1From Thomas Jefferson to John Ross, 19 November 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I sincerely congratulate you on your resurrection. On the faith of the newspapers I really lamented you dead for several days. I hope Mrs. Ross and all your family have enjoyed good health during the afflictions of the city. Not knowing what date was inserted in my note for the 100.D. you were so kind as to give me for it, nor where to seek the note, as nobody has come to seek me about it, I...
2From Thomas Jefferson to John Ross, 2 January 1794 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his friendly respects to Mr. Ross: the sum which he finds his money-provisions fall short is about 450. Dollars; with which if Mr. Ross can have him furnished, he incloses him a substitution in due form to receive 390.62 at the bank of the US. on the 1st. day of April, and he will remit the balance at an earlier period. He considers himself as much indebted to Mr. Ross...
3From Thomas Jefferson to John Ross, 26 August 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed extracts from a report I am preparing for Congress, and composing a general statement of our commerce, I have formed from such notes and knowlege as I have gathered up thro’ life. But I cannot confide in them myself without submitting them to the correction of those who are acquainted with the subject practically. Will you do me the favor to go over them with attention, fact by...
4From Thomas Jefferson to John Ross, 30 April 1794 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 7th. inst. has been duly received. Having occasion this day to order the shipment of some tobacco from Richmond (where nothing can be sold for cash) to Mr. Lownes of Philadelphia, for other purposes, I enable him on receipt of it to pay you the balance mentioned in your letter, for which and all other friendly attentions accept my renewed thanks. Among the recollections which...
5From Thomas Jefferson to John Ross, 13 September 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
As all the world is flying, I think to fly too in two or three days. But I am money-bound . I shall have 215. dollars free out of monies to be recieved for me at the Treasury between two and three weeks hence. But, to pay some matters to people in want, and to carry me home also, I have occasion for 100. Doll. more. Having never had any money connection at Philadelphia, I take the liberty of...