158961From Thomas Jefferson to Bishop James Madison, 19 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved last night your favor of the 13th. with regard to the papers which respect the claim of Maryland to the South branch of Potomak, whose titles are particularly mentioned by you as extracted from the Notes on Virginia. I can say no more than is there said. the source from whence the papers are to be obtained is always stated there when known to myself. I think the Commissioners should...
158962To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, Jr., 19 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I now take the liberty of informing you that we have in this place but one Commissioner for Bankrupts Mr. Richd E. Lee having been elected to represent the Borough of Norfolk in the legislature is under the necessity of given up his commission or vacating his seat the former of which he prefers, and also of recommending for Commissioners Messrs Richard Henry Lee and John E Holt —Mr. Lee is a...
158963To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Ferris, 20 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Pursuant to the directions of Isaac Briggs I have completed a Clock for thee. he informed me that it was not in any degree for ornamental purposes and particularly requested that it might be made plain; The workmanship is good, and the regulation nearly perfected. I had the rod of the pendulum made of well seasoned Wood, it being less affected by the changes of the weather than either Brass or...
158964From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Tiffin, 20 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The resolution of the Genl. Assembly of Ohio expressing their satisfaction with the measures adopted by the National legislature, at their last session, in relation to the navigation of the Missisipi is a just tribute to the wisdom of those measures. it is worthy also the sound discernment with which that state disregarded the seductive suggestions of a supposed separate interest; and...
158965From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Tingey, 20 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to Capt Tingey, and having little acquaintance among the directors of the bank , asks the favor of him to consider the inclosed letter proposed to be written to the President, as to the mode of keeping his account, should he open one with them on the departure of mr Barnes who has hitherto been his banker. if there be anything in it, which Capt Tingey...
158966To Thomas Jefferson from John Vinall, 20 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
It may appear presumption for an individual citizen, to take the freedom of addressing the first Majestrate of the United States, elevated to that exalted Station by the suffrages of a free and enlightned People. But your well known candor, respectable Sir, I trust will excuse the liberty which I have taken. I address you, as the Patriot and framer of the glorious declaration of American...
158967To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 21 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed letter from the Collector of Presque Isle seems to render the organization of the district of Niagara , which is authorized by the last paragraph of the 5th Sect. of the Collection Law , (Vol. 4. page 288), necessary. A collector at Niagara & a surveyor on Buffaloe will be necessary. But the place is so remote that it is difficult to obtain recommendations. Oliver Phelps is the...
158968To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 21 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a letter from the Commissioner of the revenue respecting Mr Gordon’s claim: as he gave a memorandum in writing, Mr G. should produce it.—also recommendations from Messrs. Bacon & Varnum in favor of Francis Carr for the office of Naval officer at Newbury port. The present incumbent is Jonathan Titcomb of whom I know nothing—also a letter from Tench Coxe: his suggestions of a report...
158969To Thomas Jefferson from Louis Landais, with Jefferson’s Note, 21 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Altho’ I have been advised to publish every transactions, I was by some advised to inclose your Excellency the whole, as it was known well enough that I had been very ill treated, and that Justice & Satisfaction having been refused me, I resigned on account of it; and that My Parents calling me near to them in the W. indies, for business of importance I was very Justifiable in every thing. As...
158970Notes on the Wabash Saline, before 22 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Notes of Wabash Salines. on Saline creek which empties into Ohio 16. mi. below Wabash the Saline is 16. miles up the creek, which is navigable, & 16. miles across from the nearest part of Wabash. the bed or saline marsh is about 20. yards square. it ought to be so worked as to make 100. bush. salt a day. this would require boilers of 15,000. galls. contents. containg. 40. galls. each, they...
158971From Thomas Jefferson to Justus Erich Bollmann, 22 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 18th. is come to hand, and I am sorry you are not likely to get your affairs into the shape you have desired. I am the more so as it is not in my power to be useful to you in the way you propose. I will say to you with candour, that having two years ago purchased some land adjoining me, and extremely important to me for 6000 D. it has kept me in constant distress and remains...
158972From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 22 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The letter to Thornton is civil both in matter & manner, and entirely proper. I dare say Irvine will do very well as Surveyor at Buffalo. he seems so far to have conducted himself well as Indian agent. I do not know Oliver Phelps’s particular character, except that he has all the sagacity of a Connecticut man, and is attached to the little band . but I do not see that his recommendation need...
158973From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 22 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Coxe may be informed with truth that the information he says he has recieved is entirely without foundation, no such resolution as he alludes to having ever been formed, and mr Madison & Capt Lewis too guarded to have ever spoken of it, had it been formed. but in truth a pretended rumor of removal is the common ground for application for an office. With respect to Hays the Marshal of West...
158974To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 22 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to submit to your consideration a sketch of the conditions on which it seems that the Salt springs near the Wabash, lately ceded by the Indians, may be offered on lease.— The object, in conformity to your instructions, is, besides a moderate rent in salt intended for the use of the Indians, to let the springs to the person who shall engage to manufacture the largest quantity...
158975To Thomas Jefferson from J. P. G. Muhlenberg, 22 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed Letter, which I have the Honor to transmit To The President, was under cover directed to me, with the request that I should forward it—The Letters which The President was pleasd to direct to my care , and which were to be forwarded to different ports in Europe have been sent on, by what I deemd safe conveyances. I have the Honor to be with perfect Respect Sir Your Most Obedt...
158976From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 22 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
As possibly an authentic copy of the decree against Henderson may be wanted at the hearing of his & Peyton’s applications for an order of court for a mill, I have procured one from Richmond & inclose it to you. you will observe the level to which it restores & confirms my right is that at which the water stood at the confines between Henderson & myself , before the erection of his dam. that is...
158977To Thomas Jefferson from William C. C. Claiborne, 23 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The State of things in New Orleans continue in uncertainty. The Prefect is yet in that City; but not in the exercise of authority. A Vessel from Philadelphia, laden with military Stores, and destined for Fort Adams is now in the Mississippi;—It is said, the Prefect requested the Spanish Government not to permit this Vessel to pass New-Orleans, & was answered, that the free navigation of the...
158978To Thomas Jefferson from Jean Jacques Dessalines, 23 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
La Goelette des Etats-Unis (La Fédérale, Capitaine Neheniah Barr) forcee d’entrer dans le port du Petit Goave par nos chaloupes en Croisiere, m’offre l’honneur de vous Instruire des évenemens survenus dans notre malheureuse Isle depuis l’arrivée des Français et de la revolution qu’y a Occasionné la tirannie de leur gouvernement Oppresseur. Lassé de payer par l’effusion de tout notre sang le...
158979Meriwether Lewis: Promissory Note, 23 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I promise to pay Thomas Jefferson his Heirs or Assigns, on demand, the sum of one hundred and three Dollars and ninety three Cents, for value recieved.— June 23rd. 1803. $.103.93 MS ( MHi ); entirely in Lewis’s hand; endorsement and later notations by TJ on verso: “Lewis Meriwether Note of hand Note of hand D 1803. June 23. 103.93 Y M D 1807. Aug. 1. 4 -1
158980To Thomas Jefferson from Cephas Carpenter, 24 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
doubtless you will think it Strange to Receive A letter from one you never herd of nor Saw in the world & More So when you come to se what Subject it is on. I am A man that was bred up A farmer in Vermont. having A mind to Settle in the world I Moved in to A new town with About five hundred dollars which I had Acumilated by my own Industry the town being Very new & the want of Mills was Very...
158981To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Ludlow, 24 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
This acknowledges the receipt of your Excellency’s Letter of the 17th: Instant with the one inclosed for Mr: Cheetham which delivered to him after sealing it, at the same time informed that I would pay his Bill for such Articles as he had sent before together with those [to be] procured. Mr: Cheetham having compleated the Order I now forward [by Stage] two packages and one long Box marked No....
158982Statement of Account with James Cheetham, 22 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
His Excellency Thomas Jefferson 1802 To the American Citizen Dr. Apr 26th } To Cash paid postage 37 June 10 To Adams’s Administration 2 – " News to May last 1 Year 8 – " pamphlets 1.
158983To Thomas Jefferson from James Lyle, 24 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I was favord with yours of the 12th. of Septemr. last, acknowledging having received the statement of your affairs with our Company at June 1800; since that I received from Mr Clark Attorney, £29.12.0. & from Messrs. Gibson & Jefferson £300.—. Virga. Currency. I imagine Mr. Clark has furnished you with a statement of his collection, and the remittances made me from the Bonds you put under his...
158984To Thomas Jefferson from Amos Ogden, 24 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The trunk I send you Contains part of a stone (as you will see) which is one of the Greatest Curiositys of the kind (that I have seen) of natures works When the piece was separated from the whole lump the small hallow square was inaccessable and filld with red rust If the thing should be worthy your philosophical notice and are Charactors of natures history How has it happend that she has...
158985To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Rodney, 24 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 17th. Instant came safe to hand—I return you My thanks for the confidence you are pleased to place in me, and for the friendly politeness with which you Submit a Choice of Offices to my consideration—My own inclination favors an acceptance of the appointmts. proposed but it will be proper for me to Consult the Govr. of Our State and Some Other friends before I can Venture to...
158986From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Rush, 24 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I am thankful to you for your attentions to Capt Lewis while at Philadelphia and the useful counsels he recieved from you. he will set out in about 4. or 5. days, and expects to leave Kaskaskias about the 1st. of September. he will have two travelling months which will probably carry him 7. or 800. miles up the river for his winter quarters, from whence he will communicate to us, in the course...
158987To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Williams, 24 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
To depart from Washington without taking leave of you was extreemly unpleasant to me; but I found it impossible to separate the real motive of such a visit, from the apprehension of an imputed one, which, to those not well acquainted with me, would but illy accord with a decision of character, and the events of the day had placed me in a very delicate position. Being now out of the way of any...
158988To Thomas Jefferson from Rensselaer Havens, 25 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Under date of the 28th April last I receivd a Letter from my friend Mr. Frederick Jenkins at Havre de Grace , stating that the commercial Agency for the United States at that place was then exercised by deputation and that he was desirous of obtaining the appointment—to promote his wishes I have procured such Letters of recommendation as I am pursuaded will receive attention—and if the office...
158989Report from John Lenthall, 25 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Rough Stone work done to the South Wing of the Capitol June 20th to 25th 1803 All the walls of the three fronts and the inside piers and backings of the Arches raised to the commencement of the free Stone work, making together, about 102 Perches MS ( DLC ); in Lenthall’s hand and signed by him; endorsed by TJ: “Capitol report of work. June 20–25. 1803.”
158990To Thomas Jefferson from David A. Ogden, on or before 25 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
You are a Clever Fellow. If you send an answer direct it to David A. Ogden No. 33 Broad Street New York RC ( DLC : TJ Papers, 141:24486–7); undated; addressed: “Sir Tom Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as an anonymous letter “signed D. A. O.” received 25 June 1803 and “nothing” and so recorded in SJL . David A. Ogden (1770–1829), a native of New Jersey, became active in New York government as a...
158991To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Priestley, 25 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
As you were pleased to think favourably of my pamphlet intitled Socrates and Jesus compared , I take the liberty to send you a defence of it. My principal object, you will perceive, was to lay hold of the opportunity, given me by Mr. Blair Linn , to excite some attention to doctrines which I consider as of peculiar importance in the christian system, and which I do not find to have been...
158992To Thomas Jefferson from John Sergeant of New Stockbridge, 25 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Parish Subagent for Indian affairs of the six nations informes me that Mr Irvine the Superintendant having had no instructions from the war office to pay over to me the proportion of the Annuity coming to the Stockbridge Indians, he therefore don’t feel himself authorised to do it untill further orders. By looking at Col: Pickerings Treaty with the six nations, your Excellency will find the...
158993To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 25 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose you a letter from the Dutch Commercial Resident Heinekin—The Commn. alluded to is a letter of 21. Oct. 1802 to the Socy. accompanying three Numbers of the Flora Batava , (we have now 6) executing by the order of the Batavn. Govt.—also by a list of which I have the pleasure of Enclosing a Copy, of plants, the Bat. Govt. desire to be procured under the direction of our Socy.—as those...
158994To Thomas Jefferson from John Strode, 26 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
There are many and many Thousands as well as myself, (Good & Worthy Man) who Needeth not any Vindication of the Measures of the present administration, the Rectitude of its principles, purity of its motives & Energey of intellectual faculties form and complete a character whose fair resplendant fame will Reflect everlasting Lustre on the present Age; nor can malignancey however deep and...
158995To Thomas Jefferson from Pierre Samuel Du Pont de Nemours, 27 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Je joins ici une lettre que j’avais donneè pour Votre Excellence au Général Bernadotte, et qu’il vient de me renvoyer depuis que la Négociation terminée sans lui, et la Guerre qui peut rendre utiles ses talens militaires, l’ont engagé, non sans regret, à renoncer à son Ambassade auprès de vous. Celui qui lui suceede, Mr. de Laussat, a êté mon Collegue au Conseil des Anciens , quoiqu’il fut...
158996Thomas Munroe’s Account of Public Expenditures, 27 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Expenditures on the Capitol 1803 April For Lime 596. 17 " Sand 100. 80 " Laborers & carters 75. 30 " Surveyor’s Salary on accot. 141. 66
158997To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Rinker, 27 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
General Isaac Zane by his last Will and Testamont left you a small Legacy (for the purpose in the said Will mentioned) I am one of the Executors acting under the said Will and am now ready to pay said legacy—must beg the favor of you to be so good and inform me when and where to waite on you to pay the same.— With Sentiments of Respect I am your most Obedient Humble Servant RC ( MHi ); at foot...
158998From Thomas Jefferson to Jacob Rinker, 27 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I had only heard generally that my late friend Genl. Zane had directed some mark of his friendship for me in his will; but what it was I never heard, nor does your letter mention particularly. but it is probable a commutation may be proposed, agreeable to both of us. Genl. Zane had a pair of Turkish pistols , with an antient kind of lock. they were entirely dismounted: he made me a present of...
158999From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Austin, Jr., 28 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to acknowledge the reciept, some time ago, of a volume from you , the papers of which I had before read as they appeared under the signature of Old South, and had read with uncommon satisfaction. a sacred devotion to the natural rights of man, and to the principles of representative government which offers the fairest chance of preserving them, with an intrepidity bidding defiance to...
159000To Thomas Jefferson from Michael Bowyer, 28 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Not before the 18th. of May did I recve your favour of the date Novr. 3d. 1802. Shortly afterwards I made the inquirey agreable to your request relative to those bones which have been found in a Saltpeter cave the property of A Mr. Pattin about 15 Miles distance from me. the claw & other bones will be eaquel to the information you have ricvd. within a few weeks past. Pattin informes me when...
159001From Thomas Jefferson to John Hankart, 28 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday only your favor of the 18th. my whole crop of tobo. was put into the hands of my agent at Richmond (being about 45,000. ℔) who in his last letter informed me he was about to sell it at 7½ Dollars the hundred, and I presume it is actually sold, as I had desired it should be. were it still on hand I could not withdraw a few hogsheads from it without greatly injuring the sale...
159002Statement of Account with Henry Ingle, with Jefferson’s Order, 28 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Thomas Jefferson 1802 To Henry Ingle Dr Decr 27 To 2 Peases 3¼ Oil Stone @ 80 2– 60 Jany 14 To 1 Brass Pulley 0– 25 March 8 To 2 Mahogany Coasters 10– 00 Apr 23 To 6 Cubbart Locks @ 60 3– 60
159003To Thomas Jefferson from William Kilty and John P. Van Ness, 28 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
We have the honor to inform you that the Committee of arrangements for the celebration of the 4th. of July next, appointed by the Citizens of Washington have determined on a public dinner at Stelle’s Hotel; and have directed us to request the favor of your company on the occasion at half after three OClock P.M— We have very great pleasure in executing this commission; and shall be highly...
159004From Thomas Jefferson to Barnabas McShane, 28 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Genl. John Armstrong of Cincinnati having paid the sum of 4 D. 75c for a friend of mine at my request, he desires me to place it in your hands to his credit. I have no means of doing this but in an Alexandria bank bill of 5. D. which I am in hopes you will be able either to exchange or pay away.—Accept my best wishes. PrC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Mr. Barnabas Mc.Shane. 43. N. 3d. street”;...
159005From Thomas Jefferson to James Mease, 28 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved lately the inclosed pamphlet from the Author at Lingen in Westphalia. not understanding the German myself, I submitted it to a gentleman who does , and he assures me it contains valuable matter on the subject of rendering wood incombustible, preventing the rot &c. as this might come within the plan of the Domestic Encyclopedia you are publishing, I have supposed it might be...
159006From Thomas Jefferson to Daniel Trump, 28 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
At the desire of mr Oldham I inclose you sixty dollars, of the disposition of which he informs me he has before advised you. I avail myself of this occasion of offering you my best wishes. PrC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Mr. Trump”; endorsed by TJ in ink on verso. A letter of 24 June from James oldham to TJ, recorded in SJL as received 25 June, has not been found, nor has TJ’s response of 28...
159007From Thomas Jefferson to John Vaughan, 28 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved last night your favor of the 25th. covering mr Heineken’s letter & list, & the Rules & premiums of the London society of arts & manufactures, which being intended for the A. Philos. Society I now return, & ask their transmission to the Society through the same channel by which I recieved them. the premiums offered by that society are curious, as presenting a statement of the...
159008To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Wagner, 28 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
J. Wagner has the honor to present his respects to the President and to return him the german letter and pamphlet sent to him on Saturday. The letter is complimentary from the author of the pamphlet, Mr. Angerman of Lingen in Westphalia. The pamphlet proposes a method of securing wood for house and ship-building from fire, decay and the worm, by means of a solution of pot-ash, common salt,...
159009To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Barnes, 29 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I should not have troubled Mr Jefferson further ’till I arrived at my post, but in consequence of information of the Mal-conduct of some of the American pro-consuls in Sicily, especially the one at Palermo; against whom a protest I understand has been made and forwarded to the Owners of the Vessel; and being solicitous not merely to avoid censure but to merit the approbation of my country, I...
159010To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 29 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose Rathburn , for a Cadet of Artillerist in the service of the U. States. I have the honor to be &c. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). rathburn : that is, Samuel B. Rathbone of New York ( Heitman, Dictionary Francis B. Heitman, comp., Historical Register and Dictionary of the United States Army