22001To Thomas Jefferson from John Benson, 18 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Will Mr Jefferson Accept, of a haunch of venison, and the good wishes of his old friend MHi : Coolidge Collection.
22002To Thomas Jefferson from John Benson, 25 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to congratulate you, on the arrival of Col Bur, who was brout in town this evening under a guard of 9 men, at the very moment he arrived, Mr. Ford also arrived, with despatches to the Officer, and at 12 OClock we shall start Them for Richmond, in haste May you live to enjoy peasce . Your frend DLC : Burr Conspiracy Collection.
22003John B. Benson to Thomas Jefferson, 3 February 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
J B Benson presents to Thomas Jefferson Esqr. his most respectful compliments, and hopes he is well— Recollecting a remark of Th J .—that he could not get any of the Good Fish brought by the Stage Drivers— JBB. has presumed to purchase one for him, which he flatters himself, will give satisfaction—the price, ’tis true, is rather an extravagant one, but it does not often occur—if my earnest...
22004John B. Benson to Thomas Jefferson, [received 24 December 1819] (Jefferson Papers)
Be pleased to accept my thanks for Your Kind present, of the two Guinea Fowls—this, is the first opportunity I have met with, to acknowledge the receipt of them I send you by the Bearer a few Fredericksburg Oysters —tho the quantity is small I trust the quality is Great . I have sent You Sir half of what I received, I wish I had more to present you with— RC ( MHi ); undated; addressed: “Thomas...
22005To Thomas Jefferson from John B. Benson, 23 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
J B Benson, presents to you, his warmest feelings, and best wishes, for your recovery—and trusts it will be a speedy one—I am truly pleased to hear that you are considerably better to day— I would have visited you, but knowing (or rather believing that our Friends, often do more injury than good to a Sick person—I contented myself with the glad Tidings I daily received, from daily enquery—that...
22006To George Washington from Joshua Benson, 2 January 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am to inform your Excellency that in the evening of the 21st of Decr last a number of sailors went to a house in this place where a fatigue party of four or five soldiers was billeted and had been there but a short time before a quarrel arose between them and the soldiers: One of the soldiers informed an officer, Lt Wales, who was left at this post with me, that they had been ill used by a...
22007To Alexander Hamilton from Robert Benson, 10 September 1782 (Hamilton Papers)
Sir, In consequence of the Request in your Letter of the 18th ulto. I have with great chearfulness searched the Senate Papers for the Returns you allude to. Inclosed are all I find in my Possession. What Papers Mr. McKesson may have relative to this subject I know not, but I dare say he will on your Application give you every Information in his Power. He is now in Albany and has the Returns of...
22008To Thomas Jefferson from William Benson, 11 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
William Benson, of the State of Virginia, formerly a private in Blands Regiment, during the revolutionary war, respectfully shews, That he faithfully servd the United States, during the period of his enlistment.—and that he made application to the General Assembly of Virginia to be paid for his services—by them he was refered to the Congress of the United States—That he repaired here at the...
22009To Thomas Jefferson from Paul Bentalou, 2 September 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I should be wanting to the feelings of Gratitude with which I am Impressed, was I to Miss the first opportunity to acknowledge the Receipt of the Letter your Excellency Hath been Pleased, to Honour me with, the 25th Ulto and add my Respectfull Thanks, for the Informations you have been so Condescending as to give me on the Subject of Mrs. Bentalou’s Negro Boy! She sympathizes Warmly with me,...
22010To George Washington from Paul Bentalou, 11 December 1788 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Paul Bentalou, 11 Dec. 1788. On 19 Dec. GW wrote to Bentalou : “I have received your polite letter of the 11th Inst.”