91Enclosure: Englehart Cruse’s Drawing and Explanation of an Apparatus for Blowing Up Ships, [ca. 3 July 1813] (Jefferson Papers)
Explanation of the above drawing of an apperratus for Blowing up Enemys Ships, when attempting to Enter our harbo u rs with an hostile Intention, to wit, AAA. keggs of powder too thirds full, with a weight at one side to keep that side down, so that the Emty part of the keggs lies uppermost, which keggs must be made water tight. B.B a Rope that holds them together, c.c.c. gun locks, placed...
92James Cutbush to Thomas Jefferson, 31 October 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
The work you did me the honor to subscribe for, is nearly complete: the 1st vol. is finished, and the second, nearly So. I have collected, with much pains, a considerable quantity of American matter relative to the arts, manufactures, &c. and will, in a few days, send you a copy for your opinion. In the mean time I subscribe myself your friend & humble Serv t RC ( DLC ); adjacent to closing:...
93Enclosure: Georges Cuvier to José Corrêa da Serra, [before 6 September 1813] (Jefferson Papers)
M. Cuvier prie M. Corréa de vouloir bien s’employer, pour procurer au Museum Un cràne du bison d’amerique, ( Buffalo ) bos bison . L. et S’il est possible une peau et un squelette. Idem, du boeuf musqué du canada ( bos moschatus . L.) un exemplaire de l’animal nommé Mink ou minx à la caroline ; s’il est pos-
94Deposition of Martin Dawson in Jefferson v. Michie, 1 September 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
on the 10 th day of March in the year 1804 as appears from a referance to the agreement and Contract for a deed filed in the office of the County of Albemarle At the request of John Henderson I drew an agreement between the said John Henderson & David Michie for the purpose and intent of erecting a merchants mill and other water works near the town of Milton when the said Michie saw the...
95Enclosure: Stephen Decatur’s Opinion of Robert Fulton’s Experiments with Underwater Artillery, 6 May 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I Stephen Decatur having examined the model of a Machine, invented by Robert Fulton , for cutting cables under water; and a piece of 15 inches Cable, which was cut by him 12 feet below the Surface; which effect was produced, by firing a Sharp piece of iron, from a gun 2½ feet long, one inch caliber, with 2 ounces of powder, which powder was ignited Said 12 feet under water, with a water proof...
96John Devereux DeLacy to Thomas Jefferson, 8 July 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
The importance of the object contemplated induces me without apology to solicit your patronage for the inclosed which will shew you also, sir, what the result of my labors and researches have been since I last had the honor of addressing you— With the greatest Respect I have the honor to subscribe myself P.S. Be so good sir as to direct to me to the general post office in washington , I am...
97Joseph Delaplaine to Thomas Jefferson, 23 May 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I have commenced the publication of a series of engraved portraits of the eminent men of our country by M r Edwin & Leney in their best style. Have the goodness to inform me whether there is an approved likeness of yourself, who painted by, & in whose possession it is. I think I have understood M r Rembrandt Peale has some time ago obtained your permission to sit for a portrait. Hoping to hear...
98Peter Derieux to Thomas Jefferson, 27 July 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai recu la lettre que vous m’avés fait L’honneur de m’ecrire le 23. courant , mais trop tard pour y repondre par Le même courier. Je Suis très reconnaissant Monsieur de linteret que vous voulés bien temoigner au malheur qui vient d’arriver a ma famille par le Depart precipité d’une partie des habitants de Petersburg , qui en consequence de Lalarme generale apres laffaire de Hampton , nous...
99Peter Derieux to Thomas Jefferson, 8 July 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Comme ma mauvaise Situation depuis bien des années, m’oblige d’errer continuellement Ça et la, afin de pouvoir obtenir les moyens d’exister et de faire Exister ma famille, je me Suis trouvé contraint de quitter la Caroline , pour chercher de l’emploi ailleurs. dans cette Vue je viens d’arriver a Richmond ou javois esperé pouvoir obtenir de vos bontes La faveur de faire usage de la maison de M...
100Destutt de Tracy to Thomas Jefferson, 29 August 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
j’ai eu le Bonheur de recevoir la lettre dont vous m’avez honoré en datte du 26 janvier 1811 ., et le commentaire anglais Sur Montesquieu que m’a remis de votre part M r Warden . le 21 octobre de cette meme année 1811. , je vous ai fait mes remerciments de cet ouvrage; je vous ai exprimé autant qu’il m’a été possible combien j’étois reconnoissant de vos bontés et flatté des eloges que vous...
101Rodolphus Dickinson to Thomas Jefferson, 30 March 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I am not flattered with the expectation that the little work enclosed will present you with any new views that will be interesting: but feel confident, whatever may be your decision, that this effort of youth will be regarded with indulgence. RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esq.”; endorsed by TJ as received 15 Apr. 1813 and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure: Dickinson, A...
102Lieutenants Fawcett and Dickonson to Thomas Jefferson, 19 November 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Lieutenants Fawcett , and Dickonson beg leave to return to their kind thanks to M r Jefferson for the attention shewn them while at Charlottesville ; and whould have done themselves the honor of waiting upon him, had time permitted— RC ( MHi ); in an unidentified hand; addressed (edge trimmed): “Thomas Jefferson Esq ue Monticello
103George Divers to Thomas Jefferson, 17 August 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
your favor of this days date I have receiv’d by your servant , I had intended & still intend to be at monticello tomorrow, in any event I will see you before you leave home, in the meantime I will think of a person most proper to fill the office of a principal a ssessor for the district to which we belong, at present I cannot think of a man within the district that I would prefer to Peter...
104Isaac Doolittle to Thomas Jefferson, 11 September 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose herewith two letters that I was charged with in France —one of which from the respectable M r Dupont de Nemours —and which a long detention in England , as a prisoner of War has prevented me from forwarding sooner; At the same time I take the liberty to request to be informed whether the Eloge Historique de François Péron —which M r Barnet —American Consul for Havre...
105Joseph Dougherty to Thomas Jefferson, 8 August 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of the packets being prevented from playing betwe e n this and Philad a , I am deprived of the means of doing any thing in the porter line. S. H Smith being lately appointed Commissioner of the revenue, will have the disposing of a variety of offices, Such as, assessors, stamper &c. Collectors will be appointed by the President . A line from you to the President and m r
106William Duane to Thomas Jefferson, 26 September 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure of receiving yours of the 18 th this day—the work of Tracy , is going forward but slowly, as I cannot devote from my present engagements the time I should wish to see it pushed forward. I have put it in the hands of one of Neef’s assistants, a sensible and liberal young man ; and Neef is able to render the abstruseness of Tracy’s metaphysis a little more comprehensible than...
107Nicolas G. Dufief to Thomas Jefferson, 26 November 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai l’honneur de vous adresser par le Courrier d’Aujourd’hui un petit paquet contenant “le traite élementaire de la Morale & du Bonheur.” S’il arrivait que ce ne fut l’ouvrage que vous attendez, je vous prie d’ avoir la bonté de me le renvoyer. Aussitôt que l’ “American brewer & Malster” paraîtra je m’empresserai de vous le faire parvi parvenir . By today’s mail I have the honor of sending...
108Enclosure: Nicolas G. Dufief’s Account with Thomas Jefferson for Books, [ca. 31 May 1813] (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson Esqr To N. G. Dufief 1812 nov. 4 th Simpsons
109Nicolas G. Dufief to Thomas Jefferson, 6 September 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai eu l’honneur, Mardi dernier, 31 dernier , d’envoyer de votre part à M r J. Adams le Seul exemplaire qu’il y eût en ville de l’ouvrage du D r Priestley . Il le recevra cartonné n’ayant pas eu le temps de le faire relier puisque vous désiriez qu’il lui parvînt without delay : Dans la lettre qui accompagnait l’envoi, je n’ai pas manqué de mentionner cette circonstance Dans deux ou trois...
110Nicolas G. Dufief to Thomas Jefferson, 29 September 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Vous trouverez, ci-Inclus, la feuille que par La faute de mon relieur vous n’avez pas reçu beaucoup plutôt. Je vous prie, d’avoir pour lui & pour moi beaucoup d’Indulgence The “American Brewer & Malster” n’a point encore paru. Je veille cet ouvrage pour vous l’envoyer aussi tôt qu’il sera Imprimé. J’ai deux ouvrages on brewing l’un intitulé “the philosophical principles of the Science of...
111Nicolas G. Dufief to Thomas Jefferson, 31 May 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai eu l’honneur de recevoir votre lettre du 21 du Courant ainsi que la traitte de Messrs Gibson & Jefferson sur la Banque de Pennsylvania pour sa Somme de Quarante piastres. D’après le compte ci-Inclus, il vous revient une balance de dix dollars & trente-deux cents , que je tiendrai à votre disposition. Je profite de cette occasion pour vous remercier & vous prier d’agreer les assurances du...
112Nicolas G. Dufief to Thomas Jefferson, 10 July 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Il m’a été impossible de trouver à Philadelphie Tull’s horse hoeing husbandry, The memoirs of Theophilus Lindsay , & the Lounger’s common place book. Je puis vous procurer Les ouvrages Suivans d’ Young “ The Farmer’s tour through the East of England , containing the minutes of above five hundred original experiments &ca 4 vol 8 vo London Young’s
113Pierre Samuel Du Pont de Nemours to Thomas Jefferson, 8 September 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai l’honneur de vous envoyer imprimé l’ouvrage dont je vous ai l’obligation, car c’est vous qui m’y avez fait Songer. Il a Subi plusieurs corrections pour le rendre plus digne de vous et de votre Patrie. Je vous demande en retour, avec les plus vives instances, un exemplaire de votre excellent Commentaire Sur Montesquieu . J’en avais commencé la traduction, et je ne Saurais l’achever par ce...
114William DuVal to Thomas Jefferson, 7 May 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your favor of the 20 th of April last in which you express a desire to obtain from the Henderson Family a conveyance for the Land you bought of them under a Contract made by their mother and Guardian wh ; that you want some Friend in that Kentucky to act for you & obtain a Title—My Son William P. DuVal
115William P. DuVal to Thomas Jefferson, 29 August 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
my father presented me your letter of April last , in which you say you have occasion for the services of a friend in the neighbourhood of Shelbyville, Kentucky , The high opinion I have always entertained of you both, as a statesman, and gentleman, would at all times, induce me to serve you, with elacrity and pleasure, and I assure if any circumstance could add to this disposition, the old...
116John Mason to Thomas Jefferson, 30 April 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
M r John Eliason , Merchant of this Town, proposing to visit you on some matter of Business, has requested me to mention him to you. I shall take the liberty to do so with pleasure, altho’ I cannot speak otherwise than generally on the Subject, having latterly been much withdrawn from mercantile business, I have had but few Transactions with Mr Eliason . I can however assure you Sir, that his...
117John Eliason to Thomas Jefferson, 22 May 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I Have taken the liberty of adresing a few lines to you on the Subject of your Mill —as I had not the Pleasure of seeing you, when at Milton —and was informed M r Randolph was not at Home— on the Recpt of this, you will be so good as to inform me whether your Mill will be for Rent—if for Rent the terms; and time you,l Rent it for if I think, it will Sute me well—will wright you my Answer on...
118Enclosure: Extract of a Letter from Jonathan Ellicott to Thomas Worthington, [ca. Jan–February 1813?] (Jefferson Papers)
“I was at Baltimore the other day, and heard many persons speaking of the verry grevious law passed by congress extending a pattent right to Oliver Evans for what he calls his Mill Improvements for an other term of fourteen years; under which law he has obtained a judgement for the extraordinary fine of Eighteen hunerd and fifty Dollars against a certain Sam l Robinson of this state, who...
119Nathaniel Ellicott to Thomas Jefferson, 27 November 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Those Interested are about to Petition the next Legislature for a Road from this to Normonds ford on the Rapp k I have had a person out the Two last weeks getting Signers in at the last Culpepper and Fauq. Courts &Ct and he has obtained Some hundreds, I Intend to wait on the assembly myself—will you do me the favor to Cover to me in
120Francis Eppes to Thomas Jefferson, 11 April 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I wish to see you very much I am very Sorry that you wont Write to me this leter will make twice I have wrote to you and if you dont answer this E leter I Shant wr wri write to you any more. I have got trough my latin Gramer and I am going trough again I enclose a leter in this from My Cousin Wale Baker Give my love to all of the family RC ( ViU : TJP-ER