28831To Thomas Jefferson from George Helmbold, 12 [i.e. 11] May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I once more intrude myself upon your notice and beg your attention to an object worthy of a mind like yours. Mr. G. Stuart the celebrated Portrait Painter has by a strange fatality of circumstances involved himself and nine children in a situation the most distressing that can be conceived—His houshold furniture, little specimens of genius exhibited by his son, nay, even the last bed has been...
28832From John Adams to Boston Patriot, 10 May 1810 (Adams Papers)
(No VII.) Mr. President—Permit me to address to you, partriplicata, a copy of my despatch of the 24th of March 1798, which Mr. Caro, my compatriot, has had the honor of transmitting to your excellency from Falmouth, the 10th of May following. The object being of the highest importance, and the accidents of war having possibly prevented the arrival of the two former, it has appeared to me...
28833Thomas Cooper to Thomas Jefferson, 10 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
On my coming from England in 1793 I brought with me a very good collection of minerals: the principal part of which were in some manner or other lost at the Custom house so that I never recovered them. The few remaining ores I possessed, I gave to M r Tho s Smith when he and M r Maclure paid me a visit here many years ago. M r Smith , a young man of much promise whom I dare say you knew...
28834Thomas Jefferson to John Wayles Eppes, 10 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Thweatt’s letter with your P.S. came to hand late last night, and I shall dispatch Francis tomorrow morning in the care of one of the most trusty servants I have. it will take to-day to have Francis’s affairs ready for the road, & he will be obliged to make but two days of the journey to arrive at Eppington on the eve of your departure for Carolina . considering the shortness of the time...
28835Thomas Jefferson to James H. Hooe, 10 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday your favor of the 4 th informing me of the arrival of the Merinos, and at the same time one from the President undertaking to recieve & forward mine with his own. any charges which may have attended their passage, he will be so good as to pay jointly with his own to be reimbursed by me. I thank you very sincerely for your kind offers to take care of these valuable animals,...
28836William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 10 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
On my arrival in Town on monday Even g last I found the Post had departed that Day, & I therefore buried the Figtrees. I was obliged to take very small ones as you had requested me to send them by the Post as the safest way.— On my return I heard that some merinos had arrived, among which there were a male & Female for you, & a pair also for the President . I went to Alexandria to see them, &...
28837Thomas Jefferson’s Account with John H. Craven, [after 9 May 1810] (Jefferson Papers)
John H. Craven in acc t with Th:J. 1809. To rent for this year 350– 0– 0 To amount of appraisem t at beginn g of lease 261– 10– 0 To nail account from Dec. 19. 07
28838Godefroi Du Jareau to Thomas Jefferson, 9 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Jai L’honneur de Vous prevenir que je remettrai au Courrier sur la fin du present mois, une Collection en diverses Plans, et ecrits concernant L’amelioration de cette Ville, à Votre adresse, je vous prie de les accueillir favorablement; je Vous demande Mille fois pardon d’une pareille liberté, il n’y à que leur extrême importance qui peut me le meriter. Cette Collection est suivie d’un apperçu...
28839From John Adams to Boston Patriot, 8 May 1810 (Adams Papers)
Mr. Bristed, in his Hints, p. 389 to 413, has published some account of an affair which he says John Adams quashed. Whether this is a reproach or an honor, the public will judge from the Documents. On the 25th of August, 1798, I received at Quincy, the following Letter from the Secretary of State. (No. I.) Trenton, August 21, 1798. Sir—I enclose a letter which I received last evening, under...
28840From John Jay to Maria Jay Banyer, 8 May 1810 (Jay Papers)
I wrote to you a few Lines last week, but they were written in much Haste — We flattered ourselves with recieving Letters from you or Sally on Saturday last, but were disappointed. This I impute to negligence at one or other of the Post offices. The Disappointm t . was the greater, as we were and continue anxious to know whether we may expect the Pleasure of seeing you here this Month....
28841To James Madison from Robert S. Bickley, 8 May 1810 (Madison Papers)
It has been represented to me by my friend Doctr. Seybert & other Gentn. Members of Congress, that it was understood the Hotel could be purchased for about ten thousand Dollars, in consequence of which the sum appropriated was only twenty thousand Drs. The bill Authorises the President to buy or build an house for public Offices, I believe it cannot be denied that it was the general wish of...
28842Lydia R. Bailey to Thomas Jefferson, 8 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received the favour of your letter of April 18 in which I regret the mistake relative to your Su p b scription to Freneaus Poems. I have examined agreeable to your request the Subscription papers and find your name for 10 Copies, but when compared with your letter the hand does not by any means corispond with that of yours, Some person wanting principle must have taken the unwarentable...
28843Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Wilson, 8 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter, tho dated Apr. 9 . did not get to my hands till the 5 th inst. I now return the account it inclosed, & mr Lyon’s statement as requested, having retained copies. the only concern I ever had in the administration of mr Wayles’s estate was in the arrangement of his books & papers immediately after his death in 1773. the commencement of the revolution beginning happening a year or two...
28844From Abigail Smith Adams to John Quincy Adams, 7 May 1810 (Adams Papers)
Captain Smith, a Brother of Mrs Charles Millars call’d here to let us know that he should sail for Gottenburgh in a day or two, and would take Letters from us to you. I am desirious of writing to you as frequently as I can, tho no doubt many vessels sail without my knowing it. My last Letter to you was by Captain Harrod, who was charged with the articles which mrs Adams wrote me to procure...
28845From Abigail Smith Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 7 May 1810 (Adams Papers)
Received Quincy 7th. May 1810 of Thomas B. Adams the sum of Twenty-five Dollars: fifty Cents in full for one quarter’s interest due on John Q Adams’s Note— $25:50 MHi : Adams Papers.
28846From 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...
28847From 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...
28848Account 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...
28849James 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...
28850William 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...
28851Archibald 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...
28852To 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...
28853To 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...
28854Thomas 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...
28855Richard 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...
28856Joseph 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.”
28857Thomas 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...
28858Thomas 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 , &...
28859John 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...
28860From 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...
28861To 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,...
28862To 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...
28863Thomas 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...
28864James 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
28865To 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...
28866From 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).
28867Thomas 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...
28868Thomas 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...
28869John 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,
28870From 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...
28871To 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...
28872To 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...
28873Thomas 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...
28874Robert 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...
28875Jean 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
28876Thomas Jefferson to Gerardus Vrolik, 2 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 10 th of May of the last year came but lately to my hands. I am duly sensible of the honor done me by the first class of the Royal Institute of sciences, of literature, & of fine arts , in associating me to their class, and by the approbation which his Majesty the king of Holland has condescended to give to their choice. his patronage of institutions for extending among...
28877From James Madison to the House of Representatives, 1 May 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 May 1810. Transmits a report from the secretary of state in compliance with the House resolution of 30 Apr. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages). RC 1 p. Enclosures (13 pp.) are Robert Smith’s 1 May report on relations with Great Britain and France and six appendixes containing extracts from diplomatic correspondence. Received, read, and tabled on 1 May. Printed in Annals...
28878Ebenezer Stedman to Thomas Jefferson, 1 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
The young man that Compliments (or rather) Insults you, with this Seditious Discourse, refused to put his Name to it, but after some severe Altercation with him for his Impudence, I informed him I should do it, which I here give you. Henry H. Fuller , Junior Sophester in the University — RC ( MHi ); dateline at foot of text; endorsed by TJ as received 13 May 1810 and so recorded in SJL ....
28879To James Madison from Joseph Young, April 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
April 1810, No. 53 Catharine Street, New York. Relates a theory on circulation of blood. Has published a treatise on the physical cause of all motion, the astronomical part of which the “Gnosti machi” have attacked. Appeals to “those of more Liberallity, and discernment.” Sends a volume of the treatise with a manuscript appendix and asks JM to submit it to William Eustis and Joel Barlow. Hopes...
28880To John Adams from John Quincy Adams, 30 April 1810 (Adams Papers)
Since my departure from the United States, I have had the pleasure of receiving two letters from by brother and one from my Mother but it has not yet been my good fortune to receive one from you— I have however had the satisfaction of reading your writings in the Patriot, untill the beginning of November; and hope to have the continuation of them, by the first arrivals from Boston, which are...