156721From Thomas Jefferson to the House of Representatives, 15 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I now transmit the papers desired in your resolution of the 6th. instant . those respecting the Berceau will sufficiently explain themselves. the officer charged with her repairs, states, in his letter recieved Aug. 27. 1801. that he had been led by circumstances, which he explains, to go considerably beyond his orders. in questions between nations who have no common umpire but reason,...
156722To Thomas Jefferson from Bishop James Madison, 15 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I am greatly obliged to you for your Favour , by the last Post. From the Examination, which I have been able, as yet, to give the Work, it appears to contain much valuable Information; & to do real Honour to the mathematical Talents of it’s Author. But for your Goodness, it is probable, I should have remained a Stranger to so interesting a Work; especially as the Americans have not been,...
156723To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Wilson, [on or before 15 April 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
Pray your Excellency grant me in some way protection from cruel Delay and wrong; The Committee of Claims, put me off the third year, although the Auditor gave me an acknowledgement that the Rice and Claret , I supplied to Comy. General Blains Department, is entered in account in that office, as “Unsettled for.” Mr. Smith, Secretary of the Navy, does not understand my Naval Architecture, or my...
156724To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of proposing the following gentlemen as Ensigns in the Regiments of Infantry, in the service of the United States: (viz) Simeon Knight Vermont 1st. Regiment Joseph Dorr ditto. 1st. ditto. George T. Ross Pennsyla. 2d. ditto. Accept, Sir, the assurances of my high respect RC ( DLC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Dearborn; at foot of text: “The President of the United States”;...
156725From Thomas Jefferson to Philip Ludwell Grymes, 16 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your’s of the 11th. is recieved. I find that writing to mr Windham Grymes at the same time as to yourself, I have by mistake mentioned to both that I had inclosed mr Jennings’s letter, whereas I had but one to inclose, and that probably went to mr W. Grymes. Mr Jennings expressing a doubt therein how a particular expression in the will might be construed by our laws, mentioned what the...
156726From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 16 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
By a vessel sailing this day for Norfolk mr Barnes sends 16. packages of groceries &c addressed to mr Taylor, to be sent on to you. these being for use while I shall be at Monticello I must pray you to forward them by the first boat, as they will, with good luck, only arrive in time for me. accept assurances of my affectionate esteem PrC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Mr. George Jefferson”;...
156727To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 16 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have lately received, and have to day forwarded to Johnston & Richardson of Norfolk, to be by them sent on to Mr. Barnes by the first opportunity, seven dozen of Mr. Macons hams; being all that he can spare. I am endeavouring to make up the quantity you require, and hope shortly to procure such as may be relied upon. The two boxes & Cask of wine from Philada. arrived some days ago, and were...
156728James Madison’s Report on Claims under Article 7 of the Jay Treaty, 16 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of State, to whom has been referred by the President of the United States a Resolution of the Senate passed on the 12th. day of this month, requesting the President to cause to be laid before the Senate the Amount of claims preferred under the seventh Article of the Treaty of Amity, Commerce & Navigation with Great Britain, and of the sums awarded by the Commissioners and paid by...
156729To Thomas Jefferson from Martha Jefferson Randolph, 16 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved with gratitude and pleasure inexpressible, my dearest Father, the elegant medal you sent me. it arrived safely with out a scratch even, and is I think a good likeness; but as I found fault with Houdon for making you too old I shall have the same quarrel with the medal also. you have many years to live before the likeness can be a perfect one. Mr R—desired me to tell you that as his...
156730To Thomas Jefferson from Caesar A. Rodney, 16 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of introducing to your acquaintance Dr. Joseph McCreery , a young gentleman of very amiable character & manners, who has read or rather studied medicine under Dr. J. Tilton of this place a man proverbial for his rigid honesty & inflexible integrity. Dr. McCreery has lately passed his examination as a physician in the University of Penna. & wishes employment in the hospital...