the loan, it would give them full credit & enable Gov t to issue more—The loan would also be obtain’d on more advantageous terms, as these note holders would encrease the number of competitors for the loan— RC ( DLC : TJ...
103John Hollins to Thomas Jefferson, 9 February 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday brought me your esteemed respects of the 5 th Ins t , requesting me to forward to the care of Gibson & Jefferson , half a dozen ton of plaister by the first vessel for Richmond , which shall have due attention, with respect to the quality, being myself no judge, I shall confide in a particular friend, & flatter myself you will find it good; at present our navigation experiences a...
104Joseph Miller to Thomas Jefferson, 22 August 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I Rec d your Frendly Letter yeasterday an for the Truble I have Given you I am ashamed of I intend bein Coming up as Soone as the Court is over I am not Able to Sell aney Part at Pressent I have tried all I Can But no buyers one House that Cost $6000 Building I offered it for $4000 and the Ground along with it I Could wish you to Lett Old Peeter Get Sume Grain to work Soone Hops in New York is...
105Samuel Thurber to Thomas Jefferson, 19 December 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I presume you will consider it reather as novel to receive an address from a stranger on a subject that he knows not that you ever in the least interested your self in,— The subject is that of Manufactureing of Cotton, a business that is well known to be carried on extensively in the N E States , A business for which I have lately exchanged the Manufactureing of Paper and that which I wish to...
106John B. Chandler to Thomas Jefferson, 9 April 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I Wrote to you from Moble that I Wold be with you by the Last of this Month but I wold not be abel to be of as Soon as I Supposed but am Now on my way and wold be in albermarl as Soon as I Can perform the Jurney at Least I will be with in the State befor my Business Sets in a New and wold be hopey If thay Cold be a berth Procourd in your mills as that be a Cuntrey that I much admired admire...
107Joseph Delaplaine to Thomas Jefferson, 29 March 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I am compelled, from necessity, to resort to London for my re Portraits . M r Edwin , on whom my principal reliance was placed, has been unabled for a long time, by an affection of the gout in his head, to execute any portraits for me. Our eminent portrait painter M r Wood is engaged in making copies from original pictures of revolutiona r y characters, which, together with original portraits...
108Nicolas G. Dufief to Thomas Jefferson, 1 February 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Je n’ai pu encore malgré toutes mes recherches réussir à trouver l’édition de Tite Live par Mattaire . Mais je puis obtenir un exemplaire d’un autre Editeur, en 10 vol s 12 o reliés, prix 12–50 cts . En voici le titre: “Titi Livii historiarum quod exstat, cum integris Joannis Freinshemii Supplementis emendatioribus et suis locis collocatis, tabulis Geographicis & copioso indice. Recensuit et...
109William Duane to Thomas Jefferson, 17 August 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had the satisfaction to receive your very kind letter of the 12 instant . It is singular enough that I should have before me at the moment, a history of England in 4to, which I take to be the same which you mention. Several years ago you mentioned the same book to me, and through M r G. Erving then in London I obtained the book before me. Having just completed my Military Dictionary...
110John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 28 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I know not what, unless it were the Prophet of Tippacanoe , had turned my Curiosity to inquiries after the metaphisical Science of the Indians their ecclesiastical Establishments and theological Theories: but your Letter , written with all the Accuracy perspicuity and Elegance of your youth and middle Age, as it has given me great Satisfaction, deserves my best Thanks. It has given me...
111John F. Watson to Thomas Jefferson, 2 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I acknowledge myself much obliged by your polite attention to the letter, I had the honour to send you respect g the Edinburgh & Quarterly Rev ws . The Edinburgh, has indeed a decided preference, even among those who are its political opponents. This is sufficiently manifested, by my Sub on List. Lawyers & Federalists are the principal Sub ers . As a profound mataphi si cal work it is...
112John B. Colvin to Thomas Jefferson, 21 December 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
In compiling a new edition of the laws of the United States , on which work I am now employed, by appointment from the Secretary of State , I have been at some loss concerning the orthography of names in the Indian treaties. Those state papers, however well framed as to the objects for which they were intended, have, in many cases, evidently been written by illiterate persons, and the spelling...
113Gibson & Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, [before 12 April 1812] (Jefferson Papers)
We did not write to you by last mail, in consequence of our not having been able to get a purchaser for your Tobacco We have since then disposed of it viz the four worst Hhd s to O Philpotts on 60 d /. at 2$ and the two best to J: G: Gamble at 6½$, as we could not obtain what we consider’d the value of the remaining Hhd N o 2031, we have requested M
114James W. Wallace to Thomas Jefferson, 13 September 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
8 miles below Dumfries A stage passenger this (11 oclock AM) moment from Baltimore , says the Enemy has landed 12 miles below Baltimore ; and that our army ( 17,000 strong) has gone to meet him. If Winder has the command of the Militia Baltimore will share the fate Washington . NB. I shall See you in a few days RC ( DLC
115Shotwell & Kinder to Thomas Jefferson, 24 December 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Knowing the pleasure thou has in Improvements that promise Comfort to the Human Race; we have taken the liberty of sending thee a few yards of Cloth, sufficient for an over Coat which we beg thy acceptance of; it is the production of a great many Experiments, to render the Hair of Black Cattle from the Tanneries useful as Clothing, and various other Fabrics, and composed of one part common...
116George Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 3 December 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have long delayed saying any thing to you respecting the situation of M r Mazzie’s property here, in the hope of being enabled to inform you of the receipt of the rent at the same time.— I have not received any however, since that which appeared in our acc t which was rendered to the 30 th of June 1810 , except merely 20$ received of M rs Taylor some time ago, & of that only $:2.79 will...
117Société Agricole et Manufacturière Française to Thomas Jefferson, 5 January 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
A vous, thomas Jefferson , qui avez Signé la chartre de L’indépendance de votre pays; Vous qui, comme premier Magistrat de cette heureuse République, L’avez administrée durant les tems les plus périlleux, avec toute la prévoyance de la Sagesse et qui dans la retraitte avez emporté les vœux de tous Ceux qui Savent aimer la patrie! A Vous qui dans les vississitudes d’une longue existence avez...
118Jonathan Law to Thomas Jefferson, 31 March 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor, as secretary of a general meeting of the Republicans of Connecticut , holden in this City, on the 2 d day of March Inst. , to enclose to you some resolves passed at said meeting, ordered to be transmitted to the then president of the U. States . The duty of forwarding the Resolves, having by the meeting been omitted to be assigned to any particular individual, I have...
119Joseph Dougherty to Thomas Jefferson, 3 July 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
yours of the 26 th of last month I rec d the 29 your kind wish and always ready and willing to aid me, is a thing nither strange nor unknown to me; and had I any reason to suppose that you were able to assist me I should solicit you, on such an occasion, with more confidence than any person I know. you may have thought sir, that I hinted at somthing of that in my last letter. but I can assure...
120Thomas Main to Thomas Jefferson, 10 January 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
It is with sincere pleasure I embrace the present occasion, of transmitting you the enclosed paper, to offer my affectionate and humble Respects to Him who even when engaged with the high and important cares of a mighty nation’s welfare, did not think my lowly avocation beneath his notice. But with a condesension and goodness that can never be obliterated from my remembrance kindly offered to...