28301To James Madison from Peter Carr, 29 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 January 1803, Richmond. Introduces William Brockenbrough, a member of the Virginia executive council, who is visiting Washington “for a few weeks.” He is a man “of real talents, and great worth.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p.
28302To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Carr, 1 May 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
My silence hitherto has proceeded from a supposition that you had little leisure to attend to any thing but the duties of your office and I learn from Colo. Monroe that this supposition has been well founded. My time since your departure has been employed principally in the study of the law following the course you marked out. The evenings have been divided between History, Philosophy, and...
28303Peter Carr to Thomas Jefferson, 2 February 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
My inexorable rheumatism still confines me, and has for the last three weeks bound me hand and foot. A violent ague and fever superadded, has reduced me to a state of debility never before experienced. I am beginning today to take the warm bath, from which I hope for beneficial effects. If I weather this storm , I must endeavour to spend the next winter, in some milder climate. my Phisician...
28304To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Carr, 24 October 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
My mother desires me to intimate to you, that there are several very pressing claims against her, which she has given assurances shall be discharged in january next. By something in one of your last letters, she hoped it would have been in your power, to furnish her with the means; if it should, a line upon the subject would be satisfactory to my mother. We all here wish you a good journey and...
28305To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Carr, 28 March 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you some time in December last, from Richmond, but am informed by Mrs. Randolph that the letter has not been received. I am sorry for this on one account principally. I wished to have your approbation to a measure, which I had in contemplation respecting some negroes, formerly claimed as my property under my Grandfather’s will. Your opinion with respect to the right I knowe—tis only...
28306To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Carr, 30 December 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
A Ship being about to sail for Paris: I embrace the oppertunity of informing you (by Her) of my situation, and progress in Literature, since I wrote you last.—I left the grammar school in April last; In consequence of a polite and Friendly invitation given me by Mr. Wythe, to go through a course of reading with him; And as He thought it improper to begin in the middle of a course of Lectures,...
28307To James Madison from Peter Carr, 13 July 1789 (Madison Papers)
You informed me some time ago, that there remained in your hands a balance of some money due Mr. Jefferson, and that you were willing it should be applied to the use of my brother and myself. Being disappointed in receiving money which I had expected here you will oblige me much, by advancing what is in Yr. hands. I am Sir Yr. very H Servt RC ( DLC ). Addressed by Carr. Docketed by JM. Perhaps...
28308To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Carr, 20 April 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
I am very sorry to tell you I have lost a great deal of time since you left Virginia. It has been sometimes for the want of horses and sometimes for the want of money, so that I have made but little progress. I am at this time reading Horace and Homer, and Mr. Maury, with whom I have been about a week, thinks I may go to the University about this time, twelvemonth, if I will exert myself, and...
28309To James Madison from Peter Carr, 17 March 1813 (Madison Papers)
The news-papers have informed us of the death of Mr. Barlow, late minister to France. We have not yet heard whether any successor has been nominated, but suppose, in the critical state of our affairs with that power, no unnecessary delay will take place in making the appointment. I do not know whether it has been usual to attach to the embassy a Secretary of Legation: I remember in one...
28310Peter Carr to Thomas Jefferson, [received 7 April 1814] (Jefferson Papers)
The young gentleman, who will hand you this, is a son of my particular friend D r John D Orr , of Jefferson County . He is at present, a student with M r Girardin , and is very anxious to see Monticello and it’s inhabitants. Permit me to ask y r attention to him RC ( ViU :
28311Samuel 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...
28312From Thomas Jefferson to College of William and Mary, 22 January 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Know all men by these presents that we Thomas Jefferson Randolph Thomas Jefferson and Samuel Carr—are held & firmly bound unto the President and Masters or Professors of the College of William and Mary in Virginia in the just & full sum of forty nine thousnad, four hundred & ten dollars for the payment whereof well & truly to be made unto them or their successors, we bind ourselves and our...
28313To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Carr, 12 November 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of 24th. October came this day to hand, and I hasten to answer it immediately, but am afraid it will not come in time to answer any purpose. In the course of my conversations with Dr Baker upon the subject of your letter, I inferred from what passed that he would not dispose of him for life, but if he did, not less than four hundred dollars would be his price. The family at this...
28314Samuel Carr to Thomas Jefferson, 1 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Francis Gilmer has informed me that he had taken the liberty of mentioning D r George Watson of this place to you as a candidate for the Professorship of Anatomy in the University of Pensylvania . Should you feel disposed to aid D r Watson ’s views I have enclosed you a list of the Trustees of that univer s ity. From my
28315To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Carr, 2 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
With pleasure I hasten to inform you that my brother is much better than when Mr Hollins wrote you. I have conversed with Doctors Brown & Little John who attend him, and are of opinion that, tho’ much better, he is still not out of danger. He has had a suppression of urine for nearly a week untill yesterday morning, when he was much relieved, by a copious discharge, or he could not in the...
28316Samuel J. Carr to James Madison, 19 July 1833 (Madison Papers)
I hope that you will excuse the liberty I now take in addressing you, as it is prompted only by a strong desire, (which is common to all American citizens) to learn the actual state of your health about which we hear frequent and alarming reports. Although you are fast verging towards the natural term of human life, and have begun to experience the encroachments of time; our Country has great...
28317William Carruthers to James Monroe, 12 December 1816 (Madison Papers)
Althoug Verry Slightly if at all Known to You, I hope the liberty I propose Takeing of Troubling You With my Ideas on a few Subjects that I think Interest Our Country Will not be thought Troublesome. Haveing Taken a long Ride this fall through the Western Country, Some Subjects of a public Nature came under my Observation Which I think Worth Mentioning to Some Member of the Administration....
28318To Thomas Jefferson from Lowdyick Carruth, 23 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The high and distinguished Honor that has been confered on You, and the noble and eminent Services that You have rendered Your Country in the most trying Occasions, will stand as a Monument to record Your illustrious Fame—You have not only silenc’d Calumny; and its bainful Effects, but have extorted Praise from Your most enveterate Enimies: Which evince the goodness of Your Administration...
28319To Thomas Jefferson from Walter Carr, 2 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty of addressing a few lines to you on the subject of the office of marshall in this District I beg leave to offer myself as a candidate for that office if vacant—I had the pleasure of being personally acquainted with you while I was an inhabitant of Albermarle altho perhaps may not now be within your recollection—I therefore beg leave to refer you to Gentlemen who have...
28320To George Washington from William Carr, 17 December 1770 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of the 12th Currt came to hand Yesterday which confirmd what Mr Lawson Told me regarding your wheat as you Manufacture yours it will not be in my power to procure a ship Load in this part of the Country being only desird to ship from one to 200 Barrells of Flower & that on condition its of Equal Quality with the Baltimore & Philadelphia. I am empowerd by Mr Russell to Settle &...
28321To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 12 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The undersigned, a Committee appointed for the purpose by the democratic Citizens of the City and County of Philadelphia in obedience to sentiment as well as duty, and with the frankness and dignity becoming members of a free Community, offer to you their earnest wishes and their warmest feelings— They have heard, and not without sensations of sincere regret, that it is your intention to...
28322To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Carson, 25 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I am not Ignorant of my own unworthiness in attempting to make known my Requests to my Bountiful Benefactor. But hoping at least you will take it as a token of friendship knowing that a man will always apply to his friend in time of trouble and distress and Confiding in and trusting to your Goodness extending itself to both low and high Rich and poor and I owe 355 dollars But through sickness...
28323Thomas Carstairs to Thomas Jefferson, 26 January 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I received both your letters and regreat much that an acknowle g d gment had not been mad f before this time, but I am sure you will forgive me when I tell you that I have been confin d upward of sixteen mounth, by an accident in one of my feet that hais caused great debilitude and low steate of health— about ten days ago D r Physick extracted a bone from my foot supposed to be the last of the...
28324To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Carswell, 6 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I am sorry to announce to, you the death of Genl. John Shee, Collector of this Port. As Genl. John Steel lives upwards of Fifty Miles from this place, & will not perhaps, hear of the death of Genl. Shee, in time to address you on the subject of the Collectorship, I am induced to, renew my application to you, for his appointment to that office. My reason for interfering is, that I think it...
28325To James Madison from Samuel Carswell, 29 August 1812 (Madison Papers)
On my return from Bath, my health was so much improved, that I was induced to accept the Office of Comm. Genl. to which I was appointed, thro your favor & friendship. But the sanguine hopes which I then indulged, that it would be reestablished, being dissipated by a return of my complaint, with its former violence, I was constrained to recall the determination I had made & communicated to the...
28326To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Carswell, 8 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I am sorry to see the death of the Attorney General of the United States announced in our papers, and as it appears from a varity of circumstances, that it will prove the interest of our Country to have men in office worthy of full confidence I would take the liberty to recommend our friend C A Rodney to fill that vacancy. it is unnecessary for me to enumerate his merits, as you are fully...
28327To James Madison from Samuel Carswell, 26 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
From the recommendation of Messrs T. English & C Holland, Merchants of this City I am induced to Recommend to you Mr. Lewis Formon, as being of full Confidence. With Sentiments of esteem I am Your Ob Hble Servt. DNA : RG 59—ML—Miscellaneous Letters.
28328To James Madison from Samuel Carswell, 22 April 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Samuel Carswell. 22 April 1814, Philadelphia. “As I fully expect that John Smith the Marshal of this district will be removed from office from the Neglect of duty in his department and public Sentiment requiring his dismissal I recommend Mr Thomas Wilson the deputy Collector of this port to fill the vacancy, my application would be renewed in favor of Mr Glenthworth but from his...
28329To James Madison from Samuel Carswell, 9 October 1813 (Madison Papers)
I have not had the pleasure of addressing you since I saw you last Winter. The present is to inform you that my Step Son & partner Jonathan John Robinson, accepted a Captains Commission in the 32 Regiment, Commanded by Coll. Fatterall, In reading a list of the grad[e]s of the Capt. to my great astonishment, I found that my son was the sixth on it although, he was one of the first in the...
28330To James Madison from Samuel Carswell, 9 February 1810 (Madison Papers)
An observation has occured to me, on the subject of Mr. Macon’s Bill, that I do not recollect having seen, in the debates of Congress, or elsewhere. As, in my opinion, it involves the dearest Interests of our Country, I would consider myself extremely reprehensible, were I to neglect stating it, to Your Excellcy. You will therefore have the goodness, to excuse the liberty I have taken, in...
28331To James Madison from Samuel Carswell, 31 October 1812 (Madison Papers)
The pleasure of acknowledging the receipt of your letter ⟨of t⟩he 8th. of Septr. is much augmented, by having it in my power to congratulate you on the success of republican principles, in the election that was held in this place, yesterday. We carried it by a majority, in the City & Liberties, of twenty two hundred, & I am of opinion, that the collected votes of State, will give to the...
28332To James Madison from Samuel Carswell, 13 May 1816 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Joseph Ray a Citizen of this City is desirous of obtaining the appointment of Consul at Pernambuco. I have on enquiry found him a Man of good character & I trust will discharge that duty with honor & integrity to the United States, should you think proper to give him the preference. With sentiments of high esteem I am Your obt. Hble Servt. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under...
28333To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Carswell, 30 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
an ardent desire so far as is within the compass of my abilities, to Conduce to the prosperity of the United States, as administered, by the present Executive, I hope will excuse the freedom, taken in addressing you on the present occasion. as the death of Genl Peter Mughlenburg, has left this port without a collector, & understanding that Genl John Steel is an applicant, with great deferance...
28334To James Madison from Samuel Carswell, 16 November 1814 (Madison Papers)
Mr Thomas White, son of William White, the Commissioner of Loans for the state of Pennsylvania, is desirous to receive a Military education, and for that purpose, wishes to be admitted into the Military Academy at West Point: Should it not interfere with Your arrangements, it will confer a particular favour on me, to have the young man’s wishes gratified; as he is Very deserving. With...
28335To James Madison from Samuel Carswell, 29 March 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure to acknowledge the Receipt of your favor of the 23rd. of Feby. & the arrival of the Hams, for which accept my sincere thanks. I understand that the Collector of the Customs at New-York has seized some late importations of British Merchandize. It is an act that gives perfect satisfaction to all the regular importers & American Merchants & it is to be hoped that it will not...
28336To James Madison from Samuel Carswell, 28 January 1811 (Madison Papers)
I last had the pleasure to address you in March 1810, since which time I have had nothing interesting to communicate. I beg leave to congratulate you, on the decision of the US Bank question, as it is so favorable to the future welfare of this Country, & is another triumph of American Virtue, over British corruption & intrigue. It must be obvious to every one, who has the least knowledge of...
28337To James Madison from Samuel Carswell, 16 June 1810 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of a conversation that lately passed, betwixt the post-Master of this place, (Mr. Patton) & myself, I take the liberty, of addressing you at the present time. He says he is fearful, that a late Law of Congress, will compel him, to keep the post-Office open, on the Sabbath. The necessity of enforceing the Law, & the consequences that will result therefrom, are what I purpose to...
28338To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin B. Carter, 21 December 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Among the numerous applicants who trespass upon your time, the writer of this craves leave to draw your attention, for a few moments to an object of some importance. Your Excellency’s profound knowledge of the sciences and your known good will towards the cultivators of them, embolden me to make the advances. The U.S. of America now flourishing under the happy auspices of your Excellency’s...
28339To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Moore Carter, 10 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
In your character of Rector of the University of Virginia, I beg leave to transmit to you the inclosed catalogue, of books which I entreat that that Institution will do me the honor to accept, as a trifling testimonial of the devotion which I cherish, for my native Country, and her Interests—. In making so small a contribution towards an object so highly endowed, by the ardour, and feeling,...
28340C. H. Carter to James Madison, 21 May 1834 (Madison Papers)
I received a short time since a letter from my relative Mr. C. C. Lee requesting me to make for you, copies of all your letters to his father Gen. Henry Lee, written in the latter part of the last century—I have made them, and send them by to days mail— In doing so, I assure you my good Sir, that it has afforded me real pleasure in having an opportunity of serving you, even in so slight a...
28341To George Washington from Charles Carter, 27 April 1756 (Washington Papers)
I recd yr Second and third of the 22d of this instant since which I have not had leisure to answer it I am now in the Country Com[mitt]ee. and have just Stole a moment to tell you all I can learn is that a few of the youths in the service have been at times imprudent and drank too Freely and in their cups have said what none of them in their sober moments would willingly own I think as you...
28342To George Washington from Charles Carter, 5 June 1754 (Washington Papers)
We had the agreable news of the victory obtaind by the Partie under your Command I heartily congratulate you and all the Brave gentlen that were of the company. From this happy begining I am lead to hope you will soon make those cruel men know that numbers can’t support an unrighteous cause God grant you may be blest with the like success and drive them Out of our Colony I had this affair in...
28343To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Carter, 17 July 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Ludlow Farm, 17 July 1791 . He is obliged for the information in TJ’s of the 10th. He will leave it to his son to decide, but his own choice would be for an American education. “The prejudices formerly imbibed, by the Americans…sent to Brittain for an education, I always thought, were too strong, ever to be overcome. But since our Independence, I hope that no such consequences will derive....
28344To George Washington from Charles Carter, 4 December 1786 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Charles Carter, 4 Dec. 1786. GW wrote Carter on 10 Jan. 1787 : “I should have presented you with an earlier acknowledgement of your favor of the 4th ulto.”
28345To George Washington from Charles Carter, 14 November 1797 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Charles Carter, 14 Nov. 1797. On 3 Dec. GW wrote Carter and referred to “your favour of the 14th Ulto.”
28346To George Washington from Charles Carter, 21 October 1787 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Charles Carter, 21 Oct. 1787. On 14 Dec. GW wrote Carter apologizing for the delay in answering his “favor of the 21st of Octr.”
28347To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Carter, 21 May 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Without any apology, for this intrusion, I beg leave to engage you in matter that deeply concerns me, and my Family. Your very kind letter to your relation Mrs. C when you were in Virginia has induced me to take this liberty. My second Son has compleated his Classical Education, under the Revd. Thomas Ryan; and is desirous of studying Physics. I wish to send him to Philadelphia, rather than a...
28348To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Carter, 9 February 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
My father has only one instance of the white negroe in his estate. I have been prevented examining her by her being sent some time since to Amherst. But as she lived many years at Blenheim and generally drew the attention of every one who saw her, I have found little difficulty in collecting answers to your queries. I feel myself much disposed to see this curiosity and think to visit Amherst...
28349To George Washington from Charles Carter, 17 January 1788 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Charles Carter, of Ludlow, 17 Jan. 1788. GW wrote Carter on 22 Jan. about letters he was “so obliging to forward to me under cover of the 17th.”
28350To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Carter, [ca. 6 August 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Ludlow, ca. 6 Aug. 1791. ] Acknowledging with gratitude TJ’s of 31 July. He neglected to mention the Bank of the United States. As TJ is fully informed of their powers, he can himself tell whether loan could be obtained on terms mentioned. A young Virginian studying under Dr. Barton says that he has added an entrance fee of £70 to the terms he took him on. This puts it totally out of his...