27791To James Madison from Charles Jared Ingersoll, 10 January 1811 (Madison Papers)
The author of Inchiquins Letters on the United States, who has the honor of being known to the President, begs his acceptance of one of the earliest published copies of that work; which, as it was undertaken with a view of putting this country in good humour with itself, by endeavouring to expose the prejudices that prevent its proper estimation, the author hopes will not be unacceptable, in...
27792To James Madison from James Taylor, 10 January 1811 (Madison Papers)
I promised to drop you a line on the subject of the petition &c. I did my self the pleasure to address to you some time since. I am happy to inform you that I am of opin[i]on there is nothing to be apprehended from this association. Indeed I am informed it is very unpopular among the land holders in that quarter of the state where it has met with the most countenance. The Legislature of this...
27793To James Madison from Harry Toulmin, 10 January 1811 (Madison Papers)
When I last took the liberty of addressing you, I was engaged I believe in the examination of Reuben Kemper and John Callier. Col. Kennedy of the conventional army had been arrested and held to bail, and had thereupon applied to me for a writ of habeas corpus , to bring up the recognizance ; in consequence of which I stand charged before the public of denying to a freeman the sacred writ of...
27794Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes, 10 January 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 7 th came to hand last night, and I now inclose you the order on the bank of Pensylvania for General Kosciuzko’s dividend. his interest due from me Apr. 1. shall not be delayed a moment, as the distance of that day gives me time for the sale of my crop of 1810. this has been so good, that with the prices now going it will nearly liberate me from that part of my Washington...
27795Thomas Jefferson to John Wayles Eppes, 10 January 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
By the post succeeding my last letter to you , I recieved one from my counsel in Livingston’s case requesting me to prepare a statement of all the facts which will be to be proved in that case to be forwarded with commissions to N. Orleans to have the depositions regularly taken. this it is not in my power to do without the aid of the statement of the case sent to mr Giles & yourself, of which...
27796Thomas Jefferson to Jones & Howell, 10 January 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Dec. 17. reached this just as I had left it on a journey to a possession I have about 90. miles South of this, and from whence I am but lately returned. I had not written to you for some time, because I was in the constant hope of making you a remittance, which the delays and difficulties of those from whom I had a right daily to expect paiments as constantly disappointed,...
27797Thomas Jefferson to Amos Stoddard, 10 January 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to Maj r Stoddert and his thanks for forwarding the inclosed paper , which he now returns with his signature. altho generally declining to subscribe for new books, he has done it with pleasure in this instance, & hopes that Major Stoddert’s subscriptions in this state may make it convenient for him to name some person in Richmond who may be authorised to...
27798Thomas Jefferson to David Bailie Warden, 10 January 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Your several favors of Dec. 11. 19. & Jan. 2. have been duly recieved with the packets accompanying them, for which be pleased to accept my thanks, with those of the other members of my family to whom a part of them were addressed. I learn with much pleasure that your prospects of returning to France in the character you wish, afford grounds of hope. I sincerely wish they may be re l alised;...
27799From John Jay to Richard Peters, 9 January 1811 (Jay Papers)
I have rec d . your Letter of the 25 Nov r — Altho the Privations you voluntarily submit to, exceed the “ne quid nimis” of the wise men, yet they evince a sound mind, and will I hope tend to preserve it long in a sound Body. My Inquiries respecting Speltz were in Terms too general. To sow wheat here, is like taking a Ticket in a Lottery—more blanks than prizes—the Fly destroys more than we...
27800William Coolidge to Thomas Jefferson, 9 January 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
If an apology is necessary for this address, from an intire stranger, I trust its object will be deemed by you, as satisfactory, and accepted as such. The Agriculture and Manufactures of our Country have considerably improved, and are rapidly progressing; and while we can make the one, in a measure dependant on the other, it will tend, not only to promote both; but, in a degree, render us...