1From Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, 1 March 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of the information I received from you on the first Wednesday in January that the list of votes for President and Vice President were received at the seat of government from all the states except that of Kentuckey, I sent a special messenger to the District judge of Kentuckey for the list of the votes of that state lodged in his custody, and by the return of the messenger...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Smith Barton, 2 January 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Ed. Note : This letter, printed in Vol. 24: 687–8 under its inscribed date of 2 Dec. 1792, was almost certainly written on 2 Jan. 1793. See note to Barton to TJ, 4 Jan. 1793 .]
3From Thomas Jefferson to William Barton, 26 March 1793 [document added in digital edition] (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Barton and informs him that the letter addressed to him was left at the house of Th:J. during his absence, he knows not by whom. a box was left at the same time for the Philosophical society, which he presented at the last meeting. it contained a paste-board almanac only, somewhat in the style of those mr Barton may have seen. the society, desired...
4From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Bell, 14 April 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
My business here is of such a nature as to oblige me for long intervals to put aside all my private matters, and only to take them up at times when I have a little glimmering of leisure. Hence an almost total abandonment of my pecuniary interests, in cases often of real magnitude: and hence the long delay of answering your favor of Jan. 30. received two months ago. Tho’ I cannot view Mary’s...
5From Thomas Jefferson to Jean Baptiste Ternant, George Hammond, and F. P. Van Berckel, 23 April 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
As far as the public Gazettes are to be credited, we may presume that war has taken place among several of the Nations of Europe, in which, France, England, Holland and Prussia, are particularly engaged. Disposed as the U.S. are to pursue steadily the ways of Peace, and to remain in Friendship with all Nations, the President has thought it expedient, by Proclamation, of which I enclose you a...
6From Thomas Jefferson to Pierre Billet, 21 February 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
A petition signed by a number of persons at Post Vincennes, of whom you are first named, has been presented to the President of the United States, complaining 1st. of duties imposed on all merchandize which raise them to exorbitant prices with you: and 2. that you are not permitted to sell or trade in any thing but on paying immense sums. The President has had this petition under...
7From Thomas Jefferson to Brissot de Warville, 8 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof, Doctor Edwards, a citizen of the United States proposing to visit Paris, I avail myself of that occasion to recall myself to your recollection, and to recommend to your notice a person whose ta[lents?] information and worth will merit it. As the cause of freedom in one country is dear to the free of every other, and your partialities for our states may still interest you in...
8From Thomas Jefferson to Brown, Benson & Ives, 5 April 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Favor of March 21, is just received. I have enclosed a copy of it to the Minister of France, with the Letter I now communicate to you. As you did not state precisely whether any and what Loss had accrued to you ultimately, I could only write to him in general Terms as to that matter. If you propose to solicit an indemnification, it will be necessary for you to employ some Person on the...
9From Thomas Jefferson to James Brown, 7 April 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I expect from Mr. Donald a very small parcel of books from London this spring, and a larger one from Dublin. Both will be addressed to me, to your care. The latter one being intended for Mr. Eppes, I will beg the favor of you to deliver it to him as soon as it comes to hand. It will be certainly known by it’s coming from Dublin directly.—Having intended to have gone home this spring I had not...
10From Thomas Jefferson to James Brown, 10 April 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you by the post of the day before yesterday on the subject of my furniture sent by the Union sloop, Capt. Bradford. I now inclose the bill of lading indorsed by Mr. Finlay the owner ‘the freight to be paid at Philadelphia on notice of the delivery of the goods.’ This was to correct the error in filling up the bills of lading as if the freight was to be paid in Richmond. The copy of the...
11From Thomas Jefferson to Aaron Burr, 20 January 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his respectful compliments to Colo. Burr and is sorry to inform him it has been concluded to be improper to communicate the correspondence of existing ministers . He hopes this will, with Colo. Burr, be his sufficient apology. RC ( MWA ); addressed: “Colo. Burr.” Not recorded in SJL . The provenance of TJ’s first written communication to Aaron Burr (1756–1836), his...
12Tobias Lear to the Cabinet, 24 February 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The President of the United States requests the attendance of the Secretary of State, at nine O’clock tomorrow morning , at the President’s House, on the subject of the Note sent to the Secretary from the President, on the 17th Inst. and that the Secretary will bring with him such remarks as he may have committed to writing in pursuance of said Note. At the same time the President will lay...
13George Washington to the Cabinet, 17 February 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I transmit you a Copy of a letter from the Secretary of War to me, with the heads of Instructions proposed to be given to the Commissioners who may be appointed to hold a Treaty with the Western Indians, in the spring. As I intend, in a few days, to call for the advice and opinion of the Heads of the Departments on the points touched upon in the enclosed paper, I must request you will give it...
14George Washington to the Cabinet, 18 April 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The posture of affairs in Europe, particularly between France and Great Britain, places the United States in a delicate situation; and requires much consideration of the measures which will be proper for them to observe in the War between those Powers. With a view to forming a general plan of conduct for the Executive, I have stated and enclosed sundry questions to be considered preparatory to...
15George Washington to the Cabinet, 21 March 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The Treaty which is agreed to be held on or about the first of June next at the Lower Sandusky of Lake Erie, being of great moment to the interests and peace of this Country; and likely to be attended with difficulties arising from circumstances (not unknown to you) of a peculiar and embarrassing nature; it is indispensably necessary that our rights under the Treaties which have been entered...
16Enclosure: Questions on Neutrality and the Alliance with France, 18 April 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Question I. Shall a proclamation issue for the purpose of preventing interferences of the Citizens of the United States in the War between France and Great Britain &ca.? Shall it contain a declaration of Neutrality or not? What shall it contain? Question II. Shall a Minister from the Republic of France be received? Question III. If received shall it be absolutely or with qualifications—and if...
17From Thomas Jefferson to James Carey, 6 January 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I will beg the favor of you to furnish the office of the Secretary of state with your paper , sending it by post sealed up, and addressed to the Secretary of state , not mentioning the name as that might produce confusion in the accounts of the office and the man . Be so good as to let me know the price, time of payment &c and it will be duly attended to by Mr. George Taylor, chief clerk of...
18From Thomas Jefferson to William Carmichael and William Short, 23 March 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
It is intimated to us, in such a way as to attract our attention, that France means to send a strong force early this spring to offer independance to the Spanish American colonies, beginning with those on the Missisipi: and that she will not object to the receiving those on the East side into our confederation. Interesting considerations require that we should keep ourselves free to act in...
19From Thomas Jefferson to William Carmichael, 27 February 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
In a letter from Mr. Jay of Mar. 14. 1786. papers were inclosed to you on the subject of the Dover cutter , taken out of the hands of certain citizens of this country by a Spanish governor in the Western islands for the use of the Spanish government, and no compensation made, and you were desired to apply for compensation. Mr. Jay addressed you afterwards on the same subject on the 24th. of...
20From Thomas Jefferson to William Carmichael and David Humphreys, 26 April 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The public papers giving us reason to believe that the War is becoming nearly general in Europe, and that it has already involved Nations, with which we are in daily habits of Commerce and friendship, the President has thought it proper to issue the Proclamation of which I enclose you a copy, in order to mark out to our Citizens the line of conduct they are to pursue. Uninformed whether the...
21From Thomas Jefferson to Dabney Carr, 14 April 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Having expected to have seen you in Virginia before this, I had not proposed the plan of your law reading to you: but as I do not now expect to be there till the summer or fall, I think it will be necessary for you to begin it without awaiting my return. Mr. Maury thought you were ripe for leaving him last fall. I would now therefore advise you to go to your mother’s and pursue there through...
22From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Carr, 14 April 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Your bill for £10–5 in favor of Mr. Austin has been presented and paid. It greives me to inform you I am not able to furnish the residue of the sum you desired in any short time. I never in my life had such a right to be flush in money as at present, and yet never was so mortifyingly bare and helpless. I had a right to receive £800. in Richmond under an execution, and by some evasion of law, I...
23From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Carr, 18 February 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved some days ago your favor of Dec. 15. and have so long delayed answering it because I was in daily expectation of receiving information of a considerable sum of money being lodged for me in Richmond. Tho I think this cannot fail to take place, and that very shortly, yet I have thought it necessary to acknolege in the mean time the receipt of your letter, and to mention to you my...
24George Washington to Charles Carroll of Carrollton, 23 January 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The Western Indians having proposed to us a conference at Au Glaise in the ensuing spring, I am now about to proceed to nominate three Commissioners to meet and treat with them on the subject of peace. What may be the issue of the conferences is difficult to foresee, but it is extremely essential that, whatever it be, it should carry with it the perfect confidence of our citizens that every...
25From Thomas Jefferson to Daniel Carroll, 1 February 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Doctr. Thornton’s plan of a Capitol has been produced, and has so captivated the eyes and judgment of all as to leave no doubt you will prefer it when it shall be exhibited to you; as no doubt exists here of it’s preference over all which have been produced, and among it’s admirers no one is more decided than him whose decision is most important. It is simple, noble, beautiful, excellently...
26From Thomas Jefferson to Peter Carr, 14 April 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The letter you mention to have written, never came to my hands; and indeed I have thought you a very lazy fellow to have let me hear from you so seldom. But if you will never give any other proof of laziness, I will pardon you this one. I have duly received my sister’s letter, and have written to her to-day a second time in answer to it. I also write to Dabney the inclosed letter, advising him...
27From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Clarkson, 2 February 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
It has been by my direction that my servant has offered the horse for sale, which is the subject of your letter . He had told me yesterday that he had found a purchaser, but I did not enquire who it was. At present, presuming, if the purchase is either for yourself or a friend, you may be glad of information respecting the horse which may be relied on, I take the liberty of mentioning that I...
28From Thomas Jefferson to George Clinton, 27 April 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to acknolege the receipt of your Excellency’s favor of the 19th. inst. with the exemplification of the treaties accompanying it as also the Bill of the secretary, amounting to 12½ dollars, for which I take the liberty of inclosing him a bank post note thro’ your Excellency, as I know not his particular address. Be pleased to accept my thanks for your attention and assurances...
29From Thomas Jefferson to George Clinton, 17 February 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
As it is possible and perhaps probable that at the ensuing conferences on Lake Erie with the Northern and Western Indians they may be disposed to look back to antient treaties, it becomes necessary that we should collect them, in order to be in a state of preparation. This can only be done with the aid of the several state-offices where these treaties have been deposited, which, in New York I...
30From Thomas Jefferson to George Clinton, 13 March 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly recieved your favor of the 5th. inst. and have now to request transcripts of the Indian treaties made under the state of New York, as it is conceived they may be necessary to put the Commissioners in full possession of all facts relative to the subjects they have to treat of, and to prevent their being surprised by the producing of any matter whatever with which they may be...