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...
157151From Thomas Jefferson to Rufus King, 13 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The course of things in the neighboring islands of the West Indies appears to have given a considerable impulse to the minds of the slaves in different parts of the US. a great disposition to insurgency has manifested itself among them, which, in one instance, in the state of Virginia broke out into actual insurrection. this was easily suppressed: but many of those concerned, ( between 20. &...
157152To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander White, 13 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I am favoured with yours of 5th. instant. In the course of the summer or autumn I intend to visit the Cavities of Ice, and to make more particular observations than heretofore. Should I in the mean time obtain information which may deserve attention I will communicate it. I am much surprised at Hobans conduct—; his agreement with the late Commissioners, as entered in their Journal, ought...
157153To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Cox Barnet, 14 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Persuaded that my removal from the Agency of this Port was owing to some circumstance connected with the general system of your administration—and not to your personal indisposition towards me.—Conscious that my fidelity and Zeal in the service of my Country during more than five years, still give me a claim on Executive patronage—I have once more presumed to address you on the subject. You...
157154To Thomas Jefferson from John Wayles Eppes, 14 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I left Maria yesterday. She is now in a fair way for regaining her health. She rides every day on horse back & has recovered her strength entirely. But for the dread of the measles I would carry her immediately to the Green-Springs as the cold bath would probably benefit a pain in her back from which she has frequently experienced inconvenience from the time of her miscarriage at Eppington—And...
157155To Thomas Jefferson from Cornelius McDermott Roe, [on or before 14 July 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
the Humble, Petition of Cornelius McDermott Roe, showeth That your Petitioner, is unable to work at his trade as he is afflicted with a sore Leg, those two years. past,—and the presant times, presses hard upon him, to suport his famely,—in one case in particular, Which is Depending, between him and the former Commissioners, of the City Washington, that your Petitioner, has a Consederable...
157156From Thomas Jefferson to John Ponsonby, 14 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I am to thank you for the specimens of waterproof cotton and cloth which you were so good as to send me. the former was new to me. I had before recieved as much of the cloth as made me a great coat, which I have so fully tried as to be satisfied it is water proof except at the seams. I shall be glad when such supplies come over as will enable us to get our common clothes of them: & should...
157157To Thomas Jefferson from William G. Stewart, 14 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Presuming on your freindship to my Father now at your Estate—and on my having been in the Service of the United States, on board the United States Frigate Philadelphia in her previous Cruize when Commanded by Captn Decatur & in her late Cruize Under Captn. Barron, under whom I served as masters mate—I have to beg of you your friendly influence in my behalf for the purpose of obtaining the...
157158From Thomas Jefferson to Caleb Strong, 14 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved two days ago your favor of the 6th. inst. on the subject of certain military articles delivered or proposed to be delivered to the US. and immediately referred it to the Secretary at war. from him you will recieve a letter written on the supposition that these articles have never been the subject of a contract between the US. and the state of Massachusets. yet it is possible such a...
157159From Thomas Jefferson to John Trumbull, 14 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your favor of Mar. 10. explaining the motives of the Commissioners for disapproving the conjunction of office which had been proposed in the case of mr Erving. but they needed no explanation. when gentlemen, selected for their integrity, are acting under a public trust, their characters and consciences are sufficient securities that what they do, is done on pure motives. I...
157160From Thomas Jefferson to Caspar Wistar, 14 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 10th. of Apr. in answer to mine of Mar. 22. satisfied me perfectly as to Doctr. Barnwell whom therefore I then concluded to appoint to the hospital of N. Orleans, if established. but learning afterwards that Doctr. Bache had determined to remove to the Missisipi, I could have no hesitation to offer the place to him, as eminently qualified for it. I did so, and he has accepted...
157161To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Bouldin, 15 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
May I beg leave to lay before you, the Heads of Some draughts, for your Examination, & Opinion thereon? as I am diffident of my own abilities—and fear to venture them into the world, before they have undergone the scrutiny of a competent Judge. Therefore,—and because I believe the Agricult’ral, & Mechanical Interests; as well, as the Internal & External navigation of the Union, may be...
157162From Thomas Jefferson to John Redman Coxe, 15 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his respectful salutations to Doctr. Coxe, and his thanks for the communication of the volume on vaccination. he has deposited it in the Secretary of state’s office as desired, and doubts not it will contribute much to the public satisfaction as to this salutary discovery, and to their information as to the manner of treating it. he prays him to accept his respects &...
157163To Thomas Jefferson from Cyrus Griffin, 15 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I am honoured by your obliging and very friendly letter of July the 7th. Please to accept my hearty and sincere thanks for the good opinion expressed towards me, and be assured that I have never exerted even my small influence in the promotion of principles thus decidedly condemned by the great majority of our Citizens. Perhaps the affair of Callender might be considered as militating against...
157164From Thomas Jefferson to David Humphreys, 15 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to acknolege the reciept of your favor of June 28. and sincerely congratulate you on your safe return to your native country. you will doubtless be sensible of an inconcievable change in manners and opinions since you left it; tho’ less perhaps in Connecticut than some other places. After eleven years absence I imagine you will find it more difficult to return from European to American...
157165From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Marie Lequinio de Kerblay, 15 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of June 20. has been duly recieved and I present you my congratulations on your safe arrival in these states, as well as my thanks for the civilities expressed in your letter. your character and dispositions, as well as your station, will, I trust, make you an efficacious and useful [instrument in] cementing the friendship & interests of our two countries. I should have been happy...
157166To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Marie Lequinio de Kerblay, 15 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai reçu l’Exequatur que vous avez bien voulu Donner à ma Commission d’agent des rélations Commerciales de france, et que le citoyen pichon notre Commissaire général m’a fait passer; je vous prie d’En agréer mes remercimens et d’être persuade que je mettrai tous mes soins à justifier votre approbation. je me Croirais vraiment heureux de mériter et d’obtenir quelques Droits à votre estime....
157167From Thomas Jefferson to Francis Mentges, 15 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your favor of the 7th. and have taken care that it shall be communicated to the Secretary at war, within whose province it is to consider of the best means of promoting the public interest within his department, and of the agents whom it is best to employ. the duty is a very painful one, which devolves on the Executive, of naming those on whom the reductions are to fall...
157168From Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe, 15 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 7th. has been duly recieved. I am really mortified at the base ingratitude of Callender. it presents human nature in a hideous form: it gives me concern because I percieve that relief, which was afforded him on mere motives of charity, may be viewed under the aspect of employing him as a writer. When the Political progress of Britain first appeared in this country, it was in...
157169From Thomas Jefferson to John Beckley, 16 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson with his compliments to mr Beckley informs him that he has this day given orders for the books for Congress according to the catalogue approved by the committee , that they will compose about 700. volumes of different sizes, and will probably require 4. presses of 4 feet width & the common height, or what will be equivalent to that if wider or narrower; which is mentioned for his...
157170From Thomas Jefferson to William Duane, 16 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I now inclose you catalogues of the books which are to be imported for Congress and which you desired to have placed under your procurement . I have written to mr Short at Paris and mr Erving at London to superintend the purchase in order that the books & their prices may be such as they approve, and I have inclosed them copies of the catalogues; so that your correspondent will have to obtain...