26251To George Washington from William Burnet, Sr., 12 April 1782 (Washington Papers)
Moses Hatfield of Elizabeth-Town was convicted last January Term, of going into the Enemy’s Lines. He pretended, that he was sent by your Excellency, but had lost his Pass & requested the Court would defer giving Judgment against him, untill April Term, that he might have an Opportunity of procuring another Pass, & convincing the Court of his Innocence. He has now produced a Certificate from...
26252To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Burney, 20 January 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Few things have given me more concern than the not being able sooner to give you a satisfactory account of the Harpsichord and its Machinery, which I had the honour to bespeak for you, last Summer. I visited Kirkman from time to time whenever I came to town, and saw the Instrument in every stage of its construction. The wood was chosen with great care; the Lid is solid, as you desired, and no...
26253To Thomas Jefferson from James Burnham, 11 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Cutler has informed me that you intimated a wish, to purchase some Ticking in the course of the Summer ensuing. I have sent some to Mr Lewis Deblois of Washington for Sale, & among them two pieces of superfine, about enough for five beds, which I have directed him not to sell until you have seen them.—I have also sent a piece of coarse printed cotton, designed for the wear of laboring...
26254To Thomas Jefferson from James Burnham, 15 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Having been informed by my Friend the Hon. Mr Cutler that he had shewn you some specimens of our Manufacture, and that you had asked him some questions, particularly respecting the Wadding, which he could not answer, I observed to him in reply that I would do myself the honor of writing you on the subject.—The cotton is carded in an entire fleece (as we call it), then laid on a board & wet...
26255To James Madison from Sargent Burnham and Others, 4 October 1814 (Madison Papers)
To the President of the United States of America and Commander in Chief of all the forces therein, The Petition of the Subscribers respectfully sheweth that they are anxious for the safety of their Country in this time of danger, are willing to promote the welfare & Interest thereof & to defend the same to the utmost of their Power, and for this purpose they wish to raise a Company of...
26256To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Burnham, 3 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
A few days past I caused to be shipped aboard the Schooner Prince, George Taylor , Master, a machine for the shelling of Indian corn directed to Messrs. Gibson & Jefferson, Merchants, Richmond—Said Schooner was bound to Norfolk (I could not hear of any vessel bound directly to Richmond)—The Master engaged to put it on board some packet for Richm, if opportunity should present, otherwise to...
26257To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Burnham, 24 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Octr. 18th, directed to Mr Paul Pilsbury, was handed to me, a few days past, by him—He indeed was the inventor of the Corn-shelling-machine, but has sold out his whole right of invention—I am one of the patentees and am the person who had the honour of shewing you the operation of the machine, in Feby 1804—Altho’ I then thought it probable that I should send on a number to...
26258To George Washington from James Burn, 14 August 1793 (Washington Papers)
The office of Surveyor of the Port of Baltimore being now vacant by the death of Robert Ballard, there have no doubt been numberless applications to your Excellency by different persons, whose pretensions have been well supported by strong recommendations from men of power and fortune. Under this idea, I have thought it needless to trouble your Excellency, with any recommendatory letters from...
26259To James Madison from James Burn, 23 February 1824 (Madison Papers)
A stranger to Mr. Madison, personally, tho’ by no means a stranger to his virtues, would most humbly and respectfully beg leave to solicit the honour of Mr. Madison’s friendship in aiding to effect the object of the inclosed letter. My son James Madison is tall for his years, straight, and well proportioned. Besides the recommendation from the highly respectable gentleman, Jas. H. McCulloch...
26260To James Madison from James Burn, 10 March 1824 (Madison Papers)
I should not again have trespass’d upon your goodness, did not a sense of propriety (in my humble judgement) compell an acknowledgement of the receipt of your much esteemed favor of the 3d. Ulto., & at same time to tender my most gratefull thanks for your very polite attention to myself, & kind wishes express’d, in regard to my son. With perfect esteem I am Dear Sir your obedient servant RC (...
26261To James Madison from Hardin Burnley, 28 November 1789 (Madison Papers)
A few days ago I wrote a letter to Majr. Madison giving him some information on the general business of the present Session, which I suppose he has probably communicated to you. I now take the liberty of obtruding on you a short communication on the same subject. The revenue bill which proposes a reduction of the public taxes one fourth below the last year’s amount is with the Senate. Whilst...
26262To James Madison from Hardin Burnley, 3 December 1791 (Madison Papers)
I have to apologize to you for not answering sooner the enquiries which you requested me to make before you left Virginia. I have deferred my answer ’till this time that I might be able to give satisfactory information on the subject of your enquiries. On application to Col: Harvie which I made immediately after the receipt of your favor I coud obtain no further information than this, that...
26263To James Madison from Hardin Burnley, 5 [December] 1789 (Madison Papers)
Since the date of my letter to you which I wrote a few days ago the resolutions of the Committee on the amendments proposed by Congress have been reported. Those which respected the ten first were agreed to with even less opposition than they experienced in the Committee, & that wh. passed on the 11th & 12th. was rescinded by a majority of about twelve. The amendments with the resolutions on...
26264To James Madison from Hardin Burnley, 16 December 1788 (Madison Papers)
I suppose that you have been made acquainted before this with the several acts which have passed the legislature of Virga. for the purpose of organizing the new Government. You have no doubt been informed that this State is divided into ten districts, each to choose a representative in the new Congress, on the second day of February next. The district in which Orange is included, consists of...
26265To James Madison from Hardin Burnley, 15 December 1787 (Madison Papers)
The Assembly have proceeded with so much tardiness that notwithstanding the length of time we have been convened our Journals furnish but little which would merit your attention. We have been more engaged in rejecting than in adopting the various political projects which have been proposed. The instalment plan was at first received with much seeming approbation. But ever since its first...
26266To James Madison from Reuben Burnley, 17 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you by last post, but least it should by accident miscarry, I take the liberty by Mr Clarke of again addressing. I then informed you of my intention of embarking for Europe in about 10 days from that time, and requested the favour of your forwarding to me such document as will prove me to be a Citizen born within the United States; provided it comes properly from your department. I...
26267To James Madison from Zachariah Burnley, ca. August 1789 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. Ca. August 1789. Mentioned in JM to Hamilton, ca. 5 Oct. 1789 . Requests JM’s aid in obtaining a clerkship for his son, Reuben.
26268To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Burns, 4 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of a passage I saw some time past in the National Inteligencer: Wherein it appears that Congress had Directed your Excellancy to send some suitable Person to Louisiana to survey the Lead Mines of that Contry: also to ascertain the Lattitude and Longitude of them. Together with the Quantity and Quallity of the Oars—I wrote to General Meriweather Member of Congress from the State...
26269Samuel M. Burnside to Thomas Jefferson, 13 December 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 24th of October 1812, the Legislature of Massachusetts formed a number of Gentleman Gentlemen into a body Corporate and Politic, by the name of “ The American Antiquarian Society .”— The nature, views and objects of this Institution are stated and explained in a pamphlet, recently published by their order, a copy of which is transmitted to You, and will accompany this letter.—The...
26270Samuel M. Burnside to Thomas Jefferson, 23 January 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 8th of August last , addressed to me as recording Secretary of the A. A. Society was laid before them at their last meeting, and I am directed by them to tender You their thanks for the interesting and valuable manuscript, which accompanied it.— The Society , Sir, feel highly gratified, that you have consented to be enrolled Among its members. Indeed they have ever been...
26271To James Madison from Thomas Burns, 6 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
As I have been from the commencenment of this late War with great Britain & the U. States your petitioner humbly prayeth, that your excellencys favor in granting me my discharge as I have a Father, Mother, Brothers and Sisters in Baltimore whom I have not seen these 8 years past and as your humble petitioner wishes very to see them, which I hope your excellency considers on the ever Memorable...
26272Alexander Burot to Thomas Jefferson, 23 October 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Ce n’est point à M r Thomas Jefferson président des États unis , dont le nom Sera à Jamais Celebre dans les deux hémispheres, pour avoir su allier les qualités Sublimes de L’homme d’État, avec les vertus du Citoyen, que je m’adresse; c’est à M r Jefferson habitant, planteur de Virginie et pere de famille au quel j’ay L’honneur d’avoir recours dans L’infortune. par Suitte des malheurs de S t...
26273To James Madison from Aaron Burr, 9 October 1800 (Madison Papers)
As Mr. Alston is already known to you no introduction or recommendation from me can be requisite. I have great pleasure however in expressing the high opinion which I entertain of his character and his talents. He is justly considered as a great acquisition to the Cause of republicanism. I had not the pleasure to see your friend Talliafero. The letter which you did me the favor to write in his...
26274Aaron Burr to David Hosack, [12 July 1804] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr Burr’s respectful Compliments. He requests Dr. Hosack to inform him of the present state of Genl. H. and of the hopes which are entertained of his recovery. Mr. Burr begs to know at what hours of the [day] the Dr. may most probably be found at home, that he may repeat his inquiries. He would take it very kind if the Dr. would take the trouble of calling on him as he returns from Mr....
26275To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 23 April 1796 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Guillemard an english gentleman of fortune and education, travelling from motives of Scientific Curiosity and amusement, will hand you this. I have thought you might regret that such a man should pass through your Country without being made known to you, and have therefore taken the liberty to introduce him to your Notice and acquaintance. What further apology may be necessary for this...
26276To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, [before 5 May 1800] (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed is nearly correct—our Majorities are Something larger than there Stated— Our Three Senators for this district are undoubtedly elected—The Victory is complete and the Manner of it highly honorable—On the part of the Republicans there has been no indecency, no unfairness, no personal abuse—on the other Side, the influence and authority of Office have openly perverted and prostituted...
26277To James Madison from Aaron Burr, 2 August 1802 (Madison Papers)
At the request of Col. Weissenfels I transmit the enclosed Certificate. Having served with the Colonel during the revolutionary War & knowing him to be a brave & Valuable officer, a Man of integrity & honor, I could not refuse to him this Civility. I have no personal acquaintance with Mr Baker, but from my knowledge of two of the persons attesting in his favor, I cannot doubt of the truth of...
26278To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Burr, 18 June 1804 (Hamilton Papers)
I send for your perusal a letter signed Ch. D. Cooper which, though apparently published some time ago, has but very recently come to my knowledge. Mr Van Ness who does me the favor to deliver this, will point out to you that Clause of the letter to which I particularly request your attention. You might perceive, Sir, the necessity of a prompt and unqualified acknowledgment or denial of the...
26279To George Washington from Aaron Burr, 18 June 1795 (Washington Papers)
Mr Burr presents his respectful Compliments to the President of the United States. He requests to be informed whether it will be agreeable to the President to converse with him on the subject of the treaty lately submitted to the consideration of the Senate, and if so, that he will be pleased to appoint an hour for that purpose. AL , MHi : Everett Papers. No reply has been found. Burr opposed...
26280To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 12 February 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
It was so obvious that the most malignant spirit of slander and intrigue would be busy that, without any enquiry, I set down as calumny every tale calculated to disturb our harmony. My friends are often more irritable and more credulous: fortunately I am the depository of all their Cares and anxieties, and I invariably pronounce to be a lie, every thing which ought not to be true— my former...
26281To George Washington from Lieutenant Colonel Aaron Burr, 20 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
I was this Morning favoured with your Excellency’s Letter of 29th Ulto and my Appointment in Col. Malcolms Reg. I am truly sensible of the Honour done me, and shall be studious that my Deportment in that Station be such as will ensure your future Esteem—I am nevertheless Sir, constrained to observe that the late Date of my Appointment subjects me to the Command of many who are younger in the...
26282To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 23 December 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday Mr. Van Benthuysen handed me your obliging letter . Govr. Fenner is principally responsible for the unfortunate result of the election in R.I. So late as semptember, he told me personally that you would have every Vote in that State and that A. would certainly have one & probably two: this he confirmed by a Verbal Message to me through a confidential friend in October. He has lately...
26283To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Burr, 22 June 1804 (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. V Ness has this evening reported to me Verbally that you refuse to answer my last letter, that you consider the course I have taken as intemperate and unnecessary and some other conversation which it is improper that I should notice. My request to you was in the first instance proposed in a form the most simple in order that you might give to the affair that course to which you might be...
26284To James Madison from Aaron Burr, [30 June] 1801 (Madison Papers)
… I am goaded with letters from Connecticut & Vermont respecting the department of Post Office which they pronounce to be a grievance intolerable—our friends in those States say that they can make no use of that mode of Conveyance while in the present hands—Col. Robinson & Mr Selden, two Very respectable men of Vermont have written me several letters on this subject, and they have desired me...
26285To James Madison from Aaron Burr, 9 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Hunt who was mentioned in a letter which I wrote you some Weeks ago, is desirous of the honor of being personally known to you. The high estimation in which he is holden by some of our most respectable friends in this City, has been already communicated to you. The very slight personal a⟨c⟩quaintance which I have had with him, tends to confirm me in their opinions & prepossessions. In...
26286To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 28 April 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Alexander Woolcott of Connecticut must be know to you by Reputation—I take the liberty to introduce him to you personally. His patriotism and his talents entitle him to every degree of Respect & consideration, and I persuade myself that you will be gratified by the opportunity of cultivating his acquaintance. I am Dr. Sir with very great Respect Your friend &c RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as...
26287To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 24 May 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
Have the goodness to inform me how long you will remain in Phila. if till the close of the Session, I hope to come & pass an hour with you. No freedom of communication, by letter, can be indulged consistently with any degree of discretion Be assured of my very great attachment & esteem RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ: “Burr Aaron. recieved in his lre of May 24.98. forwarded to Dr Currie,” which...
26288Memorandum from Aaron Burr, [ca. 17 March 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
New York David Gelston, Collector, vice Sands } The Republicans of the NY. delegation in Senate & H. of R. are unanimously of opinion that these changes should be made—they unite also in the arrangement here proposed, except that one Gentleman would prefer that Bailey and Davis should change place —Willett and Brown are also candidates for the Marshalls place and are both well qualified—all...
26289To James Madison from Aaron Burr, 27 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
Joseph Crockett writes to me from Jessamine County in Kentucky that he is a Candidate for the office of Marshall —that he was a Captain in the Virginia line during the late War and that [he] was a Neighbour of, and personally well known to Colonel Jefferson. Having myself no recollection of Captn. Crockett, I can add nothing to the information which he communicates. I enclose you an extract of...
26290To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 9 October 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
The family of Alston of South Carolina is probably well known to you—The Young gentleman who will hand you this, bids fair to do honor to his Name and his Country—His Warmest wishes, and his influence which is already important, are engaged in promoting your election—He has passed through the eastern States and is now on his return to attend the Legislature of S.C. of Which he is a Member—I...
26291To James Madison from Aaron Burr, 11 October 1808 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to introduce to the honor of your acquaintance, the bearer Mr. Caleb Lownes Mr. Lownes has long been honorably distinguished for his Philanthropy, exemplified both in the distressing seasons of yellow fever, and in the very active part he took in introducing our present ameliorated penal System. He goes to Washington I believe on business of a private nature, respecting some accounts...
26292To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 3 February 1799 (Jefferson Papers)
Being last fall in Ontario County, I spent a day in examining the records to discover the Situation of R.M.’s property. I find that every acre of his land hath been conveyed between the Months of January & July 98 &, as far as I can learn, for good considerations. An attachment, for the benefit of all the Creditors, issued in March 98 & if prosecuted must exclude any creditor from a partial...
26293To George Washington from Lieutenant Colonel Aaron Burr, 24 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
The excessive heat and occasional fatigues of the preceding campaign, have so impaired my health and constitution as to render me incapable of immediate service. I have, for three months past, taken every advisable step for my recovery, but have the mortification to find, upon my return to duty, a return of sickness, and that every relapse is more dangerous than the former. I have consulted...
26294To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 6 April 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be presented to you by Captain Aupaumut Chief of the Moheakuns,—a Man of perfectly decent Manners and deportment and Who has been Useful to the U.S. in War and in Nigociation. He is solicitous to be made known to you, and I have thought that you would consider an estimable and intelligent Man of his Nation as a desireable acquaintance. I am with very great Respect Your assured & Obt...
26295To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 21 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have written to Mr. Madison respecting the Consul of Madeira, the Marshall of Massts. Bay and the Marshall of N Jersey—To Mr. Gallatin respecting the Supervisor of N, Jersey and something of Bailey, Davis and Willett, and to Genl Smith something further of [Bailey]: to all which I take the liberty to refer you. Upon my arrival in this City I found it noised about that [Bailey] was destined...
26296To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Burr, 15 November 1803 (Hamilton Papers)
I have paid to Mr Thompson Seventeen hundred and fifty dollars, taken up the Leases of Ross & Duzenbury and left the Titles to the house in Chapel & Murray St. It was my intention now to have paid the Whole—But having ordered this house (cor. of Chap. & Murray) to be sold which has not been effected the balance of about 2000 Ds. is left to be discharged by Sale of the house. James Clapp who is...
26297To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Burr, 21 June 1804 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 20th. inst. has been this day received. Having Considered it attentively I regret to find in it nothing of that sincerity and delicacy which you profess to Value. Political opposition can never absolve Gentlemen from the necessity of a rigid adherence to the laws of honor and the rules of decorum: I neither claim such priviledge nor indulge it in others. The Common sense of...
26298To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 30 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
General Stevens had command of the artillery in the Northern army during the late War and was distinguished for his bravery, his punctuality & his knowledge of his profession. His reputation & deportment in Civil life have corresponded with the expectations which might have been formed from his Military Conduct—Since the war he has resided in N york, has born various offices which he has...
26299To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 16 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
From many hundreds of applications I have selected, as most worthy of your attention, those Contained in the enclosed sheet. As there is in fact No Minister of the Navy, I take the Liberty to suggest through you to the gentleman who may fill that office, that all of those who have obtained Wealth and influence by Means of public appointment, James Watson , now Naval Agent at Nyork, is, to our...
26300To James Madison from Aaron Burr, 12 December 1803 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Burr’s respectful compliments—thanks Mr Madison for his communications on the authentication and transmission of propositions for amends. of the Constitution. Mr B. infers that the copies will be certified from the office of Secretary of State. He requests to be informed whether the U. S. have a consul at St. Jago of Cuba & of his name & address. Mr B. wishes to make a small remittance to...