158011To Thomas Jefferson from Elias Boudinot, 1 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The Director of the Mint of the United States begs leave respectfully to make his annual report on the Issues and State of the Mint. He is happy to inform the President, that the Bullion deposited in the Mint during the past year, has far exceeded, what was expected, at the beginning of it; notwithstanding the considerable cheque given to deposits for some time, by frequent reports from the...
158012Commission for James Monroe and Robert R. Livingston, 12 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Know Ye, That reposing special Trust and confidence in the Integrity, Prudence and Abilities of James Monroe, late Governor of the State of Virginia, and of Robert R. Livingston, at present the Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States to the French Republic, I have nominated, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, appointed them the said Robert R. Livingston to be Minister...
158013From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 12 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you be so good as to deliver or send the inclosed to Colo. Monroe. Yours affectionately PrC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Mr. George Jefferson.” Recorded in SJL with notation “Colo. Monroe.” Enclosure: TJ to James Monroe, 12 Jan. and enclosure.
158014From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 12 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Messrs. Jones and Howell have forwarded to you for me [190.] bundles of nail rod and 8. do. of hoop iron: & messrs. Smith & Buchanan of Baltimore are desired to send to your address two half pipes of wine recieved for me from Lisbon. the former be so good as to forward to Monticello by any early water conveyance; but the wine I would wish to be [trusted?] but to the most trustworthy of the...
158015From Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe, 12 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The mail is closing just as the inclosed is put into my hands. tomorrow we shall write to you fully. Adieu. PrC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “James Monroe”; endorsed by TJ in ink on verso. Enclosure: Resolutions of the Senate, 12 Jan., agreeing to Monroe’s appointments as minister extraordinary and plenipotentiary to France and Spain (see TJ to Monroe, 13 Jan. ; JEP Journal of the Executive...
158016To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Paine, 12 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I will be obliged to you to send back the Models , as I am packing up to set off for Philadelphia and NYork. My intention in bringing them here in preference to sending them from Baltimore to Philadelphia, was, to have some Conversation with you on those Matters and others I have not informed you of. But you have not only shewn no disposition towards it, but have, in some measure, by a sort of...
158017From Thomas Jefferson to Christopher Smith, 12 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
You gave me leave the last year to deposit in Richmond the money then due you for negro hire. as it would be very difficult for me to find the means of conveying it to your residence, I will take the liberty of depositing what is now due, about the 10th. of the ensuing month in the hands of Messrs. Gibson & Jefferson in Richmond, to wit, 400. Dollars with directions to pay it to your order. as...
158018From Thomas Jefferson to S. Smith & Buchanan, 12 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Jarvis of Lisbon informs me of his having addressed to your house for me two half pipes of Oeyras wine, and Genl. Smith tells me they are arrived. I must ask the favor of you to forward them to Richmond to the care of Messrs. Gibson & Jefferson. mr Jarvis has said nothing of the price, nor to whom I am to pay it for him. should it be to yourselves, and you will be so good as to inform me...
158019To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 13 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
You have not returned any answer in the case of Colo. Worthington’s resignation. He recommends Jesse Spencer of Chilicothe as a proper successor for the place of Register of the land office. I enclose a recommendation for keeper of the light house at old Point Comfort. The enclosed letter from the Collector of Michillimakinac (which you will be good enough to return) deserves consideration. It...
158020From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 13 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I happened to be extraordinarily pressed by business which prevented my answering on the subject of Worthington’s resignation. but I observed to him yesterday that as he had a right to resign, his act of resignation was final, and did not need an acceptance to validate it. if he apprehends any question, he might be furnished with an acceptance of the same date with his resignation. Spencer...
158021From Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe, 13 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I dropped you a line on the 10th. informing you of a nomination I had made of you to the Senate, and yesterday I inclosed you their approbation not then having time to write. the agitation of the public mind on occasion of the late suspension of our right of deposit at N. Orleans is extreme. in the Western country it is natural and grounded on honest motives. in the seaports it proceeds from a...
158022From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Paine, 13 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer brings your models. you have certainly misconcieved what you deem shyness . of that I have not had a thought towards you, but on the contrary have openly maintained in conversation the duty of shewing our respect to you and of defying federal calumny in this as in other cases, by doing what is right. as to fearing it, if I ever could have been weak enough for that, they have taken...
158023To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 14 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith enclose a rough draught of a report on Indian affairs. will you please to make such amendments and alterations as it may require, and a form for the heading or preamble. I am Sir with sentiments of respectfull consideration your Humb Servt. RC ( DLC ); at head of text: “To the President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 14 Jan. and “Indian...
158024To Thomas Jefferson from Harry Innes, 14 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed copy of the proceedings in the suit Robert Morris assee. of Humphry Marshall against George Rogers Clark & myself exhibits a case which in my opinion merits Congressional interference, because being the sole Judge in this District no decision can ever take place so long as the present system of the Judicial Courts of the United States continue & my continuance in Office. This...
158025To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas S. Kennedy, 14 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just seen your Excellency’s nomination of Mr. Monroe to the appointment of Minister to France &c announc’d in the public prints. If this information be correct, there is no doubt of the Senate’s Concurrence, in which event ’tis probable Mr. Monroe will shortly be at Washington Should the office of Secretary to the Embassy be vacant upon his arrival there, and this be the first...
158026To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Hawkins, 15 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer Mr. William Hill is an assistant in this agency as I have known him for five years and believe him to be a very honest and useful man I have thought him worthy of an introduction to you, that you may hear from such a man a detail of occurrences in this quarter. The object of his Visit to the seat of government is to carry the accounts and Vouchers in this department to the War...
158027To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 15 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this instant returned from Williamsburg where I have been for some days, and find your favor of the 12th. inclosing a letter for Colo. Monroe. Mr. Gibson informs me that the one inclosed in your letter of the 10th. he forwarded on to N. York whither Colo. M. had gone the day previous to its receipt. As I think it probable however that he may make some stay in Washington, or at any rate...
158028Proclamation Extending Building Regulations in the City of Washington, 15 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Whereas by the first Article of the Terms and Conditions declared by the President of the United States on the seventeenth day of October 1791 for regulating the Materials and manner of Buildings and Improvements on the Lots in the City of Washington , it is provided “that the outer and party walls of all Houses in the said City, shall be built of Brick or Stone,” and by the third Article of...
158029To Thomas Jefferson from John Smith, 15 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The next Post will announc the result of our Election of Governor & Representatives for this new State—which took place last tuesday. I have not yet seen the return of votes from the different Counties, but we have no shadow of doubt of the election of Mr Tiffin to the Office of Governor—and sufficient ground to believe, that our first Legislature will be Republican—Nothing could exceed the...
158030To Thomas Jefferson from William Hamilton, 16 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his respectful compliments to the President, & with great pleasure, sends him a few seeds of the mimosa farnesiana , being all he saved during the last year. Lest these should not vegetate, Mr. H. will, as soon as they ripen, forward some of the present years growth to the president, who will confer a favor on him, in naming any seeds or plants he may wish to have from...
158031To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Carr, 17 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The appointment of Colo. Monroe as Envoy to the courts of France and Spain was communicated to us here, through the gazettes, two days ago. It is thought probable that no person has yet been selected as Secretary to the embassy. Under this impression, Mr. Lewis Harvie has requested, that I would mention him to you as wishing to fill that place. He appears, to feel very great anxiety for the...
158032From Thomas Jefferson to John Wayles Eppes, 17 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday morning I recieved information of Maria’s safe arrival at Edgehill. some apprehension that Francis had recieved the infection of the measles on the road had determined her to await there the usual term of it’s appearance. I have to acknolege several letters from you . Colo. Monroe arrived here the night before last, not having previously heard of his appointment to Paris & Madrid to...
158033To Thomas Jefferson from E. T. Hadwen, 17 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Because I have inclosed for you a within Copy of our Lord, Christ Jesus His Letter, Ergo I believe God, Elshaddai. Shall bear this as on Eagles wings and bring it to your self. Exodus 19. Chap. 4th. ver. But I am not a Papist but a Baptized Baptist. And A True Believer in the Holy only Son of God Christ Jesus. And that JESUS CHRIST is now in Heaven, and is the SON of GOD with POWER, and that...
158034Religious Testimony of E. T. Hadwen, 17 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
A Copy of the letter of our Lord Jesus Christ found under a Stone, and carried to the City of Iconium, and published by a person belonging to the Lady Cuba, whereon was written the Commands of Our Lord Jesus Christ the Blessed Son of God. And signed by the Holy Elect Angel called Gabriel, Ninety Eight years after the Birth of our blessed Saviour Christ. The Letter &c. “Whosoever worketh on the...
158035From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 17 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Your’s from Gordon’s did not reach me till the 15th. and was the first information which relieved us from the state of anxious suspense into which we had been thrown by reports of the difficulties & delays you met with at Bullrun. yesterday morning John & the carriage got back. I rejoice that the journey has been accomplished without any sinister accident; for a journey with a family in winter...
158036To Thomas Jefferson from Markes Vandewall, 17 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have inclosed to you the letter directed to Col. Monroe, who I am informed left this place three days past for Washington City. also. inclosed one from Mr. Madison to Col. Monroe: I am Sir Yours with great respt RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 22 Jan. and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure: TJ to James Monroe, 13 Jan. Other enclosure not found. Markes Vandewall (ca. 1754–1808) enlisted as...
158037Meriwether Lewis: Estimated Costs of Missouri River Expedition, 18 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Recapitulation of an estimate of the sum necessary to carry into effect the Missie. expedicion.— Mathematical Instruments $217.– Arms & Accoutrements extraordinary 81.– Camp Ecquipage 255.– Medecine & packing 55.– Means of transportation 430.– Indian presents 696.– Provisions extraordinary 224.– Materials for making up the various articles into portable packs } 55.– For the pay of hunters...
158038From Thomas Jefferson to Mary Jefferson Eppes, 18 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Your’s by John came safely to hand, and informs me of your ultimate arrival at Edgehill. mr Randolph’s letter from Gordon’s recieved the night before gave me the first certain intelligence I had recieved since your departure. a rumor had come here of your having been stopped two or three days at Bull run and in a miserable hovel; so that I had passed ten days in anxious uncertainty about you....
158039To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 18 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
As the appropriation bill for the navy is ready to be reported, it is necessary to know in what manner the provisional authorization for six frigates should be introduced. I would propose that exclusively of the appropriations for the deficiencies of 1802 & of those for the 74s, vessels in ordinary, navy yards & general contingencies, the other naval appropriations amounting for estimate to...
158040From Thomas Jefferson to James Garrard, 18 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Soon after the date of my letter to you of Dec. 16. the Memorial of the Senate & House of Representatives of Kentucky to the President of the US. and the Senate & House of Representatives of Congress came to hand. in that letter I informed you that we had reason to believe that the suspension of the right of deposit at New Orleans was an act merely of the Intendant, unauthorised by his...
158041Notes on Navy Appropriations for 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
6. frigates & 1. schooner in commission including repairs & contingencies } 476,874.86 7. frigates in ordinary (includ. rep. & conting.) 100,042.34. half pay to officers not in service 14,136. Genl. contingencies ( exclusive of those for vessels) viz. store rent, commissions, freight, travelg. exp. of officers. } 40,000 631,053.20 Stores, military & naval ordnance 15,000. 74. gun ships...
158042From Thomas Jefferson to the Senate and the House of Representatives, 18 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
As the continuance of the Act for establishing trading houses with the Indian tribes will be under the consideration of the legislature at it’s present session, I think it my duty to communicate the views which have guided me in the execution of that act; in order that you may decide on the policy of continuing it, in the present or any other form, or discontinue it altogether if that shall,...
158043From Thomas Jefferson to the Senate and the House of Representatives, 18 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose a report of the Secretary at War, stating the Trading-houses established in the Indian territories, the progress which has been made in the course of the last year, in settling and marking boundaries with the different tribes, the purchases of lands recently made from them, and the prospect of further progress in marking boundaries, and in new extinguishments of title in the year to...
158044Henry Dearborn: Report on Indian Affairs, 17 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
By Treaties held with the Creek and Chocktaw nations of Indians in the course of the last year, considerable tracts of land have been obtained, and there is reason to believe that additional cessions, may be obtained on reasonable terms from the aforementioned and other Indian Nations in the course of the present year.— The boundary line between the State of North Carolina and the Cherokees...
158045From Thomas Jefferson to the Senate and the House of Representatives, 18 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I now lay before Congress the annual account of the fund established for defraying the contingent charges of government. a single article of 1440. Dollars, paid for bringing home 72. seamen discharged in foreign ports from vessels sold abroad, is the only expenditure from that fund, leaving an unexpended balance of 18,560. Dollars in the treasury. RC ( DNA : RG 46, LPPM , 7th Cong., 2d sess.);...
158046To Thomas Jefferson from the Town Committee at York, Massachusetts, with Jefferson’s Notes, 18 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The Inclosed Papers presented to your Excellency by the Undersigned Committee appointed in behalf of the Town of York are in the Vindication of the Character of Joseph Tucker Esq. Collector of the Customs for their District and Subscribe ourselves with the Highest Consideration. Sir. Very respectfully Your Obedient Servants. Moses Lyman } Selectmen and Committee in behalf of the Town of York....
158047Memorial from the Town Committee at York, Massachusetts, 17 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The Undersigned a Committe appointed by the Unanimous voice of the Legal Voters assembled in the Town of York in the State of Massachusetts, at a Legal Town Meeting duly notifyed and called by the Selectmen, for the Special purpose of making known the following facts. That Joseph Tucker Esq. a Collector in the District of York in said State, Was an Officer in the revolutionary War, and as such...
158048Petition of Augustus B. Woodward and Others, with Jefferson’s Order (Jefferson Papers)
The Subscribers beg leave to represent to the President that a man by the name of John Henderson was tryed and Convicted before the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for the County of Washington during their present Term for keeping a gaming table and fined agreeable to Our Laws One hundred thirty three dollars thirty three and one third Cents which together with the Costs of the...
158049To Thomas Jefferson from John Wayles Eppes, 19 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Lewis Harvey of this place is anxious to accompany Colo. Monroe as Secretary to the embassy to which he has been lately appointed—He has requested me to convey to you his wishes with which I the more readily comply, as I am aquainted with no man of his age whose claims are better on the ground of Talent of private worth and of principle— accept for your health & happiness my warm wishes....
158050To Thomas Jefferson from Lewis Harvie, 19 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I avail myself of that acquaintance which it is my happiness to enjoy to address to you a letter on the application which has been made to you through the agency of my friends. A sentiment of delicacy induced me in the first instance to be silent; but maturer, I hope more just reflections have determined me to explain to you my motives in requesting the post of Secretary in the mission which...
158051To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Livingston, 19 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of enclosing for your perusal the outline of a plan lately formed in this city for promoting the cultivation of the fine arts. having seen and admired the master pieces they have produced abroad I am sure it will be gratifying to your love of country that an attempt should be made to improve them at home. under this impression no apology I believe is necessary for asking...
158052To Thomas Jefferson from “A Merchant of Charleston”, 19 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of addressing you on a subject which I conceive of consequence; a certain Mr Campbell lately imported into this port a Quantity of Dry Goods from Europe and according to the custom House Rules at this place, lodged his Entry, but with false Invoices to amount of about 3 or 4 thousand pounds Sterling instead of 7 or 8 Thousand pounds with intent to defraud the Revenue of...
158053To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, with Jefferson’s Note, 19 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed Letter, to Mr Eustis is proposed in answer to a Letter received from him some time since. I have mentioned four small vessels instead of three —that if it shall be deemed proper to purchase a Zebec, the purchase may be made out of the money that may be appropriated, in pursuance of my Recommendation to Mr. Eustis— I have the honor to be with the greatest respect & esteem, Sir,...
158054To Thomas Jefferson from Dr. John Vaughan, 19 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Will Mr. Jefferson be so obliging as to accept the little pamphlet on fever , per mail of the day. The importance of the subject is the best apology the writer can offer for submiting his observations to the better judgements of others. The origin & nature of the malignant disease which has afflicted various parts of our Country for some years, is a common object of interest & inquiry. Be...
158055To Thomas Jefferson from William Helms, 20 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Helms, informs the President of the United States, he cannot accept his invitation, contained in his note of yesterday , to dine on friday. RC ( MHi ); addressed: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ: “Helms J.” TJ’s note of yesterday to the New Jersey congressman is not recorded in SJL and has not been found.
158056To Thomas Jefferson from John Langdon, 20 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I am informed that a statement of the conduct of our Destrict Judge Mr. Pickering has been transmitted to government, by which it will be seen, by intemperence and other causes, it would be highly improper he should be continued a moment longer in his important office, if he is removed and it should be your pleasure to appoint John Sam. Sherburne Esq who is now the Destrict attorney who I...
158057To Thomas Jefferson from John Lithgow, 20 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
although you never Subscribed for the “Temple of Reason” we thought proper to send it forward to you for about 2. years. the Second Vol. is nearly complete and we intend at that period to decline it— We have no claim upon you, & never intended to make any: but as we shall be considerable losers by the undertaking and are determined to fullfil our obligations that the Christians may have...
158058From Thomas Jefferson to John Page, 20 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of introducing to your notice the bearer hereof, mr Olsen, minister of his Danish majesty residing here. his public and diplomatic character would of course mark him to you as an object of deserved respect and attention wheresoever he may present himself; but his personal character authorises me to assure you you will find him a person entitled to more than formal...
158059From Thomas Jefferson to Peder Blicher Olsen, 21 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his friendly salutations to mr Olsen and incloses him a letter for the Governor of Virginia of which he prays him to be the bearer. as a traveller wishes to know what is most worth seeing at any place which he visits, Th:J. informs mr Olsen that at Richmond the objects to be seen, are the Capitol, & it’s model kept at the Governor’s house the Penitentiary, the...
158060To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll Brent, 21 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I now enclose you the account and copies of the Contract and Bill of particulars respecting the Jail directed at the last Session of Congress, to be built in this City. Although every effort was made to complete the Plan adopted for the Sum appropriated, it could not be done:—it was then determined to finish only certain parts of the Building, and to keep the amount for such as should be...