91To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 22 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed is the only answer which could be obtained from Mr M’Creery. Can the N. Orleans revenue law be transcribed in order to have it ready by Monday’s mail. I presume that, if it cannot be done immediately in Mr Madison’s office, I may have the loan of it to morrow for that purpose. I enclose the first return from Mr Trieste, which you will have the goodness to return as it belongs to...
92To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Lawson, 22 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I do with unequivocal sincerity return my thanks for your benevolent acts of kindness to me. If it had not been for the thirty dollars plac’d by you in the hands of the then Governor Monroe , I should have had not any cloaths at all: and he well knowing that there was no prospect of my return to Kentucky in any short time, thought it could not be better applied. My eldest son from Kentucky is...
93From Thomas Jefferson to the Senate and the House of Representatives, 22 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I communicate to Congress, for their information, a report of the Surveyor of the public buildings at Washington, stating what has been done under the act of the last session concerning the city of Washington, on the Capitol and other public buildings and the highway between them. RC ( DNA : RG 233, PM , 8th Cong., 1st sess.). PoC ( DNA : RG 46, LPPM , 8th Cong., 1st sess.). FC ( DLC )....
94To Thomas Jefferson from Antoine Louis Claude Destutt de Tracy, 21 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Le General la Fayette me mande qu’il a bien voulu vous faire hommage de ma part, d’un ouvrage qui traite de la formation de nos idées ; mais qu’il ne vous est pas parvenu. je regrette que la Seconde edition que l’on prepare ne Soit pas encor faite, par ce qu’elle contiendra quelques additions importantes. en attendant j’ai l’honneur de vous envoyer de nouveau la premiere; et j’y joins une...
95From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 21 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I return you mr Nicholson’s letter because it is chiefly on private topics . the two charges against Banning, that he refused to let duties be bonded unless a bond not due were paid, and the neglecting to give such a certificate on cotton as might authorise a drawback, (when too a re-exportation was not, at the time, thought of) appear to be founded on single acts, not habitual practices. they...
96To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 21 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Doctor Stevens’s case shall receive a full & candid investigation. But it embraces several important considerations both as to constitution & law and as to facts; and I fear that I may not have time to apply my mind to it, before the numerous congressional subjects with which I am still engaged shall have been disposed of; So far as relates to this department it must go through two stages...
97To Thomas Jefferson from Wilson Cary Nicholas, 21 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I was yesterday informed by both the Senators from R. Island, that there state was very much discontented; with all the most valuable offices remaining in the hands of Federalist’s; and from recent letters they did fear, that spirit wou’d manifest itself, by a rejection of the amendment to the constitution. the Legislature will meet in a week. I presume the rule that you have adopted of giving...
98Order for Pardon of Nathaniel Ingraham, 21 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The act of 1794 . under which this prosecution was, inflicted pecuniary punishment only (to wit 200. D. for each slave) and no imprisonment. since that, another act (1800. c. 51) has limited the pecuniary forfeiture to 2000. D. and substituted imprisonment not exceeding two years. the prisoner having no property, his imprisonment until he shall pay 14,000. D. would be perpetual. it seems...
99To Thomas Jefferson from John Armstrong, 20 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Captain Lewis on his way to the Westward called on me and requested that I would at the proper season furnish you with some cuttings, from my Nursery , which you will receive herewith, No. 1. 2. 3. & 4 were sent me from detroit two years since. No. 5 & 6 are from bearing trees in my Orchard— No 1 Large White apple—tied with a White string No. 2 Large Red apple tied with a red string No. 3...
100From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 20 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Expecting that mr Madison & yourself would be able with a little discussion to make up an opinion on Dr. Stevens’s case , I had not given it any serious consideration. I have now however done so and I send you the result, asking the favor of you to make any observations to which you may think it open in matters of fact, inference, or omission. on receipt of these I will give it a final...
101To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 20 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a number of papers relative to the removal of Banning Collector at Oxford Maryland. Of the propriety of his removal there never was a doubt; but the Republicans would not agree about a successor. They have now all united in favor of John Willis, and as even Mr Nicholson who was the warmest supporter of the other candidate agrees to it, there cannot, I think, be any difficulty in...
102To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin H. Latrobe, 20 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 4th. of April 1803, I had the honor to lay before you a general report, on the State of the public Buildings in this City. I now beg leave to submit to you an account of the progress that has been made in the works directed by you in consequence of that report: and in order more clearly to explain the subject, I beg to recapitulate concisely what I formerly stated. I. On the North Wing...
103To Thomas Jefferson from Caesar A. Rodney, 20 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
attachment which I feel your administration, & for state the reasons which have me absolutely to decline being [for] the seat I now hold, at the ensu[ing] When [I agre]ed to stand a poll for Rep: to Cong. it consequence of very pressing solicitations & from a beleif, which the opinions of others had impressed on my mind, that I might possibly turn out Mr. Bayard, who had been so extremely...
104To Thomas Jefferson from James Taylor, Jr., 20 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have deferred answering your favors of 29 Jany & 1 feb: in hopes of being able to give you information that the myrtle wax candles coud be procured—I have made enquiry wherever there was a chance of procuring the wax, & have several people looking out for it, but fear I shall not succeed— Colonel Cook of Surry has promised to send me a few barrel of Cyder, if he can get such as is worth...
105Enclosure: Memorandum on the Edward Stevens Claim, 19 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Doctr. Stevens having been sent by the preceding administration in 1798. to St. Domingo, with the Commission of Consul general, and also with authorities as an agent additional to his Consular powers, under a stipulation that his expences should be born; an account of these is now exhibited to the Secretary of state and the questions arise Whether the paiment can be authorised by the...
106Memorandum from Thomas Munroe, 18 February 1804 [document added in digital edition] (Jefferson Papers)
Amount of monies Expended by the Superintendant of the City of Washington under the Presidents Direction, out of the $50,000 voted by Congress last Session 1716 .65 On the Capitol 24,831 .79 +1200 . = 27,748 .44 Roads or Highways 4,750 .51 +100 = 4,850 Presidents House 973
107To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 18 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
orders were early given for the necessary supply’s of provisions for the volunteers from Tennessee. on their arrival at Natchez, it was a general opinion that they could take provisions with them sufficient for their Journey through the woods and they made no objection that I have heard of to that part of the arrangement. they certainly had sufficient time before they marched, for furnishing...
108To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin H. Latrobe, 18 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Since I last had the honor to wait upon you nothing has occurred upon which I felt myself authorized to take up your time, and though I have often been in your house, I have not found it necessary to trespass upon your leisure for directions.— In the mean time, every thing has been prepared to begin the roof as soon as the Weather promises to be fair.—The lead for the Gutters has been cast &...
109Enclosure: Sources of Stone for the Capitol, 18 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
State of the Prospect of procuring Stone for the Capitol for the Year 1804.— 1. From Messrs. Brent & Cook .—These Gentlemen are the only contractors who may with certainty be relied upon. They require an advance of 2000.$ on a contract made with them Feby. 17h. 1804 for 1000 Tons delivered in Washington, at 8.$ ⅌ Ton for all stone of one Ton & under,—8.25 above one Ton to 1½ Ton & 8.75$, for...
110To Thomas Jefferson from John Thomson Mason, 18 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I some time ago took the liberty to enclose to you a letter from my much esteemed friend James Brown of Kentucky expressive of his Wish to serve the United States in their newly acquired territory at the Mouth of the Mississippi. At the request of the same Gentleman I beg leave to make it known to you, that his services, if desired, may be commanded in the Revenue department, either as...
111To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 18 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed representation having been this day delivered to me to be laid before you, it may not be improper for the following observations to accompany it. A man by the name of Jenkins , tenant of Samuel Davidson an Original proprietor claims the right of retaining possession of the part of the City mentioned in the representation, under that part of the Deed of Trust, of which the enclosed...
112To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 18 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
T Munroe being informed that the President is engaged with the Secretaries would not ask his signature to the enclosed requisition were he not much urged by Colo. Cooke & Colo. Brents son who are waiting at the Office on their way to Virga. to get $2000 on their Contract for freestone provided the President sanctions the advance —there are $9,944 of the $50,000 in hand—Mr. Latrobe thinks, and...
113Notes on a Cabinet Meeting, 18 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
1804. Feb. 18. Present the 4. Secs. & Atty Genl. it is agreed we shall consider the settlements on the Misipi from Iberville up to our line, as our territory, as to importations and exportations thro’ the Misipi, making Baton rouge a port of delivery. so also as to what shall come thro’ Ponchartrain that the militia of Colour shall be confirmed in their posts, and treated favorably, till a...
114To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Sumter, Sr., 18 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
T Sumter Beg leave to mention to the President of the United States—that Mr. Mullegan of Charleston So Carola. is Anxious to have an appointment under the Governt. to be instituted in the County. of Louia. to wit, Marshall— at a suitable time other Communications will be submitted on this Subject— RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR ); addressed: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as...
115From Thomas Jefferson to Caspar Wistar, 18 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Having recieved the inclosed essay on public education from it’s author, the revd. mr Knox , &, as I presume with a view that it should be communicated to the Philosophical society, I take the liberty of putting it under cover to you for that purpose, and to present you my salutations & respect. RC (William Reese Company, New Haven, Connecticut, 2001); at foot of text: “Doctr. Wistar.” PrC (...
116To Thomas Jefferson from “Your Freind”, 18 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Keep the Good of your Country at heart and do well and the Lord will reward you RC ( DLC ); undated; addressed: “Optimo Viro in hac patria Esquire qui est salvator patria sua et maximus Amicus humani Generis hoc Tempore—Federal City, Washington” (that is, “the Best Man in this country, Esquire; who is the savior of the human race at this time, a friend of his own country, and a great man”) and...
117From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Dearborn, 17 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Altho’ the communication of the within to me might be considered as confidential, yet it is so important that Wilkerson’s maneuvres should be understood that I send it for your perusal, in confidence also. he is turning on us the batteries of our friends in aid of his own. the business of the Commission terminated on the 16th. of Jan. when the order for the upper posts was given, as that...
118To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 17 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to submit the following statement, for the purpose of shewing the necessity of an Act of Congress authorising the appointment of Six Surgeons Mates, in addition to the number authorised by the Law of the 16th. of March 1802, fixing the Military Peace Establishment — The Posts recently established, in addition to the twenty five contemplated at the late organization of the...
119To Thomas Jefferson from Simon Didama, 17 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
how my Friends their hearts and mine did rejoice as soon we were informed of the happy event taken place into the city of New-Orleans, and Louisiana. in taking possession of that country in such a Pacificq and Amiable manner, an event dear Sir! on which every one whose heart beats for the well-being of this Country, and all the Friends of Humanity and Liberty have great reason to rejoice, and...
120To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Fitz, 17 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
After my most humble acknowledgments & respects—I have to inform you that from the repeated accounts of the disagreeableness which attended travellers though the wilderness road: we at length thought it mought be most prudent to go on to the falls of the Ohio and come down by water we arrived there the 5th Novm. where we had no opportunity of leaving untill the 23d Decem. and on the 30th Jan....