183201From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 20 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 11th. was recieved on the 15th. but too much other business having made it impossible to answer by the return of that post, I avail myself of the first afterwards to say that as I propose to set out for Washington in a week I will defer concluding about fixing up the court room for the Senate till I see you in Washington. this will not occasion more than a week’s delay, and you...
183202To 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...
183203From 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...
183204To 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...
183205From 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...
183206To 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...
183207To 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...
183208To 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...
183209To 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...
183210To 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...
183211To 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...
183212To 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...
183213To 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...
183214To 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...
183215To 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...
183216To 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...
183217To 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.
183218To 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...
183219To 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.
183220To 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.
183221To 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...
183222To 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...
183223From 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...
183224From 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...
183225From 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...
183226To 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.
183227To 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...
183228From 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...
183229To 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...
183230To 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...