26501From John Adams to James Wilkinson, 12 October 1811 (Adams Papers)
On Thursday night I received from the Post Office your favour of October the second. Although it arrived at a moment when Wounds, Sickness, and Deaths in my Family, and among my tenderest Connections had excited all my sensibility and that of all my Family I thought it my duty to answer as soon as possible to the Interrogatories you enclosed. My answers are contained in the enclosed Sheet N.2....
26502From James Madison to James Wilkinson, 12 October 1811 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of the 9th inst: inclosing a statement of a private conversation between Lt. Opie, and Mr. Simmons Acct. of the War Department, made by the former. The considerations out of which the Court Martial in your case grew, would attach particular regret to any circumstance affecting, even in appearance or opinion, the justice and fairness of the proceedings, as they...
26503To James Madison from David Howell, 12 October 1811 (Madison Papers)
My only Son will have the Honor to deliver this Letter. I have endeavoured to impress his mind with Just views of your personal character & political measures, &, I am authorised to assure you of his Support. He is a young man of regular habits, united with much benevolence & a laudable zeal in the Republican cause, which received his first political attachments. Whatever patronage it may fall...
26504Executive Pardon, 12 October 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 October 1811, Washington. JM remits the sentence of death imposed 12 Aug. 1811 by a court-martial at Baton Rouge on Sgt. Peter B. Conger of the Consolidated Infantry Regiment for the offense of desertion. Leaves standing that part of the sentence reducing Conger to the ranks. Tr ( DNA : RG 107, LSMA ). 1 p.
26505Henry Foxall to Thomas Jefferson, 12 October 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
The time that has Elaps d since since you last wrote me, and my silence on the Subject of the Stove, of which you sent me the pattern moddal must have caused you to suppose that I had neglected it all together—However I have made a pattern modal pattren therefrom and have cast two Stoves from the same—I have no doubt but your very high Opinion of their Utility will be fully realized—I have put...
26506Roger C. Weightman to Thomas Jefferson, 12 October 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
M Chambers of N York put into my charge a parcel of Fiorin grass recently received from Ireland , with directions to take the earliest and safest mode of conveyance to Monticello . Since my return home I have had it boxed and directed to the care of the post master at Fredericksburg .
26507Thomas Jefferson to Dudley Burwell, 11 October 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Burwell of Franklin , your relation, has requested me to send you a letter of introduction to Doct r Wistar whose lectures you are attending. I comply with pleasure with this request, and shall be happy if I can serve you in your useful pursuits, or gratify you by obtaining the more particular attentions of so estimable a character as Doct r Wistar . with this view I ask the favor of you...
26508Thomas Jefferson to Caspar Wistar, 11 October 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letter is from mr W m A. Burwell , one of the members of Congress from our state . he lived with me at Washington as Secretary, perhaps at the time you paid us a visit there, or perhaps he may be known to you thro’ the medium of his speeches in Congress , where he distinguishes himself by his good sense, his devotion to his country united with the most conciliatory conduct towards...
26509To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 10 October 1811 (Madison Papers)
Mrs. Lewis, the widow of Colo. Nich Lewis, has requested me to mention to yourself the name of a mr. Wood, an applicant for a commission in the army. On recieving the request I rode to her house to ask something about him, observing to her that something more than his name would be necessary. She candidly told me at once that he was a very capable young man, connected with her only as being a...
26510Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 10 October 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
M rs Lewis , the widow of Col o Nich Lewis , has requested me to mention to yourself the name of a mr Wood , an applicant for a commission in the army . on recieving the request I rode to her house to ask something about him, observing to her that something more than his name would be necessary. she candidly told me at once that he was a very capable young man, connected with her only as being...
26511Samuel M. Stephenson to Thomas Jefferson, 10 October 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
At the Request of our friend D: B. Warden ; I herewith send you a small Box, containing 2 Roots of the agrostis Stolonifera in Irish, Fiorin Grass: with printed Directions for the Culture of it. It is often transported in a dry state, I have sent it with the Roots in a little Earth, supposing this the most Successful mode. As I wish to hear of your Success, in the Culture of our Indigenous...
26512Thomas Jefferson to John Payne Todd, 10 October 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
According to promise I send you our observations of the solar eclipse of Sep. 17. we had, you know, a perfect observation of the passage of the sun over the meridian, and the eclipse began so soon after as to leave little room for error from the time piece. her rate of going however was ascertained by 10. days subsequent observation and comparison with the sun, and the times, as I now give...
26513Peter Walsh to Thomas Jefferson, 10 October 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Your much respected Letter of the 27 th March has been just forwarded to me by M r Warden from Paris . I am not unknown to you Sir as you Suppose, having had the honour of your acquaintance in New York in 1789., being then Established in Cadiz . a disorder which I got in America obliged me to come to this Place and circumstances have made me remain in it, but it’s climate is changed much for...
26514From John Adams to Kilborn Whitman, 9 October 1811 (Adams Papers)
your kind letter of september 2nd though received in season has not yet been answered or acknowledged. Unfortunate accidents and afflictive Events have rendered me incapable of Writing during the whole of this time. I read your letter, Sir with much concern, and immediately communicated it to my son. I cannot say that I have interested myself in any appointment of any kind, since the 4th of...
26515To James Madison from James Wilkinson, 9 October 1811 (Madison Papers)
When I agreed to waive all exception to the Jurisdiction of a Military Tribunal, and submit to a rigorous Scrutiny of my Conduct for more than twenty years past, I did hope, & I am sure it was your intention, Sir, that the proceedings against me should not only be free & unbiased, but that there should not be even cause for Suspicion, that the Government felt any Interest whatever in depriving...
26516Thomas Jefferson to John Bracken, 9 October 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly recieved your favor of Aug. 13. stating the ineffectual effort you had made to remit to the sisters of Bellini the amount of their claim on his effects. they are very old, said to be in great poverty & distress, and therefore entitled in charity to our good offices in conveying their money to them. a remittance thro’ England to the continent of Europe is now impracticable, & a direct...
26517Thomas Jefferson to William J. Harris, 9 October 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
On the reciept of the letters of mr Eppes , mr Giles & others in your behalf, I wrote to mr Hamilton , Secretary of the navy inclosin g them, and have just recieved his answer expressing his readiness to make out your appointment as midshipman whenever you will call for it. you have now therefore only to go to Washington , there recieve your appointment, and the instructions of mr Hamilton...
26518Benjamin & Thomas Kite to Thomas Jefferson, 9 October 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
We forward ‘The Picture of Philadelphia , ’ for which thou art a Subscriber,—The price is One Dollar, which thou wilt be pleased to send us when convenient.— RC ( MoSHi : TJC-BC ); endorsed by TJ as received 31 Oct. 1811 and so recorded in SJL ; notations by TJ on verso: “1.D. to be remitted” and “ June 17. 12. remitted thro’ Benj. Jones
26519To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 8 October 1811 (Madison Papers)
As my Commission as Governor of Orleans, will expire on the 17th. of January next, I take the liberty to request you to consider me a Candidate for honor of a reappointment. I am very grateful for the many proofs of Confidence you have already given me, and If I know myself, the favorite wish of my heart has always been, to merit by a faithful discharge of my duties, a Continuance of your good...
26520To James Madison from the New York State Canal Commissioners, 8 October 1811 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed Exemplification of a Statute passed the eighth of last april will shew that we are empowered to make application, on behalf of the State of New York, to the Congress of the United States, on the subject of a Canal betwe[e]n the Great Lakes and Hudson’s River. An object of such general concern seems to be within the scope of that information which is to be communicated to the...
26521To James Madison from John Hawker, 8 October 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 October 1811, Plymouth. Encloses a memorial for JM’s consideration. Mentions that the orders in council are still in force and that “Vessels and Goods belonging to Citizens of the United States; comeing from or bound to France are often sent in here & are Condemned.” RC and enclosure, two copies ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Hawker”). RC 1 p. Enclosure (6 pp.) is a memorial by...
26522From John Adams to William Plumer, 7 October 1811 (Adams Papers)
Since my Letter to you of the fifteenth in answer to yours of the fi f th of September, We have received undoubted intelligence, that my Son has declined his appointment as Judge, and that he will not return to America this year, You may therefore write with confidence that if your Letters reach St Petersburg, they will there find him. The condition of his family rendered it impossible to...
26523To John Adams from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 7 October 1811 (Adams Papers)
What Sufficient thanks Shall I return to the distinguished favours, with which your kind frendship continues to honour me in Such an eminent degree! much in truth I am indebted to your partiality towards me, but I Should lessen its real value, if I did not presume that I did not merite it in part. I will however endeavor to exert my utmost Strenght to deserve it further. The Honor of being jo...
26524To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 7 October 1811 (Madison Papers)
It has been suggested that the provisions of the non-intercourse Act which forbid the importation of articles of British growth, produce or manufacture are violated by certain coasting vessels, in the following manner. Masters of vessels bound from a port of the United States, to another port of the United States enter on their manifest, certified by the Collector of the port of departure, a...
26525From John Adams to Theodore Foster, 6 October 1811 (Adams Papers)
Last night I received your favour of the first of this month., from the hand of Dr Solomon Drowne. As I was absent when he first called at my house I lost the Pleasure of several Hours Conversation With him. This Gentleman’s Deportments and Conversation so well supported the handsome Character you gave him; that I regret very much that I am not to have more of his society. While I recollect...
26526From John Quincy Adams to George Washington Adams, 6 October 1811 (Adams Papers)
We were considering the Bible in its historical character, and as the history of a Family—From the moment when the universal History finishes, that of Abraham begins, and thenceforward it is the history of a family of which Abraham is the first and Jesus Christ the last person. And from the first appearance of Abraham, the whole history appears to have been ordered from age to age expressly to...
26527From James Madison to Richard Cutts, 6 [October] 1811 (Madison Papers)
A letter just recd. by Mr[s.] M. from Mrs. C. informs us that you had set out on a trip for Boston. This will probably find you returned, and I hope without any such accident as befel your former one. Mr. J. Q. Adams declines his Judiciary appt. Another is of course to be made as soon as the Senate are in session. Be so good as to give me without delay, information of the state of Mr....
26528Thomas Jefferson to Nathaniel H. Hooe, 6 October 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letters of Aug. 13. and Sep. 10. were each of them 23. days getting to this place. the former came while I was in Bedford during an absence of between 2. & 3. weeks. I did not write an immediate answer because a very little delay, added to what had preceded would enable me to do it with effect. within the course of 3. weeks I am to recieve a quarter’s rent of my mill (now in more punctual...
26529Randolph Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 6 October 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I Received yours of the twenty six of last month and am extremly sorry to hear of my sisters death and would of bin over but it was not raly in my power but it is what we may all expect to come to either later or sooner I Got mr pryor to call and leave this letter for me as he was Going to albemarle court and recomended it to him to make montocello his first days stage I intend coming over...
26530Thomas Jefferson to William & Reuben Mitchell, 6 October 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Sep. 25. was brought me by our last post I was certainly not aware that any question could arise on the terms of our agreement. mr Griffin had brought me your first proposition of 2/6 less than the Richmond price, which I declined, but told him that if you would give within 2/ of the Richmond price, the best which should be given within a reasonable number of days, you should...
26531To James Madison from the Cambridge Light Dragoons, 5 October 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 October 1811, Cambridge, South Carolina. The subscribers, citizens of Cambridge and vicinity, “have long since associated ourselves … under the name of the Cambridge Light Dragoons” in order to “aid in protecting, the Honor, independence, and safety of these United States from foreign invasion or internal commotion.” They have been watching “with vigilance, and attention the situation of our...
26532To James Madison from Thomas Cooper, 4 October 1811 (Madison Papers)
About two years ago, I requested you to procure for me, by means of Gen. Armstrong, or Mr Warden, some books on Chemistry and Mineralogy, which the irregularity of intercourse between this Country and France, prevented me from obtaining. You were so kind as to write on the subject to Paris and directed the amount of what the books might cost, to be paid by one or other of those Gentlemen on...
26533Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 4 October 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
2 canteens of French brandy RC ( NN : Liebmann Collection); dateline beneath signature; written on a small scrap; at foot of text: “M r Leitch.” Not recorded in SJL . This is one of a series of terse notes with which TJ ordered goods from Charlottesville merchant James Leitch.
26534Charles Willson Peale to Thomas Jefferson, 3 August [October] 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Since writing my last letter to you , I have visited a small farm in my neigbourhood, belonging to Doct r Beneville , the culture of which, has pleased me much. part of the land had been swampy, so much so, as to mire his Cattle, and often times put them into to the trouble of draging them out—it is a flat rich bottom of a good many acres extent. The Doct r has now reclaimed it, or rather has...
26535To John Adams from Jabeil Kinson, 2 October 1811 (Adams Papers)
The pleasure which I feel, in addressing one of the first sages and patriots of my country, is sensibly repressed by the consciousness of the trouble the intrusion may produce. I could wish to strew the evening walk of the man I address with roses, and not to embarrass it with litigious interrogatories; because I have witnessed his noble independence and patriotism, have experienced his...
26536From John Quincy Adams to Abigail Smith Adams, 2 October 1811 (Adams Papers)
Your favour of 21. June, without a number, was forwarded to me from Copenhagen by Mr. Erving, who recovered it from the Radius, which on her passage to this place, was taken by a french privateer, and is still detained in Denmark—Like almost all the letters which we have received this year it brought tidings of sickness and affliction among our friends—In the sorrow which they have so often...
26537Paul Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 2 October 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I am honored by the receipt of your letter of the 28 th ult. I have not seen M r Harris , who left his letters at my office while I was absent from it, but I have not hesitated to make out his appointment, and when he calls I shall with particular satisfaction deliver him his papers. It is very pleasing to observe young men of his respectability offering themselves to the public service, and...
26538To John Adams from Theodore Foster, 1 October 1811 (Adams Papers)
I expect this Letter will be delivered to you, by my worthy and respectable Friend and next Door Neighbour, Doctor Solomon Drown of this Town, who has had a liberal Education—has travelled in Europe, and is a Fellow and Professor of Brown University in this State.— He is about to travel with his Lady through the Town of Braintree, on a Visit to some of her Relations, being herself related to...
26539Thomas Jefferson to David Campbell, 1 October 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Sep. 11 has been duly recieved, but I am sorry it is in my power to give no information on the subject of your enquiries. 30. years of general absence from the state, an entire occupation in other scenes of business, to which must be added the effect of years, have erased from my mind nearly all particular knolege of the affairs of the state. no times time , nor circumstances...
26540Thomas Jefferson to John Dortic, 1 October 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Aug. 14. was recieved after an unusual delay of the post. I formerly believed it was best for every country to make what it could make to best advantage, and to exchange it with others for those articles which it could not so well make. I did not then suppose that a whole quarter of the globe could within the short space of a dozen years, from being the most civilized, become the...
26541Hezekiah Niles to Thomas Jefferson, 1 October 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Ed. Note : In SJL on 6 Oct. 1811 TJ recorded receipt of a letter written five days earlier in Baltimore by “R. Niles.” TJ’s reply to Niles of 14 Oct. 1811 is also recorded in SJL . While neither of these letters has come to light, their contents can be conjectured. On 29 Oct. 1813 TJ sent Hezekiah Niles, the editor of the Baltimore Weekly Register , $15 for a “3. years subscription” to his...
26542From Abigail Smith Adams to Lucy Cranch Greenleaf, September 1811 (Adams Papers)
in replie to your inquiries I answer mrs Adams had a very bad night. at 2 oclock Nancy came to my Room to request that I would send for the doctor. he got here before day light and bled her, since which she has had some rest, altho much opprest & at times almost exhausted. discharges continue black, but the Soarness abated, and the dr says the pulse better—Mrs Smith by the use of the Mayweed...
26543From James Madison to Richard Cutts, 30 September 1811 (Madison Papers)
I have received your favor of with the pleasure I could not but feel in learning that the accident to your shoulder was so far advanced towards a cure. It is with a very different feeling I am given to understand that any doubt exists as to your coming to Washington this winter, where besides considerations of a public nature, the social ones would be so interesting to us. I shall not give up...
26544Thomas Jefferson to John Chambers, 30 September 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Sep. 16. has been duly recieved, and I pray you to accept my thanks for the trouble you have been so kind as to taking take in fulfilling my request to mr Warden . I had been impressed with the value of the fiorin grass described in the papers of the Belfast Agricultural society , and hoped it might answer good purposes here. I have ever considered the addition of an useful plant...
26545Thomas Jefferson to Charles G. Paleske, 30 September 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you for the communication of the papers respecting the Union canal company of Pensylvania . no one is more anxious to see enterprises of that nature carried into execution, and especially to see them formed into a general system, and the public contributions, which other nations employ in war, applied by us to the improvement of our country. retired now from all intermedling with...
26546Thomas Jefferson to the Seventy-Six Association, 30 September 1811 [document added in digital edition] (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your letter of Aug. 29. with the copy of mr Markley ’s oration which it covered. I am very sensible of the attentions with which the Seventy six association have has honored me in directing the transmission of this pamphlet and equally thankful to yourselves for your care in the execution of their desire. sentiments so truly patriotic, & so eloquently expressed by the...
26547From John Quincy Adams to George Washington Adams, 29 September 1811 (Adams Papers)
The second general point of view, in which I propose to you to consider the Bible, to the great end that it may “thoroughly furnish you unto all good works,” is in its historical character. To a man of liberal education the study of History is not only useful and important, but altogether indispensable; and with regard to the History contained in the Bible, the observation which Cicero makes...
26548Thomas Jefferson to John Wayles Eppes, 29 September 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letter came under cover to me without any indication from what quarter it came. Our last latest arrival brings information of the death of the king of England . it’s coming from Ireland & not direct from England would make it little worthy of notice, were not the event so probable. on the 26 th of July the English papers say he was expected hourly to expire. this vessel sailed from
26549Michael Leib to Thomas Jefferson, 29 September 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Your recommendation would at all times be a sufficient inducement to me to patronize any one who was favord with it; and the extension of your good opinion to Joseph Dougherty has secured mine. It will add much to my gratification to be in any manner instrumental in the promotion of any wish of yours whether public or private. The times are inauspicious, not only to the nation, but to some...
26550John Martin Baker to Collector at Port of Discharge, 28 September 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 September 1811, Palma, Majorca. Requests the collector at the port of discharge to receive articles from Jesse Y. Hinks, captain of the schooner Ruthy of Boston, for delivery to JM. Lists the articles in a postscript: “One Qr. Cask 7. Years old Granache White Wine / One Bag Soft Shelled Almonds. / Three Boxes Capers. / Three Boxes Olives.” RC ( DLC ). 2 pp. Docketed by JM.