157111To Thomas Jefferson from "A Sybilline Voice," [before 13 May 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
tow circumstances, are frequaintly laid hold, on, And eagerly represented, as objects of complaint. One is our Ships being up, and rotting in harbour, the oather is, the defenceless state of the Nation, owing to the discontinuence, of the Military astablishment, the first seems to be look’d upon as a greavence, among many Republicans, the sourse, of the last may be easyly treased—Steady! Keep...
157112From Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes, 14 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday your favor of the 10th. and am sincerely concerned at the disappointment at the bank of Columbia. this proves farther the propriety of my curtailing expences till I am within the rigorous limits of my own funds, which I will do. in the mean time I must leave to your judgment to marshall our funds for the most pressing demands, till I can be with you. mr Jefferson has sent...
157113From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Dearborn, 14 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday your favor of the 7th. and entirely approve your proposition to remove the arms from New London . I suppose it would be generally a good rule to break up all the small deposits and carry them to the great magazines where they may be kept in order, guarded, & always ready. health & affectionate salutations. PrC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “Secretary at War.” Recorded in SJL...
157114To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 14 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
From Letters recd. here yesterday it appears that the elections in New York are not as bad as heretofore represented. Col. Thomas is elected not Williams —Van-ness has lost his Election— Col. Burr will be sorry for this. It is doubted whether Mr: has lost his Election. It is certain the Republican Tickets for their State Legislatures have succeeded in the Counties which compose the District...
157115To Thomas Jefferson from John Langdon, 14 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I was honor’d the last evening with your highly esteemed favo’r of the 5h. Inst. pray you’ll accept my thanks for your kind congratulations on our late Republican struggle in this State, our success has been greater then I had a right to expect, considering the Malice and Violence of the Tory Federalists both in and out of Office, who have used their utmost influence, spreading their falshoods...
157116From Thomas Jefferson to Étienne Lemaire, 14 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday your’s of the 10th. of May: and am not sorry for the departure of Kramer; as, tho’ he had several good qualities, he was awkward & ignorant. but I think it better not to take Edward. he is a very capable servant, but stands too much on etiquette. I like servants who will do every thing they are wanted to do. he is moreover so fickle that he has served all the masters in...
157117From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 14 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you on the 9th. but whether the new post had got into motion at that time I know not. it related chiefly to the road. yesterday I recieved your’s of the 7th. & 11th. it really seems doubtful whether the conduct of Le Clerc proceeds from the extravagance of his own character, or from a settled design in his government. so many things lately wear the latter appearance that one cannot be...
157118From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Smith, 14 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his friendly salutations to the Secretary of the navy and incloses him a letter from mr Page asking a furlough for a son of Genl. Spotswood . if it be within rule it is worth while to oblige the Genl. (tho’ a true federalist) as well as mr Page PrC ( DLC ). Recorded in SJL with notation “furlough for Spotswood.” Enclosure: probably Mann Page to TJ, 9 May 1802, recorded...
157119"A reall friend" to Albert Gallatin, with Jefferson’s Note, 15 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
It may Be considered as rude in any one to interfear in the affairs of government but those to whomes care it is submitted but however that may be you may be assured that the one that now addresses you has been for years back and is now a friend to the two Great carrectors Jefferson & Gallentin. the author of this Knows not who is responsable for appointments, but this much comes immediatly...
157120To Thomas Jefferson from Caesar A. Rodney, 16 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
It is of considerable importance to the cause of Republicanism, that we should be in the possession of the journals of Congress since Mr. Bayards first entrance into the house of Representatives . They will furnish a faithful record of his political transactions & exhibit a true picture of his public conduct. As the election approaches his acts will be blazoned forth in this State, with all...
157121To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 17 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Owing to causes which I have not time to explain The federalists will have 6 or 7 members of Congress. They ought not to have more than four— Their Legislature will be 70 or 72 Repub: agt. 30 or 28 fedl.—Their Senate 20 repub: agt. 12 fedl. of these not more than 6 are of that certain Interest which walks in darkness . All is perfectly safe in this State. The passions of minority are great....
157122To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 17 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I did not receive yours of the 9th. till the day before yesterday (15). I am sorry it will not be in my power to see you while at home. many considerations of a publick nature keep me here for the present, the most urgent of wh. is, the trials which are in train in several parts of the state of slaves on the charge of conspiracy & insurrection, and the applications growing out of them for...
157123To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Rapin, 17 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
après la Conversation que jai eus avec Mr Le Capitaine Louis aux Sujet de la Balourdise de Jean Cremer et de lincapabilitée de Christoph , je prand la Libertée de vous proposer pour Remplacer Ces deux movais domestique le valet de chambre qui a èté au Service de Monsieur Beingham Cinq-années de Suitte, il est tres fidelle, attentif a Ses devoir et aime a Rester a la Maison je n’en Connois...
157124Statement of William Short’s Tenements, 17 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
A statement of mr Short’s tenements, for mr Lilly. Joseph Price holds a tenement from Carter for life, as is said, at 20. Dollars a year. I have never seen his lease nor do I know it’s contents but from report. he has paid up to the end of 1800. George Haden. by a survey made by mr Nicholas Lewis in 1800. of all the cleared lands in mr Short’s tract, which were then occupied on rent by his...
157125To Thomas Jefferson from "A republican of Woodbridge," 19 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Nothing could be more unexpected to the republicans in this part of the Countery than the appountment of Genl. Hard Collector of Amboy he having ben a persicuting federal, and even persicuted a brother Officer and had him expelled or suspended from the cincinaties Society for his Pollitical creed, until Mr. Adams refused him an appointment and it is not knowing what he is now. besides he was...
157126From Thomas Jefferson to Gideon Granger, 20 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson asks the favor of the Postmaster general to send no letters for him to this place, after he recieves this, as he will be in Washington in the course of the ensuing week. PrC ( DLC ). Not recorded in SJL . TJ arrived in WASHINGTON on Sunday, 30 May ( MB James A. Bear, Jr., and Lucia C. Stanton, eds., Jefferson’s Memorandum Books: Accounts, with Legal Records and Miscellany,...
157127From Thomas Jefferson to Étienne Lemaire, 20 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I shall be in Washington towards the latter end of the next week, say about the 29th. or 30th. of the month. the more I have considered the proposition to recieve Edward again into service, the more fixed I am against it. besides the circumstances in his character which I mentioned to you, I had good reason to believe he read the papers which happened to be on my table whenever I went out of...
157128To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 21 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 19th. I was hond. by your favr. 14th.—had my dependence rested wholly on the successful event of a disct. at B of C. it would most Assuredly have been a serious misfortune—but your next Mos. Compensation will prove equally effective—as well curtail an useless expence of $21.—nor will any demand, on your a/c be. in the least suspended. by that disappointment—discounting—in many Cases—is...
157129To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Brent, 21 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to send you herewith a letter from Mr Dallas to the Secretary of State, just received at this Office, and the petition of David Jackson , therein referred to, together with a statement of the Jury by which he was tried, and found guilty of larceny, recommending him to the President of the United States for a pardon. I have the Honor likewise to send enclosed a recommendation...
157130To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Richardson, 21 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Having wrote you some time since , and not gitting an Answer Inducis Me to think It has not as yet Come to Hand, I wrote you by the way of new york, as theer is Seldom, an opertunity occuring from this littel port to any part of virginia, finding this, I Imbrace it, I am Extreamly anctious to hear from you, and More so, to see you, I Mentioned, the Situation of My affairs In this Ilant vearey...
157131To Thomas Jefferson from Madame de Tessé, 21 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
L’habitude de craindre me laisse, Monsieur, L’inquietude de vous paroitre insensée ou ingrate, malheur auquel je ne puis echaper si vous n’avés pas Reçu mes hommages Lorsque vous avés eté mis a la Tete de votre Gt. et ensuite L’ expression de ma plus sensible Reconnoissance Lorsque vous avés daigné vous souvenir de moi. mr. Short vous dira que jai changé de fortune mais peu de situation. mes...
157132To Thomas Jefferson from Robert R. Livingston, 22 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I was a few days ago honoured by your letter of the 16th. March. I called on the minister the next day & made him the communications you wished. Mr Otto is not yet returned from Great Britain & it seems still a matter of uncertainty who is to replace him or who is to come from thence to Paris Lord Wetworth not being yet appointed. A number of persons are talked of here for England among the...
157133To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 22 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor to enclose you Warrants for Mr J Downes & Mr. L. Alexis , which will require your signature should you approve their appointment—also a Commission for Doct Smith — The two first mentioned of these gentlemen have been serving in the capacity of acting Midshipmen for several years—They are mentioned in very handsome terms by their Commanding officers. Doct. Smith was out in...
157134To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Williams, 22 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
After having ascertained by repeated Experiments that the Coast of America, and the eminences of Land upon it can be discovered by the varied Temperature of the Sea; it became a very natural suggestion that by a judicious use of the Thermometer a correct Chart might be made, which would not only be usefull to mariners by indicating soundings, when they could not heave the Lead; but to Society...
157135To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 23 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The vote for Candidates for Congress is at the ratio of 7,000 federal to 3,800 Republican in Connecticut. There are more than Sixty Republican Members in the House of Representatives. and it is certain that the friends of the Administration increase in the state. They have a hard time—Their perseverance is Wonderful—but they are not dispirited & may well be calculated on—Honle. Perpoint...
157136To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Law, 23 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
With sorrow unfeigned I inform you that Mrs Washington has terminated her well spent life about half an hour, after suffering with calm fortitude a fever for 17 days.—Dr. Craigk with unceasing assiduity afforded all the relief that was in the power of medecine but in vain. The distress of all around agitates me too much, & prevents me from expressing the keen sense I entertain of the Loss of...
157137To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Brown, 24 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my return from Washington, I have made very particular inquiries respecting a Skull found near the Big Bone Lick, resembling those which were discovered, 70 or 80 years ago, in Siberia, & which were supposed by Naturalists, to belong to Animals of the Ox kind . I am happy that I can now assure you, that the information which I communicated to you , on that subject, last winter, was...
157138To Thomas Jefferson from John Lambert and Others, 24 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Subscribers Representatives in the Legislative Council of New Jersey being informed, that the Office of Marshal of the United States for the District of New Jersey, has become Vacant, by the Appointment of Genl. Heard to the Office of Collector of Perth Amboy; take the liberty, to recommend to the President, Doctor Oliver Barnet , of the county of Hunterdon, for the Office of Marshal. We...
157139To Thomas Jefferson from Étienne Lemaire, 24 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
J’e prend libertez Et l’honneur D’e Repondre a vôttre dernier, datez du 20—Et Recûe, l’e 23. Mr. Je vous prie de vous tranquilizé aûsitot que J’e recûe la premier que Mr. m’a fait l’honneur de m’eCrir Je reMercié Edwar J’en, Et arettez ûne, aûttre qui a de Bonne Recomendation Ses ûne hom d’un âge—mur Et Sorbre, Et inteligent, bien prope, Mr. Je Recûe, une lettre de Mr. Rapin qui m’e marque qui...
157140From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 24 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Our postrider having mistaken his day, brought us no mail on Thursday last. yesterday I recieved a double one. in it were the inclosed letters. those from Dupont & Granger are forwarded for your perusal, and I will recieve them again when I see you at your own house. the one from Dallas to yourself on Jackson’s case I recieved from mr Brent; the recommendation of the Attorney of the district,...
157141To Thomas Jefferson from James Penn, 24 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of offering you my tract of land on which I live for sale —I do not know that you are inclinable to purchase, but if so the place I think will add considerably to the value of your estate here— I hold about 1400 acres binding on your line at least a mile or more, lying between the poplar forest and New London better watered than any tract of land I ever saw of its size...
157142To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Pinckney, 24 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I will now continue the confidential communication which I received, and which I hinted at in the last Letter I wrote you ; but had not time to go into as the opportunity closed upon me before I expected it—it was in substance that the Court had been tricked by M. Urquijo into the cession of Louisiana without being aware of it. that it was a thing patched up between Berthier and Urquijo when...
157143To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Hargis, 26 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
as I have often Wrote to the superintendant respecting the situation of the Light House &c at Cape Henlopen & have not been answered by him, I at last went to the City of Philadia & informd him of the business he informd me he was makeing out his returns to close the business & to be done with the department he allso informd me that the Commissioner of the Revenue was out of Office & that no...
157144Statement of William Short’s Tenements, 26 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Since writing the preceding I have settled with Richard Shackleford. his lands have been tended as follows as. ps. 1800 1801 1802 No. 1. 7–49. oats rest corn 2 6–72 corn wheat rest 3 85 new tobo. corn
157145To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Smith Barton, 27 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of introducing to your knowledge, the bearer of this, Dr. Edward D. Smith , of Charleston, S. Carolina, who is now on his return to his native place. Dr. Smith is a young man of very uncommon merit, ardently attached to science, and not less so to the interests of republicanism. These circumstances have procured for him many friends in Pennsylvania. I could not deprive...
157146To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Willing Byrd, 27 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
As I have to discharge the united and important duties both of Governor and Secretary of the North Western Territory, I think on the fairest principles of equity that I should enjoy the honors and emoluments of the most considerable Appointment of the two. I am conscious that I stand upon delicate ground, and that a solicitation of this nature in my behalf from a third person, would be deemed...
157147To Thomas Jefferson from William Canby, 27 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Esteemed friend Thomas Jefferson, thy Assertion, (when I attended with Dorothy Ripley , on her application for thy concurrence with her desire, to attempt the education of abt. 64 female black or colored Children of those called free)—“that thou apprehended they were not of equal capacity with the Whites,” gave me concern, having long since been informed, that our friend Anthony Benezet ,...
157148From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 27 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I am setting out this morning on my return to Washington. being in want of 500. lb. of bacon here for our workmen, I must ask the favor of you to procure and forward that much by the first safe boats to Gabriel Lilly my manager here and in general to answer his applications for what he may want here, without my special order, as his discretion may always be trusted. I have not heard from mr...
157149Étienne Lemaire’s Memorandum of Items for the President’s House, 28 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Etat D’e Ce qu’il, feaut pr. la maison D’u president Savoir Linge de table 6 N’aple pr. 1. table de 6. Couvert 3 douzaine de torchon pr. Nétoÿé les vert 2 ideme pr. la Cuisinne 2 ideme de Serviette pr. les Chanbre de Maitre porcilaine 1 Service de porcilainne blœux bien, a Sorti pr. 25. Couver 1 ideme pr. le té Et Câffée pr. 30—Maitre verrie 12 Carâffe pr. de l’eau, de 2. grandeur 4 douzaine...
157150To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mendenhall, 28 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
You will readily recollect my having taken the liberty early under your Administration of offering myself as a Candidate for the Collectors office of this Port in Case a Vacancy should happen from resignation or otherwise. as every thing in that department remains in statu quo, and the final Issue of that application is to me inscrutable you will pardon this intrusion. By a refference to that...
157151To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 30 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I annex a note of persons qualified for the office of comrs. under the bankrupt law, for the places to wh. they are affixed. It is thought it will be better to appoint comrs. at Petersbg. separately from those at this place. Of Norfolk I can say nothing as yet, but expect to be able to do it in a few days. I was requested by Colo. Lambert sometime since to give him a letter to you wh. I did to...
157152To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 30 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Colo. David Lambert of this city has requested me to communicate to you his desire to be employ’d as a comr. of banruptcy, with which I readily comply. He is a respectable citizen who has held several offices of credit, among wh. is the command of the rgt. of the city which he lately voluntarily resigned; he was comr. under the act for choosing Electors of P. & V. Presidt., & has been a comr....
157153To Thomas Jefferson from Craven Peyton, 30 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Kee & my self have not yet bargained but make no doubt but we shall soon, if you can with convenience forward the small sum which is between us to Richmond it will Oblege me much being compeled to pay a sum there the last of this week. I calculate that James L. Henderson will be in this county by the time I return from Richmond. & the instand Any thing is done you shall hear from me. with much...
157154To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Sumter, Sr., 30 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved your favr dated Monticello the 9th & Post marked Milton the 14th Inst.—and have duely considered the Same—the result of my opinion is—, that Messrs. John Blake Simeon Theus Theodore Gaillard & Dominick Hall Esqrs. are well quallified, both as Merchts. & Lawyers to discharge the duties under the appointment Contemplated. the two Gentlemen first nomd Possess extensive Knowledge...
157155To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Worthington, 30 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure to enclose to you two receipts one for the entry the other for the tax on lands therein mentioned—You will observe Sir that I have paid the tax for the present year of course there will be none due untill one year hence I have the honour to be with the highest respect Sir Your Obt St RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “The President of the United states”; endorsed by TJ as...
157156To Thomas Jefferson from DeWitt Clinton, 31 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I handed Mr. Gallatin a list of six names for Commissioners of Bankruptcy in New York and of three for Albany : As he may not probably know or recollect the characters of these gentlemen, I have taken the liberty to make some remarks in the enclosed paper: It is highly important that no mistake should be committed at present in appointments in the City of New York—a little faction exists there...
157157I: Candidates for Bankruptcy Commissioners, 31 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
For Commissioners of Bankruptcy in the City of New York Mercantile Characters John Broome—Candidate for member of Congress—former President of the Chamber of Commerce—a very respectable man— William Edgar—a man of large property & fair character—late a member of our State Convention Solomon Townsend —a man of property—an invariable republican and old Citizen Law Characters Jonathan Persee...
157158II: Comments on the Congressional Election in New York, 31 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Republican Members of Congress John Smith } re-elected Samuel L. Mitchill Philip Van Cortlandt David Thomas Beriah Palmer } members of the Old republican party—In whom every reliance may be placed Andrew Mc.Cord Isaac Bloom Frederik Sammons John Patterson } The two first Emigrants from Massachusetts— the last from Connecticut. Oliver Phelps Erastus Root Patterson was a Brigadier Genl. in the...
157159To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 31 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of proposing for your approbation, Henry B. Brevoort , for an Ensign in the 2d. Regiment of Infantry. I have the Honor to be with great consideration Sir, Your Mo. Ob. Servt RC ( DLC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Dearborn; at foot of text: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 31 May and “Henry B. Brevoort to be ensign”...
157160To Thomas Jefferson from David Hall, 31 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
At the request of a number of respectable Citizens of the County of Kent in this State, I have the Honor of transmitting to you, an address soliciting the removal of Allen McLane, from the office of Collector of the Customs, for the Port of Wilmington. I know of no Character more obnoxious to the republicans of this State than Mr. McLane, no one who has taken more undue means to crush the...