28801From James Madison to Henry Dearborn, 7 May 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favor of the 30th. Ult: accompanied by the Discourse of one of your D. D’s. This is the most signal instance I have seen, of a prostitution of the sacred functions. If such be the religion, morality, & citizenship of the federal clergy & colleges, it is not to be wondered that the pious & patriotic people of N. England are forsaking such guides, and rallying to the Republican...
28802From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 7 May 1810 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed letter from Jarvis accompanied one to me on the subject of the Merinos. I learn that they have arrived safe; but the vessel is aground a few miles below Alexanda. Jos: Doherty is gone to bring them up, making the selections warranted by Mr. Jarvis. As the means I shall employ to have my pair conveyed to Virga. will suffice for yours, it will be unnecessary for you to attend to the...
28803Account with Joseph Dougherty, [ca. 7 May] 1810 (Madison Papers)
Four Spanish Merino Sheep to Jos. Dougherty Dr. May 7th. —10 D. cts To freight from Lisbon to Alexa. va. 24—00 To 5 per. cent. primage 1—20 To freight from below Alexa. to Washington 2—50 To customhouse permits 0—40 To one Dollar for each sheep, claimed by the person that had the care of them on the passage 4—00 To tavern expences two and half Days in Alexa. 4—25 Dolls. 36. .35 Received the...
28804James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 7 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letter from Jarvis accompanied one to me on the subject of the Merinos. I learn that they have arrived safe; but the vessel is aground a few miles below Alexand a . Jos: Doherty is gone to bring them up, making the selections warranted by M r Jarvis . As the means I shall employ to have my pair conveyed to Virg a will suffice for yours, it will be unnecessary for you to attend to...
28805William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 7 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
We came here to spend two or three Days, for the first time these six months, so closely have I been confined by my Duties, which have encreased to six fold, and I am yet without any Assistant, except when I hire, one at my own expense.—The Patents amounted last year to 219! Among them are Inventions that do honor to our Country. I think the coming Season will be the most abundant in fruit...
28806Archibald Thweatt, with postscript by John Wayles Eppes to Thomas Jefferson, 7 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I did hope to have had your business ready before this.—I was to have attended Mr Ladd on the 29 th until and remained until the report was finished and ready for your revision—as it was your wish not to be delayed in Richmond — Unfortunately I was seized by a violent attack of the Rheumatism in my right hip; which has confined me to my bed.—altho’ in perfect health in all other respects, I...
28807To James Madison from John Armstrong, 6 May 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have just been informed that M. Bowdoin (before he left Paris) in conjunction with M. Skipwith & by means which I shall take care to investigate, did obtain from an Irish ex-priest of the name of Somers a deposition, in which an attempt is made to implicate me in a land Speculation, connected with the then intended purchase of the Floridas, and conducted by Mess. Parker, OMealy and le Ray de...
28808To James Madison from George Logan, 6 May 1810 (Madison Papers)
Since my arrival in London I have had an opportunity of conversing with several members of this Government, and with private Citizens of distinction; and am happy to inform you, that a general anxiety prevails to preserve peace with the UStates. Mr: Pinkney our Minister is much esteemed, and considered here as fully competent to negotiate a treaty, should he receive liberal, & full powers for...
28809Thomas Jefferson to the Trustees of the Lottery for East Tennessee College, 6 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved some time ago your letter of Feb. 28. covering a printed scheme of a lottery for the benefit of the East Tennissee college , & proposing to send tickets to me to be disposed of. it would be impossible for them to come to a more inefficient hand. I rarely go from home & consequently see but a few neighbors & friends who occasionally call on me. and having myself made it a rule never...
28810Richard Barry to Thomas Jefferson, 5 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 27th April came to hand yesterday Immedeatily on receit of it I made it my business to see M r Latrobe about the glass as he had promised Me he would have it forwarded to Richmond Immedeately after it was packed . on enquireing of him to my astonishment I found it had never been sent I immedeately got a Cart and had it Carried to G. Town and put on Board a Vessel of Captain...
28811Joseph Dougherty to Thomas Jefferson, 5 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
This moment the President requests me to go below Alex a for four merino sheep, a ewe and ram for yourself and the same for him: I have just time before I go to let you know that I am ready and willing to render you any services in my power and will win wait your instructions— RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 9 May 1810 and so recorded in SJL . Dougherty here canceled “6.”
28812Thomas Jefferson to John Harvie, 5 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Within a few days after the signature of our agreement, I prepared, according to the best form I could find in the books, a deed of release & quitclaim to all title to the lands which were the subject of that agreement, and executed it before three witnesses. the first day of the ensuing court threatening rain, I did not go, but attended the morning of the next, and acknoleged it for...
28813Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Scott, 5 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
The writer of the inclosed letter is a very worthy citizen of the county I live in. his son was so well recommended that he was appointed to a command in the new regiments proposed to be raised two or three years ago. the letter, you will observe refers me to mr Randolph , my son in law, for further information. he informs me that mr Yancey was obliged by ill health to retire from the army , &...
28814John Christoph Süverman to Thomas Jefferson, 5 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Respectfully I wish to inform you of the Unhappy exit of M r Pirny , he boarded, and lodged, with us ever since his return from the Western Country, the principal part of the time he has been confined by Sickness, I believe ariseing from uneasyness of mind, not having rec d anything for his late services to L Gov r Lewis . he was wretchedly poor and destitute. every service in our power was...
28815From Abigail Smith Adams to Catherine Nuth Johnson, 4 May 1810 (Adams Papers)
I am indebted to you my dear Madam for three Letters. I have made two attempts before to acknowledge two of them; but was unable to accomplish my intention. The Spirit was willing, but alass the flesh so weak and feeble that my hand would not guide my pen. I have had a Severe Sickness, which has left me very low, and a slow fever continues to consume my strength and Spirits. When your Son in...
28816To James Madison from James H. Hooe, 4 May 1810 (Madison Papers)
I received a Letter some weeks ago from Mr. William Jarvis of Lisbon, in which he advised me of his having shiped to my address by the Ship Diana Capt. Lewis, for this port, some Merino Sheep, a pair of which were intended for you, & one other pair for Mr. Jefferson. I have now the honor & satisfaction to advise you, that this Ship has arrived in the River and about ten miles below the Town,...
28817To James Madison from John Rhea, 4 May 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 May 1810, Washington. Encloses a copy of his circular letter to his constituents. RC ( DLC ); enclosure ( DLC : Madison Collection, Rare Book Division). RC 1 p. Enclosure (3 pp.) is Rhea’s 20 Apr. 1810 printed letter to his constituents (reprinted in Cunningham, Circular Letters of Congressmen , 2:687–93), which quoted extensively from JM’s 29 Nov. 1809 annual message to Congress . Rhea was...
28818Thomas Jefferson to Archibald Fisher, 4 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Apr. 23. is just recieved, desiring advice as to the part of the Western country, particularly of Kentucky & Ohio , to which it would be most eligible for yourself & friends to emigrate. there is a considerable competition among the Western states & territories to draw to themselves respectively the tide of emigration. wishing equally well to the prosperity of them all, I should...
28819James H. Hooe to Thomas Jefferson, 4 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec d a Letter some weeks ago fm M r W m Jarvis of Lisbon , in w ch he advised me of his having shiped to my address by the Ship Diana , Capt Lewis
28820To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, [3 May] 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose the copy of an Act for the relief of Arthur St. Clair, and a letter from the Comptroller of the Treasury on the same subject. The phraseology of the Act being different from that adopted in other similar cases, the authority of the President is necessary in order that the money may be paid: and the whole or part will be paid in conformity with his decision. RC ( DLC...
28821From James Madison to [the Comptroller of the Treasury?], 3 May 1810 (Madison Papers)
In pursuance of the Act of Congress, passed May 1. 1810, entitled “An Act for the relief of Arthur St. Clair,[”] I hereby direct that the sum of two thousand Dollars be paid to him, out of the monies, and on the conditions, stated in the said Act. RC ( DNA : RG 217, Manning File).
28822Thomas Jefferson to William C. C. Claiborne, 3 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letters of Jan. 10. 12. & Feb. 1. came to hand only a fortnight ago. the inclosed contains my answer to the latter, for communication to the Legislature . so many false views on the subject of the Batture have been presented in & out of Congress that duty to myself, as well as justice to the citizens of N. Orleans & of the Western country generally required that I should avail myself of...
28823Thomas Jefferson to William C. C. Claiborne, 3 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Feb. 1. but lately came to my hands. it brings me new proofs, in the resolutions it inclosed, of the indulgence with which the legislature of Orleans has been pleased to view my conduct in the various duties assigned to me by our common country. the times in which we have lived have called for all the services which any of it’s citizens could render, and if mine have met...
28824John Rhea to Thomas Jefferson, 3 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Excuse me for troubling You with a copy, of a letter which b has been wrote to my constituents in Tennessee —, please to accept it as an Evidence of the Esteem and regard of John Rhea of Tennessee RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esq r late President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received 6 May 1810 and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure: Rhea to his constituents,
28825From James Madison to William Steuben Smith, 2 May 1810 (Adams Papers)
Reposing special Trust and Confidence in your Integrity, Prudence and Ability I do appoint you the said William Steuben Smith Secretary of Legation of the United States of America at the Court of His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of all the Russias; authorizing you hereby to do and perform all such matters and things as to the said place or office doth appertain, or as may be duly given you in...
28826To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 2 May 1810 (Madison Papers)
The Senate having rejected the nominations of Hickman & Wilkinson, I beg leave to submit the following in their stead vizt. Samuel Abbott of Michigan to be Collector of the district of Michillimakinac & Inspector of the revenue for the port of Michillimakinac Denison Darling of Mississippi territory (whose nomination you had withdrawn & sent in its place that of Wilkinson) to be Collector of...
28827To James Madison from “Tammany,” 2 May 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 May 1810. Sends JM a “valedictory note,—having resolved to retire from a fruitless political contest.” Warns JM against the flattery of those legislators who submitted to France and Great Britain and who will attend this evening’s levee marking the end of “the present ignoble congress.” JM must bear responsibility for the state of the country. He was elected “to perform the active and...
28828Thomas Jefferson to Sylvanus Bourne, 2 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Having recieved a letter from the perpetual Secretary of the first class of the royal institute of Sciences, of literature & of fine arts at Amsterdam , I take the liberty of returning the answer under the protection of your Address. it is not always easy to make out foreign names, & especially when subscribed as is frequent, in particular singular forms of character adopted by each individual...
28829Robert Fulton to Thomas Jefferson, 2 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day sent the dynamomatre in a vessel ※ The Virginia planter Capt Hayden Sails tomorrow to Richmond to the care of M r Jefferson ; it is in good order but all its hooks, links and fastenings with its leather packing case were lost in the shipwreck; I have therefore packed it in a deal box fitted to it so that it cannot move, thus I hope it will arrive safe, the necessary links or...
28830Jean B. Porée to Thomas Jefferson, 2 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai l’honneur de Vous Envoyer un livre dont J’ai êté chargé pour Vous, à Paris , au mois de Novembre dernier, par M r Julien (M. Ant.) Inspecteur aux Revües, chef de l’habillement des troupes, près S.E. Le Ministre Directeur de l’administration de la Guerre à Paris Rüe Varennes— M r M. Ant. Julien