176241From Thomas Jefferson to Patrick Gibson, 29 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
There were lately shipped for me from Philadelphia 1. box of grape vines, and 4. open boxes of Monthly strawberries from Italy. altho’ from the account I recieve of the latter they seem irrecoverable yet if there be any hope of life I would ask the favor of you to give them to any careful gardener in Richmond, who will hereafter furnish me with some roots from them, if they live. their value...
176242To Thomas Jefferson from Patrick Gibson, 29 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 27th. Inst. is duly received inclosing a post note of our bank for $100.—which shall be held subject to the order of Mr. John W. Eppes. With respect we are Sir Your obt Servts. P:S: Your Tobacco is still unsold & we are apprehensive we shall not shortly be able to obtain your limits— MHi : Coolidge Collection.
176243From Thomas Jefferson to J. Phillipe Reibelt, 29 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The box of books announced in your letter of the 17th. is recieved, and I will ask the favor of you to send the remaining volumes of the Botaniste Cultivateur, and of the Traité des Abeilles; these being among those which I shall keep. they may come by the stage. In the catalogue of titles and prices you inclosed, I need some explanations. ‘Portefeuille des artistes 4. V. 14D.40c. European...
176244To Thomas Jefferson from John Rhea, 29 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
In my letter from Sullivan Courthouse was stated that I expected Mr Duffield would meet me at this place—He arrived here on monday evening accompanyed by some Gentlemen—who would escort him so far —and Yesterday morning—he sett off for Orleans a considerable number of Respectable Citizens accompanyed him about five miles, who after taking an affectionate leave, saw him safe over Holstein...
176245To Thomas Jefferson from Lauren Barns, 30 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The consideration of my impropriety in attempting to detach your Excellency’s mind from the concerns of a great nation, to attend to those of an individual; & of my presumption, that, being an unfortunate young man, whose name is scarcely known beyond the small circle of his acquaintance, & a total Stranger to your Excellency, should solicit favors before it has been in his power to render...
176246To Thomas Jefferson from John Brown, 30 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to inclose for your inspection a letter recd. from Judge Cobourn who last Winter made application through me for an appointment to the Bench of some one of the Territories of the U States. At that time I did not know that he had any knowledge of the French Language. Mr Cobourn for several Years past has filled a seat on the Bench of the General Court of this State with great...
176247To Thomas Jefferson from William Butler, 30 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Coln. Lehre Commissiary general of the miltia of this State, is on a tower to the Northward with his family for the benefit of their health.—I have Known him for many years, haveing Served with him in the Legislature of this State, he is a gentleman of the Strictest entegrety and honor. In the many public Stations he has from time to time filled, he has allways discharged the duties of them in...
176248To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Claxton, 30 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Thomas Claxton. for Thos. Jefferson Esqr. Bal. of Caldelaugh & Thomas an Entry Lamp 24.00 a pair of Mantle Lamps 28.00
176249To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 30 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken notes of the situation of the Indian tribes in lower Louisiana as given by Sibley, and having compared them with Humboldt’s and Nolen’s sketches, think that I can locate them all with sufficient correctness for present purposes. But the great desideratum is a map, not good but at least tolerable. The documents we have are not merely imperfect but altogether contradictory...
176250To Thomas Jefferson from Theodore Peters, 30 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Permettez moi de rappeller a votre Souvenir quilqu’un pour qui vous avez eu des bontés dont le Souvenir lui est cher et ne s’effacera Jamais de sa Mémoire; Oui Monsieur vous daignates me reçevoir en Ami, vous prites un vif Interet a ce qui me regarde et J’en aurais éprouvé une preuve eclatante si votre bonne volonté n’eut été limitée par des devoirs, Je les respecte trop ces devoirs pour que...