157101From Thomas Jefferson to Mary Jefferson Eppes, 1 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Eppes’s letter of May 11. is the last news I have heard of you. I wrote to him June 13. your sister has been disappointed in her visit here by the measles breaking out in her family. it is therefore put off to October. I propose to leave this on the 21st. inst. and shall be at Monticello on the 24th. or 27th. according to the route I take; where I shall hope to find you on my arrival; I...
157102To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, with Jefferson’s Notes, [1 July 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
You omitted mentioning the Post office where to direct the Letter to Dr. Bache . I have filled the blank of the commencement of his salary on 12th instt. allowing him a week after receiving your letter to prepare. Enclosed is a recommendation for “Surveyor of the customs for the district of East River in Virginia .” None has been received for the office of collector; but if the surveyor shall...
157103From Thomas Jefferson to John Steele, 1 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson requests the favour of Mr. Steele to dine with him on Saturday next the 3rd Inst —at half after three. Thursday July 1st. 1802. The favour of an answer is asked. RC ( Nc-Ar ); printed form, with blanks filled by Meriwether Lewis reproduced in italics; addressed by Lewis: “Mr. Steele.”
157104To Thomas Jefferson from John Steele, 1 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I am extremely gratified, and obliged by your favor of yesterday . It has determined me to postpone my journey to Carolina until the last week of this month, which is the more agreeable to me, as my absence will then correspond with the general arrangements of the Executive. If my private affairs can possibly be made to admit of it, a sense of gratitude for what I consider equivalent to a new...
157105To Thomas Jefferson from William Tatham, 1 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
By inclosing to you authentic documents concerning the late inestimable discovery of the Life-Boat , which has been introduced into full practice, in saving the crews of vessels wrecked amidst the most tremendous Breakers of this coast, I acquit myself of a duty to my fellow Citizens and to my country. I flatter myself this contrivance will be found of great use on the Jersey coast, such...
157106To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 2 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose for your approbation John F. Heilaman of the State of Vermont and William C. Smith of Pennsylvania to be Surgeon’s Mates in the Army. I have the honor &ca. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). On the same date as the letter printed above, Dearborn informed John F. HEILAMAN and William C. SMITH that the president had appointed them surgeon’s mates in the army. The Senate...
157107From Thomas Jefferson to Mary Jefferson Eppes, 2 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
My letter of yesterday had hardly got out of my hand, when yours of June 21st. and mr Eppes’s of the 25th. were delivered. I learn with extreme concern the state of your health & that of the child, and am happy to hear you have got from the Hundred, to Eppington, the air of which will aid your convalescence, and will enable you to delay your journey to Monticello till you have recovered...
157108From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 2 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Doctr. Bache’s Address is ‘William Bache at Franklin near Charlottesville’ the letter should be put into the Post office before 5. P.M. to-day William White to be Surveyor for the district of East river. approved. Griffin Greene to be collector of the port of Marietta. approved. James Clarke to be Surveyor of customs at Tombstone, district of Edenton N.C. recommended by mr Stone. Selden Jasper...
157109To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, [2 July 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
Will the President enquire from Gen. Dearborn whether Mr Lee is proper to succeed Mr Gerry , as Collector at Marblehead, and whether he has any objection to the commanding officer at Massac being made Collector.—Chribs the present collector is infamous & must be removed but the place is so unhealthy that no other person will go and live there. A similar necessity has existed in the case of...
157110To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Key, 2 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
A report has prevailed that I had applied to you soon after you was elected President for the office Mr Kelty held in Baltimore As no such application was ever made by me nor did I ever request any person to solicit you for any place of trust or proffit—I must beg the favor of you to contradict the report by a written certificate which you will please enclose me I am driven to the necessity of...
157111From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Randolph, 2 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I yesterday recieved letters from mr Eppes & Maria. she has been for a considerable time very unwell, with low but constant fevers, and the child very unwell also. mrs Eppes had gone there and staid with her till she was well enough to be removed to Eppington, where the air & the bark had already produced a favorable effect. she wishes to proceed to Monticello as soon as she is strong enough,...
157112To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Whitney, 2 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The brass work which I repaird no doubt you have received. the charge 1. D 50 C I have been paid. An Artificial horizon such as you mention cannot be had in this City. But a more simple kind have been in use some time which I believe answer every purpose of the Other ones full as well, can be obtained. they consist of a piece of parrallel glass, floated on Quiksilver in a Small Box, which...
157113To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, Jr., 3 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Doctor Butler a particular acquaintance of mine has for the benifit of his health resolved to spend a few months at the Springs. On his return he wishes to pay his respects to you; Knowing his intention and wish, it is with pleasure I introduce this worthy man to you.—your goodness will pardon this trespass Wishing you health and much felicity I remain with esteem and regard Yrs. &c RC ( DLC...
157114From Thomas Jefferson to Alexander White, 5 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
In your present situation it will probably be practicable for you to furnish me with tolerably exact information relative to the ice-caves in your neighborhood, as I imagine there must be persons in Winchester who can say whether the ice exists there through the summer, whether it is generated in summer &c. I will thank you to communicate to me such information as you can readily get. I expect...
157115To Thomas Jefferson from John Beckley, 6 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
J:Beckley, with respectful compliments to Mr: Jefferson, and encloses a statement of the balance unexpended of the appropriation for books. He also sends by the servant, one copy of the Journal of H Reps:—for each Session from May 1797, to the last Session, both inclusive; And if Mr: R— comes to the City, he will, with great pleasure, afford him a full use of the Newspaper files, and other...
157116To Thomas Jefferson from Carlos IV, King of Spain, 6 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Hallandose ajustados los Tratados Matrimoniales de nuestro muy amado hijo Dn. Fernando , Principe de Asturias, con la Infanta de Napoles Da. Maria Antonia, y de nuestra dilectisima hija Da. Maria Isabél con el Principe Heredero de aquel Reyno Dn. Francisco Genaro; y habiendose efectuado en este dia los desposorios de nuestra precitada hija Da. Maria Isabel; hemos creido deberos participar un...
157117From Thomas Jefferson to Peter Carr, 6 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday a man arrived here with your carriage and a pair of horses, employed by mr Hollins , to come this far. the horses are low in flesh, but dreadfully gaited, owing as is said to the collars being too large for them. the horses are taken care of in my stable and will need some days to [. . .] and get their sores well. in the meantime I will have their collars rectified. Sam Carr happened...
157118To Thomas Jefferson from John Redman Coxe, 6 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I hasten to forward to you the first copy of my treatise on the Vaccine, which has come to hand. Whilst I request your acceptance of it, I must apologise for the inaccuracies you will doubtless meet with in it. My time has been much occupied in the Dispensary since I put it to Press; I should perhaps have acted more prudently to have delayed it longer; but as I hoped it might prove beneficial...
157119To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 6 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor to communicate to you , last December, that Mr. Gerry, Collector of Marblehead, having, notwithstanding repeated applications, delayed to render his accounts; and a variation appearing for two years back between the balance of specie in his hand, as stated in his weekly returns, and that ascertained by his quarterly accounts, so far as these had been obtained, it was found...
157120Memorandum from Albert Gallatin, with Jefferson’s Instructions, 6 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Will the President be pleased to examine the question ? It is becoming important and must be decided at Detroit . Indeed there is some danger in suspending the decision at Michillimakinac the post which forms the entrance of the communication by Michigan & Ouisconsing to Mississipi 1. Shall Portages be construed to mean only land carriages from a part of the boundary to another part of the...
157121From Thomas Jefferson to David Hall, 6 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved in due time your favors of May 31. and June 9. the former covering an Address from a Democratic republican meeting at Dover, the latter one from the grand and general juries of the circuit court of the US. held at Dover both of them praying a removal of Allen Mc.lane from the office of Collector of the customs at Wilmington. When I first came into the administration, complaints were...
157122From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Leiper, 6 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favors of June 3. were duly recieved. I made the last year but little tobacco, and my overseer informed me it was not good. it was deemed generally an unfavorable year both for the quality and quantity of tobacco made. in consideration of the quality I have lodged mine at Richmond with a view of selling it there; and had authorised my correspondent to take 6. D. @ 90. days for it. I have...
157123To Thomas Jefferson from Levi Lincoln, 6 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a letter which I recd some time since respecting the continuence of Mr Smith as a marshal of the district of Pennsylvania — In looking into the act, to amend the judicial system , which passed the last Session, and compareing it with those, with which it connects, I do not find the reappointment of the marshals, which you mean to continue, absolutely, necessary; but...
157124Memorandum on Appointments, 6 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Lyttleton W. Tazewell } of Norfolk . Commrs. of bankruptcy Virginia Richard Evers Lee. Moses Myers. Thomas Blanchard ───── Thomas Ward of Newark } do. for New Jersey . Phineas Manning of N. Brunswick John Cobb. of Morris. Isaiah Shinn of Woodstown Abraham Brown of Burlington Anthony F. Taylor of Bordenton ─────
157125To Thomas Jefferson from William Bache, 7 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
It was not till after mondays post had departed that I received your kind communication of the first instant. Arrangments were immediately commenced for complying with the desire of my proceeding as soon as possible, tho I fear that it will not eventually be as soon as proper. I must first dispose of my personal property and arrange the payment of some debts without which I cannot feel easy to...
157126To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, [7 July 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
An endorsement on the enclosed letter somewhat similar to that sketched , will be sufficient authority to justify the payment of interest to Maryland. Respectfully submitted by RC ( DLC ); undated; addressed: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the Treasury Department on 7 July and “repaimt to Maryland” and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure: see below. The...
157127Gallatin’s Draft of Authorization for Payment on Maryland Loan, [7 July 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
A sale of the city lots pledged for the repayment of the within mentioned loan, cannot, in my opinion be made at present, without an unwarrantable sacrifice of the property. The Secretary of the Treasury will direct the interest now due to be paid out of the Treasury in conformity to the provisions of the act entitled “an Act to abolish the Board of Commissioners in the city of Washington, and...
157128To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 7 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Is it not best to do whatever is wanting at once. I have not yet answered Latimer’s letter & will not until I hear from you. But I think it is best not to answer him & to act. On that ground it seems to me that the best way would be at same time with the New England appointments to make Muhlenberg Collect. Philada. T. Coxe Supervr. Pennsylva. & Mr Page Collectr. Petersburgh. I cannot help...
157129From Thomas Jefferson to Cyrus Griffin, 7 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
As soon as the act was passed transferring to the Executive the duty of naming Commissioners of bankruptcy, measures were taken by enquiries from the members of Congress, and in some instances from the Governors to have a proper selection made. you are sensible of the opinion which has prevailed that the Judiciary of the US. as a body have lent their influence to the promotion of a certain set...
157130To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Jenkins, 7 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof Mr. Isaac Dayton has lately been employed as one of the Collectors of the Internal Taxes under Samuel Osgood Esqr late Supervisor for the District of New York, which Office expired on the 30th. June last, in Consequence of the Judicious repeal of the Excise Laws during the last Session of Congress—Should it be deemed expedient and Consistent with sound Policy to remove the...
157131To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Mentges, 7 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I am still without the consolation of Knowing that the statement & requests, which I had the Honor of transmitting to you ⅌ Mail on the 2d of June last , have been judged worthy of your favorable attention & interference—indeed, I am without even the satisfaction of Knowing that they have come to your Hand I cannot permit my self to doubt, Sir, your Candor, your love of justice and your...
157132From Thomas Jefferson to John F. Mercer, 7 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Altho’ your letter , which this acknoleges, was written so long ago as the 5th. Ult. I have not in the mean time been inattentive to it’s contents. By the act of Congress of May 1. which I now inclose, you will percieve that the interest of the 200,000. D. borrowed by the Commissioners of Washington on the guaranty of Congress, is directed to be paid by a sale of the lots, which have never yet...
157133To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 7 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose you some columns of a paper here edited by Mr. Callendar. It was whispered sometime since that the federalists knew he was possessed of some letters from you , and were endeavouring to bring them before the publick. In several of his preceding papers he glancd at the subject , but at length enters more directly on it. Perhaps it will be best that nothing shod. be said in reply by any...
157134To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 8 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you be pleased to note such of the books & Instruments in Majr. Williams,s list herewith enclosed, as may with propriety be purchased for the School at West point. with respectfull considerations I am Sir Your Obedt Servt RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 8 July and “books for the school at West point”...
157135To Thomas Jefferson from Matthew Adgate, 9 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
A fellow Citizen, unknown to you, and bearing a Solitary name, in the Republic of Letters, having drawn, an Epitome of the Creator, in his three fold being:—also, man his Creature, in his likeness, to his Creator:—attempting thirein a discription of the Soul:—together with the scriptures of Truth, as the word of God, unfolding man to himself, in placing the Soul, in its Goverment over the Body...
157136To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of War has the honor to submit to the President of the U States (for his approbation) the following list of promotions Regiment of Artillerists Captain George Ingersoll to be Major Vice Wadsworth transferred 1st. Lieutt. Peter Tallman to be Captain Vice Ingersoll promoted 2nd. Regiment of Infantry 1st. Lieut. Thomas Swaine to be Captain Vice Vance Resigned 2nd. Lieut. Edward P....
157137From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 9 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
On recieving yesterday your favor , left here, I consulted with the Secretaries of State & War. we are all of opinion decidedly that mr Latimer’s letter ought not to be left unanswered: but that he should be told that it not being intended that he should continue in office an application had been made on his behalf for permission to resign, that to this the Executive had no objection; that his...
157138From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, [ca. 9 July 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
The committee appointed to carry into execution the act concerning the library of Congress having desired me to act for them in the purchase and paiment of the books, I am to request you to furnish me with a bill on London for 1000. D. payable to George W. Erving or order and another on Amsterdam for 1000. D. payable to William Short esq. or order, to enable them to pay for the books which are...
157139To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Smith, 9 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to introduce my young friend Mr. Abraham Ogden formerly of New York where he had his Commercial Education—Mr. Ogden has established a House of Commerce at Marseilles , & meant to have been an applicant for the Consulate at that Port, but on being informed that Mr. Cathalan would (if practicable) be Continued he expressed his approbation & Spoke in terms highly respectful of that...
157140To Thomas Jefferson from James Carroll, with Jefferson’s Note, [on or before 10 July 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
The Petition of James Carroll of the City of Washington, Blacksmith; Most humbly Sheweth, That at a Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, begun and held in the City of Washington, on the fourth Monday of June last, your Petitioner was fined at the suit of the United States in the sum of Twenty dollars and costs of suit; for an assault and battery on the body of John Veach, a black man,...
157141To Thomas Jefferson from Henry R. Graham, 10 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I shall not attempt to apologize for addressing you the motives by which I am actuated sufficiently relieve my mind from any sence of impropriety in applying to the principal of a free nation in the cause of Injured Worth. and will I am confident plead my excuse with him,— Among those who have fallen victims to the system heretofore established is a Gentleman in the neighbourhood of Washington...
157142To Thomas Jefferson from Dennis Griffith, 10 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I had not the pleasure of receiving your complimentary note of the 9th ultimo with its enclosure untill yesterday: please to accept my Thanks for the attention you was pleased to favor me with. If the communication I made should ultimately prove useful, I shall be very glad indeed,—it is in safe hands; & the sorrow I shall feel from its not answering my expectations, will be mitigated by the...
157143To Thomas Jefferson from William Kilty and James M. Marshall, with Jefferson’s Note, 10 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Undersigned Judges of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, respectfully recommend to the President of the United States a Remission of the Fine of Thirty Dollars imposed on Michael Carrigo as appears by the above Transcript of the Proceedings against him— This recommendation is not grounded on the merits of the Prisoner or any hardship of the Sentence in relation to the Crime of...
157144To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Lawson, 10 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your friendly, your sympathetic Letter , I had the honor of recieving of the date of June 22nd. 1801. The benevolent donation of 50 dollars plac’d by your correspondent in the hands of Major Duval, pay’d as far as [. . .], my board and some necessary cloathing. I was attacked at the time with a severe flux, which I did not get over for upwards of six months: nor was this the only complaint in...
157145To Thomas Jefferson from Louis André Pichon, 10 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Pichon with his best respects to the President of the United States has the honor to thank him for his note correcting the information of the extraordinary Philadelphia Gazette supposed to have arrived by last thursday’s mail. Mr. P. communicated the information in the evening only to Mr Madison & Mr Smith (harrison) both of whom will have had like Mr P. an opportunity by the paper of last...
157146To Thomas Jefferson from Martha Jefferson Randolph, 10 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
My children have escaped the measles most wonderfully and unaccountably for so strongly were we all prepossessed with the idea of it’s being impossible that from the moment of it’s appearing upon the plantation I rather courted than avoided the infection and the children have been on a regimen for 4 or 5 weeks in the constant expectation of breaking out. Ann has been twice declared full of it...
157147To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, [12 July 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Dalton having declined the office of Collector for Newburyport, it may be somewhat difficult to deside on a successor to Mr. Ting. I am at a loss in determining which of the following Gentlemen to recommend, each of them deserve notic & are I presume capable of performing the duties of the Office, Genl. Ralph Cross } of Newbury Port— Joseph Marquan Genl. William Lyman Henry Warren Warren...
157148From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Newton, 12 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary at War, Genl. Dearborne, having occasion to visit Norfolk , I cannot omit the occasion of making him known to you. you will find that his public appointment is no more than a just testimonial of his private worth: and I always suppose in bringing two good men together, I render a service to both. I have to acknolege the reciept of your favor of June 1. it is probable I shall...
157149From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 13 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Govr. Hall & mr Rodney, whom you met at Baltimore , passed a day or two here. they are satisfied as to Mc.lane if he does not take an active part in elections. it would be well he should be particularly prudent, & bona fide neutral, except to vote himself as he pleases.—they remonstrated on our having appointed all Philadelphians to report on the works in the Delaware . I told them I thought...
157150From Thomas Jefferson to Gibson & Jefferson, 13 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Two days ago the Schooner Dolphin, Sprogell, sailed from hence having on board 9. boxes marked T. Jefferson No. 1. to 9. 1. Trunk. No. 10. a basket 4. barrels T.I. No. 7. 12. 13. 14. one box 12. barrels fish for myself 3. barrels do. for Sam. Carr. with other articles in the same bill for him. as by the three bills of lading inclosed you will see. they are on arrival to be forwarded by water...