29351To James Madison from John Keemle, 11 January 1810 (Madison Papers)
The surviving Revolutionary Characters, residing in the City & County of Philada., feeling an anxious solicitude for the welfare of their Country, convened agreeably to public notice, for the purpose of assuring you of their approbation of the measures pursued for repelling the hostile attacks of foreign powers, upon the Neutral & National rights of the United States. In ’76 they risked their...
29352Thomas Jefferson to Peter V. Daniel, 11 January 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Dec. 22. did not get to hand till the 7 th inst t . it would have given me great pleasure to be able to furnish any useful information on the case of John Stadler ; & the more so as it would have been a gratification to the interest you take personally in the welfare of his family. the name does not sound new to me. but I have racked my recollection in vain as to any knolege of...
29353Thomas Jefferson to John Wood, 11 January 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to thank you for the publication you have been pleased to send me, on the Cycloid, & it’s application to the diurnal rotation of the earth, to the winds & tides. it is a work of great Mathematical erudition; and it’s calculations & principles will doubtless excite the attention of Mathematicians of the first order. I propose to send two or three copies to my Mathematical friends beyond...
29354From John Adams to Benjamin Waterhouse, 10 January 1810 (Adams Papers)
I thank you for your favour of Decr 25 And the Extracts inclosed. I regret the loss of your Visit and wish for that to come. The sooner the better. your entertaining account of the Solemnities of the day at Plymouth interested me very much. Every Thing was in the Spirit of the Times. Beaumarchais in his Figarro Says Tout finit d’un Chanson. your Dialogue with a Lady was remarkable. I Should...
29355To James Madison from John Armstrong, 10 January 1810 (Madison Papers)
In the haste in which I now write, I can do no more than acknowlege the receit of your letter by M. fenwick, and renew my request, that a ship of some kind be sent for me so as to reach France, & the port of Havre if possible, from the 1st. to the 15 of April next. As London is the theatre of the preliminary Negociation on foot between France & England, Mr. Pinkney will keep you advised of...
29356To James Madison from George Logan, 10 January 1810 (Madison Papers)
As a citizen of the United States, I have for several years viewed with considerable anxiety the future destinies of my country. Every reflecting and candid mind must be sensible of the weakness of a Government deriving its power from popular opinion, rather than from physical force. Such being the situation of the United States: would it not be sound policy in our Government not merely to act...
29357John Wayles Eppes to Thomas Jefferson, 10 January 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose under cover to you a note for my little boy —I am delighted to hear that he gives you so little trouble—If you can prevail on him to write to me often so that I may know he is well I will not impose on you the sacrifice of time which appears to be so completely filled up with occupations, so much more interesting than the sedentary life to which you have been for so many years,...
29358Thomas Main to Thomas Jefferson, 10 January 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
It is with sincere pleasure I embrace the present occasion, of transmitting you the enclosed paper, to offer my affectionate and humble Respects to Him who even when engaged with the high and important cares of a mighty nation’s welfare, did not think my lowly avocation beneath his notice. But with a condesension and goodness that can never be obliterated from my remembrance kindly offered to...
29359Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 10 January [1810] (Jefferson Papers)
You proposed to me at court the hiring one of the shoemakers of your late brother , which at that time I declined. I will now however be willing to take him and should prefer having the one which can sew the neatest. I really think the house, garden E t c at Bunker’s hill rents too low. it cannot be worth less than 50.D and I suppose that this is the time for fixing it’s rent at a proper...
29360From John Adams to William Plumer, 9 January 1810 (Adams Papers)
The fugitive Trifles I have written in the Course of Fifty or Sixty Years are of little Consequence in point of intrinsic Merit. If they are of any Value and any of them deserve to be preserved, it is on Account of the Dates and Circumstances of the Times in which they were written and if I give you a List of them, it will be more for the sake of disavowing all other Writings than for the any...
29361From Mercy Otis Warren to Abigail Smith Adams, 9 January 1810 (Adams Papers)
I never received a Letter from my dear Mrs. Adams but that an emotion was awakened which is not felt in every epistolary intercourse.—When I saw her signature under date of Decr. 31st: my heart glowed with the same affection which had long been cherished in my bosom, towards one I had loved and placed confidence in, without a suspicion, that the regard was not mutual.— You assure me that there...
29362To James Madison from John G. Jackson, 9 January 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have never acquired the legal character of Guardian to my Child—Guardians ad litem can only be appointed by the Courts issuing process against infants; & as there has been no appointment there would be an impropriety in my acknowledging service of the Spa., which I should not hesitate to do if the act would be legal. Your Mo Obt Servt There can be no objection to acknowledging the service by...
29363From James Madison to the Senate, 9 January 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 January 1810. Submits for ratification a treaty concluded on 9 Dec. 1809 with the Kickapoo Indians, accompanied by “an extract of a letter from the Governor of the Indiana Territory.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 11B-C3). RC 1 p. Surviving enclosure (2 pp.) is an extract from William Henry Harrison to the secretary of war, 10 Dec. 1809. Received and read on 10 Jan....
29364Thomas Jefferson to Elizabeth Eppes, 9 January 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Dec. 9 . did not get to hand till the day before yesterday, and then without the article for Francis said to be inclosed. whether forgotten to be inclosed or lost by the way yourself will be able to know. Francis had written his first letter to his papa , his second to his Mama , and had been promising to prepare one for yourself for a day or two before the reciept of yours. it...
29365From John Adams to Joseph Ward, 8 January 1810 (Adams Papers)
I agree with you in your favor of the 1st. that our National concerns are extreamly perplexed. That the National Pride of Britain may feel itself hurt: that it is possible the Ministry may proceed to War with Us for the Sake of Plunder: that the American Commerce would be a Feast for their Naval Friends: that our national Situation appears very unpromising and unpleasant: that I can See no...
29366From John Quincy Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 8 January 1810 (Adams Papers)
The cypher consists of two parts—a Lock and a Key. The Lock is a sheet of paper, with four columns of letters at the left, and three columns of words at the right side of the page.—The Key is a strip of paper, adapted to the Lock, in the middle of the page, between the columns of letters at the left, and the columns of words at the right.—On the left border of the key, is an alphabet of Small...
29367To James Madison from Evan Lewis, 8 January 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have taken the liberty, of sending thee a copy of the annexed pamphlet as a tribute of respect for our chief-Magistrate in whose talents and integrity, I have placed unlimited confidence, and whose official conduct, in that highly important office has hitherto met my entire approbation, and in this expression of approbation in the measures pursued, or the steps taken by the present...
29368To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 8 January 1810 (Madison Papers)
When I look at the date of your letter, I am actualy asshamed [ sic ] of the time I have kept the pamphlet you were so obliging as to lend me. But the fact is, that it has gone the round of the neighbourhood, every body in this vicinity being infected with the merino influenza, & eagerly seeking whatever may afford them information, or furnish food to their disease. Having the same feelings...
29369Thomas Jefferson to Isaac A. Coles, 8 January 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 5 th came to hand last night. that of Dec. 29. had been recieved by the preceding post. Gov r Lewis’s papers shall be disposed of as you desire. the prints in my bed chamber of the President’s house belong to the house. Claxton had procured & hung there those of Gen l Washington & myself before I went there, & he afterwards added
29370Thomas T. Hewson to Thomas Jefferson, 8 January 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
The American Philosophical Society have renewed their expressions of respect by again unanimously reelecting you their President.—And they entertain a just hope that the same liberal assistance which they have hitherto experienced will be continued. Retiring from the direction of public affairs the Philosophic Patriot possesses a usefulness and enjoys a happiness unknown to the mere Statesman....
29371Thomas Jefferson to Honore Julien, 8 January 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson has recieved with pleasure & thankfulness M r Julien’s letter of the new year’s day , and his kind wishes & compliments of the season, which he reciprocates with much cordiality. he will always be happy to hear of his welfare & prosperity. the occupations of the garden, the workshops, & the farms fill up the whole of Th: Jefferson’s time with attentions equally interesting to his...
29372Thomas Jefferson to Pierre Provenchere, 8 January 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his respectful salutations to Mons r Provenchere , and with pleasure complies with the request of M. Silvestre , with whom he has the advantage of a correspondence by sending him the inclosed letter , lately recieved under cover from M. Silvestre . PoC ( MHi
29373From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to Abigail Smith Adams, 7 January 1810 (Adams Papers)
An occasion now offering to write you I sieze it with the utmost pleasure to inform you of our health which has hitherto withstood the severe shocks of a Russian Winter—I wish I could inform you of our comfortable establishment but I much fear that is fa r ther of than ever and we must submit to all the disagreeables of a Russian Hotel which are indescribable you can form no idea of the morals...
29374To James Madison from Alexander McRae, 7 January 1810 (Madison Papers)
I fear that the frequency of my communications, on topics principally interesting to myself, may have some tendency to render them irksome to you; but it was my impression, that the Public had, and would properly feel, some concern (’tho I am a private citizen) in the treatment I received at Philadelphia, from Phineas Bond esqr. and I therefore performed what I beleived to be a duty, when I...
29375William Baldwin to Thomas Jefferson, 7 January 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of transmitting to you a copy of the Essays of Cerus & Amicus . These essays are now published principally with a view of having them extensively circulated among the society of Friends in the eastern part of the state of Pennsylvania , who have been too generally prejudiced against the late Administration , and whose prejudices still exist, against the present . The Friends...
29376Thomas Jefferson to William A. Burwell, 7 January 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Your’s of Dec. 29. was recieved on the 3 d inst . I shall state what I know respecting the medals for the information of the government in the cases generally, & your own in the special one of Gen l Lee . when the old Congress prepared for having their votes of Medals & swords executed, they did it by directing their Financier, Robert Morris , to have it done. Col o Humphreys being appointed...
29377Thomas Jefferson to Martha B. Eppes, 7 January 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his affectionate respects to mrs Eppes and incloses her a letter from his grandson Francis , who having written his first to his father , sends his second to his Mama , & is preparing his third for his Grandmama . he is become very assiduous, passing much of the day in writing, & his evenings mostly in reading. he has enamoured the family here with his good & his...
29378To James Madison from Samuel Huntington, 6 January 1810 (Madison Papers)
Agreably to the request of the General Assembly of the State of Ohio, I have the honor to transmit you a certified Copy of their resolution passed the 4th. instant, “on the subject of extinguishing the Indian title to lands within this State,” And am With great respect, Sir, your most obedt. Servt. A Resolution on the Subject of extinguishing the Indian title, to lands within this State. In...
29379To James Madison from William McIntosh and Alexander Cornells, 6 January 1810 (Madison Papers)
It has been four or five years since we was to see you at the seat of Goverment—when we had the pleasure of seeing you—we agreed to ⟨lend?⟩ you a small path for the benefit of a mail path and our Brother white Travellers to pass through —and it has never been made yet, for the Officers that you send here is not Strait people—the first was Mr Bloomfield who came in this Country almost a Beggar....
29380To James Madison from James H. Blake, 6 January 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 January 1810, Washington. Believes his character has been “much traduced and vilely slandered” to JM and therefore begs him to refer to his testimonials on file in the Department of State. Denies he is a “violent Man,” though he admits he had the “misfortune” to be involved in a controversy at Richmond with “one of Jno. Randolphs party.” Refers to the sacrifices he has made to support “the...
29381To James Madison from the Citizens of Harrison County, Indiana Territory, ca. 6 January 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
Ca. 6 January 1810. Urges appointment of William Henry Harrison to a second term as territorial governor. Printed broadside ( DNA : RG 46, Territorial Papers of the Senate). Addressed “To the Honorable the President and Senate of the United States.” Signed by Nathan Deen and thirty others. Undated. Cover dated Jeffersonville, 6 Jan. Reprinted in Carter, Territorial Papers, Indiana , 7:710–11.
29382To James Madison from the New Jersey Delegation in Congress, 6 January 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 January 1810, Washington. Recommends Bernard Smith, a State Department clerk, for the position of secretary of the Mississippi Territory. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Smith”). 1 p. Signed by James Cox and five other members of the New Jersey delegation. Enclosed in Bernard Smith to JM, 8 Jan. 1810 (ibid.). In 1812 JM appointed Smith to be surveyor and inspector of the...
29383From James Madison to Congress, 5 January 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 January 1810. Transmits the director of the Mint’s annual report for 1809. RC and enclosures, two copies ( DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages; and DNA : RG 46, Legislative Proceedings, 11A-E5). Each RC 1 p., in a clerk’s hand, signed by JM. Received by both houses on 10 Jan. Read and tabled by the Senate on 10 Jan. and by the House on 11 Jan. ( Annals of Congress Debates and Proceedings in...
29384To James Madison from Parke Street, 5 January 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 January 1810, Richmond. Sends JM a process in a lawsuit, which should also be presented to John G. Jackson. As plaintiffs’ attorney, the writer asks JM and Jackson for their response to the court as soon as convenient. Payne family is hardly involved, “but it was necessary to make them parties to the suit.” The plaintiffs “are indigent,” and when JM knows the circumstances, “you will think...
29385Isaac A. Coles to Thomas Jefferson, 5 January 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of sending you by this day’s mail, all the private Papers of the late Gov r Lewis , & of asking the favor of you to suffer them to remain at Monticello , until called for by M r W m Meriwether , for whom they are intended. On the arrival of the Trunks at this place they were opened by Gen l Clarke and my self, when every thing of a public nature was given to the Dep
29386To James Madison from Phinehas Bean, Jr., 4 January 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 January 1810, Newport, New Hampshire. Blames the distress of his present situation on his political loyalty, which caused his enemies to conspire and plan his financial ruin. Reports his creditors pressed for the sale of his property and “sold it at auction at ¼ Value, as soon as the Law would bear them out.” Unless aided by JM he will be sent to prison for debt. Adds copy of recommendation...
29387To James Madison from Peter Crary and Others, 4 January 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 January 1810, New York. Urges JM to appoint Elijah Palmer to be surveyor at the port of Stonington, Connecticut, in the event of the resignation of the incumbent, Jonathan Palmer. Recommends Elijah Palmer for his attachment to the “principles of ’76” and as one who has been persecuted for his political beliefs. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Palmer”). 3 pp. Signed by Crary and...
29388Jonathan & Thomas Foster to Thomas Jefferson, 4 January 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
We have taken the liberty to send you one of the first papers of the Constellation, and cannot help expressing a wish, that you may so approbate it as to become its patron, Gen l John Smith , our representative, is one of our worthy patrons, & holds a Prospectus RC ( MHi ); adjacent to closing: “Thomas Jefferson Esq r ”; endorsed by TJ as received 17 Jan. 1810 and so recorded in SJL ....
29389Gilbert C. Russell to Thomas Jefferson, 4 January 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Conceiving it a duty incumbent upon me to give the friends of the late Merriwether Lewis such information releative to his arrival here his stay and departure, and also of his pecuniary matters as came within my knowledge which they otherwise might not ascertain, and presumeing that as you were once his Patron, you still remain’d his friend, I beg leave to communicate it to you and thro’ you...
29390Enclosure: Memorandum from Meriwether Lewis to Gilbert C. Russell, [ca. 29 September 1809] (Jefferson Papers)
Cap t Russell will much oblige his friend Meriwether Lewis by forwarding to the care of William Brown Collector of the port of New Orleanes , a Trunk belonging to Cap t James House addressed to M c
29391Archibald Thweatt to Thomas Jefferson, 4 January [1810] (Jefferson Papers)
In my answer to your favor of the 18 th ult I omitted to remind you that the Will of R.S. is most clearly admitted by the bill for it alleges “that the said R.S. made his testament and last will with all due solemnities bearing date the 15 th day of May 1759 , and in it he devises his whole estate real and personal to his wife Elizabeth and her heirs for ever” &c. However it will be better to...
29392Enclosure: Administrators of John Peyton’s Estate to Abner L. Duncan, 26 December 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
You will pay to the honble Thomas Jefferson two thousand four hundred & seventeen Dollars, which money is in your hands belonging to the estate of the late John Peyton , as p r your rec t to Robert Peyton dated Orleans August 12. 1809. given under our hands this 26 th day of December 1809 . Craven Peyton
29393From John Adams to Boston Patriot, 3 January 1810 (Adams Papers)
AMSTERDAM, June 15, 1781—wrote to Congress: “The long expected courier has at last arrived at the Hague from Petersburg. The Contents of his dispatches are not public, but all hopes of immediate assistance from the armed neutrality seem to be dissipated. The question now is what is to be done next? Some are for alliances with the House of Bourbon and America; but a thousand fears arise....
29394From James Madison to Congress, 3 January 1810 (Madison Papers)
The Act Authorizing a Detachment of one hundred thousand men from the Militia, will expire on the 30th. of Mar: next. It’s early revival is recommended, in order that timely steps may be taken for arrangements, such as the act contemplated. Without interfering with the modifications rendered necessary by the defects, or the inefficacy of the laws restrictive of commerce and navigation, or with...
29395Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 3 January 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you an order from John H. Craven on mr Richard Anderson for 250.D. founded on a sale of wheat for him, he w at 60. days. he writes to mr Anderson to procure a discount on the note he recieved so as to enable him to pay this immediately. on this fund, and the former balance in my favor I have drawn on you as follows. D Dec. 19. in favor of Joseph Brand 107.17 Jan. 12.
29396Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Morgan, 3 January 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I have a matter of business of some moment at New Orleans , & not having any mercantile acquaintance there, I venture on the slight correspondence we have had, but still more on the knolege of your character, to ask your aid in the transaction of it. the case is this. a mr John Peyton of this state & neighborhood died last year in New Orleans , intestate, & having considerable sums of money...
29397Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Receipt for John Peyton’s Effects, 11 August 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
New Orleans 11. Aug. 1809 . Recieved of mr Robert Peyton Adm r to the estate of John Peyton dec d the following effects, viz. An order on Major Milton dated 24. June 1809. for 55. D
29398To James Madison from Lemuel Sawyer, 2 January 1810 (Madison Papers)
Upon the supposition that no one has accepted the office of the Collectorship of New Orleans, I take the liberty of mentioning to you that if no person can be found better qualified, I would be willing to take it. I know it is customary for persons in such cases to procure others to recommend them, but I see no impropriety in my making known to you my disposition in that regard, and I trust...
29399To James Madison from Henry Smith and Others, 2 January 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 January 1810, Providence, Rhode Island. Urges JM to appoint Henry Wheaton, son of Seth Wheaton and recently returned from legal studies in Europe, to the office of district attorney, about to become vacant. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Wheaton”). 2 pp. Signed by Smith and four others. In October 1814 JM nominated Henry Wheaton, then editor of the N.Y. National Advocate and...
29400To John Adams from Joseph Ward, 1 January 1810 (Adams Papers)
I had the honor to receive your Favour of the 15th of December, for which I beg leave to express my grateful acknowledgements. I never read any thing from your pen, without deriving information and pleasure. You have Sir, I believe drawn a correct map of Bonaparte’s power. I had some similar ideas, but you have measured things by a large scale, and marked the limits of nature. Napoleon, like...