157081From Thomas Jefferson to Robert R. Livingston, 5 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I am within a few minutes of setting out on a short visit to Monticello, and must therefore be very short. 20 years of intimate acquaintance with M. Dupont de Nemours has given me an unlimited confidence in him. his dispositions in favor of this country as well as France are unquestionable, and his talents so well known that I presume his opinions will have great weight with the French...
157082From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 5 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I think it is dean Swift who says that a present should consist of something of little value, & which yet cannot be bought for money. I send you one strictly under both conditions. the drawing was made by Kosciusko for his own use, and the engraving also I believe. he sent me four copies, the only ones which have come to America. the others I give to my family, and ask yourself & mrs Madison...
157083To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Patton, 5 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Patton presents his compliments to the President of the United States & begs leave to inform him that, he has received his note , enclosing a letter for Mr. Dupont, which shall be delivered immediately on his arrival in this City. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 13 May and so recorded in SJL with notation “Patten PostM Phila.” TJ’s NOTE to Patton has not been found but it enclosed...
157084From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Willson Peale, 5 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I am this moment setting out on a short visit to Monticello, but a thought coming into my head which may be useful to your son who is carrying the Mammoth to Europe , I take time to hint it to you. my knolege of the scene he will be on enables me to suggest what might not occur to him a stranger. when in a great city, he will find persons of every degree of wealth. to jumble these all into a...
157085From Thomas Jefferson to John Smith, 5 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to acknolege the reciept of your Latin grammar, by post for which I pray you to accept my thanks. my occupations will probably not permit me immediately to have the satisfaction which I have no doubt I shall derive from the perusal of it: but I am pleased with every effort to facilitate the acquisition of the Greek & Latin languages. I do not give into the modern doctrine that the time...
157086To Thomas Jefferson from John Churchman, 7 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the Liberty to send herewith a copy of an improved Variation Chart , hoping it will be received as a token of Respect, together with a Sheet of Letter Press as published in the third Edition of the Magnetic Atlas , It contains Actual observations by which the Variation has been found at Sea— The Chart has had of late a very extensive Circulation, particularly in these Eastern States, &...
157087To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 7 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I this day recd. a letter from Mr. Holt storekeeper at New London, informing me there is reason to believe the Negroes in that quarter have it in contemplation to possess themselves of the Arms at that place, notwithstanding the small guard which is station’d there—considering the expence of a larger guard and a Storekeeper, and the impropriety of having our public arms kept at a place not...
157088To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 7 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Lear arrived here the day before yesterday a few minutes after your departure. He confirms the information as to the imprisonment of Capt: Rodgers & Davidson . Inclosed is a copy of le Clerc’s explanation on the subject, of my letter to Pichon with his answer, and of a letter to Mr. Livingston which I shall forward to Philada. this evening, that it may overtake the despatches already in...
157089From Thomas Jefferson to John Page, 7 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The operation which Congress has [performed] in the [...] the custom house officers [...] was expected. from that at Petersburg particularly they have taken only the salary of 250. D. which they have given to Richmond. consequently the emoluments will be as represented in the paper sent you, only deducting the 250. D. this I think will make it about 750. D. a year more than mr Gallatin then...
157090To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 8 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor to enclose Warrants for Jno. N. Canon—Boatswain & David Loring—Gunner— Should you approve their appointment these Warrants will require your signature— These gentlemen have been in the frigate President, her last cruise—& are highly recommended by Commdre. Dale & Capt. Barron. I have the honor to be, with the greatest respect Sir, your most obt servt. RC ( DLC ); in a...
157091To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Story, 8 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
In my former letter I announced my intention of resigning my ministerial function, which has since been effected—in a most amicable manner with my people.— I feel now desirous of some honorary appointment in the civil line; for it is my earnest wish to be of public benefit; so long as I exist, however easy my outward circumstances may be.— By reading the public prints, I find, in the judiciary...
157092To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 8 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor enclosing D. Griffith on Longitude was recieved, & the acknowledgement for it is now enclosed—we have been attentive of late to make the acknowledgement immediate. We are very desirous of possessing, for the Society, Copies of the two enumerations or Census, & know not how to do it but through your kindness; I would further take the liberty of enquiring whether the Insertion of them...
157093To Thomas Jefferson from "A Lover of his Country," 9 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Some Time in February last I wrote to You —to which I beg Reference concerning the Opinion I then entertained of You and your proceedings—Since then I have waited with Impatience for either a private or public Declaration of what You and your Tribe of foreign Outcasts really had at Heart—but that Declaration has not yet appeared—but you and your jacobinic-Democratic Tribe of Sycophants still...
157094From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 9 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The road through Ravensworth is rendered absolutely impassable for a four wheeled carriage by a single change made lately by one of the mr Fitzhughs in his plantation. you must not therefore attempt it, but go on to Fairfax C.H. & there turn off to Songster’s. Bull run is now passed at an excellent ford, and the hills by a great deal of work have been made quite good. the road between Elkrun...
157095From Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe, 9 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived here yesterday & shall stay here a fortnight only. on my return to Washington I shall have to appoint Commissioners of bankruptcy for the several states. in this I propose to appoint 4. for Richmond & Manchester, and 4. for Norfolk. do you think those of Richmond could serve for Petersburg, or had I better appoint 4. there also. I wish 2. to be lawyers & 2. merchants, tho they might...
157096From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Sumter, Sr., 9 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I omitted before the rising of Congress to enquire for proper characters to appoint in South Carolina as Commissioners of bankruptcy. mr Calhoun too, best acquainted in Charleston was gone; and if there, he has not the same determination which I have against appointing a single federalist until the two parties have their due proportion of office, and especially in this case where the federal...
157097To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 10 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
May this meet you amidts the social scene of Domestic happiness!—Contrasted, with the late trying perplexeties—of disappointed Ambitious Men—are disquietudes inseperable with your preeminent station—though shielded by the most Virtuous Actions.— I judge it, necessary to inform you, that my Note in favr of ML ., was unsuccessfull at B. of C. thro. the want of B. paper to draw upon—This resource...
157098To Thomas Jefferson from Charles W. Goldsborough, 10 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed exhibits a view of the deposits made with the Treasurer of the Navy —the drafts upon him, & the balance in his hands of monies subject to the orders of the Secretary of the Navy: for the week ending 8 instant. I have the honor to be Sir; your mo: ob: servt. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 45 , LSP ). Recorded in SJL as received from the Navy Department on 13 May and “Warrants.” Enclosure not...
157099From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, [10] May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived here the day before yesterday on a visit of one fortnight [only and am] in hourly hope of seeing my groceries [arrive] from mr Barnes as well as a quarter cask of wine from Robertson [and Brown] of Norfolk. I have never heard yet from Bedford [whether my tobacco is] down or not. on my departure from Washington I [desired] mr Barnes to remit you 300. dollars on my account. accept...
157100To Thomas Jefferson from Étienne Lemaire, 10 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Je prend la libertez l’honneur de vous Saluer pour prevenir, que Cremer est party apres a voir Engager Ses Enfeant, Et a leser Sa n’ouvel fâme vûe qu’il, ne pouvoi, pas vive Ensenble. Je Vous previens Mr. N’eyant pas d’ant Se moment personne pr., aider a Ebrame ou a Nétoÿer l’a maison Vottre Encien portiez Edward Etant Bien fachez de vous avoir quiter dant le tant, plutot par Etour deri que...
157101List of Vaccinations, 10 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
1802 Vaccinations with the thread . May. 10. < John Hemings .> failed John Perry < his apprentice .> failed < Henrietta .> failed 19.
157102To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Dougherty, 11 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg Leave to inform your Honour that last Sunday John Kramer went from here for and on the account of his new Wifes ignominious behavior. Edward Maher is taken in his place. If he is continued Sir you may rest assured that his stay wont. be more than two or three months Moreover you know Sir that he is a verry Disagreeable Man in a family although he is a good Servant Sir My house is rented...
157103To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Ellicott, 11 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I ask pardon for not furnishing you sooner with the method I use for calculating the rising and setting of the heavenly bodies. In almost every one of our popular books of navigation, we find the declinations of the principal fixed stars, with that of the sun for every day in the year, and a table of logarithms, which is all that is necessary for calculating the semi-diurnal arcs. The rule is...
157104To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Ellicott, 11 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed to you by Mr. Dinsmore , who was several years our Agent in the Cherokee nation, the duties of which he performed with singular reputation; and to his exertions in a great measure, is owing the introduction of some of the arts among that people—He has lately been appointed by the Secretary of War agent to the Chocktaws, among whom I have no doubt he will be found extremely...
157105To Thomas Jefferson from John Wayles Eppes, 11 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your last letters the one to Maria by the way of Colesville & the other to me by City point have been received. I am sorry it is not in our power to join you at Monticello—The trip requiring four horses renders it impossible to draw them from their work at this season without a sacrifice of our crop. To keep four horses for that trip only for all others we can perform without extra horses...
157106To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 11 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Elections of New York State have gone agt. us for Congress. all is not right I will write fully frm. New York the mail is waiting Yours RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 13 May and so recorded in SJL . I WILL WRITE FULLY : see Granger’s letter to TJ from Philadelphia on 14 May .
157107To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 11 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have nothing new since my last either from Europe or the W. Indies. The elections in N. York are not yet finally known. It is suggested that the efforts of the minority have prevailed beyond the apprehensions of the majority. Cabot accepts his mission on the terms proposed to him. I have just recd. letters from Erving shewing the turn which the affair took in London, to be such as was...
157108To Thomas Jefferson from Michael Weyer, 11 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I Consider it a Just duety to inform you, that I Last wiek have got on the track of a valuable Silver mint, of which I have had a pice of ore in my hands, and I am by it Persuated that it is a valueable one, and that I would be Rewarted for the Discovery there of Sir I am your very Humble Sarand. RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “Most Honourable Thomas Jefferson President”; endorsed by TJ as...
157109To Thomas Jefferson from Pierre Samuel Du Pont de Nemours, 12 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Je reçois vos lettres à tems et avec un grand plaisir. Vous ajoutez beaucoup à ma reconnaissance, rien à mon Zêle qui ne pouvait augmenter, peu à mes moyens d’exécution. Les motifs, les raisons, les inductions, les prévoyances, vous me les donnez: je les ai dans la tête et dans le coeur. Les facilités doivent être augmentées et hôtées. Les aspects déterminans doivent être présentés promptement...
157110To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur Fenner, 12 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to introduce to you Coll Henry Smith the bearer of this Letter. He is a Gentleman of Respectable Character in this State, much esteemed by the Citizens of the Town of Providence in which he was Born and now resides He has expressed a wish of being made known to your Excellency. Coll Smith can inform you of the result of our late Election — I pray you to accept assurances of my high...