150031To Thomas Jefferson from William W. Bibb, 1 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
As it is the object of the Government to obtain eligible situations for the manufacture of Arms I have thought proper to transmit you the information, contained in the enclosed letter, relative to certain banks of Iron Ore— Should you consider the subject worthy of your attention, the necessary enquiry & examination can be made, to ascertain the quantity & quality of the Ore, with such other...
150032To Thomas Jefferson from James Dinsmore, 1 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
we have three twists of Sash Cord to Spare from here which will be Sufficient for twelve windows & will nearly do all the weights—the waggon was obliged to leave the Sash weights behind being overloaded so that we must send them & the Cord along with the Sashes, which will be ready in a fortnight.— Mr Chisholm will start for Poplar Forrest in a few days—Mr Perrey has shingled the Passage, Mr...
150033To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Leigh, 1 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
There was transmitted you early in common with the Heads of Departments—The Illustrations of Merlin with a Real Signature to Substantiate the Same— And now Illustrious I talk plainly—That I Stand Ready at all Hazards to take the Lead to Defend the same with the smelling of Powder so as to make all Ring Again— The Purport of this my present is Sincerely to Congratulate you Illustrious citizen...
150034Monies Expended on the President’s House, 1808, 1 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Abstract of Monies expended on Account of the Prseidents House from 1st. Jan to 1st. July 1808 inclusive To whom paid & for what purpose N. of Voucher Dolls Cts. Roll Labourers & Carters Manuring, sewing Grass &c. 1 150
150035To Thomas Jefferson from Ellen Wayles Randolph Coolidge, 1 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
It has been three weeks since my Dear Grand papa has been away and I have not written once but I am determined now to let him see I have not forgotten my promise. we have all resumed our lessons and go on very well. Virginia is now reading and Mary spells very well. Mama has been sick but she has now quite recovered. poor little James has a very bad breaking out he is still a sweet fellow and...
150036To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 1 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Four Double & one Single Keg White lead ground in oil were shipped to Mess Gibson & Jefferson of Richmond by the Schr. adventure Capt Town—By the Schr Liberty Capt. Lewis I send another Keg—containing 7 ℔ Stone Oker ground in oil—I have sent this in consequence of a practice generally introduced here, the advantage of which has been waranted by experience, of mixing as much of this with the...
150037To James Madison from Turell Tufts, 2 July 1808 (Madison Papers)
On the arrival of three Vessels in ballast under the Special Permission, it was considered as a manœvre which ought to be Counteracted by the Govt. here. The masters were accordingly told that they Could not take away the Proceeds of old Cargoes nor any Debts whatever, & only to the amount of the Cargo that should be entered. Thinking however that this decision, on being maturely Considered...
150038To James Madison from Thomas Mendenhall, 2 July 1808 (Madison Papers)
Having been informed that a Treaty, or Commercial arrangement, will in all probability take place between the United States and the new Government of Brazils, whereby the appointment of Consul to reside at the principal Seat of Commerce may be rendered necessary; I beg leave in that event to offer myself a Candidate for the office. I take the liberty of enclosing a Letter from Coll. Geo. M....
150039To James Madison from George Michael Troup, 2 July 1808 (Madison Papers)
In the event of Treaty or other arrangement with the present Government of Brazils by which a consular appointment should be determined on for the chief commercial Town I beg leave to recommend to the attention of the Secty of State Thomas Mendenhall Jr Esquire of Savannah. The character of Mr. Mendenhall qualifies him in every particular for that important & perhaps delicate trust. To what is...
150040To James Madison from James Maury, 2 July 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to annex a triplicate of what I wrote to you on the 11th. Ulto. The information I then gave you about the Saint Michaels, I believe, is correct, but I have nothing farther on the subject. The riots of the Labouring manufacturers at Manchester & some other adjacent places, which had given considerable alarm some time ago, have ceased. Within the space of three days Tobaccoes...