183161To Thomas Jefferson from Sabin Lewis, 20 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Nothing less than an unbounded confidence in your humanity and philanthropy could induce me to address you with this. I well know that it is a common practice that a private petition to so exalted a Character as the President of the United States, to go recommended by some Official Character, whose veracity and integrity the Executive may have full confidence in But unadvised and without...
183162From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 20 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I return you all your papers except Irvine’s which I have not yet entirely read. as far as I have gone they abate much of the hopes which Montgomery’s letter might have excited. it is true that Irvine’s opinions must be influenced by the French versions at Madrid, & Montgomery’s by the popular rumors always afloat in such scenes. no answer surely shd. be given to Bollman, nor should...
183163To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 20 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
If you gave attention to Turreaus letter of Aug. 31 you will have seen in its stile & some of its remarks an arrogance which ought not to pass wholly unnoticed. That I may commit no error in the answer, I inclose the draft of one under an unsealed cover to Mr. Graham. You will either forward it directly to him, with your own corrections, or return it to me to be corrected according to your...
183164From William Short to Jacob Wagner, 20 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I received yesterday morning your favor of the — covering the copy of Mr M’s note to you—Agreeably to your suggestion I wrote (by the same days mail) to avoid delay, to Mr G:——I have no preference as to place as I there informed him—I pointed out two places which wd. probably be most convenient.—It is only necessary that the fund to draw on shd. be on the other side of the atlantic on account...
183165To Thomas Jefferson from Jonas Simonds, 20 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Docter Macaulay of the Army has made Known to me his intention of applying for a majority in the Regiment of Light artillery—From my personal Knowledge of the Docters Character and qualifications and standing here I must beg leave to give him my warmest recomendations for the appointment and best wishes for success in his application and Should be happy to see all the situations in the army...
183166To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Williams, 20 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Just before I left New York I saw General S Smith on his passage through that City, and conversing with him on the Subject of the Bill relative to the military Academy in consequence of your message I found that its being among the unfinished Business of the last Session will not give it any preference I feel extremely apprehensive that, owing to the multiplicity of matter which always is...
183167To Thomas Jefferson from Jesse Barrows, 21 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
We the subscribers, tho personally unacquainted with your Excellency, do assure you that we are with great respect your sincear friends and that we have for several years been striving for your Excellencys good and support. We do assure you that we believe Your Honor has acted with prudence and for the good of the Nation in all affairs relative to this republic, but we also inform you that the...
183168To Thomas Jefferson from John Wayles Eppes, 21 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In my letter of the 6th. from Richmond I mentioned having purchased a horse for you—& that I could send him up without the least inconvenience provided you could trust Martin—Not hearing from you & knowing that the period at which you generally return to Washington has almost arrived I have determined to risque Sending him—You will find him a fine carriage horse—he is not fit for the Saddle as...
183169To Thomas Jefferson from Conrad Hanse, 21 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Conrad Hanse Coach maker Living in Philadelphia will Receive the Presidents answer on the Inclosed Petition and will Refund the Bounty for James Moffet PHi : Daniel Parker Papers. The Petition of James Moffett of the City of Philadelphia Carriage Painter,— Humbly Sheweth, That being much intoxicated with drinking strong Liquor your petitioner lately enlisted in the United States service in...
183170To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 21 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I return the letter of Mr. G. with that of Soderstrom & the opinions of the Lawyers. From a hasty perusal of them, I think the construction of Mr. Gallatin is clearly established. The exception in the Proviso to the Embargo law, ought to be taken strictly according to a general rule, unless the obvious policy of the law admit a latitude. Here the policy, notwithstanding the views taken of it...
183171To Thomas Jefferson from Pseudonym: "A Republican", 21 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of addressing a few lines to you, on a Subject that has occasioned Consederable Agetation & warmth in this City, particularly Amongst those who are immedeately interested , and, as I conceive Sir, You are a branch of the Government and Capable of deciding the question, I beg leave to refer you to the Secretary or the Comptroller of the Treasury, respecting a late...
183172To Thomas Jefferson from Ferdinand Leigh Claiborne, 22 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you, an extract from the Journal of the house of Representatives of this Territory, touching the nomination of a Legislative council— You will observe in conformity to a Resolution for the purpose, ten Gentlemen are named; All of whom with much pride I assure you, are esteemed Republicans, and attached to the Administration of the General Government, and are not...
183173To Thomas Jefferson from Ferdinand Leigh Claiborne, 22 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In conformity to a resolution of the house of Representatives of this Territory, I have the honor to enclose you a memorial, addressed by them to the President, Senate & House of Representatives of the United States— I have the Honor to be with sentiments perfectly respectful your Ob. servant DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson. To the President Senate & House of Representatives in Congress...
183174To Thomas Jefferson from John Cockle, 22 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
You must pardon this intrusion, its dictated by imperious circumstances & I trust founded in justice: the more I reflect on the Statement of facts Submitted to your Excellencys consideration in my Letter of the 18th December last, the more I think there Entitled to relief. When its considered how much the claim under the Louisiana Treaty was outwited & that the US. are pledged to indemnify...
183175To Thomas Jefferson from Elizabeth Wayles Eppes, 22 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Most greatful my dear Sir is your truly affectionate letter to my wounded soul which has been more dead than a live since the fatal day my be-lov’d husband set out for the Springs— We shall be extremely happy to be favor’d with a visit from you & sincerely hope your dear family will accompany you for be assur’d we have the highest affection for every individual— I have promis’d to accompany my...
183176To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 22 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have answered a letter from this man, a few days ago, stating that the bills would not be paid unless Congress ordered it, & that to that body he might apply MHi : Coolidge Collection.
183177To Thomas Jefferson from Robert L. Livingston, 22 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
It was my intention on my arrival at Boston to have proceeded immediately to Washington to deliver to the Secretary of State the dispatches entrusted to my care by our Minister at Paris; & to have communicated a verbal message from his Majesty the Emperor & King— The extreme illness of an only Son who has since fallen a victim to the measles, deprives me of the pleasure of making the...
183178To Thomas Jefferson from James Fenner, 23 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Hampton Snow, of the House of Bowen & Snow, Merchants, of this Town, wishing to present himself personally to your Excellency, on business, has requested from me a letter of introduction. I therefore take the liberty of making him known to you as a Young Gentleman of respectable standing— I have the honour to be With respect & esteem Yr. Obt. Servt DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
183179To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Horry, 23 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Peter Horry (of S. Carolina) Presents his Respectful Compliments to Mr. Jefferson. & request his Permission to take a View of his Seat Mountesello, & wish at the Same time, he may be fortinate to find the Presedent at home—Bad Weather today Prevents his Immediate Proceeding thereto— MHi : Coolidge Collection.
183180To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 23 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The fall of the arch or Vault of the Court room in the North Wing of the Capitol on Monday last, & the death of Mr. Lenthall who was buried in its ruins, must be known to you through the medium of the National Intelligencer & the Monitor in all its circumstances. Among the multitude of vexations, regrets, & business which this unfortunate event has thrown upon me, I feel extremely mortified...
183181To Thomas Jefferson from Levi Lincoln, 23 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Since mine of the 10th. I Recd from Govr. Sullivan a letter of the same date, on the subject of the importation of flour. The following is an extract, & the whole touching that matter. “My son having communicated to me the contents of the letter you shewed him on Friday last, I have concluded to inform you that the authority I recd. from Mr Jefferson was accepted under an engagement to...
183182From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 23 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 20. & 21. were recieved yesterday. I have sent on the letter to Turreau without alteration. it was as little as either the stile or matter of his letter deserved. I shall be with you probably on Wednesday. mr Barlow stays with us till then, & returns at the same time. The bearer is mr Chisolm the bricklayer who wished to see you before your departure. Dinsmore has suggested a...
183183From Thomas Jefferson to James Mease, 23 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 15th. did not come to my hand till yesterday. I fear therefore that the vessel will have sailed before this reaches you. should it however get to you before her departure, you are perfectly free to send by her the volumes of Agricultural memoirs for France & England which you desire. the production of this letter to the Collector & Captain will be sufficient evidence of the...
183184From Thomas Jefferson to Ma., Citizens of Winchendon, 23 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
To the Inhabitants of the Town of Winchendon in legal town-meeting assembled. Your representation and request were received on the 22d. inst. and have been considered with the attention due to every expression of the sentiments and feelings of so respectable a body of my fellow-citizens. No person has seen, with more concern than myself, the inconveniences brought on our country in general, by...
183185To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Alton, 24 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
You have done much better than I expected in the Course of your administration—You have my thanks for your Conduct and the thanks of thousands—“The Sun Seems largest at its Setting.” Yours &c DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
183186To Thomas Jefferson from William Duane, 24 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The gentleman who bears this letter has been known by me for a considerable length of time in the Station of Surgeon at Fort Mifflin, and my knowlege of him is such that, tho’ I am sensible I take a great liberty in addressing you concerning him, I am perfectly convinced that if his merits were as well known to you, as I know them, that [you] would think me doing no more than such a duty as...
183187From Thomas Jefferson to Armand Duplantier, 24 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In a letter which I wrote the last year to M. de la Fayette I advised him to endeavor to negociate a loan in Europe to the amount of his debts funded on the hypothecation of his lands in Orleans, & to be repaid in ten years, the annual interest in the mean time to be paid by annual sales of lots of the land adjoining N. Orleans. this explanation is necessary for your understanding his letter...
183188To Thomas Jefferson from Ss. Emery, 24 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
je Sais Combien vos moments Sont Precieux et Comme vous Les avez Devouez pour Le Bonheur du genre humain je vois Comme impossible que vous puissiez Les détournez Pour une affaire Particuliere. mais Si Penetré Devotre Sage Philantropie cela me fait Esperer que vous Daignerez Prendre Connoissaince D’une affaire malheureuse qui Plonge moi & ma famille Dans La plus affreuse misere. Vous obligerez...
183189To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 24 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Before I had received your favor of the 16h., covering the papers in the case of the demand of Governor Grand Pre, I had forwarded to you, for your instructions, papers received by me upon the same subject. It would be proper that the War & Navy Departments should pursue precisely the same course, and that no step should be taken, that would not be perfectly consistent with the principles, we...
183190To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Williams, 24 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken upon me the Liberty of Addressing these few Lines to you—I—Hoping your Honour will have the goodness to See into my Distressed Situation as I am an American Born in Queen Ann’s County in Mary Land—and as an American Protection given to me at Boston in the year of our Lord 1 Thousand & Hundred and 6—on April the 18th. and Filled up and Signed By John Gardner Not—pub: and Justice of...
183191To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 25 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours by Mr. Chisolm was duly handed to me. I shall look for you & Mr. Barlow on Wednesday, & for the pleasure of your company at dinner. Among the papers herewith enclosed are a letter from Mr. Hackley of late date, and a Spanish documt. confirming the victory over Dupont. The letter from Graham mentions the disaster at the Capitol, of which it is probable you will have had a more particular...
183192To Thomas Jefferson from James Fenner, 26 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Henry O Franklin, Manufacterer & Merchant of this Town, having business which he is desirous of laying before you, requests the favour from me of an introduction to your Excellency—I give him this letter with much pleasure, as he is a Gentleman who sustains a fair character, and is a freind to the Administration— With great respect, I have the honour to be Your Obt. Servt. DLC : Papers of...
183193To Thomas Jefferson from David K. Hopkins, 26 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
in the winter of 1806, you may recollect of my visiting you at the Presidents palace; & that without a previous acquaintance, or letters of introduction the reason was, that I thought the introduction wou’d be as Satisfactory on both parts, by the Subject alone as by letters: Mr Dufief particularly offered me a letter, but I considdered it intirely unnessary for the reason before mentioned; he...
183194To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 26 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The rider reached me this morning only. His mail contains nothing particularly interesting, unless it be in Newspapers not yet looked into. I inclose the Natl. Gazette of friday, which gives the state of the election in Vermont as far as known: and La Trobes explanation of the accident in the Capitol. The letters from Graham & Mr. S. shew the dilatory footing on which the arrangemts for the...
183195To Thomas Jefferson from William Lattimore, 27 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
You will receive, probably before this reaches you, the nomination of persons, from whom our Legislative Council is to be chosen Between the two nominated for this county, as well as those for Claiborne I should, all things considered, find some difficulty in suggesting a preference. I am not acquainted with all the six for Washington, Wilkinson & Jefferson; but from what I know of Mesr....
183196To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 27 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just returned from Richmond & send the inclosed for yr. inspection in the hope that you may not have set-out to day for Washington, knowing that you have heretofore frequently staid a day longer than that which you had appointed for your departure to arrange more completely your private affairs. I take the liberty to submit to your perusal a copy of my letters to Mr. Randolph, being the...
183197From Thomas Jefferson to Elisha Watkins, 27 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Directions for Mr. Watkins when he comes Davy, Abram, & Shepherd are to work with him. Phill Hubard & Bedford Davy are to saw for him when sawing is wanting. he is to live in Stewart’s house. His first work is to pale in the garden, with a paling 10. feet high. the posts are to be of locust, sufficiently stout, barked but not hewed, 12 f. long, of which 2 ½ f. are to go in the ground it will...
183198From Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe, 28 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved your letter just as I was going to bed last night and being to set out early this morning I have only had time to read your letters to mr Randolph & that of mr Giles. the former are exactly such as I ever believed you had written. they contain nothing unworthy of the purest virtue, & altho’ the views you entertained of the conduct of the Executive towards you were not such as any...
183199From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Eston Randolph, 28 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Higginbotham presses me for the paiment of which your rent was to make a part. as soon therefore as your convenience admits I would sollicit the paiment, to be made to him. I would not urge it but that he has been entitled some time to expect it of me. I salute you with affection esteem MHi : Coolidge Collection.
183200To Thomas Jefferson from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 28 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to introduce to you W . A. Macaulay a physician in the army of the United States. He wishes to exchange this birth for the more active & honorable situation of an officer. He is a native I believe of Virginia, is a young gentleman of amiable character & manners, & of correct republican principles. I have no doubt but that he possesses every qualification of an active & meritorious...
183201To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 28 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my last to you of the 18th. instant Mr Gibbon has arrived here with the despatches that were to be committed to me for France—& with a part of the papers destined for me—others have followed successively & I now hold all that were intended to be given me—The vessel was ready on the 26th. agreeably to contract & after that day demurrage begins. We should have sailed probably yesterday,...
183202To Thomas Jefferson from Peregrine Williamson, 28 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I avail myself of the peculiar pleasure and satisfaction of sending You the half doz steel Pens Which I hope (last promised) will be in due time. I am Sir Your Most Obdt And Most Hub Servt DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
183203To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Connell, 29 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Being the owner of certain lands in the Northern part of this state near the Canada Line, and hearing that there were people in the neighbourhood cutting down timber & making pot-ash without permission, and having never explored the country, I embarked in a sloop the 7 ulto. arrived at Albany the 9th. proceeded to Lansingburgh the 10th. & finding no Stage, & unwilling to wait & lose time, I...
183204To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Hickman Williams, 29 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In obedience to an act of the General Assembly of the Mississippi Territory, I transmit herewith, a Digest of the Statutes thereof. I have the honor to be with respectful consideration Yr. mo. Ob. Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
183205To Thomas Jefferson from Sylvanus Bourne, 30 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I lately had the honor to address you on the Subject of My present painful position being deprived of any income whatever for my support by the peculiar State of the Affairs of Europe claiming the fasn. of your attention herein. Since the date of the letter alluded to, I have the one from our Minister at Paris in reply to what I had wrote him on this Subject in which he expresses himself as...
183206To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Huntington, 30 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
having received from Mr. James C Christie a note—authorized by Mr. Gallatin—Giving me notice that I am to be dismissed from office on a Complaint of want of capacity to perform the business of district attorney—and advising me to resign & avoid the disgrace of being turnd out. I ask the indulgence of a few remarks— I have never Solicitted any Appointment—nor would I now purchase Continuance in...
183207To Thomas Jefferson from Callender Irvine, 30 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Doctor Macauley, who will hand you this, informs me it is his intention to solicit an appointment in the line of the Army, and has requested of me a letter of introduction to you. I have been personally and intimately acquainted with Dr. Macauley for two years past. He possesses an amiable disposition, good judgement, is generally well inform’d and truly a republican. He has devoted much of...
183208To Thomas Jefferson from James G. W. Neale, 30 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
As every inclination is entirely suppressed, which induced me to apply for a commission in the army; I shall be much obliged to you, if you will be so good as to return the certificates and Letter which I enclosed in one addressed to you some time in June last; together, with the recommendation in my behalf, which I enclosed in another letter to you about the 31st. of December last. Although,...
183209To Thomas Jefferson from Margaret Lowther Page, 30 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
With Eyes suffused with the tears of Gratitude dear, and respected Sir, did I peruse your affectionate, your generous Letter! to my beloved Husband! On the brink of the Grave it awaken’d him to Hope—To renovated Life—in the prospect it afforded him of having his wishes realized in the Education of his Sons, a Subject which sat heavy on his heart, and had allmost reduced him to Despondency; for...
183210From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Randolph, 30 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I forgot to bring with me the gravy spoons to be converted into Dessert spoons. I must therefore pray you to send them to me. I think you mentioned a spare ladle. two ladles I think are necessary. if there be more it may come. if any body should be coming from your neighborhood to Washington, by the stage , they might be packed in a great mass of waste paper & a light box. Shoemaker or J....