1From Alexander Hamilton to David Ross, 26 September 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have this day seen a publication in the Maryland Gazette of the 20th instant, signed by you, in which among other things, you state Mr Mercers having brought a charge of a very serious nature against me. I allude to the fifth ground of objection, stated by you, to his reelection. I have written to Mr Mercer a letter of which a copy is in-closed. Allow me at the same time to ask of you to...
2From Alexander Hamilton to David Ross, 3 November 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Two days since, I received a Letter from Mr Mercer dated the 16th of Octr in answer to mine of the 26 of September, to him. A Copy of his letter and of the documents accompanying it, as far as they regard his public Speeches, is herewith sent; in order that your comments, as to the facts which are in question, may enable me to judge what further Step I ought to take. I remain with perfect...
3From Thomas Jefferson to David Ross, 11 January 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day recieved your favor , covering copies of the accounts, and your observations on them. The rapid reading I have been able to give them does not satisfy me that there can be any just measure of dealings between man and man but real money. However, these papers are long and the subject intricate. They will take me a considerable time to examine and weigh, probably several days. My...
4[From Thomas Jefferson to David Ross, 11 May 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 11 May 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “D. Ross. Valedictory.” Not found.]
5From Thomas Jefferson to David Ross, [6 May 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
[Nor] are there any alterations in the Observations but what the change of these articles in the Accounts rendered necessary. I made the change because I wished that the minds of the arbitrators should have as little embarrasment from the beginning as possible. I have now to propose to you that this matter be decided by three of the judges, and I would propose the three eldest, without knowing...
6From Thomas Jefferson to David Ross, 29 January 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
As it will be necessary that every Proposition relating to the trading Department should in future be referred to you, I take the Liberty of inclosing the within extract to you. I am to desire with Respect to this as well as every other one to be sent you hereafter that you will not consider our Transmission of them as ever amounting to a Recommendation to enter into Treaty on them. If you...
7From Thomas Jefferson to David Ross, 13 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 2d. inst. was recieved in time to be delivered here to Capt. Clarke (now Genl. Clarke) together with a list from the Philosophical society of the bones of the Mammoth which they want. these are chiefly the bones of the head & foot. they also ask the bones of one or more distinct animals of very large size, which are known to be mingled with the others. I gave in charge to...
8From Thomas Jefferson to David Ross, 2 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the pleasure of inclosing your appointment as Commercial Agent to this State. The General Assembly have by their Act declared that they will make good all your Engagements and thereby pledged the faith of the State to supply any deficiency of the Funds put into your hands or any accidental losses which may occur. To which I have only to add an assurance that every aid and facility...
9From Thomas Jefferson to David Ross, 20 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
The Superintendance of the lead mines having been formerly in the Board of Trade devolves of Course on yourself as succeeding to their Duties. I mention this matter now particularly because our Stock of Lead being very low and the Demand great we wished the mines to be worked to their greatest extent. I must therefore beg the favor of you to endeavour to engage as many Hands immediately as may...
10From Thomas Jefferson to David Ross, 29 August 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
The time of my departure for Virginia being now fixed on the 2d. or 3d of the ensuing month, I am able to say I shall arrive about the 13th. at Monticello where I shall be happy to find a letter from you which may enable us to have our difference of opinion decided. My stay in Virginia will not be of more than three or four weeks, and it will not be in my power to leave my own house. I am with...