27421Thomas Jefferson to John Threlkeld, 17 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 7 th is duly recieved covering a letter from Miss Threlkeld to mrs Eppes . it shall be safely forwarded. mr Eppes’s son is now here, and will return in a few days to his father . I avail myself with pleasure of the occasion it has presented of renewing to yourself & family the assurances of my continued esteem, and salute them and yourself with attachment & respect. RC...
27422Presidential Proclamation, 16 March 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 March 1811. Declares and makes known, in conformity with the provisions of section 12 of “An Act regulating the grants of land and providing for the disposal of the Lands of the United States, South of the State of Tennessee” (3 Mar. 1803), of the act attaching lands ceded by the Choctaw Nation in 1805 to the land district east of the Pearl River (31 Mar. 1808), and section 1 of “An Act...
27423Presidential Proclamation, 16 March 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 March 1811, Washington. “Whereas by an Act of the Congress of the United States, passed on the second day of March 1811, it has among other things been declared, ‘That the Office of the Collector of the Customs for the District of Buffaloe Creek, shall be kept at such place or places in the Town of Buffaloe as the President of the United States shall designate.’ “Now Know ye, that I James...
27424Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Carr, 16 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I send the horse by the bearer. if he is to be had for 100 D I will take him without further hesitation or reserve. if 120.D are required, they must agree to take him back if his lameness does not go off in one month, during which he shall be little used, merely to see if he gets better. I shall be glad to be decided as soon as convenient. I send you some Benni seed, and more asparagus beans...
27425Samuel Carr to Thomas Jefferson, 16 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I will See Mr Clarkson tomorrow and endeavor to purchase the Horse upon the best terms I can for you. Shall not exceed the sum mentioned and will inform you of the result of my visit to him without delay. For the beans and Benni be pleasd to accept my thanks and believe me RC ( ViU : TJP-CC ); addressed: “Thomas Jefferson Esquire Monticello”; endorsed by TJ as received 17 Mar. 1811 and so...
27426Thomas Jefferson to George Divers, 16 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I send the bearer for a bushel and a half of timothy seed, which I will replace in your hands as soon as it can be purchased the ensuing hands season . I send you a larger supply of Asparagus beans. PoC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “M r Divers”; endorsed by TJ.
27427Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on Monticello Plantings, 16 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
almonds apples Taliafer d o apricots cherries
27428From James Madison to Richard Peters, 15 March 1811 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 12th. and will not fail to put the one for Mr. Parker into the hands of Mr. Barlow who I am sure will take an interest in the object of it. I shall follow your good advice also, to engage his attention to the procuring a little outfit of the Rye for myself & my neighbors. As you may not possess the variety of Maize from India, called Sackatosh, or sweet corn, I...
27429To James Madison from Nathaniel Irwin, 15 March 1811 (Madison Papers)
Not having the honour of being known to Mr Granger, I have presumed to transmit the inclosed through your hands; & to beg you will let him know how far the writer is entitled to credit. In such a case, I know, that simple justice is all that even a friend could expect of you. Happily, in the present instance, I have no occasion to draw on your friendship, having no more interest in the object,...
27430William Duane to Thomas Jefferson, 15 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just received the last packet of the Manuscript—but it appears as if I was doomed to be the sport and the victim of my faithful adherence to those principles which that work so admirably illustrates. I should not invade your merited repose and happiness, with any complaints of mine, were it not necessary to account to you for the suspension of the work even after it had been begun. I...
27431George Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 15 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Your plaister has been here about 10 or 12 days only, having been upwards of a month in coming round from Baltimore .— I informed Harry when he was last down that he could take as much of it as he pleased, and understood from him that he intended to load up with it, but he afterwards informed our Clerk that he had other back loading & could not take any. I cannot find any oil of turpentine,...
27432From Hannah Phillips Cushing to Abigail Smith Adams, 14 March 1811 (Adams Papers)
I will without delay thank you for the ind letter of the 5th, which was not received till yesterday. It has been my intention to ask after your health for some time, & that of your dear Sisters; My heart feels much for her sore bereavement, as her day is so may her strength be. To that great being in whom she confides I commend her, with her afflicted Husband. May he be more to them than sons...
27433To James Madison from Harry Toulmin, 14 March 1811 (Madison Papers)
On monday last a report was brought to this place from Pensacola; that a fleet of 30 sail of British were off the Barancas, at the mouth of the bay. I felt extremely anxious to ascertain both the fact, and the sentiments with which such an event would be viewed by Govr. Folch: for altho’ it might prima facie, be presumed that it would be very grateful to him as a Spaniard, yet without a minute...
27434From Andrew Buchanan to Catherine Nuth Johnson, 13 March 1811 (Adams Papers)
I hasten to relieve the anxiety of our Friends in Washington by informing you that your Daughter Carolina gave birth to a Son this Morning about 10 OClock—All that I can say of him at present is that he is a fine, fat, plump Boy with excellent lungs— C. is doing charmingly her trial was about two doubtful hours before Doctor White’s arrival, and two real ones after— Yours Very Affectionately...
27435Isaac A. Coles to Thomas Jefferson, 13 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of sending my servant for a few more Aspin trees, & for some cuttings of the Detroit Apple, and of the Spitsenburg — The season is I fear, almost too much advanced, but as I did not get back from the lower country until the day before yesterday, the evil has been unavoidable— I send a few of the Tuckahoe cherry which may possibly succeed— next spring I will send others, with...
27436To John Adams from Benjamin Waterhouse, 12 March 1811 (Adams Papers)
I here send for your Perusal The Preface to the Botanist. The Publisher has printed off a few Copies dozen by Way of Sample of type, and to give Some general Idea of the Work, as well as a Short History of its origin. I thought there might be another Service in it, viz, if any thing appeared to egotistical, or too assuming in it, my Friends would probably give me the hint. I mean it as an...
27437To John Adams from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 12 March 1811 (Adams Papers)
Although I have so lately written, I will not, as mÿ restored health can be no pretext, delaÿ for one single daÿ, to send you a few lines more; now I have seen the confirmation of the good news from Washington—and, certainlÿ, if we maÿ claim a friend’s comfort in distress, then he too must be entitled to share our joys. I do so indeed, and congratulate you and your Excellent consort most...
27438From John Adams to Boston Patriot, 12 March 1811 (Adams Papers)
The Hague, October 8th; 1782—Wrote to Secretary Livingston—“At 12 o’clock to-day I proceeded, according to appointment, to the state house, where I was received with the usual formalities at the head of the stairs, by Mr. Santheuvel, a deputy from the province of Holland and Mr. Van Linden, the first noble of Zealand, and a deputy from that province, and by them conducted into the chamber of...
27439To James Madison from Lafayette, 12 March 1811 (Madison Papers)
I Gratefully thank You for Your Letter Novr the 1st., and for the incessant Attention You are pleased to give, Amidst Your public Avocations, to My private Concerns. It is a Misfortune Attached to the Vicissitudes of My Life that the Munificence of Congress and the Exertions of My friends, intended to Make me Rich again, Must Be Employed to prevent My Being Utterly Ruined. But Here also I find...
27440To James Madison from Bernard Smith, 12 March 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 March 1811, New Brunswick, New Jersey. Transmits a paper containing an oration he delivered on 4 Mar. RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Enclosure not found.
27441Lafayette to Thomas Jefferson, 12 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I Hope You Have Received my Letter of the 16 h Novem ber Complaining of Your silence—far I am from withdrawing the Complaint—Not one Line of Answer from You, Since You are at Monticelo , Has Reached me—I was Anxious to Hear Every particulars Relative to Your Retirement—the minute detaïls I Had presumed to pour upon You, with Respect to my private Concerns, needed to Be Countenanced By Your...
27442Robert Patterson to Thomas Jefferson, 12 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeably to your desire I send herewith Garnetts’ Nautical Almanacs for the years 11. & 12—& shall not fail, life remaining, to forward those for succeeding years as soon as published. I have lately added to the common artificial horizon, (the polished plane surface adjusted by a spirit-level) a very simple appendage, by the aid of which any altitude of the sun &c may be taken, on land, from...
27443From James Madison to David Bailie Warden, 11 March 1811 (Madison Papers)
Circumstances have occurred which make it proper that you should suspend your departure for France; till you receive further instructions on that point. Accept my respects. RC ( MdHi : Warden Papers). Addressed by JM to Warden at Newport, Rhode Island, “care of G. W. Erving Minister to Denmark.” Docketed by Warden.
27444To James Madison from Benjamin Hawkins, 11 March 1811 (Madison Papers)
General Mathews and the gentleman with him arrived here on the 9th. spent yesterday with me and set out this morning for Fort stoddert. They are in good health and well fixed for traveling. He revealed to me the object of his mission, and seems pretty confident of success. I told him to call on me, and all under my authority, to aid and assist him if necessary. He was sincerely impressed with...
27445To James Madison from the Inhabitants of New Haven, 11 March 1811 (Madison Papers)
The petition of the Inhabitants of the Town of New Haven in Connecticut, in legal Town meeting convened. Respectfully sheweth That your petitioners are in general, either directly engaged in mercantile pursuits, or in the occupations connected with them; in those pursuits, they have embarked their fortunes, and from them, they have not only derived a subsistence for themselves, and their...
27446To James Madison from Richard Peters, 11 March 1811 (Madison Papers)
Genl Armstrong, when in France, sent me over some Seeds; &, among them, about 2 Quarts of most remarkably fine Rye , of a Species entirely unknown here. With my usual Desire to disperse what I obtain in this Way, I distributed, in very small Portions, the whole of what I had, except about half a Pint. I planted my Modicum in single Grains, in Drills; &, after some Growth, I found that each...
27447Richard Barry to Thomas Jefferson, 11 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have writen written to you about six weeks ago to inform you that I would want my money the 20th of March in which I earnestly solicted solicited as an answer by return of post and not hearing from you since am obligated to trouble you again I assure Sir If I had any other source to supply my wants at present I would not call on you at present your compliance will ever oblige— RC ( MHi
27448Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 11 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 8 th came to hand last night. I had not before heard of your appointment to Lisbon , but sincerely congratulate you on it. it is one of three of the most lucrative consulships of the US. and the most agreeable of the three. it will suit you the better as the our language is so familiarly spoken there. I am really sorry for the circumstances which embarras your acceptance, but they...
27449Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 11 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have reserved specially for yourself the following observations. the proposition of mr Gibson’s going to Lisbon in your stead even for a time, should not be made. nobody respects mr Gibson more than I do, nor is better-satisfied that he would, under all situations, do what is right. but the temper of this country towards England is at this time very high. the Senate are always averse to the...
27450Thomas Jefferson to David Bailie Warden, 11 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Burwell is this moment arrived here, and our post in the instant of it’s departure. the inclosed letter happens to have been ready written and I am extremely anxious to have it delivered into the hands of M. Tracy without the possibility of it’s being opened by the government. mr Burwell thinks if I inclose it to you by this post it may get to N. York before you will have sailed. I...
27451From Abigail Smith Adams to Abigail Amelia Adams Smith, 10 March 1811 (Adams Papers)
It is so long Since I received a Letter from you or any of the Family that I am not a little anxious to hear. I have attributed it to the great fall of Snow which has obstructed prevented the Southern post getting in Regular Succession—and we have learnt that the Northern Roads are still more obstructed—yet I have Sent every Post to the office in hopes to hear. I have written You Several...
27452To James Madison from George W. Erving, 10 March 1811 (Madison Papers)
I arrived here on the evening of the 8t, & yesterday received from Mr Hamilton your letter of Feby 1st; to the five letters which it inclosed the most exact attention shall be paid. If affairs in Florida have not progressed according to the reasonable views & expectations of government, this may be owing in part or principally to the encouragement which Folch has received to deviate from his...
27453To James Madison from James J. Voorhees, 10 March 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 March 1811, Pittsburgh. Considers himself “a persecuted Man,” having had “futile, and vexatious Charges” brought against him in a court-martial at Pittsburgh. Claims that three members of the court were his “decided enemies” and had given testimony on the charges. Writes not to influence JM’s judgment but in the hope that JM will review the testimony of the majority of the court and do...
27454Bernard McMahon to Thomas Jefferson, 10 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have it now in my power to send you some plants of the true Hudson Strawberry, and some good gooseberry plants, and anxiously wish to know by what means or rout I can convey them to you, this being a very proper period for sending them. I earnestly request the favor of your sending me a list of any plants and seeds, which would be acceptable to you and add to your collection; but least lest...
27455Thomas Jefferson to John Melish, 10 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you for your letter of Feb. 16. and the communication of that you had forwarded to the President . in his hands it may be turned to public account: in mine it is only evidence of your zeal for the general good. having served my tour of duty my occupations are now in quite a different line, more suited to my age, my interests and inclinations. having served my tour of duty, I leave...
27456Thomas Jefferson to James Wilkinson, 10 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Jan. 21. has been recieved, and with it the 2 d vol. of your Memoirs, with the Appendices to the 1 st 2 d & 4 th volumes, for which accept my thanks. I shall read them with pleasure. the expression respecting myself, stated in your letter to have been imputed to you by your calumniators, had either never been heard by me, or, if heard, had been unheeded & forgotten. I have been...
27457From John Adams to Boston Patriot, 9 March 1811 (Adams Papers)
The Hague, September 23, 1782—wrote to Mr. Secretary Livingston: “As this is a moment of great expectation; news of the greatest importance from the East Indies, the West Indies and North America, from Gibraltar, from Lord Howe’s fleet, and the combined fleets being hourly looked for, I take this opportunity to return to the Spanish Minister Comte Llano, a visit which I owed him. The Comte...
27458To James Madison from Andrew Ellicott, 9 March 1811 (Madison Papers)
If a messenger should be wanted to carry despatches to France, after my friend, and connexion Mr. Barlow goes to that country, I take the liberty of offering myself for that service. I have several reasons, independent of mere curiosity for making this application. On my return to this place, I found a considerable degree of sensibility excited by the appointment of Mr. Barlow; nothing has...
27459John Rhea to Thomas Jefferson, 9 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed will afford, (it is presumed) no information to You, accept it, however, as an Evidence of the high respect and Esteem which for you is Entertained—by me. accept Sir, my best wishes for your felicity— Your Obed t serv t RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esq r Late President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received 13 Mar. 1811 and so recorded in SJL ....
27460From John Adams to Boston Patriot, 8 March 1811 (Adams Papers)
The Hague, September 17, 1782—Wrote again to Mr. Secretary Livingston, “This morning I was in conference with Mr. secretary Fagel in order to make the last corrections in the language of the treaty, which is to be executed in English and Dutch, as that with the crown of France was in English and French. We have now I hope agreed upon every word, if not every point. Nothing now remains but to...
27461From Elizabeth Smith Shaw Peabody to Abigail Smith Adams, 8 March 1811 (Adams Papers)
I thank you My Dear, & revered Brother & Sister, for your repeated attentions to me, & mine. The Cold, & the Snow yet remaining upon the Earth, renders it I fear, very painful & unpleasant Weather for my Son. I hoped to receive a Letter from him before this time, Silence in any one else I should construe as inability, or an increase of Disease. Few Children I believe are half attentive enough...
27462To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 8 March 1811 (Madison Papers)
On my return from a journey of 5 weeks to Bedford I found here the two letters now inclosed, which tho’ directed to me, belong in their matter to you. I never before heard of either writer and therefore leave them to stand on their own ground. I congratulate you on the close of your campaign. Altho it has not conquered your difficulties, it leaves you more at leisure to consider & provide...
27463To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 8 March 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 March 1811, New Orleans. Forwards a memorial from the Legislative Council and House of Representatives of the Orleans Territory. RC and enclosures ( PHi : Daniel Parker Papers). RC 1 p. In a clerk’s hand, signed by Claiborne. Printed in Rowland, Claiborne Letter Books Dunbar Rowland, ed., Official Letter Books of W. C. C. Claiborne, 1801–1816 (6 vols.; Jackson, Miss., 1917). , 5:173. For...
27464Dominick Barthe to Thomas Jefferson, 8 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I Have the Honour of forwarding to You per Mail, a Package intrusted to my care at S t Petersburg by M r Levett Harris . I had flattered myself with the prospect of getting here early in november last, but the Brig on board of which I was Supercargo having been detained by the British in coming out of the Sound and Sent to London ; my return home has been delayed considerably, although vessel...
27465George Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 8 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly received your favor of the 3 d inclosing a note for renewal in the bank, which is in good time. The sallad-oil should have been procured & forwarded as you directed, but I was told there was none good in Town.— some has arrived within this day or two, which the holders say is good: but that is so nearly a thing of course, that I will endeavour to learn before Harry’s arrival again, from...
27466George Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 8 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
You will probably have heard before this reaches you, of my appointment as Consul to Lisbon . I have not yet received the Commission, and hope that the hurry after the close of the Session may cause it to be delayed, until I shall have time to hear from you in reply to this letter: as it would be with extreme reluctance that I should decline accepting of an appointment, obtained by your kindly...
27467Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 8 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return from a journey of 5 weeks to Bedford I found here the two letters now inclosed, which tho’ directed to me, belong in their matter to you. I never before heard of either writer and therefore leave them to stand on their own ground. I congratulate you on the close of your campaign . altho it has not conquered your difficulties, it leaves you more at leisure to examine consider &...
27468Thomas Jefferson to Peter B. Porter, 8 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Porter and his thanks for the specimen of Gypsum he has been so good as to send him— he recollects that when mr Ellicot returned from some survey on lake Erie , he brought specimens of exactly the same appearance found on or near that lake. it is to be hoped then that the vein has some extent. he wishes the inland navigation thro’ which it must pass...
27469Thomas Jefferson to William Short, 8 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I now make frequent journies to Bedford , and make long stays there , having a good house and accomodations there. I am just returned thence, after an absence of five weeks, and find here your letter of Jan. 30 . I had left this on the 27 th . to this you must sometimes ascribe the not recieving timely answers from me, & sometimes to my the repugnance with which I go to my writing table. my...
27470From John Adams to Boston Patriot, 7 March 1811 (Adams Papers)
The Hague, September 17, 1782—Wrote to secretary Livingston—“You will naturally inquire, whether the neutral powers will continue their neutrality? or whether the neutral confederacy will be broken? No certain answer can be given to those questions. We must content ourselves with probabilities, which are indeed strong for the continuance of the neutrality.—Who indeed should break it? The...